Mid-Continent Dental Congress - Greater St. Louis Dental Society Conference for Continuing Education

Lynn Atkinson, RDH

Lynn Atkinson RDH has been a Registered Dental Hygienist for over 30 years. Her passion for utilizing technology while delivering the highest quality of patient care keeps her practicing four days a week as the Clinical Hygiene Director for a high-performing, patient-oriented dental practice in Mission Viejo, California. Lynn lectures and provides clinical, hands-on training to dental professionals on successfully incorporating lasers and other adjunctive therapies into their protocols. For the past several years, Lynn has been a speaker at numerous conferences across the nation, speaking on a variety of topics. She lectures locally in addition to her hands-on courses, has authored several published articles and has been a guest speaker on industry audio media platforms, enjoyed nationwide. Lynn is an active member and participant of multiple dental associations and organizations. Lynn is a key opinion leader for several dental manufacturers and companies including Biolase, Biogaia, and EMS. She serves on the Board of Directors at the Academy of Laser Dentistry as Auxiliary Chair, a member of the ALD Speakers Bureau, Education, Conference, and Testing Committees. Lynn is the honored recipient of the ALD 2022 Leon Goldman Clinical Excellence Award. Financial Relationship – Other financial support or material support: lasers & supplies Biolase; speaker, KOL

Wendy AuClair-Clark, DDS, MS

After her doctoral degree from the Marquette University School of Dentistry in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Dr. Wendy Clark earned her master’s degree in clinical dentistry and certificate in post-graduate prosthodontics from the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry. She practiced prosthodontics for seven years with Team Atlanta (Goldstein, Garber & Salama), before her current full-time prosthodontic faculty role at the University of North Carolina Adams School of Dentistry. Dr. Clark has been named a “Leader in Continuing Education” by Dentistry Today for the last 6 years, presenting on a wide range of prosthodontic topics. She has published articles in numerous peer-reviewed journals and serves as a key opinion leader for multiple companies on digital dentures. Financial Relationship – Grants/Research Support: Dentsply Sirona; Consultant: Avadent, 3PX Software; Honorarium: Avadent, Dentsply Sirona

Peter Auster, DMD

Dr. Peter Auster strives for his seminars to be “uplifting, inspiring, and educational” – as a recent testimonial summarized. The latest technology, materials, and techniques are combined in a free-moving, collaborative day, where audience participation is embraced and videos, hands-on, and the tailored needs of the particular audience are honored. Dr. Peter Auster continues thirty-five years of cosmetic and reconstructive dentistry in his private practice in Pomona, N.Y. He has lectured from Portland, Maine, to Portland, Oregon and he speaks internationally as well. Dr. Auster has written dozens of articles for major dental publications. He is a Fellow of the International College of Dentists and the American College of Dentists. Dr. Auster completed two terms on the board of directors of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, was chair of their leadership committee, and is currently, the 2022 chairman of their Professional Education Committee. Dr. Auster is proud to be a speaker and product reviewer for Catapult Education and has been the first dentist in the U.S. to sample several popular products prior to their introduction to the U.S. market. He is a “Dawson Scholar” and received a “Concept of Complete Dentistry Award” from the Dawson Academy. Financial Relationship – Honorarium: GCA, Pearl, Shofu Dental

Shannon Pace Brinker, CDA

Shannon Pace Brinker, CDA, is a national and international speaker and published author. She has been a full-time practicing dental assistant for more than 25 years and works for Dr. Robert Korman in Virginia Beach, VA. She is an active member of the AACD, was the first auxiliary to sit on the AACD Board of Directors, and was awarded the AACD Rising Star Award. Shannon was selected as one of Dentistry Today’s Top 100 Clinicians. She was also selected as Dental Products Report’s 25 most influential women in dentistry and Dr. Bicuspid’s dental assisting educator of the year. She has written more than 300 articles about clinical applications and has a current column in Dental Product Reports for team evaluations of dental products and materials. She has her own publication for dental assistants in partnership with Schein Dental called Side by Side. She has started one of the first online platforms designated for dental assistants called the Academy of Chairside Assisting. Financial Relationship – none reported

