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Dear Colleagues:
It seems that hardly a week goes by without us learning about some new achievement our students have made. Last week, it was an e-mail from the President of the American Association for Dental Research (AADR) National Student Research Group who let us know that our college will have the largest number of students presenting at this year's annual meeting in San Francisco - 42 in total. For this record number, we will be recognized during the meeting with a special award.
Although the public recognition of this achievement at the AADR meeting is significant in and of itself, the greater reward will be the many opportunities this experience offers our students and our college. Along with thousands of dental researchers from around the world, our students will be there to share their discoveries and answer questions from others with similar research interests. At the same time, our students will interact with other students, scientists, and clinical researchers who are motivated by searching for the unknown and looking for solutions to the problems that perplex our profession.
The highly visible presence of our students throughout the
Moscone
Center will let everyone know that our college values its student research endeavors, and that we have chosen to invest resources so our students can learn from faculty by "working with them" as they create new knowledge. Such exposure encourages our students to aspire to move the scientific base of the profession forward. And their participation at national meetings helps us recruit other talented students and faculty who see and appreciate the benefits of having an active and engaging research enterprise in our college.
I hope you will join me in congratulating our students who have worked so hard to complete their research projects and to get their abstracts submitted for acceptance by the AADR's review panels. Please also join me in acknowledging our faculty members' time, effort, and dedication in serving as mentors. Their commitment to our student research program is a mark of distinction for our college and it sets an example for others nationwide.
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Annual Research Day Award Winners
Research Day at the College of Dentistry is an annual event that showcases research conducted by dental and dental hygiene students, graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, and residents.
Recipients of the 2017 Research Day awards include the following:
Faculty "Paper of the Year" Awards:
Clinical Science Research:
Hany Emam, BDS, MS; "Lateral tarsotomy: a practical alternative to lateral canthotomy to increase orbital access;" Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, and Oral Radiology
Basic Science Research:
John Sheridan, MS, PhD; "Sympathetic release of splenic monocytes promotes recurring anxiety following repeated social defeat;" Biological Psychiatry
Dean's Awards for Excellence in Research:
Dental Student Award:
1st place: Seth Nye, D3
2nd place: Aras Mortazavi, D4
3rd place: Katherine Seymour, D4
Graduate Student Award:
1st place: Khaled Altabtbaei, Periodontology Resident
2nd place: Damon DiSabato, Neuroscience Doctoral Candidate; Comprehensive Training in Oral and Craniofacial Sciences Program
3rd place: Xiaoyu Liu, Oral Biology Doctoral Candidate
CTSA Best Clinical & Translational Abstract:
Sukirth Murthy Ganesan, Oral Biology Doctoral Candidate
OSU ADA/DENTSPLY Student Clinician:
Seth Nye, D3
Post-doctoral Fellow Award:
Michael Weber, PhD; Post-doctoral Fellow, Comprehensive Training in Oral and Craniofacial Sciences Program
OSU Alumni Merit Award:
Ayanna Williams, D3
OSU Alumni Achievement Award:
Brian Santiago, DDS/PhD-Oral Biology Candidate
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Jennifer Abbruzzese, BS, Joins Administrative Services
Ms. Jennifer Abruzzese joined the college on February 20 as a Senior Financial Analyst in Administrative Services. Ms. Abruzzese earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Ohio State's Fisher College of Business and she is currently pursuing a Master of Arts degree in public administration at the John Glenn College of Public Affairs.
Ms. Abruzzese's professional experience includes
business and financial analytics positions with such organizations as Wendy's International, Inc., and DHL Supply Chain. Prior to joining the college, she served as a Senior Data Analytics Specialist for The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
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Donna Lesser, MA, EdD Joins Division of Dental Hygiene
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Mary Margaret Habel, D1, Receives Veler Scholarship
Mary Margaret Habel, a native of Cincinnati and a D1 student in the College of Dentistry, is the 2017 recipient of the Richard C. Veler, DDS, and Betty G. Veler Dental Scholarship. Chosen for her outstanding academic merit, demonstrated interest in professional service, and exceptional character, Ms. Habel will receive full, renewable, in-state tuition throughout her time in the DDS program.
Commenting on the award, Dean Patrick M. Lloyd said, "Each year, we have many outstanding applicants for the Veler scholarship, and
I look forward to a day when we will be able to award more scholarships like these." He added, "Veler scholarship recipients demonstrate an array of outstanding attributes that include academic excellence and moral character. I congratulate Mary Margaret Habel for the hard work and dedication that positioned her for this honor."
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David Gorenz, D4, Serves as President of IPC
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Give Kids a Smile Event Succeeds Again!
The College of Dentistry's Give Kids a Smile event held Saturday, February 4, provided dental care for 106 patients, from infants to adolescents and children with special needs. Faculty members and residents joined dental hygiene and dental students to provide a range of treatments, including sealants, cleanings, stainless steel crowns, pulpotomies, pulpectomies and composites. Families also scheduled follow-up appointments for additional care, as needed.
The event received coverage by local TV news stations, and it was attended by State of Ohio Representatives Bernadine Kennedy Kent(D-Columbus), and David Leland (D-Columbus), as well as Executive Director of the Ohio Dental Association David Owsiany. Since the college began hosting GKAS events in 2012, more than $350 K in free dental care has been provided to Ohio's children in need.
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Alumni and Friends Reception at IADR/AADR/
CADR Annual Session: Thursday, March 23
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Alumni and Friends Reception at Hinman Meeting: Friday, March 24
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Innovative Periodontics: Creating Success in Today's Dental Practice; Friday, April 28
Do you want to ensure the most effective use of your hygienists' time? Are you looking for a high-quality resource for "what's new" in dental products, systems, and technology? Dental practitioners know that periodontitis contributes significantly to edentulism, and that resolving the disease process requires the entire dental team's commitment to a systematic approach. This presentation will provide participants with user-friendly protocols and technological solutions to identify and manage periodontal disease.
Date: Friday, April 28
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Fawcett Center; 2400 Olentangy River Road, Columbus
Presenter: Sam Low, DDS, MS, MEd: Professor Emeritus, University of Florida College of Dentistry; Diplomate, American Board of Periodontology; and Past President, American Association of Periodontology
CE credits: 6
Questions? For more information and online registration, please click here.
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2017 Campus Campaign: March 1 - April 30
Since 1986, Ohio State's faculty and staff members have given more than $155 million to the Campus Campaign that benefits the university's programs, projects, and endowments.
Your gift -- no matter the size -- makes an impact on our campus, the local community, and the world. It's more than just a gift. It's an investment in the future!
Find out more from your campaign ambassadors: Dr. Mark Morrison and Ms. Kelly Hartman, or make a donation on the Campus Campaign website!
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