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Meet the Residents 2021

Dr. Chad Augusty
  • Dr. Chad Augusty
  • University of Louisville
    School of Dentistry
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Dr. Imelda Crews
  • Dr. Imelda Crews
  • University of the Pacific
    Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry
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Dr. Elena Dumas
  • Dr. Elena Dumas
  • Krasnoyarsk State University
    Medical University
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Dr. Clora O’Reilly Evans
  • Dr. Clora O’Reilly Evans
  • University of Mississippi Medical Center
    School of Dentistry
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Dr. Monica Ghabbour
  • Dr. Monica Ghabbour
  • University of Southern California
    Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry
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Dr. David Graham
  • Dr. David Graham
  • University of Alabama
    School of Dentistry
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Dr. Vincent Graves
  • Dr. Vincent Graves
  • Autonomous University of Guadalajara
    School of Dentistry
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Dr. Gabriela Herrera
  • Dr. Gabriela Herrera
  • New York University Medical Center
    College of Dentistry
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Dr. Carla Nunez
  • Dr. Carla Nunez
  • University of Puerto Rico
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Dr. Sangita Murali
  • Dr. Sangita Murali
  • Tufts University
    School of Dental Medicine
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Dr. Robert Powell
  • Dr. Robert Powell
  • Augusta University
    Dental College of Georgia
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Dr. Sheldon Rozman
  • Dr. Sheldon Rozman
  • University of Pennsylvania
    School of Dental Medicine
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Dr. Scott Schames
  • Dr. Scott Schames
  • University of California, San Francisco
    School of Dentistry
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Dr. Sogol Seghatoleslami
  • Dr. Sogol Seghatoleslami
  • Tehran Azad University
    School of Dentistry
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Dr. Jennifer Shulsky
  • Dr. Jennifer Shulsky
  • LECOM
    School of Dental Medicine
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Dr. Shadbeh Taghizadeh
  • Dr. Shadbeh Taghizadeh
  • University of New England
    College of Dental Medicine
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Dr. Chad Augusty

Dr. Chad Augusty
  • Hometown: Brentwood, TN
  • Graduate Year: 2016
  • Education Dental: University of Louisville School of Dentistry
  • Undergraduate: Vanderbilt University, B.E. Biomedical Engineering

Dr. Imelda Crews

Dr. Imelda Crews
  • Hometown: Cumming, GA
  • Graduate Year: 2009
  • Education Dental: The University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry
  • Undergraduate: Mexico City Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico
  • Hobbies: Traveling, photography, spending time with my family

Dr. Elena Dumas

Dr. Elena Dumas
  • Hometown: Krasnoyarsk, Russia
  • Graduate Year: 1998
  • Education Dental: Krasnoyarsk State University
  • Undergraduate: Krasnoyarsk Pharmaceutical College; Medical College, Dental Prosthesis
  • Hobbies: Traveling, reading, fiber art

Dr. Clora O’Reilly Evans

Dr. Clora O’Reilly Evans
  • Hometown: Jackson, MS
  • Graduate Year: 2018
  • Education Dental: University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Dentistry
  • Undergraduate: Tougaloo College B.A. Sociology
  • Hobbies: Travel, reading, spending time with friends and family

Dr. Monica Ghabbour

Dr. Monica Ghabbour
  • Hometown: Orange, CA
  • Graduate Year: 2015
  • Education Dental: University of Southern California Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry
  • Undergraduate: University of Pittsburgh, B.S. Biological Sciences; Minor Psychology
  • Hobbies: Traveling, trying new restaurants, spending time with family and friends.

Dr. David Graham

Dr. David Graham
  • Hometown: Cullman, AL
  • Graduate Year: 2015
  • Education Dental: University of Alabama School of Dentistry
  • Undergraduate: Birmingham-Southern College
  • Hobbies: Photography (traditional and drone), sailing, Alabama football, and gaming

Dr. Vincent Graves

Dr. Vincent Graves
  • Hometown: Walla Walla, WA
  • Graduate Year: 2015
  • Education Dental: Autonomous University of Guadalajara School of Dentistry
  • Undergraduate: Washington State University, B.S. Biology; B.A. Spanish
  • Hobbies: Travel, Languages, Skiing

Dr. Gabriela Herrera

Dr. Gabriela Herrera

Dr. Gabriela Herrera joins GSO with an extensive international background in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics. Dr. Herrera began her dental education in Venezuela, where she graduated Universidad Santa Maria (USM) in 2004. She then completed her fellowship in endodontics through USM in 2005 and became a specialist in dentofacial functional orthopedics through the Venezuelan Society of Functional Orthopedics in 2006.
In 2008, Dr. Herrera continued her specialist education in orthodontics in the United States, where she attended New York University to become a specialist in orthodontics. She completed cleft lip and palate advanced training at New York University Medical Center in 2008.
After obtaining her masters in orthodontics with a three year post-graduate program at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, she went on to open a private practice in orthodontics and craniofacial orthopedics in Caracas, Venezuela in 2011. Dr. Herrera also served as a faculty member at USM from 2011-2014 for their pre-doctoral pediatric/orthodontic dentistry program.
Dr. Herrera is a member of the American Association of Orthodontics (AAO) and the Sociedad Colombiana de Ortodoncia (SCO).

