Cara C. Copeland

Cara C. Copeland, D.M.D., is an Associate Professor at the College of Dental Medicine - Arizona, Midwestern University. She holds appointments as Director of Community Service & Outreach and chairs the International Service Committee. Her roles include serving on the CDM Research Committee and teaching courses focused on patient safety, antibiotic stewardship, and community dental services.

Education: Earned undergraduate and graduate degrees from The Ohio State University, followed by a D.M.D. from Midwestern University. Practiced dentistry in Phoenix, Arizona, prior to rejoining Midwestern in a preclinical faculty role.

Teaching emphasizes interdisciplinary topics such as leadership in healthcare teams, dental community service initiatives, and improving patient safety through structured curricula. Active in advancing healthcare leadership and public health outreach.