The Ohio State University
Dental Journal
NEWS FROM THE COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY
VOLUME 3 ISSUE 1
Fall2015
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Jim Murrin DDS, MS is part dentist, part painter
From the Dean Welcome to the fall issue of The Ohio State University Dental Journal! This edition includes a special cover story that shows how dentists apply their skills to other callings in life. In this article, you’ll read about an alumnus who takes his appreciation for detail, color, and shading, then applies it to creating landscape paintings “en plein air.” Such talents and abilities demonstrate the skills that are necessary not only to practice dentistry – but to also practice it well. Other stories included in this issue reveal what our students are learning and how they apply their newfound knowledge for a multitude of purposes, such as serving people in need; conducting fundamental research; and preparing for their careers as dental professionals. I have found these stories about our students to be interesting and inspiring, and I believe there is no better outcome than this for our educational programming. Midway through this issue, you’ll learn how we’ve celebrated our college’s 125th anniversary throughout Ohio and across the country. It has been a time to remember and cherish as alumni and friends have gathered and recalled how our college has made a lasting impact on so many, while also changing the dental profession around the world. This anniversary is a milestone in our history that we will look back on with fond remembrance. My thanks to all of you who have helped us celebrate this special occasion. Other stories in this issue of the Dental Journal focus on dental research, which most of us tend to think of as basic science research. However, our college engages in an array of research activities that also involve applied or clinical research. We’re proud of these programs and we enjoy an international reputation for our achievements in these areas. Two articles feature our research on controlling dentally-induced and related pain, and the role of social media in the health care environment. How impressive it is to see the real and immediate consequences of our faculty members’ work! As the Dental Journal continues to grow in content, so have the contributions submitted by alumni about their personal and professional news. This is one of my favorite sections of the magazine because I get to read about the real impact of what we do in the college, and I look forward to seeing the list of upcoming alumni events. I also enjoy discovering where our graduates go and how they use their skills and knowledge to care for others and support the profession and their communities. I found it especially rewarding to read the story of two alumni who earned university-wide recognition for their many accomplishments since graduation. As has been done in the past, we end this issue with bios of our newly hired faculty. As our college competes for faculty who have a host of career options, we continue to succeed in recruiting an amazingly gifted group of educators, clinicians, and scientists. With their broad and diverse backgrounds, each brings unique perspectives and ideas to our college as they help us prepare for what lies ahead in our ever-changing world. Finally, this issue includes an invitation to join The Dean’s Circle. Whether you’re an alumnus or a friend of the college, I hope you’ll consider this unique opportunity to support our college, to be more broadly recognized for your contributions, and to gain greater insights into the workings of our institution. Considering the unprecedented opportunities that are in the near future for our college, there may never be a better time to get more engaged. As you read this fall issue of the Dental Journal, I hope you enjoy it as much as I did, and that you gain a greater sense of pride and enthusiasm for our College of Dentistry! Go Bucks!
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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, Ohio 43210 Patrick M. Lloyd DDS, MS Dean, College of Dentistry
Chapter Three
Alumni Awards
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Tamra Pace Editor-in-Chief Marketing & Communication Amanda Yarnell Graphic Designer Marketing & Communication Editorial Board Ted Backus Senior Director of Development College of Dentistry Advancement Canise Bean DMD, MPH Professor - Clinical Division of General Practice and Materials Science Rachel Kearney '07 MS Assistant Professor Division of Dental Hygiene Kathleen Kennedy Director of Executive Communications Paul Loper '80 DDS President, Dental Alumni Society Michelle Thomas Assistant Director of Alumni Affairs
A Year To Remember
A Pain-Free Dental Visit
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 2015. All rights reserved. On the cover: Jim Murrin '77 DDS, '82 MS
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A Meaningful Connection
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Second Calling
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Continuing Careers
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A Dental Home
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Alumni Programs & Events
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Care-ful Collaboration
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Continuing Education
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At Home and on the Road
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Class Notes
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Meet Our Newest Faculty
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(From left) Deborah Lyle, MS, Chair of the ADHA Council on Research; Amy Molnar ’15 MS; Gail Malone, BS, Senior Manager of Clinical Education for DENTSPLY Professional; and Greg Sheehan, VP of DENTSPLY’s Global Preventive SBU Photo courtesy of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association
A MEANINGFUL CONNECTION
Already a trailblazer for being one of the first graduates of The Ohio State University College of Dentistry’s Dental Hygiene Master’s Program, Amy Molnar is helping put the program on the map. She came to national attention after winning third place in the DENTSPLY/ADHA Graduate Student Clinicians Program at the American Dental Hygienists’ Association’s 92nd Annual Session in June. Molnar’s research, which explored the effectiveness of online education formats, used the community of inquiry theory to analyze and determine differences between online discussion forums and synchronous tools, like video web conferences. She determined video web conferencing may lead to more cognitive, teaching and social presence in an online course. “The research opened my eyes to what is valued in online education—and not only the learning outcomes component, but also the other domains of an online class, like the social component,” said Molnar. “A lot of times students in an online class feel socially isolated. An educator can help by making sure he or she appears as an actual person to students by doing things like texting or video conferencing. Those types of actions can make online learning a more personal experience.” Molnar, who graduated from the college’s Dental Hygiene program in 2012 as a first-generation college student before entering the newly launched Dental
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Hygiene graduate program, was able to apply her findings immediately. Upon graduation she was asked to become a lecturer at the college. She teaches Ohio State Dental Hygiene graduate students remotely from her home in Marlton, New Jersey, when she’s not working as a part-time clinical hygienist for a private practice. “Ohio State was one of the best schools I could have imagined going to,” said Molnar. “My undergraduate Dental Hygiene class was 30 students, so it allowed me to have individualized attention. Several of my grad instructors were the same as in undergrad, so I had a lot of connection. That’s what I attempt to do in my online classes—create a personal connection even though I am not physically there.” ■
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SECOND CALLING Jim Murrin DDS, MS is part dentist, part painter
While most people hope for a thriving career in one field, Jim Murrin ’77 DDS, ’82 MS has found success in two: as an endodontist and as a painter. In November, the Ohio State Faculty Club will feature a solo exhibit of his works, entitled Sea and Ski & Road in Between. Inspired by his orthodontist and his family dentist, Murrin decided early on that he wanted to be a dentist. “I saw in them such professionalism and enthusiasm, it just stuck with me,” he said. “In elementary school I thought it would be a good profession. By high school I was determined.” His appreciation of art was not far behind; growing up with a graphic designer mother near Yellow Springs, Ohio—home of Antioch College—shaped him as well. On Sundays the family had dinner at Antioch Hall, where there was always featured art. “There was lots of pop art, and we would take those images home with us in our mind. That’s probably where I got my interest in painting. Those were the first paintings I saw.”
