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
Abby Brodie, D.M.D., M.S.
Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine
abrodie@nova.edu

Chair
Emily Sabato, Ed.D.
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey School of Dental Medicine
sabatoeh@sdm.rutgers.edu

Chair-elect
Sheila Brear, B.D.S.
California Northstate University College of Dental Medicine
sheila.brear@cnsu.edu

Secretary
Tracy de Peralta, D.M.D., Ph.D. 
University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine
tracy.deperalta@cuanschutz.edu

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
Windy Rothmund, RDH, M.S.D.H.
Eastern Washington University
wrothmund@ewu.edu

Chair-elect
Leticia Guajardo-Morales, D.D.S.
University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston
leticia.guajardo@uth.tmc.edu

Secretary
Vincent Chee, D.D.S.
Loma Linda University School of Dentistry
vchee@llu.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
Maricelle Abayon, D.D.S., M.S.
University of Rochester Medical Center
maricelle_abayon@urmc.rochester.edu

Chair
Yun Wang, D.D.S., M.S., Ph.D.
The Ohio State University College of Dentistry
wang.1168@osu.edu

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

Secretary
Neeraj Panchal, D.D.S., M.A., M.D.
University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
npanchal@upenn.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
Cameron B. Jeter, Ph.D.
University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston
cameron.b.jeter@uth.tmc.edu

Chair
Vuvi Nguyen, M.S., Ph.D.
University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston
vuvi.h.nguyen@uth.tmc.edu

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

Secretary
Divya Vanker, B.D.S., M.P.A.
drdivya2711@gmail.com

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
Linda Centore, Ph.D., ANP-BC
University of California, San Francisco School of Dentistry
Linda.Centore@ucsf.edu

Chair
Jessica G. Hinz, Ph.D.
Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine
jhinz@siue.edu

Chair-elect
Carly T. McKenzie, Ph.D.
University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry
cmckenzi@uab.edu

Secretary

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
Larry Crouch, Ph.D.
University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry
lcrouch@unmc.edu

Chair
Cristine Smoczer, M.D.,M.Sc., Ph.D.
University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry
smoczecr@udmercy.edu

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

Secretary
Claudia M. Tellez Freitas, Ph.D.
Roseman University of Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine - South Jordan, Utah
cfreitas@roseman.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
Eileen J. McIlhagga, M.B.A.
University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine
eileenc@buffalo.edu

Chair
John Kuhar, M.B.A.
The Ohio State University College of Dentistry
kuhar.18@osu.edu

Chair-elect

Secretary
Anne Rudwick, M.B.A.
Oregon Health & Science University School of Dentistry
stemwede@ohsu.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
Marcelle Nascimento, D.D.S., Ph.D., M.S.
University of Florida College of Dentistry
MNASCIMENTO@dental.ufl.edu

Chair
Andrea G. F. Zandona, D.D.S. M.S.D., Ph.D.
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
Andrea.Zandona@tufts.edu

Chair-elect
Jan Mitchell, D.D.S.
Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University
janmitchell@augusta.edu

Secretary
Susie Goolsby, D.D.S., M.S.H.A.
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry
srgoolsby@vcu.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
Linda Wells, D.M.D., M.B.A.
University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Dentistry
wellslm@umkc.edu

Chair
Hubert Chan, D.M.D.
Western University of Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine
hchan@westernu.edu

Chair-elect
Kim L. Capehart, D.D.S., Ph.D., M.B.A.
Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University
kcapehart@augusta.edu

Secretary
O. Fields Farrior, D.M.D., M.S.
University of New England College of Dental Medicine
ffarrior@une.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
Kyriaki Marti, D.M.D.
University of Michigan School of Dentistry
kyriaki@med.umich.edu

Chair
Inessa L. Slipak, D.D.S.
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine School of Dental Medicine
islipak@lecom.edu

Chair-elect
Dara Rogers
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
Dara.Rogers@tufts.edu

Secretary
Josephine Lomangino-Cheung, D.D.S.
NYU College of Dentistry
jl71@nyu.edu

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

Community email:  adea-SECComPrevDent@ConnectedCommunity.org

Councilor
Jane E. M. Steffensen, M.P.H., MCHES
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
jane.steffensen@tufts.edu

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

Chair-elect
Tamara T. Tobey, D.D.S., M.A.
University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine
tamara.tobey@ucdenver.edu

Secretary
Tiffany E. Wilson, D.D.S., M.P.H.
Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry
t_diamond_2001@yahoo.com

