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Give a Gift that Benefits You and Dentistry! Take advantage of the new Charitable IRA Rollover now through 2007 Dr. Ramon (Ray) Johnson and his wife, Jody, pictured below with interim dean Anderson, have been supporters of Ohio State for many years. When they learned about the dental H.O.M.E. coach which visits and treats children in the Columbus public schools, they decided it was time to do something significant for Ray’s college.
New legislation passed by Congress as part of the Pension Protection Act provides an exciting new option for philanthropic giving to Ohio State: Make a gift from your IRA during the year 2007 and exclude the amount of that gift from your gross income. Can you benefit? • You must be 70½ years of age or older; • The transfer must be made directly from an IRA to a qualified charity; • The amount cannot exceed $100,000 per taxpayer per year; and • The gift must be made outright in 2007.
To learn more, please contact: Colleen C. Garland Senior Director of Development The Ohio State University College of Dentistry
(614) 366-4990 garland.44@osu.edu
“A gift from our IRA was an easy way to support a place that has meant so much to us,” says Ray, DDS ‘57. “I encourage others to consider this tax-wise method of giving.”
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In This Issue: Dean’s Message ........................................................................................ 2 College News Award-Winning Geriatric Program............................................................ 4 Student News.............................................................................................. 8 Oral Disease: “Bug Off!”......................................................................... 12 Distinguished Lecture Series................................................................... 16 Faculty/Staff News.................................................................................... 19
Continuing Education............................................................................. 23
ON THE COVER: Dr. Mohammad, director of the Ohio State
Alumni Profiles Four Generations - Enduring Legacy...................................................... 27
College of Dentistry Geriatric Program, with the ADA 2006 Geriatric Oral Health Care Award
Alumni News Legacy Awards Dinner.............................................................................. 30 Class Reunions.......................................................................................... 32 Class Notes............................................................................................... 34 In Memoriam............................................................................................. 36
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Dear Friends, After a very slow start, winter season has finally arrived in Central Ohio. Although grey and cold, these types of days make us appreciate the beautiful spring when it arrives. But, in spite of the cold weather, exciting things continue to happen in the College of Dentistry.
We are in our fifth and final year of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation funded OHIO Project and by all measures it has been a resounding success. Students spend approximately 60 days in community clinics and their response is overwhelmingly positive. The class of 2006 saw almost 12,000 patients and performed over 26,000 procedures. That volume of service generated $1 million in oral health care to the underserved in the state of Ohio. Of special note, when students return to the college clinic, they are more productive and return with enhanced selfconfidence. A special aspect of this project is the dental van that travels to area public schools and treats children on site. These are children that would otherwise not have access to care. This year, more than 2,000 children were served and over 6,000 procedures were completed and 30% were uncompensated. Our geriatric program is another facet of our community involvement. This program won an esteemed award from the American Dental
Association for outreach in Appalachia with its mobile dental van. The program also provides services to local nursing homes via the van and maintains a clinic on the south side of Columbus as well as the geriatric clinic located in the College. You can read more about these excellent and exciting programs in this issue of The Quarterly. In addition, the College’s Continuing Education program is currently offering on-line courses. This is something new for the college and we are hoping that this will be an attractive option for busy practicing dentists. This is just another example of the ways in which the college tries constantly to improve on what we are currently doing. Much of last year was spent preparing for what was a very successful accreditation visit. This year, energy is being spent on addressing some issues that surfaced during the self-study. The Curriculum Committee is hard at work. For example, they are looking at the basic science curriculum to determine what modifications, if any, are needed and how to implement them. In addition, through a series of discussions, ideas have been generated about ways to improve our clinical education during the third and fourth years.
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Our research mission is growing. The College recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Institute for Behavioral Research, College of Medicine that will enhance our programs in fields such as psychoneuroimmunology. Also through the MOU, a growing group of investigators, focused generally on musculoskeletal biology including signaling, physiology, development and healing, are helping to establish Ohio State’s reputation in that area of research. Our long-time strength in taste and taste perception research continues its successful run as well.
In addition to our success, there are many challenges facing dental education today such as faculty shortage, dwindling resources, aging facilities and the list goes on. I have been pleased that the leadership team in the college is working together with me to find solutions that will strengthen the college’s teaching, research and service missions. I continue to meet many committed alumni and I consider the college fortunate in having your strong support. I hope that you all feel welcome to visit us at any time.
Best Regards, Carole Anderson, Ph.D. Interim Dean
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2006 ADA geriatric Oral Health care award Award winning results The recent efforts of the College of Dentistry’s Geriatric Program are producing promising and awardwinning results. The Appalachian Outreach Geriatric Program was recently recognized by the ADA as the most innovative program improving the oral health of older adults through community outreach activities in America.
The Appalachian region of Ohio is afflicted by high unemployment and poverty, poor access to medicine and a low standard of living. Tobacco, the most commonly grown crop in this region, is widely used and has lead to an overall decline in oral health. The area’s lack of oral health care has had the greatest affect on the region’s underserved elderly population. “When I saw this, I thought, that is an area we can do something about,” said Dr. Abdel Mohammad, director of dental geriatrics at Ohio State and recipient of the award. “Needless to say, such programs do not come through the efforts of one person, but from a team working together to serve the underserved, and in the process train the new generation of future dentists.”
The outreach program, created in 2001 as a collaborative effort between the OSU College of Dentistry Geriatric Dental Program, The OSU Extension Service for Southeastern Ohio, the Area Agency on Aging District 7 Inc. and the local dental societies in southern Ohio, helps teach dental and dental hygiene students the correct way to care for elderly patients while providing a service to the community. On each trip the program brings five senior dental students, two dental hygiene students, a dental assistant and a supervising faculty member specializing in the field of geriatric dentistry. They travel to the underserved sites in a modified 15-passenger van along with mobile dental equipment, where they perform everything from cleaning, restorative dentistry to oral surgery on scheduled elderly patients.
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“The Appalachian patient is probably the most grateful patient you will ever meet. After they finish the treatment, they hug the students,” Mohammad said. “They stand up and give them a big hug.” AccordinAccording to a 1998 Ohio health survey by the Ohio Health Department, the number one unmet need among Ohio residents was the need for adequate oral healthcare. Through its efforts in Southeastern Appalachian Region of Ohio, the College’s program has been able to serve roughly 300 people in 10 counties each year. BOTTOM LEFT - Older residents of the Appalachian region benefit from the dental care provided by Ohio State College of Dentistry students and faculty. BOTTOM CENTER- Coordinator of the College’s Geriatric Program, Carol Orders, transports the necessary equipment to the Appalachian region.
BOTTOM RIGHT - Dental classmates work under the supervision of faculty. RIGHT - Dr. Abdel Rahim Mohammad with the prestigious 2006 Outreach Award.
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ADA President Dr. Kathleen Roth with Drs. Mohammad and Jeanne Nicolette
“Participating in the Appalachian project helped us as students to be more aware of the needs of the populations who live in underserved areas,” said Dr. David Ferguson, former student participant of the program. “There is an increasing need to provide quality care outside of the traditional dental office setting and the program at OSU was an excellent experience in that regard.” Dr. Ferguson believes that one of the most beneficial aspects of the program was the exposure it gives students to the field of mobile dental care. He says the program was well administered, from the equipment used, to the procedures, to the day-to-day logistics of providing that type of a service, everything was well planned out. “As dentists we will be in positions in our communities where we can have a positive influence for good, and will be able to contribute to providing better access to quality dental care,” Ferguson said. “The Appalachian/ geriatric program at OSU gives us experience in witnessing the need, as well as the opportunity that exists to help.” After graduating from OSU in 2006, Dr. Ferguson moved to Florida. He says, upon meeting other dental providers throughout Florida and the south, it is obvious that the experience at OSU was far and above what his colleagues in the south had experienced through their schools. He believes, when provided the opportunity, students and instructors are anxious to serve and any type of expansion on the geriatric front would be welcomed by all in the dental profession. Dr. Mohammad’s Geriatric Dentistry Program also comprises of three other programs: the Geriatric Nursing Home Program for institutionalized patients, the Geriatric Dental Clinic for ambulatory patients and, the most recent, Columbus Mobile Dentistry Clinic for urban patients. “This program is not meant to expand and permanently fix the oral health problem,” said Mohammad. “Given the number of students in the college, the program can only expand so much.”
