The Ohio State University Dental Journal Autumn 2014

The Ohio State University

Dental Journal

NEWS FROM THE COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY

VOLUME 2 ISSUE 1

Fall 2014

Going Pro: College of Dentistry Alumni Who Protect the Smiles of Professional Athletes p. 4

From the Dean Dean Colleagues: Although it’s only been a few months since you received the spring issue of the Dental Journal, we have some new and exciting information to share with you. I hope you find the content interesting and that it makes you proud to be connected with our College of Dentistry.

Several articles in this magazine showcase the activities of our students and faculty, while the cover story is about two of our alumni who use their skills and talents to support professional sports in Columbus. A few pages after that, you’ll read about a trip that one of our faculty members and a recent graduate made to Ethiopia as part of a health science initiative at Ohio State called “One Health.” We’ve also included a story about our DentPath program and the ways it continues to have an impact on our college by redefining diversity and enhancing the learning experience for everyone. Rounding out these special articles is a story about two faculty members -- a husband and wife team -who are pioneers in the study of the human microbiome.

One article that keenly interests me is the first follow-up on the D1 students we interviewed for the magazine last fall. How interesting it was for me to read about all that has occurred in their lives this past year, the things they’re thinking about now, and what they’ve learned -- both in and out of the classroom. They clearly are benefiting from everything that Columbus, Ohio State, and the College of Dentistry have to offer them.

Sprinkled throughout the magazine are news items and announcements of upcoming events that we hope you can attend. We’ve included a list of receptions we’re hosting and programs offered by our Office of Continuing Education.

There’s also a piece about the new direction our college is taking with Post College Assembly, as well as a full-page promotional about our 125th Anniversary Gala. In addition to all those items, you’ll find updates on our newest dental students, class notes from our alumni, and postings about faculty, alumni and friends who have recently passed and are now remembered.

Closing out the magazine are biographical sketches of our newest faculty recruits, as well as recent faculty promotions.

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such experienced and talented members of our college community. Each has added something special and creative to our school, and I hope their photos and stories will bring back fond memories.

I always enjoy sharing our good news with you, and I was especially pleased to talk with a number of you at our alumni reception at the ADA meeting in San Antonio. For those who were unable to join us, I’ll look forward to seeing you at other professional gatherings throughout the year. I’ll be glad to share more details about the stories in this magazine and answer any questions you may have. In the meantime, I encourage you to stay connected through our website (dentistry.osu.edu), our e-newsletter (First Thursday), and the spring 2015 issue of the Dental Journal.

All the best -- and Go Bucks!

Patrick M. Lloyd Dean

Contents The Ohio State Dental Journal is produced by: The Ohio State University College of Dentistry 305 W. 12th Avenue Columbus, OH 43210

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Patrick M. Lloyd, DDS, MS Dean, College of Dentistry Tamra Pace Editor-in-Chief Marketing & Communication

Editorial Board Ted Backus Senior Director of Development College of Dentistry Advancement Dr. Mark Kriwinsky President Dental Alumni Society Dr. Canise Bean Professor - Clinical Division of General Practice and Material Science Karla Geise Director of Stewardship College of Dentistry Advancement Rachel Henry Assistant Professor Division of Dental Hygiene Kathleen Kennedy Director of Executive Communications Letters to the editor are welcome.

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Permission to quote from or reproduce articles in this publication is granted when due acknowledgement is given.

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The College of Dentistry Alumni Magazine is headquartered at The Ohio State University, an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. Š 2014. All rights reserved.

On the Cover: Team members from the Columbus Blue Jackets flash healthy smiles after scoring a goal.

(Photo provided by the Columbus Blue Jackets.)

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Going Pro: College of Dentistry Alumni Who Protect the Smiles of Professional Athletes

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Class Stats

The Dental Alumni Society Provides a Career Coach for Expert Practice Management Advice

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Alumni Programs & Events, Continuing Education

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Class Notes

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Introducing a New PCA

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Continuing Education Cruise

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Dean Lloyd Presents in Japan

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In Memoriam

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Building a Better Coach

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New Faculty

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Chapter 2: Four Students Remember Their First Year

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Faculty Promotions

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Going Pro: College of Dentistry Alumni Who Protect the Smiles of Professional Athletes Professional athletes rely on a host of health professionals to—literally—keep them in the game. Bruce C. Baloy ’76 DDS and Herb Postle ’86 DDS are among several College of Dentistry alumni who have been fortunate enough to be able to combine their dental expertise with their love of sports to treat Columbus’ top athletes. Dr. Baloy is the team dentist for the Columbus Blue Jackets National Hockey League team and Dr. Postle serves as team dentist for the Columbus Crew Major League Soccer team.

Although both doctors were avid sports fans before getting involved with professional athletes, neither believed that some day they would serve as team dentists.

Now, though, their team dentist designation has become part of what they enjoy about their profession, and it’s definitely a conversation-starter. When people hear that Dr. Baloy works with the Blue Jackets, he always gets the same reaction: “Wow! You must be busy!”

“That reputation is well-earned,” he said, laughing. “We’ve had some pretty horrific injuries. In fact, we probably have more facial trauma in our sport than others.” Dr. Baloy is part of a team that includes an oral surgeon and general physician, and all attend every home game to care for the Blue Jackets as well as players from visiting teams.

“We’ve had everything from lost teeth to broken jaws,” he said.

“Everyone thinks it’s the puck that gets them, but the vast majority of injuries come from the stick. I guess working with my kids’ lacrosse teams prepared me for that!”

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The dental care Dr. Baloy provides extends well beyond the ice. He sees all of the Blue Jackets players in his private practice for ongoing preventative care. The players fall into the age group for whom regular dental care may not be a priority. In addition, some players haven’t had access to good dental care in their home countries.

Only about half of the players are from the U.S., the rest from Europe or Canada. “They live here during the season, and good dental care is part of keeping them healthy and in peak physical shape for the games,” said Dr. Baloy.

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Working with the Blue Jackets and getting to know the players has been a tremendously rewarding part of my job.

He and the medical team are particularly busy with the Blue Jackets at the beginning of the season, ensuring that each player is ready for their grueling 80-game schedule. Head-to-toe physicals at a nearby medical facility include a thorough dental exam and treatment, if necessary.

Impressions are made for custom mouth guards – and the replacements they’ll inevitably need throughout the season.

“Amazingly, though, they don’t all wear them,” Dr. Baloy said. “It’s not mandated.”

Following an injury on the ice, especially a traumatic one, the oral surgeon usually attends to the player – whether that player is a Blue Jacket or a member of the opposing team.

