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Dental Journal NEWS FROM THE COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY
Volume 7 Issue 1
Spring 2019
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From the Dean Dear Colleagues: In this issue of the Dental Journal, we are pleased to share with you the progress being made on our new facility. With the excavation of the site completed several weeks ago, concrete and masonry workers are now building the walls for the ground floor of the five-and-a-half story towers that will house the stairwells and elevators. From the view of the camera atop the Brain and Spine Hospital, you can clearly see just how big the new building will be – almost twice the size of the existing Postle Hall. As you read through this journal, you will also discover some amazing facts about all that has gone into the building so far – and there’s a great deal more to come! We asked Brutus Buckeye to serve as a tour guide of the construction site so you can see up close the scope of what is being done. If you are considering supporting this new facility that will benefit our patients, students, staff, and faculty, we urge you to make a gift that will help us realize the full potential of the project and create the future we envision for our college. You will find information in this issue about how you can be part of this unprecedented time in our college’s history. We have many options for giving, including naming opportunities that provide a way for you to honor family members, friends, classmates, and mentors who have impacted you and your career. We are grateful for your support, and every gift counts in helping us reach our $25 M goal. Another feature in the journal is an inspiring story about one of our alumni who “took a chance” and helped to change the life of a disabled person. This is yet another example of how our graduates are making a difference in their communities by giving a helping hand to those in need. I believe you will be just as impressed by this story as I was. Our annual Research Day article showcases the depth and breadth of the work our students and faculty are engaged in, and the ways our college is advancing the profession through its basic, clinical, and translational research. Such accomplishments allow us to maintain our stature on the campus of an R1 research university. And to show how our college is contributing to the national dental education agenda, we include an article about our participation at the annual meeting of the American Dental Education Association. Throughout the journal you’ll find news about our students who have earned special recognition for their individual and collective efforts. We are fortunate to have recruited these talented and hard-working individuals who are gaining all they can from our programs, while also making contributions that will benefit those who follow them for years to come. See how this all plays out by reading the article titled “A Day in the Life” of our students. Please make a special note of the upcoming events we are hosting on and off campus. These gatherings are excellent opportunities to continue benefiting from your connection with our college. We have highlighted these experiences with a spread of photos and captions that show how broad our alumni base really is. I know you will get great satisfaction from reading all these stories in our Dental Journal. We have so much to be proud of! Go Bucks!
Patrick M. Lloyd, DDS, MS Dean and Professor, Division of Restorative and Prosthetic Dentistry 1
The Ohio State University Dental Journal is produced by: The Ohio State University College of Dentistry 305 W. 12th Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43210 Patrick Lloyd, DDS, MS Dean and Professor, College of Dentistry Tamra Pace Editor-in-Chief Marketing & Communication
Contents
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Alyson Howard 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, ’05 BSDH, ’07 MS Chair Division of Dental Hygiene
Construction Facts
Interning with a Disability
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Kathleen Kennedy Director of Executive Communications Rebecca Henderson, ’01 BDSH, MS President, Dental Alumni Society Peter Reiser, PhD Chair Division of Biosciences 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. © 2019. All rights reserved. On the Cover: Brutus helps out. See additional Brutus photos on page 24. Correction: On the cover of the Winter 2018 edition of the Dental Journal, a photo of Farahay Family Dental Care’s sign was mistakenly placed adjacent to a building that houses a different practice. The building featured most prominently on the cover belongs to the Miami Dental Clinic in Troy, OH
Research Day
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Construction Watch
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One Scholarship, Two Different Approaches
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At Home and on the Road
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Staff Spotlight
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American Dental Education Association’s Annual Session
A Day in the Life
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DAS Letter
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DAS Board
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CE and Alumni Calendar of Events
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Homecoming and Reunion Weekend
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Brutus Outtakes
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In the News
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In Memoriam
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5 Facts about the
College of Dentistry Construction Project
Approximate amount of soil removed:
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Approximate number of hours worked on the site to date:
17,376 As of 2/15/19
Keep an Don’t forget eyeto ondonate construction to the progress Building at go.osu.edu/postlewebcam. on Strong Foundations Campaign
Average weight of the steel beams that will be used to frame the building:
676 lbs
Square footage of the foundation:
27,000 sq ft
Height of the crawler crane (to erect steel):
180 feet
COMING SOON College of Dentistry & Dental Clinics Phase I Replacement
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Your gift to the Building on Strong Foundations Campaign will serve as an enduring legacy for you and your family. At the same time, you can help elevate our college’s learning spaces and positively impact the education of College of Dentistry dental and dental hygiene students for generations to come. Please consider an outright gift or one that can be pledged for up to five years. Gifts begin at the $25,000 level. At this level, naming opportunities include but are not limited to: Operatory Consult Rooms Post/Pre op Rooms
Your Name Here Operatory plaque is for illustrative purposes only and does not represent the final design of the wall plaques.
For more information about a naming opportunity at the $25,000 level or above, please contact:
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Ted Backus College of Dentistry Senior Director of Development 614-292-9307 backus.30@osu.edu
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CONSTRUCTION WATCH We have made great strides in our historic plan to update Postle Hall. We encourage you to visit our construction webcam often to keep abreast of the exciting changes taking place as we continue Building on Strong Foundations.
Visit our webcam at go.osu.edu/postlewebcam
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CHANGING A LIFE BY SAYING “YES” TO AN INTERN WITH A DISABILITY Ask Robert Garrison Jr., ’80 DDS, what he likes most about dentistry and he’ll tell you—it’s the people. He loves their stories, he’s quick to laugh with them, and he always says yes when a predental student asks to shadow him. It’s no wonder, then, that Dr. Garrison’s interest was piqued when a job coach from Ohio State’s Nisonger Center for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities called his Columbus-based Kenny Road Family Dental practice with an unusual request: Would Dr. Garrison be willing to take an intern on the autism spectrum to assist with equipment sterilizing?
Austin Shirk
“I love having been a part of Austin’s success story. I’m very proud of him.” - Robert Garrison Jr., ’80 DDS
“It was easy to say yes,” Dr. Garrison recalled. For one thing, his nephew is on the autism spectrum, so he had an idea of the challenges this intern might face. And also, said Dr. Garrison, “I have long felt in the back of my mind that this particular position is custom made for someone with a disability. There’s a repetition to it and a need for neatness and cleanliness, and someone could be very happy doing that and doing a great job. And that’s what happened.” And with that easy decision, Dr. Garrison and his staff helped change the trajectory of Austin Shirk’s life.
“It’s hard to find anyone willing to take a chance on employing someone with a disability” For years, Dave and Dina Shirk worried what opportunities would be available for their son, Austin. Diagnosed on the autism spectrum as a child, Austin dealt with a number of sensory and learning challenges that made the transition to adulthood and independent living difficult. “We had hired job coaches for Austin in his late teens and found it very hard to find anyone willing to take a chance employing someone with a disability,” said Dave Shirk. “We personally believed that additional post-secondary education and training would help him become more employable.” Though the Shirks live in Texas, they are Ohio natives and Ohio State graduates, and they had learned about the Nisonger Center years before. When they heard about Nisonger’s TOPS program— 7
short for Transition Options in Postsecondary Settings for Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities—they hoped it would be a great fit for Austin. It was. Along with opportunities to take college classes and develop skills, the TOPS program assessed Austin’s employment interests and aptitudes—including placing him in internships. “I went through the TOPS program for two years and did a bunch of different internships to see what my interests were, what I liked to do and got out of my comfort zone,” said Austin. When the TOPS program connected him with Dr. Garrison’s office, he was on the path to success.
A hard worker with an ever-present smile During his internship with Dr. Garrison’s practice, Austin trained alongside the staff. “Austin played a critical role,” said Dr. Garrison. “You have to have all the instruments sterilized or diseases can transfer. It’s not a glamour job, but it’s highly critical.” Beyond the great work Austin performed, his positive disposition was a good fit for the office. “That young man has a smile on his face all the time,” said registered dental hygienist Mary Jo Sharick, who has been with Kenny Road Family Dental for almost seven years. “He worked in the sterilization area right behind my operatory. If I turned around to get something and caught his eye, he would give me the biggest smile.”
