EDITORIAL

I recently had the pleasure of attending an OKU brunch for the Kappa Kappa Chapter at Temple. (Oh, my beloved TUSoD!) I cannot accurately describe what a wonderful feeling it was to be among some of my instructors, as well as classmates, and reminisce about the good ole days, talk about dentistry today and get updates on people's lives.

I gave a speech once in high school and quoted Daniel Webster: "Each man is called to push his skiff from the shore alone." But at that brunch, as I looked around the room, I knew these words were not true. Each one of these fabulous, intelligent, compassionate people who touched my life and helped me set sail are still wishing me calm waters 14 years later...and then I wondered where all of the time has gone.

My final wish for you is the realization that I had at that sunday brunch. We, in dentistry, as in many other professions, stand on the shoulders of those who came before us. How profound is it to think that someone, one day, may look upon you with admiration and gratitude for what you have done for them...for what you have done for your profession...for how many lives you have touched, not only patients, but fellow practitioners as well? Give to our profession. Teach. Mentor. Research. Write. Advocate. Dentistry is not something you do...it's something you are. Help someone else push their skiff from the shore.

It is with much confidence that I am passing the great task of Editor of this Bulletin on to another able soul. It truly has been my pleasure to serve you in this capacity. I will only consider this a respite.
All the Best,
Anne O'Day, D.M.D., M.S.