Then Dr. Baloy often sees them in the office the next day. With the team’s demanding travel schedule, the player has only a small window to be seen. “We have to get them in fairly quickly so that they can get on to the next game.”

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“I’ve been able to do a little bit of everything in my career,” said Dr. Baloy, who served as a Naval dentist before going into private practice, and eventually began volunteering his services for his children’s sports teams. “Working with the Blue Jackets and getting to know the players has been a tremendously rewarding part of that career,” he added.

Although he was a sports fan prior to becoming involved with the Crew, Dr. Postle said he’s definitely learned more about the world’s most popular sport and became a fan very quickly. He especially enjoyed the 2014 FIFA World Cup, when excitement built through the country as the U.S. team advanced through the ranks.

For Dr. Postle, the relationships he’s developed with Columbus Crew players and their families, as well as dentists from the opposing teams, have been the most rewarding part of his involvement with the major league sport.

Interestingly, both Dr. Baloy and Dr. Postle became involved with their respective teams through friends. As the Crew was assembling their first medical group in preparation for launching the team, the orthopedic surgeon who was hired – a friend of Dr. Postle’s – got in touch and connected him with the Crew’s management. He’s been part of the team ever since.

“They’re just the nicest bunch of guys you could ever meet,” he said. “And it’s amazing how many of them have ended up back here in Columbus. It’s a great place to raise their families, and I get to see a lot of Crew families as patients on an ongoing basis.”

Like Dr. Baloy, Dr. Postle is part of a larger team that serves the team, and attends games, although not every one. “Mostly, our cases aren’t immediate situations,” he said. “We don’t get nearly as many injuries on the field in soccer as they get in hockey.”

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For Dr. Baloy, it was his hygienist’s husband, who worked as legal counsel for several professional sports teams. “He was actually the Blue Jackets’ first employee,” Dr. Baloy said. “When I saw that he’d been hired, I sent him a congratulatory note and said, ‘Nice job! P.S., you’re going to need a team dentist.’” ■

Herb Postle ’86 DDS

Because he has been with the Crew since their inaugural season in 1996, though, he has seen his share of traumatic incidents. “My job is more to keep (the athletes) healthy and strong, so that they can be on the field and in good shape to play.”

The Crew was one of the first professional soccer clubs created after the MLS organization was established in 1993 as part of the U.S.’s successful bid to host the 1994 FIFA World Cup. Dr. Postle was right at home with the Crew, as they played their first games at Ohio Stadium before opening the country’s first major-league stadium built specifically for soccer adjacent to the nearby Ohio Expo Center.

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My job is more to keep (the athletes) healthy and strong, so that they can be on the field in good shape to play.

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The Dental Alumni Society Provides a Career Coach for Expert Practice Management Advice Ohio State football legend Eddie George’s self-named restaurant was the scene of some intense coaching earlier this year.

The coaching wasn’t directed toward getting the pigskin into the end zone, though. Instead, it was focused on helping College of Dentistry students successfully cross the goal line between dental school and their careers.

Sponsored by the Dental Alumni Society (DAS), the Career Coaching session was spearheaded by DAS board member Urban Picard ’83 DDS who presented the idea to the DAS as a way of helping College of Dentistry students avoid the pitfalls he encountered when he established his Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery practice in Lakewood, Ohio.

“When I started my practice, my contemporaries and I believed that if you simply hung your shingle everything would be okay,” said Dr. Picard. “It’s not as easy as that. And today’s graduates have even more to contend with, such as greater student loan debt and expanded options for venues in which to practice dentistry.”

With the help of Dr. Picard’s professional practice management coach, students gained perspective about how to become associated with an existing practice. The nearly 70 gathered students learned about what practice owners are looking for and what graduates should expect when they are associates.

For students who attended the coaching session, the “playbook” on valuation of practices, managing costs and staff, and marketing, should help them go a long way toward achieving their goals.

“The students I spoke to after the session were pleased to know that there are systems to establishing a successful practice,” said Dr. Picard. “It’s not just guesswork. There are ways to run a profitable business while at the same time enabling you to provide good dental treatment to your patients.” ■

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Introducing a New PCA

College NEWS

March 13-14, 2015 at the Ohio Union

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PCA Makes Big Changes While Maintaining Former Traditions

What Will Remain The Same?

Research continues to offer compelling evidence of the interrelationship between patients’ oral health and overall physical health. As a result, it has become increasingly important for dental practitioners to stay current on the medical conditions and medical treatments that can impact— or be impacted by—oral health. To reflect the college’s continuing commitment to educating dental practitioners on the latest healthcare and technological innovations impacting patient care, the College of Dentistry has revamped its 71-year-old continuing education conference, Post College Assembly, to add increased emphasis on traditional medicine.

For decades, Post College Assembly’s two-day format has allowed the college to provide relevant, contemporary, scientific, and thorough training that enables the college’s alumni and other dental professionals to meet licensure requirements in a congenial atmosphere. The Distinguished Alumni Award and Reception will continue to be a featured event and, for alumni “coming home” to attend Post College Assembly, the opportunity to network and renew acquaintances will remain. For all dental professionals— whether alumni or from another dental college—the Post College Assembly will continue to be a forum that helps participating dental professionals evolve their practices and improve patient care. ■

What Has Changed?

• T ime: The conference has moved from a ThursdayFriday timeframe to a Friday-Saturday timeframe. This change will enable participants to earn continuing education credits with minimal disruption to office schedules and patient appointments.

• T opics: Subject matter experts from Ohio State’s own Wexner Medical Center will present topics on current and relevant medical concerns and treatments with emphasis on their connection to oral health. In addition, PCA will continue to include advanced dental-related topics presented by College of Dentistry faculty, some of the most knowledgeable and experienced dental experts in their respective fields.

• F ormat: PCA will now run on a single-track model—versus multiple tracks—featuring a variety of short sessions focused on specific medical and dental topics. This will afford participants the opportunity to expand learning and not be forced to choose between two equally relevant sessions.

PCA: At-A-Glance

• The advances in and interrelationship between medical care and oral health will be explored by experts from Wexner Medical Center and the College of Dentistry.

• A new, single-track format will expand learning opportunities.

• PCA will move to a Friday-Saturday timeframe.

• The best parts of PCA—including the Distinguished Alumni Award and Reception—will remain. college news 7

Ethiopian Dental Journal

By Beau Meyer ’14 DDS

In 2012, Patrick M. Lloyd, dean of the College of Dentistry, joined Ohio State’s global strategies team as well as deans and faculty from the university’s other health science colleges to travel to Addis Ababa University (AAU) and the University of Gondar in Ethiopia. With an eye toward developing mutually-beneficial partnerships with their colleagues at these universities, the team laid the foundation for The Ohio State University Health Sciences-Ethiopia One Health Partnership—a relationship that has already proven productive.

