The ADEA Section on Academic Affairs meets the professional development needs of the academic affairs administrators and faculty members interested in curricular management at dental schools.

Community email: adea-SECAcademicAffairs@ConnectedCommunity.org

Councilor
Emily Sabato M.S.Ed., Ed.D.
Rutgers School of Dental Medicine
sabatoeh@sdm.rutgers.edu

Chair
Liz Kaz Ed.D., M.S.
University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Dentistry
kazm@umkc.edu

Chair-elect
Gwen Essex, Ed.D., M.S.
California Northstate University College of Dental Medicine
gwen.essex@cnsu.edu

Secretary
Dolores Cannella, Ph.D.
Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine
dolores.cannella@stonybrookmedicine.edu

Recipient of the 2021 ADEA COS Thomas F. Nowlin Award for Outstanding Performance by a Section.

The ADEA Section on Addiction Education promotes activities and curricula for tobacco cessation in dental education.

Community email: adea-SECAddictionEducation@ConnectedCommunity.org

Councilor
Richard D’Innocenzo, D.M.D., M.D.
Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine
rdinno@bu.edu

Chair
Sanjay Chand, M.B.B.S., M.D.
University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry
chandsp@udmercy.edu

Chair-elect
Manish Bhagania, D.D.S.
Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine
Bhagania@bu.edu

Secretary
Meoshi Hicks, RDH
Roseman University of Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine           
Mhicks815@student.roseman.edu

Recipient of the 2019 ADEA COS Thomas F. Nowlin Award for Outstanding Performance by a Section.

The ADEA Section on Advanced and Graduate Education represents the education component of graduate and advanced dental education, including but not limited to specific/topical issues of licensure, interprofessional education, assessment, curriculum, and scholarly activities.

Community email:  adea-SECAdvGradEd@ConnectedCommunity.org

Councilor
Joyce Barbour, D.D.S., M.B.A.
Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry
jbarbour@mmc.edu

Chair
Amirreza Ghassemi, D.D.S., M.S.
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry
ghassemia2@vcu.edu

Chair-elect
Vrushali Abhyankar, B.D.S., M.D.S., M.S.
University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Dentistry
vabhyank@uthsc.edu

Secretary
Linda Sangalli, D.D.S., M.S., Ph.D.
Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine-Illinois
lsanga@midwestern.edu

The ADEA Section on Anatomical Sciences fosters communication among educators in the anatomical sciences and encourages an interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary approach to learning.

Community email:  adea-SECAnatomicalSciences@ConnectedCommunity.org

Councilor
Joshua W. Little, D.C., Ph.D.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Adams School of Dentistry
jlittle1@email.unc.edu

Chair
Vuvi Nguyen, Ph.D., M.S.
UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry
Vuvi.H.Nguyen@uth.tmc.edu

Chair-elect
Geetha Siddanna, B.D.S., M.S.
University of Michigan School of Dentistry
geethads@umich.edu

Secretary
Shayla Yoachim, Ph.D.
University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry
shayla.yoachim@unmc.edu

Recipient of the 2007 and 2012 ADEA COS Thomas F. Nowlin Award for Outstanding Performance by a Section. 

The ADEA Section on Behavioral Science advances the principles and methods of the behavioral sciences in the development of caring dental professionals. 

Community email:  adea-SECBehSci@ConnectedCommunity.org

Councilor
Carly McKenzie, Ph.D.
University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry
cmckenzi@uab.edu

Chair
Melanie Mayberry, D.D.S., M.S., HCM
University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry
mayberme@udmercy.edu

Chair-elect
Casey Wright, Ph.D.
Marquette University School of Dentistry
Casey.Wright@marquette.edu

Secretary
Jamie Burgess-Flowers, M.S.W., LCSW
High Point University Workman School of Dental Medicine
jburges3@highpoint.edu

The ADEA Section on Biochemistry, Nutrition, and Microbiology provides a forum for dental educators in the disciplines of biochemistry, nutrition and microbiology to organize and communicate information about these scientific disciplines in relation to dental and allied dental education. 

