Mentors in United States

Mentor

Periodontics

Acela Martinez

Periodontist · NYU

United States

Dr. Acela Martinez (DMD, MS) is a periodontist associated with East Carolina University and East Carolina Perio. She has been featured as a Pirate Profile advancing care through connection and is a leadership team member.

Mentor · Academic

Cosmetic & Aesthetic Dentistry

Aikaterini Papathanasiou

Professor and Chair of Comprehensive Care · Tufts University

United States

Aikaterini Papathanasiou is professor and chair of the Department of Comprehensive Care at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. She trained in dentistry at the University of Athens, completed postgraduate studies in operative dentistry, endodontics, and cariology at Aarhus University, and pursued advanced esthetic dentistry training at Tufts. Her work spans dental education, patient care, and esthetic and operative dentistry.

Mentor

Restorative Dentistry

Alleman Davey

Restorative Dentist · University of Michigan

United States

Dr. Alleman currently practices in Provo, Utah with his father Dr. David Alleman focusing on biomimetic restorative dentistry. He received his Doctor of Dental Medicine from Roseman University of Health Sciences in 2015. He practiced dentistry for the US Army in Seoul Korea and Ft. Huachuca Arizona. He is an instructor and mentor at the Alleman Center for Biomimetic Dentistry. Dr. Alleman is passionate to improve dental outcomes through minimally invasive biomimetic dentistry.

Mentor

Implantology

Aman Bhullar

Dentist · Ucla

United States

Dr. Aman Bhullar holds DMD, DABOI/ID, MAGD, FAAID, FACD, FPFA, and FICOI credentials. He is an implant dentist in San Jose, California, practicing at The Glen Dental and Prime Life Dental. He is associated with O.R.C.A.A Global.

Mentor

Prosthodontics · Implantology

Angelone James

Dental Technician · Ucla

United States

James Angelone, owner and operator of Denture Man USA, has developed his unique niche as a clinical chair side dental technician. He proudly served 11 years with 2 tours of duty in Iraq, as a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps. His military discipline is witnessed through his current academic and clinical achievements within the field of implant dentistry.

Mentor

Prosthodontics · Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Anthony Deliberato

Dentist · Ucla

United States

Dr Deliberato received his DDS degree from The Ohio State University in 1984. Following a one year General Practice Residency at the Cleveland Veterans Administration, he practiced General Dentistry in Lorain, Ohio for six months. In 1985 Dr. Deliberato began his Prosthodontics Residency at the Veterans Administration in Wilmington Delaware. He received his certificate in Fixed, Removable, and Maxillofacial Prosthodontics in 1988.

Mentor · Academic

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery · Oral Radiology

Aruna Ramesh

Professor · Ucla

United States

Dr. Aruna Ramesh is a full-time Professor and Associate Dean for Academic affairs at TUSDM. She has been a faculty member at TUSDM since 2001. She received her MS in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology from University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, School of Dentistry in 2000 and DMD from TUSDM in 2004. She is a diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (ABOMR) and a fellow of the American College of Dentists.

Mentor

General Dentistry

Burchman Mel

Dentist · University of Michigan

United States

Dr. Burchman is a leading international expert in the field of laser dentistry. He has maintained a general dentistry practice in Bucks County, PA since 1976. He began using lasers in 1999 and now has eight lasers in his practice. In 2001, he received Advanced Proficiency in Nd: YAG from the A.L.D. In 2003, he received the "The Science Behind the Clinic of Laser Dentistry" award for his presentation on, "Nd: YAG and Diode Laser Therapy in the Medically Compromised Patient".

Mentor · Academic

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

C.S. Maller

Professor · University of Michigan

United States

Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine; Fellow, American Dental Society of Anesthesiology; Diplomate, American Dental Board of Anesthesiology

Mentor · Academic

Periodontics · Prosthodontics

Carlo Ercoli

Professor · Ucla

United States

Dr. Carlo Ercoli obtained his dental degree from the University of Siena, Italy in 1993. He specialized in Prosthodontics in 1996 at the Eastman Dental Center in Rochester, New York. In 2012, he achieved specialty certification in Periodontology at the University of Rochester Eastman Institute for Oral Health. In 2019, he obtained his MBA from the Simon Business School of the University of Rochester.

Mentor

General Dentistry

Charles Bahn

Dental Technology Professional · NYU

United States

He enrolled at the University of California, Berkeley attending courses with the intention of attending medical school. He finished Berkeley with a bachelor’s degree in microbiology. In 2009, Charles moved to San Jose to join Anatomage as a sales representative. In 2010 he became sales manager and in 2011 appointed director of sales. He was responsible for all dental sales, training of all personnel, education, and for the company’s advertising campaign.

