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Mr. Pinhas Adar, MDT, CDT

Master Ceramist Pinhas Adar studied initially in Tel Aviv, Israel and then with Mr. Willi Geller in Zurich, Switzerland. He has almost thirty years of experience in all phases of dental laboratory technology.
Mr. Adar practices, teaches and does research from his laboratory in Atlanta, Georgia. He specializes in the many facets of porcelain esthetic restorations on both natural teeth and osseointegrated implants.
He is the president of Adar International, Inc., and is on the advisory board of the Amara Institute. He is on the editorial advisory board of the Quintessence Yearly Journal, the Journal of Esthetic Dentistry the Journal of Collaborative Techniques and Inside Dentistry.

ACCREDIDATION:

American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry

AFFILIATIONS:

American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Georgia Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, International Oral Design Group,

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

Esthetic and Cosmetic Dentistry, Implants

Dr. Joyce Bassett

Dr. Bassett is committed to helping her patients maintain and achieve the ultimate in dental health and cosmetic restoration.
Her expertise and education is reflected by the fact that she is one of approximately 200 dentists worldwide to pass a vigorous case presentation examination and only one in five to be awarded accredited member status by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry in Arizona.

ACCREDIDATION:

American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry

AFFILIATIONS:

American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics, Academy of General Dentistry

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

Aesthetic and Cosmetic Dentistry

Dr. Lee Ann Brady

Dr. Brady earned her DMD degree from the University of Florida College of Dentistry. She managed a private restorative dental practice for 17 years before dedicating her time to teaching. She also taught part-time at the Santa Fe Community College Dental Hygiene program.
Dr. Brady's practice experience is rich and varied; she has been both an associate and a practice owner, and has spent time in small fee-for-service offices and large insurance-dependent practices. She has devoted hundreds of hours to studying and understanding occlusion. She enjoys learning about and teaching the non-clinical side of dentistry, covering topics like patient communication, case acceptance, and team development.

WEBSITE:

Dr. Brady's website can be found by clicking here.

ACCREDITATION:

University of Florida College of Dentistry

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

Esthetics, occlusion, practice management, case acceptance

Dr. Stephen J. Chu

Stephen J. Chu, DMD, MSD, CDT, MDT, received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Brown University in 1980, doctoral of dental medicine degree from the University Of Pennsylvania School Of Dental Medicine in 1984, master’s degree in restorative dentistry, and certificate in post-graduate Fixed Prosthodontics from the University of Washington School of Dentistry in 1986.

ACCREDIDATION:

University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine

AFFILIATIONS:

New York Center for Specialized Dentistry [NYCSD]

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

Esthetic Restorative Dentistry

Dr. Mitch Conditt

Dr. Mitch Conditt is a 1985 graduate of Baylor College of Dentistry. He lectures internationally on various aspects of esthetic dentistry and has published numerous articles on the subject.
He is a member of the Texas Dental Association, American Dental Association, and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. He is currently an editorial team member for REALITY Publishing Company, which is the leading research facility in testing and evaluating dental products.

ACCREDIDATION:

Baylor College of Dentistry

AFFILIATIONS:

exas Dental Association, American Dental Association, and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

Esthetic Dentistry

Dr. John C. Cranham

Dr. John C. Cranham has an aesthetic oriented restorative practice in Chesapeake, Virginia where he resides with his wife and three children.
An honors graduate of the Medical College of Virginia in 1988, Dr. Cranham maintains a strong relationship with his alma mata, as an Associate Clinical Professor, teaching in the Graduate Prosthodontics and AEGD programs. Additionally he was appointed to serve for two years on the Schools Board of Advisors.

ACCREDIDATION:

Medical College of Virginia

AFFILIATIONS:

Associate Clinical Professor - Medical College of Virgina

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

Esthetic Principles of Smile Design, Contemporary Occlusal Concepts, Laboratory Communication, Happiness and Fulfillment in Dentistry

Bruce J. Crispin, DDS, MS

Bruce J. Crispin, DDS, MS Received a DDS in 1972 and an MS in 1975 (Fixed Prosthodontics) from the University of Michigan.
He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics, Professor emeritus from UCLA and an alumni member of Omicron Kappa Upsilon. He founded the UCLA Center for Esthetic Dentistry as well as “Esthetic Professionals,” an educational, patient care, and laboratory facility in Tarzana, CA.
Dr. Crispin has published over 45 research and professional publications including the textbook “Contemporary Esthetic Dentistry: Practice Fundamentals.” He has lectured extensively both nationally and internationally for the past 30 years.
The focus and scope of Dr. Crispin’s practice is on Esthetic Restorative Dentistry and Conservative Treatments to Reconstructions and Implants. His esthetic hands-on programs are in great demand and have widely imbued great value to the dental practitioner.

ACCREDITATION:

University of Michigan, UCLA

AFFILIATIONS:

American Board of Prosthodontics, Omicron Kappa Upsilon

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

Esthetic and Cosmetic Dentistry, Implant Dentistry

Dr. Kristi Crispin

Dr. Kristi Crispin earned her dental degree from Tufts University of Dental Medicine in Boston, and upon graduation completed extensive post-graduate training in cosmetic, reconstructive and implant dentistry.
Dr. Crispin is a dedicated professional providing general, family and cosmetic dentistry in a caring, low-stress environment.
In addition to patient care, she is commited to advanced education and staying at the forefront of dental technology. She is on the faculty of Esthetic Professionals Dental Education Center and a member of several dental societies.