Community email:  adea-SECBChemNutMicBio@ConnectedCommunity.org

Councilor
David Fischer, Ph.D.
University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry
fischedd@udmercy.edu

Chair
Sarah B. Peters, M.S., Ph.D.
The Ohio State University College of Dentistry
peters.1026@osu.edu

Chair-elect
Philip Patston, D.Phil.
University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry
patston@uic.edu

Secretary
Barbara McCracken, Ph.D.
Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine
bmccrac@siue.edu

Recipient of the 2011 ADEA COS Thomas F. Nowlin Award for Outstanding Performance by a Section. 

The ADEA Section on Business and Financial Administration provides leadership in the areas of business, finance and administration in dental educational institutions and provides expertise to institutional officers charged with responsibility in these areas.

Community email:  adea-SECBusFinAd@ConnectedCommunity.org

Councilor
Mike Harner, M.A.,M.B.A.,M.Ed.
University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry 
mikeh@uic.edu

Chair
Megan Sage, M.B.A.
Oregon Health & Science University School of Dentistry
sagme@ohsu.edu

Chair-elect
Marla LaVal
Kansas City University College of Dental Medicine  
mlaval@kansascity.edu

Secretary
Spencer Opuku Busia
Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine 
opoku.busia@stonybrookmedicine.edu

Recipient of the 2006 ADEA COS Thomas F. Nowlin Award for Outstanding Performance by a Section. 

The ADEA Section on Cariology provides a venue within ADEA to discuss and enhance the teaching of cariology.

Community email:   adea-SECCariology@ConnectedCommunity.org

Councilor
Andrea Zandona, D.D.S., M.S.D., Ph.D.
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
andrea.zandona@tufts.edu

Chair
Donald Lapine, D.M.D.
Rutgers School of Dental Medicine
dpl67@sdm.rutgers.edu

Chair-elect
Silvia Amaya Pajares, B.D.S., M.H.A.
Oregon Health & Science University School of Dentistry
amayas@ohsu.edu

Secretary
Anchal Malik Chopra, D.D.S., M.S.
University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine
anchal.malik@pitt.edu, anm287@pitt.edu

Recipient of the 2016 ADEA COS Thomas F. Nowlin Award for Outstanding Performance by a Section. 

The ADEA Section on Clinic Administration promotes clinical programs and activities that ensure optimal patient care within educational settings.

Community email:   adea-SECClinicAdmin@ConnectedCommunity.org

Councilor
Brian Howe, D.M.D., M.S., F.I.C.D.
Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine
Brian.howe@stonybrookmedicine.edu

Chair
Alan Furness, D.M.D.
Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University
afurness@augusta.edu

Chair-elect
Amy Kim, D.D.S.
University of Washington School of Dentistry
akim3@uw.edu

Secretary
Sophia Saeed, D.M.D., M.B.A., F.A.C.D.
University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine 
ssaeed@uchc.edu

Recipient of the 2006 ADEA COS Thomas F. Nowlin Award for Outstanding Performance by a Section. 

The ADEA Section on Clinical Simulation examines the application of clinical simulations and clinical ergonomics in dental education.

Community email:  adea-SECClinicalSim@ConnectedCommunity.org

Councilor
Shaista Rashid, B.D.S., M.S., M.P.H.
A.T. Still University
Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health
shaistarashid@atsu.edu

Chair
Tarin Williams, D.M.D.
University of Louisville School of Dentistry
tarin.williams@louisville.edu

Chair-elect
David Hannigan, D.M.D.
University of Louisville School of Dentistry
david.hannigan@louisville.edu

Secretary
Megan O’Malley Degaris, D.M.D.
University of Louisville School of Dentistry
megan.degaris@louisville.edu

The ADEA Section on Community, Preventive, and Public Health Dentistry explores issues related to community, preventive and public health dentistry as they apply to dental and dental hygiene education, research and practice.

