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Steven J. Anderson
Steve@StevenJAnderson.com www.TotalPatientService.com www.CrownCouncil.com www.SmilesForLife.org Phone: 1-877-399-8677 |
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Steve Anderson is the founder and president of the Total Patient Service Institute which specializes in implementing the highest level of patient service, communication and management systems in dental practices. Over the last twenty years he has spoken at every major dental meeting in North America, Australia and the United Kingdom, conducted hundreds of seminars, worked with thousands of dental practices to increase their productivity through patient communication, written over 100 articles for dental industry publications, authored 5 books, and produced dozens of audio and video learning programs. In 1995, he co-founded the Crown Council®, an international association of leading dentists and dental teams. Through the Crown Council, he co-founded the Smiles for Life® Foundation, which has raised over $25 million dollars in the last 10 years for children’s charities worldwide. He was recently named the “Dental Businessman of the Year” by Excellence in Dentistry. |
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Charles A. Babbush, D.D.S., M.Sc.D.
cab@thedentalimplantcenter.com www.thedentalimplantcenter.com 31099 Chagrin Blvd., #100 Pepper Pike, Ohio 44124 Phone: 216-450-5888 Fax: 216-450 5505 |
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Dr. Babbush received his D.D.S. from the University of Detroit School of Dentistry and his Masters of Dental Science from Boston University. Dr. Babbush completed his Oral Surgery Residency at Mt. Sinai Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. Currently he is Director of The Dental Implant Center, Cleveland, Ohio and Clinical Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery as well as Director of Dental Implant Research at Case Western Reserve University School of Dentistry. Dr. Babbush is one of the leading dental implant surgeons in the world. He placed his first dental implant in 1968. His distinguished career includes teaching positions at four premier universities across the world and 28 societal and academic offices and appointments. Dr. Babbush has been the recipient of 9 grants and 13 research awards. |
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Dr. Russell A. Baer
rabaer@uadchicago.com Phone: 312-704-5511 |
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Dr. Russell A. Baer graduated from the University of Illinois School of Dentistry in 1985 and completed a two-year General Practice Residency at the University of Chicago. Dr. Baer is presently a clinical associate professor at the University of Chicago where he teaches implant dentistry in the General Practice Residency and Maxillofacial Prosthodontics program and conducts clinical research in implantology and reconstructive dentistry. This clinical research has included a single tooth immediate load study using Replace® and the new NobelDirect™ implant. Dr. Baer is an active member of the Academy of Osseointegration and the International Congress of Oral Implantology. He has written numerous articles and lectured both nationally and internationally on implant dentistry. His passion for implant dentistry led him to the former Soviet Union where he founded and serves as Academic Director of the Chicago Center for Advanced Dentistry. The center is the leading training center for oral implantology and advanced dental techniques in the former Soviet Union and has offices in Moscow, Kiev, Vilnius, Almaty and Mumbai, India. Through this program, many American dentists have had the opportunity to teach and practice implant dentistry in this region of the world. Dr. Baer has a private practice, University Associates in Dentistry / Dental Implant Institute, in downtown Chicago that specializes in implant and reconstructive dentistry. |
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Sandie Baillargeon
sbaillargeon1@cogeco.ca www.dentalofficeconsulting.com Phone: 905-336-7624 |
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Sandie Baillargeon is a leading authority on how to increase the effectiveness of medical and dental business systems. Ms. Baillargeon is author of two text books, Dental Office Administration and The Canadian Dental Office Administrator, published by ITP Nelson Canada. Sandie is the owner and operator of Dental Office Consulting Services, which specializes in dental business planning, staff development, consulting and continuing education seminars |
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Thomas J. Balshi, DDS, FACP
piteam@aol.com http://pidentalcenter.com http://iffe.net/courses.html Phone: 800-PITEAM-5 |
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Dr. Thomas J. Balshi is a Board Certified Prosthodontist and Founder of The Institute For Facial Esthetics in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania. His forty-year career in dental medicine includes graduate and post-graduate degrees from Temple University School of Dentistry and prosthetic implant training at both the University of Toronto and The Institute For Applied Biotechnology in Gothenburg, Sweden. Dr. Balshi is a devoted clinician, avid researcher, and seasoned academician. He has lectured internationally from the Royal Academy of Medicine in London, to world congresses in Paris, Munich, Bologna, Athens, New Delhi, and Sydney, as well as in North and South America. Considered an expert in dental implant prosthodontics, his trademarked Teeth in a Day protocol has served patients from around the globe. He has authored numerous scientific articles published in professional journals as well as co-authored the handbook titled A Patient’s Guide To Dental Implants. He has appeared on Good Morning America and on NBC’s The Today Show. Dr. Balshi is a Diplomate of The American Board of Prosthodontics as well as a member of numerous other professional organizations. In addition to his scientific awards, he holds a United States Army Medal of Commendation, a Freedom Foundation George Washington Medal of Honor, and has been recognized in the Congressional Record of the United States of America. He was recently appointed to the advisory board of New Beauty Magazine. Dr. Balshi established, Pi Dental Center utilizing the Brånemark System of implants. The center focuses on advanced clinical treatment, extensive research with osseointegrated dental implants, and private clinical training programs. |
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Dr. Charles S. Barotz
cbarotz@bartozdental.com www.DenverDentist.com Phone: 303-595-4994 |
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Dr. Charles S. Barotz is a 1980 graduate of Georgetown University School of Dentistry and has dedicated his life to providing the best that dentistry has to offer. He has been recognized in numerous publications, such as Profitable Dentist, Dental Economics, and was the Cover Story for Dentistry Today in September, 2002. Dr. Barotz has created 3 audio tapes and even produced and presented his own DVD: “How to Think About, Market, Sell, and Fabricate DROP DEAD GORGEOUS DENTURES”. He has also spoken at countless seminars on dental implants, cosmetic dentures and how to increase your practice’s income. Dr. Barotz has been on multiple television shows, including “Extreme Makeover” local edition. Dr. Barotz has had thousands of hours of continuing educations, and is continually educating his staff with the newest dental techniques and approaches, in order to provide you with advanced, state of the art, comfortable, personalized, and antiseptic dental care. You can also check out Dr. Barotz on Haystack Television at http://haystackcolorado.com/ and watch videos from his appearances on the show, and learn more about all the amazing procedures he can provide. |
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Donald P. Callan, B.S., B.A., D.D.S
drdoncallan@aol.com www.doncallan.com www.masteringdentalimplants.com 10319 West Markham Little Rock, AR 72205 Phone: 501-224-1122 Fax: 501-224-1990 Cell: 501-766-5559 |
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Dr. Callan received his B.S., B.A. degree from the University of Arkansas in Business Management and Marketing. He received his D.D.S. degree and a Certificate in Periodontics from the University of Missouri at Kansas City. Dr. Callan maintains a private practice limited to Periodontics with an emphasis on tissue regeneration and implant dentistry in Little Rock, Arkansas. Hospital appointments include the Arkansas Children’s Hospital Cleft Palate Team and the University Of Arkansas Medical Science Division Of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Callan also serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Periodontics at the University of Tennessee, College of Dentistry. Past academic appointments were at the University of Oklahoma, Louisiana State University School of Dentistry and the University of Florida. Over the years, he has also served as a clinical investigator for many dental implant companies. He was Chairman of Dental Tissue Services in Washington, D.C. for the American Red Cross. Dr. Callan is a Diplomat of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI), a Fellow of the Pierre Fauchard Academy, a Fellow of The International College of Dentists, and a Fellow of the American Society of Osseointegration. He was the co-recipient of the Ralph V. McKinney, Jr., Annual Award for authoring a research article in the Journal of Implant Dentistry. He was also on the editorial board of Journal of Triage Dr. Callan currently is on the Board of Trustees of the Implant Dentistry Research and Education Foundation and the ICOI International Credentials Committee. He is an active member of OKU, American Academy of Periodontology, ADA, American Dental Society of Anesthesiology, American Academy of Implant Dentistry, and American College of Oral Implantology. Dr. Callan has also served as President of the Arkansas Society of Periodontics. Dr. Callan is an author more than 60 publications. Dr. Callan has presented lectures in the United States and internationally, including the University of Moscow, Russia on various topics including dental implants, bone regeneration, soft tissue regeneration, implant maintenance, oral and systemic periodontal health, and treatment planning of the edentulous patient. |
