FACULTY NEWS
Dr. La’Tonia Stiner named Director of Minority Recruitment In 2009, the College of Dentistry welcomed Dr. La’Tonia M. Stiner as Director of Minority Student Recruitment and adjunct Assistant Professor in the Division of Oral Biology. Stiner first joined the College of Dentistry as a postdoctoral fellow in 2006, working with Associate Dean of Research Dr. John Sheridan, in the Comprehensive Training in Oral and Craniofacial Sciences (CTOC) program, where she studies neuroendocrine regulation of the immune system. Stiner is an Ohio native who holds a bachelor’s degree in biology and a Ph.D. in biomedical sciences from Wright State University, in Dayton, Ohio. She is currently completing a master’s degree in business administration at Capital University in Columbus. In her role as dentistry’s Director of Minority Student Recruitment, one of Stiner’s goals is to connect with students in underrepresented populations, and to encourage them to consider dentistry and its specialties as a career path. Stiner said, “Many minority students don’t consider dentistry as a career because they haven’t experienced regular dental care, or know a dentist they can relate to. We want to provide minority students with opportunities to interact with current dental students and practicing dentists who can serve as mentors. Our ultimate goal is to show them all that dentistry has to offer as a career.” Stiner continues her commitment to mentorship through the College of Dentistry’s innovative DentPath program that is Students, faculty and staff at the 2009 designed to increase "Make a Dent in Diversity" event underrepresented minority enrollment in the Doctor of Dental Surgery program. She currently serves as the program’s academic advisor. “I’m proud to have been offered this position in the College of Dentistry,” Stiner said. “It’s an honor and a privilege to have this opportunity to pursue my passion for research, teaching, diversity, and outreach.” n
Dr. Canise Bean Honored by NDAF Dr. Canise Bean, dentistry professor and director of the Office of Community Education, was selected as the 2009 National Dental Association Foundation (NDAF) Colgate-Palmolive Faculty Recognition Award winner. As a recipient of this year’s NDAF Colgate-Palmolive Faculty Recognition Award, Dr. Bean is honored as “an individual who demonstrates excellence, professional development and a willingness to support and help others in their quest for knowledge and advancement.” The award was presented at the 2009 National Dental Association Convention in Jacksonville, Florida. A faculty member in the Division of Restorative and Prosthetic Dentistry and the Director of the College of Dentistry’s Oral Health Improvement through Outreach (OHIO) Project, Dr. Bean has been instrumental in creating and implementing an array of innovative oral health improvement programs for underserved adults and children throughout Ohio. n
Diversity Outreach The College of Dentistry promotes and fosters a diverse culture among its faculty, staff, and students by supporting the following programs designed to enrich and enhance the College community: Recruitment and outreach initiatives at local high schools Participation in Ohio State’s STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics – education programs A DentPath program that allows students to become more competitive and successful in the dental school environment Faculty mentoring experiences for Doctor of Dental Surgery students
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