Community email:  adea-SECComPrevDent@ConnectedCommunity.org

Councilor
Frank Roberts, D.D.S., Ph.D.
University of Washington School of Dentistry
froberts@uw.edu

Chair
Cynthia Yered, D.M.D.
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
Cynthia.YeredMclaughlin@tufts.edu

Chair-elect
Rachel Greene, D.D.S.
University of Washington School of Dentistry
rgdds@uw.edu

Secretary
Salma Elwazeer, B.D.S., M.D.S., M.P.H
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso Woody L. Hunt School of Dental Medicine
salma.elwazeer@ttuhsc.edu

The ADEA Section on Comprehensive Care and General Dentistry facilitates the development of innovative ways to improve the delivery and teaching of comprehensive patient-centered care in dental school clinics.

Community email:  adea-SECCompCareGenDent@ConnectedCommunity.org

Councilor
Elmer (E.J.) Newness, D.D.S., M.B.A.
University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry
newnesej@udmercy.edu

Chair
Afsheen Lakhani, D.D.S., CAGS
Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine
alakhani@bu.edu

Chair-elect
Philip Rinaudo, D.D.S., M.S.D.
NYU College of Dentistry
Philip.Rinaudo@nyulangone.org

Secretary
Vasiliki Maseli, D.D.S., CAGS, M.S., Ed.M.
Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine
vmaseli@bu.edu

The ADEA Section on Continuing Education promotes standards of excellence and innovations for dental school-based continuing education.

Community email:  adea-SECCE@ConnectedCommunity.org

Councilor
Martha Clements, M.Ed.
Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine-Arizona 
mcleme@midwestern.edu

Chair
David Minjoon Kim, D.D.S., D.M.Sc.
Harvard School of Dental Medicine
dkim@hsdm.harvard.edu

Chair-elect
Melissa Fung, M.B.A.  
University of California, San Francisco School of Dentistry             
Melissa.Fung@ucsf.edu

Secretary
Chia-Yu (Jennifer) Chen, D.D.S.  
Harvard School of Dental Medicine          
Chia-yu_chen@hsdm.harvard.edu

The ADEA Section on Dental Anatomy and Occlusion discusses the form, function and application of principles of teaching dental anatomy and occlusion.

Community email:  adea-SECDentAnatOcc@ConnectedCommunity.org

Councilor
Kenneth Peters, D.D.S.
University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine
kenneth.peters@cuanschutz.edu

Chair
Kujan Kakar D.D.S.
University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine
KUNJAN.KAKAR@CUANSCHUTZ.EDU

Chair-elect
Joseph Curtis, D.D.S., M.S.
The University of Iowa College of Dentistry & Dental Clinics
joseph-g-curtis@uiowa.edu

Secretary
Christina Truong, D.M.D.
Oregon Health & Science University School of Dentistry
truongc@ohsu.edu

The ADEA Section on Dental Assisting Education promotes and sustains quality formal education, faculty advancement and program offerings related to the field of dental assisting education. It actively works with other organizations in the dental assisting community.

Community email:  adea-SECDentAssistEd@ConnectedCommunity.org

Councilor
Cara Miyasaki, RDA, RDHEF, M.S.
Foothill College
miyasakicara@fhda.edu

Chair
Delaney Nowotarski, B.S., CDA
Germanna Community College
dnowotarski@germanna.edu

Chair-elect
Carol Gohdes, CDA, RDH, B.S.
Metropolitan Community College-Penn Valley Health Science Institute
Carol.Gohdes@mcckc.edu

Secretary
Taylor Rupard, CDA
Germanna Community College
TRupard@germanna.edu

The ADEA Section on Dental Hygiene Education explores and examines—through timely program offerings—issues affecting dental hygiene education. It strives to advance the art and science of dental hygiene education.

Community email:  adea-SECDentalHygieneEd@ConnectedCommunity.org

Councilor
Iwonka Eagle, RDH, M.S.
University of Michigan School of Dentistry
ilenda@umich.edu

Chair
Holly Erenfeld, RDH, M.D.H., EPDH
Pacific University Oregon School of Dental Hygiene Studies
holly.erenfeld@pacificu.edu

Chair-elect
Emily Ludwig, RDH, M.S.D.H.
Old Dominion University
eludwig@odu.edu

Secretary
Melody McGee, RDH, M.B.A
Pacific University
melody.mcgee@pacificu.edu

Recipient of the 2005 and 2008 ADEA COS Thomas F. Nowlin Award for Outstanding Performance by a Section. 

