Founding Members
The Founding Members of the Santa Fe Group are nationally recognized leaders in dentistry, medicine, public health, industry, and policy. As visionaries committed to advancing oral health, health equity, and the integration of oral and overall health, these distinguished professionals laid the foundation for the Group’s mission to serve as a neutral convener, connector, and catalyst for change. Their dedication continues to inspire innovative initiatives, thought leadership, and collaboration across healthcare disciplines to improve the well-being of individuals and communities.
Michael C. Alfano, D.M.D., Ph.D.
Professor, Dean and Executive Vice President Emeritus of New York University
Dominick DePaola, D.D.S., Ph.D.
Dr. DePaola was Academic Dean Emeritus of Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine, as well as former President and CEO, The Forsyth Institute. In Memoriam (1942-2013)
Arthur Dugoni, D.D.S., M.S.D.
Dean Emeritus and Professor of Orthodontics at the University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry. In Memoriam (1925-2020)
Lawrence Meskin, D.D.S., Ph.D., M.P.H.
Dr. Meskin was Professor and Director of Continuing Education at the University of Colorado School of Dentistry, as well as former Dean of the School of Dentistry and Dean of the Graduate School and Vice President for Academic Affairs and Research for the University of Colorado System. In Memoriam (1936-2007)
Harold Slavkin, D.D.S.
Dean Emeritus and Professor at the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry, University of Southern California (USC). In Memoriam (1938-2023)
