Marsha A. Pyle

Dr. Marsha Pyle joined the American Dental Education Association as Senior Scholar in Residence in 2020, Senior Chief Knowledge, Engagement and Development and serves as President of the ADEAGies Foundation. She is liaison to the ADEA Council of Deans after retiring from the University of Missouri Kansas City School of Dentistry. She served the UMKC School of Dentistry as dean for 11 years. rior to that, she was associate dean for academic affairs at Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Pyle, a general dentist, completed a General Practice Residency and a 2-year fellowship in Geriatric Dentistry in Cleveland, OH. She led dental curriculum innovation projects that have been nationally recognized through an American Dental Education Association Gies Award in 2009.  Using educational theory and creative practical applications, Dr. Pyle has helped transform pedagogical approaches in dental education, nationally.  Her national leadership also includes serving as chair of the (ADEA) annual session planning committee, chair of the curriculum project for older adults and the Macy curriculum projects, as well as chair of the Joint Commission on National Dental Board Examinations of the American Dental Association and served as a Commissioner of the Commission on Dental Accreditation. Dr. Pyle completed a term as advisor of the ADEA Leadership Institute and chair of the ADEA Council of Deans Administrative Board.