Staff Spotlight: Penny Brown

Getting to Know Penny Brown, Information Associate, Patient Registration
Penny Brown

Mention Penny Brown’s name around the college and you’ll hear responses like, “she’s so nice!” or “she always has a smile on her face!” Originally an associate in the college’s Records Room, Penny was reassigned to Patient Registration when the college transitioned to electronic records in 2016. She was a natural fit for the position. Her smile—as well as the smiles on the faces of her co-workers—is one of the first things patients see when they enter the student clinics.

Q) How long have you worked for Ohio State and the College of Dentistry?

A) I’ve worked at Ohio State for over 20 years. I came to the College of Dentistry in 2009 after transferring from Ohio State’s University Hospital.

Q) What do you like best about your job?

A) The thing I like best about this position is that I work with the public. I also work with students and, at times, the doctors. I like interacting with people!

Q) What do you like best about Ohio State and/or the College of Dentistry?

A) I really like helping people—that is my heart. I get to meet so many different people from all walks of life and  interact with them. I appreciate the opportunity to work at the College of Dentistry and I truly appreciate Dean Lloyd for giving me this opportunity to serve in this position. In addition, I appreciate all the faculty, staff, and students I have been honored to work for and with.

Dental Emergency Care Clinic

Monday-Thursday
7:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

Friday
7:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

Student Dental Clinics

Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Ohio State Dental Faculty Practice

Monday-Friday
7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Upper Arlington Dental Clinic

Monday
7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Tuesday-Thursday
7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Friday
7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.