Dr. Hariri moved to the United States from Khartoum, Sudan in 1986 at 24 to begin her studies at Loma Linda University’s International Dentist Program. After earning her DDS, she would work as a dentist for 30 years, 27 of which were as CEO of her own thriving dental practice. Today Dr. Hariri’s sole focus is Dentalvil, created to help dentists who wish to be more successful, profitable, and flourish in their practices. Using a peer-to-peer coaching model, her extensive education, and experience, Dentalvil removes the guesswork, frustrations, and difficulties of practice ownership, showing dentists how to streamline, optimize, and achieve their goals. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Joe Hogan joined Align in June 2015 as President, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and a Director of Align Technology. Joe is an accomplished chief executive with extensive experience across multiple industries including healthcare, technology and industrial automation. Before joining Align, Joe served as CEO of ABB, a $40 billion global power and automation technologies company based in Zurich, Switzerland. During his five years at ABB, he oversaw a 25% increase in revenues. Prior to ABB, Joe spent 25 years at General Electric (GE) in a variety of executive and management roles, including eight years as CEO of GE Healthcare, where he drove significant geographic and market portfolio expansion and more than doubled revenues from $7 billion to $16 billion. Joe earned an M.B.A. from Robert Morris University and a B.S. degree in Business and Economics from Geneva College, both in Pennsylvania. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Wael Zeitouni grew up in Charlotte, NC. He then attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in biology. He continued his dental education at New York University College of Dentistry where he acquired his Doctorate of dental surgery. He returned to his home state for a General Practice Residency at Carolina’s Medical Center. He acquired his Fellowship in the International Congress of Oral Implantology (FICOI), and is working towards his MAGD. Dr. Z is very passionate about keeping his team and himself up to date on advanced dental technology and continuing education. Dr. Z enjoys treating the whole family in a comforting, safe, and friendly environment. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Internationally recognized as a leading expert in all aspects of clinical endodontics, Dr. Ruddle is acclaimed for providing superb endodontic education through his teachings, clinical articles, training manuals and multimedia products. He is the founder and director of Advanced Endodontics®, an international educational source in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Ruddle created the world's first private microendodontic simulation training center in 1989 and has trained several thousand dentists microscope-assisted endodontic techniques. He is well-known for his ability to empower colleagues and motivate clinicians towards their full potential. Additionally, Dr. Ruddle maintains a private practice limited to endodontics in Santa Barbara. Dr. Ruddle has been married to his incredible wife, Phyllis, for 53 years, has two fabulous daughters, Lisette and Lori (along with their wonderful significant others), and five amazing grandchildren. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Tony McGinnis is the Executive Vice President of Internet Marketing at Scorpion. As one of the leaders of the marketing division at Scorpion, Tony architects the growth strategy of their client campaigns. He is Google AdWords Certified and has over two decades of marketing advertising experience. Prior to joining the Scorpion, Tony spent several years in the entertainment industry working on marketing campaigns for feature films and VIP Hollywood clients. When he isn’t working, he enjoys spending time outdoors with his family, following Dodger baseball, and playing and coaching baseball. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Tejas Patel is a practicing dentist in Austin, Texas. His office is located in Downtown Austin. He has a thriving Cosmetic Dental Practice with a heavy focus on Smile Makeovers and Porcelain Veneers. Dr. Patel has a large social media presence, especially on Instagram and TikTok. Dr. Patel enjoys comic books, movies, and is learning to DJ. He lives in Austin with his wife, two daughters, and their dog. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Reznick is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He received his undergraduate Biology degree from CAL-Berkeley, Dental degree from Tufts University, and his M.D. degree from the University of Southern California. He did his internship in General Surgery at Huntington Memorial Hospital in Pasadena and trained in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at L.A. County- USC Medical Center. Dr. Reznick is one of the Founders of the website OnlineOralSurgery.com, which educates practicing dentists in basic and advanced oral surgery techniques. Dr. Reznick is also a consultant to a number of manufacturers and suppliers of dental and surgical instruments and equipment, and is on the Editorial Advisory Boards of a number of dental journals. He is the Director of the Southern California Center for Oral and Facial Surgery in Tarzana, California. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Careen W. Young DDS, MSD is originally from Toronto, Canada where she received her dental degree from the University of Toronto. Afterwards, she completed a McGill University general practice residency and then a Master’s degree and a specialty degree in Prosthodontics at the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington. In the early years following graduation, she taught briefly at the University of Washington, UCLA and USC dental schools. In addition, she has lectured to various dental organizations on the subjects of aesthetic dentistry, implants and prosthodontics. She remains at the forefront of dentistry and has maintained a private practice in Beverly Hills for over 20 years. Dr. Young was awarded the Lucy Hobbs 2013 Icon in the Industry Award, which honors exemplary woman in the dental community. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Brendon Kensel is the Founder and CEO of PrimaHealth Credit. As a former owner and operator of orthodontic practices, Brendon saw first-hand how patients are struggling to pay for out-of-pocket expenses, particularly credit-challenged and underbanked consumers. He started PrimaHealth Credit with the vision to help more patients access the healthcare they need by offering affordable monthly payment options. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Howard recently spoke with dental school students from the University of Alabama at Birmingham about the business of dentistry and what to expect coming out of dental school during the 2020 pandemic. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com