Assistant Professor

Organization:

West Virginia University School of Dentistry

Department:

Restorative Dentistry

Classification:

Faculty

• DDS, West Virginia University, 2004

Doctor of Dental Surgery, ​West Virginia University School of Dentistry (2004)
Top 5 Ranking in Class, Omicron Kappa Upsilon

Bachelor of Arts, Biology, ​West Virginia University (2000)
Summa Cum Laude, Honors College graduate, Phi Beta Kappa

Jonathan Abraham, DDS, is an assistant professor at WVU in the Department of Restorative Dentistry at the WVU School of Dentistry. He is a two-time graduate of West Virginia University; receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology in 2000 and a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 2004.

Dr. Abraham joined the faculty of the WVU School of Dentistry in October of 2020, after a sixteen year career as a general dentist in his hometown of Charleston, West Virginia. He is an active member of the International College of Dentists, the American Dental Association, the West Virginia Dental Association, Omicron Kappa Upsilon dental honorary, and the American Academy of Facial Esthetics. Dr. Abraham is also a past-president of the Kanawha Valley Dental Society, the Charleston Dental Study Club, and a previous chairman of the Board of Directors of Union Mission Ministries in Charleston, West Virginia.      

In addition to his teaching responsibilities at the School of Dentistry, Dr. Abraham currently serves as a Clinical Team Leader for the 3^rd and 4^th year dental students. He is also currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Human Anatomy from the University of Florida.

Dr. Abraham has been married to his wife, Suzanne, for 20 years and they have three children: JR, Carson, and Katie. In his spare time, Dr. Abraham enjoys all WVU sports and is an avid golfer.

Academic Experience

2005-2007 Guest Lecturer, National Dental Board Biochemistry Review Sessions
WVU School of Dentistry, Morgantown, WV

2005-2007 WVUIT/Bridgemont Community College, Adjunct Clinical Faculty and Clinical Pharmacology Instructor
Montgomery, WV

October 2020 - Assistant Professor, Department of Restorative Dentistry
WVU School of Dentistry, Morgantown, WV 

Membership in Professional Societies

• American Dental Association (2004 - Present) 
• West Virginia Dental Association (2004 - Present) o Executive Council (2009 - Present)
• Kanawha Valley Dental Society (2004 - 2020) (Past President)
• Charleston Dental Study Club (Past President) (2004 – 2020)
• Member of the International College of Dentists (2015-Present)

Professional Community Involvement

• Volunteer at West Virginia Health Right Dental Clinic, Charleston, West Virginia (2004 - Present)
• Member and Past Chairman of the Board of Directors, Union Mission Ministries, Charleston, WV (2013-2019)
• Team Dentistry, University of Charleston Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Charleston, West Virginia (2010 - 2020)
• Member, University of Charleston Athletic Network Advisory Board

Medical Specialties

• Dentistry