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Dear Colleagues:
Of all the remarks I expected to hear as demolition began on the east end of Postle Hall, there was one comment I had not anticipated, but it seemed to be the standard among our students, staff, and faculty. That comment was, "There's no turning back now."
Even those who saw the demolition on our webcam voiced their remarks about the progress we are making, and they, too, were saying it: "There's no turning back now." It is both telling and revealing to hear this statement repeated by so many.
As I think about all that has happened in the past few years while we have prepared for our new building project, nothing has been as dramatic or publically evident as watching 30,000 square feet of Postle Hall being broken up into small pieces and hauled away to create the space for our new $95M facility. That event was definitive and conclusive, and it marks a point in time that we cannot go back to. It was also a moment that will evermore be a part of our college's history.
The notion that there is no turning back also conjures up feelings that we have made an irrevocable commitment to move forward. This, too, is something decisive and public, as we -- the state, the university, the college community and our thousands of alumni -- partner together to create something new and innovative that will help to enhance the care we provide for patients and advance the dental profession.
The physical evidence of such collective partnership will show others across Ohio and at our peer institutions that our combined efforts are producing something remarkable.
Yes, I agree with everyone who has said it. There is no turning back now because we are fully engaged in something very special; something that our college has not experienced in nearly half a century; and something that we can all be proud of. Forward we will go!
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Homecoming Weekend and Post College Assembly: October 4-7
The College of Dentistry's Homecoming Weekend and Post College Assembly(PCA) events will take place October 4-7. We hope you'll join us for this scarlet-and-gray-packed weekend that offers CE presentations and alumni celebrations.
Thursday, October 4 - Alumni Awards Ceremony: This special event recognizes three outstanding alumni with the following honors: Dr. Joe Crowley, Distinguished Alumni Award; Dr. Alireza Moshaverinia, Young Professional Award; and Ms. Darla McKitrick, Dental Hygiene Award.
Friday, October 5 - PCA: This year's continuing education event features expert speakers who will present information about dental office emergencies and how to prepare for them. Learn more ...
Class of 1968 - 50th Reunion Luncheon:
Members of the Class of 1968 are invited to a reunion luncheon at the Ohio Union from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Join us for this event that will reconnect you with friends and former classmates!
More Class Reunions: Join us for alumni reunion events for the Classes of 1968, 1973, 1978, 1983, 1988, 1993, 1998, 2003, 2008 and 2013.
Saturday, October 6 - Buckeye Tailgate: Our family-friendly Buckeye Tailgate will be held at the Ohio Union's Performance Hall, beginning at 12:00 noon. Let's root for the home team as Ohio State's Buckeyes take on the Indiana Hoosiers!
Tickets Still Available! Buy your tickets to the Buckeyes vs. Hoosiers game online at
go.osu.edu/dentistry or by calling the university's Alumni Association Customer Service center at 614-292-2281 or
800-762-5646.
Sunday, October 7 - Ohio State's Classes of 1968 Luncheon:
The university's Alumni Association will host its annual 50-Year Class Celebration. (Event is by invitation only.) To find out more, please visit
Ohio State's Alumni Association
website.
Questions?
Get details at our College of Dentistry
Homecoming Weekend
web page!
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College Faculty Speak at "ED Talks!" Event: Friday, September 14
On Friday, September 14, the Ohio Dental Association (ODA) will present "ED Talks!," an innovative luncheon event that features short, powerful presentations by dental school faculty members at Ohio State's College of Dentistry and at Case Western Reserve University's School of Dental Medicine.
The
event will be held on Friday, September 14, from 12:15 to
1:45
p.m. as part of the ODA's Annual Session. Featured presenters and topics include the following:
Shereen Azer, BDS, MSc, MS; Associate Professor, Restorative Science and Prosthodontics, Ohio State College of Dentistry: Introducing the Customized Patient-Specific Anatomical Articulator
Allen Firestone, DDS, MS; Associate Professor, Orthodontics; Ohio State College of Dentistry: Your Sleep Apnea Appliance - It's Not How Good It Is, It's Whether You Wear It!
Ivan Stojanov, DMD; Assistant Professor, Oral and Maxillofacial Medicine; Case Western School of Dental Medicine: The Future of Leukoplakia
Ali Syed, BDS, MS; Assistant Professor, Oral and Maxillofacial Medicine; Case Western School of Dental Medicine: Dark Room to Augmented Reality and Beyond: The Evolution of Imaging in Dentistry
FREE Registration: Faculty members may register for free at
Oda.org with code DSF.
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White Coat Welcomes New DDS and DH Students
The College of Dentistry welcomed its new dental hygiene and dental students at the White Coat Ceremony held August 20.
Nearly a thousand friends and family members attended the event at the Mershon Auditorium. Speakers included Dean Patrick Lloyd; Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Darryl Hamamoto; Dental Alumni Society President Urban Picard; Ohio Dental Hygienists' Association Treasurer Chadleo Webb; and Ohio Dental Association President Steven Moore.
The annual event marks the beginning of the professional educational experience of the dental hygiene Class of 2020 and the dental Class of 2022. This year's DDS class includes 120 students: 104 from Ohio; 66 female students and 54 males. The dental hygiene class is made up of 30 female students and one male student. All but one are from Ohio.
Welcoming the new students and their guests, Dean Lloyd said, "
This event is a moment for us all to feel proud and excited about. For our new classes of dental hygiene and dental students, this is the beginning of your education in our College of Dentistry, and it is your introduction into what it means to be a dental professional. I welcome you to our college, and I look forward to the special years we will spend together!"
Click here to view 2018 White Coat photos.
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ODA Foundation Awards Student Scholarships
The Ohio Dental Association (ODA) Foundation recently awarded scholarships to13 College of Dentistry students. Scholarship recipients must have engaged in volunteer activities, have financial need, and demonstrate academic excellence. Most are active members of the American Student Dental Association, and they are also committed to continued involvement in organized dentistry.
Throughout 2018, ODA scholarships totaling $44,000 were given to the following College of Dentistry students:
Scott Balzer (D2), ODA Past President Scholarship in Honor of Dr. Joe Crowley; Katherine Cheffins (D4), Dental Student Scholarship; Joseph John D'Amico (D1), Claypool Scholarship; Brianna Durnwald (D4), ODA Past President Scholarship in Honor of Dr. Jeanne Nicolette; Kinnison Edmunds (D4), ODA Past President Scholarship in Honor of Dr. Ted Pope; Adel Hasan (D4), Forward Ever Scholarship in Memory of Dr. Jim Snelson; Zachary Heming (D4), ODA Past President Scholarship in Honor of Dr. Billie Sue Kyger; Bryan Kuhlman (D4), Dr. E. Karl Schneider Humanitarian Scholarship; Robert Laing(D3), ODA Past President Scholarship in Honor of Dr. Sam Fick; Anthony Matteotti (D3), Darryl Dever Advocacy Scholarship; Morgan McDermott (D2), ODA Past President Scholarship in Honor of Dr. Burt Job; Gabriel Quinines-Betancourt (D4), Dr. James F. Mercer Leadership Scholarship; Mary Whitmore (D3), Dental Student Scholarship.
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Alumni and Friends Reception at ODA: Friday, September 14
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Alumni and Friends Reception at AAOMS: Thursday, October 11
Meet and mingle with colleagues and former classmates at this event that will include college updates and the
most recent progress on Phase I of the partial replacement of Postle Hall. We hope to see you there!
Date: Thursday, October 11
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Location:
Hilton Chicago
Questions?
For more information or to RSVP, please call 614-292-1891 or send an email to:
DentalAlumni@osu.edu
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Alumni and Friends Reception at AAP: Sunday, October 28
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Preparing for the Worst -How to Be Ready for the Inevitable Office Emergency: Friday, October 5
This continuing education course addresses office emergencies in the dental setting that can range from simple syncopal episodes to sudden cardiac arrest. Approximately 45% of all dentists report having at least one office emergency each year. To prepare for such situations, it is essential for dental professionals to be able to assess medically compromised patients, recognize emergencies when they happen, and have the skills necessary to rescue a patient when an emergency occurs.
Date: Friday, October 5
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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The Role of the Dental Team in Reducing the Drug Abuse Epidemic: Friday, October 26
Join us for this course that addresses the challenges associated with substance abuse disorders that affect more than 20 million Americans who are addicted to heroin and other commonly prescribed painkillers.
Discover how dental teams can play a major role in identifying drug misuse and abuse, prevention, and intervention. Learn how to identify drug abusing patients, refer them for help, and treat recovering patients in your practice.
Date:
Friday, October 26
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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Postle Hall
305 W. 12th Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43210
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