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Elijah is a dental guygienist whom graduated from The Ohio State University. He is a motivational speaker for kids and has a passion for changing lives of kids and dental professionals. Currently he is touring North America as a certified Straumann speaker speaking on Dental implants and periodontal regeneration with biologics. Elijah is currently working on his 5th business called Smiles at Sea in which he has put a dental convention on a cruise ship surrounded around having fun! www.SmilesAtSea.com

After graduating from Birmingham University Dental Hospital in 1996, Neel has worked as a Junior Doctor in Oral and Maxillo - Facial Surgery and then moved to Sydney, Australia gaining a wide variety of experience. Upon return to the UK he practiced in London and passed the MFGDP exam at the Royal College of Surgeons. This followed with undertaking a Certificate in Surgical Implantology at the Eastman Dental Institute and a Certificate in Facial Aesthetics at the Royal College of Surgeons. He then became a Vocational Trainer; teaching and mentoring young dentists, which continues as his role as them UK director of The Dentinal Tubules Study clubs. He has trained at the Spear Dental institute in Arizona, USA and has co-founded the British Academy of Microscope Dentistry. He has also founded the Turbine events Facebook group which provides social and educational motoring events. He contribute to several journals and is on the judging panel of the Dentistry awards. www.BAMD.co www.NeelDentistry.com

Dr Milad Shadrooh qualified in 2004 from Barts and the London and has worked in general practice ever since. He runs a successful mixed practice in Basingstoke, Hampshire providing all aspects of dentistry, but his passion lies in cosmetic dentistry and aesthetic orthodontics. Dr Shadrooh has been using invisible clear braces for around 8 years and Smilelign is his preferred system. As well as cosmetic dentistry, Dr Shadrooh also carries out facial aesthetic procedures to compliment the cosmetic dental work and he is a clinical instructor at the DBK Institute in Reading. He is a member of the BACD, the ESAO and IAAFA. Outside of dentistry, he is a keen sportsman, DJ and musician, having a production studio at home. Recently, Dr Mil has hit the headlines as the Singing Dentist, with his educational and very entertaining dental parody songs. www.SingingDentist.co.uk

Dr. MacLeod a general dentist is a 1969 graduate of Presbyterian College in Clinton, S.C. and 1973 grad of College of Medicine and Dentistry in New Jersey. He completed a 2 year General Practice Residency at Baltimore City Hospitals from 1973-75. From 1975 to 1978 he was the program director of the GPR at BCH. In 1978 he became the Chief of Dentistry at Baltimore City Hospitals. During these years he also maintained an active clinical practice within the hospital, treating many patients with traumatic injuries and disabilities as well as providing the staff and their families with routine dental care. In 1985 moved to Raleigh started a private practice from scratch while teaching part time at UNC dental school from 1986 to 1988. www.DentalManPower.us

Graduated from Guy's Hospital in London in 2002. Found a passion for learning new things and pushing my clinical skill set. Having undertaken a lot of CE in restorative and aesthetics, I started to get bored and decided to start learning about implants too. This has actually worked really well for me as with implants we need to consider EVERYTHING. I'm currently undertaking a Dip.Implant.Dent and MClinDent in implantology in London and have completed the Dental XP externship with Stony Brook university in NYC. My focus now is on dental implants and I have plans to continue my education to be able to perform surgery most are not comfortable with. Be where others aren't, there is no competition there!

Chris Bormes graduated from Gonzaga University and attended the Dental Laboratory Technology program at City College of San Francisco. He has earned both ICOI Fellowship and Mastership in Dental Technology; graduated from Ticonium's and Bego's Partial Denture Programs; is a candidate for CDT in Complete Dentures; and wrote the Preat Corp. Technical Manual. Bormes joined Preat Corp. in 1997 and was named President in 2010. www.preat.com

Dr. Stephen Cohen is one of the prominent endodontic clinicians in the United States, and he lectures worldwide on endodontics. Dr. Cohen completed his studies in the Endodontic Postgraduate Program at the University of Pennsylvania in 1969 before beginning his private practice. From 1970 until 1988, Dr. Cohen served as Chairman of the Department of Endodontics at the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, University of the Pacific, where he has continued his commitment to education as an Adjunct Clinical Professor of Endodontics; in addition, he was an Adjunct Clinical Professor of Endodontics in the Department of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry, University of California, San Francisco; and Director of the Endodontic Postgraduate Program at the Riyadh School of Dentistry and Pharmacy in Saudi Arabia. Dr. Cohen was the senior editor of all nine editions of the definitive endodontics textbook,Pathways of the Pulp, and is a co-editor of the 10th edition (2010), which was renamed Cohen's Pathways of the Pulp. He is also a co-editor of the new textbook, A Clinical Guide to Dental Traumatology. Dr. Cohen is a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics and has held leadership positions in many of the major professional and academic organizations in endodontics. He maintains a full-time endodontic practice in San Francisco. www.Cohendodontics.com

