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IHS Division of Oral Health
Career Paths: Contact an Alumni
The Indian Health Service (IHS) Division of Oral Health employs alumni from dental schools all over the country. We have put together a list of alumni contacts to whom you can talk to about their IHS Division of Oral Heath experience. Please look to see if we have someone from your school!

The 12 Area Chief Dental Officers
IHS Division of Oral Health Dentists
IHS Division of Oral Health Dental Hygienists



The 12 Area Chief Dental Officers
If you would like to find out information about one of the specific 12 regional areas, please contact the appropriate Area Chief Dental Officers below.

Georgetown University
George Chiarchiaro, DDS, MHA
Graduated 1978
george.chiarchiaro@ihs.gov
Duty Station: Oklahoma City Area Office

Indiana University
Richard B. Troyer, DDS, MS
Graduated 1992
Richard.Troyer@mail.ihs.gov
Duty Station: Crow Agency - MT

Marquette University School of Dentistry
Christopher Halliday, DDS, MPH
Graduated 1987
christopher.halliday@mail.ihs.gov
Duty Station: IHS Headquarters - Rockville, MD

Emory University School of Dentistry
Ron Nagel DDS MPH
Graduated 1987
rnagel@anmc.org
Duty Station: Anchorage, Alaska

University of Detroit-Mercy
Tim Lozon, DDS
Graduated 1986
tlozon@na.ihs.gov
Duty Station: IHS HQ Division of Oral Health - Rockville, MD

University of Maryland
Robert G. Good, DDS
Graduated 1991
rgood@abq.ihs.gov
Duty Station: Albuquerque IHS Dental Clinic - Albuquerque, New Mexico

University of Michigan School of Dentistry
Patrick Blahut, DDS, MPH
Graduated 1976
pblahut@hqe.ihs.gov
Duty Station: IHS Headquarters - Rockville, MD

University of Michigan School of Public Health
Patrick Blahut, DDS, MPH
Graduated 1980
pblahut@hqe.ihs.gov
Duty Station: IHS Headquarters - Rockville, MD

University of Washington
Richard B. Troyer, DDS, MS
Graduated 1983
Richard.Troyer@mail.ihs.gov
Duty Station: Crow Agency - MT

University of Colorado School of Dentistry
Michael Cadieux, DDS
Graduated 1991
michael.cadieux@ihs.gov
Duty Station: Navajo Area Office, Window Rock, AZ

New York University College of Dentistry
Mitch Bernstein DDS
Graduated 1978
Mitchell.Bernstein@ihs.gov
Duty Station: Aberdeen Area Office Aberdeen, SD

University of Mississippi School of Dentistry
Tim Ricks DMD MPH
Graduated 1995
tim.ricks@ihs.gov
Duty Station: Nashville, TN

University of Nevada Reno-MPH Program
Tim Ricks DMD MPH
Graduated 2004
tim.ricks@ihs.gov
Duty Station: Nashville, TN

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IHS Division of Oral Health Dentists
If you would like to find out more information about the day-to-day life of an IHS Dentist please contact one of your fellow alumni below.

Case-Western Reserve
Bill Morningstar, DDS
Graduated 1976
wmorningstar@abq.ihs.gov
Duty Station: ACL Hospital - San Fidel, New Mexico

Creighton University School of Dentistry
Susan Tiede, DDS
Graduated 1991
stiede@mail.ihs.gov
Duty Station: Blackfeet Community Hospital - Browning, Montana

Emory University
Ron Nagel, DDS,MPH
Graduated 1987
rnagel@anmc.org
Duty Station: Alaska Area Office

Indiana University
Michael Crutcher, DDS
Graduated 1984
mcrutcher@rapidcity.aberdeen.ihs.gov
Duty Station: Sioux San Hospital - Rapid City, South Dakota

Loma Linda University
Kent A. Anderson, DDS
Graduated 1980
kanderson@abq.ihs.gov
Duty Station: ACL Hospital - San Fidel, New Mexico

Loyola
Tom Palandech, DDS
Graduated 1979
tpalande@wor.portland.ihs.gov
Duty Station: Chemawa - Salem, Oregon

