| GORDON J. CHRISTENSEN, DDS, MSD, PhD
Gordon J. Christensen is Founder and Director of Practical Clinical Courses (PCC) in Utah, an international continuing education organization providing courses and videos for all dental professionals.
Dr. Christensen has presented over 45,000 hours of continuing education throughout the world and has published many articles and books. | Gordon and Dr. Rella Christensen are co-founders of the non-profit Gordon J. Christensen CLINICIANS REPORT (previously CRA), which Rella directed for many years. Since 1976, they have conducted research in all areas of dentistry and published the findings to the profession in the well-known CRA Newsletter now called CLINICIANS REPORT. Gordon's degrees include: DDS, University of Southern California; MSD, University of Washington; PhD, University of Denver; an Honorary Doctor of Science from Utah State University, and an honorary Doctor of Dental Education and Research from Utah Valley University.
Early in his career, Gordon helped initiate the University of Kentucky and University of Colorado Dental Schools and taught at the University of Washington.
Gordon is a practicing prosthodontist in Provo, Utah. Gordon and Rella's sons are both dentists. William is a prosthodontist, and Michael is a general dentist. Their daughter, Carlene, is a teacher.
Gordon is a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics, a Fellow and Diplomate in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, a Fellow in the Academy of Osseointegration, American College of Dentists, International College of Dentists, American College of Prosthodontists, Academy of General Dentistry (Hon), Royal College of Surgeons of England, and an Associate Fellow in the American Academy of Implant Dentistry.
Some of his other memberships include: American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry; International Association of Dental Research; Academy of LDS Dentists; American Academy of Restorative Dentistry; American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics; Academy of Operative Dentistry; and International College of Prosthodontists.
| GLEN LOMBARDI
Glenn Lombardi is President of Officite LLC, a leading national provider of customized Websites and search engine marketing solutions for the dental community. Since 2002, Officite has built over 5,200 Websites worldwide and has delivered more than 210,000 appointment requests- and counting. Glenn is a frequent speaker at National Dental Association and State Association meetings, including the Academy of General Dentistry and DC Dental. His presentations focus on professional Website development, optimization of a Website for the search engines, social networking and how to seamlessly integrate the Internet into your practice to attract new patients and increase case acceptance. | | For more information about the services offered by Officite, visit www.officite.com. To contact Glenn, e-mail GLombardi@officite.com or call 800-908-2483. |
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| THE MADOW BROTHERS
Starting back in 1989, Dr. Richard Madow and Dr. David Madow founded The Madow Group with the goal of helping their fellow dentists achieve success and happiness in their practices. Their publications, articles and blogs are some of the most popular in the dental profession and have spawned The Madow Brothers Audio Series and “Dental Powerhouse,” two of the top distance learning program in dentistry!
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But they may be best known for their live presentations, including “Social Media Marketing For Dentists,” “How To Love Dentistry, Have Fun and Get Rich,” and the most famous one of all, “TBSE” – a one of a kind two day seminar that has thousands of dental professionals from around the globe traveling to Las Vegas every fall for what the attendees have dubbed “The Best Seminar Ever.” Now The Madow Brothers travel the world presenting content rich and humor filled presentations to hundreds of dental groups and organizations.
A live presentation by The Madow Brothers is always recognized for presenting an incredible amount of practice changing information in a fun, unique format. There is nothing else like it in dentistry!
Forerunners in the usage of Social Media in dentistry, The Madow Brothers recognize that the future of dental marketing is here now and that those who begin to use Social Media will prosper like never before. Through strategic partnerships and live “hands-on” courses, The Madows are known as dentistry’s Social Media experts.
From live productions to helping other dentists market their practices to incredibly creative continuing education, The Madow Brothers have turned a two man “kitchen table” operation into an internationally recognized education and marketing company by stressing success, fun and personal fulfillment. Check them out at www.madow.com.
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| RICK WORKMAN, DMD
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Heartland Dental Care
Since graduating from the Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine in 1980 and beginning his own practice, Dr. Workman has been driven to create a world class dental company that focuses on providing each patient with professional excellence from the clinicians and personal attention from every team member. This credo has helped create and grow Heartland Dental Care to one of the nation’s largest dental practice management groups.
| Most importantly, dentists and team members across the country have improved their clinical and communication skills to help make each patient’s experience at a Heartland dental office a positive and healthy one. Dr. Workman is a member of the American Dental Association, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, American Academy of Dental Group Practices, Chicago Dental Society, Illinois State Dental Society, Young President’s Organization and 49’ers, World President’s Organization, Clay City Excellence in Education Foundation, and Effingham County Community Foundation. A feature topic in many dental and business magazines, Dr. Workman has received many awards and honors. Most notable is his receipt of the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award, Masters Category, in 2003. Dr. Workman received the BESI Award (Business Ethics & Social Involvement Award) in 2007 from the East Central Illinois Development Corporation. Heartland Dental Care has also been recognized as one of Inc. Magazine’s Top 500 fastest growing companies 2010 marks a personal milestone for Dr. Workman as he celebrates 30 years in the dental industry and practice management while Heartland Dental Care celebrates its 13th Anniversary.
| GARY KADI
Gary believes the secret to success is no secret at all. He is the founder of NextLevel Practice, an educational based business and team development firm, with offices in Scottsdale and New York City. His programs teach success prone and willing dentists and their teams make more than a living, they make great lives. Gary is leading a movement called DDS: Dentists Deserve Success. His mission is to have the general public understand that dentists and dentistry are pioneers in health and wellness for all. |
Gary Kadi is an author who challenges, a speaker who inspires, and an innovator in dental practice management. For the past 15 years, Gary has served as an advisor to dental team leaders around the world. A recognized authority on leadership, management, organizational transformation, and performance, he has been honored consistently for his dedication to team success. Gary has directly impacted the lives of
thousands of dental professionals, their families, and patients. During his career he has appeared on CNN 3 consecutive years reporting on how businesses can thrive in crisis. His ground-breaking, world-renowned first book, Million Dollar Dentistry, is distributed in 37 countries with more than 40,000 copies in 5 editions and has become requisite reading for dentists at every level. His second book, Raise Your HDL: Healthy Deserve Level, is fast becoming the key to propelling practices that have plateaued; a
catalyst for breakthroughs. Gary is married for 8 years and a proud dad to Rome and lives in New York.
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