Ann L. Griffen, DDS, MS

Chair, Biosciences & Professor
Education

Dental Degree
University of Texas Health Science Center, 1982

Certificate
University of Texas Health Science Center, 1985, Pediatric Dentistry

MS/Specialty
The Ohio State University, 1991, Molecular Genetics

Diplomate
American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, 1998

Research Interests
  • The human microbiome and microbial ecology of oral diseases including periodontitis and dental caries.
  • The interaction of the oral microbiota, diet and tooth structure in dental caries.
  • The acquisition of the oral microbiota and host interactions.
  • The oral microbiota and diabetes, HPV and HIV.
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Contact
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Office Address

4126 Postle Hall
305 W. 12th Ave.
Columbus, OH 43210
United States

Academic Division

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.