Alan W. Budenz, MS, DDS

Dr. Budenz is Emeritus Professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences and in the Department of Diagnostic Sciences at the University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco, California. He received his graduate degree in Anatomy from the University of California, Los Angeles, and his dental degree from the University of California, San Francisco. He has more than 40 years of private general practice and faculty practice experience in San Francisco, has served as a general dentistry clinical instructor, a clinical group practice administrator, and as Chair of the Department of Diagnostic and Emergency Services at Pacific. He has also taught anatomy courses at Pacific since 1984. He has lectured extensively, both nationally and internationally, on local anesthesia, oral medicine, cariology, and the anatomical basis of dentistry topics, and every year since 2005, he has been recognized as an Annual Leader in Continuing Dental Education by “Dentistry Today”.  Financial Relationship – none reported.

Elizabeth Burns, DDS, RYT 200

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. Financial Relationship – none reported

Travis Campbell, DDS

Dr. Campbell is a practicing dentist and multiple practice owner who lives in Prosper, Texas with his wife and two young children. Having gained a reputation as an expert in the complex area of dental insurance, Dr. Campbell is commonly known as “The Dental Insurance Guy!” From understanding insurance to developing strategies to accelerate practice growth, Dr. Campbell delivers practical, actionable content that dentists and team members can use immediately. He dispels many of the myths and misinformation around today’s dental insurance policies and explains how to navigate the complexities of being an exceptional dentist, business owner, and leader while still having a life outside of work. His most recent textbook, Understanding Dental Insurance, has become a bestseller in dentistry and has already sold out once in just a few months. He has also launched the most comprehensive online resource for dental insurance. Financial Relationship – Honorarium: PPO Profits

Ashley Clark, DDS

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 in academia serving in roles including Residency Director, Laboratory Director, Division Chief, and Associate Dean. She is on the Professional Board for Oral Cancer Cause and Digital Dental Notes and on the Advisory Board as the Oral Pathologist for General Dentistry. Dr. Clark has won several teaching awards, has provided over 100 continuing education courses, and has authored more than 40 publications and book chapters. Financial Relationship – none reported

Jamie Collins, RDH

Jamie Collins, RDH-EA, BS is a hygienist licensed in Idaho and Washington states and dedicated to advancing the dental profession.  With over twenty years in the dental field, it has led her to being involved in many aspects of patient care.  With a passion for patient care, especially those with higher risk factors, Jamie enjoys sharing the tips and tricks of the dental profession. Through speaking and writing for various publications, with over 80 articles published she educates dental professionals worldwide. She has been awarded the ADHA Trailblazer Award in 2021,2022 and the first recipient of the ADHA Standout Seven Corporate Hygienist award in 2022.   Jamie has also contributed to multiple textbooks, curriculum development, and contributes as a key opinion leader for various companies.  Her experience has led to her being named the Professional Education Manager at MouthWatch. Financial Relationship – Employee: MouthWatch

Miles Cone, DMD, CDT

Dr. Miles R. Cone is a graduate of Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and completed a three-year Prosthodontic residency program while serving in the United States Army before being honorably discharged as a field grade officer in the rank of Major. In addition to achieving board certification and diplomate status within his specialty, Dr. Cone has also successfully challenged all the requirements necessary to earn his designation as a Certified Dental Technician. Currently, Dr. Cone’s career in civilian life revolves around his dual role as the owner of Nuance Dental Specialists, a private practice dental clinic limited to prosthetic dentistry in the heart of Portland, ME, and his role as Editor in Chief of the American College of Prosthodontists quarterly publication, The Messenger. He is also a member of Catapult Educations’ speaker’s bureau and evaluates new products for numerous dental manufacturers. When Dr. Cone is not at the chair, in the classroom teaching, or at the lab bench, he can be found lecturing on the international circuit and publishing extensively in peer-reviewed journals. Financial Relationship – Honorarium: Panthera, Zest Dental Solutions, Southern Dental Industries, GC America

