Nov. 14-17, 2024
Tentative Schedule of Events
Thursday, November 14
Alumni Spotlight Lecture
Sheila and Eric Samson Pavilion, Room 176, 9501 Euclid Ave. | 12 p.m.
Hear from Thomas O. Marxen, DDS, MSD (DEN ‘83) as he presents "Dental infections can kill you! Periodontal Infection Control: Case Studies and Insights" CE credit. Lunch will follow.
Blue Bash
Thwing Student Center, 11111 Euclid Ave. | 7 p.m.
Kick off the weekend with an evening of food and fun activities!
Friday, November 15
Welcome Back Breakfast
Sheila and Eric Samson Pavilion, 3rd Floor Balcony, 9501 Euclid Ave. | 8:30 a.m.
Find your classmates and enjoy breakfast with members of the School of Dental Medicine Alumni Association.
CWRU Alumni Awards Luncheon
Tinkham Veale University Center, Ballroom, 11038 Bellflower Rd. | 11:30 a.m. | $35
Enjoy lunch with other dental alumni as President Eric W. Kaler shares the state of the University.
Highlight Tour of the Cleveland Museum of Art
Cleveland Museum of Art, 11150 East Blvd. | 3 p.m.
Gather for small docent-led tours of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
School of Dental Medicine Welcome Reception
Museum of Natural History, 1 Wade Oval Dr. | 6 p.m.
Catch up with your classmates and enjoy oral health history exhibits over cocktails and appetizers.
Saturday, November 16
School of Dental Medicine Technology Tour and Breakfast
Sheila and Eric Samson Pavilion, 9501 Euclid Ave. | 8:30 a.m.
Grab breakfast before taking this interactive tour of our HoloLens classroom, simulation clinics, and the dental clinic.
Health Sciences Collaborative: The Role of Healthcare Providers in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Sheila and Eric Samson Pavilion, Room 176, 9501 Euclid Ave. | 11 a.m.
Listen to a panel of alumni from the Schools of Medicine, Nursing and Dental Medicine share insights about how AI is emerging in healthcare and the ways it could impact providers. CE credit. Lunch will follow.
CWRU Spartans v. Carnegie Mellon Tartans Football Game
DiSanto Field, 1747 E. 188th St. | 1:30 p.m.
School of Dental Medicine Night of Celebration with Class Dinners & Alumni Awards
Tinkham Veale University Center Ballroom, 11038 Bellflower Rd. | 6 p.m. | $75
Enjoy a cocktail reception, dinner with your class, and dancing while honoring:
André Mickel (DEN ’91, ’94), Distinguished Alumnus
Theresa Roma Jasinevicius (DEN ’74, ’76), Special Recognition
Nicholas Nutile (DEN ’17), Outstanding New Dentist
Alumni Awards Presentation - Virtual Only
Watch a livestream of Dean Kenneth Chance presenting the State of the School followed by the 2024 Alumni Association Awards honoring André K. Mickel (DEN ’91, ’94) - Distinguished Alumnus, T. Roma Jasinevicius (DEN ’74, ’76) - Special Recognition, and Nicholas A. Nutile (DEN ’17) - Outstanding New Dentist.
Saturday, November 16
Continuing Education - Pediatric Dentistry Symposium - In-person and Virtual Options
Sheila and Eric Samson Pavilion, Room 251 | 9501 Euclid Ave. | 9 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
AM Session includes breakfast | $125
Catherine Flaitz, DDS, MS | 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
“You Own the Gums: Encounters Galore of Oral Lesions in Children at This Site”
David L. Rothman, DDS | 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
“Pros Vs Cons on frenuloplasty”
PM Session includes lunch | $125
Martha Ann Keels, DDS, PhD | 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
“2024 Post-Pandemic Pediatric Dental Challenges - LCC, Erosion, Pediatric Periodontal Problems, Eruption Problems”
Jed Best, DDS, MS | 3:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.
“Tekno (K)notes for Clinical Practice
ALL DAY Session includes breakfast, lunch, and all four speakers | $225
A room block has been arranged at InterContinental Suites, 8800 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, OH 44106, at a rate of $209 per night for Friday, Nov. 15, and Saturday, Nov. 16.
Class Representatives for 2024 Homecoming & Reunion Weekend
Class of 1964
Richard Benveniste, yourgums@gmail.com, 310.274.1062
Alan Robbins, arobbinsdr2th@sbcglobal.net, 216.272.6635
Class of 1969
Stuart Katz, 440.289.0115
Class of 1974
Scott Alperin, scott@alperindds.com, 216.218.2277
Peter Pasciucco, peter.pasciucco@gmail.com, 860.916.7729
Class of 1979
Jed Best, jedbest@mac.com, 212.874.5166
Class of 1984
Charlene Krejci, dkcksk@aol.com, 216.831.0743
Marsha Pyle, PyleM@UMKC.edu, 216.387.2502
Class of 1989
Tom Kelly, tsksmiles@hotmail.com, 330.338.9526
Class of 1994
Mike Calderon, calderoninstitute@gmail.com, 516.852.1386
Vinson Vig, vinvig@aol.com, 216.409.7643
Ronald Wolf, endowolf44@gmail.com, 216.650.0316
Class of 1999
Cameron Gage, cgage@cogeco.ca, 613.633.0159
Class of 2004
Lucia Johnson, mis8501@gmail.com, 216.288.7560
Class of 2009
We need help!
Class of 2014
Robert Appel, rgappel@gmail.com, 248.933.0971
Adam Kennedy, a.kennedydmd@gmail.com, 708.307.0128
Lauren Primiano, drlaurenprimiano@gmail.com, 216.789.2073
Class of 2019
Kimberly Baumgardner, baumgardnerkimberlye@gmail.com, 619.972.8708
Alison Kolosionek, ali.kolosionek@gmail.com, 440.724.5110