Alumni Events

Connecting with fellow alumni through meaningful events creates opportunities to share experiences, strengthen relationships, and celebrate our collective impact on the dental community. We invite you to join us at the upcoming events below!

DAS Alumni Reception and Awards

during the Ohio Dental Association 2026 Annual Meeting
Friday, Sept. 18, 2026
5 - 7 p.m.
Hilton Columbus Downtown, 402 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215 Roman Johnson Room, 3rd Floor (in the new hotel tower adjacent to the convention center)

Questions: contact dentalalumni@osu.edu

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A group of people standing in a room with their arms raised up in a Y shape

Division of Periodontology Alumni Reception

during the American Academy of Periodontology 2026 Annual Meeting
Friday, Oct. 30, 2026
7 - 10 p.m.
Hyatt Regency Seattle
706 Pilchuck Room (7th floor)
808 Howell Street, Seattle WA 98101

Questions: contact mccallister.2@osu.edu

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Seattle wharf with city skyline at night

8 alumni from the class of 195 gathered at a table outdoors

Please contact us if you are planning your class reunion so we can help spread the news! Questions: contact dentalalumni@osu.edu

Class Reunions

The reunions listed below are independently organized and are not sponsored by The Ohio State University or the College of Dentistry. Reunion information is shared as a courtesy to assist alumni and reunion coordinators.

DDS Class of 1971
Date and location will be shared soon!
If you have questions, please contact Bob Traul at rtraul@aol.com

DDS Class of 1981
Friday, Oct. 9
5:00 p.m.
Faculty Club
$100 per person - Please contact Mark Bernsdorf at cmbernsdorf1987@gmail.com or send a text to him at 614-506-7834 for further information and payment options.

Dental Hygiene RDH Classes of 1985 & 1986
Saturday, Oct. 10
Time TBD
Gather and celebrate at the DAS Homecoming Tailgate!

DDS Class of 1991
Saturday, Oct. 10
The Drill Michigan Tailgate hosted by Lisa Knobloch
Ohio Stadium parking lot, northeast side
Time TBD
and
An Evening Gathering
Time and Place TBD
If you have questions, please contact Tim Freeman at tafree417@gmail.com

DDS Class of 1996
Friday, Oct. 9
6-8:00 p.m. Happy Hour at Forno Speakeasy, 721 N High St, Columbus
Please RSVP to Kent Underwood at kentunderwood@me.com or send a text to him at 614-404-0999.
and
Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026
Time TBD
Meet at the “1996 table” at the DAS Homecoming Tailgate!

Silver and Gold Buckeye Milestone Reunions

Celebrating the DDS and Dental Hygiene classes of 2001 & 1976.
Friday, Oct. 9, 2026
5-8:30 p.m.
Fawcett Center

Reconnect with classmates and celebrate your Buckeye milestone reunion at an evening reception and dinner. We look forward to welcoming alumni from the DDS and Dental Hygiene Classes of 2001 and 1976 for a memorable evening of fellowship and celebration.

Cost: $40 per person

Register online or by phone: 800-762-5646

Questions: contact dentalalumni@osu.edu

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