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Dear Colleagues:
The last few weeks have been filled with a host of opportunities to share with alumni and friends the background and details of our new building plans. We have traveled all over Ohio showing slides, telling stories, and answering questions. Each time I give a presentation, I learn so much about what is important to those who join us at these gatherings. Their insights give me a better understanding and perspective on why this project is something that our alumni and friends want to support.
Of the many things that I enjoy about these opportunities, it is always rewarding for me to answer the thought-provoking and challenging questions that are posed. Providing answers to these questions may test my memory about facts related to our college, or it may offer a chance to illuminate our future plans and the many uses for our new facility. Either way, these are moments I look forward to and benefit from immensely.
Although I get new questions at every presentation, there are a few that people ask every time. One in particular seems to come up no matter where we travel, and it tells me so much about the feelings and connection our graduates have for their time at our college.
The question asked so often about our new facility is, "Will it still be called Postle Hall?" From the way our alums ask this question, I can tell they have a fondness for the name our college has held since the fall of 1977. And I can sense that
they don't want it to change.
I am always pleased to let our alumni know that the name our college holds in honor of Wendell D. Postle, who served as dean from 1939-1965, is the name that will stay with us now. Carrying on the honorific title of "Postle Hall" will help us continue many of our long-standing traditions that connect one generation of graduates to another. It also provides a familiar name for those returning to campus to celebrate reunions in a place that serves as a repository for the memories made in our college. And, in a most historic way, it continues to fulfill the words of Ohio State's President Harold Enarson, who on April 20, 1977 said to Dean Postle, "You have honored us so many times in so many ways. Today, and as long as the dental building stands, we at Ohio State honor you."
I look forward to answering this question no matter how many times it is asked. It feels good and it says so much about what our college values and stands for.
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Homecoming Weekend and Post College Assembly: October 4-7
The
College of Dentistry's 2018 Homecoming Weekend celebrations take place this week, beginning with an Alumni Awards Ceremony this evening that recognizes three outstanding alumni with the following honors: Dr. Joseph Crowley, Distinguished Alumni Award; Dr. Alireza Moshaverinia, Young Professional Award; and Ms. Darla McKitrick, Dental Hygiene Alumni Award.
On Friday, Post College Assembly offers a day-long continuing education program with presentations on "Preparing for the Worst:
How to Be Ready for the Inevitable Office Emergency."
Other alumni gatherings include 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.
And on Sunday, Ohio State's Alumni Association will host a 50th reunion luncheon for all Classes of 1968.
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$225K MedTapp Grant Awarded to College of Dentistry and Case Western's School of Dentistry
The College of Dentistry and Case Western Reserve University's School of Dentistry recently received a $225K grant from the State of Ohio's Department of Medicaid (ODM) and the Medicaid
Technical Assistance and Policy Program (MedTAPP).
The grant will be shared jointly by the college and Case Western as the two institutions collaborate on initiatives to support "dental provider training on tobacco cessation counseling" through the "development of tobacco cessation training resources for practicing dental professionals."
According to the ODM, Ohio's dentists who provide care to recipients of Medicaid services have the opportunity to play a role in promoting healthy lifestyles and helping to prevent incidents of oral cancer by incorporating tobacco cessation counseling and referral services into their practices.
The College of Dentistry's principal investigators for the grant are
Lewis Claman,
DDS, MS, an Emeritus Associate Professor in the Division of Periodontology, and
Denise Kissell
, BSDH, MPH, an Assistant Professor-Practice in the Division of Dental Hygiene.
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Daniel Cortes, DDS, MS Joins College Faculty
 On July 30, Dr. Daniel Cortes joined the college faculty as an Assistant Professor-Clinical in the Division of Restorative Science and Prosthodontics. He earned his DDS degree from the School of Dentistry of the Autonomous University of Nuevo Leon (Mexico) in 2012, after which he entered private dental practice. In 2015, he enrolled in the University of Michigan School of Dentistry's advanced education program in prosthodontics, earning an MS degree and a certificate in prosthodontics.
Dr. Cortes' professional experience includes providing general dental care, oral rehabilitation, and prosthetic care in collaboration with other dental specialists. He has also taught courses on dental materials, making and restoring dental prostheses, as well as removable partial dentures and complete dentures.
His role in the college includes didactic, clinical, and laboratory instruction for pre-doctoral students. He is also involved in quality assurance that enhances the dental laboratory process in the predoctoral Comprehensive Care Clinic.
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Kelly Kennedy, DDS, MS is OMFS Program Director
Dr. Kelly Kennedy, an Associate Professor-Clinical in the Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Dental Anesthesiology, has been appointed as the
Director of the Advanced Education Program in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS). In this role, she will oversee and manage the professional educational experiences of residents in the college's OMFS Advanced Education Program.
Dr. Kennedy was appointed to this position by Dr. Peter Larsen, Chair of the Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Dental Anesthesiology. She follows Dr. Gregory Ness, who stepped down after serving as the program director for several years. Commenting on the selection of Dr. Kennedy for this role, Dr. Larsen said, "Dr. Ness supported this promotion for Dr. Kennedy as part of our division's effort to identify the very best young faculty and to provide opportunities for them to grow and develop. Dr. Ness will continue in his role as an important teacher within our division."
An alumna of the College of Dentistry, Dr. Kennedy is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and she is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. She is a past president of the college's Faculty Council and she is the current President of the Ohio Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.
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James Cottle, DDS, is College Representative on ODA Membership Council
Dr. James Cottle is an Assistant Professor-Clinical in the Division of General Practice and Materials Science. In addition to
supporting the college's
teaching
and clinical service missions, he is
the director
of the predoctoral Practice Management courses, and he is the interim associate director of the General Practice Residency program.
An active member of the Ohio Dental Association (ODA), Dr. Cottle was recently selected to serve as the college's representative on the Ohio Dental Association's Council on Membership Services which aims to increase membership and active participation in the ODA.
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Alumni and Friends Reception, AAOMS Annual Meeting: Thursday, October 11
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Alumni and Friends Reception at AAP: Sunday, October 28
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Alumni and Friends Reception at ACP: Thursday, November 1
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Opioids, Addiction & Pain:
The Role of the Dental Team in Reducing the Drug Abuse Epidemic: Friday, October 26
Join us for this course that
addresses
the challenges associated with substance abuse disorders that affect more than 20 million Americans who are addicted to heroin and other commonly prescribed painkillers.
Discover how dental teams can play a major role in identifying drug misuse and abuse, prevention, and intervention. Learn how to identify drug abusing patients, refer them for help, and treat recovering patients in your practice.
Date:
Friday, October 26
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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Join the Bucks for Charity Campaign: September 19-November 2
From now until November 2, staff and faculty have an opportunity to make a contribution to the university's Bucks for Charity 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
. By g
iving back
, we can
help
transform the lives of others, while also making Central Ohio and its communities a better place to live and work.
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Postle Hall
305 W. 12th Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43210
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