SHARING BLESSINGS Brian Amison, ’97 DDS, Recognized with OSUAA Service Award
Dr. Brian Amison knew he wanted to be a dentist when he was just 6 years old. During a dental appointment in his hometown of Loraine, Ohio, he watched his dentist skillfully turn a crying child into one who left happy and smiling. He knew then that he wanted to be able to do the same. Unwavering in his career choice, Dr. Amison chose Ohio State to earn his dental degree and subsequently settled in northeast Ohio. He has since built successful dental practices in Canton and Wooster, Ohio, and has forged strong ties to the communities he serves. Believing in his obligation to turn his own blessings into blessings for others, he has for years provided free dental services to adults in his community whose families would otherwise be unable to afford dental care. He also mentors at-risk males and provides care to the homeless through community-based organizations. The Ohio State University Alumni Association (OSUAA) recently recognized Dr. Amison’s service to his community by awarding him with the 2020 Robert M. Duncan Alumni Award. The award is presented annually to alumni “who have distinguished themselves in service to humanity and who have best exemplified the university’s motto, ‘Education for
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