SCN Member Directory

Linda Miles, CSP. CMC
Executive Board
Founder & Director

Linda Miles & Associates
PO Box 6249
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
757.721.3332
800.922.0866
757.721.2892 fax

lindamiles@cox.net
www.DentalManagementU.com

Date of Birth: 8-Aug

Linda Miles, CSP, CMC, Virginia Beach, VA, is an internationally recognized consultant, speaker and author on dental practice and staff development. Linda is a successful businesswoman who not only founded LLM&A, a leading INC 500 dental management consulting firm in 1978; but also founded the Speaking Consulting Network in 1997. Linda is known as the speaker who instinctively understands and loves to share the business side of practicing dentistry to dentists, teams and other consultants.

Lee Tarvin
Executive Board
Executive Director

Linda Miles & Associates
PO Box 6249
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
757.721.3332
800.922.0866
757.426.3901 fax
800.922.0882

leetarvin@cox.net
www.DentalManagementU.com

Date of Birth: 8-Oct

Lee Tarvin, Executive Director for Linda Miles and Associates recently celebrated 22 years with the firm. After Lee joined the company in 1984, LLM&A became an INC 500 company in 1987 with a 544% increase over the previous five years. Lee has been instrumental in directing each new phase of the business from the two-day Dental Business Conferences, to the SunFun Seminar cruises, and the Speaking Consulting Network. Lee's background in dentistry, her attention to detail, and her love of people makes her the ideal speaker/consultant's "partner". Lee is the mother of three grown children, the wife of a retired Navy CWO, and the proud grandmother of six grandchildren.

David Martin Reznik, DDS
Executive Board
Co-Executive Officer

The Sky's The Limit
President
7 Park Crest
Newport Coast, CA 92657
949.718.0702 office
404.245.6916 cell

davidmreznik@yahoo.com
www.davidmreznikdds.com

Date of Birth: 1-Oct

Dr. David M. Reznik is a Business Dentist. His perspective is unique among coaches because of his depth of experience and education in business, dentistry and the business of dentistry. His enjoyable presentations reconcile business theory with dental practice management in thoughtful and useable ways. Dr. Reznik's desire for the dental professional is to gain success in business while finding fulfillment through progressive personal progress. He achieves this by expanding the vision beyond dentistry and inspires learning beyond the scope of his coaching.

Lois Banta
Board of Directors
Co-Executive Officer

Banta Consulting Inc.
33010 NE Pink Hill Rd.
Grain Valley, MO 64029
816.847.2055 office
816.847.5962 fax

lois@bantaconsulting.com
www.bantaconsulting.com

Date of Birth: 19-Jul

Lois Banta is CEO, President and Founder of Banta Consulting, Inc, a group consulting company that specializes in all aspects of dental practice management. Lois has over 32 years of dental experience and consults and speaks internationally. To contact Lois for a personal consultation or to invite Lois to speak to your organization; Office-816/847-2055, Address: 33010 NE Pink Hill Rd, Grain Valley, MO 64029, Email: loisbanta@kcnet.com or check out her website: www.bantaconsulting.com.

Dianne Glasscoe, RDH, BS
Advisory Board

Professional Dental Management, Inc.
2825 Roderick Rd.
Frederick, MD 21704
301.874.5240

dglasscoe@northstate.net

Date of Birth: 12-Mar

Dianne’s long dental career has experienced her in all phases of dental office operation. She also has a Bachelor of Science degree in human resource management. Her business, Professional Dental Management, is based in Frederick, Maryland. Dianne was honored by Dentsply in 2005 as “Distinguished Dental Professional”. Dianne authors monthly columns called “Practice Wisdom” for Women Dentist Journal and “Staff Rx” for RDH. She is a member of NSA, ADHA and CMDA.

B. Casey Crafton, DDS
Advisory Board

Crafton Dental
10380 Old Columbia Rd. Suite 102
Columbia, MD 21046
410.381.0900

craftondental@comcast.net

Date of Birth: 15-Jun

Casey Crafton is a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist currently in practice with his wife, Dr. Lisa Crafton, a Family and Cosmetic Dentist in Columbia, Maryland. Together they split a full-time work week, giving them each ample time to spend with their three children. In addition to private practice, Casey is an attorney and a member of the Maryland Bar. He has utilized his legal background in assisting with a number of dental agreements and many other legal/business related issues. He has lectured on the local state and national level.

Kathy Metaxas
Advisory Board

Platinum Professional Development
51 Melville Parade
South Perth 6151
Western Australia618.9368.4577 phone
618.9368.4599 fax

info@platinumpd.com.au

Date of Birth: 22-Jul

Kathy Metaxas has been involved in the field of dentistry for three decades. Her enthusiasm and knowledge for the dental profession has motivated and directed many dental teams across Australia and New Zealand to achieve success beyond their expectations. Kathy's company PLATINUM Professional Development's philosophy is total commitment to a high standard. Kathy is a international speaker and a professional motivator who has built an outstanding reputation for providing sound and well proven management principals in a fast paced, highly motivating style.

Bete Johnson
Advisory Board

CareCredit
2995 Red Hill Avenue, Ste. 100
Costa Mesa, CA 92626-5923
800.300.3046 ext 4141
800.800.5830 fax

bjohnson@carecredit.com

Date of Birth: 10-May

Bete Johnson, a 15 year sales, marketing and practice management veteran is currently Business Development Manager for CareCredit, the leading patient financing program. As a former Office Administrator, Bete works with consultants, professional organizations and educational institutions and travels extensively speaking on patient financing.

Tim Breiding
Advisory Board

Breiding Marketing, LLC
11181 Scullers Run
Tega Cay, SC 29708
803.548.9868
704.351.2181 cell
803.548.7613 home

timtegacay@aol.com

Date of Birth: 12-Apr

Tim Breiding’s unique insight into effective practice graphics and marketing comes from over 20 years in marketing with Knight-Ridder Newspapers, and 19 years as an advertising agency specializing in dental practice development. Tim has developed targeted marketing products for over 700 practices nationwide and for many of dentistry’s leading consultants. Tim’s goal with dentists and their consultants is to construct a “targeted image” that attracts the type of services they want to perform most.

Jackie Bailey
Attendee

Emerald City Consulting
President
704 228th Ave NE, #843
Sammamish, WA 98074
425.836.4629 home
425.894.3424 cell
425.894.3424 office

jackie@emeraldcityconsulting.com

Date of Birth: 29-Nov

Jackie Bailey, President of Emerald City Consulting began her dental career as an assistant in 1982. In 1992 she began working as an OMS Assistant, and learned much in 13 years. In one year as Office Manager, Jackie increased production in a general practice by over $250,000, producing $1,000,000 for the first time in the history of the practice. Collection increased by 25%, and the practice gained 3 to 4 new patients a week.

