FIRST THURSDAY
COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY NEWS
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MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN
Dear Colleagues:
Last month, our college celebrated the graduation of the dental and dental hygiene classes of 2022. Some of our constituents have wanted to know more about those graduates who are now our newest colleagues. I will share with you some of the information I've passed along to others, and I believe it will make you feel proud!
It goes without saying that our college's dental (DDS) and dental hygiene (DHY) programs are highly competitive. This is demonstrated by a number of factors, including the Grade Point Average (GPA) for each class as they enter and graduate from our programs.
When the members of the DDS class of 2022 first joined our college, the overall average GPA of the120 students who entered the program was 3.61. Similarly, the DHY class of 2022 was comprised of 32 students whose average GPA at graduation was 3.56. This shows the high caliber of the newly graduated students who are now members of the dental workforce.
The composition of our student bodies is evolving. The DDS class of 2022 had more women than men -- 61 versus 50. There were nine students from underrepresented groups; 104 students from Ohio and 16 from other states; and 12 "first generation" students who were the first members of their families to graduate from college. The DHY class of 2022 included two men and 30 women; five students from underrepresented groups; and nine “first generation” students. Of the 32 students in the class, 29 were from Ohio and three came from other states.
As dean, I make it a point to be well-informed about our students and their progress as they complete our DDS and DHY programs and begin their careers as dental professionals. When I see statistics like these, it’s clear to me that we are recruiting and graduating talented, hard-working students whose contributions to the dental profession will set the highest standards.
I hope you feel as pleased and proud as I do!
Sincerely,
Dean Carroll Ann Trotman
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Faculty Forum Presents Guest Speakers: Topics Include Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The College of Dentistry's faculty members will attend an annual educational event, the Faculty Forum, on June 14. This year's forum provides an opportunity for faculty to learn about a broad range of topics that will include clinical operations and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. The following guest speakers will be featured:
Akil Houston, PhD; Chief Diversity Officer and Assistant Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; The Ohio State University College of Dentistry
Matthew Messina, DDS; Dental Clinic Director, Ohio State Outpatient Care Upper Arlington, and Assistant Professor-Clinical, Division of Restorative and Prosthetic Dentistry; The Ohio State University College of Dentistry
Keynote Speaker: James Moore III, PhD; Vice Provost for Diversity and Inclusion, Chief Diversity Officer; The Ohio State University
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Staff Development Day Presents Learning Opportunities
The College of Dentistry's annual Staff Development Day will be held in conjunction with the Faculty Forum on June 14.
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Drs. Ann Griffen, Clifford Beall, and Eugene Leys Partner with Colleagues for JADA Publication
Those findings were presented in volume 1 of this year's Journal of the American Dental Association's (JADA) Foundational Science publication. A premier, peer-reviewed journal that presents the best and most significant research in dentistry, JADA features research that has a significant impact on the practice of clinical dentistry. The article by Drs. Griffen, Beall, and Leys is titled Silver diamine fluoride alters microbial communities in subsurface dentin.
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Dr. Alred Reader Receives I.B. Bender Lifetime Educator Award
The award recognizes an AAE member whose contributions as an educator have demonstrated excellence through selfless commitment to full-time educational pursuits, and whose valuable contributions have instilled in students the desire to pursue excellence in their careers.
Dr. Reader is an alumnus of the College of Dentistry. He served as a faculty member in the Division of Endodontics from 1977-2018 and as director of the Advanced Endodontic Program from 1982-2014. Throughout his career in academia, his efforts as an educator and mentor impacted more than 165 endodontic residents.
Nationally recognized for his research, Dr. Reader has explored the rationale, advantages, and limitations of various anesthetic agents and routes of administration. His work has been published in more than 150 articles in peer-reviewed journals, including the Journal of Endodontics, the Journal of the American Dental Association, and Anesthesia Progress. He co-authored the textbook titled Successful Local Anesthesia; wrote 14 book chapters in other texts; and presented more than 90 lectures to learned societies and dental organizations throughout his career. Dr. Reader is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics (ABE) and a former Director of ABE.
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Dr. Leonardo Nassani Wins First-Place Prize for Abstract Presentation
Leonardo Nassani, DMD, MS, is an assistant professor-clinical in the Division of Restorative and Prosthetic Dentistry. He recently was awarded the first-place prize for his abstract submitted to the Academy for Sports Dentistry.
Dr. Nassani's abstract topic was titled Herpes Gladiatorum in Sports Dentistry: an Appraisal for Health Care Workers and Team Dentists. The presentations and award recognition will be held July 15-16 at the Academy for Sports Dentistry's Annual Symposium.
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Ms. Milia Hambric is New EHR Manager
On May 23, Ms. Milia Hambric joined the college as the Electronic Health Record (EHR) manager. Her professional experience includes serving for more than 14 years at Ohio State's Wexner Medical Center (WMC) as a systems analyst, an optimization analyst, and a resource planning analyst. Most recently, she was a senior systems analyst and principal trainer for the WMC's electronic medical record system.
As the college's EHR manager, Ms. Hambric oversees all aspects of the use and maintenance of dentistry's electronic health record system.
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Pediatric Dentistry - Live Webinar Series:
June 29, July 13, and July 27
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Join us for these live webinars that allow participants to register for one or more sessions and to purchase three sessions for the price of two. Each webinar is also available via recorded presentations for registrants who are unable to attend the live sessions.
Dates: Wednesday, June 29; Wednesday, July 13; and Wednesday, July 27
Times: 6:30 - 8: 30 p.m. (EST) for each course
Sessions: June 29 - Emergency Management of Traumatic Dental Injuries - What All Dentists Should Know; July 13 - Update on the Causes of Dental Caries and What Works to Prevent Them; July 27 - Oral Health Care for Vulnerable Populations
Presenters: Ehsan Azadani, DDS, MS, Assistant Professor, Division of Pediatric Dentistry and Diplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry; Ann Griffen, DDS, MS, Professor, Division of Pediatric Dentistry and Diplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry; Homa Amini, DDS, MS, MPH, Professor-Clinical, Division of Pediatric Dentistry and Diplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry; Stephen Beetstra, DDS, MHSA, Assistant Professor-Clinical, Division of Restorative and Prosthetic Dentistry; Beau Meyer, DDS, MPH, Assistant Professor, Division of Pediatric Dentistry and Diplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
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The Ohio State University College of Dentistry
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