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| Written by Administrator | | Wednesday, 31 March 2010 20:57 |  Desana is proud to announce that Dr. Michael Houk received a wonderful Faculty Recognition Award recently.? Here is the award:
Part-Time: The Dental Class of 2010 would like to honor Dr. Michael Houk for outstanding Part-Time Faculty. Dr. Houk drives from South Dakota every other week and stays overnight in a hotel so he can teach. Let's say that again. Dr. Houk drives from South Dakota every other week and stays overnight in a hotel so he can teach. This mere fact should tell us something about his passion dentistry and teaching. There is not a single student that doesn't feel a benefit from the viewpoint of the part-time faculty who bring that private practice experience. While maintaining the obvious control of the instructor, Dr. Houk gives enough carte blanche to the students to challenge us to come up with the best clinical care that we can provide, and then steps in as needed to help us polish our skills and provide excellent care for our patients. | | Last Updated on Sunday, 04 April 2010 12:26 | | Read more... |
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 Dr Michael Houk (shown here at Machu Picchu - Peru) has been practicing Family Dentistry in Sioux Falls South Dakota since his graduation from the University of Nebraska College of Dentistry in May 1977. Mike volunteers frequently on the Delta Dental Care Mobile. He was granted University of South Dakota Adjunct Professorship for teaching USD Dental Hygiene studentsand currently is a Clinical Instructor at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry in addition to maintaining a successful dental practice in Sioux Falls, SD. Mike has organized a Dental Mission for Cusco, Peru, to care for indigent children in that community.
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| Thursday, 29 October 2009 23:10 | Desana is governed by a six member all volunteer Board of Directors. 
Kathy Houk -?Founder Secretary / Treasurer email Kathy | | 
George Houk Chairman email George | 
Troy Kramer Vice Chairman and Director - Russia Team email Troy Troy has been with Andersen Windows for over 21 years and has enjoyed a variety of opportunities within the organization, including almost seven years as a sales representative working closely with George Houk.? Troy is dedicated to his wife Dawn and three wonderful children; Adam, Keaton and Makenzie.? Troy is active in his Church, currently serving on the Church Council, as well as Benevolence and Stewardship Committees. Troy understands the benefits of faithful giving and joined Desana to support a very special outreach to disadvantaged children and to support his long time friends, George and Kathy Houk.
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Dr. Michael? Houk Director - Dental Mission email Mike Mike lives and practices dentistry in Sioux Falls SD. Mike started a Dental Mission for Desana in 2009.? In 2010 Mike and a team of 9 from the Midwest came to Cusco and joined two more dentists for a very successful mission. Read More.? Mike is "giving back" (Desana meaning) by teaching at the University of Nebraska School of Dentistry. Mikes's Complete Bio | 
Craig Miller Director - Russian Team Leader
email Craig Craig is the senior partner with The Miller Group at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. For 24 years, he and his wealth management team have been helping clients preserve and grow their wealth. Craig and his wife Janie reside in Winston-Salem, NC and have 4 children: Sutton, Megan, Greer, and Grace. Craig has a passion for children with special needs because his daughter Megan has Downs Syndrome. Craig is excited to be a part of Desana?s Russian outreach to children in need. | ? | 
David Ray
Director - Russia Team email David Following service in the US Air Force, David has spent a long career in information technology, currently with Konica Minolta Business Solutions and living in Houston, Texas.? David's greatest joys are his family, his wife Carol, his sons and grandchildren.? He understands the value of serving those less fortunate through caring for his very special brother with Downs Syndrome.? Knowing Elena for several years and seeing her dedication to the children has been an inspiration to help others.? He joined Desana to help enable a selfless outreach to children without a safety net, without a caring community to provide their basic needs. |
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