ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø seeks a dynamic, visionary, and ethical leader to serve as the next dean of the School of Dental Medicine. This exceptional leader and innovator will have the opportunity to shape the future of one of the nation’s top dental schools. This individual will carry on the school’s legacy of excellence in education, research, and clinical practice while fostering the next generation of transformative healthcare leaders, educators, and researchers.
Importantly, the dean will support the advancement of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø President Eric W. Kaler’s three institutional priorities: to elevate academic excellence, expand the research enterprise, and enhance community engagement and impact.
Dean Search Advisory Committee
Co-Chairs
- Dexter Voisin, Dean, Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences
- Suchitra Nelson, Professor and Associate Dean for Clinical and Translational Research, Community Dentistry
Advisory Committee
- Catherine Demko, Associate Professor, Community Dentistry
- Mike Dolsak, Vice President, University Relations and Development
- Gerald Ferretti, Professor and Chair, Pediatric Dentistry
- Michael Gallagher, Alumnus and Volunteer Clinical Senior Instructor
- Scott Pelok, Associate Professor, Comprehensive Care
- Heather Ramsey, Department Assistant, Academic Affairs
- Ibrahim Tulunoglu, Associate Professor, Comprehensive Care
- Kristin Williams, Associate Professor, Community Dentistry and Associate Dean for Admissions and Student Affairs
Student Member
- Miller Benson, Second Year Student
Share Your Input
Share Your Input
Share your input by emailing Laurie Wilder of at LWilder@parkersearch.com.
Listening Sessions
The School of Dental Medicine Dean Search Advisory Committee hosted a series of Zoom listening sessions for key stakeholder groups. These sessions provided an opportunity for participants to share their perspectives on the qualities and experience desired in the next dean.
The sessions took place on the following dates:
- Faculty listening session: June 16, 2–3 p.m.
- Staff listening session: June 16, 3:30–4:30 p.m.
- Student listening session: June 17, 4–5 p.m.