Launching Austin for life Austin’s success story is a testament to what can happen when employers embrace people with disabilities and their contributions. After graduating from the TOPS program, Austin landed a full-time position with the Central Sterile Supply department of Ohio State’s Wexner Medical Center, where he has worked for more than two years. Austin, now 25, loves his job sterilizing and organizing instruments. He also loves keeping in touch with his friends at Kenny Road Family Dental. “I did an internship with Dr. Garrison and built a great relationship. I like to keep in touch with them,” said Austin. Dr. Garrison is proud of his practice’s humble role in launching Austin into an independent future. “He’s gainfully employed and on his own, doing well,” said Dr. Garrison. “I love having been a part of Austin’s success story. I’m very proud of him.” 8
Advancing the “Frontiers of Dentistry” through Research Nearly 70 posters were on display at the Ohio Union on February 26 as College of Dentistry students and residents presented their research during the college’s annual Research Day. The day began with a keynote address by distinguished lecturer Jacqueline Mays, ’09 DDS, MHSc, ’09 PhD, assistant clinical investigator in Oral Immunobiology at the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR). In addition to the poster display, oral presentations and submitted papers highlighted resident and faculty research. Posters, papers, and presentations were evaluated by volunteer faculty judges with awards going to those with the highest scores. “The importance of research in the academic environment cannot be overestimated,” Dean Patrick Lloyd said at the awards ceremony following the event. “Research brings to the classroom new discoveries that will help our students appreciate advances in the
Distinguished Lecturer Jacqueline Mays, ’09 DDS, MHSc, ’09 PhD, 9 at Research Day
scientific basis of our profession and provide better care for our patients.” After presenting their work at Research Day, students 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). “Of all the dental schools throughout the U.S., fewer than half of them reside on a campus like ours that is a Research 1 university with a full complement of health science colleges,” Dean Lloyd said in his concluding remarks. “It is therefore our privilege and our responsibility to help advance the frontiers of dentistry by uncovering new knowledge and promulgating our discoveries far and wide.”
OVERHEARD AT RESEARCH DAY
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“My research has strengthened my analytical skills. I now know better how to look for questions and answers.”
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“I love knowing what bacteria contribute to certain diseases and learning how to minimize or prevent disease. Evidence-based research can help us treat our patients.” - Kate Antonyuk, ’19 (DHY)
“We learn in class how to identify diseases, but this platform can help us diagnose better.”
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“I chose my research on how e-cigarettes sculpt the oral microbial landscape because it’s a current and relevant topic. It’s nice to present to my peers and show them what I’m doing on the weekends when I’m not with them.” - Michelle Scott, ’24 (DDS/PhD)
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2019 Research Day Awards Dean’s Awards for Excellence in Research Dental Student Award
Graduate Student / Resident Award
Dental Hygiene Research Award
Andrea Tsatalis, ’20 (DDS) – 1st Place Josh Ferraro, ’21 (DDS) – 2nd Place Joseph Jenkins, ’20 (DDS) - 3rd Place
Caroline Sawicki, ’20 (DDS/PhD) – 1st Place Michelle Scott, ’24 (DDS/PhD) – 2nd Place Joseph DePalo, DMD – 3rd place
Meredith Kennedy, ’19 (DHY)
Post-doctoral Fellow Award
CCTS Best Clinical and Translational Abstract
Jie Liu, DDS, MSc, PhD
Caroline Sawicki, ’20 (DDS/PhD)
Papers of the Year Basic Research Accepting authors: John Sheridan, MS, PhD and Carolyn Sawicki ’20 (DDS/PhD), Division of Biosciences “Ropivacaine and Bupivacaine prevent increased pain sensitivity without altering neuroimmune activation following repeated social defeat stress.” Brain, Behavior and Immunity. 69:113-123, 2018. Authors: Sawicki CM, Kim JK, Weber MD, Jarrett BL, Godbout JP, Sheridan JF, Humeidan M
Clinical Research Accepting author: Brian Foster, MS, PhD, Division of Biosciences “Hypercementosis associated with ENPP1 mutations and GACI.” Journal of Dental Research. 97(4):432-441, 2018. Authors: Thumbigere-Math V, Alqadi A, Chalmers NI, Chavez MB, Chu EY, Collins MT, Ferreira CR, FitzGeraldK, Gafni RI, Gahl WA, Hsu KS, Ramnitz MS, Somerman MJ, Ziegler SG, Foster BL
Social and Behavioral Sciences and Public Health Research Accepting authors: Henry Fields, DDS, MS and Allen Firestone, DDS, MS, Division of Orthodontics “Objective assessment of the contribution of dental esthetics and facial attractiveness in men via eye tracking.” American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. 153(4):523-533, 2018. Authors: Baker RS, Fields HW, Beck FM, Firestone AR, Rosenstiel SF
The Ohio State University Awards AADR and Dentsply Sirona Student Clinician Award Caroline Sawicki, ’20 (DDS/PhD)
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Alumni Achievement Award
Alumni Merit Award
Michelle Scott, ’24 (DDS/PhD)
Andrea Tsatalis, ’20 (DDS)
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One Scholarship, Two Different Approaches The Hummel Family Dental Hygiene Scholarship Provides Students with Options
As they prepare to graduate in May, Carli Kahny and Taylor Kuenzli, classmates in the Dental Hygiene Class of 2019, credit the Hummel Scholarship with helping them achieve their dreams. The two women, along with classmate Brittini Heminger, were the first recipients of the college’s newest dental hygiene scholarship. Named for donors Dr. Robert Hummel and his wife, dental hygiene alumnus Carole Hummel, ’58, the Hummel Scholarship, given through the Hummel Family Foundation provides support to students who demonstrate leadership skills, financial need, contributions to society, and who are the first generation of their family to attend college.
