Administration
Dr. Jon Ryder has served in leadership roles for the UNE College of Dental Medicine since its opening, including Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs, Executive Associate Dean, and, most recently, as Interim Dean.
Dr. Ryder received his B.A. in Asian Studies from Augustana College and his D.D.S. from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry. Following dental school, Dr. Ryder entered private practice as the owner of two dental practices in Iowa. He was an adjunct assistant clinical professor in... Read More
Fields Farrior
D.M.D., M.S.
Associate Dean of Clinical Education and Patient Care
(207) 221-4700
Dr. Fields Farrior received his D.M.D. degree from Tufts University College of Dental Medicine and has been in private practice as well as teaching operative dentistry since 2008. Upon graduation from Tufts, Dr. Farrior joined a multidiscipline practice in Atlanta, GA. In 2013, Dr. Farrior returned to New England to join a practice in Exeter, NH and serve as a clinical instructor in the Operative Department at the Tufts University.
Dr. Farrior is involved with multiple local and national dental organizations,... Read More
Nicole Kimmes
D.D.S.
Associate Dean of Curriculum Integration and Analytics
(207) 221-4700
Nicole S. Kimmes, D.D.S., is the Associate Dean of Curriculum Integration and Analytics. Dr. Kimmes received her B.S. from Northern State University in 1997 and her D.D.S. from Creighton University School of Dentistry in 2001. Dr. Kimmes joined the dental faculty at Creighton following graduation and worked part-time as a private practitioner. During her 14-year tenure at Creighton, she taught in dental anatomy, operative dentistry, dental materials, dental radiology, and oral diagnosis; directed the Oral and Maxillofacial Imaging Center; was... Read More
Travis Erickson joined the College of Dental Medicine team in October of 2014. He has worked primarily with graduate and professional students since 2003 within UNE’s Graduate and Professional Student Affairs. He has served as an adjunct faculty member at The University of Maine and at the University of New England. Prior to UNE, he worked at The University of Maine in Student Affairs and in the community within the area of public service as a police officer, regional investigator,... Read More
Full-time Faculty
A south Florida native, Dr. Rohini Badlani received her Bachelor's degree at the University of Miami. She continued her education by attending dental school at Boston University, where she received her DMD. Dr. Badlani has practiced general dentistry for more than 10 years in a variety of dental practice settings in New York City, Boston, and Pittsburgh, thus giving her a wealth of knowledge and clinical experience in comprehensive dental care. She places a strong emphasis on continuing education and... Read More
Dr. Tatyana Baranovsky received her Doctor of Dentistry (D.D.) degree from Lviv Medical University in Ukraine in 1999. After passing the Israeli Dental Boards, she lived and practiced as a general dentist in Israel for 12 years.
Dr. Baranovsky successfully graduated from Advanced Education in General Dentistry and Prosthodontic specialty programs at the University of Rochester Eastman Dental Institute for Oral Health. She received multiple Research Grant Awards from prosthodontic societies such as the American College of Prosthodontics, New York... Read More
Dr. Jay Beauchemin received his DDS degree from Georgetown University School of Dentistry in 1986. He was in private practice for 28 years before joining the College of Dental Medicine full-time. In 2016, he completed his Master's degree in Medical Education Leadership at the University of New England. He was elected and has served as the College of Dental Medicine's first Faculty Assembly Chair since 2015.
Earlier in his career, Dr. Beauchemin was a co-founder of the Biddeford Free Dental... Read More
Dr. Paul Best was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, son of a dentist and nurse. He attended Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minnesota, where he studied biology and geology. Dr. Best received his D.D.S. degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry and his specialty certification in Prosthodontics from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry. He is president of his specialty prosthetic practice Prosthodontics Associates, PA, in Portland, ME. Dr. Best enjoys the blend of... Read More
Dr. Bringewald was born in Germany and came to the U.S. in high school. He completed both his B.A. in economics as well as his D.M.D. degree at Boston University. Following his time at BU, Dr. Bringewald completed a one-year General Practice Residency (GPR) in Bangor, Maine. After the residency, Dr. Bringewald worked in the Oral Surgery department at a hospital in his hometown of Recklinghausen, Germany. While there, he had the opportunity to participate in two one-month-long international volunteer... Read More
Dr. Mark Britten grew up in Portland, ME and is a graduate of Cheverus High School. He attended Assumption College for his undergraduate degree and then went on to Tufts University for dental school. Dr. Britten completed his oral and maxillofacial surgery training at Kings County Hospital Center in Brooklyn, NY in 1986.
