Dr Melissa Drum received her DDS from the University of Minnesota and her endodontic certificate and MS from The Ohio State University. She teaches at the dental student and resident levels and is the Advanced Endodontic Program Director and former Predoctoral Endodontic/Emergency Clinic Director. Dr Drum is active in service at the college, state, and national levels and is a full tenured professor.  She has published more than 80 articles and multiple book chapters. Dr Drum became a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics in 2008 and has served as its director and president. She was named holder of the Al Reader Endowed Professorship in 2013.  Dr Drum received the 2014 Edward M. Osetek Award from the American Association of Endodontists as well as numerous local teaching and research awards over the years.