Professional Activities

Research Experience

Post Doctoral Fellow Microbiology, Loma University School of Medicine	2003-2004
Research focused on nutraceutical therapy for Oral cancer and periodontal disease	2010-present
Research collaboration with School of Public Health (LLU) on the Impact of vegetarian lifestyle on Oral flora and Oral health	2012-present

Service

Chair, LLUSD Research Committee	2008-2013
Board Member, Center for Dental Research, LLUSD	2009-2013
Chair, Faculty Council, LLUSD	2011-2013
Member, Curriculum Committee, LLUSD	2004-2013
Member, Academic review committee, LLUSD	2004-2013
Member, Evidenced Based Dentistry Committee,LLUSD	2012-present
Member, Executive Committee, LLUSD	2011-2013
Member, Administrative Council, LLUSD	2011-2013
Member, Outcomes Assessment Committee, LLUSD	2011-2013
President, Northern Caribbean University Alumni Association Pacific Coast Chapter	2006-2008
Board member, LLUSD Alumni Association	2013-present
Member, Scientific Advisory board, Dormer-Owusu Biotechnology Institute (Non Profit)	2012-present
Chair, Section Biochemistry, Microbiology and Nutrition. ADEA(previously served as Secretary ’10 and Chair-elect, ’11) President, Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honor Society (Chi Chi Chapter) Member Micro/Path Test Construction Committee NBDE	2012-present

Professional Development

Evidence Based Dentistry Workshop (5 days)	2012
Continuing education in dental anesthesia, surgery and pharmacology	2009-present
Attendance at American Dental education Annual meetings Continuing education in dental anesthesia, surgery and pharmacology	2004-present

Affiliations/Memberships

International Association for Dental Research	1999-2011
American Association for Microbiology	1999-2011
American Dental Education Association	2004-present
American Dental Association	2012-present
California Dental Association	2004-present
Tri-County Dental Association	2012-present
Member American College of Dentists

Honors and Awards

• Arthur A Dugoni Faculty Award ‘11
• Omicron Kappa Upsilon, Elected member ‘08
• Loma Linda University Chancellor’s Award. ’04 & ‘08
• Pierre Fauchard Award for Leadership. ‘07
• Who’s Who in Healthcare and Medicine  ‘06
• Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities ‘04
• Black Alumni of Loma Linda and LaSierra Universities Scholarship Award, ’04 &’05

Work Experience

• Instructor Northern Caribbean University   
• Associate Professor, Loma Linda University
• General Dentist, Center for Dentistry and Orthodontics, San Bernardino, CA. Practice includes IV conscious sedation and oral surgery.