Upon completion of oral surgery training, Dr. Britten returned to Maine and started a solo practitioner oral and maxillofacial surgery practice located in Saco, ME. He has... Read More
Dr. Charles Brown is an Augusta, ME native, graduating cum laude from St. Anselem College in Manchester, NH with a BA in Biology. He earned his DDS degree from Northwestern University Dental School in 1980. Upon graduation, Dr. Brown started his practice in Naples, ME, where he has been for 36 years.
Dr. Brown has been active in numerous professional organizations, including the ADA, MDA, and GPDS (past president). He also serves on the MDA's Peer Review Committee and Charitable... Read More
Rebecca Carr
M.P.H.
Senior Evaluator - Community Partnerships and Access to Care
Assistant Professor
Rebecca Carr joined the College of Dental Medicine in July of 2014. A native of Scarborough, Maine, she has experience in both higher education and international health. Prior to completing her Master’s of Public Health, Rebecca taught HIV prevention to community groups in rural Tanzania. As part of her Master’s program, she co-designed a national nutrition surveillance system for the Ministry of Health in Belize. Her professional accomplishments include Leading Community Health Initiatives: Dentistry, Medicine, and Public Health as Partners,... Read More
Dr. Cyr is a native of Maine and went on to the University of Rhode Island completing a Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy and Zoology. He obtained a masters in Cell Biology and a doctoral degree in Pharmacology from New York University while studying the desensitization of Endothelin receptors. Dr. Cyr completed two National Institute of Drug Abuse Post-doctoral fellowships at NYU and the University of Washington studying opiate receptors before returning to Maine in 1996. He then spent... Read More
Expertise
Medication Adherence
Pharmacology of G protein Coupled Receptors
Molecular Biology and Electrophysiology
Signal Transduction Pathways
Dr. Meghann Dombroski, a Maine native, earned her DMD degree and Post-Doctoral Certificate in Orthodontics and Craniofacial Orthodpedics at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. She also received her Master of Public Health degree from Harvard University. Dr. Dombroski is a practicing Orthodontist at mBrace Orthodontics in Falmouth, ME, and prior to her orthodontic training she practiced as a general dentist in the Portland area. Dr. Dombroski is a member of both the American Association of Orthodontists and the American... Read More
Jeffrey Doss
D.D.S.
Associate Clinical Professor
Dr. Jeffrey Doss received his DDS degree from Loyola University College of Dental Medicine in 1985. He completed his residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Connecticut in 1989. Dr. Doss has been in the private practice of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Southern Maine since 1989. Dr. Doss served on the Board of Trustees for the University of New England for 9 years and has taught Oral Pathology at UNE and Westbrook College since 1991. Dr.... Read More
Professor Eileen Dunfey has been a faculty member at the University of New England since 1997. She received her B.A., at the University of New Hampshire, A.S., in Dental Hygiene at Westbrook College and M.S., in Medical Educational Leadership in the College of Osteopathic Medicine at the University of New England. Professor Dunfey has taught Radiology and Special Care I & II in the Dental Hygiene program. She has also been a clinical instructor for the third and fourth year dental hygiene students.... Read More
Dr. James P. Dunn graduated from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine with a DMD degree in May, 1975. Upon graduation from Tufts, he was assigned to Camp Lejeune, Jacksonville, North Carolina with the US Navy. During his active duty, he served on a Regimental Landing Team in Europe and also completed clinical rotations in Endodontics, Oral Surgery, and General Practice. After active duty, Dr. Dunn returned to Auburn, Maine to practice dentistry from 1977 to 2015, a total of... Read More
Dr. El Naga graduated from the Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine, Cairo University, Egypt in 2009. He finished a one-year general dental internship program at Cairo University in 2010. Afterwards, he worked for two years in private practice in Egypt. Dr. El Naga started his postgraduate studies at the University of Iowa in 2012 and graduated in 2014 with a certificate and M.S. degree in Operative Dentistry.Read More
Dr. Mohamed ElSalhy obtained his Bachelor of Dental Medicine (B.D.M.) degree from Kuwait University in 2007. He then completed a Master of Science in Medical Microbiology at the Faculty of Medicine, Kuwait University in 2011. Dr. ElSalhy earned his first Ph.D. in Odontology from the University of Turku, Finland in 2015, followed by a second Ph.D. in Medical Sciences - Dentistry from University of Alberta, Canada in 2018. Dr. El Salhy completed his Dental Public Health residency and Master of... Read More
Dr. Fackrell received his Bachelor's degree in Zoology at Brigham Young University in 2000 and his DMD degree at the University of Connecticut in 2005. He then completed a one-year General Practice Residency (GPR) at the University of Utah Health Science Center and continued to practice general dentistry until he was drawn back to New England. He returned to the University of Connecticut and completed a Master's degree in Dental Science as well as his residency in endodontology in 2012.... Read More
Dr. Jeffrey Finegold earned his DMD degree from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in 1979. After graduation he completed a General Practice Residency at the Brockton V.A. Hospital in Brockton, Massachusetts. Dr. Finegold then came back to his hometown of Portland, Maine in 1981 and started his own private dental practice. During his years in Portland, Dr. Finegold was involved in, among other things, setting up and staffing the dental clinic at the Jewish Home for the Aged (now Cedars),... Read More
Dr. Elizabeth Franco grew up in Maine, graduated cum laude from Colby College in Waterville, ME, and received her DMD degree from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. Following graduation from dental school, she completed a General Practice Residency program at North Shore-Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Franco worked in private practice in Maine and New Hampshire prior to joining the faculty at the University of New England College of Dental Medicine. She... Read More
Dr. Hanf was born in Elizabeth, NJ. He graduated from Ursinus College with a B.S. in Biological Science. He subsequently graduated from UMDNJ, now Rutgers School of Dental Medicine. He is a Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry.