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All photos on this page: OSU College of Dentistry Students grow professionally as they help in outreach programs throughout Ohio.
Dr. Mohammad emphasizes that the permanent solution to the oral health problem is left up to students after they graduate. To him, this is the only way that areas with underserved citizens can ever have all of their oral health needs met. “I always say we can train our future dentists, but to train our future dentists to be good human beings... that’s the challenge,” Mohammad said. Although dental students are required to participate in one of the programs in order to graduate, Dr. Mohammad, the College of Dentistry and The Ohio State University are truly proud of all of the students who have participated in reaching out to our Ohio community.
Dr. Mohammad’s Geriatric Program is not the only outreach program making a difference at the College. The Dental H.O.M.E. Coach (Health Outreach Mobile Experience) continues to motor through the streets of Columbus to meet the needs of children with oral health needs. In 2006 the Coach served 2181 children on the three chair mobile unit providing 6561 procedures to include fillings, stainless steel crowns, extractions, and cleanings. The Dental H.O.M.E. Coach is a state of the art unit equipped with digital x-ray. The Coach is staffed with students from the College of Dentistry and is a learning opportunity unlike many others. Supervising dentists include faculty and residents of Children’s Hospital. The Coach was made possible by a grant from the Osteopathic Heritage Foundation in 2003 with start-up funds of $300,000 to build the Coach, along with a two-year commitment for financial support for the project. Because of this generous start, the unit has been able to return $230,000 in services to those in need during the last 12 months. “That is a pretty Big Bang for the BuckEYE,” says OHIO Project Director Dr. Canise Bean. “This is a project that really gives back to families on public assistance programs and continued support for this program is always a necessary consideration.” “A toothache is difficult for anyone, but particularly for a child sitting in class,” says Dr. Bean.
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thanks . . . As many of you know, attending dental school or any type of medical school can cause students to acquire a great deal of debt. Many scholarship and endowment funds have been thoughtfully provided for College of Dentistry students by alumni and their families through the office of alumni affairs at the College. On January 19, student financial aid recipients took time to give thanks to those who have provided them with scholarship support for the 2006-2007 school year. Students wrote out thank you cards while enjoying pizza and pop in one of Postle’s lecture halls.
Recipient of the Weisenstein scholarship, Michael Simpson, D3, says, “I feel this scholarship enables me to acquire skills which will empower me to serve others.” All of the OSU College of Dentistry scholarship recipients want to say, “Thank You,” to those who have given so generously and made it that much easier for students to get a world class education in dentistry.
Ohio State College of Dentistry students take time out to sign thank you notes.
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. . . and celebration The Student Government Association (SGA) held the annual Tooth Ball February 16, in the Columbus Westin’s gorgeous third floor ballroom, thanks to the hard work of Mike Sullivan, D3, and all of the SGA committee members and advisors. The event began at 6:30 pm with hors d’oeuvres welcoming students, faculty, staff and alumni. As the night continued, dinner and dessert were served as SGA hosted a prize raffle featuring two IPODs, a 32” LCD TV and many other prizes. The fun continued as the party moved back the tables and proceeded to the dance floor. The SGA wants to thank The Ohio State Dental Alumni Society and the other sponsors for their generous donations.
“This Class of 2010 is the very first class to have completed the new prerequisites of Anatomy, Biochemistry and Microbiology prior to admission. Our students’ autumn quarter schedule includes 22 credit hours – 11 of these represent Anatomy and Biochemistry. By completing these additional courses our students are better prepared for the first quarter curriculum. Our students truly are academic stars,” says Dr. Joen Iannucci. This year’s students are creative and highly motivated to learn. Their love for dentistry is displayed daily with great interest and enthusiasm towards their work. The college looks for diverse backgrounds and interests. A genuine concern for others and high ethical standards are essential. The college encourages appreciation and respect for tradition. The acceptance of Academic Stars brings pride to the Buckeyes of the College of Dentistry and the state of Ohio.
For the Class of 2010, we are proud to say that a minimum of 75% of the class (76 of 102 seats) at The Ohio State University College of Dentistry is comprised of Ohio residents. The other 25% of the class (26 of 102 seats) is comprised of Academic Stars who are non-Ohio residents. (76 of the 235 Ohio applicants were accepted into the College of Dentistry while only 26 of the 875 nonOhio applicants were accepted.)
Look for detailed admission statistics of the Class of 2011 in the summer Quarterly.
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Dr. Bobby Thikkurissy, pediatrics, is organizing a student chapter of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) at the College. The student chapters are meant to encourage dental student interest in pediatric dentistry either as a general practice dentist or a pediatric dentist. The chapter is supported by the AAPD and the Section of Pediatric Dentistry. the Hinman Student Research Symposium Danen Sjostrom, DDS, PhD student, presented his now award-winning clinical research at the Hinman Student Research Symposium (HSRS). His presentation on biomechanical signals won the most outstanding presentation in clinical research award when he showed evidence on how “Biomechanical Signals Can Prevent Fibrocartilage Degradation and Induce Repair in Temporomandibular Joint Disorders.” Dr. Sudha Agarwal, section head of oral biology at the College of Dentistry, and Dr. Thomas J. Knobloch, research scientist at The OSU School of Public Health, co-authored the presentation. 2007 AADR Bloc Travel Grants Jacqueline Mays and Danen Sjostrom, both DDS, PhD students, were recognized as 2007 American Association of Dental Research (AADR) Bloc Travel Grant recipients based on the scientific excellence of the abstracts they submitted for the 85th International Association of Dental Research (IADR) General Session and Exhibition in New Orleans, Louisiana. This grant was awarded to the AADR by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) to allow dental student to travel to the Session. They’ll receive a check for $1000 to assist in paying for the hotel and round-trip airfare to the meeting.
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Friday May 4, 2007 8:15 – 8:30 am Blackwell Hotel Welcome by Dr. Volpe 8:30 – 11:30 am Blackwell Hotel Six presentations by candidates 11:30 – 1:00 pm Blackwell Hotel Lunch 1:00 – 4:00 pm Blackwell Hotel Six presentations by candidates
Alumni are invited to attend the day’s events.
The Ohio State University College of Dentistry, co-sponsored by ColgatePalmolive, is hosting The Volpe Prize International Periodontology Clinical Student Research Competition this May in Columbus. A group of twelve talented students from around the world will be presenting their research. One finalist will be presented with the Volpe Prize on the evening of May 4, 2007 at the Blackwell Ballroom.
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Oral Disease: “Bug Off!” By Jaron Terry, APR
Most married couples who want to enjoy the time they spend together go to great lengths to get the “bugs” out of their relationship. Not so with molecular biologist Gene Leys, PhD, and pediatric dentist Ann Griffen, DDS, MS. Instead, Drs. Leys and Griffen, who are married, enjoy the “bugs” they have in common: the myriad of bacteria residing in the human mouth, which is the subject of their research. Their goal is to determine which are the “good bugs” are and which are the “bad” ones – those responsible for dental caries and chronic periodontitis.
