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    Dr. Markus B. Blatz is Professor of Restorative Dentistry, Chairman of the Department of Preventive and Restorative Sciences and Assistant Dean for Digital Innovation and Professional Development at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he also founded the Penn Dental Medicine CAD/CAM Ceramic Center, an interdisciplinary venture to study emerging technologies and new ceramic materials while providing state-of-the-art esthetic clinical care. Dr. Blatz graduated from Albert-Ludwigs University in Freiburg, Germany, and was awarded additional Doctorate Degrees, a Postgraduate Certificate in Prosthodontics, and a Professorship from the same University.

    Dr. Blatz is co-founder and past President of the International Academy for Adhesive Dentistry (IAAD) and a founding member of the European Academy of Digital Dentistry (EADD). He is a board-certified Diplomat in the German Society for Prosthodontics and Biomaterials (DGPro) and a member of multiple other professional organizations, including the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, the European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, the International College of Prosthodontists, the American College of Prosthodontists (honorary member), Academy of Osseointegration, and O.K.U. Honor Dental Society. He is the Editor-in-Chief of Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry, Associate Editor of the Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry and of Quintessence International, Section Editor for the International Journal of Prosthodontics, and serves on the editorial boards of numerous other recognized scientific dental journals. He is coauthor of the international bestseller “evolution – contemporary protocols for anterior single-tooth implants”, which has been translated on over 8 languages.

    Prior to joining Penn Dental Medicine as Chairperson of the Department of Preventive and Restorative Sciences in September 2006, Dr. Blatz was at Louisiana State University (LSU) Health Sciences Center School of Dentistry in New Orleans, where he served as Chairman of the Department of Comprehensive Dentistry and Biomaterials and Assistant Dean for Clinical Research. During his tenure at LSU, Dr. Blatz also directed the Masters of Science in Oral Biology Program and was a senior faculty member in the Department of Prosthodontics. From 1994 to 1998 he was an Assistant Professor and from 1998 to 1999 a senior faculty member in the Department of Prosthodontics at Albert Ludwigs University Freiburg School of Dentistry in Freiburg, Germany.

    A widely published and internationally respected lecturer, Dr. Blatz’s main focus within clinical practice and research is esthetic dentistry with an emphasis on implantology and dental materials, particularly ceramics and adhesion. Dr. Blatz is the recipient of multiple teaching and research awards and has published and lectured extensively on dental esthetics, restorative materials, and implant dentistry. He was recently named one of the “World’s Top 100 Doctors in Dentistry”.

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    Dr. Bobbi Stanley began her dental practice in Cary with the goal of providing superior dental services.

    Dr. Bobbi Stanley graduated from the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry in 1993 and continues to be an avid learner, attending countless hours of continuing education. She also believes providing superior dental services means using the best materials on the market with the highest technology available.

    She is a Master in the Academy of General Dentistry (MAGD), a Diplomate in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (DICOI), and a Fellow at the prestigious Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI). She is a Sustaining Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), the International College of Cranio-Mandibular Orthopedics (ICCMO), the International Association of Orthodontics (IAO), and is a Qualified Member of the Crown Council.

    Additionally, Dr. Stanley is a member of the American Dental Association (ADA), the Raleigh-Wake County Dental Society, the North Carolina Dental Society, the American Academy of Women Dentists (AAWD), and the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation (DOCS).

    Dr. Stanley is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Prosthodontics at her alma mater, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry. She is also a Board of Trustees member at her undergraduate alma mater, the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. She is a Co-Founder and Senior Instructor at Stanley Institute for Comprehensive Dentistry in Cary, NC, and a Senior Instructor at the International Association of Orthodontics in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and The Facial Beauty Institute in Memphis, Tennessee. Most recently, Dr. Stanley won Entrepreneur of the Year in the Triangle Business Journal’s 2019 Women in Business Awards.

