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Bulletin Ninth District Ny March 2025

Bulletin of the Ninth District Dental Association

In the March 2025 issue, the reader will find the following feature articles:

• "ADA President-Elect Message from Dr. Renuka Bijoor"
• "ADA Trustee Corner - Seventh Letter from the ADA Second Trustee District to the NYSDA Components"
• "Removal of Fluoridation Caused 700% Increase in Serious Dental Infections"

Also included are your monthly President's Message, event updates, continuing education opportunities, membership news and classifieds.

Ada Trustee Corner - Seventh Letter From The Ada Second Trustee District To The Nysda Components, Brendan Dowd Dds

Bulletin of the Ninth District Dental Association

A regular column from the trustee of the Second Trustee District of to NYSDA Components.

Bulletin Ninth District Ny May 2025

Bulletin of the Ninth District Dental Association

In the May 2025 issue, the reader will find the following feature articles:

• "Paul Revere - Founding Father and America's First Forensic Dentist"
• "My 50th Year: A Gift of Smiles to the Orphans of the Dominican Republic"
• "Dr. Stanley Small: Role Model of Leadership and Dedication to the Dental Professions"

Also included are your monthly President's Message, event updates, continuing education opportunities, membership news and classifieds.

Dr. Stanley A. Small: Role Model Of Leadership And Dedication To The Dental Professions, Edward M. Feinberg Dmd

Bulletin of the Ninth District Dental Association

A remebrance to Dr. Stanley A. Small, a well-known oral surgeon in White Plains, NY, who was a leader for the Ninth District.

My 50th Year: A Gift Of Smiles To The Orphans Of The Dominican Republic

Bulletin of the Ninth District Dental Association

This article highlights Smiles Team Inc., a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to providing dental care, food resources, and educational support to orphaned children of the Dominican Republic.

Paul J. Kim, D.D.S. Receives The 2025 D. Austin Sniffen Medal Of Honor, Edward M. Feinberg Dmd

Bulletin of the Ninth District Dental Association

The D. Austin Sniffen Medal of Honor has been given annually for 105 years to the professional who has delivered exemplary service to both the dental profession and the community. The Medal of Honor was named after one of the Ninth’s most beloved presidents—D. Austin Sniffen—who passed away in 1950. D. Austin Sniffen was the Medal winner in 1927.

Challenging The Myth Of The Good-Bad Mother Dichotomy: Why A Relational Framework (Doulia) For Social Caring Matters For Homeless Unaccompanied Mothers, Méabh Savage Dr

Irish Journal of Applied Social Studies

No abstract provided.

Solution-Focused, Strengths-Based Practice: An Integrated And Future-Orientated Approach To Resistance In Child Protection And Welfare Service Users?, Susan Flynn Dr

Irish Journal of Applied Social Studies

This article presents a theoretical exposition of an integrated solution-focused, strengths-based perspective. It does so through a thematic review of literature. The proposition is that solution-focused, strengths-based techniques can offer practitioners useful modes of working with resistance in child protection and welfare service users. The issue of working well with service users who present as resistant to the work, is complex and challenging in child protection and welfare practice. Practitioners must strive for rigorous, humane and compassionate practice, which never distracts from or compromises child safety. A thematic review of literature on solution-focused, strengths-based practice is presented. Therein, relevant theoretical …

Analysis Of The Relationship Between Health Behaviors And Civic Engagement, Faith Larsen

Honors Program Theses

No abstract provided.

The Legacy Of Redlining: Examining Educational Inequalities In Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Emily Brennom

Honors Program Theses

This study examines the lasting impact that redlining, a discriminatory housing practice from the 1930s, has on educational inequalities in the Cedar Rapids Community School District today. Using historical Home Owners’ Loan Corporation (HOLC) maps, it analyzes how neighborhoods located within previously “high risk” (“D” or red zones) neighborhoods correlate with present day disparities in regards to racial composition, socioeconomic status, low-income, and high school graduation rates. The research further investigates how white flight and urban disinvestment intensified racial and economic inequalities in these areas. Limitations of HOLC maps as the only measure of redlining emphasize the need for policy …

Critical Environmental Communication Framework, Shumaila J. Bhatti, Srivi Ramasubramanian, Andrea Feldpausch-Parker, Bruno Takahashi, Silje Kristiansen