In his first year upon graduating, Dr. Hanf was a full-time Clinical Instructor in a T.E.A.M. (Training in Expanded Auxiliary Management) program at UMDNJ. He then served as an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor in Oral Diagnosis, Radiology, and Emergent Care two... Read More
Dr. Hersom was born and raised in Sanford, Maine. He graduated cum laude from Boston College in 1989 with a B.S. degree in biology. He subsequently graduated magna cum laude from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in 1993. After dental school, Dr. Hersom entered the U.S. Air Force, where he completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Following the completion of his military commitment in 1996, Dr. Hersom returned to Maine and he... Read More
Dr. Kang received her D.D.S. degree from the Capital Medical University, China in 1997. She practiced five years before joining the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry for graduate education. With enthusiasm in research, she received a doctoral degree in oral biology and then moved to Rochester, NY for advanced training in clinical research and general dentistry. She completed a clinical research fellowship in 2011, an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency in 2013, and a General Practice Residency in... Read More
Oliver Keefer
D.D.S.
Assistant Clinical Professor
Dr. Oliver Keefer is originally from Boulder, Colorado and completed his undergraduate studies in zoology at the University of Wisconsin - Madison. Dr. Keefer earned his D.D.S. degree from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, and he has been in private practice for the past thirteen years. His career in dentistry has included volunteer efforts in Jamaica, Haiti, and Cuba as well as spending three years practicing overseas in New Zealand.
Dr. Keefer enjoys music, camping, fishing, and, most... Read More
Dr. Rachel King is originally from the Adirondack Mountains in upstate New York, but she has lived in a variety of locales throughout her years of education and practice. After graduating from Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine in 2009, Dr. King continued her training as a pediatric dental resident at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Following residency, she entered the U.S. Air Force, where she had the opportunity to practice for two years in... Read More
Dr. Kivus grew up in Maine, graduated from the College of the Holy Cross, and received his DMD degree from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in 1979. Following graduation from dental school, he taught in the Oral Health Services Department at Tufts while he prepared for private practice. Dr. Kivus purchased a practice in Auburn, ME in the Fall of 1979 where he treated patients for 25 years. In 2004, he transitioned his office to South Portland, where he... Read More
Dr. Takashi Komabayashi is a Clinical Professor at the University of New England College of Dental Medicine and a Dental Officer of the United States Army Reserve. He received a D.D.S. degree from the University of Hiroshima in 1998, a Ph.D. in dental material from the Tokyo Medical and Dental University in 2002, a D.D.S. from the University of California San Francisco in 2005, and a Certificate and M.Dent.Sc. in Endodontics from the University of Connecticut in 2008. Dr. Komabayashi... Read More
Expertise
Endodontics
Dental Materials
After a varied career of over 44 years in public health dentistry in Saskatchewan, Canada and private practices in Wells, ME and Portsmouth, NH, Dr. Lamothe retired in November 2015. For five years, he also taught dental radiography, dental assistants, and EFDA students at York Community College. Now he seems to be busier than ever. He spends two days per week at the UNE College of Dental Medicine, manages his family's rental home at Province Lake, NH, and continues an... Read More
Dr. Larrabee received a B.S. in Biology from the University of Maine at Orono, followed by a D.M.D. from Tufts University in 1976. In 1977, he founded a general practice in Buxton, Maine, which he owned and ran until 2012.
