The Ohio State University
Dental Journal NEWS FROM THE COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY
VOLUME 3 ISSUE 2
Spring/Summer2016
PG. 4 F OCUS ON R ESEARCH Plus Annual Giving Report
From the Dean Dear Colleagues: We open this issue of our Dental Journal with stories about our research programs, including those that involve and engage students and those that are led by our faculty. Each program demonstrates the importance of our research that distinguishes our college from other dental schools in the country, while also attracting students and faculty to join Ohio State. This opportunity to discover new knowledge and share it with others helps to ensure that our profession continues to move forward. These endeavors also create partnerships with our other health science colleagues so we can work together to find ways to better care for our patients. Expect to be impressed when you read about our students who are using their talents and abilities in dental school and afterwards. Many are helping to organize events that make dental care more accessible for underserved children in Columbus through the Give Kids a Smile program. Some are winning trophies that let everyone across campus know that our students have artistic ingenuity and imagination. Others are helping to bring new digital technology – e.g., an electronic health record -into our college. And we have one recent graduate who has earned a position on the university’s Board of Trustees, while others are practicing in Ohio’s dentally underserved communities. We definitely have students who make us proud. Near the center of this issue, you’ll find pages that recognize our generous alumni and friends who have supported the college this past year. Interspersed among the names of our contributors are quotes from students who express their thanks for the support they have received through scholarships sponsored by our donors. And there are other quotes from the donors themselves who tell what prompted them to give their resources to help make our college a better place to care for patients, educate students, and conduct research. Paying it forward is clearly a tradition that our graduates believe in, and how grateful we are that this is true! For our alumni, we have many updates and lots of great news. Some stories tell about our graduates from long ago, and other stories feature our “newly minted” dental hygiene and dental graduates. Our recent graduates and those from decades past all have one thing in common -- they are Buckeyes who love the dental profession and their alma mater. And to make certain that we honor our alums who are no longer with us, this issue includes a special section for our “friends remembered.” In each issue of our Dental Journal, we proudly showcase some of our newly hired faculty members. They come from institutions around the country, and they include basic scientists with funded research programs, as well as clinicians with keen, inquisitive minds and substantial expertise. Given the highly competitive nature of faculty recruitment today, we are so pleased to have secured each of them. Their presence as new members of our college community says a great deal about our institution as a place that attracts outstanding members of our profession. In closing, I urge each of you to stay connected with our college. To make that easier, we’ve included a list of receptions for alumni and friends that we’re hosting in the coming months -- literally from coast to coast. Please consider joining us for these events! As you read our Dental Journal, you will see many of the accomplishments we have made in recent months. I hope you find it as impressive, enjoyable, and inspiring as I did! O-H-I-O!
Patrick M. Lloyd, DDS, MS Dean and Professor
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Contents The Ohio State University Dental Journal is produced by: The Ohio State University College of Dentistry 305 W. 12th Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43210 Patrick M. Lloyd DDS, MS Dean, College of Dentistry
A Heightened Perspective
A Matter of Taste
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Tamra Pace Editor-in-Chief Marketing & Communication Amanda Yarnell Graphic Designer Marketing & Communication Editorial Board Ted Backus Senior Director of Development College of Dentistry Advancement Canise Bean, DMD, '95 MPH Professor - Clinical Division of General Practice and Materials Science Rachel Kearney, '07 MS Assistant Professor Division of Dental Hygiene Kathleen Kennedy Director of Executive Communications Paul Loper, '80 DDS President, Dental Alumni Society Michelle Thomas Assistant Director of Alumni Affairs Letters to the editor are welcome. Please address correspondence to pace.159@osu.edu. Permission to quote from or reproduce articles in this publication is granted when due acknowledgement is given. Please send requests for the use of excerpts to the email address above. The College of Dentistry Alumni Magazine is headquartered at The Ohio State University, an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. Š 2016. All rights reserved. On the cover: The featured microorganism shows the convergence of taste (green) and visceral (magenta) signals in the brain. Learn more in "A Matter of Taste" on page 7.
Small Town Dreams
A Reason to Smile
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A Dream Career
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Donor Contributions
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A Lasting Impression
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Alumni Programs & Events
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Continuing Education
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Dental Alumni Society
President's Letter
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At Home and on the Road
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Ushering In a New Era With EHR
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News Notes
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Convocation Ceremony
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The Dean's Circle
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Class Notes
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In Memoriam
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Meet Our Newest Faculty
A HEIGHTENED PERSPECTIVE
Students at the College of Dentistry have learned scientific method and the rigors of research methodology since the 1970’s through the college’s Student Research Program. Now, student research is gaining prominence with the creation of a new position designated to formally manage the program. In 2015, Scott Schricker, PhD, an associate professor in the Division of General Practice and Materials Science, was appointed as the college’s first assistant dean for student research.
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“Our college has long encouraged students to engage in research, and encouraged faculty to actively participate in training them to think like scientists,” said Dean Patrick M. Lloyd. “Formalizing our Student Research Program will strengthen this rich experience for our students and ensure that exploration remains an essential part of their development, whether they plan to pursue a career in clinical practice or in academics.”
focus on research Long committed to helping students realize the benefits of research, Dr. Schricker is excited about the opportunity to continue the good work of his predecessor, Faculty Emeritus William Johnston, PhD, who retired last year. "Conducting research gives students a broader perspective on dentistry," said Dr. Schricker. "In clinical work they’re trying to solve the problem that’s in front of them, while in research they’re looking at a broader range of problems. It can make them more aware of how they approach their work. It allows them to go deeper into why things are happening.”
The Student Research Program allows students to work in a faculty mentor’s lab for up to 255 hours in a year. Dr. Schricker collaborates with students to match them with mentors based on their interests in clinical or laboratory research in areas such as microbiology, pathology, immunology, neuroscience, and materials science. With their mentors, dental students develop a proposal for a research project that they submit for approval. Students apply after spring break, and most participants start during summer semester.
Students who are accepted into the program are eligible for a variety of scholarships and fellowships from the Student research also contributes to college, endowed donor funds from advancing the field of dentistry. “It the American Association for Dental makes people take a more scienceResearch, as well as internships and based approach to their practice,” said Dr. Schricker. “That’s the hope for research programs with the National Institutes of Health. it. It makes people think about their work in a scientific way and gives One dental student’s interest led him them a new perspective on evidenceto research the effects of obesity on based practice.” the subgingival microbiome. Another student researched a rare form of oral cancer with a faculty member in the College of Medicine whom he’d met as an undergraduate student. Still another student researched gender Conducting research differences in bone mineral density.
gives students a broader perspective on dentistry. In clinical work they’re trying to solve the problem that’s in front of them, while in research they’re looking at a broader range of problems.
Ayanna Williams ’18, spent last summer researching the mechanisms by which the stress response enhances inflammatory processes. She understands the important connection between the research she is doing now and her future as a dental professional. “Participating in the summer research program has allowed me to contribute to the future of dental medicine. I appreciated being mentored by faculty and thinking critically about my work, which will make me a better dentist.”
In addition to learning research techniques, students gain valuable writing and presentation skills. Students are required to present their work at the college's annual Research Day and undergraduate students have the additional opportunity to present at the Denman Undergraduate Research Forum. Students also have opportunities to present at national meetings, such as the American Association for Dental Research (AADR), the American Association for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS), and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD). Dr. Schricker said these presentations are an important component of conducting original research. “Presenting allows the student researchers to complete the project, synthesize the data, and defend their hypothesis,” Dr. Schricker said. “It’s also a way to showcase what they’ve been doing. Many of these students complete their work evenings and weekends. Presenting allows them to say to others, ‘This is the really cool work I’ve been doing. This is what I’ve been learning this whole time.’” Dr. Schricker himself has mentored students in his materials lab and has published papers with mentees as co-authors. “It has been a really good experience,” he said. “When you find a student who is enthusiastic, it’s great for everyone. Good work gets done, and they get an in-depth understanding of dental materials.” One of Dr. Schricker’s goals as assistant dean is to raise awareness of the program and increase participation. Currently 26 students are conducting research through the program; Dr. Schricker would like that number to grow.
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2016 Research Day Awards Paper of the Year Basic Science Research Ning Quan, MS, PhD Professor, Division of Biosciences “Interleukin 1 Type 1 Receptor Restore: A Genetic Mouse Model for Studying Interleukin 1 Receptor-Mediated Effects in Specific Cell Types”
“We’re always trying to get more students involved,” he said. “The challenge is that the dental curriculum is extremely demanding, so research is in addition to their other responsibilities. You have to find students who are willing to go above and beyond.” Projects can take anywhere from months to years—and can lead to new projects. Many students revel in the opportunities. “When you have an inquisitive student, he or she can just keep going,” said Dr. Schricker. “There is always the next question to be answered.” ■
Clinical Science Research Hany Emam, BDS, MS Assistant Professor, Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Anesthesiology “The Efficacy of a Tissue-Engineered Xenocraft in Conjunction with Sodium Hyaluronate Carrier in Maxillary Sinus Augmentation: A Clinical Study” Social and Behavioral Sciences & Public Health Research Joseph Travers, MS, PhD Professor, Division of Biosciences “Effects of High-Fat Diet and Gastric Bypass on Neurons in the Caudal Solitary Nucleus” Dean's Awards for Excellence in Research Dental Student Award Kyung Min '19 - 1st place Eileen Gulertekin '17 - 2nd place Megan Fellows '16 - 3rd place
Scott Schricker, PhD (left), pictured here with Tony Barriere ‘18, served as a judge at the college's annual Research Day on February 23 at The Ohio Union.
Graduate Student Award Caroline Sawicki (DDS/PhD '20) 1st place Danny Nemeth - 2nd place Khaled Altabtbaei, BDM - 3rd place Post Doctoral Fellow Award Mike Weber, DDS CTSA Best Clinical & Translational Abstract Khaled Altabtbaei, BDM The Ohio State University Awards ADA/DENTSPLY Student Clinician Caroline Sawicki (DDS/PhD '20) Alumni Merit Award Kyung Min '19 Alumni Achievement Award Eileen Gulertekin '17
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Ayanna Williams ‘18, explained her research to Research Day judge Faculty Emeritus WIlliam Johnston, PhD.
Interested in supporting students in the College of Dentistry’s Student Research Program? Visit giveto.osu.edu for more information.
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A M AT T E R O F TA S T E : Susan Travers, PhD and Joe Travers, PhD find motivation and taste go hand in hand
Taste may seem like a fairly simple phenomenon, but in reality it is a powerful motivator that can affect how we act and ultimately the quality of the life we live. “We all have a taste system, and it contributes to our everyday enjoyment of life,” said Susan Travers, PhD. “It impacts what we eat and how much we eat. In turn what we eat and how much we consume has major implications for diseases such as cancer and diabetes as well as our dental state.” Susan and her husband, Joseph Travers, PhD, are professors in the College of Dentistry’s Biosciences Division who have worked together for nearly 40 years researching taste. At Ohio State for the last 30 years, the duo has focused on how the nervous system processes orosensory signals from the mouth, how those signals interact with visceral signals sent by the gut, and how taste impacts behaviors. Their body of work includes numerous peerreviewed papers in addition to book chapters and invited presentations. Like everything in our nervous system, the physical process of tasting involves electrical signals. Taste receptors within clusters of cells on the tongue and palate are connected to nerves that connect to the brain stem, which is a continuation of the spinal cord. When a receptor detects a specific taste—bitter, salty, sweet, sour or umami—it sends an electrical signal to the brain stem that from there goes to other regions in the brain involved with discernment, motivation, and basic oromotor functions like chewing and swallowing.
The taste receptors in our mouth, however, aren’t the brain’s only source of input during feeding. It also receives messages from the vagus nerve, the largest cranial nerve. One that runs from the brain stem to the abdomen and sends signals to and from every major organ. When the vagus nerve senses the abdomen has reached capacity, it sends a message to the brain that we are “full” and the signals from our taste receptors become dulled. Food becomes less interesting, and we stop eating. The gut’s “full” message isn’t necessarily the final word on appetite, though. Instead, it may just apply to a specific taste, and other taste receptors can still pipe up. After filling up on a hearty meal of savory tastes, for example, we can find a sweet dessert still sounds good. On the other hand, visceral and taste signals may collude after a gut-wrenching experience with food poisoning to create a lasting aversion to a particular food. In December 2015, the Traverses published their first paper on the implications of gastric bypass surgery on taste. “Gastric bypass is more complex than just making the stomach smaller,” Joe says. “There’s a real change in appetite and profound
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swallow the stimulus,” Susan said. Scientists initially assumed those sweet receptors were the only ones, but many have come to suspect that there are additional mechanisms that detect glucose and other simple sugars. By examining neural responses to sweet stimuli in mice that are missing the known sweet receptors, Susan’s new study may help determine the presence of a different mechanism that triggers the body’s anticipatory insulin response.
