John N. Williams, DMD, MBA

Dr. John N. Williams, dean emeritus and professor (retired) of Indiana University School of Dentistry, served as dean 2010-2019. In 2019-20, he served as the interim President of Transylvania University, Lexington, KY. Prior to 2010, he served as dean at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry (2005–2010) and the University of Louisville School of Dentistry (1999-2005). Before his deanships he served as Associate Dean for Educational Programs at Louisville for over seven years. He also served concurrently in the Office of the Provost, University of Louisville (1988-1991) as an Assistant University Provost where he had implementation responsibility of the campus-wide academic computing plan. He has also served a four-year term as Vice President of the American Dental Education Association Council of Deans (2009-2013) focusing on national educational policy. He served as a Commissioner for the Commission of Dental Accreditation (2010-2014), which has oversight for all dental education and allied dental education program accreditation in the United States. In conjunction with this appointment, he served a one-year term as Chair of the Commission (2013-2014). His primary scholarly interests have been in public policy, accreditation, and dental practice administration, having taught in this area for many years.

Dr. Williams now serves as a national mentor and coach for the American Dental Education Association Council of Dean’s Fellowship. In addition, he provides Career Guidance to recent dental graduates and aspiring academics.

Updated: June 2024 Email: jnwill01@iu.edu