Ohio State Dental Journal NEWS FROM THE COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY VOLUME 1 ISSUE 1
New Students Begin their College of Dentistry Journey | p. 17
FALL 2013
FROM THE DEAN It is my great pleasure and pride to re-introduce to you the College of Dentistry’s magazine. Several months in the making, this inaugural edition of the Ohio State Dental Journal is a great example of how our students, staff, and faculty are reviving old traditions and launching new ones. Just two weeks ago, the Class of 2013 brought back the tradition of an all-college yearbook, which had not been published since 1997. And what a yearbook it is! 100 pages of spectacular photos with outstanding text that showcase the things our students valued most during their time in our college. Even more impressive than the yearbook itself is the fact that our students chose to carry on with the name used by classes dating as far back as anyone can remember— Odontos. In two weeks, we will witness a new tradition first launched last year—a dentistry float in Ohio State’s Homecoming Parade. As with last year’s College of Dentistry float—a giant molar—this year’s float will be part of the parade down Lane Avenue and High Street the night before the “big game.” Marching alongside our float will be students from our dental hygiene and dental classes. They will join our very own “Tooth Fairy” and “Mighty Molar,” as they hand out toothbrushes to the crowds who have come to see the floats and get ready to beat Iowa. Traditions—whether in the form of a magazine, a yearbook, a homecoming float, Post College Assembly, or HomecomingReunion Weekend—help connect each year’s classes to the next, and they give us opportunities to work together. Traditions old and new bring our college communities together, providing us with a legacy that enriches our culture year after year. Moving forward, the Ohio State Dental Journal will be published twice each year, so you will be able to learn about
what is new and exciting among our students, staff, faculty, alumni and friends. I hope you enjoy this first issue of the magazine, and I hope it will inspire you to stay connected with us so you can continue to experience the many traditions that make our college a very special place. Go Bucks!
Patrick M. Lloyd, Dean
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CONTENTS The Ohio State Dental Journal is produced by: The Ohio State University College of Dentistry 305 W. 12th Avenue Columbus, OH 43210
Legacy of Giving 7
The Breakthrough Relationship of Smoking to Gum Disease 14
Patrick M. Lloyd, DDS, MS Dean, College of Dentistry Tamra Pace Editor-in-Chief Marketing & Communication Troy Huffman Graphic Designer Marketing & Communication Editorial Board Ted Backus Senior Director of Development College of Dentistry Advancement Dr. Jacinto Beard President Dental Alumni Society Dr. Canise Bean Associate Professor - Clinical Division of Pediatric Dentistry Karla Geise Associate Director of Stewardship & Alumni Affairs College of Dentistry Advancement Rachel Henry Assistant Professor Division of Dental Hygiene Kathleen Kennedy Director of Executive Communications Letters to the editor are welcome. Please address correspondence to pace.159@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. Š 2013. All rights reserved. On the Cover: First-year dental students Jordan Mayberry, Nicole Goetemoeller, Hamza Dodo, and Chris Rhees.
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From Classroom to Community to Career
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Meet Our Newest Faculty Members
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A Dot Com Solution to Implant Puzzlers
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Leader of the Pack
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Class Notes
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In Memoriam
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Faculty Retirements
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Calendar and Continuing Education
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Remodeled Computer Lab Improves Student Experience
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New Master’s Program Prepares Dental Hygienists to Become Educators
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From Classroom to Community to Career The OHIO Project Gives Fourth-Year Dental Students Real-World Experience Making the leap from the classroom to the real world is a daunting transition faced by new graduates everywhere, regardless of their profession. Ohio State College of Dentistry alumni are helping ease the transition by providing soon-to-be graduates with real-world experience in tandem with their classroom curriculum. Through the OHIO Project (Oral Health Improvement through Outreach), fourth-year students work with College of Dentistry alumni who supervise them as they provide a variety of treatments to diverse populations in a number of different settings. Participating students must complete 50 days of in-clinic experience before graduation. Students spend up to a month at a site before rotating to another site, where they gain a different experience. “I wish they’d had a project like this when I was in school,” said Dr. Deani Deskins-Knebel ’92, Dental Director at the Columbus Health Department and an OHIO Project partner from the beginning. “Students who graduate now are better prepared,” she said. “The use of time, their confidence, and the level of skill they display is greatly improved.”
The OHIO Project was started at the college in 2003 when the program was funded by a five-year, $1.5 million grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Initial OHIO Project partners included the Columbus Health Department, Ohio State’s Nisonger Center, the Cincinnati Health Department, and Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Today, the OHIO Project has expanded in scope to include more than 20 sites, offering a diverse set of options for students, both in terms of treatment styles and patient demographics.
Service & Opportunity Dr. Matthew Kanetsky ’09 participated in the OHIO Project as a College of Dentistry student, and is now committed to supporting the program by volunteering as a supervising dentist. “Participating in the OHIO Project was the best part of my overall education,” he said. Dr. Kanetsky is the site coordinator for the OHIO Project at the Chillicothe Veterans’ Medical Center and said that students who work with him get to “see patients who are medically compromised and learn what it’s like to work with this special population (veterans).” “The students don’t usually get to see rural areas and how some patients live,” Dr. Kanetsky said. “The experience can be rather eyeopening.” Five of the top 10 reasons people go to emergency rooms in Central Ohio involve dental pain, Dr. DeskinsKnebel added. “They go to the ER if they can’t pay; [for some] it’s hard to afford dental care.” She said students who treat these underserved individuals are often surprised by the gratitude they receive.
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“Many students have never thought about whether they had to choose
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between paying their bills or getting their teeth fixed,” Dr. Deskins-Knebel said. “Here, they meet patients who do have to make such choices.”
Teamwork In addition to gaining experience with actual patients and procedures, OHIO Project students have the opportunity to work with experienced lab technicians, dental hygienists, and other professional dental auxiliaries. Being part of a working team contributes to their understanding of working within a dental practice, and frees them to focus on more sophisticated procedures. “The students love that they get a [full-time] dental assistant when they are here, so they can focus on patient care,” Dr. Kanetsky said.
Experience In addition to treating a variety of populations, students also hone the skills they have developed in the classroom.
“I can’t overstate the value of this experience for the students, not only are they gaining procedural skills and understanding patient care, but they’re also gaining confidence in themselves as future dentists.” - Dr. Deani Deskins-Knebel Dr. Erik Risolvato ’03 is in private practice at Lima Dental Associates and Lima Community Dental, and began participating as a supervisor in the OHIO Project in 2005. He agreed that one of the key benefits to the program is when students realize they can do even more for underserved populations. “I teach them to get a bigger vision, serve more people, and be more confident doing procedures,” he said.
Dr. Matthew Kanetsky ‘09 “I can’t overstate the value of this experience for the students,” Dr. Deskins-Knebel added. “Not only are they gaining procedural skills and understanding patient care, but they’re also gaining confidence in themselves as future dentists. This preparation will help them avoid the overwhelm that can occur when running a busy private practice.”