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“What started as a side project that we could work on together has developed into the major area of interest for both of us,” says Dr. Leys, who is Associate Professor in Oral Biology, OSU College of Dentistry. He says that while it is well known that both dental caries and periodontitis are complex, infectious diseases that are caused by bacteria in the mouth, the identity of the bacterial communities responsible for each disease is still not understood. The bacterial communities that inhabit the mouth, the skin and the gut are astonishingly complex— humans carry more total bacterial genetic information than encoded by their own DNA.
Dr. Griffen, who is Professor of Pediatric Dentistry, OSU College of Dentistry, says that it occurred to her when she started her faculty position at OSU that the molecular biology techniques used in her husband’s genetic research might be useful in solving previously intractable problems in oral microbiology. To help her to undertake theses studies she earned a master’s degree in Molecular Genetics at Ohio State. “Ann and I began in 1990 to sort out the bacterial etiology of both diseases so that we might reach an understanding that one day will help dental clinicians identify, monitor and possibly prevent these disease
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states in their patients,” says Dr. Leys. “However, more than half of bacteria found in the human mouth have never been cultured (grown in a laboratory and named) using traditional methods; we know they are present only by the presence of their DNA. We needed to develop molecular techniques that would allow us to track them based on signature DNA sequences, and develop novel statistical methods for analyzing the data,” said Dr. Leys. “That’s why molecular biology is so important,” Dr. Leys points out. “By using PCR (polymerase chain reaction) and high thru-put DNA sequencing at a facility on campus – we are their biggest user – and by searching against the national database, GenBank, which is locally hosted at the Ohio Supercomputer Center, we have been able to generate millions of sequenced bases to identify the bacterial species present in the subgingival bacterial ecosystem of each subject. But we still have a lot of work to do. “For example, each patient harbors about 100 species of bacteria in the sulcus (area between gum and cheek). Clinicians and researchers know from many studies that approximately 80 percent of patients with chronic gum disease have elevated levels of the bacteria Pg (Porphyromonias gingivalis),” Dr. Leys notes. “However, as many as 20 percent of patients with the disease does not have any Pg. This tells us that there is tremendous variation
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Dr. Ann Griffen has been on the faculty of OSU College of Dentistry since 1987; she earned her DDS and certificate in pediatric dentistry from the University of Texas Health Sciences Center, Dental Branch, in Houston and later her master’s degree in Molecular Genetics from Ohio State. Dr. Gene Leys has been an investigator at Ohio State since 1988; he earned his doctorate from Baylor College of Medicine in Biochemistry. Their work has been published in peer-reviewed journals, including the Journal of Dental Research.
associated with periodontitis – not only among the bacteria that may contribute to problems, but also among individual patients,” he adds.
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“It can be very difficult to identify oral bacteria using traditional microbiology techniques, since many bacteria have never been cultured” Dr. Griffen says. “In recent years, investigations from our lab and other labs applying powerful molecular techniques have begun to track the previously invisible bacteria. These molecular epidemiologic studies have suggested that uncultivated bacteria may play an important role in periodontitis.” She notes that some of their studies have involved sequencing as many as 2.5 million base pairs of DNA. “We’ve identified a number of species we know are associated with gum disease, as well as many associated with healthy gums,” adds Dr. Griffen. Their work takes place in their shared laboratory in Postle Hall; each of them is principal investigator (PI) on a grant funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and co-PI on one another’s grant. He is PI on “Molecular and Population Genetics of Periodontal Pathogens;” she is PI on “Molecular Analysis of the Biofilm in Caries and Health.” Dr. Griffen notes that they have also completed a great deal of work on the transmission and acquisition of bacteria within families – from parent to child, among children and from spouse to spouse. “We know that families often share the same strains of oral bacteria, which may be acquired through indirect contact, such as sharing eating utensils, as well as direct contact, such as kissing,” she says. “This is important to know because it helps us understand the added importance of keeping our own mouths healthy – not only for our own overall well-being, but for the health of our families as well. And,” she laughs, “It means that one should be very careful in choosing a spouse!”
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seed Grant Program Continued The Office of Research is pleased to announce the continuation of the seed grant program through the winter cycle. The program is intended to support the initial stages of new research projects, with grants ranging from $10,000 to $30,000 for one year; with a special emphasis on innovative, interdisciplinary and collaborative research which will be competitive for future extramural funding. The program supports new areas of research for principal investigators in the College of Dentistry: Michael Bailey, PhD “Impact of social stress on macrophage responsiveness to Porphyromonas gingivalis.” Dr. Bailey joined OSU in 2002 as a postdoctoral fellow and is now an assistant professor in Oral Biology. He has been the recipient of several awards Michael Bailey and fellowships, including the Individual Predoctoral National Research Service Award from the NIH/NIMH and a postdoctoral fellowship from the NIH/NIDCR. Purnima Kumar, BDS, MDS, PhD “Quantitative analysis of the subgingival microbial community in smokers.” Dr. Kumar joined OSU pursuing a residency program in Periodontology along with a PhD in Oral Biology. In 2006 she became an
OSU assistant professor. She is the recipient of the Orban Award from the American Academy of Periodontology and Hayes Award from Ohio State.
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Fangli Zhao, PhD “Elucidating the function of the ion channel TrpM5 in native taste receptor cells.” Dr. Zhao came to Ohio State in 1998 as a postdoctoral researcher in Oral Biology and is now a research scientist. He has received three national grants since joining the OSU staff.
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Patient-oriented research Alvin G. Wee, BDS, MS, MPH, Associate Professor of Maxillofacial Prosthodontics, was awarded an NIH Mentored Patient Oriented Research Career Development Award ($650,000) for the next five years. His mentors located Alvin G. Wee throughout the medical center include: Drs. Electra Paskett, Barbara Andersen, David Schuller, Carl Allen, Melvin Moeschberger, W inter-spr ing 2007
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Inaugural Distinguished Lecture Series: Research of the Future By Jaron Terry, APR
“Research matters for many reasons,” Lawrence A. Tabak, DDS, PhD, told OSU College of Dentistry dental students when he spoke as the inaugural speaker for OSU College of Dentistry Office of Research 2006-2007 Distinguished Lecture Series on October 26, 2006.
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Tabak, who is director of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), which is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), told students and others in the audience that since completion of the Human Genome Project in 2003, considerable advances – particularly in pharmocogenomics – have been made. He said that, by looking at an individual patient’s DNA, clinicians can tell to which diseases that individual is susceptible and predict how he or she will react to certain medications. Dr. Tabak explained that such knowledge is invaluable as it has greater likelihood of reducing adverse situations, such as complications from side effects of medications that may result in hospitalization. “Since that early win for genomic medicine, third-party payors have insisted that we move forward in funding similar studies, as they see it as a way to decrease the cost of healthcare,” Dr. Tabak said.
“Since that early win for genomic medicine, third-party payors have insisted that we move forward in funding similar studies, as they see it as a way to decrease the cost of healthcare,” Dr. Tabak said.
He noted that – in addition to obvious benefits for patients, as well as for payors – research also matters in creating benefits for society. “As dentists, we all know that the mouth is a window to the body, in terms of early diagnosis of certain conditions. When we can use genomics to restore form and function through tissue engineering approaches, that will be a wonderful day,” he added. He explained that the NIDCR is currently funding studies wherein “biologically informed” hematopoietic (adult) stem cells are being investigated for their ability to build cartilage and bone and that clinical trials are about to begin wherein stem cells from human exfoliated deciduous teeth (such as third molars) will be used to create primary dentin.
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“The findings from these studies will have a huge impact when applied, for example, to head and neck cancer patients who have suffered debilitating oral effects from radiation,” he said. Dr. Tabak went on to discuss how one day saliva may serve as the medium for point-of-care testing, much as hematological studies do today. “Saliva is safe, non-invasive and can even be self-collected in the privacy of the patient’s own home,” he said, citing a landmark study reported in the New England Journal of Medicine in 1993 wherein saliva testing showed great promise in replacing conventional testing for blood glucose levels. He stressed that all of these advances in genomics, which are enabling molecular medicine, will allow dentists of the future to take an even larger role in early diagnosis of disease than they do today.