“In the end, the only thing I ever wanted was to accomplish my dream of becoming a dental hygienist, and this scholarship has certainly given me that.” - Carli Kahny, ’19 (DHY)
“Receiving the Hummel Scholarship meant so much to me,” Ms. Kahny said. “It allowed me to focus solely on the program without having to worry about financing school and dealing with all of the extra costs involved in licensing.” A native of Cincinnati, Ohio, Ms. Kahny has been interested in the dental field since she was a child and was drawn to Ohio State because of the collaboration between hygiene and dental students. “For the first time in my life, I didn’t have to work while being in school—something that has surely resulted in a higher level of success in the classroom,” she said. Taylor Kuenzli grew up in Mount Blanchard, a small town in Northeast Ohio with a population of less than 500. She decided to become a dental hygienist because she wanted to work in a field that allowed her to help and interact with others. Unlike her classmate, Ms. Kuenzli decided to continue working after she received the Hummel Scholarship. Nevertheless, the funds from the scholarship eased her financial strain and allowed her to better enjoy her time at school. “I have especially enjoyed meeting the patients,” Ms. Kuenzli said. “The clinic brings you in contact with a very diverse population.”
“I have enjoyed all the patients I have been able to meet. The clinic brings you in contact with a very diverse population.”
Both women share an appreciation for the opportunities their scholarship provided. They also share an excitement for their futures as dental hygienists. “I firmly believe I wouldn’t have this opportunity if I didn’t have the financial support of this scholarship,” Ms. Kahny said. “In the end, the only thing I ever wanted was to accomplish my dream of becoming a dental hygienist, and this scholarship has certainly given me that.”
- Taylor Kuenzli, ’19 (DHY)
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A Day in the Life Whether they are in class, studying, or relaxing with friends, our students know how to make the most of every minute of the day. Here’s a peek at a typical day in the life of a College of
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Not every student is engaged at Postle Hall. Across town, Jamal Latif ’19 (DDS) finished his OHIO Project rotation at Primary One Columbus Public Health. Alicia Thomas, ’12 DDS (second from right) serves as the associated faculty member for the location.
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AT HOME AND ON THE ROAD
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Ryan Mizomoto, DMD, ’18 MS (center), at the American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics meeting in Chicago in February. Dr. Mizomoto was selected as a recipient of the Stanley D. Tylman Research Grant based on his MS thesis completed for his degree. Also pictured (from left): Burak Yilmaz, DDS, PhD, associate professor, Division of Restorative and Prosthetic Dentistry; Lisa Lang, DDS, MS, MBA, chair and associate professor, Division of Restorative and Prosthetic Dentistry; and Damian Lee, DDS, MS, assistant professor, Division of Restorative and Prosthetic Dentistry.
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(From left): Elbert Chang, ’00 DDS, ’03 MS; Purnima Kumar, BDS, ’09 MS, ’05 PhD, professor, Division of Periodontology; Hamad Jawad, DMD, ’06 MS; Jad El Khoury, DMD, ’04 MS; Ehsan Rezvan, ’02 DDS, ’05 MS; and Stacie El Khoury, ’03 BSDH greeted friends from home during the American Academy of Periodontology annual meeting in Vancouver, BC, October 27-30.
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Alumni gathered in Pasadena, CA, for a Rose Bowl continuing education course on December 31 before cheering the Buckeyes on to a Rose Bowl win against the Washington Huskies on New Year’s Day.
