LTC Michael Kroll is a prominent U.S. Army dental leader, educator, and digital dentistry expert currently serving as the Program Director for the Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD-12) residency program at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. He additionally served as the digital dentistry consultant to the Army Dental Corps Chief and the Defense Health Agency Dental Clinical Community. Over a distinguished career, he has commanded clinical operations, directed advanced residency programs, and advised senior leadership on integrating advanced CAD/CAM and 3D printing technologies to maximize operational readiness.
A board-certified clinician and Master in the Academy of General Dentistry, LTC Kroll has been recognized globally for his contributions to military medicine, clinical excellence, and dental education. His elite achievements and accolades include:
- The Army Dental Corps Senior Educator of the Year Award (2026)
- The USUHS MPACT Award (2024)
- The Army Dental Corps Chief Award of Excellence (2019)
- ADA “10 Under 10” Dentist (2017)
- T.H. Williams “Mentor of the Year Award” (2016,2017,2018, 2020)
- Fellowship in both the American and International Colleges of Dentists
LTC Kroll is a widely published author on digital workflows, COVID-19 operational responses, and 3D printing solutions for contested medical logistics. He holds a DMD from Case Western Reserve University and an M.S. in Oral Biology from Fort Hood, Texas. He resides at Fort Campbell with his wife, Emily, and their two children, Annabelle (11) and Aiden (9).