To view a Thought Leader's profile in its entirety, please click on name or thumbnail photo image.

Thought Leaders

Search Results	1 2 | Next 25 >>
	Lory Laughter, RDH Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society Clinical Hygienist in Periodontal and General Practice Founder and Co-owner of Dental IQ Columnist for RDH Magazine 'From the Edge' Member of ADHA Speaker on topics of the unique role of the RDH in treatment, infection control and orthopedic patient concerns Mother of 9
	Joan Leakey Clinical Associate Professor Dental Therapist Dental Hygienist Masters in Adult Education Dental Hygiene Prescriber Teaching Excellence Award 2009-2009 Mother Grandmother-to-be Flamenco Dancer Quilter
	Tracey Lennemann, RDH, BA International Professional Speaker and Trainer. Practicing clinical dental hygienist since 1986 in the USA and in Europe. Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene, (Washington, USA) Bachelors Degree in Dental Hygiene (Washington, USA) Member of ICOI, ADIA (Association of Dental Implant Auxiliaries), DGOI (German Association of Implantology). Zig Ziglar Company T3 Trainer Has developed her own motivational training programs and workshops for dental teams. CEO of in2motion Ltd. and develops individual workshops for dental practices, private continuing education programs, Study clubs, Symposiums and Dental Associations and lectures for a variety of dental companies in Europe, UK, USA, andother countries internationally.
	Nancy Lieberman, RDH Dental Hygienist-1982 Director, Clinical Consulting-Probex Consulting Educator-University of Pennsylvania Department of Continuing Education International Dental Hygienist-Switzerland Founder-Dental Hygiene Placement Service, 300 international placements Wife Mother of 3 boys Pianist
	Stephanie Maddox, MALD, RDH Laser Dental Hygienist and Periodontal Therapist Master of the Academy of Laser Dentistry 2003 Award: Hygienist of the Year finalist 2006, Modern Hygienist and BreathRx Webmaster and writer: www.DrHolbrook.com Writer and Founder: To Tell the Tooth (newsletter), Dental Hygiene for Dummies (website) Published writing: The Journal of the Academy of Laser Dentistry, New Mexico Academy of General Dentistry, Modern Hygienist, and RDH Magazines Product Evaluator: Dental Products Report Presentation: "Treatment of Class IV Periodontal Disease with the 820 nm. Diode Laser," Academy of Laser Dentistry Annual Session, 2003 Member: ADHA, NMDHA, American Chronic Pain Association, Mensa International, and the Metallica Fan Club! Pain Awareness Ambassador, National Pain Foundation Artist/ Crafter/ Wife/ Doggie Mama
	Jack Maggiore, PhD   Chief Scientist CSO, "Healthy Heart Dentistry" Medical Technologist Ph.D. Clinical Chemist Certified, American Society for Clinical Pathology Member, American Association for Clinical Chemistry since 1989 Dental Technology Consultant Professional Speaker  Technical Writer Advocate of Direct Access Testing
	Nancy Mann, RDH, MSEd Clinical Associate Professor Recipient of the 2006 William Wrigley Tobacco Intervention Award Founding instructor of the Seowon Jr. College, Department of Dental Hygiene, Kwangju, Korea Alumnus of ETSU, Loyola University of Chicago, and IU ADHA Smoking Cessation Liaison for Indiana Garden enthusiast Love to travel Mother of two sons eleven months apart who are in college Breast Cancer survivor Blessed and grateful for wonderful students
	Renee Marchant-Turner, RDH Clinical Hygienist Owner, Hands-on-Hygiene; hands-on courses advanced ultrasonic technique for dentists and hygienists; in office ergonomic training Continuous Member, ADHA since 1980 Editorial Board, Contemporary Oral Hygiene Invitee, Orascoptic Hygiene Leadership Conference - "The Ten Most Influencial Leaders in Dental Hygiene" Author of dental hygiene related topics For RDH, Contemporary Oral Hygiene and dental hygiene newsletters Mother Wife
	Fred Margolis, DDS Pediatric Dentist Adjunct Clinical Professor, Univ. of Illinois College of Dentistry Clinical Instructor at Loyola University's Oral Health Center International Editor of Alpha Omega Fraternity American Dental Association Illinois State Dental Society Chicago Dental Society
	Gabriela Martin, DDS Endodontist Professor of Endodontics at the School of Dentistry, University of Cordoba, Argentina International member of the American Association of Endodontics Active member of the Argentinian Association of Dentistry and Argentinian Society of Endodontics Voter member of the Center Endodontic Society of Argentinian Republic Private practice since 1992
	Joyce Matlak RDH Northwestern University BS Biology Northwestern University M.ED Sex Education University of Arizona B.S. Interior Design San Jose State University Member American Society of Interior Designers National Certification of Interior Designers Founder Matlack-Van Every Design, Inc 1988-Present Wife Mother Gram J (4 little grandbabies) Exercise & Health Advocate!!!
