Sharon Parsons, DDS '81, Receives Joseph P. Crowley Distinguished Dentist Award

Dr. Sharon Parsons is a general dentist in Columbus, Ohio, an alumna of the College of Dentistry's Class of 1981, and a past president of the Ohio Dental Association. As an active member of organized dentistry, she demonstrated outstanding leadership throughout the COVID-19 pandemic in Ohio. For her efforts, she received the 2023 Ohio Dental Association's Joseph P. Crowley Distinguished Dentist Award at the Callahan Celebration of Excellence, held in conjunction with the 157th ODA Annual Session.

Dr. Kyle Bogan, a general dentist in Delaware, Ohio, and a member of the Columbus Dental Society's Honors and Awards Committee, wrote a nomination letter on behalf of Dr. Parsons. He said, "Dr. Parson’s commitment, dedication, and leadership has had a positive impact on the way dentistry is practiced in Ohio, but also – and most notably – her leadership throughout the COVID-19 pandemic in Ohio served as a model for the country.” After being presented with the award, Dr. Parsons said she is humbled and appreciative of this honor.