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As an undergrad, Murrin discovered photography and design classes were a good counterbalance to his science-heavy pre-dental course load—though they were put on hold for several years, once Murrin entered dental school. He went on to complete his general dental practice residency in the Air Force before overseeing the oral surgery section at USAF Clinic Kelly in Texas. Later, during specialty education in endodontics, his research with scanning electron microscopy to study endodontic filling materials and endodontic leakage was awarded special recognition by the American Association of Endodontists. Murrin established his own endodontic practice in 1982 and worked a full schedule until the ’90s, when he brought an associate into the practice. With some open time in his schedule, he enrolled in classes at Columbus College of Art and Design and studied drawing and painting two days a week at first, then in the evenings as well. Today he paints en plein air, or “in the open air,” a favorite practice of French impressionists that, contrary to the pastoral image of artist with easel, has a certain beat-the-clock aspect to it. “The scene is not static, and the light is changing,” Murrin said. “You have to be organized and get your patterns in fast, because after a couple of hours that really interesting shadow will be gone.” En plein air painting emphasizes capturing the moment, the ephemeral, like Claude Monet’s Haystacks series that depicts the same scene at different times of day.
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Murrin discovered photography and design classes were a good counterbalance to his science-heavy pre-dental course load.
"Frequently," he said, “I will be on the road driving somewhere with my wife and I’ll say, ‘Wow, there’s a painting.’” For example, an hour east of Columbus along I-70 there is a scene that has caught his eye. “It looks so much like an Edward Hopper painting, but it’s on the highway so there’s no place to stop.” In addition to painting landscape scenes en plein air, Murrin uses a camera to create almost dreamlike paintings of traffic. “Many of my paintings are from me stuck in traffic, fumbling for my phone knowing that the image is going to disappear in a minute,” he said. “I’ll take hundreds of images and find one that has really nice light and shadow, then I crop it and work from that.” After years of exhibiting in group shows, 2015 has brought the dentistpainter his first and second solo exhibits—the first being in May
at Sharon Weiss Gallery, which represents him. “I’ve painted more this year than I ever have because of these shows,” he said. Murrin expects his painting pace will continue to increase, but he has no plans to retire from dentistry. “After all these years I’m three days a week,” he said of his dental practice. “The other days I paint. It’s just ideal.” ■
INFORMATION Sea and Ski & the Road Between will run November 6, 2015, through December 31, 2015 at Ohio State’s Faculty Club, 181 S. Oval Dr. An opening reception will be held 6-8 p.m. November 6. For more information, call 614-292-2262 or visit ohio-statefacultyclub.com.
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A D E N TA L H O M E For Children Who Need It Most
“If you build it they will come” can be said both about the baseball diamond in Field of Dreams and the KidSMILES dental clinic in Columbus, Ohio. The non-profit clinic that began in 2008 as an idea hashed out around a kitchen table today has more than 500 volunteers. Located just off State Route 315 six miles north of campus, KidSMILES provides comprehensive dental care and education to patients 18 and younger whose families earn less than 250% of the federal poverty level, or $60,000 for a family of four—too much to qualify for Medicaid, but not necessarily enough to cover trips to the dentist. The visits cost the patient just $10. KidSMILES founder and president James Homon ’95 DDS, ’98 MS conceived the idea for the clinic from conversations with friends and colleagues. “I knew a lot of people who’d done free dentistry in their offices," he said. “Talking with them it just seemed that if there were a better, more organized way to do it, more people would.” Dr. Homon figured out an effective way to manage his vision—a result that helped earn him the Ohio Dental Association’s Marvin Fisk Humanitarian Award in 2014. The KidSMILES clinic, which opened in 2012, receives support from events and numerous organizations, including the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the Ohio Dental Association Foundation. Its volunteers donate dental services and administrative support, do educational outreach in schools, work at events, and more.
“We don’t ask for a big commitment of volunteers," Homon said. “If providers want to come in once a year, that’s great. We encourage them to bring their whole dental team; it’s a great team-building experience. When I hear, ‘So-and-so had never volunteered before and they just signed up to do it again in three months,’ that’s music to my ears—that someone had the same experience I had and wants to do more.” Homon feels more than just a desire to help other people. “When you get to do what we do and have the careers we have, you have an obligation to give back to the community,” he said. “When you think about other childhood diseases that aren’t so simple, dentistry is so solvable—the only obstacle, really, is money. I’m not out to save the world, but if we can help kids avoid some cavities, that’s a good start.” The American Academy of Pediatrics has underscored the critical role of pediatricians and other medical professionals in promoting the health and well-being of all children in the community—a point Homon takes to heart. “For any one person to do it, it’s too overwhelming a task. But if everyone gives a little bit, you see the cumulative effect. As a group we are so much more powerful.” ■
James Homon ʼ95 DDS, ’98 MS with a KidSMILES patient.