Orofacial and TMD pain has long demanded the attention of the medical and dental professions. When a physician or dentist is involved in this field, one begins to appreciate the fact that the purviews involved cross the manmade boundaries, since essentially, everything in the human body is connected in some way, shape or form. Nature knows no boundaries. Therefore, no medical professional would disagree that the treatment of orofacial and TMD pains often involves a multidisciplinary approach, which may readily cross the boundaries of the various health professions. The Center for Neural Occlusion, or CNO, will cross these borders, with the intent of disseminating objective, quantifiable and evidence-based diagnostic and treatment protocols to the various professions. The vision intertwines dentists, physicians, chiropractors, naturopaths, physical therapists, researchers and health professionals of all types to come together and realize that there are objective ways to screen for aberrations in how the stomatognathic/masticatory functions, which can readily lead to confounding symptomatology including headaches, limited or irregular mandibular range of motion, trouble chewing, hypersensitive teeth and abstract "TMJ" problems for which there seems to be no definitive diagnosis nor definitive treatment plan. The possibilities include orthopedic, neurologic, inflammatory, vascular, hormonal, and occlusal issues that may all introduce layers into the patient's perception of pain. Another extremely important parameter which the CNO will proffer that is consistently overlooked involves definitive quantification of the timing involved within the dynamic movements of the mandible, and how aberrations of this timing can adversely effect the health of the stomatognathic system. CNO will strive to set the standard for the objective, quantifiable and reproducible diagnosis of these maladies as well as the definitive treatment protocols necessary to address these issues. The first introductory level, level 0, is a basic level designed for all health care professionals. Physicians, chiropractors, headache specialists, neurologists, physical therapists, dental laboratory technicians and others will learn to add the timing within the human bite and the condition of the TMJ structures as possible causative factors for the genesis of headaches, orofacial muscular pain, neck and shoulder tension, chronically hypersensitive teeth and other TMD-related symptoms. It will disseminate the fact that these parameters are objectively measurable and potentially treatable via modern, evidence-based digital modalities. This first level aims to spread knowledge and hope for health care providers who have looked at every other possible factor for a patients seemingly TMD related issues, other than aberrations in the timing of the bite and how this correlates with painful muscular sequelae . Primarily for dental professionals, the next level, level 1, will proffer didactic information relating to the tempormandibular joints, the muscles of mastication, the teeth and the occlusion, and the basic neurology behind the dynamic stomatognathic living machine. Core to this level will be the introduction of various diagnostic technologies that actually measure various parameters within the dynamic stomatognathic system, as well as the information necessary to act upon the data gathered. Level 1 will culminate with a written examination, to test the student's knowledge of what the CNO considers most important relative to orofacial pain and TMD diagnosis and treatment. Physicians and other medical professionals are welcome to study this material as well (to compliment level 0), and will leave armed with new knowledge as to how measurable aberrations within the dynamic occlusion can readily perpetuate chronic headaches, for instance, and how to treat it. Level 2 will target dentists specifically, in that it's primary purpose will be to initiate a practical examination of the student's prowess at implementation of the Immediate Complete Anterior Guidance Development occlusal adjustment procedure used to accomplish Disclusion Time Reduction therapy. DTR therapy has been repeatedly shown for decades in evidence-based scientific research to effectively address muscular TMD issues in patients with objectively confirmed stable and adapted TMJ's. A CNO affiliated instructor who possesses at least level 2 status will travel to the dentist applicant who has passed the level 1 process to ensure that the applicant has the clinical prowess necessary to not only diagnose and understand problems relating to Disclusion Time and TMD in general, but that they can implement the DTR therapy as well. Three patients minimally will be treated in front of the CNO affiliated examiner and competence will be either granted or not depending upon their performance. After passing the level 2 practical exam, the doctor may elect to be listed on the CNO website as a resource that

Jerry A. Jones is the CEO of Jerry Jones Direct (JJD), an over two-decade old marketing and advertising firm whose clients include Dentists and Financial Services Advisors in the US, Canada, Australia and England. He's a widely-published author of several books and thought leader, writing opinion papers and articles for a variety of publications. Jerry also writes and publishes three different newsletters and a magazine every month, leads dental mastermind sessions, and creates marketing and advertising campaigns for his private client Financial Advisors, Dentists and ClearPath Society® Members. He is also the Founder & CEO of Wellness Springs Dental® in Salem, Oregon, which includes an incredible group of three Doctors and an amazing team. Wellness Springs Dental® Wellness Springs Dental® is a national dental office franchisor. www.TheStateofDentistry.com www.JJDBooks.com www.WellnessSpringsDental.com www.JerryJonesDirect.com www.ClearPathSociety.com

Graduated dentistry 1980. Had high-volume family-oriented practice from 1986 to 2000. Sold it then set up high end adult-only practice in 2001 and sold it in 2009 to retire. Got bored after 6 months and started doing locum work. Noticed how inefficiently practices were run and started consulting and lecturing. Have been lecturing on case acceptance since Dec 2014 and on efficiency starting February this year. www.TheRelaxedDentist.com

Dr. Standridge is a general dentist in rural Kansas. He graduated from UMKC School of Dentistry in 2010. Out of school he worked in both public health clinics (FQHC) and private associateships. In 2012 he started his own practice back in his hometown of Eureka, which at that time had no dentist. In February of 2015 he bought a second office from a retiring doctor in the next town over, Yates Center, about 30 miles away. He has spent copious amounts of time learning and implementing advanced services such as orthodontics, implants, splint therapy, sedation, and more. Dr. Standridge is on track to receive his Fellowship through the Academy of General Dentistry in July 2016. Dr. Standridge is married to his beautiful wife Sara, and they have a wonderful infant daughter, Hazel. Dr. Standridge's hobbies include reading and adding to his personal library, attending theater productions with his wife, and health and fitness. Dr. Standridge is currently undergoing self-experimentation with a primal/ketogenic lifestyle to lose weight and improve his health, fitness, and quality of life. www.EurekaFamilyDental.com

Dr Wallace is a board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon with over 25 years in private practice. He is a consultant to the medical insurance industry in maxillofacial surgery. He is the inventor and CEO of the Larell One Step Denture, a revolutionary method of fabricating complete dentures in a single office visit in about an hour, all without the use of an outside lab. www.LarellDentures.com

LUIS CARRIERE. D.D.S., M.S.D., Ph.D. Ph.D. Degree (Cum Laude) University of Barcelona (UB) 2006 DDS degree by the University Complutense of Madrid (UCM) MSD degree by the University of Barcelona (UB) Joseph E. Johnson Award American Association of Orthodontists. San Francisco May 1995. International Design award Delta Gold ADI-FAD 2009 with the "Carriere Distalizer MB" Inventor of the Carriere Distalizer and the Carriere Self-ligating Bracket Invited Professor at several Orthodontic Departments of Universities in USA, South America, Europe and Asia. Speaker around the world. www.Carriere.es

Martha Cortés, DDS, New York, is a general and cosmetic dentist, as well as one of the few fully certified neuromuscular dentists from the prestigious Las Vegas Institute, Las Vegas, Nevada, which is a celebrated and world recognized post-graduate training center for restorative dentists that takes year of hands-on-training to accomplish. Dentists who graduate from LVI are leaders in the field of restorative aesthetic dentistry, which emphasizes placing the bite in a correct fully functional position. Recently, she appeared on more than 50 TV news stations throughout the U.S. discussing the prevalence of gum disease in children and adolescents, as well as another interview on Bio-Esthetic Cosmetic Neuro-Muscular Dentistry™. Dr. Cortés is a graduate of University of New York at Buffalo, School of Dental Medicine. An international lecturer and published author, Dr. Cortés is the current president of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry New York Chapter and the past international chair for consecutive terms. Dr. Cortés is a qualified laser educator, past examiner for laser qualifications for the Academy of Laser Dentistry and has a mastership in laser technology through the Academy of Laser Dentistry. www.CortesAdvancedDentistry.com

