Donald S. Altman

Donald S. Altman, DDS, DHSc, EdD of Phoenix, Arizona, practiced dentistry for over a decade after graduating from the University of Texas Dental Branch in 1983. Throughout his career, Dr. Altman has served as the regional dental director for the Texas Department of Health, chief for the Office of Oral Health at the Arizona Department of Public Health and national dental director for the Principal Financial Group. Since 2006, Dr. Altman has worked in various roles at A.T. Still University (ATSU) where he currently serves as the dean of College Graduate Health Studies. Dr. Altman has most recently been appointed associate vice president of ATSU, effective January 2022.

Dr. Altman is a member of the American Dental Association, Arizona Dental Association, American Public Health Association, American Association of Public Health Dentistry, and the Central Arizona Dental Society. Dr. Altman is nationally and regionally recognized for his professional activities, having served as president of both the American Board of Dental Public Health and the Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners.