Maria Emanuel Ryan, DDS, PhD, is vice president and chief clinical officer at the Colgate-Palmolive Company. She previously served as professor and chair of the department of Oral Biology and Pathology at Stony Brook University as well as past president of the American Association for Dental Research. Dr Ryan has received numerous awards, including the National Institutes of Health National Research Service Awards and a Physician Scientist Award. She was the first recipient of the Victress Health Award recognizing efforts in women’s health. Dr Ryan is a nationally and internationally known speaker and author who has appeared on multiple media outlets.