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Dental Journal NEWS FROM THE COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY
Winter 2021
VOLUME 9 ISSUE 2
Susan Wilson -Brooks, ’83 DDS, and Maurina Brooks, ’18 D DS
THREE FAMILIES CREATE A FAMILY LEGACY OF DENTISTRY IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES DS, and John Davis, ’71 D DDS Todd Davis, ’00
STORY ON PAGE 3 Darrel Scott , ’77 DDS, a nd Tyler Scott, ’09 DDS
FROM THE DEAN Dear Colleagues: As we move into a New Year, it is exciting to think about the opportunities that lie ahead and to consider what we want to accomplish next. At the same time, it is satisfying to look back and appreciate the lessons we have learned, the strides we have made, and the experiences that have been most memorable. For me, the past few months have been tremendously busy and eventful. In my role as dean, I have learned a great deal and made progress on some important priorities – one of which has been connecting with our alumni. I have had a wonderful time getting to know our alums. I was pleased to meet our graduates at football games and events like the alumni reception that we hosted at the Ohio Dental Association’s Annual Session. I traveled to such places as Sydney and Newark, Ohio, to meet other alums and see their dental practices. It is time well spent getting to know our past graduates, experiencing the places in which they reside, and learning about the dental care they provide – and their genuine caring for patients. In this issue of the Dental Journal, we showcase an article that tells the story of three alumni and their children – the younger alums who recently graduated from our DDS program. Working together, these dental families serve communities in Ohio where access to dental care is a challenge for many citizens who are underrepresented and in need of oral healthcare. Other stories in this Journal focus on our students and include statistics about our newest dental and dental hygiene classes and an article about our new graduate students who are gaining knowledge and expertise in our advanced education programs. There is an article on Dr. Susan Mallery, the Chair of our Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, who is nationally recognized for her cancer-related research. And there is information on grants, awards, and publications by our faculty whose efforts are helping to expand the knowledge base of our profession. Our Dental Journal always provides something new and impressive about our community of students, staff, faculty, and alumni. These stories showcase what is unique and exciting about our college, and I am always grateful that you choose to spend some time learning about the people, projects, and programs that make us great. Wishing all of you a wonderful New Year!
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It is time well spent getting to know our past graduates, experiencing the places in which they reside, and learning Carroll Ann Trotman, BDS, MA, MS about the dental care they provide – Dean and Professor and their genuine caring for patients. 1
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The Ohio State University Dental Journal is produced by: The Ohio State University College of Dentistry 305 W. 12th Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43210 Tamra Pace Editor-in-Chief Marketing & Communication
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Alyson Howard Graphic Designer Marketing & Communication Editorial Board Ted Backus Senior Director of Development College of Dentistry Advancement Canise Bean, DMD, ’95 MPH Professor - Clinical Division of Restorative and Prosthetic Dentistry Rachel Kearney, ’05 BSDH, ’07 MS Chair Division of Dental Hygiene Kathleen Kennedy Director of Executive Communications
White Coat Ceremony
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Building on Strong Foundations Grand Opening
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Jeffery C. Kirian, ’06 DDS President, Dental Alumni Society Peter Reiser, PhD Chair Division of Biosciences Letters to the editor are welcome. Please address correspondence to 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. © 2021. All rights reserved. On the cover: Family practitioners provide care to underserved patients.
Faculty Publications for Fiscal Year 2021
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A Family Legacy of Dentistry in Underserved Communities
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An Effective and Flexible Way to Make a Big Impact
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Alumni Recognized for Excellence During the Ohio Dental Association’s Annual Session
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DDS/DHY Class Stats
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New Residents & Graduate Students
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Student News
At Home and on the Road
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Family Tragedy Drives Susan Mallery, ’81 DDS, ’90 PhD, To Research Breakthroughs
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Recent Grants and Awards
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A Distinguished Career: Henry Fields, DDS, MS, MSD, Retires
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Staff Spotlight: Getting to Know Alyson Howard
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DAS President’s Letter
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In Memoriam
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A FAMILY LEGACY OF DENTISTRY IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES For many dentists, it’s a dream scenario to have your child join you in the profession and your practice. And when the two of you work side-by-side in communities that are underserved by dental care, the experience becomes even more meaningful. Three Ohio State College of Dentistry legacy families are fortunate enough to be living this “dream scenario.” They’re filling important needs in their respective communities, while strengthening family bonds.
Susan Wilson-Brooks, ’83 DDS, and Maurina Brooks, ’18 DDS Hot Smile General & Implant Dentistry, Columbus, Ohio Dr. Maurina Brooks may have grown up in the dental practice of her mother, Dr. Susan Wilson-Brooks, but it wasn’t always a given that she’d join her in the profession. Then, at age 15, she saw her mother do a cosmetic reconstructive procedure for a patient who could not afford crowns or veneers. “She had to form and reshape the tooth by hand,” recalls the junior Dr. Brooks. “When I saw her do that, and the patient’s self-confidence bouncing back after the procedure, I thought, ‘This is the life-changing effect I want to have on people.’” Dr. Brooks earned her dental assistant radiographer license at age 16 and worked in her mother’s east Columbus practice before enrolling at Ohio State’s College of Dentistry to develop the same “amazing clinical skills” as her mother. When she graduated with her DDS in 2018 as the youngest member of her class, she became the college’s first Black female legacy alumna. “I’m very proud of the fact that we made that inroad, and hopefully we can inspire a lot of other little girls who look like us, and little boys in our community, to pursue this profession as well,” Dr. Wilson-Brooks said.
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Hot Smile General & Implant Dentistry is the first Black mother-daughter owned practice in Columbus. The practice primarily — though not exclusively — serves people of color. “We have patients from all across the board who come to us not just because of the color of our skin, but because we have an excellent reputation as practitioners and offer quality dental care in a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere,” said Dr. Wilson-Brooks, who credits her husband, Bill Brooks, with supporting and championing her and her daughter’s dreams. Because of past events that have sewn distrust in the healthcare system, noted Dr. Brooks, “having Black providers as an option can make some patients feel more comfortable, and I’m glad we can fill that gap.” The duo illustrates just how much representation matters. Dr. Wilson-Brooks was first inspired to the profession by her childhood dentist. Now, families seek out Hot Smile to show their children that a career in dentistry is within reach. “We have a lot of patients who bring their kids here — to see us and feel us and touch us and know this is possible,” said Dr. Wilson-Brooks, who continues to inspire her daughter.
Bill Brooks, Maurina Brooks, ’18 DDS, and Susan Wilson-Brooks, ’83 DDS, at the College of Dentistry’s 2018 Convocation.
“My mother made amazing leaps and bounds in her profession when she first started, and I want to continue that legacy and tradition of excellence in my career,” Dr. Brooks said. “It took until 2014 for the first Black female legacy student to get to Ohio State. I would love to see hundreds more of us in the future. I want to inspire other young women to pursue advanced health care degrees and know there’s no cap on their success.”
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Darrel Scott, ’77 DDS, and Tyler Scott, ’09 DDS Scott Dental Group, Loudonville, Ohio When Dr. Tyler Scott completed an externship as a part of the Oral Health Improvement through Outreach (OHIO) Project as an Ohio State College of Dentistry student, he spent two weeks learning from someone who had already given him a lifetime of training: his father, Dr. Darrel Scott. The OHIO Project connects fourth-year dental students to externships throughout Ohio, including communities underserved by dentistry — like Loudonville, Ohio, where the Drs. Scott practice at Scott Dental Group. “The OHIO Project is a great way to expose students to the joys and challenges of small-town dentistry,” said Dr. Tyler Scott, who has now come “full circle” as a trainer for OHIO Project students who do externships with Scott Dental Group. “We’re helping students open their eyes to what is down the road after they graduate, getting them into real-world situations,” he said. “We’re promoting small-town dentistry for future generations so it doesn’t become extinct.” The broad range of skills needed for small-town dentistry are important, said Dr. Darrel Scott, who bought his practice in 1980 from a retiring dentist as Dr. Scott and his wife scouted Ohio’s small towns for a nice place to live and work. “The joy of working in small town is that you can do the whole gamut of dentistry. The more services you bring to the community, the better it is for the patients.” Since some patients don’t want to travel to bigger cities for specialty care, the range of services Scott Dental Group provides can mean the difference between a person losing or keeping their teeth. “If I want someone to go to a specialist 40 minutes away, sometimes people just opt to remove their teeth,” said Dr. Tyler Scott. “It’s a special thing to provide dentistry in a small town.” Another way Dr. Tyler Scott helps underserved patients is by providing care to the Latino community in the area. With the help of his wife, Paola, a dentist from Mexico, he has been able to learn Spanish to help break the language barrier for his patients. “Farmers come in and trust me because I speak their language. That helps build trust with them, and they feel comfortable getting dental care done here that they wouldn’t have done somewhere else.” For the senior Dr. Scott, having his son join his practice has been a joy. “There’s a lot less stress having another person in the office. There’s always someone to have your back.” Having his son in the practice has also helped to increase their technological capabilities, enabling dental implants, sleep apnea treatments, 3D printing and more. Like his father, Dr. Tyler Scott is active in the community, holding leadership positions in local and national dental organizations. He was recently named one of the “40 Under 40” brilliant achievers in dentistry by Incisal Edge magazine. The honors just fuel his desire to serve patients. “It’s important to keep educating yourself. I’m doing this for my patients more than anything.”
