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Dental Journal NEWS FROM THE COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY
VOLUME 10 ISSUE 1
CONNECTIONS THE COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY CONNECTS WITH CLINICIANS AND RESEARCHERS STATEWIDE TO ADVANCE PATIENT CARE
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SUMMER 2022
FROM THE DEAN Dear Colleagues: In this issue of our alumni magazine, we feature the college’s established connections and partnerships with healthcare entities on campus and in the Columbus area that support the care of patients and offer enriching experiences and opportunities for our faculty and students. One of these partnerships is between our Division of Pediatric Dentistry and Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Together, we provide dental care for pediatric patients while also training the college’s pediatric dentistry residents and our dental hygiene and dental students. Our connection with Ohio State’s Nisonger Center, which is a federally funded University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, allows for clinical rotations that give our dental hygiene and dental students an enhanced education on the best ways to provide dental care for developmentally disabled patients. Yet another important partnership highlights the contributions of our Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Dental Anesthesiology whose teams support the Wexner Medical Center and Nationwide Children’s Hospital. They provide exceptional care for patients who need elective surgical procedures. They also manage conditions requiring advanced surgical interventions, such as traumatic injuries to the face, in addition to complex -- and sometimes life-threatening -infections. As a College, we have had a busy and productive spring and summer with many special highlights.
In April, we hosted our inaugural Diversity and Networking Dinner that brought together the college’s leaders from every level – students, staff, faculty, administrators, and alumni. This diverse group informally “networked” by getting acquainted, finding common interests, and discovering ways to work together as we help to implement the college’s current and future initiatives. At the end of May, we had a wonderful Convocation Ceremony for the dental and dental hygiene classes of 2022. That gathering drew about 1,000 attendees, and it was a proud moment for all of us as the graduates celebrated an important personal and professional milestone. Another exceptional event was our annual Research Day, which showcases students’ and faculty members’ research conducted throughout the year, in addition to a distinguished lecture by a nationally renowned researcher. We were also fortunate to receive a generous gift from Dr. Michael and Mrs. Kaylin Masonbrink. These loyal alumni recently gave $500,000 to endow a third scholarship that helps to defray the costs of dental students’ tuition and fees. It is no exaggeration to say this edition of the Dental Journal is filled with information that I believe you will find interesting, engaging, and inspiring. Thank you in advance for finding the time to read about the College and its accomplishments. We are proud to share so much good news!
Carroll Ann Trotman, BDS, MA, MS Dean and Professor 1
The Ohio State University Dental Journal is produced by: The Ohio State University College of Dentistry 305 W. 12th Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43210 Tamra Steedman Editor-in-Chief Marketing & Communication
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Alyson Howard Graphic Designer Marketing & Communication Editorial Board Ted Backus Senior Director of Development College of Dentistry Advancement Canise Bean, DMD, ’95 MPH Professor - Clinical Division of Restorative and Prosthetic Dentistry Rachel Kearney, ’05 BSDH, ’07 MS Chair Division of Dental Hygiene Kathleen Kennedy Director of Executive Communications
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Dr. Michael and Mrs. Kaylin Masonbrink Give $500,000 to Endow Third Scholarship
Donor Contributions
Jeffery C. Kirian, ’06 DDS President, Dental Alumni Society Peter Reiser, PhD Chair Division of Biosciences Letters to the editor are welcome. Please address correspondence to steedman.16@osu.edu. Permission to quote from or reproduce articles in this publication is granted when due acknowledgement is given. Please send requests for the use of excerpts to the email address above. The College of Dentistry Alumni Magazine is headquartered at The Ohio State University, an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution.
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Connections
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Homecoming Weekend 2022
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Congratulations National Honor Society Inductees
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Please Share Your Feedback
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In the News
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DAS President’s Letter
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Congratulations Student Government Association Teaching Award Recipients
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In Memoriam
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Staff Spotlight
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Meet Our Newest Faculty
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Faculty Promotions
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Research Day 2022
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At Home and on the Road
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CONNECTIONS THE COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY CONNECTS WITH CLINICIANS AND RESEARCHERS STATEWIDE TO ADVANCE PATIENT CARE
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PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY CONNECTS WITH NATIONWIDE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL TO PROVIDE CARE
When you think of pediatric dentistry, what age do you envision? For Janice Townsend, DDS, ’07 MS, chair of the Division of Pediatric Dentistry and associate professor in the College of Dentistry, patient interactions start with babies and their parents and continue to age eighteen. “We want to teach parents how to take care of babies’ teeth, including knowing which foods to avoid,” she said. “We need to focus on preventive care rather than waiting to fix problems. We want to help our patients stay healthy throughout life. We are general dentists for special people.” Dr. Townsend serves as Chief of Dentistry at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in addition to her role in the College of Dentistry. “The institutions cooperate well,” she said. “We have a real synergy, which enables us to take advantage of excellent resources at both institutions.” “The ongoing sharing of knowledge between Ohio State and Nationwide Children’s is vital when it comes to ensuring our community is healthy in all ways,” said Oluyinka Olutoye, MD, PhD, surgeon-inchief at Nationwide Children’s. “Strong community collaboration is an integral part of striving for best outcomes in each and every patient.” Pediatric dentistry includes preventive procedures such as cleaning and fluoride treatments, as well as restoration of cavities when necessary, including fillings, crowns and extractions. For Dr. Townsend, successful pediatric dentistry means children reach adulthood with no fillings. The Division of Pediatric Dentistry is responsible for training dental hygiene students and dental students. The division also collaborates with Nationwide Children’s to support the pediatric dentistry residency program. Through partnerships on a grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration, the residents are partnering with Care Connection School
Health Services at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. They provide care at Columbus’ nearby Reynoldsburg City Schools, offering dental treatment in an elementary school setting. “It’s a great environment,” said Dr. Townsend. “Children can receive fillings and extractions utilizing portable equipment. The school system has been supportive and flexible.” Faculty in the division mentor residents in the clinics by supervising and guiding their work, and by providing research opportunities. In addition to research, “residents spend the bulk of their time with patient care at Nationwide Children’s, at the dental school taking classes, and teaching dental students,” Dr. Townsend said. “It’s a very demanding residency.”
