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Dear Colleagues:
As I was going through my mail the other day, I saw this headline on the cover of the January edition of the ADANews: "Dentists rank No. 2 in U.S. News & World Report's Best Jobs report." I didn't have time to read the article at that moment, but my interest was piqued. And, having to delay my reading of the article gave me an opportunity to think about the impact of such news on the profession.
My immediate thought was about the ways a #2 ranking among "best jobs" would affect high school and college students who have not made up their minds about a career path. This news could be just what is needed for those who plan to go into a health care field, but are still undecided about which one will allow them to capitalize on their skills and interests. And for those who are torn between a career in dentistry or medicine, this news could sway them towards the dental profession. Regardless of where such students may be in their decision-making, I believe this news will have a strong and positive impact on the number of applicants to dental schools.
Later, when I was able to read the article in its entirety, I saw that dentistry has three spots in the top ten Best Jobs - dentists, orthodontists, and oral and maxillofacial surgeons. I also learned about the criteria used to establish the rankings. These included the dental profession's compensation; its work that is challenging in a rewarding way; the talents and skills required; the room for advancement; the many positions that are still in demand; and dentistry's provision of a satisfactory work-life balance. All of this added further to my enthusiasm about the impact of this #2 ranking on the applicant pools for dental schools - including our own.
At a time when many other professional careers are losing their stature and interest in them is waning among the workforce, it is inspiring to see that dentistry is still considered a career that is desirable and sought after. It speaks well for our future and, for many of us, it confirms that we are honored to be members of such a profession!
Patrick M. Lloyd, DDS, MS
Dean and Professor
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College Partners with ODA for "Give Kids a Smile" Kickoff Event!
On Saturday, February 8, the college will partner with the Ohio Dental Association (ODA) to kick off "Give Kids a Smile" (GKAS) events throughout the state.
The ODA hosts a kickoff event at a different site in Ohio each year to showcase the state's efforts to provide dental care for children in need. Statewide GKAS events in 2020 are expected to include 2,592 dentists and other volunteers; 164 events; and a total of $1.3 M in donated dental care that is provided for 47,614 children.
This year's kickoff event will be held in Postle Hall, where the college's dental hygiene and dental students, staff, faculty, and resident volunteers will work together to provide m
uch-needed dental care, such as cleanings, fluoride treatments, fillings, extractions, and education about oral hygiene. The college has hosted two GKAS events annually since 2012, serving about 100 children at each.
"We are proud that the ODA chose our college as the kickoff site this year," said Dean Patrick Lloyd. "This event demonstrates our mutual commitment to providing Ohio's children with dental care - and genuine caring - as they come to us for their oral health care needs." He added, "GKAS events in our college are student-driven. Our DDS and dental hygiene students plan, manage, and raise funds for these events that give them leadership experience, while also preparing them to host their own GKAS events after they enter private practice. We'll have 107 DDS students and 21 dental hygiene student volunteers working with faculty and residents this Saturday to provide care for the 127 patients who are registered for our event. "
Special guests who will attend the kickoff include Sharon Parsons, DDS, President of the ODA; David Owsiany, JD, Executive Director of the ODA;
Senator Stephanie Kunze, Ohio District 16;
Senator Hearcel
Craig, Ohio District 15; and Representative Allison Russo, Ohio District 24.
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36th Annual Research Day: Tuesday, March 3
The college's 36th annual Research Day event showcases research conducted by dental and dental hygiene students, graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, and residents. An array of oral and poster presentations will offer a comprehensive perspective on the college's many research initiatives. The event also features a distinguished lecturer from among the world's leading oral health researchers.
Date: Tuesday, March 3
Time: 8:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Reception & Awards Presentation: 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Postle Hall
Distinguished Lecturer: This year's distinguished lecturer is Ophir D. Klein, MD, PhD. He is a Professor of Orofacial Sciences and Pediatrics in the College of Medicine; Chair of the Division of Craniofacial Anomalies; Larry L. Hillblom Distinguished Professor in Craniofacial Anomalies; and the Charles J. Epstein Professor of Human Genetics at the University of California at San Francisco.