Public, Private As a practitioner who has successfully run a private practice and worked in public health, Dr. Deskins-Knebel understands the advantages and demands of working in both areas. Students in the OHIO Project can gain experience in both areas during their 50-day rotations. “Working at a public health site, students see the benefits of giving back,” she said. “In private practice, they get to perform a number of procedures that we don’t do in public health. They also have technology that is not available in public health.” As the only private practitioner site in the project, Dr. Risolvato agreed that private practice provides a different type of experience for students. “I can expose them to tools, techniques, and technology that they can’t get in school or at publicly funded sites,” he said. alumni news 5
This diversity of experience is important for students, he added, because it broadens their emerging vision of how and where they might practice. “Especially when working with high-need populations,” he said. “Students need to focus on expanding their skills and building their confidence so they can offer more support.”
Motivation More than 35 dentists participate in the OHIO Project as supervisors with associated faculty status, each with their own reasons for doing so. For Dr. Kanetsky, the reasons are two-fold. First, the students bring new vitality to his practice. “Sometimes you get into a general routine,” he said. “Having students here brings excitement and new energy to our work.” In addition, Dr. Kanetsky has seen the program influence students’ career choices. “We’ve had students who begin to shape their careers by providing service to underserved populations.”
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Dr. Deskins-Knebel sees the OHIO Project as a way to possibly inspire students to consider careers in public service. And she is seeing that result first-hand now, having recently hired a new dentist at the Columbus Health Department who went through the program. Providing the proper training for service to high-need communities is key for Dr. Risolvato. “If we want students to work in underserved areas,” he said, “we’ve got to train them properly. They have to have more real-life experience [in these settings] before they graduate.” Providing students with invaluable field experience; underserved populations with much-needed dental care; and dental practices with a boost of fresh energy—the OHIO Project has much to offer all involved. ■
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High-need, underserved groups who qualify for treatment through the OHIO Project can include children, families, people challenged by drug and alcohol issues, and veterans. Treatment sites include public and private entities, children’s hospitals, and veterans’ service facilities. If you would like to support these high-need, underserved groups financially or by becoming an OHIO Project supervisor or partner, please contact Dr. Canise Bean, associate professor and director of the OHIO Project, at 614-688-5567 or bean.26@osu.edu.
Legacy of Giving
Mary Yardley Giannola ‘79 Lou Ann Moritz Ransom ‘58 Jeanne Yardley Bogen ‘60
Family Scholarship Makes Education Attainable Making education attainable has become a family tradition for Lou Ann Moritz Ransom ‘58 and her family. The tradition began when Moritz Ransom and her late husband, Michael E. Moritz ‘58, ‘61, established a scholarship in the Fisher College of Business. Michael Moritz later made another generous gift to his alma mater, resulting in The Ohio State University’s law school being renamed The Moritz College of Law. Seeing the impact of her late husband’s gift inspired Moritz Ransom, a graduate of the College of Dentistry’s Division of Dental Hygiene, to become involved in philanthropy throughout the university. “I wanted to do something special,” she said referring to the Division of Dental Hygiene. In addition, she wanted to create a family legacy, as her late husband had done.
Moritz Ransom’s Buckeye pride runs deep. Besides her own Ohio State education, both of her parents are Ohio State graduates, and her two sisters graduated from the Division of Dental Hygiene as well. As she considered establishing a scholarship fund, it was natural for her to include her sisters in her plans. “Buckeye spirit is part of our family legacy,” she said. “My parents were very loyal Buckeyes, and supported the university in many ways. As alumni ourselves, my sisters and I are very proud to have established the Yardley Family Scholarship that will allow its recipients to get an education that, without which, they may not have been able to afford themselves,” she said. The Yardley Family Endowed Scholarship in Dental Hygiene, the college’s first full-tuition dental hygiene scholarship,
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funds tuition, books, licensure, and examination fees for one student in the Division of Dental Hygiene for his or her two years in the program. Moritz Ransom’s sisters, Jeanne Yardley Bogen ’60 and Mary Yardley Giannola ’79, are proud of the opportunities the scholarship provides. “An Ohio State degree offers many opportunities for career choices,” Giannola said. “There is training in dental hygiene available from other schools or programs out there, but none of them compare to the quality of education you get from OSU.” Bogen recently had the opportunity to meet the student who received the first Yardley Family Scholarship, Kelsey Galyk ‘14. “She is an outstanding young woman who deserves this opportunity to create a future for herself,” Bogen said. “Dental hygiene is a great profession. It offers good pay, flexible hours, and the recognition of being a respected health care professional.” The Yardley sisters are so pleased with the opportunities the scholarship has been able to provide that they have decided to fund a second scholarship, doubling the impact of the gift. “There were few–if any–scholarships available to students in dental hygiene before we started this,” Moritz Ransom said.
It began with one man’s generosity... The late Michael E. Moritz’s ‘58, ‘61 gift to the university in 2001 created a scholarship fund that offers full tuition and a stipend for up to 30 Ohio State law students. It also established four endowed faculty chairs. Lou Ann Moritz Ransom ‘58 has met most of the scholars who have benefited from the gift, and has seen the impact first-hand. “The scholarship not only helps them get through school, but also to graduate without debt,” she said. Unlike students who graduate with significant student loans to repay, Moritz scholars can make career decisions based primarily on their interests. “They can work where they are needed and not just work to pay off debt,” she said. “They can work in lower-paying civil service jobs upon graduation if they want.”
Michele Carr, chair of the Division of Dental Hygiene, said the scholarship is important both to incoming students and as an example for other alumni. “Before this gift, there was only $2,000 in scholarship support to use among all dental hygiene students, so this is a really important and meaningful investment in us,” said Carr. “We hope Lou Ann’s leadership will influence others to give so that the outstanding opportunities for our students can expand.”
Inspired by the gift, Moritz Ransom became a founding member of Women & Philanthropy at Ohio State, and has co-chaired the organization for the past two years. The group believes in investing in the university’s people and community, and raises hundreds of thousands of dollars for the university—more than $800,000 since its inception in 2007.
With 60 students, dental hygiene is the second largest student group at the College of Dentistry. Nearly 100 percent of the students are from Ohio and 60 percent of them have some level of financial need.
Representatives from different departments at Ohio State apply to the organization for funds to support their programs. The group’s impact is, therefore, felt across the university.
The Yardley Family Scholarship in Dental Hygiene has set a generous new standard for alumni support, one the Yardley sisters hope others will match. ■
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For more information about the Yardley Family Scholarship in Dental Hygiene, please contact Michele Carr, chair of the Division of Dental Hygiene, at 614-688-4897 or carr.3@osu. edu. For details about joining Women & Philanthropy, please visit www.osu.edu/giving/philanthropy-programs/women-andphilanthropy/
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A Dot Com Solution to Implant Puzzlers
Dr. Kent Howell ‘11
Dr. Nate Farley ‘11
Inspired by a lecture from prosthodontics professor Dr. Edwin McGlumphy ‘85, first-year prosthodontics residents Dr. Nate Farley ’11 and Dr. Kent Howell ‘11 took a good idea and made it better. They expanded a poster presentation created by Dr. Abraham “Avi” Stein ‘07, “Radiographic Identification and Features of Endosseous Dental Implants,” into a comprehensive, web-based implant identification service called WhatImplantIsThat.com. “Unfortunately, dental implants are similar to automobiles,” said Dr. Howell, who now practices in Gilbert, Arizona. “There are many companies that manufacture them and there are many types of products within each line. They each have their own components, like parts of a car. If a patient comes into a dentist’s office and they need a part replaced, the dentist needs to know which company made the implant to know what component to order.” Appreciating the helpfulness of Dr. Stein’s poster, which had been created years earlier to address the same issue, Farley and Howell partnered to create a tool to help practicing dentists identify implants. They agreed that a website would provide them with infinite room for growth.