Dr. L. Stephen Buchanan, DDS, FICD, FACD is a diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics and an assistant clinical professor at the post-graduate endodontic programs at USC and UCLA. He maintains a private practice limited to endodontics and implant surgery in Santa Barbara, California and is the founder of Dental Education Laboratories, a hands-on training center serving general dentists and endodontist upgrading their skills in new endodontic and implant technology. www.DELendo.com

Josalyn Sewell is a dental hygienist, an Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist and a Professional Development Manager for Stratus Dental Group. Her full time position includes teaching and coaching dentists and team members how to create a remarkable patient experience that leads to patients for life. Josalyn has a thirteen year old son with autism spectrum disorder and is passionate about educating dental professionals how to work with patients on the spectrum. She has several published articles on the topic and has enjoyed teaching courses for ADHA Annual Session, RDH Under one Roof and the Autism Society of America. Josalyn has a blog that she writes about the adventures of raising an extraordinary child in an ordinary world. www.AutismAintForSissys.Blogspot.com

Bill is not a dentist, he's a professional photographer. Bill teaches intra-oral dental photography to dental labs and Practices. His workflow is simple, easy, and created for the non-photographer. Bill knows how your camera works and guides you step-by-step through the set-it-once and forget it process that will immediately transform your camera from a source of frustration into a useful tool. You'll get in-focus, properly-exposed, color accurate images each and every time. Bill was a session speaker at the 2014 Rocky Mountain Dental Convention and teaches dental photography to Dental Practices and Labs around the country. He's refined his course with the input from many doctors and now offers it as an online course! www.DentalPhotographyMadeEasy.com

Joshua Austin, DDS maintains a full time restorative dentistry private practice in San Antonio, Texas. He is an editorial director and columnist for Dental Economics focusing on dental products and technology. Dr. Austin lectures around the country to study clubs and dental meetings about these topics along with online reputation management and social media. Dr. Austin is a graduate of the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Dental School and spent five years post graduation as faculty in the Department of Restorative Dentistry. His approach to his "Pearls for your Practice" column is a fresh approach in today's commercial driven dental journalism. When you read a "Pearl," rest assured that you are getting an honest evaluation of a product, which was used by Dr. Austin in clinical practice on a patient. www.JoshuaAustinDDS.com

Joy Moeller, BS, RDH is a dental hygienist who has worked as a myofunctional therapist for over 35 years. Myofunctional therapy (OMT) is neuro-muscular re-education of the head and neck muscles. We teach people how to chew, breathe and swallow correctly and eliminate oral habits. Myofunctional therapy has now been proven to be effective in reducing AHI numbers by 50% in adults and 62% in children as well as lower oxygen saturation, snoring and sleepiness outcomes improve in adults. Joy is a founding lecturer with the AOMT and teaches courses in OMT. Joy is on the board of the American Sleep Apnea Association, and the Academy of Applied Myofunctional Sciences. Joy wrote a children's book called "Tucker the Tongue Finds His Spot" and is currently on the board of the AAPMD, a multi-disciplinary medical and dental group interested in airway problems where she received a life-time achievement award March of 2015 for leadership. She also wrote a chapter in Sleep Medicine Clinics, published June 2014 that is on Pediatric Sleep and Myofunctional Therapy. Joy has lectured world wide and last year did two Grand Rounds at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. She feels strongly that OMT will "Bridge the Gap" between medicine and dentistry, especially in relationship to TMD and OSA. www.JoyMoeller.com

Hollie Bryant: speaker, writer, coach, and off-site team member for many practices across the United States. Hollie has over a decade and a half of advanced training in TMD, Myofunctional Therapy, Sleep, Cosmetic, and Implant services. Hollie's education, management experience, and clinical skills have allowed her to provide a modernized spin to the traditional consulting services. Hollie worked for some of the heavy hitters in dentistry - Dr. Ross Nash, to Dr. Jeff Blank to Dr. Brad Durham and their management styles, and exceptionally high standards created a solid foundation that is now reflected in her daily work. Hollie's made a lot of doctors and their practices and educational facilities a lot of money - and then one day she took the leap on her own and Bryant Consultants was created. She loaded up her condo in Savanah Georgia, and moved back to her small home town in Kingsport TN where she grew her consulting business in the basement of her parents house. Hollie is involved in a ton of organizations - AAPMD, IAPA, AACD, AADOM, AADA,TDA, ADMC... Hollie is the mother of her daughter Scarlett who is almost 4 and her husband who runs them both and manages the entire Bryant Consultants Company, which is also a marketing company for businesses across the US. www.bryantconsultants.com

- Graduated The Citadel in 1994 - UT Memphis DDS 2001 - UT Memphis MDS Ortho 2004 - Bought small Ortho practice in Jonesboro AR 2004 - Created and Started S4L.org - Founded TheProOrtho.com 2010 - Cremated Young-Docs study group on FB 2013 - Started OrthoPundit.com 2015 - First annual TheMKSforum.com 2015 - I do a good bit of speaking and writing but limit my focus to the business of dentistry and orthodontics - Currently own Arkansas Dentistry & Braces with Justin Bethel DDS and we have several locations across Arkansas ARsmiles.com www.OrthoPundit.com

Lorraine's background includes many years of business administration and successful treatment presentation, as well as extensive studies in communication and leadership skills. In the last 8 years as a practice management speaker, Lorraine has enjoyed learning and laughing with thousands of dental professionals across the US, in Canada, and Sweden. Her presentations are known for offering easily implemented, simple solutions for enhancing the new patient call, treatment presentations, and systems implementation. One of Lorraine's specialities is assisting business owners in managing difficult or conflictual conversations with team members and patients. Recently, one attendee was thrilled when she was able to go back to the office and in the next week convert a patient to schedule and complete a case including multiple crowns even though her practice did not participate with the patient's insurance company. www.GuthDentalConsulting.com