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(From left) Lia Kampman, College of Dentistry director of development; Canise Bean, DMD, ’95 MPH, professor-clinical, Division of Restorative and Prosthetic Dentistry; Rachel Whisler, program coordinator, Outreach and Community Engagement; Kevin Levings, program specialist, Outreach and Community Engagement; and Gregory Dyer, College of Dentistry assistant director of development, mingled with co-workers during Dean Patrick Lloyd’s annual Appreciation Reception on December 19, 2018.
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Capt. Geoffrey Johnston, ’14 DDS, ’17 MS, (left) won the signed Archie Griffin football during the college’s reception at the Chicago Midwinter Dental Meeting on February 23. The football was presented by Dean Patrick Lloyd.
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The college hosted a reception for alumni during the Yankee Dental Congress in Boston, MA, January 31 through February 2. Front (from left) Nate Swanson, ’02 DDS; Anita Gohel, BDS, PhD, professor-clinical, Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Radiology; and John Kalmar, DMD, PhD, professor-clinical, Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Radiology. Back (from left) David Salomons, ’92 DDS and Justine Bednarski, ’18 DDS.
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College of Dentistry alumni enjoyed the beautiful sites of the Western Caribbean during the college’s 2019 CE Cruise aboard the Celebrity Equinox February 23 - March 2. From left: Alex Schneeberger; Anne Marie Farr; William Farr, ’91 DDS; Christine Sikora, ’91 DDS; William Sikora, ’90 DDS; and Karlene Guasteferro, ’91 DDS
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Geza Locsey, ’86 DDS, displays the new gear he won during the drawing at the college’s reception at the Chicago Midwinter Dental Meeting on February 23.
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STAFF SPOTLIGHT Getting to Know Don Gray, Director, Continuing Dental Education Anyone who has taken continuing education courses through the College of Dentistry knows Don Gray. The driving force behind the program since he joined the college in 2012, Don has breathed new life into the curriculum and has provided valuable education to hundreds of alumni and dental professionals.
Q) What do you like best about your job? A) I get to meet new people every day! In the past two years, we’ve had CE participation from 32 states and 84 of Ohio’s 88 counties. I appreciate the feedback and ideas I gather from our discussions which help us to grow and expand our CE offerings.
Q) Why do you think CE at the College of Dentistry is an important/ valuable option among other available options? A) We have amazing faculty who love teaching and sharing their knowledge and research. Our goal is to continually provide the latest research, knowledge, and advancements that help dental professionals provide the very best treatment for their patients. Attendees at our courses can be assured that the information shared is scientificallybased and free from commercial bias. Also, being part of a major health sciences campus allows us to offer courses that other providers can’t. For example, our “Head and Neck Anatomy” hands-on course is held in the anatomy lab, with specialized specimens, and features faculty from the College of Medicine in partnership with dental faculty. Our annual “Medical Updates” course features physicians from the OSU Wexner Medical Center and Nationwide Children’s Hospital, and pharmacists from the College of Pharmacy.
Q) What are your plans for the future as it relates to CE at College of Dentistry? A) A few years ago we created an advisory committee of practitioners from around the state and we’ll continue to use their input to drive topic and format ideas. In just a couple years, when construction is complete on the new Postle Hall labs and clinics, we’ll have one of the most technologically advanced dental schools in the country. I look forward to the array of new courses that will be created. 17
Students, Staff, and Faculty Celebrate “Collaborative Spirit” at American Dental Education Association’s Annual Session By Rachel Kearney, BSDH, MS, Chair and Associate Professor, Division of Dental Hygiene
(From left): Students Dana Akel ’20 (DDS), Sara Fadlalla ’21 (DDS), and Aida Ndiaye ’20 (DHY) attended the ADEA Student Diversity Leadership Program.
