The 2024 ADEA Annual Session & Exhibition took place this March in New Orleans, LA.

Dr. Megan Wendland presenting “Women in Dental Education & Their Desire to Lead”

Their theme, “New Beginnings, Endless Opportunities”, was illuminated by the vast array of presenters, research and hundreds of dental professionals, all focusing on access, innovation, representation, empowerment and leadership.

ADEA Radiology Section, including Dr. Michelle Briner

Many members of the School of Dentistry attended, held leadership roles and presented, including:

Richie Bigham
Councilor – Section for Dental Admissions Officer
Presentation: Public and Corporate Partners Join Together to Change HURE Representation in Dentistry

Melanie Simmer-Beck  
Board Member-Legislative Advisory Committee
Presentation: Public and Corporate Partners Join Together to Change HURE Representation in Dentistry

Liz Kaz  
Academic Affairs Section Chair-Elect
Presentations: What does a Successful Dental Student Look Like and Academic Affairs Administration

Michelle Briner
Chair of the Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Section
Presentations: Road to Residency National Event and Diagnostic Case Presentations for the Organization of Teachers of Oral Diagnosis (OTOD)

Tanya Gibson
Councilor – Section on Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
Presentation: Charting a Path to Diagnostic Excellence in Oral Health

Eric Gottman
UMKC Representative on the ADEA Council of Faculties
ADEA Reference Committee on Association Administrative Affairs Committee Member

Lance Godley
Alternate Delegate in the House of Delegates

Meghan Wendland
Presentation: Women in Dental Education & Their Desire to Lead

Rebeca Weisleder
Chair of the Endodontic Section
Presentation: Endless Opportunities Utilizing Digital Dentistry: Preparing Students for Licensure Exams