Charles W. Holland

Charles W. Holland is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the School of Dental Medicine, East Carolina University. He holds a BS in Pharmacy and DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. With over 42 years of private dental practice experience in Wilson, North Carolina, Dr. Holland has also maintained a pharmacy license and practiced in hospitals and community pharmacies.

Professional Affiliations and Roles:

• Served 12 years on the North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners, including roles as President and Secretary-Treasurer.
• Founder and former President of North Carolina Services for Dentistry, Inc.
• Member of the Council of Interstate Testing Agencies (CITA), serving as an examiner.
• Past Board Member of Medical Security Insurance Company and Insurance Committee Chair for the NC Dental Society.

Research/Interests: Focus on ethics, licensure, and self-regulation in the dental profession. His career bridges pharmacy and dentistry, emphasizing professional governance and healthcare policy.

Awards:

• Recipient of the Meritorious Achievement Award from the North Carolina Dental Society.

Education Background:

• DDS, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (Pfeiffer Fellow, Senior Class President, Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honor Society).
• BS in Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.