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Dear Colleagues:
We have held our Give Kids a Smile (GKAS) events for the past several years, providing free dental care to hundreds of underserved children in the Columbus area, but the event we are hosting tomorrow - Friday - is one that will stand out for years to come. The day will be extra special because it gives us a chance to showcase on a national level all that our students, residents, staff, and faculty do to make our GKAS events such a successful experience for so many.
The reason we have this remarkable opportunity is that our college was selected from a pool of dental schools that competed to be the National Kick-off Site for the American Dental Association's GKAS 2018 program. Our record of service with GKAS events and the outstanding engagement we have had with the Ohio Dental Association and our state legislature have helped to earn us this honor. How excited we all are to be recognized for our accomplishments in this very special way! I am particularly pleased that we will be able to share with dental professionals across the country the results of our students' hard work and their collaborations with our faculty.
Year after year, our dental and dental hygiene students have planned, organized, and run our biannual GKAS events. They have raised funds to support the program; secured donations of materials from dental supply companies; promoted the program at schools and communities where children need dental care; and they have managed all the operational aspects of the day. Our GKAS events have been and continue to be a result of the energy and efforts of our outstanding students. It is also significant that they recruit full-time and part-time faculty to provide the professional oversight necessary for patient care at these events. Working together, students and faculty complete exams, take radiographs, plan treatments, give oral hygiene instruction, and carry out hundreds of procedures while our staff volunteers support the administrative aspects of the event. What a way to build strong relationships in our college community!
We are also proud that the Ohio Dental Association's leaders and local legislators join our GKAS events each year to see firsthand "all the good that is being done." Their presence demonstrates their support for us, and it sends a strong message about the importance of these events to all who are part of such a remarkable undertaking. As they provide dental care for underserved children, our students also learn about the importance of organized dentistry, and they realize the value of allowing our legislators to see how our profession cares for those in need. GKAS is an inspiration for everyone involved.
Along with the presidents of the American Dental Association and its Foundation, there will be many other officials and supporters of this national program on site at our college today and tomorrow, as they gather to see how Ohio State's College of Dentistry conducts GKAS events. We will give them a warm Buckeye welcome, and we will show them "how it is done" at this event that we all will remember for years to come!
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ADA Selects College as National GKAS Kickoff Site: Friday, February 2
The American Dental Association (ADA) has selected the College of Dentistry as the site for its national Give Kids a Smile (GKAS) kickoff event that will be held Friday, February 2.
The college competed against other dental schools nationwide for this honor, and was chosen in part because of its history of successful Give Kids a Smile events. Since 2012, the college has hosted biannual events that provided dental treatments for 1,100 children in Ohio, with a total of more than $318,000 in free dental care.
Remarking on the upcoming event, Dean Patrick Lloyd said, "This national kickoff gives us another opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children throughout Ohio who need the help we are able to provide. We are pleased and proud to have been chosen for this honor."
The kickoff will begin on Thursday, February 1, with a reception for honored guests that will include leaders from the American Dental Association and the Ohio Dental Association, as well as representatives from The Ohio State University and the State of Ohio.
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Annual Research Day: Thursday, February 22
The College of Dentistry's annual Research Day event showcases research conducted by dental and dental hygiene students, graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, and residents. An array of oral and poster presentations will offer a comprehensive perspective on the college's many research initiatives. The event also features a distinguished lecturer from among the world's leading oral health researchers.
Date: February 22, 2018
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Ohio Union
Open to the Public: All attendees welcome!
Distinguished Lecturer:
John Featherstone, MSc, PhD, is a Professor Emeritus of Preventive and Restorative Dental Sciences at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), and Dean Emeritus of the UCSF School of Dentistry. A recognized authority on cariology, his presentation will focus on various aspects of tooth decay, with an emphasis on prevention and early caries removal.
Lecture title: Chemistry Becomes Patient Care
2.5 CE credits available: Please
visit here for more information.
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Annual Carl O. Boucher Prosthodontic Conference: Friday, April 13
The annual meeting of the Boucher Prosthodontic Conference
provides continuing education in the art, science, and practice of prosthodontics. Held each year in Columbus, Ohio, the event is dedicated to Dr. Carl O. Boucher, who devoted his career to the advancement of prosthodontics.
The conference program includes an exceptional group of speakers who will share their knowledge and expertise.
Date: April 13, 2018
Registration:
Click here
for more information and online registration.
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Shereez Azer, BDS, MSc, MS, is Diplomate, American Board of Prosthodontics
Dr. Shereez Azer, an associate professor in the Division of Restorative Science and Prosthodontics, recently received board certification and Diplomate status from the A
merican Board of Prosthodontics. The Diplomate designation certifies that he has achieved the highest requirements of competence within his field.
Commenting on this achievement, Dean Patrick Lloyd said, "We are proud of all our faculty members who are board certified. Such accomplishments require great efforts to complete a rigorous evaluation process. As such, these honors reflect a commitment to excellence and going well 'above and beyond' what is required of any dental professional. We are proud of Dr. Azer for demonstrating that our college faculty are among the best in their fields."
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Ms. Jane Rosh Joins Administrative Services
On December 1, 2017, Ms. Jane Rosh joined the college's Administrative Services team as an executive assistant for the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Mr. John Kuhar.
In this role, Jane is responsible for the administration of the CAO's office, in addition to scheduling, project coordination, and facilitating key communications.
Prior to joining the college, Ms. Rosh held a number of administrative positions for more than a decade at the Wexner Medical Center. Her most recent position was that of Medical Staff Administrative Manager, providing administrative support for the Chief Clinical Officer.
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Ms. Alyssa McLellan is Financial Aid Adviser
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Alumni and Friends Reception; Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting: Friday, February 23
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College of Dentistry's Annual Research Day CE:
Thursday, February 22
Join us for the 34th Annual Research Day, an event that highlights the research conducted by the College of Dentistry's students, graduate students, post-doctoral fellows and residents.
Learn about innovative dental research presented through 70 student posters and oral presentations, and the distinguished lecture provided by John Featherstone, MSc, PhD, from the University of California at San Francisco.
Dr. Featherstone's presentation titled "Chemistry Becomes Patient Care," will discuss how the chemistry, biochemistry, and microbiology of the human mouth have led to new dental laser technologies and validated procedures for managing dental decay based on caries risk assessment.
Date: Thursday, February 22, 2018
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location: Ohio Union (Columbus campus)
CE credits: 2.5 available for presenters and table clinic judges
Questions? For more information and online registration, please click here.
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Medical Updates for the Dental Professional: Friday and Saturday, Feb. 23-24
Join us for "Medical Updates for the Dental Professional." This course will help you maximize your role in improving the overall health of your patients, while also providing strategies for treating medically complex patients.
Presented by physicians from The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, this course focuses on topics that are relevant for today's health care professionals, including hyper-tension, dementia, sleep disorders, COPD, sinusitis, alternative medicine, pain management and more.
Dates and Times: Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location: Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center (Ohio State's Columbus campus)
CE credits: 12
Questions? For more information and online registration, please click here.
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305 W. 12th Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43210
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