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Dear Colleagues:
To all of you who have made a gift to support our new facility project, we are so grateful. Your donations are helping us get closer to our $25 million fund-raising goal. For those of you who are still considering a gift, please know that your support is vital to the success of this project. It is critical for us to meet this goal so we can equip our new building with the educational and patient care facilities and technology that will enable us to continue to recruit the best students, hire the most capable faculty, and provide high-quality oral health care.
It is no exaggeration to say we now have an unprecedented, once-in-our-lifetime chance to move this college forward, advance our profession, and be a leader among dental schools throughout the country. If everyone does what they can, we will reach our goal and fulfill the plans and expectations we have for this new facility. No matter the size of the gift, it will make a difference.
As our fund-raising efforts continue, we are grateful for the generosity of our alumni and other constituents, but we will soon be forced to make some difficult choices about what we can and cannot afford for the new building. As of today, 451 of our 10,000-plus alumni have contributed to the
Building on Strong Foundations campaign that supports our new facility.
In 2012, the university hired a consultant to gauge the giving potential of our alumni. That estimate presented a much higher level of support for our project, based on the past generosity of our alumni; the well-known loyalty of Ohio State's alums for their alma mater; the professional success our graduates have enjoyed; and the success of our peer dental schools' fund-raising efforts. With all that in mind, we felt confident we could meet - and even exceed - our goal. And we still believe our alumni will help us in this effort and "pay it forward."
Every contributor will be acknowledged in the new facility. A large plaque showcasing the names of those who gave will be prominently displayed in the new building, and we hope it will inspire others - visitors, patients, and future graduates - to support the college and its endeavors. Your gift will live on, helping to perpetuate a level of commitment and giving that will benefit our college for decades to come.
If you would like to join those who have already given, you can call our Office of Development at 614-292-9307, or visit our website at
dentistry.osu.edu and click on the image of our new facility under the headline, "Building on Strong Foundations." We truly need everyone to be part of this effort, and we thank you for considering ways you can make
your new facility a reality!
Patrick M. Lloyd, DDS, MS
Dean and Professor
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Post College Assembly and ODA Annual Session Coincide! Save the Date: Friday, October 4
The college's annual continuing education event, Post College Assembly (PCA), will be held this year in conjunction with the Ohio Dental Association's (ODA) Annual Session.
"This is a great way to maximize the opportunities for dental professionals who want to attend both the PCA and the ODA," said Don Gray, the college's Director of Continuing Education.
"Our PCA event will offer attendees the option of half-day or full-day continuing education courses on Friday, October 4, in conjunction with one day of the ODA Annual Session, which runs from October 3-6."
Gray added, "We believe this will provide our alumni and the many dental professionals in Columbus with a unique experience as they have an opportunity to enjoy all that both events have to offer."
Date: Friday, October 4
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Kim Hammersmith, DDS, MPH, MS, Takes On New Role in College
As of July 1, Dr. Kim Hammersmith will assume a new role in the College of Dentistry and at Nationwide Children's Hospital as Director of the Advanced Education Program in Pediatric Dentistry.
Dr. Hammersmith earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery and Master of Public Health degrees from the University of North Carolina, after which she completed a specialty residency in pediatric dentistry at Nationwide Children's Hospital and was awarded a Master of Science degree from the College of Dentistry.
In May 2016, she began serving as the Outreach Coordinator at Nationwide Children's Hospital and as an adjunct Assistant Professor in the Division of Pediatric Dentistry in the college.
As a clinical faculty member and program director in the college, Dr. Hammersmith will provide instruction for pre-doctoral students and pediatric dentistry residents, while also caring directly for pediatric dental patients and supporting outreach activities in the community.
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Annual Faculty Forum: Friday, June 14
The College of Dentistry's faculty members will attend an annual day-long educational event, the Faculty Forum, on Friday, June 14 at the Blackwell Inn.
This year's forum will include presentations by three guest speakers;
Jack Gerrow, DDS, MS, MEd
, Professor of Dentistry at the University of Toronto; Presentation title:
Evaluation of Clinical Skills: Can We Improve Reliability and Validity
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David Johnsen, DDS, MS
, Professor and Dean at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry; Presentation title:
Critical Thinking: Cornerstone for a Culture of Inquiry, Theory and Practice
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Douglas Danforth, PhD
, Academic Program Director for Ohio State's Lead.Serve.Inspire Program, and an Associate Professor in the College of Medicine; Presentation title:
Innovations in Medical Education and the Use of Virtual Patients
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Annual Staff Development Day: Friday, June 14
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Florida Dental Convention, Alumni Reception: Friday, June 28
The Florida Dental Association's annual convention takes place June 27-29 in Orlando. The college will host a reception for alumni on the evening of Friday, June 28.
We invite you to join Dean Patrick Lloyd and college faculty for this event that will include updates on the construction of the college's new facility. We hope to see you at this Buckeye gathering!
Date: Friday, June 28
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Ohio State Day at the Columbus Zoo: Saturday, June 29
Bring your Ohio State spirit to the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium! Join us for a family-friendly day with an array of special opportunities, including early access to the zoo's North America and Africa exhibits, a tasty brunch, animal visits, face painting, an appearance by Ohio State's Band, and more!
Date: Saturday, June 29
Time:
Begins at 8:00 a.m.
Location: Columbus Zoo and Aquarium; 4850 W. Powell Road; Powell, Ohio 43065
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CE Course:
Pediatric Dentistry Today; Friday, June 21
Featuring faculty experts from The Ohio State University's Division of Pediatric Dentistry and Nationwide Children's
Hospital, this course focuses on the standard of care in pediatric dentistry, including such topics as maintaining optimal safety within the pediatric dental office; managing dental injuries in children and adolescents; and contemporary practices for pain control in pediatric dental patients.
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
CE Credits: 6
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CE Course: Treating the Medically Complex Patient; Friday, August 30
Today's dentists are charged with providing care for patients with an increasing number of serious co-morbidities. Among the more common are heart disease, lung disease, and diabetes mellitus. The significance of these ailments and their potential complications must be taken into consideration by oral health care providers.
This course will review the basic anatomy, physiology, and pathology of common diseases associated with the heart, lungs, and pancreas. Recommendations will be given for optimizing and treating patients with these conditions in the dental setting.
CE Credits: 6
Presenter:
Bryant Cornelius, DDS, MBA, MPH;
Assistant Professor-Clinical and
Program Director, Advanced Education Program in Dental Anesthesiology
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Postle Hall
305 W. 12th Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43210
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