The ADEA Section on Dental Informatics promotes the exchange of ideas and applications among computer, information technology and information science professionals connected to dental education.

Community email:  adea-SECDentIT@ConnectedCommunity.org

Councilor
Elise S. Eisenberg, D.D.S, M.A.
NYU College of Dentistry
elise.eisenberg@nyu.edu

Chair
Nathalie Scarpa-Lota, D.M.D.
Rutgers School of Dental Medicine          
scarpana@sdm.rutgers.edu

Chair-elect
Alexander Lee, D.M.D.
Western University of Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine
allee@westernu.edu

Secretary
Meg Mullen, B.S.D.H., RDH
NYU College of Dentistry
mmm27@nyu.edu

The ADEA Section on Dental School Admissions Officers explores issues of importance to those involved with the recruitment, evaluation and selection of potential dental students. It actively collaborates and holds an interim meeting with the sections on Financial Aid Administration and Student Affairs.

Community email: adea-SECDSAO@ConnectedCommunity.org

Councilor
Susan Wold, M.S.
University of Minnesota School of Dentistry
skramer@umn.edu

Chair
Dayna Myers, M.S., RDH
University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Dentistry
dmyers19@uthsc.edu

Chair-elect
Scott Edward, M.Ed., M.B.A.
A.T. Still University
Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health
sedward@atsu.edu

Secretary
Corey Berry, B.A.
Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC
cberry@ostrow.usc.edu

The ADEA Section on Development, Alumni Affairs and Public Relations fosters the exchange of information on constituent fundraising, relationship building and communications. The Section works to advance each school’s ability to increase the support and involvement of its constituents.

Community email:  adea-SECDevAlumPR@ConnectedCommunity.org

Councilor
Douglas Day
University of Washington School of Dentistry
daydoug@uw.edu

Chair
Daisy Lee
NYU College of Dentistry
dl147@nyu.edu

Chair-elect
Marcy O’Leary
Louisiana State University Health New Orleans School of Dentistry
molea2@lsuhsc.edu

Secretary
Melissa Evans
Indiana University School of Dentistry
mae3@iu.edu

The ADEA Section on Educational Research, Development and Curriculum provides a forum for leadership, quality and innovation in the areas of research, educational methods and curriculum and supports programs designed to facilitate the development of faculty skills.

Community email:  adea-SECEdResDevCurr@ConnectedCommunity.org

Councilor
Se-lim Oh, D.M.D., M.S.
University of Maryland School of Dentistry
soh@umaryland.edu

Chair
Meixun Sinky Zheng, Ph.D.
University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry
szheng@pacific.edu

Chair-elect
Hannan Tomeh, D.D.S., M.P.H.
A.T. Still University
Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health
htomeh@atsu.edu

Secretary
Wilmer Abshier, D.M.D., M.S.
University of Louisville School of Dentistry
wilmer.abshier@louisville.edu

Recipient of the 2004 and 2015 ADEA COS Thomas F. Nowlin Award for Outstanding Performance by a Section. 

The ADEA Section on Endodontics provides guidance in predoctoral and postdoctoral endodontic education research and service. It promotes a strong liaison with its specialty organization.

Community email:  adea-SECEndo@ConnectedCommunity.org

Councilor
Leticia Guajardo-Morales, D.D.S.
UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry
Leticia.Guajardo@uth.tmc.edu

Chair
Ana Andrada, D.D.S., D.M.Sc.
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry
caldeiradea@vcu.edu

Chair-elect
Ane Poly da Rocha, D.D.S., M.Sc., Ph.D. 
Texas A&M University School of Dentistry
poly@tamu.edu

Secretary
Omer Sheriff Sultan, B.D.S.M, M.D.S., Ph.D.
A.T. Still University
Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health
omersultan@atsu.edu

Recipient of the 2014 ADEA COS Thomas F. Nowlin Award for Outstanding Performance by a Section. 