Farley, who had some web design background, designed the site to help practitioners identify implants radiographically while Howell contacted dozens of implant companies for samples. Subsequently winning first place for the web-based tool at the 2010 American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics conference and receiving tremendous positive response from other dental professionals, the pair decided to maintain the website. Today, the site averages more than 300 visits per day from dentists who utilize its search engine-like functionality to filter through and identify implants after inputting key characteristics. Drs. Farley and Howell provide the identification service for free. They have even launched an affordable mobile app to further facilitate the integration of the identification service into dental practices. Dentists who cannot identify an implant can consult with the pair for a small fee. “The problem this website solves is world-wide,” said Dr. Farley, who now practices in La Crosse, Wisconsin. “The issue is growing faster than we can fix it as patients’ records are lost and new companies come into the market; but, we are going to continue to chip away at it.” ■
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Remodeled and Expanded Computer Lab Improves Student Experience College of Dentistry students were “all smiles” as they began fall classes with access to a remodeled, expanded, and state-of-theart computer lab. Situated near the Office of Student Affairs, the computer lab is located where the students work and practically live. “We needed to do something for the students since they are here all day and sometimes as late as 10 or 11 o’clock at night,” said Patrick M. Lloyd, dean of the College of Dentistry. “The new lab supports a lot of students, making it a good use of the college’s financial resources.” The computer lab is a drastic improvement over the previous space, which was dark and in disrepair. Named the “Byte Wing” following a student naming contest, the remodeled lab’s design and configuration was heavily influenced by students, who worked directly with a professional designer. The lab includes 31 computer stations, a conference table, and comfortable seating placed strategically around the room. Additional bonuses include large windows to let in light from the hallway and a private consultation room for calls to patients. “The way the room was before was pretty uninviting,” said Robert Engel ‘14, who attended the Byte Wing’s ribbon cutting on August 20. “Now, with artwork on the walls, new computers, and private room to call our patients, this space is a lot more functional and inviting.” ■
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COLLEGE NEWS
New Master’s Program Prepares Dental Hygienists to Become Educators While the number of dental hygiene programs across the country continues to grow at a rapid rate, the number of faculty members who are qualified to teach the programs has not kept pace. The College of Dentistry has filled an important need by launching Ohio’s first Master’s of Dental Hygiene (MDH) program this fall. “There are approximately 330 dental hygiene programs in the United States and 12 in Ohio, and more are being developed all the time,” said Michele Carr, chair of the Division of Dental Hygiene. “With so many future dental hygienists in need of training, there is a serious shortage of people who can teach them. Our MDH program is for dental hygienists who want to become dental educators and leaders in the field.” For Chadleo Webb ’13, combining his passion for the dental hygiene field with his love for teaching is an exciting opportunity. “During my first year in the dental hygiene program, I was seeking extra help and I would spend my lunches in the lab,” he explained. “Others began joining
me and I started helping them. I realized teaching is very rewarding and wanted to combine the two things I love.” Webb, who dreams of becoming a tenure track faculty member at a dental hygiene department in a major university, will serve as a graduate administrative associate, helping with academic advising and recruiting. Webb was joined this first year by four other full-time students and two part-time students, all of whom are graduates of the College of Dentistry’s Dental Hygiene program. The students will complete 37 graduate credit hours online in courses focusing on research, pedagogy, leadership and management. To graduate, students must also complete a thesis and a one-semester teaching internship at an academic institution. ■
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For more information about the Master’s of Dental Hygiene, contact Wendy Moore, program director, at 614-292-9876 or moore.1397@osu.edu.
ODONTOS Returns It has been 16 years since a graduating class has published a yearbook. For the Class of 2013, that was 16 years too many. When Patrick M. Lloyd, dean of the College of Dentistry, approached the student council with the idea of revitalizing the tradition of a yearbook, council members jumped at the chance to create a tangible record of students’ time in the college. The Dental Alumni Society was pleased to learn that the Class opted to keep the name “ODONTOS,” and helped fund the project. Amy Montavon ‘13 volunteered to serve as editor. “Our class’ student council thought the yearbook would be a tangible way to record our memories at the college and allow for a lifetime of reminiscing,” said Montavon. “We wanted to reinstate the tradition of ODONTOS and restore the book to its prior glory. Our hope is that by creating this yearbook, future classes will continue the tradition started by the Class of 2013.” With encouragement and support from Dean Lloyd and the Office of Student Affairs and with financial support from the Dental Alumni Society, Montavon’s team collected more than 1,200 pictures. “Our goal with the yearbook was to create an innovative, allencompassing book to showcase the people and events that make our college excellent,” said Montavon. “People, Tradition, Excellence. That is The Ohio State University and The Ohio State University College of Dentistry.” ■ college news 11
Meet Our Newest Faculty Members We are pleased to announce that seven new faculty members have recently joined the College of Dentistry. Their collective experience and expertise make them invaluable additions to our college community.
Khalid Azzouz, DDS Dr. Khalid Azzouz is a clinical assistant professor in the Division of Restorative, Prosthetic, and Primary Care Dentistry. He earned a DDS degree from the Tripoli University College of Dentistry (Lebanon), where he graduated with honors. After completing that degree, Dr. Azzouz joined the Advanced Program for International Dentists in Oral Medicine and Special Needs Dentistry at New York University’s College of Dentistry, which included residency training in oral medicine, orofacial pain, and temporomandibular joint disorders. Following that, he earned a General Practice Residency Certificate at Ohio State’s College of Dentistry, where he was recently honored with an Outstanding Instructor award from the Student Government Association.
Toru Deguchi, DDS, MSD, PhD Dr. Toru Deguchi is an associate professor and graduate program director in the Division of Orthodontics. He holds a DDS degree from the Aichi-Gakuin Dental University, a PhD in neuroscience from the Okayama University School of Dentistry (Japan), and an MS in Dentistry and a Certificate in Orthodontics from the Indiana University School of Dentistry. His professional career has included service as a senior assistant professor in the Department of Orthodontics at Okayama University, and he has been a visiting research associate and a clinical instructor in the Department of Orthodontics at the Indiana University School of Dentistry. Dr. Deguchi has published widely on the subjects of orthodontics, pain associated with tooth movement, and temporary anchorage devices. He is a member of the International Association for Dental Research, the American Association of Orthodontics, the College of the American Board of Orthodontics, and he is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics.
Hany Emam, BDS, MS Dr. Hany Emam is an assistant professor in the Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Dental Anesthesiology. He received BDS and MS degrees in dental medicine and oral surgery from Cairo University (Egypt), where he was a resident and then a faculty member in the Department of Oral and Dental Medicine. After relocating to the United States, he completed a residency program in oral and maxillofacial surgery, and he served as a research fellow in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Medical College of Georgia-Georgia Health Sciences University. Dr. Emam’s research has been published in numerous scholarly journals, and he is a past recipient of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Research Award for his work in the fields of maxillofacial reconstruction, dental implants, and facial trauma.
