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Announcement: Dr. Carlos Quiñonez re-appointed Vice Dean and Director, Schulich Dentistry
Office of the Dean
I am pleased to announce that Dr. Carlos Quiñonez has been re-appointed as Vice Dean and Director of Dentistry at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, effective June 1, 2027 to May 31, 2032.
Dr. Quiñonez is a national leader in dental public health, earning a DMD from the University of Manitoba in 1998 and an MSc from its Faculty of Medicine in 2004. He then completed a PhD and specialty training in Dental Public Health at the University of Toronto in 2009, followed by a postdoctoral fellowship at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto. His research focuses on the history, politics and economics of dentistry.
Dr. Quiñonez was first appointed as Vice Dean and Director of Dentistry in June 2022. During his first term, he worked alongside faculty, staff, students and community partners to strengthen Schulich Dentistry’s governance, operations, educational programs and research enterprise. These collective efforts have established a strong foundation for future growth while reinforcing Schulich Dentistry’s commitment to excellence in education and patient care.
In his next term, Dr. Quiñonez is committed to building on Schulich Dentistry’s strengths and aspirations through curriculum renewal, continued support for research and scholarship and strong engagement with alumni and the dental profession. His focus remains on fostering an environment in which students, faculty and staff can thrive in the service of patients and the public.
Please join me in congratulating Dr. Quiñonez on his re-appointment.
John Yoo. MD, FRCS(C), FACS
Dean. Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry
Western University