ACCREDITATION:

Tufts University of Dental Medicine

AFFILIATIONS:

Esthetic Professionals Dental Education Center

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

General, Family and Cosmetic Dentistry

Dr. Gary M. DeWood

A native of Toledo, Ohio, Gary earned a B.S. in Education at Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio and a D.D.S. from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland.
He and his wife, Dr. Cheryl DeWood, completed a General Practice Residency at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio before establishing a general practice near Toledo.
21 years later Cheryl returned to school, completing an orthodontic residency and earning a Ph.D. at the University of Tennessee in Memphis while Gary transitioned their practice and earned an M.S. in Biomedical Sciences at The University of Toledo College of Medicine.
In 2003 he accepted a position on the full time faculty at the Pankey Institute. In 2008 he left Pankey to accept a position as president of the Seattle Institute, Frank Spear’s education company and re-located to the northwest. Upon the merger of the Seattle Institute with the Scottsdale Center for Dentistry, all teaching activities were shifted to Arizona and Gary traveled to Phoenix to direct curriculum and clinical education activities for the new company, Spear Education.
Cheryl had remained in Memphis as program director of graduate orthodontics at Tennessee and the DeWoods had maintained two households for seven years. In 2009 Cheryl left her position at Tennessee and today both Gary and Cheryl reside in Phoenix.
Gary holds or has held appointments as:
  • Assistant Professor at The University of Toledo College of Medicine
  • Associate Professor at The University of Tennessee College of Dentistry
  • Clinical Director at The Pankey Institute
  • Director of Business Systems at The Pankey Institute
  • Director of Marketing and Publications at The Pankey Institute
  • President of The Seattle Institute
  • Executive VP for Curriculum and Clinical Education of Spear Education
Gary has presented to international audiences in the areas of occlusion, temporo-mandibular disorders, bite splint therapy in restorative practices, restorative dentistry, esthetics, financial management, and practice management.
Gary is a member of the ADA, the Arizona Dental Association, the Central Arizona Dental Society, the American Equilibration Society, the American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics, and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.

ACCREDITATION:

Case Western Reserve University, Miami Valley Hospital, University of Toledo College of Medicine

AFFILIATIONS:

LD Pankey Institute, Spear Education

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

Occlusion, TMD, Esthetics, Practice Management

Mr. Rick Durkee, CDT

Rick Durkee CDT, founded Lafayette Dental Lab in the Camelback Corridor in Phoenix, Arizona in 1980. He continues with the lab today in his new facility located, which is located near Scottsdale. The lab specializes in cosmetic, smile design and reconstructive dentistry.

AFFILIATIONS:

LD Pankey institute, the Kois Center

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

Cosmetic, Smile Design, Reconstructive Dentistry

Dr. Jimmy Eubank

Dr. Jimmy Eubank is a internationally recognized leader in the field of esthetic and functional dentistry, with over 30 years of experience as a dental practitioner. A graduate of the University Of Texas School Of Dentistry in Houston, Dr. Eubank has the unique distinction of being the only professional in the world accredited as both a dentist and a laboratory technician by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. In addition to his dual accreditation, Dr. Eubank has trained with master ceramists in the United States and Europe, making him an end-to-end expert on esthetics and occlusion.
Dr. Eubank is currently the director of the Post Graduate Esthetics Continuum at Louisiana State University School of Dentistry. Additionally, Dr. Eubank co-directs advanced post graduate programs at Louisiana State University, the University of California at Los Angeles, the University of New York at buffalo and the University Of Minnesota School Of Dentistry. His other professional distinctions include being a fellow and past accreditation chairman of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, a fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry, and a fellow of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry.
Dr. Eubank currently maintains a comprehensive care practice and laboratory focused on esthetics and occlusion in Plano, Texas. His facility also includes a state of the art educational facility where he hosts many in-office courses, seminars and lectures for the dental and esthetics professional community.

ACCREDITATION:

American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Louisiana State University School of Dentistry

AFFILIATIONS:

American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Academy of General Dentistry, American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, University of California at Los Angeles, University of New York at Buffalo, University Of Minnesota School Of Dentistry

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

Esthetics, occlusion

Dr. Howard Glazer

Dr. Glazer is a Fellow and Past President of the Academy of General Dentistry, and former Assistant Clinical Professor in Dentistry at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Bronx, NY). He has been a visiting clinician at several universities around the country including: SUNY Buffalo, Univ. of Minnesota, Univ. of California San Francisco, Univ. of Texas Houston, Univ. of Florida Gainesville, and the Univ. of Missouri Kansas City.
Additionally, he is a Fellow of the American College of Dentists; International College of Dentists; American Society for Dental Aesthetics, the American Academy of Forensic Sciences, and a Diplomate of the American Board of Aesthetic Dentistry.
Dr. Glazer is an Attending Dentist at the Englewood Hospital (Englewood, NJ). Additionally, Dr. Glazer is the Deputy Chief Forensic Dental Consultant to the Office of Chief Medical Examiner, City of New York.
For the past several years, Dr. Glazer has been named as one of the “Leading Clinicians in Continuing Education” by Dentistry Today, and most recently was named as one of the Top Dentists in New Jersey by New Jersey Monthly magazine. He lectures throughout the United States, Latin America, South America, Canada, Europe, Israel, Scandinavia, India, Korea, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia and China, on the subjects of cosmetic dentistry, forensic dentistry and patient management.
Dr. Glazer is a frequent author of dental articles and has been published throughout the world. Currently he publishes a monthly column in AGD IMPACT entitled “What’s Hot and What’s Getting Hotter!” He maintains a general practice in Fort Lee, NJ.

