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Dear Colleagues:
Every month our Office of Development gives me a stack of letters that are addressed to alumni and friends who have recently made donations to our college. I always take these letters home with me so I can have some undisturbed time to read them and learn about the donors and the various funds they are supporting with their gifts. It's also the best way for me to focus on writing personal notes of gratitude.
As I signed and annotated the fresh stack of letters that were prepared for me this week, I began thinking about how our donors are widely distributed across the country. This prompted me to make a list of the different states where my letters of thanks were going to our supporters. It came to 23. I found myself thinking about all the other letters I'd signed this year that went to donors in states that weren't included in this latest batch, and I decided we should look back a few months and see how our supporters are scattered across the country.
The next day I asked our development staff to see how many states were represented by those who have given to our college throughout the last six months. To our amazement, we found that donations came from 43 different states. That number translates into a total of 86% of states in the U.S. that are represented by donors who have provided support to our college. All four corners of the country are included --from Anchorage, Alaska to Deerfield Beach, Florida, and from Readfield, Maine to La Jolla, California -- with hundreds of points in between. Amazing!
I was so pleased and impressed to learn that our grateful and loyal donors are spread far and wide. This shows how much an Ohio State education is valued, and it demonstrates how much people believe in the many things our college is doing as it's improving the lives of patients, educating tomorrow's oral health care providers, and making discoveries that will advance our profession. Our Buckeye Nation is truly everywhere!
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Bryant Cornelius, DDS, MBA, MPH, Joins College Faculty
Dr. Bryant Cornelius will join the college as an assistant professor-clinical in the Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Dental Anesthesiology on July 1st.
Currently serving as a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Dental Anesthesiology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, Dr. Cornelius is an attending dental anesthesiologist who also provides instruction for pre-doctoral students and residents.
Dr. Cornelius earned a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Northwestern University Dental School; a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Utah; and he completed a Master of Public Health degree and a dental anesthesiology residency at the University of Pittsburgh. Prior to that, he practiced general dentistry from 1999-2013.
As a faculty member in the college, Dr. Cornelius will support the dental anesthesiology and pharmacology curricula, and he will provide sedation and general anesthesia services for the college's pediatric dentistry, general practice, and oral and maxillofacial surgery clinics. Other responsibilities will include providing general anesthesia services for dental and oral and maxillofacial surgery patients at Ohio State's Wexner Medical Center.
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Sonya Kalim, DMD, Joins College Faculty
On July 17th, Dr. Sonya Kalim will join the college as an Assistant Professor-Clinical in the Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Radiology.
Dr. Kalim completed her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree at Temple University in 2014. She is currently enrolled in a residency program in oral and maxillofacial radiology, while also working to complete a Master of Dental Science degree from the University of Connecticut.
In her new role in the college, Dr. Kalim will support curriculum development and provide didactic and clinical instruction for dental, graduate, and advanced education students. She will also work to promote the use of innovative technology to enhance clinical and non-clinical education, research, and service in the field of oral and maxillofacial radiology.
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Jae Denson, MBA, Joins College Staff
Mr. Jae Denson joined the college on March 1st as the Associate Director of Admissions and Director of the DentPath program. His education includes a Bachelor of Arts degree from Clark Atlanta University and a Master of Business Administration degree from Strayer University.
Prior to joining the college, Mr. Denson was the Associate Director of Admissions and the Coordinator of Multicultural Recruitment at Capital University. As the college's a
ssociate director of admissions, he will work to recruit dental hygiene and dental students from underserved and underrepresented populations. In his role as the DentPath director, he will develop innovative experiences and programs to enhance the readiness of DentPath students for the college's pre-doctoral program.
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Stephanie Luken, BA, Joins Clinic Administration Office
On April 17th, Ms. Stephanie Luken joined the college's Office of Clinic Administration as the Clinic Risk/Privacy Officer. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Ohio University and then acquired Paralegal Certification from Capital University Law School.
With more than a decade of professional experience in healthcare compliance, Ms. Luken most recently served as a compliance business partner with Cardinal Health, Inc., where she implemented best practices to manage international and domestic healthcare compliance, privacy programs and the risk management process. In her role in the college, she will serve as the
adviser for all matters related to clinical risk management and patient privacy.
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Anna Wilkinson, MBA, Joins College Staff
Ms. Anna Wilkinson joined the Office of the Dean as an Executive Assistant for Facility Planning and External Affairs on May 8th.
An Ohio State alumna, Ms. Wilkinson earned her Bachelor of Science and Master of Business Administration degrees from the university in 2005 and 2011, respectively. Prior to joining the college, she served as an executive assistant for the Executive Director and the Director of the university's Office of Student Financial Aid.
As a member of the college staff, Ms. Wilkinson will coordinate meetings and other activities that support the college's plans for a new facility. She will also perform administrative duties related to such external constituents as governmental agencies, private industries, other colleges and universities, and local and national dental organizations, including alumni groups.
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Ryan Mizumoto, DMD, Wins Tylman Research Award
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Faculty Awards and Recognition Event: Wednesday, June 14
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Faculty Forum: Thursday, June 15
The College of Dentistry's faculty members will attend an annual day-long educational event, the Faculty Forum, on Thursday, June 15th at the Blackwell Inn.
This year's forum will include a presentation by
Gene Smith, Ohio State's
Senior Vice President and Director of Athletics. Mr. Smith will provide a presentation on "Creating a Culture of Success" for faculty in the college and throughout the university.
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Staff Development Day: Thursday, June 15
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College Launches "Dental Practice Opportunity Network"
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DAS Hosts Event at Lake Erie Crushers Game: Friday, July 28
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CE Course: Call of Anatomy; Hands-On Journey of the Head and Neck: August 25-26
Join this hands-on prosection and dissection course that provides clinical applications for practitioners on the following subjects: hard and soft tissue examinations of the dental patient; anatomic guidance for local anesthesia injections; principles of intraoral flap design; diagnosis and management of orofacial infections; and implant site evaluation and preparation.
Date: August 25-26; one- or two-day options available
Location:
Hamilton Hall (Ohio State campus)
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Postle Hall
305 W. 12th Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43210
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