That was the key question underlying the recent decision to create a new academic administrative structure at the College. According to Executive Associate Dean for Academic Programs Richard I. Vogel, “our goal is the creation of an infrastructure which better integrates the curriculum and which will enable us to educate a clinician who is capable of problem-solving and of accessing, assessing, and utilizing information.” The new structure is as follows:

I	Division of Diagnostics, Infectious Disease, and Health Promotion: Richard I. Vogel, Acting Head Department of Cariology and Operative Dentistry James Kaim, Chair Department of Periodontics Robert M. Davidson, Chair Dr. Ignatius N. and Sally Quartararo Department of Endodontics Paul A. Rosenberg, Chair Department of Pediatric Dentistry Linda R. Rosenberg, Chair Department of Diagnostic Science and Urgent Care David A Sirois, Acting Chair Department of Epidemiology and Health Promotion Ralph V. Katz, Chair
II	Division of Reconstructive and Comprehensive Care: Francis V. Panno, Head Dr. Louis Blatterfein Department of Prosthodontics Francis V. Panno, Chair Department of Biomaterials and Biomimetics Chair to be named Dr. Arthur Ashman Department of Implant Dentistry Dennis P. Tarnow, Chair Department of General Dentistry and Management Science Chair to be named

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Division of Biological Science, Medicine, and Surgery: Andrew I. Spielman, Head Department of Basic Science and Craniofacial Biology Chair to be named Dr. Anthony S. Mecca Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Robert Glickman, Chair Department of Orthodontics Edward McNulty, Acting Chair Department of Hospital Dentistry Chair to be named Department of Oral Pathology Joan Phelan, Chair Department of Oral Medicine David A. Sirois, Chair

According to Dean Vogel, “The new divisional structure is based on a firm commitment to the development of dentist-scientists capable of critical thinking and continuous self-education. Working within this structure, the faculty will develop a curriculum that focuses on the competencies needed by the entry-level dentist, emphasizes biomedical sciences, and incorporates activities in educating toward each competency that develop critical thinking, lifelong learning skills, and continuing professional education. This approach will provide an excellent education and will allow NYUCD to meet the requirements of the American Dental Association Commission on Accreditation, whose next visit is scheduled for 2003.”