ACCREDIDATION:

New York University College of Dentistry, American Board of Aesthetic Dentistry

AFFILIATIONS:

American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, International College of Dentists, American College of Dentists, American Academy of Forensic Sciences, American Society of Forensic Odontology, American Society for Dental Aesthetics, Academy of Dentistry International, Dental Society State of New York, Bronx County Dental Society, New York Forensic Dental Society, New York State Academy of General Dentistry,. Bergen County Dental Society, Canadian Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, New York Academy of Dentistry

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

Esthetic and Cosmetic Dentistry

Dr. Lou Graham

Dr. Graham has always approached his practice of dentistry with a progressive yet conservative methodology.
Dr. Graham is an internationally recognized lecturer extensively involved in continuing education for dental professionals, focusing on incorporating current clinical advancements through conservative dentistry.
He emphasizes in his teachings the same things he practices: dental health diagnosis, treatment plans for medically compromised patients, conservative treatment, cosmetic dentistry, and customized approaches to periodontal care, implants and laser dentistry.

ACCREDIDATION:

Emory Dental School

AFFILIATIONS:

University of Chicago

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

Cosmetic Dentistry

Dr. Leonard Hess

Dr. Leonard A. Hess maintains a comprehensive-focused private practice in Monroe, NC.
He attended Indiana University for his under-graduate education. And he graduated from Northwestern University Dental School in Chicago, IL. Dr. Hess is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, American Equilibration Society, ADA, AGD, NCDS, and CDS. He currently serves on his districts peer-review board. Dr. Hess is also an appointed member of the Board of Directors at SPCC College in Union Co.

ACCREDIDATION:

Northwestern University Dental

AFFILIATIONS:

American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, American Equilibration Society, American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, North Carolina Dental Society, SPCC College

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

Cosmetic Dentistry and Restorative Dentistry

Dr. Susan Hollar

Dr. Hollar has maintained a private practice in Arlington, Texas, since her graduation from Baylor College of Dentistry in 1980. She is accredited by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and is a Pankey Scholar.
She serves as a visiting faculty member of the L. D. Pankey Instititute, an examiner with the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, a board member of the ABCD, and as a contributing editor for the Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry.

ACCREDIDATION:

University of Texas at Arlington, Baylor College of Dentistry, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry

AFFILIATIONS:

American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, American Dental Association, Texas Dental Association, Fort Worth District Study Club, Academy of General Dentistry, American Association of Women Dentists, LD Pankey Institute

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

Restorative and Esthetic Dentistry

Dr. Aria Irvani

Dr. Irvani graduated from University of Southern California (USC) School of Dentistry in 1991. He has received his Mastership in Academy of General Dentistry. He has had extensive training in field of orthodontics, implant and aesthetic dentistry and has authored articles in implant and multidisciplinary dentistry.
He is an active member of ADA, CDA, AGD and OCDS. He has maintained a private practice in Orange County California since 1992.

ACCREDITATIONS:

USC School of Dentistry

AFFILIATIONS:

American Dental Association, CDA, Academy of General Dentistry, OCDS

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

Orthodontics, Implants, Esthetics, Multidisciplinary Dentistry

Dr. Lynn Jones

Dr. Lynn A Jones is an internationally recognized speaker and clinician. A graduate of the University of Washington School of Dentistry, she is known for both her excellent cosmetic dentistry and innovative management practices.
She is an accredited member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, has served on the board of directors and is currently an accreditation examiner.

ACCREDIDATION:

University of Washington, School of Dentistry, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry

AFFILIATIONS:

American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD)

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

Cosmetic Dentistry

Dr. George E. Kirtley

Dr. Kirtley is presently the only dentist in the State of Indiana to be Accredited by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Dr Kirtley is also Accredited by the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and at the time of writing is the only dentist in the world to be an accredited member of both the British and American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. He is a member of the American Dental Association.
Dr. Kirtley has the distinct honor of being a March 1999 inductee into the GenR8Next Dental Hall of Fame for his work in smile dentistry. In 2001 he was recognized by nationally syndicated More Magazine as one of America's top ten cosmetic dentists.
Dr. Kirtley is the team dentist for the NBA Indiana Pacers. He is a product research consultant for dental product companies and a teacher and instructor for the Aesthetic Advantage Programs at New York University, NYC; West Palm Beach Atlantic Coast Research Center, West Palm Beach, Florida; and University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky.
As part of his professional instruction, he is also a national lecturer and author of Cosmetic Dentistry articles published in the leading Dental Journals: Dentistry Today and Contemporary Esthetics.
ACCREDITATION:
Indiana University School of Dentistry, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
AFFILIATIONS:
American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, American Society for Dental Aesthetics, American Dental Association, Aesthetic Advantage
AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
Cosmetic and restorative dentistry

Dr. Michael Koczarski

Dr. Koczarski received his DDS degree from the University of Washington in 1989, in addition, he received the Alpha-Omega award for graduating first in his class. He completed training in aesthetic dentistry from Dr.'s Bill Dickerson and Larry Rosenthal at the Baylor Aesthetic Continuum, and in February of 1997, graduated from the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies.
Dr. Koczarski's commitment to excellence in patient care and state-of-the-art techniques has lead him to instructing for several live patient hands-on programs across the country. To provide a conduit to share his passion for aesthetic dentistry, Dr. Koczarski founded PAC-live, The Northwest Aesthetic Continuum and The Hornbrook Group.

