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About the Authors

Andrea D. Jackson, DDS, MS, FACP, FICD has been involved in education at the College of Dentistry for over thirty years. Since 2019, Dr. Andrea D. Jackson has served as Dean of the College of Dentistry at Howard University, the nation’s fifth-oldest dental school.

Jeanne Craig Sinkford, DDS, MS, Ph.D., DSc, FACD, FICD is nationally and internationally recognized as a dental educator, administrator, researcher, and clinician who is equally admired for her dedication, warmth, and grace. In 1975, she was the first woman worldwide to serve as Dean of a College of Dentistry, a lifetime appointment.


Donna Grant-Mills, DDS, M.Ed., RDH, FACD is a Professor and Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Admissions at the Howard University College of Dentistry. She also serves as Principal Investigator for the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Summer Health Professions Education Program. Dr. Grant-Mills is a 2023 distinguished recipient of the Howard University President’s Award.