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Dr. Maria Meliton is a board certified pediatric dentist in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. She is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine and completed her pediatric dental training at the Eastman Institute for Oral Health in Rochester, NY. She has maintained a private practice in Lancaster County for the past 26 years. Her pediatric dental practice, M2 Dentistry for Children and Teens, has 2 ofce locations which are completely fee-for-service. In the wake of many managed care and corporate-owed practices in the area, she has managed to maintain a steady patient base which she attributes to strong community ties and smart marketing.   www.pediatricdentist.com

Richard was born in Dublin in the 7Os, not far from where he practices now. He grew up in the inner city and his journey and career in dentistry has travelled a million miles over the years. He graduated dental training in 1995, spent a period of time in hospital training in the UK, then returned to private practice. Never satisfied, he decided to make the biggest decision of his life and return to college as a mature student, while running a busy practice at the same time. His full-time three year post graduate periodontal training in the dental hospital in periodontology was completed in 2010. His particular research during that time focused on nano-surface implant technology and bone augmentation materials, funded by 3I Biomet Zimmer, the US company based in Florida .   He now holds a Doctorate in Clinical Dentistry (Periodontology) and a diploma from the European Federation of Periodontology and established the Mint Clinic in 2012 where his practice is limited to periodontology and dental implantology. He

In 2014 she earned the title of Fellow by the American Association of Dental Office Managers and she was a nominee for the 2015 and 2016 National Office Manager of the Year award. AADOM also honored Courtney with the Office Manager of Distinction Award 2 years in a row; an award only given to 8 recipients throughout the nation each year. Most recently, Dental Product Reports named Courtney as one of the Top 25 Women in Dentistry for 2016, a recognition she is beyond grateful to represent within this industry.   She has received national publications on practice management articles that been featured in DentistryIQ, Dental Assisting Digest, and The Observer. She has continued her passion of dentistry by becoming an accredited AADOM Ambassador and she also proudly serves on the board of directors for the San Diego Chapter for Dental Office Managers Study Club.     www.forefronters.com

Dr. Craig S. Kohler is the inventor of Prophix. He has been practicing dentistry in Chicago for over 35 years. He is among the elite dentists in the country who utilize microscopes, enabling him to see at a magnification five times greater than the typical dentist. He earned his Fellowship and Masters from the Academy of General Dentistry. He has taught dentistry at NorthShore University HealthSystem, a teaching affiliate of the University of Chicago, since 2000, and has been a visiting faculty member of the Spears Dental Institute since 2009.   www.getprophix.com

Doctor Casey Culberson is a different kind of dentist. By combining advanced dental technology with a gentle, friendly style, Dr. Culberson and his team will make you and your family more comfortable than you ever thought possible. The minute you walk through the door, you will know you've come to the right place. The office's spa-like atmosphere and warm, inviting staff members will make you feel right at home. And Dr. Culberson's use of the latest advances in technology, including digital x-rays, metal-free fillings, and Zoom! whitening will help you maintain a beautiful smile. Best of all, Dr. Culberson takes the time to get to know each and every patient one on one, helping you make informed choices about your dental health. Dr. Culberson is a Mill Creek native and doctoral graduate of University of Washington School of Dentistry. He and his wife Alyssa have been married eighteen years and have two children. Dr. Culberson is a member of: American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, Washingto

Dr. Rosen's background spans all arenas of patient care as a practitioner, administrator, and academician. His specialty from Boston University School of Graduate Dentistry and Sloan Kettering Memorial Cancer Institute was Prosthodontics and Maxillo-Facial Prosthetics and he has since added an MBA from Boston University School of Business Administration. He has served as Director of Hospital Dentistry at New England Medical Center Hospital, Director of the Dental Implant Center at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, and founder of the Tufts Dental Implant Fellowship Program.   Dr. Rosen has also worked in telemedicine and teledental technologies for several years as a consultant to the international medical forum in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and as cofounder of a telemedicine company and founder of Transcend, Inc.     www.dentalxp.com