    Dr. Stanley’s personal philosophy is not only to live life but also to live it to the fullest. Her motivation to be the best in her field is matched only by her desire to be a great wife and loving mother of her four children. In 2017, Dr. Bobbi completed one of her bucket list items by successfully finishing the Louisville Ironman Triathlon.

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    Dr. Malament received his DDS from the NYU College of Dentistry and his specialty certificate and master’s degree from the Boston University School of Graduate Dentistry. Today, he has a full-time practice limited to prosthodontics in Boston that includes a dental laboratory with master dental technologists.

    A past president of the American Board of Prosthodontics, Dr. Malament is a Clinical Professor at Tufts University and a Course Director in the Postgraduate Department of Prosthodontics. He is a past president of the Academy of Prosthodontics, Greater New York Academy of Prosthodontics, American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, Northeastern Gnathological Society, Northeastern Prosthodontic Society, and the American Academy of Dental Science. He has also served as the Secretary and Director of the American College of Prosthodontists and Secretary-Treasurer of the International College of Prosthodontists.

    Dr. Malament has been the recipient of significant awards in prosthodontics, including the American College of Prosthodontists’ Clinician / Researcher Award, the Daniel F. Gordon Award for Lifetime Achievement, the American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics’ George Moulton Award for Outstanding Achievement, the Greater New York Academy of Prosthodontics’ Distinguished Lecturer Award, the Schweitzer Award, and the John McLean Lecture Award from the European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry. He was also the first to receive the Frank V. Celenza Memorial Award from the Northeastern Gnathological Society.

    Dr. Malament was on the research teams for two different well-known ceramic products and developed instrumentation still used in clinical practice. Today, he is a consultant to three journals and has published significantly in dental literature. He is an in-demand speaker and is often asked to lecture about prosthodontic issues concerning ceramics, dental implants, and periodontics.

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    Dr. Walter Renne is the founder of the MOD Institute and leads all learning, innovation and research initiatives at the organization.

    He is a recognized global key opinion leader for renowned dental technology companies including Planmeca and Ivoclar Vivadent.

    He also previously served as a Professor and Assistant Dean of Innovation and Digital Dentistry at the Medical University of South Carolina. As the assistant director for the digital dentistry residency program, he has won several national and regional awards for his efforts both pre-clinically and clinically.

    He is also an active dental researcher and has published over 30 studies on scan and milling accuracy using various systems. Dr. Renne also has several patents including a patent for a platform of long-term antimicrobial dental materials.
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    Sam Alawie completed his Master Dental Technician degree in Brussels, Belgium in 1994. He migrated to the United States in 2003 and opened his own full service dental laboratory in Beverly Hills, California. Sam is well versed on the importance of technical clinical communications and their implementations for successful case planning and patient satisfaction. He is a keen and avid supporter and member of many study groups. He instructed various hands-on crown and bridge courses and hosted presentations throughout Europe and the United States.

    In 2012, Sam opened a state-of-the-art educational facility, Oral Design Beverly Hills which offers a spacious venue where dental professionals and students can come together to advance their knowledge, practice their craft, and exchange ideas; offering a wide range of training programs, study groups, and continuing education courses, including advanced classes with world renowned dental specialists.

    In 2020 Mr. Willi Geller of the Oral Design Foundation based in Switzerland invited Sam to be an active member of the Oral Design Family.

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    Dr. Walter Renne is the founder of the MOD Institute and leads all learning, innovation and research initiatives at the organization.

    He is a recognized global key opinion leader for renowned dental technology companies including Planmeca and Ivoclar Vivadent.

    He also previously served as a Professor and Assistant Dean of Innovation and Digital Dentistry at the Medical University of South Carolina. As the assistant director for the digital dentistry residency program, he has won several national and regional awards for his efforts both pre-clinically and clinically.