In June, Beau Meyer DDS ’14, who accompanied Dean Lloyd during last year’s visit, returned to Ethiopia with Carl Allen DDS, MSD, professor emeritus in the college’s Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, for the Summer Institute.

Through his meticulous journal entries, Dr. Meyer provides a glimpse into the promising possibilities of our Ethiopian outreach efforts.

Above photo (from left): Beau Meyers DDS ’14; Dr. Wondwossen, dean, Addis Ababa College of Dental Sciences; and Carl Allen DDS, MSD. Ethiopian church on Entoto Mountain.

photos courtesy of Beau Meyer

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June 12—Thursday We got to the school around 9:00 a.m. today. Dr. Allen started his lectures at 10:00. Dr. Wondwossen gave us both glowing introductions before we started. Carl talked about how to do a head and neck exam, and how to identify common lesions.

Addis Ababa University Ethiopia: June 10-17, 2014 June 11—Wednesday Today started with a greeting from the dean of the dental school, Dr. Wondwossen, at the airport and then a tour of the dental school. The renovations to the school are progressing well, and I was pleased to see this progress, albeit slow. They will move from a six-chair clinic to a 40-chair clinic! It looks quite impressive, and gives me hope that the school will be able to thrive. We toured the adjacent hospital’s dental department today. They have two chairs in this hospital and they see two types of patients—tooth pain requiring extraction or fractured mandibles. Something like 70 patients are seen a day and 15% are fractures, according to the dentists working here. They could use some advanced surgical training in the management of mandibular fractures. I get the sense that they don’t want us to take over the clinic, but instead would prefer us to teach them how to be more skilled clinicians.

After lunch we went to the Black Lion Hospital where the medical school is located. The dental students rotate through here with the medical students during their basic science education. We met with Dr. Dereje Gulilat, dean of the medical school. An OB/GYN, she was very excited about having dentistry and oral health involved in this year’s summer institute. She kept saying how our profession crosscuts ages, genders, and health disciplines. We discussed studying mefakia (a natural wooden toothbrush) at medicinal level with Pharmacy and at a program or initiative level with Public Health.

I spoke on oral health stages and prevention strategies used in the United States, including sealants and fluoride.

I used toothbrushes as incentives to participate in my presentations. I think it went very well—the students said it was helpful. Some of the material was review for them, but most of it was new.

I’ve run into several familiar faces so far, and they remember me, which is very exciting. I think that speaks to the potential strengths of the partnership.

I spoke with Dr. Wondwossen about future collaborations.

I kept leaning towards public health initiatives or research topics.

Two major sensory memories I have of today: First, it is very difficult for me to breathe normally. My respiratory rate is much faster—could some of that be due to the altitude? There are no emissions standards here, which is probably why the smog is pretty thick. Second, at AAU, we got to see the cafeteria where students can get lunch.

Somebody had left sugar sitting out, and these birds were feasting on it—green and yellow finches and some pretty songbird with a vibrant orange beak.

Mefakia, a natural wooden toothbrush, is sold in the outdoor market. continued on next page college news 9

June 13—Friday Today started off strangely. I woke up to loud music at 2:00 a.m. that lasted until 5:00 a.m. I figured it wouldn’t last that long, but then I remembered that the World Cup started last night.

Carl finished the common lesion lecture today, and then started on oral manifestations of HIV. The HIV/AIDS situation in Ethiopia is improving, but dentists insisted on learning more about the oral manifestations. I spoke on dental trauma in children; its diagnosis and management. The students said they had never learned anything about tooth trauma management, so I was glad to be able to provide a brief introduction on the topic.

June 16—Monday We spent our entire day at AAU’s dental school. Carl presented some of his most interesting cases in between and even through some power outages. During one of the outages, I went to see how their clinics were running. Today, a lot of new patients were being seen, and every patient required extractions, which was basically the only option available given the power outage situation. Dr. Solomon, a prosthodontist born in Ethiopia but trained in Cuba, showed me their lab and how they make dentures. Even though they don’t get a lot of denture experience, they still learn some of the basic techniques.

June 14—Saturday Today was a scheduled half-day lecture, so Carl used this time to provide an intro into precancerous changes. The oral surgeon at AAU was in attendance today, and she had many questions for Carl. After the lecture, several students asked for my autograph, which was a very strange feeling.

Our driver, Mesfan, picked us up after lunch along with an orthodontist as our guide to explore Addis. First, we went to the Mercato, the enormous central market. Next, we drove up the mountain outside Addis—Entoto. There were lots of families hauling brush down to the village on their backs or using donkeys to carry additional loads. Goats lined the mountainside and, accordingly, the grass was nipped very close to the ground. Occasionally, there was a makeshift soccer field on the mountain whenever there was an extended area of flat ground. At the top, there was a group of 15 kids playing a pick-up game of soccer next to the church. This particular church was the first one built in Addis sometime in the 1800s—I forget the exact date. There was a king’s palace behind it, and we were able to tour this space.

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My lectures today were on treatment considerations for the pediatric patient, public health topics related to dentistry, and three cases I completed while in dental school. All three lectures were very well received. Most of the students were in their fourth year, and they have a very solid foundation in the basic sciences.

The university, along with the students we lectured to, presented us with gifts before we left. They had a very nice reception for us immediately after our lectures.

Overall, this trip has been a productive visit for the College of Dentistry. The students at AAU have a passion for learning, and our faculty members have a passion for teaching. A perfect match. ■

Dental students at Addis Ababa University.

Addis Ababa University Faculty of Medicine School of Dentistry.

For more information about the The Ohio State University Health Sciences-Ethiopia One Health Partnership, visit http://u.osu.edu/onehealth/

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College NEWS

Dean Lloyd Presents in Japan

Dean Patrick Lloyd discusses an important question: “Will today’s solutions to yesterday’s problems be the nightmares of tomorrow?”

Patrick M. Lloyd, dean of the College of Dentistry, was a featured speaker at the 123rd Scientific Meeting of the Japan Prosthodontic Society in Sendai, Japan, on May 25.

His presentation, “Will today’s solutions to yesterday’s problems be the nightmares of tomorrow?” is relevant for dental practitioners treating aging populations in industrialized nations around the world. It is particularly pertinent for Japan where 26% of the population is 65 years of age or older, with a projected growth to 38.8% by 2050.

