Regarding Mr Tsukiyama's achievements it should be noted that Dr Howard K Maesaka was the first  Japanese-American and first Japanese-American from Hawaii to graduate from Indiana University School of Dentistry in 1926 . He was responsible for recruiting many more people from Hawaii to attend both Temple University Dental school and Indiana University Dental School. This in no way diminishes Mr Tsukiyama's achievements, and he is truly a role model and pioneer!