TDA Meeting Speakers
The 2023 TDA Meeting will feature experts from national dental and business communities presenting on a variety of cutting-edge topics.
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Dr. Atlas maintains a full-time private practice dedicated to esthetic and comprehensive restorative dentistry located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He currently holds a dual appointment as Clinical Professor in the Department of the Department of Preventative/Restorative Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine.
Dr. Atlas maintains a full-time private practice dedicated to esthetic and comprehensive restorative dentistry located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He currently holds a dual appointment as Clinical Professor in the Department of the Department of Preventative/Restorative Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine.
Dr. Blacher is a global faculty member for Align and a fellow and board member for the American Academy of Clear Aligners. Currently, Dr. Blacher is the Director of Invisalign and iTero Integration for DECA Dental Group and based in Dallas, Texas.
Dr. Blacher is a global faculty member for Align and a fellow and board member for the American Academy of Clear Aligners. Currently, Dr. Blacher is the Director of Invisalign and iTero Integration for DECA Dental Group and based in Dallas, Texas.
Ms. Camacho is the Vice President of Sales for Practice Solutions overseeing, but not limited to, Central and South Texas. She specializes in the Dental industry and provides lending solutions for business owners, associates and new dentists. She has been in the banking profession for over 10 years and has been lucky enough to help with over 1,000 offices and acquisitions.
Ms. Camacho is the Vice President of Sales for Practice Solutions overseeing, but not limited to, Central and South Texas. She specializes in the Dental industry and provides lending solutions for business owners, associates and new dentists. She has been in the banking profession for over 10 years and has been lucky enough to help with over 1,000 offices and acquisitions.
Mr. Caruso has been a practicing Physical Therapist for over 30 years, focusing his expertise in the area of manual therapy, orthopedics, and ergonomics. He is a member of the ADA Dental Wellness Advisory Committee and FDI Health and Safety in the Dental Workplace Task Team.
Mr. Caruso has been a practicing Physical Therapist for over 30 years, focusing his expertise in the area of manual therapy, orthopedics, and ergonomics. He is a member of the ADA Dental Wellness Advisory Committee and FDI Health and Safety in the Dental Workplace Task Team.
Dr. Clark is a board-certified oral pathologist currently serving as the Interim Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and is the Division Chief and Associate Professor of Oral Pathology at the University of Kentucky. She writes review material for integrated national board and lectures frequently on oral pathology throughout the country.
Dr. Clark is a board-certified oral pathologist currently serving as the Interim Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and is the Division Chief and Associate Professor of Oral Pathology at the University of Kentucky. She writes review material for integrated national board and lectures frequently on oral pathology throughout the country.
Ms. Dodson is an innovator and entrepreneur with over 20 years in business leadership. She is experienced in all aspects of business formation, operation, finance, and management. She is the founder of Sedation Resource, Inc.
Ms. Dodson is an innovator and entrepreneur with over 20 years in business leadership. She is experienced in all aspects of business formation, operation, finance, and management. She is the founder of Sedation Resource, Inc.
Ms. Dryer is currently the Program Director at Cape Cod Community College and also provides faculty in service programs on the 2018 AAP Classification updates. She is a graduate of Forsyth School for Dental Hygienists, Old Dominion University and received her Master's in Education from St Joseph's College of Maine.
Ms. Dryer is currently the Program Director at Cape Cod Community College and also provides faculty in service programs on the 2018 AAP Classification updates. She is a graduate of Forsyth School for Dental Hygienists, Old Dominion University and received her Master's in Education from St Joseph's College of Maine.
Mr. Fidanza is Chief Information Office of the multi-state IT division at iCoreConnect. He's held numerous technical and management positions in service and sales. His focus over the past 15 years has been on the design, implementation and support of Enterprise Level software solutions.
Mr. Fidanza is Chief Information Office of the multi-state IT division at iCoreConnect. He's held numerous technical and management positions in service and sales. His focus over the past 15 years has been on the design, implementation and support of Enterprise Level software solutions.
Dr. Fleury received his Masters of Science Degree in Oral Biology and Certificate in Endodontics from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. He currently serves as Assistant Professor at Baylor College of Dentistry and is in full-time private practice in Dallas, Texas.
