Dr. Lance Alder graduated with a degree in kinesiology from BYU prior to earning his DDS from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry in Loma Linda, California. He has completed advanced training in full-mouth reconstruction and implantology as well as cosmetic dentistry and orthodontics, and is a preferred provider for Invisalign®. Today, Dr. Alder maintains a private practice in Newport Beach, California. Contact him through his website at mynewportbeachdental.com.

Dr. Carlos Boudet is a 1980 graduate of the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry. He was a commissioned officer for the U.S. Public Health Service from 1980 to 1982. In 1983, Dr. Boudet established his dental practice in West Palm Beach, Florida. He serves as past-president of the board of the Atlantic Coast Dental Research Clinic. Dr. Boudet is a Diplomate of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. He can be contacted through his website at boudetdds.com.

Dr. Mauricio Gutierrez earned his DMD in 1999 from Temple University. He completed post-doctoral training at the University of Texas, where he received a certificate in periodontics and masters in biomedical science. Dr. Gutierrez is a partner at the Florida Institute for Periodontics and Dental Implants, Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, and fellow of the International Team for Implantology, and International College of Dentists. Contact him at mag@flipdi.com.

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 several dental associations and is a master of the AGD. Contact him at chairside@glidewelldental.com.

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. A clinical instructor who has placed more than 5,000 implants, Dr. Patel has published numerous articles in leading dental journals, is a diplomate of the ICOI, and has worked extensively as a lecturer and clinical consultant on dental implants and prosthetics for several companies.

Dr. Peter Scheer received his DDS from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry in Loma Linda, California, and then went on to complete a four-year residency in oral and maxillofacial surgery at the same institution. Dr. Scheer teaches courses on oral and maxillofacial surgery. He built a 30,000-square-foot facility in Rancho Mirage, California, to serve the communities of the Coachella Valley, as well as to host continuing education courses for clinicians. Contact him at peter@miragesurgery.com.

Dr. Siamak Abai earned his DDS degree from Columbia University in 2004, followed by two years of residency in general dentistry. After two years of general private practice in Huntington Beach, California, he returned to academia and received an MMedSc degree and a certificate in prosthodontics from Harvard University. Dr. Abai brings nearly 10 years of clinical, research and lecturing experience to his role as director of clinical research and development for Glidewell Laboratories’ Implant division. He is also editor-in-chief and clinical editor of Inclusive™ magazine. Before joining Glidewell in January 2012, Dr. Abai practiced at the Wöhrle Dental Implant Clinic in Newport Beach, California. 

Dr. Justin Chi is director of clinical technologies at Glidewell. He joined Glidewell 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 & bridge in 2007.

After serving in the U.S. Navy, Dave Morales graduated in 1981 from Northwest School of Dental Technology in Chicago. He worked in several laboratories in all phases of denture fabrication and garnered 12 years of in-house and chairside experience while also becoming PTC Certified and Valplast^® Certified. He joined Glidewell in 1995 and, in 2007, became general manager of the dentures, valplast and thermoforming department.

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 Laboratories. In 2013, after earning her DMD and completing a one-year continuum in implant dentistry, Dr. Muresan returned to Glidewell Dental to join the operatory team as director of clinical research.

Gary Pritchard received his law degree from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, and went on to serve as general counsel for Clayton Homes, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway Company, and Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc., a Fortune 500 Company. As a board-certified trial lawyer, Gary was a managing partner for Pritchard & Hanszen in Houston, Texas, and holds active law licenses in Texas, Arizona, Tennessee and California. Gary is currently one of the in-house labor counselors for Glidewell, where he has been integral in instituting policies that protect both employees and the company.

Nhung Truong worked as a drafter while attending school, completing her degree in architecture in 2002. She moved to the U.S. from Vietnam in 2009 and began her career at Glidewell Laboratories three years later in the Removables department. With 16 years of experience working with 2D and 3D CAD software, Nhung was chosen to work on research and development for CAD/CAM Dentures. Nhung was promoted to CAD supervisor in 2014. Contact her at chairside@glidewelldental.com.

Darryl Withrow graduated from the University of Maine with a degree in anthropology before joining Glidewell Laboratories in 1989. Darryl began his career in the Shipping and Receiving department before moving to the Accounting department, where he worked in accounts payable and as assistant to the controller. Today, he is the vice president of operations, serving as a key stakeholder in all aspects of Glidewell Laboratories. Contact him at chairside@glidewelldental.com.