College of Dentistry News
College Celebrates Staff Appreciation
We wrapped up April with Staff Appreciation events to show our staff how much they are valued. We are thankful for their hard work, care, and team spirit.
Rachel Whisler Named Distinguished Staff
Rachel Whisler has been named a Distinguished Staff Member. The award is the highest staff honor at the university.
Dr. Beau Meyer Named Midcareer Scholar
Dr. Beau Meyer has been named a Provost's Midcareer Scholar: Scarlet and Gray Associate Professor. The 2026 honor was given to just six faculty members at Ohio State.
Dental Hygiene Networking Night Connects Students with Opportunities
Dental Hygiene students took a big step toward their future at this year’s Dental Hygiene Networking Night. The event gave students helpful tips, contacts, and confidence as they plan their next steps.
Students Receive Team Jackets for Service to Athletics
Three students —Andrew Graham, Ethan Leonard, and Alex Major—were honored for their service as Student Team Dentists for Ohio State Athletics.
Faculty and Student Win Awards at Health Sciences Art Show
Dr. Sehrish Javaid and dental student Emily Powell shared their creative talents at this year’s Health Sciences Art Show. Dr. Javaid received the Dean’s Award for her acrylic painting, while Ms. Powell earned the People’s Choice Award for her oil and sculpture piece.
Trustee Reginald Wilkinson Along With Student Trustee Kendall Buchan Tour College
Reginald Wilkinson, PhD, and Kendall Buchan, DDS, from The Ohio State University Board of Trustees, recently toured the college.
College Researchers Share Their Work and Dr. Brian Foster is Honored at International Meeting
Thirty-eight members of our college shared their research at the International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (IADR) Conference in San Diego.
Dr. Luiz Meirelles Named The Ohio State University Innovator of the Year and National Academy of Inventors Senior Member
Dr. Luiz Meirelles earned two major honors.
New Degree Helps Dr. Leonardo Nassani Grow Digital Dentistry Program
Dr. Leonardo Nassani earns a master's degree focused on digital dentistry from the University of Greater Manchester in the United Kingdom.
Dental and Dental Hygiene Students Win Shared Values Awards
Five senior dental hygiene and D4 students were honored at the college’s annual Shared Values Awards dinner.
Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU) and Sigma Phi Alpha Honor Societies Welcome New Members
The College’s Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU) and Sigma Phi Alpha honor societies recently welcomed this year's new members.