Dr. Fleury received his Masters of Science Degree in Oral Biology and Certificate in Endodontics from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. He currently serves as Assistant Professor at Baylor College of Dentistry and is in full-time private practice in Dallas, Texas.
Ms. Gatto has worked as a speech-language pathologist in the public and private school systems, skilled nursing, rehabilitation and children's hospitals and in private practice. In 2011, she became the first certified orofacial myologist in the city of Houston. She is currently the owner of The Speech and Language Connection in Houston, Texas.
Ms. Gatto has worked as a speech-language pathologist in the public and private school systems, skilled nursing, rehabilitation and children's hospitals and in private practice. In 2011, she became the first certified orofacial myologist in the city of Houston. She is currently the owner of The Speech and Language Connection in Houston, Texas.
Karen describes herself as a registered nurse who found her home in the dental community. With over 20 years of compliance experience, Karen utilizes her passion for process and policy to support healthcare providers create a safe space for workers and patients.
Karen was one of the first recipients of the Certified in Dental Infection Prevention and Control® (CDIPC®) certification. She has also been the recipient of several OSAP awards including the Dr. James J. Crawford Lifetime Achievement Award.
As part of her dedication to patient and worker safety, Karen Co-Chairs the OSAP Boot Camp Program Committee, is on the editorial review board for Infection Control in Practice, a Hu-Friedy KOL and a consultant for SciCan.
You can be assured that Karen’s presentations are informative, practical, and also entertaining.
Karen describes herself as a registered nurse who found her home in the dental community. With over 20 years of compliance experience, Karen utilizes her passion for process and policy to support healthcare providers create a safe space for workers and patients.
Karen was one of the first recipients of the Certified in Dental Infection Prevention and Control® (CDIPC®) certification. She has also been the recipient of several OSAP awards including the Dr. James J. Crawford Lifetime Achievement Award.
As part of her dedication to patient and worker safety, Karen Co-Chairs the OSAP Boot Camp Program Committee, is on the editorial review board for Infection Control in Practice, a Hu-Friedy KOL and a consultant for SciCan.
You can be assured that Karen’s presentations are informative, practical, and also entertaining.
Ms. Groody is a DANB certified dental assistant (CDA), a founding member of the Pennsylvania EFDA Association, and an appointed curriculum consultant for the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). She completed her doctoral dissertation in 2021.
Ms. Groody is a DANB certified dental assistant (CDA), a founding member of the Pennsylvania EFDA Association, and an appointed curriculum consultant for the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). She completed her doctoral dissertation in 2021.
Ms. Guignon is a highly sought-after international speaker, prolific author, and RDH Magazine feature writer. In 2015 she was awarded the CSP, the National Speakers Association's highest earned credential.
Ms. Guignon is a highly sought-after international speaker, prolific author, and RDH Magazine feature writer. In 2015 she was awarded the CSP, the National Speakers Association's highest earned credential.
Mr. Hathaway has over 15 years of real estate experience representing clients throughout the U.S. and Canada. As founder of Xite, he understands the demands of starting and growing companies.
Mr. Hathaway has over 15 years of real estate experience representing clients throughout the U.S. and Canada. As founder of Xite, he understands the demands of starting and growing companies.
Ms. Hunter was named one of the "Top 25 Women in Dentistry" in 2015 by Dental Products Report Magazine. She is the director of Dental Careers Institute, an author of seven CE study courses, and holds the honor of Master with the American Dental Assistants Association.
Ms. Hunter was named one of the "Top 25 Women in Dentistry" in 2015 by Dental Products Report Magazine. She is the director of Dental Careers Institute, an author of seven CE study courses, and holds the honor of Master with the American Dental Assistants Association.
Dr. Jeske is Professor Department of General Practice and Dental Public Health and Associate Dean for Strategic Planning & Continuing Dental Education at the University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston. He earned his Ph.D. degree in pharmacology and his DMD degree from the Medical College of Georgia. He has been in private practice for over 40 years.