Dental practitioners in Japan are wrestling with the implications of using dental implants to improve the quality of life for older adults, while also determining how to

maintain those implants when patients become infirm or are institutionalized in nursing homes and depend on others for their daily oral hygiene care. Interestingly, 20% of the long-term care facilities in Japan have residents with dental implants.

“The complexities involved in treating and maintaining patients with constantly changing medical, functional, and mental conditions are vast,” said Dean Lloyd. “The decisionmaking process that is required when developing treatment plans for elderly dental implant patients has to factor in the care of those patients later in their lives when they are unable to care for themselves.” ■

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The (Dent)Path to the White Coat Ceremony Each year, first-year College of Dentistry students—freshly clad in their crisp, new coats given to them at the White Coat Ceremony—solemnly recite the Dentist’s Pledge to “continue the attainment of knowledge and skill in the arts and sciences of dentistry.”

For seven young students, these words had an added meaning when they spoke them at the White Coat Ceremony this past August. Through the College of Dentistry’s DentPath program, they had already spent an extra year attaining knowledge and sharpening their skills before becoming official members of the entering Class of 2018.

The DentPath program is a one-year post-baccalaureate program designed to enable promising dentistry students to become more competitive and successful in the dental school environment. The mission of the program is to increase the number of students who graduate from the College of Dentistry who are underrepresented in dentistry and/or are from economically or educationally disadvantaged backgrounds.

Among the many advantages of the program is the potential that, following graduation from dental school, the DentPath students may practice in areas of the state or country that are in great need of dental professionals.

Such is the case with Janai O’Neal. Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, O’Neal is excited about the prospect of having the training and flexibility to volunteer in a free dental clinic in a low income area in Northeast Ohio after she graduates. She believes that the DentPath program will help make her dream possible.

“My DentPath experience was invaluable,” said O’Neal.

“My science intensive second semester gave me a glimpse into what it will be like to juggle multiple challenging, fast-­paced courses at once. I was able to fine tune my study skills, figure out a routine that works for me, and determine how to maintain a balance between school and life. I feel like I am more prepared for dental school than I would have been had I entered dental school last year.”

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Likewise, Toledo native Annie Courtemanche knows that the DentPath program was a tremendous opportunity to get her started on the right foot. “Having gone through the program, I cannot imagine starting dental school without it,” said Courtemanche. “Meeting the faculty, making friends, navigating the campus, and forming study regimes has enabled me to build a priceless foundation.”

O’Neal and Courtemanche, along with five other students, spent the 2013-­2014 academic year taking a core set of advanced science courses and an introductory course in the College of Dentistry so they could develop the confidence they need to succeed as a dental student. They also met regularly with their mentors—College of Dentistry faculty members—who gave them advice and support as they began the transition to life as a dental student.

Having successfully achieved the required grades for their classes, all seven students entered the College of Dentistry as first-­year (D1) dental students this fall.

For Fresno, California native Anthony Clarke, being so far from home made getting to know faculty and some of his classmates before dental school an important benefit. “For me, joining the program meant having an instant network,” said Clarke. “It’s nice to not be intimidated by the faculty.

Having a faculty mentor taught me that they want the best for us. We’re all on the same team.”

Although O’Neal, Courtemanche, and Clarke took different paths to reach the College of Dentistry, each DentPath student agrees that having finished the program, they are now better equipped to have successful dental school careers. Asked what advice they would give to future students entering the DentPath program, Courtemanche said it best: “Don’t give up—it’s supposed to be challenging.

Embrace how lucky you are to be in such a special program at such a special school. And, enjoy each day as a countdown to White Coat Ceremony!” ■

Fast Facts The mission of the DentPath program is to increase the number of students in dentistry that hail from those areas underrepresented in dentistry, are from economically or educationally disadvantaged backgrounds, and who demonstrate a strong commitment to public service.

Up to 10 students are selected annually to participate in DentPath.

(top) Janai O’Neal (center) Annie Courtemanche (bottom) Anthony Clarke

Successful completion of the program requires a minimum DentPath GPA, 20 hours of observation, 20 hours of community service, and regular meetings with the faculty mentor. college collegenews news 13

Building a Better Coach Dental care is still the number one unmet health care need for Ohio’s children and atrisk populations. The College of Dentistry is working to address that need by providing basic care to our most vulnerable pediatric population with the Dental H.O.M.E. Coach.

Thanks to the generosity of the Delta Dental Foundation, a larger, new and improved vehicle will soon be rolling up to Columbus City Elementary Schools where oral health care is desperately needed. The new 45-foot Coach features dual slide out rooms, an exterior monitor, and state-of-the-art equipment to include intra oral cameras for telemedicine communication for advanced diagnosis and medical opinion, high speed wireless connectivity, upgraded digital x-ray, flat screen ceiling-mounted monitors, and an interactive educational station so patients waiting for treatment will be entertained and learning simultaneously.

This new mobile unit will be an even more positive learning environment for our students and the children receiving care. â–

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The Role of Genetics in the Human Microbiome The Human Microbiome Project has revealed much about normal bacteria in the mouth and other body sites. But how these bacteria are acquired and how long they stay around is less understood. Recent studies tracking bacteria in non-足oral body sites have demonstrated that strains of bacteria can persist in humans over long periods of time. Thus, it is likely that early exposures to bacteria may have important, long-足lasting implications for disease and health.

Ann Griffen DDS, MS

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Research NEWS

This potential determinant of oral health will be investigated

by Ann Griffen DDS, MS, Professor in the Division of Pediatric Dentistry and the Division of Biosciences, and her collaborator and husband, Gene Leys PhD, Professor in the Division of Biosciences. In May 2014, they were awarded a five-­year grant for $1,923,960 to investigate the initial acquisition of the human oral microbiome by The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), the federal government’s lead agency for scientific research on oral, dental, and craniofacial health and disease. NIDCR is one of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Their preliminary studies on the initial acquisition and assembly of the oral microbiome using next generation sequencing of the 16S rRNA gene showed a remarkably robust and specific acquisition of a core microbiota. Humans share a common core of bacteria, with less than 1000 species as regular residents in the oral cavities of the human population. Most 1-­year-­old children harbor about 50 species in their mouths, while adults typically have around 200. The major species are common to everyone, and children harbor a subset of the bacteria found in adults. In this new study, the research team will follow children to young adulthood to track the development of mature adult oral microbial communities.

