Expertise

Primary interests are adhesive dentistry, development of polymer materials for the treatment of early caries lesions, and the biological impact of these materials.

Past Affiliations

Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

Associate Professor, Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

Associate Professor, Biomedical Sciences and Comprehensive Care, School of Dentistry, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

Division Head, Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

Interim Chair, Department of Biomedical and Applied Sciences, School of Dentistry, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

Head, Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

Director, Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

Associate Professor, Dental Materials

Communities
Biomedical Engineering, Biomedical Science, Applied Science
Degrees
MS, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Dental Materials, 1996
DDS, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Dentistry, 1984
BA, Indiana University Bloomington
Keywords
caries biomaterials dentistry
Honors

Teaching Award, IUPUI Board of Trustees, 2006

Teaching Award, IUPUI Board of Trustees, 2005

Ralph W. Phillips Scholar in Dental Materials, Indiana University Foundation (Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis), 2001

Associations
Academy of Dental Materials
Academy of General Dentistry
Academy of Operative Dentistry
American Association for Dental Research
American College of Dentists
American Dental Association
ASM International
International Association for Dental Research
International College of Dentists
Omicron Kappa Upsilon