Sean E Noonan

Dr. Sean E Noonan serves as a part-time Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Restorative Dentistry and Comprehensive Care at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine since 2023. Previously, he held a full-time Assistant Professor role from 2010 to 2023. His roles included directing the Clinical Restorative Dentistry Course Series, leading dental student clinical progression teams, and serving as a liaison to the Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs and Curriculum. He currently holds a reserve commission as a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Air Force Reserves.

Education:

• University of Maryland Baltimore College of Dental Surgery, DDS (2005)
• West Virginia University, Bachelor of Science in Business Economics (1989)

Research and Contributions: Dr. Noonan developed evidence-based dentistry (EBD) instructional materials for clinical use across Restorative, Periodontics, Endodontics, and Prosthodontics departments. His work focuses on clinical education standards, infection control, and quality improvement in dental education. He contributed to Pitt Dental Medicine committees including Infection Control, Quality Measurement & Improvement, Admissions, and Instrument/Material Selection.

Professional Experience: Post-graduation service in U.S. Air Force (2005-2009), part-time clinical faculty at Pitt (2009-2010), transition to full-time academic role (2010-2023), and current part-time clinical faculty status. Maintains active practice one day weekly at University Dental Health Services.