ACCREDIDATION:

Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry

AFFILIATIONS:

Editorial board for PPAD journal

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

Aesthetic Dentistry

Dr. Aldo Leopardi

Dr. Aldo Leopardi is an aesthetic dentist committed to creating beautiful smiles. He specializes in aesthetic, implant, fixed and removable dentistry.
Dr. Aldo Leopardi received his undergraduate dental degree from the University of Adelaide, South Australia, in 1984. He enjoyed private practice as a general dentist in Adelaide, Australia, for several years prior to receiving his specialist training and masters degree in combined fixed, removable and implant Prosthodontics, at the University of North Carolina, at Chapel Hill, in 1993.
At Chapel Hill, he also taught Fixed Prosthodontics as a Clinical Assistant Professor. Upon return to Australia, he began a successful Prosthodontic private practice in the Gold Coast region of Queensland, Australia.
Dr. Leopardi is proud to announce the release of his first, independent, self titled rock album. The band website can be found at www.aldoleopardimusic.com. Check it out!

ACCREDIDATION:

University of Adelaide, South Australia, University of North Carolina, at Chapel Hill

AFFILIATIONS:

University of Detroit Mercy (UDM), Michigan

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

Esthetic, Implant, Fixed and Removable Dentistry

Dr. Brian LeSage

Dr. Brian P. LeSage graduated magna cum laude with the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honor Dental Society award from the University of Maryland, Baltimore College of Dental Surgery in 1983.
His national, as well as international lectures offer the most current inroads in cosmetic dentistry. Dr. LeSage teaches practical, attainable techniques in adhesive and cosmetic dentistry, to help clinicians raise their level of expertise and change their dental practice philosophy.
Dr. LeSage is one of 310 accredited cosmetic dentists in the worldwide American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD). In 1995, he was appointed a Consultant and Examiner for the AACD accreditation process. He was awarded the status of Fellow in the AACD, in 2002, he is presently the Fellowship Chair for the academy. He was awarded the Excellence in Cosmetic Dental Education Award by the academy in 2009, and was inducted as a member of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry also in 2009.
Dr. LeSage is the founder and director of the University of California, Los Angeles, (UCLA ) Aesthetic Continuum Levels I and II, This program teaches practicing dentists the art and science of cosmetic dentistry. He is also the director of The Beverly Hills Institute of Dental Esthetics. The institute offers small study clubs and mentoring.

ACCREDTATION:

University of Maryland, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry

AFFILIATIONS:

UCLA, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Beverley Hills Institute of Dental Esthetics

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

Esthetics, reconstructive surgery

Dr. David Little

Dr. David Little is known as a world-wide educator, with speaking engagements in the United States, Canada, Hong Kong, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Asia, Germany, Malaysia and Grand Cayman.
His topics unite current clinical advancements and technology, and include a focus on practice management for implementation.

ACCREDIDATION:

University of Texas Health Science Center dental school

AFFILIATIONS:

American Dental Association, Texas Dental Association, American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, Academy of General Dentistry

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

Cosmetic Dentistry, Full-Mouth Restorations, Practice Management

Dr. Larry Lopez

Dr. Lopez graduated from the University of Texas Dental school in Houston in 1978. Since that time he has maintained a private practice in San Antonio Texas.

ACCREDIDATION:

University of Texas Dental school in Houston

AFFILIATIONS:

Pankey institute, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, International Academy of Dental Facial Esthetics

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

Cosmetic Dentistry

Dr. Robert A. Lowe

Dr. Lowe received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree, magna cum laude, graduating second in his class from Loyola University School of Dentistry in 1982.
Following graduation, he completed a one year Dental Residency, receiving additional expertise in several disciplines including Restorative and Rehabilitative Dentistry, Aesthetic Dentistry, Periodontics, Prosthodontics, and Sedation Dentistry, completing a rotation in Surgical Anesthesia. Dr. Lowe has maintained a full time private dental practice for 26 years and is also a world recognized clinician in the field Cosmetic and Rehabilitative Dentistry.
He is a member of the American Dental Association, state and local dental society components, as well as being a sustaining member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and a member of the American Society of Dental Aesthetics. Dr. Lowe taught Restorative and Rehabilitative Dentistry for 10 years at Loyola University School of Dentistry in Chicago, IL and has accumulated and presenting hundreds of hours of continuing education hours each year since graduation.
As a result, Dr. Lowe has received Fellowships in the Academy of General Dentistry, International College of Dentists, Academy of Dentistry International, Pierre Fauchard Academy, American College of Dentists, and the International Academy of Dento-Facial Aesthetics, honors bestowed by his peers for recognition of his many contributions to the dental profession as a clinician and teacher.
In 2004, Dr. Lowe received the Gordon Christensen Outstanding Lecturer Award for his contributions in the area of Dental Education. In 2005, he received Diplomate status on the American Board of Aesthetic Dentistry, an honor shared by less than 50 dentists in the entire United States. Dr. Lowe has authored, published several hundred articles in many phases of cosmetic and rehabilitative dentistry in several highly respected Dental Publications, some of which he sits on their editorial boards, and has contributed to dental textbooks, over his 26 year career. He is a consultant for a number of the most prominent dental manufacturer’s world wide and active as a key opinion leader in the development of new materials and techniques.
In the area of Laser Dentistry, Dr. Lowe has helped to pioneer and publish on several laser assisted cosmetic procedures and is a founding member of the World Clinical Laser Institute. As a clinical and educational leader in the field, Dr. Lowe is consistently named to the “Top 100 Clinicians in Dentistry” by Dentistry Today.