Fred Banks, DDS
Attendee

Enhanced Education Systems, LLC
180 Richards Road
Melbourne Beach, FL 32951
321.724.5936 office
321.729.6768 home

frederickbanks@bellsouth.net

Date of Birth: 27-Apr

Starting immediately out of dental school, Dr. Banks built a highly successful practice “from scratch”. He authored “How to Make Your Dental Practice Thrive in the 90’s”, scientific publications, and dental articles. He created over 500 office forms and developed innovative software. Dr. Banks is a self-taught multi-lingual individual and an accomplished artist. He is particularly proud to have donated generously to community youth programs. He seeks to improve his speaking and grow his consulting practice.

Peter Barry
Attendee

Successful Practice Architects
Founder/President
C5-150 Hollidge Blvd., Suite 54
Aurora, Ca L4G 8A3
416.568.5456 office
905.841.4348 cell

peter@practicemastery.com

Date of Birth: 12-Jul

Peter Barry is a speaker, writer, practice mastery coach and restorative dental hygienist. He inspires teams to embrace change & opportunity; with over 18 yrs experience in leadership development & team building both as a dental consultant and through the Military & National Coaching Association of Canada. Peter is extensively schooled in the art & science of personal and team development and is the creator of “The Dental Olympics Advantage™ Growth & Development Training Programs”.

Daniel A. (Danny) Bobrow, MBA
Attendee

American Dental Marketing Company
President
1512 N Fremon St., Ste. 102
Chicago, IL 60622
312.455.9498 office

DBobrow@AmericanDentalCo.com
Director@ClimbForACause.com
www.AmericanDentalMarketing.com
www.ClimbForACause.com

Date of Birth: 6-Nov

Mr. Bobrow frequently lectures around the country and has been published in Dentistry Today, AGD Impact, Dental Economics, Dental Practice and Finance and other profession-related publications. He holds a BS in Economics from The University of Illinois and MBAs in finance and marketing from The University of Chicago and The Katholieke Universiteit Lueven, Belgium, respectively. He is the author of The State of The Art in Dentistry Marketing. He has a passion for rock and ice climbing.

Jonathan A. Bregman, DDS, FAGD
Attendee

3913 Sterling Ridge Lane
Durham, NC 27707
919.489.0497
919.493.2264 fax
919.949.2382 cell
919.489.6000 home

drb@bregmandentistry.com
www.bregmandentistry.com

Date of Birth: 2-Oct

Speaker and consultant Dr. Jonathan Bregman’s energized and thought-provoking laser dentistry presentations show how lasers dramatically improve the patient experience, increase practice profitability, and put fun back into dentistry. Dentists and team members benefit from Dr. Bregman’s thirty years of experience running a highly successful practice. His passion for improving patient care is contagious. His strategies for building a laser dentistry practice are practical. Dr. Bregman also speaks on both dental and non-dental topics. Recently published articles on Laser-assisted dentistry in ACCESS Magazine and Dental Practice Report. These can be found on his website.

Gayle Burleson, CDA
Attendee

234 Heather View Drive
Jonesborough, TN 37659
423.753.9827 home/fax
423.483.1804 cell

gayle@smilesdentist.com

Date of Birth: 8-Aug

Gayle Burleson is a certified and registered dental assistant with over 21 years experience in dentistry. In the past 17 years, she has worked with a solo practitioner with multi offices in an orthodontic private practice. The practice provided many opportunities to expand her functions from chairside assisting to treatment and financial coordinator to business administrator and managing the practice. Gayle resides in Johnson City with daughter Victoria and husband Allen who is a general dentist in Jonesborough.

Tina Calloway, CDA
Attendee

2516 A Oakcrest Ave
Greensboro, NC 27408
336.596.9082. cell
336.357.0001 home
336.282.8850 office
336.282.8896 fax

tcalloway@tarheeldentist.com

Date of Birth: 9-Feb

Tina served in the U.S. Navy in 1992 and received her dental assisting training in Marietta, Georgia. A North Carolina resident, Tina has worked in dentistry for twelve years and currently serves as President of the Piedmont Dental Assistant Society. She is a graduate of the Dale Carnegie Organization, advisory board member of “Contemporary Dental Assistant” Magazine with published articles, speaker at the Hinman, the Holiday Dental Conference and UNC School of Dentistry.

Leslie Canham, RDA, CDA
Attendee

Leslie Seminars
P.O. Box 542
Copperopolis, CA 95228
888.853.7543
209.785.4458 fax
209.768.1956 cell

lescan@caltel.com
www.lesliecanham.com

Date of Birth: 15-Mar

Leslie is a Speaker and Consultant specializing in Infection Control, OSHA, Dental Practice Act and HIPAA regulations. Leslie has over 36 years of experience in dentistry and is the founder of Leslie Seminars. She is the moderator of the Infection Control Forum on Dentaltown.com, and is an active member of OSAP, ADMC and the National Speakers Association. Leslie is authorized by the Dept. of Labor as OSHA Outreach Trainer in General Industry Standards.

Mike Canham
Attendee

Leslie Seminars
P.O. Box 542
Copperopolis, CA 95228
888.853.7543
209.785.4458 fax

mikecan@caltel.com

Date of Birth: 26-Jan

Mike Canham is the chief of operations for Leslie Seminars. Mike and Leslie, as a husband and wife team, travel nationwide to dental offices to provide on site, personalized training. In addition to facilitating Leslie, Mike photographs dental offices to help the dental team recognize problem areas pertaining to infection control, safety and OSHA compliance. Mike and Leslie are committed to providing the dental community with training and compliance information that is up to date and accurate.

Gayle Christensen
Attendee

Christensen Dental Consulting
President
13640 Alamo St NE
Ham Lake, MN 55304
763.755.4087
763.370.3425 cell

gayle_christensen@msn.com
www.gaylechristensen.com

Date of Birth: 10-Aug

Gayle is President of Christensen Dental Consulting of Minnesota, an independent dental management consulting firm assisting dental practices across the U.S. She is the founder of the Dental Administrative Symposium Annual Conference across the midwest. Gayle has spent 20+ years developing and implementing effective dental management systems, first as a business administrator than as a consultant and speaker. Doctors say she has a unique ability and caring attitude enabling her to relate and motivate the entire team.

Judith Dember-Paige, RDH
Attendee

ABCDE Press
Owner
PO Box 374
Shrub Oak, NY 10588-1903
914.243.0463 office/fax
914.262.9729 cell

jdpaigerdh@@abcdepress.com
www.abcdepress.com

Date of Birth: 14-Jun

Judith Dember-Paige is the founder of ABCDE Press and the creator of a NEW Literacy based Children’s Dental Health program aligned to the National Learning Standards. This program helps teacher’s explain the often mysterious world of dentistry to their students. In June 2008, a Spanish edition will be available. Judith is a contributing editor for Modern Hygienist Magazine.She has been a dental hygienist for more than 20 years and an active member of ADHA.

