The Ohio State University Dental Journal Winter 2018

The Ohio State University

Dental Journal NEWS FROM THE COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY

Volume 6 Issue 4

Page 5: The College of Dentistry’s

Winter 2018

From the Dean Dear Colleagues: The cover of this issue of the Dental Journal features a story about one of our new programs -- the Commitment to Access Resources in Education (CARE) initiative that recruits students for our DDS program from Ohio’s federallydesignated dental professional workforce shortage areas. The goal is to prepare these students to return to those parts of the state to practice after graduation by providing them with additional educational experiences and scholarships.

We believe this program is one that other dental schools will emulate as they work to bridge the gap in access to dental care in their own states.

Another article provides highlights from Dr. Joseph Crowley’s recent visit to our college. As the immediate past president of the American Dental Association, he shared some of his most memorable experiences as the leader of the largest and oldest dental organization in the world. Dr. Crowley is an alumnus of the Class of ’76, and we are proud of all he has accomplished for our profession. You will see his photo scattered throughout this issue as we showcase his involvement in a host of our activities.

Alumni who have celebrated with our students and faculty these past few months at reunions, receptions, and holidays are also highlighted in this issue of the journal. These occasions demonstrate the support and the enduring connection our alumni feel for their alma mater, as well as the importance of their involvement that is integral to the success of our students and faculty.

Documenting how our college supports Ohio State’s research mission is a story about a faculty member who serves as chair of the university’s Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee, an organization that helps to ensure the humane and safe treatment of animals involved in research. Additional research-related information is presented on two pages dedicated to research grants and awards our faculty received this past year. Featuring an array of endeavors, these items provide details that serve as further evidence of our commitment to exploring the unknown and the discovery of new knowledge. The sources of these awards are particularly noteworthy. Many are from such federal agencies as the National Institutes of Health, while others come from private foundations and industry. Altogether, more than $4.5 million in funding was secured and this amount ranks our college among the top 30% of U.S. dental schools.

This issue of the journal closes with news for and about our alumni, including a letter from the president of the Dental Alumni Society; the dates of upcoming educational programs and receptions at professional meetings; and a list of alumni whose lives we honor in memoriam.

Thank you for staying connected to our college and taking the time to learn about the unprecedented progress our students and faculty are making. Your informed advocacy will help us to more fully capitalize on all the exciting opportunities ahead!

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

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Tamra Pace Editor-in-Chief Marketing & Communication 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

Homecoming Reunion

Helping Ensure Animal Safety

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Rachel Kearney, '05 BSDH, '07 MS Chair Division of Dental Hygiene Kathleen Kennedy Director of Executive Communications Rebecca Henderson, ’01 BDSH, MS President, Dental Alumni Society Peter Reiser, PhD Chair Division of Biosciences

The 5 Best Things About GKAS

Michelle Thomas Assistant Director of Alumni Affairs Letters to the editor are welcome.

Please address correspondence to pace.159@osu.edu.

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“Why I Gave My First Large Gift to the College”

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Joseph Crowley, ’76 DDS, visits the College of Dentistry to share his experiences

The College of Dentistry Alumni Magazine is headquartered at The Ohio State University, an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution.

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The College of Dentistry’s CARE program

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Thanksgiving Celebrations

© 2018. All rights reserved.

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On the Cover: The College of Dentistry launches an innovative new program (learn more on page 5).

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.

Dr. Erin Gross Receives GKAS Award

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DAS President’s Letter

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DAS Board

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DAS Pop-Up shop

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DAS Membership

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CE & Alumni Events

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Faculty Retirements

Recent Grants and Awards

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Special President's Club Gift Opportunity

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In the News

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In Memoriam

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“Why I Gave My First Large Gift to the College” Clark White, III, ’89 DDS

For years, Dr. Clark White, III, has made gifts to the College of Dentistry’s Annual Fund. But when he attended an alumni event and heard Dean Patrick Lloyd speak about the plans for a partial replacement of Postle Hall, he knew he wanted to contribute more than his usual donation. Dr. White gave $25,000 to the Building on Strong Foundations campaign, and that gift will allow his name to be added to a state-of-the-art operatory in the college’s new facility.

“It’s important to ensure that the future dentists Ohio State trains have the best equipment, technology and knowledge available,” said Dr. White, a 1989 cum laude graduate who received a Pierre Fauchard Academy Award and was also inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society. He feels it is his responsibility to give back to the college that helped him launch a successful career.

“When I was in dental school in the 1980s, Postle Hall was already an outdated building,” Dr. White recalled.

“In order to keep people enthused and learning, you have to have an environment that caters to that.”

Dr. White has a keen understanding of the importance of learning spaces, since he has seen many throughout his career. Following his Ohio State education, he completed general practice and prosthodontic residency programs at the Clement J. Zablocki Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in affiliation with Marquette University.

He then spent several years teaching at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, and served as a lecturer for the Cleveland Clinic Foundation’s general practice residency program. He continues to lecture throughout Ohio on various prosthodontic topics. “My experience at Ohio State working with prosthodontists influenced me to go into my specialty,” said Dr. White. “I wanted to carry that on and hopefully teach some of the things I learned over the years. I enjoy helping students look at the bigger picture and think outside the box.”

“It’s important to ensure that the future dentists Ohio State trains have the best equipment, technology and knowledge available.”

- Clark White, III, ’89 DDS

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Having run a successful prosthodontics practice for the past 26 years, Dr. White felt it was time to make a larger gift to the college. Now, he encourages other alumni to step up their giving as well. “To help support the new building, the college needs a greater percentage of alumni to donate. The new building will be a fresh start, and in order to get it completed in a way that is as thorough and timely as possible, alumni need to support it.” ■

Surprising Things I Learned During My Year as ADA President It was standing room only for anyone who arrived late to hear Dr. Joseph Crowley speak to the College of Dentistry’s students, staff, and faculty on November 28 about the highlights of his year as president of the American Dental Association (ADA). Discussing his many and varied experiences as the leader of the largest and oldest dental organization in the world, Dr. Crowley cited numerous examples of the people he met and the projects he worked on that were most memorable.