Drs. Joe and Susan Travers, seen here in their lab at the College of Dentistry, have worked together for nearly 40 years researching taste.
changes in the peripheral and central nervous systems. It impacts food preference and other behaviors.” The study, which they co-authored with colleagues at Florida State University and University College Dublin, examined how a high-fat diet and gastric bypass surgery affect the excitability of neurons that sense taste and signal satiety. It found that a high-fat diet kept potassium channels within the satiety neurons more open than usual, and the cells subsequently became less excitable. After surgery, however, those effects reversed. “A high-fat diet renders the satiety system less excited—it just doesn’t deliver the kick,” Joe said. “What was exciting was to see that in the group that got surgery, the excitability returned to a normal state.” While the “how” of gastric bypass surgery’s many effects is still unknown, scientists in different fields are identifying the “what.” “We’re examining the brain stem and what we've found is that when you're on a high-fat diet there are cellular changes in that region,” said Joe. “But our findings are only part of the story. Other researchers studying the brain are finding changes in reward circuitry. We’re talking about a long-term upregulation of the nervous system.” In a new project that started this year, Susan is collaborating with Alan Spector, PhD, from Florida State University to study mice whose sweet and amino acid receptors have been removed. Their goal for the NIH-funded study is to determine whether or not there are other types of sensors for these tastes that have yet to be identified. The body’s sweet receptors, which were discovered roughly a decade ago, trigger major responses from the endocrine system. “When you put a simple sugar in your mouth, you will have a release of insulin before you even
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The implications of the Travers’ work are far-reaching, potentially extending into other areas of neuroscience. Several years ago, with support from an NIH program for high-risk, highreward projects, they began using an exciting new technique called optogenetics, in which light-sensitive genes are inserted into specific types of neurons. Later, in the presence of optical stimulation, only those cells respond. The technique allows the Travers to study the role of particular populations of neurons in defined brain circuits and, in turn, their effects on behavior. Ultimately, optogenetics has potential for practices such as deep brain stimulation, which uses electrical stimulation to treat conditions ranging from Parkinson’s disease to multiple sclerosis to major depression. In Joe’s opinion, the fact that the sensory function of taste can be involved in so many aspects of health and behavior makes studying taste a lifelong interest. “These are just a handful of qualities to it, and it’s limited to one behavior—a behavior that is so fundamental to life,” he says. “It’s just fascinating.” ■
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SMALL TOWN
DREAMS Just like Eva Gabor’s character Lisa Douglas on the classic sitcom “Green Acres,” many urban dwellers balk at the idea of relocating to a slower-paced rural area. Knowing this, and keenly aware of the critical need for additional dentists in some of Ohio’s most rural counties, Patrick M. Lloyd, dean of the College of Dentistry, has been committed to recruiting students from areas of Ohio that are federally designated as Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs). He knows that students who call those areas home are most likely to return following graduation.
the family, friends, and towns they know. They understand the needs in their communities,” said Dean Lloyd.
“There is a tremendous benefit to recruiting students from counties in Appalachia, as well as counties in other parts of the state that are in great need of dentists, because those students are more likely to return home to
“My dream was always to go back to Pomeroy and own a business,” said Dr. Venoy. “I always wanted to come
Enter first-generation college student Jake Venoy, '16 DDS, who, having just graduated this spring, is returning to southeast Ohio to live and work in Vinton County. Dr. Venoy was born and raised in neighboring Meigs County, in Pomeroy, a small village of fewer than 2,000 residents located on the banks of the Ohio River. Both Vinton and Meigs Counties have a shortage of dental professionals.
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back to the area. It’s home. It’s where my family still lives. I enjoy the slower pace of life.” Because Appalachian counties are among the most economically distressed counties in the state, Dr. Venoy felt it was critical to join a practice that routinely accepts Medicaid patients so he can help the people who need him most. He received his wish when he was asked to join Hopewell Health Centers, an integrated health care agency that provides affordable dental, behavioral, and primary health care in counties throughout southeastern Ohio. Pictured above: Jake Venoy ‘16 DDS Pictured right: Dean Patrick M. Lloyd chats with Mitchell VanHoose ‘15 DDS during Dean Lloyd's visit to the Dental Clinic in Coshocton, Ohio.
Like Dr. Venoy, Class of ‘15 graduate Mitchell VanHoose, DDS, had his heart set on joining a small-town practice. When he started searching for a practice opportunity during his fourth year at the College of Dentistry, he applied only to rural areas. He was thrilled when he was asked to join Muskingum Valley Health Centers, a community-owned non-profit health care center with offices in four counties. “I knew I wanted to go into community dentistry,” said Dr. VanHoose. “I wanted to give back.” Dr. VanHoose spends part of his week providing dental care to children at a clinic in Coschocton County and the remainder of this time at a family practice in nearby Muskingum County. The clinics focus on providing children and adults in Southeast Ohio with full-service, affordable health care. Most of their patients are on Medicaid and the practices use a sliding fee scale to accommodate patients without insurance. For Dr. VanHoose, his adopted home reminds him of his hometown in eastern Kentucky. “I tell everyone I love my job,” said Dr. VanHoose. “I love working with these patients.” As for Dr. Venoy, he cannot stop smiling when he talks about the future. He, his wife, and his young daughter, Sylvie, are going home. “All of my family is happy that I’m going to be nearby,” said Dr. Venoy. “I’m just glad to be going back by the river. And I’m glad to be going to a place where I’m needed.” ■
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A DREAM CAREER
Eileen (Guider) Hoehn Fallon ’46 DHY is Among Ohio’s First “Home Grown” Dental Hygienists
Photo top left: In 1946, Eileen Hoehn Fallon (first row, far left) was one of 17 students who graduated in the first dental hygiene class at the College of Dentistry. Photo top right: Eileen Hoehn Fallon ’46 DHY shares photos of her class with Dean Patrick M. Lloyd.
When Eileen Guider graduated from Columbus, Ohio’s North High School at the height of the Great Depression in 1935, little did she know that her new job as an assistant to College of Dentistry faculty member George McClellan, DDS would be the start of an incredibly fulfilling career. “I always wanted to go to college but I couldn’t afford to go, so I entered the workforce,” she said. “When Dean Wendell Postle started Ohio’s first dental hygiene program at the college in 1944, Dr. McClellan said, ‘I’ve taught you everything I can. You should enter the Dental Hygiene program.’” Unfamiliar with the profession, Guider—who is Eileen Hoehn Fallon today—responded: “What on earth is that?” Despite her initial unfamiliarity with the program, Mrs. Hoen Fallon soon learned quite a bit about dental hygiene. She went on to graduate from the College of Dentistry’s first dental hygiene class in 1946. After graduation, she joined a private practice in Mansfield, Ohio, where she practiced for 20 years before securing a teaching position at a new dental hygiene school in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Mrs. Hoen Fallon relocated to North Carolina with her husband and helped launch the new program. Over the next 11 years, she taught, continued to raise her four children, and earned
a bachelor’s and master’s degree. When she finally retired in 1982, she was director of the program she helped build—and she was still telling her students that the skills they were learning came by way of her education at The Ohio State University College of Dentistry. Today, Mrs. Hoehn Fallon, who was widowed and remarried after she retired, is almost 98 years old. Nevertheless, her excitement for the profession is still as fresh and youthful as that of a new student just entering the dental hygiene program. “I think dental hygiene is a marvelous profession,” she said. “Look at where I was able to go with my two-year program. I wish I was 50 years younger and could start all over again.” ■
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A LASTING IMPRESSION Native Ohioan and part-time College of Dentistry faculty member Michael Masonbrink, ‘71 DDS discusses why he and his wife, Kaylin—also a native Ohioan and Ohio State graduate—made the decision to establish two legacy scholarships to support future generations of dental students. Q: What were your early experiences at Ohio State? A: My role models were my parents. I became a passionate Buckeye in the late 1960’s through my father’s allegiance to his undergraduate alma mater, Ohio State. I decided my junior year of high school to pursue dentistry. This career would allow me to use my hand skills in a professional environment. My time at Ohio State was during a period of social and political unrest on campus and all over the country over the Vietnam War...but, in spite of this difficult time, I felt even then that someday I wanted to return to Ohio State. In my junior year, I was fixed up on a blind date with the perfect girl who was a May Queen candidate. Her name was Kaylin Rogers. Kaylin and I married and, following my discharge from the U.S. Air Force in 1973, we returned to Ohio and established a dental practice in Canton.
The cost of a dental education can impact a student’s future…I am concerned that it will adversely affect even the choice to pursue a dental career.
Teaching is in my DNA, with parents and my wife earning degrees in education. Returning to my alma mater was a life-long goal. It allows me to give back to my profession and share my experiences of 39 years in private practice. Q: How are things different now than they were when you were a student? A: The culture of dental education is much more student friendly today. I love the camaraderie between the students, as well as the faculty/student relationship. I value the personal relationships with students; learning how they 12 the ohio state university dental journal
decided on dentistry as a career, their family background, their community, and their future goals. Sharing advice, dental perspectives, encouragement, praise, admonition, and above all support is a view shared by all our faculty. I look back fondly on the instructors who influenced my career in a positive fashion and I hope that I can have that same impact on today’s students. The most glaring difference between my education and today's is the huge impact of student debt. The cost of a professional degree has compounded. When I was in school I could cover the costs by working full time in the summer and part time during the school year, but the undergraduate and dental school debt of this generation is stifling. Q: What made you and Kaylin consider establishing legacy scholarships? A: Our oldest son, Monte, graduated from the Ohio State College of Dentistry in 2004 and completed his specialty training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in 2006—also at Ohio State. Our second son, Brent, received a college degree in computer systems analysis and our daughter, Shauna-Lyn, received her B.A. and M.S. in social work. My wife, Kaylin, returned to school and received a second degree in dental hygiene in 1998. Thus, we know the value and the cost of a college education. Even with student grants, scholarships, and loans, the cost of a dental education today can impact a student’s future—either where they practice, whether to seek immediate employment or continue in a specialty or GPR program, partnerships,
solo practice, and teaching. I am concerned that it will adversely affect even the choice to pursue a dental career. Dentistry is a challenging career, sometimes frustrating and stressful, but also well respected and rewarding. Kaylin and I have decided to create scholarship funds to benefit today’s dental students to help with their greatest need, financial support. We see the opportunity to gift legacy scholarships as the most beneficial way to give back to our profession and alma mater. This choice will extend our helping hand to future generations and reward students for hard work. We also hope that by example our gift will encourage all dental professionals, as well as this current generation, to “pay ahead” and reinvest in our dental students. This choice was more abundantly clear after returning to Ohio State to teach. To sum it up, boxing great Mohammed Ali was quoted as saying “If a man’s perspective on life is the same at 50 as it was at 20, then he has lost the value of 30 years of living.” ■
(We chose to) extend our helping hand to future generations and reward students for hard work.
To learn more about how to contribute to or create a legacy scholarship, please contact Ted Backus, Senior Director of Development and Alumni Affairs at backus.30@osu.edu or 614-292-9307.
Pictured above: Michael Masonbrink ‘71 DDS and Kaylin Masonbrink.
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Th e Tr a n s f o r m at i o n a l
Power of Generosity Two years after Richard Veler ’46 DDS graduated from the College of Dentistry, his first gift to his alma mater was a $10 contribution. In that era, $10 was not a small sum of money. In fact, according to the website "measuringworth.com," ten dollars in 1948 was worth about $100 now. While that amount may still seem like a small gift from a young dentist who was just starting his private practice in post-war Toledo, Ohio, the fact that Dr. Veler and his wife, Betty, wanted to give something back is what really matters. And it’s what sets them apart. When the Velers' multi-million estate gift was announced in August of 2009, their expressed intention to ‘give something back’ was made known. They established the Richard C. Veler, DDS and Betty G. Veler Scholarship endowment that provides financial support for dentistry students who demonstrate "merit, need, and outstanding moral and ethical character." Addressing the first-ever gathering of the college’s Veler Scholars during a dinner held in their honor at the Faculty Club last fall, Patrick M. Lloyd, dean of the College of Dentistry, praised the Velers for their generosity. “The Velers did more than give back. They set a standard and, in a single act of generosity, they followed in the footsteps of some of our country's great givers and philanthropists who, throughout the course of their lives, have given away millions of dollars so they could make the world – or at least their corner of it – a better place." Dean Lloyd added, "with the gift of their estate to our college – the largest single gift in the history of this college – Richard and Betty Veler made a difference that will always be remembered.“
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Velers' generosity, compassion, and commitment to dentistry inspires me daily to pay it forward by better serving those communities in need.”
Joseph W. Pittman, ’13 DDS, who traveled to the dinner from North Carolina where he was completing his certificate in orthodontics at the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry, spoke of the many ways the Veler Scholarship influenced him. “The impact of this scholarship has been threefold for me,” said Dr. Pittman. “I now look forward to a lower monthly student loan payment, and this affects how I am planning for the future. I have the freedom to explore some practice opportunities that have low initial dividends but greater potential for growth. Second, I am even more of a diehard Buckeye and a proud alumnus of the College of Dentistry. This scholarship shows the college's commitment to invest in their students. The last reason is the one that has impacted me the most. The Veler Scholarship has been a
challenge. In dental school when I saw opportunities to take the easy way out, or ways to avoid tough jobs as class president, being the Veler Scholarship recipient pushed me to go above and beyond the already high expectations of a dental student. This is an incredibly selective group and one I want to make proud. I am now more motivated to strive for excellence professionally and personally because I represent the investment that has been made in me.” First-generation college student Jared Ellinger ‘18, who at the time of the gathering was the most recent recipient of the Veler Scholarship, spoke of his desire to extend a helping hand to others in need. “One of the biggest challenges facing dentistry today is lack of quality care to underprivileged communities. The
Dean Lloyd closed the dinner by challenging the Scholars to follow the Velers' example of making a difference for future generations of dental students. “Because of the many laudable characteristics and qualities that made you deserving recipients of Veler scholarship awards, you are already uniquely positioned to follow in the Velers' footsteps. You understand the transformational power of generosity.” ■
Photo: Veler Scholars (from left) Jared Ellinger, '18; Nicole Goettemoeller '17; Rachel Cook, '16 DDS; and Joseph W. Pittman, '13 DDS gathered on October 16, 2015 at the Faculty Club. Now, the Veler plaque pictured in the photo hangs in the main lobby on the first floor of Postle Hall.
