Leo E. Rouse, D.D.S., Voted ADEA President-elect
WASHINGTON , DC-Leo E. Rouse, D.D.S., Dean of the Howard
University College of Dentistry, was installed as ADEA
President-elect on March 3 at the 2010 ADEA Annual Session &
Exhibition in Washington, DC. Dr. Rouse will spend a year as ADEA
President-elect and become ADEA President at the conclusion of the
2011 ADEA Annual Session & Exhibition in San Diego, California,
March 11 "" 16.
"Dr. Rouse's active involvement in the leadership and governance
of ADEA exemplifies his commitment to the Association and the
future of dental education. His past experience provides a solid
foundation from which the Association
will continue to grow," said outgoing ADEA President Ronald J.
Hunt, D.D.S.
Dr. Rouse is currently Chair of the ADEA
Council of Deans and serves as one of the four ADEA Commissioners
on the Commission of Dental Accreditation. In 2009, he was awarded
an ADEA Presidential Citation for distinguished service to the
Association and dedication to the advancement of the dental
education community. He is also active in other dental
organizations. Currently, he serves on the Board of Directors for
the American Dental Association Foundation and the National
Children's Oral Health Foundation.
Prior to his 2004 appointment as Dean of
the Howard University College of Dentistry, Dr. Rouse served as
Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs and Chair of the Department of
Clinical Dentistry. Before entering academia, he actively served in
the United States Army for 24 years. Dr. Rouse concluded his
military career at the rank of Colonel as Commander and Chief
Operating Office of the U.S. Army Dental Command, commanding the
entire Army Dental Corps worldwide.
Dr. Rouse holds a D.D.S. degree from the
Howard University College of Dentistry. In 1997, he received the
Howard University College of Dentistry Alumni Achievement Award for
distinguished service to the country and the profession of
dentistry.
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About the American Dental
Education Association
The American Dental Education Association
(ADEA) is the voice of dental education. Its members include all
U.S. and Canadian dental schools and many allied and postdoctoral
dental education programs, corporations, faculty, and students. The
mission of ADEA is to lead individuals and institutions of the
dental education community to address contemporary issues
influencing education, research, and the delivery of oral health
care for the health of the public. ADEA's activities encompass a
wide range of research, advocacy, faculty development, meetings,
and communications like the esteemed Journal of Dental
Education, as well as the dental school admissions services
AADSAS and PASS.