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Dear Colleagues:
We have been in a fund-raising mode since we launched our Building on Strong Foundations capital campaign last September for our new $95 M facility. This campaign has given us the opportunity to travel throughout Ohio and around the country as we share the good news with alumni and friends about the remarkable investment made by the State of Ohio, the university, and our supporters who are helping us build a state-of-the-art facility -- the new Postle Hall.
Although our travels have brought us all sorts of rewards, none is more invigorating than the pride we see on our graduates' faces when they learn about the amazing facility upgrades, teaching innovations, and technological advances that their new dental school will have. It is these experiences with alumni that let us know how much our college means to them, their families, and their patients. Our alums often share with me how grateful they are for the education they received in our college and all that our profession has brought to their lives.
Many of you have already made a gift to our building campaign, and for that I am truly grateful. Your generosity is leading the way, setting an example for others, and inspiring them to make an investment that is vital to the future of our college. You have shown Ohio's legislators, the university's senior leaders, and our corporate supporters that this project is important to you and our profession. Thank you for demonstrating such commitment and dedication to this unprecedented opportunity.
For those of you who are still contemplating a gift, I hope you will give as soon as you are able. To ensure the completion of our project, we must raise $25 M. The quicker we meet our fund-raising goal, the sooner we will accomplish all that we have planned. There are multiple ways to give, either through a cash gift or a pledge of support. If you would like to find out more about the options for giving, please contact our Senior Director of Development, Ted Backus, by calling 614-292-9307.
In addition to making your individual gift, I invite you to organize your classmates to make a "class gift." Or, if you practice with other Ohio State graduates, consider a group contribution that demonstrates to others that you and your practice partners support our college and its amazing future. Such giving encourages others to be generous, and it creates a healthy, competitive spirit among alumni groups who can combine their efforts to help us achieve our goal more quickly.
As I've said to the many alumni, friends, and supporters who've attended one of our events, "Every gift counts and gets us closer to the goal." We have more than 11,000 members of our alumni community, and we truly need every one of them to be part of this unprecedented time in the history of our college. What a perfect way to express your gratitude, help students be the best they can be, and ensure your legacy! With your gift, our college can realize a future that will make us all so very proud.
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Annual Research Day Award Winners
Research Day at the College of Dentistry is an annual event that showcases research conducted by dental and dental hygiene students, graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, and residents.
Recipients of the 2018 Research Day awards include the following:
Faculty "Paper of the Year" Awards:
Clinical Science Research:
Authors: John Kalmar, DMD, PhD; Mark W. Lingen, DDS, PhD; Elliot Abt, DDS, MS, MSc; Nishant Agrawal, MD; Anil K. Chaturvedi, PhD; Ezra Cohen, MD; Gypsyamber D'Souza, PhD; JoAnn Gurenlian, PhD; Alexander R. Kerr, DDS, MSD; Paul M. Lambert, DDS; Lauren L. Patton, DDS; Thomas P. Sollecito, DMD; Edmond Truelove, DDS, MSD; Malavika P. Tampi, MPH;
Publication: "Evidence-based clinical practice guideline for the evaluation of potentially malignant disorders in the oral cavity: a report of the American Dental Association;" Journal of the American Dental Association
Basic Science Research:
Authors: Brian Foster, PhD; Pia Kuss, PhD; Manisha C. Yadav, PhD; Tamara N. Kolli; Sonoko Narisawa, PhD; Lyudmila Lukashova, MD; E. Cory; Robert L. Sah, MD; Martha Somerman, DDS, PhD; Jose Luis Millan, PhD;
Publication: "Conditional alpl ablation phenocopies dental defects of hypophosphatasia;" Journal of Dental Research
Social and Behavioral Sciences and Public Health Research:
Authors: Henry Fields, DDS, MS, MSD; Do-Gyoon Kim, PhD; Allen Firestone, DDS, MS; Zongyang Sun, DDS, MS, MSD, PhD; Ana Mercado, DMD, PhD; Toru Deguchi, DDS, MS, PhD;
Publication: "Evaluation of objective structured clinical examination for advanced orthodontic education 12 years after introduction;" American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
Dean's Awards for Excellence in Research:
Dental Student Award:
1st place: Seth Nye, D4
2nd place: Syrus Haghighi, D3
3rd place: Kimberly Holmes, D1
Graduate Student Award:
1st place: Daniel Nemeth, Graduate Student, Oral Biology PhD Program
2nd place: Wichurat Sakulpaptong,
DDS; Periodontology Resident and Oral Biology PhD Student
3rd Place: Michael Chavez; Graduate Fellow, Oral Biology PhD Program
CTSA Best Clinical & Translational Abstract:
Daniel Nemeth, Graduate Student, Oral Biology PhD Program
OSU ADA/DENTSPLY Student Clinician:
Syrus Haghighi, D3
Post-doctoral Fellow Award:
Kalyanasundar Balasubramanian; Post-Doctoral Fellow, Division of Biosciences
OSU Alumni Merit Award:
Kimberly Holmes, D1
OSU Alumni Achievement Award:
Caitlin Kiracofe, D2
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Sasha Valentin Pierluissi, DMD, Joins College Faculty
On February 26, Dr. Sasha Valentin Pierluissi joined the college as an Assistant Professor-Clinical in the Division of Restorative Science and Prosthodontics
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Dr. Valentin Pierluissi earned her DMD degree at the University of Puerto Rico School of Dental Medicine. She continued her education by completing a two-year General Practice Residency at the Montefiore Hospital in New York City, serving as chief resident during the second year. She then earned her specialty certificate in prosthodontics from the University of San Francisco School of Dentistry, followed by a fellowship in Maxillofacial Prosthetics (MFP) at the University of California at Los Angeles School of Dentistry.