	Stacy Matsuda, RDH, BSDH Clinical Practitioner 30+ years in periodontics Clinical Faculty, Department of Periodontology-pre-doctoral and post-doctoral, OHSU School of Dentistry Co-Author, Periodontal Instrumentation, with Anna and Gordon Pattison, 3rd edition Contributing Author, Clinical Practice of the Dental Hygienist by Esther Wilkins, 9th and 10th editions (Chapters 30, 36, 37, 38) Editorial Advisory Board Member and Contributing Author, Dimensions of Dental Hygiene peer reviewed journal Clinical Faculty Award, OHSU School of Dentistry, Classes of 1997, 1999 - Dental Hygiene Founder, Pacific NW Institute - Advanced Clinical Education for Excellence in Periodontal Therapy; Instructor, hands-on courses for WSP Team Sessions, Pattison Institute, Pacific NW Institute; Consulting/Key Opinion Leader for the dental industry Dental/dental hygiene faculty development programs; Continuing Dental Education lectures and hands-on programs: ultrasonic and hand instrumentation, instrument sharpening, root morphology, endoscopy and advanced NSPT, ergonomics, dental implants, PAOO accelerated orthodontics International work: University of Bologna School of Dentistry - Assistant instructor, advanced periodontal instrumentation hands-on courses - perio residents, faculty and practitioners; University of Zurich/DH Nord - periodontal instrumentation and endoscopy - DH faculty and students Professional Service:Affiliate Board Member, Western Society of Periodontology; Outreach Chair and Board Member, OHSU School of Dentistry Alumni Association Membership in ADHA, ODHA, PDHA, WSP, ADIA/ICOI Community service and philanthropy work - Guide Dogs for the Blind, Delta Society (Animal-Assisted Therapy), Union Gospel Mission, PEO, United States Figure Skating Association--Music and Announcing, Portland-Sapporo Sister City Association - delegate and host and other agencies Proud to be a Registered Dental Hygienist and a mom - - - love dogs, kids, books, the arts, travel, and the great outdoors; married 30 yrs to 'world's greatest husband'--brilliant periodontal surgeon with a heart of gold who somehow puts up with my crazy schedule (thank you, Mel)
	Stacy McCauley, RDH Full time Professional Educatorfor Philips Sonicare Former clinical assistant professor at the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry 15 years of clinical practice experience Member of ADHA Former Vice President Durham-Orange Dental Hygiene Society Published research in various dental hygiene journals Conducted clinical research Currently serves on the editorial review board for Modern Hygienist magazine and the Journal of Dental Hygiene Practices dental hygiene in Durham, North Carolina Enjoys exercise,gardening, entertaining friends and family, spending quiet time at home with her wonderful husband Scott and ""spirited"" rescue dog, Darby.
