Lana Gardi

Lana Gardi serves as Clinical Assistant Professor at University of Detroit Mercy's School of Dentistry, teaching integrated didactic and clinical courses including Endodontics, Restorative Dentistry, and Pediatric Dentistry since joining the faculty in 2018. With over 25 years of clinical experience, she directs Endodontics I and instructs across simulation labs and preventive care curricula.

Her educational background includes:

• D.D.S. from Loma Linda University, School of Dentistry
• B.D.S. from University of Baghdad, School of Dentistry
• Certificate for Botex and Filler procedures
• Certificate for Invisalign Orthodontic treatment

Professor Gardi's clinical expertise spans Endodontics, Restorative Dentistry, Oral Health Prevention, Pediatric Dentistry, Prosthodontics, Aesthetic Dentistry, and Orthodontics. She maintains active board licensure in Michigan and California while participating in the American Dental Association, Michigan Dental Association, and California Dental Association.

She demonstrates strong commitment to community engagement through volunteer dental services and media-based oral healthcare awareness campaigns, translating clinical experience into public health advocacy beyond traditional academic roles.