ACCREDITATIONS:

Loyola University, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry

AFFILIATIONS:

American Dental Association, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, American Society of Dental Aesthetics, Academy of General Dentistry, International College of Dentists, Academy of Dentistry International, Pierre Fauchard Academy, American College of Dentists, International Academy of Dento-Facial Aesthetics

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

Education, esthetics, laser dentistry, rehabilitative dentistry

JoAn Majors

Instruction, Inspiration, Motivation: when most participants expect to get only one or two, JoAn has the rare ability to deliver all three with infectious enthusiasm. A national educator and author, JoAn is well-known for her team training and marketing insights.
Her area of specialty is in working with teams from traditional industries—like banking, real estate, health care, education and her favorite, dentistry—to produce non-traditional transformation with profitable people skills.
Her work with complete teams in dentistry is enhanced by her experience as a past dental assistant, business administrator and chief evangelist (better known as the spouse!). As a two-time business founder, she has been involved in the dental industry for 25 plus years with a focus on implant and complete dentistry.
Her first book, "Open the Door to Your Purpose in Implant Dentistry," and companion training cards have assisted thousands of dental implant team members serve their patients with more influence and understanding of this phenomenal treatment.
As a member of the Association of Dental Implant Auxiliaries, she is passionate about implant dentistry and the role the team member can have if they choose.

AFFILIATIONS:

Dentistry by Choice Consortium, National Speakers Association, International Federation for Professional Speakers, Association of Dental Implant Auxiliaries, Misch International Implant Institute

Dr. Fred Margolis

Dr. Margolis is the founder of his nine-dentist multi-specialist group practice he founded more than 23 years ago, and works full time in the practice of pediatric dentistry in Buffalo Grove, Illinois.
He received his B.S. and D.D.S. from Ohio State University and his certificate in pediatric dentistry from the University of Illinois College of Dentistry. Dr. Margolis is a Clinical Instructor at Loyola University's Oral Health Center. He has lectured for over 25 years and is a nationally recognized speaker on pediatric dentistry, laser dentistry and dentistry for the disabled patient.
Dr. Margolis has been the staff dentist for Glenkirk Campus for developmentally disabled children for fourteen years. He has also been the staff dentist for the Center on Deafness. He is a Fellow of the International College of Dentists, the American College of Dentists, the Pierre Fauchard Academy, and the Odontographic Society of Chicago.

ACCREDIDATION:

Loyola University's Oral Health Center

AFFILIATIONS:

International College of Dentists, American College of Dentists, Pierre Fauchard Academy, and the Odontographic Society of Chicago

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

Pediatric Dentistry, Laser Dentistry and Dentistry for the Disabled Patient

Dr. Robert Marus

Dr. Robert Marusof Yardley, Pennsylvania, is one of five dentists in the state of Pennsylvania to be accredited by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (there are only 250 accredited members worldwide).
Dr. Marus has demonstrated an insatiable passion and skill for creating beautiful "celebrity smiles." Equipped with superior dental materials and artistic ability, he has achieved many smile makeovers of tremendous beauty and natural appearance.

ACCREDIDATION:

American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry

AFFILIATIONS:

American Society for Cosmetic Dentistry

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

Cosmetic Dentistry

Dr. Ed McClaren

Dr. McLaren attended the University of Redlands where he graduated Phi Beta Kappa and Magna Cum Laude. He received his D.D.S. from the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry, where he graduated Omicron Kappa Upsilon. After several years of general practice, he received his specialty certificate in Prosthodontics from UCLA School of Dentistry. Dr. McLaren maintains a private practice limited to prosthodontics and esthetic dentistry in which he does all of his own ceramics.
He is the director of the UCLA Center for Esthetic Dentistry, a full time didactic and clinical program for graduate dentists. He is also the founder and director of the UCLA Master Dental Ceramist program. Dr. McLaren has an appointment as an Associate Professor in the Biomaterials and Advanced Prosthodontic department. He is also an Adjunct Assistant Professor for the University of Oregon Dental School.
Dr. McLaren is a board member and consultant for Clinical Research Associates; he is the lab section editor for Inside Dentistry Magazine, the Techno-Clinical editor for spectrum magazine, on the editorial review board of Practical Procedures and Aesthetic Dentistry magazine and on the editorial review board for Contemporary Esthetics magazine.
Dr. McLaren is actively involved in many areas of prosthodontic and materials research and has published several articles. He is performing ongoing clinical research on various restorative systems. He has presented numerous lectures, hands-on clinics and postgraduate courses on ceramics and esthetics across the nation and internationally.

ACCREDITATIONS:

University of the Pacific School of Dentistry, UCLA, University of Oregon Dental School

AFFILIATIONS:

American College of Prosthodontists, Pacific Coast Society of Prosthodontists, International College of Prosthodontists, Fellow of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, International Society of Dental Ceramics, International Association of Dental Research, American Association of Dental Research, American Dental Association, California Dental Association

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

Esthetics, Restorations, Prosthodontics, Ceramics

Drs. McDonald and Melkers

Dr. McDonald and Dr. Melkers are both 1994 graduates of The University of the Pacific School of Dentistry and Marquette University School of Dentistry, respectively. They practice general dentistry in Spokane, Washington with an emphasis on comprehensive and restorative care.

ACCREDIDATION:

The University of the Pacific School of Dentistry and Marquette University School of Dentistry

Ms. Shannon L. Pace Brinker, CDA, CDD

Shannon Pace Brinker, CDA, CDD, a National and International Speaker and published author and a 1994 graduate of the Dental Assisting Program at Bowman Gray School of Medicine, works with Dr. Dan Etheridge in his private practice in Chesapeake, VA.
She has been a full time practicing dental assistant for over 22 years. Shannon and her husband Erik are the owners of a new publication Contemporary Product Solutions, the only dental editorial that combines product review for the whole team (dentists, assistants, hygienists, front desk associates, and the dental laboratory). This full-service publication informs the dental team of the latest comprehensive clinical product information.
Shannon is an active member of the AACD and serves as a board member for their New Member Committee. Shannon is the first auxiliary to sit on the AACD Board of Directors. She is also on the editorial board for The Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry. She was the former Co-Editor-in-Chief’s for REALITY Publication TEAM 'aRTie’ and Inside Dental Assisting.
Shannon is a member of the E4D Clinical Operations Operators (ECO) group and had extensive input for the certified dental designer CDD certification.
Shannon was selected one of Dentistry Today’s Top 100 Clinicians of 2009. She is the Editor in Chief for Contemporary Product Solutions and consultant for many dental manufacturers.

