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Board of Dentistry Rahele F. Rezai Confirmation Resolution of 2000
PR 13-845

Chairman Linda W. Cropp at the request of the Mayor

A PROPOSED RESOLUTION IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

To confirm the reappointment of Dr. Rahele F. Rezai to the Board of Dentistry.

RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the "Board of Dentistry Rahele F. Rezai Confirmation Resolution of 2000".

Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the reappointment of:

Dr. Rahele F. Rezai
2939 Van Ness Street, N.W., #1124
Washington, D.C. 20008
(Ward 3)

as a licensed dentist member of the Board of Dentistry, established by section 201 of the District of Columbia Health Occupations Revision Act of 1985, effective March 25, 1986 (D.C. Law 699; D.C. Code § 2-3302.1), for a term to end November 30, 2002.

Sec. 3. The Secretary to the Council of the District of Columbia shall transmit a copy of this resolution, upon its adoption, each to the nominee and to the Office of the Mayor.

Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.

CURRICULUM VITAE
Rahele F. Rezai
D.M.D., M.A., F.A.G.D., F.A.D.I., F.A.C.D.
2939 Van NESS STREET, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20008
(H) 262-966-9544 (O) 202-806-0340

DEGREES:

D.M.D., August 1968, Westdeutsche Kieferklinik Duesseldorf University, Duesseldorf, Germany

M.A., August 1982, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Howard University, Washington, D.C.

F.A.G.D., July 1984, Academy of General Dentistry, San Francisco, CA

F.A.D.I., November 1985, Academy of Dentistry International, San Francisco, CA

F.A.C.D., October 1987, American College of Dentists, Las Vegas, NV

LICENSURS:

Licensed for practicing dentistry in District of Columbia
Licensed for practicing dentistry in New York State
Licensed for practicing dentistry in Iran
Licensed for practicing dentistry in Germany

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

Associate Professor, October 1983 - Present, Department of Endodontics College of Dentistry, Howard University, Washington, D.C.

Assistant Professor, Oct. 1982 - Oct. 1983, Department of Endodontics College of Dentistry, Howard University, Washington, D.C.

Instructor, May 1976 - Oct. 1982, Department of Endodontics College of Dentistry, Howard University, Washington, D.C.

Instructor & Lecturer, May 1969-July 1974, Westdeutsche Kiefer Klinik, University of Duesseldorf, Duesseldorf, Germany

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

June 1971 - Aug. 1972, General Practitioner, Gelsenkirchen, Germany
Oct. 1969 -June 1971, General Practitioner, Oberhausen, Germany
April 1969 - Aug. 1969, General Practitioner, Duesseldorf, Germany
Sept. 1968 - April 1969, Fellow, Pediatric Clinic Tehran, Iran

PARTICIPATION IN PROFESSIONAL & SCIENTIFIC SOCIETIES

Academy of Dentistry International, Fellow
Academy of General Dentistry, Fellow
American College of Dentists, Fellow
American Academy of the History of Dentistry
American Association of Dental Research
American Association of Dental Schools
American Association of Endodontists
American Dental Association
Alumni Association of Student Clinicians, American Dental Association
District of Columbia Dental Society
German Dental Association
Iranian Medical and Dental Association in Germany and Austria
International Association for Dental Research
Maryland State Dental Association
Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honorary Dental Society
Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society of North America
Who's Who in the South and Southwest

COLLEGE ACTIVITIES:

Member, Committee for Teaching and Learning
Member, Committee for Exhibit, Table & Projected Clinics
Member, Committee for Professional Conduct & Ethics
Member, Committee for Commencement Week Activities
Sponsor & Adviser, 1977 - Present, Student Table Clinicians, Representing Howard University in Annual Professional Meetings
Winner of 2nd Prize, 1982, Greater New York Dental Meeting, Presented by May Nicholas-Holmes
Winner of 2nd Prize, 1983, Greater New York Dental Meeting, Presented by Paula Martin
Winner of 3rd Prize, 1984, Greater New York Dental Meeting Presented by James W. Borchers

ACTIVITIES IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Chair, 1981, 81, 83, & 84, Table Clinic Committee, Annual Spring Meeting of D.C. Dental Society
Chair, 1981, 81, 83, & 84, Table Clinic Committee, National Dental Association Annual Convention
Member, 1983-85, 85-87 & 87-89, Admission and Standing Committee, Sigma Xi, Howard University Chapter
Member, 1983 - 1988, Committee of Membership, American Academy of the History of Dentistry
Member, 1984 - 1988, Committee of Teaching Dental History, American Academy of the History of Dentistry
Member, 1983 - 1987, Continuing Education and Attendance Committee, District of Columbia Dental Society
Co-Chair, 1984, Lunch and Learn Program, Annual Spring Meeting, D.C. Dental Society
Chair, 1984, 85, & 86, CPR Program, Annual Spring Meeting, D.C. Dental Society
Chair, 1985, Lunch and Learn Program, Annual Spring Meeting, D.C. Dental Society
Chair, 1985 & 1986, Executive Committee's Professional & Social Relation, District of Columbia Dental Society
Member, 1985/86 & 86-88, Board of Directors, District of Columbia Dental Society
Chair, 1986, 87, & 88, Committee on Legislation, District of Columbia Dental Society
Member, 1985-86, 86-88 & 88-90, Board of Directors, District of Columbia Dental Society
Chair, 1986, 87, & 89, Committee on Legislation, District of Columbia Dental Society
Deputy Chair, 1986, 87, Liaison and Public Relation Committee, District of Columbia Dental Society
Deputy Chair, 1987/88, Convention Arrangements, District of Columbia Dental Society
Member, 1987 - 1990, Advisory Committee of Annual Spring Meeting, District of Columbia Dental Society
Deputy Chair, 1988/89, Marketing and Public Relations, District of Columbia Dental Society
Member, 1988, Local Arrangement Committee, American Academy of the History of Dentistry
Member, 1988, Local Arrangement Committee, International Registration, Aide/ Host Committee, Projected Clinic Evaluation Committee, ADA/ FDI World Dental Congress
Member, 1988-89, Liaison, Professional Standards Committee (Peer Review), District of Columbia Dental Society
Vice Gen. Chair, 1989, 1990 Annual Spring Meeting (Elected), District of Columbia Dental Society
Member, 1989, Table Clinic Committee, National Dental Association Annual Convention

HONORS AND AWARDS

1978, Outstanding Teacher Award, Senior Class, Howard University College of Dentistry
1979, Outstanding Teacher Award, Senior Class, Howard University College of Dentistry
1980, Most Outstanding Award Student, Council, Howard University College of Dentistry
1981, Outstanding Teacher Award, Senior Class, Howard University College of Dentistry
1981, Most-Outstanding Award, Student Council, Howard University College of Dentistry
1981, Appreciation Award for Outstanding Contribution, National Dental Association
1981, Appreciation Award for Faculty Adviser of Table Clinicians, Student Council, Howard University College of Dentistry
1982, Special President Award for Dental Health Fair, Council President, Howard University College of Dentistry
1982, Most Outstanding Award, Student Council, Howard University College of Dentistry
1983, Special Dean's Merit Award, Dean, Howard University College of Dentistry
1983, Most Outstanding Award, Student Council, Howard University College of Dentistry
1983, Appreciation Award for Dedication, Student National Dental Association
1984, Fellowship Award, Academy of General Dentistry
1984, Most Outstanding Award, Student Council, Howard University College of Dentistry
1984, Appreciation Award for Loyalty, Creativity & Helpfulness, Student National Dental Association
1984, Recognition Award for Active Cooperation in Health Fair, Student Council, Howard University College of Dentistry
1985, Fellowship Award, Academy of Dentistry International
1985, Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honorary Dental Society Award, Pi Pi Chapter, Howard University College of Dentistry
1985, Special Recognition Award, Senior Class, Howard University College of Dentistry
1986, Appreciation Award for Commemoration of a Dental Pioneer, The American Academy of the History of Dentistry
1986, President's Appreciation Award for Professional Services in Community, President, District of Columbia Dental Society
1986, President's Award for Devoted and Invaluable Service to the Board of Directors, President, District of Columbia Dental Society
1987, Recognition Award for Dedicated Service and Outstanding Clinical Instruction, Senior Class, Howard University College of Dentistry
1987, Fellowship Award, American College of Dentists
1988, Outstanding Instructor Award, Senior Class, Howard University College of Dentistry
1988, Certificate of Appreciation in Recognition for Contribution, ADA/ FDI World Dental Congress
1989, Outstanding Service Award Student Council, Howard University College of Dentistry