As a member of the college faculty, Dr. Valentin Pierluissi will spend the preponderance of her time at The James Cancer Center, where she will provide
all phases of MFP patient care, including radiation patient clearances, stent fabrication, and intraoral/maxillofacial prostheses.
The remainder of her time will be spent in the Division of Restorative Science and Prosthodontics as she assumes clinical teaching responsibilities in the college's advanced education program in prosthodontics.
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Jessica Stanik, D1, Receives Veler Scholarship
Ms. Jessica Stanik, a native of Minerva, Ohio, and a D1 student in the College of Dentistry, is the 2018 recipient of the Richard C. Veler, DDS, and Betty G. Veler Dental Scholarship. Chosen for her outstanding academic merit, demonstrated interest in professional service, and exceptional character, Ms. Stanik will receive full, renewable, in-state tuition throughout the remainder of her time in the DDS program.
Commenting on the award, Ms. Stanik said, "I am
incredibly honored to have been chosen as this year's Veler Scholar. It is my goal to someday provide a level of health care that will impact patients both medically and personally, and receiving this scholarship will afford me the opportunity to make that intent a reality. I am excited to continue my dental educational pathway with this aspiration now more clearly within reach."
Dean Patrick Lloyd added his remarks. "When I met with Jessica to tell her she had been selected for this scholarship, she expressed her gratitude and her commitment to making the most of this tremendous opportunity." He added, "I am confident that Jessica will continue to represent our college well. She is in the top of her class, and she is known for her talent, her hard work, and her dedication to the DDS program. I am pleased to welcome her to the special group of students who are benefiting from the Velers' generous gift to our college."
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Annual Carl O. Boucher Prosthodontic Conference: Friday, April 13
The annual meeting of the
Boucher Prosthodontic Conference
provides continuing education in the art, science, and practice of prosthodontics. Held each year in Columbus, Ohio, the event is dedicated to Dr. Carl O. Boucher, who devoted his career to the advancement of prosthodontics.
The conference program includes an exceptional group of speakers who will share their knowledge and expertise.
Date: April 13, 2018
Registration:
Click here for more information and online registration.
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Dentistry's Variety Show: Friday, April 13
On Friday, April 13, the college will host its annual Variety Show that features the performing arts and musical talents of students, staff, and faculty. We hope you'll join us for this fun-filled event!
Date: Friday, April 13
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Ohio Union Performance Hall
Tickets: $5.00 donation
All proceeds support the College of Dentistry students' international mission trips.
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Alumni and Friends Reception at AADR/CADR Annual Session: Thursday, March 22
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Alumni and Friends Reception at Hinman Meeting: Friday, March 23
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Advances in Dental Pharmacotherapy - How to Maximize Success While Limiting Risk in Everyday Practice; Presented by Karen A. Baker:
Friday, April 27
The range of drug therapy options available to dental practitioners has greatly expanded over the past ten years. This course will update the dental team on recent developments in dental pharmacotherapy, while providing strategies for prescribing to ensure therapeutic success.
Drug therapy and alternative medicine reference sources will be listed and critiqued as to usefulness in daily practice. Clinically relevant information about effectiveness, adverse effects, patient specific drug selection criteria, dosing, and cost will be presented for therapeutic agents commonly used in dentistry.
Date: Friday, April 27
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location: Fawcett Center; 2400 Olentangy River Road, Columbus
Presenter: Karen A. Baker, BS, MS; Associate Professor, Department of Oral Pathology, Radiology and Medicine; University of Iowa College of Dentistry
CE credits: 7
Questions? For more information and online registration, please click here.
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2018 Campus Campaign: March 1 - April 30
Since 1986, Ohio State's faculty and staff members have given more than $155 million to the Campus Campaign that benefits the university's programs, projects, and endowments.
Your gift -- no matter the size -- makes an impact on our campus, the local community, and the world. It's more than just a gift. It's an investment in the future!
If you'd like to make a gift to the College of Dentistry, please visit here. You can support the fund for a new facility, or give to a number of other worthwhile projects.
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Postle Hall
305 W. 12th Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43210
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