A graduate of the Loma Linda University School of Dentistry, Dr. Chistina Do practices general dentistry in Cosa Mesa, California. She specializes in dental laser technology and is a top five producer with the fastmill.io^™ In-Office Mill. Additionally, she is a lecturer and researcher for BIOLASE^® and sits on the executive board of the Coleman Research Group. Dr. Do graduated Guiding Leaders in 2022. She was president of the Orange County Dental Association in 2024.

Jacqui Kozlowski, a third-year dental student at Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine-Illinois, is from Novi, Michigan, and holds a bachelor’s degree in human biology from Michigan State University. She is actively involved in the American Student Dental Association as secretary of her local chapter, vice president of the CDMI Dental Student Council, and a liaison for the Executive Dental Council. After completing dental school, she hopes to join a reputable dental practice and aspires to one day own her own dental practice.

Dr. Timothy Kosinski graduated from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry and received a Master of Science degree in biochemistry from Wayne State University School of Medicine. In addition to serving on the editorial review board of numerous dental journals, Dr. Kosinski has published over 180 articles and contributed to textbooks on the surgical and prosthetic phases of implant dentistry. He is currently the editor of the Journal of the Academy of General Dentistry.

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.

Dr. Sergei Azernikov received his doctoral degree in engineering from Technion, Israel Institute of Technology. After spending a year as a visiting scholar at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Azernikov joined Siemens Corporate Research in Princeton, New Jersey, where he developed patient-specific medical devices, such as hearing aids and orthopedic implants. Azernikov joined Glidewell in 2012 to work on dental CAD software automation and currently leads the machine learning team, which develops AI technologies that will shape the dental industry of tomorrow.

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.

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.

Dr. Jinny Bender is a clinical dentist at Glidewell. After earning her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, she practiced general dentistry for 27 years before joining Glidewell in 2022. Dr. Bender is a member of the ADA, CDA and Orange County Dental Society.

Jim Glidewell is the founder and president of Glidewell, the world’s largest privately owned provider of restorative dental solutions. In 1970, Jim officially opened his lab to the public. Still driven by his mission to make restorative dentistry affordable to all, Jim employs a diverse team of over 5,000 employees. Joined in his pursuits are certified technicians, engineers, scientists, clinicians and support personnel, who all believe in his mission of advancing high-quality, cost-efficient materials. In addition to his work in driving change in dentistry, he also serves as an advocate for continued education.

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.