VISION DRIVEN LEADERSHIP- WHY “WHY” MEANS EVERYTHING TO EMPOWERING A TEAM

MR. CODY BYRNS

Very influential and effective, Cody Byrns is an internationally recognized speaker and a number one best-selling author. In May of 2013, Cody’s life was drastically changed. While stopped at a red light on the highway, Cody was rear-ended by a box-truck that failed to stop. As a result, he was considered dead until first responders saw his hand move. He received many injuries that day, including severe burns to almost 40% of his body. After years of countless surgeries and rehabilitation, Cody has chosen to not allow his scars to keep him bound in bitterness and defeat. Instead, he uses his story to uplift others. His goal is to help people live free from the bonds of scars (physical and emotional), equipping others with the proper steps to walk out of their past hurt and defeat, and run towards their full potential. As a thought leader, he speaks worldwide to provide relevant, applicable, and thought-provoking messages. Thousands of people have been encouraged by Cody’s story and outlook on life. From college students to business leaders, his presentations have been received by many. He has also been featured on many TV and radio shows around the world. 

“INTERDISCIPLINARY MANAGEMENT OF TMD AND OSA: BRIDGING DENTISTRY AND MEDICINE IN COMPLEX PATIENT CARE”

CHRIS CHUI, DDS, LVIF, FIAPA

 “Dr. Chris Chui is a nationally recognized leader in the fields of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and dental sleep medicine, bringing over 28 years of clinical, academic, and interdisciplinary expertise. A graduate of the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Dentistry and a Master of the Academy of General Dentistry, Dr. Chui holds dual board certifications in dental sleep medicine from both the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine and the American Sleep and Breathing Academy. He is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain.

Dr. Chui serves as a clinical lecturer at both the UCSF Schools of Medicine and Dentistry, and at the University of the Pacific. He is the Clinical Director of the Dental Sleep Medicine and TMJ Department at the San Francisco VA Medical Center and serves on the faculty for the Dental Sleep Medicine Fellowship at the University of the Pacific.

An internationally sought-after speaker, Dr. Chui has lectured on airway-focused dentistry, TMD, and sleep-disordered breathing across major platforms—including keynote presentations at the World Congress of Dental Medicine and engagements with leading organizations such as the California Sleep Society, Sleep and Wellness Conference, World Dentofacial Sleep Society, and Tinnitus Relief Summit.

He is a past President of the Northern California Academy of General Dentistry and remains actively involved in promoting awareness and education in Dental Sleep Medicine and TMD through various professional societies.

In private practice, Dr. Chui leads an interdisciplinary clinic in San Francisco’s Financial District, where he integrates advanced technology with physiologic principles to deliver transformative patient care. He is an alumnus of the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies and a proud Fellow of the International Association of Physiologic Aesthetics.

Dr. Chui is deeply committed to advancing the oral-systemic connection and empowering clinicians with proven protocols that elevate patient care. His passion for education, innovation, and leadership continues to inspire practitioners to embrace the dentist’s evolving role in comprehensive healthcare.”

“DENTAL PHOTOGRAPHY: TAKE BETTER PICTURES”!

BRIAN KLAICH, DMD, LVIF, FIAPA 

Dr. Klaich is a nationally recognized cosmetic dentist and the owner of Cranberry Dental Studio, one of the premier aesthetic dental practices in Pittsburgh and across the United States. A graduate of the University Of Pittsburgh School Of Dental Medicine, Dr. Klaich completed his residency at Allegheny General Hospital in affiliation with Drexel College of Medicine.

Dr. Klaich has received widespread recognition for his clinical expertise and philanthropic impact. He was honored with the prestigious EVY Award for his contributions in delivering cosmetic dentistry and comprehensive rehabilitation to survivors of domestic abuse, in partnership with the Give Back a Smile Foundation. He is a multi-year recipient of the IAPA Aesthetic Eye Award, and has earned honors for the Micro Dental Model Search award on multiple occasions.
Dr. Klaich is a featured provider in New Beauty magazine, where he helps educate patients on the power of smile design and the latest advancements in cosmetic dentistry.
Outside the operatory, Brian is a devoted husband to Susan and a proud father of two teenagers. He is also a passionate youth sports coach, leading varsity slow pitch softball at North Allegheny high school. A lover of travel, food, and adventure, Brian and his family enjoy international experiences and East Coast skiing.