“The ADA is addressing many topics that have a national impact,” Dr. Crowley said. “I served on the ADA’s opioid task force that held a summit meeting at the White House, and the president and his wife met our group briefly.” He added, “I’m proud to say that our profession is the first one in this country to take a stance on the opioid crisis and the management of acute dental pain.” Other national leaders with whom Dr. Crowley interacted were the U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Jerome Adams, and Dr. Scott Gottlieb, the Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

During his term as ADA president, Dr. Crowley was involved in myriad projects, including discussions about the potential for dental licensure exams in the U.S. that do

Joseph Crowley, ’76 DDS, visits the College of Dentistry to share his experiences

not include human subjects; advocacy for the ADA’s Action for Dental Health campaign, a nationwide communitybased initiative aimed at ending the dental health crisis in America; and promotion of the ADA Practice Transitions (ADAPT) program that fosters relationships between dentists at key points in their careers. Other endeavors of national significance included assessing the role of community health care coordinators as members of the oral health care team, and examining ways that Medicare and Medicaid plans might be altered to include dental benefits.

Dr. Crowley said he’s often asked why he wanted to serve as the ADA president. “I got involved because my challenge is to help people find out the whole story about any (dental) issue and then to make the right decision.”

Although he will continue to serve on the ADA’s task force that is examining dental licensure, Dr. Crowley says he is still considering what he wants for the next step in his career.

It is clear that his experiences this past year have left him tremendously excited about the future of the profession.

“We’re in a new ‘golden age’ of dentistry as it relates to the care we deliver,” he said to the students in the room. “You are in a better place than any dentist who has graduated in the past. The opportunities are tremendous!” ■

Left photo: Dean Patrick Lloyd (right) presented Dr. Crowley with an Ohio State football banner signed by Head Coach Urban Meyer. The banner was embroidered with Dr. Crowley’s College of Dentistry graduation year, and the year of his tenure as ADA president. alumni news

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PREPARING TO CARE FOR UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES:

The College of Dentistry’s CARE program As part of a land-grant university that serves as a flagship for the state, the College of Dentistry takes seriously its responsibility to help increase access to dental care throughout Ohio. That means assisting in filling the dental professional shortages in underserved areas with the college’s well-trained graduates.

Enter the Commitment to Access Resources and Education (CARE) program: a first-of-its-kind initiative created by the college to recruit students from Ohio’s underserved communities and federally-designated Dental Professional Shortage Areas who are most likely to help improve access to dental care by establishing practices in those areas after graduation.

For students like John Savopoulos ’22 (DDS), one of eight inaugural CARE program participants among this year’s new dental class, the program is preparing him to meet the needs of dental patients when he returns to practice in his hometown of Warren, Ohio — the seat of Trumbull County. “To my surprise, there are a lot of areas that are short-handed in the state of Ohio,” says Savopoulos. “In the affluent sections of town, there may be dentists everywhere. In the areas where there’s not even a grocery store, there’s no access to dental care at all.”

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Photo: Eight first-year dental students are participating in the new CARE Program.

Front (from left): Rachel Salen and Brandi Lantz. Back (from left): Patrick Haren, William Vu, Fuad Farah, Brandon Whitecotton, and John Savopoulos. Not pictured: Eli Strahler.

He hopes to help remedy that when he returns to Warren to set up his own dental practice. “I'd like to be able to take care of anybody who comes to my door. As with any health care professional, that's your duty. That's why you go to school — to take care of people who need your expertise. I think that goes for everybody, not just the bottom or the top of the economic ladder.”

Dr. Patrick Lloyd, dean of the College of Dentistry, said the CARE program is a reflection of the college’s recent growth. Thanks to funding from the state, the university and loyal donors, the college is adding 132,000 square feet of new clinic and classroom space that will accommodate a larger class size. This fall’s entering dental class expanded from the usual 110 students to 120, including the eight inaugural CARE program students.

these new dentists will choose to practice in their home communities or another underserved area.

Savopoulos’ classmate and fellow CARE program student Brandi Lantz ’22 (DDS), from Coolville in Athens County, was pleased to find a program that would help her reach her long-term goal of becoming a dentist. “I have always wanted to pursue a career in dentistry. Growing up in a rural environment, providing oral health care to underserved communities like mine has always been one of my main objectives for going to dental school,” said Lantz, who plans to return home to practice in southeastern Ohio.

“People residing in underserved areas deserve to have access to dental care, as do other populations.”

For Canton, Ohio, native Fuad Farah ’22 (DDS), the CARE program is a natural fit. The undergraduate business major was inspired to apply to dental school after volunteering at a “Dentistry from the Heart” event at his father’s periodontics practice. As Farah witnessed the gratitude of those who ’22 (DDS) had received free care, he knew he wanted to become a dentist, too. “I realized the impact the dental profession can make when I saw how much people who cannot afford dentistry appreciate it,” Farah said.

“People residing in underserved areas deserve to have access to dental care."

Dean Lloyd remarked, “We are the first dental school in the country to make an incremental increase in its class size to focus on improving access to dental care. Students - Brandi Lantz who have already been accepted into our DDS program, and who hail from a federally designated Dental Professional Shortage Area in Ohio are eligible to apply for the CARE program.” He added, “Once they are accepted, these students will be prepared for leadership roles as dental professionals, health care innovators, and members of communities in which they will provide Ohioans with much-needed access to oral health care.”

