Inaugural Takei Symposium – August 2023

The UCLA School of Dentistry’s inaugural Dr. Henry H. Takei Endowed Periodontal Symposium on Aug. 5 brought together more than 150 colleagues, mentees, and associates of the distinguished emeritus professor.

School of Dentistry Dean Paul Krebsbach and Dr. Flavia Pirih, the Tarrson Family Endowed Professor of Periodontics, made opening remarks at the event, which was held in UCLA’s Neuroscience Research Building Auditorium. Takei – whose UCLA career dates back to 1967 – delivered a speech after a video tribute.

The Symposium’s keynote address, entitled My Perspectives on Vertical and Horizontal Augmentation, was delivered by Istvan Urban D.M.D., M.D., Ph.D. A board member of the Osteology Foundation, Dr. Urban has published peer-reviewed articles and textbook chapters on bone regeneration and soft tissue reconstructive surgery around dental implants.

“I was so pleasantly surprised by the turnout of so many former students, faculty , and friends,” said Takei, who co-founded the UCLA Periodontics Residency Program in 1976. “That was my intent when the thought of an endowment was considered; it was a truly gratifying day for me.”