Alfred Anderson
Tacoma,Washington
Summary
As a board certified Endodontist (Root Canal Specialist) I have a diverse background in Command, Education, Clinical Dentistry, and Office of the Surgeon General (OTSG) Staff. My broad experiences have given me the ability to accomplish the mission while developing skills of teamwork, leadership, organization, time management, and problem solving. I have served over eight years as a Dental Health Activity (DENTAC) Commander from small to large DENTACs and as the Deputy of Patient Care Integration (Broadening Assignment) at OTSG. I was the Assistant Director for Endodontics at the Fort Liberty (Bragg), NC Endodontic Residency Program and the Endodontic Mentor for the Comprehensive Dental Residency Program at Schofield Barracks, HI. My family has been supportive of the many moves across the country (to include Hawaii) and serving as Geo-Bachelor in Italy.
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Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Commanding Officer - Dental Health Activity
US Army
08.2021 - Current
- Provides senior leadership, policy development, and oversees
dental operations in support of over 40,000 Service Members. - Direct Mission Command and responsibility of 7 Dental Treatment Facilities in 2 states with a staff of over 320 military and Civilian dental providers and ancillary staff.
- Responsible for an annual budget of $23M.
- Oversea and implement the DENTAC short/long range organizational plans founded on Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP), HIPAA, Safety, EO/EEO, Behavioral Health, and Patient Safety in accordance with DOD policies.
Commanding Officer - Dental Health Activity
US Army
08.2017 - 07.2021
- Responsible for providing comprehensive and emergency dental care; ensure the dental readiness of over 20,000 active duty personnel assigned to Fort Eustis, Fort Lee, Fort Story, and surrounding Area of Responsibility.
- Provides command and control for a headquarters, five dental clinics, and once dental clinic command with over 165 Military and Civilian dental providers and ancillary staff.
- Responsible for an annual budget of $6.8M.
- Envision and implement the DENTAC short/long range organizational plan founded on SHARP, HIPAA, Safety, EO/EEO, BH and Patient Safety in accordance with DOD policies.
Commanding Officer - Dental Health Activity
US Army
07.2015 - 07.2017
- Responsible for providing comprehensive and emergency dental care; ensure the dental readiness of over 5,000 command sponsored family members from the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team and tenant units at Caserma Ederle.
- Provides command and control over two geographically separate Army dental treatment facilities in Italy with over 54 Military and Civilian dental providers and ancillary staff.
- Responsible for an annual budget of $1.7M.
- Serve as Staff Endodontist.
- Envision and implement the DENTAC short/long range organizational plan founded on SHARP, HIPAA, Safety, EO/EEO, BH and Patient Safety in accordance with DOD policies.
Deputy Director, Office of the Surgeon General
US Army
12.2013 - 06.2015
- Serve as Assistant Director of Patient Care Integration in the G-3/5/7 area of the Office of the Surgeon General.
- Assist with supervision of 175 personnel in seven divisions and healthcare service lines at two locations to oversee standardized policy and procedures enterprise wide.
- Coordinate responses to senior leaders throughout the Department of Defense and Congress in relation to healthcare matters across the Army.
- Assure medical readiness standards and procedures to support national defense through medically ready Soldiers.
- Assist with policy development for women's health, patient administration, primary care, tele-health, and ancillary clinical services of pharmacy, nutrition, and laboratory.
Assistant Program Director (Endodontics)
US Army
07.2009 - 12.2013
- Served as the Assistant Director, Endodontic Residency Training Program. Provided endodontic and emergency dental care to the Fort Bragg community with a referral source of over 50,000 eligible beneficiaries.
- Organized, planed and implemented (in coordination with the Director) the didactic and clinical training for 4 senior and 4 junior residents per academic year.
- Duties included the writing and administering of quizzes covering two textbooks, updating and administering semi-annual oral mock board exams and presenting lectures.
- In coordination with the Director, provided direct clinical supervision or all residents, assisted in the updating of classical and current literature and assists residents with their research projects.
- Served as the patient safety and drug audit officer for Rohde Dental Clinic.
Endodontic Mentor, Comprehensive Dentistry Program
US Army
07.2006 - 06.2009
- Provide mentor support for the 2-Yr AEGD Program to include consultation, case review, didactic lectures, literature reviews, oral, and written exams for 4 senior and 4 junior residents.
- Serve as Endodontist for the USA DENTAC-Hawaii serving a patient population of over 20,000 beneficiaries.
- Assigned the additional duty of DENTAC Radiation Protection Officer and Pacific Region Digital Radiography Representative Officer.
- Assigned the additional duty of DENTAC HAZCOM Officer.
Prioritized and ensured Safety compliance in all areas of responsibility.