Patti DiGangi, RDH, BS
Attendee

Professional Direction Conferences
1530 W. Joann Lane
Addison, IL 60101
630.292.1473
630.543.7930 fax

pdigangi@comcast.net
www.pdigangi.com

Date of Birth: 10-Nov

Patti DiGangi, R.D.H., B.S. is a speaker, author and practicing dental hygiene clinician. Patti’s articles appear regularly in RDH and Contemporary Oral Hygiene magazines. Her areas of expertise include eagle eye dental hygiene assessments, minimal intervention, the perio/systemic link and her passion- early oral cancer detection. She has been presenting since 1993 and brings a wealth of experience, knowledge and spontaneity to her presentations. Patti asks her participants to Challenge themselves beyond routine.

Mark Dilatush
Attendee

Professional Relations / New Patients, Inc.
Vice President
9850 S. Maryland Pkwy, Ste. 5
Las Vegas, NV 89123
866.336.8237 office
609.588.9446 NJ office
309.407.5987 fax
609.433.0649 cell

markd@newpatientsinc.com

Mark has spent the past 24 years of his career teaching business and the automation of business to dentists, dental staff, and many companies serving dentistry. Mark writes and lectures on the implementation of advanced practice management principles and practice marketing to dental societies and study clubs throughout the nation. You may have read some of Mark’s articles in recent issues of Dentistry Today, DentalTown magazine, or national e-newsletters.

Teresa Duncan, M.S.
Attendee

Odyssey Management
8518 Mt. Vernon Hwy
Alexandria, VA 22309
703.201.1845

teresa@odysseymgmt.com
www.odysseymgmt.com
implantblog.wordpress.com

Date of Birth: 9-Jun

With over 19 years of clinical and managerial experience, Teresa addresses topics such as Collections, Coding and Team Training. Dentists will appreciate her experience with Fraud & Embezzlement Prevention and Practice Growth, particularly the use of effective web and e-mail marketing to target today’s internet-savvy patient. She is a member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners and an Educator for the Association of Dental Implant Auxiliaries. Teresa received her Master’s Degree in Healthcare Management.

Bradley Dykstra, DDS, MBA
Attendee

Anchor Dental Consulting
3250 Central Blvd.
Hudsonville, MI 49426
616.777.0008 phone
616.669.2964 fax
616.405.0943 cell

drdykstra@hudsonvilledental.com
drdykstra@anchordentalconsulting.com

Date of Birth: 3-Sep

Dr. Dykstra has practiced clinical dentistry full time for over 27 years with a focus on changing people’s lives by "creating beautiful smiles". A strong interest in business systems and management led Dr. Dykstra to obtain his MBA degree and has enabled his practice to consistently be in the top 1% of US dental practices. Dr. Dykstra’s main focus in writing, teaching, and consulting is in the area of successfully incorporating dental technology into everyday clinical practice.

Katherine Eitel
Attendee

Katherine Eitel and Associates, Inc.
PO Box 423
Aguanga, CA 92536
800.595.7060 office
951.346.3524 fax

Info@KatherineEitel.com
www.KatherineEitel.com

Date of Birth: 17-Aug

Creator of The Lioness Principle, a powerful leadership concept for corporations, dental practices, and individuals looking to realize their full potential. Inspirational keynoter, workshop leader, corporate trainer, performance coach specializing in extraordinary leadership and communication skills. Katherine helps discard old, tired scripts improving personal performance, employee management skills, telephone technique, marketing/sales results, speaking/training skills. Her Transformational Trainer's workshops and Lion Camp Leadership are annual sell-outs. "Spotlight-on-Speaking" winner, ADMC President (2007-2008), SCN Board Member, NSA member

Pat Firer
Attendee

3539 Spotswood Trail
Barboursville, VA 22923
540.832.7459 home
434.960.4874 cell
434.977.3939 work

patfirer@earthlink.net

Date of Birth: 27-Jun

Operating within her true strengths of responsibility, consistency & achievement, Pat Firer’s 30 year career spans from humble beginnings in a vo-tech class in dental assisting to acclaimed success as the office administrator of a thriving solo-practioner dental office. Her infectious smile, charming wit & expansive technical knowledge create the foundation of her consulting service, “Practice Excellence” as well as the draw for others to want to partake in all that she has to offer!

Claudia Fortunato
Attendee

File Fusion for Denistry
A Division of Enhanced Education Systems, LLC
180 Richards Road, Suite 2-1
Melbourne, FL 32951
321.724.5936 phone

claudia@filefusiondental.com

Date of Birth: 3-Dec

After immigration from Brazil, Claudia immersed herself into the health care field and has 8 years dental assisting and consulting experience. Her work ethic, warm-hearted nature and ability to communicate in 3 languages give her an enlightened perspective on doctor-staff-patient relationships. She specializes in making people feel comfortable and cared for. She feels especially proud and fortunate to be on a path to U.S. citizenship and enjoys helping people from all walks of life.

Joan Garbo
Attendee

Joan Garbo Consulting
19 Glen Lane
Copiague, NY 11726
631.608.2979 phone
631.842.3768 fax
516.643.7335 cell

joangarbo@aol.com
www.joangarbo.com

Date of Birth: 4-Jan

Joan Garbo is a "catalyst for success". Over the past 23 years, Joan has led more than 2000 seminars on topics such as effective communication skills, self-expression, customer service, team-building; and as a consultant, has helped hundreds of dental practices turn their patients into a volunteer sales force. Joan is a member of the National Speakers Association. She is a certified and licensed Strategic Attraction Planning coach, and a public speaking coach.

Cynthia Goolsby
Attendee

6430 Amber
Odessa, TX 79762
432.362.5812 fax
432.368.9917 home
432.296.3373 cell
432.362.5800 office

Hattenco@aol.com

Date of Birth: 29-Jul

Cynthia Goolsby is a speaker, treatment plan coordinator, and hygienist from Odessa TX. Cynthia brings 23 years of experience to the table, and focuses on guiding patients to ‘own their health’, and accept optimal treatment. Cynthia is the past president of the Permian Basin Dental Hygiene Association. The practice that she works for is a solo 4 chair practice that consistently collects 1 million plus per year.

Mary Govoni, CDA, RDH, MBA
Attendee

2435 Seville Drive
Okemos, MI 48864-2813
866.628.4149 fax
517.349.1905 home
877.347.7903 office
517.214.8223 cell

govonim@aol.com

Date of Birth: 25-Jan

Mary Govoni is an internationally recognized speaker, author and consultant; specializing in team communication, clinical efficiency and ergonomics. She is a consultant to the American Dental Association Council on Dental Practice, a member of the Organization for Safety and Asepsis Procedures, National Speakers Association, Academy of Dental Management Consultants and Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. Mary is a columnist for Dental Office and RDH magazines, and is featured on the ADA CELL seminar series.

