Dear Colleagues:
 
To maintain our status as an accredited dental school, we must meet a host of objective and measurable outcomes. These deal with an array of requirements related to educational, research, personnel, facility, and financial benchmarks. Some involve the types of patient care experiences that our students must have. Many have to do with the education and training opportunities we must provide for our students. While others are determined by the levels of competency our students must demonstrate by independently performing a set of discipline-established clinical exercises.
 
In addition to these well-defined, accreditation-based outcomes, I have my own complementary list of outcomes that I use to judge how successful we are in meeting the many goals we have set as standards for what we provide to our students. For me, this includes the number of grateful patient letters I receive each year from those who received care from our students or residents; the number of times our faculty are interviewed as subject matter experts for local and national media outlets; the number of alumni who come back to Postle Hall for our class reunions and other activities; how many students and faculty members volunteer for our Give Kids a Smile events; and the things our students say when they write about our college in their own publications.
 
One of these less tangible but very meaningful outcomes caught my attention this week when I read an article in our ASDA newsletter titled "The D1 Adjustment." It was written by one of our freshman dental students and it described her first couple of months in our college. I learned a great deal from reading her comments, and they will make me better prepared for the future conversations I have with candidates applying to our college. I also benefited from what this student said about the actual experiences she has had and how they differed - in positive ways - from her earliest expectations and concerns as an incoming DDS student. But what impressed me the most was her closing paragraph that summarized all she felt and believed about our college.
 
She ended her article by saying, "The faculty open their office doors and allow you in because they truly care. Although the course load is rigorous and it can be a struggle to find balance, dental school is manageable. When you have 119 classmates and even more faculty cheering you on, it's hard not to feel motivated. Being here has made me fall in love with dentistry even more, and I sleep well at night knowing I made the right choice to attend dental school here at OSU."
 
How pleased I was to read this. It told me how well we are doing as a college, and that we are succeeding in terms that mean so much to all of us. This student's remarks are an extra special description of the outcome measures I keep track of and that I am so very proud to share with all of you!
  
Patrick M. Lloyd, DDS, MS
Dean and Professor
November 2018 Edition
COLLEGE NEWS
Dentistry Dominates Homecoming Float Competition -- Fourth Consecutive Win!

Each autumn, the college's dental hygiene and dental students work with faculty and staff volunteers to build a float for the parade that kicks off Ohio State's Homecoming celebrations.

On Friday, October 5, the evening before the Buckeyes took on the Indiana Hoosiers at the Homecoming football game, dentistry's faculty, staff, and students gathered on High Street to cheer on the college's float. This year's award-winning creation featured an Indiana Hoosier "ghost" and a giant replica of Brutus Buckeye dressed as a "ghost buster." Armed with a ghost buster backpack, Brutus Buckeye's arm moved and his equipment made a plume of smoke as it was used to "bust" the Hoosier ghost. The float also featured signs that said, "Hoosier gonna call? Brutus Buckeye!" and "Hoosier dentist?" 

As one of the most elaborate entries in the competition, the float won the top prize, giving the college its fourth consecutive first-place win. The award includes a trophy and a cash prize of $1000 that will help fund the construction of next year's float. 

Dean Patrick Lloyd said, "More than anything else, this victory demonstrates the camaraderie our college values so much, and it shows that our dental hygiene and dental students can accomplish anything  when they work together!"  
View photos of the Homecoming float here.
Homecoming Weekend Brings Alumni Back to Campus

The College of Dentistry's Homecoming Weekend events held October 5-7 brought more than 250 alumni back to campus. Special events included Post College Assembly, which offered dental professionals a day of continuing education presentations on managing medical emergencies in the dental office setting.
 
The weekend's festivities also featured an Alumni Awards Ceremony that recognized three outstanding alums with the following honors: Dr. Joseph Crowley, Distinguished Alumni Award; Dr. Alireza Moshaverinia, Young Professional Award; and Ms. Darla McKitrick, Dental Hygiene Alumni Award.

The weekend's other special events included a 50th Reunion Luncheon for the Class of 1968; a family-friendly tailgate at the Ohio Union; and celebrations for the Classes of 1968, 1973, 1978, 1983, 1988, 1993, 1998, 2003, 2008 and 2013. The college's newest group of Golden Buckeyes also gathered for a luncheon with classmates and friends. Dean Patrick Lloyd presented an award and a Golden Buckeye pin to each as a recognition of their 50th anniversary as alumni.
   
Thanks to all who participated in this weekend of alumni reunion events!
Sarah Mikhail, BDS, MS, Quoted in Self Magazine 

In the October 17th online edition of Self Magazine, 
Dr. Sarah Mikhail was quoted in an article titled "Is It Actually Possible to Get Rid of Cavities Without Fillings?" The article summarized the perspectives of dental professionals from various institutions who weighed in on the best ways to prevent caries and optimal ways to deal with them once the teeth have decayed. 