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Lisa Copeland RDH
lisa.copeland@philips.com www.sonicare.com/professional/dp/EducationResources/ProfessionalEducators.aspx Manager, Professional Education Philips Sonicare Cell: 206-465-1637 |
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An international speaker, Lisa Copeland is a graduate of Broome Community College, NY with twenty-three years of clinical practice experience. She began her career in the Center for Osseointegration in Washington DC, which specialized in dental implants and prosthetics. Lisa is a member of International Congress of Oral Implantologists, Association of Dental Implant Auxiliaries & Practice Management, two organizations dedicated to educating dental professionals and disseminating information pertaining to dental implants. An educational consultant of seventeen years, Lisa has presented a wide range of topics to audiences throughout the world. After living in Singapore for five years, Lisa relocated to Washington State where she currently practices as a restorative hygienist in an office specializing in dental implant prosthetics and cosmetic dentistry. And is a Professional Educator with Philips Consumer Lifestyle. |
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Arthur Rodriguez Gonzalez Cortes, DDS
arthuro@usp.br Rua Teixeira da Silva, 34, conj. 84 São Paulo SP 04002-030, Brazil |
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Arthur R. G. Cortes, DDS, is an oral implantologist, and a Master of Science Student of the Oral pathology department at the School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo. Recently, has presented his Master of Science work at the congress of International Academy of Pathology, in Athens, Greece, and has published articles about oral implantology and pathology, in Brazilian and international journals. |
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Dr. Djalma N. Cortes, DDS
drcortes@terra.com.br Rua Teixeira da Silva, 34, conj. 84 São Paulo SP 04002-030, Brazil |
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Djalma N. Cortes, DDS is active member of the ICOI, EAO, with courses in several countries. He maintains a private practice in S. Paulo, Brazil with an emphasis in surgical and prosthetic implantology. |
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Ann-Marie C. DePalma, CDA, RDH, MEd, FAADH
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Ann-Marie is a graduate of the Forsyth School for Dental Hygienists and holds a Masters Degree in Education in Instructional Design from the University of Massachusetts - Boston. Ann-Marie is a monthly columnist for RDH Magazine, a national continuing education presenter on a variety of topics, Northeast Regional Board (NERB) consultant examiner in dental hygiene, and a key opinion leader in dental hygiene. Ann-Marie has been a continuous member of ADHA, Fellow and current treasurer of the American Academy of Dental Hygiene, and Fellow and Certified Instructor of the Association of Dental Implant Auxiliaries. She has served on several committees and positions in the Massachusetts Dental Hygienists’ Association. She is active in her community, serving as a Minister of the Word at her church and member of several parent’s groups. |
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Dr. Alan Edel M.Sc., B.D.S. (Hons.) L.D.S. R.C.S. (Eng.)
alan@deldent.com www.deldent.com 19 Keren Kayemet Street Petach Tikva Phone: +972-3-9218343 Cell: +972-3-9049668 Fax: +972-3-9049681 |
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Dr. Edel has maintained a private practice limited to Periodontics in Petach Tikva, Israel since 1978. He is co-founder and Joint Managing Director of Deldent Ltd since 1979 and co-inventor of several patents relating to dental equipment. Dr. Edel is past part time lecturer in Periodontology - University of Tel Aviv Dental School; has a research post in Dept. of Life Sciences at Weizman Institute of Science, Rehovot; was past President of Israel Periodontal Society; was past member of the Scientific Council for Periodontology - Israel Dental Association. He is currently a member of the 3 member supervisory committee of the Israel Society of Periodontology. He has published several articles related to periodontology, including a classic article on connective tissue grafting in 1974, which has paved the way for current periodontal plastic surgical techniques. |
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Katherine Eitel
katherine@katherineeitel.com www.KatherineEitel.com www.LionessLearning.com PO Box 50490 Mesa, AZ 85208 Phone: 800-595-7060 Fax: 951-346-3524 |
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Katherine Eitel, creator of The Lioness Principle, is an international speaker, author, and experienced communications coach specializing in non-scripted, extraordinary communications for dental/discretionary healthcare and service-based business creating greater profitability and personal joy. With over 25 years experience as chairside assistant, treatment coordinator, marketing director, and small business / practice management coach, Katherine’s revolutionary communications training programs have helped hundreds of practices and small businesses throw out their old, tired scripts and access instinctive greatness improving marketing results, organizational systems, client service and verbal skills, and bottom line. She’s a nationally-renowned speaker, recipient of the coveted “Spotlight-on-Speaking” award from the Speaking Consulting Network as well as a published author in the new book, Powerful Practice. Katherine is a frequent contributor to most major industry publications. Katherine’s remarkable client results are not only recognized by the healthcare and service industries, but also by her peers as evidenced by her Transformational Training Workshops which are sell-outs for educators, consultants, and trainers nationwide. Katherine is Past-President of the Academy of Dental Management Consultants (2007-2008), Board Member of Speaking Consulting Network and active member of National Speakers Association. |
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Howard Farran DDS, MAGD, MBA
Howard@dentaltown.com www.dentaltown.com www.towniecentral.com www.orthotown.com 10850 S. 48th St. Phoenix, AZ 85044 Phone: 480-241-2832 |
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Dr. Howard Farran DDS MBA MAGD is a noted international lecturer on practice management. He has captivated audiences with his innovative, informational and entertaining style. In his seminar entitled, “The Virtues of Profitable Dentistry” he details running a thriving family practice. He can show any dental team how they too can achieve their dreams and goals. Dr. Farran graduated from UMKC dental school in 1987. He received his MAGD in 1998, and earned his MBA from Arizona State University in 1999. He received his Diplomat in the International College of Oral Implantology in 1998. Dr Farran has received wide-range recognition, such as being named Alumni of the year by the University of Missouri in 1997, Arizona Public Health Dentist of the year award in 1995. Also, 1989, from Arizona State Dental Association, for outstanding contributions made to his profession with efforts to fluoridate the water of Phoenix. Dr. Farran is the founder and publisher of Dentaltown, Hygienetown and Orthotown Magazines. Dentaltown Magazine is mailed to over 125,000 dentists in 38 countries. Dr. Farran is also the founder of www.towniecental.com which includes Dentaltown.com, Hygienetown.com and the new Orthotown.com where over 97,000 registered dentists, over 24,000 registered hygienists and a growing number of registered orthodontists share information with each other daily! In addition, Dr Farran is the author of several dental practice management articles and multiple video series. |
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Dennis Flanagan DDS
dffdds@charter.net 1671 West Main St. Willimantic, CT 06226 Phone: 860-456-3153 |
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Dennis Flanagan, DDS, is the managing partner in private general dental group practice. He is certified by boards in General Dentistry and Oral Implantology. Dr. Flanagan is an Attending Dentist for the US Olympic Committee and the Windham Community Memorial Hospital where he has been Chief of Dentistry for more than 6 years. He is a Diplomate in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and the American Board of Forensic Dentistry. Dr. Flanagan has published over 60 articles in dentistry and holds four US patents on medical and dental devices. He has made many presentations at national and international dental conferences. Dr. Flanagan is a Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, an editorial consultant to the Academy of Osseointegration, and an editor for Oakstone Medical publishing. He has been a paid consultant to Proctor and Gamble, Blue Cross, and National Medical Insurance Consultants. |
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Arturo R. García, D.M.D.