Pauline Grabowski
Attendee

PMG Management Services, Inc.
CEO
1220Pacels Way
Chesapeake, VA 23322
757.560.0667 office

pg@paulinegrabowski.com
www.paulinegrabowski.com

Pauline Grabowski CEO of PMG Management Services, Inc. founded in 1992, provides motivation and direction to dental practices. Pauline's career in dentistry started 20 years ago as a dental auxiliary and practice administrator. She provides a wealth of knowledge to the development of the entire dental team. PMG Management conducts in-office analysis of the business and implements systems one-on-one with each member. Pauline's technical expertise has given her clients the cutting edge. PMG is a sponsor for AGD Fellowship/Mastership credit.

Shirley Gutkowski, RDH, BSDH
Attendee

Cross Link Presentations
2775 Shadow Trail
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
608.837.7074

crosslinkpresent@aol.com

Date of Birth: 30-Apr

Shirley Gutkowski is a popular speaker and award winning writer. You can see her work every month in her column Connectivity in Contemporary Oral Hygiene. She also has co-authored a book titled The Purple Guide: Developing Your Clinical Dental Hygiene Career, she writes feature articles for other dental publications, consumer magazines, Dentistry.com and is a regular contributor to www.amyrdh.com and others. Her goal is to teach medicine what they need to know about oral health.

Steven Gutter, DDS, MBA
Attendee

21135 Helmsman Dr. #0-11
Aventura, FL 33180
305.935.3858

steve@drstevegutter.com

Date of Birth: 3-Dec

Dr. Steven Gutter, MBA, has been a national consultant and speaker in the dental profession for over 20 years. He practiced in San Francisco and has educated over 11,000 GP offices in his seminars and consultations on STM, Perio/Hygiene, and practice management. Dr. Gutter co-authored the first Soft Tissue Management protocol for ProDentec in 1985; served on Orapharma’s Arestin® Protocol Advisory Board in 2002; and is an Oxyfresh® health products & income development trainer/consultant. He is a member of the ADA, FDA, SFDA, AAP, AADPA, AO, has published extensively.

Larry Guzzardo
Attendee

P.O Box 421635
Atlanta, GA 30342
404.252.5664
404.252.9157 fax

lmGuzzardo@aol.com

Date of Birth: 15-Apr

Larry began his 22 year career delivering in-house training programs such as active listening, customer service, stress management, and career development. Since turning to full-time dental consulting 12 years ago, Larry has focused his talents and experience exclusively on practice management, business systems, and leadership development. Larry is also certified to administer the DiSC Personality Profile, is a member of the Academy of Dental Management Consultants, and has contributed articles for various publications.

Marianne Harper
Attendee

The Art of Practice Management
2217 Fox Horn Rd.
New Bern, NC 28562
252.637.6259 phone and fax
252.670.0403 cell

a.p.m.1@suddenlink.net
www.artofpracticemanagement.com

Date of Birth: 31-Mar

After twenty years in dental practice administration, Marianne founded The Art of Practice Management, a dental practice management consulting firm. Her practice focuses on front desk systems, revenue collection, dental-medical cross coding, insurance systems, and employment law compliance. Marianne has authored “Cross-Walking – A Guide Through the CrossWalk of Dental to Medical Cross Coding”, has written for dental journals, and has a column titled “Insurance Matters” in Dental Practice Report. Marianne speaks on dental-medical cross coding and revenue systems.

Casey Hein, RDH, MBA
Attendee

PointPerio
Founder, President
P O Box 1737
Evergreen, CO 80437
410.349.2830
303.670.8558 office
303.670.8948 fax
410.991.4748 cell

casey@pointperio.com
www.pointperio.com

Date of Birth: 10-Feb

Casey is the Chief Editor of Grand Rounds in Oral-Systemic Medicine™, the first peer reviewed journal circulated to both the dental and medical communities; she is also the president of PointPerio, a nationally recognized clinical consulting firm dedicated to on-site training and education in periodontal therapeutics. Among the top clinicians in continuing education by Dentistry Today (2 consecutive years), Hein is highly respected as a writer and presenter of well attended all day courses focusing on oral-systemic relationships.

Niki Henson, RDA
Attendee

Cornerstone Dental Academy
President
12007 Fallbrook
Houston, TX 77095
832.642.7332

NikiHenson@Houston.rr.com
www.CornerstoneDentalAcademy.com

Date of Birth: 7-Dec

Niki Henson is the President of Cornerstone Dental Academy where she authored the curriculum, oversees education of dental auxiliaries, and the continuing education of auxiliaries, hygienists, and dentists. She began her dental career in 1989, and has become a published author, consultant, and a motivational speaker for both clinical and didactic courses. In 2005, Niki received the “Woman of Distinction” award from Success in the City for her passion, ethics, and commitment to dental education.

Nancy Houlding
Attendee

Professional Direction Conferences
501 Zierke Court
Winnebago, IL 60188
815.335.1514

treasurer1@mcshi.com

Nancy is the support person for Patti DiGangi and Professional Direction Conferences. She also is the accountant for the Rockford Symphony Orchestra. She is married and is the proud mother of 2 children. She likes music, travel and is active in her church and one of her greatest assets is her great sense of humor.

Mary Holevas, MSIR
Attendee

Cornerstones of Leadership, LLC
847 South Randall Road, Suite 102
Elgin, IL 60123
800.461.0643 office
847.488.1117 fax
847.409.1182 cell

maryholevas@cornerstoneofLeadership.com
www.CornerstonesofLeadership.com

Date of Birth: 7-Feb

Twenty years experience in team development, Mary is the founder of Cornerstones of Leadership specializing in helping teams create a work environment that ignites passion, commitment and accountability so that everyone loves coming to work. Mary’s unique insight comes from senior management experience in human resources and leading culture transformation in the workplace for Fortune 500 companies, speaker, coach and strategic business partner in her husband’s dental practice. She authors monthly column for Pink Tooth.net.

William Horrocks
Attendee

New Patients Inc.
Founder, CEO
9850 S. Maryland Pkwy, Ste. 5
Las Vegas, NV 89123
866.336.8237 office
609.588.9446 NJ office
309.407.5987 fax
702.235.6038 cell

whh@newpatientsinc.com

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.

Stephanie Houseman, DMD
Attendee

7 Steps 2 A Balanced Life
24018 State Hwy. 16
Jerseyville, IL 62052
618.639.5433 office
618.498.3429 fax
314.283.3480 cell

drszh@7steps2abalancedlife.com
www.7steps2abalancedlife.com

Date of Birth: 26-Sep

Dr. Stephanie Houseman has over 30 years experience in dentistry. She created the 7 Steps 2 a Balanced Life Program™ and works with dentists who feel their life is a juggling act. She brings authenticity to her coaching, writing, and speaking, as she helps dentists discover how to have more joy and more LIFE in their life. She’s the author of The Balance Beam newsletter and The Mentor’s Mind column in the Woman Dentist Journal.