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1 | Faculty emeritus William Johnston, PhD (right) with College of Dentistry students at the college’s reception at the AADR/CADR Annual Session & Exhibition on March 17 in Los Angeles, CA. 2 | College of Dentistry students Alysha Holland '17, Ashli Holland '17, and Taylor Miller '17, proudly show off the first-place trophy the college won for its 2015 Homecoming float. 3 | (From Left) Dogyoon Kim, PhD, associate professor, Division of Orthodontics; John Bartlett, PhD, associate dean for research; and John Sheridan, PhD, professor, Division of Biosciences at the College of Dentistry reception at the AADR/CADR Annual Session on March 17 in Los Angeles, CA. 4 | Joseph Dagati, ’78 DDS took a break from the Alumni Tailgate party to find the spot he occupied in the P.I.T.S. as a dental student. 5 | Troy Gessner, ’15 DDS, Katelyn Gessner, Renee Gessner, and Larry Gessner, ’79 DDS, show their Buckeye pride during the College of Dentistry Homecoming and Reunion Weekend Tailgate Brunch on October 10. 6 | Class of 1965 alumni Melvin Collin, DDS; Tom Ryan, DDS; Richard Caldwell, DDS; and Wesley Rosenthal, DDS at the Class Dinner during Alumni Reunion Weekend on October 9.
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7 | Donor Nancy Dysinger, '83 DDS (right) meets scholarship recipient Kylen Hughes '17 at the college's Scholarship Dinner on April 14. 8 | Steven Moore, ‘81 DDS and Paul Barnes, ‘79 DDS at the Dean’s Reception during the ADA Conference on November 6 in Washington, D.C. 9 | College of Dentistry students Ashli Holland ’17; Jimmy Schooley ‘19, Taylor Miller ’17, and Ben Kwok ’16 with the college’s first-prize winning 2015 Homecoming float. 10 | John Schwanburger, ’74 DDS and Richard Cunningham, ‘74 DDS at the College of Dentistry Reception at the Thomas P. Hinman Dental Meeting and Exhibition on March 18 in Atlanta, GA. 11 | Paula Vosler, ’96 DDS; Brad Vosler, ’93 DDS; Richard Cronley, ’76 DDS; and Jill Cronley ’76 (DHY) joined Dean Patrick M. Lloyd at the Dean’s Reception at the Midwinter Meeting on February 26 in Chicago, IL.
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A REASON TO SMILE Give Kids a Smile Helps and Inspires
“Give Kids a Smile has been an invaluable experience in my dental school career, and it has had a great impact on how I will practice in the future,” said Becca Bartlett ’17, who served as the chief organizer for the last two events. Becca and her leadership team plan and publicize the event and secure volunteers, donations, and patients. “It is rewarding to not only be able to touch the lives of so many children and families, but to also have a hand in inspiring future dentists to aid in lowering the barriers to care for children and populations in need.”
Most dental professionals and students who have participated in a Give Kids a Smile day will likely agree that the event is crucial for children who might not otherwise receive the dental care they need. But as the volunteer students who participate in the College of Dentistry's event are learning, Give Kids a Smile can have an important impact on them personally. For many, the experience is creating or reinforcing a commitment to serve the community after graduation.
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Faculty advisor Erin L. Gross, DDS, PhD, MS, an assistant professor in the college’s Division of Pediatric Dentistry, says the Give Kids a Smile event helps students understand there are many families with truly limited means who don’t know where to turn when they need dental care. “We can tell students about children who are lacking care, but it’s something the students understand better when they have the opportunity to talk to these kids, hear their stories, and learn more about their families,” said Dr. Gross.
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Students understand better when they have the opportunity to talk to these kids, hear their stories, and learn more about their families.
“They become inspired to break down the barriers that keep young children away from the dentist, and they come to understand that it is our job to take care of the people who need us the most.” Since Give Kids a Smile started at the college in 2012, faculty-supervised students have provided free, comprehensive dental care to more than 900 underserved children, some of whom have never seen a dentist before coming to the event. “One of my favorite parts of Give Kids a Smile is when my classmates or other dental students come up to me after the event and say what an amazing time they had and that they cannot wait for the next event,” said Becca. “Some students have never provided care in this type of charitable setting, and I love to see some of them truly fall in love with service.” ■
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Becca Bartlett '17 (second from left) has served as the chief organizer for the college's Give Kids a Smile event since 2015. Also pictured (from left) Nick Ruhrkraut '17; Mallary St. John '17; and Katie Seymour '17.
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USHERING IN A NEW ERA WITH EHR For most institutions, each year has a predictable rhythm. This is especially true for educational institutions where exams, annual ceremonies, and semester breaks are carefully scheduled. During the second half of 2014 and throughout 2015, however, the College of Dentistry’s normal routines received a well-orchestrated jolt when a group of 58 laser-focused staff, faculty, and students led the college through a major technological implementation. After more than a year and a half of planning, several days of formal classroom training, and countless hours of coding, testing, and upgrading the college’s computer network infrastructure, some 18 task forces ushered in an era of technological advancement for the college on January 19, 2016, when students, faculty, and staff greeted the New Year with an Electronic Health Record (EHR) system—axiUm. “This is a historic moment for the college,” said Fonda G. Robinson, DMD, associate dean for clinic administration and patient care. “An electronic health record will enable our college to enhance our standard of care, including improved coordination among clinics with increased operational efficiencies.” More than 168,000 patient records were converted from the college’s practice management software—Windent—to axiUm, a change that impacts how providers and staff conduct scheduling, clinical charting, financial reporting, and treatment approvals. Clinical personnel are still getting acclimated to the system, but 2016 is clearly shaping up to be a transformative year for the college. “It's been exciting to see students, staff, and faculty work together to bring digital radiography and a new electronic dental record into Postle Hall," said Dr. Robinson. "Their efforts will enable our college to offer a more contemporary education. What a benefit this is for our students and our patients!” ■ 20 the ohio state university dental journal
Pictured above (top): Asst. Prof. Sara Fowler, DMD, MS, Division of Endodontics (right), reviews a radiograph in the new electronic health system with a student during a patient visit. Pictured above (bottom): Students, faculty, and staff participated in formal classroom training prior to the launch.
NEWS NOTES Governor Kasich Appoints College of Dentistry Student Ohio Governor John R. Kasich has appointed recent College of Dentistry graduate and current Orthodontic resident Lydia Lancaster, ’16 DDS as the graduate/professional student member of The Ohio State University Board of Trustees for a term of two years, beginning May 16, 2016 and ending May 13, 2018.
Dean Patrick M. Lloyd Reappointed to Second Term On April 21, 2016, Bruce A. McPheron, PhD, Executive Vice President and Provost, and Sheldon M. Retchin, MD, MSPH, Executive Vice President of Health Sciences and Chief Executive Officer of The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, announced they are recommending the reappointment of Patrick M. Lloyd, DDS, MS, as Dean of the College of Dentistry. Subject to approval by the university's Board of Trustees, the appointment will be effective August 13, 2016 for an additional five-year term through August 12, 2021. “With Dean Lloyd’s leadership, which has included enhanced alumni and community engagement, the College of Dentistry has made significant advances,” said Drs. McPheron and Retchin in a letter to College of Dentistry students, staff, and faculty. “We are confident that, with his ongoing leadership and the efforts of faculty and
"It is an incredible honor to serve our beloved university and the state of Ohio as a member of the Board of Trustees,” said Dr. Lancaster. “I look forward to working alongside fellow board members and contributing to the mission of serving the university. It is with gratitude, enthusiasm, and immense Buckeye pride that I embark on this journey." The Ohio Legislature enacted inclusion of students on the Board of Trustees on April 26, 1988. Since that time, the Board has included two-non-voting student trustees: one undergraduate student and a graduate/professional student. Dr. Lancaster is the first student from the College of Dentistry to serve on the Board since 1988. ■
staff, the college will continue to make progress toward its goals and those of the university.” Dean Lloyd’s reappointment follows a review by a sevenmember committee of college faculty and university leaders. Their review included a study of the college’s strategic plan and the dean’s self-assessment; surveys of its faculty, staff, and senior administrative leaders; responses from individuals at other institutions of higher learning and in the local community; and interviews with the dean’s leadership team, as well as Dean Lloyd himself. “Throughout the past four-and-a-half years, our ranks at the College of Dentistry have been enhanced with gifted and hard-working recruits. Our educational programs and clinical operations have experienced innovation and upgrading, and our research programs are flourishing,” said Dean Lloyd. “I am looking forward to spending the next five years working with students, staff, faculty, alumni, and friends to create an even better place to care for patients, educate students, conduct research, and advance the profession.” ■
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C O N V O C AT I O N CEREMONY
On Friday, May 6—two days before The Ohio State University’s spring Commencement—111 doctor of dental science students and 32 dental hygiene students gathered at Ohio State’s Mershon Auditorium to be welcomed as the newest dental professionals during the college’s annual Convocation ceremony. In addition to remarks from Patrick M. Lloyd, dean of the College of Dentistry, several representatives of the profession offered their congratulations during the ceremony. Honored guests included Christopher Connell, ’89 DDS, president, Ohio Dental Association; Barbara Hickey, president, Ohio Dental Assistants Association; Barbara R. Ranck, SDH, president, Ohio Dental Hygienists’ Association; Marybeth Shaffer, DDS, president, Ohio State Dental Board; and Paul Loper, ‘80 DDS, president, Dental Alumni Society. Following the ceremony, the graduates, their families, faculty, and staff, enjoyed an outdoor dessert reception. ■
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We Invite You To Join
The Dean’s Circle As a Dean’s Circle supporter you will enjoy: • An invitation to an annual Dean’s Reception • President’s Club recognition • Acknowledgment at College of Dentistry events • A Dean's Circle membership lapel pin • Special listing in the College’s Donor Contributions Report • Great pride in knowing your support makes an impact
The Dean’s Circle Program was instituted to recognize the commitment of our alumni, faculty, staff and friends whose generosity exemplifies extraordinary dedication and commitment to the College of Dentistry. This group of dedicated supporters joins in sustained partnership with the College of Dentistry to help address the needs of our school, our students, faculty, patients, and the communities we serve. You are invited to become a Dean’s Circle member with an annual gift of $3,000 or more to The Ohio State Fund for the College of Dentistry.
Visit dentistry.osu.edu/alumnifriends/deans-circle to join the Circle.
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DONOR CONTRIBUTIONS
Calendar year January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015 Thank you to our donors for investing in the College of Dentistry. Your support helps solidify our students' futures, advance research, and enhance patient care. We are grateful for your generosity.
$100,000 - $299,999 Dr. Marion V. Arbogast Estate Delta Dental Foundation Dr. Robert S. Haring and Dr. Dale A. Featheringham Osteopathic Heritage Fdn Capital Improvement Initiative Funding Partnership Fund of The Columbus Fdn Dr. and Mrs. Michael Masonbrink The Phillips Family Trust
$75,000 - $99,999 Dr. and Mrs. Jon B Musser Dr. Ronald E. Myers and Ms. Kathleen A. Kiefer
$50,000 - $74,999 OSU Orthodontic Alumni Foundation Dr. and Mrs. David G. Rummel Dr. and Mrs. Fred O. Sakamoto
$20,000 - $49,999 Dr. Dale Anne Featheringham Dr. and Mrs. Jeffrey L. Gilmore Dr. Jana P. Imperial and Dr. Zachary A. Imperial Alan B Mikesell Living Trust Dr. Anthony L. Rinaldi and Dr. Manisha R. Rinaldi Dr. and Mrs. Robert E. Williams
$10,000 - $19,999 The Stephen & Belinda Belli Fund Colgate Speakers Bureau Dr. and Mrs. Stan K. Doty *Dr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Fonagy
Dr. and Mrs. Timothy C. Hall *Dr. and Mrs. M. Lamar Hicks Lima Community Dental Dr. Paul M. Loper and Dr. Judy F. Loper KLS Martin LP Dr. Alan B. Mikesell and The Reverend Elaine L. Mikesell Dr. Patrick M. Lloyd and Dr. Joyce F. Palik Dr. and Mrs. Jeffrey A. Schmunk Dr. and Mrs. Robert R. Seghi Dr. and Mrs. Richard D. Sweaney Dr. and Mrs. Joel M. Weaver II Mr. and Mrs. Terry P. Weisenstein Dr. Ralph F. Wilson
$5,000 - $9,999 Dr. and Mrs. Richard W. Aros Dr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Beattie Dr. Yassamin D. Bleiweiss and Mr. *Jonathan A. Bleiweiss *Dr. and Mrs. Jeffrey D. Breymaier Dr. and Mrs. George G. Brown II Ms. Monica V. Brown Dr. Y. Jennifer Choi *The Dr Kenneth M. Clemens Charitable Gift Fund Dr. John R. Clugh *Dr. and Mrs. Joseph P. Crowley The Kent W. and Sue E. Cunningham Family Fund Dr. and Mrs. Daniel A. Dunbar Dr. and Mrs. Spencer J. Elmore Dr. Henry W. Fields Jr. Henry W. Fields Trust *Dr. and Mrs. Jack W. Gottschalk *Dr. and Mrs. Robert M. Hinkle Dr. and Mrs. Brian Hockenberger *Dr. John A. Hudec Dr. Young K. Jin and Mr. Sue L. Jin Dr. James R. Karpac Dr. Matthew V. Lindemann
Randall Lonsbrough DDS Inc. Marion Endodontics LLC Dr. Matthew J. Martin *Mr. and Mrs. Mitch H. Melfi Dr. and Mrs. Frederick M. Nuzum The P&G Fund of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation Dr. Pranav V. Patel and Shefali R. Shah *J. E. Rhodes DDS Inc Dr. Beth A. Sheridan and Mr. Thomas J. Gustinella *Dr. and Mrs. William P. Sockman Dr. William D. Stanley Dr. and Mrs. Anthony R. Volpe Dr. and Mrs. William R. Wallace Dr. Martha H. Wells and Dr. L. Kevin Wells
$1,000 - $4,999 *Advanced Dental Wellness Inc Dr. Vaishali Agarwala Dr. Brian L. Amison and Dr. Laura R. Amison Kenneth L. Andow DDS PC *Dr. Jonathan M. Ash and Dr. Dorene S. Ash *Aten Family Dentistry Dr. Missy R. Baker and Mr. Timothy J. Lindemann Matthew B. Balasco DDS Inc Dr. and Mrs. Gerhard A. Berberich Jeff Berlin DDS MS Dr. and Mrs. Michael J. Bernard Dr. and Mrs. J. Jason Bigby Dr. Bryan K. Blankenship and Ms. Maria C. Santos Garcia Dr. and Mrs. Charles T. Bole II Dr. and Mrs. Donald F. Bowers Jr. Colonel Leo M. Brown, USAF (Ret.) Dr. and Mrs. Walter C. Buchsieb Sr. Dr. Saadia Bukhari *Dr. and Mrs. Rickey J. Burger
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" I support the College of Dentistry today because of the great education it afforded me. By giving back, in some small part I am helping to educate future dentists for this outstanding profession of ours."
