Division of Periodontology
Our periodontal educational programs have a rich and outstanding history in research endeavors and scholastic honors, and we have trained some of the finest periodontists in the world.
Periodontology is a specialty of dentistry which encompasses the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases of the supporting and surrounding tissues of the teeth or their substitutes.
Initiated in 1949, the postdoctoral program in advanced periodontics at Ohio State has always been a combination of clinical training with graduate education. As the oldest continuously operating periodontal graduate program in the nation, it has been responsible for educating not only quality clinicians but also nationally and internationally renowned academicians.
This high degree of achievement has been substantiated by our graduates' thriving private practices, successful academic careers in teaching and research (e.g., professors and chairs of periodontology), outstanding work in the armed forces (e.g., Surgeon General of the Air Force) and exceptional service for organized dentistry (e.g., presidents of the American Dental Association, State Dental Associations, American Academy of Periodontology, Ohio Academy of Periodontology and Columbus Academy of Periodontology).
Opportunities in Periodontology
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A 36-month residency program that provides training in four areas: didactic, clinical, research and teaching.
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The Postdoctoral Periodontal Program welcomes visits from interested candidates and offers formal externship opportunities to qualified U.S. or Canadian dental students.
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The Observership in Periodontology for Foreign-trained Dentists is considered a “continuing education” course and a tuition fee is required to attend. Observers do not receive graduate school credit but will receive a certificate of attendance upon completion of the program.
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Enhance your knowledge with periodontal and implant microsurgery education, training, and research at the Ohio State University College of Dentistry.
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The predoctoral (dental student) program in Periodontology at Ohio State has many educational facets, including didactic courses, clinical experiences, surgical assists, board reviews, competency exams, a periodontal rotation and an elective course.
The VOLPE Prize, named in honor of Anthony Volpe, is a $3,500 award presented for the best clinical research in periodontology by students in dentistry.
Our Faculty
Part-time
Dr. Fred Alger
Clinical Assistant Professor
DDS, The Ohio State University
MS (Periodontics), The Ohio State University
Certificate (Periodontics), The Ohio State University
Diplomate, American Board of Periodontology
Dr. Shaun Rotenberg
Clinical Assistant Professor
DMD, Medical College of Georgia
MS (Periodontics), The Ohio State University
Certificate (Periodontics), The Ohio State University
Diplomate, American Board of Periodontology
Dr. Joelle Stanger
Clinical Assistant Professor-Adjunct
DMD, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
MS (Periodontics), The Ohio State University
Certificate (Periodontics), The Ohio State University
Diplomate, American Board of Periodontology
Dr. Mostafa Tabaa
Clinical Assistant Professor
DDS, Damascus University
MS (Periodontics), University of Kentucky
Certificate (Periodontics), University of Kentucky
Dr. Jeffrey Wessel
Clinical Assistant Professor
DDS, University of Michigan
MS (Periodontics), The Ohio State University
Certificate (Periodontics), The Ohio State University
Diplomate, American Board of Periodontology
Emeriti Faculty
Dr. Lewis Claman, Associate Professor Emeritus
DDS, Certificate (Periodontics), MS
Dr. John D. Walters, Professor Emeritus
DDS, MMSc
Adjunct Faculty
Thomas C. Hart, DDS, PhD
Jeffery Johnston, DDS, MS
Diplomate, American Board of Periodontology
Pao-ying Lin, DDS, MS
Diplomate, American Board of Periodontology
Andreas Parashis, DDS, Dr Odont
Diplomate, American Board of Periodontology
Andrea Pilloni, MD, DDS, MS
Michael Rethman, DDS, MS
Diplomate, American Board of Periodontology
Ralph Wilson, DDS, MS
Diplomate, American Board of Periodontology
Division of Periodontics
4129 Postle Hall
305 W. 12th Ave.
Columbus, OH 43210
Chair:
Hsun-Liang (Albert) Chan, DDS, MS
Director, Periodontics Residency Program:
Binnaz Leblebicioglu DDS, MS, PhD, FICD