The American Dental Education Association (ADEA) held its Annual Session in Chicago, Illinois, from March 16-19, 2019. The theme of the meeting was “Celebrating our Collaborative Spirit”. The Ohio State University College of Dentistry was well represented at the meeting as eight students, four staff, and sixteen faculty attended the meeting. To begin the meeting, students Sara Fadlalla ’21 (DDS), Dana Akel ’20 (DDS), and Aida Ndiaye ’20 (DHY) attended the ADEA Student Diversity Leadership Program. This two-day program brought together emerging student leaders from diverse backgrounds to discuss advocacy and public policy in dental education and to develop their leadership skills. Six faculty and three students presented posters that showcased innovative initiatives and projects undertaken at the college. The posters ranged from topics on faculty development, interprofessional courses, and student leadership opportunities. In addition to poster presentations, Brian Partido, BSDH, MSDH, assistant professor in the Division of Dental Hygiene, was awarded the Olav Alvares Award for Early Career Scholars for his article in the Journal of Dental Hygiene. Faculty in the college also contribute to the leadership of ADEA. Commencing with the conclusion of Annual Session, three College of Dentistry faculty will serve as chairs of councils and a section. Damian Lee, DDS, MS, assistant professor, Division of Restorative and Prosthetic Dentistry, will serve as the Chair of the Section of Prosthodontics; Gregory Ness, DDS, professor-clinical, Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Dental Anesthesiology, will take on leadership as the Chair of the Council of Advanced Education Programs; and Rachel Kearney, BSDH, MS, chair and associate professor, Division of Dental Hygiene, will chair the Council of Allied Program Directors. A fourth faculty member, Erin Gross, ’09 DDS, ’09 PhD, ’11 MS, assistant professor-clinical, Division of Pediatric Dentistry, will serve as the college’s representative on the Council of Faculties. The Council’s mission is to “represent and advocate for faculty and to promote excellence and collegiality within dental education and the oral health professions.” The Ohio State University College of Dentistry contributed in varied ways to the ADEA Annual Session in 2019 and we continue to advance our work in dental education through participation in ADEA.
Binnaz Leblebicioglu, DDS, MS, PhD, professor, Division of Periodontology, was one of several faculty and students who presented their research during the annual session.
Thomas Indresano, president, American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and Gregory Ness, DDS, professor-clinical, Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Dental Anesthesiology, at an ADEA reception during the annual session.
Erin Gross, ’09 DDS, ’09 PhD, ’11 MS, assistant professor-clinical, Division of Pediatric Dentistry was named as the College of Dentistry’s 18 representative on the ADEA Council of Faculties.
Dear Dental Alumni, What excitement 2019 has brought to the Dental Alumni Society (DAS)! We welcomed eight new board members at our February board meeting. I was happy to further populate our society committees for additional contributions to our programming and upcoming events for the year. For the past five years, the DAS has been recognized by the Ohio State University Alumni Association (OSUAA) as a scarlet level Outstanding Alumni Society. To be recognized for this accomplishment, we are held accountable for several initiatives. An example of the initiatives include:
» A minimum of two annual board meetings (We hold 3 full board and 3 executive committee board meetings.)
» A scholarship fundraiser (We sell raffle tickets for a home OSU football game.) » A minimum of five events categorized as: networking, lifelong learning,
D E N TA L ALUMNI SOCIETY President’s Letter
community service, student programming, special interest, diversity, the arts, or health & wellness (So far, our plans include several student programming events, a Young Alumni happy hour/networking event, a game watch + CE lifelong learning event and a Buckeyes in the Kitchen + Yoga health & wellness activity. Participation in the Feed the Funnel community event was done in October.) We are working hard to demonstrate value for your membership while supporting our society mission of encouraging fellowship among our alums and the college. Follow us via our website, email or social media on Facebook & Instagram for information on upcoming events! During our February board meeting, we hosted a pizza lunch/networking session in one of the newly renovated classrooms in Postle Hall with dental and dental hygiene students. Before reconvening for the afternoon, the board members enjoyed a mini tour of the newly renovated portions of the college and got to see the construction site of the new Postle Hall for themselves (see image inset). It was an exciting sight for all! I look forward to seeing you at upcoming events throughout the year, and especially during the “mega weekend” of alumni engagement opportunity this autumn (October 4-6) during The Ohio State University Homecoming weekend, the College of Dentistry’s Post College Assembly and the Ohio Dental Association Annual Session. Efforts are being coordinated to streamline event participation – stay tuned! Lastly, I would like to thank the more than 70 alums who engaged and purchased items from our inaugural DAS Apparel pop-up shop to show their college and society pride! Look for two additional on-line shops opening throughout the remainder of 2019. Go Bucks,
