About Susan D. Richards, DDS

I have held a full-time faculty appointment at Loma Linda University School of Dentistry for 40 years as of June 30, 2024.

I did not have to stay this long.  I have stayed this long because I am highly invested in the mission and values of this institution.

It is a privilege for me to work with bright and dedicated students.  I hope that my contribution to their education here truly helps them to achieve their dream of becoming a competent dentist, dental specialist, or dental hygienist.  For me, this is a great accomplishment.  You could say that their success is my success.

I appreciate the opportunity to work in an environment with a spiritual tone.  It is a joy to work with administrators, faculty, and staff who are also committed to the mission and values of our school and university.  It is a joy to work for a dean and department chair who care, and know how to show it.  That is such a blessing to me.  It is a joy to work with faculty peers who are supportive and collaborative.