Loyola University School of Dentistry
Paul J. Krispinsky, DDS
Graduated 1973
pkrispinsky@abq.ihs.gov
Duty Station: Taos/Picuris Service Unit - Taos, New Mexico

Marquette University School of Dentistry
Jose C. Rodriguez, DDS
Graduated 1989
jrodriguez@abr.ihs.gov
Duty Station: PHS Indian Hospital Dental Program - Pine Ridge, South Dakota

Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry
Polly T. Michaels, DMD
Graduated 1998
pmichaels@SouthcentralFoundation.com
Duty Station: Alaska Native Medical Center - Anchorage, Alaska

Meharry Medical College
Frederick A. Johnson, DDS
Graduated 1999
fredrick.johnson@ihs.gov
Duty Station: Red Lake Indian Hospital - Red Lake, Minnesota

New York University College of Dentistry
Mitch Bernstein D.D.S.
Graduated 1978
mbernstein@abrmail.ihs.gov
Duty Station: Ft. Thompson Health Center, Ft. Thompson, SD

Northwestern Univ Dental School
Gary L. Pannabecker, DDS
Graduated 1977
Gary.Pannabecker@mail.ihs.gov
Duty Station: Blackfeet Community Hospital - Browning, Montana

Northwestern University Dental School
Jim Webb, DDS
Graduated 1992
james.webb2@ihs.gov
Duty Station: San Carlos PHS Hospital – San Carlos, AZ

Ohio State University
Mary Beth Johnson, DDS
Graduated 1996
marybeth.johnson@mail.ihs.gov
Duty Station: Keams Canyon Service Unit - Hopi Health Care Ctr.

Ohio State University
Laura Lund, DDS
Graduated 1994
LLUND@SAGCHIP.ORG
Duty Station: Nimkee Wellness Center - Mt. Pleasant, Michigan

Oregon Health Sciences University School of Dentistry
Adrian Palmer, DMD
Graduated 1999
adriandmd@gmail.com
Duty Station Anchorage SU - Anchorage, Alaska

Oregon Health Sciences University School of Dentistry
Thomas Jordan, DMD
Graduated 1987
Tom.jordan@searhc.org
Duty Station: SEARHC - Juneau, Alaska

Southern Illinois University
Greg Whelan, DMD
Graduated 1987
gregory.whelan@mail.ihs.gov
Duty Station: Phoenix Indian Medical Center - Phoenix, Arizona

Temple University School of Dentistry
James J. Palerino, DMD
Graduated 1992
jpalerino@nid.portland.ihs.gov
Duty Station: Nimiipuu Health Center - Lapwai, Idaho

UCLA
Stuart Holmes, DDS, AGPR
Graduated 1980
stuart.holmes@mail.ihs.gov
Duty Station: Whiteriver, Arizona

University of Alabama School of Dentistry
D. Mark McCollough, DMD, MS
Graduated 1985 & 1994
mmccollo@wor.Portland.ihs.gov
Duty Station: WOSU, Chemawa - Salem Oregon

University of California-San Francisco
David Crain, DDS
Graduated 1986
david.crain@pimc.ihs.gov
Duty Station: Phoenix Indian Medical Center - Phoenix, Arizona

University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine
Mike Donaleski, DMD
Graduated 1997
michael.donaleski@ihs.gov
Duty Station: Gallup Indian Medical Center, Gallup, New Mexico

University of Illinois
Kenneth J. Moran, DDS, OMFS
Graduated 1992
kmoran@tcimc.ihs.gov
Duty Station: Tuba City Indian Medical Center

University of Illinois College of Pediatric Dentistry
James C. Singleton, DDS
Graduated: 1985
jsingleton@SouthcentralFoundation.com
Duty Station: Alaska Native Medical Center – Anchorage, Alaska

University of Iowa
Daniel Speth, DDS, MPH
Graduated 1974
daniel.speth@mail.ihs.gov
Duty Station: WW Hastings Hospital

University of Iowa
Mike Kincaid, DDS, MPH
Graduated 1983/2000
Michael.kincaid@mail.ihs.gov
Duty Station: Haskell Health Center - Lawrence, Kansas