(From right) Darrel Scott, ’77 DDS, and Tyler Scott, ’09 DDS, stopped by the College of Dentistry booth to meet Dean Carroll Ann Trotman during the ODA Annual Session on October 1. Also pictured, Ted Backus, College of Dentistry Senior Director of Development. 5
(From left) Todd Davis, ’00 DDS, and John Davis, ’71 DDS, at their office in Ironton, Ohio.
John Davis, ’71 DDS, and Todd Davis, ’00 DDS Davis Family Dentistry, Ironton, Ohio For generations, the Davis family has lived in Ironton, Ohio — just across the Ohio River from Kentucky and West Virginia. But in recent decades, Ironton has experienced high unemployment and other economic woes that are impacting the community’s oral health. Dr. John Davis opened Davis Family Dentistry in 1976 after earning his DDS from Ohio State in 1971 and serving in the Navy. He was joined by his son, Dr. Todd Davis, in 2005. Together, the two offer a wide range of dental services to meet the needs of their community, which is considered underserved by dentistry. “I’ve always responded to the needs of our area, and the needs of our area are a lot different than other places,” said Dr. John Davis, noting a lack of dental specialties in the area. “You have to be ready to do a little of everything.” Sometimes, the work can be daunting — like when pediatric patients need full mouth extractions due to a lack of prevention. “With some of the cases, you’re shocked with the realization that this can happen in America. You can see that level of need,” said Dr. Todd Davis, who chose to return to his hometown to practice with his father after serving in the Air Force. Growing up, he admired that his father worked hard but also had time to spend with the family, coaching his son’s baseball team and doing other things that some working parents couldn’t do. “I saw that my father had respect in the community and a calling to a profession he enjoyed,” Dr. Todd Davis said. “And, if you’re in a health profession, you know you’re helping to alleviate pain and suffering and improving quality of life.” The senior Dr. Davis agreed. “I think that more than anything else, you need to feel a calling for people — a calling to help, to be concerned about them and to go the extra mile at times if you have to.” He worries about the future of smalltown dentistry, as long-practicing dentists retire and recent graduates struggle with educational debts and high costs associated with starting practices. He hopes more post-graduate residency options might connect recent graduates to the training they need to work in underserved areas. He also hopes new dentists will see the many benefits — and the beauty — of small-town life. Despite the challenges, Ironton has been a great place to raise a family and see his grandchildren grow up. He is proud that he helped his undergraduate alma mater, Ohio University, bring a branch campus to Ironton so that young people in the community can access an affordable college education. “There are things you can feel really good about in smaller communities. This is a unique little community, and I’m happy to be part of it.” alumni news
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Mark Bronson, ’91 DDS
Kenneth Clemens, ’54 DDS
Jessica Kile, ’12 DDS
Jeanne Nicolette, ’78 DDS
Thomas Paumier, ’87 DDS
Alumni Recognized for Excellence During the Ohio Dental Association’s Annual Session Joseph P. Crowley Distinguished Dentist Award Recipients
Columbus Dental Society Award Recipients
Mark Bronson, ’91 DDS Past President of the Ohio Dental Association and the Cincinnati Dental Society, General dentist in Cincinnati, Ohio
Denise Bowers, PhD Dental Hygiene Alumni Award Past President of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association, Chair and Professor, Dental Hygiene Program, Rhodes State College
Kenneth Clemens, ’54 DDS Past President of the Dental Alumni Society Board of Governors, General dentist in Lima, Ohio Thomas Paumier, ’87 DDS Past President of the Ohio Dental Association and the Stark County Dental Society, General dentist in Canton, Ohio
Jessica Kile, ’12 DDS Young Alumni Award General dentist in Mechanicsburg, Ohio Jeanne Nicolette, ’78 DDS Distinguished Alumni Award Past President of the Ohio Dental Association and the Columbus Dental Society, General dentist in Columbus, Ohio
Six College of Dentistry alumni were recognized for their distinguished careers, leadership, and service during the Ohio Dental Association’s (ODA) Annual Session in October. Alumni Mark Bronson, ’91 DDS, and Thomas Paumier, ’87 DDS, were honored with the 2021 Joseph P. Crowley Distinguished Dentist Award, and Kenneth Clemons, ’54 DDS, received the 2020 award. The ODA’s highest honor, the award is presented to Ohio dental leaders who are committed to the advancement of dentistry and who are dedicated to organized dentistry at the local, state and national level. The college’s Dental Alumni Society (DAS) also presented its annual awards during the ODA’s Annual Session. Jeanne Nicolette, ’78 DDS, was presented with the Distinguished Alumni Award; Jessica Kile, ’12 DDS, received the Young Alumni Award; and Denise Bowers, PhD, was honored with the Dental Hygiene Alumni Award. “We are proud of these honored dental professionals who represent some of our most dedicated and serviceminded alumni,” Dean Carroll Ann Trotman said. “The standard they have set will be an inspiration for our current students and our recent graduates who are our newest colleagues and alumni.” alumni news
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2021 WHITE COAT CEREMONY On August 23, the Dental Hygiene Class of 2023 and Dental Class of 2025 marked the official start of their education at the College of Dentistry by participating in the annual White Coat Ceremony. Darryl Hamamoto, DDS, PhD, associate dean for Academic Affairs, presided over the ceremony. He was joined on stage by special guests Tara Haid, ’01 DDS, then-president of the Dental Alumni Society; David Kimberly, DDS, MD, president of the Ohio Dental Association; and Shannon Sweeney, RDH, president of the Ohio Dental Hygienists’ Association. Dean Carroll Ann Trotman, speaking at her first White Coat Ceremony for the college, opened the event by emphasizing the privilege of being a healthcare provider. “With every privilege, there are many responsibilities and obligations,” she said. “From now on, these will include working hard to always be the best you can be, making your professional commitments top priority, and taking care to be competent, courteous, and compassionate. As you set these high standards for yourself and others, you will find yourself focusing on the smallest details that make all the difference in the care of your patients. These are all attributes 9and hallmarks of being a dental professional.”
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Endodontics Residency 6. Kinny Edmunds, DDS 7. Alex Smolik, DDS 8. Tyler Dolphin, DDS 9. Jenna Gaudio, DDS 10. Sean Fitzgibbons, DMD
General Practice Residency 11. Iman Asaria, DDS 12. Jaime Barron, DDS 13. Petra Boutros, DMD 14. Vincent Fisher, DDS 15. Rachel Grandinetti, DMD 16. Julian Johnson, DMD 17. Emily Richard, DMD 18. David Susko, DMD 19. Cristobal Urrutia, DDS 20. Bryce Woolsey, DDS
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The College of Dentistry recently welcomed 45 dental professionals into its nine advanced education programs and its Dental Hygiene program.
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Orthodontics Residency 26. Pegah Khosravi-Kamrani, DDS 27. Samantha Marks, DDS 28. Seeun Mok, DMD 29. Ian Segall, DDS 30. Sheng (Chris) Wang, DDS
Periodontology Residency 31. Yeram Kang, DDS 32. Priyanka Kodaganallur Pitchumani, BDS 33. Yu-Chang (John) Wu, DDS
Prosthodontics Residency 34. Hassan Alamri, BDS 35. Catherine Arreaza, DDS 36. Omar Moustafa, BDS
Pediatric Dentistry Residency 37. Brad Bennett, DMD 38. Natalie Bussard, DDS 39. Kayla Kopczynzki, DDS 40. Jennifer Lee, DMD 41. Kyulim Lee, DMD, PhD 42. Alison Riley, DDS 43. Brittany Schweiger, DDS 44. Casey White, DMD 45. Sheaffer Yinger, DDS
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STUDENT NEWS
Dental Students Receive National Health Service Corps Scholarships Five dental students from the college’s Class of 2025 were recently selected as recipients of the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration’s National Health Service Corps scholarships. They are Sabrina Case, Camille Jackson, Martin McKay Smith, Ivanna Soto, and Beoline Uwampamo.