Dr. Evans, who graduated from high school in Williamsburg, Virginia, began his professional career at East Carolina University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree. He then conducted cancer research at the National Institute of Health before returning to graduate school at the Medical College of Virginia, where he received a Master of Science degree in Microbiology and Immunology. Dr. Evans continued his education, earning his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the Medical College of Virginia in 1982. He has also served as adjunct faculty at Virginia Commonwealth University.   Since beginning his dental career, Dr. Evans has continually added to his knowledge base by attending professional educational courses, adding up to more than 1900 hours of advanced education. To this day, Dr. Evans attends conferences and continuing education courses that will allow him to provide the latest in professional care to his valued patients.   Dr. Evans is a Master in the Academy of General Dentistry, part of an elite gr

Mike Pedersen, the founder and owner of The Dental Boost has had his content (articles) published on authority dental sites like AACD.com (American Academy of Cosmetic Dentists), DentistryIQ, DrBicuspid.com, Patterson Dental (Off The Cusp), Dental Town, DentalCPAs; and has formed partnerships with some of the biggest names in dental practice consulting. Mike is available for presentations on Dental Website Marketing and Search Engine Optimization at local association meetings, study clubs, or major dental meetings.   www.thedentalboost.com

Dr. Jamison Spencer is the director of the Center for Sleep Apnea and TMJ in Boise, Idaho, and the Director of Dental Sleep Medicine for Lane and Associates Family Dentistry, a group practice with 30 locations, in North Carolina.  He is a Past President of the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain (AACP), a Diplomate of the American Board of Craniofacial Pain, a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine and has a Masters in Craniofacial Pain from Tufts University.  He developed and taught a cadaver based head and neck anatomy program at Boise State University. Dr. Spencer is a founding faculty member of both the AACP's Craniofacial Pain Mini-Residency and the AACP/Tufts Dental Sleep Medicine Mini-Residency program. He is also the inventor of the Silent Sleep oral appliance, FDA approved for the treatment of snoring and sleep apnea.  Dr. Spencer has lectured across the United States, in Latin America, Australia, Europe, Eastern Europe and India. Dr. Spencer currently lives in Raleigh, North Caro

Dr. Cooper's professional career includes private practice periodontist, academician, researcher, teacher, practice management consultant, corporate consultant, trainer, seminar director, board director, author, entrepreneur and inventor.  In 2011, Dr. Cooper was selected as a coach for the prestigious TED Fellows Program.  In his career, Dr. Cooper has worked with Silicon Valley start-ups, hospitals and hospital systems, insurance companies as well as Fortune 500 companies. Dr. Cooper has worked with dental clients in the U.S., U.K., Australia, Cambodia, Canada, Portugal, Italy, Greece, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Oman, Brazil, Singapore, New Zealand and Israel.   Today, Dr. Cooper's principal commitments are in educating, developing and training dentist- entrepreneurs and senior executives of emerging or established managed group practices. His work is focused on strategies to succeed in the emerging future of dentistry, leadership development, senior executive development, corporate infrastructure development, and g

Dr. Larry Emmott is one of the most entertaining speakers in dentistry He is considered the leading dental high tech authority in the country with over thirty years of experience as a practicing general dentist. His high energy programs provide the tools needed to make wise technological decisions, saving time and thousands of dollars.   www.drlarryemmott.com

Dr. Lauren Gerson is a board-certified Gastroenterologist practicing at California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC) in San Francisco. After completing her residency in Internal Medicine at CPMC, Dr. Gerson trained in Gastroenterology at Stanford University, where she was a faculty member and clinician for sixteen years.   She is a nationally-recognized researcher and caregiver in the field of general gastroenterology including colorectal cancer screening, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), gastrointestinal motility disorders, capsule endoscopy and gastrointestinal bleeding.   www.laurengerson.com

Since 1988, Bob Spiel has been helping businesses and practices achieve increased production, profitability and personal enjoyment. With an MBA in Finance and General Management and post graduate work at Stanford and Georgia Tech, Spiel Consulting was founded to leverage Bob's passion for working closely with health care professionals - guiding them toward even greater professional and personal success, bottom line results and practice growth. During his years in private industry Bob served as a Financial Analyst and then as an Operations Director for industry-leading large cap and mid cap companies. There he played an instrumental role by transforming crisis-laden projects and operation into smooth running, profitable machines. Using a leadership-focused, process driven approach these skills allowed him to miraculously turn around a failed hospital and failing surgical center. As a practice consultant he has helped multiple clients achieve impressive results like returning failed practices to profitability o