Like the CDM Class of 2018, Dr. Larrabee began his career at UNE in August of 2014, teaching primarily in the Simulation Clinic. Since 2015, his responsibilities have shifted to focus more on overseeing students in the Oral Health Center... Read More
Dr. Lawson grew up in western New York. She went to the University at Buffalo, completing a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and a Master's degree in Nutrition. She earned her DDS degree from the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine in 2012. Following dental school, Dr. Lawson completed a residency program to specialize in Pediatric Dentistry and received a Master's degree in Dentistry from The Ohio State University, as well as a certificate in Pediatric Dentistry from... Read More
Dr. Mesloh worked in private practice in Greenfield, MA for 33 years before joining the team at the UNE CDM.Read More
Dr. Timothy Mitchell is an owner/partner of Southern Maine Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Portland, ME. He was born in South Portland, ME, and currently lives in Cape Elizabeth with his wife Denise. Dr. Mitchell has two children and enjoys all outdoor activities.Read More
Dr. Moyer joined Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates in 1989 upon completion of his residency in oral and maxillofacial surgery at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. He graduated from Muhlenberg College with a BS in Biology in 1979 and continued his education at Temple University Dental School, obtaining his DDS with honors in 1983. Subsequently, he completed a fellowship in anesthesia at the Medical College of Pennsylvania in 1984. His MD was completed with honors in 1987, also at... Read More
Dr. Ortengren was born in Sweden and immigrated to Tacoma, Washington as a child. He is a 1979 graduate of Washington State University.
Dr. Ortengren attended Georgetown University School of Dentistry in Washington DC. After graduation in 1983, he and his wife moved to Summit, NJ, where he accepted a position as an associate dentist in a large family practice. In the spring of 1987, Dr. Ortengren and his wife moved to Maine. They have two grown children now and... Read More
Dr. Adepitan A. Owosho received his dental degree from Obafemi Awolowo University in Nigeria in 2010 and practiced as a general dentist for 2 years before commencing his oral and maxillofacial pathology residency training at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center/School of Dental Medicine in 2012. After successful completion of his specialty training, Dr. Owosho completed a 2-year oral/dental oncology clinical research fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York.
Dr. Owosho is a board-certified Diplomate of the... Read More
Dr. John W. Payne received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from The Ohio State University College of Dentistry. He then completed a dental residency program in prosthodontics at the same institution. Prior to entering academics, Dr. Payne maintained a full-time general practice with a special interest in prosthodontics in Mount Vernon, Ohio. While working in private practice, he also began teaching for The Ohio State University College of Dentistry. It was then that he discovered a love for teaching,... Read More
Born and raised in rural northwestern New Jersey, Dr Pier has lived in his second home state of Maine since 1984. He graduated from Bates College with a BS in Chemistry in 1979 and married Karen before the year was over. He received his DMD from Fairleigh Dickinson University School of Dentistry in 1983 and after a General Practice Residency in Morristown, New Jersey, moved to Maine to join Glen Cove Dental Associates. After 20 years of practicing in a... Read More
Dr. Alan Rich was born in Portland, ME. He attended Deering High School followed by Amherst College, where he earned a B.A. (cum laude) in English and played varsity rugby. Dr. Rich served in the U.S. Army Dental Corp in Heidelberg, Germany from 1978-1981, and since 1981 he has been in private practice in Portland, ME. Professionaly, he is an active member of the ADA, MDA, and Casco Bay Study Club, and he has also served on the SAD15 Board... Read More
After attending the University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy, Dr. Saltz received his dental degree from New York University College of Dentistry (NYUCD) in 1984. Following graduation, he practiced dentistry on Stevens Avenue in Portland, ME until 2013, when a fire destroyed the building. He relocated to Scarborough, ME, where he still practices part-time in addition to serving on the faculty at the UNE CDM.
