Inside Dentistry

Our monthly newsletter features updates on recent and upcoming events in the College of Dentistry, as well as faculty, staff, student, alumni, and research news.

Trustee Wilkinson and Dean Trotman tour the college

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.
Dr. Brian Foster holding an award plaque

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. Meirelles holding an innovation award

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.
Leonardo Nassani

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.
2026 Shared Values award winners

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.
OKU and SPA symbols

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.
Faculty at the 2026 SGA Awards

Students Honor Outstanding Faculty at SGA Awards Reception

The college’s Student Government Association (SGA) held its 33rd Annual Awards Reception to honor faculty nominated by the students they teach.
College of Dentistry faculty attending the ADEA meeting

College Members Share Ideas and Learn at American Dental Education Association (ADEA) Meeting

A large group from the college joined oral health teachers from around the world at the ADEA meeting in Montreal.
Dr. Rachel Kearney, D4 student Hope Baxter, D2 student Emily Powell

Students Share Smart Social Media Tips at American Dental Education Association (ADEA) Meeting

Hope Baxter (D4 student) and Emily Powell (D2 student) took the stage with Rachel Kearney, BSDH, PhD, at the ADEA meeting to share the impact of social media in dentistry.
HOME Coach staff and Dean Trotman standing outside of the mobile dental coach

New Partnerships for the Dental Coach

Meetings with school and local leaders continue as plans are made to provide dental care for children in Appalachia.
A student discusses his presentation in a dental operatory

Clinical Excellence Expo

The college recently held its annual Clinical Excellence Expo.