Meet Our Faculty

Since 1886

Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry

Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry pairs academic rigor with a historic mission, preparing skilled clinicians to serve communities across Tennessee and the nation.

Our Legacy

A historic mission of health equity.

Founded in 1886, our institution has spent over a century breaking barriers in dental education. We train highly skilled, culturally competent professionals who prioritize direct, community-first clinical care where it is needed most in Middle Tennessee.

Accredited Excellence

Standards of clinical practice.

CODA

Fully accredited program

135+

Years of historic legacy

10k+

Annual patient visits

Dignified studio portrait of a senior dental faculty member in clean clinical scrubs, warm authentic expression, crisp details, square aspect.
Dignified studio portrait of a senior dental faculty member in clean clinical scrubs, warm authentic expression, crisp details, square aspect.
Dignified studio portrait of a female dental professor in a modern clinical setting, professional and welcoming, 35mm lens, square aspect.
Dignified studio portrait of a female dental professor in a modern clinical setting, professional and welcoming, 35mm lens, square aspect.
Dignified studio portrait of a dental research scientist in a modern laboratory setting, professional and precise, square aspect.
Dignified studio portrait of a dental research scientist in a modern laboratory setting, professional and precise, square aspect.
Distinguished Faculty

Led by clinical experts.

Our distinguished educators are active clinical practitioners and pioneering researchers. They are deeply dedicated to teaching clinical precision, mentoring DDS candidates, and championing oral health equity on Meharry Boulevard.

Academic Leadership

Clinical Supervision

Research Mentorship

Guided by board-certified specialists who translate advanced oral health research into daily clinical training, preparing candidates for rigorous residency programs.

Our experienced educators directly supervise all student-led patient treatments, ensuring the highest national standards of dental care and patient safety.

Faculty mentors lead breakthrough studies in oral health disparities, guiding DDS students from laboratory discoveries to direct community outreach initiatives.