Dr. Saltz maintains active membership and leadership roles in several dental and civic organizations.... Read More
Dr. Schapira received a B.A. in Speech and Hearing Sciences from the University of Iowa and a D.D.S. from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry. She completed a 1-year Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency at Bolling Air Force Base in Washington D.C. and then served as a staff dentist for the United States Air Force from 2005-2017. During this time, she provided comprehensive dental care at assignments located in Washington D.C.; England; Charleston, SC; and Colorado Springs, CO.... Read More
Dr. Sheikh graduated from the DMD program at Boston University School of Dental Medicine in 2014. After graduation, she moved to Brunswick, ME, where she has been working in a private practice. She is an active member of the Academy of General Dentistry and American Dental Association. Dr. Sheikh has a diverse clinical background, having been trained in Lahore, Pakistan and at BU. Her clinical and research interests include special needs dentistry, prosthodontics, and global community outreach programs. In her... Read More
Dr. Andrew Shur has worked in private practice in Portland, ME since 2002. He is a Founding Fellow in the International Academy of Endodontics, and he currently serves as the chair of its Admission Committee. Dr. Shur is also a contributing author for the textbook Best Practices in Endodontics.Read More
Dr. Sonkar earned her dental degree from Nair Hospital Dental College in Mumbai, India. After graduating, she worked as a dental house officer at the prestigious King Edward Memorial (KEM) Hospital in Mumbai. To further advance her education, Dr. Sonkar later moved to the United States to pursue a Master of Public Health degree from Kent State University. While working toward her Master’s degree, she was involved with the Head Start Program in Akron, Ohio, through which she conducted oral... Read More
Dr. Tessie Stansbury is originally from Scranton, Pennsylvania. She completed a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from the University of Scranton. From there she attended the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine and completed a DMD degree. After that she pursued a one-year Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) residency (also from the University of Pittsburgh), followed by a three-year specialty training in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC).
Dr. Stansbury is a board-certified... Read More
Tamer Theodory
D.D.S., M.S.
Assistant Clinical Professor
Dr. Tamer Theodory earned a D.D.S. from the School of Dentistry, University of Jordan in 2011. He completed an internship at the medical centers of the Jordanian Ministry of Health and then practiced dentistry in the private sector in Amman City, Jordan for three years. In 2015, Dr. Theodory earned a Certificate in Oral Implantology from the University of Jordan. He joined the Operative Dentistry graduate program at the University Iowa College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics in 2015, where... Read More
After earning a Bachelor's degree in cellular and molecular biology from the University of Maine, Dr. Wyatt Traina attended dental school at Boston University. He received advanced training in Prosthodontics at the University of California, San Francisco, where he took special interest in implant restorations and new technology for implant placement and fabrication. While at the University of California, Dr. Traina enjoyed working and teaching at the evening homeless clinic. Dr. Traina is also a captain in the Army Reserve,... Read More
Dr. Traub was born and raised in Albuquerque, NM. He graduated from Colorado College in 1976 and subsequently taught secondary school in Colorado and Wyoming. He attended dental school at Creighton University, graduating magna cum laude in 1984. He then performed his residency training in oral and maxillofacial surgery at the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine in 1988 and became certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in 1990. Dr. Traub was engaged in the... Read More
A native of Kennebunk, Maine, Dr. Truscott completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Maine at Orono in 1977. After receiving his DMD degree from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in 1982, he engaged in a private practice in Bourne, Massachusetts for thirty-one years. After the last of three children were educated and on their own, Dr. Truscott returned to Maine and opened a private practice in Fryeburg. Dr. Truscott is proud to be a faculty member at... Read More
Dr. Tsao was born in Portland, Oregon and raised in Hong Kong. In 2004, she moved to Chicago to attend Northwestern University, where she received her BS in Communication Sciences and Disorders, and minored in Business Institutions. Dr. Tsao worked in the finance industry for several years prior to attending dental school. She received her DMD degree from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and completed her general practice residency at the LA County-USC program in Los Angeles, California. There,... Read More
Dr. Lionel Vachon received his D.D.S. degree from Marquette University, and completed a General Practice Residency Program at the University of Minnesota University Hospitals. Prior to joining the faculty of the UNE College of Dental Medicine, Dr. Vachon served as Clinical Assistant Professor in the UNE Westbrook College of Health Professions Dental Hygiene Program. His duties included Director, Dental Student Extern Program; Supervisor of Clinical Procedures; and Program Administrator. Dr. Vachon has also served as a faculty member in the... Read More
