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Periodontist, CEO & Founder, Significance Dental Specialists

Allen Huang, DMD, MS., founder and CEO of the Significance Dental Specialists, specializes in Periodontists and dental implants. Dr. Huang is a renowned national speaker, teacher, author, and business strategist for thousands of doctors and hygienists located in the United States. He is also the CEO of the international dental implant company Altos Biotech. Dr. Huang is a champion of private periodontists and implant surgeons. It has a long track record of helping more than twenty thousand patients transform their smiles and enjoy a better quality of life in the United States and 8 countries worldwide. He writes and edits two newsletters monthly. He is the author of “The Truth about Dental Implants'' and “The Ultimate Guide to a Million Dollar Smile”. He is also the co-author of Amazon’s best-selling book, “Ignite Your Life,” co-authored with Brian Tracy. Dr. Huang is also the director of the nationally well-respected Spear Study Club. Dr. Huang has been voted “Top Dentist” and “Top Doctors' ' by his peers for 15 consecutive years since being in private practice. Dr. Huang has appeared on television and in magazines, including ABC’s KTNV Morning Blend, Top Dentist, Top Doctor, My Vegas Magazine, and LV Women Magazine. Dr. Huang received his dental medicine degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. Following his general dental training, Dr. Huang received a full 3-year scholarship to train in Periodontics and Implant Dentistry at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Dr. Allen Huang

Pedodontist, Faculty Member, College of Dental Medicine, Roseman University

Dr. Alice Chen is a board-certified Pediatric Dentist and a Roseman University College of Dental Medicine faculty member. Dr. Chen received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from UCLA with an emphasis in Developmental Psychology. She received her dental degree from Boston University and her specialty training in Pediatric Dentistry at Temple University. Dr. Chen is an excellent clinician with a warm, caring nature. She is a strong advocate for the oral health of all children and is focused on building equity in healthcare in the community. She brings to her academic practice tremendous experience with a steadfast commitment to treating every child with kindness and patience.

Dr. Alice Chen

Orthodontist, Founder, Significance Orthodontics

Dr. Victoria Chen, DDS, MS, is a speaker, teacher, and author for thousands of doctors and hygienists located in the United States. She writes and edits two newsletters monthly and has published six books. She is Amazon’s best-selling author, “Ignite Your Life,” co-authored with Brian Tracy, “The Ultimate Guide to Straighten Your Smile So You Can Look Fabulous-An Orthodontist Mom’s Secret Recipes for Using Braces & Invisalign”, “The Ultimate Guide to a Million Dollar Smile” and “The Orthodontic Bible for Smart Parents.” Dr. Victoria is the co-founder and CEO of Significance Dental Specialists & Orthodontics with her periodontist husband, Dr. Allen Huang. Significance Dental Specialists & Orthodontics is Las Vegas, Nevada's most trustworthy and dominating interdisciplinary dental specialty group, with four locations to serve patients and referring dentists. Dr. Victoria is a champion of the private orthodontist. It has a long track record of helping thousands of young children, teens, and adults transform their lives and enjoy Fabulous SuperStar Smiles for a lifetime. Most of the patients who come to Dr. Victoria are from friends and family referrals, over six hundred 5-star Google reviews, and other dental and medical professions. Dr. Victoria and Significance Dental Specialists & Orthodontics were featured on prestigious Las Vegas Women Magazines, Parent magazine, Family Fun magazine, MyVegas magazine and Orthodontic Time as cover doctors on Las Vegas Review-Journal as her generous charity donation of over $200,000 worth of orthodontic treatment with Smile Change Lives. She was also the volunteer dentist in Serving Up Smiles, which is a free dental clinic for homeless and low-income Nevadans. His peers voted Dr. Victoria as the Top Doctor and Top Dentist for several consecutive years. She was awarded Asian Female Leader of Inspiration by Miss Asian North American Organization in 2019. She was awarded by Nevada Governor Sisolak at the 2019 AAG 16th Community Awards Gala for her outstanding contribution to the Las Vegas community. Dr. Victoria also appeared on numerous television and radio shows, including ABC, KTNV Morning Blend, and Danny Vegas Show. Dr. Victoria is also Nevada's exclusive elite orthodontic provider for the nationally well-respected Foundation of Excellence in Orthodontics with an uncompromised commitment of 100% patient satisfaction guarantee. In April 2021, Dr. Victoria coached her 13 and 15-year-old golfer daughters to publish a book on Amazon, “I Want to Play College Golf!” They have donated more than $17,000 through book proceeds to Las Vegas U.S. Kids Golf, the Shriners' Children Hospital, and Safe Nest. To stay up-to-date on the latest advancements in the field of orthodontics, Dr. Victoria maintains active membership in numerous prestigious professional organizations such as the American Association of Orthodontists, the American Dental Association, the Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists, the Nevada Dental Society and the Las Vegas Interdisciplinary Study Club. In addition to traditional braces and InvisalignTM and Invisalign TeenTM, Dr. Victoria offers headgear free orthodontics by using the most current technology of Miniscrew Anchorage. Dr. Victoria also offers Micro-osteoperforation (MOP) and a high-frequency vibration device of V-Pro to finish a patient's orthodontic treatment 64% faster! Dr. Victoria is passionate about her practices, patients, family, and wine. When she is not in the offices transforming patient’s smiles, Dr. Victoria commits her time traveling with her precious daughters, Angelina and Cameron, who play competitive junior golf around the world. She is also a Certified High Performance Coach (CHPC) to help people reach high performance in every area of their lives. Dr. Victoria also holds the WSET Level 2 & 3 Award (Wine & Spirit Education Trust) certification and the Bordeaux Master of Wine Scholar Guild.

