Dr. R. Gary Rozier Memorial Fund for Dental Public Health Education
Dr. R. Gary Rozier, D.D.S., M.P.H. served as National President of the American Association of Dental Public Health (AAPHD).
He was known as a cutting-edge researcher, consultant, and educator during his 44-year career in dental public health. His contributions to the scientific literature total more than 170 peer-reviewed publications plus many more editorials, monographs, book chapters, and a book. During the time as an educator, he mentored hundreds of students and is known for holding students to the highest scientific standards. Dr. Rozier received his B.S. degree from Wake Forest University and his D.D.S. and M.P.H. degrees from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC). He retired from full-time teaching in 2014.
This fund is established in memory of Dr. R. Gary Rozier to support initiatives in Dental Public Health education, including scholarships, research, and training opportunities for residents and early-career professionals. Through this fund, we aim to continue his legacy of mentorship, innovation, and dedication to community health. If you would like to honor his memory and create a lasting impact through scholarship funding, please contribute to the newly established Dr. R. Gary Rozier Memorial Fund for Dental Public Health.
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