In addition to special seminars and opportunities for networking, mentoring, and community engagement, the CARE program’s students receive a $10,000 scholarship to lessen the debt that has been demonstrated to deter dental graduates from practicing in underserved areas. If CARE program participants maintain a 3.4 GPA, the scholarship is renewable each year of dental school—resulting in nearly a 25 percent reduction in the overall cost of their education. The expectation is that after graduation,

He plans to return to Stark County following graduation and is glad the program is preparing him to meet the unique needs of underserved patients there. “The CARE program has a goal of sending people back to their hometowns prepared to practice dentistry and to also figure out other public health issues, like how we can increase access to care and make it more affordable for people.”

As for John Savopoulos, his start in dental school has been “phenomenal” thanks to the CARE program, and he feels fortunate to be included in this inaugural class. “The college is giving me a scholarship to go here and I’m getting more information about helping the underserved—applying was an easy decision.” ■

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O-H What a Fun ReunI-On

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Tara Haid, ’01 DDS, and her twin daughters enjoyed the college’s annual Buckeye Tailgate before the game.

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(From left) American Student Dental Association (ASDA) officers Morgan McDermott ’21 (DDS) and Samantha Lindsey ’20 (DDS) joined alumni in celebrating Homecoming Weekend.

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Alumni avoided a pop-up rain shower and watched sports on a huge screen during the Buckeye Tailgate.

Jilly Cronley, ’76 DHY; Richard Cronley, ’76 DDS; and Joe Crowley, ’76 DDS, enjoyed the Buckeye Tailgate before the game.

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The college won 1st place for its Homecoming float (again!)

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Joseph DeNunzio, ’81 DDS, and Lorrie DeNunzio enjoyed lunch at the Buckeye Tailgate before the game.

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College of Dentistry alumni traveled from around the country the weekend of October 5-7 to reconnect with friends and enjoy the 2018 Reunion Weekend.

Alumni enjoyed Class reunions, Post College Assembly, the college’s annual Buckeye Tailgate and, of course, cheering on the Buckeyes during their victory over the Indiana Hoosiers. Even current students joined in on the fun as they won first place for their Homecoming float for the fourth year in a row!

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Past Dental Alumni Society (DAS) president Urban Picard, ’83 DDS, passed the gavel to new DAS President Rebecca Henderson, ’01 BSDH, MS, assistant professor-clinical, Division of Dental Hygiene.

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Kent Palcanis, ’68 DDS, MSD; Phoebe Palcanis; and Dean Patrick Lloyd at the Golden Buckeyes Luncheon.

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Members of the Class of 1968, the newest “Golden Buckeyes,” enjoyed their 50th Reunion Luncheon at the Ohio Union. Front (from left): Barbara Roach Badgett, DHY; Susan Reed Richer, DHY; Marilyn Nichols McMurray, DHY; Trudi Baker McCamey, DHY; Sally Marko Harms, DHY; Middle: Constance Cook Sylvester, DHY; Carolyn McClintock Moran, DHY; Marsha Lauria, DHY; Mark Edwin John Heilman IV, DDS; Charlotte King Ashton, DHY; Judy Barry Cook, DHY; Jacolynn Pryor Shrider, DHY; Marilyn Moyer Wright, DHY; Stephany Bogner Hepner, DHY; Back: Stanley Williams, DDS; Kent Palcanis, DDS, MSD; Philip Ankrim, DDS; David Wells, DDS; Roger Clouse, DDS; Robert Ripich, DDS; Robert Rubins, DDS; Bruce Bartos, DDS; Charles Claibourne, DDS. alumni news

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Overseeing Research to Ensure Animal Safety

“The scope of research involving vertebrate animals that is being conducted on Ohio State campuses across the state is nothing short of amazing.�

- Peter Reiser, MS, PhD

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Despite his busy schedule as a basic science researcher and chair of the Division of Biosciences in the College of Dentistry, Peter Reiser, MS, PhD, has for several years extended his service to the university community by helping to ensure animal safety in the research conducted at Ohio State’s Columbus and branch campuses.

Dr. Reiser is chair of the university’s Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), a team of faculty members from colleges throughout the university who review grant applications from university researchers requesting to use animals in their work. Researchers submit their grant applications to the committee with details that describe all aspects of their work involving live animals.

“The scope of research involving vertebrate animals that is being conducted on Ohio State campuses across the state is nothing short of amazing,” Dr. Reiser said. “Some faculty are studying fundamental biological and ecological phenomena, while others are working at the cutting edge of translational research, pursuing therapies for diseases that are difficult to treat. All of this is incredibly important to understand the world around us and to be able to propel health care forward. The role of the IACUC is to support the research enterprise and to maintain critical standards for animal safety and welfare.”

Once a grant application is submitted, a team of veterinarians reviews the application and inserts comments and questions for the principal investigator (PI). The PI responds to these, then resubmits the application to the committee.

Depending on the nature of the protocol, Dr. Reiser will either send the application to a committee member to review, or he assigns it to two members

for review and for consideration by the full committee. Protocols that involve the animals’ discomfort, for example, are examined by the full committee, as are any that involve primates.

University-wide, there are 385 PIs and an additional 2,000 employees with responsibilities in vertebrate animal research and care who are included in a total of 700 approved protocols. Each protocol lasts for three years, but if any aspect of the research process changes, the PI must apply for an amendment to the original protocol.

After the approval process, the committee’s work continues, ensuring that PIs and their teams are abiding by their approved protocols. A group of veterinarians visits each animal facility on a daily basis, and reports their findings, if any, to the committee.

In addition to their responsibilities as faculty members, the IACUC committee members must make considerable efforts to stay abreast of the federal regulations related to animal research.

But for Dr. Reiser, it’s a fulfilling role. “I get to understand the research that’s being done in other areas on campus. The welfare of animals in my research has been improved, and it’s broadened my perspective.” He added, “It’s a lot of work, but the benefits are worth it.” ■

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The 5 Best Things

about Give Kids A Smile Day Held at the College of Dentistry in the fall and winter, Give Kids A Smile is a favorite day for students, residents, and faculty alike. Here are the top 5 best things about our semi-annual event:

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The smiles.