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The ongoing sharing of knowledge between Ohio State and Nationwide Children’s is vital when it comes to ensuring our community is healthy in all ways. - Oluyinka Olutoye, MD, PhD, Surgeon-in-Chief, Nationwide Children’s Hospital
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CONNECTION WITH NISONGER CENTER ENSURES CARE FOR AN UNDERSERVED POPULATION
Part of the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, the dental clinics at the Nisonger Center provide support for children and adults with developmental disabilities. Pediatric patients are seen at a clinic located at the Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities (FCBDD), and complex adult patients are seen at McCampbell Hall, which is located on Ohio State’s main campus. College of Dentistry dental and dental hygiene students rotate through the clinics to learn how to work with this underserved population. “Patients may have conditions such as Down syndrome or cerebral palsy, for example, and often have comorbidities,” said Marc Tassé, PhD, director of the Nisonger Center and professor in the Departments of Psychology and Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at Ohio State. “The center is interprofessional. There are 120 faculty and staff from 15 or 16 different professional disciplines, including pediatricians, social workers, occupational therapists and speech pathologists.” Dental Program Director Stephen Beetstra, DDS, MHSA, assistant professor-clinical in the College of Dentistry’s Division of Restorative and Prosthetic Dentistry, oversees the partnership between the center and the college. “The main goal is to provide dental students with experience treating a different population of patients,” Dr. Beetstra said. “They gain the confidence to try to manage patients who might take a little more patience and time. When dental students finish their rotations, they can say, ‘I can do this.’” Prior to entering the clinic, dental students participate in class time with Dr. Beetstra, who discusses a psychological approach to behavior management for patients who are sometimes combative. While many of the center’s patients are referred to be treated under sedation, Dr. Beetstra finds that nearly 75% can be treated with non-pharmaceutical means. “Students learn how to communicate effectively with our patients to get the work done,” he said. 5
As healthcare has improved over the years, the lifespan for this population is increasing. The number of patients needing services every year continues to increase as does their complexity. “Unfortunately, our patients’ dental pathology is worse than the general population,” Dr. Beetstra said. “Often, food such as candy is used as rewards for behavior management. We see a lot of dental neglect.” “Oral hygiene affects general and mental health,” Dr. Tassé said. “The general public has a poor understanding of the important connection of good oral health care with good quality of life.” Fortunately, the Nisonger Center’s dental clinics are available to provide a complete range of oral health services. “We are able to operate the clinic because of a contract with the FCBDD,” explained Dr. Tassé. “Thankfully, the university understands the importance of oral health and the unmet need for this population, and is supportive. We also have many loyal donors and grateful families who provide financial support.”
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When dental students finish their rotations, they can say, ‘I can do this.’ - Stephen Beetstra, DDS, MHSA
CONNECTING WITH CANCER PATIENTS
Patients recently diagnosed with cancer have much to learn about their treatment, including managing oral health care so that dental problems do not interfere with cancer treatments. The Dental Oncology Clinic in the College of Dentistry works closely with The James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute (The James) to ensure the dental needs of these patients are considered during their cancer treatment. “Radiation and certain medications used in cancer treatment can cause problems with healing,” said Suzanne Konieczkowski, DMD, assistant professor and director of the Dental Oncology Clinic. “Patients often need to avoid extractions and other invasive procedures. Preventive care becomes even more important.” Cancers of the neck and head that require radiation can result in additional complications. “Radiation therapy for head and neck cancers can damage salivary glands,” Dr. Konieczkowski said. “Patients may develop xerostomia, or dry mouth.” Because of radiation patients’ increased risk of cavities, Dr. Konieczkowski recommends they get their teeth cleaned every three or four months, rather than every six months. Dry mouth—also a side effect of some medications—can lead to more cavities and discomfort in the mouth. There are treatments available. “Nothing is as good as natural saliva,” Dr. Konieczkowski said. “Patients learn to sip lots of water, and there are helpful products such as Biotene. Often, medications that help one side effect can cause other side effects.”
and Dr. Konieczkowski joined the program in 2021. She is focused on building the connection between the college and The James and supporting patients. Dr. Konieczkowski said there are important complications to consider for cancer patients. Dry mouth is just one problem that can be caused by radiation in the head and neck areas. Osteoradionecrosis is a rarer complication from radiation therapy that unfortunately results in bone death. Metastatic cancers may increase the risk of bone fractures in cancer patients. Bone-strengthening medications such as bisphosphonates may prevent fractures. Hoewever, they can also increase the risk of osteonecrosis of the jaw. Dr. Konieczkowski helps patients navigate these and other complications. “I’m happy to be a resource for The James and I’d like to extend my help to community dentists who have patients being treated for cancer,” she said.
“I’m happy to be a resource for The James and I’d like to extend my help to community dentists who have patients being treated for cancer.” - Suzanne Konieczkowski, DMD
ONE OF THE FIRST OF ITS KIND The Dental Oncology Clinic is one of the first in the country to focus on comprehensive care for cancer patients. The clinic was started about four years ago, 6
COLLEGE RESEARCHERS
Biosciences Faculty
CONNECT CAMPUSWIDE
Projects on Campus
Faculty in the college’s Division of Biosciences divide their time between teaching, research and service. They serve on university, college and departmental committees. Many are also engaged in service to the organizations that support their field of study. Faculty write grant proposals to acquire research funding, present their findings at conferences, and publish study results in peer-reviewed journals. Peter Reiser, ’81 PhD, serves as chair of the division, leading faculty, research scientists, postdoctoral fellows and graduate students who are committed to teaching and research in biomedical sciences. The division provides dental students with instruction in basic sciences such as biochemistry, physiology, microbiology, immunology and embryology. There is also an impressive scope of research taking place. “Ohio State has so many opportunities and wonderful core facilities supporting research programs,” Dr. Reiser said. “Our greatest challenges are the stiff competition for research funding and finding enough time to do what we want to accomplish.” All faculty members within the division are engaged in active research programs funded by a variety of organizations, including the National Institutes of Health. “Faculty are working in areas like neuroscience to better understand taste, perception and feeding behavior, as well as projects to learn more about bone development, tooth repair, microbiology and immunology,” Dr. Reiser said. Many of the studies are focused on basic science—research that helps expand understanding of cell function and the way muscles work, for example. “Results from basic science research open up new questions and often lead to new studies that apply directly to human health,” Dr. Reiser said. “Studies are also currently in development with biomedical engineering and imaging.” Much of the scientific research in the division is collaborative and interdisciplinary. Many faculty are internationally recognized and work with research groups at other institutions. Connections are often made through papers published in peer-reviewed journals or presentations at conferences. “Connections and collaborations such as these are integral to research universities like Ohio State,” Dr. Reiser said. “Research achievements contribute to the university’s overall reputation for excellence and often play an important role in rankings. Publications and presentations add to an international body of knowledge that will lead to new solutions for challenges faced by a changing society.” 7
Collaborate on Research and Around the World
The faculty members of the Division of Biosciences are engaged in numerous active research programs that are funded by a variety of organizations. For a detailed listing of their current research collaborations, visit go.osu.edu/CoDResearch
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Faculty are working in areas like neuroscience to better understand taste, perception and feeding behavior, as well as projects to learn more about bone development, tooth repair, microbiology and immunology. - Peter Reiser, ’81 PhD
ORAL SURGEONS CONNECT TO PROVIDE CARE TO TRAUMA PATIENTS
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and Columbus’ Nationwide Children’s Hospital are designated Level 1 Trauma Centers, which means they provide specialty care for severe trauma cases. The oral surgeons at the College of Dentistry are often called to assist patients coming to both hospitals with emergency facial trauma, a responsibility they share with physicians in plastic surgery services and ear, nose and throat (ENT) providers. “Injuries and infections have no timetable,” said Hany Emam, BDS, MS, associate professor and interim chair of the Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Dental Anesthesiology. “You have to be there when you get called, no matter what time of the day it is.” In addition to facial trauma, the college’s oral surgeons treat a variety of infections. Deep neck infections may have a dental origin, such as wisdom tooth infections. These can be serious and lifethreatening, which requires immediate management. The division also collaborates with the Division of Plastic Surgery and the Department of Otolaryngology at the Wexner Medical Center to provide care for patients who require ablative procedures or need complex and advanced reconstructive efforts. Dr. Emam said oral surgeons are trained to manage complex craniofacial diseases in a hospital-based setting. This may include treating dentofacial deformities, jaw tumors, temporomandibular joint disorders, clefts and reconstruction of facial defects. “At Nationwide Children’s Hospital, we collaborate with the Divisions of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, as well as Plastic Surgery, to manage children who need correction of complex dentofacial deformity,” he said.