Dr. Victoria Chen

General Dentist, CEO & Founder, Wineman Dental; Southern Nevada Dental Society Delegate

Joseph A. Wineman was born and raised in Pittsburgh PA. He attended Washington and Jefferson College on a Reserve Officers’ Training Corps 4-year scholarship. Graduated with a BA in Biology Cum Laude in May 1977. While at W&J, he met and married his wife of 45 years, Cheri. In September 1977, he started dental school at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine having been awarded a 4-year Army Health Profession Scholarship. While in school he served as the class treasurer, created and managed the class note service for his class as well as the two subsequent classes. Dr. Wineman graduated in the top 10% of his 143-student class in June 1981. The following month, Dr. Wineman became Captain Wineman when he joined the US Army Dental Corps at Fort Sam Houston, San Antonito TX. After 2 tours of duty, CPT Wineman was selected to attend the Advanced Educational Program in General Dentistry -2 years at Fort Bragg, NC. MAJ Wineman deployed out of Germany in support of Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm in 1990-1991 where he served as the Officer in Charge of the Enemy Prisoner of War clinic at Camp Brooklyn. A glutton for education and training, LTC Wineman obtained a master’s degree in Healthcare Administration from Baylor University in 1997 summa cum laude. From 1997-2001 COL Wineman served consecutive tours in positions of increasing responsibility culminating in being triple hatted as the 3rd Corps Dental Surgeon, The Fort Hood Dental Activity and Great Plains Regional Dental Command commander where he was responsible for 37% of the active duty dental assets in the Continental United States. After 22 years of active-duty service, Dr. Wineman decided to retire and became the first dentist in Nevada to be licensed by credentials. He purchased a private practice in Henderson, working his first day in the practice on September 18, 2002. He maintains this full time private practice to this day. Dr. Wineman has been involved in organized dentistry since his retirement. He has served as a Southern Nevada Dental Society delegate for 6 years, was a member of the SNDS Peer Review Committee for 10 years serving as its chairperson for 5 years. He served as the SNDS president for 18 months from September 2017-April 2019. In June 2020, Dr. Wineman joined the executive committee of the NDA and currently serves as the NDA’s President Elect. In the fall of 2019, Dr Wineman joined a handful of dentists in Nevada to create the Nevada Dental Foundation. The NDF’s mission statement is “Bringing Exception Dentistry to the Underserved in Nevada.” As the Foundation’s Executive Director, he is part of that group that is establishing a dental center in Tonopah, NV. He was also instrumental in rebooting the Nevada Chapter of the Academy of General Dentistry in 2020. He currently serves as the President Elect of that organization. At the national level, Dr. Wineman is the Program Chair for the Scientific Meeting Session for AGD2023 (happening in Las Vegas in July 2023) as well as the Local Arrangements Committee Chair. He is a Fellow, International College of Dentists, A Diplomate of the American Board of General Dentistry, a past Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives. He has authored numerous articles, developed a Business of Dentistry course curriculum for the SNDS, has given more than 200 presentations and recently wrote a chapter on Financial Management and Planning for US Military veterans.