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The teamwork.

At the college’s most recent event in September, 77 children received free comprehensive dental care, including dental exams, cleanings, and extractions, fillings, and crowns.

Over the course of the college’s past 13 events, student and faculty practitioners have provided more than $430,000 in care to children in need.

More than 220 students, faculty, residents and staff volunteered at the September 2018 event.

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The leadership.

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The fun.

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Led by faculty advisor Erin Gross, ’09 DDS, ’09 PhD, ’11 MS, assistant professor-clinical, Division of Pediatric Dentistry, the student planning team works tirelessly to plan and promote the day and to provide leadership to their classmates during the event.

Even though they are missing precious study and/or relaxation time, volunteers come to the event with high energy and an eagerness to help.

That attitude, mixed with the infectious smiles of the children, always leads to a memorable, satisfying, and fun experience during this special day.

Thanksgiving Celebrations

(From left): Psi Omega Treasurer Jack Castleman ’19 (DDS) with James Cottle, ’81 DDS, assistant professor-clinical, Division of Restorative and Prosthetic Dentistry.

Happy to Give Thanks Together Joined by faculty alumni as well as Dean Patrick Lloyd, members of The Ohio State University chapters of Delta Sigma Delta and Psi Omega dental fraternities each kicked off the holidays with their annual Thanksgiving dinner celebrations.

(From left): Medick Capirano, DMD, associate professor (retired), Division of Restorative and Prosthetic Dentistry, with Delta Sigma Delta President Ryan Humphreys ’20 (DDS).

Dean Patrick Lloyd (center) joined the members of Psi Omega dental fraternity for their Thanksgiving celebration.

Dean Patrick Lloyd (right) joined the members of Delta Sigma Delta dental fraternity for their Thanksgiving celebration.

Joyce Palik, DDS, MS, associate professor-clinical, Division of Restorative and Prosthetic Dentistry (second from right), with members of Psi Omega dental fraternity.

Members of Psi Omega Dental Fraternity.

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RECENT GRANTS AND AWARDS Extramural Funding Hua-Hong Ben Chien, DDS, PhD The effects of platform switching on biochemical markers of bone metabolism in peri-implant crevicular fluid; Zimmer Biomet: $5,895

The effectiveness of silver diamine fluoride treatment on interproximal dental caries arrest; Delta Dental Foundation of Michigan, Inc.: $3,000

Rachel Kearney, BSDH, MS

Stability of epinephrine in a 0.9% saline solution; American Society of Dentist Anesthesiologists: $3,700

A qualitative study: An evaluation of the perception of Ohio dental hygienists that work in nursing home facilities with the elderly population and use the oral health access supervision act permit; International Federation of Dental Hygienists: $1,029

Henry Fields, DDS, MS, MSD

Do-Gyoon Kim, MS, PhD

Bryant Cornelius, DDS, MBA, MPH

Orthodontic informed consent considering effect of rehearsal of treatment risk on short- and longterm recall and comprehension; Delta Dental Foundation of Michigan, Inc.: $3,000

Allen Firestone, DDS, MS Investigation into daily InvisalignÂŽ tray wear duration; Align Technology, Inc.: $31,815 Multifactorial approach to increasing oral appliance adherence in OSA (obstructive sleep apnea) treatment; American Sleep Medicine Foundation: $28,339 Pain after initial archwire placement: A randomized clinical trial comparing conventional and alternative treatments; Delta Dental Foundation of Michigan, Inc.: $3,000

Brian Foster, MS, PhD Extracellular matrix and phosphate/pyrophosphate metabolism in cementum formation; National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases: $249,000

Ann L. Griffen, DDS, MS Acquisition of the Human Oral Microbiome; National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research: $385,000 Microbial pioneers – acquisition and establishment of the subgingival microbiome; American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry: $4,000

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Kimberly Hammersmith, DDS, MPH, MS

Nanoindentation-based characterization of peri-implant bone quality in canine fresh extraction sockets; Zimmer Biomet: $18,614 Characteristics of peri-implant bone quality with guided bone regeneration; Delta Dental Foundation of Michigan: $3,000

Ashok Kumar, BDS, MS Comparing post-op comfort following dental rehab under general anesthesia; Delta Dental Foundation of Michigan, Inc.: $2,000

Purnima Kumar, BDS, MS, PhD A randomized cross-over design study to assess the effect of two home oral hygiene regimens on peri-implant muscositis; Philips Oral Healthcare, Inc.: $136,043 Interactive omics: black raspberry metabolites and the oral microbiome in smokers; National Cancer Institute: $312,077 E-cigarettes and perturbations in the subgingival ecosystem; National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research: $624,724

Peter Larsen, DDS Pathway CH2: sphenopalative ganglion stimulation for the treatment of chronic cluster headaches; Autonomic Technologies, Inc.: $22,526

College of Dentistry researchers received over $4.5 million in funding for new and continuation grants and contracts in the last year (July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018).

