Policy and Research
ADEA Policy and Research Advisory Committee
The ADEA Policy and Research Advisory Committee (ADEA PRAC) provides insight and perspective to ADEA on current and emerging issues in dental education.
This insight helps ensure ADEA’s educational research agenda is aligned with topics that are important to its members. The ADEA PRAC also helps inform ADEA’s annual education-related survey activities and related policy research to ensure that the information ADEA collects is timely and informative.
2025-26 Committee Members
Anna Dongari-Bagtzoglou, D.D.S., M.S., Ph.D.
Professor and Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs
University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine
Leciel Bono, Ed.D., M.S., RDH-ER, FADHA
Associate Professor and Department Chair
Idaho State University
Jennifer Chang, D.D.S., M.S.
Associate Professor
Program Director, Predoctoral Periodontics
UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry
Ana Keohane, D.M.D.
Clinical Associate Professor of General Dentistry
Director of Predoctoral Urgent Care
Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine
Alexander Lee, D.M.D.
Professor and Assistant Dean of Dental Informatics
Western University of Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine
Misty Mesimer, Ph.D., RDH, CDA
Program Director, Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting
Germanna Community College
Robert Spears, Ph.D., M.S.
Professor and Associate Dean for Student and Academic Affairs
UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry
Mark S. Wolff, D.D.S., Ph.D.
Professor and Dean
University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
ADEA Board of Directors Representatives
Susan H. Kass, M.Ed., Ed.D., RDH
Immediate Past Chair of the Board
Dharini van der Hoeven, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Board Director for Sections
ADEA Staff Liaison
Emilia Istrate, Ph.D., M.A.I.S., CAE
Senior Vice President of Policy and Education Research
IstrateE@adea.org