Linda Brookman is a fellow in Special Care Dentistry, was an Associate Professor of Clinical Dentistry at USC’s Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry. She co-directed the Neighborhood Mobile Dental Van Prevention Program, overseeing students providing preventive oral care to children in Los Angeles. She also supervised the Geriatric Mobile Dental Unit at Hollenbeck Skilled Nursing facility. With 40 years of private practice and 20 years of teaching experience, Ms. Brookman is now an oral health advocate, serving as President of the Los Angeles Dental Hygiene Society and holding leadership roles with CalHyPAC and CDHA.