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CARE-FUL C O L L A B O R AT I O N As the largest provider of oral health services in Franklin County for adults with developmental disabilities, it is critical for the dental clinic at Ohio State’s Nisonger Center to have the most up-to-date technology. Nevertheless, the center’s technology was not current generation—until now. Thanks to generous donations of EagleSoft® practice management software by Patterson Dental Company, mobile carts by Midmark Corp., and sensors by Sirona Dental, Inc., the providers at Nisonger Center now have digital patient records and digital radiography at their fingertips—and more time to devote to patient care. “Our patients are some of the most vulnerable patients in Central Ohio. They have difficulty finding dental care,” said Timothy Followell DMD, ’10 MS, the director of the Developmental Disability Dental Program at the Nisonger Center that provides a complete range of oral health services to special-needs children and adults. “About 1,000 children and adults make 1,800 visits a year at the McCampbell Hall location on Ohio State’s main campus, and another 1,900 patients through age 21 make 3,800 visits a year at a second location on Columbus’ east side.” The new practice management software will enable the Nisonger Center team to create and maintain digital patient records; conduct and store digital images; view digital radiography; and streamline patient scheduling. The new efficiencies came as a welcome surprise to Dr. Followell. “Dean Lloyd approached me and said 'I have an opportunity.' He coordinated all of this to make it possible.” The Nisonger Center was founded in 1966 and, in addition to dental care, provides a wide range of clinical services for people with developmental disabilities. An OHIO Project site for the College of Dentistry, the dental clinic has long been on the rotation for senior dental students fulfilling their 50 days of community service. It is the only OHIO Project site that all students spend time providing care to patients. “This is a wonderful example of organizations with common interests collaborating to do something good for patients,” said Patrick M. Lloyd, dean of the College of Dentistry. “Not only is this important for our patients, but it’s an important opportunity for our students to apply what they will be learning about electronic records in our college clinics to a software that’s commonly used in dental practices.” ■
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1 | Class of 2015 graduates (from left) Cory Hoch, Brad Kripke, Guang Li, Aaron Lindstrom, Justin Modugno and Joyce Sun celebrate the end of their dental school experience at the annual Senior Dinner in May. 2 | (From left) DDS Student Lydia Lancaster ’16 chats with Division of Orthodontics Chair Henry Fields DDS, MS, MSD; ODA President Thomas M. Paumier ’87 DDS; and DDS student Hannah Yu ‘18 during the White Coat Ceremony celebration on August 24. 3 | Dental Alumni Society (DAS) President Paul Loper ’80 DDS and past DAS President Jacinto Beard ’90 DDS with their wives at the Anniversary Gala on May 2. 4 | (From left) Patricia Kramer, John Kramer ’57 DDS; Donna Burns; Michael McMennamin; and Jeanne Nicolette ’78 DDS enjoy catching up with friends during a major donor event at the Columbus Zoo on August 23. 5 | (From left) Greg Stepanski '84 DDS; Doug Wallace '81 DDS, MS; and Jim Karpac '81 DDS, MS, MA show their Buckeye pride at the Leaning Tower of Pisa during the CE Mediterranean Cruise in July. 6 | Brett J. Nydegger ’11 DDS, ’13 MS and Vivian Click ’11 DDS, ’13 MS celebrate the College of Dentistry’s Division on Endodontics’ 50th anniversary at the American Association of Endodontists’ Annual Session in May. 7 | Abigail Platt ’15 DDS; Alexandra Griffin ’15 DDS; and Amanda Severn ’15 DDS proudly display their community awards during the Senior Awards Night on May 7. More than 80 students were recognized during the annual event. 8 | Gary Blumberg ’83 DDS and his wife, Louanne Blumberg, join their son, first-year DDS student Benjamin Blumberg at a College of Dentistry Legacy event before the White Coat Ceremony on August 24. 9 | (From left) Dean Patrick M. Lloyd introduces Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Anesthesiology Chair Peter E. Larsen DDS and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Anesthesiology Clinical Professor Gregory M. Ness DDS to newly appointed Wexner Medical Center Chief Executive Officer and Executive Vice President of Health Sciences Sheldon M. Retchin MD, MSPH during Dr. Retchin’s first visit to the College of Dentistry on July 27. 10 | (From left) Joe Weaver ’72 DDS, ’76 MS with Barbara Weaver and Helen Hall. 10 the ohio state university dental journal
1 | Brian Hockenberger ’98 DDS, MS and his team enjoy a tour of Ohio Stadium following a July 17 Continuing Education (CE) course. 2 | A food-seeking giraffe gets up close and personal during a major donor event at the Columbus Zoo on August 23. 3 | Mary Kathryn Shiveley and Joseph Shiveley ‘73 DDS, ’82 MS tour the Recruiting Room at Ohio Stadium during a July 17 CE course and stadium tour. 4 | College of Dentistry Admissions staff visit the Athens County Fair in Ohio to distribute information about careers in dentistry and dental hygiene. 5 | First-year DDS student Cameron Ebert chats with Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Radiology Clinical Professor John R. Kalmar DMD, PhD and Division of Anatomy Clinical Assistant Professor Eileen Kalmar PhD during the College of Dentistry’s Faculty-New Student Reception on August 19. 6 | Robert Ripich ’68 DDS; Ronald Stanich ’77 DDS; Anthony Codispoti ’72 DDS; William Paulus ’69 DDS and Michael Bernard ’65 DDS, ’71 MS at the Dean’s 125th Anniversary Tour in Canton on June 30.
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C H A P T E R T H R E E: Lessons In and Out of the Classroom
Nicole Goettemoeller
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With another year under their belts, the four students we have been following since their first year in dental school in 2013—Nicole Goettemoeller, who hails from a rural dairy farm and won the prestigious Veler Scholarship during her first year; Hamza Dodo, the Cleveland Heights (by way of Nigeria) native who envisions working in the community when he graduates; Jordan Mayberry, who dreams of returning to his small-town roots in Barnesville, Ohio to join his family’s dental practice; and Chris Rhees, who recently added a second son to his growing family—reflect on what they are learning in school and life as they begin their third year at the College of Dentistry.
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On dealing with stress last year: “I have definitely realized that the stress of dental school is something I need to deal with in productive ways, so I started running. I plan to run the Columbus Half Marathon.” On friendship: “I am surprised how much the people you spend every day with—your classmates—really become your best friends and closest confidantes.”
On receiving the Veler Scholarship: “I think it constantly inspired me to do well in school. As school got harder, I used the scholarship as a reminder that I could get through it all.” Chris Rhees
Jordan Mayberry On teamwork: “What has surprised me most about dental school overall is that the whole class works together as a unit. In undergrad it was everyone for themselves, trying to get the grades to get into graduate programs. In dental school we all help each other and look out for one another, working toward a common goal.” On anticipating the upcoming year: “I’m looking forward to treating more patients in the clinic. We already started doing that over the summer term, and I enjoyed it very much.”
Chris Rhees On specialties: “The nice thing about specialties is that I can choose to do aspects of each of them as much as I’d like in a general practice setting. I am planning to complete a one-year AEGD with the Air Force, which will expand my abilities as a general dentist.” On the upcoming year: “Like most of my fellow classmates, I am most excited to finally see patients!” On his new baby: “We welcomed Brayden into our family on May 28. Carson is 95 percent okay with being an older brother. The other 5 percent wants mom and dad all to himself.” ■
Hamza Dodo On the challenges of his second year: “It’s easy to get lost in all the studying of the second year of dental school. Like, seriously—lost. Friends and family wonder where you’ve been. But it’s not a negative thing. You receive a wealth of knowledge that you take with you wherever you go.” On what he’s looking forward to in his third year: “I always shadow my dentist back home, and one of the things I really enjoy is showing what I’ve learned. Now that we’re starting the third year, I know the expectations of me are going to be really high, so it will be fun and humbling to have a conversation about my first couple of fillings with someone who’s been doing it for years.”
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Dental Hygiene Journey Catch up with Dental Hygiene students Jessica Carder (left) and Veronica Harris and find out what they learned in and out of the classroom during their first year. Visit go.osu.edu/DHYJourney.