Rebecca P. Henderson, ’01 BSDH, MS President, Dental Alumni Society
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DENTAL ALUMNI SOCIETY Board of Governors President Rebecca Henderson, ’01 BSDH, MS Columbus, OH
Faculty Representative Lisa Knobloch, ’91 DDS, ’94 MS Columbus, OH
District 5 Heather Appel, ’02 DDS Worthington, OH
Ohio (At Large) Kelly Divito, ’08 BSDH North Ridgeville, OH
President-Elect Cesar J. Augustin, ’91 DDS Poland, OH
Student Representative Jimmy Schooley, ’19 (DDS) Columbus, OH
District 6 Karen Kramer, ’77 DDS Grafton, OH
Ohio (At Large) Lydia Lancaster, ’16 DDS, ’19 MS Columbus, OH
Past President Urban M. Picard, ’83 DDS Lakewood, OH
Dental Hygiene Representative Rebecca Sexton ’99 BSDH Lewis Center, OH
District 7 Jeff Kirian, DDS ’06 Granville, OH
Ohio (At Large) Paul Loper, ’80 DDS Reynoldsburg, OH
Vice President Tara Leigh Haid, ’01 DDS Worthington, OH
District 1 Terry Philibin, ’91 DDS Vienna, OH
District 9 Rebecca Thomas, DDS ’94 Oxford, OH
Secretary-Treasurer Mark Morrison, ’77 DDS Columbus, OH
District 2 Greg Myers, ’99 DDS, ’02 MS Chagrin Falls, OH
North Carolina Thomas Buttler, ’71 DDS Raleigh, NC
Alumni Advisory Council Representative Robert Haring, ’85 DDS, ’87 MS Dublin, OH
District 3 Mike Carpenter, ’96 DDS Napoleon, OH
Virginia Eser Tufekci, ’93 MS, ’98 PhD Manakin Sabot, VA
District 4 Shana Duling, ’14 DDS Ottawa, OH
Ohio (At Large) Scott Atkins, ’89 DDS Findlay, OH
Dean Patrick M. Lloyd, DDS, MS Columbus, OH
Stay connected, renew membership and register for events!
Ohio (At Large) Brett Pelok ,’93 DDS Toledo, OH Ohio (At Large) John E. Rhodes, ’80 DDS Brookville, OH Editor Kenneth Clemens, ’54 DDS Lima, OH
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
May 3, 2019 Employee Embezzlement and Fraud! Protection, Detection and Prosecution
May 3, 2019 Medical Emergencies: Dental Office Medical Emergencies for the Healthcare Provider
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May 11, 2019 Coronal Polishing for the CDA
May 25, 2019 AAPD Reception Hilton Chicago, Lake Ontario Room 720 South Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60605 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
May 4, 2019 AAO Reception JW Marriott LA Live 900 W. Olympic Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90015 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
June 8, 2019 Nitrous Oxide Sedation
May 10, 2019 Digital Advanced Radiology for the Dental Auxiliary
June 21, 2019 Pediatric Dentistry Today
June 15, 2019 Tooth Anatomy for Dental Auxiliary
June 28, 2019 Florida Reception Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center, St. George 104 6000 W. Osceola Pkwy Kissimmee, FL 34746 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
July 13, 2019 Tooth Anatomy for Dental Auxiliary
August 17-18, 2019 Local Anesthesia for the Dental Hygienist
August 23, 2019 Translational Head & Neck Anatomy
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For additional information and online registration, please contact:
Continuing Education dentistry.osu.edu/ce or 614-292-9790 CE courses are being added regularly – please check the website for the updated calendar. Alumni Events Email: DentalAlumni@ osu.edu or 614-292-1891
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Homecoming and Reunion Weekend
October 4-6, 2019 Don’t miss out on the Homecoming and Reunion Weekend Celebrating the Classes of: 1969 (50 years!), 1974, 1979, 1984, 1989, 1994, 1999, 2004, 2009 and 2014. Friday, October 4
Sunday, October 6
Post College Assembly (information coming soon)
Class of 1969 Celebration By invitation only to the Class of 1969. Look for the College of Dentistry’s reserved tables! (Hosted by The Ohio State University Alumni Association)
Class of 1969 50th Reunion Luncheon Members of the Class of 1969 are invited to enjoy a luncheon at the Ohio Union to reunite with former classmates. Spouses are welcome to attend. 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The Ohio State University Ohio Union 1739 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43210 $35
Saturday, October 5 Buckeye Tailgate Time: TBA Ohio Union, Performance Hall 1739 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43210 $192 for one (1) tailgate pass and one (1) game ticket $35 tailgate only Tailgate is free for children 12 and under Football Game Ohio State v. Michigan State
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11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Ohio Union, 1739 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43210
Questions?