    He is also an active dental researcher and has published over 30 studies on scan and milling accuracy using various systems. Dr. Renne also has several patents including a patent for a platform of long-term antimicrobial dental materials.
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    About Dr. Vanessa Cavalli Gobbo

    Bachelor (DDS) in Dentistry from the University of Campinas (1999), MSc (2003), Specialist in Operative Dentistry (2003), PhD (2007) and Post-Doctorate in Dental Clinics (2014), at Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas. Developed part of the PhD research at the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill (2006), and participated in the Post-Graduation Program of the University of Taubaté (2007-2011) and was a faculty at São Leopoldo Mandic Dental Research Center (2014-2016). In 2016, began the activities as a faculty, in the Department of Restorative Dentistry, Piracicaba Dental School (Unicamp). The research areas include the following topics: dental bleaching and its effect on the enamel and dentin; penetration of bleaching agents in the pulp chamber and analysis and performance of direct and indirect restorative materials. Has experience in mechanical testing, chemical and morphological analysis. (Source: Lattes Curriculum)

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    Sam Alawie completed his Master Dental Technician degree in Brussels, Belgium in 1994. He migrated to the United States in 2003 and opened his own full service dental laboratory in Beverly Hills, California. Sam is well versed on the importance of technical clinical communications and their implementations for successful case planning and patient satisfaction. He is a keen and avid supporter and member of many study groups. He instructed various hands-on crown and bridge courses and hosted presentations throughout Europe and the United States.

    In 2012, Sam opened a state-of-the-art educational facility, Oral Design Beverly Hills which offers a spacious venue where dental professionals and students can come together to advance their knowledge, practice their craft, and exchange ideas; offering a wide range of training programs, study groups, and continuing education courses, including advanced classes with world renowned dental specialists.

    In 2020 Mr. Willi Geller of the Oral Design Foundation based in Switzerland invited Sam to be an active member of the Oral Design Family.

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    Dr. Richard Niederman is professor and chair, Department of Epidemiology & Health Promotion at New York University College of Dentistry, and Co-Director of the World Health Organization Collaborating Center for Quality-improvement, Evidence-based Dentistry (QED).

    He graduated magna cum laude in 1976 from the Harvard School of Dental Medicine where he also received his periodontal specialty training. He received certificate training in Evidence-Based Medicine at Oxford University in 1996.

    He is the founding USA editor of the journal Evidence-Based Dentistry; co-author of the book Evidence-based Dentistry, and author of more than 100 peer reviewed scientific articles.

    NIH, PCORI, CMS, and foundations support his current work in urban New York and rural New Hampshire, and his prior work in urban Boston, and rural Colorado, Hawaii, Kansas, and Maine. He has also collaborated on programs in Argentina, Brazil, and Colombia.

    His work, over the last 15 years, focuses on creation, dissemination and implementation of community-based caries prevention programs. This now has evolved to a program of SAFE Dentistry (Safe Aerosol Free Emergent Dentistry). These bring primary and secondary preventive care to people, rather than people to care.

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    In the corridors of academia, Jed Best, DDS, MS (ADL ’72, DEN ’79) has emerged as a luminary whose passion for science and technology has remained steadfast, guiding his path through the ever-evolving landscape of dentistry. Armed with a BA in psychology from CWRU, Dr. Best was pursuing PhD programs in neuroscience when CWRU extended an invitation to its dental school, altering the trajectory of his journey. Yet, even amidst the transition, his dedication to the pursuit of knowledge remained unwavering and he has emerged as an authority in the world of dental technology and materials. Most recently, Dr. Best was interviewed in the March 2024 issue of Inside Dentistry regarding the benefits of glass ionomer over other dental restorative materials.

    After earning his Master of Science in Pediatric Dentistry from the University of Minnesota, Dr. Best turned down a faculty position at CWRU to follow his then girlfriend and now wife, Wendy Freedman, Esq. (WRC ’73) to her work in New York City. Since then, Dr. Best has been a part-time faculty member at Columbia University for 45 years and served as the pediatric dentist at Sloan Kettering for 12 years where he specialized in treating bone marrow transplant patients. Dr. Best ran his own pediatric practice for 41 years and has served as a past OCE examiner for the American Board. Presently, Dr. Best is one of the section editors of the Journal of Pediatric Dentistry and holds academic appointments at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine and the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry. At the invitation of Dr. Gerald Ferretti, Dr. Best has also been serving his alma mater as a Clinical Professor at Case Western Reserve School of Dental Medicine since 2011.