agarcia@pearlywhitesdental.com www.smiletexas.com 4665 Sweetwater Blvd., Ste 450 Sugar Land, TX 77479 Phone: 610-945-6430 |
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Arturo R. Garcia, DMD is a 1989 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. He practices in Sugar Land, TX at SmileTexas - a general practice with an emphasis on aesthetic and functional oral rehabilitation and implantology. He has been using the dental operating microscope full time for 11 years and has lectured nationally on the benefits of using a microscope for restorative and cosmetic dentistry and has taught many hands on courses. He has published several articles on the benefits of microscope assisted restorative dentistry and is a former clinical instructor for the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies. Dr. Garcia owned one of the first mobile dental CT units in the United States and delivered CT scans to dentists at their office for 2 ½ years. He has also written articles on implant surgeries, sinus lifts and new implant based options for treating the edentulous and also on the advantages of CT scans in dentistry. |
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Maria Perno Goldie, RDH, MS
mgoldie@sbcglobal.net www.facebook.com/MariaRDHMS www.ifdh.org www.adha.org Seminars for Women's Health 2435 Seville Drive Okemos, MI 48864-2813 |
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Maria Perno Goldie, RDH, BA, MS, is a Professional Member, National Speakers Association and President Elect of the International Federation of Dental Hygienists (IFDH). She is a graduate of the 2004-2006 fellowship of the California Health Care Foundation’s (CHCF) Health Care Leadership Program, administered by the Center for Health Professions at the University of California, San Francisco. As a noted researcher, author, and speaker, Maria has presented seminars nationally and internationally on topics such as Women’s Health and Wellness, Oral Care for the Cancer Patient, Oral Cancer, and Immunology and Periodontal Disease. Maria is visiting faculty at the University of Rome for the Interdisciplinary Master’s Degree Program in Advanced Technologies in the Sciences of Oral Hygiene. Maria is a member of the: American Academy of Dental Hygiene (AADH); Sigma Phi Alpha; International Association for Dental Research (IADR), Oral Health Research Group; American Dental Education Association (ADEA); the NAC for the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Smoking Cessation Leadership Center; NAC for The Dr. Samuel D. Harris National Museum of Dentistry; Scientific Committee of the National Children’s Oral Health Foundation (NCOHF); co-chair of the Dental Hygienist Division of the Toothfairy Campaign; and the “Il Chirone” Academy. Maria was the 1997-98 President of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA). Maria has appeared on network television and radio regarding the oral/systemic link and appeared on the Fox Health Network/WEBMD.TV -- The 'Cutting Edge Medical Report', to emphasize the importance of oral health as a foundation for systemic health and a beautiful smile. |
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Mary Govoni, CDA, RDA, RDH, MBA
mary@marygovoni.com www.marygovoni.com Mary Govoni & Associates 2435 Seville Drive Okemos, MI 48864-2813 Phone: 877-347-7903 Cell: 517-214-8223 Fax: 866-628-4149 |
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Mary Govoni is an internationally recognized speaker, author and consultant on clinical efficiency, ergonomics, OSHA & HIPAA compliance, infection control and team communication. Mary is a past president and a life member of the American Dental Assistants Association, a member of the American Dental Hygienists Association, a consultant to the American Dental Association Council on Dental Practice, a member of the Organization for Safety and Asepsis Procedures, the National Speakers Association, and the Academy of Dental Management Consultants and the Speaking and Consulting Network. She is also a featured speaker on the ADA Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning seminar series. |
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Dr. Martin Griess
info@drgriess.de www.drgriess.de www.alphabio.de www.macimplant.com Phone: + 49 29 41 66 29 29 |
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I’m a dentist based in Lippstadt, Germany. In 1988 I finished my studies at the Medical School of Hannover, Germany. First, I worked in different clinics as assistant dentist. 1992 I opened my own private practice. In 1995, I finished a postgraduate program at Lille University, France with a Diplome Universitaire d’Implantologie. For the last 5 years, I‘m cooperating with clinics in Dubai and Almaty, Kazachstan. Meanwhile I have the experience of more than 17 years in implant dentistry. I have published articles and have carried out implant courses in my clinic. 1996 I got two scientific prices, one for my publication on general dental treatment of severely handicapped patients , the other price for my presentation about the prosthodontic treatment modalities of mentally handicapped patients. This article was published and could be found in PubMed. My favourite subject is minimal invasive implantology and aesthetic driven prosthodontic treatment. I’m using Alpha Bio implants and since one year the Nobel Active Implant. These combinations give me both high success rates and the possibility to achieve very good aesthetic results. Another of my working topics is immediate implantation and immediate loading in the frontal region of the maxilla. Furthermore I’m working on functional rehabilitation of the entire chewing system especially with the regard of head and neck muscles. This is done in a cooperation with a physiotherapist specialized in this therapy. If you are interested in courses on complex implant-prosthodontic treatment please contact me! |
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Craig R. Harder
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Craig Harder, DDS maintains a family dental practice with an emphasis on cosmetics in Moses Lake, WA. His professional memberships include the American Dental Association, Grant County Dental Association (former president), and the Academy of Comprehensive Esthetics. |
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Jeffrey C Hoos DMD FAGD
www.bettersmile.com www.dentalexplorations.com www.osseonews.com Balancing: the Art, Science & Business of Dentistry Phone: 203-378-9500 Cell: 203-494-8544 |
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Dr Jeffrey Hoos, has been in private practice for 30 years. Starting in 1978 with one dental chair in a second floor walkout has grown to a state of art office with 2 partners and 25 dedicated staff. His practice is consistently in the top 1% of dental practices. Dental from around the world have come to the Brush & Floss Dental Center, in Stratford Connecticut to learn innovative methods for producing dentistry in a very comfortable manner. Balancing: the Art, Science and Business of Dentistry is the summary of Dr Hoos' philosophy. Working with many dental manufactures for product innovations has helped many dentists to enjoy private practice. The H and H patented impression method is an example of innovation. The office was chosen to be part of the Noble mentoring program. Dr Hoos teaches courses in practice management, prosthetics, restorative methods and implantology. |
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Cathy Jameson
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Cathy Jameson is founder and CEO of Jameson Management, an international comprehensive coaching firm. As a speaker, she offers fun, entertaining and educational programs packed with decades of proven practice management systems. Cathy and her team of 20+ coaches have lectured and consulted with dental professionals in 26 countries. Cathy’s firm has changed thousands of lives through not only speaking and coaching but books, CDs, DVDs and other products. |
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Dr. Chris Kammer
info@thesmileexperts.com www.thesmileexperts.com www.dentalproshop.com Center for Cosmetic Dentistry 2275 Deming Way, Suite 180 Middleton, Wisconsin 53562 Phone: 608-827-6453 |
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For more than 20 years, Dr. Chris Kammer has been at the forefront of emerging technologies and approaches in dentistry. A founding member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Dr. Kammer has spent his career introducing and implementing technologies that have revolutionized dental treatment – changing lives, improving systemic health, and creating beautiful smiles. Dr. Kammer’s work has been presented at numerous dental conferences, conventions, and seminars, and has been published in leading dental journals. He is also on the technology team for Dental Products Report. In recent years he has been a passionate educator in the media and in professional forums about the importance of the oral systemic approach. His Mini Dental Implant and Hygiene Transformation seminars have been very popular with dentists all over the country. Dr. Kammer also trains dentists to serve as media spokespersons through his Dental Media Power seminars, is a former chief dental consultant for Reader’s Digest, and has been quoted in many publications, including USA Today, The New York Times, Cosmopolitan, Redbook, and Woman’s Day. Madison Magazine did a cover story on him (“Chris Rocks!”) for their issue about the top dentists in the Madison metro area. He has also appeared widely on regional television and radio programs, as well as on CNN, Fox Television’s Fox and Friends, and CBS MarketWatch, with brief appearances on The Today Show and Late Night with David Letterman. He is a member of the National Dental Network’s “Who’s Who of Dentistry,” and has been recognized by his peers as “America’s Favorite Dentist.” |
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Robert B. Kerstein, DMD
tmjdoc@ix.netcom.com www.kandfdental.com www.tekscan.com Phone: 617-247-1700 |