Sabrina Case ’25 (DDS)
Camille Jackson ’25 (DDS)
Ivanna Soto ’25 (DDS)
Beoline Uwampamo ’25 (DDS)
Martin McKay Smith ’25 (DDS)
Each year, the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration’s National Health Service Corps offers scholarships to students pursuing training in primary care health professions. In return, each scholarship recipient provides health services for a minimum of two years in a federally-designated Health Professional Shortage Area. Drawing applicants from across the U.S., these highly competitive awards provide full tuition and related expenses for four years of education and training for aspiring physicians, nurse practitioners and midwives, physician’s assistants, and dentists.
Molina Healthcare Scholarships Awarded to Dental Students
Dante Davis ’23 (DDS)
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The Molina Foundation, a national nonprofit organization focused on reducing disparities in access to education and health, recently funded new scholarships for students enrolled in the DDS program at the College of Dentistry. Four of the college’s dental students were recently chosen as Molina Healthcare Scholarship recipients. They include Dante Davis ’23 (DDS); Andre Evans ’25 (DDS); Davern Holloway ’23 DDS; and Mosep Okonny ’22 (DDS). The Molina Healthcare Scholarships provide support for dental students who have an awareness of the need to address health disparities in dental care, and who have a demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity. The scholarship provides full tuition and fees for each student’s time in the college’s DDS program. Recipients must have an interest in serving indigent patients and establishing their own dental practice in a federally-designated Dental Professional Shortage Area in Ohio.
Davern Holloway ’23 DDS
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Dental Hygiene Students Awarded Hummel Family Scholarship Junior dental hygiene students Halleigh Anderson, Madeline French, and Kirsten Zink have been named as recipients of the Hummel Family Scholarship. Mrs. Carole Hummel is a graduate of the college’s dental hygiene Class of 1958, and her husband, the late Dr. Robert Hummel, graduated from Ohio State’s College of Veterinary Medicine in 1961. To provide financial assistance for students in the dental hygiene program, Dr. and Mrs. Hummel created the Hummel Family Foundation through which the Hummel Family Dental Hygiene Scholarship was established. This renewable award provides full tuition and fees for dental hygiene students who demonstrate leadership skills, financial need, contributions to society, and are the first member of their family to attend college.
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Junior dental hygiene student Ciara Kirkbride is the 2021 Yardley Family Scholarship recipient. Mrs. Lou Ann (Yardley) Moritz Ransom graduated from the College of Dentistry’s dental hygiene program in 1958. Her sisters, Jeanne Yardley Bogen and Mary Yardley Giannola, followed suit as they graduated with dental hygiene degrees from Ohio State in 1960 and 1979, respectively. In 2011, Mrs. Moritz Ransom established the Yardley Family Endowed Scholarship in Dental Hygiene, which fully funds tuition, books, and licensure and examination fees for one student in the Division of Dental Hygiene for his or her two years in the program. Mrs. Moritz Ransom said, “As alumnae of the college, my sisters and I are very proud to have established this scholarship that will allow its recipients to get an education that they may not have been able to afford on their own.” She added, “We also hope this scholarship will inspire others to follow our lead in supporting the college and its Division of Dental Hygiene.”
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FAMILY TRAGEDY DRIVES SUSAN R. MALLERY, ’81 DDS, ’90 PHD, TO RESEARCH BREAKTHROUGHS While Dr. Susan R. Mallery was a dental student at Ohio State, she lost her father to small cell carcinoma of the lung, her sister to Hodgkin lymphoma and another sister to an aggressive form of lupus. “I was horribly depressed,” she recalls. “My little nephews had lost their mothers, and I remember thinking, ‘My sisters were doing really wonderful things. This is so unfair.” Driven forward by the losses in her family and her “hatred of cancer,” Dr. Mallery — now chair of the Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology at the College of Dentistry — has built a prolific research career on the prevention and treatment of oral cancer. After completing her DDS at Ohio State, she practiced dentistry for over a year before her longtime calling toward pathology led her to complete a National Institutes of Health (NIH) research fellowship at Georgetown University. She returned to Ohio State for specialty training in oral pathology, bolstered by a five-year NIH Dental Scientist Award that enabled her to complete her clinical training, earn a PhD in Medical Biochemistry, defend her dissertation concurrently and earn Diplomate status in her specialty. The focus of her dissertation — biochemical modulators of cell cycle progression to the DNA synthesis “commitment” phase — became the roadmap for her research trajectory that continues to bear fruit today. As a College of Dentistry faculty member since 1990 and a member of the Molecular Carcinogenesis and Chemoprevention Program at Ohio State’s Comprehensive Cancer Center, Dr. Mallery is in the midst of two multimillion R01 awards from NCI/NIH, one of which is a human clinical trial for patients with precancerous oral lesions. Along with a University of Michigan pharmaceutical chemist colleague, Steve Schwendeman, PhD, Dr. Mallery developed a chemopreventive patch to provide local delivery of fenretinide, a synthetic retinoid derived from vitamin A. Developed by Johnson & Johnson in 1978, fenretinide was designed to re-direct precancerous cells toward regulated, normal growth. “This particular drug was a bench-top chemopreventive rock star,” says Dr. Mallery. “The chemists who designed it knew what they were doing. People thought it was going to be the answer to curing cancer.” Similar to many chemopreventives, fenretinide’s major challenge is its bioavailability. In pill form, the majority of fenretinide is inactivated during passage through the liver. And in large doses, it causes side effects like impaired night vision, dry skin and mouth, and hyperlipidemia. Fenretinide is also hydrophobic and insoluble in water — presenting unique challenges when delivered in the mouth. Dr. Mallery worked with Dr. Schwendeman to “take this extremely water-insoluble drug and develop a way to keep it active in a saliva-rich environment, penetrate the surface keratin gain access to the target basal layer cells.” She identified a clinical trial collaborator, ARx Pharma, to develop the final clinical formulation to be used in clinical trials. ARx’s technical and scientific expertise have resulted in marked patch improvements including enhanced patient comfort and ability for large scale patch production. The team is finishing preclinical animal studies and acquiring the data necessary for submission of an Investigational New Drug (IND) application to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Once the IND is in hand, the project will submit an application to the Institutional Review Board (IRB), the final 17
step prior to patient recruitment. Dr. Peter E. Larsen, chair of the Division of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery and Anesthesiology, is a project co-investigator for the patient clinical trial. This project has been “years in the making,” notes Dr. Mallery, who is always anticipating the design of her next project. Previously, Dr. Mallery in conjunction with the college’s Oral Surgery faculty, conducted two clinical trials involving a black raspberry gel, which proved to be very effective for one-third of patients. The lessons learned from those projects—and the desire to broaden the positive impact—were the basis for the development of the new patch. Next up? Dr. Mallery and her colleagues want to address a downside of the new patch: It only treats pre-cancerous lesions that can be seen. “Many people who smoke or drink or have specific genetic diseases are prone to developing incipient, not yet clinically visible precancerous lesions throughout the mouth.” A recently patented, patch-complementary formulation, developed in coordination with Joerg Lahann PhD, University of Michigan Biomedical Engineering, will deliver chemopreventive-releasing nanoparticles for field coverage throughout the mouth. In parallel studies, Dr. Mallery’s lab is investigating fenretinide’s mechanisms of cancer-prevention. “Our results show the fenretinide patch is safe and provides cancer preventing effects. What remains to be determined is how such a small molecule can deliver such pervasive growth regulatory effects. Data and publications that clearly elucidate fenretinide’s mechanisms of action are essential to support the validity of the project as well as our IND, in in the event of clinical success, a New Drug Application to the FDA.” Beyond research, Dr. Mallery is a College of Dentistry faculty member. She participates in dental hygiene and predoctoral clinical and didactic teaching and is a strong advocate for the unique experiences provided by clinical education. She directs a D4 clinical pathology correlations course that empowers students to apply their knowledge in an active learning environment. “I designed a course I would have wanted as a dental student,” says Dr. Mallery, who has been chosen as Student Government Didactic Teaching Award recipient and a Convocation Hooder more than 30 times. “It means a lot to me. I regard our dental students as our colleagues in training and that’s how I treat them.” She’s also humble about her 2007 induction into Ohio State’s Athletic Hall of Fame in honor of her exceptional undergraduate cross-country and track career, crediting the athletic genes passed along from her parents in addition to her internal motivation. Motivation has been an important force in Dr. Mallery’s life, propelling her forward as an exemplary athlete, researcher, faculty member and more. “My strategy through my life has been to flip the negative. If you encounter adversity, flip that energy into something that’s positive,” she says. “That’s just how I’m wired; action over passivity any day.”