The Griffen Leys lab will determine whether genetics plays a role in the ease of acquisition and stability of oral microbial communities. To do this, the researchers will compare how well microbial profiles match in biologic mother-­child pairs and mothers and children who are adopted at birth. They will try to determine whether each human harbors a set of strains/species that is particularly well-adapted to his or her specific host environment (genetics), and whether these bacteria are a better fit for genetic offspring than those harbored by unrelated individuals. If so, the human microbiome might be another form of heritable genetic material passed from parent to offspring—another sort of “epigenetic” inheritance. To what extent the human oral microbiome is a heritable feature and to what extent it is stable over time, similar to our human genome, has major implications for disease and health.

This study can potentially lead to future therapeutic protocols…the process will have some similarities to organ transplant matching.

The robust assembly of a small, shared community of oral organisms in infants is truly remarkable when we consider the vast range of bacteria to which the human oral cavity is exposed. These include bacteria that inhabit other body sites of humans, bacteria in water from environmental sources, plant foods that harbor their own microbial communities as well as soil and water bacteria, pets and animal food sources that have their own distinct microbiota, and other objects a child might encounter in oral explorations. Despite this exposure, only a limited and highly specific community of bacteria establishes in the human oral cavity, and it is similar across children. This exclusion of most species and support for a core of commensal species occurs by largely unknown mechanisms.

“This study can potentially lead to future therapeutic protocols, where a genetic match for a person’s oral microbiome, including bacterial surface receptors, can become a supplement used to bring that person back to normal oral health. The process will have some similarities to organ transplant matching,” says Dr. Griffen.

Collaborators include Cliff Beall PhD, Research Assistant Professor, Biosciences, who is the bioinformaticist handling the gene sequencing, and Christina Igboin PhD, Research Scientist, Biosciences, who is coordinating the clinical adoption studies. ■

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Chapter 2:

Four Students Remember their First Year There is an old joke in which a tourist asks a New Yorker how you get to Carnegie Hall. The answer? Practice, practice, practice.

Although they have their sights set on a different career path than Carnegie Hall, the four College of Dentistry students we introduced in the inaugural issue of the Dental Journal agreed that time spent practicing in the lab will help get them to their destination.

The four students—Chris Rhees, a husband and new father; Nicole Goettemoeller, who was raised on an Ohio dairy farm; Hamza Dodo, a Nigerian native who grew up in Cleveland Heights; and third-generation College of Dentistry student Jordan Mayberry— also experienced other common realizations: the in-class work is challenging, but the professors are supportive; and the first year of dental school has proven more than ever that each chose the right profession.

Nicole Goettemoeller For Nicole Goettemoeller, the first year of dental school has confirmed that she chose the right direction for her career.

“Every day I feel like I’m in exactly the right place,” she said.

Goettemoeller isn’t the only one who believes in her future as a dentist. Earlier this year, she was chosen to receive the 2014 Richard C. Veler, DDS, and Betty G. Veler Dental Scholarship, a full-tuition, renewable award. She earned the scholarship based on the program’s requirements for outstanding academic success, demonstrated interest in professional service, and exceptional character. “It is truly remarkable that someone I have never met believes in the future of dentistry enough to fund my entire education.”

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The first person she called after the news was personally delivered to her by Patrick M. Lloyd, dean of the College of Dentistry, was her mother. “It was so special to share the news with her because she has been such a huge support in everything I have done.”

As one of the few Veler scholars over the years, Goettemoeller said she is humbled and more motivated than ever. “I feel a responsibility to always do my best to represent my class and school, and am encouraged to work harder than ever to achieve my goals and make my supporters proud,” she said. “I honestly feel so blessed that sometimes it is hard for me to find the words. It is something I will always be grateful for and it will always affect my life and career.”

Student NEWS

Chris Rhees

Hamza Dodo

Chris Rhees came to dentistry the long way – by considering a number of other careers first, including welding, law, business, and becoming a pilot.

As Hamza Dodo began his dental education he quickly realized, “this is a whole different playing field.” He found this especially to be true when it came to waxing teeth in the lab. “We’ve taken oral anatomy and I can describe a tooth off the top of my head,” he said. But in the lab, building that same tooth out of wax proved much more challenging. After working for more than an hour waxing a tooth in his first practical exam, Dodo said, “I try to fit the tooth into the jaw and it doesn’t fit. So I shave some wax down. It still won’t fit.

I shave down more and more, and realize it’s not the wax that’s preventing the tooth from fitting, it’s that the whole thing is in backward.”

“I eventually elected to do a two-year mission for my church,” he said. It was a decision that changed the course of his career – and his life. During his mission assignment in Cleveland, he made friends with some dental students and discovered that dentistry appealed to him. He also met his future wife, Katie, and the two married just before Rhees began his undergraduate studies at Brigham Young UniversityChris Rhees in the pre-doctoral clinic. Idaho.

When they returned to Ohio with their infant son, Carson, and took on the challenge of dental school, they knew the demands it would place on the family. Together, they are consciously making balance a priority. “I suppose I could have studied more and spent less time playing with my son, but that’s not the way we wanted to do it,” said Rhees as he reflected on his first year.

Rhees has recently accepted an Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship and will serve as a dentist for the United States Air Force for a few years after graduation.

He is excited about the opportunity for himself, as well as for his family. “We wanted that experience for our son,” he said. “And for me, it’s an opportunity to get a lot of experience and confidence in different procedures and techniques.” Typical of his adventurous spirit, he added, “Wherever they send us, we’re ready.”

Chris Rhees with his son, Carson, at the Ohio Union.

Nicole Goettmoeller (second from left) and Hamza Dodo (far right) with other dental students at a scholarship reception last November.

The lesson, he said, is that procedures don’t always go smoothly, and dentistry requires quick thinking and action.

“All of that practice in the lab comes into that one moment.

Do you know what to do?”

In addition to his coursework, Dodo is continuing the student research project (Gender Differences in Mandibular Bone Mineral Distribution with Aging) he worked on last year under his mentor, Dr. Do-Gyoon Kim. “Actually, with everything that’s going on, I’m surprised at how much fun I’m having,” he said.

“I’m thrilled with the program.”

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Jordan Mayberry As a third-generation College of Dentistry student, Jordan Mayberry has plenty to talk about at family gatherings. “They like to share war stories,” he said of his father, David ’80, and grandfather, Donald ‘54, who are in practice together.

“They can’t believe I’m already in the lab, doing preps and restorations. They didn’t do that until at least their second or third year.”

Mayberry said that previous experiences in art classes have given him a proficiency with sculpting teeth that he didn’t expect. “The visualization, removing the clay to reveal what’s underneath, a lot of it is really comparable to what we do in the lab – it’s just that you use your hands and instruments in such slight movements.”