University of Iowa (Pedo)
Kimberly Nigg, DDS
Graduated 1993/2002
kimberly.nigg@mail.ihs.gov
Duty Station: Claremore Indian Hospital - Claremore, Oklahoma

University of Kentucky / Baylor (Pedo)
Matt Fisher, DMD, MS
Graduated 1985 / 1998
Mfisher@abq.ihs.gov
Duty Station: Albuquerque IHS Dental Clinic - Albuquerque, New Mexico

University of Kentucky College of Dentistry
Jane Bleuel, DMD
Graduated 2003
janebleuel@gmail.com
Duty Station: Anchorage, Alaska - Alaska Native Medical Center AGPR

University of Louisville School of Dentistry
Clay Crossett, DMD
Graduated 1987
CCrossett@SouthcentralFoundation.com
Duty Station: ANMC - Anchorage, Alaska

University of Maryland
Robert G. Good, DDS
Graduated 1991
rgood@abq.ihs.gov
Duty Station: Albuquerque IHS Dental Clinic - Albuquerque, New Mexico

University of Maryland
Vincent Frattali, DDS
Graduated 1982
vfrattal@wel.portland.ihs.gov
Duty Station: David C Wynecoop Clinic - Wellpinit, Washington

University of Maryland - Baltimore College of Dental Surgery
Jeffrey M. Carolla, DDS
Graduated 1983
jcarolla@wsp.Portland.ihs.gov
Duty Station: Warm Springs Health and Wellness Center

University of Minnesota
Kim Sturm, DDS
Graduated 1984
KSturm@ABRMAIL.IHS.GOV
Duty Station: McLaughlin Indian Health Center - McLaughlin, South Dakota

University of Mississippi
Tim Ricks, DMD, MPH
Graduated 1995
tim.ricks@mail.ihs.gov
Duty Station: Pyramid Lake Dental Program - Nixon, Nevada

University of Missouri at Kansas City
Kaci Solt, DDS
Graduated 2000
ksolt@wsp.portland.ihs.gov
Duty Station: Warm Springs Health and Wellness Center

University of Nebraska
Lee Shackelford, DDS, FAGD, MPA
Graduated 1982
lee.shackelford@hhs.gov
Duty Station: current- Office of Commissioned Corps Operations, Rockville, MD
2002- 2004 IHS, Northern Navajo Medical Center, Shiprock, NM
2000- 2002 HRSA, Immigration Detention Center, El Paso, TX
1994- 2000 BOP, Federal Correctional Institution, Greenville, IL
1992- 1994 BOP, “ “ “ , Florence, CO

University of Nebraska (Pedo)
Gregg Whelan, DMD
Graduated 1995
whel2th@cox.net
Duty Station: Phoenix Indian Medical Center - Phoenix, Arizona

University of Nebraska-Medical Center
Susan Tiede, DDS
Graduated 2003
STiede@mail.ihs.gov
Duty Station: Blackfeet Community Hospital - Browning, Montana

University of North Carolina
Raymond Dailey DDS
Graduated 1995
raydailey@comcast.net
Duty Station: Swinomish/Upper Skagit Tribes, LaConner WA

University of North Carolina
Stuart Holmes, DDS, AGPR
Graduated 1980
stuart.holmes@mail.ihs.gov
Duty Station: Whiteriver, Arizona

University of Oklahoma / University of Nebraska
Tad Mabry, DDS, MS
Graduated 1987 / 1994
tad.mabry@mail.ihs.gov
Duty Station: W.W. Hastings Indian Hospital - Tallequah, Oklahoma

University of Pennsylvania
Kim Hort, DMD
Graduated 2000
kim.hort@searhc.org
Duty Station: SEARHC - Juneau, Alaska

University of Tennessee
Leslie L. Warren, DDS
Graduated 2001
leslie.warren@ihs.gov
Duty Station: Crow/Northern Cheyenne Indian Hospital - Crow Agency, Montana