COLLABORATING ON RESEARCH The college’s Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery has a long history of research collaboration with many departments at the Wexner Medical Center. Recently, the college’s oral surgeons began working with David Dean, Ph.D., associate professor in the Departments of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Materials Science and Engineering at The Ohio State University to introduce a 3D printing core facility to the university. It will facilitate the production of custom-made models and prostheses to be used during surgeries for patients in need. “The use of technology has expanded significantly in our field and provides considerable benefits in patient care,” Dr. Emam said. “I believe research is fundamental in our profession. It allows us to practice on a solid scientific basis that is evidence-based, and to provide the best care and service possible for patients in our community.”
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Injuries and infections
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OHIO PROJECT CONNECTS WITH ALUMNI TO INSPIRE STUDENTS
The OHIO Project is more than a project. As the acronym in its name suggests, the OHIO Project provides Oral Health Improvement through Outreach. “The program is modeled on the format of academic service-learning,” said Canise Bean, DMD, ’95 MPH, a professor-clinical in the Division of Restorative and Prosthetic Dentistry and director of the OHIO Project. “Since 2004, fourth-year dental students practice in community-based clinical sites while supervised by a faculty dentist.”
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When students graduate and go into clinical practice, they call me. They’ll often say how much the program meant to them, and now they want students to come to their practice. - Canise Bean, DMD, ’95 MPH
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While equipment, patient ages and locations of the clinics vary greatly, the sites share one thing in common: They all provide care to underserved populations. According to Dr. Bean, the community service is crucial, and students receive enhanced citizenship education that is difficult to measure. Of the 24 participating clinical practices that accept dental students, 13 of them are staffed by College of Dentistry alumni. “The students remember the OHIO Project,” Dr. Bean said. “When students graduate and go into clinical practice, they call me. They’ll often say how much the program meant to them, and now they want students to come to their practice.” Patients of every age benefit from the OHIO Project. One well-known site in the Columbus area is the kidspecific mobile dental coach owned by the college, which visits elementary schools in the Columbus City School District. “It’s a high-tech dental office on wheels,” Dr. Bean said. “There’s a real partnership with school nurses helping facilitate regular visits.” Dr. Bean sees the OHIO Project as a perfect blend of dentistry and public health. “My favorite part of the Project is talking with students before they go to sites, and then hearing them reflect on the experience at end of their senior year,” she said. “Many of them hadn’t considered public health practice. In some instances, the experience encouraged them to look at serving locations where people have difficulty accessing dental care.”
(From left) Carlesha Chambers ’11 DDS, and Darcy Cook, ’16 DDS, credit the OHIO Project with leading them to practice in underserved communities.
OHIO Project Inspires Alumni to Practice in Underserved Communities Carlesha Chambers, ’11 DDS, who participated in the OHIO Project as a College of Dentistry student, provides clinical care in an underserved area. Following her service in the U.S. Army, and practicing in north Columbus, she and a dental partner opened Comfort Dental in Mt. Vernon, Ohio, in 2019. “Right after we started, a pipe burst,” she said. “Then, the pandemic.”
“The OHIO Project introduced me to the public health side of Dentistry” - Darcy Cook, ’16 DDS Dr. Cook became an Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) after high school and then worked as a Dental Office Manager. Missing patient contact, she returned to college at 28 to become a dentist. “The OHIO Project introduced me to the public health side of dentistry,” she said.
They managed to keep their clinic open for emergencies, helping support the local hospital by providing care for emergent dental needs. And while she has no personal connection to the area, the community has been very welcoming.
In addition to showing dental students the value of serving their communities, the OHIO Project provides an opportunity for students to see how a dental practice is operated and managed.
“I’ve built great connections,” she said. “Many community members know about my military service. Lots of patients connect as veterans.”
Dr. Cook credits the OHIO Project with helping her see the business side of running a practice and giving her an understanding of the speed and efficiency needed to be a good provider.
Darcy Cook, ‘16 DDS, returned to Perry County, the rural area in southeast Ohio where she grew up, to practice dentistry. She works at the Hopewell Health Centers in New Lexington, Ohio, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that focuses on total health and wellbeing for the community. “I wouldn’t have known about FQHCs without the OHIO Project,” Dr. Cook said.
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CONVO CATION On May 6, 2022, students, faculty, family and friends gathered at Mershon Auditorium to celebrate Convocation 2022. Dean Carroll Ann Trotman opened the program by thanking the Classes of 2022 and the faculty for persevering through the unique challenges they’d experienced the last few years. Special guests Shannon Sweeney, RDH, president of the Ohio Dental Hygienists’ Association; Barbara Hickey, president of the Ohio Dental Assistants’ Association; Thomas Kelly, DDS, president of the Ohio Dental Association; Kumar Subramaniam, DDS, president of the Ohio State Dental Board; and Jeffrey Kirian, ’06 DDS, president of the Dental Alumni Society, joined the college’s faculty on stage. Dean Trotman acknowledged the students’ grace, fortitude and resilience during their time at the college. “Despite a major construction project, a pandemic and a change in deans, you continued our traditions, stayed true to our mission and you persevered,” she said.