Dr. Phyllis Wagstaff graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Hygiene in 1964. From there, she moved to Boston and worked as a hygienist for Dr. Henry Goldman, after whom the BU dental school was named. During this time, Dr. Wagstaff also earned her B.S. degree at Boston University (1967). Subsequently, she worked for a periodontist in Portland, ME for eighteen years. After her youngest child graduated from high school, Dr. Wagstaff went back to BU and earned... Read More
Dr. Wiley hails from Sacramento, CA and joined the UNE CDM team in July 2015.Read More
Affiliated Faculty
Hwyda A. Arafat
M.D., Ph.D., MSc. MEdL
Clinical Professor, Physiology
Dr. Hwyda Arafat graduated from the Faculty of Medicine of Ain Shams University in Cairo, Egypt with highest honors. Upon completing her residency in Internal Medicine and a fellowship in Clinical Pathology, she joined the faculty of Ain Shams University as an instructor of Anatomy and Histology. She received her Master’s degree in Biomedical Sciences (Histopathology/Biochemistry) and her PhD in Cell Biology and Immunology from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Dr. Arafat received her... Read More
Dr. Frank Daly has focused on vertebrate retinal biology and is currently an associate professor of biomedical science at the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Daly received his Ph.D. in Anatomy and Neurobiology from Boston University and subsequently held a research associate position at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute in Boston. Dr. Daly has research interest in the developing nervous system, using immuno-histochemistry and other molecular techniques to investigate melanopsin in the retina of the Nassau Grouper, the... Read More
Expertise
Vertebrate Retina Anatomy
Physiology histology
Immunocytochemistry
In Suit Hybridization
David W. Johnson
Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Physiology
Dr. Johnson received his Bachelors Degree from the University of Vermont, his Masters Degree from UMASS Amherst, and his Ph.D from Virginia Tech. After receiving his Ph.D, he did a one year fellowship in the Department of Pharmacology at Mt Sinai Medical Center in Manhattan, NY, studying the pharmacology of drugs of abuse under Dr. Joe Goldfarb. After that, he trained for two more years as a post-doctoral fellow in the Department of Pharmacology and Neuroscience at Albany Medical College... Read More
Expertise
Neurobiology of drugs of abuse
Dr. Mokler joined the faculty at UNE in 1986. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Michigan State University in 1974 and his dual Doctorate in Pharmacology/Toxicology and Neurosciences from Michigan State University in 1984. He teaches in the College of Osteopathic Medicine, the Westbrook College of Health Professions and the College of Dental Medicine. He has a passion for Intraprofessional Education at UNE, being one of the first faculty at UNE to attend the IPEC national... Read More
Expertise
neuropharmacology
Psychopharmacology
substance abuse
drug abuse
brain development
dopamine
serotonin
animal behavior
limbic system
Peter Morganelli
M.A., Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Physiology
Peter Morganelli, Ph.D. joined the UNECOM Department of Biomedical Sciences in 2013 and teaches immunology and physiological sciences for the Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine and Dental Medicine. Dr. Morganelli received formal training in physiology focusing on neurophysiology, cell physiology, and endocrinology at Miami University of Ohio and Dartmouth Medical School. After completing post-doctoral training in immunology, he went on to study how immune cells affect the underlying mechanisms of atherosclerosis, in particular how immune... Read More
Expertise
Human Physiology
Cell Physiology
immunology
Professional Staff
Cynthia Allen is a lifelong resident of Portland, ME. She practiced as a dental hygienist for over twenty years before joining the team at the CDM. Cynthia keeps busy raising her two sons and an English bulldog named Vinnie. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends on Sebago Lake.Read More
Malcolm Benham joined the staff of the University of New England College of Dental Medicine in July 2013. Malcolm has worked at UNE since 2010; he started out as a Helpdesk Technician and later became User Services Manager for the Information Technology Services department. Malcolm now serves as the Assistant Director of CDM Information Systems.Read More
Kevin Boissonneault has been working in IT since 1992. He joined UNE's ITS in 2003 and took on the role of Lead Technician in 2008. In 2017, he added Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to his skillset through UNE's Continuing Education program and the Department of Environmental Studies' GIS Minor. In 2018, Kevin joined the College of Dental Medicine as an Information Systems Coordinator in the Oral Health Center.
Kevin is an avid animal lover, and although he loves all species,... Read More
Madeline Brooks joined the CDM team in February 2016. A native of Cumberland, ME, Madeline now lives in Gray with her husband in their new home. Madeline enjoys working on home improvement projects, spending time at local Maine State Parks with her husband, and visiting with family.Read More
A lifelong resident of the greater Portland area, Ellen Brown-Quinn has worked in the dental field for 30 years. She began her career in the orthodontic field as an assistant/clinical coordinator, then moved to general dentistry as an assistant, front desk staff member, and eventual office manager. In her free time, Ellen helps organize her church's monthly bean suppers, spends time with her new granddaughters, and enjoys kayaking and painting.Read More
Rebecca Carr
M.P.H.