- J oseph P. Crowley, '76 DDS & Mrs. Pauletta Crowley
Dr. Aaron P. Burleson *Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth W. Burman *Dr. and Mrs. Richard H. Burns Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Robert A. Burns Dr. and Mrs. Richard A. Caldwell Mr. and Mrs. John J. Carr Dr. and Mrs. Paul S. Casamassimo Dr. Hua-Hong B. Chien William J Cho DDS MS Dr Y. Jennifer Choi DMD MS Dr. David E. Claffey IV and Dr. Elizabeth F. Claffey Classic Art Inc Dr. and Mrs. Roger L. Clouse *Rhonda F Company DDS Inc Dr. Timothy W. Conley and Mrs. Sherry D. Mullins-Conley Dr. and Mrs. Robert P. Cox Brian E. Crock DDS MS Inc Joseph P Crowley DDS Ms. Karen G. Crown Dr. Edward W. Davidian John D. Davis DDS Inc Dr. and Mrs. Daniel M. De Angelo Dr. Miguel L. Defina The Demkee Scholarship Funds Dr. Michael P. DiMauro and Ms. Sabina M. Ziegelhoffer Dr. and Mrs. Robert J. Dornauer Dr. Melissa M. Drum and Mr. Jason Drum Dr. and Mrs. Roland C. Duell Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Nicholas J. Dundee Dr. Nancy E. Dysinger *Dr. and Mrs. Patrick C. Ebert
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Mark S. Ehrhardt DDS LLC Dr. Mark S. Ehrhardt Dr. and Mrs. Robert E. Ellis Dr. and Mrs. Maynard A. Faris Robert F Faulkner DDS Inc Dr. and Mrs. Charles P. Fenell Dr. and Mrs. James R. Finley Dr. and Mrs. David F. Fishbaugh Dr. Henry Fischbach Dr. Sara M. Fowler and Dr. Ronald D. Fowler Ms. Constance B. Freundlich *Dr. and Mrs. Bernard L. Friedman Dr. and Mrs. David S. Fuller Dr. Spencer C. Fullmer Dr. Steven Ganzberg Robert G. Goble DDS Dr. Amanda A. Goodman Dr. and Mrs. Scott D. Goodman Dr. Janiene Gresla DDS PC Dr. David L. Grubb Dr. Rubin Gutarts and Ms. Inga Becker-Gutarts Ms. Lily J. Haddad Ms. Helen S. Hall Dr. and Mrs. James W. Hanna Lawrence J. Hannan DDS M S Inc John P. Harmeyer DDS Dr. John P. Harmeyer Dr. and Mrs. Jimmie L. Harper Jr. Craig A Hasselschwert DDS LLC The Marilyn J. Hecker Family Trust Dr. and Mrs. Mitchell I. Henn *Dr. and Mrs. Michael A. Herbert
Dr. and Mrs. Stewart A. Hinkley Thomas P Hinman Dental Meeting Dr. James A. Hoddick Dr. and Mrs. Dennis L. Johnson Dr. and Mrs. Vernon R. Jones Dr. and Mrs. Lawrence R. Kluener Dr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Koberlein Dr. and Mrs. James G. Kotapish Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Jan C. Kraska *Dr. and Mrs. Robin D. Kurtz Peter and Patricia Larsen Family Charitable Gift Fund Dr. and Mrs. Jan H. Larson Joseph A. Laudie DDS Dr. and Mrs. Scott D. Lawrence Dr. Ronald P. Lemmo and Dr. Marsha A. Pyle *Dr. and Mrs. Mark A. Logeman Dr. and Mrs. David P. Lubinsky Dr. Susan R. Mallery *Chris P. Matinides DDS, Inc. Dr. and Mrs. Chris P. Matinides Dr. and Mrs. James A. Maxwell Jr. Dr. and Mrs. DeWitt T. May Dr. Laurie K. McCauley Dr. Dawn L. McClellan Dr. and Mrs. Dennis J. McTigue Merck Partnership for Giving Dr. Lindsay P. Miller and Mr. Matthew Miller Dr. and Mrs. Alan J. Myers The Myerson Tooth Company Dr. and Mrs. Gregory M. Ness Dr. and Mrs. Scott H. Nightingale
Dr. Michael L. Nippert and Dr. Megan V. Nippert Dr. Ellen G. Nist Dr. and Mrs. John M. Nusstein Casey L. O’Conor DDS MS Inc Dr. and Mrs. Michael E. O’Leary Ohio Dental Association Foundation OSU College of Dentistry - Class of 2015 Dr. and Mrs. James M. Palermo Sheldon L Peck DDS MS PC Penturf Enterprises LLC. Terry B. Philibin DDS MS INC *Dr. and Mrs. Mark D. Phillips Esther Ponzani Revocable Trust Dr. and Mrs. Ted R. Pope Dr. Jack R. Postle Dr. and Mrs. Sidney D. Price Ms. Sheryl J. Profitt Dr. and Mrs. Stephen J. Ralston *Dr. and Mrs. Robert E. Rankin Dr. and Mrs. Raymond Lev Dr. and Mrs. Alfred W. Reader Dr. and Mrs. Dillon D. Rhodenbaugh Dr. Fonda G. Robinson Dr. and Mrs. Joseph G. Rocco Mr. and Mrs. William S. Rudner Dr. and Mrs. Richard E. Scheetz Jr. J. Richard Schleder DDS MS LLC Dr. and Mrs. Gary E. Schumacher Dr. and Mrs. E. Karl Schneider Dr. and Mrs. Darrel L. Scott Dr. Jean O. Scott and Mr. Richard M. Scott Dr. and Mrs. Dale S. Sharples II
Dr. and Mrs. Philip M. Showalter Dr. and Mrs. Paul F. Siegel Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Michael G. Simpson David K Smith DDS Inc Dr. Steven M. Smith and Dr. Brenda Roman James L. Soltys DDS PC *Dr. Michael S. Steinmetz Dr. and Mrs. Michael A. Stone Dr. Joy B. Stovcik and *Dr. Kenneth J. Stovcik Straumann USA LLC Dr. and Mrs. Michael J. Stronczek Dr. Janice A. Struckhoff Dr. and Mrs. Louis W. Susi Dr. and Mrs. Ernest D. Svensson Dr. and Mrs. Thomas D. Theil Dr. Gary A. Thomas United Way of York County Dr. and Mrs. Charles R. Verbanic Dr. and Mrs. Douglas A. Webb Dr. and Mrs. Gregory W. Welsh Ms. Honor L. Whitacre *Dr. and Mrs. Michael E. Whitcomb Jr. *Dr. Cynthia E. Winne and Dr. James B. Newton Dr. and Mrs. Daryl E. Woodard Dr. Jody L. Wright and Mr. John M. Wright *Dr. and Mrs. Newell H. Yaple Dr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Yonchak Jr. Dr. and Mrs. James G. Zaletel
$500-$999 Advanced Dental Concepts Ms. Janet L. Alfonso Dr. and Mrs. Christopher M. Ashby Dr. Annette M. Bauer Dr. Canise Y. Bean and Mr. Michael R. Bean Dr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Birong Colonel and Mrs. Timothy S. Brady Richard P. Broering DMD MS PSC Dennis E Brown DDS Inc Dr. and Mrs. Gary P. Brunk Dr. and Mrs. David A. Cacchillo Columbus Dental Society Community Dental Care Inc Richard M. Cronley DDS LTD Cruise and Travel Partners LLC Bryan S. Dodd D.D.S. Inc. Dr. Cynthia A. Dull and Mr. Daniel D. Dull Dr. and Mrs. Larry J. Gessner Dr. Elizabeth P. Graham and Mr. William S. Graham Dr. Ann L. Griffen and Dr. Eugene J. Leys Dr. and Mrs. David G. Haas Dr. and Mrs. Robert C. Hadacek Dr. Darryl T. Hamamoto and Ms. Susan Hahn-Hamamoto Dr. Christine A. Harrington and Dr. Matthew J. Harrington Dr. Christopher J. Harter and Dr. Jill M. Harter Dr. and Mrs. James A. Herron
A man once said, “The greatest gift anyone can give another person: believing in them.” Thank you for believing in me and investing in my education. It means a lot to my family and me!” Kyle Spackman, DDS Class of 2019 Scholarship Recipient
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" I don't think I could ever give enough to repay what the College of Dentistry and the dental profession has given to me and my family." - Paul M. Loper, ’80 DDS & Judy Loper, '81 PhD
Mrs. Marjorie B. Hilty Ms. Joanne K. Hosey Dr. and Mrs. Bert J. Jacob Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Burton W. Job Dr. and Mrs. J. Eric Jones Dr. and Mrs. John R. Kalmar Dr. Carole J. Kelley and Mr. Thomas J. Kelley Victor Y. Kim DDS Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Dr. and Mrs. Matthew J. Kirlough Mr. and Mrs. Brian P. Kissell Dr. and Mrs. Eric J. Koren Landis Refining Company Inc Dr. and Mrs. James H. Lange Dr. Sarah M. Leach and Dr. Daniel C. Leach Ms. Patricia M. Lipaj Dr. Ceceilia M. Markham and Mr. Richard J. Markham Dr. Ann Marie Matusak and Mr. James A. Karrer Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth K. McMahon The Medical Store Dr. and Mrs. Richard L. Meehan Sean M. Mohn DDS Inc Ms. Patricia A. Monaghan Dr. and Mrs. Tam N. Nguyen The Ohio Dental Club Thomas M Paumier DDS Inc Dr. and Mrs. Maitland W. Place George E Jerry Ralph DDS Stephen J. Ralston DDS Dr. Karan D. Replogle Gwendolyn York Rowlands 28 the ohio state university dental journal
Dr. and Mrs. Thomas N. Ryan Dr. and Mrs. Edward E. Shaffer Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Patrick J. Shaffer Dr. and Mrs. John F. Sheridan Socha-Cardillo Foundation Trust Dr. Hilary A. Soller and Dr. David M. Scoggin Dr. and Mrs. Paul M. Stabile Dr. Daniela Stuetzer and Mr. Bradley C. Stuetzer Dr. and Mrs. Dimitris N. Tatakis Mrs. Jessie F. Tudor-Tangeman Dr. Meade C. VanPutten D. R. Ventker DDS Trust Dr. and Mrs. Walter S. Vuchnich Dr. Martha H. Wells and Dr. L. Kevin Wells Dr. and Mrs. Wayne R. Wiley Dr. and Mrs. David S. Winston
$250 - $499 Dr. Zongyang Sun McComb Family Dental Mr. and Mrs. Scott A. Burlingame Dr. and Mrs. Jack E. Luce Dr. Tisha L. Ross and Mr. Michael A. Ross Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. Dr. Helen J. Ashford Brian L. Amison DDS LLC Dr. Elaine H. Berkowitz Ms. Lauren E. Coulman Dr. and Mrs. Karl G. Espeleta Dr. Grace S. Evans and Mr. Kyle B. Evans Ms. Roberta S. Halpern Alven & Barbara Herstig Philanthropic
Fund of the Columbus Jewish Fdn Dr. Jeffrey L. Kleinman Michael L. Laccheo MDPA Dr. and Mrs. George J. Mustric Dr. and Mrs. Gary E. Owens Dr. and Mrs. Jerry M. Paul The Rider & Reinke Financial Group Royal Falcons LLC Mr. Thomas S. Ulen Dr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Steele Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth H. Cunin Dr. Michelle J. Brichacek Dr. and Mrs. Daniel G. Clauer Dr. Karen J. Gougeon and Mr. Brad Gougeon Dr. and Mrs. William H. Miller Dr. Charles A. Worton and Ms. Kimberly R. Stopar Ms. Amanda Bolivar Dr. and Mrs. Louis W. Brasaemle Dr. and Mrs. Stephen H. Burke Dr. and Mrs. R. Ted Crawford Ms. Sherry J. Daneault Dr. and Mrs. Erik V. Ellingsworth Dr. and Mrs. Phillip Elmo Dr. Timothy B. Followell The Gendell Family Foundation Inc Dr. and Mrs. Gary L. Giammarco Dr. and Mrs. Anthony J. Giovinazzo Dr. Kay D. Hoppers and Mr. John W. Hoppers Dr. Tammy A. Korylko-Carny and Mr. George P. Carny Dr. and Mrs. Gary S. Louderback Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Richard A. Mahfood
There is nothing more valuable than the gift of education, and this generous scholarship allows me to take my passion for dental hygiene to the next level. Thank you for the most meaningful gift I have ever received, and I will strive to give back to others what was so generously given to me. ” Lauren Dennis, Dental Hygiene Class of 2017 Scholarship Recipient
Dr. and Mrs. John M. McLay Dr. Thomas D. O’Neil Dr. and Mrs. David A. Rhodes Dr. and Mrs. Robert C. Skillicorn Ms. Frenna C. Sockman Dr. and Mrs. Ronald I. Spritzer Dr. and Mrs. Douglas J. Styka Mr. and Mrs. Armand W. Tremblay Dr. and Mrs. Chris B. Uhlenbrock Dr. and Mrs. J. Gregory Wall Brian L. Wetzel Insurance Agency Dr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Yash Dr. and Mrs. James A. Hoke Dr. and Mrs. David S. Teufel Ms. Mary E. Lloyd Dr. and Mrs. Lee P. Oneacre Ms. Nanette F. Taylor Ms. Nancy E. Lynn Akron Area Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Assoc Atlanta Jewish Fed - Carolyn & Stephen Oppenheimer Phila Fun Dr. and Mrs. James D. Beck Dr. and Mrs. John M. Billy Dr. and Mrs. Mark L. Billy Dr. and Mrs. Lester S. Borden Jr. Dr. Daniel T. Brown Mr. Mark E. Brado and Mrs. Sandy L. Burkett-Brado Bush Family Fund Dr. Roberta L. Diehl and Mr. Terrence L. Diehl Dr. James E. Faris