Dr. Hedge is widely known as one of the top-notch cosmetic dentists in the United States. Dr. Hedge received his Bachelor's degree from Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio where he majored in biology and chemistry. While studying at the Ohio State University College of Dentistry, he conducted research resulting in the publication of seven abstracts and one paper, and received numerous awards at the state and national levels. After graduating from dental school, he completed a general practice residency at Richland Memorial Hospital in Columbia, South Carolina. This advanced education included training in anesthesia, pediatrics, emergency medicine, geriatrics, TMJ treatment, endodontics, periodontics, orthodontics, oral surgery, prosthetics, and implantology. Dr. Hedge is nationally recognized not only for excellence in clinical programs, but for sound business practices that make full use of the newest technologies in dentistry. He is an alumnus of the renowned Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies, as well as the Pankey Institute for Advanced Dental Education. Dr. Hedge is a frequent contributor in dental publications, as well as professional development magazines. Bellaire, Houston cosmetic dentist Dr. Tom Hedge, would love to speak with you in order to discuss all of your cosmetic dentistry-related questions in Bellaire, Texas. www.SmileSource.com

Brett Taylor is either refreshingly insightful or mad as a cut snake. No one knows for sure. He can't even spell PC, so expect a complete lack of bullshit, unless of course he's trying to bullshit you, in which case expect a lot of bullshit. He often wonders if Australian expressions, idioms and nuances of speech are understood by Americans, but he doesn't wonder enough to actually give a rats arse. He's a former Vice-President of his State ADA (didn't see that coming did you?), lectures nationally and internationally on stuff he makes up, interviews people for the Australian Dental Association, has had 3 near death experiences AND has written a book called "Simplifying Life- Satisfaction Guaranteed or Your Chaos Returned". Despite his bruising schedule of introspection, self-aggrandisement, and taking the piss out of himself, he still practices dentistry full time to a group of bemused patients who know what he's like, but keep coming back regardless. www.edgedent.com.au

I was born at a very young age in Anderson, MO before the time of preschool, kindergarten, and sandboxes. Spending the first nine years of my life on a small farm, I invested my 5 years before school playing in the dirt, swinging on a tree swing, and throwing rocks at almost any target, moving or fixed, that I noticed. My family moved to the north central Missouri town of Marshall when I was nine. I started my formal education when I was 5 and graduated from UMKC School of Dentistry 19 years later. I went back to Marshall, flat broke, but with no educational debt and have been practicing general dentistry there for the last 38+ years.

Dr. David Fantarella has been in practice as a general dentist in Hamden and North Haven, Connecticut for more than 15 years. His general dentistry practice has an emphasis on implant, cosmetic and laser dentistry. Dr. Fantarella received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Physics from Dartmouth College. He received his degree as a Doctor of Dental Medicine from the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine. He completed his residency training at the University of Connecticut Medical Center in Farmington, Connecticut. His awards include the American Association Award for Excellence in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, the National Society of Dental Practitioners Award in Law and Ethics in Dentistry, and the American Academic Periodontology Award for Outstanding Achievement in Periodontics. www.DavidFantarellaDMD.com

Tom Ziegler graduated Dental School from the Ohio State University (DDS, cum laude) and then spent 3 years in the US Army as a dentist in Germany before returning to the Ohio State University for an MS in orthodontics. He then practiced for 30 years in Cincinnati, spending time as an Associate, a Partner and a sole owner. In 1994 he graduated from Salmon P. Chase, School of Law at Northern Kentucky University (JD) and founded Ziegler Practice Transitions, Ltd., an orthodontic practice transitions consulting firm that appraises orthodontic practices and negotiates and drafts the legal documents required for brining in an Associate, Partner or selling 100%. Tom has lectured to orthodontic residents around the country for 20 years, first through 3M Unitek's Bottom Line University Program and more recently through his own Webinar Series. Likewise, Tom has been the key speaker at the AAO Annual Session Practice Transition Program several times over the years and Ziegler Practice Transitions now sponsors that Program annually. www.zieglerpracticetransitions.com www.zptortho.com

Dr. Joel C. Small is a clinical endodontist, coach, entrepreneur, speaker, and the author of "Face to Face: A Leadership Guide For Healthcare Professionals and Entrepreneurs." In his coaching practice, Dr. Small works with a limited number of motivated healthcare professionals, specializing in work with Endodontists. His clients are looking to experience personal and professional growth while taking their business practices to a higher level. Together they work to reduce their stress and time at work while seeing more profits. He received his DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) and completed his residency in endodontics at the University of Texas School of Dentistry in Houston, Texas. He received his MBA, with an emphasis in healthcare management, from Texas Tech University. He is a graduate of the University of Texas in Dallas, Jindal School of Management, post-graduate program in executive coaching. Dr. Small is a co-owner of Phase II Associates a dental consultancy and brokerage firm located in Dallas, Texas that brokers restorative practices in Texas and specialty practices nationwide. Throughout his career, he has remained committed to his profession. He has served the American Association of Endodontists (AAE) as a member of numerous committees, including his service as a trustee of the Research and Education Foundation. He has also served the AAE as one of their national spokespersons. He is a past president of the Southwest Society of Endodontists. He is a nationally recognized speaker on the subjects of leadership and professional development. www.JoelSmall.com www.LeadFaceToFace.com

Jack Fingrut graduated in 1977 from University of Toronto, Faculty of Dentistry. He has practiced Dentistry at the same address since graduating, in Toronto, providing dental care to more than 34,000 individuals from ages under one year old to over 95, in general dentistry, endodontics, periodontics, orthodontics, exodontia (including impactions),surgical and prosthetic implant placement and associated boney grafting. Dr. Fingrut has particular interest in marketing and how it might be used to maintain his business' growth in one of the most competitive dental markets in North America. www.TorontoSmileDoctor.com

