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Dear Colleagues:
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, I have looked for the silver linings in this unexpected crisis. One experience that offered something new and positive is related to our "virtual" Convocation Ceremony that was held on June 20th.
This year's convocation event occurred much later than usual because of the pandemic, but that delay allowed us to gather more information about our graduates and their plans than we have ever had before. When I recently looked again at our convocation program, and I read about our graduating students and the places they are going to, I discovered some good news.
I was pleased and impressed to see the array of locations where our students plan to practice or get additional training. And I was glad to envision all the good they will do, no matter where they go. As I read through the program, I started seeing trends -- significant numbers of our dental hygiene and dental students who plan to stay in Ohio; others who are enrolling in a GPR or AEGD program; and many who are taking a specialty residency, as well as several who are joining the military.
This year, 87% of our dental hygiene graduates and 65% of our dental graduates stated that they will practice in Ohio. These statistics are critical indicators that we are accomplishing our mission of educating a dental workforce to provide care for Ohioans. For our dental graduates, 56% of them will practice general dentistry in Ohio or elsewhere. Another 27% will enroll in an AEGD/GPR program; and 15% will enroll in a specialty residency program. Last but not least, 8% of our students will join a branch of the Armed Forces, and some of those will be in an advanced education program. Of the 108 dental graduates in the Class of 2020, only three did not state where they expect to practice. And just two of the 31 dental hygiene graduates had plans that were undeclared.
Although this year's Convocation Ceremony was held "virtually," it offered me and everyone else who read the program a more complete picture of the knowledge and skills our students acquired in Postle Hall, and the places where they will use their education and expertise.
It is this kind of good news that makes each day a little more manageable and rewarding during this pandemic. I will keep looking for these silver linings as we continue making our way through -- and beyond -- these challenging times!
Patrick M. Lloyd, DDS, MS
Dean and Professor
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"Virtual" Convocation Celebrates Graduates of the Classes of 2020
The College of Dentistry held its first-ever "virtual" Convocation Ceremony on Saturday, June 20, to honor the dental hygiene and dental Classes of 2020 who completed their education in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Using a format that resembled the college's traditional convocation event, the "virtual" ceremony included pre-recorded messages by Dean Patrick Lloyd; Dr. Cesar Augustin, President of the Dental Alumni Society; and Ms. Rachel Kearney, Chair of the Division of Dental Hygiene. It also featured speeches by the presidents of the Classes of 2020, as well as recorded comments from dental and dental hygiene students.
Commenting on the "virtual" event, Dean Patrick Lloyd said, "This celebration was created to honor the hard work, the achievements, and the perseverance that our dental hygiene and dental students demonstrated as they finished their educational and clinical training during a once-in-a-century pandemic." He added, "In the two months prior to their graduation, the Classes of 2020 encountered situations that were undreamed of prior to COVID-19. By overcoming the many challenges that faced them, our newest group of graduates are even better prepared now for the careers that await them, and I look forward to hearing about their future success."
View a recording of the "virtual" convocation ceremony
here.
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Gregory Ness, DDS, is OMFS-DA Clinic Director
Dr. Gregory Ness, a Professor-Clinical in the Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Dental Anesthesiology (OMFS-DA), was recently appointed as the division's Clinic Director.
In this role, Dr. Ness will assist with scheduling the program's residents; managing clinical support for the pre-doctoral training program in coordination with the pre-doctoral Clinic Program Director; and he will work with the division chair to develop and coordinate policies and initiatives related to clinical operations.
Dr. Ness was appointed to this position by Dr. Peter Larsen, Chair of the Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Dental Anesthesiology, with the approval of Dean Lloyd. Commenting on the selection of Dr. Ness for this role, the dean said, "Dr. Ness's broad scope of practice in the oral and maxillofacial surgery specialty, and his breadth of experience as a program director and a senior faculty member, make him ideally suited for this position that will have a great impact on the way the division cares for patients and educates students and residents."
A Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, Dr. Ness also holds an appointment as the college's D.P. Snyder Professor of Oral Surgery.
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Caroline Bissonnette, DMD, Wins Gorlin Award
Dr. Caroline Bissonnette, a resident in the advanced education program in the Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, recently won the Gorlin Award that is presented by the
American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology.
The Gorlin Award recognizes an outstanding resident who is enrolled in an oral pathology graduate program, and whose research is relevant to the field of oral and maxillofacial pathology. Dr. Bissonnette's award-winning presentation was titled, "
Biodegradable Polylactide-co-Glycolide-Chitosan Janus Nanoparticles for the Local Delivery of the IL-6R Receptor Antagonist, Tocilizumab, for Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma Chemoprevention."
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Robert Busto, DMD, MBA, Joins College Faculty
Dr. Robert Busto joined the college faculty on July 1 as an Assistant Professor-Clinical in the Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Dental Anesthesiology. He earned his DMD degree in 2005 from Tufts University's School of Dental Medicine, after which he completed a General Practice Residency program at the North Shore-Long Island Jewish Medical Center, and an MBA from Florida International University.
In 2017, Dr. Busto enrolled in Ohio State's dental anesthesiology advanced education program in the Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Dental Anesthesiology. He was awarded a Master of Science in Dentistry degree and a dental anesthesiology certificate this year.
Dr. Busto's professional experience includes serving as a general dental practitioner in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, from 2006 through 2017. As a dental anesthesiology resident in the College of Dentistry, he has taught courses in cardiopulmonary physiology, airway management, and anesthesiology.
His responsibilities as a faculty member include providing anesthesiology support for clinical operations in the college, in addition to providing anesthesiology services in the Department of Anesthesiology at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
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Ms. Amber Bloch, BS, is New HR Leader
Ms. Amber Bloch joined the college
on June 22 as the new director of Human Resources (HR). In this role, she oversees the college's human resources team and all human resources functions.
Ms. Bloch brings with her more than 15 years of HR experience across diverse industries and workforce organizations. She most recently was the Human Resources Business Partner Leader for "L Brands," supporting workforce planning, leadership development, and employee relations. Prior to that, she worked for the Kraft Foods Group in progressively responsible HR roles related to manufacturing operations with a focus on labor relations and HR administration.
Ms. Bloch holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Human Resources Management from Miami University.
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CE Live Webinar - Sedation Refresher: Part One, July 29; Part Two, August 12; and Part Three, August 26.
Join us for this Sedation Refresher webinar that can be taken as individual sessions or as a three-part series.
Part One - the Sedation Continuum: Enables participants to understand the s
edation continuum; to r
ecognize the different levels of sedation/ anesthesia; to u
nderstand ASA classification and NPO guidelines; and u
nderstand basic airway management techniques.
Part Two - Sedation Patient Monitoring: Provides t
he basics of anesthesia monitoring and the monitors required for moderate sedation; enables participants to read basic electrocardiogram tracings and recognize basic arrhythmias; also provides a basic understanding of
capnography principles.
Part Three -
Sedation Pharmacology and Emergency Management: Informs participants about the
basic pharmacology of benzodiazepines, narcotics, and nitrous oxide; the appropriate use of
flumazenil and naloxone; and
basic airway management techniques.
Dates: Wednesday, July 29; Wednesday, August 12; and Wednesday, August 26
Times: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. (EST)
CE Credits:
6 total [2 credits per session]
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Postle Hall
305 W. 12th Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43210
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