Dr. Joseph A. Wineman

Oral Surgeon, Assistant Professor, UNLV School of Dentistry & Medicine

Dr. Schlesinger is a fourth-generation native of Las Vegas. He graduated from dental school at The University of Connecticut and medical school at the University of Texas, Houston. He completed a combined six-year Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery training program at Baylor and the University of Texas in the world-renowned Texas Medical Center. Dr. Schlesinger is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and enjoys offering a full range of oral and facial surgical procedures. Additionally, he is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at both the UNLV Medical and Dental School.

Dr. James Schlesinger

Lead Dental Hygienist, Significance Dental Specialists

I have been a dental hygienist for decades. I was originally licensed in my home state of North Dakota before moving to Las Vegas in 1990. I continued my education earning a Bachelor’s Degree at CSN and a Master’s from UNLV. The bulk of my work experience has been in General Dentistry, but has included stints teaching dental hygiene at a local college as well as working for specialists in the fields of periodontics and prosthodontics. I take great pride in my work and my profession. Educating the patient on how to best care for their teeth and helping them make informed decisions regarding their dental care continues to be my primary focus. Loving what you do makes your job so much easier.

Dr. James Schlesinger

Endodontist, CEO & Co-Founder, Lakeview Dental

Dr. John Duong is the owner and founder of Lakeview Dental, Las Vegas. Dr. Duong graduated from Temple University School of Dentistry in 1998. He continued his education by specializing in endodontics and received his first doctorate degree in 2000. Dr. Duong has been an endodontist specialist for more than 20 years and continues to keep up with the latest techniques and technologies available to provide patients with the best care.

Dr. John Duong

Pediatrician, Sunshine Valley Pediatrics

Dr. Tresa Chakkalakal is a pediatrician, aka “the kid’s doctor”. She is very outgoing and welcomes her patients to call her “Dr. Tresa”. Dr. Tresa originally trained in obstetrics and gynecology in India. After moving to the United States, she obtained her M.D., became Board Certified by the American Academy of Pediatrics, and started her medical practice in New York. In addition to the clinical practice there, Dr. Tresa was also Chief of House Staff for the Department of Pediatrics at the Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center.

Dr. Tresa Chakkalakal

Dental Anesthesiologist, Private Practice, Attending Doctor, Pediatric & General Practice Residency, UNLV

After graduating from Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry, Dr. Amanda Okundaye attended an Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) program sponsored by Lutheran Medical Center in Tucson, Arizona as well as a Hospital Dentistry (GPR) program at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA). She continued her education in a dental anesthesiology residency at the prestigious University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) practicing both in-hospital and in-office mobile anesthesia. Dr. Okundaye is a board certified Dentist Anesthesiologist.Dr. Okundaye has had a full time private practice solely dedicated to anesthesia for dentistry in Nevada since 2008. She has a faculty appointment at the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) School of Dentistry. She is an attending for the Pediatric and General Practice Residency programs at UNLV, as well as an attending in Anesthesiology for the NYU Langone Health Dental Anesthesiology program. She is a current Faculty member for the ADSA High Fidelity Human Simulation course. Dr. Okundaye is an examiner for the Nevada State Board of Dental Examiners (NSBDE), on the Anesthesia subcommittee for the NSBDE and conducts site inspections as well as anesthesia exams. She is the Co-Director for the Oregon Academy of General Dentistry moderate parenteral sedation course Dr. Okundaye is passionate about anesthesia, providing a high level of care to all of her patients always with the utmost safety in anesthesia in mind. She gives lectures nationally to dentists interested in sedation as well as other topics such as Medical Emergencies in the Dental office. Dr. Okundaye is a mentor and member of Diversity in Dentistry and Meharry Medical College mentoring programs. She is an active member of both the American Society of Dentist Anesthesiologists and the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology, a Diplomate of the American Dental Board of Anesthesiology and Fellow in General Anesthesia through the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology. She is also a member of the American Dental Association and Southern Nevada Dental Association.

Dr. Amanda Okundaye

General Dentist, CEO & Founder, Town & Country Dental

Dr. Phan Nguyen is a highly qualified and experienced dental practitioner, currently serving as the owner of Town & Country Dental in Las Vegas, NV. He holds a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from New York University, College of Dentistry, and a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in science from the University of California at Riverside. In addition, he is certified by the Nevada Dental Board for the use of lasers in dental practice. Dr. Nguyen is an active member of the Las Vegas Implant Study Group, which is led by periodontist Dr. Allen Huang. He has also participated in a Dental Missionary outreach to the Dominican Republic in 2013. Dr. Nguyen is truly a compassionate philanthropist who leads hundreds of dentist volunteers to provide free dental care to homeless people in Las Vegas. Dr. Nguyen is a devoted family man and enjoys raising his two children, a daughter and a son, with his wonderful wife, who is also his "boss." He has been happily married for more than 10 years and loves his community in Las Vegas. He has a passion for woodworking and has built cabinets and furniture by hand and is skilled at fixing things around the house. Dr. Nguyen is dedicated to providing the best dental care to his patients, and his expertise in laser dental treatments makes him a sought-after practitioner in his field.

