Contributors

March 24, 2021
Hideki Ikeda, DDS

Dr. Hideki Ikeda is a graduate of the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC and the orthodontic program at Baylor College of Dentistry. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics and holds a specialty certification in orthodontics as well as a master’s degree in craniofacial biology. His thesis on mini implants was recognized by the American Association of Orthodontists, which awarded him with the Thomas M. Graber Award of Special Merit. Dr. Ikeda lives and practices in Orange County, California, while remaining active at USC as a clinical assistant professor. He also performs community and outreach volunteer work on the side, providing dental care to those in need.

Warren Jones, DMD

Dr. Warren Jones earned his DMD from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in 2008. He completed postgraduate training in implantology at the Pikos Institute, and has taken numerous advanced CE courses and seminars in implantology as well as bone grafting and regeneration procedures. Dr. Jones owns a private practice in Margate, Florida, with a strong focus on full-mouth rehabilitation and implant dentistry. He has been restoring implants for more than 12 years and has been surgically placing implants since 2013.

Roger P. Levin, DDS

Dr. Roger Levin is the CEO of Levin Group, Inc., a leading dental management consulting firm. Founded in 1985, Levin Group has worked with more than 30,000 dental practices. Dr. Levin is one of the most sought-after speakers in dentistry and is a leading authority on dental practice success and sustainable growth. He is a graduate of the University of Maryland School of Dentistry, and has authored 65 books and more than 4,000 articles on dental practice management and marketing.

Brad Mckeiver, CPA, MBA
Brad McKeiver

Brad McKeiver is partner-in-charge of Aprio’s National Dental Industry Practice, an accounting solutions group. He arms dentists with real-time financial data about their practices and has helped numerous practitioners make informed business decisions that focus on driving increased profitability, growth and value. McKeiver speaks regularly at dental conferences and professional organization events across the nation. He received both his bachelor of business administration in trusts and investments and his MBA in finance from Campbell University in North Carolina.

Paresh B. Patel, DDS

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.

Randolph R. Resnik, DMD, MDS
Randolph Resnik

Dr. Randolph Resnik graduated from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine and has earned specialty certificates in prosthodontics and oral implantology, as well as a Master of Dental Science. He was chief of staff and surgical director of the Resnik Implant Institute. for over 15 years and is currently the institute’s director and primary lecturer. Dr. Resnik lectures in the U.S. and internationally, and he has authored several definitive textbooks on oral implantology.

Amanda Sheehan, DDS
Amanda Sheehan, DDS

Dr. Amanda Sheehan owns and operates a private practice in Waterford, Michigan that focuses on surgical and prosthetic reconstruction. She was awarded the Diplomate designation from the American Board of Oral Implantology, the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, and the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine. She also holds a Fellowship in the American Academy of Clear Aligners and a Master’s from the Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Sheehan is the first and only female dentist in the state of Michigan who is board-certified in Dental Implants. As the Faculty Director of the esteemed Resnik Implant Institute, she mentors colleagues on implant surgery and prosthetics.

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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.

Taylor Manalili, DDS

Dr. Taylor Manalili is director of clinical prosthodontics at Glidewell. Since joining Glidewell in 2018 as the company’s first-ever Fellow, she has conducted clinical research and performed advanced restorative work, including implant placement, chairside restorations and fullmouth rehabilitations. Dr. Manalili earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree as well as a certificate in the advanced specialty of prosthodontics from Stony Brook University. Throughout her residency, Dr. Manalili served as a clinical instructor for predoctoral students and provided lectures to students, residents and local dentists.

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.