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Robert B. Kerstein received his DMD degree in 1983, and his Prosthodontic Certificate in 1985, both from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. From 1985 - 1998, he maintained an active appointment at Tufts as a clinical professor teaching fixed and removable Prosthodontics in the department of Restorative Dentistry, During those years Dr. Kerstein intensively studied Computerized Occlusal Analysis where his research focused on the role that Occlusion and lengthy Disclusion Time plays in the etiology of Chronic Myofascial Pain Dysfunction Syndrome. Dr Kerstein ’s, now 25 years of research with the T- Scan I -III Computerized Occlusal Analysis Systems, has led to his becoming the leading author and clinician in the field of Computerized Occlusal Analysis. His findings have been published in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, Practical Periodontics and Aesthetic Dentistry, Compendium for Continuing Education, Journal of Craniomandibular Practice, Quintessence International, General Dentistry, and Contemporary Esthetics. Additionally, he has lectured nationally and internationally regarding Prosthetic Dentistry, Anterior Guidance, Computerized Occlusal Analysis, and Disclusion Time Reduction. Dr. Kerstein maintains a successful private practice that is limited to Prosthodontics and Myofascial Pain Dysfunction in Boston, Massachusetts. |
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Ronald Klausz, RDT
klauszdl@istar.ca www.klauszdentallab.com Phone: 1-800-410-4392 Phone: 416-630-6262 |
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Ron Klausz, R.D.T. is owner of Klausz Dental Laboratories, located in Toronto, Ontario. He has written numerous articles on restorative and implant dentistry and has lectured in both Canada and the United States. He keeps with the family traditions of producing advanced, high quality restorations and appliances while developing unique client and patient care services. He has modernized a company, whose focus is still based on fulfilling client needs. “Working harder and smarter for your practice!” is their credo. |
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Timothy F. Kosinski, DDS, MAGD
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Dr. Kosinski is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry and serves on the editorial review board of Reality, the information source for esthetic dentistry, Contemporary Esthetics and Clinical Advisors, and became the editor of the Michigan Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Kosinski received his DDS from the University of Detroit Mercy Dental School and his Mastership in Biochemistry from Wayne State University School of Medicine. He is a Diplomat of the American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry, the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and the American Society of Osseointegration. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry and received his Mastership in the Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Kosinski has received many honors including Fellowship in the American and International Colleges of Dentists and the Academy of Dentistry International. He is a member of OKU and the Pierre Fauchard Academy. Dr. Kosinski was the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry Alumni Association’s “Alumnus of the Year.” Dr. Kosinski has published over 55 articles on the surgical and prosthetic phases of implant dentistry and was a contributor to the textbook, Principles and Practices of Implant Dentistry. |
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Robert E. Kreyer, CDT
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Robert E. Kreyer, CDT, is a member of the American Prosthodontic Society and is the author of numerous published articles on removable prosthetics. Robert is a registered continuing education provider for the Dental Board of California and the National Board of Certification in Dental Technology. He owns and operates Kreyer Dental Prosthetics in Larkspur, California and teaches continuing education courses in removable prosthetics throughout the US. |
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Dr. Norman Kwan
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Dr. Kwan is a dentist, research scientist, educator, inventor and an entrepreneur; he has dedicated his entire professional career to improve the quality of life for dental patients by making dental implant simpler, more affordable and predictable. Dr. Kwan obtained his Master of Science from the University of Toronto in 1977 and his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Toronto in 1982. He is licensed by the Royal College of Dental Surgeons in Ontario. Dr. Kwan has taken implant courses in 1987 at Lund University, Sweden; Harvard University, Boston in 1987-1989 and Brookdale Hospital Medical Centre, New York in 1989-1990. Dr. Kwan is member and Diplomate of many International implant organizations. He was Educational Chairperson for Ontario Study Club of Osseointegration from 1991-1993. He has performed over 1000 implant & restorative procedures since 1985. He had taught implant procedures to dentists and Universities all over the world including New Jersey Dental School in United States. He is the developer and inventor of the BioHex One Piece – One Stage Dental Implant & Restorative System. He holds 6 US and One international patent for the One-piece implant invention. He is the founder and CEO of Biomedical Implant Technology Inc., His company is located in St. Catharines and manufactures the BioHex One-piece, One-stage implant. The company is FDA compliant since 1997 and ISO 13485:2003 CMDCAS Certified. Dr. Kwan received Niagara Entrepreneur of the year Award in 1999 for innovation achievement. |
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Bach Le, DDS, MD, FICD
leb97201@yahoo.com www.whittieroralsurgery.com www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7p3o20bmJM&feature=user 16157 E. Whittier Blvd City, State Zip: Whittier, CA, 90603 Phone: 562-947-8611 Fax: 562-947-8614 |
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Dr. Le completed his specialty training in oral & maxillofacial surgery at Oregon Health Sciences University. Dr. Le is currently Associate Clinical Professor of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at the USC School of Dentistry and Assistant Director of Residency Education at USC Medical Center. Dr. Le maintains a private practice in Whittier, California where his clinical focus has been bone regeneration and implant surgery. Dr. Le is a published author in numerous scientific journals has lectured extensively about dental implants and bone regeneration. He has been a featured speaker at the national meetings of the American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, the Academy of Osseointegration, the USC Periodontal & Implant Symposium, and the California Dental Association. Dr. Le is a Diplomate of the American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, the American Dental Society of Anesthesiologist, and the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. Dr. Le also holds Fellowship in the International College of Dentists and the International Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons. |
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Dr. Trejot Singh Lehri
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Dr. Trejot Singh Lehri graduated as a Dental Surgeon from Punjabi University in India in 1992 and now maintains a practice in Vaughan, ON, Canada. Dr. Lehri is a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, an Associate Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, has a Masters in Business Administration (MBA -major in Hospital Administration) and holds diplomas in Business Management and Healthcare Administration. He is a Certified (Masters) Clinical Hypnotherapist who works to help patients with dental anxieties, stress, phobias, smoking cessation and pain control associated with, general dentistry procedures. He is also a member of the following organizations: the Ontario Dental Association, Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario, Academy of General Dentistry, Academy of Laser Dentistry, Toronto Academy of Dentistry, Canadian Society of Oral Implantology, Academy of Osseointegration, American Academy of Implant Dentistry and International Congress of Oral Implantologists. |
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Stanley M. Levenson DMD
levensonsmile@msn.com www.levensonsmile.com 9 Linden St. Worcester, MA 01609 Phone: 508-753-3105 |
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Dr. Levenson earned his DMD degree in 1985 from University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. His postgraduate work as a general practice resident at Worcester Memorial Hospital gave him an excellent in-depth education regarding the interrelationships between dental health and general health. In 1987, Dr. Levenson began his private practice, acquiring an existing practice that had served Central Massachusetts families since 1946. As part of Dr. Levenson's focused commitment to stay informed about the latest industry advances, he has taken hundreds of hours of continuing education with special interest in cosmetic dentistry training. He has completed numerous hands-on courses at the renowned Pacific Aesthetic Continuum in San Francisco, as well as The Hornbrook Group Center for Advanced Clinical Education. He is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry,and a Fellow in the Academy of Comprehensive Esthetics, an award achieved by fewer than one hundred dentists in the entire country. As part of his commitment to stay current with issues in the dental industry, Dr. Levenson is a member of the Massachusetts Dental Society, the Worcester District Dental Society, the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, and the Academy of Sports Dentistry. He also sits on the Board of Health for the city of Worcester and was voted best cosmetic dentist in Central Massachusetts by the readers of City Living Magazine. |
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Leonard I. Linkow, BS, DDS, DMSc
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Dr. Linkow, often called the "Father of Implantology," has practiced in New York City throughout his career, but in the 1960's he began worldwide journeys to spread the gospel of implantology through lectures and/or surgery. Leonard I. Linkow, D.D.S., D..M.Sc. is a Clinical Professor, Dept. of Implant Dentistry, New York University College of Dentistry, Clinical Professor, Dept. of Fixed Prosthodontics, Pittsburgh University School of Dental Medicine and Associate Professor, Charge d'Enseignement, Dept. de Chirurgie Maxillo-Faciale et d'Implantologie, University de L'Ille Medical, France. He is a visiting professor at Nihon University, Tokyo, Japan. He is Past President of the American Board of Implantology/Implant Dentistry, American Academy of Implant Dentistry, Institute for Endosseous Implants and the American Academy of Implant Prosthodontics. He was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Medicine in 1969. In 2008, his book, "How Green Were My Mountains," that profiles his life and career in dentistry was released. Dr. Linkow's nineteenth book on implant dentistry, "The History of Transplantology and Implantology - with the Legends who helped to create it" contains over eight hundred pages and hundreds of pictures with the CV's of over 150 implant pioneers and will be published before the end on 2009. |