Dr. Susan R. Mallery (center) in her lab with (from left) Ping Pei; Fortune Shea, MS; and Daren Wang, PhD 18
RECENT GRANTS AND AWARDS College of Dentistry researchers received over $1.7 million in funding for new and continuation grants and contracts in the last year (July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021) Michael Chavez Functional domains of bone sialoprotein in dentoalveolar development and healing + Child care supplement. National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research. $45,936 David Collins Association Between Empathy and Academic Performance Among Undergraduate Dental Hygiene Students. International Federation of Dental Hygienists. $956 Kimberly Hammersmith, DDS, MPH, MS Postdoctoral Training in General, Pediatric and Public Health Dentistry and Dental Hygiene. Health Resources and Services Administration. $504,940 Do-Gyoon Kim, PhD Site-specific postmenopausal characteristics of jaw bone. American Association of Orthodontists Foundation. $30,000
Irina Novopoltseva, MBA Palatal injections using the Dentapen. Delta Dental Plan of Michigan, Inc. $6,500 Kazune Pax Mommyomics and Babyomics - Effect of Gestational Diabetes on the Developing Infant Microbiome. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. $42,920 Sarah Peters, PhD Mechanisms regulating afferent innervation in the dental pulp. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. $260,428
Do-Gyoon Kim, PhD Injectable hybrid dental implant system. HuMed Lifesciences Corp. $40,000
Michelle Scott Nicotine-free and nicotine-containing E-cigarettes differentially alter microbial colonization dynamics. International and American Associations for Dental Research. $2,100
Damian Lee, DDS, MS Error Analysis Of Stages Involved In CBCT-Guided Implant Placement With Surgical Guides When Different Printing Technologies Are Used. American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics. $5,000
Susan Travers, PhD Supplement - A confectionary-based screening tool for assessing chemosensory loss in COVID-19 patients. National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders. $305,085
Susan Mallery, DDS, PhD Chemoprevention by Black Raspberry of Oral Cancer Induced by Tobacco Carcinogens: Translational Studies. Pennsylvania State University. $25,464
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Beau Meyer, DDS, MPH Interactive game-based clinical training for vulnerable and underserved populations. Health Resources and Services Administration. $450,000
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Division of Biosciences Bartlett JD, Smith CE, Hu Y, Ikeda A, Strauss M, Liang T, Hsu YH, Trout AH, McComb DW, Freeman RC et al. 2021. Mmp20-generated amelogenin cleavage products prevent formation of fan-shaped enamel malformations. Sci Rep. 11(1):10570. Chavez MB, Kramer K, Chu EY, ThumbigereMath V, Foster BL. 2020. Insights into dental mineralization from three heritable mineralization disorders. J Struct Biol. 212(1):107597. Chavez MB, Chu EY, Kram V, de Castro LF, Somerman MJ, Foster BL. 2021. Guidelines for micro-computed tomography analysis of rodent dentoalveolar tissues. JBMR Plus. 5(3):e10474. Chen Z, Boxwell A, Conte C, Haas T, Harley A, Terman DH, Travers SP, Travers JB. 2020b. Kv4 channel expression and kinetics in gabaergic and non-gabaergic rnst neurons. J Neurophysiol. 124(6):1727-1742. Chu EY, Deeb JG, Foster BL, Hajishengallis E, Somerman MJ, Thumbigere-Math V. 2021. Multiple idiopathic cervical root resorption: A challenge for a transdisciplinary medical-dental team. Front Dent Med. 2. Clayton D, Chavez MB, Tan MH, Kolli TN, Giovani PA, Hammersmith KJ, Bowden SA, Foster BL. 2021. Mineralization defects in the primary dentition associated with x-linked hypophosphatemic rickets. JBMR Plus. 5(4):e10463. Das A, Wang X, Kang J, Coulter A, Shetty AC, Bachu M, Brooks SR, Dell’Orso S, Foster BL, Fan X et al. 2021. Monocyte subsets with high osteoclastogenic potential and their epigenetic regulation orchestrated by irf8. J Bone Miner Res. 36(1):199-214.
Fujiwara N, Whitford GM, Bartlett JD, Suzuki M. 2021. Curcumin suppresses cell growth and attenuates fluoridemediated caspase-3 activation in ameloblast-like ls8 cells. Environ Pollut. 273:116495. Giovani PA, Martins L, Salmon CR, Mofatto LS, Leme AFP, Puppin-Rontani RM, Kolli TN, Foster BL, Nociti FH, Kantovitz KR. 2021. Comparative proteomic analysis of dental cementum from deciduous and permanent teeth. J Periodontal Res. 56(1):173-185. Kaspar JR, Lee K, Richard B, Walker AR, Burne RA. 2021. Direct interactions with commensal streptococci modify intercellular communication behaviors of streptococcus mutans. ISME J. 15(2):473-488. Kinoshita Y, Mohamed FF, Amadeu de Oliveira F, Narisawa S, Miyake K, Foster BL, Millán JL. 2021. Gene therapy using adeno-associated virus serotype 8 encoding tnap-d. J Bone Miner Res. Kramer K, Chavez MB, Tran AT, Farah F, Tan MH, Kolli TN, Dos Santos EJL, Wimer HF, Millán JL, Suva LJ et al. 2021. Dental defects in the primary dentition associated with hypophosphatasia from biallelic alpl mutations. Bone. 143:115732. Lira Dos Santos EJ, Chavez MB, Tan MH, Mohamed FF, Kolli TN, Foster BL, Liu ES. 2021a. Effects of active vitamin d or fgf23 antibody on. J Dent Res.220345211011041. Lira Dos Santos EJ, Salmon CR, Chavez MB, de Almeida AB, Tan MH, Chu EY, Sallum EA, Casati MZ, Ruiz KGS, Kantovitz KR et al. 2021b. Cementocyte alterations associated with experimentally induced cellular cementum apposition in hyp mice. J Periodontol.
DiSabato DJ, Sheridan JF. 2021. Stress, inflammation and depression: A new possible molecular pathway. Brain Behav Immun. 91:6-7.
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Mukherjee C, Moyer CO, Steinkamp HM, Hashmi SB, Beall CJ, Guo X, Ni A, Leys EJ, Griffen AL. 2021. Acquisition of oral microbiota is driven by environment, not host genetics. Microbiome. 9(1):54.
Xu H, Lenhart SA, Chu EY, Chavez MB, Wimer HF, Dimori M, Somerman MJ, Morello R, Foster BL, Hatch NE. 2020. Dental and craniofacial defects in the crtap. Dev Dyn. 249(7):884-897.
Nagasaki A, Nagasaki K, Chu EY, Kear BD, Tadesse WD, Ferebee SE, Li L, Foster BL, Somerman MJ. 2021. Ablation of pyrophosphate regulators promotes periodontal regeneration. J Dent Res. 100(6):639-647.
Xue P, Hu X, Chang E, Wang L, Chen M, Wu TH, Lee DJ, Foster BL, Tseng HC, Ko CC. 2021. Deficiency of optineurin enhances osteoclast differentiation by attenuating the nrf2-mediated antioxidant response. Exp Mol Med. 53(4):667-680.
Peters SB. 2021. Co-culture methods to study neuronal function and disease. Neural Regen Res. 16(5):972-973.
Division of Dental Hygiene Nye WH, Partido BB, DeWitt J, Kearney RC. 2021. Prevention and reduction of musculoskeletal pain through chair-side stretching among dental hygiene students. J Dent Hyg. 95(1):84-91.
Partido BB, Henderson R. 2021. Reducing the risks for musculoskeletal disorders utilizing self-assessment and photography among dentists and dental hygienists. J Dent Hyg. 95(2):36-41.
Division of Endodontics Kushnir B, Fowler S, Drum M, Nusstein J, Reader A, Dds MB. 2021. Nitrous oxide/oxygen effect on ianb injection pain and mandibular pulpal anesthesia in asymptomatic subjects. Anesth Prog. 68(2):69-75. MacDonald E, Drum M, Nusstein J, Fowler S, Beck M, Reader A. 2021. Anesthetic success using nitrous oxide and a combination of lidocaine/clonidine for the inferior alveolar nerve block and the effects on blood pressure and pulse in patients with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis: A prospective, randomized, double-blind study. J Endod. 47(4):558-565. 23
Partido BB, Nusstein JM, Miller K, Lally M. 2020a. Maxillary lateral incisor injection pain using the dentapen electronic syringe. J Endod.
Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Bean CY, Partido BB, Kestner S, Hamamoto DT, Lloyd PM. 2020. Process, outcome, and impact evaluation of the ohio state university dentpath postbaccalaurate program. J Dent Educ. 84(12):1409-1417.
Mutalik VS, Bissonnette C, Kalmar JR, McNamara KK. 2021. Unique oral presentations of deep fungal infections: A report of four cases. Head Neck Pathol. 15(2):682-690.