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Dr. Christine Harrington is a clinical assistant professor in the Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Radiology. She first attended Ohio State’s College of Dentistry as a dental hygiene student, later graduating with DDS and MS degrees, and a Certificate in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology. She also earned a General Practice Residency Certificate from St. Luke’s Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Harrington’s professional career has included more than 20 years in private practice as a dental hygiene and general dental practitioner. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, and a past recipient of the American Association of Women Dentists Award.
Damian Lee, DDS, MS Dr. Damian Lee is the director of the Advanced Prosthodontics Program in the Division of Restorative, Prosthetic, and Primary Care Dentistry. He earned his BS and DDS degrees from the University of Michigan, and then attended the University of Illinois, where he received an MS degree in oral science, and a Certificate in Prosthodontics. Prior to joining Ohio State’s College of Dentistry, Dr. Lee was a clinical assistant professor and a graduate faculty member in the Department of Restorative Dentistry at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
James Stone, DDS Dr. James Stone is a clinical assistant professor in the Division of Restorative, Prosthetic, and Primary Care Dentistry. After graduating from Ohio State’s College of Dentistry, Dr. Stone served in the U.S. Navy and then worked as a general dentist in private practice for 35 years. In 2003, he joined the college as a clinical instructor and part-time faculty member in the Division of Restorative, Prosthetic, and Primary Care Dentistry. As the recipient of numerous college awards, he has most recently been recognized by the Student Government Association as an Outstanding Instructor, and he also was selected as an Outstanding Faculty member, an honor which was presented to him at the 2013 Convocation Ceremony.
Bryan Tervo, DDS, MS Dr. Bryan Tervo is a clinical assistant professor and the associate director of the college’s General Practice Residency Program. A graduate of Ohio State’s College of Dentistry, Dr. Tervo completed a general practice residency at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio. His professional career has included substantial private practice as a general dentist, in addition to faculty appointments at Harvard University and Tufts University in their Operative Dentistry Departments. He has also served as an instructor and staff dentist in the Advanced Education in General Dentistry program at the University Hospital in Cincinnati.
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FACULTY NEWS
Christine Harrington, DDS, MS
The Breakthrough Relationship of Smoking to Gum Disease The detrimental effects of smoking are well known. Medical professionals and many people in the general public can recite the potential negative outcomes of tobacco use, from cancer to lung disease to gum disease. Now, the combination of advanced computational techniques and a novel scientific query has resulted in an understanding of how smoking causes severe periodontal disease. Dr. Purnima Kumar and her research team in the Division of Periodontology at The Ohio State University College of Dentistry have discovered a compelling cause and effect relationship between smoking and periodontal disease. As a result, a significant change is emerging in clinical procedures for treating smokers. Recently, Dr. Kumar’s findings were published in Scientific American, Journal of Periodontology, Journal of Clinical Periodontology, PLOS ONE, and Infection and Immunity. “It all begins with the biofilm, a normal, healthy collection of bacteria in the oral cavity,” said Dr. Kumar. Biofilms will form on moist surfaces in the body and elsewhere, including your kitchen counter, if conditions are favorable. In the oral cavity, the environment is very favorable, and biofilms form on the teeth and in the gingival sulcus or spaces between teeth and gums. “Good bacteria in biofilms can protect us by saturating the niche and preventing dangerous bacteria (pathogens) from colonizing. Biofilms also educate our immune system to recognize what are good and bad bacteria in the body,” she explained. However, biofilms can also become a runaway train, providing a breeding place for pathogenic bacteria that can quickly lead to periodontal disease and/or decay. “We know that smoking increases your risk of getting severe
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periodontal disease and oral cancer,” Dr. Kumar explained. “Yet there is significant ambiguity in the literature about how this increased risk arises. Since bacteria outnumber human cells in our bodies by 10 to 1, and play such an important role in keeping us healthy, our research explores the ways that smoking can change the bacteria in the biofilm, from the moment they are acquired until the time the tooth is lost to disease.” Dr. Kumar’s research clarified not only the unusual composition of a smoker’s biofilm, but also how the body recognizes and interacts with the novel bacteria. “We started this investigation in 2006 on smokers and nonsmokers with periodontal disease. What we found was a shocker,” she says. “Under their gingiva, smokers had many species that we did not know could be found in the oral cavity, and several species were systemic pathogens that usually cause diseases elsewhere in the body. As clinicians, we were treating everyone with exactly the same antibiotic…and should not have been.” That was one issue. Then, a second issue emerged: Were the bacteria found in smokers a result of the periodontal disease or because these patients were smokers? In other words, does smoking raise the risk for developing periodontal disease? “We found 20 smokers with healthy young mouths, who were coming into the clinics for regular cleaning. And found a similar, small group of nonsmokers. Both groups received
RESEARCH NEWS Purnima Kumar, DDS, MDS, PhD earned her doctor of dentistry degree in India and came to Ohio State for her Certificate in Periodontology and PhD in molecular microbiology. She says that although she interviewed in many places after her training was completed, she decided to stay at Ohio State and join the College of Dentistry faculty because she “bleeds Scarlet and Gray.” Her research is funded by Philips Oral Healthcare, Oragenics, Inc., and the National Institutes of Health through RO1 and RO3 grants from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research.
a very thorough cleaning and we gave each participant a shield to use when brushing—to protect the bacteria in the
“Our research explores the ways that smoking can change the bacteria in the biofilm, from the moment they are acquired until the time the tooth is lost to disease.” - Dr. Purnima Kumar gingiva from being flushed away. From plaque samples taken at one, two, seven, and 14 days after the cleaning,
we sequenced the DNA in those scrapings and used flow cytometry to analyze 27 immune moderators. What we found was that within 24 hours, pathogens belonging to the genera Fusobacterium, Cardiobacterium, Synergistes, and Selenomonas, as well as respiratory pathogens belonging to the genera Hemophilus and Pseudomonas colonized the early biofilms of smokers. We thought we had done a good job cleaning their mouths, but they were not OK.” Smokers also showed an early pro-inflammatory response to this colonization. Thus, smoking appears to affect both the biofilm composition and the host response to it. This stunning finding pointed to the impact of smoking and the impact of not correctly treating the pathogen risk. As a follow-up, Dr. Kumar has now started a collaborative study where smokers have their teeth cleaned and then are given a probiotic that is specifically for the oral cavity. The study’s goal is to help the participants colonize some research news 15
healthy bacteria in their biofilm. The study director, a visiting scholar from Egypt who is working on the clinical trial with the probiotics under Dr. Kumar’s supervision, will return to Ohio State in December to spend six months here, analyzing the data with Dr. Kumar. Another collaborator from Brazil is working with her to examine the effects of smoking on diabetic patients and their biofilms.
