September 18, 2008
Who Remembers Bernie? And Why?
Last week the Chronicle of Higher Education mentioned Bernie Machen. Remember Bernie? He was the Dean here at the School of Dentistry shortly before I arrived in the late 90s. When I was interviewing for position of Dentistry Librarian, my primary cram-for-the-test study source was Dental Education at the Crossroads from the Institute of Medicine and the Committee On The Future Of Dental Education.
Dental Education at the Crossroads: http://books.nap.edu/openbook.php?record_id=4925
The description of the book starts with this: "Six dental schools have closed in the last decade and others are in jeopardy. Facing this uncertainty about the status of dental education and the continued tension between educators and practitioners, leaders in the profession have recognized the need for purpose and direction." We are still facing these issues and addressing them in critical curriculum redesigns.
J. Bernard Machen was at this time the Dean of the University of Michigan School of Dentistry, and an active member of the Committee On The Future Of Dental Education. From the University of Michigan, he has only continued to move onward and upward in the academic hierarchy, currently President of the University of Florida.
OK, so what has Bernie been doing at UF? You can take a look at this Google News search to see what is being picked up by the popular press:
Google News: "bernard machen" OR "bernie machen"
The big buzz come from the Chronicle of Higher Education, who published an article last week featuring Machen as the famed inspiration for a mixed drink in the bars of Gainesville. The Chronicle has the article locked down to subscribers, so I don't dare show you the pretty pictures or give the recipe. I can point you to the news in the Gainesville local press, which states, "The drink includes rum, blackberry brandy, banana liqueur, lime juice and grenadine syrup."
Thirsty for a Machen?: http://www.gainesville.com/article/20080916/COLUMNISTS/809170298/-1/news07&title=Publication_tries_to_recreate__Machen__drink
Executive Mixers: In which we imagine cocktails named for college presidents: http://chronicle.com/weekly/v55/i03/03a00601.htm
So what is Bernie doing academically, aside from being UF President? Well, he's still working on the issues that matter to us, here.
Machen, J. Bernard. Will We Allow Dentistry to Be Left Behind? Principles Underlying Dental Education and Practice. Journal of Dental Education 72(2_suppl): 10-13 2008. http://www.jdentaled.org/cgi/content/citation/72/2_suppl/10
What do you think will be remembered? The pretty mixed drink, or the fight for the survival of dental education?
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May 30, 2007
Dentist Climbs Mount Everest
As a followup to our earlier exhibit on dentist athletes, you might be interested to hear of the 41-year-old Irish woman dentist, Hannah Shields, who climbed Mount Everest recently.
BBC News: Warm welcome for Everest climber (May 30, 2007): http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/6704367.stm
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January 16, 2007
Recipes for Dental and Other Patients
There are many different ways in which food and cooking is important to dentists and their patients. A patient might have TMJ, problems either chewing or swallowing, sensitive teeth, be wearing braces, avoiding sugar, or have other concerns. There are even recipes for how to make your own toothpaste or mouthwash! Often recipes of interest to patients in one of these groups might be helpful for other patients as well.
The Dentistry Library has a number of cookbooks available for patients in the Consumer Health section of our Reference collection. You can find these books listed in MIRLYN by searching "Cookery" as a subject heading, or the textwords "Recipes" or "Cookbook", and then refine the search to just the Dentistry Library.
In addition to our books, here are a few websites of interest on this topic.
Cathy's EC Cafe (Esophageal Cancer): http://www.eccafe.org/cnt/index.html
Dr. William Trepp, Orthodontic Specialist: Soothing Recipes: http://www.orthodontics.org/recipe.htm
Eating to Win: http://website.lineone.net/~brittan/Food/
TMJ Friends Message Board: Life: Nutrition, Recipes, Eating Concerns: Random Soft or No Chew Recipes: http://www.tmjfriends.com/forum/archive/index.php/t-860.html
Zajaczkowa, Jadwiga. A selection of dental hygiene and mouthwash products from a variety of Medieval and Renaissance sources.
http://www.gallowglass.org/jadwiga/herbs/teeth.html
WANT MORE?
You can explore, look for more, or find books to buy in the following Google search.
Google Search: ("no chew" OR swallowing OR dysphagia OR tmj OR esophageal OR oesophageal) recipes
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January 12, 2007
Heavy Metal Dentistry - Or Is It Rock and Roll?
Ever heard of the band "Dentistry the Metal Chapter, an eight-piece, hard-rock cover band that includes seven students from the UMKC School of Dentistry and, for the moment, a fledgling professional baseball player"?
Kansas City Star: Brush Up On Driller Metal: http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansascity/entertainment/music/16428102.htm
Excerpt to appreciate:
“A dental student is one of the more stressed-out lifestyles,� Johnson said. “You’ve got tests, classes, exams. When we get together and turn up the amps, it’s the ultimate release.�
NOTE to the world -- I want a band t-shirt! Really, and will pay the list price plus USPS shipping.
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January 11, 2007
The King's Crown: Auctioning Off Elvis
Once upon a time, Elvis was performing, knocked himself in the mouth with a microphone, and cracked a tooth. A crown made for this event and an impression of Elvis's mouth are currently being auctioned off on eBay.
News & Observer: Check It Out: The King's Crown: http://www.newsobserver.com/105/story/531035.html
eBay: Elvis Crown and Teeth Model
Bidding ends Sunday, for those enquiring minds that want to know.
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