Dr. Ann Marie Gorczyca is a Clinical Adjunct Professor of Orthodontics at the Arthur A. Dugonl School Dentistry, University of the Pacific, where she speaks on practice management topics including marketing, teamwork, treatment coordination, customer service, management systems and human resource management.

She was a marketing speaker at the 2011, 2012 and 2014 American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) Annual Sessions. Formerly a faculty member at UCSF and University of the Pacific Dental Schools. She is also a member of the Angle Society of Orthodontists.

Dr. Gorczyca is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics and Angle Society member and is in private practice in Antioch, California. She lives in Northern California.

Ann's new book, Beyond the Morning Huddle - Human Resource Management for a Successful Dental Office shares tips, experiences, strategies and solutions to make your dental practice the best it can be.

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Dr Uche Odiatu is the author of Fit for the Love of It and The Miracle Of Health. He’s an NSCA Certified Personal Trainer, a professional member of the American College of Sports Medicine and a practicing dentist. He has done over 500 lectures in six countries since 2004.

Dr. Odiatu loves the profession of dentistry and as a practitioner of over 27 years he has woven it deeply into all aspects of his life. He is a self-proclaimed keen observer, learner and loves his CE. Goes to a number of conferences per year. (Not only does he attend, but he is also a lecturer).

He has another passion of health, fitness, and nutrition which has been one of his passions a lot longer than his dental career. Since the age of 14 actually. Since then he has nationally and internationally competed even as a dentist. This passion has helped him as a health care provider. Married to a Kary who is also a keen athlete who has won the title of “Miss Fitness Canada”, together they wrote two books on fitness: “Fit For the Love of It” and “The Miracle of Health”

Dr. Odiatu is also a lecturer, He has done Yankee dental 5 times, has lectured in the ADA annual meeting 9 years in a row. Chicago midwinter, so many more… he has expanded to other groups such as bankers and other professions.

Dr. Steve Hart has practiced restorative dentistry in Chapel Hill, N.C. since 1982. He received his D.M.D. degree from Tufts University in 1979. He is an active member of the American Academy of Restorative Dentistry, the American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics and the American Equilibration Society. He has been a visiting faculty member at the L.D. Pankey Institute since 1989, where he now serves as the Essentials-4 team leader. He has also served as an adjunct faculty member in Fixed Prosthodontics at the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry.

He has presented to numerous audiences and study clubs both nationally and internationally Dr. Hart’s practice is primarily focused on sophisticated adult restorative dentistry. However, he also provides a full range of adult general dental services. Dr. Hart is committed through his skill and ongoing training to help his patients keep their teeth for the rest of their lives if possible in optimal comfort, function, health, and aesthetic appearance.

Dr. Tarun Agarwal represents the next generation of leadership for the dental profession. As a respected speaker, author and opinion leader, he is changing the way general dentists practice. His practice isn't a fancy boutique, but a general practice that participates with dental insurance.  Despite being contracted with insurance, he's managed to build a successful practice that is focused on clinical excellence, customer service, and allowing patients to choose optimal dentistry. His common sense approach to business, dedication to clinical excellence, integration of technology and down to earth demeanor has made him a recognized educator.

Andre is from Philadelphia and studied fine arts and design. After years in high-end retail sales and customer service his brother-in-law, a local dentist, asked him to help with his practice and he got hooked on dentistry. This year, Andre celebrates 25 years of helping practices create systems for treatment planning, team training, goal attainment and technology integration.  He was the founder of The Systems, a dental practice management, training and consulting firm that created the C.R.E.W. training process and was contributing creator of the companies Dentalife, Dynamic Dental Systems and HMS and the periodontal protocol Stat-Ck. His presentations have informed and entertained hundreds of audiences across the country while motivating practice to generate better results and creating fluent processes.

Deb Roberge’s 40+ years in all aspects of the dental industry have provided her with insights that few can claim. From years as a team member in the trenches, to owning a crown and bridge lab, advising dentists on practical business management systems and developing successful dental-only placement agency model that later became a nationally franchised dental placement service.  Most recently, she has launched unique ourdentalteam.com software. Her journey has been a productive one, and according to her, the passion she has for dentistry is what has carried her through to her successful career.

As a holistic health practitioner and aromatherapist, Jenny Pao has been formulating essential oils to improve her client's health and well-being for over a decade. Having successfully used the oils in her practice, she started Nectar Essences - a medicinal aromatherapy company to share the healing benefits of the oils with those outside her practice.

Jen Butler has been working in the area of stress management and resiliency coaching for over 20 years. She speaks to dental professionals all around the globe on the impact stress has on their lives and businesses.  Her articles are published in a variety of publications and she is a regular contributing author for DentalTown and DrBicuspid.

Dr. David Moffet shows dentists how to add a minimum of $100,000 to their bottom line, without any additional ad spend, new equipment, or stress. David’s “Ultimate Patient Experience,” ™ dramatically increases the individual value of each one of your patients, doubles (at a minimum) new telephone patient inquiry conversion rates... increases repeat patient visits... and increases your pricing structure, with no net patient loss. UPE creates greater efficiency and unity with your staff, and reduces daily performance pressures normally felt by the Doctor and his team.

Jason Lipscomb has had an unconventional dental career; he did not expect to have ownership in multiple practices, become a dental speaker, write a book, or become part of a successful dental podcast, but he is excited by the prospect that "It keeps life interesting". Jason treasures the chance to try something new, learn and explore the possibilities in dentistry. Dr. Lipscomb practices in Virginia where he enjoys every moment with his wife and two small children.