Donald Worm Jr.

Donald Worm Jr. is the Interim Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs and Clinical Associate Professor at the East Carolina University (ECU) School of Dental Medicine. He serves as the Assistant Program Director for the 1-Year and 2-Year Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) Residency Program. He holds a DDS from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry, a Master of Health Sciences from George Washington University, and a certificate in Comprehensive Dentistry from the Naval Dental School. His clinical interests focus on dental education and community/humanitarian service.

Education includes:

• DDS, University of Michigan School of Dentistry (1988)
• 2-year AEGD/Comprehensive Dentistry Residency, Naval Dental School (Bethesda, Maryland)
• Masters in Health Sciences, George Washington University

His research priorities emphasize teaching excellence and expanding access to dental care for underserved communities. His sole publication (1996) investigates material science in dental restorations.

Notable awards include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal and multiple Navy commendations for service excellence. He has extensive military dental experience, including roles in the U.S. Navy and NATO missions in Afghanistan. Dr. Worm established residency programs and served as a dental care provider for the President of the United States. His professional networks span the American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, and dental educator organizations.

Advising/grants: No active advisees listed, but instrumental in residency program development. Lab/Team involvement includes leadership in the AEGD program and prior military dental corps roles.