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2024 DS World Speakers

Main Stage Speakers

Mona Patel, DDS

Dr. Patel practices general dentistry at Bayshore Dental in Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin. She has been in practice for over 14 years and utilizes a fully digital office workflow with CEREC, CBCT, 3D printing, and fully integrated Teneo Treatment Centers.

Jenny Apekian, DDS

Dr. Apekian is a general dentist in Sacramento, CA who leveraged technology to build and grow a fully integrated and digital private dental practice. She uses CEREC and 3D imaging technology for all facets of restorative dentistry and guided implantology.

Meena Barsoum, DMD, MS

Dr. Barsoum practices general and implant dentistry in Chicago, IL. He has been a CAD/CAM and 3D CBCT user for over a decade, and currently trains doctors on digital dentistry worldwide.

Ingeborg De Kok, DDS

Dr. De Kok is a prosthodontist in North Carolina. She specializes in restoring aesthetics and function for her patients, emphasizing replacing missing tooth structures with implants, crowns, veneers and dentures.

Jack Marrano, CDT

Jack Marrano is the Director of Absolute Dental Services Signature Prosthetics Division in the Triangle region of North Carolina. He is a former Marine and started his ceramics career in 2002. 

David Landwehr, DDS, MS

Dr. Landwehr earned his D.D.S. at the University of Minnesota, an M.S. degree and certificate in oral and maxillofacial pathology at Ohio State University, and endodontics training at the University of Michigan.

Sara Mahmood, DDS, MS, FAGD

Dr. Mahmood is a technology-driven, award-winning, multi-practice owner and dentist passionate about educating her colleagues on the benefits of clear aligners and finding success in their clinical workflows.

Varisah Parikh, DDS

Dr. Parikh is a prosthodontist with a practice primarily focused on utilizing digital technology for implant fixed and implant removable prostheses in Los Angeles, California.

Sameer Puri, DDS

As the Chief Clinical Officer at Imagen Dental Partners, Dr. Puri has over two decades of extensive experience in clinical practice and the educational sphere to enhance education, learning, and development within the dental industry

Amy Morgan

Amy Morgan, the VP of Practice Growth Strategies at Spear Education, has been a consultant, trainer, author, speaker and CEO of a nationally acclaimed practice management consulting company for more than 25 years.

 

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Breakout Speakers

Adam S. Foleck DMD,DABOI

Dr. Adam Foleck has lectured worldwide on dental implants for over fifteen years. He is a KOL for Dentsply Sirona with MIS implants and their biologics, a co-director of the Chicago Implant Institute, and a director of Implant Mentoring Partners. Owner of The Foleck Center, his area of practice focuses on GBR, implant placement and restoration, full arch rehabilitation and anterior implant esthetics.

Alan Atlas, DMD

Dr. Atlas graduated from the University of Pennsylvania. He is a professor of endodontics and preventive/restorative sciences and operates a practice focused on aesthetics and restoration.

Alan Scott Douglas, DDS.

Dr. Douglas completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency at the University of Texas Dental School and a General Practice residency at the Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital. He served as program director for the Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency program in San Antonio for 32 years.

Alexander Bendayan, DDS,CAGS,MBA,MS

Dr. Bendayan earned his degree from Central University of Venezuela and later specialized in Prosthodontics at Boston University. He chairs the Prosthodontics Department at Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine.

Barry Goldenberg, DMD

Dr. Goldenberg is a Prosthodontist in St. Louis, Missouri, who has been restoring dental implants since 1986 and is well-versed in all forms of digital dentistry.

Bart Cothran, CDT

Bart Cothran, a dental technician for 46 years and a small lab owner for 28 years, serves as a KOL for Dentsply Sirona and Jensen Dental (MIYO). He is qualified to lecture in regard to achieving superior esthetics with the bestmonolithic multilayered zirconia, Cercon xtml and Cercon html.

Beth Damas DDS, MS

Dr. Beth Damas is an active member of the American Association of Endodontists, American Dental Association and the Chicago Dental Society.

Caroline Bell Mintern, RDH

Caroline Bell Mintern is a co-founder of The Parks of West Bedford Dentistry and is currently the chair of the CDHNS Quality Assurance Committee. Caroline has 16 years experience as a RDH and RDA. Recently she has created an online course Dentistry to Business.

Brett Titensor, DDS

Dr. Brett Titensor is a dentist in Flower Mound, Texas, where he runs a fully digital dental office renowned for its high-end, full-service dentistry. With over a decade of experience, He is a leading expert in digital dentistry and has taught numerous hands-on courses and lectures on the topic nationally and internationally, emphasizing the CEREC workflow.

Christopher Campbell, DMD

Dr. Campbell is a 1998 graduate of the Medical University of South Carolina and the GPR at Prisma Health, where he is part-time faculty. He is in solo private practice in Columbia, SC and has lectured extensively on the use of dental ceramics, composites, digital dentistry and photography.

Conrad Rensburg

Conrad Rensburg is CEO and President of Absolute Dental Services in North Carolina. As a speaker, he emphasizes staying abreast of the latest advancements in restorative protocols and digital workflows for removable and fixed prosthetics.

Dan Butterman, DDS, FICOI

Dr. Butterman is an advanced CEREC trainer & faculty Chair at CDOCS. He lectures on digital dentistry and is an Alpha and Beta tester of hardware, software, and materials. Dr. Butterman maintains a general practice in Centennial, CO, with an emphasis on implant and digital dentistry.

Dani Botbyl, RDH, BEd

Dani Botbyl is an educator, author, and researcher who has been a trailblazer in advancing ultrasonic technology in dental hygiene. She has presented hundreds of courses internationally and has published in multiple journals and textbooks.

Daniela Skeen, EFDA

As a speaker, coach, and consultant, Daniela Skeen empowers dental professionals to take charge of their careers. She is the owner and Founder of Dentaedge, where she provides effective processes, systems, and accountability measures to drive practice growth.

Devaugn Fraser, RDT

Devaughn Fraser, Director of Highland Dental Lab in Calgary, Alberta, has worked in the health industry for over 16 years. He is a Global inLab KOL and trainer for Dentsply Sirona, and passionately shares his knowledge for digital innovation with his peers.

Diwakar Kinra DDS, MS

Dr. Kinra is an Adjunct Professor of Graduate Endodontics and Graduate Periodontics at the University of Detroit-Mercy, School of Dentistry and University of Michigan Dental School. He is a member of the AAE, MAE, ADA, MDA and GDDS dental societies. His clinical lectures focus on all aspect of Endodontics. He is the Past President for the Michigan Association of Endodontists.

Dhaval Patel, DDS

Dr. Patel, a Cerec user since 2007, has trained dentists through hands-on CEREC workshops for over 15 years. He founded the Keep Cerecing Facebook Group and advocates for improving clinical skills by documenting and sharing work.

Dimple Desai, DDS

Dr. Desai founded Luminous Smiles of Newport Beach, a boutique dental practice that enhances patients' smiles. She is an Accredited Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.

Don Tyndall DDS, MSPH, PhD, Dip ABOMR, FICD, FACD

Dr. Don Tyndall is a Department of Diagnostic Sciences professor at the UNC Adams School of Dentistry. Dr. Tyndall graduated from UNC-CH in 1973 with Biology and Ancient History majors. He received his D.D.S. in 1980, M.S.P.H. in Health Physics in 1984, and Ph.D. in 1988 in Health Physics, all from UNC. 

Doug Fettig, CPA, MBA

Doug Fettig is a dental CPA passionate about inspiring dentists to think like CEOs and embrace technology to improve the lives of their patients, their teams, and themselves!

Douglas Smail, DDS

Dr. Doug Smail is a Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon and Resident Faculty at CDOCS, where he teaches courses in Implant Placement and Oral Surgery for the GP. In addition to his private practice, he is a forensic consultant to the N.Y. State Police and a defense expert for dental malpractice cases.

Emily Letran, DDS, MS, FICD

Dr. Letran has been CEO of several multi-specialty dental practices for over three decades, a private coach to dental professionals, and a best-selling author. She has been on TEDx, Dental Town, Top Doctor, The Profitable Dentist, Yahoo!Finance, Forbes, USA Today, and FOX.

Ernest Cholakis DMD, MBA

Dr. Ernest Cholakis obtained his DMD in 1982 from the University of Manitoba and his MBA in 2002 from the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business. He attended the Misch Institute program in Implant Dentistry at the University of Pittsburgh and received his fellowship in the International College of Oral Implantology in 1996.

Erin Elliott, DDS

Dr. Elliott attended Houghton College in Western New York, where she played collegiate soccer and graduated summa cum laude. After graduating from Creighton Dental School in the top 5 in 2003, she begin her general dentistry career in Idaho.

Faraj Edher, DDS

Dr. Edher is a specialist in Prosthodontics and the Founder of Transcend Specialized Dentistry. He is the Founder of Canada’s largest study club, the BC Dental Study Club, and a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of British Columbia.

Farhad Boltchi, DMD, MS

Dr. Boltchi is a faculty member of SPEAR/CDOCS and maintains a private practice in Periodontics and Dental implants in Arlington, Texas. He has achieved Board Certification status with the American Board of Periodontology.

Frankie Acosta

Frankie Acosta is the owner and operator of AA Dental Design a Digital Workflow Laboratory.

Fred Silva, DDS, MS

Dr. Silva, a former professor in the Department of Periodontics at Texas A&M College of Dentistry now practices in the DFW area. He received his DDS degree in 2005 and completed his residency program in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery in 2008, both in Brazil.

Gary Glassman, DDS.FRCD©

Dr. Gary Glassman is on staff at the University of Toronto and holds fellowships with the Royal College of Dentists of Canada and the American College of Dentists. He serves as the endodontic editor for Oral Health Dental Journal, on the Editorial Advisory Board for Inside Dentistry, Faculty Chair for DC Institute, and Chief Dental Officer for Dentalcorp Canada. He maintains a private practice in Toronto, Ontario.

Gary Jones, DMD

Dr. Gary Jones completed his doctorate studies at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine and completed his residency in oral and maxillofacial surgery at the Medical College of Virginia. His private practice the last 20 years has a primary focus on jaw reconstructive surgery and dental implant placement. He is also an Adjunct Assistant Professor at VCU School of Dentistry, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

George A. Bruder III, DMD

Dr. George A. Bruder, D.M.D. was the founding Chair of the Department of Endodontics and Director of the Advanced Specialty Education Program in Endodontics and Associate Dean for Education and Information Technologies at Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine from 2006 – 2015. Dr. Bruder is a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics and a Fellow of the International College of Dentists.

Harold Henson, RDH, MEd, PhD

Harold Henson is a professor in the Department of Periodontics and Dental Hygiene and the Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning at the University of Texas School of Dentistry.

 

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Heidi Kohltfarber, DDS, MS, PhD

Dr. Heidi Bridget Kohltfarber is a board-certified oral and maxillofacial radiologist who owns and manages the radiologist for Dental Radiology Diagnostics. 

Hina Sherazi, DA

Hina Sherazi has been a level II dental assistant for over 25 years with Endodontic Specialists in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and teaching endodontic dental assisting for the past 10 years. She trains endodontic assistants to develop proficient clinical skills in patient preparation, rubber dam placement, instrument transfer and to cultivate effective communication with patients and team members contributing to positive patient experience.

Janice Hurley

Janice Hurley is known as Dentistry’s Image Expert on personal presence. For over 30 years, she has been a dental consultant, helping professionals use their tools to gain higher treatment acceptance. Her book, “Dental Image Branding”, is a leading resource for dentists.

Jeffery Rohde, DDS

Dr. Rohde is a passionate speaker who aims to empower his audience. He covers techniques for growing your practice and improving patient care using the latest technology, from digital dentistry to all-tissue lasers to clear aligner integration.

Jimmy Stegall, CDT

Jimmy Stegall, a dental industry veteran educator, author, & 2024 NADL Speaker of the Year, has presented hundreds of education and training events advancing digital dentistry in dental practices and laboratories across North America.

John Kim, DDS

Dr. Kim holds an undergraduate degree in Biology from the University of Virginia, his D.M.D. from the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, his Master of Science in Periodontology, and a Certificate of Advanced Study in Periodontology from the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry at Chapel Hill. His residency emphasized dental implants, bone grafting, gum grafting, periodontal regeneration, sinus grafting and cosmetic surgery.

John Meis, DDS, FAGD, DIOI

Dr. John Meis is a fourth-generation dentist and a trusted mentor to over 4,439 dental practitioners. He’s an international speaker, coach, and author. He is an innovator in practice management and marketing, and the development of leaders and their teams.

Jonathan Ford, DMD, ABDSM

Dr. Jonathan Ford graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine with honors in 2007. He has a general dentistry practice in Huntington Beach, CA, with a focus on dental sleep medicine. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine and a resident faculty member at CDOCS. He believes in leveraging digital technology to give his patients the best possible treatment outcomes.

Jonathan Verroche, DD

Jonathan Verroche is a native of Niagara. His diversity and involvement in the practice has been an asset in growing the Verroche Denture Clinic for the past 15 years. He graduated from George Brown College with honors and is an active member of the Denturist Association of Ontario and Canada.

Jose Viquez, DDS

Dr. Jose Viquez graduated from Universidad Latina de Costa Rica in 2010 as a general dentist. He worked briefly in private practice before moving to the U.S. to further study prosthodontics. In 2013, he received a certificate in advanced prosthodontics after completing a three-year residency program at Louisiana State University (LSU) School of Dentistry and a fellowship in oral surgery. 