The mission of the ADEA Section on Evidence-based Dentistry is to promote Evidence-based Dentistry in dental school curriculums; define competencies for EBD; facilitate faculty education on EBD skills; improve our teaching efforts to promote oral health of individuals, populations and communities; and to increase the ethical and quality evidence-based care

Community email: adea-SECEBD@ConnectedCommunity.org

Councilor
Hanan Omar, B.D.S., M.Sc., Ph.D.
A.T. Still University
Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health
hananomar@atsu.edu

Chair
Sobil Bilal, B.D.S., M.Sc., Ph.D.
University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry
sbilal@uic.edu

Chair-elect
Mohamed Shabayek, B.D.S., M.Sc., Ph.D.
University of Maryland School of Dentistry
mshabayek@umaryland.edu

Secretary
Jimmy Gonzalez Vicker, M.L.I.S.
University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry
jaimeg5@uic.edu

The ADEA Section on Gerontology and Geriatrics Education promotes the education of dental professionals in all pertinent aspects of the study of aging and the clinical care of older adults.

Community email:  adea-SECGGE@ConnecctedCommunity.org

Councilor
Leonardo Marchini, D.D.S., M.S.D., Ph.D.
Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine
leonardo.marchini@case.edu

Chair
Kadambari Rawal, B.D.S., CAGS, M.S.D.
Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine
kady@bu.edu

Chair-elect
Karin Aresnault, D.M.D., M.P.H.
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
karin.arsenault@tufts.edu

Secretary
Dayana Escobar, D.D.S., M.M.Sc.
Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine
escobard@bu.edu

Recipient of the 2007 ADEA COS Thomas F. Nowlin Award for Outstanding Performance by a Section. 

The mission of the ADEA Section on Integrated Clinical and Applied Biomedical Sciences (formerly the ADEA Section on Oral Biology) is to provide a forum to address the integration of the basic sciences across the entire dental curriculum.

Community email: adea-SECICABS@ConnectedCommunity.org

Councilor
Anita Joy-Thomas, B.D.S., Ph.D.
UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry
Anita.JoyThomas@uth.tmc.edu

Chair
Cheryl Samaniego, Ph.D.
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso Woody L. Hunt School of Dental Medicine
cheryl.samaniego@ttuhsc.edu

Chair-elect
Nasrin Bahari, Ph.D.
Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC
Bahari@ostrow.usc.edu

Secretary
Arezou Shahbazi, D.D.S., M.S.
Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC
Arezoush@usc.edu

The ADEA Section on Minority Affairs, Diversity and Inclusion provides a vital source of leadership in promoting and sustaining optimum diversity of faculty and administrators in dental and dental hygiene education and to develop comprehensive strategies to increase the number of minorities in the oral health care professions.

Community email:  adea-SECMinAffDivInc@ConnectedCommunity.org

Councilor
Ethel Harris, D.D.S.
Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry
eharris@mmc.edu

Chair
Tanya Wright, D.D.S.
University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine
tanya.wright@cuanschutz.edu

Chair-elect
Katherine Velasco, D.D.S.
Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine
kvelasco@nova.edu

Secretary
Carlos Smith, D.D.S., M.Div., FACD
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry
cssmith2@vcu.edu

Recipient of the 2010 ADEA COS Thomas F. Nowlin Award for Outstanding Performance by a Section. 

The ADEA Section on Operative Dentistry and Biomaterials fosters communication among educators in operative dentistry and biomaterials and others in dental education, research and behavioral disciplines. It coordinates activities with other organizations representing operative dentistry and biomaterials.

Community email:  adea-SECOpDentBioMat@ConnectedCommunity.org

Councilor
Aditi Jain, B.D.S., M.S.
University of Iowa College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics
aditi-jain@uiowa.edu

Chair
Supattriya Chutinan, D.D.S., M.S.D.
Harvard School of Dental Medicine
Supattriya_Chutinan@hsdm.harvard.edu

Chair-elect
Yvette Alania, D.D.S., M.S., Ph.D.
University of Maryland School of Dentistry
yalania@umaryland.edu

Secretary
Hiroe Ohyama, D.M.D., M.MSc., Ph.D.
Harvard School of Dental Medicine
hiroe_ohyama@hsdm.harvard.edu

Recipient of the 2005 ADEA COS Thomas F. Nowlin Award for Outstanding Performance by a Section. 

