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Ohio State University College of Dentistry
Introduction
The Ohio State University system was established in
1870; the Columbus campus was created in the same
year. In 1925 the Ohio State University College of
Dentistry moved to Columbus after its beginning as
part of Ohio Medical University in 1890. Ohio Medical University joined the Starling Medical College in
1906 and became a component of Ohio State in 1914.
The College of Dentistry is located in the Health Sciences Center, which also includes the College of
Medicine and Biological Sciences and School of
Nursing and Allied Health Sciences.
Ohio State University College of Dentistry
Academics
4-year traditional. Clinical experience begins after the
first year and a half. The basic and clinical sciences
are integrated during both coursework and practice
sessions. Ten percent of the senior year must be
devoted to electives. Off-campus clinical experience
is available at hospitals and clinics. First year: The
major basic sciences in the form of lectures, laboratory, and self-directed learning. Second year: A
continuation of the previous year’s activities. Third
year: Clinical experience under faculty supervision is
provided in the college, at hospitals, and at other sites.
Fourth year: Comprehensive dental care under private
practice conditions as well as extramural rotations.
Unique Programs
The College of Dentistry offers DDS-PhD programs
in all specialties.
Ohio State University College of Dentistry
Admissions
The basic predental science courses and 1 year of
English composition or literature are required. Recommended courses may be selected from psychology,
speech, art, and drawing. A minimum of 20 documented hours of observation in a general dental office
is required. Transfer and advanced standing: Students from other U.S. schools may be admitted with
advanced standing.
Ohio State University College of Dentistry
Students
The school is located in the Health Sciences Center
on the main campus in a 5-story building. Dental
clinics are also located in University and Children’s
Hospitals and in Nisonger Center. City Health
Department clinics, VA hospitals, and state institutions also offer facilities for student training.
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4 months agoAnonymous
I am a current student at the OSUCOD and agree with the comments below. We are taught "traditional" dental techniques, and although the college is starting to recognize newer materials and treatment modalities (DITITAL!?!, ESTHETICS!?!), they are still basically left out of our curriculum. On the other hand, I have heard (and believe) that OSU students come out of dental school with some of the best hand skills around. Ultimately, I think that is most important, as materials, etc... can be learned relatively easily. However...
I do agree that one of the major downfalls of the OSU clinics is the lack of cohesion between clinic instructors. Patients usually leave an appointment confused, as they have been told multiple opinions by multiple instructors... Rightfully so, they usually second guess the treatment suggested. Additionally, due to the "comprehensive" nature of our clinic, patients' chief complaints, though initially address, are usually dismissed due to the instituted strict adherence to Phase 1, then Phase 2, etc... Patients are left with an incomplete RCT, temporary filling, etc... for MONTHS before "Phase 2" is complete and final restoration is ALLOWED to commence. (Often, they are "stuck" in perio...)
All in all, I have learned more by asking questions, studying for boards, and doing my own research than sitting through ANY class. It is frustrating, as when interviewing for jobs or talking to current dentists, (if I don't do my research) I feel lost, as OSU has failed to properly educate us on what is actually out there in the "real world of dentistry"...
Hopefully with the new Dean, and the curriculum "shift" in progress due to the new semester system starting next year, these problems will FINALLY be addressed... But I won't hold my breath....
over 1 year agodr.jons
I graduated from The Ohio State University College of Dentistry in 2003. I graduated near the top of my class, however, I felt the education was well below average. The main problem with the institution was the educators themselves, as well as the administration. Most of the educators were more interested in personal gain and agenda than actually teaching. Moreover, the administration was atrocious. I suppose I am happy to have graduated a buckeye, however, I feel my education was highly lacking in numerous areas compared to colleagues who attended other learning institutions.
almost 2 years agozach haws
I graduated from the College of Dentistry at The Ohio State University several years ago. I loved being a buckeye. THe atmosphere was second to none. We were forced to learn "old techniques" and newer dentistry was just beginnning to be taught. Currently, I own my own office and I still enjoy being a dentist and being an alumni from world renowned school. There were some teachers that were tough on us and even maybe taught in correct and obsolete things, but overall, I highly recommend OSU for a quality education. It is what you make of it!
almost 3 years agosergio regkjoe12 ((at)) hotmail dot com
I graduated from OSU dental school in 2003. It was probably the worst educational institution I have ever been to. Maybe it's because I was a minority? I don't know. But I had this clinic director who gave me the hardest time about treatment done signed by another professor and eventually even took away my patients. At that time I thought she was just attacking me for the sake of attacking me. I somehow got through but that was very tough experience for me not to mention it felt very much like non educational.
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I am a current student at the OSUCOD and agree with the comments below. We are taught "traditional" dental techniques, and although the college is starting to recognize newer materials and treatment modalities (DITITAL!?!, ESTHETICS!?!), they are still basically left out of our curriculum. On the other hand, I have heard (and believe) that OSU students come out of dental school with some of the best hand skills around. Ultimately, I think that is most important, as materials, etc... can be learned relatively easily. However... I do agree that one of the major downfalls of the OSU clinics is the lack of cohesion between clinic instructors. Patients usually leave an appointment confused, as they have been told multiple opinions by multiple instructors... Rightfully so, they usually second guess the treatment suggested. Additionally, due to the "comprehensive" nature of our clinic, patients' chief complaints, though initially address, are usually dismissed due to the instituted strict adherence to Phase 1, then Phase 2, etc... Patients are left with an incomplete RCT, temporary filling, etc... for MONTHS before "Phase 2" is complete and final restoration is ALLOWED to commence. (Often, they are "stuck" in perio...) All in all, I have learned more by asking questions, studying for boards, and doing my own research than sitting through ANY class. It is frustrating, as when interviewing for jobs or talking to current dentists, (if I don't do my research) I feel lost, as OSU has failed to properly educate us on what is actually out there in the "real world of dentistry"... Hopefully with the new Dean, and the curriculum "shift" in progress due to the new semester system starting next year, these problems will FINALLY be addressed... But I won't hold my breath....