He was pleasantly surprised at how adept he’s become in a short time – which isn’t to say it can’t also be exasperating at times. “When you know what it’s supposed to look like, and you can envision it, but just can’t get there – that’s frustrating.”

New Dental Hygiene Students Begin Their Journey Two new dental hygiene students are pursuing their own paths to a career in the dental field. Meet Jessica and Veronica.

Jessica Carder Although she is from a small village in southeast Ohio, Jessica Carder has big dreams—some of which have already come true. She reached her long-time goal of becoming a cheerleader for the Buckeyes, and she can currently be seen cheering on the sidelines at Ohio State football games. Now that Jessica is pursuing her dream of studying dental hygiene at the College of Dentistry, she “bleeds scarlet and gray” and the lavender of dentistry.

Veronica Harris

Hamza Dodo (center) and Jordan Mayberry (second from right), with D1 classmates Anthony (Z) Zingale, Haley Willis, and Kylie Wasserman at the Spring 2014 Mandiball.

Looking ahead In looking forward to the coming year, all four students said they anticipate even more intense hours of study and practice, having heard from other dental students that the first term of second year is extra challenging. Mayberry seemed to sum up the feelings of the group: “It’s definitely exciting to be moving on, going further, and learning even more. I really can’t wait.” ■

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Veronica was introduced to a career in the dental field by her twin sister, a certified dental assistant. A first generation college student, Veronica already has a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from California State University East Bay. When she was laid off from her career as a juvenile counselor, she decided to change career paths and travel 3,000 miles to Ohio State to enter one of the best dental hygiene programs in the country.

Learn more about Jessica and Veronica’s journey at go.osu.edu/dh-journey. We will follow them for the next two years as they progress through their dental hygiene training at the College of Dentistry. ■

As The Ohio State Dental Journal follows these students throughout their careers at the College of Dentistry, we will continue to share each student’s challenges, triumphs, and unique experiences as their stories unfold on the road to graduation. Stay tuned!

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AAWD Returns to Campus

Members from AAWD celebrated their second annual Women’s Tea in April. Pictured from left: Molly Griffith, Courtney Kast, Lydia Lancaster, advisor Deborah Mendel DDS, Samba Norris, Kylen Hughes and Zee Gulertekin.

Having celebrated their Second Annual Women’s Tea at The Ohio State University Golf Course in April, the College of Dentistry’s newly reorganized American Association of Women Dentists (AAWD) organization is in full swing. The chapter’s president, third-­year DDS student Samba Norris, recently shared her thoughts about the college’s newest student group being resurrected and why it is important to the College of Dentistry.

Q) When was this reorganized chapter of the American Association of Women Dentists started at the college?

A) The American Association of Women Dentists was started last fall by Dr. Deborah Mendel and several dental students. Dr. Mendel was involved with AAWD in dental school, so she was more than happy to serve as the organization’s advisor.

Q) Why is it important that there is an AAWD chapter at the College of Dentistry?

A) AAWD works to provide resources and support to dental students while they’re in school and also helps to connect these students to dentists within the Columbus community.

We’re working to integrate events for community dentists so that current students can continue to benefit once they graduate.

Q) How did the tea come into existence and what is its purpose?

A) The officers wanted to create a social event that was reminiscent of the organization’s social gatherings in the past and in doing so, stay true to AAWD’s mission to connect women with each other. The AAWD’s Women’s Tea provides an opportunity for students to further interact with their professors and network with community dentists who graduated Scarlet and Gray! The Women’s Tea hosts several guests speakers that are meant to inspire, motivate, and offer resources to our AAWD members. Dr. Ruth Paulson, former AAWD faculty advisor, was among those speakers at the first annual Women’s Tea. Q) Is there anything else you would like to share?

A) We’re looking forward to exploring new ways to bring resources to our fellow female dental students to help them rise as leaders in dentistry. So, among other things, we will be hosting an additional social event this year that will provide our student, faculty, and community dentist members with an opportunity to interact and create new relationships with fellow colleagues. We’re also in the process of organizing a couple of community outreach programs and events in order to contribute to the community we all call home! ■ 21

2014 Dental Convocation On May 2 Patrick M. Lloyd, dean of the College of Dentistry, presided over one of the happiest days in the life of a dentistry student: Convocation. The traditional ceremony honored the achievements of the classes of 2014, which included 104 Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) graduates, one DDS/PhD graduate, and 29 dental hygiene graduates.

Special guests included Ms. Nichole Oocumma, president, Ohio Dental Hygienists’ Association; Ms. Barbara Hickey, president, Ohio Dental Assistants’ Association; Dr. Paul Casamassimo, president, Ohio Dental Association; Dr. Gregory McDonald, president, Ohio State Dental Board; and Dr. Mark Kriwinsky ’80, president, Dental Alumni Society.

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aming the many “firsts” that the graduating classes have been responsible for—such as the first time a student was recognized by The Ohio State University Board of Trustees, or the first students participating in the Dental Hygiene Master’s program—

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Dean Lloyd thanked the Classes of 2014 for partnering with staff and faculty to accomplish great things. “How fortunate we are that you chose The Ohio State University to receive your dental and dental hygiene education,” said Dean Lloyd. “Your distinct personalities,

different life experiences, and varied educational backgrounds were instrumental in helping us accomplish so much during your years here and for that we are truly grateful.” ■

Many College of Dentistry alumni keep the tradition of graduating from The Ohio State College of Dentistry “All in the Family.” Visit go.osu.edu/ddsfamily to read about two father-son alumni who were present at this year’s Convocation ceremony: George Williams ’14 DDS and his father, George Williams, Sr. ’84 DDS, as well as Ryan Hinkle DDS ’14 and his father, Robert Hinkle DDS ’85. student news 23

DDS CLASS OF 2018 PROFILE ENROLLMENT:

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED:

CLASS COMPOSITION:

227 Out-of-State: 822

110

Male:

65

Appalachian:

45

Female:

24

1049

Average Age:

1st Generation:

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# of Undergraduate Schools Represented:

In-State:

24

45

DISTRIBUTION BY STATE:

1

1

CA:

NY:

MI:

ID: IL:

UT:

1 1

1

2

AZ:

1

NM:

1

IN:

OH:

1

PA:

91 2 KY:

1

MD:

NC: SC:

1

1

1

FL:

1

RACE / ETHNICITY:

13 African American: 6 Asian:

AVERAGE DAT SCORES:

19.65 PAT: 20.48 AA:

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79 Hispanic / Latino: 2 Caucasian:

Two or more races:

AVERAGE GPA: Total GPA: Science:

3.61 3.49

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ALUMNI PROGRAMS & Events November 6, 2014

American College of Prosthodontists (ACP) Annual Session

March 13-14, 2015 Post College Assembly

Reception

March 26-28, 2015

Hyatt New Orleans (time and room to TBD)

Reception date/time/location TBD

Hinman Conference

February 27, 2015

Do you still need to renew your membership?