MS. ALICIA KILYK 

MS. KATIE FOURNIER

“DESIGNING IMPLANT SUCCESS: SURGICAL, RESTORATIVE, AND LABORATORY PERSPECTIVES”

ROBERT KLAICH, DMD, LVIF, FIAPA

Dr. Robert Klaich is an award-winning cosmetic and physiologic dentist practicing alongside his brother, Dr. Brian Klaich, at Cranberry Dental Studio in the northern suburbs of Pittsburgh. He earned his DMD from the University of Pittsburgh after attending St. Vincent College, and completed a hospital residency through Drexel College of Medicine.

A Fellow of the Las Vegas Institute and the International Association of Physiologic Aesthetics, Dr. Klaich is also a former mentor with the American Academy of Facial Esthetics and currently an Accreditation Candidate with the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Known for his meticulous attention to detail and passion for creating naturally beautiful smiles, his work has received national recognition, including top honors in the MacStudio Model Search, IAPA Aesthetic Eye Competition, and the Seattle Study Club’s Best Case in Full Mouth Rehabilitation.

SAM BAKURI, DMD, MSD

DIGITAL PHYSIOLOGIC DENTISTRY AS A TEAM SPORT: EMPOWERING THE TEAM WITH DIGITAL SKILLS AND WORKFLOWS

DARON CLARK , DMD, LVIF 

Dr. Clark received his DMD from the University of Mississippi in 2007, and has a General Dentistry practice in downtown Nashville with a special focus on TMD and Oro-Facial Pain, Dental Sleep Medicine, and Facial Aesthetics. In addition to his private practice, Dr. Clark serves as a Member of the Board of Education and Key Opinion Leader for Planmeca, USA, a dental technology company and industry leader in CBCT Imaging and CAD/CAM Restorative Dentistry. Dr. Clark also serves as a Key Opinion Leader for Desktop Health, a leader in 3D Printing specifically focused on healthcare products in the fields of dentistry, orthodontics, dermatology, orthopedics, cardiology, plastic surgery, and printed regenerative materials.

A voracious learner, through his Fellowship with the Las Vegas Institute of Advanced Dental Studies and his subsequent coursework with other advanced institutes Dr. Clark has completed over 2500 hours of post-doctoral education in Conservative Adhesive Restorative Dentistry, advanced TMD and Cranio-Facial Pain therapy, Cranio-Mandibular Orthopedics, and Dental Sleep Medicine. His education has allowed him provide his patients with conservative therapies to reduce pain and disease and improve overall health and wellbeing.

Although many dental providers are capable of treating the teeth, Dr. Clark’s unique background and education allows him to more effectively diagnose, treat, and manage the entire head and neck system. Additionally, his passion for conservative dentistry has lead him to advanced education courses in conservative tooth preparation and bonding protocols which allow him to treat tooth decay less invasively, saving tooth structure and increasing the lifespan of his patient’s natural dentition. In addition to treating acute problems, his philosophy of care includes working with patients and other providers to discover the underlying conditions that are contributing to frequent or long-standing health conditions.

Dr. Clark believes in a comprehensive total body health approach to dental care and a team-based approach to patient care in which all healthcare providers communicate openly and effectively to provide the patient with the best overall experience. He works to break down barriers between different specialties in medicine to ensure his patients receive the best care available for treating complex medical and dental conditions.

TURNING ADVERSITY INTO RESILIENCE : THRIVING AMID DENTAL LITIGATION AND REGULATORY CHANGE

ANNE-MAREE COLE, B.D.SC, MSCMED,LVIM,MICCMO, FIAPA 

Dr. Anne-Maree Cole graduated from the University of Queensland, Australia with Honours in 1982. In 2014, she completed a Masters Degree in Sleep Medicine at the University of Sydney. She has always had a passion for learning but this was truly ignited when she first came to LVI in the year 2000. Since that time she has completed almost 40 separate programs at LVI including the full Core Curriculum, and has reviewed many of the programs multiple times for a total of 70 in all. She is a Master of the Institute, having received her LVIM in 2006 after submission of cases and examination. In 2007, she was awarded Alumni of the Year. She is an instructor at LVI and was appointed the Director of LVI Global Australia to teach the Core Curriculum within Australia. She has been awarded LVI’s Most Educated Instructor and the International Leadership Award. She is a Past President of the IAPA and has attained her Mastership from the International College of Cranio-Mandibular Orthopaedics (ICCMO). She travels from Australia to teach in the sleep and advanced TMD programs at LVI.

Dr. Anne-Maree has a passion for physiology and its application in dentistry, particularly with regards to sleep and pain. Having completed her Masters Degree in Sleep Medicine, the importance of respecting the physiology was driven home. Our goal should not be to do quickest and easiest but to do our very best for the patients who entrust us with their care. The physiologic approach to dental sleep medicine embraces this.