Kiera Dent

Kiera is committed to elevating dentists and teams to their highest level through customized in ­office and virtual consulting and training. Kiera rallies around empowering teams to establish an ownership mindset. Kiera lives every day by her core values – F.I.R.E U.P. – Fun, Integrity, Results, Ease, Unconventional, and Passion for Excellence. Her vast experience ranges from the front office to assistant. regional manager to dental practice owner. She and her team of consultants work with hundreds of dental practices across the nation and can confidently say. “we don’t just understand you. we are you!”

Kiera has

• Authored numerous articles
• Has over 50.000 downloads per month on the Dental A Team Podcast
• Offers FREE monthly workshops to the dental community
• Created customized virtual training videos and courses by job description
• Designed a customizable operations manual that is your roadmap to systems and team success
• Owned dental practices
• Grew a practice from $SOOK to $2.4M in 9 months with a graduate right from dental school
• Has coached hundreds of dental practices across the country

Kiera is passionate about dentistry, traveling the world. and is obsessed with cotton candy anything. Yes, her last name really is Dent! Her motto is. “THERE IS AWLAYS A SOLUTION”! She is committed to expanding what people believe is possible in themselves and their practice! It’s time to LEVEL UP! Financial Relationship – Honorarium: The Dental A Team

An Chih “Angela” Do, RDH, Med

An Chih “Angela” Do,  RDH, Med, MAADH has been practicing pediatric dentistry for over 17 years as a dental assistant and hygienist. She is a speaker that brings impactful information to clinicians. Her background in film and television allows her creativity to expand beyond the operatory. As an immigrant and first-generation college graduate, she knows the impact that education can make. This awareness drives her to empower dental professionals with tools to better care for their patients.  The Pediatric RDH is an active American Dental Hygienists’ Association member. She is a Past President of the Greater Houston Dental Hygienists’ Association and Speaker of the House for the Texas Dental Hygienists’ Association. She was also a District IX delegate and appointed to ADHA’s 2021-2022 IDEA committee. She is also a mother of two young boys. Financial Relationship – Honorarium: Crest Oral-B

Marc Gottlieb, DDS

Dr. Marc M. Gottlieb was born and raised here on Long Island. After graduation from Lindenhurst H.S. he attended Union College in Schenectady, New York. He graduated with thesis honors in biology and then shuffled off to Buffalo. While at the University of Buffalo he received many academic scholarships, awards and fellowships. After graduation from dental school Dr. Gottlieb went on to a two-year post-graduate residency program at Long Island Jewish Medical Center. At the Medical Center he received advanced training in dental anesthesiology and all the specialties of dentistry. That included but was not limited to advanced training in Root Canals, Oral Surgery, Dentures, and Cosmetic Dentistry. He is a leading authority in I.V. (intravenous) and Oral Sedation. Dr. Gottlieb is currently on staff at Stony Brook University Hospital and recently awarded one the top providers of Continuing Education in Dentistry Today. Financial Relationship – none reported

David S. Hornbrook, DDS, FAACD, FACE, FASDA

Dr. David Hornbrook graduated from UCLA School of Dentistry and has been in private practice in San Diego, California for the past 33 years.  He is a pioneer in Live-patient, esthetic dental treatment programs and was the founder and director of LVI, PAC~live, the HornbrookGroup, and Clinical mastery.

He has lectured internationally on all facets of dentistry including Porcelain Veneers, Implants, dental materials, Occlusion, and direct composites. He is the past editor of the Journal of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and is an Accredited Fellow of the ACCD, a Fellow and Diplomate of the American Society of Dental Aesthetics, a Fellow of the Academy of Comprehensive Esthetics, and was honored with Lifetime achievement awards by the Crown Council and the Academy of Comprehensive Esthetics.