Richard Huot, DDS
Attendee

CEO, Beachside Dental Consultants, Inc.
5070 N A1A, Suite E
Vero Beach, FL 32963-1229
772.234.5353 office
772.234.7266 fax
772.913.3552 cell

drhuot@bellsouth.net
www.militarydentist.com

Date of Birth: 4-Dec

Dr. Huot is a full time practitioner in Vero Beach, FL, and founder of Beachside Dental Consultants, Inc. He has lectured at many meetings on topics such as office design, insurance coding, financial planning, and buying/selling dental practices. Articles he has written have been featured in Dental Economics, ADA News, Dental Practice Report, and state dental journals. A member of the AF Reserve Dental Corps, Dr. Huot consults on practice management/implementation issues.

Janice Hurley-Trailor

6833 E. Montreal Place
Scottsville, AZ 85254
480-219-3860 phone
480-219-4364 fax

jhurley@thegrid.net
www.janicehurley.com

Date of Birth: 3-May

Janice Hurley-Trailor is known as Dentistry's Image Expert. She uses her 20 years as a Dental Consultant to design programs that empower the whole team. Her goal is that everyone understands how to better use their professional energy towards success. Offices that have implemented her ideas enjoy sharing the end results. Janice's programs are offered in a keynote or workshop format.

Perri Kauls Kilcoyne, DDS
Attendee

Art of Excellence
President
1213 Third Avenue
Stillwater, MN 55082
651.342.0755 office
651.342.0733 home
651.491.6072 cell

drperri@comcast.net

Date of Birth: 27-Aug

Dr. Perri Kauls Kilcoyne believes that top achievers in dentistry must excel at both the science AND the art of dentistry. By using key principles in the art of leadership, relationship, and stewardship, her inspiring presentations give dental professionals the tools they need to elevate their practices from "great" to "extraordinary". Dr. Kilcoyne was honored as "Top Dentist" by Mpls/St. Paul Magazine but is most proud to be honored as "Boss of the Year" in the St. Croix Valley.

Jan Keller
Attendee

Jan Keller Associates
PO Box 211
Hatfield, PA 19440
215.855.2650
215.893.5124 fax
215.527.6986 cell
215.855.4143 home

jkeller@jankellerassoc.com
www.jankellerassoc.com

Date of Birth: 1-Jun

With more than 25 years in dentistry, both in clinical and management positions, Jan’s mission is to provide high-quality, customized staff development and education to clients, whether as a management consultant, or a software and systems trainer. Clients praise her ability to recognize, understand and adapt to their specific training needs, and to empower themselves and their team through continuing education. Jan is a BOP-certified (human resources) consultant for Bent Ericksen & Associates.

Andrew Kelly, DDS
Attendee

100 Stadium Oak Drive, Suite A
Clemmons, NC 27012
336.766.7966 office
310.995.1290 cell
336.766.7694 fax

drkelly@triadbiz.rr.com

Date of Birth: 15-Aug

Dr. Kelly received his BS degree from California State University Long Beach. He received his DDS degree from Howard University. He received advanced implant training from the Core-Vent Institute in Encino, California, and the Medical College of Georgia. He is an Associate Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, a Fellow of the American Academy of General Dentistry, member of the International Congress of Oral Implantology, member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.

Shirley Kelly
Attendee

Dental Office Solutions, LLC
100 Stadium Oaks Dr., Ste B
Clemmons, NC 27012
336.766.4017
336.414.3910 cell
336.940.5342 home

dos@triadbiz.rr.com

Date of Birth: 30-Jan

Shirley Kelly has 20 years management experience. Her dental career includes being an office manager, a regional practice administrator of 8 facilities and founder/owner of a dental staffing agency. Shirley earned a bachelor of science degree in business administration and a certificate in human resource management from University of Phoenix. As a practice consultant, her ability to motivate staff to implement systems that increase efficiency and income give the dental team, including the dentist and his family peace of mind.

Lorne Lavine, DMD
Attendee

Dental Technology Consultants
4525 Sherman Oaks Avenue #101
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
866.204.3398
818.788.3658 fax

drlavine@thedigitaldentist.com
www.thedigitaldentist.com
http://thedigitaldentist.blogspot.com

Date of Birth: 9-Mar

Dr. Lavine has vast experience with dental technology systems. He is a CompTia Certified A+ Computer Repair Technician, CompTia Network+ certified and will soon be a Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator. As a consultant and integrator, he has extensive hands-on experience with most practice management software, image management software, digital cameras, intraoral cameras, computers, networks, and digital radiography systems.

David L. Lindow, DDS
Atendee

LINDOW LEADERSHIP
President
200 Colony Point Rd.
St. Petersburg, FL 33705
727.865.0793 fax
727.867.4061 home
727.452.4384 cell
727.865.0792 office

dr@lindowleadership.com
www.lindowleadership.com

Date of Birth: 28-Dec

Dr. Lindow began his consulting career with a national company in 1998 and then founded DMD CEO Consulting in 2005. David lectures nationally and has shared his business/clinical expertise with over 300 offices. His vast knowledge of the industry encompasses all phases of dentistry. Clinical excellence, risk management, and effective communication skills are all emphasized in this process. He is a Certified Behavioral Analyst, a member of the Academy of Dental Management Consultants and ADA,

Jamie Macica
Attendee

844 Route 29
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
518.587.5492 home
518.222.5006 cell

jam24@nycap.rr.com

Date of Birth: 24-Oct

Jamie has been Practice Coordinator of Saratoga Smiles Dental Spa since 1995. She holds a BS in Business Management and Economics and uses her people and professional skills to contribute to the success of this practice. Her seminar CHANGE – the Courage to HANG in there with Enthusiasm has been presented to dental and non-dental groups in the US and Canada. Her writing focuses on team building and mission driven patient/practice care.

Violet Mathis, RDH
Attendee

5620 Chamin De Vie NE
Atlanta, GA 30342
678.644.9499
404.255.5082 home

v.mathis@mindspring.com

Date of Birth: 3-May

Violet Mathis has been a hygienist for more than 20 years. She grew up in Chattanooga, Tennessee and practiced Dental Hygiene in states across the US as well as Grand Cayman, BWI. She moved to the Atlanta area and began a career in dental practice management in private practice and university settings. She performs an in office evaluation to determine client's needs with the ultimate goals being more effective communication and efficiency in the dental office environment. She is a certified BOP consultant and is a member of ADMC.

Judy Kay Mausolf
Attendee

18051 Jay Court
Lakeville, MN 55044
952.435.4355 home
612.701.4922 cell
952.435.4355 office

mausolf@frontiernet.net

Date of Birth: 5-Oct

Judy Kay has over 20 years experience and is known for her extensive knowledge and energy in hands-on management. Her desire is to create a healthy and balanced environment by empowering personnel to improve and maintain practical office protocol and effective systems. Judy is a natural communicator and presenter on motivation and empowerment. She understands the office culture and how to effectively interface with all components. Her integrity, creativity and dynamic spirit are contagious!