University of Texas Health Science Center @ San Antonio
Kimberly Nigg, DDS
Graduated 1993/2002
kimberly.nigg@mail.ihs.gov
Duty Station: Claremore Indian Hospital - Claremore, Oklahoma

University of the Pacific
William Stenberg, DDS
Graduated 1982
william.stenberg@mail.ihs.gov
Duty Station: WW Hastings Indan Hospital

University of Washington
Gregory Smith, DDS, MSD Perio
Graduated 1979 & 1993
todd.smith@mail.ihs.gov
Duty Station: PIMC - Phoenix, Arizona

Washington University School of Dental Medicine
Robert Palmer, DMD
Graduated 1976
rpalmer@tcimc.ihs.gov
Duty Station: Tuba City, Arizona

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IHS Division of Oral Health Dental Hygienists
If you would like to find out more information about the day-to-day life of an IHS Dental Hygienist please contact one of your fellow alumni below.

Colorado Northwestern Community College
Honold, Tammy
Graduated 1984
thonold@abq.ihs.gov
Duty Station: Southern Ute Indian Health Center, Albuquerque Area

Ferris State University
Hollister, Cathy
Graduated 1972
Mary.Hollister@gimc.ihs.gov
Duty Station: Gallup Indian Medical Center, Navajo Area

Idaho State University
Salisbury, Catherine
Graduated 1992
csalisbury@fth.portland.ihs.gov
Duty Station: Fort Hall Service Unit, Portland Area

Mankato University
Rinker, Joellen
JRinker@SouthcentralFoundation.com
Duty Station: ANMC, Alaska Area

Midwestern State University
Holder, Amy
Graduated 1996
Amy.Holder@ihs.gov
Duty Station: Oklahoma Area Office

North Dakota State College of Science
Grass,Colleen
Graduated 1972
tcgrass@mtintouch.net
Duty Station: Rocky Boy's Service Unit, Billings Area

Oklahoma University College of Dentistry
Williams, Robbin
Graduated 1990
Robbin.Williams@mail.ihs.gov
Duty Station: Oklahoma City Area Office

Oregon Health and Science University
Finnson, Beth
Graduated 1990
bfinnson@wor.portland.ihs.gov
Duty Station: Chemawa Health Center, Portland Area

Oregon Institute of Technology
Simpson, Juanita
Graduated 1996
jsimpson@wsp.portland.ihs.gov
Duty Station: Warm Springs Service Unit

Rose State College
Julie W. Black, RDH
Graduated 1981
julie.black@mail.ihs.gov
Duty Station: Claremore Indian Hospital - Claremore, Oklahoma

Sheridan College
Darkenwald, Torrey
Graduated 2000
tdarkenwald@hotmail.com
Duty Station: Northern Cheyenne Service Unit, Billings Area

University of Colorado
Ferguson, Sandy
Graduated 1987
sandra.ferguson@mail.ihs.gov
Duty Station: Wilma P. Mankiller Health Center, Oklahoma Area

University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry
Goodman, Lori
Graduated 1995
lori.goodman@ihs.gov
Duty Station: Sells Indian Hospital, Tucson Area

University of Minnesota
Rattler, Juliann, RDH
Graduated 1973
juliann.rattler@mail.ihs.gov
Duty Station: Browning Community Hostpital Dental Clinic

University of Nebraska
Jones, Candace
Graduated 1971
Candace.Jones@mail.ihs.gov
Duty Station: Acting Deputy Director, Office of Clinical and Preventives

University of South Dakota
Fisher, Travis
Travis.Fisher@mail.ihs.gov
Duty Station: Clinical Support Center, Billings Area

University of South Dakota
Kocer, Donna
Graduated 1972
Dkocer@ABRmail.ihs.gov
Duty Station: Fort Thompson Service Unit, Aberdeen Area

University of South Dakota
Smith, Steve
Graduated 2000
steve.smith@kanaweb.org
Duty Station: Kodiak Area Native Association, Alaska Area


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Point of Contact: Timothy L. Lozon, DDS
1-800-IHS-DENT (447-3368) or 301-443-0029 (direct)
IHS Dental Vacancies


This file last modified: Tuesday December 5, 2006  3:23 PM