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Congratulations to the newest members of the Zeta Chapter of the Sigma Phi Alpha National Dental Hygiene Honor Society and the Theta Chapter of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society
Sigma Phi Alpha Inductees (From left) Lillian Johns, Victoria Hoerig, and Corey Leasure
Omicron Kappa Upsilon Inductees (From left) Brandy Lantz, Fuad Farah, Nelson Rock, Mary Byrum, Connor Colvin, Chase Frazee, Kelly Doan, and Travis Pero Not pictured: Graysen Bloom, Meghan Lembright, Jinhui Li, and Rachel Salen
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IN THE NEWS
BRENDAN SIEFKER ’25 (DDS) AWARDED VELER SCHOLARSHIP Class of ’25 dental student Brendan Siefker was recently selected as the 2022 recipient of the Richard C. Veler, DDS, and Betty G. Veler Dental Scholarship. A native of Ottoville, Ohio, Mr. Siefker was chosen for his outstanding academic merit, demonstrated interest in professional service, and exceptional character. He will receive an annual, renewable award of $50,000 for in-state tuition throughout his time in the DDS program. Dean Carroll Ann Trotman congratulated Mr. Siefker, saying, “There are many talented and hard-working students in our college, and it is challenging for the Veler Scholarship committee to select just one student each year who will benefit from the Velers’ generosity. Mr. Siefker has joined the group of Veler scholars who demonstrated extraordinary commitment in their efforts to succeed as dental students. I offer my most sincere congratulations to him for receiving this scholarship that recognizes his outstanding attributes and supports his dental education.”
ALFRED READER, ’71 DDS, ’77 MS, RECEIVES I.B. BENDER LIFETIME EDUCATOR AWARD Dr. Alfred Reader, a professor emeritus in the Division of Endodontics, received the prestigious I.B. Bender Lifetime Educator Award from the American Association of Endodontists (AAE) at the April 2022 annual meeting in Phoenix, Arizona. The award recognizes an AAE member whose contributions as an educator have demonstrated excellence through selfless commitment to full-time educational pursuits, and whose valuable contributions have instilled in students the desire to pursue excellence in their careers. An alumnus of the College of Dentistry, Dr. Reader served as a faculty member in the Division of Endodontics from 1977-2018 and as director of the Advanced Endodontic Program from 1982-2014. Throughout his career in academia, his efforts as an educator and mentor impacted more than 165 endodontic residents. Nationally recognized for his research, Dr. Reader has explored the rationale, advantages, and limitations of various anesthetic agents and routes of administration. His work has been published in more than 150 articles in peer-reviewed journals, including the Journal of Endodontics, the Journal of the American Dental Association, and Anesthesia Progress. He co-authored the textbook titled Successful Local Anesthesia; wrote 14 book chapters in other texts; and presented more than 90 lectures to learned societies and dental organizations throughout his career. Dr. Reader is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics (ABE) and a former Director of ABE. college news 14
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2022 STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION TEACHING AWARD RECIPIENTS
Faculty, staff and students gathered at Ohio State’s Longaberger Alumni House on March 30, 2022, to recognize outstanding faculty at the college’s annual Student Government Association (SGA) Teaching Awards event. The faculty who received awards were chosen by the college’s dental and dental hygiene students for their teaching excellence in the areas of pre-clinical, didactic, clinical and specialty instruction. Welcoming the attendees to the event, Dean Carroll Ann Trotman said, “The faculty who have been selected as SGA award recipients have been described by our students as ‘wonderful,’ ‘patient,’ ‘helpful,’ ‘supportive,’ and ‘exemplary.’ The word ‘exemplary’ is especially important because it means ‘serving as a model for excellence,’ and ‘representing the best.’ It is my pleasure to participate in this event that recognizes the outstanding work of our dedicated faculty members.”
(From left) Alex Smolik, ’16 DDS; Darryl Hamamoto, DDS, PhD, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs; Matthew Messina ’87 DDS; Rachel Kearney, ’05 BSDH, ’07 MS; James Stone, ’67 DDS; Rebecca Henderson, ’01 BSDH, ’06 MS; Lisa Knobloch, ’91 DDS, ’94 MS; Bryant Cornelius, DDS, MBA, MPH; Gabriela Weiss, DDS, MS; Mark Morrison, ’77 DDS; Michael Masonbrink, ’71 DDS; Sara Fowler, DMD, ’10 MS; Irina Novopoltseva, BSAS, MS; Sarah Mikhail, BDS, ’11 MS; Veeshesh Patel, DDS; Christina Negray ’22 (DDS), SGA President; Mason Colon, ’19 BSDH, ’21 MSDH, Carroll Ann Trotman, BDS, MA, MS, Dean; and Mark Gordon, DDS, MS Not pictured: Daniel A. Cortes, DDS and Joen M. Iannucci, DDS, MS
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College Hosts First
EVENT
(From left) John Bartlett, PhD, Associate Dean for Research; Mehrdad Safavian, ’80 DDS, President of the Columbus Dental Society; and Darryl Hamamoto, DDS, PhD, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, chat during the Diversity in Leadership Dinner and Networking event.
On April 19, 2022, Dean Carroll Ann Trotman hosted the first of what will become an annual gathering: the College of Dentistry’s Diversity in Leadership Dinner and Networking Event. Designed to strengthen leadership at all levels within the college, the event was enjoyed by student organization presidents, administrators, and faculty and staff leaders. “Our college is diverse and we have different perspectives on every problem and situation,” Dean Trotman said as she opened the event. “This range of perspectives helps us shape the college’s values and goals as leaders. This event is an opportunity for our student and college leaders to informally network, find things we have in common, discover ways we can work together, and learn from each other.” Akil Houston, PhD, the college’s new assistant dean for diversity, equity and inclusion and chief diversity officer, discussed how a diverse dental office staff can positively impact patients’ experiences and help providers connect with their patients. “For those of you soon to complete your time in dental school, it is vital to think about how diversity and your ability to interact with different types of people will impact your careers. I am not just speaking about the interaction you may have with patients in your chair, but also about the lives you lead in the communities in which you serve and live.” Third-year dental student David Campbell echoed Dr. Houston’s sentiments, describing how diversity in the college’s Admissions office impacted his decision to come to Ohio State. “Diversity can improve recruitment and retention of talented individuals, including those who may be future leaders in dentistry.” A firstgeneration college student, Mr. Campbell is president of Ohio State’s chapter of the Student National Dental Association, a participant in the college’s Commitment to Access Resources in Education—or CARE—program, and a recipient of the prestigious National Health Services Corps in the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration Scholarship. When he graduates, Mr. Campbell intends to return home to Cleveland to provide care in an underserved community.
Dean Trotman networked with students during the event.
(From left) Henry Fields, DDS, MS, MSD; David Campbell ‘23 (DDS); Akil Houston, PhD, Assistant Dean, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer; and Dean Carroll Ann Trotman.
Ohio State President Kristina M. Johnson, PhD, (center) stopped by the event to chat with attendees.
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Research Day 2022
Faculty “Paper of the Year” Awards
Three-hundred participants
Category: Clinical Research
gathered virtually earlier this year to hear lectures and celebrate the winners of the college’s 38th Research Day. The day began with a faculty lecture from Dean Carroll Ann Trotman and included a lecture on “The Power of the Face: Restoring Paralysis and Clefting” by distinguished lecturer Sarah M. Knox, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Cell & Tissue Biology at the University of California, San Francisco, School of Dentistry. The event concluded with awards recognizing the exceptional research efforts of dental students, graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, residents and faculty.