Binnaz Leblebicioglu, DDS, MS, PhD

Zongyang Sun, DDS, MS, MSD, PhD

In vitro engineered soft tissue model to study peri-implant pathogenesis; Zimmer Biomet: $10,000

Assessing TAD-tooth root proximity with CBCT imaging: Is it accurate and is metal artifact reduction algorithm effective; Delta Dental Foundation of Michigan: $3,000

Eugene J. Leys, MS, PhD Polymicrobial oral bacteria host interactions in a high throughput model; National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research: $770,000 The oral microbiome in HIV-associated oral warts and candidiasis; subcontract with Louisiana State University (National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research): $195,589

Maiko Suzuki, DDS, PhD Epigenetic and non-epigenetic role of SIRT1 in fluoride-induced cell stress; National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research: $379,060

Joseph Travers, MS, PhD and Susan Travers, MS, PhD

Culturing of the uncultured: reverse genomics and multispecies consortia in oral health and disease; subcontract with University of Tennessee-Batelle, LLC (National Institute of Dental Craniofacial Research): $327,198

Inhibitory modulation and circuitry in the rostral solitary nucleus; National Institute on Deafness & Other Communication Disorders: $327,969

Susan Mallery, DDS, MS, PhD

The accuracy of different digital impression techniques and scan bodies for complete arch, implant-supported reconstructions; American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics: $4,000

Secondary Chemoprevention of Oral Cancer by Locally Delivered Agents; National Cancer Institute: $650,788 Field-coverage oral cancer chemoprevention via Janus nanoparticles; Fanconi Anemia Research Fund, Inc.: $12,568 Assessment of Fenretinide+Tocilizumab Nanoparticles’ Chemopreventive Efficacy in an Oral Carcinogenesis Murine Model; OSUCCC Pelotonia grant: $150,000

Ning Quan, MS, PhD

Burak Yilmaz, DDS, PhD

Intramural Funding: Seed and Pilot Grants Brian Foster, MS, PhD

The role of intestinal microbiome in anxiety and depression; subcontract with McMaster University (National Institute of Mental Health): $11,989

Functions of discoidin domain receptor 1 (DDR1) in periodontal health and disease: $21,291

John Sheridan, MS, PhD

Improve bone marrow aspirate concentrate with a local self-healing injury: $25,000

Brain region dependent trafficking of myeloid precursor cells in repeated defeat; National Institute of Mental Health: $31,469 Comprehensive training in oral and craniofacial sciences; National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research: $415,290 Social regulation of pro-inflammatory monocytes; subcontract with University of California (National Institute on Aging): $70,070

Zongyang Sun, DDS, MS, MSD, PhD

Burak Yilmaz, DDS, PhD Fracture analysis of high density and high performance polymers used for implant-supported fixed, cantilevered prostheses: $10,595

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IN THE NEWS

Erin Gross, ’09 DDS, ’09 PhD, ’11 MS, Recognized With ADA Foundation GKAS Volunteer Award Dr. Erin Gross, assistant professor-clinical, Division of Pediatric Dentistry, was honored with the 2018 Jeffrey Dalin, D.D.S. Give Kids A Smile Volunteer Award during the ADA Annual Meeting in Honolulu. Dr. Gross was formally recognized during the ADA Foundation’s Give Kids A Smile (GKAS) Reception at the Hilton Hawaiian Village on October 20, 2018.

ADA Foundation President Dr. William Calnon said Dr. Gross has “shown unparalleled commitment to the GKAS program…[and has] genuinely helped GKAS on its pathway to success.” Dr. Gross serves as the faculty advisor for the student leadership team that plans the college’s semi-annual GKAS events.

“Give Kids A Smile is such a special part of our college,” Dr. Gross told ADA News. “At our events, students get to meet these incredible kids, talk to their families and see for themselves what a difference it makes when we reach out to help one another. They begin to understand that it’s our job to take care of the people who need us the most.” ■

Kelly Kennedy, ’04 DDS, ’08 MS, Appointed Director of the Advanced Education Program in OMFS Dr. Kelly Kennedy, associate professor-clinical, Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Dental Anesthesiology, has been appointed as the Director of the Advanced Education Program in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS). In this role, she will oversee and manage the professional educational experiences of residents in the college's OMFS Advanced Education Program.

Appointed to this position by Peter Larsen, DDS, Chair of the Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Dental Anesthesiology, Dr. Kennedy follows Gregory Ness, DDS, who stepped down after serving as the program director for several years. Commenting on the selection of Dr. Kennedy for this role, Dr. Larsen said, "Dr. Ness supported this promotion for Dr. Kennedy as part of our division's effort to identify the very best young faculty and to provide opportunities for them to grow and develop. Dr. Ness will continue in his role as an important teacher within our division."

“I’m honored to have the opportunity to continue the tradition of distinguished leadership."

- Kelly Kennedy, ’04 DDS, ’08 MS

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“It has been a great honor to serve in the Advanced Education Director role for seven years,” Dr. Ness said. “I’m proud to hand over the reins to a successor who can effectively balance continuity and reinvigoration to lead the program to bigger and better accomplishments.”

“I’m honored to have the opportunity to continue the tradition of distinguished leadership Dr. Ness has brought to this position,” Dr. Kennedy said. “Our division has an outstanding cohort of talented and bright residents who also happen to have the good-human factor. I couldn’t be happier to assume the leadership of this group and guide their surgical training.”

Dr. Kennedy is a Diplomate and board examiner of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and she is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. She is a past president of the college's Faculty Council and she is the immediate past president of the Ohio Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. ■

Organized Dentistry Supports the College's Building on Strong Foundations Campaign The Ohio Dental Association (ODA) and the Columbus Dental Society gifted $70,000 and $25,000 respectively to The Ohio State University College of Dentistry in support of the college’s Building on Strong Foundations campaign. “The Ohio State College of Dentistry has established itself as a national leader in dental education, research, and patient care," ODA Executive Director David Owsiany, JD, said. "The ODA and its members are pleased to support the building campaign so that the college can continue to fulfill its mission into the future and provide innovative educational opportunities for the next generation of dentists in Ohio and beyond.”

(From left): Steven Moore, ’80 DDS, president, Ohio Dental Association, presented a check to Dean Patrick Lloyd during the college’s ODA reception in September.

“The Columbus Dental Society is committed to improving oral health of Ohioans and supporting the profession. Contributing to the new College of Dentistry building campaign fulfills both goals,” Columbus Dental Society President Homa Amini, DDS, MS, MPH, said. “This is a one-of-a-kind investment that will have a lasting impact on our community for years to come, and we are excited to be part of it.”

The ODA and the Columbus Dental Society both identify education as a key focus area to help advance the dental profession. The College of Dentistry is Ohio’s only state-supported dental college and educates more than 60% of Ohio’s dentists.

