A dental community being transformed by the Gospel of Jesus Christ...
...empowered to serve the world with compassion.
Encouraged
Educated
Equipped
ABOUT
CMDA’s Dental Ministries (aka. Christian Dental Association (CDA) is a ministry dedicated to encouraging, equipping, and educating dental professionals and
students with a heart to integrate their Christian faith into all aspects of their lives.
Committed leaders in dentistry from across the country have played an integral role in the support and growth of this ministry.
CMDA expanded its Dental Ministries with the late Dr. Pete Dawson, and the chair position was renamed in his honor. Dr. Dawson, an immensely popular dentist and lecturer, founded The Dawson Academy, a renowned training center that has provided continuing dental education for more than 30 years.
With the support and insight of the CDA Dental Advisory Council and with three representing dentists on the Board of Trustees, this ministry is thriving and God’s glory is being proclaimed through the vocation of dentistry around the globe!
Our CDA Leadership Team is committed to this dental community advancing the kingdom of God through the ministry of dentistry!
Tapping into CDA
a quick guide to great opportunities
Students
- Campus Leadership
- Mission Trips with Scholarships
- Resources Available:
- Monthly Newsletter
- Bible Studies
- Guest Speakers
- Events: connect with other students
around the nation!- Virtual Events
- Conferences
Contact Dr. Jennifer Wade for more
information!
Missions
Want to serve on a mission trip? Dental
Students and dental professionals are
welcome!
- Global Health Outreach Short Term Trips
- Scholarships:
- Dentists: Dale Willis Scholarship
- GCDC Student/Resident Scholarship
- Missional Training:
Mentor | Coach
Want to mentor a student, resident or young professional in the dental field? Are you looking for a mentor?
Looking for a coach in your professional or personal life? Want to become a coach, adapt a coaching mindset, or mentor with a coach approach?
Residency [+]
Looking to complete a dental residency?
Want to be in Christian community while
doing so? Have a heart to serve
underserved populations?
Contact Dr. Katie Musser for more information!
Teach
- Live or virtual teaching opportunities:
Resources
Specialty Groups
- Residents, looking to connect with other Christian dental residents?
- Military: looking to connect with other military Christian military dentists?
- Contact Dr. Jonathan Spenn for more information
- Hygiene: looking to connect with Christian Hygienists?
Learn
- Learning Center
- CE Opportunities
- Conference Sessions
- Faith Prescriptions Curriculum
- Coaching Courses: Become a coach, adapt a coaching-mindset or learn to mentor with a coach approach!
Our Team
CDA Leadership Team
Dr. Bill Griffin “Griff”
VP for Dental Ministries
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Dr. Griffin, a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University, has served with CDA since 2019. He and his wife Linda live in Yorktown, Virginia, and they have been active with international missions for several years. His greatest joy in ministry is sharing the love of Christ through healthcare.
Dr. Katie Musser
CMDA Dental Residency [+] Program Director
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Dr. Musser is a graduate of The University of Kentucky College of Dentistry, and of the CMDA Dental Residency [+] Program in Memphis, TN. She now develops
and supports CMDA Dental Residency [+] Programs around the U.S. and abroad.
Dr. Jonathan Spenn
Dental Missions Mobilizer
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Dr. Spenn is a graduate of the Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine. He seeks to mobilize dentists and dental students toward short and long-term missions.
Dr. Jennifer Wade
Dental Communications Director
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Dr.Wade is a graduate of Texas A&M College of Dentistry and the CMDA Dental Residency [+] Program in Memphis, TN. She currently lives in Texas with her husband and four children working to keep CDA members informed, equipped, and connected.
Mrs. Julie Irmeger
Dental Ministries Administrative Assistant
[email protected]
Julie is a graduate of Moody Bible Institute currently working as an integral part-time assistant to the Dental Ministries team.
TBD
Administrative Assistant