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Marie A. Lochhead
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Marie A. Lochhead is a clinical periodontal hygienist practicing since 1981 in both the United States and currently Canada. She has many accomplishments including having published several articles on the maintenance of implants. Marie has been a Board Examiner for the College of Dental Hygienists’ of Ontario, Clinical instructor at Niagara College in Welland Ontario, Past President of Niagara Dental Hygienists Society, and the recipient of the Oral-B National Health Promotion Award for Individual to mention just a few. Currently she is working on credits towards her Master’s degree. |
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JoAn Majors
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Instruction…Inspiration…Results….When most participants expect to get only one or two, JoAn has the rare ability to deliver all three with contagious enthusiasm. A member of the National Speakers Association and the International Federation for Professional Speakers, JoAn Majors has been described as a team member who has temporarily left the office. Her highly sought after presentations are known for their authenticity, humor and engagement. Mentored by entrepreneurial giants, marketing mavericks and leading educators in dentistry, 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. She has been involved in the dental industry for 25 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. JoAn is founder of Dentistry by Choice, author of Open the Door Series and happily married to a practicing dentist. She and her family reside in Texas. |
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Stephen J. Markus
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Stephen Markus, DMD has maintained a practice for over 30 years in Haddon Heights, New Jersey with an emphasis on advanced restorative, reconstructive and esthetic dentistry. He is a Fellow of the Academy of Comprehensive Esthtetics (F.A.C.E.), a graduate of the Dawson Continuum, a member of D.O.C.S., and a Lifetime Qualified member of the Crown Council. Dr. Markus has authored various articles including: Dental Management Magazine -December 1982 “Boost Your Dental Productivity with a Computer;” Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry- November 1988 “ Chairside modification of an existing partial denture for use as an interim prosthesis to alter occlusal vertical dimension;” Journal of the New Jersey Dental Association - Summer 1991 “Overdentures (Part I) Successful treatment planning and fabrication;” Journal of the New Jersey Dental Association- Fall 1991 “Overdentures (Part II) Successful treatment and planning and fabrication;” Journal of the New Jersey Dental Association - Winter 1994 “An indirect/direct combined approach for a reinforced fixed bridge.” Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry – August 1999 - “Interim Esthetic Restorations in conjunction with Anterior Implants;” Journal of Contemporary Esthetics – December 2003 “Sedation as an Adjunct to Oral Rehabilitation in a Fearful Patient;” Inside Dentistry – May 2009 – “The Enamel Sandwich – an alternative process to restoring the bulimia – destroyed dentition” |
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Andrei Mark, D.D.S. Board Certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
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With more than 20 years of experience in oral surgery and more than 5,000 successful implant procedures to his credit, Dr. Andrei Mark is no newcomer to the field. Dr. Mark is a board certified, oral and maxillofacial surgeon in Midtown Manhattan. Accepted from high school into the seven-year, combination undergraduate and graduate dentistry program at NYU, Dr. Mark completed college in three years and transferred to the prestigious SUNY at Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine where he completed a hospital-based four-year residency. He served as Chief Resident from 1987 to 1988. At a time when more and more general dentists are venturing into implant dentistry, Dr. Mark is regarded by many of his peers as an expert in the field. In addition to his private practice, Dr. Mark is the also president of the Central Park Oral Surgery Study Club, an organization dedicated to educating dentists on implant dentistry with lectures and hands-on workshops, showcasing new technologies and procedures. His passion for research and development has helped him to enhance and perfect many of the latest developments in bone grafting, bone reconstruction and complex implant dentistry. Dr. Mark is one of few oral surgeons in New York City using bone morphogenetic protein-2 (rhBMP-2) for sinus augmentations and alveolar ridge procedures. Dr. Mark is a state-of-the-art, oral surgeon perfecting the latest technologies available and utilizing the newest technologies, including an i-CAT 3-D, cone beam imaging system. This technology provides a reconstructive panoramic CT scan used for pinpoint dental implant placement. Dr. Mark came to the United States from Romania at age fifteen. His Mother was a pediatrician and his Father an engineer. The combination of engineering and medicine led him to dentistry and oral surgery where he could apply medical and engineering principles into one specialty. He speaks fluent French, German, Romanian, and Spanish. He is married and has three children. He is an avid skier and enjoys exercising to stay in shape. Dr. Mark is a member is member of several professional organizations. These organizations include: AAOMS (American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, AACD (American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry), NYACD (New York Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry), The Dental Study Club of New York. |
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Sally McKenzie
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Sally McKenzie, Certified Management Consultant, is a nationally known lecturer and author. She is CEO of McKenzie Management, which provides highly successful and proven management services to dentistry and has since 1980. McKenzie Management offers a full line of educational and management products, which are available on its website. In addition, the company offers a vast array of Practice Enrichment Programs and team training. Ms. McKenzie is the editor of the e-Management newsletter and The Dentist Network newsletter sent complimentary to practices nationwide. She is also the Publisher of the New Dentist magazine. Ms. McKenzie welcomes specific practice questions. |
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Linda Miles, CSP, CMC
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Linda Miles, CSP, CMC, Founder of Linda Miles and Associates, an INC 500 Company is a true legend in the field of practice management. Spanning a career of four decades in dentistry with 30 years as a speaker, consultant, and author, Linda’s newest achievement is teaming up with the CEO of LLM&A, Dr. Rhonda Savage to take Linda Miles and Associates worldwide. In addition to being a member of the Academy of Dental Management Consultants, Linda is a 27-year member of the National Speakers Association, earning her CSP award in 1983. She also earned her Certified Management Consultant designation of the Institute of Management Consultants in 1993. She is the founder of the Speaking Consulting Network, an annual conference for those wishing to enhance their exposure as speakers and consultants, and the American Academy of Dental Practice Administration. Linda has spoken in all fifty states and on four continents to thousands of dentists and team members. She has written three books and produced numerous DVDs, CDs and Videos. Many of LLM&A’s consulting clients rank in the top percentile of successful practices in North America with the best and most dedicated team members in dentistry. In March of 2005, Linda was bestowed the highest honor of her career when she received the Distinguished Service Award at the Hinman Dental Meeting in Atlanta. In the 97 years of Hinman, this award has been presented only twenty four times. Other recipients include Dr. Peter Dawson, Dr. LD Pankey, and Dr. Gordon Christensen to name a few. |
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Robert J. Miller, MA, DDS, FACD, DABOI
Drrjmiller1@aol.com www.implantguide.com www.atlanticcoastdentalresearchclinic.org Phone: 561-499-5665 |
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Dr. Miller is currently the director of The Center for Advanced Aesthetic and Implant Dentistry in Delray Beach and serves as the Chairman of the Department of Oral Implantology at the Atlantic Coast Dental Research Clinic in Palm Beach, Florida. Dr. Miller is a Board Certified Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry, an Associate Professor, Department of Advanced Restorative Dentistry - University of Toronto, Canada, a Diplomate of the International Congress of Oral Implantology, a member of The Academy of Osseointegration , a Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry and the American College of Implant Dentistry. He was awarded the clinician of the Year 2007 – World Congress of Minimally Invasive Dentistry. He has written and presented extensively on lasers in oral surgery and oral implantology. |
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Lynn D. Terracciano-Mortilla, RDH
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Lynn D. Terracciano-Mortilla, RDH, has spent two decades working in dentistry. She is a graduate of the dental hygiene program at the State University of New York at Farmingdale. She has been involved with the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI) for 15 years and is the Executive Director of their auxiliary section, the ADIA (Association of Dental Implant Auxiliaries). Lynn has focused her work on world wide implant education delivered via Implant Certification Programs in dental hygiene, practice management, dental assisting and has also created the Implant Coordinator training Program. She has achieved the designation of fellow in the ADIA, their highest recognition and is on the ICOI Board of Directors. In addition to being a clinically practicing hygienist, Lynn is an adjunct clinical instructor at Temple University Department of Periodontics and Implants and is a member of the implant preceptorship educational faculty at The University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. She is a contributing author to Dental Implants: The Art and Science (Babbash Saunders) and to Contemporary Implant Dentistry 3rd Edition (Misch Mosby). Lynn lectures and publishes internationally on dental implants, maintenance concerns and procedures involving dental implants. |