ACCREDITATIONS:

Bowman Gray School of Medicine

AFFILIATIONS:

Contemporary Product Solutions, Dawson Academy, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry, REALITY Publication TEAM 'aRTie,’ Inside Dental Assisting, E4D Clinical Operations Operators (ECO) Group

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

Teeth whitening, esthetics, restorations

Dr. Jacinthe Paquette

Recognized both nationally and internationally as a leader and educator in Esthetic Dentistry, Prosthodontics, and Implant Dentistry, Dr. Jacinthe Paquette maintains a full-time private prosthodontic practice including an in-house dental laboratory with world-class laboratory dental technicians in Newport Beach, California.

ACCREDIDATION:

University of Southern California

AFFILIATIONS:

International College of Dentists, American College of Dentists, the Pierre Fauchard Academy of Dentistry, and she is a Diplomate of the American College of Prosthodontists

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

Esthetic Dentistry, Prosthodontists, and Implant Dentistry

Dr. Scott Parker

Dr. Scott Parker graduated from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry. While there, he had the opportunity to teach dental procedures to dentists from around the world.
He has also been a Clinical Instructor for the Northwest Aesthetic Continuum through the University of Washington. The ability to teach has kept Dr. Parker at the top of his field. He has lectured throughout the Northwest and Canada on aesthetic procedures and dental technology.
Dr. Parker is a leader with a passion for excellence that has made him a highly sought after lecturing clinician. He has studied extensively in the field of comprehensive aesthetic and bonded dentistry, and has completed hundreds of hours of training in advanced cosmetics, function, and dental technology, including lasers, veneering, and digital imaging.
Dr. Parker is committed to providing the best options available in dentistry today. He is a member of The Academy of RV Tucker Study Clubs, The American Dental Association, The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and the Academy of Laser Dentistry. Dr Parker has published several articles on restorative dentistry and adhesion. He lives in Seattle, Washington and maintains an exclusive private practice in Redmond, Washington.

ACCREDIDATION:

Loma Linda University School of Dentistry

AFFILIATIONS:

The Academy of RV Tucker Study Clubs, The American Dental Association, The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and the Academy of Laser Dentistry, Northwest Aesthetic Continuum through the University of Washington

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

Esthetics, Bonding, Laser Dentistry, Digital Imaging

Mr. Brad Patrick, CDT

Brad Patrick has come onto the world stage as a leader in dental technology. Revered by his colleagues for his skill and artistry as a technician, devotion and patience as an educator, Brad continues to enhance and contribute to the dental community.

AFFILIATIONS:

Dental Technologies Incorporated

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

Esthetics and Ceramic Techniques

Dr. Ronald Perry

Dr. Perry is Director of the Gavel Center for Restorative Research and Associate Clinical Professor at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. He owns and manages a private general dentistry practice, Meridian Dental Associates, in South Weymouth, MA.

ACCREDIDATION:

Boston College, Boston University (doctorate), Tufts University School of Dental Medicine

AFFILIATIONS:

Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Academy of General Dentistry

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

Dental Research, Restorative Research

Dr. Gary Radz

Dr. Gary Radz maintains a private practice, Cosmetic Dentistry of Colorado, in downtown Denver. His full time general practice focuses on cosmetic dentistry.
Dr. Radz is a graduate and former chief resident of both AEGD and GPR residency programs. He has completed and been an associate clinical instructor for several post-graduate dental education institutions.
Over the course of the last 17 years Dr. Radz has lectured internationally, teaching the materials and techniques used in cosmetic dentistry. He has presented at many of the major national dental conventions, and in 2006 he has been invited to be the presenter for the ADA's Post Session meeting in Las Vegas.
He has published over 150 articles on cosmetic dentistry, and serves on the editorial board of 7 dental publications, including the Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry and has served as Editor-in-Chief of ACEsthetics and Mentor magazines . In 2003 and 2011, he was the program chairman of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry’s annual meeting. He presently the chairman of the AACD's 2013 meeting in Seattle.
From 2004-2012 he has been listed in Dentistry Today's "Top Clinician's in Continuing Education" . He has also been listed in 5280 Magazine for "Denver's Best Dentists", and served as a contributing editor for Denver's "BLOOM" magazine.
Dr.Radz has served as an Associate Clinical Professor at the University of Colorado School of Dentistry in the Department of Restorative Dentistry since 2004.

ACCREDIDATION:

University of North Carolina School of Dentistry

AFFILIATIONS:

Associate Clinial Professor University of Colorado School of Dentistry

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

Cosmetic and Restorative Dentistry

Dr. Steve Ratcliff

Steve is the Executive VP of Specialty Education at Spear Education in Scottsdale, Arizona where he helps specialists and their restorative colleagues embrace the gifts and challenges of interdisciplinary care and where he practices dentistry in the faculty practice.
Steve has practiced general dentistry for 32 years and for the last 20 years has focused his work on comprehensive adult restorative care. Although he was nicknamed “the claw” by several of his friends in dental school after almost failing basic dental techniques he has become regarded as one of the premier clinicians in the US.
The former Chairman of Education at the Pankey Institute, Steve is passionate about helping dentists reach their preferred future and is an engaging and down to earth speaker. He presents and facilitates small groups with a combination of excellent clinical examples, interactive discussion, and well-organized concepts.
He lectures internationally on interdisciplinary care, aesthetic, implant, and restorative dentistry, and is well known for his workshops on philosophy of life and dental practice. He will always speak at length about his experience as a neophyte grandpa (an exceptionally YOUNG grandpa).