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Later that afternoon Dr. Tabak, who also serves as co-chair for the Research Teams of the Future component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Roadmap for Medical Research addressed a wider audience, made up of clinicians and basic researchers from across campus. His topic, “The NIH Role in Catalyzing Team Research of the Future,” stressed the importance of collaboration among and between disciplines, as well as the involvement of industry groups, in new investigations. Dr. Tabak, Director of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial . Research
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REsearch of the Future continued He also discussed NIH’s Roadmap for Medical Research, saying that three themes drive the selection of projects considered for funding – Clinical and Research Enterprise; Research Teams of the Future; and New Pathways to Discovery. A fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and member of the Institute of Medicine (IOM) of the National Academies, Dr. Tabak was senior associate dean for research and professor of dentistry and biochemistry and biophysics in the School of Medicine and Dentistry at the University of Rochester in New York prior to joining the NIH in 2000.
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“Our goal for the College of Dentistry Distinguished Lecture Series is to bring leading investigators in dental research to Ohio State to ensure that our scientists remain on the leading edge in dental research,” said John Sheridan, PhD, associate dean for research, OSU College of Dentistry, who hosted the first session of the OSU College of Dentistry Office of Research 2006-2007 Distinguished Lecture Series. In addition, Dr. Sheridan pointed out that nearly 25 percent of OSU College of Dentistry faculty members are currently involved in investigations and have approximately $6.5 million in NIH funding.
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Annual College of Dentistry awards Fields Award
Dr. Julie Holloway is the winner of 2006 Fields Award. Established by the families of Henry and Mildred Fields along with Henry and Anne Fields in 1996, the award is given to a College faculty member who has demonstrated excellence in both teaching and research. Dr. Holloway’s work with graduate residency students and research with novel porcelain strengthening mechanisms and fatigue mechanics, more than qualify her for this honor. Mark Dawson Staff Award Drs. McTigue (left) and Joel Weaver Postle Teaching Award
Dr. Joel Weaver, in the month of his retirement, became the 2006 recipient of the Postle Teaching Award. Dr. Weaver has been teaching at the college for over 30 years and was nominated by many of his former residents in dental anesthesiology. He was cited for his outstanding resident clinical teaching, his dedication to assuring competence in the pharmacology education of predoctoral students and for his development of one of the premier dental anesthesia programs in the world. He has previously won teaching awards from the medical anesthesia residents and nurse anesthetist students at the University Hospital. The Postle Teaching Award recognizes a college faculty member involved with undergraduate, pre-doctoral or graduate teaching. This award is particularly prestigious because it is determined by peers. Dr. Weaver’s night was full of wonderful surprises, as he left the holiday party early in order to attend to his daughter as she went into labor. Dr. Weaver is now the proud grandfather of a healthy newborn baby girl named Katherine Staver Ryan. Congratulations Dr. Weaver.
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Debra Pack, dental radiology, won the 2006 Mark Dawson Memorial Staff Award for Excellence. The purpose of this award is to provide recognition within the College of Dentistry for outstanding contributions by a full-time staff member that facilitates significantly to accomplishing the mission of the College. This year’s winner volunteers to assist faculty in the lab, developed a program making it possible for students to check on their quarterly grades any time they want and volunteers to come in early so that students can take necessary films before board exams. The award is named in memory of its 2002 recipient Mark Dawson, who tragically passed away on the year he won the award. Stazen Award
The year’s only Stazen Award recipient was Dr. Ann Griffen in recognition of her innovative research in oral biology. Dr. Griffen, a recent seed grant recipient, has made new discoveries regarding oral bacteria with her husband Dr. Leys. The award recognizes outstanding research faculty accomplishments of an associate professor or professor. (More information about Dr. Griffen’s research can be found beginning on page 12 of this issue.)
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Dr. Rick Scheid retired from the position of associate professor in the departments of Restorative and Prosthetic Dentistry, Primary Care and Dental Hygiene. Dr. Scheid came to Ohio State in 1968 after receiving his bachelors from Ohio Wesleyan University. Dr. Scheid graduated from the College of Dentistry in 1972, and joined the Navy Dental Corps. He came back to Ohio State as a clinical instructor and was awarded tenure in 1982 after graduating with a master in education. In 1983 he was appointed the position of assistant professor and in 1989 he was made associate professor where he was the course director for six to nine courses per quarter. Active in his profession on both the university and professional level, Dr. Scheid has Chaired the Columbus Dental Society (CDS) committee on Dental Education, been on the advisory board for the National Curriculum for Dental Education for the American Association of Dental Schools (AADS), representative for the college of dentistry at the AADS and member of the Ohio Dental Association (ODA) council on Dental Education. He is also a member of the task force for ODA on the Future of Dental Practice, a member of the ADA, The International Association for Dental Research, the American Association of Dental Research (AADR) and honorary of ФKU where he served as secretary, committee member and President. Dr. Frank Beck Dr. Frank ‘Michael’ Beck, associate professor of Oral Biology, retired this winter from active teachings. Dr. Beck started his career at Ohio State when he received his DDS from the college of dentistry in 1971. In 1973 he came back to Ohio State as a part-time clinical instructor. The following year he stayed on as a full-time instructor in Oral Biology. He was appointed the position of assistant professor of Oral Biology in 1978 and associate professor in the department in 1983. Dr. Beck is active in several dental societies. He is a supporter of the Oral Pathology Department, dentistry advancement at Ohio State and several Ohio State scholarship funds.
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Congratulations to Dr. Canise Bean, director of the Ohio Project, on her acceptance to the 2007-08 ADEA Leadership Institute! She joins a class of 21 of the nation’s most promising dental faculty addressing contemporary issues influencing education, research, and the delivery of oral health care for the improvement of the health of the public.
Carl O. Boucher Conference and Golf Outing Slated The forty-second annual Carl O. Boucher Prosthodontic Conference will be held April 13 & 14, 2007, at the Holiday Inn on the Lane opposite St. John Arena. Speakers include: • Dr. John Beumer, UCLA, “Removable Partial Dentures and Implants” • Dr. Nancy Chaffee, U. North Carolina, “Implant Treatment for the totally Edentulous Mandible,” • Dr. Bob Faulkner, Private Practice, Cincinnati, “Occlusion and Dental Implant Prostheses,” • Dr. Jackie Berkowitz, Private Practice, Columbus, “Interdisciplinary Therapy,” • There will also be several speakers from The Ohio State University College of Dentistry Department of Restorative and Prosthetic Dentistry and the Advanced Prosthodontic section. The 13th annual J.C. Hickey Golf Outing will be held at the newly remodeled Ohio State Scarlet Course on Thursday, April 12th, contact Dr. Bob Stevenson, golf chairman, for details. Information about the course is available online, http://ohiostatebuckeyes.cstv.com/golfcourse/. The President’s Reception honoring Dr. and Mrs. J. Gregory Wall will be held Thursday from 6 to 8 PM at the Holiday Inn. Friday evening the annual banquet will feature live entertainment, “Death By Banjo,” led by OSU faculty member Dr. Paul Brown, ‘84. Details about this exciting and colorful band are available online, http://www.deathbybanjo.com/ The COB Prosthodontic Conference continuing education hours are recognized by the Ohio State Dental Board and the Academy of General Dentistry. A total of eleven hours are presented, seven on Friday and four on Saturday. Saturday-only registration is available.
