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Dear Colleagues:
We lost one of our own this week -- a faculty member whom many had known and respected for decades and someone I valued as an important member of our college community. How sad we all were to learn that after a short illness, Dr. Ernest Svensson passed away on Monday.
In my travels across the country, I share news about the college with our alumni, and there was always a pleasant smile and story to be told when I let people know Dr. Svensson was still an active member of our faculty. I could see how happy they were to hear that our current students had the opportunity to learn from the same remarkable man who had been so helpful to them during their time in dental school -- in some cases, as long as 30 or 40 years ago.
For my own part, I always looked forward to seeing Dr. Svensson at our college events, including holiday celebrations, graduation ceremonies, retirements, and faculty meetings. He was a loyal contributor who always showed interest and shared insights. Students and alumni alike told me he was a "cornerstone" in our college. He was someone you could count on to be there when you needed him.
Of the many things I will remember about Dr. Svensson, none will be more lasting than the concern he demonstrated for others. For me, this was most evident in the way he sincerely inquired about how I was doing each time I saw him. No matter where we happened to connect -- in the college, somewhere on campus, or just out and about in Columbus -- he would ask how I was, and I knew it wasn't just a polite rhetorical question. He really meant it and he really wanted to know how things were going with me. When I responded, he listened with genuine interest and thanked me for stopping to chat. I will miss that.
Our college is a better place because of Dr. Svensson. He embodied what many of us aspire to be and he was a truly good person. How lucky we were to have him with us for so long.
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Dentistry Dominates Homecoming Float Competition -- Third 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 6, the evening before the Buckeyes took on the Maryland Terrapins 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 a giant replica of Brutus Buckeye dressed as a chef, stirring a steaming bowl of turtle soup. The float also included a colorful menu that invited onlookers to sample the turtle or "terrapin" soup
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As one of the most elaborate entries in the competition, the float won the top prize, giving the college its third consecutive first-place win. The award includes a trophy and a cash prize of $1000 that will fund the construction of next year's float.
Dean Patrick Lloyd said, "With this victory, we know we have the 'recipe for success' now. Every winning entry must have vibrant colors, moving parts, and a strong football theme." He added, "This is the third time that our students' efforts have been rewarded with the top prize, and we're already looking forward to dominating the competition again next year! Go Bucks!"
View photos of the Homecoming float here.
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Homecoming Weekend Brings Alumni Back to Campus
The College of Dentistry's Homecoming Weekend events held October 6-8 brought more than 250 alumni back to campus. This year's gatherings included Post College Assembly, which offered dental professionals a day of continuing education presentations on opioid use, addiction, and pain management.
The weekend's festivities also included
a 50th Reunion Luncheon for the Class of 1967; a family-friendly tailgate in the courtyard at Postle Hall; and celebrations for the Classes of
1977, 1987, 1992, 1997, 2007, and 2012
. 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 special weekend of alumni reunion events!
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College is Site for ADA's National "Give Kids a Smile" Kickoff Event: February 2, 2018
The College of Dentistry has been selected as the site for the American Dental Association's national Give Kids a Smile (GKAS) kickoff event that will be held Friday, February 2, 2018.
Competing against five other dental schools nationwide, the college was chosen as the national kickoff site in part because of its history of successful Give Kids a Smile events. Since 2012, the college has hosted biannual events that provided dental treatments for 1,100 children in Ohio, with a total of more than $318,000 in free dental care.
Remarking on the upcoming national kickoff at the college, Dean Patrick Lloyd said, "We are pleased and proud that our collective efforts have been recognized in this way. We know our success with Give Kids a Smile is due in large part to the fact that this initiative is led by students who gain leadership experience, and who will also be more likely to engage in GKAS events after they become dental professionals." He added, "We look forward to this national kickoff that gives us another opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children throughout Ohio who need the help we are able to provide."
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College Hosts Inaugural "Give Veterans a Smile" Event: November 6 and 8
On November 6 and 8, the college will host its inaugural "Give Veterans a Smile" event that will provide free dental screening exams and a maximum of four free
x-rays to veterans who are enrolled at The Ohio State University. Patients seen at the event who schedule fol
low-up dental care at the college will receive $50.00 toward their next visit through June 30.
Date: November 6 and 8
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
[Event supported by Bank of America.]
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Canise Bean, DMD, MPH, Receives ADEA's William J. Gies Award
Dr. Canise Bean
is a faculty member in the Division of General Practice and Materials Science, and she is the Director of the Office of Community Education.
Dr. Bean was recently selected as the recipient of the American Dental Education Association's (ADEA) William J. Gies Award for Vision, Innovation, and Achievement, which recognizes the "superior demonstration of outstanding vision by a dental educator." The award will be presented at the Gies Awards Gala at the 2018 ADEA Annual Meeting in Orlando.
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Doug Marshall, BS, MHA, Joins College as Director of Patient Financial Services
On October 16, Mr. Doug Marshall joined the college's Administrative Services team as the Director of Patient Financial Services. In this role, Doug oversees the Patient Financial Services department and al
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billing, insurance, and revenue cycle functions for the college's outpatient clinics.
Doug joined the college with more than 24 years of health care administration experience. He served most recently as the Director of Revenue Management and Revenue Cycle Training at the Wexner Medical Center where he was responsible for overseeing annual financial transactions of approximately $7 billion. An Ohio State alumnus,
Doug holds a Bachelor of Science degree in microbiology and a Master of Healthcare Administration degree.
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Dean's Autumn Updates Available Online Now
Throughout the week of October 23, Dean Patrick Lloyd presented his autumn "Dean's Updates" to faculty, staff, and students to inform them about new college initiatives, faculty and staff awards, recent hires, plans for Phase I of the partial replacement of Postle Hall, and more.
Click here to view the updates.
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Dental Alumni Society CE and Football Game Watch: Saturday, November 4
We invite you to join us for a continuing education (CE) event and alumni tailgate. The CE course will address "Managing medical emergencies and medically compromised patients in the dental office setting." Food and beverages will be provided throughout the course.
Following the course, all participants are invited to watch the Ohio State vs. Iowa football game. Food and beverages and a cash bar will be provided.
Date:
Saturday, November 4
CE registration: 12:00 - 12:30 p.m. Course begins at 12:30 p.m.
CE credits: 3
Presenter: Bryant Cornelius, DDS, MBA, MPH;
Assistant Professor-Clinical and
Program Director, Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Dental Anesthesiology
Game watch: Begins at 3:30 p.m.
More info: Event is free for all current DAS lifetime members; $50 for DAS annual members; $75 for non-members
Registration:
Get more information or register
by calling Michelle Thomas at 614-292-1891 or email
[email protected]
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CE Course: What's New in Dentistry-Last Chance CE!
Friday, December 15
Join us for this fast-paced, "last chance" continuing education opportunity. The course provides a series of 60-minute presentations that feature new ideas and advancements relevant to daily dental practice. Topics include silver diamine fluoride, laser therapy, implant esthetics, teledentistry, CBCT, and more.
Date:
Friday, December 15
Time:
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location:
Ohio Union; OSU Columbus campus
CE credits:
7
Questions?
For more information and online registration, please click here.
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Postle Hall
305 W. 12th Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43210
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