A Legacy of Giving
Gifts from our alumni and friends provide our students with scholarships, and they fund programs that expose students to new practices in the evolving field of dentistry.
Ways to Give to the College of Dentistry
Cash
Cash is often the most convenient form of giving. Cash gifts are fully deductible for federal income tax purposes, provided deductions are itemized.
Pledges
Pledges enable a donor to plan a personal giving program that is both convenient and tax-wise. A pledge may enable a donor to consider a more significant gift than would have been otherwise possible. Terms for payment on pledges are flexible and at the option of the donor.
Securities
Securities may be made as outright gifts or as a payment on a pledge. Stock certificates may be reassigned directly to The Ohio State University Foundation or may be transferred through the donor's broker. The mean market value on the date of the transfer will determine the value of the gift for tax purposes. It is best to consult with a Development Officer before a transaction is made.
Planned Gifts
Cash is often the most convenient form of giving. Cash gifts are fully deductible for federal income tax purposes, provided deductions are itemized.
Explore Giving Opportunities
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Provides an annual fund to meet the highest priorities of The College of Dentistry as determined by the dean. (Fund #308642)
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Supports the construction of New Simulation Clinics in Postle Hall. (Fund #316986)
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Income and/or principal supports and advances the College of Dentistry. (Fund #601691)
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Supports the outreach project for 4th year students who spend 60 days in the community working in various clinics. (Fund #311914)
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Income provides need-based scholarships for dental hygiene students. (Fund #313134)
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Provide scholarship funds for students in the College of Dentistry who demonstrate strong leadership skills through participation in student government and/or organized dentistry. (Fund #641763)
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Provides for the support, growth and enhancement of the Section of Oral- Maxillofacial Surgery (Fund #302695)
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Provides funds to be spent at the discretion of the director of the Endodontic Graduate Programs. (Fund #303124)
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Supports and advances the orthodontic section of the College of Dentistry. (Fund #201699)
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Provides funds to be spent at the discretion of the Periodontology Chair. (Fund #310545)
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Supports the improvement of the Department of Pedodontics.(Fund #306469)
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Provides for the support, growth and enhancement of the Section of Dental Hygiene. (Fund #303613)
Your support also helps to establish awards for teaching excellence, while also allowing our students and graduate students to conduct research that will change the way oral health care providers serve patients. Gifts from our alumni bring new technologies to our facilities so our patients receive the best care available. You may choose to give to the College of Dentistry as broadly or as specifically as you would like.
To see additional College of Dentistry funds please visit go.osu.edu/give-to-dentistry.
Profiles in Alumni Giving
Your support also helps to establish awards for teaching excellence, while also allowing our students and graduate students to conduct research that will change the way oral health care providers serve patients. Gifts from our alumni bring new technologies to our facilities so our patients receive the best care available. You may choose to give to the College of Dentistry as broadly or as specifically as you would like.
You can make your annual gift today by visiting The Ohio State University's Online Giving page.
If you're considering a permanent legacy in your name or the name of someone close to you, or if you'd like to make a gift through your estate or you're considering a gift that will provide guaranteed income throughout your life, we will be happy to help you meet your philanthropic goals.

Investing in Future Dentists
Today the cost of attending dental school is significant and graduates leave the college with a large financial debt burden. Through the generosity of The Masonbrink Family and their endowed scholarships, multiple students, annually benefit from reduced debt as they begin their careers as dental healthcare providers.