NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

Philadelphict to host 1978 conference on endodontics

Philadelphia: The Sixth International Conference of Endodontics will be held in Philadelphia Sept 21-24, 1978, in conjunction with the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medi- cine Centennial.

The first conference was held in 1953, and succeeding ones have tak- en place every five years. They bring together outstanding leaders in endo- dontic procedures and research.

Internationally known authors will present the latest findings in physiolo- gy, pathology, pharmacology, and im- munology in relation to endodontie practice. A more detailed program will be announced later.

The Pennsylvania dental school is planning other symposiums in vari- ous dental fields to commemorate its first 100 years.

U of Pennsylvania annual seminar to honor Dr. Bender

Philadelphia: The department of en- dodontics at the University of Pennsyl- vania School of Dental Medicine has established the I. B. Bender Pulp Bi- ology Seminar. The seminar, to be held annually at the dental school, honors Dr. Bender, professor of en- dodontics, for his many contributions to dentistry and endodonties through teaching and research.

Dr. Bender received his dental de- gree from the University of Pennsyl- vania in 1930 and has been a mem- ber of the faculty since 1942.

Author of more than 80 articles in the field of endodontics and oral medi- cine, Dr. Bender also is coauthor with Samuel Seltzer of Biology o[ the dental pulp (1975), which has been translated into Japanese, Russian, and Spanish. He has served as editor of the endodontic section of the Journal of

I. B. Bender

oral surgery, oral medicine, and oral pathology, and as a member of the editorial board of the Journal of Den- tal Research. He currently is adviser to the Journal o/Endodontics.

Dr. Bender has served as president of the American Association of Endo- dentists and of the Philadelphia sec- tion of the International Association for Dental Research. He was chair- man of the dental department of Al- bert Einstein Medical Center in Phila- delphia from 1963 to 1971. He also serves as a member of the advisory committee to the ADA Commission on Accreditation, and is an honor- ary member of the Peruvian Dental Association.

Names in the news

Appointed: As executive director of the International Association for Den- tal Research and American Associa- tion for Dental Research, Daniel B. Green, who also is editor of the

Journal o/Endodontics. His new ad. dress is 211 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, 60611.

As chairman of the department of endodontics, Virginia Commonwealth University, Marshall C. England.

As chairman of the endodontic de. partment, Naval Graduate Dental School, National Naval Dental Cen- ter, Edward M. Osetek, who is AbE treasurer.

As professor of endodontics, Uni. versity of Texas Dental Branch at Houston, Gerald M. Cathey.

AAE manual session notes The educational resources section for the 1978 annual session program of the AAE, which will be held in Las Vegas Apr 12-16, invites endodontic departments of dental schools to dis- play audiovisual material used in en- dontic courses. The material may in- clude videotape cassettes, films, slide tapes, programmed texts, and manuals. Forward all necessary data as to size, length, and title to Joel L. Dunsky, Department of Endodontics, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, 188 Long- wood Ave, Boston, 12115.

Any AAE member wishing to pre- sent a table clinic at the 1978 meet- ing should contact Steven H. Sanders, 46 E Oak St, Chicago, 60611.

Do you have questions about membership roster listing?

Some AAE members may have noticed that the code number designating their character of practice as listed in the 1978-1979 Membership Roster does not correctly reflect their character of practice. Many endodontists are listed as being in general practice (00) because they have failed to notify--and provide proof to---the ADA of limitations.

The AAE cannot perform this service for its members. It is the indi- vidual's responsibility to seek official recognition as a specialist, and pro- vide the AAE Central Office with a copy of the ADA's confirmation that a change will be reflected in its next American Dental Directory.

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