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Ameet R. Sachania, DDS

Recent : The Dental Products We’ve Left Behind (and What’s Replaced Them)

Dr. Ameet Sachania was born in Etobicoke, Ontario and attended the University of Toronto for his undergraduate degree in Advanced Biochemistry. He was accepted to the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Dentistry where he served on his class council, graduating in 2006. He currently holds an active certificate with Heart & Stoke to deliver Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and is part of the sedation and anesthesia team. He holds memberships with American Academy of Craniofacial Pain, CDOCS Mentor, Spear Education, and Ontario Dental Association.

Eric Mayuga, DDS

Recent : Technique Touch-Ups 2023

Dr Mayuga was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. He attended the University of Missouri-Kansas City for undergraduate studies and later received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry in 1995. Upon graduation, he was selected to complete a one-year General Practice Residency at the Kansas City VA Medical Center. During this time he received advanced training in general and hospital-based dentistry while treating a broad range of cases and medically compromised patients. He spent 6 months training in various medical disciplines. He is a member of the American Dental Association and the Kansas Dental Association Fifth District.

Samuel Low, DDS

Recent : Deep Dive: What to Know When Adopting a Dental Laser Into Your Practice

Samuel Low, DDS, MS, MEd, is Chief Dental Officer of BIOLASE.

Recent : 8 Ways to Build a Rock Star Dental Team Culture

Lyndsay Miller is an Executive Practice Management coach for Fortune Management. She grew up in a family of dentists and practice management experts. Lyndsay has dedicated her life to studying distinctions in practice management; specifically on how to transform dental practice’s into team oriented, productive and highly profitable businesses. She has transformed over 100 practices through her expertise in strategic business planning, marketing and effective communication. Lyndsay is passionate about the preservation of private practice dentistry and improving the standards of healthcare.

Jack Marrano, CDT

Recent : How to Gain a Competitive Edge with Digital Dentures

Jack Marrano, CDT is the Director of Absolute Dental Services Signature Prosthetics Division in the Triangle region of North Carolina. Jack, a former Marine, started his ceramics career in 2002. He managed the Implant, All Ceramic and PFM Divisions of MicroDental DTI. He was director of technical artistry for Lee Culp at Sculpture Studios since 2014 before joining Absolute Dental Laboratory.

Bianca Velayo, DMD

Recent : Technique Touch-Ups 2023

Bianca Velayo, DMD, is the owner of Green Valley Smiles Dentistry, a practice supported by Pacific Dental Services, in Henderson, Nevada. She grew up on Long Island in New York and graduated from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts, in 2015. Dr Velayo is the creator of the

Jeff Rohde, DDS

Recent : SureSmile Clear Aligners Offer Predictable, Positive Outcomes

Dr Jeffrey Rohde, DDS currently maintains an innovative restorative and surgical practice in Santa Barbara, CA. Dr. Rohde graduated from UCLA with a bachelor’s degree in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics and a master’s degree in Biochemistry. He continued his studies at UCLA in the School of Dentistry, graduating with numerous awards, including the Robert D. Wolcott Operative Dentistry Award. In 2006, Dr. Rohde became one of the founders of Dentalcompare, an online resource that specializes in helping doctors learn about new products and techniques. His practice in Santa Barbara continues to innovate with new ideas and technology, and is often speaking across the country (and currently on Zoom) about laser dentistry, CAD/CAM technology, digital dentistry, 3D printing, and more.

Robert M Stern, DMD, Orthodontist at Evenly

Recent : Technique Touch-Ups 2024

Dr. Renee Kurtz

Recent : How to implement a game-changing aligner for your practice

Dr. Renee Kurtz received her undergraduate degree in biology from Villanova University and her doctorate in dentistry from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. She was accepted to an internship program with Gordon Christensen, DDS, PhD, MSD, in Provo, Utah, where she attended Practical Clinical Courses and participated with Clinical Research Associates in various research studies. She is a recent member of the Academy of Healthy Dentistry.

Fernando Meza, DMD

Recent : Deep Dive: Dental Lasers Enhance Root Canal Treatments for Both Patients and Providers

Fernando Meza, DMD, is a 2002 graduate of the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine, and he received his certificate in endodontics from Temple University School of Dentistry in 2004. During residency, he conducted research on the BIOLASE Waterlase all-tissue laser to explore its disinfecting capabilities on bacterially infected root canal systems. His research led to a publication on the Waterlase in the