Prior to joining OHSU School of Dentistry, Dr. Stafford was awarded Emeritus status at Marquette University School of Dentistry where he served as Chair of the Department of General Dental Sciences from 2009 through 2019, Predoctoral Program Director for General Dentistry from 2006 through 2009, and Comprehensive Patient Management Group Leader from 2004 through 2006.  He is a fellow in the Pierre Fauchard Academy, the American College of Dentists and the International College of Dentists, and also maintains membership in a variety of professional organizations. Dr. Stafford currently serves as the National Director for the Consortium of Operative Dentistry Educators (CODE), Secretary for the Dental Forum of Milwaukee, and is a Past President of both the American College of Dentists – WI Section and the XI Chapter of Omicron Kappa Upsilon.  A 1985 graduate of the Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine and a veteran of the United States Navy, he followed his military tour with eighteen years of private practice in Chicago, IL.  He joined Marquette University School of Dentistry in 2004 and while there, received advanced training at Oxford University, UK in evidence-based dentistry, decision-making and practice, and has published numerous articles related to these topics.  He has organized or participated in a variety of dental mission trips and among other honors, received the 2001 East Meets West Humanitarian Award for his work establishing a dental program for children in Vietnam.