    Dr. Best is board certified in Pediatric Dentistry and is a Past President of the College of Diplomates of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and Past Chairman of the Foundation of the College of Diplomates. His multifaceted contributions to the field have earned him recognition as a Fellow in the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and both the International and American College of Dentists.

    Amidst the achievements, Dr. Best remains grounded, attributing his success to the mentors and peers who shaped his journey. He expresses gratitude to former Dean Thomas DeMarco, Dr. John Gerstenmaier, Dr. Larry Fox and of course, current Dean Dr. Kenneth Chance. As a student, Dr. Best said he was always able to talk to the Dean and other department chairs whenever he needed to, and the Dean and the school supported his effort to attempt both a masters in biomedical engineering and a doctor of dental surgery degree at the same time.

    Dr. Best’s commitment to giving back to his alma mater echoes the spirit of gratitude and camaraderie that defined his formative years. Dr. Best says of his class, “We had so much fun in dental school. That’s why I come back to teach and support the school. I don’t think students at other schools had as much fun. And I always feel appreciated here.”

    In addition to Dr. Best’s expertise in glass ionomers, he has much to share about the use of AI in caries diagnosis, the dangers of blue light, and the potential hazards of air-powered instruments. In the labyrinth of innovation, Dr. Best has become a well regarded and sought after mentor and coach guiding the next generation of dental professionals.

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    Dr. John O. Burgess is a graduate of Emory University School of Dentistry. He received his M.S. in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston, Texas, completed a one year General Practice Residency and a two year General Dentistry Residency.Â
    Currently Dr. Burgess is the assistant Dean for Clinical Research at the University of Alabama at Birmingham as well as Director of the Graduate Biomaterials Program. He has served as a military consultant in general dentistry to the Air Force Surgeon General. He received certification from the American Board of Dentistry and is a diplomat of the Federal Services Board of General Dentistry. He is a member of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, The Academy of Restorative Dentistry, the American Dental Association, the American and International Association for Dental Research, and the Academy of Operative Dentistry. Dr. Burgess is a fellow of the Academy of Dental Materials and the American College of Dentists. A prolific researcher, Dr. Burgess has authored more than 400 articles, abstracts and textbook chapters and currently receives research funding from federal and industry sources. He is a reviewer for four dental journals and is a member of the advisory board for the Dental Advisor and the Editorial Board for Inside Dentistry. He is a past chair of the Biomaterials Section of the American Association for Dental Schools and has served on the Executive Board for the American Association for Dental Research. Currently he is a member of the American Dental Association’s Council on Scientific Affairs and a member of two ADA committees for specification development for materials and devices. He is active in clinical evaluations of dental materials and is an investigator on clinical protocols evaluating adhesives, ceramic restoratives, fluoride releasing materials, low shrinkage posterior composites and impression materials. Dr. Burgess lectures extensively nationally and internationally and has presented more than 900 continuing education courses.
    Dr. Burgess is married to a wonderful lady, Patricia. They now reside in Birmingham, AL.
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    Dr. John O. Burgess is a graduate of Emory University School of Dentistry. He received his M.S. in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston, Texas, completed a one year General Practice Residency and a two year General Dentistry Residency.Â
    Currently Dr. Burgess is the assistant Dean for Clinical Research at the University of Alabama at Birmingham as well as Director of the Graduate Biomaterials Program. He has served as a military consultant in general dentistry to the Air Force Surgeon General. He received certification from the American Board of Dentistry and is a diplomat of the Federal Services Board of General Dentistry. He is a member of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, The Academy of Restorative Dentistry, the American Dental Association, the American and International Association for Dental Research, and the Academy of Operative Dentistry. Dr. Burgess is a fellow of the Academy of Dental Materials and the American College of Dentists. A prolific researcher, Dr. Burgess has authored more than 400 articles, abstracts and textbook chapters and currently receives research funding from federal and industry sources. He is a reviewer for four dental journals and is a member of the advisory board for the Dental Advisor and the Editorial Board for Inside Dentistry. He is a past chair of the Biomaterials Section of the American Association for Dental Schools and has served on the Executive Board for the American Association for Dental Research. Currently he is a member of the American Dental Association’s Council on Scientific Affairs and a member of two ADA committees for specification development for materials and devices. He is active in clinical evaluations of dental materials and is an investigator on clinical protocols evaluating adhesives, ceramic restoratives, fluoride releasing materials, low shrinkage posterior composites and impression materials. Dr. Burgess lectures extensively nationally and internationally and has presented more than 900 continuing education courses.
    Dr. Burgess is married to a wonderful lady, Patricia. They now reside in Birmingham, AL.
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    Dr. Stephanie Tran is an endodontist who is passionate about endodontic education and helping patients relieve their dental pain while helping them maintain their teeth. Born in Connecticut and raised in California, Dr. Tran completed her undergraduate studies at the University of the Pacific and went on to receive her D.D.S. at the University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco, California. To further her education in dentistry, she moved to New York to complete a General Practice Residency program at SUNY Stony Brook University Medical Center, where she became experienced in managing advanced dental cases, trauma, and complex surgeries.

