The Arizona Children’s Action Alliance founder and CEO, Ginger Ward, met with Dr. Jack Dillenberg to discuss potential collaboration and the status of underserved children in Arizona. This week Dean designee, Bob Trombly, and Dean Dillenberg  began a series of transition briefings to assure a smooth transfer of leadership. Dr. Trombly has had leadership experience in multiple dental schools and in CODA.

While in Phoenix, Dr. Jack chaired the Center for Oral Health Board meeting held in LA via conference call.

The week culminated with the ATSU Open House at the Mesa campus bringing in close to 400 visitors. ASDOH’s attendees included many from the Southeast region of the country. Events at the Open House began with a welcome and history by Dr. Jack Dillenberg, a student panel, a presentation by the admissions team, and a tour of the dental school. In the afternoon, ASDOH students planned and held a dodgeball fundraising event. Ten teams participated and funds raised raised will be used for providing supplies for dental services to at-risk school children.