David Okuji, DDS, MBA, Ms
About David Okuji, DDS, MBA, Ms
David Okuji, DDS, MBA, Ms, is the Senior Associate Director of the Division of Dental Medicine at NYU Langone Health and an Adjunct Clinical Instructor at New York University. He holds multiple academic and professional roles in dentistry and has a diverse educational background in health administration, business, and dentistry.
Current Positions at Multiple Institutions
David Okuji, DDS, MBA, Ms holds several key positions in various prestigious institutions. At New York University, he is an Adjunct Clinical Instructor in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery since 2016. He is also a Consultant for the Commission on Dental Accreditation at the American Dental Association. Additionally, he serves as a Visiting Lecturer at The University of the West Indies, Mona Campus in Kingston, Jamaica. At IHI, he is the Lead Faculty Mentor for the IHI/LMC-Dental Open School Chapter since 2014. Furthermore, he occupies the role of Senior Associate Director in the Division of Dental Medicine; Extramural & Special Projects at NYU Langone Health since 2009. David Okuji is also a part-time Lecturer in Oral Health Policy and Epidemiology at Harvard University and a Lead Pediatric Dentist at Cambridge Health Alliance.
Educational Background and Qualifications
David Okuji has an extensive educational background. He earned his Bachelor's Degree in Biology from the University of California, Los Angeles from 1971 to 1975. He continued at UCLA to attain his D.D.S. in Dentistry from 1975 to 1979. Okuji then completed a Pediatric Dentistry Residency Program at the University of Southern California from 1979 to 1981, earning a Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry. He also holds an MBA focused on Strategic Planning and Marketing from the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business, accomplished from 1990 to 1992. Additionally, he attained a Master's Degree in Health/Health Care Administration/Management from the Harvard School of Public Health between 2012 and 2014.
Professional Experience in Pediatric Dentistry
David Okuji has substantial experience in pediatric dentistry. From 1979 to 1981, he worked as a Pediatric Dental Resident at the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center in Downey, California. He later served as a Pediatric Dentist for Saudi Aramco in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia from 1985 to 1989. Currently, he is the Lead Pediatric Dentist at Cambridge Health Alliance in Cambridge, Massachusetts, a position he has held since 2006.
Leadership Roles in Dental Education and Health Policy
In addition to his clinical roles, David Okuji has been actively involved in academic and health policy leadership. At NYU Langone Health, he serves as the Senior Associate Director for the Division of Dental Medicine; Extramural & Special Projects. He also imparts his knowledge as a Lecturer in Oral Health Policy and Epidemiology at Harvard University. His leadership extends to his role as Lead Faculty Mentor for the IHI/LMC-Dental Open School Chapter since 2014, demonstrating his commitment to mentoring the next generation of dental professionals.
Role as President of Okuji and Associates
David Okuji is the President of Okuji and Associates, based in Santa Cruz, California. This role further exemplifies his leadership and entrepreneurial skills within the field of dentistry. Through Okuji and Associates, he leverages his extensive experience and educational background to provide consultancy and leadership in dental health services.