Further information about the Boucher Conference is available online, http://thejpd.com/cob/. For registration information contact Dr. Ernest Svensson, Secretary, OSU College of Dentistry Advanced Prosthodontics, 305 West Twelfth Avenue, Columbus 43218-182357, (614) 292-8614, or Dr. Robert Stevenson, Treasurer, (614) 451-2767, LesGoBucks@aol.com W inter-spr ing 2007
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Come join us in continuing a tradition that has lasted through the years. Remember the past and learn about the future of dentistry with over 73 exciting programs to take your practice to the next level. Boogie all night with a swing band as you catch up with old friends and meet the future leaders of the dental profession.
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ONLINE LEARNING Courses available now: Michelle Carr Local Anesthesia - 12 CEUS Ethics in Dentistry - 7 CEUS Wendy Moore Medical Emergencies - 4 CEUS Dr. Anne Hague Dental Case Study – 1 CEU
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Working for a Kinder, Cavity Free Nation - 1 CEU Soda Pop is Not the Sunshine of Your Smile - 1 CEU How to Diagnose and Treatment Plan for Halitosis - 1 CEU A Behavioral Management Approach in Providing Dental Care for People with Autism - 1-2 CEUS Dr. Joan Gibson-Howell Quality Assurance in Dental Radiography - 2 CEUs Sue Bauchmoyer Infection Control - 2 CEUs Stephen Rostenstiel Prosthodontics - 15 CEUs Dr. Dan Ward Digital Dental Photography - 2 CEUS
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Annual Ski & Learn 07.26 March 23-25, 2007 Dr. Scarfe and Dr. Rosenstiel The Annual Ski & Learn will take place at the Great Divide Lodge in Breckenridge, Colorado. Courses and Hotel room rates can be found on our website www.dent.osu.edu/ce. Course available include: • Computer Aided Radiographic Diagnosis • Contemporary Fixed Prosthodontics • Intraoral Digital Imaging-Image Acquisition • Shifting to 3D imaging in the Dental office: Clinical applications of cone beam computed tomography Location: Breckenridge, Colorado 2-12 CEU’S Coronal Polishing for the Dental Assistant 07.34 April 7, 2007 • 8:30am-4:30pm Ms. Beverly McClure and Ms. Janet Uldricks This course is designed to prepare the certified dental assistant to properly perform a coronal polishing procedure so a coronal polishing certification may be obtained. Course Objectives The certified dental assistant will be able to: 1) Understand scientific terminology relating to coronal polishing 2) State the difference between coronal polishing and an oral prophylaxis 3) Explain the indications and contraindication for coronal polishing 4) State the adverse effect of coronal polishing 5) Explain the concept of selective polishing 6) Demonstrate the principles of infection control 7) Demonstrate the principle of ergonomics while coronal polishing 8) Demonstrate correct coronal polishing technique on a typodont 9) Demonstrate correct coronal polishing techniques on a clinical patient Location: Wendell D. Postle Hall, Room 3085 7 CEU’S Mastering Color Matching: . A Novel Approach to Advanced Esthetics 07.44 April 13&14, 2007 • 8:00am-5:00pm Dr. Rade Paravina This 7-credit CE course will be very different from programs on color matching, communication and reproduction of natural teeth that you may have attended in the past. It will emphasize principles and fundamentals that are essential to master a plan for a successful color matching in both office and dental lab, together with the step-by-step instructions. The tips and strategies that guide accurate and clear communication on color and other appearance attributes (such as: translucency, gloss, surface texture, etc.) will be presented. How to avoid the most common problems associated with reproduction of color and appearance will be emphasized. Examples and practical suggestions will be provided, including the latest changes in approach that are being recommended by the presenter. The material will be appropriate for both dentists and technicians. Beginners will benefit |
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07.24 • April 18-21, 2007 Dr. Guillermo Chacon, Dr. Lisa Knobloch, Dr. Peter Larsen, Dr. Edwin McGlumphy The Ohio State University College of Dentistry and Zimmer Implant Institute present a comprehensive, hands- on experience of a life time. This implant sim-lab is a uniquely integrated surgical and prosthetic experience. You will have the opportunity to interact socially and professionally with course faculty. You will perform simulated surgery on fully anatomic models on patient scenarios including: Single teeth, Anterior implants, Posterior implants, Immediate extraction and immediate placement. Also, bring your own cases to discuss with course faculty. You will manage: *Implants utilized to support a removable partial denture, *Limited interarch distance, *Challenging soft-tissue scenarios, *Indexing at stage I surgery, *All ceramic abutments, *Implant provisionals, *Challenging implant angulation, *Framework fit assessment, *Cemented restorations, *Screw-retained restorations, *Abutment selection *Attachment management for dentures ***You must have completed one moderate Implant program that lets you understand the basics of Dental Implants. One Osseointegration Lecture would be equivalent to one moderate Implant program. Course participants will be responsible for their own lodging and flight arrangements. Registered participants will receive a list of recommended hotels in Carlsbad, CA that will offer reduced rates. The list and information on San Diego, Carlsbad and the surrounding area sites and attractions will be sent to you along with your registration confirmation.
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07.42 • April 21, 2007 08.04 • July 14, 2007 08.05 • August 4, 2007 08.06 • October 6, 2007 08.07 • December 8, 2007 All: 8:00am – 5:00pm Ms. Beverly McClure, Ms. Wendy Moore Description: This course is designed to prepare the certified dental assistant to properly apply dental sealants in the dental practice. SAVE $50 ONLINE REGISTRATION Discount code on website. LIMITED SEATING AVAILABLE!!! Location: Wendell D. Postle Hall 8 CEU’S
07.41 May 5-6, 2007 • 8:00am-6:00pm Sorry this course is full. 08.51 Aug 4-5, 2007 • 8:00am-6:00pm Limited seating still available Mrs Michele Carr, Dr. Simon Prior, Dr. Mary Baechle, Dr Guillermo Chacon, Dr Janet Bolina Course will cover the basic concepts of the administration of local anesthesia in Ohio. This self-study, lecture, handson course is designed to prepare the participant for the safe and effective administration of local anesthesia and pain control. Participants will complete 12 hours of on-line self-study prior to attending the 17 hour lecture and handson sessions. Participants will be taught in the Ohio State University College of Dentistry under the supervision of Oral Post College Assembly 07.45 and Maxillofacial Surgery faculty and May 2-5, 2007 • 8:00-6:00pm daily dental hygiene faculty. This 29-hour Speaker: Several course consists of lecture, demonstrations The Ohio State University College of and hands-on clinical experiences. Dentistry hosts the biggest CE offering Completion of this course prepares one of the year! Dental professionals from to take the NERB examination required around the country gather here to learn for dental hygiene local anesthesia the latest in dental techniques, practice management, and ways to be a key part of credentialing in Ohio. This course meets a patient’s health care team. Various topics the OSDB standards for dental hygienists to be able to administer local anesthesia in will be offered including Dental Care for Children with Cancer, Biofilm Disruption, the state of Ohio. Location: Wendell D. Postle Hall What I forgot About Pharmacology but 29 CEU’S Wish I Remembered, Esthetic Dentistry & Materials Update, Common Sense Periodontics, Values-Driven Estate Dental Hygienists Re-Entering . Planning and much more. Private Practice 07.37 Super Saturday: Topics will include May 24-25, 2007 • 8:00am-5:00pm Substance Abuse, Infection Control and Beverly McClure, Mrs Janet Uldricks Medical Emergencies. Other special This course is appropriate for the dental events to be held are Clinical Excellence hygienist considering re-entry into private Day, Recruitment Night, DDS Idol and practice. This course is comprised of one the Dental Dash so don’t miss a minute of day of lecture followed by a day of handsthe excitement. on experience in a laboratory and clinical Location: The Midwest Hotel & Consetting. Course content includes: update ference Center, Columbus, Ohio on infection control protocol, completion CEU’S vary of medical/dental histories, radiographic