Harrington C, Lang L, Robinson FG, Mallery SR. 2021. Initial dental patient assessment appointment: Advancing educational goals during covid-19. J Dent Educ.
Wang YS, Bissonnette C, Brett C, McNamara KK, Tatakis DN. 2021d. Multiple epithelial origin complications following subepithelial connective tissue graft for root coverage. Clin Adv Periodontics.
Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Robinson FG, Ray DS, Kalim S. 2021. Impression material lodged in the hypopharynx: A clinical report. J Prosthet Dent.
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Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Anesthesiology Cornelius BW, Jacobs TM. 2020. Pseudocholinesterase deficiency considerations: A case study. Anesth Prog. 67(3):177-184. Dowdy RAE, Mansour ST, Cottle JH, Mabe HR, Weprin HB, Yarborough LE, Ness GM, Jacobs TM, Cornelius BW. 2021. Cardiac arrest upon induction of general anesthesia. Anesth Prog. 68(1):38-44. Emam H, Leach D, Sun Z, Tee BC, Karatas B, Kim DG, Jatana C. 2020. The effect of parathyroid hormone analogues when added to mineralized bone xenografts. J Oral Implantol. 46(4):372-379. Knobloch LA, Larsen P, McGlumphy E, Kim DG, Gohel A, Messner R, Fogarty KJ, Fogarty MT. 2021. Prospective cohort study to evaluate narrow diameter implants for restoration of a missing lateral incisor in patients with a cleft palate: One-year results. J Prosthet Dent.
Lancaster L, Salaita RD, Swamy C, Shanker S, Kennedy KS, Beck FM, Johnston WM, Firestone AR. 2020. Effects of orthognathic surgery on quality of life compared with nonsurgical controls in an american population. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 158(4):555-563. Manton JW, Kennedy KS, Lipps JA, Pfeil SA, Cornelius BW. 2021. Medical emergency management in the dental office (memdo): A pilot study assessing a simulation-based training curriculum for dentists. Anesth Prog. 68(2):76-84. Sorenson AD, Emam HA. 2021. Oral findings of erdheimchester disease: A case report and review of the literature. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 79(6):1287-1291.
Division of Orthodontics Andijani RI, Paramitha V, Guo X, Deguchi T, Tatakis DN. 2021. Lip repositioning surgery for gummy smile: 6-month clinical and radiographic lip dimensional changes. Clin Oral Investig. Bhatti FU, Karydis A, Lee BS, Deguchi T, Kim DG, Cho H. 2021. Understanding early-stage posttraumatic osteoarthritis for future prospects of diagnosis: From knee to temporomandibular joint. Curr Osteoporos Rep. 19(2):166-174. Cho J, Liu J, Bukhari EA, Zheng F, Kim DG, Lee DJ. 2021. Comparison of post space volume changes following fiber post removal using er,cr:Ysgg laser versus ultrasonic instrument. J Prosthodont. 25
Emam H, Leach D, Sun Z, Tee BC, Karatas B, Kim DG, Jatana C. 2020. The effect of parathyroid hormone analogues when added to mineralized bone xenografts. J Oral Implantol. 46(4):372-379. Kim HD, Hong X, An YH, Park MJ, Kim DG, Greene AK, Padwa BL, Hwang NS, Lin RZ, Melero-Martin JM. 2021. A biphasic osteovascular biomimetic scaffold for rapid and self-sustained endochondral ossification. Adv Healthc Mater. 10(13):e2100070.
Knobloch LA, Larsen P, McGlumphy E, Kim DG, Gohel A, Messner R, Fogarty KJ, Fogarty MT. 2021. Prospective cohort study to evaluate narrow diameter implants for restoration of a missing lateral incisor in patients with a cleft palate: One-year results. J Prosthet Dent. Lancaster L, Salaita RD, Swamy C, Shanker S, Kennedy KS, Beck FM, Johnston WM, Firestone AR. 2020. Effects of orthognathic surgery on quality of life compared with nonsurgical controls in an american population. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 158(4):555-563. Lee DJ, Miguez P, Kwon J, Daniel R, Padilla R, Min S, Zalal R, Ko CC, Shin HW. 2020. Decellularized pulp matrix as scaffold for mesenchymal stem cell mediated bone regeneration. J Tissue Eng. 11:2041731420981672. Liu J, Kim EK, Ni A, Kim YR, Zheng F, Lee BS, Kim DG. 2021. Multiscale characterization of ovariectomized rat femur. J Biomech. 122:110462. Lucas HB, McKnight I, Raines R, Hijazi A, Hart C, Lee C, Kim DG, Li W, Lee PHU, Shim JW. 2021. Factors associated with mutations: Their matching rates to cardiovascular and neurological diseases. Int J Mol Sci. 22(10). Oka S, Kawanabe H, Yamanobe S, Fukui K, Baba Y, Deguchi T. 2021. Relationship between olfaction and maxillofacial morphology in children with malocclusion. Clin Exp Dent Res. 7(1):33-39. Shah K, McGlumphy E, Lee DJ, Seghi RR, Sharples DS, Kim DG. 2021. Laser retrieval of cemented zirconia single unit implant restoration: A pilot study: Part i - force values. Int J Prosthodont.
Skulski BN, Fields HW, Johnston WM, Robinson FG, Firestone A, Heinlein DJ. 2021. Rehearsal’s effect on recall and comprehension of orthodontic informed consent. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 159(4):e331-e341. Srinivasan S, Tee BC, Wang A, Gohel A, Kim DG, Deguchi T, Sun Z. 2021. Reliability and accuracy of assessing temporary anchorage device-tooth root contact with conebeam computed tomography. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 159(3):271-280. Tee BC, Sun Z. 2020. Xenogeneic mesenchymal stem cell transplantation for mandibular defect regeneration. Xenotransplantation. 27(5):e12625. Wang L, Han L, Xue P, Hu X, Wong SW, Deng M, Tseng HC, Huang BW, Ko CC. 2021a. Dopamine suppresses osteoclast differentiation via camp/pka/creb pathway. Cell Signal. 78:109847. Wang L, Sun L, Byrd KM, Ko CC, Zhao Z, Fang J. 2020. Aim2 inflammasome’s first decade of discovery: Focus on oral diseases. Front Immunol. 11:1487. Watanabe K, Lewis S, Guo X, Ni A, Lee BS, Deguchi T, Kim DG. 2020. Regional variations of jaw bone characteristics in an ovariectomized rat model. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater. 110:103952. Xue P, Hu X, Chang E, Wang L, Chen M, Wu TH, Lee DJ, Foster BL, Tseng HC, Ko CC. 2021. Deficiency of optineurin enhances osteoclast differentiation by attenuating the nrf2mediated antioxidant response. Exp Mol Med. 53(4):667-680.
Division of Pediatric Dentistry Azadani EN, Peng J, Kumar A, Casamassimo PS, Griffen A, Amini H, Ni A. 2020. Lip repositioning surgery for gummy smile: 6-month clinical and radiographic lip dimensional changes. J Am Dent Assoc. 151(8):568-575. Amini H, Gregory ME, Abrams MA, Luna J, Roland M, Sova LN, Bean C, Huang Y, Pfeil SA, Townsend J et al. 2021. Feasibility and usability study of a pilot immersive virtual reality-based empathy training for dental providers. J Dent Educ. 85(6):856-865.
Azadani EN, Townsend J, Peng J, Wheeler K, Xiang H. 2021. The association between traumatic dental and brain injuries in american children. Dent Traumatol. 37(1):114-122.
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Claman DB, Molina JL, Peng J, Fischbach H, Casamassimo PS. 2021. Accuracy of parental self-report of medical history in a dental setting: Integrated electronic health record and nonintegrated dental record. Pediatr Dent. 43(3):230-236. Claman DB, Townsend JA, Hammersmith KJ. 2020. Building bridges: A shared curriculum in pediatric dentistry residency programs. J Dent Educ. Clayton D, Chavez MB, Tan MH, Kolli TN, Giovani PA, Hammersmith KJ, Bowden SA, Foster BL. 2021. Mineralization defects in the primary dentition associated with x-linked hypophosphatemic rickets. JBMR Plus. 5(4):e10463. Fenning RM, Steinberg-Epstein R, Butter EM, Chan J, McKinnon-Bermingham K, Hammersmith KJ, Moffitt J, Shui AM, Parker RA, Coury DL et al. 2020. Access to dental visits and correlates of preventive dental care in children with autism spectrum disorder. J Autism Dev Disord. 50(10):3739-3747. Hammersmith KJ, Claman DB, Townsend JA. 2020a. Teaming up to prevent intradepartmental disease spread during a pandemic. J Dent Educ. Hammersmith KJ, Danesh DO, Claman DB. 2020b. Recruiting from a distance, part 2: Virtual open houses. J Dent Educ. Hammersmith KJ, Harlan TA, Fenning RM, Chan J, Stephenson KG, Macklin EA, Casamassimo PS, Townsend JA, Butter EM, Steinberg-Epstein RB. 2021. Correlates of oral health fatalism in caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorder. Spec Care Dentist. 41(2):145-153. Hammersmith KJ, Winter SO, DiPaolo ML, Claman DB. 2020c. Recruiting from a distance, part 1: Virtual externships. J Dent Educ.