“The College of Dentistry has enjoyed a long history of partnership and service with the Ohio Dental Association and the Columbus Dental Society," Dean Patrick Lloyd said. “Their generous gifts represents our institutions’ combined commitment to expand and elevate our work on behalf of the citizens of Ohio and the dental profession.” ■

(From left): Dale Anne Featheringham, ’97 DDS, ’00 MS, ’05 MBA, campaign chair, Building on Strong Foundations; Jim Cottle, ’81 DDS, president-elect, Columbus Dental Society and assistant professor-clinical, Division of Restorative and Prosthetic Dentistry; Dean Patrick Lloyd, College of Dentistry; Homa Amini, ’93 DDS, ’96 MS, ’96 MPH, president, Columbus Dental Society and professor-clinical, Division of Pediatric Dentistry; Kyle Bogan, ’08 DDS, secretary, Columbus Dental Society; and Julie Montgomery, DDS, treasurer, Columbus Dental Society.

Alumni Honored During Annual Awards Event Darla Schneider McKitrick, C-Certificate, '70 MS, and Joseph Crowley, ’76 DDS, were recognized during the Dental Alumni Society’s (DAS) annual Alumni Awards Celebration at the Grand Event Center in Columbus, Ohio, during Homecoming/Reunion Weekend. Ms. McKitrick and Dr. Crowley were presented with the Dental Alumni Society Dental Hygiene Award and the Distinguished Alumni Award respectively. Alireza Moshaverinia, DDS, ’09 MS, PhD, (not pictured) was recognized with the Young Professional Award.

“These three alumni are the embodiment of what makes our profession great,” said DAS President Urban Picard, ’83 DDS, who presided over the event.

“Their passionate commitment, leadership, and outstanding service to patients is an inspiration to current and future dental professionals alike.” ■ college news

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AT HOME AND ON THE ROAD

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Arthur Richards, ’77 DDS, at the American Dental Association’s annual meeting in Honolulu, Hawaii, in October.

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Angelo Mariotti, PhD, DDS, professor and chair, Division of Periodontology, presented at the Reference Committee meeting during the American Dental Association’s annual meeting in Honolulu, Hawaii, in October. (Photo by EZ Event Photography.)

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David Vorherr, ’77 DDS and Dore Vorherr at the College of Dentistry reception at the Ohio Dental Association Annual Meeting on September 14.

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(From left) Lee Hartzler, ’14 DDS and Brent Gardner, ’14 DDS, at the American Dental Association’s annual meeting in Honolulu, Hawaii, in October.

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Nearly 30 pediatric dentistry alumni and faculty participated in the first Pediatric Dentistry Alumni & Friends CE Weekend in November.

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Dental Faculty Practice faculty and staff, along with family and friends, raised funds for head and neck cancer research by participating in the annual Columbus Donut Run on October 28 in downtown Columbus.

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(From left) Michael Masonbrink, ’77 DDS and Kaylin Masonbrink joined Dean Patrick Lloyd at Ohio Stadium on October 13 to watch the Ohio State Buckeyes’ win over the Minnesota Golden Gophers.

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Dental Hygiene students presented their research during the Ohio Dental Hygiene Association’s annual meeting in November, including (from left) Allyson Hammer ’19 (DHY) and Rebekkah Haag ’19 (DHY), who were second place informational poster winners.

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(From left), Canise Bean, DMD, ’95 MPH; Angelo Mariotti, PhD, DDS; Dawne Stefanik, ’00 DDS; and Andrew Zucker, ’07, DDS before their induction as new Fellows of The American College of Dentists on October 18 in Honolulu, Hawaii.

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Class of 2020 Dental Hygiene students and new Hummel Family Scholarship recipients Aida Ndiaye, Haley Washington, and Allison Little attended a tailgate reception at Eddie George’s Grille 27 in Columbus on November 2 to thank the Hummel family for their generous support of Ohio State students. college news

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Dear Dental Alumni, After participating in various roles within the alumni society for over eight years, I am excited to be serving as President of your society for the 2018-2019 term! Throughout my time on the board of governors, we have continued many well-established events and programs that uphold our mission to support our students, the college’s faculty and staff, and our alumni base. We have grown by establishing a social media presence and have transitioned to online membership renewal and registrations. I would like to continue to utilize technology to ignite engagement within our society.

As many do with a new position, I am taking inventory and planning for what is to come. I would like your help in identifying what existing activities are well liked and also plan for some new alumni events. I would like to hear from you regarding the following questions at dentalalumni@osu.edu:

» What might you like to see from your alumni society? What, if anything, is missing? » What types of events would you like to attend? » In what types of volunteer opportunities are you willing to participate?

D E N TA L A L U M N I SOCIETY President’s Letter

Depending how long ago your graduation from the college occurred, your perspectives are certain to be vastly different and can offer robust insight. How could we as alumni best influence the student experience here in the college? How can we best fulfill our society goals? As a member of the colleges’ faculty, I can tell you that existing alumni support is very impactful. Alumni contributions enhance the ability for us to keep up with the fast-changing landscape of dental education and aid in supporting and recruiting high-quality faculty.

Generous alumni donors provide numerous scholarships to students, which greatly reduce or eliminate their financial burden. It feels good to have these offerings from our alumni base.

With the construction of the new Postle Hall, our students are most definitely in need of our once-in-a-lifetime financial contributions; but this is not the only need from our alumni base.

A valuable gift of time is one option, via participation in the college’s alumni-student mentor program. (https://dentistry.osu.edu/alumnifriends/college-dentistry-mentor-program). Earlier mentoring touches can happen as part of your daily clinical practice if you and your dental hygienists make efforts to promote the field of dentistry to middle and high school children.