Michael O'Brien, DMD
Attendee

P.O. Box 2737
Auburn, AL 36831-2737
334.821.2846
334.821.4322 fax
334.750.5678 cell
334.821.9656 home

obrienm@charter.net

Date of Birth: 28-Feb

Dr. Michael O'Brien is a 1979 graduate of Auburn University and a 1983 graduate of UAB Dental School.After general practice training at Naval Dental Clinic, San Diego, he completed two years of active duty in the Navy and then entered private practice in his hometown of Auburn, AL. In addition to membership and offices in local, state, and national ADA and AGD levels, he has achieved membership in the AACD, the Southern Academy of Oral Surgery (past President), and is the President and co-founder of Practice Consulting Associates.

Fernanda Oliveira, DDS
Attendee

Compass Dental Practice Consulting
948 Royal Oak Dr.
Victoria, BC, Canada V8X 3T4
250.744.2635 office

fernanda@compassconsulting.ca
www.compassconsulting.ca

Date of Birth: 6-Sep

Dr Oliveira was trained in Brazil in 1984 and moved her solo practice to Canada. In 1999, she founded Compass to motivate and empower teams with practical methods. Her passion: To boost the acceptance of optimum care by promoting the delivery of Superior Customer Service. Her vision: To inspire audiences with her enthusiasm and interactive presentations. Her mission: To encourage the cultivation of rewarding client relations to achieve loyalty. Her motto: Hit the customer service mark – Grasp every opportunity to impress!

Serena Oldroyd-Wixom
Attendee

Advanced Dental Consulting
437 West 300 South
Orem, UT 84058
801.836.9868
801.676.0840 fax
801.224.9868

serenaoldroyd@yahoo.com

Date of Birth: 10-May

Serena is the president and owner of Advanded Dental Consluting, based in Orem, UT. She started in the dental field in 1978. She has worked as an office manager as well as starting up multiple practices. She has gained invaluable knowledge and experience with emphasis on insurances, front office, collections, production and continuing care education, as well as practice start-ups. She resides in Orem with her husband and children. She is a member of SCN and ADMC.

Marsha Pilgrim
Attendee

MLS Consulting
President
6824 Tower Drive
Eau Claire, WI 54742
715.559.8745 cell
715.855.1163 fax
715.855.1105 home

mlspilgrim@sbcglobal.net
www.mspconsult.biz

Date of Birth: 6-Mar

Marsha is President of MLS Consulting Marsha has over 25 years experience in the dental office, first as a registered dental assistant and then as office manager. She understands what it takes to manage a successful dental office, since she has manganed her husband’s practice for over 20 years. She has experience in scheduling, collections and setting production goals and obtaining them. She has worked with computers in the dental office for over 15 years and is a certified trainer for Dentrix and Paperless Technologies. She has spent the last 4 years as a dental management consultant and enjoys helping other offices put systems in place to make their offices productive and stress free. She is a certified BOP consultant with Bent Ericksen and Associates.

Melinda Presnell
Attendee

1476 Gator Trak
Charleston, SC 29414
843.822.0236 cell
843.278.2558 home
314.248.2558 fax

mcpresnell@comcast.net

Date of Birth: 1-Jul

Melinda started her career in dentistry as a clinical assistant almost 10 years ago. Soon she progressed to office management and eventually started helping other practices. Word spread throughout the Charleston dental community which led to the founding of Palmetto Dental Consulting. Melinda has a bachelor’s degree in Workforce Education and Development and a vast knowledge of both the clinical and business aspects of dentistry.

Nicki L. Raines, RDH, MS
Attendee

706 Bob White Court
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
615.754.7027 home
615.496.6930 cell
615.889.5545 work

NLRaines@comcast.net

Date of Birth: 30-Jun

After completing her graduate degree in counseling psychology, Nicki founded NLR Consulting in 2006. She uses her numerous years of experience in clinical hygiene coupled with her expertise in psychology to aide dental professionals in the areas of coaching, staff selection, personality profiling, communication, & team building success.She is a member of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association, Tennessee Dental Hygienists’ Association, American Psychological Association, and American Counseling Association.

Adele Reische
Attendee

2411 Northfield Court
Yuba City, CA 95993
530.674.0507 office
530.674.0507 fax
530.701.3978 cell
530.674.2698 home

reische@sbcglobal.net

Date of Birth: 6-Aug

Adele Reische has over 22 years experience in dentistry and management consulting and brings a unique blend of clinical, management and technological experience to her clients. She is currently working with several dental teams on the successful transition to a chartless environment. Adele is currently attending “The Consulting U” an intensive 10 month masters training and continuing education program for consultants.

Paul Richardson, DDS
Attendee

738 8th Street Drive NW
Hickory, NC 28601
828.324.5877 fax
828.322.1319 home
828.612.7853 cell
828.322.1667 office

prichardson@charter.net

Date of Birth: 19-Aug

Dr. Paul Richardson is a Diplomate of both the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and National Board of Dental Anesthesiology. After graduating from the University of Tennessee, he served on active duty in the United States Navy dental corps for fifteen years and maintains a reserve status. Presently, Dr. Richardson is in an oral surgery private practice in Hickory, NC. He is co-director of the “Foothills Dental Continuum”, an affiliate of the Seattle Study Club. His special interest is “Transitioning from Military Practice to Private Practice”.

Denise Rigdon
Attendee

Banta Consulting
Corporate Administrator
5619 E. 89th Street
Tulsa, OK 74137
816.847.2055
918.494.6702 fax
918.260.4112 cell
918.494.9096 home

mdrigdon@cox.net

Date of Birth: 11-Mar

Dentistry is the cornerstone of Denise Rigdon’s 30 year professional career. Her job descriptions ranged from clinical, administrative to management. Denise has a BS Degree in Business Management, with an emphasis in Marketing. She considers innovative, results-oriented management style to be her greatest asset but favors relationship-building and tactical thinking skills. Tulsa, OK, is home for Denise, where her husband’s implant and general dental practice is located.

Laura Rogers
Attendee

Hudsonville Dental Associates
Public Relations Coordinator
3250 Central BLVD
Hudsonville, MI 49426
616.669.6600

www.hudsonvilledental.com

Laura Rogers graduated from Valparaiso University with a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Valparaiso University in 2003. She is currently pursuing her MBA from Grand Valley State University. She has been the patient relations coordinator for Hudsonville Dental Associates since 2004, and also assists Bradley Dykstra with his consulting company, Anchor Dental Consulting.

