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Jim Glidewell, CDT
Jim Glidewell, CDT
As the advancements of the digital age continue to merge with innovations in dentistry, staying knowledgeable about the latest materials, tools, and techniques is necessary for those in the dental profession. Dentistry is not immune to a world full of automated services and convenient customer experiences. Practicing doctors are quickly moving toward a new standard of care that needs to meet patients’ demands for more efficient, effective and affordable treatments and solutions. Learn more about how to adapt to a new era in dentistry with Glidewell Dental.
More about Jim Glidewell
Jim Glidewell is the founder and CEO of Glidewell Dental, the world’s largest privately owned provider of restorative dental solutions. In 1970, Mr. Glidewell officially opened his lab to the public. Although his company initially started on his kitchen table, Jim applied a unique combination of technical knowledge, business principles, and marketing philosophies to quickly grow Glidewell into the recognized dental industry leader that it is today.
Still driven by his mission to make rehabilitative dentistry affordable to all, Mr. Glidewell employs a diverse team of over 4,000 employees. Joined in his pursuits are certified technicians, engineers, scientists, clinicians and support personnel, who all believe in his mission of advancing high-quality, cost-efficient materials. In addition to his work in driving change in dentistry, he also serves as an advocate for continued education. Glidewell currently supports numerous free education platforms, instructional courses and programs, which assist in providing enhanced knowledge to practicing dentists.
Neil Park, DMD
Neil Park, DMD
Dr. Neil Park is scientific chair of the Glidewell Symposium and Glidewell Dental’s vice president of clinical affairs. After receiving his DMD from Temple University School of Dentistry, Dr. Park practiced dentistry for 12 years before beginning his career in the dental implant field. For the past two decades, Dr. Park has held top leadership positions at companies such as Nobel Biocare and Henry Schein. Dr. Park is recognized for his work in the creation and management of innovative programs designed to bring new technology to private practitioners. He is responsible for the development and implementation of key changes in the predoctoral implant curriculum of universities throughout North America. He joined Glidewell in 2016, where he now oversees clinical research & development, as well as training and education programs in implant, restorative and esthetic dentistry. In addition, he serves as an executive editor of Chairside® magazine.
Gordon J. Christensen, DDS, MSD, Ph.D.
Gordon J. Christensen, DDS, MSD, Ph.D.
Steven Barrett, DDS
Steven Barrett, DDS
Dr. Steven Barrett earned his DDS from Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine and shortly after joined the U.S. Navy, where he served for three years. In 1991, he joined Greenberg Dental & Orthodontics, a private group practice now with over 80 locations in Florida. Currently the clinical director and a senior partner with the group, he uses his more than 25 years of experience practicing restorative dentistry to organize the group’s in-house continuing education program, lecture at dental schools and provide one-on-one mentorships throughout the state.
Michael DiTolla, DDS
Michael DiTolla, DDS
Anamaria Muresan, DMD, ME, CDT
Anamaria Muresan, DMD, ME, CDT
Dr. Anamaria Muresan is a graduate of the Western University of Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine. Prior to receiving her DMD, Dr. Muresan spent 12 years as ceramic manager at Glidewell Dental. In July 2013, having earned her DMD and having completed a one-year continuum in implant dentistry, Dr. Muresan returned to Glidewell Dental to join the operatory team as director of clinical research.
Perry E. Jones, DDS, MAGD
Perry E. Jones, DDS, MAGD
Dr. Perry Jones received his DDS from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry, where he has held adjunct faculty positions since 1976. He maintains a private practice in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Jones has been a member of Align’s speaker team since 2002, has published numerous articles on digital dentistry, and recently founded Mobile Imaging Solutions. Dr. Jones belongs to numerous dental associations and is a master of the AGD.
Justin Chi, DDS, CDT
Justin Chi, DDS, CDT
Dr. Justin Chi is director of clinical technologies at Glidewell Dental. He joined Glidewell Dental as a clinical research associate in 2015 after graduating from the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC. Dr. Chi’s previous education included receiving his Bachelor of Science degree in dental laboratory technology from the LSU School of Dentistry, and earning his CDT in crown and bridge in 2007.