Dr Andrea Shepperson is one of New Zealand's best known dental speakers. She has helped dentists and hygienists globally in the quest for clear, practical solutions to everyday problems. A wet fingered dentist herself, she understands the hearts and minds of dentists and their problems. Dr Shepperson is an innovator, disrupter, teacher, futurist and leader. What sets her apart from the field of speakers is her ability to craft stories that showcase great clinical examples with practical solutions for everyday problems. She is relevant, engaging and inspiring - finding new ways to look at dentistry differently and giving dentists clinical confidence and logical pathways to try new things. Fascinated by 'new' she is at the forefront of dental knowledge. She has the ability to trigger light bulb moments in her presentations. Dr Shepperson's motivation comes from a desire to provide novel solutions that project life changing outcomes for dentists and patients. The founder of The Dental Fingerprint, and her commitment to the long view, has placed her as an innovator and authentic provider of care for patients from many walks of life. Those patients who value longevity, wellness and a true understanding of their needs seek her services; and those dentists who value empathy, authenticity and courage prize her view. www.AndreaShepperson.com

Keith R. Holden, M.D. is a physician board certified in Internal Medicine and trained in Functional Medicine through the Institute for Functional Medicine. Functional Medicine works best for chronic diseases, often finding the root cause of diseases, and correcting it to allow for healing and resolution of illness. His training in Functional Medicine filled in all of the blanks that medical school and residency left out. Dr. Holden has a special interest in energy-based therapies, mind-body medicine, and spirituality in medicine. He has lectured at multiple medical conferences in the United States and in Canada on topics including how food sensitivities and gut dysfunction participate in systemic illness and autoimmunity, the biological effects of pulsed electromagnetic field therapy, and how to use the power of the mind to heal the body. His popular course on Udemy.com titled "Power of the Mind in Health and Healing has over 2700 students from all over the world and has garnered forty three 5-star reviews. His science-based course teaches how to use the power of the mind to heal the body and maximize intuition. It includes the latest science proving the ability of the mind to heal the body and methods for removing limiting beliefs and old emotional conflicts buried in the subconscious mind. It also teaches how to use brainwave entrainment to enhance meditation and how to hack the placebo effect to improve one's health. Dr. Holden understands that everything in our universe is made of energy including consciousness. He also understands that by effectively working with the energies of the body and mind, one can achieve miraculous things. www.Dr-Holden.com www.Udemy.com

Dr Eric Schuetz, inventor of the recently patented Anglevator, the world's most efficient & versatile extraction instrument, has performed over 30,000 extractions all under local anesthesia and hasn't touched an elevator in over 12 years. 'Dr. E' developed the Anglevator by modifying broken luxators over the last decade. The Anglevator combines all the best qualities periotomes, luxators, proximators, and elevators, all in one, like a Swiss Army Knife of oral surgery. www.GerMedUSAdental.com www.AnglevatorCEcourse.com

Originally from Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Dr. Blalock got her start in dentistry when she worked as a dental assistant for a pediatric office. She attended UMKC and graduated in 2011. She returned to her hometown to join a group practice with 3 other doctors that she had known for many years. After 6 months, tensions were rising between the partners and Cyndi was doing a lot of sitting around because two of the partners were pulling seniority over her big cases. So, she found a job in public health in Jefferson City. Shortly after she left, one of the partners left the practice and the lawsuits flew. She was glad to get out when she did! She had a 3 year 30 mile no compete clause in her contract and was unable to work near her hometown. She worked in public health, as an associate, and as a locum tenens dentist for the next few years. After meeting her husband, she moved to St. Louis where she bought her own practice in March 2014. Her husband is a chiropractor and also a business owner. www.CardinalDentist.com

Through coaching, training, and initiatives like the Athena Leadership Academy, Kristine developed in 2016, her passion lies in forming supportive communities of women and guiding them to embrace their feminine strengths and leadership, become financially fabulous and create the brightest future. Kristine is the founder of Dental Influencers, LLC an international executive coaching & consulting company. Her specialty is consultant services, corporate spokesperson/speaker and or leadership and sales coaching. She can help your organization/ business create shared value through investing in women. For, 11 years, she held the position of Editorial Director of PennWell Publishing's RDH eVillage e-newsletter since its inception in 2004 and helped grow it to over 60,000 subscribers. Before starting Dental Influencers, she was a director of dental services managing a $2M operational budget with a team of 30 dental providers and had been a sales consultant and educational manager for a global fortune 500 company delivering presentations and trainings for international audiences. She is an award winning international speaker and has authored over a 200 of articles, the book Demystifying Smiles: Strategies for the Dental Team and a chapter in the textbook, Mosby's Dental Hygiene: Concepts, Cases and Competencies, 2nd Edition www.KristineAHodsdon.com

Dr. Coker Practiced dentistry in Tyler, Texas for 43 years. He became a CE junkie - starting with Omer Reed, Bob Barkley, Pete Dawson, LD Pankey, John Kois, Jim Boyd, Barry Glassman, Kent Smith, Robert Kerstein, Brad Durham, LVI, Pankey Institute, AACD. He has three children that live in Austin, San Francisco, and Sao Paulo, Brazil, five grandchildren, and has been married to Melinda for 48 years. Dr. Coker has been a Vegan for 8 years, loves to play golf and tennis. He owns a cosmetic and restorative practice, with an interest in treating headache and TMD also. www.Tyler-Smiles.com

Miss Native American USA 2015-2016 is 26-year-old Kristina Lynn Hyatt of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians from Cherokee, North Carolina. Hyatt was crowned on August 8, 2015 at our annual 4th Annual MNAUSA Pageant in Tempe, Arizona. A former Miss Cherokee titleholder, Hyatt holds a Bachelors degree in Business Management from the University of North Carolina - Asheville and received an Associates Degree in Applied Science - dental hygiene from Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College. She is a dental hygienist at the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Children's Dental Program and her mission is to educate the Native American communities about the importance of dental hygiene. She is the daughter of Lavon and Gloria Hyatt of North Carolina. www.MissNativeAmericanUSA.com

Jim Palmer is a marketing and business building expert and in-demand coach. He is the founder of the Dream Business Academy and Dream Business Coaching and Mastermind Program. Jim is the host of Dream Biz TV, the hit weekly Web TV show watched by thousands of entrepreneurs and small business owners and he is also the host Stick Like Glue Radio, a weekly podcast based on Jim's unique brand of smart marketing and business building strategies. Jim is best known internationally as 'The Newsletter Guru' and creator of No Hassle Newsletters, the ultimate 'done-for-you' newsletter marketing program used by hundreds of clients in nine countries. www.GetJimPalmer.com