SCIENTIFIC PRESENTATIONS:

Clinician Intracanal Medications

April 1977, Annual Spring Meeting, D.C. Dental Society, Washington, D.C.
May 1979, Annual Homecoming, Howard University College of Dentistry, Washington, D.C.

Clinician Various Types of Incisions for Periapical Surgery in Endodontics

September 1977, Annual Meeting, Maryland State Dental Association, Baltimore, MD
August 1978, Annual Meeting of National Dental Association, Washington, D.C. .

Clinician Failures in Endodontics

April 1978, Annual Spring Meeting, D.C. Dental Society, Washington, D.C.
September 1983, Annual Meeting, Maryland State Dental Association, Baltimore, MD
October 1983, 124th Annual Session, American Dental Association, Anaheim, CA

Clinician Dental Care of Patients with Cardiac Pacemaker

May 1978, Annual Homecoming, Howard University College of Dentistry, Washington, D.C.
June 1978, National Convention, Academy of General Dentistry, Atlanta, GA
October 1978, 119th Annual Session, American Dental Association, Anaheim, CA
November 1978, Greater New York Dental Meeting, New York City
December 1978, Scientific Session, D.C. Dental Society, Washington, D.C.
August 1982, Annual Convention, National Dental Association, Chicago, IL

Clinician Traumatic Injuries

April 1979, Annual Spring Meeting, D.C. Dental Society, Washington, D.C .
April 1979, Annual Session, American Association of Endodontists, Atlanta, GA
October 1980, 121st Annual Session, American Dental Association, New Orleans, LA

Clinician Torus Palatinus

April 1981, Annual Spring Meeting, D.C. Dental Society, Washington, D.C.
August 1981, Annual Convention, National Dental Association, San Francisco, CA
October 1981, Annual Meeting, Maryland State Dental Association, Baltimore, MD

Clinician Hazards of Nitrite Oxide in Dentistry

April 1982, Annual Spring Meeting, D.C. Dental Society, Washington, D. C.
August 1981, Annual Convention, National Dental Association, Chicago, IL
September 1982, Annual Session, Maryland State Dental Association, Baltimore, MD

Clinician Exploratory Endodontic Surgery

April 1982, Annual Spring Meeting, D.C. Dental Society, Washington, D.C.
October 1982, 123rd Annual Session, American Dental Association, Las Vegas, NE
November 1982, Greater New York Dental Meeting, New York City
March 1983, Annual Session, American Association of Endodontists, Hollywood, FL

Clinician Hepatitis Alert

April 1983, Annual Spring Meeting, D.C. Dental Society, Washington, D.C.
October 1984, Annual Meeting, Maryland State Dental Association, Baltimore, MD

Clinician Sickle Cell

August 1983, Annual Convention, National Dental Association, Baltimore, MD

Clinician Akinosi Conduction Anesthesia

July 1984, Annual Convention, Academy of General Dentistry, San Francisco, CA
October 1984, 125th Annual Session, American Dental Association, Atlanta, GA
April 1985, Annual Spring Meeting, D.C. Dental Society, Washington, D.C.
September 1985, Annual Meeting, Maryland State Dental Association, Baltimore, MD
February 1986, Midwinter Meeting, Chicago Dental Society ,Chicago, IL
April 1986, Annual Session, American Association of Endodontists, Boston, MA

Guest Speaker, In Commemoration of a Dental Pioneer

November 1985, American Academy of the History of Dentistry, San Francisco, CA

Clinician Herpes Simplex Type I & II

November 1985, 126th Annual Session, American Dental Association, San Francisco, CA
April 1986, Annual Spring Meeting, D.C. Dental Society, Washington, D.C.