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techniques, use of the ultrasonic scaler, periodontal instrumentation, instrument sharpening, overview of preventative techniques and whitening agents. Location: Wendell D. Postle Hall 14 CEU’S
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EFDA Review 07.46 June 7-8, 2007 • 8:30am-4:30pm Speaker: TBD This prepares one to take the Board Exam for Expanded Functions. Location: Wendell D. Postle Hall 14 CEU’S
AGD Periodontology . Mastership Course 07.49 June 8-9, 2007 9:00am-5:00pm June 10, 2007 8:00am-noon-CPR Dr. Lisa Palermo-Edwards and Dr. David Cacchillo Clinical Periodontics in the 21st Century In the past decade, the field of Periodontology has seen rapid growth in new science and technology. Research has established a definitive link between periodontal diseases and systemic diseases. Procedures involving periodontal regeneration, dental implants, and local delivery chemotherapeutics continue to evolve. Our patients are becoming more educated and esthetic services are in demand. This course will provide you with a practical approach to diagnosing periodontal conditions and discuss how state-of-the-art periodontal services can benefit your patients and practice. CPR will be offered on Sunday. Location: Sandusky, Ohio 4-14 CEU’S
Coronal Polishing . for the Dental Assistant 07.36 June 9, 2007 • 8:30am-4:30pm Ms. Beverly McClure, Ms. Janet Uldricks This course is designed to prepare the certified dental assistant to properly perform a coronal polishing procedure so a coronal polishing certification may be obtained. The certified dental assistant will: 1)Understand scientific terminology relating to coronal polishing 2)State the difference between coronal polishing and an oral prophylaxis 3)Explain the indications and contraindication for coronal polishing
4)State the adverse effect of coronal polishing 5)Explain the concept of selective polishing 6)Demonstrate the principles of infection control 7)Demonstrate the principle of ergonomics while coronal polishing 8)Demonstrate correct coronal polishing technique on a typodont 9)Demonstrate correct coronal polishing techniques on a clinical patient Location: Wendell D. Postle Hall 7 CEU’S
CE at Sea: Greek Cruise 08.01 July 13-23, 2007 July 13, 2007, Times TBD Speaker: TBD The Best of the Greek Islands & Italy Onboard Galaxy to register call 800-856-8826 or visit www.cruiseandtravelpartners.com Topics to be presented: • Esthetic Zone Reconstruction: Synergy of Interactive CT / Hard and Soft Tissue Grafting • Ohio State Implant Clinical Trials: What we have learned that can help your practice! Medical Emergencies 08.02 September 7, 2007 • 8:00am-noon Speaker: Ms. Wendy Moore This course is certified by the OSDB and meets the OSDB requirement for Dental Hygienists to practice without the dentist being physically present. The course is designed to give the participant a better understanding of the causes and contributing factors of dental medical emergencies, while recognizing the signs and symptoms of possible emergencies that may occur in the dental office. The participant will be able to describe initial treatment indicated, incorporate the knowledge of prevention techniques, and state stress reduction protocols. Location: TBD 4 CEU’S
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Infection Control & . Substance Abuse 08.15 Nov 3, 2007 • 8:00am-12:30pm Speaker: Dr. Brad Lander, Ms. Sue Bauchmoyer Substance Abuse: The purpose of this course is to provide an overall awareness and fundamental education for the dentist, as well as to assist the dentist in identifying substance abuse problems in fellow dental professionals, patients, staff and family members. This course meets Ohio Dental Board state requirements. The Ohio State Dental Board (OSDB) has mandated all dentists to attend one two-hour course in infection control and one two-hour course in substance abuse. Infection Control: This session will explore current information on infectious diseases, infection control, and safety from a global perspective to the dental practice setting. We will examine infection control challenges and discuss best practices for incorporating the CDC, OSHA, and State Dental Board infection control guidelines Location: TBD 4 CEU’S
Last Chance CE 08.17 Dec 20-21, 2007 • 8:00am-5:00pm daily Speakers: TBD It is your last chance in 2007 to get multiple credits from The Ohio State University College of Dentistry! This twoday format will provide an inexpensive way for your entire office to get that last-minute CE. Topics are to include substance Abuse, Infection Control, Medical Emergencies and more. Location: The Blackwell Inn
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you have met Interim Dean Carole Anderson and are supporting her strong leadership. Others of you took advantage of new legislation which allowed for gifts of up to $100,000 directly from one’s IRA for those over age 70½. (For more information on the Pension Protection Act see inside cover). And others of you are making payments on pledges to various areas of the College, including the Pre-Clinic renovation and the specialty area campaigns for endowed faculty chairs. Thank you for your generosity in 2006.
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I’ve had the good fortune to meet many of you personally, whether at the terrific alumni reception in Las Vegas at the ADA, visits in your office or mine, or among the roughly three hundred who traveled to Arizona to see our beloved Buckeyes play in the National Championship Game. While the game did not bring the hoped for victory, we did enjoy being together on a beautiful evening at the Princess Hotel in Scottsdale for the Dean’s reception and again early the next morning for a full offering of continuing education. Many alumni from other areas of the University stopped by to say how much they wished their Colleges offered CE at fun events like this!
Strong close to 2006 I am happy to share that the College development effort finished with a very strong December. Many of
Colleen C. Garland Senior Director of Development 614-366-4990
With the New Year came a new location for the development and alumni affairs team. Many of you are familiar with the space challenges in Postle Hall and we simply did not have an adequate space or professional space in which to meet privately with donors and alumni. Fortunately we received an offer to join the medical center development staff in office space at 660 Ackerman Road, just an easy drive from campus. A shuttle runs every fifteen minutes which makes it easy for us to get to Postle Hall and easy for faculty and staff to visit us. New phone numbers were required so please note the changes below. Most importantly, we now have plentiful visitor parking in front of the building and we welcome your visit at any time. Please stop by and say hello!
Rachel M. Childress Director of Development 614-366-1392
Thomas E. Dauber Assistant Director of Development 614-366-1393
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“Dr. Postle and my grandfather, Ollie O. Mobberly, DDS ’13, were great friends,” says Edgar O. Kelley, DDS, ‘58, who remembers visiting at the OSU College of Dentistry in the early 1930s. “I was just a lad, maybe five-years-old, and he and Dr. Postle – with whom he had gone through dental school – were sitting around enjoying one of their joint hobbies – making home-brew,” Dr. Kelley says. “This particular day, the Dean (Dr. Semans) had joined them and I was sitting on his lap, fiddling with his ΦKU key. In those days, men who had earned the honor key fixed it on one end of their watch fob, which was worn across the vest,” notes Dr. Kelley. “I plucked his watch out of his pocket and promptly dropped it right into his schooner of beer. Now that’s one day I’ll always remember,” he chuckles. Dr. Kelley’s grandfather Mobberly is the first of four generations to graduate from OSU College of Dentistry. Dr. Kelley’s father, Edgar D. Kelley, DDS, ’34, had followed his father-in-law into the family vocation; Dr. Kelley in turn is followed by his son, Kris S. Kelley, DDS, ’85.
used to tell stories about how he and Albert E. Gregory, DDS, ’33, with whom he had practiced in New Carlisle, Ohio, spent a great deal of time replacing pilots’ fillings. In those days the high altitude flights would cause the fillings to just pop out. He and Dr. Gregory did a lot of temporary fillings that they then replaced with permanent work at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio,” Dr. Kelley recalls.
