Meet the Experts Transforming Dental Diagnostics

A trailblazer in dental education and clinical research, Dr. Linda Niessen has held pivotal roles such as Founding Dean of KCU College of Dental Medicine and Chief Clinical Officer at Dentsply, Inc. Her leadership in esthetic dentistry and clinical councils has shaped the future of oral health innovation.

A globally recognized leader in prosthodontics, Dr. Kenneth Malament has served as President of the Academy of Prosthodontics and the American Board of Prosthodontics. His numerous accolades underscore his lifelong contributions to dental medicine and esthetic dentistry.

A dedicated advocate for access to care, Dr. Jeffrey Dalin is co-founder of Give Kids A Smile and a recipient of the ADA Humanitarian Award. His commitment to community outreach and decades of clinical practice make him a trusted leader in general dentistry.

Dr. Todd Scheyer is a leader in periodontics, specializing in periodontal regeneration and perio-prosthetic reconstruction. A founding board member of the McGuire Institute, he has also served as President of the Southwest Society of Periodontists and the Texas Society of Periodontists.

An internationally recognized expert in dental materials science, Dr. Robert Kelly established the ISO standards for ceramics for the FDA. His groundbreaking research in ceramic crack propagation has made him a pioneer in restorative dentistry.

A renowned researcher in dental materials science, Dr. Jack Ferracane has authored hundreds of publications on cracked tooth detection and treatment. His innovative methods and lectures have earned him recognition on the global stage as a leader in oral rehabilitation.

With over 40 years of experience, Dr. Clifford Ruddle is a pioneer in endodontic techniques and technologies. As the founder of Advanced Endodontics, he has trained thousands of clinicians worldwide and continues to be a leading voice in the field.

A visionary in endodontics with over four decades of clinical practice, Dr. John West is known for advancing the use of microscopy in dentistry. His contributions as an inventor, author, and educator have redefined performance standards in endodontic care.

Dr. Edward Sevetz is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and a past President of the Academy of Osseointegration and the Osseointegration Foundation. He has collaborated with Professors P-I Brånemark and Tomas Albrektsson on implant research for Nobelpharma and Nobel Biocare and has lectured internationally on implant surgery and osseointegration.

Dr. Amerian Sones is a board-certified prosthodontist and Diplomate of the American College of Prosthodontics. A former Director of Continuing Education at Texas A&M College of Dentistry, she established the school’s first Dental Oncology Clinic and led global initiatives as President of the Academy of Osseointegration and the Pacific Coast Society for Prosthodontics. She has authored more than 20 publications and is recognized internationally for her leadership in implant dentistry.