Education
Master's Degree in Strategic Studies - Strategic Studies
U.S. Army War College
Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania08.2022
Certificate - Endodontics
Endodontic Training Program
Fort Liberty (Bragg), North Carolina06.2006
Certificate - Dentistry
One Year Advanced Education General Dentistry
Fort Campbell, KY09.2001
Doctor of Dental Surgery - Dentistry
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH05.2000
Bachelor of Science - Medical Biology
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT12.1998
Associate of Science - General Studies
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT08.1996
Skills
- Decision-Making
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Professional Demeanor
- Team Collaboration
- Professionalism
- Mentoring abilities
Additional Information
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
Fellow of the International College of Dentists 2022-Present
Diplomate, American Board of Endodontics 2006-Present
American Association of Endodontists 2004-Present
American Dental Association 2000-Present
PUBLICATIONS:
Naylor J, Mines P, Anderson A, Kwon D. The Use of Guided Tissue Regeneration Techniques among Endodontists: A Web-based Survey. J Endodon: 37; 1495-1498.
Dutner J, Mines P, Anderson A. Irrigation Trends among American Association of Endodontists Members: A Web-based Survey. J Endodon: 38; 37-40.
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS:
Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD-1 Year). 4 hour of lecture on the Art and Science of Endodontics. Fort Jackson, South Carolina. November 2019.
Association of Military Surgeons of the United States (AMSUS). 1 hour lecture on Dental Readiness. Fort Eustis, Virginia. September 2019.
Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD-1 Year). 8 hour of lecture on the Art and Science of Endodontics. Fort Benning, Georgia. October 2018.
Aviano Air Force Base Continuing Education Series. 1 hour lecture on Endodontic Diagnosis. Aviano Air Force Base, Italy. June 2016.
Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD-1 Year). 8 hour of lecture on the Art and Science of Endodontics. Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. April 2015.
Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD-1 Year). 8 hour of lecture on the Art and Science of Endodontics. Fort Carson, Colorado. March 2015.
Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD-1 Year).8 hour of lecture on the Art and Science of Endodontics. Fort Carson, Colorado. February 2014.
Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD-2 Year).8 hour of lecture on the Art and Science of Endodontics. Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. November 2012.
North Coast Dental Meeting. 4 hour lecture on the Art and Science of Endodontics. Cleveland, Ohio. May 2012.
Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD-1 Year).8 hour of lecture on the Art and Science of Endodontics. Fort Jackson, South Carolina. February 2012.
Endodontic Short Course. 1 hour lecture on Endodontic Instrumentation. Augusta, Georgia. February 2006.
ORGANIZATIONAL ACCREDIDATIONS:
The Joint Commission (TJC). As the Dental Health Activity Commander, I served as a key leader for the successful survey of the Hospital Dental Clinic at the Madigan Army Medical Center, Joint Base-Lewis McChord (JBLM), WA. March 2024.
Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). As the Dental Health Activity Commander, I served as the Chief Academic Officer for the successful accreditation of the Oral Maxillofacial (OMS) Residency Training Program at JBLM, WA. April 2022.
Army Safety and Health Management System (ASHMS). As the Dental Health Activity Commander, I served as a key leader for the successful accreditation of the Presidio of Monterey Dental Clinic as an ASHMS Star Strong Facility at Presidio of Monterey, CA. June 2022.
Army Safety and Health Management System (ASHMS). As the Dental Health Activity Commander, I served as a key leader for the successful accreditation of all dental clinics at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) to receive recognition as ASHMS Star Strong Facilities at JBLM, WA. December 2021.
The Joint Commission (TJC).As the Dental Health Activity Commander, I served as a key leader for the successful survey of the Hospital Dental Clinic at the McDonald Army Health Center, Fort Eustis, VA. April 2019.
Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). As the Assistant Endodontic Program Director, I served as a key leader for the successful accreditation of the Endodontic Program at Fort Bragg, NC. March 2010.
DEPLOYMENTS:
Operation Iraqi Freedom (Twice) 2003: 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Operation Enduring Freedom: 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne)
MEDICAL MISSIONS:
MEDRETE (Medical Readiness Training Exercise) 2009: Philippines
DENCAP (Dental Civil Affairs Program) 2002: Jordan
Timeline
Commanding Officer - Dental Health Activity
US Army
08.2021 - Current
Commanding Officer - Dental Health Activity
US Army
08.2017 - 07.2021
Commanding Officer - Dental Health Activity
US Army
07.2015 - 07.2017
Deputy Director, Office of the Surgeon General
US Army
12.2013 - 06.2015
Assistant Program Director (Endodontics)
US Army
07.2009 - 12.2013
Endodontic Mentor, Comprehensive Dentistry Program
US Army
07.2006 - 06.2009
Master's Degree in Strategic Studies - Strategic Studies
U.S. Army War College
Certificate - Endodontics
Endodontic Training Program
Certificate - Dentistry
One Year Advanced Education General Dentistry
Doctor of Dental Surgery - Dentistry
Case Western Reserve University
Bachelor of Science - Medical Biology
University of Utah
Associate of Science - General Studies
Salt Lake Community College