Mark Schmidt is CEO of Fund-Ex Solutions Group, an SBA Preferred Lender and one of only 14 non-bank lending companies licensed by the SBA to offer 7(a) loans and the Paycheck Protection Program. Visit
Don Tyndall is a professor with the Division of Diagnostic Sciences at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Adams School of Dentistry. He became a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology in 1990. In 2009 Professor Tyndall was elected a fellow of the International College of Dentists. He has taught at UNC-CH for 35 years and maintains a private practice within the Adams School of Dentistry.
Dr Gottlieb runs a family practice in Smithtown, New York. He attended Union College in Schenectady, New York, then went on to the University of Buffalo, where he received many academic scholarships, awards, and fellowships.
A 20-year veteran dental hygienist and founder, Melissa K. Turner is a sought-after fractional executive, consultant, dynamic speaker and top millennial content creator. Behind some of the most innovative brands in the industry, she partners with companies of all sizes – from pre-seed startups to billion-dollar international brands – on brand strategy and product growth. Turner’s combined experience behind the scenes in the boardroom, on the frontlines as clinician, and as a public-facing influencer allows her unique insight into future industry trends. She is the founder and founding board member of multiple companies and is referred to as a “fresh force of change”– representing a new generation in dentistry with a focus on transforming the future through innovative technology, inclusion and practitioner wellbeing.
Teaching and promoting oral hygiene self-care are key to improving dental hygiene care, according to Janis Keating, RDH, MA. Keating is currently a dental consultant serving various clients, including ProBiora Health, a leading manufacturer of oral care probiotics. Throughout her career, she has created multiple courses and lectures on the concept of “oral fitness.” Her work centers around the need to make informed and appropriate treatment decisions and recommendations for patients/clients, even though the amount of oral healthcare information can be overwhelming for patients and practitioners.
Maryam Shamuel, RDH, has dedicated a decade to clinical dental hygiene. Her passion lies in disease prevention and elevating patient care by integrating innovative technologies. She is also a proud Swiss Dental Academy Trainer for Guided Biofilm Therapy. She derives immense satisfaction from mentoring fellow and aspiring hygienists, guiding them to excel clinically and to advocate for themselves. She is dedicated to advancing her career and making a meaningful impact on the quality of patient care.
Dr Tirumalasetty is a graduate of the University of Michigan School of Dentistry. She completed a general practice residency at Lehigh Valley Hospital. She is a master of the Academy of General Dentistry, an accredited member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and Kois Center graduate.
Zhang Meng is the director of the oral care brand Oclean’s Digital Oral Health Research Institute. Zhang is a certified health manager and oral health ambassador for China’s Oral Health Foundation.
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