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The Dean’s Circle AS A DEAN’S CIRCLE SUPPORTER YOU WILL ENJOY: • An Invitation to an annual Dean’s Reception • President’s Club recognition • Acknowledgment at College of Dentistry Events • A Membership Lapel Pin • Listing in the College’s Donor Contributions Report • Great pride in knowing that your support makes an impact
The Dean’s Circle Program was instituted to recognize the commitment of our alumni, faculty, staff and friends whose generosity exemplifies extraordinary dedication and commitment to the College of Dentistry. This group of dedicated supporters joins in sustained partnership with the College of Dentistry to help address the needs of our school, our students, faculty, patients, and the communities that we serve. You are invited to become a Dean’s Circle member with an annual gift of $3,000 or more to the College of Dentistry Advancement fund.
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A LU M N I AWA R D S Lawrence F. Andrews, ’54 DDS Susan Mallery ’78 MS, ’81 DDS, ’90 PhD
Having demonstrated exceptional distinction in their careers, College of Dentistry alumni Lawrence F. Andrews ’54 DDS and Susan Mallery ’78 MS, ’81 DDS, ’90 PhD were among 11 Ohio State alumni recognized at The Ohio State University Alumni Association’s (OSUAA) annual awards ceremony on September 18. The night before the big event, the College of Dentistry recognized “its own” by hosting a reception at the Faculty Club. “These awards are not given, they are earned,” said Patrick M. Lloyd, dean of the College of Dentistry to the crowd of well-wishers who gathered at the Faculty Club to congratulate Drs. Andrews and Mallery on their achievements. “What they have in common is world influence and a capacity to do something with their lives that will impact how people are cared for—people who will do better because the two of them were around.” Dr. Susan Mallery: “Contagious” Dedication Dr. Mallery was honored with the Archie M. Griffin Professional Achievement Award. A lifelong Buckeye, Dr. Mallery boasts four Ohio State degrees and the distinction of being a member of the Ohio State Athletic Hall of Fame for track and field. In 1999, as a member of faculty at the College of Dentistry, Dr. Mallery was selected by her peers to be the first recipient of the Fields Faculty Award, recognizing excellence in teaching and research.
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Chair of the Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Radiology at the college, as well as a practicing oral pathologist and researcher, Dr. Mallery has studied new strategies for detecting and preventing oral cancer for more than 30 years. As part of her research, Dr. Mallery has investigated a variety of agents to identify new methods and therapeutics to suppress the conversion of precancerous cells. Her first breakthrough was the creation of an oral gel based on anthocyanins— powerful antioxidants found in black
raspberries that when applied to the mouth suppress genes associated with functions that allow cancerous cells to grow, thus diminishing the risk for recurring lesions. For those patients who are non-responsive, Dr. Mallery and her research team— which includes Peter Larsen DDS, chair of the Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Anesthesiology— explored ways to treat precancerous lesions directly in the mouth and prevent recurring lesions. Partnering with two pharmaceutical chemists from the University of Michigan, Dr. Mallery and her team developed a first-of-its-kind patch that can stick to the inside of the mouth and deliver a continuous therapeutic dose of fenretinide directly to the lesion. Through Ohio State’s Technology Commercialization Office, the researchers connected with Venture Therapeutics, a Columbusbased biotechnology research and pharmaceutical development company, to transition the oral patch for human clinical trials. Ohio State and University of Michigan researchers, in conjunction with Venture Therapeutics, created the first joint-venture company in Ohio State’s history. The College of Dentistry is the exclusive treatment site where patients can receive local delivery chemo-preventive treatment for precancerous oral lesions. “Dr. Mallery’s loyalty to her alma mater is perhaps exceeded only by her incredible and contagious dedication to science, compassion for patients, and devotion to teaching at all levels,” wrote nominator Gregory Ness DDS, clinical professor in the Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Anesthesiology at the College of Dentistry. “Her sustained, substantial impact on Ohio State dentistry for both
dental education and cancer research nationwide make her a superb candidate for this award.” Dr. Lawrence Andrews: Breakthrough Innovation College of Dentistry alumnus Lawrence Andrews was honored with the Alumni Medalist Award, the OSUAA’s highest honor. Dr. Andrews remains one of the most influential figures in modern orthodontia. His groundbreaking work is taught in every dental school throughout the world and his innovative “StraightWire” appliance is used to correct millions of smiles. Following service in the Korean War and completion of his orthodontics residency at Ohio State, Dr. Andrews and his wife, Sharon, moved to San Diego, where he founded his own orthodontics practice. His natural curiosity and inclination toward research pushed him to become a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontists. Over several years, Dr. Andrews worked on his Diplomate thesis, taking impressions of approximately 120 mouths with naturally stable contacts between the maxillary and mandibular teeth. After a meticulous study to determine what, if anything, the good occlusions had in common, Dr. Andrews came to a conclusion that would establish universal treatment goals in orthodontics: his Six Keys to Normal Occlusion. From that breakthrough, Dr. Andrews turned his attention to orthodontic appliances. At the time, they were very simple and did not address the fact that tooth positions vary in relation to the other teeth. “It seemed to me,” said Dr. Andrews, “that the archwire could be built into brackets that
would direct the teeth to the correct position naturally.” Dr. Andrews started his own company that manufactured his Straight-Wire Appliance System, the use of which is now standard throughout the world. Next, Dr. Andrews developed a methodology for tooth position measuring and the discovery of the Six Elements of Orofacial Harmony. The Six Elements have provided orthodontists across the globe with new treatment goals that delve beyond beautiful smiles, helping establish three-dimensional jaw movements and correct dental arch discrepancies to improve oral and facial health and function. Dr. Andrews’ insights into how human teeth fit together “turned the whole profession on its head,” wrote nominator Brent Larson DDS, director of the Division of Orthodontics at the University of Minnesota’s School of Dentistry. Dr. Andrews “fundamentally changed the concept of how braces are made and fit on teeth to make them straight.” Dr. Andrews is currently a clinical professor at the University of California at San Francisco and the co-director of the L.F. Andrews Foundation for Orthodontic Education and Research. He maintains a private practice limited to orthodontics and orofacial harmony in San Diego, where he treats a number of patients without the means to pay for orthodontic treatment. “Drs. Andrews and Mallery are driven by an insatiable desire to do great things,” said Dean Lloyd at the college reception. “What an inspiration, and what deserving recipients of the OSUAA awards.” ■
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A YEAR TO REMEMBER Celebratory and Memorable. The College of Dentistry’s 125th anniversary was that and more. The year-long celebration provided many interesting opportunities to consider how much the college has changed over the years. And from alumni receptions around the country to the 125th Anniversary Gala, the year has presented special opportunities to reconnect with alumni, strengthen ties with old friends, and reflect on the many advancements College of Dentistry alumni, faculty, and staff have contributed to the profession
1 | Dental Hygiene students (from left) Cassandra Johnson ’15 and Shanoah Coffey-Fuller ‘15 were among the students, faculty, and staff who attended the Anniversary Kick-off event on January 15. 2 | Patrick M. Lloyd, dean, College of Dentistry (right) accepted a Resolution presented by Ohio Representative Michael Stinziano before meeting with Ohio Senators to accept a second Resolution. 3 | Findlay, Ohio-area alumni (from left) Nancy Dysinger ’83 DDS, Stan Doty ’83 DDS, James Zimmerman ’76 DDS and his wife, Nancy, gathered on March 5 to celebrate the college's anniversary.