Rob Bay is the President and Co-Founder of Dental Intel, the leader in business analytics software to help dental practices improve their performance, profits and value. Dental Intel is one of the fastest growing companies in dentistry with 2800 dentists utilizing their software since its launch in April 2015. Rob is a numbers geek and the mind behind the formulas and algorithms of Dental Intel. He loves analyzing practices to see what is happening, why it is happening and how to solve it.   http://www.dentalintel.com/

Dr. Maureen Toal, DMD Dr. Maureen Toal, D.M.D., a dental professional with more than 25 years in the field, extensive Licensure, Publications, Awards and Honors, is ultimately dedicated to improving treatment for patients through collaboration with staff and colleagues. Dr. Toal attended and completed a General Practice Residency and three years of anesthesia preceptorship with the anesthesia department at John Cochran VA Medical Center and Reavis Barracks VA in St. Louis, Missouri. Over the course of her career, Dr. Toal has helped thousands of patients achieve their smiles; living free from infection and dental pain and the overarching medical conditions resulting in poor, incomplete or no dental care. Through the successful integration of all forms of anesthesia into treatment, Dr. Toal has been able to effectively treat a range of patients whose anxiety, medical or psychological conditions had prevented comprehensive dental care.   Merging an unparalleled breadth of experience and depth of expertise, Dr.

Dr. Donald Zelazny is a dentist, dental surgeon, and travel enthusiast. He attended the University of Notre Dame for his undergraduate degree and graduated from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry with a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree. After completing a one-year dental residency at the University of Toledo Medical School, he started his private practice here in Oakland County. He continues to stay on top of recent trends and training in dentistry, and has been recognized as a Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry (FAGD).   Dr. Z is known for his friendliness and attention to detail. He loves how his Franklin, MI office was once an old farmhouse converted to a dental office. When not practicing dentistry, he spends time with his two internationally adopted children (one from Korea, the other from Kazakhstan), plays guitar and tennis, and travels http://zdds.net/

Known for his positive contributions to the lives of dentists and dental teams across the globe, Gary Kadi has been a devoted advocate for the whole of the dental community, their families, and their patients for over 19 years.   A speaker, author and researcher, Gary re-energizes, interrupts the status quo, and shares discoveries and interests far beyond helping dentists implement systems and raise their profit margins. He is inspired everyday by the courage and personal successes of dentists and team members with whom he has the privilege of working and getting to know.   After years of studying the reoccurring challenges of team, finance, and patient issues facing dentists for years he had a breakthrough. It came in understanding the business model dentists were fighting to fix was created by a non-business practitioner who could throw up a shingle and be successful. He discovered the source of getting dentists off the drill, fill and PPO treadmill.   In 2008 while watching the first "Hangover" movie and h

Tija Hunter, CDA, EFDA, CDIA, MADAA dives into the latest trends in dental assisting, how to generate more revenue by investing in your staff, and much more!

John Dovgan: "I have been retained by Defendants and Plaintiffs' counsel as an expert in the area of dental standard of care. I have been a continually practicing full-time dentist for over 26 years and currently practice in Phoenix, Arizona. I have been a board approved consultant for over 20 years, adjudicating more than 1,000 dental board cases in Arizona. The primary responsibility of a board-approved consultant is to understand and define the standard of care and deviations from the standard of care. I have adjudicated cases that include failure to diagnosis, failure to treat dental conditions, dental fraud, inadequate treatment, over treatment, death of a patient, over sedation, inappropriate behaviors of a doctor and/or staff, inadequate clinical practice, inadequate treatment planning, appropriateness of care, and board generated cases due to malpractice settlements or awards. I have adjudicated cases in all fields of dentistry.   I was appointed by the Governor of the State of Arizona as their Dental

Dr. Paquette is passionate about advancing the art and science of orthodontics. He has published numerous articles and lectures internationally - teaching orthodontists how to get great results with Invisalign and Carriere SLX.   He brings the same passion and expertise to each patient experience and is known for his laid-back, easy-going style.   www.paquetteortho.com