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Date:10/2/2009

the strong points of the ADA," stated Dr. Kalkwarf. "Though most members are private practicing general dentists, the Association works hard to open doors to specialists, dentists serving in the uniformed services, individuals who work in community clinics, educators and dental researchers. That openness has encouraged many conversations under the umbrella of the ADA and it has been a very positive attribute."

Dr. Kalkwarf was founding chair for ADEA's Commission on Change and Innovation (CCI) in Dental Education that formed in 2005 to investigate systemic change to advance and sustain curricular reform. CCI, he said, created a forum for those interested in dental education and future members "to create better ways of assuring that graduates, and eventually all dentists, are lifelong learners providing evidence-based care to meet society's needs."

After receiving his dental degree from the University of Nebraska (Lincoln) College of Dentistry in 1970, Dr. Kalkwarf completed a general practice residency at Marquette University and Veterans Administration Medical Center in Milwaukee in 1971. He returned to the University of Nebraska, earning a certificate in periodontology and a master's degree in oral biology in 1973. After positions at the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry and again at Nebraska, he accepted an appointment as associate dean for advanced education at UTHSC School of Dentistry in San Antonio. In 1988, he became the San Antonio dental school's fifth dean.

Dr. Kalkwarf has held membership and leadership positions in many professional organizations, including the ADEA Council of Deans; International College of Dentists; Academy of General Dentistry, Hispanic Dental Association; Western and Southern Conferences of Dental School Deans and Examiners; Nebraska State Board of Dental Examiners; Texas Association of Advisors to the Health Professions; Texas Dental Association; Nebraska State Dental Association; O
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