Rachelle Rose, RDH
Attendee

125 Bayview Blvd.
Atlantic Beach, NC 28512
919.608.5381 cell
252.247.7038 home/fax

rrrdh@earthlink.net

Date of Birth: 10-Jan

Rachelle embarked on her dental hygiene career after being employed as a dental office administrator and dental assistant 18 years ago. Today she practices clinical dental hygiene in private and volunteer settings, writes for various dental publications, and serves as a speaker and consultant to the dental industry. Her primary focus is shaping and merging dental hygiene teams to their full potential through understanding the importance of whole body wellness and proper oral assessments.

Andrea Doria Russo, B.A., R.D.H., C.M.C.
Attendee

Post Office Box 16493
Stamford, CT 6905
914.260.3674 cell
866.338.8238 office

ryoudriven@optonline.net

Date of Birth: 27-Feb

Andrea Doria Russo, B.A., R.D.H., C.M.C. is an experienced dental practice management consultant. She has a certification in professional life and business coaching. Over 15 years in dentistry, Andrea has been adjunct faculty at New York University College of Dentistry, sat on State and local boards, as well as been published in Dental Practice Report & Modern Hygiene Magazines. Her business techniques inspire a combination of personal development and systems that together equal success.

Colleen Rutledge, RDH
Attendee

Perio-Therapeutics & Beyond
724 Fitzwatertown Road
Glenside, PA 19038
267.241.5833

colleen@perioandbeyond.com

Date of Birth: 15-Feb

Colleen Rutledge, RDH is enjoying her fifth year as an SCN member, consultant and national speaker. As the owner of a consulting firm Perio-Therapeutics & Beyond, she empowers dental offices with hands-on non-surgical periodontal therapy skills. While a member of several speakers' bureaus and an active member of ADHA, Colleen is most recognized for her column in Modern Hygienist and is featured in Dentistry Today's "Leaders in Dental Consulting".

Erin Sandmann
Attendee

62 Fredericks Road
Glenville, NY 12302
518.399.4031

esandmann@earthlink.net

Date of Birth: 9-Jan

Erin is a graduate of SUNY Buffalo with a BA in Computer Science and minor in secondary math education. In addition to being a Computer Trainer and Consultant, she is a member of the National Association of Professional Organizers, and is the Schenectady County Dental Society Coordinator for National Children’s Dental Health Month. Personal interests include Tae Kwon Do, where she earned a 2nd Degree Black Belt and involvement with the Boy Scouts including a stint as PTA Charter Representative and Treasurer. Other interests are skiing, snowmobiling, hiking, decorating, and crafts.

Ralph N. Sardell, M.A.
Attendee

Performance Enhancement and Knowledge Systems
PEAKS
400 Prospect Street, Suite 1A
LaJolla, CA 92037
858.504.0669 cell
858.454.2828 office
858.454.2530 fax

peaks@adnc.com

Date of Birth: 20-Dec

Ralph's qualifications include 15-years in business; starting two companies; 10-years in graduate school; received a Masters degree in counseling, and he is currently working on a Ph.D. He also has a full-time practice in La Jolla, California, where he has conducted consultations over the phone and has seen clients in the office for 9 years. Ralph works exclusively with corporate business executives, dentists, and entrepreneurs dealing with the types of issues that affect careers and families.

Rhonda Savage, DDS
Attendee

374 North Shore Blvd
Fox Island, WA 98333
253.549.4300 office
253.549.4301 fax

rsavage@harbornet.com

Dr. Rhonda Savage graduated from University of Washington School of Dentistry with honors in 1989. She is active in organized dentistry and has been President for the Washington State Dental Association. Dr. Savage is dedicated to teaching, learning and serving. She is a published author and has lectured internationally on topics related to clinical dentistry. Dr. Savage has a passion for speaking and consulting, which enable her to facilitate team growth towards clinical excellence.

Lynne Slim, RDH, MS
Attendee

Perio C Dent, Inc.
President
5168 Holly Springs Dr.
Douglasville, GA 30135
770.947.2496
404.933.1493 cell

periocdent@mindspring.com
www.periocdent.com

Date of Birth: 21-Nov

Lynne Slim, RDH, MS,is CEO of Perio C Dent, Inc, a practice management consulting firm that specializes in coaching dental hygiene teams to become health-dedicated oral healthcare professionals who incorporate periodontal therapy into their mix of services. Lynne is ideally suited to coach dental hygiene teams because of her many years of teaching both dental and dental hygiene students in university settings and has practiced dental hygiene for many years in general hygiene and periodontal pracitces. Lynne is an award-winning dental author who has published extensively in dental and dental hygiene journals including Dental Economics and RDH Magazine. Lynne is the Perio Therapy Columnist for RDH magazine and the Editor of Sunstar-Butler’s E-newsletter.

Jane A. Soxman, DDS
Attendee

3942 William Flynn Highway
Allison Park, PA 15101
412.487.8423 office
412.496.6517 cell
412.486.2668 home
412.487.8561 fax

jasoxman@verizon.net

Date of Birth: 19-Aug

Dr. Soxman attended the Medical College of Virginia School of Dentistry and completed specialty training at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. She is a diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, on the board of advisors for General Dentistry, the editorial board of Compendium and has authored numerous articles. Her lectures on prevention, trauma, the developing dentition, clinical techniques, behavior guidance and medical considerations incorporate private practice experiences with updates from the dental literature.

Janet Steward
Attendee

Quantum Leap Dental Practice Consulting
2768 Canby Way
Fort Collins, CO 80525
970.207.0776 office
877.599.0099 toll free
303.496.7040 fax

janet@quantumleapdental.com
www.quantumleapdental.com
www.themanagedentpros.com

Date of Birth: 22-Oct

Janet Steward is a dynamic, entertaining and motivating speaker, author and consultant. She and her business partner and husband, Lawrence, own Quantum Leap Dental Consulting and the ManageDentPros, which focuses writing, speaking and coaching for dental audiences. A former native of South Africa, she now makes Colorado home. She holds memberships to the Academy of Dental Management Consultants, the Academy for Professional Speaking, the Speaking Consulting Network, the Institute of Management Consultants and is also a Certified Professional Behavior Analyst. She recently co-authored What Do Dentists Really Want? with Lawrence and she’s co-authoring her second book, Powerful Practice, scheduled for release during the fall of 2007.

Larry Steward, MBA
Attendee

Steward & Associates, Inc
2768 Canby
Fort Collins, CO 80525
970.207.0776
877.599.0099
970.223.7916 fax

larry@stewardquantumleap.com

Date of Birth: 18-Nov

Larry specializes in helping dentists buy existing practices or starting new ones, including development of business plans, demographic studies, obtaining financing, assembling the new practice team, and patient flow. He’s a regular contributor to the Journal of the Colorado Dental Association and the Metropolitan Denver Dental Society’s Articulator. He and his wife and business partner, Janet, published their first book in the spring of 2007. Lawrence earned his MBA in finance and marketing from the University of Colorado at Boulder.