Midwinter Meeting

Contact Karla Geise,

Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile

Email: geise.32@osu.edu Phone: 614-292-9046

Director of Stewardship

Reception

CONTINUING EDUCATION October 25, 2014

November 21, 2014

February 7-8, 2015

Nitrous Oxide Sedation for the Dental Hygienist and Dental Assistant Michele Carr, RDH, MA Simon Prior, DDS, PhD

2nd Annual Oral Pathology and Radiology Symposium The Blackwell Inn, Columbus, Ohio Catherine Flaitz, DDS, MS Susan Mallery, DDS, PhD Kristin McNamara, DDS, MS

Local Anesthesia for the Dental Hygienist Michele Carr, RDH, MA Simon Prior, DDS, PhD

October 31, 2014 Wade Orthodontic Lecture: Extraction vs. Non-extraction, Surgical vs. Non-Surgical…A Paradigm Shift Peter Ngan, DMD Timothy Tremont, DDS, MS

December 6, 2014 Dental Office Medical Emergencies Wendy Moore, RDH, EFDA, MS

November 15, 2014 Dental Sealants Wendy Moore, RDH, EFDA, MS

Oral Health Access Supervision Program (OHASP) Michele Carr, RDH, MA

Potential Bowl Game CE Stay tuned!

Save the Date 2015 Post College Assembly

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Class Notes

Please share your news! Submit photos and class notes to DentalAlumni@osu.edu.

Stevan Forney ’74 DDS (center) and Chet Jenkins ’00 DDS (far right) were recently featured in the Arizona Dental Association publication Inscriptions for their outreach in the community and abroad, including in Ethiopia. In addition, Dr. Jenkins was nominated for the ADA Humanitarian of the Year award for 2014.

(Also pictured, Jason Nelson ’10 DDS.)

On July 1, 2014, Robert B. Stevenson ’75 DDS, ’80 MS began a one-year Scholar-in-Residence at the Ohio State Medical Heritage Center, located in Prior Hall medical library, to research the history of medicine in Columbus between 1910-1950. His stipend is sponsored by the Columbus Medical Association.

Jill Rethman ‘74 RDH, is the 2014-2015 president-elect for the American Dental Hygienists’ Association. Ms. Rethman is an associated faculty member in the Dental Hygiene Division at The Ohio State University College of Dentistry and a visiting clinical instructor at the University of Pittsburgh, School of Dental Medicine, Department of Dental Hygiene.

Charles Stoup ’64 DDS, has received the Service, Above Self award from Rotary International. Dr. Stoup has volunteered for a month each of the last 20 years at rotary clinics in Thailand, Guatamala, Jamaica, and Kenya where he and his wife manage a year-round clinic and are involved in community outreach projects including water projects, sanitation, and feeding programs.

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Marc Ottega ’80 DDS (left) was selected by the student dentists of the University of Florida College of Dentistry as the 2013-2014 Clinical Sciences Teacher of the Year. This is the second time he has been honored with this award, having received it in 2005-2006.

The American Association of Endodontists presented M. Lamar Hicks ’63 DDS, MS with the I. B. Bender Lifetime Educator Award at the organization’s annual session in Washington, D.C. in May. The award is given to a full-time educator of at least 15 years “whose contributions to endodontics in the field of education have demonstrated excellence through selfless commitment to full-time educational pursuits, and whose valuable contributions have instilled in his/ her students the desire to pursue excellence in their careers.”

Newest Dental Alumni Society member Shana Schnipke Duling ‘14 DDS at her May 31, 2014 wedding to Travis Duling.

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FEATURED PRESENTERS: J. E. Bouquot, DDS, MSD, FAAOMP, DABOMP, FICD, FACD, FADI, FRCM (UK) Director of Research, The Maxillofacial Center for Education & Research; Adjunct Professor & Past Chair, University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston and West Virginia University School of Dentistry Robert R Seghi, DDS MS Professor and Chair, Division of Restorative, Prosthetic and Primary Care Dentistry, The Ohio State University College of Dentistry

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In Memoriam

College of Dentistry alumni, students, faculty, and staff mourn the passing of Ronald E. Kerby on July 26, 2014 in Columbus, Ohio. Born September 9, 1950 in Mineola, NY, Dr. Kerby received an undergraduate degree from Washington & Jefferson College in Washington, PA before attending the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine where he received a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree. He spent three years as an officer in the United States Air Force (U.S.A.F.) working as the officer-in-charge of the U.S.A.F. Oral Surgery Clinic in Dover, Delaware before practicing general dentistry for several years in Columbus, OH. In 1984, Dr. Kerby was appointed to the College of Dentistry faculty as an assistant professor of clinical dentistry in the Division of Restorative Science and Prosthodontics. In 1992, he was promoted to associate professor, and in 2010 he was promoted to professor.

“Dr. Kerby’s passion for his students and for the profession was genuine and apparent in all he did,” said Patrick M. Lloyd, Dean of the College of Dentistry. “His legacy is the tremendous number of outstanding dentists he has influenced through his meticulous and inspired teaching.”

In 2009, Dr. Kerby’s peers honored him with the Fields Award, which is presented to a faculty member who has demonstrated excellence in teaching and research. This past spring, his students recognized him as an Outstanding Faculty member at the annual Student Government Association Awards.

Upon learning of his terminal illness, alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends posted remembrances and words of encouragement on Dr. Kerby’s Facebook Tribute. One of his former students, Rick Sprang ‘06 DDS*, summarized the sentiments shared by many with these poignant words: “As you put your hand piece down for the last time, Dr. Kerby, I want you to know that you’ve had more positive impact on this world than you can ever really know. Not only for the dental students you taught, but for the thousands upon thousands of patients that you don’t even know, who don’t even know you, who benefit from the dedication you showed as an amazing teacher of dentists.”

Gifts in Dr. Kerby’s memory may be made to the Dr. Ronald E. Kerby Fund through the College of Dentistry Advancement Office, 3167 Postle Hall, 305 W. 12th Ave., Columbus, OH 43210 or online at www.osu.edu/giving. ■ *Words reprinted with permission.