Dr. Klein's research on craniofacial and dental development is funded by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, and he is currently involved in two projects: "Enamel Atlas: Systems-level Amelogenesis Tools at Multiple Scales" and "Cellular and Molecular Control of Tooth Morphogenesis." His distinguished lecture is titled "Development, Renewal, and Plasticity of Oral and Dental Tissues."
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Brian Foster, MS, PhD, Receives Inaugural IADR Emerging Leaders Award
Dr. Brian Foster, an Assistant Professor in the Division of Biosciences, was recently chosen as the inaugural recipient of the
2020 International Association for Dental Research (IADR) Centennial Emerging Leaders Award.
This honor recognizes his "
achievements in dental research and the potential to further contribute to the IADR and the scientific community worldwide." Dr. Foster will be presented with the award in March at the opening ceremonies of the IADR/AADR/CADR General Session & Exhibition in Washington, D.C.
A faculty member in the college since 2015, Dr. Foster's research focuses on the molecular biology of tooth root development and mineralization, with a special interest in genes, mechanisms, diseases, and novel regeneration strategies. His work has been consistently funded by grants from the National Institutes for Health - National Institute for Dental and Craniofacial Research, and his research has appeared in such
publications
as the
Journal of Dental Research;
the
Journal of Proteomics;
Bone; and the
Journal of Periodontology.
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Rebecca Henderson, BSDH, MS, is ADEA Fellow
Ms. Rebecca Henderson, an Assistant Professor-Clinical in the Division of Dental Hygiene, has been selected as a recipient of the American Dental Education Association (ADEA) Colgate-Palmolive Co. Allied Dental Educators Fellowship.
Allied Dental Educators Fellowships promote faculty members' leadership development in allied dental education, and they provide opportunities for dental educators to focus on various aspects of the field that include policies, research, budgets and finance, faculty development and advancement, legislation, and gender and workforce issues.
An Ohio State alumna, Ms. Henderson received her Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene from the College of Dentistry. She then completed a Master of Science degree from the university's Allied Health Medicine program that
prepares health professionals for expanded roles in research, teaching, administration, and advanced professional practice.
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Beau Meyer, DDS, MPH, Joins College Faculty
Dr. Beau Meyer will join the college
faculty as an Assistant Professor in the Division of Pediatric Dentistry on July 1, 2020. He
received his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from Ohio State's College of Dentistry, after which he completed a Master's in Public Health (MPH) degree and earned his certificate in Pediatric Dentistry from the University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill.
His professional experience includes serving as an adjunct Assistant Professor in the Division of Pediatric Dentistry at Ohio State, and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at UNC. Dr. Meyer's research focuses on the management of oral diseases in pediatric patients, diet and behavior as it impacts children's oral health, and the use of hospital-based care to treat early childhood caries.
Since his graduation from Ohio State in 2014, Dr. Meyer has received a number of honors and awards that include the Resident Recognition Award from the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry; the Graduate Student Research Award from the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry; the James Bawden Mentor Award from the North Carolina Section of the American Association for Dental Research; and he is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
As a member of the college faculty, Dr. Meyer will provide didactic and clinical instruction for pre-doctoral students and residents in the college and at Nationwide Children's Hospital. He will also conduct research related to pediatric dentistry and oral health as an aspect of public health.
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Alumni Reception at Midwinter Meeting, Chicago Dental Society: Friday, February 21
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Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) and Orofacial Pain: February 14-15
Join us for two days of presentations by renowned educator and author Jeffrey Okeson, DMD. Dr. Okeson serves as Chief of the Division of Orofacial Pain and Director of the Oral Facial Pain Program at the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry. An internationally recognized speaker, he has published more than 240 journal articles and other scholarly publications on occlusion, TMD, and orofacial pain. Dr. Okeson has also been an invited presenter in all 50 U.S. states and in 54 countries.
This two-day course will address aspects of TMD and related orofacial pain with the following presentations: "What Every Dentist Needs to Know about Temporomandibular Disorders - the facts and the fantasies;" and "Clinical Considerations of Orofacial Pain and the Non-Odontogenic Toothache."
Date: February 14-15
Times: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (both days)
CE credits: 14 (Lecture)
Location: Biomedical Research Tower - OSU main campus
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Postle Hall
305 W. 12th Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43210
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