Dr. and Mrs. Edward S. Haenick Dr. Louis E. Halkias and Ms. Katerina Smyrniotis-Halki Hamilton Dental Group Inc Dr. and Mrs. Craig A. Hewitt Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Hinkle Dr. and Mrs. William G. Horbaly Dr. and Mrs. Adam J. Huhn Stanley F. Kear DDS Dr. and Mrs. Stanley F. Kear Mark Klabunde DDS Inc Dr. Danh T. Kuennemann and Kim T. Tang Dr. and Mrs. Lester M. Lubitz Anthony Marino DDS MS INC Dr. Anthony J. Marino and Dr. Mary E. Mancini Ms. Marylin J. Marrinson Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. McNelis Ms. Melanie Y. Metzler Melanie A. Metzler Living Trust The Micah Fund of The Columbus Foundation Dr. Lytha K. Miller Dr. Joseph E. Ohlinger Ms. Bin Bin Ou Dr. and Mrs. Kent G. Palcanis Dr. Eleni E. Pappas Dr. Brent C. Paulus and Ashley Paulus Dr. and Mrs. Myron R. Porter Dr. Elizabeth F. Ralstrom and Mr. Sam Blanchard Dr. and Mrs. Rex T. Raper Dr. and Mrs. David M. Rolsten
Dr. and Mrs. John N. Santin Larry E. Sluss DDS PC Dr. Craig A. Spletzer and Robin Spletzer Dr. Dena E. Towning USG Corporation Dr. Zheng Wang Dr. and Mrs. Chad S. Webb Whip Mix Corporation Dr. and Mrs. George T. Williams Dr. and Mrs. Steven D. Wilson
$100 - $249 Colonel and Mrs. George H. Aberth Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Philip B. Alexander Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Andrews Jr. Dr. Loren D. Andrews Mr. and Mrs. David L. Auld Mr. and Mrs. Rodney T. Backus II Mr. and Mrs. Ronald C. Baldwin Dr. Amy M. Barricklow and Dr. Brad D. Barricklow Ms. Deborah A. Baymiller Dr. Rhonda E. Beal Dr. and Mrs. J. Victor Bean Dr. Brian L. Beckstrom Dr. and Mrs. Claude T. Beitler Jr. Dr. and Mrs. John B. Bennet Sr. Dr. and Mrs. Norman K. Berg Dr. and Mrs. Theodore Berg Jr. Dr. and Mrs. John E. Berry Mr. Louis Berta Dr. Michael T. Betor Dr. and Mrs. Richard E. Betor Dr. and Mrs. Harold H. Biddle Mr. and Mrs. Philip J. Bierbaum Dr. Gina Bitonte Dr. Alan H. Black Dr. and Mrs. William M. Black Ms. Joyce A. Blackmore Mr. Andrew C. Blake Dr. and Mrs. Olin M. Bleichrodt Dr. and Mrs. George G. Blozis The Bock Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Bourke Mr. and Mrs. John Bourne Dr. George W. Bradley Ms. Christine M. Briani Dr. Mark E. Bronson Ms. Susan J. Brooks Mr. and Mrs. Darrell G. Brown Jr. Dr. Elizabeth W. Buckley and Mr. Timothy M. Buckley Dr. Stephen P. Burke Roger D. Burleson DDS Dr. and Mrs. Melvin D. Burns Dr. Zhuo Cai and Dr. Xiaohong Chu Camelot Dental Group
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Dr. and Mrs. Michael D. Caporal Dr. and Mrs. Robert E. Cassidy Cercek Living Trust Dr. and Mrs. David G. Chesnut Dr. Thomas F. Christ Dr. Hayley M. Clause and Mr. Adam T. Shealy Dr. Nancy L. Clelland Mr. Robert D. Clinger Dr. and Mrs. Jay S. Cohen Colony Square Apartments LLC Dr. Maria C. Cordero-Ricardo and Mr. Michael Ricardo Mr. and Mrs. Ira Coron Ms. Valerie J. Cost Dr. and Mrs. James Costas Mr. and Mrs. Michael S. Crane Creekside Family Dental - William W Leffler DDS LLC Dr. Forrest V. Cress Jr. Dr. and Mrs. William R. Cuckler Ms. Carol L. Cummins Mr. and Mrs. Richard F. Cunningham Mr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Cusato
Mr. and Mrs. Larry E. Daniel Ms. Joyce B. Dargusch Ms. Karen P. David Dr. and Mrs. Wallace N. Davidson III Dr. and Mrs. W. David Dawdy Dr. Sheldon L. Degenhardt and Dr. Cheryl R. Degenhardt Delaware Dental Partners, LLP Dr. and Mrs. Louis A. Demeter Dental Dynamic Staffing LLC Dental Experts LLC Dentistry and Anesthesia 4 Kids Joseph M. DePalma DDS Dr. Michael D. Derosa Design Automation Solutions Inc. Designs for Vision Inc Dr. Dwight D. Dessart Mr. and Mrs. Dominic Di Giacomo Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Robert F. Dilley Dr. and Mrs. Laury J. DiMichaelangelo David L. Donnell DDS Inc The Dow Chemical Company The Dow Chemical Foundation Dr. and Mrs. Timothy P. Duffey
" I had just finished the military, gotten married and we'd had our first child when I started dental school at Ohio State. I had to work while attending school to support my family. This is why I created a scholarship and give to that fund to help a married student with a child. Through my support I want to help a young student with a family meet their dream of becoming a dentist. - Richard Caldwell, ’65 DDS & Mrs. Greta Caldwell
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Dr. and Mrs. Todd R. Dunkle Dr. Melody P. Dutton and Mr. Jeffrey R. Dutton Ms. Mary Jo Edwards Dr. Robin Edwards Dr. Diane M. Ehrbar Christine L. Elfers DDS Inc Dr. Christine L. Elfers and Mr. David L. Hendren Erik V. Ellingsworth DDS LLC Ernst & Young Foundation Karl G. Espeleta DDS LLC Dr. David J. Evans Dr. and Mrs. Robert D. Farrell Dr. and Mrs. Randy M. Feldman Mr. and Mrs. Douglas L. Fetters Dr. and Mrs. H. Sam Fick Dr. and Mrs. Daniel R. Fiehrer Financial Advisors Resource LLC Augusto S. Fojas DDS Inc Ms. Patricia B. Foltz George W. Foundoulis Revised Irrevocable Trust W. Frederick Fromm DDS Inc Dr. and Mrs. James E. Frounfelter Dr. and Mrs. Hiram R. Fry Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth D. Fryer Dr. and Mrs. Matthew M. Gaebelein Dr. and Mrs. George R. Galehouse III Dr. Robert J. Gannon Ms. Nancy H. Gardiner Dr. and Mrs. James D. George Ms. Jo Ann George Mr. and Mrs. John B. Gerlach Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Mark E. Gia-Quinta Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin J. Gillett Dr. and Mrs. Jeffrey R. Gillig Dr. Richard Alan Ginsburg Dr. and Mrs. Gregg C. Glamm Glaxo Smith Kline Dr. and Mrs. Sanford A. Glazer Dr. and Mrs. Seymour I. Glick Dr. and Mrs. William R. Glockner Dr. and Mrs. Daniel B. Goldberg Dr. Louis J. Goorey Mr. and Mrs. Jerome L. Gordon Mr. and Mrs. Norval D. Goss Jr. Dr. Michael A. Goyette and Dr. Julie R. Goyette Dr. Jillian N. Gray and Mr. Evan P. Gray Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Gray Dr. George W. Greco Dr. and Mrs. Floyd W. Green Dr. and Mrs. John T. Green Dr. Heather A. Gregg and Dr. Benjamin R. Gregg Mr. and Mrs. John Griffin Dr. Erin L. Gross and Mr. Ryan Gross
Your confidence in me has made a positive impact on my life. I assure you that you have invested your money well. I also assure you that I will one day follow your example by being a generous supporter of the students at The Ohio State University College of Dentistry.� John J. Simindinger, DDS Class of 2019 Scholarship Recipient
Dr. Rina M. Gudelman-Segall and Mr. Nathan L. Segall Dr. and Mrs. Richard J. Gustaferro Dr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Haase Mrs. Carol S. Hackett Dr. and Mrs. Oliver M. Hackett Dr. and Mrs. Edward A. Hadaway Dr. and Mrs. James B. Haggerty Ms. Julie B. Haley Dr. and Mrs. Charles M. Hammond Mr. and Mrs. David B. Hampson Dr. Rasha Hanna Hardin Advanced Dentistry Dr. Tara N. Hardin Paul W Harr DDS Inc Dr. Nancy L. Havens Dr. and Mrs. Paul B. Haynes Dr. and Mrs. Dale R. Hazelbaker Heartland Dental LLC Dr. Ned B. Hein Jr. Heine USA Ltd Dr. and Mrs. Alan R. Heller Dr. John A. Helmkamp Dr. and Mrs. Jamison P. Hendricks Dr. David E. Henry Dr. Jon C. Henry and Ms. Rachel C. Kearney Dr. Alfredo I. Hernandez and Dr. Zinaida Kaleinikova Dr. and Mrs. John R. Heringhaus Dr. and Mrs. S. Craig Herman Dr. Douglas P. Hinton Dr. Jennifer L. Hoffner and Mr. Ty A.
Hoffner Dr. Amy P. Holman and Dr. Craig A. Holman Ms. Natally J. Holmes Dr. and Mrs. Andrew S. Holpuch Dr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Holtmann Mr. and Mrs. Norman J. Huber Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Peter D. Huggins Debra S. Hurtt DDS LLC Dr. Debra S. Hurtt William Lee Huskey DDS Dr. and Mrs. Theodore R. Huter Dr. Matthew J. Jackson Richard L. Jackson DDS Inc Dr. Dale H. Jacoby and Marny D. Jacoby Dr. and Mrs. Jeffrey R. Jaicks Dr. and Mrs. Carl R. Jeffery Ms. Mary G. Jensen The Reverend and Mrs. Barry L. Johnson Dr. and Mrs. Benjamin P. Johnson Dr. and Mrs. William M. Johnston Dr. and Mrs. Michael E. Judy Dr. Harvey W. Kaiser and Gayle Smith Dr. and Mrs. Paul M. Kaput Dr. and Mrs. Wade A. Karhan Dr. and Mrs. Michael D. Kelleher Dr. and Mrs. William P. Kelsey V Mrs. Linda Dew Kendall and Mr. Bruce C. Kendall Ali Khaksarfard Enterprises Dr. and Mrs. Jay F. Kiefer King Barrett LLP Dr. and Mrs. Earl E. Kisker
Dr. and Mrs. Steven M. Klayman Dr. and Mrs. Richard M. Klespies Dr. and Mrs. Dennis M. Knuth Dr. and Mrs. Elvin M. Krabill Dr. and Mrs. Jay D. Krasne Dr. and Mrs. Mark Kriwinsky Dr. and Mrs. Andrew K. Kulaga Dr. and Mrs. Robert S. Kunovich Benjamin R. Lamielle DDS LLC Dr. and Mrs. Patrick J. Lang Mr. and Mrs. Gene D. Ledbetter Ms. Mary C. Lewis Lint Veterinary Service Inc David Scott Lipps DDS Inc Dr. Allen L. Litvak Beth A. Loew DDS LLC Dr. and Mrs. Eric M. Lopez Dr. and Mrs. Rand A. Luckner Mr. and Mrs. John E. Lucks Jr. Mr. Gerald Luneburg and Ms. Katherine H. Fannin Ms. Emily Y. Lyles Mr. John B. Lyon Mr. and Mrs. Steven Mankowski Mr. Michael D. Manor and Ms. Sally L. Schively Manor Map Properties LLC Maple Grove Dental Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Mardany Ms. Sue A. Markle Dr. and Mrs. Rick V. Mason Thomas Matanzo DDS Inc Dr. and Mrs. Peter E. Maynard Dr. Holly A. McAllister and Mr. John E. McAllister Mr. and Mrs. Ronald L. McCamey Dr. and Mrs. Howard D. McCleese Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. McCormick Jr. Ms. Beverly A. McClure Mr. and Mrs. Harold E. McCune Mr. and Mrs. Paul T. McEnery Dr. and Mrs. Clyde E. McKeand Mr. Mark A. McLeod Dr. Katie H. McMillen and Dr. Kevin A. McMillen Dr. and Mrs. James L. McMullen Dr. and Mrs. Robert B. McWilliams Doctors Marino Nassif & Associates The Medical Protective Company Dr. and Mrs. Arturo J. Mendez Dr. and Mrs. Daniel S. Merker Dr. Julie D. Messerly Dr. Zakaria S. Messieha and Nahed Messieha Dr. Timothy D. Meyer and Dr. Tyra S. Meyer Dr. and Mrs. Philip B. Mikesell Dr. Beth D. Miller and Dr. Michael E. Miller
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"We are grateful to be able to give back to the College of Dentistry because we are so appreciative of the excellent education and the lifelong friendships that we gained from our time there" - Robert Haring, ’85 DDS, '87 MS & Dale Anne Featheringham, '97 DDS, '00 MS
Mr. and Mrs. James R. Miller Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Miller Sr. Mirror Lake Family Dentistry Dr. and Mrs. Donald A. Moore Dr. Nicholas A. Moore Dr. and Mrs. Donald J. Morrison Dr. Mark T. Morrison Dr. and Mrs. James A. Murphy Dr. and Mrs. John W. Myers Mr. and Mrs. William C. Myers Jane P. Mykrantz Trust Dr. and Mrs. Curtis O. Nelson Dr. and Mrs. Steven D. Nemcic Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Nemeroff Dr. and Mrs. Terrance E. Nessif Dr. and Mrs. Frank C. Nichols Dr. Patrick J. Nolan
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North Royalton Animal Hospital Mr. and Mrs. Dan L. O’Neil Office Anesthesiology And Dental Consulting Ohio Mobile Dental Systems Dr. John M. Olis Orascoptic Dr. and Mrs. Conrad N. Ottelin OSU College of Dentistry Dental Alumni Dr. and Mrs. Gary E. Owens Dr. and Mrs. Ralph A. Oxley Ms. Tammarra R. Pace Dr. and Mrs. James M. Palermo Dr. Selena Pape and Dr. Richard A. Pape Dr. and Mrs. Roger W. Park Dr. Ami H. Patel and Mr. Shayer R. Shah Dr. George W. Paulson and Dr. Ruth B.