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

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
Robert Taylor, D.M.D., MOH
University of Kentucky College of Dentistry
robbie.taylor@uky.edu

Chair
Michele Kirkup, D.D.S.
Indiana University School of Dentistry
mkirkup@iu.edu

Chair-elect
Brooke N. Adams, D.D.S.
Indiana University School of Dentistry
bnadams2@iu.edu

Secretary
Elmer J. Newness, D.D.S., M.B.A., FAGD
The Ohio State University College of Dentistry
newness.1@osu.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
Melissa Welsh, M.S.
Columbia University College of Dental Medicine
mmw7@cumc.columbia.edu

Chair
Fernando Astorga, D.D.S., M.S.
University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine
fernando.astorga@ucdenver.edu

Chair-elect
Chris Swayze, H.B.Sc., D.D.S., M.B.A.
University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry
chris.swayze@dentistry.utoronto.ca

Secretary
Jo Peterson, Ph.D
University of Minnesota School of Dentistry
jopete@umn.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
Richard S. Green, D.D.S., M.S.Ed., FACD, FICD
Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC
greenr@usc.edu

Chair
Marianna R. Day, D.D.S.
University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry
marianne.day@unmc.edu

Chair-elect
Krithika Baskaran, D.D.S.
University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine
krithika.baskaran@ucdenver.edu

Secretary
Amira Elgreatly, D.D.S.
The University of Iowa College of Dentistry & Dental Clinics
amira-elgreatly@uiowa.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
Janet A. Sell, Ed.D.
Ozarks Technical Community College
Sellj@otc.edu

Chair
Misty L. Mesimer, RDH, M.S.C.H., CDA
Germanna Community College
Mmesimer@germanna.edu

Chair-elect
Amanda R. Reddington, LDH, M.H.A., CDA, EFDA
University of Southern Indiana
arreddingt@usi.edu

Secretary
Cara M. Miyasaki, CDA, RDA, RDHEF, M.S.
Foothill College
miyasakicara@fhda.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
Lori Holt, RDH, M.S.
University of Missouri—Kansas City School of Dentistry
holtla@umkc.edu

Chair
Erin Relich, RDH, B.S.D.H., M.S.A.
University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry
relicherin@gmail.com

Chair-elect
Iwonka T. Eagle, RDH, M.S.
University of Michigan School of Dentistry
ilenda@umich.edu

Secretary
Michelle Arnett, RDH, B.S., M.S.
University of Minnesota School of Dentistry
marnett@umn.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
Rose-Marie Fay, D.D.S., M.S.
University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston
Rose-Marie.Fay@uth.tmc.edu

Chair-elect
Cassandra L. Callaghan, CISA, PMP
University of Michigan School of Dentistry
clcarson@umich.edu

Secretary
Sharon C Perelman, D.D.S., M.M.I.
Columbia University College of Dental Medicine
sp3714@cumc.columbia.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
Judy A. Porter, D.D.S., M.A., Ed.D.
University of Maryland School of Dentistry
jporter@umaryland.edu

Chair
James Pashayan, D.D.S., M.A.
Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine-Arizona
Jpasha@midwestern.edu

Chair-elect
Crystal Ridgley, M.B.A.
University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine
Crystal.ridgley@ucdenver.edu

Secretary
David B. Koenecke, D.C., M.Ed.
Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health
dkoenecke@atsu.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
Dan Soine, M.B.A.
University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry
dsoine@pacific.edu

Chair
Randy Newquist
University of Washington School of Dentistry
randyn@uw.edu

Chair-elect
Joanne S. Courville, M.P.A.
Louisiana State University Health New Orleans School of Dentistry
jcourv@lsuhsc.edu

Secretary
Taressa C. Visor
University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston
taressa.c.visor@uth.tmc.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
Yun Saksena, B.D.Sc., M.M.Sc., D.M.D.
University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry
yun.saksena@unmc.edu

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

Chair-elect
Laureen A. Zubiaurre Bitzer, D.M.D., M.S., Ph.D.
Columbia University College of Dental Medicine
laz1@cumc.columbia.edu

Secretary
Vidya Ramaswamy, Ph.D.
University of Michigan School of Dentistry
ramaswav@umich.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
Laurie R. Fleisher, D.M.D., CAGS
NYU College of Dentistry
LF61@nyu.edu

Chair
Susan B. Paurazas, D.D.S., M.S., MHSA
University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry
paurazsb@udmercy.edu