“What we found was a shocker. As clinicians, we were treating everyone with exactly the same antibiotic… and should not have been.” - Dr. Purnima Kumar Dr. Kumar’s lab also consists of two PhD students, a post doc, two master’s students/residents, a major honors thesis program for four undergrads, a full-time research assistant, and a lot of computers. She describes the work environment as a “beautiful, fun place with a lot of Type A personalities who are eager to do their work.” Microbiology today is much more than culturing organisms on agar plates and looking at them under a microscope, Dr. Kumar explained. “We investigate DNA and RNA sequences to identify the bacteria and find out what genes they express to survive and cause disease. Everything is done at the molecular level, not at the phenotypic level, and requires immense computing power to analyze these gigantic datasets of information. We use clusters of computers and operate in the cloud environment to speed things up. We are looking at bacterial genetics rather than host genetics (as would be the DNA analysis done to tailor cancer treatments to the individual), because the bacteria play an important role in disease and its prevention.” With gene sequencing and powerful data analysis, researchers all over the world are discovering new bacteria in previously unsuspected locations or niches. “For example, we have seen a whole family of bacteria that were previously thought to be indigenous to a river or the ocean floor, and now inhabit the oral cavity. The whole world passes through the human mouth, some of the bacteria survive and thrive in this environment and others just pass through. It is possible 16 ohio state dental journal
that these and other groups of bacteria that originally were not associated with humans are now living in the human body. Powerful technologies have allowed us to tease out the changes in structure, function, and interactions that occur in a microbial community when such environmental stresses as smoking or acquired diseases like diabetes or obesity are factored in.” In another study led by Dr. Kumar, a machine-learning algorithm was taught to identify a smoker and a nonsmoker based on their subgingival microbial profiles. When the algorithm was tested with bacterial sequences from 200 clinically healthy smokers and nonsmokers, it was able to pick out a smoker 100 percent of the time, indicating that even when we think our patients are clinically healthy, they may not be. Among more than a dozen other research projects in Dr. Kumar’s lab, one study is looking at smokers vs. nonsmokers with diabetes to type out the bacteria. In another study, subjects are being paid to cease smoking and stay that way to allow researchers to follow the transformational changes in their bacteria. Parameters include a comparison of smoking cessation to weight loss. Said Dr. Kumar, “If you are a normal-weight person and quit smoking, what happens? If you are obese and you quit smoking, what happens? If you were obese and lost weight and quit, what happens?” The results of Dr. Kumar’s data play out like this: If you are a smoker, you have a 16-fold increase in risk for a pathogenic community compared to a nonsmoker; if you are diabetic, add another 10-fold increase (now 26-fold); and if you are also obese, add another four-fold (20-fold risk compared to a nonsmoker). So how does all this research move out into clinical practice? “What we do has direct clinical correlation. Every day I say to my patients, here is my data and it applies to you. A lot of what is happening to you is from you. Quit smoking and it can benefit you,” she said. “And one of the first things we did as a result of study was to use a different antibiotic for smokers with periodontal disease, because it works better for them. We now know how to profile these patients and we have a much better idea of how to treat them.” “We have to be very aggressive in treating patients who smoke; see them more often, clean very carefully, and watch their periodontal tissue because they are high-risk individuals for periodontal disease. That’s the message we carry to clinicians—these are our most vulnerable patients.” ■
STUDENT NEWS
CHAPTER ONE New Students Begin their College of Dentistry Journey Every new student brings their own story, and each story becomes part of the fabric of the College of Dentistry. This year, the college welcomed more than 100 new first-year DDS students, each with their own motivations, reasons for choosing dentistry, and hopes for their College of Dentistry experience. Four of those 100-plus new students are profiled
here, and will be revisited throughout their tenure at the college. One student came to the college by way of Nigeria and Cleveland Heights. One is a third-generation College of Dentistry student. Another grew up on a dairy farm; the fourth was sure he would be a pilot. They bring those experiences, along with their own expectations and even fears, to their first semester at the College of Dentistry. student news 17
Focus and Service: Nicole Goettemoeller Nicole Goettemoeller knew exactly what her career would look like, at the tender age of five. And her focus did not waver. “I had my first trip to the dentist when I was in kindergarten,” she said. “My dentists always made me feel so welcome. I thought the dentist’s office was the neatest place.” Nicole’s childhood role models, her family, showed her the importance of hard work, consistent effort, and commitment. They own and operate a working dairy farm in Ohio that has been in the family for five generations. Dairy farming is demanding, rigorous work with very little time off year-round. And though Goettemoeller learned invaluable life lessons from the experience, she knew it was not the path she wanted to pursue. “To this day, my father and brother are full-time dairy farmers,” she said. “However, I developed a different set of interests for my future.” Her interest in dentistry was bolstered during her high school career, when a passion for science emerged. “Not only did I love science, but I also loved working with my hands and helping people,” she said. “When I pieced it together, it seemed my skills were a perfect fit for dentistry.” As she pursued a degree in biology, Goettemoeller further explored a career in dentistry, to ensure that it was the path she truly wanted to follow. “I shadowed several dentists in small towns in rural Ohio,” she said. “I shadowed men and women, younger doctors and seasoned practitioners. I wanted to get a broad understanding of the profession and about the options in the field.” That experience confirmed what Goettemoeller had known since early childhood: a career in dentistry was her future. “I
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like what I’ve seen in the field of general dentistry,” she said. “I like the idea of spending time with patients and following their progress over time. And I love being of service.” Even though she is certain of her path, Goettemoeller said she is entering the dental field with some anxiety. “I’ve heard there will be at least two years of intensive class work and exams,” she said. “I love that there are 110 other people in my class that will be going through the same thing. I’m eager to get started, meet people, build relationships, and get to know the faculty and staff.”
“I like what I’ve seen in the field of general dentistry, I like the idea of spending time with patients and following their progress over time. And I love being of service.” - Nicole Goettemoeller While the dairy farming lifestyle did not turn out to be Goettemoeller’s dream, her rural experience is a major part of it. “I can see the need to serve underserved populations in those rural areas,” she said. Goettemoeller is looking to her College of Dentistry education to help her explore options, especially toward building a practice that will serve those rural populations. “My main reasons for choosing this career are that I love people and I love making a difference.” And—it must be said—Goettemoeller’s name is pronounced “get a molar.” Another sign, perhaps, that she was destined for a career in dentistry.
Taking Flight: Chris Rhees Flying is in Chris Rhees’ blood, and he always saw himself “up there,” in his childhood dreams of flying. While being a pilot may be a dream of many young men, Rhees had good reason for his dream: his grandfather was a pilot and his father worked on a United States Air Force base. “I always wanted to be a pilot,” he said. “In high school, I
joined the Civil Air Patrol, which is a pre-ROTC organization.” The dream of flying eventually dimmed, as Rhees became involved in many other activities that exposed him to other possibilities. He played football, became a rock climber, developed an interest in welding, and earned a scholarship in metallurgical engineering to explore that interest.
Rhees credits his wife as a major motivation for his success and the singular consideration for his future plans.
He declined the scholarship, but worked as a welder after high school for a time. “It was great money for a young man my age,” he said. “I taught myself enough about welding to earn my certification.”
While he wonders what the next four years will be like, he said he does not worry, in part because his brotherin-law recently graduated from Creighton Dental School in Nebraska. “He has helped us both to know what the experience is like and what to expect.”