Please contact Lauren Laker, Program Assistant, at laker.9@osu.edu or 614-247-8621.
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IN THE NEWS
Wyatt Crowell, ’22 (DDS) Awarded Veler Scholarship First-year dental student Wyatt Crowell is the 2019 recipient of the college’s most prestigious academic award, the Richard C. Veler, DDS, and Betty G. Veler Dental Scholarship. Chosen for his outstanding academic merit, demonstrated interest in professional service, and exceptional character, Mr. Crowell will receive full, renewable, in-state tuition throughout his time in the DDS program. Mr. Crowell is married to a first-year dental student, Hannah, and the couple are parents to two young children. He expressed appreciation that the Veler Award will provide him the financial freedom to pursue his goals of opening a practice in a rural community or pursuing a career in academics. “The idea of teaching and shaping future generations of dental students is greatly appealing to me. At the same time, I’m looking forward to the opportunity to provide care for those in need,” Mr. Crowell said. “An award such as the Veler Scholarship will allow my wife and I to more quickly realize our goals.”
Volunteer Students Provide Free Dental Care during Give Kids A Smile One hundred children received free dental care during the college’s semi-annual Give Kids A Smile event on February 2. Led by faculty advisor Erin Gross, ’09 DDS, ’09 PhD, ’11 MS, and student coordinator Petr Vaughn, ’21 (DDS), dental and dental hygiene student volunteers provided more than $28,000 in free dental services under the supervision of faculty and resident volunteers. Give Kids A Smile is a favorite event for the students,” Mr. Vaughn said. “We hold fundraisers throughout the year, meet with clinic staff to organize, and promote the event for months. It’s a lot of work, but the smiles on the kids’ and parents’ faces makes it all worthwhile.”
“We hold fundraisers throughout the year, meet with clinic staff to organize, and promote the event for months. It’s a lot of work, but the smiles on the kids’ and parents’ faces makes it all worthwhile.” - Petr Vaughn, ’21 (DDS)
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IN MEMORIAM
1940’s
1960’s
Marvin Block, ’46 DDS Chapel Hill NC, December 31, 2018
John De Sarro, ’60 DDS Strongsville, OH, December 7, 2018
Milton Cooper ’47 DDS Akron, OH, October 24, 2018
James McQuigg, ’60 DDS Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, December 9, 2018 Grady Sarrett, Jr., ’60 DDS Las Cruces, NM, December 20, 2018
1950’s John Clugh, ’52 DDS Aurora, OH, November 25, 2018 Robert King, ’53 C-Certificate Memphis, TN, December 26, 2018 George Geanekopulos, ’54 DDS Columbus, OH, October 13, 2018 Joan Steinbrenner, ’55 C-Certificate Tampa, FL, December 11, 2018 William Black, ’56 DDS Milford, OH, January 21, 2019 David Dressler, ’56 DDS Copley, OH, October 14, 2018 Robert Farrell, ’56 DDS Stow, OH, January 27, 2019 Thomas Stenger, ’56 DDS Lancaster, OH, November 20, 2018 Melvin Fader, ’57 DDS Sun City Center, FL, January 7, 2019 Samuel Rufener, ’59 DDS, ’60 MS Akron, OH, December 18, 2018
Ronald Fessler, ’62 DDS Ottawa, OH, December 9, 2018 Thomas Teynor, ’63 DDS Bucyrus, OH, November 6, 2018 Kenneth Kozar, ’64 DDS Delaware, OH, November 6, 2018 Donald Garsh, DDS, ’69 MS Palm Springs, CA, October 14, 2018 Columbus, OH, September 7, 2018
1970’s James Cornett, ’70 DDS Columbus, OH, January 8, 2019 Diane Fahrenbach, ’75 C-Certificate Cleveland Heights, OH, January 17, 2019 Neil Elam, ’79 DDS Grove City, OH, December 18, 2018
1990’s Donald Mardis, ’91 DDS Denver, CO, November 11, 2018
*Correction: In the “In Memorium” section of the Fall 2018 issue, Rick Terhune was incorrectly listed as a 1977 graduate. Dr. Terhune was a member of the Class of 1980. 26
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