Faculty

Porter has served as Assistant Dean for Student and Resident Affairs since 2023; her new title reflects the absorption of Advanced Education into her role.

Alpdogan Kantarci, DDS, PhD, CAGS, assumed the role of interim director of the Division of Pediatric Dentistry effective July 1.

The assistant professor in the Division of Dental Hygiene has received Durham College's Alumni of Distinction Award, an annual award that acknowledges graduates whose contributions have made a significant impact on their profession and community.

Angie Hastings, DMD, clinical associate professor and director of the Division of Community Outreach and Engagement, received an Honorable Mention for the American Institute on Disparities in Public Health’s Community Champion Award.

The School of Dentistry celebrated discovery that impacts care at the annual Research Innovations Seminar Series event, held Friday, July 12.

Jorge Perdigão, DMD, MS, PhD, has been named Interim Chair of the Department of Restorative Sciences, effective July 20.

Brent Larson, DDS, MS, professor and director of the Division of Orthodontics, retired in June after more than twenty years at the school.

James Swift, DDS, retired in June after more than 30 years at the School of Dentistry.

Andre Valcanaia, DDS, has been named director of the Division of Operative Dentistry, effective June 15.