Dr. Carla Nunez

Dr. Carla Nunez
  • Hometown: Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
  • Graduate Year: June 2018
  • Education Dental: University of Puerto Rico
  • Undergraduate: Universidad Central de Venezuela
  • Hobbies: Flamenco dancing

Dr. Sangita Murali

Dr. Sangita Murali
  • Hometown: South Dartmouth, MA
  • Graduation Year: May 2018
  • Education Dental: Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
  • Undergraduate: Bates College, B.S. Neuroscience
  • Hobbies: Practicing yoga, playing sports (tennis, hockey, golf, ping-pong), blogging on topics related to dentistry, listening to podcasts, reading books about personal development, and helping others through community service

Dr. Robert Powell

Dr. Robert Powell
  • Hometown: Augusta, GA
  • Graduate Year: 2018
  • Education Dental: Dental College of Georgia
  • Undergraduate: University of Georgia
  • Hobbies: Cooking, AD&D, Bourbon enthusiast

Dr. Sheldon Rozman

Dr. Sheldon Rozman
  • Hometown: New York, NY
  • Graduate Year: May 2017
  • Education Dental: University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
  • Undergraduate: Wagner College, B.S. Biology
  • Hobbies: Traveling, photography, spending time with family and friends.

Dr. Scott Schames

Dr. Scott Schames
  • Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
  • Graduation Year: June 2017
  • Education Dental: University of California, San Francisco School of Dentistry
  • Undergraduate: Excelsior College, B.S. Liberal Arts
  • Hobbies: Singing, basketball, watching movies, spending quality time with family and friends

Dr. Sogol Seghatoleslami

Dr. Sogol Seghatoleslami
  • Hometown: Orange County, CA
  • Graduate Year: March 2008
  • Education Dental: Tehran Azad University School of Dentistry
  • Hobbies: Traveling, handcrafting, cooking, swimming, spending time with family and friends

Dr. Jennifer Shulsky

Dr. Jennifer Shulsky
  • Hometown: Baltimore, MD
  • Graduate Year: 2018
  • Education Dental: LECOM School of Dental Medicine
  • Undergraduate: Dickinson College
  • Hobbies: Running, skiing, hanging out with my golden retriever Charles

Dr. Shadbeh Taghizadeh

Dr. Shadbeh Taghizadeh
  • Hometown: Winchester, MA
  • Graduate Year: 2018
  • Education Dental: University of New England College of Dental Medicine
  • Undergraduate: University of Massachusetts Lowell, B.S./M.S. Plastics Engineering
  • Hobbies: Spending time with friends and family, swimming, volleyball, cooking, reading, concerts

Meet the Residents 2022

Dr. Lauren Crawford
  • Dr. Lauren Crawford
  • LECOM
    School of Dental Medicine
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Dr. Lindsay M. Davis
  • Dr. Lindsay M. Davis
  • Meharry Medical College
    School of Dentistry
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Dr. Taro Digney
  • Dr. Taro Digney
  • Louisiana State University
    School of Dentistry
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Dr. Taylor Eliades
  • Dr. Taylor Eliades
  • University of Pennsylvania
    School of Dental Medicine
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Dr. Pedro Franco
  • Dr. Pedro Franco
  • University of Puerto Rico
    School of Dental Medicine
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Dr. Michael Halcomb
  • Dr. Michael Halcomb
  • University of Michigan
    School of Dentistry
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Dr. Ron Hassanzadeh
  • Dr. Ron Hassanzadeh
  • Nova Southeastern University
    College of Dental Medicine
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Dr. Juan Hernandez
  • Dr. Juan Hernandez
  • New York University
    College of Dentistry
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Dr. Ethaar Al Ibrahim
  • Dr. Ethaar Al Ibrahim
  • King Abdulaziz University
    Faculty of Dentistry
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Dr. Keaton Jolley
  • Dr. Keaton Jolley
  • LECOM
    School of Dental Medicine
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Dr. Joel Lints
  • Dr. Joel Lints
  • University of Michigan
    School of Dentistry
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Dr. Elizabeth Michalczyk
  • Dr. Elizabeth Michalczyk
  • University of Illinois at Chicago
    College of Dentistry
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Dr. Mohamed El Naga
  • Dr. Mohamed El Naga
  • University of Iowa
    College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics
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Dr. Kelly Pohlman
  • Dr. Kelly Pohlman
  • University of Detroit Mercy
    School of Dentistry
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Dr. Shane Radford
  • Dr. Shane Radford
  • Nova Southeastern University
    College of Dental Medicine
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Dr. Nataly Santos
  • Dr. Nataly Santos
  • Nova Southeastern University
    School of Dental Medicine
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Dr. Matthew Sardo
  • Dr. Matthew Sardo
  • Augusty University
    Dental College of Georgia
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Dr. Alise Senderak
  • Dr. Alise Senderak
  • University of Maryland
    School of Dentistry
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Dr. Sims Tompkins
  • Dr. Sims Tompkins
  • Medical University of South Carolina
    College of Dental Medicine
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Dr. Naty Trejo
  • Dr. Naty Trejo
  • LECOM
    School of Dental Medicine
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Dr. Lauren Crawford

