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Jen is a 1999 graduate of the University of South Dakota with degrees in Nursing, Psychology and Dental Hygiene. Jen received her masterâs degree in dental hygiene from the University of Minnesota in 2013. She was previously an adjunct professor of dental hygiene at the University of Minnesota where she lectured, worked hands on with dental, dental therapy and dental hygiene students and conducted research. Jen also spent time as an investigator for the Office of the Minnesota Attorney General specializing in investigations of health care providers. She has been a licensed dental hygienist since 1999.
Jen joined 3M (now Solventum) in 2016 and is currently an Advanced Clinical Applications Specialist for the Prevention Lab within Solventum where she is a subject matter expert and assures that dental products are useful and practical for dental professionals.
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Dr. Josie Dovidio is a long-time dentist, registered yoga teacher and certified wellness consultant. After 22 years, she made the difficult decision to sell her practice, in order to address health issues related to the prolonged physical and mental stress inherent to dentistry.
She now helps dental professionals "undo" what dentistry does to the body, mind, and soul through her Yoga for Dentists community on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Channel, and Podcast. As a certified wellness consultant to dentists, she offers self-paced wellness courses, webinars and works one-on-one with clients, taking them from burnout to breakthrough via her signature program: Crown of Wellness.
Dr. Dovidio lives in Southern California with her family. She is a gluten-free foodie who loves reading and traveling. You can reach her at [email protected].
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Dr. Sadie Mestman is a seasoned dentist and dedicated mentor with decades of experience in clinical practice and community health education. With strong ties to Head Start programs, Sadie is passionate about guiding individuals interested in dentistry, especially those committed to serving underserved communities. She emphasizes hiring and mentoring future dental professionals, offering them pathways to success and purpose. Sadie also authored a low-literacy book to make health information more accessible, underscoring her commitment to inclusive, impactful education.
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After earning her BS in Dental Hygiene from USC, Dr. Holden found her calling in a pediatric dental office in Beverly Hills. After five years, she returned to USC to earn her DDS and a certificate in Pediatric Dentistry. She was fortunate to return to the same practice for a year as an associate before opening her own Pediatric Dental office in Manhattan Beach, California. As the only female pediatric dentist in Manhattan Beach, Dr. Holden created a thriving practice. She also has a second office that serves teens and college students, catering to her older patients.
The idea for Tannerâs Tasty Paste came after struggling to find a toothpaste that her sons would actually use. The concept was born when her son first tried the toothpaste and excitedly asked, âMom, can I brush my teeth again?â Tannerâs Tasty Paste is available in Vanilla, Chocolate, and Orange Vanilla.
Dr. Holden is married and has two sons. Her older son, Chase, just graduated from USC Film School and is seeking an entry-level position. Her youngest son, who has special needs, is the happiest guy and still uses Tannerâs Tasty Paste! It has touched so many special needs and sensory children! She still practices full time as a pediatric dentist in Manhattan Beach.
It is time to take a ride on the flavor wave!
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Mia L. Geisinger, DDS, MS is a Professor, Director of Advanced Education in Periodontology, and Acting Chair of the Department of Periodontology in the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). Dr. Geisinger received her BS in Biology from Duke University, her DDS from Columbia University School of Dental Medicine, and her MS and Certificate in Periodontology and Implantology from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Dr. Geisinger is a Diplomate in the American Board of Periodontology and a Fellow in the International Team for Implantology, the International College of Dentists and the American College of Dentists. She has served as the President of the American Academy of Periodontology Foundation, as the Chair of the American Dental Associationâs Council on Scientific Affairs, as a member of the Board of Directors of the American Dental Association Science and Research Institute, and on multiple national and regional organized dentistry committees. She currently serves as the President-Elect and on numerous AAP and ADA committees and task forces. She has authored over 75 peer-reviewed publications and serves on the editorial board of several publications. Her research interests include periodontal and systemic disease interaction, implant dentistry in the periodontally compromised dentition, and novel treatment strategies for oral soft and hard tissue regeneration. She lectures nationally and internationally on topics in periodontology and oral healthcare.
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Ankur A Gupta, DDS, after completing a one-year GPR in Cleveland, started a practice from scratch in 2005. Armed with what he considered adequate dental knowledge, hand skills, and a personable demeanor, he watched as his practice floundered, finances became un-predictable, and his lower back and spirit toward his profession became worrisome. Rather than continue the trend, he made a guinea pig out of his office, family, and self, attempting any and all personal and professional âexperimentsâ in self-improvement.
More than a decade later, he enjoys an excellent practice, a solution oriented dental team; and most importantly, a meaningful and positive identity. He happily shares the failures and successes with dental and community groups throughout the country, always ending his presentations with practical, implementable, step-by-step ways to be better.
Dr. Gupta graduated from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry in 2004. In 2005, after completing a one-year General Practice Residency in Cleveland, Ohio, he and his partner Dr. Nisha Gupta started North Ridgeville Family Dentistry. In addition to founding North Ridgeville Family Dentistry, Dr. Gupta is a member of the American Dental Association, Greater Cleveland Dental Society, Ohio Dental Association, ADA Success Speaker Corp and an active board member and a speaker for Catapult Educationâs Speaker Bureau.
Dr. Gupta is an AGD/PACE certified provider.
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Adriana is an online fitness and nutrition coach, a full-time high school math teacher, and a mother of three.
After the birth of her third child, Adriana felt lost in the demands of family life and her career. Determined to rediscover herself, she embarked on a transformative journey through healthy eating and strength training. Today, she feels more confident in her body than ever before, even more so than in her 20s and 30s.
Adriana now runs a thriving online coaching business, empowering women to achieve their wellness and body goals. Her mission is to help women reclaim their confidence and embrace their inner and outer beauty through what she calls the magical combination of mindful nutrition and physical fitness. She is also the host of the podcast âA Cup of Dri,â where she shares her insights and experiences in health and wellness each week. Adrianaâs passion for uplifting others drives everything she does, making her not just a coach but a mentor and inspiration to women on their own journey of transformation and self-discovery.
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Dr. Kurthy has practiced in Southern California for 46 years. He graduated with highest honors from Fairleigh Dickinson University School of Dentistry in 1978 and completed a GP residency at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. Dr Kurthyâs 48 years of research & development include laser and surgical periodontal bone regeneration; endodontic surgery, including bone regeneration and repair of resorptive lesions; teeth whitening; teeth sensitivity; development of several cosmetic techniques and impression techniques; and even credible, professional marketing techniques designed to attract only high-quality patients. His first participation in periodontal research was in 1976, and teeth whitening in 1977.
Dr. Kurthy is the recipient of many awards and accolades including the Mosby Scholarship Award; FDU Prosthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry Awards; the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society Gold Key Award; and a commendation from the Chief Attorney of the United States Department of Defense for his role in supporting patientsâ rights in disputes with insurance carriers. Dr. Kurthyâs efforts were directly responsible for forcing Blue Cross of California to correct their Explanation of Benefit comments to conform to accepted practice.
In March of 2005, Dr. Kurthy was selected as the most respected member of DentalTown.com by over 60,000 of his peers. Dr. Kurthy is an exciting and effective international lecturer and author of five popular clinical and dental marketing books. He has authored numerous articles in, and is frequently interviewed by, dental journals and consumer magazines. He has appeared numerous times on the covers of several widely-read dental journals in the U.S.; has been featured six times on national tape interview series; is a consultant to several popular consumer magazines such asâŻPeople Magazine, and has been a feature writer forâŻOxygenâŻwomenâs fitness magazine. He has been interviewed and featured numerous times in national media and was the personal dentist of the 1994 United States Menâs World Cup Soccer Team. Most recently Dr. Kurthy has been widely known for his remarkable KöRÂź Whitening System. -
Dr. Layla Lohmann is a mom of 2 young kids, a wife, a dentist and the co-founder and Clinical Director of Apex Dental Partners. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Oklahoma and graduated from the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry. She has served on the clinical faculty for Texas A&M College of Dentistry, she serves on the Peer Review Committee for the Texas Dental Association and continues to see patients in a private practice. She has built a mentor program for young pre-professionals in their GAP year and has successfully helped over 30 students get into the program of their choice.
In 2020, Dr. Lohmann became involved with several non profit organizations as a patient advocate. At 12 years old, Dr. Layla Lohmann was diagnosed with Gravesâ disease with xophthalmos and 20 years later during her first pregnancy learns she actually has a rare eye disease known as Thyroid Eye Disease. After attending art therapy through Prevent Blindness, she was connected with others who are battling TED. From that program, she became one of the builders of the TED Community Organization and is now the host of TED EDU webinars. She has led public forums, partaken in Patient Empowerment Programs, served as a peer mentor, patient advocate and more. She is a graduate of Glidewell's Guiding Leaders 2023 program. This is a professional development program empowering women to new levels of leadership. Through this incredible journey she hopes to reach others with her stories and experiences so no one ever feels alone.
Dr. Lohmann believes an educated person is a smart person, smart people are able to make informed decisions. Informed decisions help bridge the gap between patients and providers because the interdisciplinary approach to healthcare brings everyone into the decision making process. Education is key to understanding your choices.
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Victoria Ferguson is a Financial Advisor and CFPÂź. She earned a degree in Finance from the University of Utah and has a background in womenâs wealth, holistic financial planning, and building a strong financial foundation.
Victoria enjoys providing the tools and resources for clients so they can make educated financial decisions they feel good about. She believes that itâs called personal finance for a reason â your money and how you approach it is deeply personal. She helps clients determine when the standard cookie cutter advice doesnât make sense.
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Tracy Holland is a founder, investor, board member, and entrepreneur who is an authority on beauty and wellness with a global track record of incubating and launching brands. Tracy has dedicated her career to creating new brands and success stories by spotlighting innovation, amplifying authentic and celebrity voices in beauty and personal care, and nurturing promising talent â especially other women entrepreneurs.
Most recently, Tracyâs passion around women entrepreneurs and powerhouse women leaders was her inspiration for two initiatives, Potential to Powerhouse podcast, focused on success secrets of women leaders, and Inner Fifth, an invite only membership for elite women entrepreneurs. Tracy Holland is also a founder, and Executive Chairman of Goodwill Brands, a multi-brand, multi-category investor and operating model making both minority and majority investments into consumer focused, founder-led brands.
Formerly, Tracy Holland was Co-Founder and CEO of HATCHBEAUTY Brands, which she led for over a decade, prior to selling the company. She built HATCHBEAUTY Brands from a startup to a recognized global leader in beauty and wellness brands, generating more than $700M in cumulative revenue before selling her position. Her awards and honors include 2019 Fashion and Beauty Award for Beauty Service Provider of the Year, EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2017, and election to The Committee of 200, an organization of the most successful women business leaders globally.
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Selected in Forbes Asia 30 Under 30 in 2022 under Media & Marketing and Pacific Edge Magazine's "Social Media Influencer of the Year," Cyber Bunny is an online personality who shares her love of Japanese language and culture to her global audience.
Best known for her viral "Hiragana Song" on YouTube, she produces short lesson videos and showcasing Japanese life and culture in the form of travel vlogs on YouTube and short-form videos on unwritten rules to deal with awkward situations in Japan for foreigners.
Cyber Bunny is family-friendly and popular among young kids and parents globally. She also promotes Japanese businesses of a wide range of industries (hotels, apps, sake, snacks, e-commerce etc.). She also made her first TV debut appearance in a travel series in 2023 on Apple TV, "The Reluctant Traveler" hosted by Eugene Levy. Her style and aesthetic is mixing traditional kimono wear with a modern Harajuku twist with an effort to sustainable fashion by re-purposing her grandma's old kimonos. She is a bridge between the East and the West; traditional and modern; reality and fiction.
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Dr. Bethany Valachi, PT, DPT, MS, CEAS is author of the book, âPractice Dentistry Pain-Free: Evidence-based Strategies to Prevent Pain & Extend Your Career,â clinical instructor of ergonomics at OHSU School of Dentistry in Portland, Oregon and Ergonomics Editor for DPR magazine.
Bethany is a doctor of physical therapy who has worked exclusively with dental professionals for over 20 years. She is recognized internationally as an expert in dental ergonomics and has provided over 700 dental lectures worldwide, which have provided pain relief to thousands of dental professionals. Bethany is also a prolific author who has published more than 70 articles in peer-reviewed dental journals, and produced a series of dental ergonomic & exercise Online CE Video Courses. Bethany Valachi is a Certified Ergonomic Assessment Specialist and consults with universities and practicing dental professionals to improve ergonomics. She is also member of the National Speakerâs Association and is an AGD PACE approved CE provider.
Prior to physical therapy, Bethany was a classical piano performance major. She is now exploring blues piano, enjoys riding her horse in dressage competition and on the trails, downhill skiing, mountain biking, scuba diving and exploring nature with her husband, Dr. Keith Valachi, DDS.
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Dr. Crystal is a comprehensive restorative dentist who practices in Mentor, Ohio. Her approach to patient care and practice management is to maintain curiosity, kindness, and excellence while providing a balanced approach, leaning in on evidenced based principles. She established her private practice in 2010 and is the sole owner operator of her boutique practice, and maintains staff dental staff hospital privileges at the University Hospital Lake Health since 2012.
An avid and curious learner, she is a graduate of Case Western Reserve University, School of Dental Medicine and went on to receive training at one of the most prestigious dental residencies in the nation, The Audie L. Murphy VA Hospital Advanced Education in General Dentistry in San Antonio, TX. In private practice, Dr. Crystal keeps continuing education a top priority which countless hours of education yearly as well as remaining active in several local and national study clubs. She graduated from esteemed learning center continuums such as The Dawson Academy (2017) and The Kois Center (2023), as well as completed her MBA with emphasis on Healthcare Management in 2022.
