Dr. Gary E. Alhadef
Dr. Gary E. Alhadef, D.D.S. is a cosmetic dentist with over 20 years of experience. He has received extensive training at the world-renowned LVI advanced education facility, and received his certification in full-mouth and esthetic reconstruction. His training includes advanced neuromuscular reconstructive treatment and TMJ therapy. Dr. Alhadef is a member of The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, The American Dental Association, The Texas Dental Association, The Dallas County Dental Society, and The International Association of Orthodontics. He is also an Invisalign – certified dentist.A native Dallasite, Dr. Alhadef completed his undergraduate work at The University of Texas at Austin, and received his DDS degree from Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas. Established in 1986 in Preston Center, Dr. Alhadef has an esthetically focused dental practice and treats patients of all ages. Using the latest dental technologies, Dr. Alhadef and his highly trained staff provide comprehensive dental are.

Dr. Alhadef is married and has 4 sons. His personal interests include golf, flying, traveling, coaching his children’s sports teams, and spending time with his wife and children.

Credentials

Dr. Alhadef has trained with some of the world’s most prominent Cosmetic Dental Specialists. He is passionate about the Art of Dentistry and keeps up with the latest advances in dentistry. Dr. Alhadef completes many hours of postgraduate dental education every year in the many disciplines of dentistry. He is rapidly becoming known as Dallas’s leading cosmetic dentist for people who want cosmetic dentistry.

He is rapidly becoming known as Dallas’s leading cosmetic dentist for people who want cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Alhadef has appeared on TV to discuss state of the art dental technology and treatment and has been published in The Washington Post. He continues to make many presentations to local schools on dental health and care.

Dr. Stephen Brown

With a combination of experience, innovation, academic achievement and community involvement, Dr. Stephen Brown is one of America's most distinguished practitioners in Periodontics and Dental Implants. Professor of Periodontology at the dental schools of the University of Pennsylvania and Temple University, and Director of the Dental Implant Center at Albert Einstein Medical Center, Dr. Brown takes particular pride in the role of teacher and mentor. Widely published in professional journals and important texts in his field, he is a frequent speaker before dental societies in the US and abroad. Dr. Brown maintains a private practice specializing in Dental Implants, Periodontics and Laser Periodontal Treatment in Philadelphia.

Periodontics Philadelphia, Dr. Stephen Brown, with his unique combination of experience, innovation, academic achievement and community involvement, is one of America’s most distinguished practitioners in the fields of Periodontics and Dental Implants. A graduate of Temple University School of Dentistry, Dr. Brown earned Certificates of Proficiency in Periodontics and Adult Orthodontics from the University Of Pennsylvania School Of Dental Medicine, making him the first in the country to acquire this rare double specialty.

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Dr. David Buck

Dr. Buck was one of the first dentists in the country to completely stop the use of amalgam (mercury) fillings in 1990. He also pioneered development and installation of the first mercury separation system in North America, and went on to help found a company that produces the leading separation systems in the world. This unique environmental system prevents amalgam filling particles from entering the waste water stream and contaminating the environment with mercury. He has received the Governor’s award for environmental excellence in pollution prevention. He has also received a coveted 5 star envirostar rating for excellence in environmentally sound business practices.

Dr. Buck has mastered the use of non-toxic tooth colored filling materials and he teaches other dentists the art and science of using these materials at the prestigious Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI). He also has the title of Regional Director at the Institute. He has a regional reputation as an expert in bio compatible dentistry, and enjoys lecturing and teaching dentists from around the country in these important topics. Dr. Buck has authored a chapter in the book, “You Can Live” on natural and holistic healing and dentistry. He has also published in leading dental journals on clinical topics related to adhesion and dentistry.

After four years of intensive study, Dr. Buck has recently been awarded the LVIM Mastership award from LVI. The rigorous program of testing and review is designed to recognize dentists who demonstrate an exceptional level of competency in full mouth, neuromuscular and aesthetic dentistry. Dr. Buck is one of fewer then twenty dentists worldwide to have reached this distinction, which represents the pinnacle of skill and artistry in complex dental treatment.