Mattox SL, Hammersmith KJ, Peng J, Casamassimo PS, Townsend JA. 2021. Absorbable hemostatic pack effect after primary incisor extraction: A pilot study and introduction of a novel scale to assess post-operative bleeding. J Clin Pediatr Dent. 45(2):67-73. Mukherjee C, Moyer CO, Steinkamp HM, Hashmi SB, Beall CJ, Guo X, Ni A, Leys EJ, Griffen AL. 2021. Acquisition of oral microbiota is driven by environment, not host genetics. Microbiome. 9(1):54. Nowak AJ, Casamassimo PS, Townsend J, Wells M. 2021. Dental causes of paediatric pain. Lancet Child Adolesc Health. 5(1):e2. Özgür B, Ünverdi GE, Güngör HC, McTigue DJ, Casamassimo PS. 2021a. A 3-year retrospective study of traumatic dental injuries to the primary dentition. Dent Traumatol. 37(3):488-496. Peng J, Zeng X, Townsend J, Liu G, Huang Y, Lin S. 2020. A machine learning approach to uncovering hidden utilization patterns of early childhood dental care among medicaidinsured children. Front Public Health. 8:599187. Townsend JA, da Fonseca MA, Rodriguez TE, LeHew CW. 2020. Gender differences in pediatric dentistry chairs in the United States and Canada. J Clin Pediatr Dent. 44(5):323-331. Vo AT, Casamassimo PS, Peng J, Amini H, Litch CS, Hammersmith K. 2021. Denial of operating room access for pediatric dental treatment: A national survey. Pediatr Dent. 43(1):33-41. Weishuhn D, Scully A, Amini H, Salzmann L, Boynton JR. 2021. Contemporary predoctoral paediatric behaviour guidance education in the United States and Canada. Eur J Dent Educ.
Division of Periodontology Altabtbaei K, Maney P, Ganesan SM, Dabdoub SM, Nagaraja HN, Kumar PS. 2021. Anna karenina and the subgingival microbiome associated with periodontitis. Microbiome. 9(1):97.
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Altıngöz SM, Kurgan Ş, Önder C, Serdar MA, Ünlütürk U, Uyanık M, Başkal N, Tatakis DN, Günhan M. 2020. Salivary and serum oxidative stress biomarkers and advanced glycation end products in periodontitis patients with or without diabetes: A cross-sectional study. J Periodontol.
Andijani RI, Paramitha V, Guo X, Deguchi T, Tatakis DN. 2021. Lip repositioning surgery for gummy smile: 6-month clinical and radiographic lip dimensional changes. Clin Oral Investig. Chen YW, Chen MY, Hsieh DJ, Periasamy S, Yen KC, Chuang CT, Wang HC, Tseng FW, Kuo JC, Chien HH. 2020a. Evaluating the bone-regenerative role of the decellularized porcine bone xenograft in a canine extraction socket model. Clin Exp Dent Res. Chen YW, Hsieh DJ, Periasamy S, Yen KC, Wang HC, Chien HH. 2021. Development of a decellularized porcine bone graft by supercritical carbon dioxide extraction technology for bone regeneration. J Tissue Eng Regen Med. 15(4):401-414.
Kumar PS. 2020. Interventions to prevent periodontal disease in tobacco-, alcohol-, and drug-dependent individuals. Periodontol 2000. 84(1):84-101. Kumar PS. 2021. Microbiomics: Were we all wrong before? Periodontol 2000. 85(1):8-11. Kumar PS, Dabdoub SM, Ganesan SM. 2021a. Probing periodontal microbial dark matter using metataxonomics and metagenomics. Periodontol 2000. 85(1):12-27. Kumar PS, Geisinger ML, Avila-Ortiz G. 2021b. Methods to mitigate infection spread from aerosol-generating dental procedures. J Periodontol. 92(6):784-792.
Cheng GL, Leblebicioglu B, Li J, Chien HH. 2020. Soft tissue healing around platform-switching and platformmatching single implants: A randomized clinical trial. J Periodontol. 91(12):1609-1620.
Miguel MMV, Mathias-Santamaria IF, Rossato A, Ferraz LFF, Figueiredo-Neto AM, de Marco AC, Casarin RCV, Wallet SM, Tatakis DN, Mathias MA et al. 2021. Microcurrent electrotherapy improves palatal wound healing: Randomized clinical trial. J Periodontol. 92(2):244-253.
Doshi A, McAuley JW, Tatakis DN. 2021. Topical phenytoin effects on palatal wound healing. J Periodontol. 92(3):409-418.
Sendyk DI, Souza NV, César Neto JB, Tatakis DN, Pannuti CM. 2021. Selective outcome reporting in root coverage randomized clinical trials. J Clin Periodontol. 48(6):867-877.
Khosravi Y, Kandukuri RDP, Palmer SR, Gloag ES, Borisov SM, Starke EM, Ward MT, Kumar P, de Beer D, Chennu A et al. 2020a. Correction to: Use of an oxygen planar optode to assess the effect of high velocity microsprays on oxygen penetration in a human dental biofilms in-vitro. BMC Oral Health. 20(1):247.
Silva CO, Rezende RI, Mazuquini AC, Leal VC, Amaral GSA, Guo X, Tatakis DN. 2021. Aesthetic crown lengthening and lip repositioning surgery: Pre- and post-operative assessment of smile attractiveness. J Clin Periodontol. 48(6):826-833.
Khosravi Y, Kandukuri RDP, Palmer SR, Gloag ES, Borisov SM, Starke EM, Ward MT, Kumar P, de Beer D, Chennu A et al. 2020b. Use of an oxygen planar optode to assess the effect of high velocity microsprays on oxygen penetration in a human dental biofilms in-vitro. BMC Oral Health. 20(1):230. Kofina V, Demirer M, Erdal BS, Eubank TD, Yildiz VO, Tatakis DN, Leblebicioglu B. 2021. Bone grafting history affects soft tissue healing following implant placement. J Periodontol. 92(2):234-243.
Wang Y, Tatakis DN. 2021. Integrative mrna/mirna expression analysis in healing human gingiva. J Periodontol. 92(6):863-874. Wang YS, Bissonnette C, Brett C, McNamara KK, Tatakis DN. 2021d. Multiple epithelial origin complications following subepithelial connective tissue graft for root coverage. Clin Adv Periodontics.
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Division of Restorative and Prosthetic Dentistry Amini H, Gregory ME, Abrams MA, Luna J, Roland M, Sova LN, Bean C, Huang Y, Pfeil SA, Townsend J et al. 2021. Feasibility and usability study of a pilot immersive virtual reality-based empathy training for dental providers. J Dent Educ. 85(6):856-865.
Dowdy RAE, Mansour ST, Cottle JH, Mabe HR, Weprin HB, Yarborough LE, Ness GM, Jacobs TM, Cornelius BW. 2021. Cardiac arrest upon induction of general anesthesia. Anesth Prog. 68(1):38-44.
Azer SS, Kemper E. 2021. The patient-specific anatomical articulator. J Prosthet Dent.
Gouveia DDNM, Razzoog ME, Sierraalta M, Alfaro MF. 2021. Effect of surface treatment and manufacturing process on the shear bond strength of veneering composite resin to polyetherketoneketone (pekk) and polyetheretherketone (peek). J Prosthet Dent.
Baghani MT, Shayegh SS, Johnston WM, Shidfar S, Hakimaneh SMR. 2020. In vitro evaluation of the accuracy and precision of intraoral and extraoral complete-arch scans. J Prosthet Dent. Bean CY, Partido BB, Kestner S, Hamamoto DT, Lloyd PM. 2020. Process, outcome, and impact evaluation of the ohio state university dentpath postbaccalaurate program. J Dent Educ. 84(12):1409-1417. Chen YW, Chen MY, Hsieh DJ, Periasamy S, Yen KC, Chuang CT, Wang HC, Tseng FW, Kuo JC, Chien HH. 2020a. Evaluating the bone-regenerative role of the decellularized porcine bone xenograft in a canine extraction socket model. Clin Exp Dent Res. Chen YW, Hsieh DJ, Periasamy S, Yen KC, Wang HC, Chien HH. 2021. Development of a decellularized porcine bone graft by supercritical carbon dioxide extraction technology for bone regeneration. J Tissue Eng Regen Med. 15(4):401-414. Cho J, Liu J, Bukhari EA, Zheng F, Kim DG, Lee DJ. 2021. Comparison of post space volume changes following fiber post removal using er,cr:Ysgg laser versus ultrasonic instrument. J Prosthodont. Claman DB, Molina JL, Peng J, Fischbach H, Casamassimo PS. 2021. Accuracy of parental self-report of medical history in a dental setting: Integrated electronic health record and nonintegrated dental record. Pediatr Dent. 43(3):230-236.
