Our Committees

Dentistry

Our Members

Hashim Abualrahi

Role: Student

Tatiyana Caesar

Role: Student

Gerald Clark

Role: Alumni

Bethany King

Role: Student

Misbah Muzaffer

Role: Student

Valerie Perrine

Positions: Associate Dean for Student Affairs, Community Health and Outreach, Student Affairs, Community Health and Outreach; Assistant Professor, Restorative Dentistry

Scott Young , DDS

Position: Assistant Professor, Restorative Dentistry

Mission

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee of the WVU School of Dentistry acknowledges and esteems the fundamental values and dignity of all faculties, residents, students, staff and patients regardless of gender, race, age, language, religion, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, political belief, social standing or other status. We embrace diversity, promote equitable treatment and advocate for a stimulating, varied, professional and dynamic learning environment that addresses present and future oral health needs of our population in an unbiased manner.

Goals

Among the committee’s short-, medium- and long-term goals are developing and evaluating recruitment and retention efforts, providing opportunities for mentorship, training, professional development and group discussion, and furthering education through expanded curriculum.