Dr. Anne-Maree Cole does not have relevant financial relationships with proprietary entities producing health care goods or services related to the content of LVI courses. 

YOUR TMD PATIENT DOES NOT SLEEP

SAHAG MAHSEREDJIAN, DMD, LVIM, FIAPA, DABDSM, DMD MENTORAT

Dr Sahag Mahseredjian obtained his doctor’s degree in Dentistry from the University of Montreal in 1991. Intrigued by neuromuscular dentistry and esthetics, he completed many courses at the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI) and became a fellow in 2008. . He was awarded the LVI Alumnus of the Year in 2009 and received the LVI Mastership designation in 2010.

He was Feature Speaker at Las Vegas Institute in Practical advanced TMD and The Physiologic Approach to Treating OSA.  His passion for neuromuscular dentistry led him to present Provincially, Nationally and Internationally, on craniomandibular dysfunctions ,Aesthetic Rehabilitation and Sleep Apnea.  Since 2006, Dr Mahseredjian is working on compilation of articles which discusses subjects like craniomandibular dysfunctions, sleep apnea and occlusion.  He is a Diplomat of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine(DABDSM).and also he was member of the continuing education subcommittee of AADSM.

Presently he is participating in mentorship program in the province of Quebec (DMD MENTORAT) to help colleagues in advanced dental sleep medicine.
He is an active member of :
AASM – American Academy of Sleep Medicine
AADSM – American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine
IAPA – International Association of Physiologic Aesthetics.

DEVLOPING AND INTEGRATING STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION  

MR. JOE DEWEES, CDA

Joseph Dewees was born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada. He started working in dental offices 20 years ago at the age of 17 as a sterilization technician, while also furthering his education at the College of Southern Nevada. Since then he has worn many different hats in dental offices, from Clinical Dental Assistant, Front Office, Office Manager, and Treatment Coordinator. It was 15 years ago he was first introduced to The Las Vegas Institute, which started his passion for Physiologic Dentistry and enjoys helping patients achieve optimal dental and whole body health.
He is now the Director of Team Programs here at the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies. He believes a well-trained, empowered team is the key to a successful dental practice, and hopes to help team members unlock their full potential and help them find their passion for dentistry.
In addition he has a second passion for fitness and is a Group Fitness Instructor and enjoys pushing people to reach and exceed their fitness and weight loss goals.

“USING AN IPAD FOR SMILE DESIGN AND LAB COMMUNICATION: INCREASE CASE ACCEPTANCE FOR THE WHOLE TEAM”

HAMADA MAKARITA, DDS, LVIM, FIAPA, magd, faacd

Master of the Academy of General Dentistry

Master of the International Congress of Oral Implantology

Board Member- International Association for Comprehensive Aesthetics

Dr. Makarita graduated from the Medical College of Virginia School of Dentistry in 1988, and maintains a private practice in Oakton, Virginia with an emphasis on aesthetic reconstructive and Neuromuscular dentistry.

Dr. Makarita was awarded Mastership status in the Academy of General Dentistry. He is among an elite group of cosmetic dentists who have achieved Accredited Fellowship status by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (FAACD).

In addition, he has achieved Mastership status with the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI), where he is a clinical instructor and regional director.  His cosmetic and reconstructive dentistry has been featured twice on the cover of the Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry and he has authored clinical articles related to TMD, occlusion, intraoral photography and aesthetic dentistry. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the International Association for Comprehensive Aesthetics.

“BEYOND THE BEAM: ADVANCED DENTAL LASER INNOVATIONS FOR THE MODERN PRACTICE”

DOUG HANSON, DDS, LVIF, FIAPA

Dr. Douglas Hanson graduated from The University of Toronto in 1992, he was awarded The Canadian Dental Association’s Presidents award, and was also inducted into the OKU dental honor society. Upon graduation he began to practice in his Northern Ontario home town. Most would not believe that a full service comprehensive restorative practice could develop in such a small town. Dr. Hanson has continually embraced challenges such as this and is proud of the outcome. He has utilized the knowledge and leadership of his mentors particularly his LVI family to help realize his goals. Dr. Hanson became an LVI fellow in 2014 and has continued to feed his thirst for knowledge ever since. He ultimately strives to be a positive influence in the people’s lives he touches.

