The Dawson Academy Staff

Peter Dawson, DDS, Founder

Peter Dawson, DDS is considered to be one of the most influential clinicians and teachers in the history of dentistry. He is the author of the all time best selling dental text, “Evaluation, Diagnosis and Treatment of Occlusal Problems,“ which is published in 13 languages. His newest book “Functional Occlusion from from TMJ to Dentistry” has already set record sales as one of the fastest selling medical textbooks ever released by its publisher. He is the founder of the “Concept of Complete Dentistry^SM Series” as well as the Dawson Center for Advanced Dental Study^SM. In addition to numerous awards and special recognitions, Dr. Dawson is the past president and life member of the American Equilibration Society, a past president of the Academy of Restorative Dentistry and the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry.

Joan Forrest, President & CEO

Joan Forrest BA, MS has been with the The Dawson Academy since 1993. Prior to joining the Center, she was founder and President of Prime Performance, a training and consulting company specializing in developing self-directed work teams and facilitative leadership. Joan’s career has also included management positions with AT&T and United Technologies. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida in Interdisciplinary Studies and her master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Nova Southeastern University. Joan is a past recipient of the Outstanding Female Leadership Award from the University of Florida and is a member of the University’s Hall of Fame.

Sallie Bussey, Director of Operations

Jody Booth, Program Support

Anne W. Dawson, Client Services Manager

Greg Sitek, Educational Communications & Technology Director