	Dr. Michael McCracken Prosthodontist and Implant Surgeon Associate Dean for Education and Curriculum Development at UAB Director, Implant Fellowship Program UNC Alumnus UAB Alunmus Fellow, American College of Prosthodontics
	Ms. Linda Meeuwenberg, RDH   Professor Emeritus Member of: ADHA, ADIA, IFDH, Chamber of Commerce, International Rotary, International Speakers Network Sigma Phi Alpha P&G/Oral B Guest Lecture Board Professional Speaker Author Mother Consultant Volunteer - R.S.V.P. - Retired Seniors and Volunteer Program
	Kristy Menage Bernie, RDH, BS, RYT Owner, Educational Designs, a national consulting company International Experiential Speaker & Author Honors graduate of the University of Maryland Member of the ADHA, AACD, AADH, and OSAP Certified Yoga Teacher (RYT) Reality TV "Expert" 1 million mile flyer on United in 2009 "Human" of Makena & KaiBlu, 2 very talented Burmese Cats!
	Claudia Michalak-Turcotte, CDA, RDH, MSDH, MSOSH Dental Hygienist Dental Hygiene Professor Tunxis Community College Breast Cancer Survivor 2004 Mabel C. McCarthy Recipient, Connecticut Dental Hygienists' Association 2001 Congress Merit Award Connecticut Community Colleges 1998 Educational Excellence and Distinguished Service Award Connecticut Community Colleges Old Dominion Alumni - MSDH University of New Haven Alumni - MSOSH University of Bridgeport Alumni - BSDH Briarwood College Alumni - AAS Dental Assisting Dental Hygiene Biomechanics Ergonomic research and publications Online Education
	Diane Millar, RDH Author of "Reinforced Periodontal Instrumentation and Ergonomics for the Dental Care Provider" Speaker, hands on seminars and consultant on reinforced instrumentation and ergonomics Associate professor dental hygiene program at Cerritos College since 1997 Six year previous teaching relationship as a clinical instructor at USC Part-time clinical dental hygienist in Newport Beach, CA Wife Mother Athlete
	Nancy Miller, RDH, BA, RDH Clinical Coach, Jameson Management, Inc. Clinician in general practice Owner of Ultraconcepts, hands-on coaching business Past President, Wisconsin Dental Hygienists' Association Member, Oral B Hygiene Advisory Board 2001-2003 Gardener Gourmet cook Outdoor enthusiast
	Kimberly Miller, RDH, BSDH, RDHMP Partner of the JP Institute since 1992 Co-founder of periofrogz.com Graduate of Loma Linda University 1981 ADHA Member International Speaker, Workshop Leader & Author
	Craig M. Misch, DDS, MDS Oral Surgeon Prosthodontist Founder, Misch Implant Dentistry University of Michigan alumni - DDS University of Pittsburgh alumni - MDS Associate Professor - University of Florida, New York University Father
	Joy Moeller, RDH   Hygienist Certified Oral Myologist Co-founder of the Academy of Oral Myofunctional Therapy Proud mom of 2 children Author of 6 published articles Hygiene Liason to the International Association of Orofacial Myology Former Associate Professor Indiana University Former health educator in 2 public health programs (The Supertooth Program and the Smiles Program) Consultant for a sealant program for indigent children Worked with ProDentec for 19 years (first outside rep) and started the soft tissue management programs across the USA, inspiring many dental offices to take periodontal disease more seriously Lectured extensively on myofunctional therapy in the US and Europe and taught 5 day courses in this field for 25 years Co-authored a book "Taking it Further...a Guide to Periodontal Therapy with Linda Krol, RDH (The first hygienist to open her own office.)
	John A. Molinari, Ph.D. Director of Infection Control for The Dental Advisor in Ann Arbor, Michigan Previous Professor and Chairman, Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry Microbiology consultant for Hospital Dental Residency Programs in Detroit area, 1978-current Chairman, Governor's Risk and AIDS Policy Commission, 1994-1998 Consultant to ADA Councils on Dental Practice & Scientific affairs, current Father Grandfather Sports enthusiast
	Ross Nash, DDS General Dentist Accredited Fellow - American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Diplomat - American Society for Dental Aesthetics Co-Founder - Nash Institute for Dental Learning Author Speaker Educator
	Jill Nield-Gehrig, RDH, BS, MA Dental Hygiene Educator Author of 3 Textbooks Began Teaching as Assistant Professor at University of Manitoba School of Dentistry Associate Professor, University of Texas Health Science Center, 13 years Dean Emeritus, Division of Allied Health, Asheville-Buncombe C.C.