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Harrington C, Lang L, Robinson FG, Mallery SR. 2021. Initial dental patient assessment appointment: Advancing educational goals during covid-19. J Dent Educ. Jacobs N, Seghi R, Johnston WM, Yilmaz B. 2021a. Displacement and performance of abutments in narrowdiameter implants with different internal connections. J Prosthet Dent. Knobloch LA, Larsen P, McGlumphy E, Kim DG, Gohel A, Messner R, Fogarty KJ, Fogarty MT. 2021. Prospective cohort study to evaluate narrow diameter implants for restoration of a missing lateral incisor in patients with a cleft palate: One-year results. J Prosthet Dent. Koçak EF, Ekren O, Johnston WM, Uçar Y. 2021. Analysis of color differences in stained contemporary esthetic dental materials. J Prosthet Dent. 126(3):438-445. Lancaster L, Salaita RD, Swamy C, Shanker S, Kennedy KS, Beck FM, Johnston WM, Firestone AR. 2020. Effects of orthognathic surgery on quality of life compared with nonsurgical controls in an american population. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 158(4):555-563. Lee DJ, Miguez P, Kwon J, Daniel R, Padilla R, Min S, Zalal R, Ko CC, Shin HW. 2020. Decellularized pulp matrix as scaffold for mesenchymal stem cell mediated bone regeneration. J Tissue Eng. 11:2041731420981672.
Liu J, Kim EK, Ni A, Kim YR, Zheng F, Lee BS, Kim DG. 2021. Multiscale characterization of ovariectomized rat femur. J Biomech. 122:110462.
Sulaiman TA, Rodgers B, Suliman AA, Johnston WM. 2021a. Color and translucency stability of contemporary resin-based restorative materials. J Esthet Restor Dent. 33(6):899-905.
Moura GF, Siqueira R, Meirelles L, Maska B, Wang HL, Mendonça G. 2021a. Denture scanning technique for computer-guided implant-supported restoration treatment of edentulous patients. J Prosthet Dent. 125(5):726-731.
Sulaiman TA, Suliman AA, Mohamed EA, Rodgers B, Altak A, Johnston WM. 2021b. Optical properties of bisacryl-, composite-, ceramic- resin restorative materials: An aging simulation study. J Esthet Restor Dent. 33(6):913-918.
Mulla SH, Seghi RR, Johnston WM, Yilmaz B. 2021a. Effect of cyclic loading on reverse torque values of angled screw channel systems. J Prosthet Dent.
Sun D, Frankel GS, Brantley WA, Heshmati RH, Johnston WM. 2021. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy study of corrosion characteristics of palladium-silver dental alloys. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater.
Partido BB, Stefanik D, Forsythe A. 2020b. Association between emotional intelligence and professionalism among dental hygiene students. J Dent Educ. 84(12):1341-1347. Partido BB, Stefanik D, Rashid W. 2021. Relationship between emotional intelligence and professionalism among second-year dental students. J Dent Educ. 85(3):411-417. Peroba Rezende Ramos AT, Fagundes Jordão-Basso KC, Porto TS, Kuga MC. 2021. Effect of irrigation protocol during post space preparation on the dentin adhesive interface: An in vitro study. J Prosthet Dent. 125(2):324.e321-324.e329. Porto TS, Park SJ, Faddoul AJ, Faddoul FF, Cesar PF. 2020. Evaluation of the surface roughness and accelerated aging of cad/cam materials. Int J Prosthodont. 33(4):418-428. Robinson FG, Ray DS, Kalim S. 2021. Impression material lodged in the hypopharynx: A clinical report. J Prosthet Dent. Seim NB, Ozer E, Valentin S, Agrawal A, VanPutten M, Kang SY, Old MO. 2020. Custom presurgical planning for midfacial reconstruction. Facial Plast Surg. 36(6):696-702. Senna PM, de Almeida Barros Mourão CF, Mello-Machado RC, Javid K, Montemezzi P, Del Bel Cury AA, Meirelles L. 2021a. Silane-coating strategy for titanium functionalization does not impair osteogenesis. Materials (Basel). 14(7). Shah K, McGlumphy E, Lee DJ, Seghi RR, Sharples DS, Kim DG. 2021. Laser retrieval of cemented zirconia single unit implant restoration: A pilot study: Part i - force values. Int J Prosthodont.
Tamaki A, Seim NB, Valentin S, Ozer E, Agrawal A, VanPutten M, Kang SY, Old MO. 2020. The use of medical modeling in microvascular free tissue transfer reconstruction with osseointegrated implantation in complex midface defects. Oral Oncol. 110:104982. Tufekçi E, Mitchell JC, Olesik JW, Brantley WA, Monaghan P, Johnston WM. 2021. Icp-ms measurements of elemental release from two palladium alloys into a corrosion testing medium for different solution volumes and agitation conditions. J Prosthet Dent. Xue P, Hu X, Chang E, Wang L, Chen M, Wu TH, Lee DJ, Foster BL, Tseng HC, Ko CC. 2021. Deficiency of optineurin enhances osteoclast differentiation by attenuating the nrf2-mediated antioxidant response. Exp Mol Med. 53(4):667-680. Yilmaz B, Gouveia D, Seghi R, Johnston W, Lang LA. 2021a. Effect of crown height on the screw joint stability of zirconia screw-retained crowns. J Prosthet Dent. Yilmaz B, Rizzo Marques V, Guo X, Gouveia D, Abou-Ayash S. 2021b. The effect of scanned area on the accuracy and time of anterior single implant scans: An in vitro study. J Dent. 109:103620. Yilmaz B, Çakmak G, Batak B, Johnston WM. 2021b. Screw stability of cad-cam titanium and zirconia abutments on different implants: An in vitro study. Clin Implant Dent Relat Res. 23(3):373-379.
Skulski BN, Fields HW, Johnston WM, Robinson FG, Firestone A, Heinlein DJ. 2021. Rehearsal’s effect on recall and comprehension of orthodontic informed consent. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 159(4):e331-e341. faculty news
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AT HOME and ON THE ROAD A | The Ohio State Chapter of the American Student Dental Association (ASDA) hosted their annual golf outing at the Golf Club of Dublin on September 12. Pictured (from left) are ASDA officers Michael Hillegass ’23 (DDS), Anish Doshi ’23 (DDS), Kathleen Freund ’23 (DDS), Morgan Horvath ’23 (DDS), Angela Bohrer ’23 (DDS), and Joseph Linser ’24 (DDS).
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B | (From left) Paul Loper, ’80 DDS; Mark Kriwinsky, ’80 DDS; Nathan Zanzig, and ASDA President-elect Joseph Linser ’24 (DDS) enjoyed each other’s company during ASDA’s annual golf outing on September 12.
C | (From left) Class of 1986 alumni Greg Verderber, DDS; Tom Yonchak, DDS, MS; Tim Tomase, DDS; Andy Toth, DDS; Bob Miller, DDS; Jeff Tibbs, DDS, and Class of 1987 alumnus Jim Tanner, DDS, MS, met at the Tidewater Golf Course in Myrtle Beach, Virginia, on October 23 for their annual golf outing.
D | Dean Carroll Ann Trotman (center) posed with members of the College of Dentistry’s Homecoming Court before they walked in Ohio State’s Homecoming Parade on October 8.
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A Distinguished Career Henry Fields, DDS, MS, MSD, Retires
When it comes to his career, there’s not much Dr. Henry Fields hasn’t done. Among other things, he served as dean of the College of Dentistry from 19912001, a professor in the Division of Orthodontics for 30 years, and the Vig-Williams Endowed Chair in Orthodontics. He has served in several leadership roles in organized dentistry, including president of the Columbus Dental Society and the Ohio Dental Association. Recently, Dr. Fields tried something new: he retired. “Technically retired” might be the better term since he has shown very few signs of slowing down. He currently teaches part-time at the college, sees patients in the Ohio State Dental Faculty Practice, and continues his research. He still serves in the outpatient clinic at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, chairs the Ohio Dental Association’s task force for Access and Auxiliary Utilization, and is the college’s liaison to the Ohio State Dental Board. Soon, he’ll rejoin the authors of “Contemporary Orthodontics” to begin revisions for the 7th edition of the textbook that is used in dental schools around the world. Dr. Fields took time from his busy schedule to share memories of his career and his plans for the future.
