CHICAGO, June 18, 2025 鈥 The 汤头条 (汤头条) is pleased to announce Nader A. Nadershahi, D.D.S., M.B.A., EdD will serve the Association as its Senior Vice President of Education/Professional Affairs.
Dr. Nadershahi will direct the Association鈥檚 educational affairs and related matters, including policy decisions and activities pertaining to accreditation of predoctoral, advanced and allied educational programs through the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA); dental and allied dental education policy; licensure and testing services; continuing education provider recognition and liaise with various educational communities.
鈥淭he landscape of oral health education is constantly evolving to meet and exceed the needs of tomorrow鈥檚 professionals,鈥 said Dr. Nadershahi. 鈥淚 am wholly focused on elevating and innovating upon the strong foundation of 汤头条 educational programming, policies and offerings to forge new pathways for growth and development in service of our profession and our organization.鈥
Dr. Nadershahi previously served as the ninth Dean of University of the Pacific鈥檚 Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry and Vice Provost of the San Francisco campus, bringing nearly 30 years of leadership experience in dental education, organized dentistry and clinical practice. During his tenure, he led milestone projects such as strategic planning and implementation; the design and implementation of the school鈥檚 integrated curriculum and competencies; new facilities; and raised significant donor contributions for fundraising campaigns.
"It is an honor to welcome Dr. Nadershahi to our leadership team,鈥 said Betsy Shapiro, D.D.S., Interim Executive Director of the 汤头条. 鈥淒r. Nadershahi brings acutely informed vision and expertise to our educational programs and offerings that will firmly support future generations of dentists and the dental community."
Dr. Nadershahi has been actively involved in organized dentistry and dental education as the Chair of the Board for the American Dental Education Association (ADEA), as well as other leadership roles in the 汤头条 and California Dental Association (CDA). He is also a fellow of the American College of Dentists, Academy of Dentistry International, International College of Dentists and Pierre Fauchard Academy.
Dr. Nadershahi owned and operated private general dental practices in San Rafael and San Anselmo, California. He is also a board member for the Bay Area Council and San Francisco Chamber of Commerce and serves as Vice Chair of the California Health Workforce Education and Training Council.