While successful in this pursuit, Rhees was still searching for the right occupation. Nothing felt quite right. His interest shifted from being a pilot to a welder to a missionary. “I eventually elected to do a two-year mission for my church,” he said. It was that decision that helped Rhees hone in on the career path that was right for him. While on his mission in Cleveland, Rhees said he met several dental students. “These students talked so highly of the dental profession that I became interested in dentistry,” he said. Once the possibility entered his thinking, other pieces of the puzzle began to fall together. “My twin brother had a cleft palate as a kid, and my father had been in a motorcycle accident that necessitated much reconstructive surgery.” As he recalled the life-changing impact that dental specialists had made in his own family and considered the enthusiasm his new friends had for dentistry, his career path became clearer. While in Cleveland, Rhees met his future wife, Katie, and they moved together to Rexburg, Idaho, where Rhees began his undergraduate studies at Brigham Young University-Idaho. He graduated suma cum laude with a major in biology.
The two, now married four years, have an infant son, Carson, and have recently returned to Ohio from Idaho so that Rhees can begin his studies at the College of Dentistry.
Among the couple’s expectations for the coming four years is that Rhees’ studies will be demanding—perhaps as demanding as his role as a young father—but rewarding. As with many stories, though, Rhees’ comes full circle. “We are talking to recruiters about the idea of joining the Air Force Dental Corps,” he said. “We like the idea of raising our son abroad. After that, I’d like to buy into a small dental practice.” With his goals almost within reach, Rhees has the added bonus of a family he could not envision when he was a child dreaming of flying. “I have the coolest wife ever and a handsome son,” he said. “Life is pretty good.”
Vision and Drive: Hamza Dodo Like Goettemoeller, Hamza Dodo knew from a very early age that dentistry was going to be his career. “I knew I wanted to be a dentist when I was 10 years old,” he said. “At that age, I thought drilling in people’s mouths was cool!” Of course, time and experience taught Dodo that there was more to dentistry that “drilling in people’s mouths,” but who can fault a young child for that perspective? “Eventually, I recognized the drilling is surgery to help people get out of pain or look better,” he said. “All these years later, I’m still excited about being able to help people look and feel better.” A native of Nigeria, Dodo and his family moved to Cleveland Heights, Ohio when he was just two years old. Dodo was deliberate about preparing himself for dental school, graduating magna cum laude with a degree in chemistry from Ohio State. In addition to achieving academic success, Dodo developed his leadership skills. He viewed participating as a leader in extracurricular activities as an investment in his
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future. He became vice president of both the Chemistry Club and the Ultimate Frisbee team—two diverse groups that each taught him the value of leadership. “I learned that if you want to lead, you have to be involved in things that you like to do,” he said. Dodo supplemented his extracurricular activities and coursework with volunteer activities and shadowing dentists. Looking forward to the next four years, Dodo is confident that his preparation will help him achieve all that he dreams for himself, although he admitted that the Dental Admission Test (DAT) was daunting. “The DAT was the worst part about getting into dental school,” he said. Characteristically dogged in his pursuit of excellence, however, “I studied for months to get the scores I earned.” Having prepared since he was a young child, Dodo is poised for success. “I’ve talked to a lot of people about dental school,” he said. “And now I’m working to be the best student I’ve ever been in my life.” After graduation, he plans to establish a presence in a community. “I envision working in a community that I love and being there for a very long time,” he said. “And I want to volunteer in areas of need. That’s very important to me.” Based on Dodo’s track record, there’s little doubt he will achieve those goals.
Legacy: Jordan Mayberry Unlike Rhees, Goettemoeller, and Dodo, Jordan Mayberry grew up surrounded by dental practitioners—and experience with the College of Dentistry. Mayberry’s father and grandfather, Drs. Donald ‘54 and David ‘80 Mayberry, DDS, own and operate a private dental practice and are graduates of the Ohio State College of Dentistry.
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That family legacy did not guarantee Mayberry a spot in the college’s Class of 2017, though. “Because my father and grandfather are graduates of the College of Dentistry,” Mayberry said, “some people assume that I didn’t have to work hard to get in. Nothing is further from the truth.” Like Dodo, Mayberry said the DAT was intimidating. “I had to really apply myself. I had to study hard to earn the high scores necessary to secure my position at The Ohio State University College of Dentistry,” he said with obvious pride.
“I know it’s going to be demanding and is going to require the best of me. I’ve learned that making the commitment is a huge step in achieving success.” - Jordan Mayberry Mayberry said that although his family experience with dentistry has prepared him for dental school to a degree, he is not taking anything for granted. “I know it’s going to be demanding and is going to require the best of me,” he said. “I’ve learned that making the commitment is a huge step in achieving success.” Mayberry grew up in Southeastern Ohio, in Barnesville, a small town with a population of just over 4,000. He plans to return home after graduation, and join his family in the dental practice his grandfather established in 1957. He believes his education will
enable the practice to serve the people of his community in an even stronger way. “I would like to bring new technologies and techniques to the business,” he said. “For me, seeing patients and helping people be healthier and happier will be most rewarding.” ■
The Story Continues The Ohio State Dental Journal will follow these four students throughout their careers at the College of Dentistry. We will share each student’s challenges, triumphs, and unique experiences as their stories unfold on the road to graduation. Stay tuned.
Leader of the Pack From Left: Robert H. Schottenstein, chair, The Ohio State University Board of Trustees; Stacie E. Seger, undergraduate student trustee; George Williams ‘14; E. Gordon Gee, president, The Ohio State University (retired); Shannon McMahon; and Patrick M. Lloyd, dean, The Ohio State University College of Dentistry. As president of the Student Government Association and past-president of a class that calls itself the “wolf pack,” fourth-year dental student George Williams is, in effect, the leader of the pack. Like many leaders, Williams is committed and energetic; but, even a brief encounter with Williams makes it clear that he is no ordinary leader—he has a deep esprit de corps that is infectious. In June, Williams was recognized by the Ohio State Board of Trustees for his outstanding leadership and service to the university. “George exemplifies strong student leadership,” said Patrick M. Lloyd, dean of the College of Dentistry, who nominated Williams. “He has championed programs and initiatives that allow our students to demonstrate their commitment to helping others.” Flattered by the recognition, Williams said Dean Lloyd has been a role model for him and other student leaders. “I think Dean Lloyd is a phenomenal leader who has a clear vision for the college,” said Williams. “That is my motivation—his leadership and vision. He puts students first, so of course we’re going to do our part.”
dental student, he organized an annual pre-dental day. Now, nearly a hundred college students per year can learn more about the dental profession and the College of Dentistry. As the Student Government Association president, he represents the student body on the college’s Dental Alumni Society, the Curriculum Committee, and Clinical Operations Advisory Team. Williams will also forever be known as the student leader who spear-headed the first-ever College of Dentistry float in the 2012 Ohio State Homecoming Parade, an initiative that engaged dozens of students and promoted the college clinics to those in need of care. Williams is eagerly planning his future, which includes enrolling in a hospital-based general practice residency program after graduation and then making his “dream come true” by joining his father, George T. Williams ’81, in his dental practice in Canton, Ohio. Despite his excitement, Williams already knows he will miss his “pack.” “The best part of dental school has been this class, for sure,” said Williams. “There are a lot of good people who I know I will stay in touch with for years and years.” ■
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2013 Dental Convocation
Friends, family, and faculty gathered at Mershon Auditorium on Sunday, April 28 as Patrick M. Lloyd, dean of the College of Dentistry, presided over the college’s annual Convocation. The traditional ceremony honored the achievements of the classes of 2013, which included 105 Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) graduates, one DDS/PhD graduate, and 29 dental hygiene graduates. Special guests included Ms. Elizabeth Tronolone, president, Ohio Dental Hygienists’ Association; Ms. Barbara Hickey, president, Ohio Dental Assistants’ Association; Dr. Kim Gardner, president, Ohio Dental Association; and Dr. Lawrence B. Kaye, president, Ohio State Dental Board. This year’s event featured an address by Dental Alumni Society President Jacinto Beard, who shared his experiences as a newly graduated dentist. “My colleagues were amazed at how well prepared I was for the world of professional dental practice,” he said. When I left the office after my first full day as a dentist,
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I said to myself, ‘Thank God for The Ohio State University and the College of Dentistry!’” In his remarks, Dean Lloyd said, “Because of the hard work and commitment of the graduates we honor today, our college is a better place to care for patients and to educate the next classes of dental hygiene and dental students. We are grateful for their many contributions to our college, and we’re better for having had the experience of working with these bright young students who are now our alumni and colleagues in the dental profession.”
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DDS CLASS OF 2017 PROFILE
AVERAGE DAT SCORES:
20.46 PAT: 20.89 AA:
DISTRIBUTION BY STATE:
AVERAGE GPA:
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED:
MI:
ID:
2
2
936
CA:
1
IL:
UT:
2
2
OH:
PA:
95 VA:2 3
RACE / ETHNICITY:
237 Out-of-State: 699 In-State:
FL:
1
68
Female:
Average Age:
23
African American: Asian: Caucasian:
CLASS COMPOSITION: Male:
3.54 Total GPA: 3.65 Science:
42
RESIDENCY:
88
Ohio: Out-of-State:
Hispanic / Latino: Two or more races:
22
Unknown:
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Class Notes Dr. Urban Picard, ’83, Mrs. Christine Picard, Mrs. Kathleen O’Leary, and Dr. Michael O’Leary, ’99 at an alumni reception at the home of Dr. Mark Kriwinsky ’80 (not pictured) in Chesterland, Ohio on June 29, 2013.
From left: Ted Backus, Senior Director of Development; Dr. Edward W. Maag ’56; State Representative Ron Maag; and Patrick M. Lloyd, dean of the College of Dentistry, at a meeting in Lebanon, Ohio last fall. Please share your news! Submit photos and class notes to DentalAlumni@osu.edu. For class notes guidelines, visit go.osu.edu/JournalClassNotes. alumni news 23
In Memoriam 1935 Irving B. Tapper, DDS Akron, OH February 21, 2013
1941 John J. Sirotnik, DDS Columbus, OH March 22, 2013
1943 Richard V. Wills, DDS Ruskin, FL November 25, 2012
1944 Charles D. Dwight, DDS Toledo, OH February 5, 2013
1945 Phillip S. Mahan, DDS Warren, OH January 27, 2013
1947 William Kontras, DDS Key Colony Beach, FL June 20, 2013
1949 James J. McConnell Jr., DDS Coshocton, OH December 8, 2012
1951 Thomas F. Sisterhen, DDS London, OH December 6, 2012 William S. Clayton Sr., DDS Dayton, OH April 27, 2013
1952 Thomas W. Schroeder, DDS Daytona Beach, FL April 22, 2013
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1953 Robbin Whitestine Harvey, RDH Akron, OH December 12, 2012
William G. Miefert III, DDS Lexington, OH March 8, 2013
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William C. Williams, DDS Marion, OH January 25, 2013
A. Richard Cooper, DDS Toledo, OH October 13, 2012
James L. Heiler, DDS Paradise Valley, AZ May 1, 2013
Janet L. Coldwell McDaniel, RDH Greensburg, PA October 21, 2012
Francis L. Taylor, DDS Columbus, OH May 23, 2013
Bernard S. Shultz, DDS Warren, OH December 5, 2012
Ralph L. Lotshaw, DDS Pinehurst, NC July 12, 2013
Robert M. Newman, DDS Niceville, FL June 19, 2013
Julia Hangen Keifer, RDH Litchfield, CT August 22, 2013
William S. Montoney, DDS Grove City, OH August 25, 2013
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Robert C. Elstun, DDS Hamilton, OH December 4, 2012
John F. Steinman, DDS Maumee, OH October 20, 2012
Bennett L. Vance, DDS Chapel Hill, NC March 13, 2013
James A. McMullen, Dental Tech Cincinnati, OH April 2013
Jack W. Sargent, DDS Kettering, OH July 2, 2013
John Plegge, DDS Radcliff, KY April 19, 2013
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Robert N. Phillips, DDS Circleville, OH October 23, 2012
James L. McMullen, DDS Wilmington, OH February 1, 2013
Richard L. Pence, DDS Springfield, OH February 6, 2013
Amber L. Unruh, RDH McKinney, TX March 18, 2013
Donald K. Robinson, DDS Cornville, AZ February 24, 2013
1959 John W. Wittwer, DDS Louisville, KY November 10, 2012
Paul T. Smith, DDS Fort Pierce, FL February 14, 2013
1960 Jane Ryan Sloane Wold, RDH Kingston, WA November 25, 2012 William J. Klunk, DDS Powell, OH June 18, 2013 Max R. Vermillion, DDS Dayton, OH July 9, 2013
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William J. “Bill” Muldoon, DDS Fort Walton Beach, FL August 3, 2013
1963 Thomas E. Powell, DDS Ft. Thomas, KY August 18, 2013
1964 Ronald D. Haines, DDS Lake Wales, FL January 3, 2013 Louis W. Breitenbach, DDS Saratoga, CA March 1, 2013
Marilyn C. Overmoyer, RDH Linesville, PA October 5, 2012
David S. Kilgore, DDS Leetonia, OH May 27, 2013
Frank W. Brumfield, DDS Columbus, OH October 21, 2012
John M. Seeds, DDS Centerburg, OH June 18, 2013
Allen B. Oster, DDS Cleveland, OH March 16, 2013 Mark A. Shapiro, DDS Delray Beach, FL April 20, 2013 Dr. Daniel K. Cheney, DDS Bellingham, WA August 3, 2013
1962 Carol Hildebrand Jones, RDH San Diego, CA November 14, 2012 Joseph J. Mlakar, DDS Fort Wayne, IN March 18, 2013 Judith Speece Creel, RDH South Miami, FL May 28, 2013
1966 Cheryl Troy Samuels, R.D.H., PhD Rockville, MD March 23, 2013
Ronald L. Riebel, DDS New Bremen, OH April 6, 2013
1969 Lawrence T. De Marco, DDS Cleveland, OH June 21, 2013
1970 Mary K. Haley, RDH Tiburon, CA December 9, 2012
1971 Andrew Klenotic Jr., DDS Gladstone, MI March 15, 2013
1974 Thomas C. Cray, DDS Maumee, OH January 24, 2013
1975 William D. Ihrig, DDS Ashland, OH October 7, 2012
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William M. Fitzgerald, DDS Wexford, PA April 7, 2013
George F. Osborne, DDS Waterville, OH January 8, 2013
Renee Jameson Mooney, RDH Mint Hill, NC May 12, 2013
John J. Illing, DDS Madison, WI May 2, 2013
1967 Kenneth H. Young, DDS Roswell, GA 08/19/2013
1968 Lou A. Ebersold, DDS Avon, OH January 14, 2013
1978 Donald R. Curtis, DDS Phoenix, AZ November 21, 2012 Cynthia Weimer Wolfinger, RDH Lancaster, OH February 5, 2013
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In Memoriam Remembering Our Faculty Zdenka K. Bartz DMD, clinical instructor in the Restorative, Prosthetic, Primary Care Division, passed away on October 30, 2011 at the age of 63. Dr. Bartz served as a clinical instructor from 1998 until the time of her death. She was an accomplished artist with numerous exhibitions and she also served as an Army civilian dentist. Dr. Bartz was a three-time Student Government Teaching Award winner, and was the Senior Class Outstanding Instructor for two years. Dr. Bartz is survived by her husband, John. Frank W. “Bill” Brumfield ’61 DDS, assistant professor emeritus, passed away on October 21, 2012 at the age of 76. He served the College of Dentistry for over 30 years in the Division of Periodontology. In addition to his tenure at the college, Dr. Brumfield served as a colonel in the U.S. Air Force for 30 years. He is survived by Paula, his wife of 40 years; five children; 15 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Louis P. DiOrio ‘64 DDS, assistant professor emeritus and former chair of Community Dentistry, passed away on July 31, 2012 at the age of 81. Dr. DiOrio was preceded in death by Jewel, his wife of 54 years, and is survived by three children and six grandchildren. Dennis W. Foreman, Jr. ‘66 MA, PhD, professor emeritus in Oral Biology, passed away on December 11, 2011 at the age of 81. Prior to his tenure at the College of Dentistry, he served in the U.S. Army. Dr. Foreman is survived by Marilyn, his wife of 58 years, and a son. R. Ned Kramer ’60 ‘71 DDS, MS passed away on February 22, 2012 at the age of 76. He served the College of Dentistry as an associate professor in the Division of Pediatrics. In addition to his tenure at the college, Dr. Kramer served as the director of the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Dental Clinic, where he worked for 33 years. Dr. Kramer is survived by his wife, Weida, and children.
Recent Faculty Retirements Dr. Wayne Campagni earned a DMD degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, and a Certificate in Fixed Prosthodontics from the Wadsworth Center Veterans Administration in Los Angeles. He practiced dentistry in the U.S. Air Force from 1959-1962, and then joined the general dental practice at Riverside Community Hospital in Riverside, California. In 1975, he entered academics, teaching at the University of Southern California, Loma Linda University, and the University of Pittsburgh before joining the faculty at Ohio State’s College of Dentistry in 1985 as the director of the Section of Advanced Prosthodontics. He left Ohio State in 2001, and then returned in 2004 as a clinical professor of Restorative Dentistry. Dr. Campagni is a Fellow of the American College of Dentists, and he is a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics. He retired as the college’s director of the Advanced Education Program in Prosthodontics in 2012. Dr. Stanley Vermilyea received a DMD degree at the University of Oregon, an MS in Dental Materials from the University of Michigan, and a Certificate in Fixed Prosthodontics from Walter Reed Army Medical Center. He is a board-certified prosthodontist, and he was co-director of the Advanced Education Program in Prosthodontics at Walter Reed Army Medical Center from 1989 to 1992. He retired in 1992 as a U.S. Army colonel after 21 years of service, and he joined the College of Dentistry that same year as an assistant professor in the Section of Restorative and Prosthetic Dentistry. During his tenure, Dr. Vermilyea served as course director, clinic director, associate professor in Primary Care, and chairman of Primary Care before serving as associate dean for Clinical Affairs from 2002 until his retirement in December 2011. Dr. Robert Jaynes earned his DDS degree from The Ohio State University College of Dentistry, and he received an MS in radiology from Ohio State’s College of Medicine. He joined the U.S. Public Health Service as a dental provider for the Indian Health Branch in Crownpoint, New Mexico from 1970-72. He then served as a staff dentist at the Mountaineer Family Hospital in Beckley, West Virginia, later moving to Lebanon, Pennsylvania, where he was a general dental practitioner until 1975. In 1976, after joining a private practice in Westerville, Ohio, Dr. Jaynes was hired by Ohio State’s College of Dentistry as a part-time faculty member in the Section of Diagnosis, and in 1982 he was promoted as an assistant professor in the Radiology Group. Throughout his career in the college, he was honored by the Alpha Omega fraternity as the 1986 Instructor of the Year, and he received 23 Outstanding Instructor awards from the Student Government Association. He retired in December 2012. 26 ohio state dental journal
ALUMNI PROGRAMS & EVENTS October 18-20, 2013 Alumni Reunion Weekend TAILGATE: Saturday, October 19, 2013 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Postle Hall Courtyard Ohio State vs. Iowa
October 25, 2013 55th Annual Alumni Awards Banquet Honoring Dr. Neal S. Patel ‘06 October 31 – November 3, 2013 ADA Conference, New Orleans, LA Be sure to visit our booth! November 20, 2013 Scholarship Donor Event
CONTINUING EDUCATION October 11 Arthur B. Lewis Lecture: Changing Patterns of Orthodontic Treatment Dr. William Proffit October 12 Nitrous Oxide Sedation for the Dental Hygienist and Dental Assistant Ms. Michele Carr Dr. Simon Prior October 18 Understanding our Muslim Patient Population Dr. Yosef Khan
Complimentary one-hour course sponsored by the Cultural Awareness Committee and Continuing Dental Education
October 18-19 Hands-on Techniques for Maximizing Composite Form and Function - Ohio AGD MasterTrack Dr. Rafat Amer Dr. Robert Seghi
November 22 Oral Pathology and Radiology Symposium Dr. Carl Allen Dr. Jahanzeb Chaudhry Dr. John Kalmar Dr. Kristin McNamara December 6 What’s New in Dentistry (Last Chance CE) Dr. Homa Amini Dr. John Kalmar Dr. Binnaz Leblebicioglu Dr. John Nusstein Ms. Lili Reitz Dr. Bryan Tervo December 7 Dental Office Medical Emergencies for the Healthcare Provider Ms. Wendy Moore
December 7 Oral Health Access Supervision Program Ms. Michele Carr February 8-9 Local Anesthesia for the Dental Hygienist Ms. Michele Carr Dr. Simon Prior March 14 Endodontic Program Dr. Melissa Drum Dr. Sara Fowler Dr. John Nusstein May 8-9 Post College Assembly
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Friday, November 1, 2013 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Hilton New Orleans Riverside, 2 Poydras St. Windsor Room, 3rd Floor New Orleans, LA 70130