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Recent : Strength and Esthetics Take Center Stage With This 3D Printing Temporary Material

Kellie Nock is the assistant editor for Dental Products Report. She graduated from Kent State University in 2018 with a Bachelor's in Journalism. Kellie enjoys multimedia content creation with a focus on audio and video storytelling.

Christina Cracknell, RDA, with Troy Schmedding, DDS

Recent : How To Treat Bruxism: This Gadget Changed Everything for Me

Christina Cracknell, RDA, works with Troy Schmedding, DDS, of Family Dentistry of Walnut Creek in California.

Bhumika Patel, DDS

Recent : Technique Touch-Ups 2023

Glendale Heights dentist, Bhumika Patel, DDS, completed a Bachelor of Science degree in biology at North Central College. She graduated summa cum laude and was awarded a certificate for the highest distinction in biology for the class of 2006. During her undergraduate education, Dr Patel also served as President of the Pre‑Health Organization. She received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry. She has also completed extensive continuing education in dental implants, oral sedation and Invisalign®.

Recent : Patients Need Help Navigating Dental Care Costs During Inflation

Jenn Stoll joined DentalPlans.com in 2003 and now serves as the company’s chief commercial officer. As a key member of the company’s executive leadership team, Stoll is dedicated to ensuring a world-class product offering and partner marketing platform that will enable consumers to enjoy a compelling shopping experience with DentalPlans.com. She leads company efforts with carrier partners, broker-affiliates, group businesses, and the dentist marketing channel.

Jordi Manauta, DDS

Recent : How to Achieve Esthetic Outcomes by Using Single-Shade Composites

Jordi Manauta was born in Mexico City, where he graduated cum laude. in dentistry from UNITEC (Universidad Tecnológica de México) and apprentice of Dr. Miguel Angel Tamés (Mexico) and Dr. Walter Devoto (Italy). He continued his postgraduate studies in Operative and Aesthetics Dentistry Master in UIC (Universitat Internacional de Catalunya) in Barcelona. He is visiting professor in the Siena and Marseille University. He has developed various materials and instruments for aesthetic dentistry and photography in collaboration with international companies. He is the author of the book Layers (quintessence 2012). Scientific consultant for two European Journals. Author and co-author of many publications in international journals, he is frequently invited as a lecturer on these topics. He is dedicated to his private practice.

Recent : 6 Steps to Becoming an Exceptional Clinical Leader

An executive coach with Fortune Management, Dr. Hema Patel sold her accomplished dental practice in 2014 to be able to balance her devotion for clinical and business of dentistry with family life and her passion for adventure travel. She is an avid trekker with deep respect for nature and mountains and a special affection towards Himalaya. She can be reached at drhemapatel@fortunemgmt.com.

Terri Legno, Sr. Operations Manager

Recent : The Aspen Group Oral Care Center for Excellence, Midwestern Career College, and Women Employed Partnering to Jump-Start Careers for Women

Terri Legno is the Sr. Operations Manager for the TAG Oral Care Center for Excellence. Located in Chicago’s West Loop, the TAG Oral Care Center for Excellence is a 25,000 sq. ft. clinic that provides cutting-edge comprehensive dental care at no cost to underserved Illinois residents.

Margaret Scarlett, DDS

Recent : Technique Touch-Ups 2023

A dental futurist, Dr Margaret Scarlett is a practicing dentist, author, and a consultant for today's digital dentistry innovators. After a long career with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr Scarlett is now helping today's DSOs and private practices embrace the digital transformation of dentistry, while helping innovative dental technology companies introduce their transformative solutions to DSOs and private practices. She can be reached at 404-808-9980 or mscarlett@scarlettconsulting.com.

Ankur Gupta, DDS

Recent : Part 2: SDI’s Stela Self-Cure Bulk Fill Flowable Self Cure Restorative Delivers Stress-Free Bulk-Fill Restorations

Ankur Gupta, DDS, after completing a 1-year GPR in Cleveland, Ohio, started a practice from scratch in 2005. Armed with what he considered adequate knowledge, hand skills, and a personable demeanor, he watched as his practice floundered, finances became unpredictable, and his lower back and spirit toward life became worrisome. Rather than continue the trend, he made a guinea pig out of his office, family, and self, attempting any and all personal and professional “experiments” in self-improvement. More than a decade later, he enjoys enviable new patient numbers and case acceptance, a solution- oriented dental team, and, most importantly, a meaningful and positive identity. He happily shares the failures and successes with dental and community groups throughout the country, always ending his presentations with practical, implementable, step-by-step ways to be better.

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