Kevin Matthew Byrd

Kevin Matthew Byrd, DDS, PhD has extensive work experience in the field of dentistry and oral health. Kevin Matthew is currently working as the Director of Cell & Molecular Biology at the American Dental Association, where they are responsible for driving quality and innovation in dental care through research and insights. Prior to this role, they served as the Senior Manager at the Lab of Oral & Craniofacial Innovation at the ADA Science & Research Institute, LLC. Kevin Matthew has also worked as a Manager of Oral & Craniofacial Research at the same organization.

Dr. Byrd has a strong academic background and has held positions at various institutions. Kevin Matthew has worked as a Research Assistant Professor and Research Instructor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where their focus was on oral and gastrointestinal diseases. Kevin Matthew has also served as a Surgical Resident in the Graduate Training Program in Periodontology and as a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Stem and Cancer Cell Biology.

In addition to their academic and research roles, Dr. Byrd has made significant contributions in the field of dentistry. Kevin Matthew is the Founder and Coordinator of the Oral and Craniofacial Biology Network at the Human Cell Atlas, an international consortium dedicated to mapping the cell types in the human body. Kevin Matthew has also served as a Scientific Advisor at Arcato Laboratories, Inc., a company specializing in oral health products for pain relief.

Dr. Byrd's expertise is recognized in the industry, as they have served as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Clinical Periodontology and as a Special Volunteer at the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR). Kevin Matthew will also be joining the University of Maryland School of Dentistry as a Faculty Lecturer in the future.

Their journey in the field of dentistry began during their DDS studies at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry, where they conducted research on oral pathology and epithelial-mesenchymal transition in oral squamous cell carcinoma. Before that, they gained experience as a Research Assistant at the University Park Research Center and as a Surgical Assistant at Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates.

Overall, Dr. Kevin Matthew Byrd has a diverse range of experience in dentistry, research, academia, and industry, and has made significant contributions in their field.

Kevin Matthew Byrd, DDS, PhD completed their Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Biology and Spanish at Huntington University from 2005 to 2009. Kevin Matthew then pursued a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree at the University of Michigan from 2009 to 2013. Following this, they obtained their PhD in Oral Biology with a specialization in Developmental and Stem Cell Biology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where they studied from 2013 to 2020.