The Department of Restorative Services encompasses three divisions; 1) Restorative Dentistry and Fixed Prosthodontics 2) Removable Prosthodontics and 3) Community Dentistry. The Restorative Services department provides didactic and clinical experiences in diagnosis and comprehensive treatment planning with primary emphasis on the restoration and replacement of the teeth with proper form, function and occlusion. The disciplines involved are operative and esthetic dentistry, fixed and removable prosthodontics, and implant prosthodontics. The department also has the community dentistry component that provides these services to the community and provides the students training in working with dental auxiliaries.
Department Chair
Andrea D. Jackson, DDS, MS, FACP
Associate Professor and Chair
Community Dentistry, division head
Georgetta Manning-Cox, DDS, MPH
Associate Professor
Prosthdontics, division head
Lynette Stuart, DDS, MS
Associate Professor
Department Faculty
Dr. Mahmoud Nasr, Professor
Dr. Larry Crisafulli, Assistant Professor
Dr. Tadasha Culbreath, Assistant Professor
Dr. Cheryl E. S. Fryer, Assistant Professor
Dr. Stephen Garcia, Assistant Professor
Dr. Janis Mercer, Assistant Professor
Dr. Terri Matthews, Assistant Professor
Dr. Luciano Olan-Rodriguez, Assistant Professor
Dr. Emile Webster, Assistant Professor
Dr. Lan Duckett, Instructor
Dr. Kassahun Hailu, Instructor
Dr. Stephen Harden, Instructor
Dr. Grace Robinson, Instructor
Dr. Richard Sniffen, Instructor
Dr. Willie Winfree, Instructor
Dr. Davood Zedahmohamadi, Instructor
Supporting Staff
Ms. Taneaka Dance, Department Clerk
Dental Assistants
Ms. Gayle Vails
Coordinator of Chronically Ill and Aged Program
Mrs. Romella Rodgers
Restorative Dentistry
(Operative and Esthetic Dentistry)
Prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of the diseases of the teeth and occlusion. Treatment involves conventional restorations as well as adhesive composite and porcelain restorations. Tooth whitening (bleaching) and veneers to improve the esthetic appearance are also included as treatment options when appropriate.
Fixed, Removable, and Implant Prosthodontics
Cosmetic restoration and replacement of missing teeth and oral structures and occlusion with crowns, bridges (fixed partial dentures), removable partial and complete dentures, and dental implants.
Community Dentistry
Preventive and rehabilitative dental treatment services provided to geriatric, disabled and chronically ill and aged population. Treatment venues include the College of dentistry clinic, long-term care facilities and home visits.