An assistant professor-clinical in the Division of Restorative and Prosthetic Dentistry, Dr. Mikhail said, "The earlier the intervention, the easier it is to fix." Her comments were added to those of other dentists and educators who discussed the use of professional fluoride treatments to help protect teeth from damage caused by plaque, as well as the "fixes" that are available for damaged teeth, including root canals and crowns.
Read the article here
Sonya Kalim, DMD, MDS, Earns Board Certification

An assistant professor-clinical in the Division of 
Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Radiology,
Dr. Sonya Kalim   was recently certified as a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology. The Diplomate designation certifies that Dr. Kalim has achieved the highest requirements of competence within her field. 

Dean Patrick Lloyd expressed his congratulations, saying, "This  achievement reflects positively on Dr. Kalim, as well as our Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology program and our entire college. It also lets others know the value we place on such added recognition and credentials as we work to provide the highest quality of patient care."
Eileen Kalmar, PhD, Wins Ohio State's "Bravo" Award

Dr. Eileen Kalmar is an assistant professor-clinical in the College of Medicine's Department of Biomedical Education and Anatomy. With a doctorate in neurology and anatomy, she has been involved in educating students in the  biomedical sciences for more than 20 years. Her current responsibilities include educating  first-year medical and dental students in anatomy, as well as providing advanced head and neck anatomy courses for dental residents. 

She is also a Team Leader for the committee that annually presents the Anatomy Memorial Service that honors those who have donated their bodies to the university for education or research that advances medical science and health initiatives. For her efforts, she recently received a "Bravo" award from the Wexner Medical Center that recognized her and her team for their  "outstanding service" that helps the medical center to "fulfill its ambition to be a leading academic medical center that drives breakthrough medical solutions to improve people's lives." 
College Hosts "Give Veterans a Smile" Event: Monday, November 5

On November 5th, the college will host its second annual "Give Veterans a Smile" event that will provide free dental screening exams and 2 to 4 free radiographs for all U.S. veterans. Patients seen at the event who schedule follow-up dental care will  receive $50.00 toward their next visit through June 30, 2019.

Date: Monday, November 5
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Postle Hall, first floor clinics; 305 W. 12th Avenue; Columbus
Schedule an Appointment: call 614-688-3763

I.D. Required: Please bring one form of veteran identification: Military I.D. card; Veterans Administration I.D. card; Ohio driver's license with "Armed Forces" logo; or DD Form 214.

Our Proud Sponsors: This event is sponsored by The Ohio State University College of Dentistry; Ohio State's Office of Military and Veteran Services; and Bank of America.
Dental Alumni Society CE and Game Watch: Saturday, November 17  

We invite you to join us for a continuing education (CE) event and alumni tailgate. The CE course will address "Current Innovations in Prosthodontic Reconstruction." 

Following the course, all participants are invited to watch the televised Ohio State vs. Maryland football game. Food and beverages will be provided throughout the course and game watch.

Date:  Saturday, November 17  
Time: TBD - CE course will start 3.5 hours before kickoff
CE credits: 3
Presenter: Shereen Azer, BDS, MSc, MS;
Associate Professor and Vice Chair,
Division of Restorative and Prosthetic Dentistry; Ohio State's College of Dentistry
Location:   The Medallion Club; 5000 Club Drive; Westerville, OH 43082
More info: Event is FREE for DAS lifetime members; $50 for DAS annual members; $75 for non-members; Click here for details.
Registration:  Contact Dental Alumni Affairs at DentalAlumni@osu.edu or 614-292-1891. 
CE Course: 6th Annual Oral Pathology and Radiology Symposium; Friday, November 9


Join us for this oral pathology symposium that presents a variety of oral and maxillofacial conditions encompassing both soft tissue and bony lesions that are encountered in general and specialty dental practices. Participation in this course is an excellent way to improve both diagnostic discernment skills and patient management strategies for many oral diseases. 

Date:  Friday, November 9
Time:  8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location:  The Blackwell Inn; OSU Columbus campus
CE credits:  7.5
Presenters: Douglas Damm, DDS, Emeritus Professor of Oral Pathology, University of Kentucky College of Dentistry; Christine Harrington, DDS, MS, Assistant Professor - Clinical, Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Radiology, Ohio State's  College of Dentistry; Anita Gohel, BDS, PhD, Professor-Clinical and Program Director, Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology,
Ohio State's College of Dentistry


Questions?  For more information and online registration, please click here.
Bucks for Charity - Last Day to Give: November 2

November 2nd is the last day to make a donation to Bucks for Charity! We hope you'll consider a gift to support this worthwhile 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. Your gift can help transform the lives of others, while also making Central Ohio and its communities a better place to live and work.
 
To find out more about ways to give, please visit the   Bucks for Charity website.


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