Sections
2025-26 ADEA Sections
A Section is a group of ADEA members with similar professional specialties who come together to exchange ideas and keep themselves informed about current and discrete developments in the field of dental education. The activities of a Section are planned by its members and elected officers and provide a clear indication of the diverse interests and needs of its members.
Through participation in a Section, you can help design what, in essence, are small professional organizations within the association. Only ADEA members can belong to a Section, though each member can belong to as many Sections as desired.
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
Yun Saksena, B.D.Sc., M.M.Sc., D.M.D.
University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry
Chair
Gwen Essex, Ed.D., M.S.
California Northstate University College of Dental Medicine
Chair-elect
Dolores Cannella, Ph.D.
Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine
dolores.cannella@stonybrookmedicine.edu
Secretary
Douglas Gould, Ph.D., FAAA
Texas A&M University College of Dentistry
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
TBD
Chair
Manish Bhagania, D.D.S.
Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine
Chair-elect
Meoshi Hicks, R.D.H.
Roseman University of Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine
Secretary
TBD
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
Amirreza Ghassemi, D.D.S., M.S.
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry
Chair
Vrushali Abhyankar, B.D.S., M.D.S., M.S.
University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Dentistry
Chair-elect
Linda Sangalli, D.D.S., M.S., Ph.D.
Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine-Illinois
Secretary
Lisa Yerke, D.D.S., M.S.
University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine
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
Dr. Joshua Little, D.C., Ph.D.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Adams School of Dentistry
Chair
Geetha Siddanna, B.D.S., M.S.
University of Michigan School of Dentistry
Chair-elect
Shayla Yoachim, Ph.D.
University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry
Secretary
Ethan Schroeder, Ph.D.
Creighton University School of Dentistry
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
Chair
Casey Wright, Ph.D.
Marquette University School of Dentistry
Chair-elect
Jamie Burgess-Flowers, M.S.W., LCSW
High Point University Workman School of Dental Medicine
Secretary
TBD
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
TBD
Chair
Philip Patston, D.phil.
University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry
Chair-elect
Barbara McCracken, Ph.D.
Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine
Secretary
Joelle Carlo, Ph.D.
University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine
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
TBD
Chair
TBD
Chair-elect
TBD
Secretary
TBD
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
Chair
Silvia Amaya Pajares, B.D.S., M.H.A.
Oregon Health & Science University School of Dentistry
Chair-elect
Anchal Malik Chopra, D.D.S., M.S.
University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine
Secretary
TBD
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
TBD
Chair
TBD
Chair-elect
TBD
Secretary
TBD
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
Kathleen Fischer, D.M.D., FACD
University of Louisville School of Dentistry
Chair
David Hannigan, D.M.D.
University of Louisville School of Dentistry
Chair-elect
Megan O’Malley Degaris, D.M.D.
University of Louisville School of Dentistry
Secretary
TBD
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
Chair
Rachel Greene, D.D.S.
University of Washington School of Dentistry
Chair-elect
Salma Elwazeer, B.D.S., M.D. Sc., M.P.H
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso
Woody L. Hunt School of Dental Medicine
Secretary
Bano Ali, D.M.D.
UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry
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
Elmer (E.J.) Newness, D.D.S., M.B.A.
University of Pikeville Tanner College of Dental Medicine
Chair
Philip Rinaudo, D.D.S., M.S.D.
NYU Langone Dental Medicine
Chair-elect
Vasiliki Maseli, D.D.S., CAGS, M.S., Ed.M.
Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine
Secretary
Stewart Markofsky, D.D.S.
University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry
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.
A.T. Still University
Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health
Chair
Chia-Yu (Jennifer) Chen, D.D.S.
Harvard School of Dental Medicine
Chair-elect
Tatiyana Trowbridge, D.D.S., M.Ed.
Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine-Arizona
Secretary
TBD
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
TBD
Chair
TBD
Chair-elect
TBD
Secretary
TBD
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
Chair
Carol Gohdes, CDA, RDH, B.S.
Metropolitan Community College- Penn Valley Health Science Institute
Chair-elect
Taylor Rupard, CDA
Germanna Community College
Secretary
TBD
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
Chair
Emily Ludwig, RDH, M.S.D.H.