Senior Evaluator - Community Partnerships and Access to Care
Assistant Professor
Rebecca Carr joined the College of Dental Medicine in July of 2014. A native of Scarborough, Maine, she has experience in both higher education and international health. Prior to completing her Master’s of Public Health, Rebecca taught HIV prevention to community groups in rural Tanzania. As part of her Master’s program, she co-designed a national nutrition surveillance system for the Ministry of Health in Belize. Her professional accomplishments include Leading Community Health Initiatives: Dentistry, Medicine, and Public Health as Partners,... Read More
Lisa Casparius joined the staff at the University of New England College of Dental Medicine in November 2015. Lisa is a Certified Dental Assistant and received her certification through the Dental Assistant National Board (DANB). Lisa brings 32 years of experience to her role in the Oral Health Center.Read More
Janet Chapais joined the staff at the University of New England College of Dental Medicine in August 2015. Previously, Janet worked at a local dental office for 17 years. Janet is a Certified Dental Assistant and received her Expanded Function Dental Assistant certification from York County Community College.Read More
Julia Chernikova-Glidden joined the staff at UNE in June 2016. She received her doctorate degree in dentistry from Omsk State Medical Academy in Russia in 1998. During her time at school, she participated in research on the structural properties of human saliva. She worked as a dentist for five years before arriving in the USA. For over ten years, she has been working as an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant in several states.Read More
Kayla was born and raised in Caribou, ME, but has lived in Orono, ME the past six years while pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and a Master's degree in Student Development in Higher Education at the University of Maine. During her undergraduate studies, Kayla worked at the Tutor Program providing academic support to students and was also active in her sorority and the Greek community. Through her graduate assistantship, she worked with Fraternity and Sorority Life... Read More
Jimmy has an Associate's degree in business. He has worked at the Univerisity of New England for sixteen years, primarily in the mail room/copy center, but also as an administrative assistant in the Physician Assistant program for three years. During his time at UNE, he has developed a deep understanding of and respect for how hard UNE's students work to achieve their goals. Now joining us at the CDM, Jimmy's goals include being a good team member and helping our... Read More
Jennifer DeRosa is from Auburn, Maine. She lives with her three kids and "other half." She has worked in the dental field for eleven years. Jennifer enjoys spending time with her family, camping, and kayaking.Read More
Stacey Dubois was born and raised in Caribou, ME, way up in "The County." Stacey majored in Psychology and minored in Creative Writing at Colby College, and she graduated summa cum laude in 2008. She conducted research on metamemory (knowledge of one's own memory), eyewitness memory, and memory and aging at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and she earned her Master's in Psychology at Tufts University in 2011. From 2011-2013, Stacey worked at Massachusetts General Hospital, where she assisted... Read More
Holleday (Holly) DuBois grew up in Nebraska and graduated from the Dental Assistant program at Southeast Community College in 1983. She has lived in Maine and practiced as a Certified Dental Assistant since 1984.Read More
Chloe Dyer is from Chebeague Island, ME. She studied Mass Communication at the University of Maine. During college, she spent a semester studying abroad in Bulgaria. Chloe enjoys traveling, reading, and writing. Read More
Melanie Grant is a happily married mother of five children. She loves spending her free time with her family, doing anything from walking their dog to going on trips together.Read More
Cassandra Groff grew up in Munjoy Hill in Portland and has spent the last decade developing her skills as an artist and as a beauty consultant. She enjoys meeting new people, giving them guidance, and helping them to overcome challenges. She also loves to explore all that Maine and New England has to offer by traveling new roads and experiencing the rustic towns and natural splendor.Read More
Mark Guhl was recently employed at Mercy Hospital, where he gained seven years of experience in sterile processing. He has worked with multiple health disciplines, including orthopedics, spinal, ENT, dental, and thoracic. He was previously empoyed at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle and Ballard Community Hospital in Washington.Read More
Regina Korney joined the UNE CDM team in October 2015. She previously worked in Massachusetts for 30 years and has enjoyed her career as a Certified Dental Assistant. Patient care and comfort are her top priority. Regina loves living in Maine and enjoysparticipating in a variety of activities, such as hiking, biking, kayaking, and boating.Read More
Amanda Langley grew up in Falmouth, ME and graduated from Quinnipiac University in 2005 with a Bachelor's degree in Sociology. After graduating, she worked for seven years as a Care Manager with the Connecticut Homecare Program for Elders. In 2013, she returned home to Maine, and in 2014, she began working with Graduate Admissions at the University of New England, coordinating the admissions for UNE's DMD program. She joined the College of Dental Medicine in 2016 as Community Outreach Coordinator... Read More
Simera LeBlanc is new to the southern Maine area, currently living in Scarborough with her boyfriend and their two cats. She previously worked in a dental office, learning the role of a dental assistant. Simera's interests include tabletop games, photography, animals, and gardening indoor plants.Read More
Kattia Lomando began working as a receptionist in the UNE Oral Health Center in March of 2015. Kattia holds an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certificate from Southern Maine Community College. Kattia, a native of Costa Rica, is bilingual in Spanish and English, and she understands some Portuguese. She enjoys traveling, wild roller coasters, and is an avid animal lover. In the winter, her favorite season, Kattia can be found slopeside--often at Sugarloaf Mountain.Read More
Robyn Malia joined the University of New England College of Dental Medicine team in January of 2018. Previously, she enjoyed a career of 30 years in both administrative assistant and management roles in patient care services in both the dental and veterinary fields. Robyn enjoys living in Limington and restoring an old farmhouse with her husband, Patrick. She loves all animals and bird watching, and, in her spare time, also enjoys flower gardening, outdoor activities, going to the ocean, and... Read More
Sandra recently bought a home in Old Orchard Beach and loves walking on the beach with her dog, Sophie. Sandra also loves traveling, and she has a daughter named Ashley who lives in New York. Read More
Tha is originally from Cambodia, and she moved to the United States in 2006. She began working as a cashier, and, after furthering her education, became a Rehab Nursing Technician in 2009. She worked in this position for four years while taking additional coursework. Tha has also worked as a Direct Support Professional and as an on-call Cambodian interpreter. She joined the College of Dental Medicine team in late January, 2017 and is looking forward to working with individuals at... Read More
Tiffany Nelson joined the CDM team in the summer of 2015 as a receptionist. In July 2017, she moved into a new role as an Administrative Assistant at the Oral Health Center. Tiffany previously worked in an endodontic office in Portland.
