Ivonna Floare

Ivonna Floare serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry, where she has been faculty since 2016. Based at the Corktown Campus in Dental Clinic Building Room 408, she is integral to the dental education program teaching first and second year students in the Simulation Clinic.

Her educational background includes:

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) from University of Detroit Mercy (2008)
• One-year Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) program completed with the U.S. Air Force

Dr. Floare specializes in dental education with emphasis on clinical skill development for dental students. Her military dentistry experience and private practice background directly inform her teaching methodology in the Simulation Clinic environment, focusing on practical application of techniques and patient care fundamentals. She prioritizes hands-on learning to prepare students for real-world dental practice.

Her teaching philosophy centers on mentorship and skill refinement, with documented dedication to helping students improve clinical competencies. While no formal research publications are indicated, her professional focus remains firmly rooted in dental education pedagogy and simulation-based training methodologies.