The ADEA Section on Oral Diagnosis and Oral Medicine focuses on education of basic pathologic processes, patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and patient management.

Community email:  adea-SECOralDiagOralMed@ConnectedCommunity.org

Councilor
Mahnaz Fatahzadeh, D.M.D., M.S.D.
Rutgers Jersey School of Dental Medicine
fatahza@sdm.rutgers.edu

Chair
Sonal Shah, D.D.S.
University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Dental Medicine
sonal.shah@unlv.edu

Chair-elect
Sahar Mirfarsi, D.D.S.
Western University of Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine
sahar.mirfarsi@westernu.edu

Secretary
Roopali Kulkarni, D.M.D., M.P.H
University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
Roopali.Kulkarni@pennmedicine.upenn.edu

The ADEA Section on Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology enhances instruction in dentistry and oral pathology through support and participation in programs and educational research.

Community email:  adea-SECOralMaxPathology@ConnectedCommunity.org

Councilor
Tanya Gibson, D.D.S.
University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Dentistry
gibsontm@umkc.edu

Chair
Joanne Leger Prasad, D.D.S., M.P.H.
University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine
jlp92@pitt.edu

Chair-elect
Brandon Veremis, D.D.S.
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
bmveremis@gmail.com

Secretary
Daria Vasilyeve, D.D.S., Ph.D.
Columbia University College of Dental Medicine
dv2350@columbia.edu

The ADEA Section on Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology helps to increase the knowledge in and appreciation for the art and science of teaching oral and maxillofacial radiology.

Community email:  adea-SECOralMaxRadiology@ConnectedCommunity.org

Councilor
Suvendra Vijayan, B.D.S., M.P.H., M.S.
University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine
suv16@pitt.edu

Chair
Michelle Briner-Garrido, D.D.S., OMFR
University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Dentistry
mbrinergarrido@umkc.edu

Chair-elect
Anusha Vaddi, B.D.S., M.D.S., M.D.Sc.
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry
vaddia@vcu.edu

Secretary
Niranzena Paneer Selvam, B.D.S., M.D.S.,
Creighton University School of Dentistry
NiranzenaPanneerSelvam@creighton.edu, dr.niranzena@gmail.com

The ADEA Section on Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Anesthesia and Hospital Administration offers a forum for members and specialty organizations to exchange information on academic and administrative issues related to the teaching of oral and maxillofacial surgery, anesthesia and hospital delivery.

Community email:  adea-SECOMSAnesHospDent@ConnectedCommunity.org

Councilor
Faisal A. Quereshy, M.D., D.D.S.
Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine
faq@case.edu

Chair
Steven Saxe, D.M.D.
University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Dental Medicine
nvjawdoc@aol.com

Chair-elect
Christopher Daniel, D.D.S., M.D.
UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry
christopher.s.daniel@uth.tmc.edu

Secretary
Brandon Key, D.D.S.
UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry
brandon.c.key@uth.tmc.edu

The ADEA Section on Orthodontics represents the interests of those in orthodontic education and fosters liaisons with academic and specialty organizations.

Community email:  adea-SECOrtho@ConnectedCommunity.org

Councilor
Mitchell Lipp, D.D.S.
NYU College of Dentistry
mitchell.lipp@nyu.edu

Chair
Dimitrios Michelogiannakis, D.D.S., M.S.
Eastman Institute for Oral Health
dmichelogiannakis@gmail.com

Chair-elect
(Monica) Chenshuang Li, D.D.S., Ph.D.
University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
lichens@upenn.edu

Secretary
Asma Almaidham, B.D.S., M.S.
NYU College of Dentistry
aaa566@nyu.edu

Recipient of the 2013 ADEA COS Thomas F. Nowlin Award for Outstanding Performance by a Section. 