Formal or informal networking is another avenue that can afford benefits to alumni and students alike. In April of 2018, four of our alumni volunteered for a Networking Night panel discussion where they shared their varied career paths and insights with soon-to-be alumni. The optional event was well attended and positively received by students. Alumni participation in these types of organized events or encountering informal networking opportunities at social events are fun, provide valuable insights and foster unexpected connections between our graduates and our developing dentists, dental hygienists, specialists and scientists.

To be an active and productive alumni society, I would like to work together to host or provide support for more of these types of opportunities. I hope you will not only join me, but also contact us to help you plan an event in your area. It is going to be a great year!

You can reach me at henderson.397@osu.edu or contact our Assistant Director of College Alumni Affairs, Michelle Thomas, at thomas.1463@osu.edu to help your ideas come to fruition.

All my best in the New Year,

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, BSDH ‘08 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, DDS ’16, MS ‘19 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, DDS ‘91 Vienna, OH

District 9 Rebecca Thomas, DDS ‘94 Oxford, OH

Ohio (At Large) Brett Pelok ,’93 DDS Toledo, 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

Ohio (At Large) John E. Rhodes, ’80 DDS Brookville, OH

Alumni Advisory Council Representative Robert Haring, ’85 DDS, ’87 MS Dublin, OH

District 3 Mike Carpenter, DDS ‘96 Napoleon, OH

Virginia Eser Tufekci, MS ’93, PhD ‘98 Manakin Sabot, VA

Editor Kenneth Clemens, ’54 DDS Lima, OH

District 4 Shana Duling, ’14 DDS Ottawa, OH

Ohio (At Large) Scott Atkins, DDS ‘89 Findlay, OH

Dean Patrick M. Lloyd, DDS, MS Columbus, OH

It's time to renew your membership!

Renew online at www.osudas.com or contact: Michelle Thomas, Assistant Director of College Alumni Affairs phone: 614-292-1891 alumni news

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The Dental Alumni Society was formed to promote the advancement of the College of Dentistry and encourage fellowship among its alumni, faculty, staff, and students.

Each year the Dental Alumni Society supports many student initiatives such as White Coat Ceremony (matriculation), Mandiball, senior banquets, scholarships, and the Odontos yearbook.

The Dental Alumni Society can help you plan a class reunion, alumni or fundraising event! Contact the college alumni liason, Michelle Thomas, at thomas.1463@osu.edu

Value-added member benefits and services include: » » » » »

Discounted or free College of Dentistry Continuing Education courses Access to tickets for sporting events Personal & professional networking opportunities Social events Community service opportunities

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Show your College of Dentistry alumni pride with the Dental Alumni Society pop-up shop for apparel.

This first-time opportunity is COMING SOON!

What to look for: You will receive an email when the shop is opening. Or, watch for notification on social media or at das.alumni.osu.edu.

When it “pops up,” the shop will be open for two weeks.

You can purchase items online and they will ship directly to you. Support your college while you’re on-the-go!

OSUCODALUMNI The Ohio State University Dental Alumni Society

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ARE YOU

A Dental Alumni Society Member?

There are 10,000+ College of Dentistry graduates including 2,000+ DAS members All dental, dental hygiene, advanced education, and graduate program alumni are eligible for full membership. Non-alumni friends, faculty and graduates of other non-Ohio State dental programs are eligible to join the Dental Alumni Society as associate members.

There are many benefits to being a Dental Alumni Society (DAS) member. Your membership helps the Dental Alumni Society support alumni and student events, including:

Students: Alumni: » » » » » » »

MandiBall Give Kids A Smile ASDA Pre-Dent Day ASDA Golf Outing D2 Halfway Dinner Dental Hygiene Spring Banquet

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Reception at the Ohio Dental Association Annual Session

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Reception at the American Dental Hygienists Association Annual Meeting

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DAS CE & Football Game Watch Discount on Ohio State College of Dentistry CE courses

Dental Alumni Scholarship Fund And more….

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CA L E N DA R O F E V E N TS January 26, 2019

February 23, 2019

Coronal Polishing for the Certified Dental Assistant

Nitrous Oxide Sedation for the Dental Hygienist and Dental Assistant

Opioids, Addiction & Pain Cambridge, OH

February 23-March 2, 2019

Red, White and Blue: What Color Does Your Patient Have?

January 26-27, 2019 Local Anesthesia for the Dental Hygienist

February 1, 2019 Yankee Dental Congress Reception Westin Waterfront Hotel 425 Summer St. Boston, MA 02210 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Western Caribbean CE Cruise Radiologic Interpretation and Applications

March 1-2, 2019 Medical Updates for the Dental Professional

March 22, 2019

February 8, 2019 The Role of the Dentist in Treating Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea

February 22, 2019 Midwinter Alumni Reception Chicago Marriott Downtown 540 N. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60611 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Hinman Alumni Reception Omni Atlanta Hotel at CNN Center 100 CNN Center NW Atlanta, GA 30303 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

March 29, 2019

April 5, 2019

Unraveling the Ghosts of Panoramic Radiographs

April 11, 2019 AAE Reception Montreal, Canada 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM

April 26, 2019 New Advances in Caries Management: Risk Assessment, Silver Diamine Fluoride, and Glass Ionomer Cement

March 23, 2019 Dental Sealants for the Certified Dental Assistant

= hands-on/limited seating

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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M E E T O U R N E W E S T F A C U LT Y

Ehsan Nasr Azadani, DDS, MS Dr. Nasr Azadani joined Ohio State’s College of Dentistry on October 1, 2018 as an Assistant Professor in the Division of Pediatric Dentistry. He completed a dental degree in 2002 at Isfahan University of Medical Sciences in Iran, and then enrolled in that university’s advanced education program in pediatric dentistry. After moving to the U.S., he earned a DDS degree at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry in 2016, immediately continuing his professional education at Ohio State’s College of Dentistry, where he recently completed an MS degree in pediatric dentistry and a residency program at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. In his role as a College of Dentistry faculty member, Dr. Azadani will assume didactic and clinical teaching responsibilities in the Division of Pediatric Dentistry. He will also make contributions in areas and initiatives that relate to his clinical and research interests in pediatric dental trauma and predictive modeling.