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Rose Nierman
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Rose Nierman is the creator of the DentalWriter™ and CrossCode™ software for medical coding in the dental office and writing diagnostic reports to communicate with physicians, patients and for documentation. She is published in a number of industry publications, and has written numerous best selling manuals on cross-coding, instituting TMD, Dental Sleep Medicine for sleep apnea orthotics, implants, orthodontics and perio for the oral systemic connection. Rose lectures extensively throughout the country to groups including the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, American Academy of Implant Dentistry, American Academy of Orofacial Pain, American Academy of Craniofacial Pain and others. Online Course Description: This course for billing medical insurance for Implants, TMD, Sleep Apnea Orthotics, Oral Surgeries, Exams, Diagnostic Testing, Radiographs and other appropriate procedures. Diagnostic report writing for building services such as implants, TMD and Dental Sleep Medicine is covered as well as the demonstration of tools and programs for report writing and dental to medical cross coding. As dentistry becomes more complex and patients present with complicated conditions, dentistry and medicine combine for successful outcomes. Learn how your office can be reimbursed for medically coded treatments and generate diagnostic reports and letters to build special services in your practice. |
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Ed O’Keefe
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I grew up in a blue collar family, the 12th of 13 kids. Money was sparse. I can recall conversations about not being able to afford to fix the washing machine. By age 27, I was starting my third business and still struggling just to get by. I was pretty much dead broke. I kicked around for quite a while before I discovered the key to success – MARKETING! To me finding marketing is what it must have been like for the cavemen discovering fire. It changed everything. Today, I use what I learned to help Dentists’ discover these same skills and freedoms! I have helped over 6300 dental offices double their practice in 6 months or less, while spending less time in the office, and more time doing the things that they love! Having coached and trained over 6300 Dentists world-wide, I am now known as the #1 International Dental Marketing Trainer on Direct Response Marketing For Dentists. I show General Dentists and Implant Dentists How To Create a Constant Stream Of Pre-Qualified, Pre-Educated Implant Patients Who Gladly Accept Treatment With Zero Fee Resistance! You can learn more about my company and pick up a Free Special Report and CD Training at my website. |
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Urmila Pandit
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Urmila Pandit is a graduate of Bapuji Dental College & Hospital, Davangere, India. Ms Pandit has worked as a lecturer in Oral Pathology, Oral Medicine, Dental Anatomy & Dental Histology. Students that have studied under Ms Pandit have excelled under her guidance. Ms Pandit also worked as a guardian for Girls Dental Hostel & helped students to pursue their goals by creating positive & caring environment. Ms Pandit worked as a general dentist in dental schools & also in private practice in India. Currently, she is Senior Technical Advisor of WORLD LAB USA Inc & Ultimate Styles dental laboratories, which are divisions of Japan’s biggest dental group, the Tokushinkai Group. She manages all Quality Compliance issues for WORLD LAB Offices in USA & Overseas laboratories based in Japan & China. Her enthusiasm & total commitment towards her profession has helped her design & manage Quality Assurance Division which works with many well known dentists in USA as well as many other countries. Being a dentist she has been able to develop a training & communication process that helps all the WORLD LAB USA technical support personal understand both Laboratory & Clinical side of dentistry. Ms Pandit’s system serves as a bridge between dentists & laboratories by helping doctors in proper case planning & material selection of simple cases to full mouth reconstruction of both Cosmetic & Implant cases. Ms Pandit is an active member of many online dental forums. |
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Kevin A. Ricotta
emh@ricotta-visco.com www.kevinaricotta.com www.ricotta-visco.com Phone: 716-854-6424 |
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Kevin A. Ricotta is a magna cum laude graduate of the University of Notre Dame and a 1982 graduate from Notre Dame Law School. As a law student, Mr. Ricotta was Student Director of the Intern Program in the Cass County, Michigan Prosecutor’s Office, and while still in law school, personally tried several cases under Michigan Court rules. In 1982, Mr. Ricotta associated with the Buffalo law firm of Brown & Kelly, LLP and began practicing in the insurance defense field. He became a general partner in 1986. In 1991 he joined the firm of Connors & Vilardo and concentrated his practice in the defense of medical malpractice claims. He has extensive litigation experience and is a lecturer on civil litigation for the New York State and Erie County Bar Associations. He is counsel to the Eighth District Dental Society and frequently lectures on risk management to dentists and physicians throughout Western New York. Mr. Ricotta is a member of the Erie County, Northern Chautauqua County, and New York State Bar Associations, and the Western New York Trial Lawyers Association. He is a former member of the Judiciary Committee of the Erie County Bar Association and has served as Chairman of the Membership Committee. Mr. Ricotta is admitted to practice in New York State and before the United States District Court for the Western District of New York. |
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Joe Rubino, D.M.D.
drjrubino@email.com www.CenterForPersonalReinvention.com www.oxydental.com/vip Phone: 888-821-3135 |
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Joe Rubino D.M.D. is a dental productivity and office profit center consultant, communications and team-building coach, an internationally acclaimed personal development and life coach, and the best-selling author of 9 books available worldwide in 19 languages. He is the CEO of The Center for Personal Reinvention, an organization that has impacted the lives of more than 1 million people through personal and leadership development programs, providing participants with tools to maximize their happiness, self-esteem, communications skills, productivity, income, and personal effectiveness. He has impacted the lives of thousands of dental professionals with his coaching and consulting services and courses. |
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Dr. Gerald Rudick
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Dr. Rudick graduated McGill University Faculty of Dentistry in 1966, was a member of the Department of Prosthodontics of Hebrew University 1967-68, and is an Associate Fellow the American Academy of Implant Dentistry and a Fellow & Diplomate of the International Congress of Oral Implantology. Dr. Rudick was introduced to implant dentistry in 1967 by Dr. Leonard Linkow, a well known pioneer and the father of implant dentistry, who came to Israel to present this new field of dentistry to the faculty at the Hebrew University School of Dentistry. Dr. Rudick has been practicing in Montreal, Canada since 1969 and has devoted his dental career to providing implant surgery and prosthetic services to his patients. Dr. Rudick has published articles in prosthetic dentistry and implant dentistry and continues to teach and lecture internationally on these subjects. |
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Barry Shipman D.M.D., F.A.A.M.P.
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Dr Shipman is affiliated with the Mt. Sinai Medical Center, Miami Beach Florida and is an adjunct Associate Professor, Nova Southeastern University Dental School and mentors the maxillofacial prosthetic curriculum. He received his D.M.D. degree from Tufts University and his maxillofacial prosthetic training at Roswell Park Memorial Institute. Dr Shipman held the rank of Professor, Medical College of Virginia School of Dentistry and School of Medicine from 1973-1988 and was the Director of Maxillofacial Prosthetics. From 1988-1998 he maintained a private practice in Richmond, Virginia. He held the rank of Associate Professor, Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, U.M.H.C, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami School of Medicine from 1998-2001. Presently, Dr. Shipman is a member of the Head and Neck Tumor Board and Cancer Committee at the Mt. Sinai Medical Center in Miami and consults in the management and rehabilitation of head and neck cancer patients with the use of osseointegrated rehabilitation. He has lectured and published over 20 articles on a variety of related subjects and serves as a medical consultant to the Dynasplint Corporation, Trismus Division and the Nuvora Corporation maker of Salese mouth lozenge. Dr. Shipman is a member of the ACP and a fellow in the AAMP. |
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Dr. Michael D. Silverman
Dr.Silverman@DOCSeducation.com www.DOCSeducation.org www.RAMPresults.com www.b2dmarketing.com Phone: 866-592-9613 Phone: 206-812-7713 |
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Michael D. Silverman, DMD, DDOCS, DICOI, is an internationally-recognized dental educator, speaker, business leader, and author. He is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and has been in practice for over 24 years. After completing thousands of sedation dentistry cases and seeing the tremendously positive impact sedation treatments had on his patients, he co-founded DOCS Education (DOCSeducation.org) in 1999—an organization that provides continuing education training, products, and membership to dentists and team on sedation dentistry and emergency preparedness. DOCS Education is the leading provider of sedation dentistry continuing education in North America. Dr. Silverman is considered one of the foremost experts in dental sedation and travels across the globe providing lectures and educating dentists on the value and importance of providing sedation. A consummate professional on the leading edge of dentistry, Dr. Silverman is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Dental Association, and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry as well as a Diplomate of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. He also was awarded lifetime, qualified membership in the Crown Council. |
