Shannon Nanne, RDH graduated from The University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine in 1994. She’s authored articles in RDH, JPH, In Focus, and Dimensions of Dental Hygiene and is a KOL for several companies, publications, and associations. She is an ambassador with The Oral Cancer Foundation and has served as the executive director of
Christine O’Hea, DMD, MDS has over twenty years of experience with clear aligners in both private practice and academic orthodontics. She received a B.S. in chemistry with Honors from Lafayette College in 1992. She graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a DMD in 1996 and then received both a master of dental science degree
Yumi Panui, LCSW, CSAC is a licensed clinical social worker and a licensed addictions counselor. She has been in the National Guard since 2010 and recently transitioned to Connecticut from Hawaii to serve as the chief behavioral health officer of the Connecticut National Guard. She has been in the behavioral sciences field since 1992 with
Michael Ragan, DMD, JD is an attorney who represents physicians, dentists, and nurses in civil and administrative litigation. Dr. Ragan practiced dentistry for many years and spent more than 10 years managing healthcare professional liability claims in the insurance industry. Dr. Ragan was a director of Fortress Insurance Company as well as the chairman of
Penny Reed is a coach, speaker, and author of the book Growing Your Dental Business. She runs the Dental Coaching Institute and works with dentists who want to raise the bar on their performance and create an office culture where the entire team looks forward to coming to work every day. Penny coaches dentists and
Adam Richichi is a dynamic leader with 18 years of dental experience. Mr. Richichi is the CEO of Dental Associates of CT, a unique fast-growing DSO in the North East. His experience leading dental service organizations, dental laboratories, and technology start-ups gives him a unique perspective. Additionally, Mr. Richichi is a speaker and author on
Philip is a licensed physical therapist that specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. He received his doctorate degree in physical therapy from Sacred Heart University in 2014 and in 2016 became board certified in orthopedics. He has advanced training in manual therapy, dry needling and exercise prescription. He currently sees patients at Gaylord physical
Dr. Sam Simos is an Implant, restorative and cosmetic dentist practicing just outside of Chicago, in Bolingbrook and Ottawa, Illinois. People from around the world seek out his services to help enhance their lives. He is internationally recognized as a leader in cosmetic and restorative dentistry. He received his doctorate of dental surgery at Chicago's
Michael Sonick, DMD, is an internationally-known, authority in the field of dental implantology and periodontology. He completed his undergraduate degree at Colgate University. He received his DMD at University of Connecticut School of Medicine and his certificate in periodontology at Emory University. He received implant training at Harvard University as well as the Branemark Clinic
Greg Wappett is the director of corporate development for 42 North Dental. He is responsible for all aspects of practice acquisitions and affiliations; beginning with deal origination, going through practice analysis and due diligence, and culminating in integration. He has helped 42 North Dental expand from a single-branded dental support organization in one state, to