Dr. Phan Nguyen

Endodontist, Founder, Significance Endodontics

Dr. Vinne Chen, the founder of Significance Endodontics, was raised in San Jose, California. Dr. Chen attended the University of California at Berkeley, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry. Dr. Chen received numerous scholarships and prestigious awards as an undergraduate at Berkeley and eventually decided to pursue a career in dentistry. She went on to receive her Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree from Columbia University in New York. Following her general dental training, Dr. Chen continued her training and advanced education at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Dr. Chen received her specialty certificate in Endodontics at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Chen is a member of numerous local dental societies and national dental associations – including the American Dental Association and the American Association of Endodontists.

Dr. Vinne Chen

Clinical Psychologist, Author

Dr. Susan Heitler, PhD is a Denver clinical psychologist and widely-read author. Educated at Harvard and NYU, Dr. Susan Heitler (pronounced Height-ler) offers self-help information for individuals and for couples. Dr. Heitler also writes for therapists, offering new understandings and treatments for anxiety, anger, depression, narcissism, and relationship challenges. Exploring her work hopefully will clarify why Dr. Susan Heitler has earned a national and international reputation as one of America's leading psychologists. MAJOR CONTRIBUTIONS ☛Dr. Heitler's Bump Theory offers an integrative model for understanding emotional distress and health. ☛Dr. Heitler's Hand Map: Learn the pathways that lead to either emotional distress or well-being. ☛Dr. Heitler's TEDx Talk on Depression Dr. Heitler's additional publications include: ☛David Decides About Thumbsucking, Dr. Heitler’s first book, helps children end detrimental sucking habits. ☛The ground-breaking integrative therapy book From Conflict to Resolution, bringing conflict resolution know-how from the business and legal worlds to the practice of therapy. ☛ The Angry Couple, a master therapist video used worldwide in marriage therapist training programs. ☛ The Power of Two book and workbook, plus an interactive online marriage education program called PowerOfTwoMarriage.com. These resources teach the skills that enable couples to enjoy strong relationships. ☛ The Win-Win Waltz, a video illustrating Power of Two Marriage Skills Workshops and demonstrating win-win conflict resolution. ☛ Prescriptions Without Pills, a book plus free free worksheets and videos on the PrescriptionsWithoutPills.com website offering techniques for relieving depression, anger, anxiety and more. ☛ Continuing education podcasts, webinars and articles for therapy professionals. Dr. Heitler's treatment techniques enhance therapists' potency. ☛ Blog Posts, including her blog on psychologytoday.com which has received over 13 million reads. ☛ A new way of understanding narcissism—as a disorder of listening. ☛ Six foreign editions of her books. ☛ Lectures and workshops for therapists across the US and in Austria, Australia, Canada, China, Israel, Spain, Turkey, Lebanon and the UAE; and most recently, as the keynote speaker at the first pan-Arab psychology conference. For additional links and a complete listing of Dr. Susan Heitler's resources, please go to the websites as below: Websites: prescriptionswithoutpills.com, therapyhelp.com PsychologyToday Blog, "Resolution, Not Conflict" TEDX Talk: Lift Depression With These 3 Prescriptions-Without-Pills