He had developed numerous materials and techniques that are used daily by restorative dentists and has consulted numerous manufacturers on dental materials and is the Clinical Director of Education and Technology at Utah Valley Dental Lab in Provo, Utah. Financial Relationship – Stock Shareholder: Utah Valley Dental Lab/Director of Education & Technology

Machell Hudson, RDH

Machell Hudson, RDH was honored as DrBicuspid Most Influential Hygiene Educator for 2021 is evidence of my love and passion for clinical dental hygiene and educating, practicing, and coaching the role the dental community plays in whole body health.  As an international Speaker passionate about educating Oral Systemic Connections with a focus in risk factors, P4 method, elevating patient care and most importantly empowering the dental profession because that is where the magic happens.  I am beyond proud to sit as a board member for the American Academy for Oral Systemic Health.  Founder of Integrative Dental Coaching and on faculty, speaker and specialty hygiene coach for Productive Dentist Academy. Volunteer time spent with Unbound North Texas- Human Trafficking awareness and advocacy. Texas Accredited Human Trafficking Speaker. Financial Relationship – none reported

Andrea Johnson, MS, RDH

21 years with Procter & Gamble and currently a Senior Business Development Manager. She has held numerous roles for the company and resides in Texas.  She enjoys sharing the science within the dental world, working with speakers, association work, and building capabilities with Crest Oral B Professional Oral Care Division.  She has a Master’s in Psychology and an extended certification in grief counseling and juvenile behavior counseling. Financial Relationship – none reported

Gerard Kugel, DMD, MS, PhD

Gerard Kugel, DMD, MS, PhD, Past Associate Dean for Research and Professor Emeritus at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. With an expertise in Clinical Research and Esthetic Dentistry, he is a reviewer for The New England Journal of Medicine, JADA, The Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry, and the Clinicians Report. He is on the Editorial Board of The Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry, Compendium and Inside Dentistry, where his is Editor Emeritus. He is a Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry and the Academy of Dental Materials. Dr. Kugel has his PhD in Dental Materials. He earned his Executive Certificate in Management and Leadership from the Sloan School of Management at MIT. Dr. Kugel has published over 160 articles and over 400 abstracts in the field of restorative materials and techniques. He has given over 400 lectures both nationally and internationally. Dr. Kugel is part of a group practice, the Trinity Dental in Boston, MA. Financial Relationship – Tufts Research: Schein, Hu-Friedy, Ivoclar, Kerr, Shofu, SprintRay; Consultant: Philips, Ivoclar; Course materials & equipment: Henry Schein, Ivoclar, SprintRay

Mark Lorich

Mark Lorich is a hacker who was born into dentistry. Growing up in the back of dental offices where his mother practiced hygiene, he developed an early interest in the field. While spending five years as the Software Engineering Manager at a dental lab in Buffalo, New York, Mark became involved in published research and lectured alongside Dr. Kugel. He began working with SprintRay as a KOL in 2017 and started working for them as an employee in 2020. Less than a year later, he relocated across the country to HQ in Los Angeles. As the Product Manager of Hybrid Products, Mark is responsible for innovating new products, sculpting AI and algorithms, streamlining workflows, and writing patents. He also created several exciting new resins that SprintRay will release in the next 18 months. His passion for dental art has led him to create “unique” pieces at oddteeth.com. He can otherwise be found in front of a computer, 3d printer, or lab equipment. Financial Relationship – Employee: SprintRay

Lon McRae, DMD

Dr. McRae has a passion for incorporating cosmetic dentistry along with dental implantology.  He began as an instructor and mentor for the Hornbrook group in 2005.  Dr. McRae has been a sought after instructor at numerous dental schools and teaching institutions across the nation.  Through his clinical excellence and further education, Dr. McRae is the current president of the International Academy of Dental Implantology.  The strive for perfection has given Dr. McRae the opportunity to practice his passion around the world.  Dr. McRae is a graduate of Oregon Health Science University School of Dentistry.  He has a successful dental practice and dental implant center in Meridian, Idaho. Financial Relationship – none

Gigi Meinecke, RN, DMD

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 studies 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. She also provides litigation support as an expert witness in the injectable domain.