In her free time she enjoys fitness, cooking, reading, traveling, and spending time with her two children who provide endless laughter and adventures.
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Roman is a merchant processing specialist with a fresh, modern take on fintech. As the director of Nadapayments, he brings over 10 years of experience working closely with dentists and dental groups. With a background in Psychology and Business Management, Roman has a unique knack for helping business owners thrive in today's financial landscape.
Nadapayments is the pioneer and leader in dental surcharge merchant processing. Their mission is to eliminate the cost of accepting credit cards for dental practices. By offering innovative and flexible payment solutions, Nadapayments has helped thousands of practices save up to 80% on processing fees.Roman calls New York City home, where he lives with his wonderful wife, Marina, and their adorable 10-month-old son, Matthew. When he's not at work, Roman loves diving into grassroots motorsports and enjoying the thrill of the race.
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Kathryn Gordon is a wife, mother, businesswoman, movie producer, bestselling author of Relationship GRIT, host of the Kathryn for Real podcast and CEO of The Gordon Companies. A graduate of Old Dominion University, Kathryn became a top producer in sales for several companies before deciding to follow her passion as an actress and model. After the birth of her children, she focused on raising them and helping operate her husbandâs growing speaking and consulting business. With her children off to college, she has returned for her second act, investing in real estate and movies, mentoring women, supporting several charities, writing and speaking to audiences about the keys to a great relationship and how to have R.E.A.L. Success. She loves sharing the truth on her podcast âKathryn For Realâ.
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Dr. Victoria Peterson combines 30 years of dental entrepreneurial experience with a degree in Spiritual Studies to bring a refreshing approach to business.
Her career began as a registered dental hygienist and leveraged her knowledge to accelerate the marketing and business outcomes for dental practices across the nation. During that time, she developed the Hygiene Mastery Program as a franchise owner in Fortune Management. In 2011 she founded Neighborhood Smiles, LLC, owning five dental practices in Wisconsin and Arizona. She is an international speaker, and the author of several books including Frustration, The Breakfast of Champions: Turn Powerful Emotions into Career Success. She was also awarded the 2013 Silver Stevie Female Entrepreneur of the Year.
Currently, Victoria is the Co-founder & CEO of Productive Dentist Academy. She is an advisor to Dental Entrepreneur Women (DeW), on faculty with Dental Speakers Institute, and enjoys spending time in mission work in the Dominican Republic. Victoria also hosts the podcast âInvestment Grade Practicesâą,â which was voted DentWooâs second-place Fan Favorite Podcast of 2023.
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Joshua Scott is a marketing speaker and fractional CMO who has spent the last 23 years in the dental industry. He is the owner and CEO of Studio EightyEight - Dentistryâs Story-Driven Marketing Agency. Recently named as the Top Healthcare Marketing Agency in the United States by Healthcare Business Review, their mission is to create more authentic marketing by telling better stories.
Josh currently resides in New Albany, Ohio where he collects Air Jordans (over 100 pairs), recently completed his level 3 sommelier (pronounced SOMM-AL-YAY) certification and typically ends his day at Crossfit. Heâs been married to his high school best friend, Joanna, for 27 years and has two children, Caden (age 18) and Aliya (age 14).
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Dr. Yazdan is passionate about cosmetic dentistry and has a practice in Newport Beach, CA offering high end cosmetic dentistry to her patients.
Having completed research and publications on enamel development and receiving her Masters in Craniofacial Biology and Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Southern California, Dr. Yazdanâs expert training and professionalism have added to her keen eye for beauty. At the Center for Restorative and Cosmetic Dentistry, Dr. Yazdan utilizes her expertise and passion to enhance your youth and create your smile transformation.
Dr. Yazdan is also a certified coach and helps women Doctors make more money while cutting back their work hours through her program called Million Dollar Mentorship. This is a program she founded in 2019 after having her first child and going from working 12-13 hours a day to 13 hours a week and doubling her revenue. Now she spends a lot of her time helping doctors do the same. "Your business should support your lifestyle. If you want to work 3 half days a week and work part time to raise a family, you should be able to do that without taking a hit in your income.
When she's not working, Dr. Yazdan making memories with her family, playing the piano, and exercising.
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Grace has been with CEDR Solutions for ten years. She is currently CEDR's Solution Center Manager. Prior to managing the Solution Center, she served as both a Solution Center Advisor and as a Compliance Officer with CEDR. Her favorite area of HR is paid leave laws.
Grace graduated cum laude from Georgia State University's School of Law. Prior to attending law school, Grace received her paralegal certificate from Emory University and worked as a paralegal for a large law firm in Atlanta, GA. She recently received her Diversity & Inclusion certificate from Stanford Business School. She currently lives in the Philadelphia area with her husband and three children.
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