Mentors in North America

Dr. Cecilia Dong holds a DMD, BSc, MSc, and FRCD designation. She is a faculty member at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at Western University in London, Ontario, Canada. She is published on Google Scholar and contributes to JCDA.ca and The Conversation.

Dr. Faraj Edher is a prosthodontist and educator based in Vancouver, BC, Canada. He runs Transcend Dentistry and is a presenter for Viva Learning. He has a YouTube channel and is active on Instagram as an educator in digital restorative dentistry.

Dr. Reza Farshey (DMD, CAGS) is an endodontist practicing at Chevy Chase Endodontics. He is involved in clinical research through Clinical Research Dental and is the Founder and CEO of Endogenie. He is featured on Dental Learning and the AAE Connection.

Dr. Johan Figueira (DDS) is associated with Premium Dental Clinics and is a speaker at Eversmiles and BBK Akademi. He shares trends and ideas in the dental field through YouTube and social media.

Dr. Barry Glassman (DMD) is a dental educator and speaker based in Allentown, USA, who runs Dr. Barry Glassman Seminars. He is known for challenging dental myths and is featured on S4S Dental, ProDental CPD, and OHI-S.

Dr. Kenneth M. Hargreaves, DDS, PhD, is a nationally recognized leader in dental research who was named Dean of UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry. He is recognized by the American Association of Endodontists as a speaker and has been featured in Who's Who in San Antonio.

Dr. Gary M. Heir, DMD, is an orofacial pain specialist associated with Rutgers School of Dental Medicine. He practices in West Orange, New Jersey, and specializes in neuropathic facial pain and TMJ disorders.

Dr. Rich Hirschinger, DDS, MBA, is an orofacial pain specialist based in Beverly Hills, California. He is the inventor of Gentle Jaw, a member of the American Board of Orofacial Pain, and specializes in TMJ, headache, and facial pain treatment.

Dr. Olympia Karacosta, DMD, is faculty at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and practices at Warshauer and Santamaria in Back Bay, Boston. She is an educator who chose to continue learning as a student.

Dr. Saranjeev S. Lalh, B.Sc., D.D.S., M.D., F.R.C.D.(C), is a dental surgeon based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. He is associated with Renew Surgery and is registered with the Alberta Dental Association.

Dr. Kenneth A. Malament (DDS, MScD) is a prosthodontist based in Boston, USA. After earning his dental degree from NYU and completing advanced studies at Boston University, he established a full-time practice limited to prosthodontics in Boston with an on-site lab. He has held presidential roles for the American Board of Prosthodontics and received the Daniel F. Gordon Award for Lifetime Achievement. He is published by Quintessence Publishing and co-created notable ceramic materials.

Mentor

Restorative dentistry, Composite Veneers, Direct Stratification

Manauta Jordi

Mexico

Dr. Jordi Manauta is a dental professional and author for Styleitaliano.org specializing in restorative dentistry. He has expertise in direct stratification composite veneers and is associated with Solventum's oral care brain floss experts program. He is also featured by Polydentia and MW Dental.

Dr. Louis G. Mercuri is a renowned oral and maxillofacial surgeon specializing in temporomandibular joint (TMJ) replacement. He is a prolific researcher published on ScienceDirect and ResearchGate, with significant contributions to alloplastic TMJ replacement literature. He is associated with the ESTMJS (European Society of TMJ Surgeons).

Dr. Robert W. Mier (DDS) is a dental professional practicing in the field of orofacial pain and dental sleep medicine. He is a member of the American Board of Orofacial Pain and has been associated with AZ TMJ PLLC in Arizona. He has been reviewed on Healthgrades.

Dr. Sammy Noumbissi, DDS, MS, is a dental implant specialist based in the USA who runs Miles of Smiles Implant Dentistry. He is a member of CleanImplant, the IAOCI, and the Institute for Biological Dentistry, and specializes in ceramic dental implants.

Dr. Sameer Puri, DDS, is the Founder and Chief Clinical Officer at Imagen Dental Partners in the USA. He is an honorary faculty member at CDOCS and has expertise in scaling dental practices while maintaining clinical excellence.

Dr. Dania Tamimi is a consultant oral and maxillofacial radiologist. She is associated with Kharsa Clinics and BeamReaders. She has been a speaker at Concord Seminars and Casco Bay Study Club. She specializes in the art of oral maxillofacial radiology.

Dr. Thomas M. Paumier, DDS, brings a wealth of expertise & dedication to continuing education for dental professionals. A cum laude graduate of The Ohio State University College of Dentistry, Dr. Paumier holds a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and completed a General Practice Residency (GPR) at St. Elizabeth Medical Center. Since 1988, he has provided outstanding care in private practice in Canton, Ohio, and has been a dedicated educator on the faculty of the Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospit...

Dr. David Wank is a practicing dentist who completed his DMD from Harvard University and is onboard with dentaltown.com magazine. He owns an internet marketing company for healthcare professionals called Short Hills Design and is an authority on dental website development, SEO, and content development.

Susan Wingrove (BS, RDH) is a dental professional from the USA who runs Wingrove Dynamics. She is a speaker for Dental ED and IAOCI. She has been nominated for the Sunstar World Dental Hygienist Awards and is recognized in the field of dental implant maintenance and periodontal care.

Periodontist, Tulsa Oklahoma

Dr. Alexandra Rendón is a dental professional from Mexico specializing in periodontology and oral implantology. She is associated with the ITI (International Team for Implantology) and is an alumna of CIDEB. She has published research on ResearchGate.