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Milan Somborac DDS
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Dr. Milan Somborac maintains a general dental practice in Ontario, Canada. He is the inventor of the TENAX DENTAL IMPLANT SYSTEM which holds US and Canadian patents and founder of the Tenax Implant Inc. Dr. Somborac earned a Fellowship in the AGD and was honored with memberships the International College of Dentists, Academy of Dentistry International and the Pierre Fouchard Academy. He conducts live patient-treatment implant courses, publishes dental implant-related papers on an ongoing basis having published the first one to appear in the Canadian dental literature (l971) and presents implant papers to dental audiences regularly having done so in Canada, the US, Europe, Asia Pacific region and the Middle East. He also served as a judge of the Canadian MBA Games 2008 – a problem solving competition among students all Canadian MBA programs. |
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Ann Eshenaur Spolarich, RDH, PhD
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Ann Eshenaur Spolarich is an internationally recognized author and speaker on pharmacology and the care of medically complex patients, and has given over 800 lectures at professional meetings and universities throughout the United States and in 5 foreign countries. She has published over 70 papers, and 6 chapters in dental hygiene textbooks. Ann has served in multiple national leadership positions for the American Dental Hygienists’ Association pertaining to research, and is currently the Associate Director of the National Center for Dental Hygiene Research. Ann is the Co-Chair of the upcoming North American Dental Hygiene Research Conference scheduled for June 15 to17, 2009 in Bethesda, Maryland. Ann serves as a member of the Executive Committee of the Journal of Dental Hygiene and as a member of several journal editorial review boards. Ann has held numerous academic appointments, including Thomas Jefferson University and the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. Currently, she is an Adjunct Associate Professor and Course Director of Clinical Medicine and Pharmacology at the Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health. She is an Instructor and Course Director of Pharmacology in the Audiology Department at the Arizona School of Health Sciences. She is also a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Southern California Dental School, and a Clinical Instructor on the Dean’s Faculty at the University of Maryland Dental School. In addition to her teaching, Ann is an independent contractor, providing research and educational consulting services to both private and professional organizations. Ann practices dental hygiene part-time in Arizona and resides in Phoenix, Arizona. |
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Richard Stanley, DDS
rasdmd@aol.com www.thesmilecentre.net www.specialopsleadershipacademy.com www.juiceplus.com/nsa/content/Home.soa?site=rs20676 Phone: 941-351-4468 |
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Dr. Stanley grew up in a family of dentists, so it may be no surprise that he earned his B.S. in Biology at Florida State University and graduated from the University of Florida's College of Dentistry in 1986, entering private practice the same year. Over the years, cosmetic dentist Dr. Richard Stanley has continued his professional training with post graduate courses at the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the Academy of General Dentistry, the International Academy of Oral Implantology and the American Academy of Dental Group Practice. Most recently he has received extensive training at the prestigious Las Vegas Institute (LVI) for Advanced Dental Studies and has been named a LVI Preferred Dentist. He is also a member of the American Dental Association, the Florida Dental Association, the West Coast Dental Association, and the Sarasota County Dental Association. Under Dr. Stanley's leadership, The Smile Centre has grown to three offices and specializes in Cosmetic Dentistry, Endodontics, Implants, Neuromuscular Dentistry, General Dentistry, and Comprehensive Care. |
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Samuel M. Strong, DDS, DICOI
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Dr. Sam Strong received his DDS from Baylor College of Dentistry. He has been involved in implant prosthetics and teaching since 1985. His lectures within the U.S. and internationally have received acclaim from restorative and surgical specialists, laboratory and dental staff members. He is a member of the American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics, International Congress of Oral Implantologists with Fellowship and Diplomate status. He is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine. In addition to lectures, Dr. Strong conducts hands-on workshops several times yearly for groups of dentists focusing on implant prosthetic systems. He has published widely in numerous journals with recent articles appearing in Dentistry Today and Dental Economics. His patient education DVD, "Dental Implant and Alternative Options-featuring informed consent," has been acclaimed as one of the most effective case presentation tools available today. He maintains a private practice in Little Rock, Arkansas with an emphasis on implant prosthetics, esthetic restorations, and sleep apnea treatment. Dr. Strong is also an Adjunct Professor at the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry and serves as Host for an internet radio show on "Health & Wellness, Voice America". Dr. Strong is the co-designer and co-developer of the Massad Edentulous Impression Tray and the recently released Strong-Massad DenPlant Impression Tray. |
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Wayne Sutton, DDS, FAGD, FACE, FDOCS
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Dr. Sutton has a full time private practice located in Rohnert Park where his major focus is cosmetic and reconstructive dentistry using conscious sedation. He has undergone extensive training in cosmetic dentistry at The Pacific Aesthetic Continuum in San Francisco and studied Advanced Occlusion at the Hornbrook Group. In 2006, Dr. Sutton became one of the first dentists in Northern California to earn his Fellowship in the Academy of Comprehensive Esthetics. He is an active member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation (where he was awarded his Fellowship), the Academy of General Dentistry (Fellowships status), and the American Dental Association. Dr. Sutton is also a member of the American Academy for Dental Sleep Medicine. Dr. Sutton has appeared on KFTY News Channel 50 as the local expert in cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Sutton presents programs to other dentists in the art and science of cosmetic dentistry and digital photography. He has produced and manufactured an educational DVD entitled “Simplified Smile Design”. Dr. Sutton is a lecturer for Ivoclar-Vivadent where he helps train other dental professionals on the newest dental materials and their application to esthetics. Dr. Sutton is one of a select group of cosmetic dentists to be recognized as an Official Dentist of the Mrs. Globe – Mrs. USA Pageants. |
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Carol Tekavec CDA RDH
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Carol Tekavec CDA RDH presents programs nationally, internationally, on video and online. She is a well-known author and lecturer on practice management issues and is a presenter for the ADA Seminar Series as well as being featured on the Sullivan/Schein and DentalTown online continuing education sites. She has developed many dental practice items, including patient education brochures, a dental chart endorsed by the Colorado Dental Association and others, and her reference book on dental insurance, the Dental Insurance Coding Handbook. Still practicing clinically, she is featured in all major dental journals, has spoken at all major dental meetings, and was the monthly columnist on insurance for Dental Economics magazine for eleven years. To see and read about her items, including the patient brochure “Implants and Others…When Teeth Go Missing” visit her website. |
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Dr. Dean C. Vafiadis
Drdean17@aol.com www.NYSI.org www.Stemsave.com The Takashimaya Building 693 Fifth Avenue - 14 Floor New York, NY 10022 Phone: 212- 319- 6363 |
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Dr. Dean Vafiadis received his dental degree and Prosthodontic specialty training at New York University College of Dentistry. He is currently the Director of the Full-Mouth Rehabilitation CE course at NYU. He is an Associate Professor of Prosthodontics at NYU College of Dentistry. Dr. Vafiadis is a lecturer and clinical instructor at the Aesthetic Advantage Course in the Rosenthal Institute of Aesthetic and Implant Dentistry at NYU. He has lectured nationally and abroad for NYU Continuing Education department. He has instructed over 7000 dentists with over 500 programs in the past 14 years. Dr. Vafiadis published and lectured on various computer based programs, such as Cerec, Encode, and Tek-scan which has advanced restorative techniques for Implants, Aesthetics and Occlusion. He is the founder of the New York Smile Institute in NY. It is an educational center, full service laboratory and learning facility as well as a private practice location for a multi-specialty practice for Implant an Aesthetic Dentistry. Currently he is lecturing for the Continuing Education program at NYUCD, Larry Rosenthal’s Aesthetic Advantage Course for Porcelain Veneers, Vident, Ivoclar, Biomet 3-I and for Local Dental Districts in USA and Europe. His patient base includes many Celebrities, Sports Figures, Fortune 500 Company executives, Producers, Directors and Writers in the film industry, Executives in the Fashion world and World renowned Chefs and Restaurant Owners. He maintains his private practice at the Takashimaya Building near Rockefeller Center. He is also on the advisory board of STEMSAVE.com which harvests dental stem cells from primary teeth and stores them for the patients’ life. Dr. Vafiadis primary professional mission is to educate, publish and invent new technologies that will help change the dental profession and patients lives. He is a member of the ACP, AO, AAID, ICOI, AACD, NGS and the ADA. |
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Raymond J. Voller, D.M.D., M.A.G.D., F.A.D.I., F.A.C.E.