Dr. Buck is now on track to become a certified dental sleep medicine provider. In conjunction with qualified physicians who treat sleep disorders, Dr. Buck is part of a comprehensive obstructive sleep apnea team. He can provide medically approved oral sleep appliances to manage the deadly disease of sleep apnea.

Dr. Martha Cortes

Dr Martha Cortes is a graduate from the University of New York at Buffalo, School of Dental Medicine. She is the current 2008 president of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry New York Chapter, as well as a past president (1994-1996), and the past international chair serving consecutive terms and has been an accredited member since 1992. An international lecturer and published author, Dr Cortes has served two consecutive years as co-chair of dentistry with the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery. She is also a fellow of the international Academy of Facial-Dental Esthetics, a fellow of the American Society for Laser Medicine and surgery, and a member of the American Society of Dental Aesthetics and a diplomat of the American Board of Aesthetic Dentistry.

Dr Cortes is a qualified laser educator, a past examiner for laser qualifications for the Academy of Laser Dentistry and has a mastership in laser technology through the Academy of Laser Dentistry. Dr Cortes is also fully certified in Neuromuscular Dentistry from the prestigious Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies. Dr Cortes has also completed the two year Paracelsus Biological Network seminar series with Dr Thomas Rau the chief medical director of the prestigious Paracelsus Klinik in Switzerland.

Cosmetic Dentist New York, Dr Martha Cortes has been in dentistry for over 21 years. Her career began with general dentistry and has progressed in stages as her knowledge base has grown to include Cosmetic, Laser, Holistic, Biological and Neuromuscular Dentistry.

Dr. F. Michael Firouzian

Dr. Firouzian is graduate of Ohio State College of Dentistry. He has been in practice in both Ohio and Florida and holds licenses in both states. His practice is focused on general dentistry, comprehensive aesthetic dentistry focused on healthy occlusion, TMJ, and orthodontics to help alleviate often miss-diagnosed headaches, neck, and shoulder pain. He also works closely with the medical community in treating patients with sleep disorders, breathing, particularly obstructive sleep apnea. He completed an advanced education in general dentistry at the University of Florida College of Dentistry where he also served as a clinical instructor.

With over 600 hours of continued education, Dr. Mike performs procedures like dental implants, orthodontia, and TMJ therapy with confidence and skill. His passion for knowledge has led him toward more challenging areas of dentistry, including reconstructive, cosmetic, and sleep disorder dentistry. He recently earned fellowships in the Academy of General Dentistry and the International College of Cranio Mandibular Orthopedics. Dr. Mike has dedicated his life to providing patients with the exceptional dental care they need and deserve.

Dr. F. Michael Firouzian and his staff provides the exceptional services and care from incredibly talented professionals. He helps his patients in achieving the highest level of dental health, function and beauty. He treats the entire family-children, teenagers, adults and seniors using the latest proven technologies, hi-tech equipment and materials.

A native of Columbus, Ohio, Dr. Mike and his family still reside in the area and are very involved with their two children, Sean and Dean, and extended family members.

Dr. Kevin Landers

Dr. Kevin M. Landers, have experience of more than 18 years in helping his patients achieving an attractive, healthy smile. A recognized leader in the practice of cosmetic dentistry, Dr. Landers was the first Chicago-based dentist to pass the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry’s (AACD) rigorous five-year Accreditation Examination. He is one of 48 dentists worldwide to achieve “Accredited Fellow” status by the AACD.

Dr. Landers graduated from the University of Illinois School of Dentistry in 1989. He has been in practice in Chicago with an emphasis on comprehensive dental care, including advance training in surgical & cosmetic dentistry.

Dr. Landers’ passion for dentistry and oral health has helped to make him one of the most sought-after dentists in the Chicago area. His reputation for excellence has drawn hundreds of patients – including Chicago Cubs legend Ron Santo – to his state-of-the-art private practice. The Advanced Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry facility caters to a wide range of dental procedures, from general oral health exams to complex full mouth restorations and smile makeovers.

Dr. Landers and his experienced team of dedicated professionals are devoted to providing excellent patient care and comfortable treatment in a warm, inviting atmosphere. Patients can select from the full spectrum of cosmetic treatments, including teeth whitening, an array of porcelain veneers, cosmetic bonding and more. Dr. Landers completed several surgical workshops at the Perio Institute and performs numerous types of tissue enhancing procedures surgeries, and places and restores man made roots. Dr. Landers enjoys interaction with other dentists and teaches at local study clubs in the Chicago land area. Dr. Landers has provided charitable dental care to the Boy’s and Girl’s Hope in Evanston, Illinois for more than six years. He and his staff also volunteer time at wellness fairs across Chicago.

Dr. Ramin Mehregan

Dr. Ramin Mehregan graduated from Boston University, School of Dental Medicine, in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1992. He and his wife, Dr. Maryam Douraghy, have two boys. In addition to dentistry he has a passion for cooking and rock climbing. He is mesmerized by the beauty of the earth while he is climbing.

Dentistry to him is a life long learning, it is a continually changing and evolving profession. He believes that you never can reach excellence if you stop learning, or as he would say, “It takes an instant to stop doing the less-than-excellent thing and a lifetime of practice to maintain doing the excellent; it is in practicing excellence in the small things that you prepare yourself to handle the major with quality.”

His cosmetic training at LVI (Las Vegas Institute) exceeded all his expectations, but he knew there was something missing to help his patients achieve a greater quality of life. His cosmetic journey at LVI evolved into Neuromuscular Dentistry. This was the missing link between fine dentistry and excellent dentistry. After completion of his journey at LVI the question still remained: “Is this the end point?”

His quest for excellence placed him on the path of orthopedics and orthodontics. He now has the knowledge and ability to diagnose and treat his patients lifelong medical and dental mysteries and afflictions.

Dr. David Nelson, D.D.S

Dr. Nelson is one of the country’s premier practitioners in Advanced Restorative Dentistry. He graduated from Marquette University’s School of Dentistry in 1980. Dr. Nelson was named One of America’s Top Dentists by the Consumers’ Research Council of America.

Dr. Nelson enjoys being a dentist and loves encouraging patients to build healthy life-long habits in the care of their teeth to achieve and maintain a beautiful smile. He has made a commitment in excellence in dental care, treating those with severe reconstructive needs as well as those looking to achieve the smile of their dreams.

Dr. Nelson continually refines his skills in dental treatment and techniques, completing advanced training in cosmetic dentistry and full mouth reconstruction. He taught dental students the art and science of dental restoration as a member of the faculty at Marquette University’s School of Dentistry for over 26 years. Dr. Nelson is a member of Omicron Kappa Upsilon, an honorary society for the highest achieving faculty and students in Dental Schools across the United States of America. He specializes in a full range of cosmetic and restorative dental procedures including porcelain veneers, dental bonding, tooth colored fillings, tooth whitening, natural looking porcelain crowns and bridges, and dental implants.

Dr. Nelson is an expert in providing all phases of surgical and restorative dental implant care in-office from start to finish. There are very few General Dentists in the world who also surgically place dental implants. Dr. Nelson belongs to a small group of General Dentists who are trained and able to do this. The need for the patient to go back and forth between different specialists to have their work completed is eliminated. Dr. Nelson does Smile Makeovers from the beginning through completion.

Dr. Nelson’s community involvement is well known. For over 25 years, he participated in providing dental care as a clinical instructor at Marquette University Dental School’s off campus community health centers throughout the city of Milwaukee, WI. For as many years, Dr. Nelson taught and led dental students in doing Head Start screenings for children. Here in Alaska, his involvement with the Head Start program continues, providing free screenings for children several times a year.

Dr. Nelson has nearly 30 years in his private dental practice, highlighting his expertise in Restorative and Implant Dentistry with a great emphasis on preventative care and aesthetics.

Dr. Hamid Nassery

Dr. Nassery, is a 1992 graduate of Boston University School of Dental Medicine. He operates a state of the art practice in Miami Beach, Florida focused on total body health. His areas of interest and work in Dentistry are varied but unique.

Dr. Nassery routinely spends between 150-200 hours per year in continuing and furthering his education. This has been the driving force behind the making of one of the most successful and talked about practices of the area. The separating factor between this practice and most others is the main focus of the treatments. Dr. Nassery, believes in searching for the root cause of the problems, not just fixing the surface issues and symptoms. In doing so, the patients benefit directly and enjoy a more healthy life and body not just a fixed tooth. There is more our mouth than the teeth. The position the jaw and hence the occlusion, or our bite is possibly the most over looked cause of many ailments in our body that far surpasses the damage to our teeth. The direct beneficiary to this philosophy are clearly his patients.

Dr. Nassery’s life is balanced by his wife, Gloria and their two daughters, Isabella and Gabriella.

Born in Tehran , Iran, Dr. Nassery immigrated to the united states at age 16. After finishing high school at Newman preparatory school, in Boston, he went on to attend University of Massachussetts.

Dr. Christine Theroux

Parker Cosmetic Dentist, Dr. Christine Theroux received her Doctorate of Dental Surgery with distinction from the University Of Minnesota School Of Dentistry. Dr. Theroux has an emphasis on Family and Cosmetic Dentistry and believes in being thorough but conservative in her treatment. She is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Academy of General Dentistry, American Dental Association, Colorado Dental Association and the Metropolitan Denver Dental Society, Founder and First President of Colorado Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and served two years as a delegate for the Colorado Dental Association.

Dr. Theroux was also awarded the prestigious Fellowship of the Academy of General Dentistry (FAGD). The Fellowship of the Academy of General Dentistry is only awarded to about 6% of dentists in the country. Dr. Theroux’s dental peers voted her one of Colorado’s “Top Dentists" in 5280 Denver Magazine for 2008, 2009 and 2010. Also readers of Colorado Community Newspapers voted her “Best of the Best Dentist” eight times and Search Parker Magazines “Best Dentist” several times.

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Dr. Scott Wagner

Since graduating from University of Florida Dental School in 1998, Dr. Wagner has made it a point to stay at the forefront of dentistry. Because the art and science of dentistry is changing so rapidly, he has committed to taking over 100 hours of continuing education courses each year to provide his patients with the latest in advanced dental techniques. He feels privileged to have studied under some of the leaders in dentistry today (e.g. Peter Dawson, Frank Spears, John Kois). In December of 2003, Dr. Wagner made a commitment to participate in the world-renowned Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI) where he has learned the most advanced state-of-the-art cosmetic and restorative techniques available today.

In order to provide his patients with some of the best “high-tech tools” available today, Dr. Wagner has equipped his office with advanced dental technology. He believes that these advantages create an exceptional experience for his patients and fulfill his fundamental desire to bring the best possible care to his patients.

Cosmetic Dentist Jacksonville, Dr. W. Scott Wagner received his B.S. in Biology in 1994 after attending Wake Forest University and Florida State University. In 1998, he graduated with Honors from the University of Florida College of Dentistry with a top five ranking in his class of 80. As a result, he was inducted into the prestigious Omicron Kappa Upsilon dental honor society.

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BJ Kowalski

Dental Laboratory a progressive full service dental laboratory located outside of Cleveland Ohio.  BJ is a graduate of Ohio Northern University and is an active student of dentistry; he attends many hours of CE annually including membership in numerous study clubs and professional organizations.  His company participates in beta testing many materials and products for a variety of companies. His organization supports multiple dental schools and dentists nationwide. He has lectured on all areas of dental technology, aesthetics, implant prosthetics and computer guided implant surgery.

ROE is a full service dental laboratory located in Cleveland, OH. They have been building long-term partnerships with dentists for more than 80 years.  ROE’s team of highly-trained and experienced technicians, led by 12 CDT’s, is dedicated to providing the quality and service necessary to maximize patient satisfaction and minimize chairtime. Although ROE laboratory is an antique, their philosophy of indirect restorative dentistry and their extremely, high-tech laboratory is very much contemporary.

ROE’s goal is to provide functional and esthetic restorations indistinguishable from natural dentition.  ROE is proud to be a valuable member of the dental team.

ROE employs 75 full time staff members in three locations and severs over 1000 dentists with laboratory restorations and services.