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Dear Colleagues:
It's Homecoming weekend, and we're ready!
As I prepare for this weekend of celebrations each year, I always spend some time looking through the yearbooks of classes that are hosting reunions. There are seven classes this year that have organized special celebrations, and I have looked at each of their
Odontos yearbooks to get an idea of what was happening during their time in Postle Hall.
One of the many satisfying things about going through these yearbooks is seeing the ever-increasing number of alumni I have come to know throughout my years as dean of our college. It makes reunion events even more exciting because I'm able to connect with so many people I have met individually at other gatherings. Such connections help me put all their stories together, linking class to class, and giving me a more comprehensive view of how our college has evolved over the years. It also helps me to more fully appreciate our college's rich and proud history and its longstanding traditions.
My review of past issues of
Odontos also informs me about the college's administration and faculty from years gone by. I see photos of people, some of whom I know well and others whom I have only heard of. And I read the captions that tell a little more about these individuals who helped shape our college's identity and create memories for our graduates. These people were instrumental in making us what we are today, and for this I am so grateful.
As Homecoming is just around the corner, our students, staff, and faculty are busy getting ready for the weekend's many activities. We've got a day-long CE program for Post College Assembly; a float for the parade that looks like another first-place prize winner; a tent full of alumni and friends who will join us for our tailgate; a great display of large posters that show images of our new facility; and lots of surprises for those who attend the special class reunions. Yes, we
are ready!
For the many alumni who will return to campus this weekend, welcome back! I look forward to visiting with you and hearing about your time in Postle Hall. It will also be my pleasure to share with you all the exciting and unprecedented things that are going on in our college. For those of you who are not able to join us for Homecoming weekend, please check our college website next week so you can see the celebrations for yourself, and maybe even rediscover some of your friends and former classmates!
Go Bucks!
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Homecoming Weekend and Post College Assembly: October 6-8
The
College of Dentistry's 2017 Homecoming Weekend celebrations will be held October 6-8. Alumni gatherings include a 50th Reunion Luncheon for the Class of 1967; a family-friendly tailgate in the courtyard at Postle Hall; and celebrations for the Classes of 1977, 1987, 1992, 1997, 2007, and 2012.
This year's events include Post College Assembly (PCA) with continuing education presentations on
"Opioids, Addiction, and Pain Management." The day-long CE event will address opioid use in Ohio as it relates to dental practices and prescription drug abuse.
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Paul Casamassimo, DDS, MS, Receives ADA's Norton M. Ross Research Award for Excellence
Dr. Paul Casamassimo is a Professor Emeritus in the college's Division of Pediatric Dentistry, and he is a member of the dental team at Nationwide Children's Hospital.
A longtime advocate of children's health and a researcher on topics related to pediatric dental care, Dr. Casamassimo will receive the Norton M. Ross Award for Excellence in Clinical Research presented by the American Dental Association at its annual meeting on October 20 in Atlanta. The award was established in memory of Dr. Norton M. Ross, a dentist and pharmacologist whose contributions helped to elevate clinical research and scientific standards nationally.
As a recipient of this award, Dr. Casamassimo is recognized for his "significant contributions in clinical investigations that have advanced the diagnosis, treatment, and/or prevention of craniofacial, oral, and dental diseases."
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Yun Wang, DDS, MS, PhD, Wins AAP Research Forum Poster Session Award
With a PhD in cellular and molecular physiology, Dr. Wang's research focuses on periodontal regeneration and wound healing, with a special interest in outcomes for patients with such systemic conditions as osteoporosis and diabetes.
Her clinical focus is on d
ental implants and augmentation;
3D treatment planning for implant-based reconstruction; p
revention and management of periodontal disease; and the c
onnection between periodontal disease and systemic health.
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Khaled Altabtbaei, DDS, MS, Wins Balint Orban Award
Dr. Khaled Altabtbaei, an oral biology PhD student, won the Balint Orban Memorial Program competition at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP).
The Balint Orban Memorial Program provides a forum for presentations of clinical and basic science research in periodontology. Named in honor of Dr. Balint Orban, an AAP member who was influential in developing the scientific foundations of contemporary periodontics, this competition is open to periodontology residents/researchers in accredited programs throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Dr. Altabtbaei was one of eight finalists selected to compete for this prestigious award. His
winning presentation was titled "Generalized Aggressive Periodontitis: A Periodontal Chimera." Dr. Altabtbaei's faculty mentor is Purnima Kumar, BDS, MS, PhD, a professor in the Division of Periodontology.
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Sukirth Ganesan, BDS, Wins AAP Research Forum Poster Session Award
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Alumni and Friends Reception, AAOMS Annual Meeting: October 12
Enjoy refreshments, and meet and mingle with colleagues and former classmates at this Buckeye gathering. We look forward to seeing you there!
Date:
Thursday, October 12
Time:
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
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Alumni and Friends Reception, ADA Annual Meeting: October 20
We invite you to join Dean Patrick Lloyd and college faculty for an alumni and friends reception held in conjunction with the 2017 ADA Annual Meeting.
The event features a prize drawing, college news updates, and the latest information about the partial replacement of Postle Hall, including such interior and exterior images as the prominent new entrance on Neil Avenue; pre-clinical simulation and technique labs; high-tech classrooms and lecture halls; eight small group practice student clinics; the ambulatory surgery center; and an atrium adjacent to the courtyard.
We hope you'll join us for this Buckeye gathering!
Date:
Friday, October 20
Time:
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Omni Hotel, International B-C room;
Atlanta, Georgia
For more information or to RSVP, please call 614-292-1891 or send an email to: [email protected].
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Baby Boomers and Beyond: Treating Geriatric and Special Needs Patients: Friday, November 3
Join us for this course that
addresses the challenges associated with providing dental care for geriatric and special needs patients.
By 2030, more than one-fifth of Americans will be over the age of 65. Older patients are more likely to experience heart disease, diabetes, dementia, and different oral disease patterns. Their risk of cancer and other health issues also increases, along with issues related to polypharmacy.
These and other topics will be discussed in addition to case presentations. Dentists, hygienists, and assistants will gain valuable knowledge about ways to provide care for today's geriatric and special needs patients.
Date:
Friday, November 3
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Join the Bucks for Charity Campaign: October 2-November 30
From now until November 30, staff and faculty have an opportunity to make a contribution to the university's
Bucks for Charity campaign that raises funds each year for local organizations that help members of the community who are in need.
Every
contribution -- no matter how large or small -- makes a
difference
. By g
iving back
, we can
help
transform the lives of others, while also making Central Ohio and its communities a better place to live and work.
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Columbus, Ohio 43210
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