Contributors

February 16, 2012
Michael DiTolla, DDS, FAGD

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.

Glenn Lombardi

Glenn Lombardi is president of Officite LLC, a leading national provider of premier websites and turnkey internet marketing solutions for the dental community. Since 2002, Officite has built thousands of websites for healthcare practices around the world, which have generated hundreds of thousands of new patient appointment requests. Glenn is a frequent speaker at national and state dental association meetings, including the AGD and D.C. Dental Society annual meetings. His presentations focus on professional website development, search engine optimization, and how to seamlessly integrate the internet into your practice to attract new patients and increase case acceptance. Contact him at 800-908-2483 or glombardi@officite.com.

 

Robert A. Lowe, DDS, FAGD, FICD, FADI, FACD, FIADFE, FASDA

Dr. Robert Lowe graduated magna cum laude from Loyola University School of Dentistry in 1982 and was a clinical professor in restorative dentistry at the school until its closure in 1993. Since January 2000, Dr. Lowe has maintained a private practice in Charlotte, North Carolina. He lectures internationally, and his work is frequently published in well-known dental journals on esthetic and restorative dentistry. Dr. Lowe has earned Fellowship in the AGD, ICD, ADI, ACD, IADFE and American Society for Dental Aesthetics (ASDA), received the 2004 Gordon Christensen Outstanding Lecturers Award, and, in 2005, received Diplomate status on the American Board of Esthetic Dentistry. Contact Dr. Lowe at 704-364-4711 or boblowedds@aol.com.

Elliot Mechanic, BSc, DDS

Dr. Elliot Mechanic has been practicing general and esthetic dentistry in Montreal, Quebec, since 1979. Dr. Mechanic serves as an Oral Health editorial board member for esthetics, and is a member of numerous professional organizations, including the International Academy for Dental Facial Esthetics, Academy of Laser Dentistry and AACD. Dr. Mechanic takes great pride in his work, which has afforded him the pleasure to work with executives, professionals, celebrities, international stars and everyone in between. He can be reached at info@drmechanic.com.

Ellis J. Neiburger, DDS
Ellis J. Neiburger, DDS

Dr. Ellis “Skip” Neiburger graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry in 1968, where he did postgraduate work on pulp histology in the department of oral pathology. Dr. Neiburger currently practices general dentistry in Waukegan, Illinois. A former vice president of the American Association of Forensic Dentists, Dr. Neiburger has been the association’s journal editor since 1978. He also was publisher/editor for Dental Computer Newsletter (the journal that introduced computing to the dental field). Contact him at 847-244-0292 or eneiburger@comcast.net.

Dean H. Saiki, DDS

Dr. Dean Saiki graduated from the University of Southern California School of Dentistry in 1988. He maintains a private practice in northern San Diego County, California, specializing in implants and digital dentistry. He has been a member of the ADA, CDA and San Diego County Dental Society since 1989, as well as other advanced study clubs including the Trojan Dental Study Club. Dr. Saiki is also a member of the AAID and ICOI. Contact him at 760-732-3456 or dentist@deansaiki.com.