    After several years building her comprehensive dentistry background as a general dentist, Dr. Tran then decided to pursue her passion for endodontics. She completed her post-graduate endodontics specialty residency at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, where she served as Chief Resident of the program.

    She is an experienced clinician who is trained in contemporary advanced endodontic techniques, microscopic surgical and nonsurgical endodontic treatment, and management of traumatic injuries. Dr. Tran provides endodontic treatment for both adults and pediatric patients in private practice, serving the New York City and Long Island, NY regions to help patients treat dental disease and save their teeth.

    She is also passionate about endodontic education and lectures both nationally and internationally to share her enthusiasm for endodontics with other clinicians along with posting on her social media @her_holiness_the_pulp. In her free time, Dr. Tran enjoys traveling, snorkeling, exploring NYC’s many restaurants and museums, cooking, and going to the beach with her dog.

    Education

    University of the Pacific — B. A. 2012
    University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry — D. D. S. 2012
    State University of New York at Stony Brook — Certificate of General Practice Residency, 2013
    University of Tennessee Health Science Center: College of Dentistry — Certificate of Endodontics

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    Qualified at the Royal London Hospital in 1995; achieving a number of awards including The Constance Klein Memorial, The Stafford Millar, and The Malcolm Jenkins Scholarships, The American Association of Endodontics Prize and the Overall Award for Clinical Dentistry.

    After spending 3 years in oral surgery residency in London and a further year practicing restorative dentistry in London’s Harley Street Medical District, he relocated to Cornwall in the extreme southwest of England. Jason practices at Revitalise, Cornwall, UK where his main focus is microscope enhanced adhesive dentistry.
    His specific interest is direct composite resin artistry and minimally invasive all ceramic restorations and he has presented to dentists locally, nationally and internationally (USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South East Asia and Europe) on this topic.

    He has given hands on programs in the UK, Europe, Asia, and North America on behalf of GC, Ivoclar, Kerr, Kulzer, Optident, Micerium, Carl Zeiss, Zumax, Global, Velopex and Triodent. He is a European “Key Opinion Leader” for Kulzer and is a member of the European Prosthodontic Advisory Board for GC Europe. Jason is Resident Faculty at The Centre for Esthetic Excellence, Chicago, USA. He is an Accredited International Trainer for Carl Zeiss Dental Academy. Jason is the only European Resident Faculty at Spear Education AZ USA, where he is an instructor in The Composite Program.