Media Studies - All Scholarship

This study develops a Critical Environmental Communication (CEC) framework to assess the landscape of Environmental Communication research and to what extent and in which ways critical and justice-oriented perspectives are included. The CEC framework consists of four interconnected themes: (a) Marginalized Ecocultural Identities, (b) Context and Scale, (c) Power and Agency, and (d) Justice, Equity, Diversity, Access, and Inclusion (JEDAI). Using this framework in a bibliometric analysis examining 1,297 Environmental Communication publications, we assess the occurrence of these themes in the scholarship. Our analysis found that Marginalized Ecocultural Identities, and Context and Scale were most frequently occurring, while Power and …

Re-Centering Relation In Media Literacy Practice, Paul Mihalidis, Bobbie Foster, Shannon Burth, Srivi Ramasubramanian, Melissa Tully, Patrick R. Johnson

Media Studies - All Scholarship

As calls for media literacy in formal and informal learning spaces continue to grow, educators’ understanding of media literacies and their purposes remains complex. In 2021, the authors of this paper led a multi-methods research project on media literacy education in the United States, focusing on impact and equity. Findings showed that educators share a commitment to equity and justice but are unclear on how to incorporate them into their work. In response, our research team developed a field guide that maps out equitable media literacy practices for classrooms and communities. In this study, we detail the findings from 11 …

Substance And Process In Corporate Law: Theory And History, William Wilson Bratton, Simone M. Sepe

Articles

Over the last half-century, corporate law has moved from substance to process as the Delaware courts have avoided direct review of the merits of transactions, substituting review of the processes that brought the transactions about. This is a familiar observation, perhaps a truism. But it is a truism that is undertheorized. This article addresses the theory gap, suggesting a structural reason for the trend. Simply, the courts avoid reviewing substance because they lack a theory of value. The theoretical void disables direct evaluation of transactional merits. Process review avoids this problem. Processes and their operation are the lawyer's stock in …

Inklings: Research And Rhetoric From The Suffolk University First-Year Writing Program, Vol. 3 No. 1, Fall 2025, Mouhamid Jamaleddine, Devyn May, Erika Ramos Aybar, Anna Smith, Amicka Shacklewood, Lizzie Virkus, Samprina Zekio, John Wielbruda

Inklings

No abstract provided.

The Untold Story Of A Heart Surgeon, Naomi Josiah

Emerging Writers

When it comes to picking a career, many think of money or passion but sometimes it takes an experience to shape your future career. That experience for me happen to changed my entire trajectory on life but it also happened to be the reason I want to be a Cardiac Surgeon.

Language, Literature, And Culture Newsletter, Fourth Edition (January 2025), Language, Literature, And Culture Department, Clark University

Language, Literature, and Culture

The fourth issue of the Language, Literature, and Culture department newsletter, which went out in January 2025. The Language, Literature, and Culture department newsletter aims to "share stories, news, ideas, achievements, and important information about and within our academic department that can be helpful to the campus community at large".

Bridging Gaps: Librarians Fostering Intellectual Freedom Across State Lines, Harley Rogers, Lindsay Decker

Library Publications

No abstract provided.

2025-2026 Honors Student Handbook, Morehead State University. Honors Program.

Newsletters & Publications

2025-2026 Honors Student Handbook.

Towards A Companion Robot: A Cognitive Agent Model Of The Dynamics Of Loneliness, Hayder M. A. Ghanimi, Shaymaa H. Nowfal

Warith Scientific Journal of Engineering and Technology

Loneliness is a prevalent and global problem for all people, and it can adversely affect their quality of life. Many research investigations have confirmed the negative psychological impacts of loneliness on people’s the unwanted impact of loneliness. Yet, these interventions are missing the power of reasoning to predict the onset of loneliness. Consequently, this paper presented the work of developing a computational cognitive agent model of loneliness using a causal networking modeling approach by relying on discrepancy model as a benchmark to serve as analytics engine for a companion robot design. Loneliness determinants and their causal relationships were identified from …

Educ 3410/Envi 3410: The Natural Environment And Well-Being, Laura Van Zandt Allen, Courtney Crim

Trinity Syllabi Collection

Course Description

The course introduces students to the benefits of natural environments on human health and well-being. Topics of study include the historical and cultural traditions of human’s connections to nature, theoretical frameworks and mechanisms of human/nature connections, implementation of interdisciplinary research agendas, as well as implications for education, diversity, health policy, and urban planning. A significant portion of the course will take place in the field, where students will explore local and regional parks, nature-based educational settings, and the practice of forest therapy. While most field work will take place during the 3-hour course time frame, there will be …

Balancing Noise And Nurture: Stress And Mental Health In Captive Squirrel Monkeys At The San Antonio Zoo, Jasmin A. Sudds

Undergraduate Student Research Awards

No abstract provided.