Carrie Webber
Carrie Webber
Carrie Webber is chief communications officer and co-owner of Jameson Management, Inc., a dental management, marketing and hygiene coaching firm. Carrie creates customer service and business development opportunities as well as marketing initiatives and social media strategies to effectively communicate the Jameson message to the dental profession. She contributes to several publications and is a frequent speaker at dental meetings nationwide.
Raymond Choi, DDS
Raymond Choi, DDS
Dr. Raymond Choi received his DDS from the University of Southern California School of Dentistry and has taught there for 10 years as an assistant clinical professor. He is a Fellow of the ICOI, an Associate Fellow of the AAID, and a graduate of the Misch International Implant Institute.
As a general dentist who has been placing implants for over 20 years in his private practice in Tustin, California, he was one of the first dentists on the West Coast to place mini dental implants for loose-denture stabilization.
He founded the Global Mini Implant Institute and has taught and lectured extensively on various aspects of mini implant dentistry in the U.S. and internationally. Dr. Choi conducted a live patient mini implant surgical and restorative demonstration course during the 2012 ADA Annual Conference and was the invited speaker on mini implants for the 2013 and 2014 ADA Annual Conferences.
Randolph R. Resnik, DMD, MDS
Randolph R. Resnik, DMD, MDS
Dr. Randolph Resnik graduated from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine and has earned specialty certificates in prosthodontics and oral implantology, as well as a Master of Dental Science. He was chief of staff and surgical director of the Misch International Implant Institute for over 15 years, and is currently the institute’s director and primary lecturer. Dr. Resnik lectures in the U.S. and internationally, and has a practice in Pittsburgh focused on oral implantology.
Timothy F. Kosinski, DDS, MAGD
Timothy Kosinski, DDS, MAGD
Dr. Timothy Kosinski graduated from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry and received a Master of Science degree in biochemistry from Wayne State University School of Medicine. An adjunct clinical professor at UDM School of Dentistry, he serves on the editorial review board of numerous dental journals. Dr. Kosinski is a Diplomate of the ABOI/ID, ICOI and American Society of Osseointegration, and a Fellow of the AAID, ACD and ICD.
He has a Mastership in the AGD, from which he also received the Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition award in 2009 and 2014.
Paresh B. Patel, DDS
Paresh B. Patel, DDS
Dr. Paresh Patel is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry and the Medical College of Georgia/AAID MaxiCourse. He is a fellow of the Misch International Implant Institute and a diplomate of the ICOI.
Dr. Patel has placed more than 5,000 implants, has published numerous articles in leading dental journals, and has worked as a lecturer and clinical consultant on dental implants and prosthetics for several companies. Dr. Patel maintains private practices in Lenoir and Mooresville, North Carolina.
Taylor Manalili, DDS
Taylor Manalili, DDS
Dr. Taylor Manalili joined Glidewell Dental in August 2018 as the first-ever Glidewell fellow. Since that time, she has conducted clinical research and performed advanced restorative work, including implant placement, chairside restorations and full-mouth rehabilitations. Dr. Manalili received her Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering from Northeastern University and then earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree as well as a certificate in the advanced specialty of prosthodontics from Stony Brook University. Throughout her residency, Dr. Manalili served as a clinical instructor for predoctoral students, and provided lectures to students, residents and local dentists.
Jack Hahn, DDS
Jack Hahn, DDS
Dr. Jack Hahn earned his DDS from The Ohio State University College of Dentistry and completed postgraduate coursework at Boston University, New York University, the University of Michigan and the University of Kentucky. A pioneer in the field of implant dentistry, Dr. Hahn has been placing and restoring implants for 49 years. Dr. Hahn developed the NobelReplace® dental implant system for Nobel Biocare, oversaw the design of the Hahn™ Tapered Implant, and was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Academy of Implant Dentistry in 2015. He is also editor-in-chief of Chairside® magazine. Dr. Hahn lectures to dentists around the world and maintains a private practice in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Chad Duplantis, DDS
Chad Duplantis, DDS
Dr. Chad Duplantis received his DDS degree from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and earned a certificate in Advanced Education in General Dentistry from Baylor College of Dentistry. He has been in private practice since 2000 in the Fort Worth, Texas, area. Dr. Duplantis has a longstanding interest in “high-tech” dentistry and has been incorporating CAD/CAM technology in his practice since 2004. He lectures and publishes frequently in the field of digital dentistry and successfully transitioning new technology into the private dental practice.