Mentor

Prosthodontics

Christensen Gordon

Prosthodontist · Columbia University

United States

GORDON J. CHRISTENSEN, DDS, PhD, MSD, is a practicing prosthodontist in Provo, Utah. He is the founder and CEO of Practical Clinical Courses, an international continuing education organization founded in 1981 for dental professionals. Dr. Christensen is cofounder (with his wife, Rella Christensen, PhD, RDH) and CEO of Clinicians Report.

Mentor · Academic

Periodontics · Implantology

Cochran David

Professor · University of Michigan

United States

David Cochran is Professor and Chairman of the Department of Periodontics at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Dentistry. He is a Board Certified Periodontist and a past President of the American Academy of Periodontology and the Academy of Osseointegration. He is a fellow of the American College of Dentistry, the International College of Dentistry, the Academy of Osseointegration and the International Team for Implantology.

Mentor · Academic

Endodontics

Cohen Stephen

Professor · Columbia University

United States

Stephen Cohen chaired the Department of Endodontics at the University of the Pacific's dental school from 1970 to 1988 and continued teaching as an adjunct clinical professor. His profile also lists an adjunct appointment at the University of California, San Francisco.

Mentor

Implantology · Digital Dentistry

Corey Raymond

Implant Dentistry Educator · University of Pennsylvania

United States

Dr. Corey Raymond was involved in implant education since 2016 and has dedicated his practice to being a location where clinicians can learn the most up to date techniques in implant dentistry today. Dr. Raymond embraces in office digital implant workflows and utilization of new developments in surgical and prosthetic components to improve the patient experience while also improving the flow from pre-surgery workup through prosthetics

Mentor

Biomimetic Restorative Dentistry

David Alleman

Dentist and Biomimetic Restorative Dentistry Educator · University of Michigan

United States

David Alleman is a dentist in Provo, Utah, and founder of the Alleman Center of Biomimetic Dentistry. His work focuses on tooth-preserving restorative techniques and education in biomimetic dentistry. He developed a structured approach to teach these methods to clinicians through courses and mentorship.

Mentor

Periodontics · Implantology

David Lipton

Dentist · NYU

United States

David Lipton earned his dental degree at the University of Michigan and trained in periodontics and implant dentistry at the University of Florida. His residency covered periodontal regeneration, tissue reconstruction, sedation, and implant placement.

Mentor · Academic

Prosthodontics

Donovan Terence

Professor · University of Michigan

United States

Terence Donovan has held a professorship and biomaterials leadership role in operative dentistry at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry. His profile lists longstanding involvement with restorative dentistry and prosthodontic organizations.

Mentor

Prosthodontics · Implantology

Edmond Bedrossian

Prosthodontist · Harvard University

United States

Dr. Edmond Bedrossian (E. Armand Bedrossian) is a DDS, MSD, FACP prosthodontist based in San Francisco, USA. He is affiliated with the University of the Pacific and runs the San Francisco Center for Osseointegration. He is a Straumann BLX Implant System speaker.

Mentor

Periodontics

Edward “Pat” Allen

Periodontist and Soft Tissue Grafting Educator · NYU

United States

Edward “Pat” Allen is a periodontist and educator known for work on minimally invasive soft tissue grafting, including the tunnel technique. He founded the Center for Advanced Dental Education in Dallas, where he teaches periodontal surgical techniques, and has contributed publications on treating gingival recession.

Mentor

Implantology

Eric Block

Dentist · Harvard University

United States

Dr. Eric Block is a full-time practicing dentist in Acton, Massachusetts, husband, and father of two kids. He graduated from the Nova Southeastern College of Dental Medicine in 2002 and then completed a 2-year Implantology Residency at Boston University in 2004. He is certified by the American Association of Dental Boards for continuing education and lectures nationwide, helping dentists to become more efficient, productive, and less stressed.

Mentor · Academic

Prosthodontics

Field James

Professor · University of Pennsylvania

United States

JAMES FIELD, BSc(Hons) BDS PhD MFGDP RCSEng MFDS MPros FDTFEd RCSEd CertClinEd MA(Ed) FAcadMEd PFHEA. James is a Professor in Restorative Dentistry and Dental Education, and an Honorary Consultant in Prosthodontics at Cardiff Dental School, where he is also the Director for Learning and Teaching.

Mentor

Prosthodontics · Implantology

Friedman Eli

Prosthodontist · NYU

Cidade Industrial, United States

• Founder of OneSolution® Dental Implant; • Graduated in 1998 from Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts; • Post-graduate certification in Prosthodontics.

Mentor · Academic

Cosmetic & Aesthetic Dentistry

Gerard Kugel

Professor · University of Michigan

United States

Associate Dean for Research and Professor of Comprehensive Care 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.