After graduating from New York University, Dr Mello continued her education at the New York University College of Dentistry, receiving her doctorate in dental surgery in 1991. Dr. Mello was elected to membership of the prestigious Omicron Kappa Upsilon, The National Dental Honor Society that recognizes academic and clinical excellence in dentistry. She was recognized as the senior student attaining the highest skill and knowledge in the field of periodontology and awarded the Samuel Charles Miller Award in Periodontics.
Matteo Antonini, DDS, earned his doctorate in dental surgery from the University of Milan, Italy, in 1993, achieving specialization in orthodontics in 1996 and oral surgery in 2008. He is the inventor of the SilverPlug and a speaker at numerous congresses and courses globally. He maintains a private practice in Varese, Italy, and can be reached at m.antonini@silveraid.it.
Xavier Saab received his doctorate at the University of Guayaquil in Ecuador. He graduated Magna Cum Laude as the valedictorian of his class. Dr. Saab was awarded a scholarship for his residency and specialty training at The University of Texas Houston Health Science Center Dental Branch, where he received his Certificate in Prosthodontics and Master of Science degree. He also served as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the graduate program of the UTHHSC Dental Branch Department of Restorative Dentistry.
Dr. Shea Bess practices dentistry at Autumn Ridge Dental in South Jordan, Utah. He lectures on restorative and cosmetic dentistry around the U.S., and also serves as a consultant for Ultradent.
Eric D. Kukucka DD is a denturist from Windsor, Ontario Canada. He is recognized as an important consultant and key opinion leader by Ivoclar Vivadent, 3shape and Nobel Biocare, and has quickly become a respected authority and international lecturer in digital denture technology. In 2014, collaborating with Ivoclar Vivadent, he became the first denturist in North America to beta test digital dentures while the concept was still in its infancy. He continues to work directly with the 3shape and Ivoclar Vivadent R&D teams.
Nancy Miller, RDH, BA, is a practicing clinician in Green Bay, WI, with 50 years of experience. She has also been involved with the evolution of power instrumentation on many fronts since 1991, including as a KOL for HuFriedy. As a consultant and hands-on instructor, her hope is that she has enabled many dental clinicians to practice ergonomically and efficiently, and happily.
Janice Turner is a registered dental assistant who has worked at a teaching facility at the Las Vegas Institution and as a trainer for Contemporary Products Solutions for Invisalign. She has a degree in social science from Texas State Technical Institute in Waco, Texas.