Don Altman

Background

About Don Altman

Over the course of my career, I have been afforded many wonderful opportunities to make a difference in the lives of others. I have lead teams of talented individuals who have developed and implemented public health plans to address community needs. I have worked in local and state governments, private dental insurance, and higher education. I have taught developed courses for programs in higher education. I have written and evaluated online public health courses. Some of the ways I have demonstrated leadership include:* Board of Trustees - Logan University * President of the American Board of Dental Public Health • President of the Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners • President of the Arizona Public Health Association • Director of the National Oral Health Leadership Institute • Officer of the Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors • Officer on the American Board of Dental Public Health • Advisory Committee for Dental Hygiene Schools • Co-chair (development and implementation) of the National Oral Health Surveillance System • Examiner for the Western Regional Examining Board • Consumer Representative to the Dental Products Panel of the Food and Drug Administration • National Dental Director for a national insurance company • Arizona State Dental Director • Served as Program Director, Department Chair and Dean