David Phelps began investing in real estate in 1980 while attending Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas. His first joint venture partner was his father, who invested with David in the first rental property David managed. After graduating in 1983, David – who also had a dental practice – began a steady and continuous progression of real estate education and investment. His goal was to create multiple streams of income that would provide for his family, for an emergency, for college tuition and for retirement. In 2004 David's daughter, Jenna, then 12, was diagnosed with end-stage liver failure, the result of years of chemotherapy and drug therapy to treat leukemia and epileptic seizures. Jenna was fortunate to receive a liver transplant in time to save her life, but the recovery period was long and arduous. During this time David made the decision to become a true business entrepreneur, transforming his dental practice to enable him to spend more time Jenna, whether she was sick or well. As a result of his new-found freedom, David began practicing dentistry part time and subsequently stopped being the "provider" of dental treatment. He ran his practice remotely for another six years before selling to one of the associate dentists. Today, David is a firm believer that time is our most important asset. He counsels: "You can't buy your life back at some future retirement age – there's no such thing. It's an illusion that unfortunately escapes too many hard-working people." Freedom is his mantra. He is a crusader for dentists and owners of other professional practices, to show them how to achieve the same life that he has engineered. Real estate continues to be his passion as a proven investment vehicle, a subject on which David mentors other enterprising individuals. David's new book From High Income to High Net Worth, provides owners of professional practices and other small businesses a well-defined blueprint with which to create freedom and options within the scope of their businesses and personal lifestyles. He writes: "Professional-practice and small-business owners have simply not been given permission to operate their work and live their lives in a lifestyle that was envisioned at the beginning of their careers. I did it because I was forced to do it. Others can do it because they should." David was awarded the coveted Marketer of the Year for Professional Practice Owners at the Glazer-Kennedy SuperConference in Chicago in front of 1,200 of his peers. Today, David enjoys the freedom that he created in his own life. He coaches and consults with professional-practice and other business owners to show them how to create freedom, security and peace of mind through the development of true entrepreneurial practices and lifetime passive-income streams found in done-for-you real estate investments. He has participated in more than 1,000 real estate transactions and has involved direct bank financing only five times – the remaining 99% of the transactions were done strictly with private financing, which, he reminds us, is all about financial friends and relationships. "Your life is your life; your business is not your life," he says. "Learn to live life on your own terms and accept nothing less." David's life can be celebrated as proof that adversity can open doors to opportunity. Until we are uncomfortable enough in our present situation, he says, change is not likely to happen. www.FreedomFounders.com

Chris Scappatura is president of Contagious Enthusiasm Inc. a company passionate about promoting positive lasting personal and office development through hilarious yet thought-provoking seminars and coaching. Chris has been an entrepreneur for over 35 years and in the dental industry over 20. Since 1998, he has devoted his skills to developing business systems for the dental industry. To reach a larger audience, Chris began conducting seminars on practice management and personal development, pinpointing ways to improve the overall office environment. Topics include "T.O.P. T.I.E.R. Communications" and "Elements of a Great Office Meeting". To reflect his passion for living life with contagious enthusiasm Chris also developed topics which include "Waking Up on the Wrong Side of the Bed", "After Me You Come First", and "Happiness Is In the Details". Chris have had the pleasure of presenting at most major dental conventions across North America. Most recently, Chris joined Dr. David Phelps at Freedom Founders to help dentists "break the chains" and create freedom in their life. Chris coaches the members on the entrepreneurial practice management components - systems, marketing, documentation, communications. He will have you laughing and learning with his energetic style and engaging stories; a learning experience you won't soon forget. www.ChrisScappatura.com www.FreedomFounders.com

Dr. Beyramian graduated from the University of Michigan in 2001, and started Westwind Dental Group in 2002. Westwind Dental Group is a SERVICE oriented group created to provide all patients the highest level of dental care in a comfortable, non-judgmental environment. For the providers and team members, Westwind Dental Group promotes a collaborative environment where everyone from dentists to the team members feel comfortable sharing their ups and downs and concerns with one another. "We are all a team with one vision, and we will push each other in our journey to become the best version of ourselves in and out of the office". Dr. Beyramian's goal was to create a dental group that serves the community with a local feel. Her vision was to recruit and develop team members that value the corporate culture of collaboration and team work to achieve personal and professional growth and understand that hard work is the foundation to achieving goals. Dr. Beyramian is a member of the American Academy of Dental Group Practices. She completed her MBA at Thunderbird School of Global Management in 2016. www.WestwindDental.com

Reese Harper founded Dentist Advisors to help dentists make smart decisions with their money and achieve financial independence. Dentists have unique financial planning needs, like dealing with real estate and practice financing, student loans, income tax budgeting, overhead and saving for retirement. Their personal and practice finances are closely related. For over a decade, Reese has consulted with dentists to help them reach their personal and business financial goals using a scientific, data-driven decision making process he developed called Elements™. Elements™ are 14 key indicators that help their advisors compare dentists in similar circumstances, making their advice more accurate and precise, creating a clear plan towards retirement. Reese takes care of dentist's finances so they can focus on growing collections, improving profitability and enhancing their team. www.DentistAdvisors.com

Larry Clark has been involved with the following aspects of dentistry since 1970: Expanded Duty Assistant USAF, PreDental University of Portland, distribution of dental products, development of dental products, marketing of dental products, and research of dental materials. He has extensive knowledge in clinical dentistry, dental materials and the education there of. He is the only Non-Dentist Member of the American Society of Dental Esthetics, and belongs to the following associations; IADR, AADR, AAPH and more. He has lectured in numerous Universities in the US, Europe and Asia. Larry is 64, married with two sons, and enjoys sailing, motorcycling, and working with the underserved communities around the world - this is my heart and passion. www.PulpDent.com

Heidi Mount has been in the dental field since 1988. She is known for helping dentists make $500 a day on tomorrow's schedule. She has been licensed as a dental assistant in 2 states, worked as an office manager for over 20 years and then ventured out to become a virtual consultant and has been helping dental offices in the United States and Internationally. High Performance Culture Program: http://join.highperformancecultureprogram.com/to-keep-them-smiling/ www.CoachingDentist.com