    Jason has achieved Diplomat Status in Restorative Dentistry from the Royal College of Surgeons (England).
    He is on the Editorial Board of The Russian Journal of Esthetic Dentistry and has published numerous peer-reviewed articles on adhesive and aesthetic dentistry in both the UK and abroad. He is joint author of “Vertical Margin Finish Lines In Fixed Prosthodontics”

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    Dr. Kokich Jr. received his dental degree from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in 1996 and completed a general practice residency at the University of Washington Medical Center in 1997. He remained at the University of Washington for his orthodontic training where he obtained his Masters in Orthodontics in 1999. Since then he has remained on faculty in the Department of Orthodontics as an Affiliate Assistant Professor while maintaining a private practice in Tacoma, Washington. He has received the Charles L. Pincus Research Award for Clinical Research from the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry and his current research and publications are primarily involved with esthetic, interdisciplinary dentistry. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontists and a member of both the Angle Society and the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry. He has written or co-written four book chapters as well as numerous scientific and review articles. Dr. Kokich Jr. has given over 240 lectures nationally and internationally on interdisciplinary dentistry and dental esthetics emphasizing comprehensive treatment planning and the importance of properly sequencing orthodontic, periodontal, and restorative treatment.

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    Dr. Corky Willhite has had a special interest in Cosmetic Dentistry since this rapidly progressing field was first being recognized. After graduating from the LSU School of Dentistry in 1979, he continued his education, taking time out of his private practice with a goal-to provide state-of-the-art cosmetic dental care. A growing reputation for excellence led to his being asked to share his expertise with colleagues. Now he lectures frequently to dental professionals across the country and internationally..

    Professional Organizations and Continuing Education

    Dr. Willhite is also very active in the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and received his Accreditation in 1991. The AACD is the largest organization dedicated to Cosmetic Dentistry in the world. In 1997, he was proud to become a Fellow, one of only about 50 out of over 7,000 academy members. He is also a Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry and has served as a chair for many committees and as a board member and an officer of various dental associations. Being active in these organizations, as well as teaching other dentists through lectures and hands-on courses, keeps Dr. Willhite up-to-date on the latest developments in dentistry.

    Dedicated to Making You Smile

    As part of his commitment to providing the highest quality dentistry, he expanded to his present location at 111 Veterans Boulevard in the Heritage Plaza Building. This office reflects his belief that everything about your dental care should be the best it can be with a dedicated staff, comfortable surroundings, and the latest improvements-all to assure that you are happy with how you are treated and with the quality and aesthetics of your dental care.

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    Specialty

    Orofacial Pain
    Diplomate of the American Board of Orofacial Pain
    Fellow of the American Academy of Orofacial Pain

    Practicing since

    1990

    Education

    Doctor of Dental Surgery, University of Costa Rica, 1989
    Specialty Certificate in Orofacial Pain, University of California, Los Angeles, 1998
    Master of Education, Latin University, 2005

    Professional memberships

    American Academy of Orofacial Pain
    International Association for the Study of Pain
    American Headache Society
    American Dental Education Association