Dr. Meinecke is active in organized dentistry and is a current member of the Academy of General Dentistry’s Dental Practice Council. She served 2 consecutive terms on the AGD’s Legislative and Governmental Affairs Council and is a past Chair of the ADA Council on Communications. Dr. Meinecke is a Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry, the International College of Dentists, the American College of Dentists and is a 2023 Fellow Candidate in the Pierre Fauchard Academy. Dr. Meinecke maintains a private practice limited to facial injectables in Potomac, Maryland. Financial Relationship – Stock Shareholder: Abbvie; Evolus, Revance

Matthew R. Miller, DDS

Dr. Matthew R. Miller graduated from New York University College of Dentistry with high distinction. While at NYU, he was selected into the Honors Aesthetics Program in the Rosenthal Institute of Cosmetic Dentistry. As a result of his efforts, he won the American Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry Award and the Northeastern Society of Periodontics Award. He has been voted by his peers as one of the “Top 50 dentists” in the Charlotte metro area. Dr. Miller’s scope of practice includes: Full mouth rehabilitation, Endodontic therapy, Invisalign, Oral surgery, Bone grafting, Sinus augmentation, and Implant therapy. Dr. Miller is a Key Opinion Leader for Kerr and is a member of their Endodontic and Restorative Advisory Board. Additionally, he is a clinical consultant and evaluator for the Dental Advisor. He maintains a private group practice in Huntersville, N.C. Financial Relationship – Consultant: Kerr Dental, Dental Advisor; Honorarium: Kerr Dental

Stephen Mills, DDS

Stephen Mills, DDS is a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist and practices in Scarborough, Maine. He completed his DDS Degree at the SUNY at Buffalo School of Dentistry in 1981. After three years on active duty in the US Army, he obtained his certificate in Pediatric Dentistry at the Department of Pediatric Dentistry of the University of Connecticut in 1987. He achieved board certification in Pediatric Dentistry in 1995.

Dr. Mills’ current activities center on his interest in sports-related orofacial injury treatment and prevention and his involvement with the Academy for Sports Dentistry (ASD). A past president and longtime board member, he is a Fellow of the ASD and was awarded the Academy’s Lifetime Distinguished Member Award in 2015. He is the editor of the Newsletter of the Academy for Sports Dentistry which appears in the journal Dental Traumatology. He lectures widely on Sports Dentistry and Athletic Mouthguards and serves as a team dentist for the University of New England.

Dr. Mills serves on the Board of Directors of the Partnership for Children’s Oral Health for the State of Maine, This is a non-profit organization that strives to unite various groups and individuals across the State of Maine that works towards improving the oral health of all of the children of the state. He is also a Public Policy Advocate for the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.

Dr. Mills was inducted into the International College of Dentists in 2016. He is a dual member of the International Association of Dental Traumatology and the ASD. He writes and lectures widely on sports dentistry both in the USA and abroad. He also acts as a volunteer dentist when needed for the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committees’ oral health and mouthguard activities. Financial Relationship – none reported

Ross W. Nash, DDS

Ross W. Nash, DDS is co-founder and president of the Nash Institute for Dental Learning located in Charlotte, North Carolina.  Dr. Nash has authored a chapter in a dental textbook on esthetic dentistry and is an editorial advisor and regular writer for several dental publications.  An international lecturer on esthetic dentistry, he is a Fellow in the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and a Diplomat for the American Board for Aesthetic Dentistry.  He has been a clinical instructor at the Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry.  Dr. Nash is a consultant to numerous dental materials manufacturers.  Financial Relationship – Honorarium: Philips Sonicare