Dr. Susan Heitler

Pedodontist, CEO & Founder of Cavity Buster

Dr. Bryan Bui is a passionate pediatric dentist and a true advocate for children's oral health. With a sincere love for working with kids, Dr. Bui's goal is to create positive experiences that make dental visits something to look forward to. He understands the importance of building trust and providing comfort, drawing from his own traumatic dental experience as a toddler. Driven by empathy, he focuses on the physical and emotional well-being of his young patients. Dr. Bui's journey into dentistry began after a toothache that impacted his concentration during school. Despite financial challenges, his parents found a compassionate dentist, Dr. Namsinh, who treated him with skill and kindness. This life-changing encounter inspired Dr. Bui to learn more about dentistry and ultimately pursue a career in the field. After earning his Doctorate of Dental Medicine (DMD) from Temple Dental School, Dr. Bui recognized a shortage of pediatric dentists and the need for improved experiences for children. This led him to specialize in pediatric dentistry through the Metrohealth Hospital of Cleveland Clinics Pediatric Dental Program. Dr. Bui's dedication to providing exceptional care extends beyond his practice. He is an active member of professional organizations such as the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Nevada Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association, and American Dental Society of Anesthesiology. He prioritizes continuing education to stay updated on the latest techniques and technologies, always seeking ways to enhance patient comfort and deliver optimal results. When he's not busy caring for smiles, Dr. Bui cherishes quality time with his loving family. His wife, Lani, and their daughter, Breanna, support him in his endeavors, while his son, Brandon, keeps him on his toes with their friendly tennis matches. Dr. Bui also dedicates his time to giving back to the community, volunteering at health fairs, participating in fundraising for nonprofits like The Marty Hennessy Foundation for Kids and Shriners Hospitals for Children, and providing dental services to underserved children. Dr. Bryan Bui's unwavering dedication to pediatric dentistry, combined with his love for superheroes and tennis, makes him a true champion for children's oral health.

Dr. Bryan Bui

General Dentist, CEO & Founder, Miracle Dental

Since graduating from UCLA in 1999, Dr. Ann Pham worked in California before she moved to Las Vegas in 2003 to create beautiful and healthy smiles for our community. She has devoted herself to advanced post-doctoral study with some of the most renowned dental educators in Endodontics, Invisalign, Implants, Cosmetics, and Sleep Apnea. Today she is proud to introduce the latest techniques and technology to provide the utmost dental care at Miracle Dental. Dr. Pham believes that the combination of compassion, precision, artistry, and skill are keys to bringing the most glowing smiles to her patients.

Ann Pham

Pedodontist, Red Rock Kids Dental

Dr. Noura Reszpour is the leading pedodontist at Red Rock Kids Dental, Las Vegas. Dr. Noura was born in Iran and moved to the States at a young age. She grew up in Las Vegas and went to college at UNLV. She followed her passion for sciences by graduating from Nova Southeastern University College of Dentistry and completing her specialty degree in pediatric dentistry at UNLV dental school Dr. Noura delivers a comfortable and fun environment for her patients while providing excellent care. She is not only committed to providing exceptional clinical care, but also to treating the unique thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and reactions of each child, which takes patience, communication, and empathy. She works on establishing trust and rapport with her patients, while helping them create habits that will positively influence their lifelong health. She has also had training in treating patients with special needs. In her spare time, Dr. Noura enjoys hiking, reading books, and spending quality time with family and friends.

Dr. Noura Reszpour

General Dentist, CEO & Co-Founder, Lakeview Dental

Dr. Karen Tran graduated from Baylor College of Dentistry in 1999. With over 20 years of practicing dentistry her emphasis is on patient comfort as well as keeping up-to-date with the latest advancements in dentistry, to enable her to provide patients with the best quality of care in the field. Dr. Tran has a wide range of experience in different areas of dentistry, from cosmetic and restorative dentistry to surgical treatments including implant placements. "I am proud to provide my patients with the best in dental technology, treatment options and patient comfort. It is my pleasure to address all your questions and concerns." - Dr. Karen Tran

Dr. Karen Tran

General Dentist, Business Coach, Author

Dr Emily Letran is a serial entrepreneur, CEO of multiple dental practices, and private coach to many professionals. As an international speaker, she has been on TEDx and shared stages with countless business leaders including Sharon Lechter (Co-Author Rich Dad Poor Dad), Dan Clark (Hall of Fame Speaker), Dr. Howard Farran (Dental Town), and Linda Miles (The Ultimate Mentor of Dentistry). She has been featured on several magazines , Dental Town , Global Woman, See Beyond as well as the media, Yahoo!Finance, Forbes, USA Today, and FOX. She is a contributing writer for Dental IQ, DrBicuspid.com, and Dentistry Today. Dr Letran is the Founder of Exceptional Leverage Inc., host of ACTION To WIN seminars, author of several books, and Certified Kolbe Consultant helping team grow with customized insights to boost performance.. She can be reached regarding interest speaking, guest expert appearance, high performance coaching , consulting and marketing strategist by email emily@exceptionalleverage.com Call 323-484-4989 www.AmericanDreamCoach.com www.linkedin.com/in/coachemilyletran Text action2021 to 26786 for High Performance Assessment Book 30 Minutes Focus Call : www.calendly.com/coachemilyletran https://amzn.to/30Sx17Y