Category: Basic Research Authors: Mukherjee et al. Publication: “Acquisition of oral microbiota is driven by environment, not host genetics.” Microbiome. 2021; 9:54.
Authors: Azadani EN et al. Publication: “The association between traumatic dental and brain injuries in American children.” Dental Traumatology. 2021;37:114–122. Division of Pediatric Dentistry
Category: Social and Behavioral Sciences and Public Health Research Authors: Claman DB et al. Publication: “Accuracy of Parental SelfReport of Medical History in a Dental Setting: Integrated Electronic Health Record and Nonintegrated Dental Record.” Pediatric Dentistry. 2021;43(3):230-6. Division of Pediatric Dentistry
Dean’s Awards for Excellence in Research Dental Student Award 1st place: William Vu 2022 (DDS) Advisor: Purnima Kumar, BDS, PhD Title: A Comparative Study on the Effects of E-Cigarettes and Smoking on the Oral Metabolome 2nd place: Joe Kainrad 2023 (DDS) Advisor: Do-Gyoon Kim, PhD Title: Gingival Epithelium Gene Regulation and Inflammatory Response to JUUL E-cigarettes 3rd place: Parker Heiner 2023 (DDS) Advisor: Ching-Chang Ko, DDS, PhD Title: Dental crowding predicted by machine learning from clinical photos
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Graduate Student Award
ADDR/Dentsply Student Clinician Award
1st place: Natalie Andras, DDS/PhD Advisor: Brian Foster, PhD Title: Dentoalveolar Defects from Neural Crest Conditional Deletion of Bone Sialoprotein
Natalie Andras, DDS/PhD Advisor: Brian Foster, PhD Title: Dentoalveolar Defects from Neural Crest Conditional Deletion of Bone Sialoprotein
1st place: Shifa Shahid, PhD Advisor: John Bartlett, PhD Title: Altered Enamel Phenotype of ADAM10 Conditional Knockout Mice 2nd place: Michelle Scott, DDS/PhD Advisor: Purnima Kumar, BDS, PhD Title: Impact of JUUL e-cigarettes on oralhost microbial interactions
Center for Clinical and Translational Science Best Clinical and Translational Abstract William Vu 2022 (DDS) Advisor: Purnima Kumar, BDS, MS, PhD Title: A Comparative Study on the Effects of E-Cigarettes and Smoking on the Oral Metabolome
OSU Alumni Merit Award Joe Kainrad 2023 (DDS) Advisor: Do-Gyoon Kim, PhD Title: Gingival Epithelium Gene Regulation and Infammatory Response to JUUL E-cigarettes
OSU Alumni Achievement Award Parker Heiner 2023 (DDS) Advisor: Ching-Chang Ko, DDS, PhD Title: Dental crowding predicted by machine learning from clinical photos
AADR Student Research Day Award Kelly Doan 2022 (DDS) Advisor: Do-Gyoon Kim, PhD Title: Alveolar Bone Mineral Density in Women With Aging
Post-doctoral Fellow Award Fatma F. Mohamed, Division of Biosciences Advisor: Brian Foster, PhD Title: Alpl ablation in neural crest lineages causes dentoalveolar defects characteristic of hypophosphatasia
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AT HOME and ON THE ROAD A | Matthew Messina, ’87 DDS, an assistant
professor-clinical in the Division of Restorative and Prosthetic Dentistry, put a fun spin on an Intro to Clinic 4 lecture by staging a “Price is Right” game to help D2 students understand the prices of dental equipment and supplies they might use in their practices. It was a fun and eye-opening lesson for the students!
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B | (From left) Matt Corcoran, ’92 DDS; Larry
Hagen, ’79 DDS; John Harmeyer, ’93 DDS; Kenneth Brandt, ’74 DDS; Nick Miller, ’21 DDS; Leslie Sprogis, ’79 DDS; Eric Sprogis, ’83 DDS; and Dean Carroll Ann Trotman at the College of Dentistry reception during the Hinman Dental Meeting on March 18, 2022, in Atlanta, Georgia.
C | Members of the college’s Give Kids A Smile
student leadership team, including (from left) Anish Doshi ’23 (DDS), Connie Meenan ’24 (DDS), Morgan Schaeffer ’23 (DDS), and Kendall Latshaw ’23 (DDS), prepared dental bags for Columbus-area elementary school children in recognition of National Give Kids A Smile Day in February.
D | Students in the dental and dental hygiene
Classes of 2022 were honored with scholastic, achievement and division awards during the college’s annual Senior Awards Ceremony on May 5, 2022, at Ohio State’s The Fawcett Center.
E | (From left) Ted Backus, Senior Director of
Development and Alumni Affairs and Dean Carroll Ann Trotman visited with alumni at a reception hosted by Nancy Dysinger, ‘83 DDS, and Stan Doty, ’80 DDS, at Alexandria’s on May 11, 2022, in Findlay, Ohio.
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Save the Date for HOMECOMING WEEKEND September 30 – October 2, 2022
Join Us! Friday, September 30 Post College Assembly- CE Event:
» Fawcett Center » Visit the website to register
Class of 1972 Reunion Lunch:
» 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. » Postle Hall Atrium » There will be no cost for this event. Register on the website
Saturday, October 1 Tailgate:
» 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. » Postle Hall Courtyard » $45 per person, children 12 and under are free. Register on the website
Tours of the New Building (for Tailgate attendees):
» Location: Postle Hall
Football Game:
» 3:30 p.m. » Ohio Stadium » Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights » Tickets available to purchase through August 17 at
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Would you like to help plan a reunion for your class? Please let us know!
For more information and to register for any of these events or to book your accommodations, please use the QR code or visit:
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Questions? Contact Laura Scanlon, Assistant Director of Alumni Affairs, at scanlon.128@osu.edu or (614) 247-4816.
Dr. Michael and Mrs. Kaylin Masonbrink Give $500,000 to Endow Third Scholarship Dr. Michael Masonbrink, ’71 DDS, and his wife, Kaylin Masonbrink, who is also an Ohio State alumna, recently added another scholarship to the two endowments they previously created to support the college’s dental students. The third scholarship, formally named “The Dr. Michael and Kaylin Masonbrink Endowed Scholarship III,” was funded with an endowment of $500,000—an amount that will be matched by the university. The scholarship will provide partial tuition and fees for two selected dental students. First-time recipients must be professional or doctoral students enrolled in the college, and preference will be given to Ohio residents who are first-generation dental students. Awardees must demonstrate “wellrounded character, high moral standards, and a good work ethic” during their time in the college. Altogether, the scholarships created by Dr. and Mrs. Masonbrink will provide partial tuition and fees for four dental students annually. Each scholarship is renewable for all four years that the awardee is a student in the college.
