Introduction
Author’s competence
Dr. Jeffrey Dean is the Ralph E. McDonald Professor of Pediatric Dentistry and a Professor of Orthodontics at the Indiana University School of Dentistry and Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis. He received his bachelor's degree from Purdue University (1979) and his master's and doctoral degrees in dentistry, as well as his specialty certificates in pediatric dentistry (1985) and orthodontics (1996) from Indiana University. He served the Indiana University School of Dentistry as Chair of the Department of Oral Facial Development for 5 years and the Executive Associate Dean and Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs for 6 years. He currently serves as the IUPUI Chancellor’s Chief of Staff.
Jeff is board certified by both the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and the American Board of Orthodontics, and is a Past President of both the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and the College of Diplomates of the ABPD. He is currently the CEO of the Amer...