FIRST THURSDAY
COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY NEWS
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MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN
Dear Colleagues:
I have been looking forward to writing my first column for this publication, and I have thought a great deal about what I want to share with you. First and foremost, I would like to thank all of you for the warm and gracious Buckeye welcome you have given me. Since I arrived at Ohio State, I have been impressed by the number of people who have gone out of their way to greet me and make me feel like a member of Ohio State’s “family.” I have received baskets of flowers with kind notes from various groups on campus. And there have been “welcome” gatherings that allowed me to meet the members of our college community. I am grateful for all those special events and interactions.
One subject that has come up several times since my arrival is the question about why I was drawn to Ohio State and the deanship of this college. That is an easy question to answer. I wanted to serve as dean because this is a great college that is doing great things -- and it is part of a truly great university. Ohio State is recognized nationally as a leader among educational institutions, not only because it is one of the largest public universities in the country, but also because of the depth, breadth, and excellence of its many endeavors. Likewise, our College of Dentistry is highly respected on a national level because it is a leader in dental education, clinical care, research, and community service.
I was aware of this college’s many achievements before I was offered the position of dean, and during these past weeks I have learned even more that has impressed me. Our college has ambitious and talented students; outstanding faculty whose credentials are “world class;” hard-working and dedicated staff members; and loyal alumni whose support and generosity is unrivaled.
It is an honor to serve as your dean, and I am committed to ensuring that we achieve great things as we work together. Although there are always challenges that must be met, the future holds many remarkable opportunities for us, and I am excited about all that we will accomplish as a college and a community. I am glad to be here, and I thank all of you again for welcoming me as your dean.
Sincerely,
Dean Carroll Ann Trotman
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New Student Dental Clinics Open in Postle Hall Expansion
On August 24th, the College of Dentistry officially opened its new student dental clinics in the Postle Hall expansion. Patients expressed appreciation for the contemporary, light-filled spaces, and clinical staff and faculty enjoyed the benefits of increased operational efficiencies and state-of-the-art equipment.
Commenting on the successful opening, Dr. Fonda Robinson, Associate Dean for Clinic Administration and Patient Care, said, "The new clinics have been positively received by our patients and our students, staff, and faculty. This transition should support an array of benefits by enhancing the treatment-related experiences we provide for patients and improving our students' learning experiences. It will also set the stage for the continued expansion of our dental technologies."
Dean Carroll Ann Trotman attended the clinics' opening, and she voiced her appreciation for the successful transition, saying, "It is always quite an undertaking when a clinical operation is moved from one location to another, but this transition from the existing Postle Hall to the new facility has been conducted seamlessly." She added, "Our new student clinics are a point of pride, and they will bolster our efforts to serve as a statewide resource for patients, while we continue to address Ohioans’ evolving oral healthcare needs."
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Lisa A. Lang, DDS, MS, MBA is First Woelfel Chair in Dentistry
Dr. Lisa A. Lang, chair of the Division of Restorative and Prosthetic Dentistry, was formally recognized on July 26th as the first Dr. and Mrs. Julian B. Woelfel Chair in Dentistry.
Established in 2020 with an estate gift from faculty emeritus Julian B. Woelfel, ’48 DDS, and his wife, Marcile Woelfel, the endowment represents one of the highest honors the college can bestow on a faculty member. The chair's namesake, Dr. Woelfel, spent more than four decades as a student and faculty member in the College of Dentistry. In 1959, he began teaching dental anatomy courses, and his interest and expertise in the subject led him to write a foundational textbook, “Woelfel’s Dental Anatomy,” which is now in its ninth edition.
Dr. Lang commented on the Woelfels' support for the college, saying, "Dr. and Mrs. Woelfel clearly had a great love for The Ohio State University. I want to acknowledge their generosity and express my thanks for this great honor. I am humbled to receive this distinction, and I will wear the badge of this endowment with pride.”
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Paul Casamassimo, DDS, MS, Receives Callahan Memorial Award
Dr. Paul Casamassimo is a Professor Emeritus and former chair of the Division of Pediatric Dentistry. As a longtime advocate for children's oral health, he has been active in organized dentistry and its efforts regarding the provision of pediatric dental care. He has also published numerous scholarly articles based on his research that focuses on pediatric dental patients, including those with special needs . In recognition of his many achievements, Dr. Casamassimo was recently honored by the Ohio Dental Association with a Callahan Memorial Award that is given to those whose efforts have had a profound impact on the dental profession.
Throughout his career, Dr. Casamassimo has served as a past president of the Ohio Dental Association, and as a director of the American Academy of Pediatric Oral Health Research and Policy Center with the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. He has been recognized for his scholarship, his leadership, and his research by the presentation of awards that include the Ohio Dental Association's Distinguished Dentist Award; the American Dental Association’s Norton M. Ross Award for Clinical Research; and the Pediatric Dentist of the Year Award from the American Association of Pediatric Dentistry.
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Callahan Memorial Award Presented to Henry W. Fields, DDS, MS, MSD
Dr. Henry Fields is a Professor Emeritus, a former chair of the Division of Orthodontics, and a former dean of the College of Dentistry. During a career that has spanned more than three decades, he has served as a past president of the Columbus Dental Society and the Ohio Dental Association, and he is a past chair of the American Dental Association's Council on Government Affairs.
In addition to his leadership roles in academia and organized dentistry, Dr. Fields' research has appeared in more than 70 scholarly journals, including the premier publication, The Journal of the American Dental Association. For his many achievements, Dr. Fields was recently honored as a recipient of the Ohio Dental Association's Callahan Memorial Award that recognizes those whose efforts have profoundly impacted the profession of dentistry.
Dr. Fields' accomplishments have been recognized with an array of other awards that include the Ohio Dental Association's Distinguished Dentist Award, and the Educator of the Year Award from the University of Iowa's Dental Alumni Association. He is also the first Vig-Williams Endowed Chair in the Division of Orthodontics, which is one of the highest honors the College of Dentistry bestows.
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Mr. Donald Gray is President of Association for Continuing Dental Education
Comprised of 48 member schools throughout North America, the ACDE brings together individuals representing college- and university-based continuing dental education programs associated with accredited dental schools in Canada and the U.S. The mission of the ACDE is to create opportunities for leadership, collaboration, and development for continuing dental education professionals, and to promote the highest quality of continuing dental education programs. Mr. Gray will serve as the organization's president through 2022.
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Lasers in Dentistry: A One-Day Certification Course
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This course focuses on diode laser technology, including laser physics, laser safety, and laser/tissue interaction for all laser wavelengths. Through hands-on exercises, participants will demonstrate competence in using diode lasers to desensitize teeth, provide tissue retraction for impressions, perform simple excisional procedures, and use the technology as an adjunct to conventional scaling and root planing.
Date: Friday, September 10, 2021
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (EST)
CE credits: 7
Presenter: Mark Walinski, DDS; Associate Professor of Dental Medicine and Director of Laser Dentistry; Touro College of Dental Medicine
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Geriatric Oral Health Platform - Zoom Webinar Presentation
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This course examines the impact of common chronic conditions on the oral health of older adults. Discussions will address relevant chronic diseases, including the ways that poor nutritional intake relates to oral health in medically vulnerable elderly patients. The course will also evaluate the impact of the Age-Friendly Health Systems innovation on geriatric oral health.
Date: Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Time: 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. (EST)
Presenter: Maryam Tabrizi; DMD, MPH; Assistant Professor, General Practice and Public Dental Health; University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston
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The Ohio State University College of Dentistry
Postle Hall, 305 W. 12th Ave., Columbus, OH 43210
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