Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health

Greetings,

Welcome to the Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ASDOH). We are so excited to have you join our ASDOH family. We know you will be an awesome member because of your commitment to excellence, passion for helping others, and strong sense of integrity. Our family values compassion and working together, so get ready to make lifelong friends.

At ASDOH, we are not just a school; we are a community of dedicated individuals focused on helping others by addressing the health needs of the underserved and ensuring everyone has access to excellence in oral healthcare. We believe that oral health is an integral component of well-being and whole-person care. We are excited to see you grow into amazing community leaders and healthcare providers.

This journey will be challenging, but it is also incredibly rewarding. We are here for your success and will be with you every step of the way, ready to provide support whenever needed. Remember, you are now part of a community that values professionalism, empathy, and teamwork. We challenge you to constantly strive to be the best version of you, both in the classroom and when treating patients.

Congratulations again on becoming part of the ASDOH family! We are unique; we are ASDOH.

With warmest regards,

Desmond P Gallagher, BDS, MA

Dean, Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health

Contact ATSU-ASDOH

A.T. Still University – Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health
5850 E. Still Circle Mesa, AZ 85206
www.atsu.edu/asdoh

Desmond P. Gallagher, BDS, MA
Dean
480.248.8105
desmondgallagher@atsu.edu

Klud Razoky, BDS
Associate Dean for Preclinical Education
480.219.6184
krazoky@atsu.edu

Janet L. Woldt, PhD, MS
Associate Dean for Academic Assessment
480.219.6182
jwoldt@atsu.edu

Mindy Motahari, DMD, MEd, ‘08
Associate Dean for Comprehensive Care
mmotahari@atsu.edu

Jonny Brennan, MD, DMD, MPH, ‘12
Associate Dean, Innovation and Curriculum
480.265.8012
jjbrennan@atsu.edu

Colleen Reidhead, MBA
Director, Business Operations
480.219.6186
creidhead@atsu.edu

Maureen Perry, DDS, MPA, MAEd
Associate Dean, Advanced Education and Strategic Partnerships
Director, The Center for Advanced Oral Health
480.248.8120
mperry@atsu.edu

Ann Spolarich, PhD, RDH
Assistant Dean for Research
480.248.8153
aspolarich@atsu.edu

Scott Edward
Associate Director, ASDOH Admissions
480.219.6085
sedward @atsu.edu

Janet Felton, EdD, MS, MBA
Executive Assistant to the Dean
480.248.8154
janetfelton@atsu.edu

Marcia Arbizu
Director, Integrated Community Service Partnerships and Continuing Dental Education
480.219.6099
marbizu@atsu.edu

Program Accreditation

The Predoctoral Dental Education Program and the Postgraduate Program in Orthodontics are accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611-2678, Phone: 800.621.8099 extension 4653.

CODA will review complaints that relate to a program’s compliance with the accreditation standards. The Commission is interested in the sustained quality and continued improvement of dental and dental-related education programs but does not intervene on behalf of individuals or act as a court of appeal for treatment received by patients or individuals in matters of admission, appointment, promotion or dismissal of faculty, staff or students. A copy of the appropriate accreditation standards and/or the Commission’s policy and procedure for submission of complaints may be obtained by contacting the Commission directed at the address and phone number noted above.

State Licensing

Please see the State Licensing section under ATSU Information for information related to degree-granting authority by The Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education and A.T. Still University’s participation in nc-SARA.

Vision, Mission, and Core Values

Vision

ATSU-ASDOH aspires to be a leader in transforming dental education to improve the health of all communities through service, integrative whole person care and scientific inquiry.

Mission

Educate compassionate community-minded oral health providers to lead the profession.

Core Values

Public Health Principles and Practice
Respectful and Collegial Environment
Commitment to Social Mission
Learner Centered Education and Patient Centered Care
Diversity and Inclusion
Innovation
Integrity
Life Balance
Lifelong Learning

ATSU-ASDOH School Policies

Immunizations Exemptions

For medical conditions or religious beliefs, a request for exemption from Risk Management requirements will be considered. However, ATSU cannot guarantee the ability to participate in patient encounters and placement in clinical rotations if this exemption is granted. Consequently, students receiving an exemption from vaccine requirements may take longer to complete the curriculum and graduate, or the student may not be able to complete the curriculum and graduate. Students seeking exemptions should submit the Request for Exemption from ATSU Vaccination Requirement form. If students are granted immunization exemptions, they must acknowledge the above risks by submitting to the Director of ICSP an Immunization Exemption Risk Acknowledgment and Additional Disclosures and Requirements form.

International Student Admission

ATSU-ASDOH’s programs are approved by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Student and Exchange Visitor Program to issue I-20 paperwork to non-immigrant students in order to apply for an F-1 Visa.

Prior to application, all applicants should review the program information in this catalog for program-specific requirements and contact Admissions for current information on the application process.