Dr. Michael DiTolla is a graduate of the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, and he is a fellow of the AGD. After working in private practice for 15 years, he became director of clinical education and research at Glidewell, where he gained an intimate knowledge of U.S. dentists’ crown & bridge habits. From 2006 to 2009, Dr. DiTolla led the clinical team at Glidewell that developed and brought BruxZir^® Zirconia to market. In 2011, he received the “Most Effective Dentist Educator” award in a nationwide survey of dentists. Four years later, he became the director of clinical affairs at Dentsply Sirona, and in 2017 he was named the vice president of clinical affairs and communications at AEGIS Communications. Dr. DiTolla has given over 1,000 lectures to dentists worldwide, and his online videos have been viewed more than 10 million times by clinicians.

Dr. Gordon Christensen is a practicing prosthodontist in Provo, Utah. He is director of Practical Clinical Courses and CEO of Clinicians Report. He is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics; Fellow and Diplomate of the ICOI; and a distinguished member of numerous professional organizations. Dr. Christensen and his wife Rella are cofounders of the nonprofit Gordon J. Christensen Clinicians Report^® (formerly CRA Newsletter).

Dr. Michael Miller is a graduate of the University of Maryland School of Dentistry. He is a founding member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and the founder of REALITY Publishing Company, distributor of one of the leading, noncommercial product evaluation sources in dentistry. Dr. Miller has maintained a private practice in Houston, Texas, since 1976 and is a clinical associate professor at the University of Texas School of Dentistry. Contact him at michael.b.miller@uth.tmc.edu.

Gary Takacs’ life’s work and passion is to help dentists and their team members develop a more profitable and enjoyable practice. He is a sought after speaker at national and international dental meetings, where his informational courses are often recognized as the most fun and entertaining courses that attendees have ever experienced. Mr. Takacs is also founder of Ride & Learn and Race & Learn, which some regard as the most unique continuing education programs in dentistry today. Ride & Learn combines a Harley-Davidson motorcycle tour with dental CE, while Race & Learn combines high performance driving with dental CE. For more information about these innovative courses, visit garytakacs.com or email gary@garytakacs.com.

Dr. Thomas Nabors practiced general dentistry for 38 years, with a special interest in diagnosing and treating periodontal diseases of all types. He has treated approximately 5,000 patients with periodontal infections using non-surgery, surgery and lasers. He developed a treatment model of non-surgery built upon the “Evidence-Based Concept.” Dr. Nabors’ most interesting work includes applying modern research to clinical application. This combination of the latest in science with day-to-day application makes his presentations unique, and applicable to “Monday morning” implementation. Dr. Nabors’ one-of-a-kind presentations are geared toward general dentists, cosmetic dentists and dental hygienists. For more information on Dr. Nabors’ work and his lecture series, email tomn@addx.us.

Dr. Mary Sue Stonisch is a recognized leader in the field of esthetic dentistry. Dr. Stonisch maintains the Smile Enhancement Studio in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, where she uses her graduate degree from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry. A love for dentistry and a passion for art are her foundation and the cornerstone of her work. She is an accredited member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and a Fellow of both the Academy of General Dentistry and American Academy of Dental Facial Esthetics. She is a medical staff member of St. John and Bon Secours Hospital, enabling her to aid accident victims in rehabilitating their smiles. Dr. Stonisch was also chosen as the Clinical Course Director for the Northern California Institute of Cosmetic Dentistry at the Midwest location, and hosted their first ever live-patient hands-on course in the Midwest. Through such commitment and teaching, her philosophy is to grow dental excellence. Her practice is limited to comprehensive restorative care and esthetic dentistry, where she creates smiles through her artistic eye. For more information on Dr. Stonisch’s practice, visit smileenhancementstudio.com.

A visionary and coach at heart, Imtiaz Manji, founder and CEO of the Scottsdale Center for Dentistry (SCD) and co-owner and CEO of Mercer Advisors, Mercer Mastery and Mercer Transitions, is considered one of the greatest minds in dentistry today. For more than 20 years, Mr. Manji has been educating and motivating dentists with systems and strategies that allow them to run profitable businesses while maintaining clinical excellence and a balanced lifestyle. Mr. Manji has lectured internationally on practice management and transitions, and has been published in numerous dental journals. His workshops continue to draw thousands each year, and his endless energy and inimitable style combined with his practical teachings make Mercer workshops a continuing education “must-see.” To contact Imtiaz Manji, call 866-781-0072 or email Imtiaz.manji@merceradvisors.com.

Dr. Glen Wysel was born and raised in Montana and attended the University of Montana on a football and golf scholarship. He was a member of OKU dental honor society (top 5 percent of his class) at Northwestern University Dental School, and had the good fortune of becoming a Mercer Advisors client at the inception of his career. He began his practice in 1976 and quickly developed one of the most successful practices in the U.S. After 10 years of practice, he retired from dentistry economically free and joined the Mercer Advisors, Mercer Mastery & Mercer Transitions Company to help other professionals achieve the same freedom. Dr. Wysel became a co-owner of Mercer in 1989, and was recently appointed President of the Scottsdale Center for Dentistry in Scottsdale, Arizona. Contact Dr. Wysel at glen.wysel@scottsdalecenter.com; for more information on the Scottsdale Center, visit scottsdalecenter.com.