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Wil Abshier, DMD, MS

Associate Professor Term

School of Dentistry

  • Associate Professor Term
    School of Dentistry

BIO

Dr. Wilmer M. Abshier, DMD, MS, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Comprehensive Dentistry at the University of Louisville School of Dentistry. His background includes a bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration from Western Kentucky University, a DMD and General Practice Residency from the University of Kentucky, and an MS in Health Professions Education from the University of Louisville. He teaches in areas such as pain control, anxiety management, and clinical team leadership while also participating in faculty practice.

ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • Assistant Professor
    University of Louisville School of Dentistry, Comprehensive Dentistry, Louisville, United States1 Oct 2018 - 1 Jul 2023
  • Associate Professor
    University of Louisville School of Dentistry, Comprehensive Dentistry, Louisville, United States1 Jul 2023
  • Adjunct Instructor
    University of Louisville School of Medicine, Health Professions Education, Louisville, United States1 Aug 2023

DEGREES

  • MS, Health Professions Education
    University of Louisville, Louisville, United States6 Aug 2019 - 10 Dec 2022
  • DMD, Dentistry
    University of Kentucky College of Dentistry, Lexington, United States2 Aug 2004 - 2 May 2008
  • BS, Healthcare Administration
    Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, United States4 Aug 1998 - 5 May 2003

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING

  • General Practice Residency
    University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center, Lexington, United States1 Jul 2008 - 30 Jun 2009
    General DentistryResidency