Dr. Jeske is Professor Department of General Practice and Dental Public Health and Associate Dean for Strategic Planning & Continuing Dental Education at the University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston. He earned his Ph.D. degree in pharmacology and his DMD degree from the Medical College of Georgia. He has been in private practice for over 40 years.
Dr. Kleive earned his dental degree with distinction from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry in 1997. He is both a Visiting Faculty member and the Director of Business Systems with the Pankey Institute in Key Biscayne, Florida.
Dr. Kleive earned his dental degree with distinction from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry in 1997. He is both a Visiting Faculty member and the Director of Business Systems with the Pankey Institute in Key Biscayne, Florida.
Dr. Luce completed dental school in 1985 from the UT School of Dentistry in Houston, Texas. After one year General Practice Residency in San Antonio, he became a faculty member at the UT School of Dentistry in San Antonio.
Dr. Luce completed dental school in 1985 from the UT School of Dentistry in Houston, Texas. After one year General Practice Residency in San Antonio, he became a faculty member at the UT School of Dentistry in San Antonio.
Dr. Lukin has been practicing dentistry since 2006 and is the founder of Airway Health Dentistry. She is also the founder of the Houston Airway Multidisciplinary Study Club and a mentor for the Airway Prosthodontics workshop at Spear Education.
Dr. Lukin has been practicing dentistry since 2006 and is the founder of Airway Health Dentistry. She is also the founder of the Houston Airway Multidisciplinary Study Club and a mentor for the Airway Prosthodontics workshop at Spear Education.
Ms. Mallonee is a tenured Professor, Graduate Program Director and Registered Dietitian in the Caruth School of Dental Hygiene at Texas A&M School of Dentistry. She currently serves as Interim Associate Dean of Academic Affairs at TAMU SOD. She is a published author and frequent lecturer.
Ms. Mallonee is a tenured Professor, Graduate Program Director and Registered Dietitian in the Caruth School of Dental Hygiene at Texas A&M School of Dentistry. She currently serves as Interim Associate Dean of Academic Affairs at TAMU SOD. She is a published author and frequent lecturer.
Matt McCarthy is Vice President of Business Development with Bank of America. Matt specializes in helping dentists secure financing in order to start, expand, and grow their businesses. He has assisted hundreds of doctors navigate their practice financing journey in the twelve years he has been working with Bank of America.
Matt McCarthy is Vice President of Business Development with Bank of America. Matt specializes in helping dentists secure financing in order to start, expand, and grow their businesses. He has assisted hundreds of doctors navigate their practice financing journey in the twelve years he has been working with Bank of America.
Mr. McDermott is President and CEO of iCoreConnect, a cloud-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) company focused on increasing profit and operational speed in high compliance industries. Under his leadership, the company has developed a platform of 15 SaaS enterprise solutions and been awarded more than 70 agreement with state or regional healthcare associations.
Mr. McDermott is President and CEO of iCoreConnect, a cloud-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) company focused on increasing profit and operational speed in high compliance industries. Under his leadership, the company has developed a platform of 15 SaaS enterprise solutions and been awarded more than 70 agreement with state or regional healthcare associations.
Dr. McDonald has been a general dentist in Plano, Texas for more than 30 years. He is a visiting faculty member at The Pankey Institute, published author and frequent speaker at state and national dental meetings. He founded Line of Sight Coaching which focuses on leadership development, practice culture, and team building.
Dr. McDonald has been a general dentist in Plano, Texas for more than 30 years. He is a visiting faculty member at The Pankey Institute, published author and frequent speaker at state and national dental meetings. He founded Line of Sight Coaching which focuses on leadership development, practice culture, and team building.
Dr. Meinecke has been active in the field of facial injectables since 2004. In 2013, she established FACES Education, providing cosmetic and therapeutic injectable training to medical and dental professionals. She maintains a private practice limited to facial injectables in Potomac, Maryland.
Dr. Meinecke has been active in the field of facial injectables since 2004. In 2013, she established FACES Education, providing cosmetic and therapeutic injectable training to medical and dental professionals. She maintains a private practice limited to facial injectables in Potomac, Maryland.