Tiffany and her husband have lived in the greater Portland area since 2011. They currently live in Westbrook with their two cats. Tiffany knows some American Sign Language, and, in her spare time, enjoys hiking, traveling, and cleaning.Read More
Susan Patoine is a graduate of Westbrook College, having earned an A.S. degree in Dental Hygiene. She joined the UNE College of Dental Medicine in June 2016 after practicing 33 years as a dental hygienist in private practice. Gardening, kayaking, and spending time with family are just a few of her favorite hobbies.Read More
Miriam (Mim) Powelson grew up in Penacook, NH before she moved out to Syracuse to pursue a degree in Environmental Education. Mim worked for the Appalachian Mountain Club for three years before she moved to Portland. She enjoys spending time outside, including hiking, canoeing, and camping.Read More
For twenty-eight years, Kathy worked as an Oral Surgeon Assistant in two private practices. She holds a National Board Certification in Dental Anesthesia Assisting. Kathy has a passion for emergency medicine, which inspired her to work as a volunteer Medical Emergency Technician for nine years. Kathy was also a senior member of National Ski Patrol for sixteen years, where she taught outdoor emergency care to new patrollers. Over the years, Kathy's hobbies have included whitewater kayaking, skiing, hiking, and gardening.... Read More
Stephanie Salamone joined the UNE CDM in June 2016. Prior to this, she worked as a dental assistant in private practice. Stephanie enjoys working with CDM students, giving them guidance, and helping them to succeed. She is currently working toward a Bachelor's degree in Biology, with a minor in Women's and Gender Studies, at the University of Maine at Augusta.
Stephanie is a native to the Portland area, where she currently resides with her daughter, Francesca. In their free time,... Read More
Robert Skelton has worked in the medical industry for over 13 years and joined the CDM team in early 2018.Read More
Kacee graduated Magna Cum Laude from UMA, Bangor Campus in 2012. She worked at Penobscot Community Dental Clinic in Bangor for two years until she moved to southern Maine. Kacee worked at Community Dental in Portland and served as the AEGD Residency Coordinator. She was credentialed to go to the O.R. at Maine Medical Center for Sedation Dentistry.Read More
Kimberly Soulard joined the staff at the University of New England, College of Dental Medicine as a Certified Dental Assistant in March of 2014 and moved into the role of Patient Care Coordinator in January 2015. A native to Maine, Kim received her Dental Assisting Certificate from York County Community College in Wells, Maine in 2002, later to continue her education by receiving her Certified Dental Assistant License through the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB). Before coming to UNE, Kim... Read More
Jordan Tallman graduated from the University of Southern Maine with a Bachelor's degree in Liberal Studies and a minor in Elementary and Middle School Education. She enjoys crafting and working on home projects in her free time.Read More
Melissa Victory has been a dental assistant since 2009 and has worked in private practice and for an endodontist. Prior to becoming a dental assistant, she was the Registrar at a small college in Western Massachusetts. Melissa became a Certified Dental Assistant in July 2014 and joined the team at the UNE CDM in 2015.Read More
Heidi has worked in the dental field for the past ten years as a chairside assistant and office coordinator in private dental practices. She is a Maine native from the Auburn area. In her free time, she enjoys hiking and bike riding with her husband and their three children.Read More