American Association of Dental Speakers

Speaker Directory

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6 speakers found

Dr. Sarah Chen, DDS, CDS
CDS

Dr. Sarah Chen, DDS, CDS

Periodontist & Implant Specialist

Chicago, IL

ImplantologyPeriodontal TherapyClinical Techniques
πŸ“ In-PersonπŸ’» Virtual

Dr. Chen is a board-certified periodontist with over 15 years of clinical experience and a decade of speaking at national dental conferences. She specializes in implant placement, periodontal regeneration, and evidence-based periodontal therapy.

Dr. Marcus Williams, DMD, CDS
CDS

Dr. Marcus Williams, DMD, CDS

Practice Management Consultant

Atlanta, GA

Practice ManagementLeadership & Team DevelopmentPatient Communication
πŸ“ In-PersonπŸ’» Virtual

Dr. Williams transitioned from full-time clinical practice to dental consulting and speaking after building a multi-location group practice. He speaks on practice systems, team culture, and the business of dentistry.

Lisa Nguyen, RDH, CDS
CDS

Lisa Nguyen, RDH, CDS

Dental Hygiene Educator

Seattle, WA

Periodontal TherapyInfection ControlPatient Communication
πŸ“ In-PersonπŸ’» Virtual

Lisa is a nationally recognized dental hygiene educator and speaker with 18 years of clinical and academic experience. She is passionate about advancing the role of dental hygienists in comprehensive patient care.

Dr. James Okafor, DDS, FAADS
FAADS

Dr. James Okafor, DDS, FAADS

Orthodontist & Dental Educator

Houston, TX

Orthodontic ConceptsTechnology & InnovationClinical Techniques
πŸ“ In-Person

Dr. Okafor is a Fellow of the American Association of Dental Speakers and a practicing orthodontist with a national reputation for clear aligner education. He has trained thousands of general dentists in orthodontic concepts.

Dr. Priya Patel, DMD, CDS
CDS

Dr. Priya Patel, DMD, CDS

Cosmetic & Restorative Dentist

New York, NY

EstheticsDental MaterialsClinical Techniques
πŸ“ In-PersonπŸ’» Virtual

Dr. Patel is a cosmetic and restorative dentist based in Manhattan with a focus on smile design and minimally invasive esthetics. She speaks on composite artistry, veneer preparation, and digital smile design workflows.

Dr. Robert Tran, DDS

Dr. Robert Tran, DDS

Pediatric Dentist & Educator

Denver, CO

Pediatric CarePatient CommunicationWellness & Burnout Prevention
πŸ“ In-PersonπŸ’» Virtual

Dr. Tran is a pediatric dentist and AADS Associate Member who speaks on behavior management, early childhood caries prevention, and clinician wellness. He brings warmth and humor to every presentation.

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