Barrett Andreasen, DDS

A Crash Course in CBCT Interpretation // CBCT Common Findings – Dentoalveolar

Dr. Barrett Andreasen completed his oral radiology residency at the UCLA School of Dentistry, where he received advanced education in interpreting and evaluating CBCT imaging, panoramic radiographs, and other imaging modalities. Since then, he has provided his expertise to dentists and specialists nationwide. He works closely with specialists in Oral and Craniofacial Surgery, Orofacial Pain, Oral Pathology, Orthodontics, and more.

Amber Auger, MPH, RDH

It’s Not You. It’s Your Saliva. // Progressive Periodontal Therapy: A Comprehensive Approach to Periodontal Management

Amber Auger, MPH, RDH, is a practicing dental hygienist that specializes transforming the clinical mindsets of dental professionals. With over 17 years of experience in the dental industry, she has a passion for guiding hygienists in enhancing their clinical confidence, time and business management, and whole-body, patient-specific periodontal protocols. Amber is the 2019 Sunstar Award of Distinction recipient, a contributor to RDH Magazine, featured author for DentistryIQ, editor of the RDH.

Beth Burns, DDS, RYT 200

Yoga Can Help! De-stress. Relieve Pain. Calm Your Mind. // Yoga Can Help! De-stress. Relieve Pain. Calm Your Mind. (repeat)

Dr. Elizabeth Burns has been practicing dentistry for 30 years. She is also a Registered Yoga Instructor, having studied at the Chopra Center, and a Certified Life Coach through the International Coaching Federation. She has presented courses on yoga, meditation, and stress reduction with a special focus on dental professionals.

Mary Billings, MS, CCC

Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders: Looking Beyond the Structure // Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders: Looking Beyond the Structure (repeat)

Mary Billings is a certified speech language pathologist who has specialized in the diagnosis and treatment of orofacial myofunctional disorders. She founded her private practice, Billings Speech Pathology Services in the greater Kansas City metropolitan area in 1994. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Oral Motor Institute. She is a Lifetime Member of the American Speech Language Hearing Association, active in the American Academy of Private Practitioners in Speech Pathology & Audiology, and the American Academy of Physiological Medicine & Dentistry.

Ashley Clark, DDS

The Well-Loved Mouth: Oral Manifestations of Sexually Transmitted Infections // Common Oral Pathology

Dr. Ashley Clark is a board-certified oral pathologist currently serving as the Vice President of CAMP Laboratory in Indianapolis, Indiana after a nearly decade-long career serving as an oral pathologist in academia. She is on the Professional Board for Oral Cancer Cause and Digital Dental Notes and the Advisory Board for General Dentistry.

David Clark, DDS

The Great Tooth Killer: Cracked Teeth Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment // Modern Monolithic Injection Molded Composite Dentistry: Concepts-Materials-Instruments-Techniques Hands-on Workshop

Dr. David Clark is a groundbreaking cosmetic dentist and one of the pioneers in the use of the microscope in restorative dentistry. He founded the Academy of Microscope Enhanced Dentistry and is codirector of Bioclear Learning Centers International. In 2007, Dr. Clark developed the Bioclear Matrix, a set of devices that dramatically improved the outcomes possible in composite restorations, including cracked, chipped, or broken teeth, gaps between teeth, and more. He went on to develop the Bioclear Method, a system of restorative dental procedures and protocols that, when combined in practice with Bioclear tools and materials, results in predictable, aesthetically pleasing, and long-lasting patient outcomes. Dr. Clark is a 1986 graduate of the University of Washington School of Dentistry.

Marianna Evans, DMD

Innovations in Non-surgical Maxillary Expansion in Adults to Solve Restorative Challenges

Dr. Marianna Evans is board certified dual specialist in Orthodontics and Periodontics practicing in the Greater Philadelphia area. She is the founder of Infinity Dental Specialists, an interdisciplinary practice focusing on orofacial development, periodontal, and airway health. She received her DMD and specialty training at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Evans divides her time between her busy practice, teaching, and conducting research on the relationship between oral and systemic health.

Joseph A. Giovannitti, Jr., DMD

Procedures for Enteral and Parenteral Moderate Sedation and Emergency Management: From the Ridiculous to the Sublime // Real-Life Morbidity and Mortality Case Discussions

Dr. Joseph Giovannitti is a dentist anesthesiologist and Professor Emeritus in the Department of Dental Anesthesiology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. He previously was the Chair of the Department and the Anesthesia Director of the School’s Center for Patients with Special Needs.  He is the recipient of the Leonard M. Monheim Distinguished Service Award from the American Society of Dentist Anesthesiologists for outstanding contributions to the discipline of anesthesiology benefiting the dental profession

Lou Graham, DDS

Diagnostically Driven Dentistry: What’s the reasonable thing to do? // Geriatric Dentistry: The Fastest Growing Demographic in Dentistry

For the past 35+ years, Dr. Lou Graham has practiced dentistry in Chicago, Illinois. As dentistry evolved throughout his career, he remained at the cutting edge and incorporated many of these changes into both his multi-group specialty practice and his clinical courses. Dr. Graham is the founder of Catapult Education, now composed of 30+ speakers including clinical evaluators of the latest dental products and technologies with over 35,000 education subscribers.

Theresa Groody, DHSc, EFDA, CDA

Mastering the Matrix: A Workshop for Novice Dental Assistants // Hands-on Workshop for EFDAs on Direct Composites: Sharing our Solutions and Struggles

A dynamic and engaging national speaker and educator, Theresa Groody enjoys taking both dental and expanded functions assistants to their next level facilitating her interactive presentations. She currently teaches Expanded Functions Dental Assisting Lecture and Laboratory courses at Harcum College, where employed as the Director of Professional Studies. In 2018, Dr. Groody was reappointed for her second term serving in the newly created EFDA position on the Pennsylvania Board of Dentistry, and elected as the Board Secretary in 2022.

Ankur A Gupta, DDS

1 Year to a Streamlined, Productive, Cutting-edge Implant Practice // 1 Year to a Streamlined, Productive, Cutting-edge Implant Practice Hands-on Workshop

Dr. Ankur Gupta graduated from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry in 2004. In 2005, 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 speaker for Catapult Education’s Speaker Bureau. Dr. Gupta is an AGD/PACE-certified.

Anissa Holmes, DMD

Increasing Profits Through the Circle of Focus // Delivering the WOW: The Secrets to Practice Success

With a passion for transforming the face of dental education, Dr. Anissa Holmes has established herself as a leading expert in coaching and presentations. Her exceptional skills have earned her numerous invitations to keynote at prominent events like AACD, contribute to dental publications like Dental Economics, and present at top dental meetings and societies.

Chelsea Homire, CDA, EFDA

Introduction to Dental 3D Printing – Grasping Processes, Potentialities, Material Choices and In-House Laboratory Requirements // Introduction to Applied 3D Printing – Fundamental Aspects Every Office Personnel Should Be Acquainted With

In addition to experience in Cerec Prime Scan/Mill, iTero, FormLabs, and 3shape technologies, her perspective as a dental assistant brings valuable insights into the world of digital dentistry. Chelsea Homire contributes to the community by teaching assistants from all around the world through online platforms including the Institute of Digital Dentistry, Blue Sky Bio, and The Academy of Chairside Assisting. Currently, Chelsea is actively involved with SprintRay as an advisory board member and KOL.

Mark E. Hyman, DDS

A Day in the Life of Top Gun Dental Teams // The Grand Slam: Early Years of Private Practice // Predictable Full Arch and Full Mouth Rehabilitation

Dr. Mark E. Hyman is a renowned dentist from Greensboro, NC, and a public speaker whose work is characterized by his warmth, enthusiasm, sense of humor, and passion for dentistry. As an accomplished seminar speaker, he has lectured throughout North America and Europe at every major dental meeting. Dr. Hyman has earned national and international recognition for his seminars. Since 2001, Dentistry Today magazine has selected Dr. Hyman as one of the top speakers in dentistry. He loved his thirty-two years in private practice, and currently serves as an Adjunct Full Professor and Special Assistant to the Office of the Dean at the UNC Adams School of Dentistry in Chapel Hill, NC.

Dilaine Gloege, CDA, CPC

Medicare Essentials for the Dental Practice // Up Your Storytelling Game

Dilaine Gloege CDA, CPC began her career in dentistry over 37 years ago as a dental assistant. She is founder of Tidewater Dental Consulting, a dental consulting company with a focus on education for the dental team. She speaks, presents, and coaches on dental and medical billing nationwide. Prior to founding Tidewater Dental Consulting, Dilaine worked alongside Dr. Charles Blair developing coding and insurance resources for the dental team. She then joined the team at Dental ClaimSupport as Chief Claims Officer and Director of Education where she developed and executed multiple training courses for their Dental Claims Academy.

Mark Kleive, DDS

Artistry and Efficiency with Composite Restorations Hands-on Workshop // Bite Splints in Restorative Practice Hands-on Workshop

Dr. Mark Kleive earned his DDS degree with distinction from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry in 1997. He received a Wealth Management Specialist certification from the Kaplan College for Financia l Planning in 2018. Mark is both a Visiting Faculty member and the Director of Business Systems with the Pankey Institute in Key Biscayne, Florida.

Kevin Kwiecien, DMD, MS

Every Case is a Big Case // Health-centered Dentistry in the Digital Age

Dr. Kevin Kwiecien graduated from Oregon Health and Science University School of Dentistry in
1995 and holds a master’s degree in healthcare administration. He has more than 25 years of private practice experience with most of those years overlapping in academia. Before joining Spear Education full-time from 2013 – 2017, Dr. Kwiecien served as assistant professor of restorative dentistry at Oregon Health and Sciences University School of Dentistry where his roles included director of the university’s faculty dental practice, as well as course director of pre-clinical fixed prosthodontics and co-course director of advanced restorative concepts. He also serves as faculty member at the L.D. Pankey Institute.