Clinician Herpes Zoster

April 1986, Annual Spring Meeting, D.C. Dental Society, Washington, D.C.

Clinician AIDS

November 1985, 126th Annual Session, American Dental Association, San Francisco, CA

Lecturer, Diagnosis of Endodontically Involved Teeth, Endodontic Emergency Management, and Apexification

January 1986 & 1987, Pedodontic Department (Postgraduate), Howard University College of Dentistry, Washington, D.C.

Guest Speaker, The Relationship Between Quality of Student Performance and Number of Instructors Supervising Different Stages of Endodontic Treatment

March 1986, Annual Session of American Association of Dental Schools, Washington, D.C.

Clinician Aching Back as an Occupational Hazard of Dentistry

April 1986, Annual Spring Meeting of D.C. Dental Society, Washington, D.C.

CDE Course, Systematic Approach to Accurate Diagnosis - The Key for Successful Endodontic Therapy

September 1986, June & Nov. 1987, June 1988, Howard University College of Dentistry Washington, D.C.

Clinician Necrotizing Sialometaplasia

October 1986, 127th Annual Session, American Dental Association, Miami Beach, FL
April 1987, Annual Spring Meeting of D.C. Dental Society, Washington, D.C.

Lecturer Alternative Mandibular Anesthesia: Painless for Children, 1 Carpule, 2 1/2 Hours Duration, 95% Effective

April 1987, Annual Spring Meeting of D.C. Dental Society, Washington, D.C.

Clinician The Lingual Nerve Damage: Causative Factors & Management

October 1987, 128th Annual Session American Dental Association, Las Vegas, NV

Lecturer, Problem Solving in Diagnosis & Treatment of Endodontic Emergencies

March 1988, Annual Spring Meeting of D.C. Dental Society, Washington, D.C.

Clinician Treatment of Teeth with Open Apices: Apexigenesis (Vital Pulp) & Apexiifcation (Non-Vital Pulp)

March 1988, Annual Spring Meeting of D.C. Dental Society, Washington, D.C.
October 1988, 129th Annual Session American Dental Association, Washington, D.C.

CDE Course Endodontic-Periodontic Continuum

June 1988, Howard University College of Dentistry
June 1989, Howard University College of Dentistry, Washington, D.C.

Clinician Alternative Mandibular Anesthesia

December 1988, Greater New York Dental Meeting, New York City
July 1989, Annual Convention, National Dental Association, Washington, D.C.

Lecturer Needle-Less Anesthesia

April 1989, Annual Spring Meeting of D.C. Dental Society, Washington, D.C.

MONOGRAPH:

Endodontic Treatment and Student Performance, Master Thesis, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Howard University, Published 1983, Washington, D. C.

PUBLICATIONS:

Rezai, R.F. Jawcysts, J.I.M.D.A., Duesseldorf, Federal Republic of Germany, January 1972.
Rezai, R.F. Fluoride and Caries, J.I.M.D.A., Duesseldorf, Federal Republic of Germany, May 1972.
Rezai, R.F. Routine Examination of the Mouth and Throat for Discovery of Cancer, J.I.M.D.A., Duesseldorf, Federal Republic of Germany, September 1972.
Rezai, R.F. Emancipation Among Dentists, Journal of the American Medical Women's Association, August 1977
Rezai, R.F. Dental Treatment of Patient With a Cardiac Pacemaker, Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, November 1977.
Rezai, R.F. Endodontic Monument, The Quarterly of the National Dental Association, January 1978.
Rezai, R.F. Warthin Tumor, Journal of College of Dent. Med, University of Tehran, June 1978.
Rezai, R.F. A Book Review: Endodontics, Journal of College of Dent. Med., University of Tehran, June 1978.
Rezai, R.F. Dental Care of Patients with Cardiac Pacemakers, Dental Abstract, June 1978.
Rezai, R.F. Endodontics, Deutsche Zahn- Mund- and Kieferheilkunde, Leipzig, German Democratic Republic, July 1978 (German Language).
Rezai, R.F. More on Saint Apollonia: Correction an Earlier Error, The Bulletin of the History of Dentistry, April 1979.
Salamat, K., Rezai, R.F., and Knight, R. Exploratory Endodontic Surgery, Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, October 1981.
Rezai, R.F. The Relationship Between Quality of Student Performance and the Number of Instructor-Supervisors, J. of Dent. Research (Abstract No. 85), March 1984.
Rezai, R.F. Tribute to the Dental Pioneer Friedrich Otto Walkhoff, Quintessence International, June 1984.
Rezai, R.F., Bingham, R.A., & Martin, P.J. Akinosi Conduction Anesthesia: An Alternative Mandibular Nerve Block, J. of Maryland Dental Association, August 1984.
Rezai, R.F. Otto Walkhoff, dem Wissenschaftler and Standespolitischen Kaempfer, zum 50. Todestag, Die Quintessenz, die Monatszeitschrift fuer den Praktizierenden Zahnarzt, October 1984 (German Language).
Rezai, R.F. and Salamat, K. In Commemoration of Endodontic Patriarch Friedrich Otto Walkhoff (April 23, 1860-June 8, 1984), J. of Endodontics, January 1985.
Rezai, R.F., Jackson, J.T. & Salamat, K. Torus Palatinus: An Exostosis with Unknown Etiology, The Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry, February 1985.
Tatum, R.C., Rezai, R.F., & Contreras, J. Facial. Keloids: An Update on Dental Considerations and New Management Technique, J. of Maryland Dental Association, August 1985.
Rezai, R.F. Tributo a Friedrich Otto Walkhoff, Pionere dell' Odontoiatria, Quintessence International, Edizione Italiana, Agosto 1985 (Italian Language).
Tatum, R.C., Kirkland, G., Chohayeb, A., Rezai, R.F., Gambacorta, E. Changing Anatomical Developments in Permanent First Bicuspid Teeth, J. of Dental Research (Abstract No. 172), March 1986.
Salamat,. K., Rezai, R.F. Nonsurgical Treatment of Extraoral Lesions Caused- -by Necrotic Nonvital Tooth, Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, June 1986.
Rezai, R.F. Renaissance Man of Dentistry, The Bulletin of the History of Dentistry, October 1986.
Rezai, R.F., Bayley, N.C. & Austin, K. Lingual Nerve Damage: -Causative Factors and Management, Quintessence International, April 1988.
Rezai, R.F., Bayley, N.C. & Austin, K. Lesioni del nervo linguale: Cause a trattamento, Quintessence International, Edizione Italiana, Anno IV, October 1988 (Italian Language)
Rezai, R.F., Bayley, N.C. & Austin, K. Lesiones del nervio lingual: factores causales y tratamiento, Quintessence International Odontologia, Vol. II, No. 2, February 1989 (Spanish Language)

RESEARCH:

The Relationship Between Quality of Student Performance and Number of Instructor-Supervisors

Presented March 1984, 62nd General Session of the International Association of Dental Research, Dallas; Texas.
Presented April 1985, The First Annual Howard University Research Symposium, Washington, D.C.
Presented March 1986, Annual Session of the American Association of Dental Schools, Washington, D.C.

Changing Anatomical Developments in Permanent First Bicuspid Teeth.

Presented March 1986, 64th General Session of the International Association of Dental Research, Washington, D.C.

Board of Dentistry Rahele F. Rezai Confirmation Resolution of 2000 PR 13-845