ACCREDITATIONS:

Case Western Reserve University School of Dentistry

AFFILIATIONS:

Arizona State Dental Association, American Dental Association, Fellow of the American College of Dentists, Academy of General Dentistry, Fellow of the International Team for Implantology, Academy of Osseointegration and the American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

Esthetics, Restorations, Prosthodontics, Implants, Osseointegration

Dr. Jose-Luis Ruiz

Dr. Ruiz is the Director of the Los Angeles Institute of Esthetic Dentistry and Course Director of numerous CE Courses at University of Southern California (USC). He is Honorary Clinical Professor at Warwick University in England and member of the editorial board for Dentistry Today. He is also and Associate Instructor at Dr. Gordon Christensen PCC in Utah & independent evaluator of dental products for CR (CRA). Dr Ruiz has been named as one of the “Top Clinicians in CE 2006-2011” by Dentistry Today.
Dr. Ruiz has published several research papers as well as many clinical articles on adhesive dentistry, occlusion and esthetic dentistry. He regularly lectures at all major dental meetings, nationally and internationally.
Dr. Ruiz has been practicing in the studio district of Los Angeles for over 20 years and enjoys a clientele of many stars and entertainers. His focus is on treating complex Cosmetic, Rehabilitation, and Implant cases.
Dr. Ruiz has made numerous television appearances highlighting his Esthetic Dental makeovers, including NBC Channel 4 News, ABC’s News, Good Morning America & Vista La, VH1 and Channel 52’s Telemundo and 34 Univision.

AFFILIATIONS:

Academy of General Dentistry

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

Cosmetic, Rehabilitation and Implant Cases

Dr. Abdi Sameni

Dr. Abdi Sameni is a Clinical Associate Professor of Dentistry and a 1991 graduate of Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry at USC. He has been a member of the USC clinical faculty since 1998. He is a former senior faculty for the “esthetic selective” which emphasizes a “biomimetic approach” to restorative and esthetic care.
He was the original director of the USC Advanced Esthetic Dentistry Continuum for the portion relating to indirect porcelain veneers. He is the chairman and developer of the “USC International Restorative Dentistry Symposium” for the Ostrow School of Dentistry at USC.
Dr. Sameni lectures nationally and internationally on topics related to interdisciplinary dentistry, digital photography and its applications for dentistry, and various aspects of biomimetic and esthetic dentistry.
Dr. Sameni is Past-President of the USC Dental Alumni Association, past-president of the USC Century Club, Board of Directors of the Pan Pacific Center for Continuing Oral Health Professional Education and a member of the Board of Counselors for the USC School of Dentistry. Dr. Sameni was recently appointed as the representative for the School of Dentistry to serve on the Board of Governors for the USC Alumni Association and he is currently the co-chair of the Ostrow School of Dentistry at USC Scholarship Selection Committee.
Dr. Sameni is a member of numerous professional organizations and societies, which include OKU and the Pierre Fauchard Academy. He maintains a private practice in West Los Angeles, where he emphasizes comprehensive restorative dentistry, including implant reconstruction and esthetic dentistry.

ACCREDITATION:

Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry at USC

AFFILIATIONS:

University of Southern California Ostrow School of Dentistry, Pan Pacific Center for Continuing Oral Health Professional Education, OKU, Pierre Fauchard Academy

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

Esthetic and Cosmetic Dentistry, Implant Dentistry, Clinical Photography

Dr. John Schwartz

Dr. John Schwartz is an innovator, author, researcher, and world-renowned instructor in the field of oral esthetics and ceramic application -- as he is both a ceramist and dentist. His high level of esthetic knowledge and high standard of care has resulted in extraordinary makeover compositions for his patients.
Dr. Schwartz is the creator/designer of the bleached dentition in ceramic. Having first described the bleached dentition ceramic technique in 1998, he is also a creator (among others) of the layering technique for pressed laminates.
Dr. Schwartz is the inventor of the vertical shoulder preparation for porcelain laminate veneers, a technique that is quickly gaining acceptance around the world as the definitive esthetic prep technique for laminates. His research in strengths of ceramic crowns has resulted in a fabrication technique of lithium disilicate substructures that can increase the strength of ceramic crowns as much as 34%.

ACCREDITATIONS:

LSU School of Dentistry

AFFILIATIONS:

LSI School of Dentistry, Integra Institute Center for Advanced Dental Learning

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

Oral Esthetics, Ceramic Application, Prosthodontics

Dr. Michael R. Sesemann

Dr. Sesemann received his dental degree in 1981 from the University of Nebraska Medical Center, College of Dentistry. He has been in private practice since that time with active memberships in the American Dental Association, the American Academy of Restorative Dentistry, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the American Equilibration Society, and the Academy of General Dentistry.
After becoming an Accredited Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) in 1999, he became the 35th Fellow of the Academy in 2004. He currently serves as an examiner for the accreditation and fellowship processes after serving as Chair of Accreditation for the AACD in 2001-04.
In addition to his credentialing duties, numerous committee responsibilities and Director activities, Dr. Sesemann was elected to be the Academy’s 23rd President serving the organization in 2009-2010.
While maintaining a full-time practice in Omaha, Dr. Sesemann lectures internationally and has published several manuscripts on the techniques necessary for successful completion of the comprehensive restorative case.
He enjoys being a Clinical Instructor for the Kois Center and he is a faculty member of the Beverly Hills Institute of Dental Esthetics after serving at the Dawson Center in a similar capacity from 2004-07.
For written publications, Dr. Sesemann served as Associate Editor for Functional Esthetics and Restorative Dentistry and sits on the editorial boards of Inside Dentistry, the Compendium, Practical Procedures and Aesthetic Dentistry, the Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry, and Spectrum Dialogue.
As the only AACD accredited dentist in Nebraska and founder of the Nebraska Institute of Comprehensive Dentistry, Dr. Sesemann strives to achieve a predictable synergy between esthetics and function. The result for the patient is excellent oral health, an attractive smile and long-term, functional satisfaction.

ACCREDITATION:

University of Nebraska Medical Center, College of Dentistry

AFFILIATIONS:

American Academy of Restorative Dentistry, Clinical Instructor-Kois Center, American Equilibration Society, Academy of General Dentistry, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, American Dental Association.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

Esthetic Dentistry, Comprehensive Restorative Dentistry, Occlusion, and Implant Dentistry

Dr. Andrew Shannon

Dr. Andrew Shannon received his D.D.S. from Dalhousie University School of Dentistry. He is an accredited member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD).
Articles by Dr. Shannon have appeared in Journals including: Inside Dentistry, CDA Journal, Current Opinion in Cosmetic Dentistry, Dentistry Today, Journal of Dental Technology and Clinical Contour, Contemporary Esthetics and Restorative Practice, 360O, Practical Periodontics & Aesthetic Dentistry, Products Report, and J Cosmetic Dentistry.
Dr. Shannon lectures internationally and offers a customized workshop on mastering clinical skills. Dr. Shannon maintains a full-time private practice in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada with a primary focus on comprehensive aesthetic restorative dentistry.

ACCREDIDATION:

Dalhousie University School of Dentistry

AFFILIATIONS:

American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

Omprehensive Esthetic Restorative Dentistry

Dr. Cherilyn Sheets

Dr. Cherilyn Sheets maintains a full-time private practice in Newport Beach, California, with a special emphasis on esthetic rehabilitative dentistry and implants. She is an educator, clinician, author and lecturer, both nationally and internationally.
Dr. Sheets is Co-Executive Director of the Newport Coast Oral Facial Institute, an international non-profit teaching and research center, considered to be one of the finest microsurgical training centers in the world.
She is also a Clinical Professor of Restorative Dentistry at the USC School of Dentistry and is on their Board of Counselors.
In partnership with the University of California Irvine (UCI) School of Engineering, Dr. Sheets and James C. Earthman, Ph.D. are leading an ongoing research project involving energy dissipation in natural teeth and dental implants. They own 3 patents on a medical device that measures the osseointegration of dental implants and detects cracks in teeth and restorations.

ACCREDIDATION:

Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry

AFFILIATIONS:

Co-Executive Director of the Newport Coast Oral Facial Institute, USC School of Dentistry

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

Esthetic Rehabilitative Dentistry and Implants

Dr. John Weston

Dr. Weston is a native Californian who received his doctorate from Oklahoma University in 1989 graduating with Honors.
As a commissioned officer in the US Navy, He completed a General Practice Residency at Naval Hospital, San Diego and served independent duty in support of Desert Storm.
Dr Weston has earned the credential of “Accredited Fellow” by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), an honor shared by fewer than 51 clinicians world-wide. He is twice past Chair of the AACD Professional Education Committee and has served two terms as an elected member to the Board of Directors.
He is currently an active Accreditation and Fellowship Examiner and is now serving on the American Board of Cosmetic Dentistry. He lectures nationally and internationally, publishes articles and evaluates new dental products.
Dr Weston is a key opinion leader for multiple dental companies and has been practicing in La Jolla for the past 20 years with an emphasis in non-metal reconstructive and esthetic dentistry. He is owner and director of “Scripps Center for Dental Care,” a unique multi-specialty dental center located At Scripps Memorial Hospital, La Jolla CA.

ACCREDITATIONS:

Oklahoma University, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry

AFFILIATIONS:

American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Scripps Memorial Hospital, United States Navy

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

Esthetics, Restorative Dentistry

Dr. Corky Willhite

Corky Willhite, DDS has achieved Fellowship in the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Academy of General Dentistry, American College of Dentists and the Pierre Fauchard Society. He has served on the AACD Board of Governors and is an Examiner for Accreditation.
He is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Prosthodontics at L.S.U. School of Dentistry. With a full-time private practice limited to cosmetic dentistry, he has enjoyed having the opportunity to share his knowledge on cosmetic dentistry with colleagues through published articles and lectures around the world.
His experience is based on a dedication to the belief that "excellence" and "esthetics" are not only compatible, but can take dentistry to a new level of satisfaction and success.

ACCREDIDATION:

American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry

AFFILIATIONS:

L.S.U. School of Dentistry

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

Cosmetic Dentistry

Dr. Jean Wu

Dr. Jean Wu, DDS graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Science degree in 1990 and earned a Masters in Prosthodontics in 1994 from the University of Melbourne, Australia. She completed advanced training in Maxillofacial Prosthetics studying at the University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

ACCREDIDATION:

University of Melbourne, Australia; University of Pittsburgh

AFFILIATIONS:

American Dental Association, the California Dental Association, the Orange County Dental Society, the American College of Maxillofacial Prosthetics, and the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons