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Dear Colleagues:
Over the last couple of weeks we have been doing first-round "virtual" interviews of candidates for the director of our Master of Science program in dental hygiene. I have been so pleased to meet with these accomplished, energetic, and forward-thinking dental hygienists. Each of them has demonstrated the ability to be an independent thinker, and they all have communicated a desire to help shape the future of their discipline.
Although the time I spend with these candidates is primarily focused on learning about their career paths and what they would bring to our college, I do take advantage of the opportunity to let them know how proud I am of our dental hygiene program. I tell them that I am a big believer that dentistry is one profession with many disciplines, and that we provide the best education for our dental hygiene and dental students when they learn together.
I share with our candidates the fact that only a third of all U.S. dental schools have dental hygiene programs. And I tell them I am confident that our dental students receive a better education because our dental hygiene program is an integral part of the dental program. I also add that in my opinion the dental schools that do not have dental hygiene programs are disadvantaged. Our students graduate with substantial knowledge about each other's didactic and clinical education and, therefore, their scope of practice. This eases their transition into professional partnerships, and it helps to ensure that their work together is more effective and productive.
Our dental hygiene faculty candidates seem to appreciate what I say about the substantial value that the dental hygiene program adds to our college and our profession. It is my hope that they will tell others what they heard and, thereby, help promote our college among those who may apply to our dental hygiene or dental programs.
For so many reasons, we are a stronger college because of the contributions made by our dental hygiene program. I am grateful that about 75 years ago some forward-thinking leaders in our college saw the value of dental hygiene programs, and they chose to have one at Ohio State. It was a decision that will continue to benefit our profession in the decades to come.  Patrick M. Lloyd, DDS, MS
Dean and Professor
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Susan Travers, MS, PhD, is "Using Candy to Sniff Out Cases of COVID-19"
 Dr. Susan Travers, a professor in the college's Division of Biosciences, is working with other researchers at Ohio State who are investigating ways to use candy as a tool to detect COVID-19 in people who are otherwise asymptomatic.
The research team includes project co-leader Christopher Simons, MS, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences; and Kai Zhao, MSE, PhD, an associate professor and Director of the Nasal Physiology and Therapeutic Center in the College of Medicine. The team received a grant of $305,000 from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to develop strategies that can be easily implemented in the effort to identify those who may be infected with COVID-19.
To achieve the goal of developing a "fairly simple, inexpensive, and deployable technology to support public health," the team will create eight flavors of hard candies that will be manufactured and used to test people's taste and smell perceptions. These tests will help to assess individuals' ability to taste and smell, both of which are frequently affected by COVID-19.
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37th Annual Research Day: Virtual Event - February 23
This year's Research Day event offers virtual presentations of research projects conducted by the college's dental and dental hygiene students, graduate students, post-doctoral fellows and residents, along with an array of oral and poster presentations. The virtual event also features a distinguished lecturer from among the world's leading oral health researchers.
Distinguished Lecturer: Mary L. Marazita, PhD, is a Professor and Vice Chair of the Department of Oral Biology, and the Associate Dean of Research at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. She is also the founder and co-director of the Center for Craniofacial and Dental Genetics in the School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Marazita's research focuses on the genetics of cleft lip and palate, and the identification of maternal and fetal genetic factors in premature birth. Her lecture is titled "Orofacial Cleft Studies around the World."
Date: Tuesday, February 23
Time: begins at 8:15 a.m.
Registration: Participants must register to attend the program and awards presentation on Zoom. Please register at go.osu.edu/dent-research-day.
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Ms. Tina Adathakkar Joins Office of Research
Ms. Tina Adathakkar joined the college on December 7, 2020, as the Grants and Contracts Administrator in the Office of Research. With more than 20 years of professional experience, Ms. Adathakkar previously served as the Senior Grants and Contracts Specialist in the College of Medicine, and as a Senior Manager of Sponsored Programs at the University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine. For the College of Dentistry, she administers and oversees the fiscal management of grants and contracts.
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Ms. Margo Coates Joins Division of Dental Hygiene
On December 14, 2020, Ms. Margo Coates, joined the college as the Academic Program Services Senior Analyst for the Division of Dental Hygiene. Ms. Coates earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in music at Adrian College, and a Master of Education degree at the University of Toledo.
Her professional experience includes serving as a Career Coordinator at Ohio Dominican University, and as an Academic Advisor at Ohio State's College of Public Health.
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Virtual Buckeye Reception at Midwinter Meeting, Chicago Dental Society: Friday, February 26
On Friday, February 26th, the College of Dentistry will host a virtual reception for alumni at the Midwinter Meeting of the Chicago Dental Society.
We hope you'll join this event that offers updates on the latest college news, including recent images of the Postle Hall expansion. The gathering will be held from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time). Attendees are asked to register for the virtual event.
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Join us for this live webinar series hosted by The Ohio State University College of Dentistry, in conjunction with the Association for Continuing Dental Education (ACDE), along with 30 of its member schools.
Date: Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Time: 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (EST)
Presenter: Van Haywood, DMD; Professor, Department of Restorative Sciences, Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University
Date: Friday, March 19, 2021
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (EST)
Presenter: Jeffrey Okeson, DMD; Dean and Professor, University of Kentucky College of Dentistry
Date: Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Time: 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (EST)
Presenter: Mai-Ly Duong, DMD, MPH;
Associate Professor, Center for Advanced Oral Health, A.T. Still University, Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health
Each of the lectures listed above is hosted by an ACDE member school, in conjunction with Ohio State's College of Dentistry. The college's Office of Continuing Education will document attendance, provide CE credits, and be available to answer questions before, during, and after each webinar.
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Postle Hall
305 W. 12th Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43210
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