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Q) How did you end up working at the College of Dentistry? A) I applied for the dean position in 1991. At that time, I was a professor of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics and the assistant dean for Academic Affairs at the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill. That position was responsible for predoctoral and graduate studies. I got the job.
Q) What are some significant changes you’ve seen at the college over the years? A) The college has evolved its patient care system to a comprehensive care model, which was not present when I arrived. That model can only survive if it has the resources, including faculty, to allow it to perform successfully. Such a model is required by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), so it must succeed and be supported. Diverting resources away from critical faculty who can fulfill the potential of our new facility would violate a contract with our generous college donors, CODA and the students. The research program has expanded and faculty are expected to make scholarly contributions to literature. The college has recognized scholars and experts. We have an independent (serving only Dentistry) development group that has been successful in helping the college. When I arrived, we shared a development officer with the College of Optometry because the university believed we had little potential. That problem has been cured and the positive results demonstrated. Dentistry has potential and has shown its worth. We have made slow changes in technology, but nonetheless positive ones. We have seen an expansion of administrative personnel. Administrative personnel who advise on decisions are critical. We have some top flight people. It is always difficult for a public institution to compete for good clinical staff and our administrative staff can help. We need to compete for the best staff in all areas, help them grow and retain them. We have a more diverse faculty and staff. That is admirable and they can advance our
understanding of the problems we face in care giving. When I arrived, the university did not recognize clinical faculty who were minority or women in a headcount for evaluating progress. The university’s position was that only tenuretrack faculty could be recognized. They slowly came to recognize that faculty of all types, especially those who routinely are among our students and patients in our clinics and laboratories, make equal or even more impact than a faculty member who only interacts with limited faculty and students focused on a singular topic or problem.
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We have developed a strong relationship with organized dentistry. This is critical because they have a voice that can penetrate state and federal governments and make our case related to various situations. This helps our patients as well as the profession in providing responsible care and pointing to advantages and deficiencies in government programs. We need to be strong together. Government programs need oversight and organized dentistry will help all involved. A significant change, but not a positive one, is the direction of the HMO Medicaid administrators. Recent changes in some have stymied our efforts to get legitimately needed and justifiable care for our patients. The HMOs are on record as having revised the benefits available to patients. They will not change their unilateral position unless forced to by the state. We, as a large provider, must participate in this type of decision making and rectify the thinking that adversely affects our patients.
The most gratifying teaching moments come when there is the “moment of enlightenment.” When you see the light come on and the student “gets it.” Absolutely invigorating. Q) What are some of your best memories working at Ohio State and the College of Dentistry? A) The most gratifying teaching moments come when there is the “moment of enlightenment.” When you see the light come on and the student “gets it.” Absolutely invigorating. It is also fulfilling when patients tell you how much the treatment and results mean to them. Sometimes it is a better smile, sometimes it is a change in their facial and dental attractiveness that impacts their life with confidence, respect and presence. I’ve enjoyed the opportunity to evaluate data and try to figure out what it means. Because we have been involved with few projects where funders hoped for a particular result, we only were interested in the truth, presented by the facts. That puts your mind to the test with little opportunity for bias. I have been surrounded by many students and faculty who have been colleagues and supporters while helping me teach and learn. I am fortunate and thankful for them.
Q) What are you looking forward to in retirement? A) Setting my own schedule. I hope to spend more time with my wife and grandchildren, which has already begun. I recently sold my last motorcycle and gave up riding after 40 years. I also will have more time for exercise, reading, photography, woodworking and pen making. I plan to consolidate the family business interests. faculty news
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STAFF SPOTLIGHT Getting to Know Alyson Howard, Visual Communications Specialist, Marketing and Communications Alyson grew up in Portsmouth, Ohio, and attended Shawnee State University. There, she got her Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design. After working as a designer for a few years in her hometown, she decided to venture 90 miles north to Columbus. Alyson has been working at the College of Dentistry since 2018. Q) What do you like best about your job? A) I really enjoy coming up with new designs from the ground up. When someone hands a
project to me with no idea of how they want it to look, it’s exciting to make their words come to life. Getting positive feedback from people is also rewarding. It’s great to know that something I created can help our college.
Q) What do you like best about Ohio State and/or the College of Dentistry? A) I really enjoy the energy on campus. It is inspiring to see so many people working
towards achieving their life goals. Working at the College of Dentistry also allows me to work on a smaller, close-knit team, which I prefer.
Q) What do you like to do outside of work? A) I love watercolor painting, and working on my Etsy sticker shop. Drawing and painting have always been a big part of my life, so it’s where I spend a lot of my free time. I also just love going out to festivals and eating delicious food. My favorite food is ramen, so I’m always looking for a new ramen restaurant to visit.
Q) Is there anything else you’d like to add? A) Working at the College of Dentistry has definitely helped me grow professionally and creatively. There is never a shortage of new challenges and opportunities to improve, and I’m grateful for all the hard-working, wonderful people I’ve met along the way. 35
Dear Friends, Colleagues, and Alumni, I hope you, your families, patients, and team members are all doing well. We live in the greatest time ever in dentistry! Technology has exploded onto the scene from CBCT imaging to intraoral scanning and printing to digital treatment planning, rapidly changing in a positive way how we treat our patients. Ohio State has nearly completed construction of the new dental school, which will provide students cutting-edge training and preparation for the realities of practice. We should all be proud of this achievement and excited for the future of our profession. The Dental Alumni Society is planning events where we can once again gather together allowing us to grow individually and propel our profession forward. Through these events, we look forward to advancing our objectives and growing The OSU DAS Lifetime membership so we can continue support for our students, Ohio State faculty, staff, and alumni.
D E N TA L ALUMNI SOCIETY President’s Letter
We have learned so much in the past year and a half. Many families and communities have grown tighter and more empathetic. Focus on healthy living has been put to the forefront of discussions. As dentists we are finding that we can do more with less. Ohio State graduated dental students on time with a tremendous amount of obstacles. We are a resilient group that will constantly strive towards betterment of all. The Ohio State University Dental Alumni Society has constantly been working toward identifying and resolving needs as they arise. The stated objectives of The Ohio State University Dental Alumni Society when it began in 1976 are as follows:
1. Encourage and support academic and clinical excellence 2. Provide a quarterly publication for the association 3. Promote fellowship among alumni and students
With respect to the third objective, I would propose we include dental school faculty and staff as well. They work so hard to keep everything running and play an integral role in ensuring graduates are properly prepared. I am sure that like me, each of you have had formative interactions with staff during your time in training at Ohio State. One of my goals while president of The OSU DAS, in keeping with the first and third objectives, is to bring Buckeyes together in community to learn and share with each other. Dentistry gives us such great opportunities to help those in need, while at the same time building support among our team members. My support network includes my wonderful wife and children, along with membership to several study clubs and groups at my church. During the shutdown and the long period after, access to these healthy outlets provided guidance to help navigate the unknown. I know many of you have had similar experiences and have a great network of guidance. I strive to make our dental society one of those networks for all graduates of our dental school. I encourage everyone to reach out to your fellow dental alumni and help us develop our group moving forward. Please join us as Lifetime members by using the QR code. We all need each other and are stronger together. God Bless and Go Bucks!
Jeffrey C. Kirian, DDS The Ohio State University College of Dentistry Class of 2006 President, The Ohio State University Dental Alumni Society
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IN MEMORIAM
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Ralph E. Skinner, ’54 DDS Upper Arlington, OH, August 24, 2021
Norbert H. Hertl, ’73 DDS, MS Lynnwood, WA, June 3, 2021
Robert W. Barnett, ’81 DDS Ironton, OH, May 4, 2021
Frank T. McCormish, ’58 DDS Akron, OH, September 22, 2021
Daniel L. Kaser, ’73 DDS Sandusky, OH, September 25, 2021
Deborah H. Schindler ’86 DDS Oxford, OH, April 30, 2021
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John M. Billy, ’75 DDS Florence, KY, August 30, 2021
1990’s
Chris P. Baruxes, ’60 DDS Richmond, IN, May 1, 2021 Robert E. Matlack, ’61 DDS, MS Santa Cruz, CA, October 3, 2021 Karen R. Burch, ’62 C-Certificate Columbus, OH, September 14, 2021 Carolyn S. May, ’62 C-Certificate Beavercreek, OH, June 7, 2021
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David A. Weston, ’75 DDS Newark, OH, August 23, 2021 Robert E. Archer, ’79 DDS Toronto, OH, October 6, 2021
Bill D. Marinakis, ’93 DDS Westchester, OH, September 9, 2021 Kenneth J. Jackson, ’98 DDS Lima, OH, June 22, 2021
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