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Dear Colleagues:
Although there are many ideas about the best way to improve access to health care, one fact is indisputable: The person who is most likely to provide health care in an under-served community is a person who is from that under-served community.
To capitalize on this fact, our College of Dentistry recently reached out to the citizens of Noble County. We hosted an exhibit booth at their county fair to promote careers in dentistry. For three days, our admissions staff and faculty gave out literature, tooth brushes, and other items to adults and children who stopped by the booth. We also answered questions - all sorts of questions about all sorts of things related to dentistry.
We chose Noble County because it is the only county in Ohio with no dentists in residence. There's a public health clinic in Caldwell, the county seat, and there's a dental clinic at the Noble Correctional Institution, but there are no dentists who live in the county and there are no private dental practices there.
Our goal at the fair was to get parents, children, high school students, and even grandparents to think about dentistry as a career for themselves, their daughter or son, or their grandchildren. We also wanted to make sure that everyone who stopped by our booth would know that oral health means brushing your teeth daily and seeing a dentist regularly. And oral health supports overall good health and well-being.
On the afternoon that I helped out at the booth, I was so pleased to hear people say, "Hey, look! It's Ohio State!" Or, "Wow, you came all the way out here. We've never had anyone here from OSU." People were clearly happy to see us there, and I could tell they felt special because we came to be a part of their county fair.
While we were there, we made contact with more than 350 people. For many of them, this was just a chance to get a free toothbrush. For others, it was an opportunity to learn more about their own dental care. But for a small group, it was a time to be inspired. Yes, I do believe we inspired some of those who stopped by to talk with us. They may not become dental hygienists or dentists themselves, but they may encourage someone else to consider a career in dentistry.
Confident as I am that we had an impact on the people we met in Noble County, I look forward to the day when I will meet some dental or dental hygiene students who tell me that they talked with someone from our college at the county fair in the summer of 2014, and that they're going back home to practice after they graduate. I know it will happen. It's just a matter of time!
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Alumni Reunion Weekend and Tailgate: October 17-18!
The College of Dentistry's alumni reunion luncheon and tailgate are coming soon, and we hope you'll join us for this weekend of Buckeye celebrations!
On Friday, October 17, a 50th Reunion Luncheon will be held for the Class of 1964 from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. at the Faculty Club on Ohio State's main campus. Later that evening, we're hosting our All-Class Reunion Reception from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Ohio Union.
Homecoming Parade: At 6:00 p.m., the Homecoming Parade begins its procession down High Street and Lane Avenue. This year's event will include another special float designed by our dental hygiene and dental students!
On Saturday, October 18, the college will host its annual Alumni Tailgate in the Postle Hall courtyard from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Questions? Click here for more tailgate information and online registration. Or contact the Office of Alumni Affairs at 614-292-9287 or at [email protected].
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Faculty Featured at CDS "Eat and Learn" Event: October 16
On Thursday, October 16, eight members of the college faculty will join the Columbus Dental Society's General Meeting and "Eat and Learn" event as presenters on an array of topics ranging from treating traumatic dental injuries to protocols for successful anterior restorations.
Continuing education credits are offered for this event that will include roundtable discussions following each faculty member's presentation.
Date: October 16, 2014
Time: Social hour at 5:45 p.m.; presentations and dinner begin at 6:15 p.m.
Location: Crowne Plaza Hotel, Columbus
A complete list of presentations and registration information is available here.
Note: The General Meeting of the Columbus Dental Society is open to all area dentists, including non-members. Click here to find out more.
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ODA and CDS Host "Street of Dreams" Event
The 2014 Street of Dreams event took place on Wednesday, September 24 as a joint initiative by the Ohio Dental Association (ODA) and the Columbus Dental Society (CDS).
An annual event that offers third- and fourth-year dental students a venue for meeting practicing dentists and viewing their offices, this year's Street of Dreams activities were attended by 28 College of Dentistry students who toured three dental practices over the course of the afternoon. They were presented with information by an oral surgeon and two general practitioners who also shared their perspectives on dental practice settings, models, and management styles.
Students were encouraged to explore the practices they visited and to ask questions of the participating dentists. Following the tours, an informal reception was held that included special guests David Owsiany, Executive Director of the ODA, and Dr. Timothy March, President of the CDS, both of whom spoke about their careers and the importance of organized dentistry.
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Dr. Peter Larsen Featured in Business First
Dr. Peter Larsen, a professor in the Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Dental Anesthesiology, has recently worked with co-investigators at the Wexner Medical Center on a clinical trial that evaluates the use of an implantable neurostimulator in managing the pain resulting from cluster headaches.
The first of its kind in the U.S., the clinical trial was the subject of an article in the September 26th edition of Business First. Dr. Larsen and OSU Wexner Medical Center neurosurgeon Dr. Ali Rezai and sinus surgeon Dr. Otto Bradley were featured in the article titled, 6 Surgeries You Wouldn't Believe They're Doing, which describes the clinical trial and the neurostimulator that may help to relieve the debilitating pain that is experienced by those who suffer from cluster headaches.
A board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Larsen also holds the Larry J. Peterson Endowed Chair in the Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Dental Anesthesiology. His other research interests include novel therapeutic approaches for preventing oral cancers.
Read more...
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Amanda Yarnell Joins College Marketing Team
Ms. Amanda Yarnell joined the college's marketing and communications unit as its graphic designer on September 22.
A 2010 graduate of Bowling Green University, Amanda earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. After graduation, she accepted the position of Art Director at Anthony Thomas Advertising, where her primary responsibilities were print and package design, branding and identity, creating trade show products and conceptual designs.
As the College of Dentistry's graphic designer, Amanda will produce an array of marketing and communications products, including magazine layouts and other special publications, posters, brochures, and images for electronic media.
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D4 Michael Border Wins Award at AAOMS Meeting
Fourth-year dental student Michael Border won the Oral Abstract Competition at the Annual Meeting of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS).
Held September 8-13 in Honolulu, the competition featured four tracks in which oral and maxillofacial surgeons, fellows, residents and dental students presented their respective research projects. Border's award was given for his presentation titled, "Personalized Tumor Profiling: Role in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OSCC) Management."
The OSCC research project was a collaborative effort that included the following students and faculty: Dr. Susan Mallery, Chair of the Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Radiology; Dr. Peter Larsen, Chair of the Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Dental Anesthesiology; DDS/PhD candidates Andrew Holpuch and Brian Han; and Dr. James Lang, a professor of otolaryngology at the OSU Wexner Medical Center.
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Alumni Reception at ADA Meeting in San Antonio: October 10
On Friday, October 10, please join Dean Patrick Lloyd and faculty for a College of Dentistry alumni reception held at the ADA Annual Session in San Antonio. We'll gather at the Hilton Palacio del Rio in the La Vista rooms AB from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
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Columbus, Ohio 43210
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