“Kaylin and I decided to create scholarship funds to benefit today’s dental students to help with their greatest need—financial support,” said Dr. Masonbrink of their gift. “We see this as the most beneficial way to give back to our profession and our alma mater. We also hope that our gift will encourage all dental professionals, as well as this current generation, to ‘pay ahead’ and reinvest in our dental students.” Dean Carroll Ann Trotman remarked on the endowment, saying, “The loyalty of our alumni has never been more evident than in this past year. In spite of the economic crises that began with the pandemic, we have continued to benefit from gifts we received from our alumni and friends. It is no exaggeration to say this support is vital to our college, and we are grateful to have such generous partners as Dr. and Mrs. Masonbrink.”
“ Kaylin and I decided to create scholarship funds to benefit today’s dental students to help with their greatest need—financial support.” - Michael Masonbrink, ’71 DDS
To learn how to give to the College of Dentistry, visit go.osu.edu/ways2give.
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Dominic A. & Helen M. Bitonte Family Foundation Griselle Ortiz and Jeffery Ramsey
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Columbus Dental Society Richard Ellinger and Linda Ellinger Darryl Hamamoto and Susan Hahn Hamamoto John Martin Michael Martin Stark County Dental Society Charitable Foundation Robert Sigman William Sikora and Christine Sikora Paul Staubitz and Jill Staubitz Carolyn Williams and Robert Williams
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Mike Habel and Lisa Habel Edward Hadaway and Mary Jane Hadaway Lily Jean Haddad Helen Hall Hamley Run Development Jimmie Harper and Michelle Harper Hicks Family Trust Eric Hires Rick Hires Scott Hum and Melanie Hum James Isett Jackrit Mongkollugsana DDS Inc Joanne Hosey Living Trust Susan Johnston Vernon Jones Joseph J Fonagy DDS Inc John Kalmar and Eileen Kalmar Gale Klayman and Steven Klayman Lawrence Kluener and Menapace Kluener Jim Kotapish and Susan Kotapish Jay Krasne and Linda Krasne Karen Kurtz and Robin Kurtz Emily Lammers and Philip Lammers Jan Larson and Nancy Larson Raymond Lev and Stephanie Lev Patrick Lloyd and Joyce Palik Salvatore Lowry and Maggie Lowry David Lubinsky and Jenny Lubinsky Bill Marinakis Ceceilia Markham and Rick Markham Marilyn J. Hecker Family Trust Marylin Marrinson Mary H. Wheeler Living Trust McCauley Grizzle Family Fund of Fidelity Charitable Patricia Medland Rich Meehan Rudy Melfi Michael H Halasz DDS LLC John Kuhar and Jenny Meyer Marilyn Miller and John Miller Moriah Moffitt Justin Wilkerson and Luz MolinaWilkerson Alan Myers and Heidi Myers
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Gregory Ness and Saralee Ness Matthew Niemiec and Kristine Niemiec John Nusstein and Tammie Nusstein William O’Conner and Maureen O’Conner Patrick Lloyd and Joyce Palik Ruth Paulson Kenneth L Andow DDS PC Barry Penturf Alejandro Peregrina and Constance Peregrina Urban Picard and Christine Picard Randall Pohjola and Judith Pohjola Ted Pope Henry Fischbach and Ladan Pourmoghadam Lisa Poweski and Thad Poweski Richard P. Broering DMD MS PSC Robert Rankin and Anita Rankin Raymond and Stephanie Lev Family Fund of Fidelity Charitable Robert F Faulkner DDS Inc Lisa Alvetro-Rossman and Thomas Rossman Rudner Family Fund of The Columbus Foundation Maple Grove Dental S.C. Gary Schumacher and Joyce Schumacher Bob Seghi and Toni Seghi Stephen I. Oppenheimer Philanthropic Fund of the Atlanta Jewish Foundation Steve Senia and Irene Senia Beverly Shapter and David Shapter Dale Sharples and Kristi Sharples Philip Showalter and Judith Showalter Mike Simpson and Sarah Simpson Brenda Roman-Smith and Steven Smith Kerry Stein and David Stein Jeffery Stephens and Diana Stephens Mike Stronczek and Kathi Stronczek Richard Sweaney and Jeanne Sweaney
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Matt Theil and Tina Theil Thomas Theil and Mary Theil Socha-Cardillo Foundation Trust William Joseph Hill Intervivos Trust Joyce Turin Meade VanPutten Charles Verbanic and Carolyn Verbanic Greg Welsh and Joan Welsh Herman White Justin Wilkerson and Luz MolinaWilkerson Richard Williams and Sherry Williams Clinton Winters and Melissa Winters Eric Wissler and Vicki Wissler Thomas Woodruff and Mildred Woodruff Jody Wright and John Wright Zimmer Inc Jim Zinn and Sue Zinn
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Finley Giving Fund of the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Sara Fowler Donna Gallaway Steven Ganzberg Nancy Gardiner Sally Giovinazzo and Anthony Giovinazzo Elizabeth Graham and William Graham Heights Dental Study Group Anita Haenick and Edward Haenick John and Linda Bozick Charitable Checking Account of the Troy Foundation Arlena Hines and Kenneth Hines Terrell Hoffeld Nationwide Children’s Hospital William Huskey ICD Ohio Chapter Inc International Federation of Dental Hygienists AnnMarie Matusak and James Karrer Brian Kissell and Denise Kissell Eric Koren and Ava Koren Vicki Kraft and Bill Kraft Kathy Kunovich Kyger Dental Associates Inc Anne Griffen and Eugene Leys Jesse Manton Philip Mikesell and Nikki Mikesell Reza Heshmati and Ida Mirzaie Pat Monaghan Tam Nguyen and Chi Nguyen Ellen Nist TCT Med Corp Tepe Family Charitable Fund of Schwab Charitable Paulette Thomas and Tom Petzinger Autumn Sackett and Todd Sackett Nimish Shah and Shilpa Shah Louis Halkias and Katerina Smyrniotis-Halkias Julie Snyder and Larry Snyder Linda Staley Nancy Stearns Dawne Stefanik and Drew Stefanik
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Dear Friends, Colleagues, and Alumni: Dentistry is a lot like an Eric Church song: Some of it, you learn the hard way; Some of it, you read on a page; Some of it, comes with heartbreak; Most of it comes with age. The Hard Way—Trial and Error. Figure it out on your own. The first way most of us learn as children. The best successes started with many failures. Read on a Page—You are probably a bit tired of this, having been doing it for the vast majority of your lives. Countless books full of wisdom and information have been written. Never stop learning. Heartbreak—the inevitable part of life. You will grow close to others in this career and it ends at some point.