Joseph Bernier, DDS

Dr. Bernier splits his time between family, managing a private practice, caring for show-dogs, and enjoying Disney and Broadway. He lectures nationally on endodontic topics such as mishaps, case selection, and new technologies in the field.

Joseph Chichetti, DMD

Dr. Chichetti owns and practices general dentistry at Chichetti and Patel Dental Wellness in Charlotte, North Carolina. He has been in practice for over 16 years and aims to create a seamless patient experience using Cerec, 3D CBCT, and 3D printing.

Kevork Manoukain, DMD, MBA

Dr Manoukian completed a multidisciplinary residency and is the educational coordinator for St.Mary’s Hospital. He is a certified CDOCS Mentor as well as a CEREC lecturer for Dentsply Sirona for beginners and advanced users.

Karl Woodmansey, DDS

Dr. Woodmansey is a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics and a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry. He has held faculty appointments at Texas A&M University, St. Louis University, and Oregon Health Sciences University.

Katrina M Sanders RDH, BSDH, M.Ed, RF, FDSI

Katrina Sanders is a clinical dental hygienist, author, international speaker and award-winning educator. She serves as the Clinical Liaison, Hygiene Excellence and Innovation for AZPerio.

Kirsten Andrews, DDS

Dr. Andrews is a visiting facility member for Cdocs and Implant Pathway. She is a member of the ADA, the North Dakota Dental Association, and International Dental Implant Association.

Kricket Doker RDT, CDA

Kricket Doker is a Registered Dental Technician and Certified Dental Assistant with over 12 years of experience. She is passionate about providing great patient experience using digital dentistry.

Laura Flores

Laura Flores is presents on corporate issues and leadership topics. With over 20 years of experience in Human Resources, she offers a special blend of knowledge, experience, and interaction to custom presentations and training.

Leana Lundt, BChD

Leana Lundt loves dentistry and owns her own high-tech dental office, where she incorporates technology to impact and keep dentistry interesting for herself and her team.

Luciano Retana, DDS, MS

Luciano Retana has a Certificate in Prosthodontics and as a Dental Technician. He maintains a private practice focusing on implant dentistry and is a clinical assistant professor in the Prosthodontic Postgraduate Program at Texas A&M.

Mark Latta, DMD, MS

Mark Latta is a Professor of General Dentistry and the Dean Emeritus at Creighton University School of Dentistry. He has lectured globally on restorative dental materials and has published more than 150 papers and 250 abstracts.

Mark Ludlow, DDS, MS

Dr. Mark Ludlow is the Section Head of Implant Dentistry, Digital Dentistry, and Removable Prosthodontics at the University of Utah School of Dentistry. He completed his DMD dental training at the University of Connecticut and received his MS in prosthodontics from the University of North Carolina. Dr. Ludlow’s passion is developing and integrating digital technology in everyday implant and restorative dentistry.

Mark Montana, DDS

Dr. Montana is a University of Southern California School of Dentistry graduate and completed his Certification in Advanced Prosthodontics at USC. He has been involved in private practice since 1989 in Tempe, Arizona, emphasizing fixed, removable and implant prosthodontics.

Mahfuzur Rahman, DDS, FAGD

Dr. Rahman graduated from the University of Washington. He is a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry and founder of Frisco Dental Studio. His practice includes aligners, implants, restorative and cosmetic dentistry.

Megan Weisenberger, DDS

Dr. Weisenberger has invested in the latest 3D radiographic imaging and CEREC technologies. These technologies allow her to offer single-visit crowns, computer-guided implantology, sleep dentistry and clear aligner orthodontics.

Melissa K. Turner, RDH

Melissa Turner is a dental hygienist, founder, top executive, consultant, dynamic speaker, and millennial content creator. Known as a "fresh force of change," she excels at blending tradition and innovation.

Melonie MacDonald, BSc, DDS

Dr. Mel’s passion for dentistry spans over 30 years, with experience from both sides of the chair. She knows how to implement digital dentistry into everyday practice and loves to share her enthusiasm of CEREC and Digital Imaging.

Mia L. Geisinger, DDS, MS

Dr. Geisinger is a periodontist, educator, clinician, lecturer, clinical scientist, and shoe aficionado! She is a Professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and serves as President-Elect of the American Academy of Periodontology. She has authored over 75 publications.

Mike Skramstad, DDS

Certified Advanced CEREC trainer, Lecturer of technology, implantology, & digital dentistry. Product consultant for multiple dental companies.

Michael Parchewsky, DMD

Dr. Parchewsky is the CCO for the Passion Dental Group and OraQ AI, providing oral surgery and IV sedation procedures in multiple dental offices. He focuses on CAD/CAM and 3D Cone beam dentistry for implants, restorative and sleep dentistry.

