Courtney Schapira

Courtney Schapira, D.D.S., is a Clinical Professor and Chair of the Department of Clinical Comprehensive Care at the University of New England College of Dental Medicine. She holds a B.A. in Speech and Hearing Sciences from the University of Iowa and a D.D.S. from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry. She completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency at Bolling Air Force Base in Washington D.C.

Dr. Schapira served as a staff dentist in the United States Air Force from 2005-2017, providing dental care across multiple international assignments including Washington D.C., England, Charleston, SC, and Colorado Springs, CO. Notably, she served as a dental advisor to an Afghan trauma hospital in Gardez, Afghanistan (2011-2012), training nurses and overseeing care for 7,000 trauma patients. Her global experiences span 37 countries with active dental care delivery in five nations.

Her research focuses on advancing dental education and global health initiatives, emphasizing hands-on training and cross-cultural healthcare delivery. She is committed to mentoring future dentists through her academic leadership roles.