Paulson Dr. and Mrs. Alejandro M. Peregrina Ms. Martha K. Perry Mr. and Mrs. Loren W. Peters Dr. and Mrs. Dean A. Pfirrman Dr. James K. Phillips and Dr. Diana L. Phillips Roger Alvin Pickens DDS Dr. and Mrs. Richard W. Poeppelmeier Polaris Orthodontic Center Mark J Pompeani DDS Inc Lawrence W Pompili DDS PC Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Dr. and Mrs. Lawrence W. Pompili Dr. Bradford J. Porter and Ms. Ellen T. Richey-Porter Ms. Marilyn S. Postle Dr. and Mrs. James J. Powers Dr. and Mrs. Wayne H. Pressler Dr. and Mrs. Scott M. Presson Dr. David M. Primo Dr. and Mrs. Stephen F. Probst Dr. Scott C. Province Mr. and Mrs. William J. Pryor Dr. and Mrs. Bradley A. Purcell Quality Aspirators Inc. Colonel and Mrs. Robert E. Rainsberger Dr. and Mrs. Duke M. Rakich Dr. and Mrs. Anthony Rakoci Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Alfred W. Reader Ms. Miriam K. Reed Dr. Rochelle L. Reichley and Mr. Douglas Daniels Retirement and Wealth Planning Inc Dr. Mary A. Ricotta and Mr. Anthony J. Ricotta Dr. and Mrs. Tyler J. Robb Dr. Melissa E. Rogers Dr. Douglas A. Rolfe Dr. and Mrs. John K. Rosen Mr. and Mrs. Norman E. Royse Sabo Trust UTD Dr. and Mrs. Gary H. Salenger Dr. Benjamin P. Sapir Dr. Michael T. Schaeffer Dr. and Mrs. Ralph T. Scheer Dr. and Mrs. M. Joseph Scheingross Dr. Christopher J. Schiappa and Ms. Marlene Peek Dr. Lawrence P. Schmakel Dr. Mark R. Fiss and Dr. Marissa A. Schnelle Nathan D. Schwartz DDS LLC Dr. and Mrs. Charles J. Schwarz III Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Scurria Dr. and Mrs. E. Steve Senia Setzer Family Foundation of the Dayton Foundation
Dr. and Mrs. C. David Shaffer Dr. and Mrs. Lee M. Shapiro Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Shaul Dr. Kathryn M. Shroyer and Dr. Michael P. Kramer Dr. and Mrs. Michael E. Shuman Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Shuster Dr. and Mrs. Eugene S. Simon Dr. and Mrs. George F. Slaughter Slechter Dental Care LLC Dr. and Mrs. Burton G. Smith Mrs. Sallie R. Smith Dr. Frederick E. Soller Dr. and Mrs. Robert L. Speer Jr. Dr. Thomas M. Spoonster Jack Spratt Jr DDS Mr. and Mrs. Erik M. Standerfer Dr. and Mrs. Jerald P. Starr Dr. Dawne E. Stefanik and Mr. Drew Stefanik Mr. and Mrs. Clarence A. Stevens Dr. F. Dale Stevens and Ms. Lourdes E. Stevens Dr. and Mrs. Mark A. Stieg Jon C Stocker DDS LLC Dr. and Mrs. Steven A. Strauss Dr. Rosalyn Sulyanto Dr. and Mrs. Christopher P. Swartz Dr. and Mrs. Robert R. Theil Thomas & Associates DDS Mr. Dennis H. Thornton and Ms. Catherine M. Miller-Thornton Dr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Thuma Dr. and Mrs. Jeffrey J. Tibbs Dr. and Mrs. Timothy C. Tilton Dr. and Mrs. Stanley G. Tipton Dr. and Mrs. Andrew G. Toth III Treloar and Heisel Inc Mr. and Mrs. Armand W. Tremblay Dr. and Mrs. Perry M. Trinkner Ms. Rebecca A. Van Horn Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Vande Werken Michael R. Vorherr DDS Dr. and Mrs. Rudolph L. Vostatek Dr. George Vukmir Dr. and Mrs. Ruhl E. Warden Gregg Allan Warner DDS Mr. and Mrs. Christopher A. Watson Dr. and Mrs. Steven E. Watts Dr. and Mrs. James W. Webb Dr. Barbara R. Webster and Mr. Bryan J. Webster Weaver Living Trust Dr. and Mrs. Brandt L. Weininger Dr. and Mrs. Brandt L. Weininger Dr. and Mrs. Gerald N. Weinschenk Dr. Kimberly S. Weiss and Mr. Ron Weiss Dr. Daniel T. Welsh
Scott W. Wemmer D.D.S. Dr. Ryan T. Wenger and Ms. Maureen E. Daly Dr. and Mrs. William A. Westendorf Mr. and Mrs. Rex A. Whiteman Dr. and Mrs. Richard D. Widdoes David M Willen DDS Dr. and Mrs. David A. Williams Mr. and Mrs. David F. Williams Joseph C. Williamson Trust Dr. and Mrs. Charles L. Wilson Dr. and Mrs. Gregory A. Wnek Dr. and Mrs. Robert H. Wright Mr. and Mrs. Timothy P. Yenrick Ms. Susan J. Yontz Dr. Jessica K. Zatroch and Mr. John Mayer Dr. and Mrs. Michael R. Zetz Dr. and Mrs. William J. Zucker
Less than $100 1000 Professional Condominium Suites Association Dr. Kristin R. Abbas and Mr. Michael R. Salzarulo Ms. Ruth H. Adams Dr. Andrew M. Aderman and Dr. Jessica M. Aderman Dr. Sudha Agarwal Dr. Kelly C. Alexander Ms. Harriet J. Allen-Gahman Dr. Lisa A. Alvetro-Rossman and Mr. Thomas M. Rossman
Dr. Dina L. Ambrose and Mr. Matthew P. Ambrose Dr. Ronald B. Anderson and Darylene K. Anderson Dr. David K. Andrews Mr. and Mrs. Carl J. Aschinger Jr. Mr. and Mrs. David M. Ash Dr. Marc S. Asmar and Keli M. Asmar Dr. and Mrs. David J. Astrachan Athens Dental Arts Ms. Patricia W. Avery Dr. and Mrs. Sami H. Awadallah Dr. and Mrs. William A. Ayers III Dr. Shereen S. Azer Dr. and Mrs. Gerald Bader Dr. and Mrs. Dean P. Backiewicz Dr. Michael T. Bailey Dr. Justin A. Baker Mr. Frank S. Balaban and Ms. Nancy V. Ramsay Mr. and Mrs. James W. Ball Dr. Kirk S. Bankhead Ms. Melissa S. Banks Dr. and Mrs. William A. Barton Sr. Dr. Robert E. Batterson Ms. Betty L. Bell Dr. Jon F. Bauer and Mr. Len D. Betz John D. and Diane S. Beal Trust Dr. and Mrs. Douglas W. Beals Mr. and Mrs. Steven W. Beres Dr. Monica E. Berninghaus Dr. and Mrs. Stephen F. Bettes Dr. Kacy D. Bielozer and Mr. Matthew C.
Thank you for your extreme generosity and for supporting the efforts of both past and future Buckeye dental students. This scholarship will help me provide a stable dental home that will support Ohio’s at-need population sooner in my dental career. Thank you.” Rodney Norris, DDS Class of 2019 Scholarship Recipient
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Bielozer Dr. and Mrs. Anthony J. Biggio Ms. Betty M. Binder Dr. and Mrs. Barry F. Biniker Mr. and Mrs. David W. Bishoff Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Bishop The Boeing Company Ms. Carolyn A. Bowe Garry D. Boyd DDS Dr. and Mrs. John M. Bozick Dr. and Mrs. J. Richard Bradbury Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Brehm Ms. Antoinette S. Bristol Dr. and Mrs. L. Robert Bronko Ms. Carol A. Brooks Mr. and Mrs. Adam J. Brosnahan Dr. Allison L. Brown Ms. Candace C. Brown Dr. and Mrs. David T. Brown Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Bryant Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Ronald L. Bucheit Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Bull Ms. Natalie K. Burnside Dr. Thomas K. Buttler and Pat Buttler Dr. Brandon S. Canfield Dr. Gabrielle M. Caron and Dr. Jeremy L. Caron Dr. and Mrs. William H. Carter Sr. Dr. James G. Case, USA and Ms. Pamila T. Richter Dr. and Mrs. Ralph W. Cater Dr. Elizabeth C. Caton, USN and Mr. Josh C. Caton Donald M. Centofante Trust Dr. Jahanzeb Chaudhry Dr. and Mrs. Ronald A. Cimaglio Dr. and Mrs. Lewis J. Claman Dr. George E. Clark and Ms. Arlene Maynard Dr. Robert V. Clendenen Mr. and Mrs. Robert Clifford Dr. and Mrs. William W. Cline Dr. Arthur J. Cloran Dr. Michael W. Cobb Mr. Michael S. Cohen Dr. and Mrs. Richard L. Cohen Dr. Steven M. Cohen and Dr. Susan M. Cohen Mr. James F. Cole and Ms. Brenda K. Gischel College Traditions Inc Mr. and Mrs. Brock Colman Mr. and Mrs. James D. Colville Dr. Karen P. Cooper Mr. and Mrs. Donald L. Cornett Dr. and Mrs. Bruno V. Cosentino Dr. and Mrs. Timothy D. Craemer Dr. Heather M. Crockett-Washington
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Dr. and Mrs. William B. Crowl Ms. Susan D. Crowther Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Cunningham Mr. and Mrs. Edward Daniel Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Dapore Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan D. Dargusch Dr. and Mrs. Patrick F. D’Agostino Dr. and Mrs. Richard J. Davis Ms. Elizabeth M. DeLong Mrs. Erinn A. Dennis-DaCunha Dr. and Mrs. Edward Desatnik Dever Dental LLC Ms. Beth B. De Witt Dr. Renee L. DiDonato and Eric Lynch Ms. Barbara L. Dixon Dr. Thomas J. Doench Mr. and Mrs. Warren L. Dolezal Dr. Patricia A. Doyle and Mr. Andrew T. Doyle Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C. Drago Mr. and Mrs. James W. Dunn Dr. and Mrs. Charles L. Durbin Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Duskey Ms. Suzanne G. Edie Ms. Betty L. Eichenlaub Dr. and Mrs. Paul M. Engel Dr. Leopoldo L. Enrile Jr. and Dr. Benedicta G. Enrile John R. Erbaugh DDS Dr. and Mrs. Ryan N. Eskridge Dr. and Mrs. Robert F. Faulkner Ms. Yvonne H. Fekete Mr. and Mrs. Larry K. Fetters Mr. and Mrs. John F. Finn Mr. and Mrs. Marlyn D. Flee Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Foster Dr. G. W. Foundoulis Ms. Susan P. Frost Mr. Herbert M. Foote and Ms. Deborah L. Bernard Dr. and Mrs. Michael R. Fountain Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Frankel Dr. Troy A. Frazee and Dr. Darlyne L. Frazee Dr. and Mrs. Jeff D. Galley Dr. Jose E. Garcia Mr. and Mrs. Mark S. Gardner Ms. Kristina A. Garner Ms. Judy E. Garrett Ms. Rebekah J. Gayley Ms. Kristin A. Geiger Ms. Amie E. George Mr. and Mrs. Anthony F. Giedlinski Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Chas A. Gill Ms. Melinda W. Gitzel Dr. and Mrs. Jerry L. Glanzman Dr. and Mrs. Arthur A. Gonty Catherine S. Graf Living Trust
Dr. Kevin A. Graham Mr. and Mrs. Philip D. Grant Mr. and Mrs. Russell W. Griffith Ms. Victoria A. Grubbs Dr. and Mrs. Ron Grycko Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Guy Ms. Jane W. Guzauskas Dr. and Mrs. Francis T. Hagman Mr. Mark T. Hang Mr. and Mrs. Jack T. Hannan Dr. Richard-James M. Hansen Dr. H. Harlan Harris Captain and Mrs. John B. Hartman Mr. and Mrs. Mark R. Hayes Dr. Jennifer B. Hechko and Dr. P. Adam Hechko III Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey E. Henderson Dr. and Mrs. Kyle M. Hensley Mr. and Mrs. Randy L. Henson Mr. and Mrs. Peter B. Hewetson Ms. Vanessa M. Hill Mr. and Mrs. Shawn M. Hiller Ms. Martha D. Hisey Dr. and Mrs. Guy B. Hisrich Dr. and Mrs. J. Terrell Hoffeld Dr. and Mrs. William H. Holaday III Ms. Carol L. Holdren Mr. and Mrs. Joseph R. Holland Ms. Alice L. Hollander Ms. Gretchen J. Hollern Dr. and Mrs. Gregg B. Holtkamp Dr. and Mrs. David Hopton Dr. and Mrs. Jason C. Horwitz Dr. and Mrs. Robert H. Houtz Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Howard Ms. Barbara M. Hudson IBM International Foundation Dr. and Mrs. Terence A. Imbery Mr. and Mrs. Jack R. Istnick Dr. Hamed H. Javadi Dr. and Mrs. Philip B. Johnson Ms. Kaitlan N. Jones Mr. and Mrs. Larry H. Jones Mr. Mark Josefczyk Mr. and Mrs. C. Devere Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Joseph Mr. and Mrs. Tim A. Kalb Mr. and Mrs. Edward G. Kandray Ms. Molly J. Kennedy Dr. DoGyoon Kim Dr. and Mrs. John L. Kimberly Dr. and Mrs. Raymond D. Kimberly Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. Kizer Dr. and Mrs. James L. Kloss Dr. and Mrs. Edwin V. Kluth Ms. Denise S. Koelbl Ms. Tamara N. Kolli Dr. and Mrs. Brent M. Koudelka
