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Lawrence Addleson, DDS, FAACD, of San Diego, California, is an internationally recognized leader in the field of esthetic cosmetic dentistry. He is highly respected by dental professionals worldwide as a general and cosmetic dentist, a mentor, instructor, and an advisor. Dr. Addleson is the founder of his practice, The Art of Dentistry, located in San Diego.

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Gary Alex, DMD, of Huntington, New York is an accredited member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and a past president of the New York Chapter of the AACD. Dr. Alex operates a general and esthetic practice providing comprehensive prosthetic and cosmetic dentistry treatments to patients in Huntington, New York. www.DrGaryAlex.com

Stephen Ancowitz, DDS, is the Program Director for the Advanced Prosthodontic Residency Program at the VA Medical Center, West Los Angeles, California. Dr. Ancowitz is also an Assistant Clinical Professor in Prosthodontics at the UCLA School of Dentistry. He has been invited to lecture both nationally and internationally on various dentistry-related topics like dentures.

Joel Berg, DDS, MS, is a professor and Lord and Kay Chapman Chair for Oral Health at the University of Washington. He holds a Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry and has served as president of the Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Foundation and as a member of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. He has many years of industry experience with organizations such as the University of Texas-Houston, Philips Oral Healthcare Corporation, and ESPE Dental AG, a Germany-based developer of products for the dental profession.

Mahnaz Fatahzadeh, DMD, is an assistant professor in the Division of Oral Medicine for the Department of Diagnostic Sciences at the University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey-New Jersey Dental School. She is also the Director of the Predoctoral Oral Medicine Clinic.

Robert V. Fontanesi, DDS, of Orange, California is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and a past president of the Southern California Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. Additionally, Dr. Fontanesi has served as Chief of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Western Medical Center and St. Joseph’s Hospital.

Michael Helgeson, DDS, is one of the four founders of Apple Tree Dental, a non-profit organization serving the Twin Cities and surrounding areas of Minnesota. Dr. Helgason has helped lead the delivery of dental care through mobile units, nursing home initiatives, head start programs and other community based outreach projects. He has held a number of prestigious positions throughout his career, including: United States Public Health Service Dentist, East St. Louis, Missouri, Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Minnesota, and President of the American Society of Geriatric Dentistry.

Gary Hirsh, DDS, MS, of San Diego, California is a board-certified orthodontist focusing on the latest procedures in orthodontics. He has professional associations with the American Association of Orthodontists, The California Dental Society, and the Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists. He is a past president of the Paul Revere Dental Club, The Neil Brahe Study Club, and the San Diego Orthodontics Study Club.

Robert Lauf, DDS, of Mayville, North Dakota is a successful general dentistry practicioner. Dr. Lauf has made many contributions to dentistry over the years, notably as a past president of the North Dakota Dental Association (NDDA) and past chair of the Council on Access Prevention and Interprofessional Relations (CAPIR) for the American Dental Association.

N. Summer Lerch, DDS, is the founder of the Center of Esthetic Dentistry, LLC located in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Lerch has been recognized as a leader in the field of dentistry. She has served as President of the New England Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (NEAC) and is an Accredited Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) where she now acts as an examiner and consultant for the organization's accreditation process. She has served as the Editor of the AACD Journal for several years. www.TheArtofSmiles.com

Mike Malone DDS, FAGD, of Lafayette, Louisiana is a past president of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Dr. Malone is a member of the American Dental Association, the American Equilibration Society and the Pankey Alumni Association. He is the official cosmetic dentist for the Miss Louisiana USA and Miss Louisiana Teen USA pageants. www.MikeMaloneDDS.com

W. Peter Nordland, DMD, MS, of La Jolla, California maintains a private practice limited to oral plastic microsurgery. Dr. Nordland is an assistant professor of periodontics at Loma Linda University, School of Dentistry and Director of Microsurgery at Newport Beach Coast Oral Facial Institute. He is also one of the few fellows of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry. www.PeterNordland.com

Jacinthe M. Paquette, DDS, of Newport Beach, California, is a prosthodontist specializing in esthetic, implant and reconstructive dentistry, and the management of occlusion and temporomandibular disorders. An international lecturer, Dr. Paquette serves as Co-Executive Director for the Newport Coast Oral Facial Institute, a non-profit international teaching facility recognized as one of the finest microsurgical training centers in the world.

Donald Patthoff, DDS, of Martinsburg, West Virginia is a past-president of the Professional Ethics in Dentistry Network and Ethics Consultant to the Council on Ethics Bylaws and Judicial Affairs of the American Dental Association. Dr. Patthoff was co-developer of the Intensive Bioethics Course for Dentists at the Kennedy Institute of Ethics at Georgetown University and is currently developing an applied ethics model designed to improve healthcare access for the underserved.

Brian Quesnell, DDS, of San Diego, California, is a partner at Hillcrest Endodontics. Before partnering with Hillcrest Endodontics, Dr. Quesnell completed his dentistry training through the general dentistry residency training program at UCLA and an endodnotic residency at the University of Illinois. He has conducted clinical research and published his findings in leading dental journals throughout the U.S. and abroad, notably regarding the success rate of root canals in HIV patients.

Charles D. Samaras, DDS, of Pinehurst, North Carolina is a private practitioner with more than 25 years of experience, specifically in the areas of Cad/Cam, digital technology, and practice management. He is the former Director of Practice Management at Tufts University in Boston. A respected professional, Dr. Samaras is nationally recognized for his lectures on Cad/Cam technology.

Michael D. Silverman, DMD, is president and co-founder of the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation (DOCS), an organization dedicated to educating dentists, their teams and the public regarding the application of sedation dentistry. A general dentist in practice for more than 20 years in the Philadelphia area, Dr. Silverman is an international speaker addressing topics in sedation dentsitry for industry-related audiences tha include: The International Congress of Oral Implantologists, the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the Anesthesia Committee for the American Dental Association, and numerous state boards.

Dennis J. Wells, DDS, of Nashville, Tennessee is an accredited member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) and has served as an examiner for the AACD accreditation process. He is founding president of the Tennessee Chapter of the AACD and lectures internationally on the topic of cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Wells received the President’s Award from the AACD and has been recognized in Woodward/White’s 2004-2005 edition of The Best Dentists in America.

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Todd Cubbon, DDS, of Crete, Illinois is an esteemed general dentist and president-elect of the Chicago Dental Society. Dr. Cubbon previously served as secretary for the Chicago Dental Society and was a founding board member of the Crete Area Chamber of Commerce.

Bill Dorfman, DDS, of Los Angeles, California is recognized as a leading general and esthetic dentist. Dr. Dorfman is renowned for his award winning innovations and accomplishments within the field of esthetic dentistry. He is the founder of Discus Dental (the company that invented Zoom) and holds patents for Brite Smile, an in-office tooth whitening solution. Dr. Dorfman's expertise has been sought after for numerous television and magazine interviews. www.BillDorfmanDDS.com

Fern Ingber, MEd, is the founding President and CEO of The National Children's Oral Health Foundation, having initially served as strategy consultant for establishment of the organization. Prior to working in the field of dentistry, Ms. Ingber held a number of prestigious positions including President of the Cancer Treatment Research Foundation and Senior Vice President for Strategic Development for Cancer Treatment Centers of America. Ms. Ingber has assisted several other non-profit and for-profit organizations in the development of health and education programs and products.

Gerald P. Weiner, DDS, of San Diego, California, specializes in laser assisted cosmetic and restorative dental care. In private practice in Rancho San Diego since 1978, Dr. Weiner sustains membership in a number of dental societies, including the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, the American Dental Association, and the Academy of Laser Dentistry.

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