“THE DIGITAL REVOLUTION IN FIXED HYBRIDS”

Ryan Jouett, DDS, LVIM, FICOI

Dr. Jouett graduated from Texas A&M University, Class of 2000. After graduation, he obtained his Doctorate of Dental Surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Dentistry, graduating with honors. During his time in dental school at San Antonio, Dr. Jouett performed research in the areas of implant dentistry involving the bone-implant interface, implant and bone healing modalities using bone morphogenic proteins, anti-caries activity of carbamide peroxide, and the use of bone morphogenic proteins in healing of pulpal exposures.  Upon graduation from dental school, Dr. Jouett practiced in Flagstaff, Arizona for two years before moving back home to Texas where he has practiced in College Station/Bryan since 2006.  He is a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and in 2020 He received his Mastership from LVI.

STREAMLINING CLEAR ALIGNERS FOR DOCTORS AND TEAM

TIM GROSS, DMD, LIVF, FIAPA

Dr. Timothy Gross graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 1992 and completed a general practice residency in dentistry at Allegheny General Hospital in 1993. He practiced in Pittsburgh for 17 years before relocating to Hilton Head Island, South Carolina in 2009. While in Pittsburgh, Dr. Gross was president of the Pittsburgh Academy of Dentistry and on the Peer Review and Patient Relations Committee of Western Pennsylvania. He also was a senior staff member at Allegheny General Hospital, a level one trauma hospital, where he remains on staff lecturing to hospital residents.

Dr. Gross is a Fellow and Clinical Instructor of Physiologic Orthodontics at the Las Vegas Institute and Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine, Drexel University College of Medicine. He is on the Board of the International Association of Comprehensive Aesthetics. Dr. Gross’ practices on Hilton Head Island focuses on orthodontics, Physiologic Based Dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, sleep apnea, and mercury- free dentistry.

Dr. Timothy Gross does not have relevant financial relationships with proprietary entities producing health care goods or services related to the content of LVI courses. 

PREPLESS DENTISTRY MADE EASY: FROM SINGLE UNITS TO FULL MOUTH PHYSIOLOGIC RECONSTRUCTIONS

MR. BOB CLARK, CDt, LVIM, FIAPA

SPONSORED BY: WILLIAMS DENTAL LAB 

Growing up in Williams Dental Laboratory, by his father’s (Jake Williams) side, Bob Clark was destined to become a lab technician. By age 17, Bob was working for a local dentist as a registered dental assistant by day, and by night, he was fabricating lab work as a certified lab technician.

As Bob Clark’s career began to take off, so too did his educational adventure. He was soaking up every type of dental and lab training available. He learned from Dawson Center, Pankey Institute, Spears Education, and, finally, the Las Vegas Institute. Bob has discovered that a comprehensive understanding of all occlusal philosophies would only allow him a more in-depth relationship with his clients. He would be able to relate; communicate, and deliver the results that they were seeking from Williams Dental Laboratory.

Over the next decade, Bob had completed every clinical and laboratory course offered at Las Vegas Institute for Dental Aesthetics, and he became the first laboratory technician in the world to earn the distinguished LVI Mastership. Word quickly spread that Bob’s work was second to none, and he soon became the favorite ceramist of LVI’s most prestigious dentists from around the world. Bob Clark has since been creating groundbreaking techniques in lab aesthetic dentures, dental ceramics, and digital dentistry. Bob leads an elite team of exceptional LVI trained technicians that deliver results in all areas of cosmetic and functional dentistry.

It speaks volumes that Bob has been asked to complete smile makeovers and full mouth reconstructions with over 150 influential dentists and dental team members. He has created the Williams Dental Lab business model that is based on building lasting relationship with clients; caring, and giving accurate communication. Also, fundamental to the business model is documentation between the clinician and the technician. Finally, Williams Dental Lab wants to exceed the expectations of the patients via efficient management systems within the laboratory.

Bob Clark is a published author, an international lecturer, KOL and consults for manufacturers around the globe that are on the forefront of CAD/CAM dentistry. Bob’s professional memberships and fellowships include American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Academy of General Dentistry, the International Association of Physiologic Aesthetics, and the Dental Laboratory Association of California.

“BEYOND BIOFILM: THE ROLE OF THE HYGIENIST IN A PHYSIOLOGIC PRACTICE”

MS. SHANNON CARROLL, RDH

Shannon Carroll, RDH received her hygiene degree in 2003 from Catawba Valley Community College in Hickory, NC. Her extensive training in occlusion, orofacial myology, dental sleep medicine, and allopathic medicine has proven very valuable in educating her patients towards a preventive approach to their health. She has had the privilege of working one on one with numerous dental practices across the United States and Canada to achieve their goals of providing exceptional care with an up to date, comprehensive and contemporary perspective. Helping practices embrace and implement digital scanning in their day to day workflow is one of her favorite things. She is passionate about orthodontics being paramount to comprehensive care, thus enjoying her role as a groundbreaking member of the Hygiene Faculty for Align Technology.

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