Dr. Sanger is a pediatric dentist who founded one of the largest private pediatric dental groups in Calif with four large offices totaling over 75 ops, two surgicenters, one hospital OR, an adm office, an ortho alliance practice, and a non-profit foundation school based mobile clinic. The pedo practice has 10 doctors and 150 employees and serves six large counties in central coastal Calif. Dr. Sanger "coined" the term "Pedonomics" and its financial impact on the modern dental practice. Dr. Sanger is a director and faculty member of DOCS Education Pediatric Sedation Dentistry curriculum and the Institute for the Clinical Practice of Pediatric Dentistry (ICPPD) curriculum which has a multiday didactic and hands on simlab course in the "Game Changers" in Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Sanger holds a BS, DDS from USC, a certificate in Ped. Dent from USC hospital, a Mott Fellowship in Ped Dent at USC, a NIH Fellow with a MS in Health Care from USC, and a WHO Fellow. Prior to private practice, he was Professor and Dept Chair for Pedo/Ortho at University of Colo. He has published many books, the most recent "The Entrepreneurs Children's Dental Practice. He is a frequent contributor to Dental Economics. His consulting company is The Sanger Group which advises practices on pediatric dentistry.

Dr. Bill Dorfman is most recognized as the leading celebrity cosmetic dentist from the ABC hit show, "Extreme Makeover," and is also a recurring guest co-host on the Emmy Winning daytime show, "The Doctors." Best known for making America smile Dr. Bill has also transformed the smiles of celebrities such as Usher, Anthony Hopkins, Nia Long, Jessica Simpson, Niecy Nash, Britney Spears, Ozzy & Sharon Osbourne and the cast of "Desperate Housewives" among many others. He is also a New York Times Bestselling Author for his latest book, Billion Dollar Smile, for which 100% of the proceeds are donated to children's charities and was recently included in the Guinness Book of World Records for his philanthropic efforts. Beyond being known as "America's Dentist," Dr. Dorfman is an entrepreneur and founder of ZOOM!, Day White, Nite White and Breath Rx, not only selling his company to Philips, but also being featured nationally and internationally as a smile expert. More than a dentist, Dr. Dorfman is an author, entrepreneur, philanthropist, TV personality, health and fitness enthusiast and father, and much more! www.BillDorfmanDDS.com LEAP is a non-profit education foundation that annually organizes a youth leadership program held at UCLA. Each year, hundreds of students travel from across the globe to attend LEAP's week-long program dedicated to helping young adults uncover the "real-life" skills needed to achieve great success. LEAP's goal is to help young people from around the world find professional and personal success by teaching them real-life keys to success such goal-setting, mentorship, self-motivation, professionalism, and effective communication skills. All of these skills are vital to success, yet omitted from traditional educational system. LEAP hosts two programs which run concurrently during the week-long LEAP Leadership Seminar: The LEAP High School Program (grades 9–12) and The LEAP Young Adult Program (18-24 year olds). Each program has the same core-curriculum. Students learn social and business etiquette, effective communication, how to find a mentor, how to acquire confidence, to set goals, make the most of their high school and college experience, study smarter, identify and create a career plans, network professionally, manage money, and maintain a healthy body and mind. Click to jump ahead and learn about LEAP's Curriculum. What makes LEAP impactful is not just the curriculum, but the the way that it is presented. LEAP teaches these skills with the help of the nation's top success and motivational speakers. Speakers share their life experiences, which are weaved into the curriculum. By having exciting and high-profile speakers, LEAP teaches Systems for Success in a unique way and gives life to otherwise "dull" topics. Click to jump ahead and learn about LEAP's Past Speakers. Before moving on, we recommend watching the attached video. It's 10 minutes long, but it gives you an outstanding idea of the LEAP Program, LEAP Curriculum & LEAP Experience. www.LEAPFoundation.com

About Dr. Steven Goldstein: Education & Background Dr. Steven Goldstein attended dental school at Georgetown University, and received three additional years of training at the University of Pennsylvania in their periodontal/prosthesis program. He opened his practice in Scottsdale, Arizona in 1990. Areas of Expertise Restorative and cosmetic dentistry, including dental implants, crowns, veneers, bridges, full-mouth restorations and dentures. Dr. Goldstein also performs simple procedures such as fillings, cleanings and teeth whitening. National Lecturer Dr. Goldstein lectures nationally on implant dentistry, dental digital photography and digital asset management and is a Key Opinion Leader (KOL) and dental implant speaker for BIOMET 3i, a global dental implant company. He has presented his lectures across the U.S. at many important national dental conferences. www.StevenHGoldsteinDDS.com

Like so many dentists, Dr. Dickerson was busy creating a practice based on the skills and knowledge he obtained in dental school, however he was increasingly frustrated and disenchanted by the traditional approach to dental care. Developing a "Patient Centered Practice" gave him his passion driven purpose. Propelled by this new excitement for dentistry, Bill started sharing his passion with other dentists and quickly became recognized as a respected opinion leader and highly sought after speaker as well as one of the most influential people in dentistry. He was instrumental as a pioneer in the aesthetic revolution as well as igniting the profession's interest in the physiologically based neuromuscular dentistry. His focus for the past two decades has been to create a better future for the profession. In 1993, Dr. Dickerson was asked by Baylor College of Dentistry to develop the first live patient treatment program in the country. Since 1994, Bill's efforts have been channeled into creating the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI Global), providing an educational forum for advancing our profession. The construction of the existing campus was opened in 1998 and was expanded to 63,000 square feet of buildings on 4.5 acres of land in 2003 in the beautiful Summerlin area of Las Vegas to create an environment that enhances the learning experience of the attendees. For the past 20 years, LVI has led the way in continuing education becoming the world's premier post graduate educational center in dentistry. Over nine thousand dentists from all over the world have attended LVI and over 10,000 of their patients have been treated there, as well as the thousands of others who have enhanced their practices by attending lectures of Bill's or reading his books to help dentists achieve their dreams: "The Exceptional Dental Practice", the sequel, "In Search of the Ultimate Practice", "How To Create an Exceptional Aesthetic Practice: Ten Dentists That Have Done It" and "Unleashing the Power of Dentistry." Dr. Dickerson has also published over 500 articles and lectured in every state and most western countries. From Aesthetic dentistry to scientifically based occlusal approaches, Bill has encouraged, assisted and propelled dentists from over 43 nations to grow. www.LVIGlobal.com

