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Contributors

January 29, 2018
Mark J. Connelly, DDS, MAGD

Dr. Mark Connelly earned his DDS from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry in 1983. A year later, he established his current private practice focused on implant, restorative and cosmetic dentistry in St. Johns, Michigan, where he utilizes IV sedation and the Sirona CEREC® digital impression system. Dr. Connelly is a fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, has a mastership in the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), and is a master of the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology’s College of Sedation in Dentistry. Contact him at chairside@glidewelldental.com.

Michael Dorociak, DDS

Dr. Michael Dorociak is a graduate of the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry. He serves as chairman of the board, project director and clinical evaluator for the Gordon J. Christensen Clinicians Report®. Dr. Dorociak maintains a family-based private practice in Sarasota, Florida, and is an associate clinical professor at the University of Florida’s AEGD residency program.

Suzanne Haley, DMD

Dr. Suzanne Haley 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. Haley is an instructor for the American Academy of Facial Esthetics, where she teaches dental sleep medicine, TMJ therapy and facial esthetics. She is also a diplomate of the American Sleep and Breathing Academy (ASBA).

David G. Hochberg, DDS
David Hochberg

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.

Randolph R. Resnik, DMD, MDS
Randolph Resnik

Dr. Randolph Resnik is a leading clinician, educator, researcher, and author in the field of prosthodontics and oral implantology. Dr. Resnik received his dental degree from University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. Upon graduation from dental school, he continued his training at the University of Pittsburgh, receiving a specialty degree in prosthodontics, a surgical fellowship in Oral Implantology, and a master's degree in oral implantology/radiology. He is currently the director of the Resnik Implant Institute. Dr. Resnik serves on faculty positions at numerous universities, including The University of Pittsburgh (graduate prosthodontics), Temple University (oral implantology and periodontics), and Allegheny General Hospital (oral and maxillofacial surgery). Along with his passion for lecturing and education, Dr. Resnik is also an accomplished author, having published over 200 articles. His recent textbooks, Avoiding Complications in Oral Implantology, 4th Edition of Contemporary Implant Dentistry, and 3rd edition of Dental Implant Prosthetics are bestsellers in the field of implant dentistry. Dr. Resnik currently maintains a private practice in Orlando, Florida.

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.

Justin Chi, DDS, CDT

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.

Riddhi Gangolli, BDS, M.S., Ph.D.

Dr. Riddhi Gangolli graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree from DY Patil University in Mumbai, India. She received her master’s degree in biomaterials and biomimetics from New York University and went on to earn her Ph.D. in biomedical engineering from Temple University. Dr. Gangolli currently works as an associate scientist in the R&D department at Glidewell Dental, where she plays a key role in the development and testing of state-of-the-art restorative materials. 

Jack A. Hahn, DDS

Dr. Jack Hahn earned his DDS from The Ohio State University College of Dentistry. A pioneer in the field of implant dentistry, Dr. Hahn has been placing and restoring dental implants for 50 years, and he developed the original tapered implant design in the 1990s. Most recently, he oversaw the design of the Hahn™ Tapered Implant, which was created to streamline treatment and improve results. Dr. Hahn is also clinical editor of Chairside® magazine. He lectures to dentists around the world and maintains a private practice in Cincinnati, Ohio.

David Leeson, Director of Engineering

David Leeson received the British Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers’ renowned Lord Austin Prize for Manufacturing Engineering in 2004, and graduated top of the class with a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from Loughborough University in England, followed by a Master of Science degree specializing in automation from Cranfield University. David worked in the automotive industry on projects spanning high-performance road cars to Formula One racing. In 2007, he joined Glidewell Dental as a manufacturing engineer and was promoted to director of engineering in 2015.

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 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.

Sergey Nikolskiy, Vice President, CAD/CAM Technologies

Sergey Nikolskiy graduated from Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology with honors and joined the dental field in 1998, working on software for the Invisalign® product for Align Technology, Inc. After eight years, Sergey continued his career in CAD/CAM with Geomagic, where he led a number of development projects for dental companies. In 2012, he joined Glidewell Dental as director of CAD software development and currently is vice president of CAD/CAM technologies. 

Neil I. Park, DMD

Dr. Neil Park is vice president of clinical affairs for Glidewell. He received his DMD from Temple University School of Dentistry and practiced general dentistry in Florida before moving on to an accomplished career in the dental implant field, developing continuing education programs and implementing a predoctoral implant curriculum in universities throughout North America. In 2016, Dr. Park joined Glidewell, where he oversees clinical research as well as training and education programs for implant and restorative solutions.