David Landwehr, DDS, MS

The Ultimate Root to Crown Solution Lecture // The Ultimate Root to Crown Solution Hands-on Workshop

Dr. David Landwehr studied as an undergraduate at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and went on to earn his D.D.S. at the University of Minnesota in 1994. He earned an M.S. degree and certificate in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology at The Ohio State University in 1997 and then completed specialty training in Endodontics at the University of Michigan in 1999. He is Chief of Endodontics for the Meriter Hospital general practice residency program in Madison, WI.

Richard Lipscomb, Jr., DDS

Clinical Techniques and Materials They Don’t Teach in Dental School // This Crown Doesn’t Fit: What the Lab Needs to Make Flawless C+B Cases

Dr. Richard Lipscomb Jr. is a graduate of The University of Howard College of Dentistry and an international speaker with lectures specializing in restorative mini dental implants. He has been performing restorative procedures for over 20 years and placing mini dental implants since 2006. Dr. Lipscomb is a speaker for Catapult Education’s Speakers Bureau, serves on the editorial advisory board for Dental Product Shopper, and has written several articles for publications including Dental Economics, Dental Products Report, and Dental Product Shopper.

Bruce McFarlane, DMD, BScD, MCID

The Mixed Dentition: The Best Time to Create Dramatic Orthodontic and Orthopedic Change // Good to Great: Utilizing Orthodontics to Enhance Cosmetic and Prosthetic Dentistry Outcomes

Dr. Bruce McFarlane is a distinguished orthodontist, educator, and mentor. Graduating from the University of Manitoba in 1984 with a Doctor of Dental Medicine and a Bachelor of Science, he then obtained his master’s degree in Orthodontics from the University of Western Ontario in 1992. He is a fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada and an American Board-Certified Specialist in Orthodontics. For the last 29 years, he has been in private practice in Manitoba, Ontario, and California.

Gigi Meinecke

The Complete Face: Botox Live Patient Training Course

Dr. Gigi 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 with a core focus on comprehensive facial anatomy. Her programs regularly integrate cadaver study with live patient injections. In addition to teaching nationally, Dr. Meinecke is faculty, course director and facial anatomy pro-sector for the Facial Injectables Pre-doctoral program at the Boston University School of Dental Medicine.

David R. Rice, DDS

Smile Design: The 7 Deadly Sins // Is Everyone Smiling But You?

CEO and Founder of the nation’s largest student and new-dentist community, igniteDDS, David R. Rice, DDS travels the world speaking, writing, and connecting today’s top young dentists with tomorrow’s most successful dental practices. In addition to igniteDDS, David is the Chief Editor of DentistryIQ and leads a team-centered, restorative, and implant practice in East Amherst, NY. With 28 years of practice in the books, he’s trained at The Pankey Institute, The Dawson Academy, Spear, and most prolifically at the school of hard knocks.

Mario F. Romero, DDS

The Highly Esthetic Direct Restorative Practice // The Highly Esthetic Direct Restorative Practice Hands-on Workshop

Dr. Mario Romero is a 1995 graduate from the University of Guayaquil School of Dentistry in his native country of Ecuador. He completed a two-year Advanced Education in General Dentistry Program at the University of Rochester, Eastman Institute for Oral Health where he was granted the Handleman Award for Excellence. Currently he is the owner of Dentistry180, a comprehensive restorative practice in beautiful Sarasota, Florida.

Janet Simpson, RDA

Next Level Radiography: Improve the Diagnostic Quality of Your Radiographs // Next Level Radiography: Improve the Diagnostic Quality of Your Radiographs Hands-on Workshop

Joshua Scott

Marketing Your Story // The $3M Startup

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 – Dentistry’s 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. 

Michelle Strange, MSDH, RDH, CDIPC

Would You Pass an Infection Control Audit? // Sustaining Implant Health: The Significance of Maintenance in Achieving Long-Term Success

Michelle Strange has been a clinician in dentistry since 2000 and is a practicing hygienist, speaker, writer, content developer, consultant, and podcast co-host “Level Up Infection Prevention Podcast”. With a Master’s in Dental Hygiene education, Certificate in Dental Infection Control and Prevention, and a belief in lifelong learning, Michelle hopes to continue to learn and grow within the dental profession and one day sees the gap bridged between medical and dental.

Joy Void-Holmes, RDH, BSDH, MHSc

Sensitive Teeth, Sensible Solutions: Managing Dentinal Hypersensitivity // Instrumentation Reloaded: Hands-On Edition

Dr. Joy received her certificate in dental hygiene from Howard University, her Bachelor of Science Degree in dental hygiene from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry and earned two advanced degrees from Nova Southeastern University: a Master of Health Science with a forensic investigative science concentration and a Doctor of Health Science. Dr. Joy is the founder of Dr. Joy, RDH, where she advances the art and science of dental hygiene through continuing education, research, content creation and product testing.