Chair-elect
Natasha M. Flake, D.D.S., Ph.D., M.S.D.
University of Washington School of Dentistry
nflake@uw.edu

Secretary
Leticia Guajardo-Morales, D.D.S.
University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston
leticia.guajardo@uth.tmc.edu

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

The ADEA Gay-Straight Alliance Section 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-SECGSA@ConnectedCommunity.org

Councilor
Herminio Luis Perez, D.M.D., M.B.A.
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey School of Dental Medicine
hlp21@sdm.rutgers.edu

Chair
Bart T. Watts, D.D.S..
University of Utah School of Dentistry
bart.watts@hsc.utah.edu

Chair-elect
Kevin Frazier, D.M.D., Ed.S.
Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University
kfrazier@agusta.edu

Secretary
Holly Sharp, D.D.S.
University of Utah School of Dentistry
holly.sharp@hsc.utah.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.
The University of Iowa College of Dentistry & Dental Clinics
leonardo-marchini@uiowa.edu

Chair
Annetty P. Soto, D.M.D.
University of Florida College of Dentistry
asoto@dental.ufl.edu

Chair-elect
David Prince, D.D.S.
Roseman University of Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine—South Jordan, Utah
dprince@roseman.edu

Secretary
Rohit Nair, B.D.S, M.D.S.
The University of Iowa College of Dentistry & Dental Clinics
rohit-nair@uiowa.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
Michael G. Schmidt, Ph.D.
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine
schmidtm@musc.edu

Chair
Naama Sleiman, Ph.D.
University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry
sleimanh@udmercy.edu

Chair-elect
Alan L. Myers, Pharm.D., Ph.D., RPh
University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston
Alan.L.Myers@uth.tmc.edu

Secretary
Anita R. Joy, B.D.S., Ph.D., FDTFEd
University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston
Anita.JoyThomas@uth.tmc.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
James Tyus, D.D.S.
Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry
jtyus@mmc.edu

Chair-elect
Anchal Malik, B.D.S., M.H.A.
University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine
anm287@pitt.edu

Secretary
Tawana K. Ware, D.D.S., M.S.D. 
Indiana University School of Dentistry 
tklee@iu.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
Marcela Hernandez, D.D.S., M.S., M.B.A.
The University of Iowa College of Dentistry & Dental Clinics
marcela-hernandez@uiowa.edu

Chair
Alma Ljaljevic-Tucakovic, D.M.D.
University of Louisville School of Dentistry
a0ljal01@louisville.edu

Chair-elect
Aditi Jain, B.D.S., M.S.
The University of Iowa College of Dentistry & Dental Clinics
aditi-jain@uiowa.edu

Secretary
Melissa E. Ing, D.M.D.
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
Melissa.ing@tufts.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
Gargi Mukherji, D.D.S.
University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston
gargi.mukherji@uth.tmc.edu

Chair
Jaisiri R. Thoppay, B.D.S., M.B.A., M.S.
Center for Integrative Oral Health—Winter Park, Florida
jthoppay@inoralhealth.com

Chair-elect
Vinu T.Sista, D.D.S.
University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston
vinu.t.sista@uth.tmc.edu

Secretary
Charles Streckfus, D.D.S., M.A., FAAOM, FAGD
University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston
charles.streckfus@uth.tmc.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
Rashidah Wiley, D.D.S.
University of Kentucky College of Dentistry
rashidahwiley@gmail.com

Chair
Tanya A. Wright, D.D.S.
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
Tanya.Wright@tufts.edu

Chair-elect
Theodora Danciu, D.D.S.
University of Michigan School of Dentistry
tdanciu@umich.edu

Secretary
Junu Ojha, B.D.S.
University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry
juojha@gmail.com

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
Sajitha M. Kalathingal, D.D.S., M.S.
Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University
skalathingal@augusta.edu

Chair
Saulo L. Sousa Melo, D.D.S., M.S.D., Ph.D., M.S.
Oregon Health & Science University School of Dentistry
sousamel@ohsu.edu

Chair-elect
Sonali A. Rathore, B.D.S., M.S.
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry
srathore@vcu.edu

Secretary
Rohan Deepak Jagtap, B.D.S., M.H.A., FPFA
University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Dentistry
rjagtap@umc.edu

The ADEA Section on Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Anesthesia and Hospital Dentistry 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

Chair
Gregory K Spackman, D.D.S., M.B.A.
UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry
spackman@uthscsa.edu