Philip Ranger has over 30 years of Dental consulting and practice sales experience throughout the United States. His dental consulting, practice sales and development experience consists of representing primarily dental practice owners, which includes individual practice owners, multi practice owners and specialty practice owners. His experience consists of private practice sales, developing strategies for practice sales and practice growth strategies.
Philip Ranger has over 30 years of Dental consulting and practice sales experience throughout the United States. His dental consulting, practice sales and development experience consists of representing primarily dental practice owners, which includes individual practice owners, multi practice owners and specialty practice owners. His experience consists of private practice sales, developing strategies for practice sales and practice growth strategies.
Mr. Parkhurst has been a practicing CPA for over 20 years, most of the time dedicated to serving dentists and their practices. In 2008, he founded Parkhurst Consulting CPA PC with the vision to empower dentists to maximize their financial opportunities and achieve financial independence.
Mr. Parkhurst has been a practicing CPA for over 20 years, most of the time dedicated to serving dentists and their practices. In 2008, he founded Parkhurst Consulting CPA PC with the vision to empower dentists to maximize their financial opportunities and achieve financial independence.
Dr. Peck is a third-generation dentist practicing in Cincinnati, Ohio for over 35 years. He is a graduate of The Ohio State University College of Dentistry and completed his residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He is a Kois Center graduate, Dawson Academy graduate, and a mentor for CDOCS.com.
Dr. Peck is a third-generation dentist practicing in Cincinnati, Ohio for over 35 years. He is a graduate of The Ohio State University College of Dentistry and completed his residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He is a Kois Center graduate, Dawson Academy graduate, and a mentor for CDOCS.com.
Ms. Phillips Newland is a founding partner at Practice Dynamics where she combines her knowledge of dentistry with her passion for teams and coaching.
Ms. Phillips Newland is a founding partner at Practice Dynamics where she combines her knowledge of dentistry with her passion for teams and coaching.
Mr. Pinkerton is a Regional Business Development Officer with Bank of America who specialized in assisting dentists who are looking to start a practice, multiple offices, refinance debt, or purchase commercial real estate. He has been with Bank of America for over 20 years helping doctors with all their lending needs.
Mr. Pinkerton is a Regional Business Development Officer with Bank of America who specialized in assisting dentists who are looking to start a practice, multiple offices, refinance debt, or purchase commercial real estate. He has been with Bank of America for over 20 years helping doctors with all their lending needs.
Ms. Riley is an RDH Advisory Board Member to the Oral Cancer Foundation, a subject matter consultant serving dozens of state dental boards, and a forensic dental consultant for the San Diego County Office of the Medical Examiner. She is currently the President of the American Society of Forensic Odontology.
Ms. Riley is an RDH Advisory Board Member to the Oral Cancer Foundation, a subject matter consultant serving dozens of state dental boards, and a forensic dental consultant for the San Diego County Office of the Medical Examiner. She is currently the President of the American Society of Forensic Odontology.
Dr. Rothman is Board Certified as a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. He maintains a private practice in San Francisco, California and has faculty positions as Clinical Associate Professor at Case Western Reserve School of Dental Medicine and the Medical College of Virginia Department of Pediatric Dentistry in Richmond.
Dr. Rothman is Board Certified as a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. He maintains a private practice in San Francisco, California and has faculty positions as Clinical Associate Professor at Case Western Reserve School of Dental Medicine and the Medical College of Virginia Department of Pediatric Dentistry in Richmond.
Mr. Schenck is a Regional Business Development Officer with Bank of America who specializes in assisting dentists who are looking to acquire a practice, refinance debt, or purchase commercial real estate. He has been with Bank of America for over seven years and his entire tenure has been spent within the practice acquisition department.
Mr. Schenck is a Regional Business Development Officer with Bank of America who specializes in assisting dentists who are looking to acquire a practice, refinance debt, or purchase commercial real estate. He has been with Bank of America for over seven years and his entire tenure has been spent within the practice acquisition department.
Dr. Schlieve is a board certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon with advanced fellowship training in Oral/Head and Neck Oncologic Surgery. He is currently the Graduate Program Director for the Parkland/UT Southwestern Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residency training program. He has authored multiple scientific articles and text book chapters and lectures both nationally and internationally.
