The_Ohio_State_University_College_of_Dentistry_seal

The College of Dentistry seal in an “O” with the open book and buckeye leaf with are part of the University seal. The open book signifies education and the buckeye leaf is representative of the Ohio State University. The “O” also represents the Greek letter Omicron which the first letter of the word Odont, meaning tooth.

The triangle, representing the Greek letter Delta, together with the cautery and the branches with the leaves and berries represent the dental profession. The leaves represent the 32 teeth in the permanent dentition and the berries represent the 20 teeth in the primary dentition.

The overlapping of the triangle and the circle represent the joining of dentistry and education.