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4 | Alumni enjoyed dancing to a live band at the Anniversary Gala on May 2.
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5 | Patrick M. Lloyd, dean, College of Dentistry, chatted with alumni Deborah Aten ’93 DDS and James Herron ’97 DDS at the Duke Mansion in Charlotte, North Carolina during the Dean's Anniversary Tour on April 24.
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The number of alumni who served as panelists during the college’s 125th Anniversary Kick-off event on January 15. (video can be viewed at dentistry.osu.edu/dentistrycelebrates125). The number of alumni anniversary receptions held across the country—from Seattle, Washington, to Findlay, Ohio, to Charlotte, North Carolina—and many points in between. The number of alumni who participated in the college’s anniversary video (video can be viewed at dentistry.osu.edu/dentistrycelebrates125).
The approximate number of times College of Dentistry alumni, students, faculty, and staff ended an anniversary event by singing Carmen Ohio. The number of Resolutions given to the College of Dentistry by the Ohio Legislature (one from the Ohio Senate and one from the Ohio House of Representatives) in recognition of its 125th anniversary.
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6 | Mark Logeman ’75 DDS got into the swing of things at the Anniversary Gala by twirling his wife, Gloria, around the dance floor. 7 | (From left) Michael V. Drake MD, president, The Ohio State University and Sheldon M. Retchin MD, MSPH, executive vice president of health sciences, The Ohio State University and chief executive officer, OSU Wexner Medical Center joined Dean Patrick M. Lloyd as special guests at the Anniversary Gala on May 2. 8 | Canton, Ohio-area alumni George Williams, Sr. ’84 DDS and George WIlliams ’14 DDS gathered on June 30 to celebrate the college's anniversary.
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A C A R E E R D E D I C AT E D T O T H E PA I N - F R E E D E N TA L V I S I T Professor Emeritus Al Reader ’71 DDS, ’77 MS
Al Reader ’71 DDS, ’77 MS recalls the first time he heard of a link between dentists and pain: His father had met a dentist at the neighborhood pub who said he had just quit the profession because he didn’t want to hurt people anymore. That was a long time ago—before Dr. Reader, now emeritus faculty with the College of Dentistry, embarked on his endodontic career that has made him an internationally recognized expert in local anesthesia and pain control. “When I entered practice, I noticed that people weren’t always numb. We were taught in dental school that if people weren’t numb it was our fault for not giving accurate injections. But that’s not always true,” Dr. Reader says, pointing out that some dental schools still pass along that disproven idea to students. Dr. Reader began studying supplemental techniques to ensure a painfree experience for those undergoing root canal therapy and other dental treatments. His research findings on the rationale, advantages and limitations of various anesthetic agents and routes of administration have been published
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in over 150 articles in peer-reviewed journals, including the Journal of Endodontics, Journal of the American Dental Association, and Anesthesia Progress. He co-authored the textbook Successful Local Anesthesia (Quintessence Publishing), wrote fourteen book chapters in other texts, and presented over 90 lectures to learned societies and dental organizations, leading to widespread adoption of his techniques within the field.
When I started doing root canals, it wasn’t pleasant for me or the patient. We got them through it, but it was difficult.
He marvels at the changes in pain management he has seen over his nearly 45-year career. “When I started doing root canals, it wasn’t pleasant for me or the patient. We got them through it, but it was difficult.” Now, with new technology and drug formulations, dentists and endodontists have the ability to successfully anesthetize patients initially, provide anesthesia for the full treatment and reverse some of the effects of soft tissue anesthesia if desired. “When people come in to see us they are already in pain; in some cases they have been up all night,” says Dr. Reader. “As endodontists, we are there to relieve pain—not cause it.” Areas of Dr. Reader’s research have included the success rates of various types of nerve blocks, buffering solutions in local anesthetics, articaine effectiveness, pain of injection, topical
anesthesia, oral conscious sedation and nitrous oxide administration. Other research areas include the effect of red hair color on anesthesia, reversing local anesthesia, supplemental techniques (PDL and intraosseous anesthesia), and endodontic (root canal) anesthesia. Current studies are examining a new extended release anesthetic agent (Exparel) that has the potential to provide three to four days of numbness following endodontic treatment or surgery. Another avenue of research will be the use of microneedles to provide pain-free injections. As an emeritus professor, Dr. Reader continues to be very involved with the college, leading seminars and spending time in the clinic with graduate students. He enjoys the university environment and its constant changes, including new students to mentor and new research ideas to explore. Ask Dr. Reader what he considers to be the strengths of the college, and he will tell you that it’s the people who work, teach and study there. He is especially impressed with the high quality of its students and faculty. There is much more work to be done. “People fear pain from the dentist, so they don’t go and their symptoms worsen. They end up in the emergency room getting relief through medication although their teeth remain untreated.” This is unfortunate, says Dr. Reader, given the immense progress in dental pain management. “It’s very important that we have a comfortable patient. And with the knowledge we have now, we can do that. We can take additional steps to ensure a patient’s comfort.” ■
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SOCIAL MEDIA S T R AT E G I E S for the Dental Practice
Amidst the College of Dentistry’s research in such areas as immunology, oral cancer, wound healing, and dental materials, a research topic that is equally far reaching, but rather unique to dentistry, has been taking place. Rachel Kearney '07 MS, assistant professor in the Division of Dental Hygiene, has been conducting research on social media and the role it plays in a healthcare environment. “As social media has become such a pervasive part of our lives, I thought about the positive and negative impact it might have on healthcare providers and their patients,” said Kearney. “I noticed that there is very little literature on the subject of social media and dentistry, so I set out to discover what role it is playing in the field.” Kearney said that in surveys of private practice dentists, she found that just over 50 percent of dental practices actively use social media to market their practice.
