David S Hancock

David S Hancock is an Assistant Professor at Midwestern University's College of Dental Medicine - Arizona. With 43 years of clinical private practice, his expertise includes head and neck dissection, TMJ dissection, and dental ethics education. He holds a D.D.S. from Northwestern University (1976).

Education:

• D.D.S., Northwestern University, USA, 1976

Research & Teaching: Focuses on dental anatomy, ethics, sleep medicine, and prosthodontics. Teaches courses like Dental Ethics I-III, Introduction to Orofacial Pain, and Obstructive Sleep Apnea Electives. Active in ADA, AGD, AES, and other dental organizations.

Publications: His 2021 study in the Journal of Dental Hygiene examines aerosol spread during ultrasonic scaling, contributing to infection control practices.

Awards:

• Fellowship - ADI
• Fellowship - ACD
• Fellowship - ICD

Teaching & Leadership: Served as Course Director for Dental Ethics (2020-2024) and Obstructive Sleep Apnea Elective (2022-2024). Active in lecture and dissection classes for professional organizations.