Concurrent with his appointment at Ohio State, Dr. Azadani will serve in the Department of Dentistry at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. His responsibilities there will include patient care in clinical and operating room settings; clinical supervision of pediatric dentistry residents; and leading residents’ seminars and research. ■

Elmer Newness, DDS, MBA On January 14, 2019, Dr. Elmer Newness will join Ohio State’s College of Dentistry as an Assistant Professor-Clinical in the Division of Restorative and Prosthetic Dentistry. He earned his DDS degree from The Ohio State University College of Dentistry in 1998, immediately continuing his education by completing a General Practice Residency program at the Ohio Northside Medical Center, an affiliate of Northeast Ohio University’s College of Medicine. In 2009 he earned an MBA from the University of Phoenix.

Dr. Newness was a private dental practitioner in Northfield, Ohio, for fifteen years. During that time, he served as an adjunct instructor in the Department of Dental Hygiene at Youngstown State University. In 2013, he joined the faculty at the University of Detroit Mercy (UDM) School of Dentistry as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Oral Health and Integrated Care. Throughout his career at UDM, Dr. Newness has also served as the School of Dentistry’s interim Director of Graduate Education, and the interim Assistant Dean of Academic Administration. He is currently the Director of the Division of Clinical Essentials and Simulation, which includes instructional responsibilities for predoctoral courses that address the essentials of clinical practice and dental laboratory simulation. His role as a faculty member at Ohio State’s College of Dentistry will include predoctoral curriculum development; didactic and clinical teaching responsibilities; and promoting the use of innovative technologies to enhance clinical and non-clinical education, research, and service initiatives. ■

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Meet your President’s Club Annual Gift Requirement -and Support the College of Dentistry’s New Facility!

If you’re a member of the university’s President’s Club, you already know about the required minimum annual contribution of $3,000 to any area of The Ohio State University. But did you know that an additional contribution of $2,000 will include you among the donors whose names are recognized for their support of the College of Dentistry’s Building on Strong Foundations campaign?

An Additional $2000 Offers a Naming Opportunity If you pledge $25,000 for the college’s new facility, you can pay that amount over five years. With this commitment, you meet your annual $3,000 President’s Club requirement, while the additional gift of $2,000 annually will place your name -- or the name of anyone you choose -- on an operatory in one of the college’s new student group-practice clinics.

Make a Difference for Future Generations We urge you to consider this option that provides all the benefits of your President’s Club membership, as well as a naming opportunity that will have an impact on future generations of aspiring dental professionals.

Find Out More!

Please take a moment to learn more about the many giving options related to our Building on Strong Foundations campaign. If you’d like to take advantage of this opportunity now, please contact Ted Backus, the College of Dentistry’s Senior Director of Development. You may call 614-292-9307 or email Backus.30@osu.edu. For specific information about the President’s Club, please contact presidentsclub@osu.edu or call 614-292-9550.

Thank you in advance for considering this opportunity to support our College of Dentistry!

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IN MEMORIAM

1940’s

Kwi Hyun Cho, ’18 (DDS)

Max Friedman, ’42 DDS Boynton Beach, FL, September 25, 2018

The College of Dentistry community was saddened on October 15, 2108, by the unexpected passing of Kwi Cho, a dental student who would have graduated this December. Kwi received his Bachelor of Science degree from Ohio State in Biology in 2010.

Originally from Seoul, South Korea, he grew up in Strongsville, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland, and graduated from Strongsville High School. An integral part of the college in his roles of student, leader, and friend, Kwi’s classmates remembered him formally at a special college-wide memorial service on November 1.

Michael Masonbrink, '77 DDS, clinical professor at the College of Dentistry, shared: “Kwi was such a joy to be around. He left Ohio State with all my hopes and expectations for a very successful and productive career… to me he will always invoke a heart-warming memory of an All-American young man with dreams to fulfill.” ■

Robert Stickrath, ’48 DDS Dayton, OH, July 9, 2018

1950’s John Zink, ’51 DDS Lima, OH, September 16, 2018 Loretta Leister, ’58 C-Certificate Toledo, OH, September 23, 2018

1960’s Karen Schneble, ’60 C-Certificate Las Vegas, NV, August 28, 2018 William Joseph, ’61 DDS Westerville, OH, September 21, 2018 Ralph Rosenblum, ’62 DDS Columbus, OH, September 26, 2018 Melvin Collin, ’65 DDS, ’79 MS Columbus, OH, September 8, 2018 Edward “EJ” Sullivan, ’69 DDS Columbus, OH, September 7, 2018

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Ralph H. Rosenblum, ’62 DDS

David Kerschner, ’81 DDS Copley, OH, September 1, 2018

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Phillip Elmo, ’83 DDS, ’87MS Dublin, OH, September 27, 2018 Michael Hudec, ’87 DDS Columbia Station, OH, September 15, 2018

2010’s Kwi Cho, ’18 (DDS) Strongsville, OH, October 15, 2018

Dr. Ralph Rosenblum, professor emeritus, Fixed Partial Prosthodontics (clinic) at the College of Dentistry, passed away on September 26, 2018. Dr. Rosenblum served as the editor of many professional publications, including the Columbus Dental Society BULLETIN, and he published nearly 40 articles and abstracts. He was a member of the Pierre Fauchard International Honorary Dental Academy and was inducted in October 1973 as a Fellow of the International College of Dentists. Keenly interested in art and sculpture, Dr. Rosenblum invented an original Origami fold that was exhibited at the Smithsonian Museum in 1984 as part of the museum’s Origami display of folds from around the world. Dr. Rosenblum was 97. ■

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