Dr. Schlieve is a board certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon with advanced fellowship training in Oral/Head and Neck Oncologic Surgery. He is currently the Graduate Program Director for the Parkland/UT Southwestern Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residency training program. He has authored multiple scientific articles and text book chapters and lectures both nationally and internationally.
Ms. Stewart is a graduate of the University of Iowa College of Dentistry with a Bachelor's of Science in Dental Hygiene. She manages the South Central region for Philips Oral Healthcare and presents a variety of education programs nationwide.
Ms. Stewart is a graduate of the University of Iowa College of Dentistry with a Bachelor's of Science in Dental Hygiene. She manages the South Central region for Philips Oral Healthcare and presents a variety of education programs nationwide.
Dr. Suzuki earned his D.M.D. from Nova Southeastern and completed Periodontics and Oral Implantology residency at Temple University. Dr. Suzuki holds faculty positions at Temple and University of Washington. Dr. Suzuki is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and International Congress of Oral Implantologists. He is past president of the Washington State Society of Periodontists, a member of OKU, American and International College of Dentists, and an Eagle Scout.
Dr. Suzuki earned his D.M.D. from Nova Southeastern and completed Periodontics and Oral Implantology residency at Temple University. Dr. Suzuki holds faculty positions at Temple and University of Washington. Dr. Suzuki is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and International Congress of Oral Implantologists. He is past president of the Washington State Society of Periodontists, a member of OKU, American and International College of Dentists, and an Eagle Scout.
Ms. Swarthout is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Dental Hygienist. She is a full-time dental hygiene educator in Texas and is the owner of Inspired Education & Wellness where she is a speaker, writer, and private practice therapist.
Ms. Swarthout is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Dental Hygienist. She is a full-time dental hygiene educator in Texas and is the owner of Inspired Education & Wellness where she is a speaker, writer, and private practice therapist.
Dr. Tau was chosen as one of the top leaders in dental consulting by Dentistry Today. He has lead the dental division of Birdeye, a reputation marketing platform, and hosted the popular, Raving Patients podcast. He recently authored the book Raving Patients and the newly released "100 plus Tips to 100 Five Star Reviews in 100 Days".
Dr. Tau was chosen as one of the top leaders in dental consulting by Dentistry Today. He has lead the dental division of Birdeye, a reputation marketing platform, and hosted the popular, Raving Patients podcast. He recently authored the book Raving Patients and the newly released "100 plus Tips to 100 Five Star Reviews in 100 Days".
Ms. Taxin is Founder and President of Links2Success and Dental Medical Billing. With over 40 years of healthcare experience, she has dedicated her company to help practices become the best oral health wellness providers they can achieve.
Ms. Taxin is Founder and President of Links2Success and Dental Medical Billing. With over 40 years of healthcare experience, she has dedicated her company to help practices become the best oral health wellness providers they can achieve.
Mr. Thompson has diverse background in law, medicine, professional liability insurance, and healthcare risk management. He is a Patient Safety and Risk Solutions Dental Lead for MedPro Group.
Mr. Thompson has diverse background in law, medicine, professional liability insurance, and healthcare risk management. He is a Patient Safety and Risk Solutions Dental Lead for MedPro Group.
Ms. Ward earned her BA from the University of Texas at Austin and an MPA from Texas State University. She is a Business Relationship Coordinator for Parkhurst Consulting.
Ms. Ward earned her BA from the University of Texas at Austin and an MPA from Texas State University. She is a Business Relationship Coordinator for Parkhurst Consulting.
Ms. Zost has been in dentistry for over 30 years, most of which as an office manager. She currently is the practice administration educational advisor for the American Dental Association. She is a Fellow in the American Association of Dental Office Management and a past AADOM Office Manager of the Year nominee.
Ms. Zost has been in dentistry for over 30 years, most of which as an office manager. She currently is the practice administration educational advisor for the American Dental Association. She is a Fellow in the American Association of Dental Office Management and a past AADOM Office Manager of the Year nominee.