The UMKC School of Dentistry faculty, staff and students shared a virtual farewell Tuesday afternoon with Dean Marsha Pyle and six others who are retiring with nearly 100 years of combined service to the school. Colleagues paid tribute to Dean Pyle, who is leaving after 11 years at the helm, and these others:

Dr. Sharon Furby (20 years), Clinical Associate Professor, Restorative Clinical Sciences
Ms. Mona Jarman (17 years), Dental Assistant II, Dental Clinic
Ms. Babs Landess (8 years), Office Support Assistant IV (Patient Accounts), Dental Clinic
Ms. Joy Neumann (10 years), Dental Assistant II, Advanced Education in General Dentistry
Dr. Gerald Ogilvie (7 years), Clinical Assistant Professor, Advanced Education in General Dentistry/Restorative Clinical Sciences
Mr. John Pinkston (25 years), Senior Research Assistant, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences