Dr. Antonson is currently Professor and Assistant Dean for Research and Development at Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine (NSU/CDM) in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Prior to joining NSU/CDM, she served as the Clinical Professor and the Director of Dental Biomaterials at SUNY at University of Buffalo, School of Dental Medicine, and was also a Director of Education and Professional Services at Ivoclar Vivadent. Dr. Antonson has been involved with teaching, research and practice simultaneously initially at the University of Florida, Department of Dental Biomaterials and NSU/CDM. In 2000, she was appointed as the New Products Manager at Dentsply Caulk where she invented and launched PoGo, the first one-step composite finishing and polishing device. She was elected as the President for the International Association of Dental Research, Dental Materials Group in 2007-2008. Dr. Antonson also served as the Councilor for two terms (10 years) for the same organization. She has authored book chapters and peer-reviewed publications, and lectured nationally and internationally on dental biomaterials, prosthodontic and restorative techniques.