Michael Thomas Jr., DMD

Dr. Thomas Jr. is a general dentist skilled in restorative dentistry, oral surgery, and endodontics. He aims to advance his expertise in molar root canals, clear aligners, dental implant restorations, cosmetic crowns, and diagnosing oral pathology.

Michele Lash, RDH, BA

Ms. Lash, Clinical Research and Scientific Support Manager at Dentsply Sirona, has over 20 years of experience in the dental hygiene profession. Her current focus is ultrasonic instrumentation and infection prevention.

Noah Levine, B.J

An award-winning writer, editor, and designer, Noah Levine has covered the dental industry for more than 15 years. His passion for helping dental professionals achieve clinical and practice success guides the content he produces online and in print.

Philip Mintern, BSc, DDS, Med

Philip Mintern is co-founder of The Parks of West Bedford Dentistry and is the dental consultant for Nova Scotia. He has experience as CEO of a dental ownership group and other dental office roles.

Rachel Ann Sanner, RDA, SOA

Rachel Sanner, with over a decade of orthodontic experience, transitioned her chairside expertise into remote digital dentistry. A published author, she excels in training design and leads teams with a growth mindset.

Rachel Taylor, RDA

Rachel Taylor is a dental assistant with 20 years of experience. She has been a certified Basic, Clinical, and Ortho trainer and has worked with offices to help successfully integrate CEREC into their practices. In 2017, she began exploring the digital printing process, and now, she helps dental assistants understand this process and how it can benefit their practice.

Reid Pullen, DDS, FAGD

Dr. Reid Pullen graduated from USC Dental School in 1999 and completed a one-year AGD Residency in Landstuhl, Germany, with the U.S. Army. He practiced for five years as a general dentist and graduated from the Long Beach VA endodontic program in 2006. He has been in private practice since 2006.

Sausha Toghranegar, DMD.,MS

Dr. Toghranegar graduated dental school and his periodontal residency from Nova Southeastern University. He focuses most of his practice on hard/soft tissue augmentation and implant dentistry, emphasizing using digital tools and 3D technology.

Shalin Patel, DDS

Dr. Shalin Patel attended the University of Mississippi for his undergraduate studies and dental school. Recognized by the Dallas Business Journal and Incisal Edge Magazine as a Top “40 Under 40” Dentist in America, Dr. Patel has given various lectures to dental schools and leading dental organizations nationwide on Creating a Culture of Clinical Excellence.

Shivi Gupta, DDS

Dr. Shivi Gupta owns a multidisciplinary practice in San Diego, California. She serves as the Southern California Clinical Leader for Imagen Dental Partners, holds the role of Resident Faculty with CDOCS, is a Key Opinion Leader (KOL) speaker and alpha/beta tester for Dentsply Sirona, and serves as an advanced trainer for Patterson Dental.

Stephen Diana, DDS

Stephen Diana is a general practitioner with 27 years of experience in both surgical and restorative aspects of implant dentistry. For over 12 years the use of Scanning (PrimeScan) and Software (Atantis and SImplant) are routine in our practice.

Susan Cotten BS, RDH, OMT

Susan Cotten, CEO of Oral Cancer Consulting, developed the Cotten Method of screening for oral cancer. She works with dental professionals who want more confidence in screening, reduced risk of liability, and increased early detection.

Suzanne De Nero-Florio, CDT

With over 35 years as a Ceramist and trainer, Suzanne De Nero-Florio works as a Clinical Implementation Specialist at Dentsply Sirona, specializing in CAD/CAM restorations. Sue's career evolution, from R&D to sales support and training, equips her with knowledge in material science and procedures.

Vishal Sharma, DDS

Dr. Sharma is the clinical director of two large downtown Calgary clinics, where he utilizes advanced technology to help facilitate a more predictable treatment outcome in the most efficient and comfortable way possible.

Wendy Briggs, RDH

Wendy Briggs is a practicing hygienist, strategic advisor, speaker, trainer, consultant, coach, product developer, and author. She is the President and Founder of Hygiene Diamonds and President and Co-Founder of The Team Training Institute.

Volinder Dhesi, DDS

Dr. Volinder S. Dhesi graduated from the University of Saskatchewan in 2003. His practices are in Calgary, Alberta, focused in comprehensive esthetics and CAD/CAM dentistry. He is the clinical director of TREC Dental, a partnership-based organization with 18 clinics. He is also on the teaching faculty for the Dentsply Sirona Academy in Mississauga, Ontario.

 

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