Sections Administrative Board
2024-25 Administrative Board
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Chair
James L. Harrison, D.M.D.
Associate Professor, Department of General Dentistry and Oral Medicine
University of Louisville School of Dentistry
Chair-elect
Sheela Premaraj, D.D.S., Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Orthodontics
Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine
Secretary
Matthew Mara, D.M.D., Ed.M.
Assistant Professor
Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine
Member-at-Large
Jeffery Hicks, D.D.S.
Professor, Comprehensive Dentistry
UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry
Board Director
Dharini van der Hoeven, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs
University of Iowa College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics
Staff Liaison
Sara Bendoraitis, M.Ed
Director, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusive Learning
American Dental Education Association
(202) 962-9111
BendoraitisS@adea.org