    Dr. Padilla's Publications

    Repurposing lectures and reviews into educational blogs J Dent Educ. 2023 06; 87 Suppl 1:895-896. . View in PubMed Temporomandibular joint findings in CBCT images: A retrospective study Cranio. 2021 Dec 11; 1-6. . View in PubMed Deploying a curated glossary: An orofacial pain wiki J Dent Educ. 2021 Dec; 85 Suppl 3:2016-2017. . View in PubMed Efficacy of cannabis-based medications compared to placebo for the treatment of chronic neuropathic pain: a systematic review with meta-analysis J Dent Anesth Pain Med. 2021 Dec; 21(6):479-506. . View in PubMed Efficacy of medications in adult patients with trigeminal neuralgia compared to placebo intervention: a systematic review with meta-analyses J Dent Anesth Pain Med. 2021 Oct; 21(5):379-396. . View in PubMed Efficacy of topical interventions for temporomandibular disorders compared to placebo or control therapy: a systematic review with meta-analysis J Dent Anesth Pain Med. 2020 Dec; 20(6):337-356. . View in PubMed Trigeminal neuralgia management after microvascular decompression surgery: two case reports J Dent Anesth Pain Med. 2020 Dec; 20(6):403-408. . View in PubMed Clinical skills evaluation and examination center: From demos to competence validation J Dent Educ. 2020 Oct 02. . View in PubMed A modern web-based virtual learning environment for use in dental education J Dent Educ. 2020 Sep 11. . View in PubMed Efficacy of Antidepressants in the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Compared to PlaceboA Systematic Review with Meta-Analyses. Sleep Breath. 2020 Jun; 24(2):443-453. . View in PubMed Effects of respiratory muscle therapy on obstructive sleep apnea: a systematic review and meta-analysis J Clin Sleep Med. 2020 05 15; 16(5):785-801. . View in PubMed Empathy Levels of Dental Faculty and Students: A Survey Study at an Academic Dental Institution in Chile J Dent Educ. 2019 Oct; 83(10):1134-1141. . View in PubMed Prevalence of trismus in patients with head and neck cancer: A systematic review with meta-analysis Head Neck. 2019 09; 41(9):3408-3421. . View in PubMed Local Anesthetic Injections for the Short-Term Treatment of Head and Neck Myofascial Pain Syndrome: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis J Oral Facial Pain Headache. 2019; 33(2):183–198. . View in PubMed Use of platelet-rich plasma, platelet-rich growth factor with arthrocentesis or arthroscopy to treat temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis: Systematic review with meta-analysesJ Am Dent Assoc. 2018 Nov; 149(11):940-952. e2. . View in PubMed Chilean Dentistry students, levels of empathy and empathic erosion: Necessary evaluation before a planned intervention: Levels of empathy, evaluation and intervention Saudi Dent J. 2018 Apr; 30(2):117-124. . View in PubMed Effects of CPAP and mandibular advancement device treatment in obstructive sleep apnea patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis Sleep Breath. 2018 09; 22(3):555-568. . View in PubMed Effectiveness of Intra-Articular Injections of Sodium Hyaluronate or Corticosteroids for Intracapsular Temporomandibular Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis J Oral Facial Pain Headache. 2018 Winter; 32(1):53–66. . View in PubMed Reconsidering the ‘Decline’ of Dental Student Empathy within the Course in Latin America Acta Med Port. 2017 Nov 29; 30(11):775-782. . View in PubMed Medication Treatment Efficacy and Chronic Orofacial Pain Oral Maxillofac Surg Clin North Am. 2016 Aug; 28(3):409-21. . View in PubMed
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    Dr. Dennis Hartlieb is a graduate of the University of Michigan School of Dentistry and maintains a full-time practice committed to cosmetic and restorative dentistry in the Chicago suburb of Glenview, Illinois. Dr. Hartlieb is an instructor at the Center for Esthetic Excellence in Chicago and was formerly an Adjunct Associate Professor at the Marquette University School of Dentistry in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Hartlieb has authored numerous articles on restorative and esthetic dental techniques.

    Dr. Hartlieb is an Accredited member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AAACD), a member of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry (AAED), the American Academy of Restorative Dentistry (AARD), the American Dental Association, the American College of Dentists, and the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine. He is the founder of Dental Online Training (DOT), an online hands-on training program for dentists, dental auxiliaries, and dental students. Dr. Hartlieb is also an examiner for the AACD Accreditation process.

    Rhodri Thomas, BDS, graduated with Honors from Cardiff University. His background as an artist spurred his love of aesthetic dentistry, and he now dedicates his work towards truly blending dentistry into nature with his clinical focus on advanced aesthetic restorative dentistry.

    An internationally renowned educator and multi-award-winning dentist, Rhodri lectures and teaches around the world on the subject of aesthetics, presenting at conferences, running private courses, and publishing articles in leading dental magazines. Recently Rhodri has been teaching in Chicago, New York, Florida, London, Montreal, and Sweden.

