Andrea Morgan, DDS, MS
Clinical Assistant Professor
Director of Student Advocacy and Cultural Affairs
Director of Student Recruitment
School of Dentistry
Dr. Morgan has been a steady, guiding presence at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry (UMSOD) for more than two decades, shaping not only the academic journeys of its students but also their culture of care and support.
Morgan’s influence begins at the outset of dental school. As course director for Dental Anatomy, she teaches the first course that dental students encounter. Dr. Morgan works closely with students to identify areas for growth and help them develop the skills and strategies they need to succeed academically.
As director of student advocacy and cultural affairs and director of student recruitment, she is a trusted mentor and advocate. She pairs students with faculty or peer mentors, provides academic support and guidance for students taking the National Board Dental Examination, and helps students access a range of on-campus services.
For 15 years, Morgan has been the faculty advisor to the UMSOD chapter of the Student National Dental Association, which promotes and supports dental students from underrepresented groups. The chapter has received multiple national honors for its fundraising, public service, and outreach efforts aimed at encouraging high school and undergraduate students in underrepresented populations to pursue careers in oral health.
She also has served on the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) Diversity Advisory Council in various capacities, including chair of its Education and Awareness Committee. Her excellence has been recognized through numerous honors, including the Russell Gigliotti Award for Excellence in Teaching (twice) and induction into the International College of Dentists.
Morgan earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from UMSOD in 1990 and a master’s in biology while training in a general practice residency at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry in 1992. She received a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Michigan in 1985.
