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Also, please note that subscription changes can take up to 6 weeks to process. meeting and getting to know the dentists throughout the New Eng- land area.” Koelbl noted that while many details are yet to be developed, the UNE dental program will focus on a strong foundation in science and research, realistic simulation, early and extensive clinical experiences, interprofessional education and sig- nificant community-based educa- tion. “We recognize our strong obliga- tion for the college and its gradu- ates to help improve the health of individuals, families and communi- ties in New England and beyond,” Koelbl added. Named one of the best region- al universities in America by U.S. News & World Report, UNE is a leader in health sciences education, biomedical research and the liberal arts. It offers student-centered, inter- disciplinary programs in the Col- lege of Osteopathic Medicine, the Westbrook College of Health Profes- sions, the College of Arts and Sci- ences, the College of Pharmacy and the College of Graduate Studies and graduates more health-care profes- sionals than any other institution of higher learning in Maine. For more information, visit www. une.edu. DT (Source: University of New England) has written multiple publications and articles during his career. Koelbl received his DDS from the University of Illinois College of Den- tistry, his MJ in health law from the Loyola University School of Law and an MS in oral biology from Loyola University. He received his under- graduate degree from John Carroll University. “I am very pleased that Dr. Koelbl is joining us at the University of New England,” said Ripich. “UNE will benefit greatly from his extensive experience in dental medicine and as the dean of two dental schools. I am confident Dr. Koelbl will enable UNE to expedite the accreditation of the College of Dental Medicine and will also greatly assist in our fundraising efforts for the college.” “I am honored to be selected as the founding dean for the UNE College of Dental Medicine, and appreciate all of the hard work that has been accomplished to date,” Koelbl said. “We have the opportunity to cre- ate a modern, innovative and tech- nologically advanced dental edu- cation program at UNE where a rich environment for collaboration exists, both internally and exter- nally. “I appreciate the support that has already been provided by the dental community, and look forward to cal ergonomics and simulation at the University of British Columbia, told this year’s incoming class. Stohler recruited Rucker as the world’s leading authority on dentistry ergonomics to kick off its course with a lecture and workshops. He greeted the new students with, “If you want to be a healthy, well-postured individual, statistically you have chosen the wrong profession. However, you do have a choice.” Studies in the United States and in Canada over the past 37 years have underscored the need for dentists to adopt more ergonomically correct equipment and positioning, Rucker explained. He said that two-thirds of dentists lose days of practice each year by avoidable muscular skeletal pain. Retired professor Michael Belenky, DDS, MPH, has taught what he refers to as human center ergonomics at the school for many years. “We first ask a student to identify how he or she would like to stand or sit for optimal visual and physical comfort and effec- tiveness,” says Belenky. “Many dentists eventually need years of physical therapy, go to a chi- ropractor or even have surgery, but seldom do you hear about the need for preventive solutions, the etiology of the problem.” Norman Bartner, DDS, a clini- cal assistant professor who leads the upgraded course, says, “We are widely recognized as the No. 1 dental school in the country. Now we want to be known as the school that graduates students with the longest careers, greatest earn- ing capacity and who enjoy the most leisure time because they are healthy.” Bartner added, “This should increase alumni financial support for the school as well.” Bartner and Belenky have creat- ed an instructional video that begins with dentists who have been forced from the profession with musculoskel- etal problems, due to poor ergonomic working conditions. Bartner said: “I don’t want students developing musculoskeletal problems from chronic stress on the neck, shoul- der, high back and low back. We start all the dental students off with know- ing the proper posture as a dentist for avoiding such career-limiting prob- lems.” DT (Source: University of Maryland Baltimore) News DENTAL TRIBUNE | January/February 20112A f DT page 1A, DENTAL SCHOOL Norman Bartner, DDS, clinical assistant professor, leads a new ergonomics course at the University of Maryland Dental School. 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