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 Dr. Ron Woody, professor and director of graduate
prosthodontics in restorative sciences, is the new director of dental implant curriculum at Baylor College of Dentistry. Dr. James Cole (BCD '75), BCD dean, made the appointment recently in conjunction with
Dr. Dean Hudson, associate professor and interim chair of restorative sciences.
In a letter to faculty, Dr. Charles Berry (BCD '73), associate dean for academic services, and Dr. Amp Miller (BCD '73, '80), director of curriculum in
academic services, said: "Dental implants are fast becoming an integral part of contemporary restorative dentistry. The implant curriculum
at BCD has continued to expand over the years in both the graduate and predoctoral programs. In the near future, the college wants to continue this expansion so that
eventually all predoctoral students will have the opportunity to restore an implant." Woody will coordinate the curriculum, administrative and physical plant changes to facilitate implant expansion at the college.
A BCD employee for 19 years, Woody and his wife, Jan, have been married 44 years. They have three sons – David, Michael and John – and five granddaughters: Sara, 6;
Preston, 5; Lauren, 2; Sydney, 2; and Lili, 8 months.
Hometown: Royal Oak, Mich.
I'd like to live/retire: in Dallas because of family, but take monthly trips to the Caribbean, Hawaii and the Pacific Northwest.
Role models & why: Einstein – objectivity and focus; Gen. Shira – professional attainments; Sir Francis Chichester – epic, single-handed voyage around the world, setting new horizons for all.
Personal motto: The level of achievement for meeting and exceeding your goals is proportioned to your focus, motivation and effort expended.
Best thing about my job or BCD: I enjoy being in a stimulating environment and seeing residents mature professionally and make significant contributions to our specialty.
Career highlight: Serving as president of the American Board of Prosthodontics, the American College of Prosthodontists, and the American Academy of Fixed
Prosthodontics; an honorary Ph.D. from the University of Athens.
If I wasn't at BCD, I'd: be sailing.
Life philosophy: Live every hour, day, week, month and year to the utmost.
Pet peeve: People who don't take responsibility for their actions.
Favorite vacation destination: The Caribbean has great sailing and diving areas.
Dream car: Porsche
Favorite hobby: Sailing gives me the ability to seek new horizons and understand the relationships of wind, water, stars and navigation.
Words that best describe me: Focused, perseverant, motivated, perfectionist.
Something you might not know about me: I enjoy growing roses.
Top passions: Sailing, landscaping, photography and travel.
What my colleagues say about me: "Ron has provided invaluable input to the Department of Periodontics in support of graduate training objectives for the residency.
His experience, wisdom and counsel have provided insight into interdisciplinary approaches, maximizing educational outcomes," said Dr. Bill Hallmon, professor and
chair of periodontics. "I am most grateful for Ron's support and sage advice as a professional colleague during the last 10 years. He is the ultimate team player, and
represents an invaluable resource to the college."
"Ron is a long-term colleague and friend, dating back to our military service when we were stationed together at Madigan Army Medical Center in the early 1980s," said Dr. Bob Schow,
professor and director of the graduate training division in oral and maxillofacial surgery/pharmacology. "Ron has always been a leader in dental education,
particularly at the graduate level. He is devoted to patient care and the development of his residents into leaders in their field. Ron is a wonderful mentor and friend."
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