Una Nueva Era Del Deporte: Kong (2025), Luna Teresa Sánchez Ortiz

Grado en Diseño de Moda

Este estudio explora la anatomía humana y su aplicación en el diseño de prendas, centrándose en la adaptación ergonómica, comodidad y funcionalidad. A través de un análisis de los movimientos corporales clave, como flexión, extensión, supinación, pronación, entre otros, se identifican las implicaciones para el patronaje textil, destacando la necesidad de tejidos elásticos y cortes que permitan libertad de movimiento. Asimismo, se abordan las diferencias sexuales en la estructura anatómica, la tipología corporal y las características de la piel, grasa y arrugas, subrayando su relevancia para la personalización y optimización de las prendas según las particularidades de cada cuerpo.

That’S Using Your Head! Head Shaking, Nodding, And Smiling As Evidentiary Admissions, Marc Ginsberg

UIC Law Open Access Faculty Scholarship

No abstract provided.

Minimizing Fasting Requirements To Maximize Patient Satisfaction Prior To A Scheduled Cardiac Catheterization, Kierra Thies

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Practice Innovation Projects

Background: Patients are often kept NPO (nil per os), or “nothing by mouth,” longer than necessary before cardiac catheterization procedures. Local Problem: Patients scheduled for cardiac catheterization procedures receive instructions to begin fasting at midnight on the day of their procedure regardless of their scheduled procedural start time. This directive results in patient dissatisfaction as patients are fasting longer than current guideline recommendation.
Methods: The facility updated its order set to align with the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) fasting guidelines for scheduled cardiac catheterizations. To evaluate patient satisfaction, a 6-item survey was administered to 169 individuals undergoing cardiac catheterization. …

A Mindful Approach To Mitigate Nurse Burnout, Kaysie Engstrom

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Practice Innovation Projects

No abstract provided.

Impact Of Acuity-Based Assignments On The Satisfaction And Burnout Of Inpatient Rehabilitation Nurses, Madelyn Miller Smith

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Practice Innovation Projects

Background: With half of healthcare workers reporting burnout, job dissatisfaction and burnout are nursing epidemics. Staffing shortages and heavy workloads are leading dissatisfiers. Acuity-based assignments (ABAs) can predict patient needs and equitably distribute workload among nurses.
Local problem: Nurses of a 21-bed inpatient rehabilitation facility identified burnout related to workload. There was no standard practice for creating assignments, and the existing acuity measure was not rehab-specific.
Methods: An ABA tool was implemented over 12 weeks. Nurse satisfaction and burnout were measured with an abbreviated Copenhagen Burnout Inventory and the Nurse Satisfaction with the Quality of Care Scale, which were administered …

Implementation Of Vibration Anesthesia For Pain Reduction In Clients Undergoing Facial Aesthetic Procedures, Shaylee Dallager

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Practice Innovation Projects

No abstract provided.

Using Shared Governance To Improve Oral Care Documentation In The Inpatient Setting, Angela G. Arseneau

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Practice Innovation Projects

Background: The concept of shared governance in nursing encompasses shared decision-making between leaders and bedside nurses, which includes areas of evidencebased practice projects and nursing research. Using shared governance as a way of implementing desired change can positively impact patient outcomes.
Local Problem: The inpatient med-surg unit at a small rural hospital was below the facility’s threshold for the documentation of oral care. Current standards require oral care to be performed and documented two times during a 24-hour period for each admitted patient 90% of the time. The unit currently documents oral care at a rate of 35%.
Methods: …

The Siren Song Of Territoriality, Robin J. Effron, Alan M. Trammell

Scholarly Articles

Territoriality—the theory that a state’s physical borders determine its power and sovereignty—boasts a long, venerable history. For centuries, it served as the dominant political theory for myriad ideas. It defined a wide range of doctrines, including personal jurisdiction, choice of law, and prescriptive jurisdiction. By the middle of the twentieth century, though, this rigid territoriality no longer described or responded to the challenges of a society that had grown increasingly mobile and interconnected. Courts replaced inflexible territorial theories with more functional theories rooted in fairness and state regulatory interests.

In recent years, territoriality has seen a curious resurgence. The Supreme …

Implementation Of A Pediatric Skills And Simulation Workshop Among Rural Nurses, Cassandra Grabiel

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Practice Innovation Projects

No abstract provided.