Chair-elect
Bridget M. Ferguson, D.D.S.
Columbia University College of Dental Medicine
bf2310@cumc.columbia.edu

Secretary
Sabah Kalamchi, D.D.S., FFDSRS
Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health A.T.Still University
skalamchi@atsu.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
Edmund Khoo, B.D.Sc., FICD, FACD, Dip ABO
NYU College of Dentistry
dr.edmund.khoo@hotmail.com

Chair
Thikriat Al-Jewair, B.D.S., M.B.A., M.Sc., M.S., FRCD(C), Dip ABO
University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine
thikriat@buffalo.edu

Chair-elect
Thyagaseely Sheela Premaraj, B.D.S., Ph.D.
Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine
sheelapremaraj@gmail.com

Secretary
Sudha Gudhimella, B.D.S., M.S.
University of Kentucky College of Dentistry
sudha.gudhimella@louisville.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
Abimbola O. Adewumi, B.D.S., FDSR
University of Florida College of Dentistry
aadewumi@dental.ufl.edu

Chair
William Dahlke, D.M.D.
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry
wodahlke@vcu.edu

Chair-elect
Kimberly K. Patterson, D.D.S., M.S.
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry
Pattersonk8@vcu.edu

Secretary
Glenn Canares, D.D.S., M.S.D.
University of Maryland School of Dentistry
GCanares1@umaryland.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 L. Owens, D.M.D
Louisiana State University Health New Orleans School of Dentistry
jowen6@lsuhsc.edu

Chair
Janina Golob Deeb, D.D.S, M.S.
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry
jgolobdeeb@vcu.edu

Chair-elect
Robert N. Bitter, D.M.D.
Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine
rbitter@siue.edu

Secretary
Sangeetha Chandrasekaran, B.D.S., M.S.
University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine
Sangeetha.Chandrasekaran@cuanschutz.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
Dharini van der Hoeven, M.Sc., Ph.D.
University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston
dharini.vanderHoeven@uth.tmc.edu

Chair
Neha Parikh, M.S., Ph.D.
University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston
neha.parikh@uth.tmc.edu

Chair-elect
Jayne S. Reuben, Ph.D.
Texas A&M University College of Dentistry
reuben@tamhsc.edu

Secretary
Deepthy A. Nair, B.D.S., M.D.S.
University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry
nairda@udmercy.edu

The ADEA Section on Postdoctoral General Dentistry offers a network to discuss and advance issues related to postdoctoral general dentistry education.

Community email:  adea-SECPostdocGenDent@ConnectedCommunity.org

Councilor
Mike Webb, D.D.S.
U.S. Air Force Dental Corps
website98@hotmail.com

Chair
Melissa Ivers, D.M.D.
University of New Mexico
melissaivers@hotmail.com

Chair-Elect
Luis Yepes, D.D.S.
UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry
yepes@uthscsa.edu

Secretary
Rebecca Dayanim, D.D.S.
Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC
dayanim@usc.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
David J. Thein, D.D.S., M.S.D., M.B.A.
University of Missouri—Kansas City School of Dentistry
theind@umkc.edu

Chair
James L. Harrison, D.M.D.
University of Louisville School of Dentistry
james.harrison@louisville.edu

Chair-elect
James H. Cottle, D.D.S.
The Ohio State University College of Dentistry
cottle.1@osu.edu

Secretary
Clifford G. Lisman, D.M.D., M.S., FACD, FAAPD, M.B.A.
Newark Beth Israel GPR
clifford.lisman@gmail.com

Recipient of the 2009 ADEA COS Thomas F. Nowlin Award for Outstanding Performance by a Section. 

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
John Won, D.D.S., M.S.
Loma Linda University School of Dentistry
jwon@llu.edu

Chair
Fengyuan Zheng, D.D.S., Ph.D.
The Ohio State University College of Dentistry 
zheng.504@osu.edu

Chair-elect
Judy Chia-Chun Yuan, D.D.S., M.S.
University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry
yuanjudy@uic.edu

Secretary
Cortino Sukotjo, D.D.S., Ph.D., M.M.Sc.
University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry
csukotjo@uic.edu

Recipient of the 2004 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
Dianne D. Foster, RDH, M.A.
University of Louisville School of Dentistry
dianne.foster@louisville.edu

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

Chair-elect
Margaret Yang, M.S.Ed.
University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
xiaojiao@upenn.edu

Secretary
Susannah Turner, M.A.
The Ohio State University College of Dentistry
turner.647@osu.edu