The ADEA Section on Pediatric Dentistry supports excellence and innovation in predoctoral and advanced education in pediatric dentistry and advocates improved oral health for children.

Community email:  adea-SECPedDent@ConnectedCommunity.org

Councilor
Kimberly Patterson, D.D.S., M.S.
Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine
kimberly.patterson@stonybrookmedicine.edu

Chair
Allison Scully, D.D.S., M.S.
Indiana University School of Dentistry
scullya@iu.edu

Chair-elect
Chaitanya Puranik, B.D.S., M.S., Ph.D.
University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine
chaitanya.puranik@childrenscolorado.org

Secretary
Sorcha Harding, B.D.S., M.S.
Texas A&M University College of Dentistry
sorcha.harding@exchange.tamu.edu

Recipient of the 2020 ADEA COS Thomas F. Nowlin Award for Outstanding Performance by a Section. 

The ADEA Section on Periodontics promotes excellence in the teaching of periodontics and serves as a source of expertise for clinical and didactic periodontal education. It actively works with related specialty organizations.

Community email:  adea-SECPerio@ConnectedCommunity.org

Councilor
Jessica Owens, D.D.S., M.A.
University of Nevada, Las Vegas, School of Dental Medicine
jessica.owens@unlv.edu

Chair
Anuja Doshi, D.D.S., M.S.
University of New England College of Dental Medicine
Adoshi1@une.edu

Chair-elect
Beatriz Bezerra, D.D.S., Ph.D.
University of California, Los Angeles School of Dentistry
bbezerra@dentistry.ucla.edu

Secretary
Sukirth Ganesan, B.D.S., Ph.D.
University of Iowa College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics
sukirth-ganesan@uiowa.edu

Recipient of the 2006 ADEA COS Thomas F. Nowlin Award for Outstanding Performance by a Section. 

The ADEA Section on Physiology, Pharmacology, and Therapeutics exchanges ideas concerning human physiology pedagogical and research issues in dental education, as well as ideas related to the teaching of pharmacology and therapeutics. 

Community email:  adea-SECPPT@ConnectedCommunity.org

Councilor
Jayne S. Reuben, Ph.D.
Texas A&M University School of Dentistry
jsreuben@tamu.edu

Chair
James Cade, D.D.S.
Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry
jcade@mmc.edu

Chair-elect
Farzana Alam, Ph.D.
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso Woody L. Hunt School of Dental Medicine
Farzana.Alam@ttuhsc.edu

Secretary
Atasi Chatterjee, Ph.D.
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso Woody L. Hunt School of Dental Medicine
Atasi.Chatterjee@ttuhsc.edu

The ADEA Section on Practice Management facilitates communication between teachers of dental practice administration and acts as a forum for issues in the disciplines of economics, marketing, finance, sociology, informatics, law and policy and management.

Community email:  adea-SECPracticeManagement@ConnectedCommunity.org

Councilor
Dieter Schonwetter, M.A., Ph.D.
University of Manitoba Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry
Dieter.Schonwetter@umanitoba.ca

Chair
Vaishali Singhal, Ph.D., D.M.D., M.S.
Rutgers School of Dental Medicine
singhava@shp.rutgers.edu

Chair-elect
VaCora Rainey, D.D.S.
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry
oliverrainv@vcu.edu

Secretary
Julie Gray, D.D.S.
Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry
jgray@mmc.edu

Recipient of the 2022 ADEA COS Thomas F. Nowlin Award for Outstanding Performance by a Section. 

The ADEA Section on PRIDE, Promoting Respect for Identity Dignity and Expression is a resource for information, advocacy and support for schools, students, faculty, administrators and staff with a commitment to create more inclusive environments.

Community email:  adea-SECPRIDE@ConnectedCommunity.org

Councilor
Herminio Perez, D.M.D., M.B.A.
Rutgers School of Dental Medicine 
hlp21@sdm.rutgers.edu

Chair
Colin Haley, D.D.S., M.Ed.
University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry
chaley1@uic.edu

Chair-elect
Joe Vuthiganon, D.M.D.
Medical University of South Carolina James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine
vuthigan@musc.edu

Secretary
Carter Bruett, D.D.S., M.Ed
University of Utah School of Dentistry
carter.bruett@hsc.utah.edu

The ADEA Special Interest Group on Professional, Ethical, and Legal Issues provides a forum for ADEA members to address issues in ethics, professionalism and legal matters in dental education.