drvoller@comcast.net www.vollersmiles.com www.thejentzband.com www.acesthetics.com 135 North Grant Avenue Kittanning, PA 16201 Phone: 724-543-4948 |
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Dr. Voller earned his BS in Biophysical Sciences and graduated cum laude from the University of Pittsburgh in 1976, and obtained his D.M.D. at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine in 1980. He attained Fellowship from the Academy of General Dentistry in 1992 and his Mastership in 1996 and has currently over 2500 hours of continuing education. He has lectured extensively for dental societies, study clubs and at West Virginia and the University of Pittsburgh Schools of Dental Medicine, and their branch campuses, and at Case Western Reserve University. He is also on the list of preferred speakers for the Pennsylvania Dental Association. He has completed all six Continuums at the L.D. Pankey Institute, and was awarded a certificate in orthopedics/orthodontics from the United States Dental Institute, comprising a two year, 280 hour curriculum. He has been published several articles on esthetics, occlusion, reconstruction, and dental digital photography in several national and international dental journals including The Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry, Contemporary Esthetics and Restorative Practice, Dental Economics, Dentistry Today, Implant News and Views, Inside Dentistry, and Practical Periodontics and Aesthetic Dentistry. He has presented assignments for Mastership in the AGD in basic sciences, oral pathology, orthodontics and pedodontics at Case Western Reserve University. He is a guest lecturer at The Great Lakes Institute of Technology in Erie, where he volunteers his time teaching the graduating dental assisting students every three months, since 1995. He serves as a consultant and product evaluator for several dental manufacturers. His dental digital photography is used to promote several companies wares from digital cameras to intra-oral mirrors. He was nominated and was presented a Fellowship award in the Academy of Dentistry International in October of 2001. In addition to belonging to the American Dental Association and its constituent societies, he also is a sustaining member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Dr. Voller has received a Fellowship award from the Academy of Comprehensive Esthetics in 2006. Dr. Voller currently serves on the A.C.E. examination committee and serves on the clinical faculty for the dental digital photography course. Dr. Voller is also a co-founder/member and musical director of the Genr8ters, an all-dental musical group, made up of 15 dental professionals from all over North America. |
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Robert D. Westerman, D.D.S.
www.robertdwestermandds.com www.classicpractice.com 7931 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70809 Phone: 225-927-3442 |
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Bob Westerman was born and raised in Malvern, Arkansas and attended LSU from 1954-1958. He is the owner of Classic Practice Resources, Inc., a company that presents, consults and trains thousands in the dental field on a regular basis. He has delivered numerous other lectures at meetings and professional conferences across the country and abroad. He holds five patents in the dental field in restorative and preventative dentistry and his products are sold around the world. He has contributed to a number of dental textbooks, written papers for journals and other publications on innovative techniques and procedures, which he developed. He is the author of the multivolume highly acclaimed Classic Practice Series on dental management. He is the recipient of many awards such as the 2008 Louisiana Dental Association’s Distinguished Service Award, the association’s highest award, presented to those “who have exemplified the highest standards of professional conduct in dentistry and have made extraordinary contributions in organized dentistry and their community.” He has served on many committees including the Executive Committees at the Baton Rouge General and Our Lady of the Lake hospitals. On April 24, 2009 he was inducted into the LSU Hall of Distinction. The LSU Alumni Association recognizes alumni who have distinguished themselves and the University through their careers, their personal and civic accomplishments, their volunteer activities, and their loyalty to their alma mater. |
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Dr. Alan A. Winter, DDS, FACD
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Dr. Alan A. Winter, DDS, FACD is a board-certified periodontist having received his dental degree from New York University College of Dentistry. Dr. Winter completed his general dental residency at Bronx Municipal Hospital Center of Albert Einstein Medical School and received his periodontal certificate from Columbia University School of Dental Medicine where he was an Associate Professor in periodontics for twelve years from which he recently received their Distinguished Alumni Award. He received his BA from Rutgers College in New Brunswick, NJ where he gradated with distinction majoring in history. Dr. Winter is the senior partner of Park Avenue Periodontal Associates, a prestigious Manhattan practice specializing in periodontics and Implantology as well as President of Global Dental Consultants & Associates, LLC, a dental educational and internet company. He is also scientific advisor to StemSave, a company dedicated to harvesting stem cells from teeth. He is the co-founder and CEO of i-dontics, LLC, the oldest dental teleradiology practice in the Northeast and a leading expert on 3D dental imaging. A member of the national honorary society, OKU, Dr. Winter is the dental consultant for the national publication, the Bottom Line, a past-president of the Northeast Periodontal Society, and is presently an Assistant Professor of Clinical Dentistry at NYU College of Dentistry. Author of numerous scientific articles, he is a member of many dental societies and organizations and is a certified forensic dentist, having been trained at the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology at Bethesda, MD. Dr. Winter lectures extensively both nationally and internationally on implant surgery and 3D imaging. |
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Sheila Wolf, RDH (Mama Gums)
mama-gums@cox.net www.mamagums.com http://www.rdhmag.com/display_article/347635/56/none/none/Colum/Mama-Gums http://www.sandiegocoaches.com/sdpca/f_mempublic.asp?memberid=831 Phone: 619 241-2201 |
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Sheila Wolf is the author of Pregnancy and Oral Health: The critical connection between your mouth and your baby, the first book that teaches mothers-to-be how to safeguard themselves and their babies from the dangers of oral infections. - Award Finalist, “BEST BOOKS 2004” - USA Book News. She has authored Your Mouth Could Be Killing You: How to keep your teeth and save your life in 10-minutes-a-day. - another national book award Finalist, FRESH VOICES and Oral Health Made Simple. Sheila has written articles for professional magazines, newsletters and online publications and has been the subject of interviews by the San Diego Union-Tribune, ePregnancy Magazine, The Milford Weekly, and RDH Magazine. Sheila has helped hundreds of patients save teeth that were considered “hopeless” – without surgery. She founded the International Oral Wellness Foundation - from where she assists people all over the country with dental concerns, and refers them to dentists who practice anti-infective and biological dentistry. Currently, Sheila works with private clients doing oral wellness coaching and microscopic assessments. Her mission is to teach them how to keep their natural teeth for a lifetime, avoid invasive gum surgery, and, just possibly, add years to their lives. Recently, Sheila was honored as a 2008 “Health Champion” by the county of San Diego for her contributions in health to her community |
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Glenn J. Wolfinger, DMD, FACP
piteam@aol.com http://pidentalcenter.com/ http://iffe.net/courses.html Phone: 800-PITEAM-5 Phone: 215-646-6334 |
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Dr. Glenn Wolfinger is a Board Certified Prosthodontist practicing at Pi Dental Center in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania. He graduated Tufts University School of Dental Medicine; General Practice Residency, Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia; Residency in Combined Prosthodontics, Veterans Administration Out-Patient Clinic, Boston; Clinical Fellow, Department of Prosthodontics, Harvard University School of Dental Medicine, Boston; Former Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, Temple University School of Dentistry; Staff Prosthodontist, Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Philadelphia; Prosthodontic Instructor, Episcopal Hospital Pediatric Dental Residency Program, Philadelphia; Private Practice, Pi Dental Center, Fort Washington, Pennsylvania; Board Certified Prosthodontist; Member of the Student Relations Committee of the Academy of Osseointegration; Past-President of the Pennsylvania Prosthodontic Association; Member of numerous dental organizations. Dr. Wolfinger participates in numerous research projects which have been presented as oral presentations, posters and table clinics at major national and international meetings and has had many articles published in refereed journals. He is an Expert Guest Commentator for Dental Implant Perspectives, a Product Evaluator for Clinical Research Associates and L.D. Caulk, and has reviewed articles submitted for publication to scientific journals, most notably the Journal of the American Dental Association and the Journal of Prosthodontics. |
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Jack G. Zosky, D.D.S.,F.R.C.D.(C) F.I.C.D.
jack@profilesds.com www.profilesds.com Profiles Oral Surgery, 66 Avenue Road, #3, Toronto, ON Phone: 416-924-2424 Fax: 416-924-6427 |
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Dr. Zosky is a graduate of the University of Toronto and received his specialty training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Northwestern University. He is a Fellow of the International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and the Royal College of Dentists of Canada. He is a member of the International Congress of Oral Implantology and the American Academy of Implant Dentistry. Dr. Zosky is the author of several implant-related articles and a chapter in the W.B. Saunders textbook: “Endosseous Implants in the Maxillofacial Reconstruction”. He has lectured extensively in North America and abroad. He is past president of the Canadian Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and past President of the Academy of Osseointegration Foundation. He has Fellowship status in the Academy of Osseointegration. Dr. Zosky is an active surgical staff at Trillium Health Sciences Centre. He is also an Associate in Dentistry, University of Toronto and teaches in the Implant Prosthodontic/Surgical Unit. |
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