Train more than one member of your team to manage and administer the site and decide ahead of time what types of messages you wish to share on the site (for example, oral health tips on a particular day of each week or featured employees each month). Your staff members may have great ideas about how to utilize social media. I encourage each practice to have a social media policy, not only for the social media pages that represent the practice, but also for the employees of the practice as it relates to their personal pages. Be clear about your expectations regarding the use of social media and make it clear that it is not legal to share information about any of the practice’s patients through social media sites. Practices should be most cautious in protecting the privacy of patients. While many dental care providers want to share interesting cases or findings within their networks, it is not appropriate to share images or information about patients without explicit consent. ■ Social Media and Today’s Dental Student Kearney is ensuring that College
While protecting the privacy of their patients was dentists’ biggest concern, respondents also expressed concerns about what to post and how to make their social media efforts reach the most people.
of Dentistry students are able to
Kearney offers the following advice:
they graduate. “Social media is
The benefits of adopting social media in your practice are connecting with current patients and potential patients of the practice. Choose a social media tool that your site administrator is most comfortable with and one that your patient demographic heavily uses. Facebook has the most users, followed by Twitter, LinkedIn, and Pinterest. If your practice has not yet leaped into the social media pool, but you are interested in getting started, I recommend that you start by maintaining just one social media site. Be sure to include your practice’s branding on your site. 20 the ohio state university dental journal
responsibly utilize social media to market their practices after already part of how our students communicate, but we are discussing the professional use of social media with students. I speak to both dental and dental hygiene students about digital professionalism so they are better prepared to lead dentistry in the future.”
student news
C O N V O C AT I O N CEREMONY Family, friends, faculty, and staff gathered at Mershon Auditorium on May 8 to celebrate the graduating classes of 2015. Dean Patrick M. Lloyd, who presided over the ceremony, was joined by honored guests Shannon Sweeney, vice president, Ohio Dental Hygienists’ Association; Ms. Barbara Hickey, president, Ohio Dental Assistants’ Association; Thomas M. Paumier ’87 DDS, president, Ohio Dental Association; Constance Clark, vice president, Ohio State Dental Board, and Paul Loper ‘80 DDS, president, Dental Alumni Society. Encouraging graduates to enjoy this momentous occasion in their lives, Dean Lloyd said, “These are times to be treasured, and these are moments that will become the memories of a lifetime.” Following the formal recognition of 106 Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), two DDS/ PhD, and 29 dental hygiene graduates, the college’s newest dental professionals joined their guests in singing Carmen Ohio.
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CONTINUING CAREERS More than 40 dental professionals joined the College of Dentistry this summer to begin their advanced education studies. The college offers Certificate programs in seven ADA-recognized dental specialties— Endodontics, Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, Periodontics, and Prosthodontics as well as in Dental Anesthesiology and General Practice. It also provides opportunities to earn graduates degrees in Dental Hygiene (MS) and Oral Biology (PhD).
Dental Anesthesiology
Sanaz Mohseni University of California Los Angeles
Endodontics
Olivia Cook University of Mississippi
Michael Fuller The Ohio State University
Jason Hyde The Ohio State University
Alex Stamos University of Missouri Kansas City
General Practice Residency
Nathan Desai Temple University
Haley Freymiller University of Florida
Mina Girgis Marquette University
Brittany Ko University of California Los Angeles
Sandra Rittman The Ohio State University
Jeffrey Schmelter Midwestern-Illinois University
Lindsay Tilger Baylor University
Matthew Turner State University of New York - Buffalo
Karmeil Stepter The Ohio State University
Kimberly Telek The Ohio State University
Ashley Leming University of Nebraska
Master's Dental Hygiene
Cassu Johnson The Ohio State University
Whitni Nye Weber State University
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Patricia Weller Malone University
Melika Modabber University of Louisville
Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
Vimi Mutalik Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (India)
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Eva Kieznik University of Oregon
Charles Quasney Florida State University
Orthodontics
Keldon Carroll University of Southern California
Trent Johnson The Ohio State University
Rachael Maerz University of Missouri Kansas City
Kara Morris The Ohio State University
Melissa Papio University of Connecticut
Roberta Kerr A. T. Still University
Trang (Rosie) Nguyen University of North Carolina
Katherine Payne University of North Carolina
Pediatric Dentistry
Robert Christensen University of North Carolina
Grace Gianneschi Harvard School of Dental Medicine
Jessica Pizano Temple University
Stephen Spiritoso The Ohio State University
Periodontology
Reem Andijani King Saud University (Saudi Arabia)
Prosthodontics
Sukirth Ganesan The Tamil Nadu Medical University (India)
Vrisiis Kofina University of Athens (Greece)
Christina Zachariadou Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (Greece)
Ryan Mizumoto Case Western Reserve University
Rashmi Radhakrishman M. R. Ambedkar Dental College (India)
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ALUMNI PROGRAMS & EVENTS
American Dental Association (ADA) Alumni and Friends Reception Friday, November 6, 2015 Washington, DC Marriott Marquis Washington DC, Archives Room 5:30-7:30pm.
This event is sponsored by The Ohio State University College of Dentistry Dental Alumni Society.
Dental Alumni Society (DAS) CE and Game Watch Saturday, November 14, 2015 Columbus, Ohio Columbus Country Club
The CE course will begin 3 hours before kickoff. Attendees will then watch Ohio State take on Illinois on a big-screen television.
American Academy of Ohio Dental Hygientists Association (ODHA) Alumni and Friends Reception Periodontology (AAP) Saturday, November 14, 2015 Columbus, Ohio Polaris Hilton, 6-7pm.
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Alumni and Friends Reception Monday, November 16, 2015 Kissimmee, Florida Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center Emerald 5 Room, 6:30-8pm.
C O N T I N U I N G E D U C AT I O N
For more information and online registration, please visit dentistry.osu.edu/ce 3rd Annual Oral Pathology and Radiology Symposium November 13, 2015
Save the Date for Post College Assembly (PCA) 2016
Coronal Polishing for the Certified Dental Assistant November 14, 2015
Medical Emergencies: Dental Office Medical Emergencies for the Healthcare Provider December 5, 2015 Oral Health Access Supervision Program December 5, 2015
Potential Bowl Game CE‌ Stay Tuned!
Local Anesthesia for the Dental Hygienist February 20-21, 2016
Friday, September 30, 2016 Moving to Homecoming Weekend! Attend and enjoy all of these activities in one weekend: One-day CE event conveniently scheduled the Friday of Homecoming Weekend
Continuing Dental Education 1198 Postle Hall 305 W. 12th Ave. Columbus, OH 43210 614-292-9790
Homecoming Activities Dental Alumni Society Business Meeting and the Distinguished Alumni Award Ceremony More information coming soon.