Dr. Eric Jones is pleased to be able to offer beautiful smiles to his neighbors in Flowery Branch, Buford, Hoschton, Braselton, and all of northeast Georgia. Dr. Jones earned his dental degree from the Medical University of South Carolina, after earning his bachelor's degree from Clemson University. He maintains professional memberships in the American Dental Association, Georgia Dental Association, American Academy of Implant Dentistry, Academy of General Dentistry, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and Hinman Dental Society. Dr. Jones has also been awarded Fellowship with the Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Jones takes numerous postgraduate education courses each year and has received extensive training in IV sedation, occlusion (your bite), and esthetic dentistry, allowing him to incorporate these treatments into his practice so he has a multitude of methods for solving complex dental problems. Most recently, Dr. Jones has completed a 9-month comprehensive dental implant program through Georgia Regents University. In addition to private practice, Dr. Jones also lectures (www.DrJonesSpeaks.com) on cosmetic dentistry nationally to both students and dentists, has published in the Journal of Dental Research, and presented at the International Association of Dental Research. Currently Dr. Jones teaches other dentists systems and techniques for cosmetic dentistry, digital photography, and dental materials serving as a clinical instructor for the Clinical Mastery Series (www.clinicalmastery.com). His well-rounded approach to education means he is constantly evaluating emerging dental methods and technologies in order to provide his patients with the best results in the least invasive manner with a high emphasis on comfort. This commitment ensures the highest level of care, both today and tomorrow. Dr. Jones is an active participant in the community, serving on the leadership committee of the Georgia Missions of Mercy. He and his wife Margaret live in the area with their three children, Eloise, Teddy and Finn. In his spare time, he enjoys getting out on the lake and watching college football (go Tigers!). www.JonesSmiles.com

About Nanoendo Founded by Dr. John McSpadden, NanoEndo is the culmination of more than three decades of innovation, ongoing scientific research, and endodontic practice; his ultimate goal has always been to advance endodontics and improve upon efficiency and efficacy of associated technologies. Our Mission Our mission is to empower endodontic practitioners and advance their potential by offering the most effective products while providing open access to unbiased informational resources for instrumentation and design. Our Vision Our vision is to be the predominate catalyst for advancing endodontics by integrating data from objective analyses of technologies with the collective expertise of clinicians to provide the most effective products. www.NanoEndo.com

Mark Dilatush, President: Howard Farran said of Mark, "Multitudes of dentists have benefited from the wisdom and integrity that Mark brings to every project. His thoughtfulness and sincere approach has aided scores of dentists in finding their path to greater dental success." Mark heads our analysis/strategy department. Mark has a unique combined background in dental technology, dental practice management, practice marketing, and dental business analytics, which was built over the past 23 years in dentistry. He works very closely with Jay Ostendarp and Jane Shewman. He and his team are responsible for building client marketing plans that pose the least risk to our client marketing budgets with the highest potential return. Mark says: "Nobody here will ever try to "sell" you anything. The analysis/strategy department spends all of its time gathering data, studying it, determining the best strategy for a client, documenting everything, and then explaining everything in detail. We will take as much time as you need or desire. This will be a ZERO pressure experience for you. We want our clients to fully understand the big picture." Howie Horrocks, Founder/CEO: Howie is the author of two dental best sellers, Unlimited New Patients, Volume ONE and Unlimited New Patients, Volume TWO; Trade Secrets of America's Dental Marketing Guru. He is the Founder and CEO of New Patients, Inc., the advertising agency exclusively for dentists. Howie started in advertising in 1984. He wrote ad campaigns for a myriad of businesses including photographers, retail suppliers, software companies, manufacturing companies, sandwich shops, caterers, artists, print companies, accountants, podiatrists, chiropractors, a national sports figure and yes, even a lawyer or two. He was then introduced to a dentist who referred him to another and then another and before long he realized that working only with dentists was what he wanted to do. Since 1989 he has worked exclusively with some of the top dental practices in the US and Canada. He has authored articles on the subject of new patient marketing for publications such as Dental Economics, Dental Products Report, Dentaltown Magazine, The Richards Report, The Independent Dentist, The Advertising Dentist, The Farran Report, Dental Practice and Finance and others. He also co-moderates Dr. Howard Farran's Dentaltown.com marketing forum. His books have sold in nearly every country in the world. He also makes personal appearances at seminars, conventions and other dental meetings. Dr. Howard Farran has called him, "Dentistry's Number One Marketing Man." He has received accolades and endorsements from virtually every leader in the dental profession. Lee Buzard, VP of Professional Relations: Lee Buzard, Vice President of Professional Relations, has over 19 years of hands-on marketing experience specific to the dental profession. Lee has devoted his marketing expertise working with many dental practices all over the United States and Canada to develop innovative and comprehensive marketing programs. Lee particularly excelled in applying creative marketing and advertising strategies to help practices increase their patient base, market penetration and overall production and resulting revenue. Prior to joining New Patients Inc., Mr. Buzard was, Director of Marketing and Growth at Digital Dental Strategies, Inc., where he was responsible for helping educate dentists about the importance of internet marketing for the dental practices while also developing B2B connections and agreement along with vertical and horizontal digital marketing products for the company. During this same period of time Mr. Buzard was a featured speaker at the Madow Group. He spoke live at regional meeting in the U.S and Canada. He also presented monthly on a national teleconference call as well as one of the key note speakers at the annual Madow Powerhouse meeting in Baltimore, MD. Prior to joining DDS.com Mr. Buzard purchased and co-owned multiple dental practices, finding him driven with the dental industry and the people in it. This is where he used his marketing and management experience from the private marketing sector to market and grow the dental practices. This is why many have referred to him as a "wet fingered marketing guy." He has walked in the same dental office ownership trenches that many of his clients have. He truly understands when you say; what should I do? Lee has extensive marketing experience, and insightful expertise which have been instrumental in developing and executing strategic marketing plans for hundreds of dentists. Mr. Buzards' talents, hands-on approach, and dental-specific know-how, coupled with the multi-disciplined abilities and knowledge of the rest of the NPI team creates a rare opportunity for you to have this depth of skill on your team to manage the entire marketing program for your practice. In his spare time, Lee enjoys hiking, playing golf, reading, and spending quality time with his fa