Ashley Clark

Board-certified oral and maxillofacial pathologist. Interim Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Division Chief and Associate Professor of Oral Pathology, University of Kentucky College of Dentistry (UKY COD), Lexington, Kentucky, USA. Director of UKY's free biopsy service for patients of dental practitioners.

Clinical and diagnostic expertise in oral mucosal disease, salivary gland pathology, oral precancerous lesions, oral cancer recognition and triage, and medically complex patient management. Over 40 peer-reviewed publications and abstracts, two book chapters, and author of the oral pathology sections of the Dental Decks and Dental Hygiene Decks. Delivered more than 100 continuing education courses nationally and internationally on oral pathology, oral cancer early detection, and evidence-based biopsy decision-making for general practitioners and hygienists.

Councilor, American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology (AAOMP). Review committee member for Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology programs, Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). Professional Board Member, Oral Cancer Cause and Digital Dental Notes. Recipient, John H. Freeman Award in the Scholarship of Teaching.

DDS, Indiana University School of Dentistry. Certificate in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, University of Florida College of Dentistry. Fellow, American College of Dentists (FACD). Member, Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU) National Dental Honor Society.