Old Dominion University
Chair-elect
Melody McGee, RDH, M.B.A
Pacific University
Secretary
Julie Sutton, M.S., B.S.D.H., RDH
University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Dentistry
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
Chair
Alexander Lee, D.M.D.
Western University of Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine
Chair-elect
Meg Mullen, B.S.D.H., RDH
NYU College of Dentistry
Secretary
John Won, D.D.S., M.S., FACP
Loma Linda University School of Dentistry
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
Chair
Scott Edward, M.Ed., M.B.A.
A.T. Still University
Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health
Chair-elect
Corey Berry, B.A.
Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC
Secretary
TBD
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
Chair
Melissa Evans
Indiana University School of Dentistry
Chair-elect
Brandie Metcalf
University of Maryland School of Dentistry
Secretary
Kelly Jones
University of Michigan School of Dentistry
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
Chair
Hannan Tomeh, D.D.S., M.P.H.
A.T. Still University
Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health
Chair-elect
Wilmer Abshier, D.M.D., M.S.
University of Louisville School of Dentistry
Secretary
Faeq Quadri, B.D.S., M.S., Ph.D., FICD, FRSPH
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso
Woody L. Hunt School of Dental Medicine
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
Chair
Ane Poly da Rocha, D.D.S., M.Sc., Ph.D.
Texas A&M University School of Dentistry
Chair-elect
Omer Sheriff Sultan, B.D.S., M.D.S., Ph.D.
A.T. Still University
Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health
Secretary
Ashley Harrison, D.D.S.
Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry
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
TBD
Chair
TBD
Chair-elect
TBD
Secretary
TBD
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.
University of Iowa College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics
Chair
Karin Aresnault, D.M.D., M.P.H.
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
Chair-elect
Dayana Escobar, D.D.S., M.M.Sc.
Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine
Secretary
Debashree Saxena, B.D.S., D.Sc.D.
Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine
Recipient of the 2007 ADEA COS Thomas F. Nowlin Award for Outstanding Performance by a Section.
The ADEA Section on Implant Dentistry addresses the interests of faculty in the advancement of implant dentistry in the curriculum.
Community email: adea-SECImplantDent@ConnectedCommunity.org
Councilor
TBD
Chair
Mohamed M. Rahhal, B.D.S., M.Sc., Ph.D.
A.T. Still University
Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health
Chair-elect
Archana Meethill, B.D.S., M.D.S., M.D.Sc.
University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine
archana.meethil@cuanschutz.edu
Secretary
Rafael Delgado-Ruiz, D.D.S., M.Sc., Ph.D.
Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine
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
Chair
Nasrin Bahari, Ph.D.
Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC
Chair-elect
Arezou Shahbazi, D.D.S., M.S.
Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC
Secretary
Manuela Spinola, D.D.S., Ph.D.
University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry
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
Chair
Katherine Velasco, D.D.S.
Roseman University of Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine
Chair-elect
Carlos Smith, D.D.S., M.Div., FACD
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry
Secretary
Anita Sykes-Smith, D.D.S., M.B.A.
Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry
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
Supattriya Chutinan, D.D.S., M.S.D.
Harvard School of Dental Medicine
Supattriya_Chutinan@hsdm.harvard.edu
Chair
Yvette Alania, D.D.S., M.S., Ph.D.
University of Maryland School of Dentistry
Chair-elect
Hiroe Ohyama, D.M.D., M.M.Sc., Ph.D.
Harvard School of Dental Medicine
Secretary
John Mitchell, Ph.D.
Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine-Arizona
Recipient of the 2005 ADEA COS Thomas F. Nowlin Award for Outstanding Performance by a Section.
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
Chair
Brandon Veremis, D.D.S.
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Chair-elect
Daria Vasilyeve, D.D.S., Ph.D.
Columbia University College of Dental Medicine
Secretary
Sarah Kande, D.M.D.
University of Louisville School of Dentistry
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
Chair
Anusha Vaddi, B.D.S., M.D.S., M.D.Sc.
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry
Chair-elect
Niranzena Paneer Selvam, B.D.S., M.D.S.
Creighton University School of Dentistry
NiranzenaPanneerSelvam@creighton.edu
Secretary
Sonam Khurana, B.D.S., M.D.S., M.S.