D E N TA L ALUMNI SOCIETY President’s Letter
Age—Time and experience will guide you. You learn as time goes on that a lot of what the elder generations say is true. You also learn you can’t take everything as truth, even if you read it. You don’t know for sure until you experience some of these things on your own. You may look back with regret that you should have listened. You may look back grateful for the advice given. I hope you all will listen and take some of my advice to you. I am not necessarily old by world standards, but I have been blessed with great mentors, colleagues, family, and friends. My recommendations are as follows: I challenge you all to find your “Why?” It is really a simple question that we all began to ask early in our lives. It is how your mind grows. Why did you become a dentist in the first place? What is your purpose and intention for the day? It is sometimes a moving target (and will grow and change as you grow), but it will help guide you. If you lose sight of “Why?”, dentistry can just become a job, not a career. If your intention is one of joy, to truly help those around you, you can never really fail. You have no need for fear, nor anxiety. Keep moving forward towards your “Why” every day and you will always have a sense of direction. Your “Why” can and will change as you grow personally and professionally. I also challenge you to look for the Truth. The truth is something once you see, you cannot unsee it. In clinical dentistry, I have been blessed with opportunities to learn from some great dentists throughout my career. I was taught to never settle for answers that don’t have a solid explanation. You will find and be bombarded by the next and latest/greatest technology that will make you into a “super dentist” and you’ll make so much money. Guess what, you and your patients, as human beings, are far greater than any technology ever invented, or that will ever be invented. As precise as dentistry is, you can never do anything as perfect as the human body’s ability to heal and adapt. Don’t lose sight of that, but use it to your advantage. If some product or technique doesn’t make sense to you, question it. Ask “Why?” You are all generally experts in biology and physiology at this point. The truth is always that: True. Biology and physiology are true, so let that guide you as a clinician to provide the best possible outcome for each individual patient. That being said, the technology today is pretty awesome! It will definitely enhance the care you can provide, but is not a substitute for thinking and problem solving. God Bless and Go Bucks!
Jeffrey C. Kirian, ’06 DDS President, The Ohio State University Dental Alumni Society
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IN MEMORIAM 1950’s Carol S. Esterson, ’51 DHY January 10, 2022 Louis E. Reif, ’53 DDS March 13, 2022 William Walker, ’53 DDS March 17, 2022 Marilyn Ward, ’53 DHY February 1, 2022 John M. Bevan, ’57 DDS January 10, 2022
1960’s Edward G. Crowley, ’60 DDS January 19, 2022 Richard W. Poeppelmeier, ’60 DDS March 14, 2022 Daniel S. Bunner, ’63 DDS January 6, 2022 Mary A. Lennie, ’64 DHY January 30, 2022
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Larry B. McMillen, ’66 DDS January 25, 2022
Gary L. Warren, ’73 DDS February 1, 2022
Richard A. Pryatel, ’67 DDS March 30, 2022
John S. McLaughlin, ’75 DDS January 16, 2022
Eric B. Cromwell, ’68 DDS February 12, 2022
Edward H. Rugh, ’75 DDS February 15, 2022
Stanley A. Williams, ’68 DDS February 20, 2022
1980’s
Robert B Kennan, ’69 DDS January 10, 2022 Raymond W. White, ’69 DDS January 6, 2022
1970’s Roger J. Blank, ’70 DDS March 27, 2022 Gerald E. Dice, ’73 DDS January 31, 2022 Joseph R. Dunlap, ’73 DDS January 13, 2022
Harold C. Franley, ’80 DDS February 2, 2022
1990’s Dennis N. Jacobs, ’90 DDS January 22, 2022
STAFF SPOTLIGHT Getting to Know James Cousar James Cousar is a man of many talents. The selfdescribed “GOAT” of dental assistants (his coworkers would agree!), James is also multi-talented, serving as an entrepreneur and an ordained minister Known at the college as someone who provides exceptional patient care, James’ first passion is dental assisting—a career he learned during his eight-and-ahalf years in the U.S. Army.
Q) After living abroad and throughout the U.S., you could have settled anywhere. Are you still happy with your decision to spend your career at the Ohio State College of Dentistry?
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I’m very happy with my decision to come to Ohio State because there has been lots of room and demand for me to move around the college over the years. I worked first in the Division of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, then moved on to the OHIO Project, working with underserved children in Columbus via our beautiful mobile coach. Then, I worked in the faculty practice for a little over a year before getting recruited to supervise the Sterilization and Dispensing Department. But Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery was calling to me, and I was welcomed back to the resident clinic with open arms. I have remained there for over 11 years.
Q) What do you like best about your job? A) I like helping others. I have worked in a customer service capacity in all of my jobs since I was a paperboy at the age of 14. Q) What do you like best about the College of Dentistry? A) I like the College of Dentistry because of the opportunity to work alongside some pretty well-known oral surgeons. I am able to work and socialize with people from all over the globe and many different walks of life. As an oral surgery tech, I work side-by-side with students, interns/externs, four-year residents, anesthesiologists, pathologists and some of the most talented oral surgery techs in the country.
Q) What do you like to do outside of work? A) Outside of work I am the husband of my “Wonderful Woman” who is a College of Dentistry dental hygiene graduate,
and I am blessed to be the proud father of two. I enjoy traveling—taking road trips as well as flying the friendly skies— plus the shooting range, fishing, and camping. I am a martial arts practitioner and a gun collector. staff news 30
M E ET O U R N E W EST FAC U LT Y Saria Abdulla, DDS Dr. Saria Abdullah joined the college on February 28, 2022, as an assistant-professor-clinical in the Division of Restorative and Prosthetic Dentistry. Dr. Abdullah received his DDS degree from Odessa State Medical University in Odessa, Ukraine. He completed his advanced education program in prosthodontics at the New York University College of Dentistry. He previously served as a clinical lecturer in the Department of Biologic and Materials Sciences and Prosthodontics at the University of Michigan. He has also served as a general dentist in private practice. As a member of the college faculty, Dr. Abdullah supports didactic and clinical courses in the predoctoral restorative dentistry curricula.
Diana Leyva del Rio, DDS, MS, ’21 PhD Dr. Diana Leyva del Rio joined the college on February 7, 2022, as an assistant professor in the Division of Restorative and Prosthetic Dentistry. Dr. Leyva del Rio received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at the Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí in Mexico. She completed her Master of Science degree in craniofacial biology from the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of the University of Southern California, and she earned her PhD in oral biology at The Ohio State University College of Dentistry. She previously served as an assistant professor in the graduate prosthodontics program at the Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí. She has also served as a general dentist in private practice. As a faculty member of the college, Dr. Leyva del Rio directs and supports didactic and clinical courses in the predoctoral restorative dentistry curricula.
Leonardo Nassani, DMD Dr. Leonardo Nassani joined the college on January 10, 2022, as an assistant professor-clinical in the Division of Restorative and Prosthetic Dentistry. Dr. Nassani received his Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry degree from McGill University Faculty of Dentistry in Montreal, QC in Canada. He completed his Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) program at the Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine in Cleveland. He previously served as a faculty lecturer-clinical at the McGill University Faculty of Dentistry in Montreal, and he was the General Residency Program supervisor in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Dentistry at Montreal General Hospital. As a faculty member of the college, Dr. Nassani directs and supports didactic and clinical courses in the predoctoral restorative dentistry curricula.
