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Dear Colleagues:
It will soon be one full year since the pandemic forced us to rethink just about everything we did and do in our college. From classroom instruction and pre-clinical lab work, to caring for patients and conducting research, we had to invent new ways to get our daily work done. How fortunate it is that we were in the right place and with the right people so we could accomplish some amazing things -- often in a matter of days, not weeks or months.
We would not be where we are today without the help of our university and the medical center. Throughout the past year they were there for us, providing sound advice and supplying us with the resources we needed to overcome what seemed to be never-ending challenges. Whether it was getting us enough N-95 face masks so we could safely care for patients, or advising us on the best ways to maintain safe work environments, or helping us get access to funds from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to retrofit all of our operatories, they were there. And for this we will always be thankful.
But even more critical to our many successes was the truly remarkable ingenuity, resourcefulness, and resolve of our students, staff, and faculty. They remained committed to their obligations, and they demonstrated resilience and dedication that allowed us to keep moving forward. They did not let this once-in-a-century pandemic prevent us from meeting our many professional obligations. Their determination to meet the pandemic head-on and to figure out new ways to get things done made it possible for us to continue meeting our goals as an educational institution and a health care facility.
Since March 16, 2020 -- the day when Ohio State suspended in-person classes for the semester -- I have looked for the "silver linings" and I leave Hamilton Hall every day feeling good about what we have accomplished, in spite of the difficulties we have faced. Whether the challenge to overcome was something that required 50 people and two million dollars, or three people and a box of gloves, I have had the same deep down level of satisfaction that came from getting through another day; keeping our students, staff, and faculty safe and productive; and helping those who need and depend on us. I am so proud of what our college has done since last March, and I am so grateful for all we have learned. I look forward to a more stable, new way of life here on campus and at home.
Patrick M. Lloyd, DDS, MS
Dean and Professor
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37th 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 2021 Research Day awards include the following:
Dean's Awards for Research Excellence
Dental Hygiene Research Award:
Emily Sprinkle, DHY 2
Dental Student Awards:
1st place: Nathan Gutarts, D1
2nd: Nathan Kim, D1
3rd: Aakriti Chaudhry, D1
Graduate Student Awards:
1st place: Kazune Pax; DDS-PhD Fellow
2nd: Victoria McLaughlin; DDS-PhD Fellow
3rd: Eun Sang Moon, DDS; Orthodontics Resident
CTSA Best Clinical & Translational Abstract:
Kazune Pax; DDS-PhD Fellow
AADR/DENTSPLY Student Competition:
Kazune Pax; DDS-PhD Fellow
Post-doctoral Fellow Award:
Fatma Mohamed, DDS, MS, PhD; Division of Biosciences
OSU Alumni Merit Award:
Michelle Scott; DDS-PhD Fellow
OSU Alumni Achievement Award:
Nathan Gutarts; D1
AADR Student Research Day Award:
Nathan Gutarts; D1
Faculty Paper of the Year Awards:
Clinical Research:
Authors: Azadani, EN; Peng, J; Kumar, A; Casamassimo, PS; Griffen, A; Amini, H; Ni, A.
Publication: "A survival analysis of primary second molars in children treated under general anesthesia." Journal of the American Dental Association, 2020 Aug;151(8): 568-575
Basic Science Research:
Authors: Ganesan, SM; Dabdoub, SM; Nagaraja, HN; Scott, ML; Pamulapati, S; Berman, ML; Shields, PG; Wewers, ME; Kumar, PS.
Publication: "Adverse effects of electronic cigarettes on the disease-naive oral microbiome." Science Advances, 2020 May 27;6(22)
Social and Behavioral Sciences and Public Health Research:
Authors: Meyer, BD; Fearnow, B; Wolcott, MD
Publication: "Introducing legislative advocacy into the dental school curriculum: A mixed-methods evaluation." Journal of Dental Education, 2020 Dec; 84(12):1378-1387
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Michelle Scott Featured in Ohio State's "Research Commons" Publication
Working with her faculty advisor Purnima Kumar, BDS, MS, PhD, a professor in the Division of Periodontology, Ms. Scott's research focuses on the oral microbiome and bacteria that affect periodontal health. She will graduate with a DDS degree and a PhD in oral biology in 2024.
Read the article here.
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Shereen Azer, BDS, MSc, MS, is University Senator
Dr. Shereez Azer, an Associate Professor and Vice Chair of the Division of Restorative and Prosthetic Dentistry,
has been selected to serve as a member of the University Senate. As the governing body of the university, the senate is comprised of 141 faculty and staff members, students, and administrators. Its primary responsibility is to advise campus leaders on key educational and academic policy concerns.
Dr. Azer's term as a member of the university senate begins this autumn and will continue through the spring of 2024.
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Annual Carl O. Boucher Prosthodontic Conference - Virtual Event: April 16
The annual meeting of the Boucher Prosthodontic Conference provides continuing education in the art, science, and practice of prosthodontics. Held annually, the event is dedicated to Dr. Carl O. Boucher, who devoted his career to the advancement of prosthodontics. The 2021 virtual conference program includes an exceptional group of speakers who will share their knowledge and expertise. Date: Friday, April 16
Venue: Online sessions only
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Virtual Alumni Reception at Hinman Meeting: Friday, March 12
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Pharmacology for Dentistry: Live Webinar Series
Join us for this series of three 2-hour live webinars. Participants may register for
one or more sessions, and all presentations will be recorded for those who are unable to attend the live webinar presentations.
Date: Thursday, April 15, 2021
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. (EST)
CE credits: 2
Presenter: Mark S. Wenzel, DDS; Assistant Professor-Clinical, Division of Restorative and Prosthetic Dentistry; Director, General Practice Dentistry; and Associate Director, Ohio State's Outpatient Care Upper Arlington Dental Clinic
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