NYU College of Dentistry
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
Chair
Brandon Key, D.D.S.
UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry
Chair-elect
Ashleigh Weyh, M.P.H., D.M.D., M.D.
University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry
Secretary
Alexandra Glickman, D.D.S.
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry
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 School of Dental Medicine
Chair
Sahar Mirfarsi, D.D.S.
Western University of Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine
Chair-elect
Roopali Kulkarni, D.M.D., M.P.H
University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
Roopali.Kulkarni@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
Secretary
Andres Davila, D.M.D., M.S.O.B.
Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine
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
Chair
(Monica) Chenshuang Li, D.D.S., Ph.D.
University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
Chair-elect
Asma Almaidham, B.D.S., M.S.
NYU College of Dentistry
Secretary
Flavio Copello, D.D.S., M.Sc., Ph.D.
University of Maryland School of Dentistry
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
Chaitanya Puranik, B.D.S., M.S., Ph.D.
University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine
chaitanya.puranik@childrenscolorado.org
Chair-elect
Allison Scully, D.D.S., M.S.
Indiana University School of Dentistry
Secretary
Aline Castilho, D.D.S., M.Sc., Ph.D.
Indiana University School of Dentistry
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
Chair
Beatriz de Brito Bezerra, D.D.S., Ph.D.
University of California, Los Angeles, School of Dentistry
Chair-elect
Sukirth Ganesan, B.D.S., Ph.D.
University of Iowa College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics
Secretary
Livia Valverde, D.M.D., Ph.D., D.Ms.C.
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
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
TBD
Chair
Farzana Alam, Ph.D.
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso
Woody L. Hunt School of Dental Medicine
Chair-elect
Atasi Chatterjee, Ph.D.
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso
Woody L. Hunt School of Dental Medicine
Secretary
TBD
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
James L. Harrison, D.M.D., FACD
University of Louisville School of Dentistry
Chair
VaCora Rainey, D.D.S.
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry
Chair-elect
Julie Gray, D.D.S.
Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry
Secretary
Kim Capehart, D.D.S., M.B.A., Ph.D.
Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University
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
Colin Haley, D.D.S., M.Ed.
University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry
Chair
Joe Vuthiganon, D.M.D.
Medical University of South Carolina
James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine
Chair-elect
Carter Bruett, D.D.S., M.Ed.
University of Utah School of Dentistry
Secretary
Sonia Rocha-Sanchez, M.S., Ph.D., M.B.A.
Creighton University School of Dentistry
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
Chair
Breacya Washington-Hayes, D.M.D.
University of Louisville School of Dentistry
breacya.washington@louisville.edu
Chair-elect
Andrea Pobocik, D.D.S., M.S., Ph.D.
University of Michigan School of Dentistry
Secretary
Asra Ali, D.D.S.
Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine-Illinois
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
Damian Lee, D.D.S., M.S., FACP
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
Chair
Mayumi Onoe-Miyamoto, D.D.S., CAGS
Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine
Chair-elect
Soni Prasad, B.D.S., M.S., F.A.C.P., M.B.A.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Adams School of Dentistry
Secretary
Virat Hansrani, B.D.S., C.A.G.S.
Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine
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
Chair
Rita Patterson, D.M.D., FAGD
Oregon Health & Science University School of Dentistry
Chair-elect
Marija Sasek, D.M.D., M.A.
University of Louisville School of Dentistry
Secretary
Terianne Wachtel, D.M.D.
Oregon Health & Science University School of Dentistry
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 Daniels, Ed.D.
University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry
Chair
Shannon Gilligan Wehr, B.A., M.A.
University of Minnesota School of Dentistry
Chair-elect
Danielle Harris, M.A.
University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry
Secretary
Alisha Marble
Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine
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
Chair
Nathalia Garcia, D.D.S., M.S.
Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine
Chair-elect
Lisa Cain, Ph.D.
UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry
Secretary
Elizabeth VanTubergen, D.D.S., Ph.D.
University of Michigan School of Dentistry
Recipient of the 2024 ADEA COS Thomas F. Nowlin Award for Outstanding Performance by a Section.
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