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D E N TA L A L U M N I S O C I E T Y PRESIDENT'S LETTER
Dental Alumni, What a great time to be a Buckeye football fan! What a great time to be a Buckeye dentist! Momentum is at an all-time high. The football team is celebrating their 8th National Championship. The Ohio State University College of Dentistry is celebrating its 125th anniversary servicing the dental needs for, as Coach Meyer would say, “the great state of Ohio.” The football team is recruiting the number one classes, so far, for 2016 and 2017 seasons. (Plenty of four-star and fivestar student athletes.) At the dental school, Coach Lloyd…er…Dean Lloyd, has recruited 29 world-class faculty and the incoming class of dental students has a GPA of 3.72. (Plenty of four-star and five-star students.) Ohio State is the place to be! Student athletes and football players receive benefits like tutors, study table, counseling, and help with life issues. When Ms. Susannah Turner from Student Affairs gave a 15-minute presentation at the Dental Alumni Society (DAS) board meeting in September, I was in awe of the programs that are available to our dental students. Everything from academic support, family issues help, and mental health counseling is available. Ezekiel Elliott is a leading Heisman Trophy candidate and along with two-time Silver Helmet winner (Big Ten MVP) Braxton Miller, the football team is excited for the post-season awards headed in their direction. Dental Alumni Society past president Dr. Joe Crowley from Cincinnati is a candidate for American Dental Association (ADA) presidency. Dr. Susan Mallery from the dental school just received the prestigious “Archie M. Griffin” Professional Achievement Award from the University Alumni Association. What a great time to be an Ohio State Buckeye! Coach Woody Hayes and Dr. Wendell Postle would be proud.
Paul M. Loper DDS President, Dental Alumni Society Class of 1980 P.S. To find out more information about the DAS, please go to das.alumni.osu.edu.
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B OA R D O F GOVERNORS
President
Vice President
Secretary-Treasurer
Paul Loper ’80 DDS Reynoldsburg, OH
Urban M. Picard ’83 DDS Lakewood, OH
D. Stanley Sharples ’83 DDS Columbus, OH
President Elect
Past President
Editor
Larry Hutta ’83 DDS Worthington, OH
Mark Kriwinsky ’80 DDS South Euclid, OH
Kenneth M. Clemens ’54 DDS Lima, OH
District 1
District 8
Cesar J. Augustin ’91 DDS Poland, OH
Ohio (At Large)
Billie Sue Kyger ’83 DDS Gallipolis, OH
Tara Leigh Haid ’01 DDS Worthington, OH
District 2
District 9
Gregory Myers ’99 DDS, ‘02 MS Chagrin Falls, OH
Ohio (At Large)
Mark Edward Bronson ’91 DDS Cincinnati, OH
Darrel L. Scott ’77 DDS Loudonville, OH
District 3
Tennessee (At Large)
Jason Juarez ’97 DDS Defiance, OH
Ohio (At Large)
Christopher J. Walinski ’89 DDS Memphis, TN
Doug Wallace ’81 DDS, ‘85 MS Fairfield, OH
District 4
Florida (At Large)
Shana L. Schnipke-Duling ’14 DDS Ottawa, OH
Alumni Representative
Nicholas Dundee ‘80 DDS Fort Myers Beach, FL
Ted R. Pope ’73 DDS, MSD
District 5
North Carolina (At Large)
Heather Hull Appel ’02 DDS Worthington, OH
Thomas K. Buttler ‘70 DDS Raleigh, NC
Student Representative Benjamin Kwok, D4
Faculty Representative
District 6
Ohio (At Large)
Karen A. Kramer ‘77 DDS Grafton, OH
Edwin McGlumphy ’85 DDS, ‘88 MS Columbus, OH
John E. Rhodes ’80 DDS Brookville, OH
Dental Hygiene Representative
District 7
Ohio (At Large)
Larry Dean Towning ’86 DDS, ‘90 MS Zanesville, OH
Brett S. Pelok ‘93 DDS Toledo, OH
Rebecca Henderson ‘05 MS Columbus, OH
It's time to renew your membership! Contact Michelle Thomas, Assistant Director of College Alumni Affairs email: thomas.1463@osu.edu | phone: 614-292-1891
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CLASS NOTES Please share your news! Submit photos and class notes to DentalAlumni@osu.edu.
Isabelle Morgan Schwarberg '46 DHY, who graduated with the college's first Dental Hygiene class, reports she is doing well in Cincinnati, Ohio and just renewed her passport to continue her world travels.
Retired dental hygienist Ruth Arlene Hill Lawless-Brown '48 DYH, is living in Miami, Florida. Earlier this summer, she performed a comedy routine onstage at Sloppy Joes, Key West for her 89th birthday.
From left to right: Class of 2012 alumni Matt VanZanten DDS, Eric Ulm DDS, and Chad Bierbaum DDS show their Buckeye spirit at Harbour Town Golf Links, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.
Philip Roth '70 DDS of Eastlake, Ohio, has retired after 38 years of private practice and is enjoying fishing, woodworking, and fixing things.
Laura Jansen Howerton '80 DYH, '91 MS was selected by Dental Products Report as one of the Top 25 Women in Dentistry for 2015. This honor was designed to recognize women who excel in their fields, and Laura was chosen as a top educator. Each of the 25 honorees is featured in the October edition of Dental Products Report. Laura has taught at The Ohio State University, The University of North Carolina at Send us your best O-H-I-O photo to DentalAlumni@osu.edu Chapel Hill, and Wake Technical Community College.
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IN MEMORIAM 1940's
Alfred T. Baum '46 DDS Los Angeles, CA, April 18, 2015 Martin C. Blum '47 DDS Venice, FL, April 28, 2015
1950's Ann Hebda ’93 DDS and family on the College of Dentistry Western Mediterranean CE Cruise and Learn. Photo taken on Italy’s Amalfi coast. Christopher J. Walinski '89 DDS has moved into academia. He has relocated from Orange County, California (Huntington Beach) to Memphis, Tennessee and accepted a position as associate professor in the Department of Restorative Dentistry and director of Laser Dentistry with the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry.
Corrections:
Virginia Hubbs Palmer '51 DHY Houston, TX, Late Winter 2014 Roland J. Miller '59 DDS San Jose, CA, January 25, 2015 Mark B. Hilty '52 DDS Columbus Grove, OH, March 10, 2015 W. Robert Dodge ’72 DDS, MS Bellefontaine, OH, March 20, 2015 Robert H. Turrell '54 DDS Columbus, OH, March 28, 2015 Nancy Hughes Gettinger '56 DHY Bradenton, FL, April 16, 2015 Helen Trequatrini Eberhart '56 DHY Colorado Springs, CO, May 19, 2015 Donald E. Gordon '56 DDS Wadsworth, OH, June 17, 2015 Samuel Natoli '57 DDS Delaware, OH, June 22, 2015 Ralph F. Fischer '51 Dent Tech Noblesville, IN, June 30, 2015
Class of 2015 graduating Endodontics residents (from left) Stephen Webster ’12 DDS, ’15 MS; Brandon Glenn ’13 DDS, ’15 MS; Tera Pandrangi DDS, ’15 MS; Kristy Bultema ’13 DDS, ’15 MS take time in the final days of their program to visit The ’Shoe.
