Now booking speaking engagements, professional education and school programs for 2026–2027.
Now booking speaking engagements, professional education and school programs for 2026–2027.
Now booking speaking engagements, professional education and school programs for 2026–2027. Now booking speaking engagements, professional education and school programs for 2026–2027.
Building healthier families. Inspiring future dentists. Transforming the future of dentistry.
Dr. Tawana K. Ware is a board-certified pediatric dentist, nationally recognized dental educator, author, speaker, and mentor creating pathways for families, students, and professionals to thrive.
INTRODUCTION
Dentistry Is the Platform. Impact Is the Purpose.
For more than two decades, Dr. Tawana K. Ware has worked at the intersection of pediatric dentistry, education, leadership and community health.
From caring for children and mentoring future dentists to developing healthcare leaders and creating books that help young people see themselves in dentistry, her work is united by one core belief:
Representation, compassion and access can change the trajectory of a life.
Dr. Ware brings clinical knowledge, academic leadership and authentic connection into every room she enters. Whether she is teaching dental professionals, speaking to families, guiding aspiring dentists or introducing children to oral-health careers, she makes complex ideas meaningful, practical and memorable.
More Than A Presentation
FEATURED WORK
Dr. Ware creates learning experiences that move audiences from information to understanding—and from understanding to action.
Her presentations bring together:
Clinical expertise
Academic leadership
Communication and culture
Professional wellness
Youth advocacy
Real-world experience
Purpose-centered leadership
HER STORY
A Career Built on
Purpose & Service
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Agnes Scott College - BA
Meharry Medical College — DDS
Indiana University — MSD
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IU Trustees Teaching Award (2020)
IUPUI Outstanding Woman Faculty Leader (2018)
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Fellow, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
Fellow, American College of Dentists
Fellow, International College of Dentists
For more than 20 years, Dr. Tawana K. Ware has worked at the intersection of pediatric dentistry, education, leadership, and community health.
From caring for children and mentoring future dentists to developing healthcare leaders and creating books that help young people see themselves in dentistry, her work is united by one belief:
Representation, compassion, and access can change the trajectory of a life.
