Edwards College of Dental Medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). He graduated from MUSC in 2009 and completed an AEGD residency at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry in 2010. Following that, he came back to MUSC and discovered his passion for teaching. He is the course director for several courses including Dental Materials and Independent Projects (“Table Clinics”). He is also involved with the Evidence Based Dentistry and Cultural Competency Curriculum. During his time as faculty, Joe was awarded the ADEA Junior Faculty Award in 2013, a national award which recognizes junior faculty who demonstrate excellence in teaching, research, and service. He was also elected for faculty membership in Omicron Kappa Upsilon in 2014.