    He was the winner of the British Society of Prosthodontics Heraeus Kulzer Prize for his research on tooth wear, pioneered a new resin layering technique, and is also the author of a book based purely on resin artistry. Rhodri has been the youngest speaker for the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, a published author for the prestigious Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry, and has received a record-breaking six consecutive national awards.

    Passionate about teaching and sharing with other dental professionals, Rhodri is honored to be Resident Faculty at both The Center for Esthetic Excellence in Chicago and Stribe Dental in New York. He is also the founder and director of The Art of Dentistry, a series of unique international training programs and aesthetic-based courses for dentists. He believes every clinician has a natural creative ability inside of them and enjoys nothing more than helping to ignite it.

    Dr. Michelle Lee is very proud to provide all aspects of comprehensive dentistry which includes Restorative, Cosmetic, TMD, and Sleep Apnea treatment to the Fleetwood and Berks county areas. She is passionate about providing excellent patient centered, comprehensive dentistry to her patients, and strives to provide gentle and customized dental care. She is committed to relationship based and patient centered care. Dr. Lee is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine with a one year post graduate General Practice Residency Program at the Abington Memorial Hospital.

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    Dr. McClintock is a graduate of the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine (2016), where she graduated with honors and a minor concentration in esthetics. She completed two years of General Practice Residency at Jacobi Medical Center and Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, NY.​

    Dr. McClintock was one of a few dentists selected to complete a two-year cosmetic dentistry residency with the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (2019-2021). During this period, she focused intensely on advanced treatment planning and comprehensive dental care in addition to achieving high-end esthetics.

    Dr. McClintock has a passion for learning and a desire to always provide her patients with the best, minimally invasive care. Since graduating, she has completed over 700 hours (and counting) of continuing education. Additionally, Dr. McClintock spends her free time lecturing to other dentists as well as providing mentorship to dental students all over the country.

    Leading dental product manufacturers turn to Dr. Lowe (General Dentist) for advice in developing advanced cosmetic dental products.

    The industry turns to Dr. Lowe as a member of the editorial advisory board for numerous industry publications such as: PPAD, Collaborations, Signature and several other dental publications, in addition to the dozens of articles he’s had published in: Dentistry Today, Contemporary Esthetics and Restorative Practice, Oral Health, Signature, and Practical Procedures and Aesthetic Dentistry (PPAD). Dr. Lowe is also a regular speaker across North America at various Dental Conferences and Dental Education Facilities.

    Dr. Edward Lowe, B.Sc., D.M.D., graduated from UBC’s Faculty of Dentistry in 1986 and is a graduate of the Advanced Aesthetic programs at the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies. An active member of both the Canadian and American Dental Associations, and an accredited member and adjudicator of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.

    Dr. Lowe is an Authority on the subject of Cosmetic Dentistry and leads the team at Vancouver’s Lowe Centre for Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry in beautiful Downtown Vancouver, BC.

    Dr. Dimple Desai stands as a distinguished leader in the realms of general and cosmetic dentistry, propelled by an unwavering commitment to delivering the utmost standard of dental care. With a solid educational foundation from the renowned University of Southern California School of Dentistry and an American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry accreditation, Dr. Desai possesses the knowledge and expertise that set her apart in her field.

    Driven by an insatiable quest for excellence, her drive and passion have garnered her numerous accolades and recognition as a top-tier dentist. In 2020, she was honored as one of the nation's Top 40 Dentists Under 40, a testament to her exceptional skills and dedication. Additionally, her peers voted her as one of the Top Dentists in Orange County in 2020, 2021, and 2022, affirming her standing as a trusted professional in her community.

    Dr. Desai's expertise extends beyond clinical practice, as she has also contributed as a published author in the esteemed dental magazine, "Inside Dentistry." Her article underwent rigorous peer review by top colleagues in her profession, exemplifying the caliber of her work before being selected for publication.