Kinjal Vora, BDS Dr. Kinjal Vora joined the college on May 9, 2022, as an assistant professor-clinical in the Division of Restorative and Prosthetic Dentistry. She received her BDS degree from the Government Dental College and Hospital in Gujarat, India. Continuing her professional education, she earned a certificate in prosthodontics from New York University’s College of Dentistry. Dr. Vora has served as a teaching assistant in the simulation laboratories and pre-doctoral clinics at New York University’s College of Dentistry, and she has been a dental practitioner at Cross Creek Dental care in Marion, Ohio. As a faculty member in the college, Dr. Vora has assumed didactic, preclinical, and clinical teaching responsibilities.
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FAC U LT Y P R O M OT I O N S
Daniel Claman, ’09 DDS
Promoted to the rank of Associate Professor-Clinical Division of Pediatric Dentistry
Dr. Claman earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from The Ohio State University College of Dentistry and a Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry from the University of Illinois at Chicago. In 2012, he joined the college as an assistant professor-clinical and Nationwide Children’s Hospital as part of the pediatric dentistry team. In 2019, he assumed the role of associate program director for the Advanced Education Program in Pediatric Dentistry as well as director for the Pediatric Dentistry Service Fellowship at the college and Nationwide Children’s Hospital. As a clinical faculty member and associate program director, Dr. Claman provides instruction for pre-doctoral students and pediatric dentistry residents while also caring directly for pediatric dental patients. He is the immediate past president of the Ohio Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, and he is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
Kimberly Hammersmith, DDS, MPH, ’11 MS
Promoted to the rank of Associate Professor-Clinical Division of Pediatric Dentistry
Dr. Hammersmith earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery and Master of Public Health degrees from the University of North Carolina. She then completed her pediatric dentistry residency at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and was awarded a Master of Science degree from The Ohio State University College of Dentistry. In May 2016, she began serving as the outreach coordinator at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and as an adjunct assistant professor in the Ohio State College of Dentistry’s Division of Pediatric Dentistry. In July 2019, she assumed the role of director of the Advanced Education Program in Pediatric Dentistry. As a clinical faculty member and program director in the college, Dr. Hammersmith provides instruction for pre-doctoral students and pediatric dentistry residents while also caring directly for pediatric dental patients. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
Christine Harrington, ’86 DDS, ’11 MS
Promoted to the rank of Associate Professor-Clinical Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
Dr. Harrington earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery and Master of Science degrees as well as a Certificate in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology at The Ohio State University. She also earned a General Practice Residency Certificate from St. Luke’s Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio. Her professional career has included more than 20 years in private practice. In 2013, she assumed the position of assistant professor-clinical in the college’s Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology. She previously served for several years as the director of the college’s Sterilization Monitoring Service. In 1986, Dr. Harrington received the American Association of Women Dentists (AWD) Award from the Ohio State College of Dentistry’s AWD chapter. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology.
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FAC U LT Y P R O M OT I O N S Rebecca Henderson, ’01 BSDH, ’06 MS
Promoted to the rank of Associate Professor-Clinical Division of Dental Hygiene
Ms. Henderson earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene from The Ohio State University College of Dentistry. She then completed a Master of Science degree from Ohio State’s Allied Health Medicine program. She has served as an assistant professor in the college’s Division of Dental Hygiene since 2006, and she served for many years as a dental hygienist in private practices. Ms. Henderson has received numerous awards over the course of her career, including the Student Government Association’s Didactic Teaching Award in 2018 and 2022, the Postle Teaching Award in 2018, and the Division of Dental Hygiene’s Outstanding Instructor Award in 2015. In 2020, Ms. Henderson was selected as a recipient of the American Dental Education Association (ADEA) / Colgate-Palmolive Co. Allied Dental Educators Fellowship.
Denise Kissell, ’99 BSDH, ’04 MS
Promoted to the rank of Associate Professor-Clinical Division of Dental Hygiene
Ms. Kissell earned her Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene and her Master of Public Health degrees from The Ohio State University. She is a certified tobacco treatment specialist and a certified instructor for Basic Life Support. She has also served for many years as a dental hygienist in various private practices. An assistant professor-clinical in the college’s Division of Dental Hygiene since 2006, Ms. Kissell teaches courses to dental hygiene students, as well as Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) Continuing Education (CE) and Dental Hygiene EFDA programs. She has been honored with numerous awards, receiving the Student Government Association’s Didactic Teaching Award five times between 2008 and 2021.
Kristin McNarmara, DDS, ’09 MS
Promoted to the rank of Professor-Clinical Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
Dr. McNamara earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Michigan. She completed her residency training in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology at The Ohio State University. She joined the college as an assistant professor-clinical in the Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology in 2009 and was promoted to associate professor-clinical in 2018. She has served as the principal investigator or co-investigator on several funded grants and has mentored many dental student researchers. Dr. McNamara is a Fellow of the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology.
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Sarah Mikhail, BDS, ’11 MS
Promoted to the rank of Associate Professor-Clinical Division of Restorative and Prosthetic Dentistry
Dr. Mikhail earned her Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree from the Alexandria University College of Dentistry in Alexandria, Egypt. She completed her General Practice Residency at The Ohio State University College of Dentistry and went on to earn her Master’s Degree in Dental Materials Science at Ohio State. In 2012, Dr. Mikhail became a full-time assistant professor-clinical in the Division of Restorative and Prosthetic Dentistry. As a member of faculty, she supports didactic and clinical courses in the predoctoral restorative dentistry curricula.
Dawne Stefanik, ’00 DDS, ’20 MA
Promoted to the rank of Associate Professor-Clinical Division of Restorative and Prosthetic Dentistry
Dr. Stefanik earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery and Master of Arts in Bioethics degrees at The Ohio State University. She joined the college as a full-time faculty member in 2009, serving as an assistant professor in the Division of Restorative and Prosthetic Dentistry. She also launched the college’s Ethics and Professionalism Work Group, and she is the faculty advisor for the Professionalism and Ethics in Dentistry Association student organization. Dr. Stefanik was recognized with the Larry Peterson Young Educator’s Award in 2010, the Postle Teaching Award in 2016, and Student Government Teaching Awards in 2013 and 2017. She is a Fellow of the American College of Dentists.
Janice Townsend, DDS, ’07 MS
Promoted to the rank of Professor Division of Pediatric Dentistry
Dr. Townsend earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the Marquette University School of Dentistry. She then completed her Master of Science degree in pediatric dentistry from The Ohio State University and a certificate in pediatric dentistry from Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Dr. Townsend previously served as an associate professor and chair of the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at the Louisiana State Health Sciences Center School of Dentistry, where she was also the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana Professor in Pediatric Dentistry. In July 2018, she became the Chief of Pediatric Dentistry at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the college’s chair of the Division of Pediatric Dentistry. She has been committed to improving preventative dental care for at-risk populations, enhancing the efficiency of dental services provided to children, and developing a population-based approach to oral health care.
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