Your kindness and support motivated me to reach higher, stress less, and dream bigger. Thank you so much for making a gracious contribution to my future.” Rachel Eifert, DDS Class of 2018 Scholarship Recipient
Dr. and Mrs. Ronald J. Kowan Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth J. Kozar Ms. Dorothy M. Kreinbihl Dr. Brad C. Kripke Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence F. Kubinski Dr. Eleonora Kucharska Dr. and Mrs. John R. Kukucka Dr. Gregory M. Kusner Dr. and Mrs. James W. Kwasniak Lake Anna Dental LLC Dr. and Mrs. Gerald R. Lander Ms. Evelyn D. Lanphere Mr. and Mrs. Herbert N. Lape II Dr. Richard Lapp and Ms. Suzanne Crepeau Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Law Ms. Susan L. Leiken Dr. and Mrs. Carl R. Leistner Mr. and Mrs. Kevin H. Levings Dr. and Mrs. Paul W. Lindgren Dr. and Mrs. Allan E. Lines Dr. and Mrs. James J. Lipaj Dr. and Mrs. Jerold H. Lipson Ms. Elizabeth D. Livingston Dr. Michael L. Lochtefeld and Dr. Caitlin E. Lochtefeld Mr. and Mrs. Donald L. Long Dr. Kimberly N. Luna Dr. and Mrs. Mark A. Macke Dr. and Mrs. Ronald J. Marhefka Vincent J. Marino DDS Dr. and Mrs. Vincent J. Marino
Dr. and Mrs. Clifford Marks Dr. and Mrs. Steven P. Marsh Ms. Donita M. Martin Dr. and Mrs. Christopher D. Masoner Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Matrazzo Dr. and Mrs. Jay B. Maxfield Dr. Melvin Mayerson Ms. Joan P. Maynard Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Mazzone Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Sidney M. McCracken Ms. Barbara W. McFarland Ms. Katherine V. McGowan Mr. and Mrs. Dane McKitrick Dr. John S. McLaughlin Ms. Cora L. McLurg Mr. and Mrs. John C. McNutt Dr. and Mrs. James H. McQuigg Mr. Alex J. Meade Ms. Phyllis J. Means Dr. Michael K. Meese Mr. and Mrs. John A. Melaszus Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Meredith Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Joshua D. Merrill Dr. Christopher R. Merwin Ms. Sarah S. Mikhail Dr. Paul Mikhli Charles W. Miller Trust Ms. Kristine Miller Ms. Bette G. Millhon Dr. and Mrs. Gilbert J. Minson Mohave Dental Center Mr. and Mrs. Neal F. Monnin
Ms. Donna S. Moore Mr. and Mrs. Kelby J. Moore Dr. Stacy L. Davis Moorman and Mr. Michael J. Moorman Mr. and Mrs. Larry L. Morgan Ms. Lou Ann Y. Moritz Ransom Ms. Kathy Mowry and Dee Mowry Ms. Marsha L. Mullins Dr. Sunny L. Munn Dr. Dennis M. Murphy Vannah Ellen Nantz DDS Dr. Vannah E. Nantz-Craft and Mr. Charles C. Craft Ms. Angeline K. Nichols Dr. Patricia H. Nicklas Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Nixon Mr. and Mrs. Richard G. Ollila Mr. and Mrs. James L. Olsavsky Ms. Betty H. O’Neill Trista Onesti DDS LLC Ms. Nichole V. Oocumma Dr. Stephen J. Orlosky Dr. and Mrs. Lee Ortman Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Pagliarini Dr. Tracey L. Papenfuss and Mr. Thomas E. Dauber Ms. Lindsey C. Park Dr. Robert E. Parker Mr. and Mrs. William G. Parks James & Betsy Parrott Trust Dr. Brijesh M. Patel Ms. Marilyn H. Paulsen Dr. Gretchen N. Pawloski Dr. Fred H. Peck Dr. and Mrs. Gerald M. Penn Mr. and Mrs. Joseph D. Pennington Perkins Living Family Trust Dr. and Mrs. J. David Peterson Mr. and Mrs. Thomas G. Petrak Dr. Stephan A. Pietro Dr. Sheldon T. Pinsky Dr. and Mrs. Donald L. Pollack Mr. and Mrs. John A. Pregnolato Dr. and Mrs. David A. Pressler Ms. Shannon O. Prince Dr. and Mrs. Frank E. Pulskamp Dr. and Mrs. Dale L. Race Dr. and Mrs. William Rakower Ms. Susan D. Rankin Dr. and Mrs. Bryan P. Rasmussen Dr. Robert L. Rassie and Georgeanna Rassie Ms. Carol D. Rayburn and Harley L. Rayburn Lieutenant Colonel and Mrs. James T. Reppert Dr. Albert Resnick Dr. and Mrs. Michael P. Rethman
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Dr. Lisa A. Richards and Mr. Terrance L. Richards Dr. Greta A. Richter and Mr. Michael Weil Ms. Jane M. Ritter Dr. and Mrs. Randell S. Roark Dr. and Mrs. Darryl A. Robbins Dr. Kirk Robeson and Dr. Meredith H. Robeson Dr. Jason A. Robson Daniel E. Rocker DDS Dr. Daniel E. Rocker Dr. and Mrs. Louis H. Rohrkasse Ms. Marilyn H. Ronstadt Mr. and Mrs. Herman R. Rosenbusch Dr. and Mrs. Allen R. Ross Ms. Mary A. Roth Dr. and Mrs. John P. Rothacker Dr. and Mrs. Robert J. Rothan Dr. Autumn B. Sackett and Mr. Todd A. Sackett Mr. David A. Savage Dr. Robin A. Gressman Scheper Ms. Maxine Schildknecht Colonel Richard L. Schildknecht, USAF (Ret.) Dr. and Mrs. Lary J. Schiller Ms. Susan L. Schleder Dr. and Mrs. David J. Schlueter Dr. and Mrs. Richard C. Schmuck Dr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Schneider Dr. Shana L. Schnipke-Duling and Mr. Travis Duling Dr. and Mrs. Gregory A. Schrumpf Mr. and Mrs. Chad Senghas Mr. Steven D. Shanks Ms. Debra L. Shaw Mrs. Jessica L. Shaw Ms. Brenda M. Sheller Dr. Sanford Shifrin Mr. and Mrs. Ersel O. Shrider Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth R. Simmons Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Singer Dr. and Mrs. Darryl A. Skale Dr. and Mrs. Richard L. Slate Dr. and Mrs. Charles C. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Jerry D. Smith Dr. Kimball J. Snyder Mr. and Mrs. James W. Sollars Dr. Douglas D. Southgate Jr. and Ms. Myriam A. Posso Mr. and Mrs. Eugene H. Spejewski Mr. and Mrs. Jack D. Spencer Ms. Marla E. Spencer Dr. and Mrs. Louis R. Spronz Dr. and Mrs. Ronald L. St. Pierre Ms. Nancy R. Stahley Mr. and Mrs. James G. Staley Dr. and Mrs. C. John Stechschulte
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Mr. and Mrs. Thomas S. Stewart Ms. Mary S. Stine Mr. and Mrs. Roger R. Street Mr. and Mrs. Daniel P. Strukel Dr. and Mrs. George J. Stuart Jr. Ms. Krista K. Sunoqrot Ms. A. Penny Suso Dr. Kathryn L. Sutton and Mr. Mark W. Sutton Mr. and Mrs. Stephen G. Sutton Dr. Randy N. Swade Mr. and Mrs. Denny M. Swartz Ms. Rebecca A. Sweeney Mr. Earl S. Sweigart Dr. and Mrs. Donald L. Thompson Ms. Gay L. Thompson Dr. and Mrs. F. Richard Tolloti James M. Trapp D.D.S. Dr. Edmar N. Upite Mr. and Mrs. Gary C. Vance Ms. Elizabeth J. VanSchepen Mr. Christopher J. Vennemon and Ms. Julie A. Miller Dr. and Mrs. Fred S. Vigder Vosler Dental Mr. and Mrs. Frederick G. Wackler Ms. Edith S. Wacksman Mr. and Mrs. William R. Wagstaff Ms. Ann J. Walker Mr. and Mrs. Craig E. Wallace Mr. and Mrs. Reid Wasserstrom Mr. and Mrs. Christopher R. Watkins Dr. and Mrs. James D. Weaver Dr. Lynn M. Wellman Dr. and Mrs. Robert H. Westbeld Dr. Karyn White and Mr. Robert White Ms. Diane L. Whitener Ms. Joyce B. Whittaker Dr. and Mrs. Michael G. Wiley Dr. and Mrs. Howard J. Willen Dr. and Mrs. Todd E. Williams Mr. and Mrs. William S. Williams Dr. and Mrs. Craig S. Wilson Winchester Dental LLC Dr. Jonathan A. Winnyk Dr. and Mrs. Jackson E. Winters Ms. Cassandra G. Wise Captain and Mrs. Samuel P. Wise Ms. Relna K. Wolfe Mrs. Bridget M. Wright Ms. Marilyn M. Wright Mr. Joel K. Yerbo Ms. Nancy A. Young Ms. Courtney S. Yurt Ms. Victoria L. Zajack Dr. and Mrs. Albert P. Zakel Dr. and Mrs. Stephen J. Zaron Dr. and Mrs. John D. Zatko
Dr. and Mrs. Daniel L. Zidel Ms. Florence Zox Dr. and Mrs. Marvin A. Zuravsky
Neil Legacy Society New Planned Gifts Made In 2015 Ms. Monica V. Brown Dr. Charles R. Conroy and Ms. Mary L. Johnson Dr. and Mrs. William T. Kunkel Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Jon B. Musser Dr. Jack R. Postle *Dean's Circle Member
Every effort has been made to list all contributions correctly. We apologize for any oversight or error and ask that you please report it by calling Ted Backus, Senior Director of Development, Ohio State College of Dentistry Development Office at 614-292-9307 or email DentalAlumni@osu.edu.
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ALUMNI PROGRAMS & EVENTS
AAP Alumni & Friends Reception September 12, 2016 San Diego, CA
ODA Alumni & Friends Reception September 16, 2016 Hyatt Regency Hotel Columbus, OH
AAOMS Alumni & Friends Reception September 21, 2016 Las Vegas, NV
Class of 1966 50th Reunion Luncheon September 30, 2016 The Ohio State University, Ohio Union Columbus, OH 12 pm – 1:30pm
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October 1, 2016 The Ohio State University, Postle Hall Courtyard Columbus, OH 8:30 am - 11:30 am OSU v. Rutgers
ACP Alumni & Friends Reception October 6, 2016 San Diego, CA
ADA Alumni & Friends Reception October 21, 2016 Denver, CO
Greater New York Dental Conference Alumni & Friends Reception November 30, 2016 New York Marriott Marquis Hotel New York City 6 pm – 8 pm
C O N T I N U I N G E D U C AT I O N
Head and Neck Anatomy Review: A Prosection and Dissection Course August 12-13, 2016
Local Anesthesia for the Dental Hygienist August 13-14, 2016
Cone Beam CT: Contemporary Breakthroughs and Current Trends in Applications and Interpretation August 26, 2016
Coronal Polishing for the CDA August 27, 2016
Dental Sealants for the CDA October 22, 2016
Lasers in Dentistry: A One-Day Certification Course October 28, 2016
4th Annual Oral Pathology and Radiology Symposium November 18, 2016
Coronal Polishing for the CDA November 19, 2016
Digital Advanced Radiology for the Dental Auxiliary
Post College Assembly
December 2, 2016
September 30, 2016
Digital Advanced Radiology for the Dental Auxiliary
Medical Emergencies: Dental Office Medical Emergencies for the Healthcare Provider
October 7, 2016
December 3, 2016
Wade Orthodontic Lecture
Oral Health Access Supervision Program (OHASP)
October 14, 2016
December 3, 2016
Single Tooth Implant Essentials
Implant-Retained Overdenture Essentials
October 14, 2016
December 9, 2016
Nitrous Oxide Sedation for the Dental Hygienist and Dental Assistant
Potential Bowl Game CE
October 15, 2016
Successful Local Anesthesia for Restorative and Endodontic Treatment
Stay Tuned!