Community email:  adea-SIGProfEthLgl@ConnectedCommunity.org

Councilor
Pamela Zarkowski, J.D., M.P.H.
University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry
zarkowp1@udmercy.edu

Chair
Preetha Kanjirath, B.D.S., M.D.S., M.S.
Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine-Illinois
pkanji@midwestern.edu

Chair-elect
Breacya Washington-Hayes, D.M.D.
University of Louisville School of Dentistry
breacya.washington@louisville.edu

Secretary
Andrea Pobocik, D.D.S., M.S., Ph.D.
University of Michigan School of Dentistry
mantesso@umich.edu

The ADEA Section on Prosthodontics addresses the specific needs of dental educators who have interests in fixed and removable prosthodontics. It actively collaborates with specialty organizations and sponsors regional meetings for members.

Community email:  adea-SECProstho@ConnectedCommunity.org

Councilor
James Harrison Damian, D.D.S., M.S., FACP
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
damian.lee@tufts.edu

Chair
Peixi Liao, B.D.S., D.Sc.D., CAGS
Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine
liaopx@bu.edu

Chair-elect
Mayumi Onoe-Miyamoto, D.D.S., CAGS
Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine
mayumio@bu.edu

Secretary
Ekaterini Antonellou, D.D.S., D.M.D.., M.D.S.
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
ekaterini.antonellou@tufts.edu

Recipient of the 2004 ADEA COS Thomas F. Nowlin Award for Outstanding Performance by a Section. 

The ADEA Section on Scholarship of Teaching and Learning is a rich discussion forum that provides members the opportunity to learn and build upon the experiences and knowledge of their teaching peers within an infrastructure to support the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning throughout dental education.

Community email:  adea-SecSoTL@ConnectedCommunity.org

Councilor
Denise Mills, D.D.S., M.H.A., Ed.D.
Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine-Arizona
dmills@midwestern.edu

Chair
Gregory Griffin, D.M.D.
Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University
ggriffin@augusta.edu

Chair-elect
Rita Patterson, D.M.D., FAGD
Oregon Health & Science University School of Dentistry
pattersr@ohsu.edu

Secretary
Marija Sasek, D.M.D., M.A.
University of Louisville School of Dentistry
marija.sasek@louisville.edu

Recipient of the 2023 ADEA COS Thomas F. Nowlin Award for Outstanding Performance by a Section.

The ADEA Section on Student Affairs and Financial Aid promotes the professional development and education of those in student affairs and financial aid administration, as well as offering a forum for the exchange of ideas in these areas.

Community email:  adea-SECSAFA@ConnectedCommunity.org

Councilor
Juliette C. Daniels, Ed.D.
University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry
danieljc@udmercy.edu

Chair
Shannon Gilligan Wehr, B.A., M.A.
University of Minnesota School of Dentistry
gill0391@umn.edu

Chair-elect
Danielle Harris, M.A.
University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry
harrisdm@udmercy.edu

Secretary
Alisha Marble
Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine
amarble@bu.edu

The ADEA Section on Women in Leadership provides a forum for ADEA members interested in advocating for the advancement of women in dental education and gender equity.

Community email:  adea-SECWIL@ConnectedCommunity.org

Councilor
Michelle Brady, D.D.S.
University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry
mbrady1@pacific.edu

Chair
Nathalia Garcia, D.D.S., M.S.
Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine
migarci@siue.edu

Chair-elect
Lisa Cain, Ph.D.
UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry
lisa.cain@uth.tmc.edu

Secretary
Elizabeth VanTubergen, D.D.S., Ph.D.
University of Michigan School of Dentistry
evantub@umich.edu

Recipient of the 2024 ADEA COS Thomas F. Nowlin Award for Outstanding Performance by a Section.