David C. Sarrett, D.M.D., M.S., associate vice president for health sciences, received the University of Florida College of Dentistry alumni award in fall 2007, recognizing his extensive involvement in organized dentistry, and for his work as a dental educator, practitioner, and writer.

Sarrett received his D.M.D. from the University of Florida College of Dentistry in 1977. From 1978-93, he served as instructor, assistant professor and then associate professor of operative dentistry. He completed an M.S. in Materials Science and Engineering with emphasis on polymers and composite at the University of Florida in 1988.

In 1993, Sarrett accepted the position of chair, Department of General Practice in Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry. He continued his service in teaching and research while serving as department chair at VCU. In 1999, he was promoted to the rank of professor. Sarrett became the assistant dean for academic affairs at VCU School of Dentistry in 2000 and led the accreditation process for the school’s nine dental education programs. In 2003, Sarrett was appointed associate vice president for health sciences for academic affairs for VCU.

Sarrett has made numerous scientific and clinical presentations locally, nationally and internationally and has published more than 40 articles and abstracts. He continues to practice general dentistry while serving as a member of the American Dental Association Council on Scientific Affairs, associate editor for the Journal of the American Dental Association, and editor for the ADA Professional Products Review, which debuted in July 2006.