Costa Rica Travel and Learn January 28 - February 4, 2017
October 21, 2016
For more information and course registration visit: dentistry.osu.edu/CE or contact us at 614-292-9790
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D E N TA L A L U M N I S O C I E T Y PRESIDENT'S LETTER
Dental Alumni, What is good for The Ohio State University College of Dentistry is good for the State of Ohio. In the last issue of The Ohio State University Dental Journal (Volume 3, Issue 1, Fall 2015) I mentioned what a great time it is to be a Buckeye dentist and how momentum was at an all-time high. Well, it’s gotten better! The Dental School administration, faculty, and staff are ecstatic about the progress toward a new facility that will ultimately make an impact on the entire profession. Being the only state dental school in Ohio, the College of Dentistry produces the majority of dentists providing dental care in the state and this is a chance to upgrade the educational experience to an unprecedented level and elevate the dental health of the entire state. It is our time to be a priority at Ohio State so that we can better address the oral health care needs of Ohio and lead the profession forward. Having been born and raised in Ohio and having attended The Ohio State University College of Dentistry (Class of 1980), I have a sense of the overwhelming pride and affection people in the state have for The Ohio State University. As a Dental Alumni Society (DAS) member, I feel this is an important moment for our alumni that does not come along very often. It is a chance to be involved and to make an impact for future generations of dentists in the state of Ohio. The Dental Alumni Society mission statement states: ‘This society is formed to promote the advancement of The Ohio State University and its College of Dentistry and fellowship among its alumni, faculty, staff and students.’ The DAS and all alumni can help make this project ‘the best damn dental school in the land’ (tbddsitl), but we cannot do it alone, we need to do it together. What a great time to be an Ohio State Buckeye!
Paul M. Loper, DDS President, Dental Alumni Society Class of 1980 P.S. To find out more information about the DAS, please go to das.alumni.osu.edu.
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B OA R D O F GOVERNORS President
Vice President
Secretary-Treasurer
Paul Loper ’80 DDS Reynoldsburg, OH
Urban M. Picard ’83 DDS Lakewood, OH
D. Stanley Sharples ’83 DDS Columbus, OH
President Elect
Past President
Editor
Larry Hutta ’83 DDS Worthington, OH
Mark Kriwinsky ’80 DDS South Euclid, OH
Kenneth M. Clemens ’54 DDS Lima, OH
District 1
District 8
Cesar J. Augustin ’91 DDS Poland, OH
Ohio (At Large)
Billie Sue Kyger ’83 DDS Gallipolis, OH
Tara Leigh Haid ’01 DDS Worthington, OH
District 2
District 9
Gregory Myers ’99 DDS, ‘02 MS Chagrin Falls, OH
Ohio (At Large)
Mark Edward Bronson ’91 DDS Cincinnati, OH
Darrel L. Scott ’77 DDS Loudonville, OH
District 3
Tennessee
Jason Juarez ’97 DDS Defiance, OH
Ohio (At Large)
Christopher J. Walinski ’89 DDS Memphis, TN
Doug Wallace ’81 DDS, ‘85 MS Fairfield, OH
District 4
Florida
Shana L. Schnipke-Duling ’14 DDS Ottawa, OH
Alumni Representative
Nicholas Dundee ‘80 DDS Fort Myers Beach, FL
Robert Haring ’85 DDS, '87 MS Dublin, OH
District 5
North Carolina
Heather Hull Appel ’02 DDS Worthington, OH
Student Representative
Thomas K. Buttler ‘70 DDS Raleigh, NC
Taylor Miller '17
District 6
Ohio (At Large)
Karen A. Kramer ‘77 DDS Grafton, OH
John E. Rhodes ’80 DDS Brookville, OH
District 7
Ohio (At Large)
Larry Dean Towning ’86 DDS, ‘90 MS Zanesville, OH
Brett S. Pelok ‘93 DDS Toledo, OH
Faculty Representative Edwin McGlumphy ’85 DDS, ‘88 MS Columbus, OH
Dental Hygiene Representative Rebecca Henderson ‘05 MS Columbus, OH
It's time to renew your membership! Contact Michelle Thomas, Assistant Director of College Alumni Affairs email: thomas.1463@osu.edu | phone: 614-292-1891
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CLASS NOTES Please share your news! Submit photos and class notes to DentalAlumni@osu.edu.
As “enthused with raising, showing, and racing horses” as he is with his practice of dentistry, John T.F. Jordan, ’57 DDS, was recently recognized by the American Saddlebred Association, the American Horse Show Association of America, and Saddle and Bridle in Park Pleasure Driving as a national reserve champion.
Class of 1985 alums (from left) Douglas Beil, DDS; Richard Krazcyk, DDS; John “Marty” Bindeman, DDS; and David Pielak, DDS enjoyed seeing each other again after many years when they recently attended a local event in the Tampa Bay area.
Lou Ann Moritz Ransom ’58 (pictured with Ohio State President Send us your best O-H-I-O photo Michael Drake, MD), was honored with the prestigious John B. Gerlach to DentalAlumni@osu.edu Sr. Development Volunteer Award by The Ohio State University Foundation on October 8, 2015. 42 the ohio state university dental journal
USAF Lt. Colonel Stephen Gasparovich, DDS, '06 MS and Hillary Homburg, DDS, who completed their pediatric dentistry certificate and GPR certificate respectively at the College of Dentistry, were among 12 dental professionals who participated in the ADA Foundation’s 2015 Leadership Institute Ambassador Program in St. Louis, Missouri, October 21-24.
Danielle Johnson-Curry, DMD, current OHIO Project site dentist for the College of Dentistry, and James Cottle, ‘81 DDS, assistant professor, Division of General Practice and Materials Science, were among several College of Dentistry alumni who were inducted as fellows of the International College of Dentists on November 6, 2015 in Washington, D.C.
Members from the Class of 1985 at the Homecoming game during their 30th class reunion on October 10, 2015. Photo submitted by Johnna Jorgensen DDS, Class of 1985 Homecoming Chair.
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IN MEMORIAM
1940’s Harry Garbus, '40 DDS Pompano Beach, FL, March 10, 2015
Richard M. Maitin, '55 DDS Los Angeles, CA, May 30, 2016
Frank G. Uhrig, '42 DDS Chillicothe, OH, February 28, 2015
Henry R. Deetz, '56 DDS Dover, OH, December 23, 2015
Sheldon Frankel, '44 DDS Toledo, OH, April 19, 2016
Anastasia "Anne" D'Angelo Everhart, '56 DHY Columbus, OH, April 14, 2016
Lawrence J. Jones, '45 DDS Palatka, FL, November 28, 2015
Kenneth E. Gasser, '56 DDS Dover, OH, December 7, 2015
J. Howard Dawson, '46 DDS Cincinnati, OH, December 14, 2015
Robert C. Marzocco, '58 DDS Cincinnati, OH, December 16, 2015
Donna Dill Fosnaugh, '46 DHY Lancaster, OH, December 23, 2015
Raymond M. Mnich, '58 DDS Palm Desert, CA, September 27, 2015
Thomas T. Honaker, '46 DDS Dayton, OH, July 27, 2014
Helen DeMov Rose, '58 DHY Ardencroft, DE, May 23, 2016
Donald E. Douglas, '47 DDS Greenville, SC, January 6, 2015
Janice McCune Bertram, '59 DHY Marietta, OH, December 4, 2015
J. Paul Kennedy, '48 DDS Findlay, OH, August 3, 2014
Craig C. Walton, '59 DDS Hilliard, OH, December 8, 2015
1950’s
George H. Widner, '59 DDS Chapin, SC, November 21, 2015
Joseph E. Ohlinger, '50 DDS Columbus, OH, January 18, 2016
1960’s
Howard S. Golden, '51 DDS Canton, OH, December 6, 2015
David C. Hoppenstand, '61 DDS Westerville, OH, November 19, 2015
Paul N. Pappas, '51 DDS Columbus, OH, August 6, 2015
Ronald K. Koogler, '61 DDS West Milton, OH, January 1, 2016
Yale S. Palchick, '52 DDS Chevy Chase, MD, March 3, 2015
Ira M. Willett, '62 DDS Greenwich, OH, October 19, 2015
Philip Konrad, '53 DDS Zanesville, OH, December 4, 2015
Robert F. Decker, '63 DDS Columbus, OH, October 11, 2015
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Nancy Kohli Nordstrom, '63 DHY Powell, OH, November 24, 2015 Ira K. Riggs, '63 DDS Pomeroy, OH, October 7, 2015 Ronald B. Ward, '63 DDS Millersport, OH, June 3, 2016 Joyce Melsop Bidlake, '64 DHY Liverpool, NY, December 4, 2015 James E. Faris, '64 DDS Wilmington, OH, October 11, 2015 Otto L. Howell, Jr., '64 DDS Marion, OH, May 19, 2016 Jack C. Morris, '64 DDS La Grange, KY, July 18, 2015 Stephen L. Renner, '64 DDS Raleigh, NC, May 5, 2016 Frank C. Theisen, '64 DDS Leawood, KS, October 27, 2015 Gerald G. Huffman, '66 DDS Cave Creek, AZ, November 30, 2015
1970’s James F. Marsico, '71 DDS Canfield, OH, April 22, 2016 James C. Wilson, '72 MS Dayton, OH, January 4, 2016 William R. Wallace, '77 DDS Cincinnati, OH, December 8, 2015 Deborah E. Barsan, '79 DDS Goldsboro, NC, December 22, 2015 Jeffrey G. Foerster, '79 DDS West Stockholm, NY, November 23, 2015
1980's Thomas G. Davison, '80 DDS Canfield, OH, September 5, 2015 Christopher B. Brauning, '86 DDS Zanesville, OH, January 19, 2016
2000's Zachariah Haws, '07 DDS Kuna, ID, November 6, 2015
Jon C. Pensyl, '66 DDS Washington CH, OH, May 28, 2016
2010's
David M. Short, '68 DDS Massillon, OH, March 2, 2016
Sally Rosenthal Tor, '12 MS Tucson, AZ, December 9, 2015
Linda Kirschenbaum Dworkin, '69 DHY Englewood, CO, April 11, 2016
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MEET OUR N E W E S T F A C U LT Y John Bartlett, MS, PhD
Sara Palmer, BS, PhD
Dr. John Bartlett joined the College of Dentistry on November 1, 2015 as the Associate Dean for Research. Previously serving as chair of the Department of Mineralized Tissue Biology at the Forsyth Institute in Boston, Dr. Bartlett also held an appointment as an associate professor of developmental biology at Harvard University's School of Dental Medicine.
On January 4, Dr. Sara Palmer joined the college as an assistant professor in the Division of Biosciences. Her education includes a Bachelor of Science degree in microbiology from Michigan State University, and a PhD in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Florida in Gainesville. Prior to joining Ohio State, she was a post-doctoral associate in the Department of Oral Biology at the University of Florida.
Dr. Bartlett's education includes a Bachelor of Arts degree in biology and psychology from Ohio Wesleyan University; a Master of Science degree in microbiology from the University of New Hampshire; and a PhD in cell and molecular biology from the University of Vermont. Dr. Bartlett’s training included fellowships in the Laboratory of Molecular Genetics at the National Institutes of Health/National Institute on Aging and at Harvard University Medical School. His current research, which explores the genetic aspects of dental enamel development, is funded by the National Institutes of Health/National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. As the Associate Dean for Research, Dr. Bartlett represents the college on all research matters on campus and external to Ohio State, while overseeing and managing an array of research-oriented programs in the college. He also holds the George C. Paffenbarger Alumni-Endowed Chair in Dental Research, which supports his own research and other college-sponsored research initiatives.
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Dr. Palmer's current research, which is funded by the National Institutes of Health/National Institute for Dental and Craniofacial Research, is aimed at gaining a better understanding of streptococcal pathogens as they affect the oral cavity. Her findings have been published in such journals as Genome Biology and Evolution, Microbiology, Advanced Dental Research, and PLoS One.
Anita Gohel, BDS, PhD
Lisa A. Lang, DDS, MS, MBA
On January 4, Dr. Anita Gohel joined the college as the Director of the Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Program. She previously served as a clinical professor in the Department of General Dentistry at Boston University's School of Dental Medicine, where she was also the Director of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology. Her education includes a BDS degree from Calcutta University (India), as well as a PhD in biomedical science and a certificate in oral and maxillofacial radiology from the University of Connecticut in Farmington.
Dr. Lisa A. Lang joined the college as Chair of the Division of General Practice and Materials Science on June 1. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in dental hygiene and a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry. Continuing her education, Dr. Lang completed a General Practice Residency at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, and a Master of Science degree and a certificate in prosthodontics from the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. She later earned a Master of Business Administration degree from Rawl’s College of Business at Texas Tech University.
Dr. Gohel has taught radiology courses that range from basic radiographic principles and interpretation to cephalometric and panoramic techniques and interpretation of cone beam CT scans. She is the vice president of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, and she is also a Fellow of the International College of Dentists and a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology.
Dr. Lang has held faculty positions at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry, and the University of Colorado Health Science Center. She is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics. Her most recent leadership roles include her service as Chair of the Department of Comprehensive Care at Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine, where she served as the Assistant Dean of Clinical Education.
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