Char Sweeney, CDPMA
Attendee

Sweeney & Associates
2425 Military St., Bldg. 3
Port Huron, MI 48060
810.987.5454
810.434.2117 cell
810.385.8402 home

csweeneyph@aol.com

Date of Birth: 20-Oct

Char has been involved in dentistry since 1979. She has worked in both the clinical and administrative aspects of dentistry, has her degree in dental lab technology, and is certified through DANB in practice administration. She has spoken on numerous meetings throughout the country, including the ADA, Hinman, Yankee, Greater New York, AGD and countless others. She has been affiliated with Linda L. Miles and Associates since 1992, and enjoys the challenges as well as the privileges of both speaking and consulting.

Christine Taxin
Attendee

26 Hidden Glen Road
Scarsdale, NY 10583
914.693.3519 fax
914.693.3964 home
914.450.2906 cell

Ctaxin@aol.com

Date of Birth: 19-Apr

Dentistry is my passion for the last thirty five years. I am a continuing education junkie and have learned from the very best. I have been consulting to help others achieve their dreams. I have set up continuing education seminars and have lectured as well. I have a wonderful husband, five great children, and a puppy. I love the theatre, movies, travel and my family.

Cheryl "Cher" Thomas, RDH
Attendee

dental Inspirations, Inc
Founder / Renal Transplant Recipient 1999
26 Cozumel Circle
Galveston, TX 77554
409.744.5855
409.392.0594 cell

cheryl@dentalinspirations.org
www.dentalinspirations.org

Date of Birth: 14-May

Cheryl Thomas, RDH began her career in dentistry 25 years ago. Cher is an inspirational speaker and author in the dental and renal communities. Cher connects and energizes audiences by collaborating with medical healthcare providers and by using her personal experience with kidney disease. She’s not only researched kidney disease, she has lived it! Her training and life experience provides hope and knowledge for patients and providers.

Beth Thompson, RDH
Attendee

CareerFlow, Advancing Dental Hygiene Careers
Co-Director
6059 Sabal Creek Blvd.
Port Orange, FL 32128
386.788.8908
603.687.4663 fax

bpbeth@aol.com
www.educationaldesigns.com/careerflow.html
www.beththompsonrdh.com

Date of Birth: 19-Dec

This year Beth celebrates 31 years as an RDH. She owns The Dental Connection consulting services, and currently serves as the Editor in Chief for Contemporary Oral Hygiene. Her career has been multifaceted in clinical dental hygiene, education and sales management. She is a graduate of Indiana University, and Past President of the Indiana Dental Hygienist's Association. Beth has written and presented dental continuing education courses for the past 24 years.

Lori Trost, DMD
Attendee

pinktooth.net
Founder
915 N. Main
Columbia, IL 62236
618.281.6161

lorit@pinktooth.net
www.pinktooth.net

Date of Birth: 2-Oct

Dr. Trost is Founder of www.pinktooth.net - the online resource to connect and serve all women in dentistry. She has published extensively, is the newest REALITY evaluator, and serves as a Key Opinion Leader to many manufacturers. Recently, she was honored as a Shils Foundation Award recipient for Leadership and Vision in our profession. Privately, she treasures time with her family.

Anastasia L. Turchetta, RDH
Attendee

1502 Heather Lane
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
252.202.9319
252.441.5242 home

anastasiardh@aol.com
www.AnastasiaRDH.com
www.BantaConsulting.com

Date of Birth: 2-Feb

Defining your professional role within our health & wellness profession is the core message represented in Anastasia’s energy packed presentations and keynote sessions. Her coaching expertise implements stress free, productive assisted hygiene protocols. Whether speaking nationally or internationally, her topics embrace a team focused, patient centered values, which compliment her 20 years of clinical hygiene experience. Professional/personal developments for your growth are evident in her published pieces. Memberships include ADHA,SCN, NSA, & ADA.

Patsy Turpin
Attendee

Rhonda Mullins Consulting, Inc.
Administrative Assistant
2814 South Clark Drive
East Point, GA 30344
404.213.6638 office

patsyturpin@hotmail.com

Date of Birth: 4-Sep

Patsy joined Dr. David Reznik’s company in January 2005 as his administrative assistant. Prior to joining Dr. David Martin Reznik, Patsy was fortunate to spend 26 years with ING as Director of Medical and Dental Claims and Director of Training and Organizational Development. She was a core member of the ING America Life University serving as an Internal Human Resources Development and Quality Consultant. In the spring of 2002, Patsy received her certification in Human Resource Management and is a current member of SHRM.

Bethany Valachi, MS PT, CEAS
Attendee

Posturedontics, LLC
Director
2225 SW Scenic Dr.
Portland, OR 97225
503.291.5121 phone
503.291.1678 fax

bethany@posturedontics.com

Date of Birth: 16-Apr

Bethany Valachi, MS, PT, CEAS is a physical therapist, dental ergonomic consultant and ergonomic columnist for Dental Practice Report. She founded Posturedontics, a company that provides research-based dental ergonomic education and evaluates dental products. A member of NSA, she lectures internationally, is published in the JADA and other journals, is author of the ADAA Ergonomic Study Course and writes product reviews for DentalCompare.com. She has developed exercise videos specifically for dental professionals. Her first book will be available in 2006.

Marshall Wade, DDS
Attendee

1508 Arden View Dr.
Arden Hills, MN 55112
651.578.7000 office
651.578.0157 fax
651.341.7671 cell
651.635.9306 home

drwade@maplewoodoms.com
www.lionsgateleadershipcoaching.com

Date of Birth: 11-Mar

Dr. Marty Wade is an oral surgeon with a passion for teaching, learning and serving. He founded True North Professional Studies, a "university without walls," for dentists and staff and was named Study Club Director of the Year by the Seattle Study Club Network. Dr. Wade has authored and lectured on both clinical and personal development topics, including the current Bisphosphonate issue. As a clinician, Dr. Wade was named "Top Dentist" by Minneapolis-St. Paul and Minnesota Monthly magazines. His presentations reflect experience, wisdom and insight.

Lisa Wadsworth, RDH
Attendee

1 Solebury Mountain Rd.
New Hope, PA 18938
215.862.5912
215.262.6168 cell

lwadsworthinc@comcast.net

Date of Birth: 15-Jun

Lisa’s commitment to education designed to enhance patient care, team performance, and office production is the force behind her coaching and speaking efforts. Uniquely positioned within the dental community, Lisa has worked within periodontal or prosthetic settings for over thirty years. Systemic links and Implant dnetistry are the focus of her speaking/coaching engagements. Lecture topics include: Successful Implant Dentistry-"Expected not Experimental" and "Safety-Science-Solutions". Lisa is a contributing editor for "Modern Hygienist".

Olivia Wann
Attendee

Modern Practice Solutions, LLC
P.O. Box 252
Dover, TN 37058
931. 232.7738 telephone/fax
615.308.6695 cell