Dr. Emily LeTran

Pedodontist, CEO & Founder, Sorenson Pediatric Dentistry

Dr. Levi Sorenson grew up in Southeastern Idaho as the oldest of seven children. This gave him many opportunities to learn patience. He later served a religious mission in Nicaragua where he was able to learn Spanish and a love for Central American culture. Dr. Levi’s love of science and working with people motivated him to go into dentistry. He completed dental school and an additional 2-year pediatric dental residency at UNLV. Dr. Levi is a board-certified pediatric dental specialist and a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. He enjoys making children feel calm when they come for their dental appointments and loves to make a difference in their lives. His goal is to make relationships in the dental office that can last into adulthood. He also enjoys working with special needs children. Dr. Levi is married with 4 girls. He loves to go on adventures to explore new places with his children. He also enjoys coin collecting, skiing, and playing Lego with them. He created Sorenson Pediatric Dentistry to offer the personalized care that he grew up with in Idaho and Montana. Starting in 2017, Dr. Levi Sorenson and his wife started planning their future pediatric dental office in Las Vegas. They started off by deciding on the type of atmosphere they wanted the office to portray. Some of the original thoughts on the paper included “calming, open, clean, educational, interactive, and fun for both kids and parents.” They worked together with an incredible team that included an interior decorator, a museum designer, a carpenter, and an artist. Their goal is to build an office that can create these types of memories. In the end, they received an amazing amount of help from friends and family and were able to open up the office in the spring of 2018. Their vision remains the same. “To build personal relationships in a fun and caring environment to improve dental health!”

Dr. Levi Sorenson

General Dentist, CEO & Co-Founder, House Dental

Dr. Allison House is a general dentist in the Phoenix/ Arcadia area of Arizona. She currently owns and operates a solo private practice, House Dental. Dr. House is highly active in organized dentistry. She served as the state treasurer for the Arizona Dental Association. She then became the youngest president ever of the Arizona Dental Association. She began the Women in Dentistry program in Arizona to help connect female dentist to each other. She was honored as Mentor of the Year and then Dentist of the Year by the Arizona Dental Association. Dr. House serves as an Arizona delegate to House of Delegates of the American Dental Association. She serves on the political action committee (the “Tooth Party”) at both the state and national levels. She enjoys encouraging young dentists to get involved in the process of legislation. Dr. House just completed a four-year term as the ADA 14th District's representative on the prestigious ADA Council for Dental Practice. She chaired the subcommittee on practice which focused on our workforce problem. She also speaks for the ADA Success program at dental schools and around the country on hics. Dr. House is a published author. She wrote a chapter in the collaborative book, Innovative Women in Healthcare, where she shares her passion for dentistry as well as Olympic weightlifting. Dr. House and a partner, Shawn Zajas, have a podcast called The Authentic Dentist. Its mission is to give dentists room to acknowledge their struggles and grow into strong leaders. Dr. House is also active in several charitable organizations. She was on the board for the Arizona Dental Foundation and volunteers for the Arizona Mission of Mercy. She is active in girl scouts, rotary, and Olympic weightlifting. Dr. House is married and has two children. Website: www.HouseDental.com

Allison House

General Dentist, Blasco Dental

Dr. Samantha Blasco's journey in the field of dentistry has been a remarkable one, marked by her unwavering commitment to excellence and patient-centered care. With nearly 3 years of invaluable experience as a dental assistant prior to her dental school endeavors, Dr. Blasco developed a deep appreciation for the intricacies of oral healthcare and the importance of a personalized approach to treatment. Her academic pursuits led her to UNLV School of Dental Medicine, where she dedicated herself to the pursuit of knowledge and honed her skills. Dr. Blasco earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree earlier this year as a new graduate. Dr. Blasco's commitment to her patients goes beyond the confines of her academic achievements. She firmly believes in staying at the forefront of the ever-evolving field of dentistry by actively pursuing advanced training and keeping herself updated on the latest industry techniques and technologies. Her dedication to staying current ensures that her patients receive the highest standard of care and benefit from the most innovative approaches available. Central to Dr. Blasco's practice philosophy is her unwavering belief in tailored care. She recognizes that each patient is unique, with distinct dental needs and individual preferences. Dr. Blasco takes the time to thoroughly understand her patients' concerns, presenting treatment options in a clear and comprehensible manner. She is committed to fostering a collaborative relationship with her patients, working together to devise comprehensive treatment plans that align with their preferences and aspirations.

Dr. Samantha Blasco

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