In “Bonded by Love” in the Spring 2015 issue, we inadvertently left out the name of husband and father respectively to Susan Wilson ’83 DDS and second-year dental student Maurina Brooks. Bill Brooks is pictured above with his wife and daughter at last year’s White Coat Ceremony.
Nancy J. Miller Goorey, '55 DDS Columbus, OH, September 10, 2015
In the Spring 2015 issue of the magazine, we mistakenly reported David J. Fulton, Jr. ‘87 DDS had passed away. It was Dr. Fulton’s father, David J. Fulton ’65 DDS of Gurnee, IL who passed away in July, 2014.
1970's
1960's
Gerald G. Colbert '63 DDS Sarasota, FL, April 27, 2015 E. Julian Caldwell '66 DDS Newark, OH, May 27, 2015 Richard C. McClelland DDS, '66 MS Edmonton AB, Canada, June 10, 2015 Samuel A. Woodruff, Jr. '67 DDS Columbus, OH, June 14, 2015 Saul D. Hacker '63 DDS Fairfield, OH, June 15, 2015 Gregory R. Garey '74 DDS Barberton, OH, March 9, 2015 David E. Henry '79 DDS Ashland, OH, April 10, 2015 Richard A. Menke '71 DDS Columbus, OH, April 26, 2015
2000's
Minhthu Nguyen '03 DDS Raleigh, NC, September 8, 2015 29
IN MEMORIAM
The dental profession lost two important contributors recently and the College of Dentistry lost two dear friends. Our thoughts and condolences are with their families and loved ones.
Nancy Goorey, DDS the Council for Dental Education and Licensure, as College of Dentistry well as a consultant for the Commission on Dental faculty emeritus Accreditation. Nancy Goorey, DDS, passed away Locally, Dr. Goorey served as president of the on September 10 Columbus Dental Society and as a consultant for the at the age of 93. Ohio Dental Association (ODA). As a result of her After graduating leadership and commitment to the dental profession, from the College of she was a recipient of the ODA’s Distinguished Dentist Dentistry’s Doctorate Award and The Ohio State University Dental Alumni of Dental Science Society’s Distinguished Alumni Award. (DDS) program in 1955, Dr. Goorey entered The Ohio State University Hospital’s While these successes speak of Dr. Goorey’s energy anesthesiology residency program. She and determination, it is important to know that she completed that training in 1956 and joined was also a generous and dedicated alumna who the college as an instructor the same supported the college in many ways, including her year. By 1970, she had risen to the rank of sponsorship of the Goorey Educational Suite in full professor, and she was appointed as Postle Hall. Throughout her life and career, she was director and chair of the Division of Dental known as a “diehard Buckeye fan,” and as a dentist Hygiene. In 1976, she became the assistant who worked to improve oral health and overall dean of auxiliary programs. Dr. Goorey held health, while also upholding the highest standards of both positions until her retirement in 1986. professionalism. As a faculty member for more than 30 years, Dr. Goorey helped shape the College of Dentistry and its programs, and she Darryl Dever, a friend to and also made significant contributions to the lobbyist for Ohio’s dentists and dental profession. She was a Fellow of the many other clients, passed away American Dental Society of Anesthesiology, unexpectedly on September 9 the American College of Dentists, and the at the age of 64. Dever served International College of Dentists. In 1977, as legislative consultant for the she became the first female president Ohio Dental Association before of the American Association of Dental becoming president of Dever Schools, which was later renamed as the Associates/Government Solutions American Dental Education Association. Group in Columbus for 31 years. He She was also the first National Consumer was a past president of the Ohio Lobbying Association. He Advisor for the American Dental was a graduate of the University of Dayton and a resident Association, and she was a member of of Powell, Ohio.
Darryl Dever
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MEET OUR N E W E S T F A C U LT Y Paola Saponaro DDS, '15 MS On September 8, Dr. Paola Saponaro joined The Ohio State University College of Dentistry as an Assistant Professor-Clinical in the Division of Restorative Science and Prosthodontics. She earned her DDS degree from the University of Zulia Faculty of Dentistry (Venezuela) in 2010, after which she entered private practice. In 2012, she joined The Ohio State University College of Dentistry’s Advanced Education Program in prosthodontics, earning a Master of Science degree in June of this year. Dr. Saponaro’s clinical experience includes providing patients with fixed, removable, and implant prosthodontics, and diagnosing and developing treatment plans for complex cases. She has also taught courses in tooth preparation procedures, basic fixed laboratory and prosthodontic procedures, as well as diagnosis and treatment planning for implant patients. Her role as a faculty member in the college will include didactic, clinical, and laboratory instruction for pre-doctoral students.
Sarah Marks Leach DMD, '15 MS An Assistant Professor-Practice in the Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Anesthesiology, Dr. Sarah Marks Leach received her DMD degree from the Medical University of South Carolina College of Dental Medicine in 2012. That same year, she was enrolled in The Ohio State University College of Dentistry’s general practice residency program, which she completed in 2013.
Continuing her advanced education, Dr. Leach entered The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center’s Dental and Maxillofacial Anesthesiology Residency Program, which she completed in September of this year. Dr. Leach’s post-doctoral program included anesthesiology training at the Wexner Medical Center, a pediatric anesthesiology rotation at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, and twelve months of dental and maxillofacial anesthesiology training in the College of Dentistry. A faculty member in the college since October 1, Dr. Leach’s responsibilities focus on didactic and clinical instruction for pre-doctoral students and residents.
Rabia Arif DDS, MS On November 30, Dr. Rabia Arif will join the College of Dentistry as an Assistant Professor in the Division of General Practice and Materials Science. She earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 2004 from Lahore Medical and Dental College (Pakistan). In 2014, she received a Master of Science degree in restorative dentistry from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry, where she also acquired advanced training and a certificate in operative dentistry. Throughout her post-doctoral training, she provided instruction in courses that included clinical foundations, comprehensive care, and dental anatomy and occlusion. Dr. Arif has also served as an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Restorative Dentistry at the University of Michigan and the University of Detroit Mercy. As a faculty member in the college, her responsibilities will include didactic and clinical instruction in operative dentistry.
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