About Dr. Holloway

Dr. Jeanette Sabir-Holloway is a graduate of Spelman College, and Indiana University School of Dentistry. She currently serves as Assistant Dean for Inclusive Excellence and  Assistant Professor, Department of Public Health and Community Service, at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (TUSDM).

In her role at Tufts, Dean Holloway works closely with other university leaders in planning and implementing DEIJA faculty and staff programming and helps lead successful recruitment efforts for Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. She also serves as course director for Diversity and Inclusion Courses for D1, D2, D3, DIS1, and PG1 classes. Among most recent honors, Dr. Holloway was recipient of the Lucy Hobbs mentor award in 2018, and in 2022, awarded Chair of ADEA Board of Director’s Citation for Increasing Diversity in Dentistry.

As founding director of Increasing Diversity in Dentistry (IDID), she mentors, nurtures, and advises many students, including those who lack educational or social advantages, or may be historically underrepresented in the profession of dentistry. One of her primary goals of creating Increasing Diversity in Dentistry (IDID) Pathway Program, was to assist unevenly prepared students in becoming better prepared dental school applicants. Since 2011, IDID activities have supported the scholars in becoming successful candidates for dental school admission, supported IDID2.0 dental students in the advancement of their careers, and IDID Docs in new practice grants and other resources. 

As a practicing dentist in Indianapolis, Indiana for over 30 years, Dr. Holloway served in many community organizations. Both, she, and her husband, Dr. Stephen Towns, believe very strongly in supporting  students in their advancement of educational and leadership goals. These principles have guided her IDID mentorship.

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