“My grandfather started life as a schoolteacher in Monroe County, but the story goes that when he met my grandmother, Zilvia, she told him he was not “When I came of age I was selected by my fellow spending the rest of his life in a one-room schoolhouse. citizens, friends and neighbors to represent them in So, they moved to Columbus, he applied to the dental the military,” says Dr. Kelley of his own service during the Korean Conflict. A member of ROTC (Reserve college and now here we all are,” he says. Officers’ Training Corps) during his freshman year at OSU, Dr. Kelley was a prime candidate for the draft. Passing It Down
During the height of the Great Depression, Dr. Kelley’s “When I look back I can readily see that I was a father, Dr. Edgar D. Kelley ‘34, graduated from Dental rebellious, spoiled young man in those days. My grades College – coincidentally on his son’s sixth birthday. He were bad and I rambled around in different pursuits would be the second generation to care deeply about before being drafted,” he notes. He served two years the role of oral health in individuals’ overall health, in Korea as a battalion operations chief who was made passing that concern to later generations. master sergeant in only 14 months because his unit had been overrun by the enemy. He credits his ROTC Having been a member of ROTC as an undergraduate, training – and letters of advice from his father – with Edgar D., became a captain in the Army Dental Corps, helping him manage 900 men in a combat zone and from which he later retired as a full colonel. “My dad survive the experience.
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“It also was a good thing we were thrifty throughout my training because when I went into private practice in Perrysburg my first year gross income was a whopping $600,” he chuckles. With six dentists in practice within a three block radius of Dr. Kelley’s office, the practice built slowly – but steadily – over time.
Legacy Endures In 1985, Dr. Kelley was joined in practice by his son, Kris, known in the office as “Dr. Kris,” to distinguish him from his father. “Kris’ personality is so much like his mother’s that he and I have never had any problems getting along,” says Dr. Kelley. He says that even though he and his son agree on dentistry issues and see eye-to-eye on most things, they chose to base their business dealings with one another on a written contract. “In my opinion, word-of-mouth agreements are not good for any partnership, even for fathers and sons,” asserts Dr. Kelley. “I received that advice from two retired generals who taught at the dental college. Drs. Snyder and Harper both made that clear to us and Dr. Harper even conducted a senior seminar on the topic. “As a result, Kris and I have had the pleasure of
counseling other father-son teams who have come to us for advice. A simple conversation over lunch to hammer out an agreement and then a visit to an attorney to formalize the terms is all it takes to keep peace in the practice – and in the family,” he adds. The two Drs. Kelley practiced together until 1996, when the elder Dr. Kelley decided to retire from full-time practice and began his second career, as a substitute dentist. He works approximately ten to 20 hours a month in various offices – including his son’s – in and around Toledo. In 2007 he will celebrate his 49th year in the profession.
Like Father, Like Son “Dr. Kris” recalls that when he first joined his father in practice the office was not big enough for the two of them. “Dad had always run things as a one-man operation, with one assistant and only two chairs. I had to differentiate myself in order to build my practice,” he says. By concentrating on more complicated cases, including root canal therapy, and by keeping longer hours, he soon became successful. “Dad was beginning to golf quite a bit by the time I came along and he worked on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; so I worked on Tuesdays and Thursdays. “What helped set me apart from the competition, also, was being open on Saturday and seeing patients from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. during the week. Patients really appreciate being able to get in without missing too much of their own work. Offering unique, convenient hours was helpful to me, but more importantly, allowed me to underscore my commitment to helping patients maintain good oral health in light of today’s busy lifestyles,” he adds. One might assume that “Dr. Kris” would have automatically chosen a career in dentistry. However, he began his studies at the University of Tampa in 1976 in marine biology. He soon realized that career options in this field were limited and transferred to Miami University, where he earned a bachelor of science in chemistry.
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Legacy awards dinner “Pay Forward” might be the most memorable words spoken by any college football coach and certainly was Woody’s legacy for Ohio State. On the eve of the big game here in Columbus this past November, it was fitting to hear these words again, but this time from orthodontic resident, Dr. Jared Zwick during the College of Dentistry Legacy Awards. More than 100 alumni and friends gathered for dinner to celebrate and recognize those who have made a significant financial impact on the College through their philanthropy.
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The evening was kicked off by Dr. Zwick, who is not only an OSU dental school graduate, but also played quarterback for Jim Tressel while at Youngstown State. He spoke about the idea of paying forward and how it differs from paying back. “Paying back has limitations; paying forward is boundless. Paying back implies obligation; paying forward represents sincere desire to help. Paying back is about making things even; paying forward is about making things better.” Each of the attendees and their families have put forth the effort to make things better within the College, understanding the true importance of Dr. Zwick’s words.
Dr. Pete Larsen, who was recently named Section Head of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, then took the stage. He stressed the importance of corporate partnerships, particularly regarding research and program support. The 2006 Legacy Award for Corporate Philanthropy was presented to Zimmer Dental Inc. representative, Justin Bonanni. Zimmer distinguished themselves through their incredible generosity with cash gifts totaling more than $120,000
The first award of the evening was given by Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Cheryl DeVore. Stan and Merry Williams of Sarasota, Florida were presented the 2006 Legacy Award for Private Philanthropy. Graduating in 1968 from the College of Dentistry, Dr. Williams practiced in Newton Falls, Ohio for many years. He has been a loyal supporter of the College since 1980 and recently made a significant leadership gift to support capital improvement projects and our college’s mission and vision for the future. Above: Justin Bonnanni of Zimmer Dental Inc. accepts an award from Dr. Larsen. Merry and Stan Williams, DDS 68 with Associate Dean, Cheryl Devore.
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Endodontics had strong representation: Drs. Nusstein, Reader, and Meyers.
spread across five different support funds in the sections of Restorative and Prosthetics, Periodontics and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. The final award of the evening, the 2006 Legacy Award for Philanthropic Volunteerism, was presented to Dr. Al Reader by Professor Emeritus of Endodontics Dr. Bill Meyers and Section Head of Endodontics Dr. John Nusstein. Over the past four years, Dr. Reader has encouraged all first-year endodontic residents to make a pledge to be paid following graduation. Reader and the endodontics faculty make a promise to these students that if they don’t receive a world-class education during their time at OSU then the pledge does not have to be fulfilled. Dr. Reader has never received a request for a refund on a resident’s promise. He was applauded for his leadership in developing this culture of giving back and for achieving full funding for the Meyers Endowed Chair and Reader Endowed Professorship in Endodontics.
not because we owe them a favor, but simply because we have the ability to do so.” Cheryl DeVore closed the evening with thanks to all those in attendance for their support of the College of Dentistry, “Our alumni and friends appreciate that their talents allow them to be successful and, in turn, we are thankful that it is through these talents that they have the ability to make such a strong impact on the College.”
Dr. Zwick then reminded the crowd, “We all have the ability to change the world for the better. Paying it forward is the act of using our talents to help others, Dr. Jared Zwick speaks at the Legacy Award Dinner.
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2007 Class Reunions Save the date - September 7 – 8, 2007 Classes ending in a “2” or “7” will be celebrating reunions during Reunion Weekend in September 2007. Each class will have a reunion on Friday, September 7th followed by the Annual College of Dentistry Tailgate Saturday, September 8th. Also, we are in need of volunteers to call and e-mail classmates over the spring and summer to get them excited about coming back in September. If you would like to be part of this effort, please contact Rachel Childress at 614-366-1392 or childress.35@osu.edu for a list of classmates and instructions.
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50th Reunion - Class of 1957
35th Reunion - Class of 1972
The class of 1957 will be gathering twice during this milestone year. Please save the date for May 4, 2007. This is when the 50th Reunion Class will be honored at Post College Assembly and have their official reunion gathering. Dr. Martin LeBoeuf from Dayton is chairing this event. RSVP information for your reunion dinner will be coming soon. Also, watch for other Post College Assembly materials as they will have more information on the Golden Buckeye Luncheon on the same Friday. A second informal gathering will take place September 7-8 with the other reunion classes that will be on campus. This gathering will be much more informal as the May reunion is when we expect most 1957 classmates to gather in Columbus.
Co-chairs: Dr. Rickne Scheid of Columbus, OH Dr. Joel Weaver of Columbus, OH
30th Reunion - Class of 1977 The chair is still to be determined.
20th Reunion - Class of 1987 Chair: Dr. Mark Fixari of Columbus, OH
15th Reunion - Class of 1992 Co-chairs: Dr. Burt Hagler of Xenia, OH Dr. Brian Hockenberger of Medina Oh
45th Reunion - Class of 1962
10th Reunion - Class of 1997
Co-chairs: Dr. Thomas Skinner of Gallipolis, OH Dr. Duke Heller of Columbus, OH
Co-chairs: Dr. Eric Menke of Columbus, OH Dr. Dale Anne Featheringham of Columbus, OH
40th Reunion - Class of 1967 Chair: Dr. Doug Fortney of San Diego, CA
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Reunion Fundraising Effort All 2007 reunion classes are involved in the Class Giving Program to raise funds for The Ohio State University College of Dentistry Leadership Fund. Unrestricted gifts to the Leadership Fund allow us to make investments in areas of greatest need and highest priority. These funds may be leveraged to help students reduce the burden of debt, to aid in the recruitment or retention of top faculty, to support innovative research projects or to renovate areas in the building. The Class Giving Program was introduced in 2005 with an emphasis on participation, encourages all graduates to give back. In that inaugural year, participation jumped form 8.8% to 20.1%. We hope to encourage a higher rate of participation from all College of Dentistry alumni so that we can continue to move the College forward.
Reunion Weekend Timeline Friday, September 7, 2007 8:00 - 12:00 CE Offered by our Continuing Education Department, to be held at the Blackwell 11:30 - 1:00 OSU All alumni luncheon in the new Recreation and Physical Activity Center 1:00 - 2:00 Campus tours will be offered 2:30 - 3:30 Tours of Postle Hall 5:00 - 7:00 Individual class receptions at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Columbus 7:00 - 9:00 All classes come together for dinner in the Hyatt ballroom 9:00 - ???? Other activities determined by the class.
Future Dates Reunion weekend 2008 Date: September 5,6,7, 2008 Tailgate - Saturday (3 hours prior to kickoff ) Game: Ohio State vs. Ohio University Place: TBD
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Saturday, September 8, 2007 22nd Annual Dental Alumni Society Tailgate - 3 hours prior to kickoff Football game, Ohio State vs. University of Akron (RSVP mailing will have ticket information)
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1977 Steven E. Eckert, DDS ’77, has been elected the new examining member of the American Board of Prosthodontics. Dr. Eckert has been a diplomate of the ABP since 1991. He is currently an associate professor at Mayo Medical School and serves there as the prosthodontic graduate program director.
1980 Joseph A. DiZinno, DDS ’80, a 20 year veteran of the FBI, is the new FBI Laboratory Director. Dr. DiZinno will lead a group of over 600 talented men and women dedicated to performing a wide array of forensic services to the law enforcement community worldwide.
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Terence Imbery, DDS ’83, recently retired from the Air Force Dental Corps at the rank of colonel after more than 23 years of service. Dr. Imbery is a Diplomate of the American Board of General Dentistry (ABGD) and a Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD). He is the lead author of a textbook chapter and more than 20 scientific articles and abstracts in international peer reviewed journals. Presently, Dr. Imbery is an Assistant Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry. He and his wife Kate reside in Yorktown, VA, with their two sons Ted and Jack.
1989, 1992 Congratulations to Chris Harter, DDS ‘89, and Jill Hamilton-Harter, DDS ’92. They welcomed their newborn baby girl Charlotte Jane into this world on April 28, 2006. Charlotte was greeted by her three new sisters: Grace, Maggie and Annie.
1996 Congratulations to Drs. Michael A. Goyette ’96 and Julie Reeves for the birth of their newborn baby girl Isabella Sophia on April 4, 2006. Isabella was welcomed by her loving family and 1-year-old sister Alessandra Maria.
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1999 Arizona resident Dr. Brad Woodford, ’99, ’02, spread a little buckeye cheer as his three kids and one friend glittered his office clinic with buckeye memorabilia. Dr. Woodward sent this photo to Jim Tressel and the football team to cheer them on as they made their way to the Fiesta Bowl. Associate Professor of operative dentistry at University of Florida College of Dentistry clinical, Dr. Ottenga, ’99, suffers heroically through yet another Gator chompfest as he displays his scarlet and gray after the OSU football defeat in Arizona. Sporting an OSU tie and buckeye colors, Dr. Ottenga is no fair weather fan. Stand strong Dr. Ottenga.
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Past and Present Accomplishments Recognized Former Dean of the Ohio State College of Dentistry, Dr. Wallace’s successful implementation of beneficial policies in the College’s research program and his exemplary service to the Ohio dental community was recognized as he received the 2006 Columbus Dental Society’s (CDS) Outstanding Dentist award. The award was given to the former dean at the CDS annual holiday dinner on November 30. It recognizes outstanding research and untiring dedication to the profession of dentistry and to the public it serves.
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Dr. Mark Brady Soller Dr. Mark Brady Soller, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 13, 2007. Dr. Mark Soller graduated from the College of Dentistry in 1983 and was a member of various organizations including the American Dental Association, Ohio Dental Association, and The Ohio State Dental Association. A memorial service was held for him on Saturday, February 17 in Boardman, OH.
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CLASS NOTES SUBMISSION They can be sent electronically to: childress.35@osu.edu Or fill out this form and mail it to: External Affairs Office, PO Box 182357, 305 W. 12th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43218. Or fax it to: 614-633-3188 (Photos received for Class Notes will not be returned.)
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COLLEGE ADMINISTRATION Dr. Carole Anderson Interim Dean Cheryl DeVore Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Dr. John Sheridan Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies Dr. Stan Vermilyea Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs
Darrell Young Executive Assistant Dean for Administration Dr. Sudha Agarwal Section Head, Oral Biology Dr. Paul Casamassimo Section Head, Pediatric Dentistry Dr. Henry Fields Section Head, Orthodontics Dr. Peter Larsen Section Head, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Dr. Angelo Mariotti Section Head, Periodontology Dr. John Nusstein Section Head, Endodontics Dr. Steve Rosenstiel Section Head, Restorative and Prosthodontics Dr. Meade vanPutten Section Head, Primary Care
OFFICE OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS Rachel Childress Director of Development Brad Condo Systems Developer/Engineer Tom Dauber Assistant Director of Development
Colleen Garland Senior Director of Development Matthew Garofalo Editorial Assistant, The Quarterly Teri Myers Design
Lonnie Robinson Director, Continuing Education Jaron Terry, APR Freelance Writer, The Quarterly Melody Young Program Coordinator
Dental alumni society board of governors April 2006–March 31, 2007 President Alan B. Mikesell, DDS ’66, MS ’86 President-Elect George G. Brown II, DDS ’69, MS ’76 Vice President John E. Rhodes, Jr., DDS ’80 Past President Daniel L. Woods, DDS ’78 Secretary-Treasurer Henry Fischbach, DDS ’86 Editor Kenneth M. Clemens, DDS ’54 Associate Editor Robert B. Stevenson, DDS ’75, M.S. ’80 Contributing Writer, The Quarterly Donald F. Bowers, DDS ’59, MS
Members-At-Large District 1 Daniel M. DeAngelo, DDS ’86, M.S. ’97 District 2 Matthew J. Kirlough, DDS ’96 District 3 Brett S. Pelok, DDS ’93 District 4 Gordon Rauch, DDS ’98 District 5 TBD District 6 Darrel L. Scott, DDS ’77 District 7 Joseph V. Clause, DDS ’91 District 8 TBD District 9 Joseph P. Crowley, DDS ’76
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