Suzanne R. Mericle, DMD
Suzeanne R. Mericle, DMD
Dr. Suzanne Mericle received her Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology from the University of Georgia and graduated with honors from the Medical College of Georgia, where she earned her DMD degree. She opened her practice in 1992 in Brunswick, Georgia, and built her current practice in St. Simons Island, Georgia, in 1994. Dr. Mericle is an instructor for the American Academy of Facial Esthetics, where she teaches dental sleep medicine, TMJ therapy and facial esthetics. Dr. Mericle is a diplomate of the American Sleep and Breathing Academy, and a member of numerous dental associations, including the ADA, Georgia Dental Association, Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation, American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine and American Academy of Facial Esthetics.
Michael R. Dorociak, DDS, MAGD
Michael R. Dorociak, DDS, MAGD
Mary K. Shields, DMD
Mary K. Shields, DMD
Dr. Mary Shields owns a private practice in Louisville, Kentucky, focused on family and cosmetic care. She is an associate member of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences and a member of the American Society of Forensic Odontology, where she provides forensic services ranging from the identification of human remains to legal consultations. Dr. Shields is also in the process of finalizing the requirements for board certification by the American Board of Forensic Odontology.
Charles Schlesinger, DDS
Charles Schlesinger, DDS
Dr. Charles Schlesinger is a dental implant educator and clinician who has been lecturing internationally throughout the United States, Canada, China, Saudi Arabia and the UK for the past 11 years. He graduated with honors from The Ohio State College of Dentistry in 1996. After graduation, he completed a General Practice residency at the VAMC San Diego and then went on to become the Chief Resident at the VAMC W. Los Angeles. During his time in Los Angeles, he completed extensive training in oral surgery, implantology and advanced restorative treatment. He is a Fellow of the ICOI.
Once he completed his residency, Dr. Schlesinger maintained a thriving restorative and implant practice in San Diego for 14 years. In 2012, he became the director of education and clinical affairs, and later chief operating officer, for a surgical device company. In 2016, Dr. Schlesinger founded The CD Schlesinger Group, LLC, to help practitioners gain knowledge and experience with implants, and became an educator for The Hahn™ Tapered Implant System. Additionally, he continues to provide comprehensive implant care to patients in a private practice setting in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
David Hochberg, DDS
David Hochberg, DDS
Dr. David Hochberg graduated from the Emory University School of Dentistry and completed advanced training in the surgical and restorative phases of implant therapy at the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID) MaxiCourse® held at the Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry. Dr. Hochberg operates a general practice in Atlanta that has provided restorative, implant and cosmetic dentistry services for more than 30 years. He has lectured nationally, is the immediate past president of the AAID, and is a former chief editor of the AAID News.
Susan McMahon, DMD
Susan McMahon, DMD
A dentist, author and lecturer, Dr. Susan McMahon has devoted her professional career to the pursuit of advanced technologies in cosmetic dentistry and smile design. She has served as a clinical instructor in prosthodontics and operative dentistry at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, as well as a guest lecturer at the West Virginia University School of Dentistry. As an accredited member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), Dr. McMahon has received seven AACD Annual Smile Gallery awards, including two gold medals.
Randy Clare
Randy Clare
Randy Clare has spent his career helping dental and medical clinicians diagnose and treat respiratory and sleep disorders. As senior director of product and brand management at Glidewell, he and his team manage the development and delivery of best-in-class dental innovation from the conceptualization stage to the dental practice.
Will Schmidt, RDA
Will Schmidt, RDA
Will Schmidt brings more than 15 years of dental experience, including 13 as a registered dental assistant, to his role at Glidewell Dental. He has worked in multiple settings, from private practice, to group practice, to oral surgery in a hospital’s trauma center. Prior to the dental field, Will served as a U.S. Marine, experience that he credits for honing his fine appreciation for detail.
Mark Romano
Mark Romano
Mark Romano is cofounder and co-owner of Now Media Group, a San Diego-based marketing firm that specializes in web design, social media, advertising and content curation to promote dental practice growth. With over a decade of experience in the dental marketing industry, Mark has positioned his firm as a dependable business partner for dentists and has served more than 750 clients in the U.S. and in multiple countries around the world.