1940’s

1960’s

1970’s

Thomas T. Honaker ’46 DDS, Dayton, OH, July 27, 2014

Harland (Dan) D. Krotts, Jr. ’60 DDS, Dayton, OH, March 22, 2014

Patricia L. DeVore ’74 PhD, Pickerington, OH, May 25, 2014

Maxwell H. Davis ’47 DDS, Cleveland Heights, OH, May 16, 2014

Tedd Markopoulos, ’60 DDS, Warren, OH, March 9, 2014

Paul Pressler ’47 DDS, West End, NC, April 9, 2014

Joseph F. Julius ’64 D.D.S., F.A.G.D., Youngstown, OH, May 7, 2014

Randall Siber ’77 DDS, U.S.N. Retired Columbia, SC, May 3, 2014

1950’s

Harold F. Doench ’66 DDS, Hilton Head Island, SC, April 8, 2014

John R. Ross ’51 DDS, Wauseon, OH, May 14, 2014 Earl William Dayhuff ’54 DDS, Newark, OH. June 4, 2014

Richard V. West ’67 DDS, Akron, OH, June 1, 2014

1980’s Gale McKinney ’81 B.S.D.H., Parma Heights, OH, June 5, 2014 Jerome Lechlak ’84 DDS, MS, Sylvania, OH, May 9, 2014

Jean Holmes ’52 B.S.D.H., Shiloh, OH. March 25, 2014 James E. Abood, Jr. ’58 DDS, University Heights, OH March 8, 2014 29

Meet our Newest Faculty Joyce Palik, DDS, MS

Fengyuan Zheng, BDS, PhD

Dr. Joyce Palik is an Associate Professor-Practice in the Division of General Practice and Material Science. She earned her DDS degree and a Master of Science degree in prosthodontics from the University of North Carolina (UNC) School of Dentistry in 1980 and 1982, respectively. In 1987, she completed a two-year Geriatric Dentist Fellowship at the Veteran’s Administration Medical Center in Milwaukee.

Dr. Fengyuan Zheng is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Restorative Science and Prosthodontics. He earned a Bachelor of Medicine degree in 1999 from Beijing Medical University. In 2006, he enrolled in the oral biology doctoral program at The Ohio State University College of Dentistry, and he completed his PhD in oral biology with an emphasis in dental materials and immune responses to biomaterials in 2010.

Dr. Palik also has served as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Removable Prosthodontics at UNC, where she was the first woman to hold a faculty appointment in that department. From 1987-1995, she was an Assistant Professor in the Department of Restorative Sciences at Marquette University, and she served as a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Prosthodontics at the University of Iowa School of Dentistry from 1997-2004. Prior to joining Ohio State, she was a Clinical Associate Professor and Group Leader in the Department of Primary Care at the University of Minnesota from 2005-2011.

Later that same year, he joined the advanced prosthodontics residency program at the University of Southern California (USC) at Los Angeles, where he also was a pre-clinical and clinical course instructor in fixed prosthodontics. After receiving his certificate in prosthodontics, he served as a clinical assistant professor and course director for advanced prosthodontics and operative residents at USC.

Dr. Palik serves as a Clinical Director and complex case manager in the College of Dentistry, with didactic responsibilities that include the directorship of one clinical course. She joined the college in June 2014.

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Dr. Zheng’s research focuses on dental materials, tissue engineering, digital applications in dentistry, and biomechanics in implant dentistry. He joined the college in June 2014.

Recent Faculty and Senior Staff Promotions Canise Bean, DMD, MPH Dr. Canise Bean has been promoted to the rank of Professor-Clinical. Dr. Bean earned her DMD degree from the University of Kentucky in 1980, after which she enrolled in a General Practice Residency at the Metropolitan General Hospital in Cleveland. In 1995, she earned a Master of Public Health degree from The Ohio State University, and in 2001 she joined the College of Dentistry as an Assistant Professor-Clinical in the Division of Restorative and Prosthetic Dentistry. She was promoted to the rank of Associate Professor-Clinical in 2005, and in 2011 she joined the faculty of the Division of Pediatric Dentistry and Community Oral Health. Most recently, she has served as the Director of Community Education and its OHIO (Oral Health Improvement through Outreach) Project, which provides oral health services to adults and children in underserved areas throughout the state, while also allowing D4 students to work under the supervision of faculty members as they provide dental care to communities in need. For her leadership in this role, she has been honored with numerous awards, including the National Dental Association Foundation-Colgate Palmolive Faculty Recognition Award, induction as a Fellow of the Pierre Fauchard Academy, and induction into the International College of Dentists.

Soraya Villarroel, DDS, MS Dr. Soraya Villarroel has been promoted to the rank of Associate Professor-Clinical. Dr. Villarroel received her DDS degree in 1993 from the University of Carabobo in Venezuela, where she then practiced general dentistry for several years.

In 1998, she joined The Ohio State University College of Dentistry as a Research Assistant in the Restorative Laboratory, where she developed and implemented testing models that examined potential weaknesses in all-ceramic dental

Faculty NEWS

materials. Following that experience, she was accepted into the college’s prosthodontics residency program, earning her specialty certificate in 2003. She joined the college faculty as an Assistant Professor-Clinical that same year with responsibilities that included co-directing clinical primary care courses, managing complex cases, as well as training students in the use of dental laboratory instruments, materials, and techniques. Currently serving as a clinic director, Dr. Villarroel has been honored with two awards for excellence -- an Outstanding Service and Dedication Award from the Hispanic Dental Association, and an Outstanding Clinical Teaching Award from The Ohio State University.

Burak Yilmaz, DDS, PhD Dr. Burak Yilmaz has been promoted to the rank of Associate Professor with tenure. Dr. Yilmaz earned his DDS degree and a PhD in prosthodontics from Ankara University in Turkey in 2000 and 2007, respectively. He joined The Ohio State University College of Dentistry as a postdoctoral fellow in 2008, and completed a certificate in implant prosthodontics in 2009. Later that same year, he became a faculty member in the college, serving as an Assistant Professor-Clinical in the Division of Restorative and Prosthetic Dentistry. In 2010, he was transitioned to an Assistant Professor tenure-track position, with duties that included teaching courses on fixed and removable prosthetics, fixed partial dentures, and clinical and preclinical instruction. Throughout his career at Ohio State, Dr. Yilmaz has received numerous honors that include teaching awards from the college’s Student Government Association, an Outstanding Instructor Award from the Class of 2013, the Larry J. Peterson Young Educator Award, and an Investigator Initiated Study Award in Basic Science, presented by Astra Tech Dental.

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