Dr. Lauren Crawford
  • Hometown: Duluth, GA
  • Education Dental: LECOM School of Dental Medicine
  • Undergraduate: Clemson University, BS Microbiology
  • Hobbies: Traveling, cooking, scuba diving

Dr. Lindsay M. Davis

Dr. Lindsay M. Davis
  • Hometown: North Little Rock, Arkansas
  • Graduate Year: 2011
  • Education Dental: Meharry Medical College
  • Undergraduate: University of Arkansas Fayetteville
  • Hobbies: Traveling and spending time with my kids

Dr. Taro Digney

Dr. Taro Digney
  • Hometown: New Orleans, LA
  • Education Dental: Louisiana State University, DDS
  • Undergraduate: Louisiana State University – Shreveport, BS Biochemistry
  • Hobbies: Family time, fishing, hunting, fitness, traveling

Dr. Taylor Eliades

Dr. Taylor Eliades
  • Hometown: Sparta, NJ
  • Education Dental: University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine, DMD
  • Undergraduate: Ithaca College, BS Health Sciences
  • Hobbies: Baking, snowboarding, traveling, and relaxing on the beach

Dr. Pedro Franco

Dr. Pedro Franco
  • Hometown: Dominican Republic
  • Education Dental: University of Puerto Rico, DMD
  • Undergraduate: Universidad Iberoamericana
  • Hobbies: Traveling, golf

Dr. Michael Halcomb

Dr. Michael Halcomb
  • Hometown: Mesa, Arizona
  • Education Dental: University of Michigan, DDS
  • Undergraduate: Arizona State University, Applied Biological Science
  • Hobbies: Working out, water sports, renovating and restoring furniture, books on American History

Dr. Ron Hassanzadeh

Dr. Ron Hassanzadeh
  • Hometown: Atlanta, GA
  • Education Dental: Nova Southeastern University, DMD
  • Undergraduate: Georgia Institute of Technology, BS Biochemistry
  • Hobbies: Piano, tennis, outdoor hiking and running

Dr. Juan Hernandez

Dr. Juan Hernandez
  • Hometown: Atlanta, GA
  • Graduate Year: 1996
  • Education Dental: NYU
  • Undergraduate: Universidad Javeriana 1996
  • Hobbies: Soccer and running

Dr. Ethaar Al Ibrahim

Dr. Ethaar Al Ibrahim
  • Hometown: Qatif, Saudi Arabia
  • Education Dental: King Abdulaziz University, DDS
  • Undergraduate: King Abdulaziz University, Dentistry
  • Hobbies: Traveling, doing puzzles, watching movies & television series, spending time with friends and family.

Dr. Keaton Jolley

Dr. Keaton Jolley
  • Hometown: Vernal, Utah
  • Dental Education: LECOM School of Dental Medicine, DMD
  • Undergraduate: Brigham Young University, BS Health Science; Westminster College, MPH Public Health; LECOM, MHSA Health Services Administation
  • Hobbies: Spending time with family, watching NBA basketball, snowboarding, watching movies, all things Disney & Star Wars

Dr. Joel Lints

Dr. Joel Lints
  • Hometown: Traverse City, MI
  • Dental Education: University of Michigan, School of Dentistry
  • Undergraduate: University of Michigan, BS Biopsychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience
  • Hobbies: Fishing, exercising, road trips, concerts, and sports

Dr. Elizabeth Michalczyk

Dr. Elizabeth Michalczyk
  • Hometown: Lake Forest, Illinois
  • Education Dental: University of Illinois at Chicago, DMD, PhD
  • Undergraduate: University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, BS Neurobiology
  • Hobbies: Running, Traveling, Cooking

Dr. Mohamed El Naga

Dr. Mohamed El Naga
  • Hometown: Cairo, Egypt
  • Education Dental: Cairo University; University of Iowa, BDS
  • Undergraduate: Cairo University
  • Hobbies: Sports, Traveling

Dr. Kelly Pohlman

Dr. Kelly Pohlman
  • Hometown: Milford, MI
  • Education Dental: University of Detroit Mercy, School of Dentistry
  • Undergraduate: Alma College, BS Biology; University of Michigan, MS Molecular and Integrative Physiology
  • Hobbies: Playing soccer, skiing, swimming, traveling, spending time with family and friends

Dr. Shane Radford

Dr. Shane Radford
  • Hometown: Memphis, TN
  • Education Dental: Nova Southeastern University, DMD
  • Undergraduate: University of Central Arkansas, BS in Biology
  • Hobbies: Traveling, fitness, watching television

Dr. Nataly Santos

Dr. Nataly Santos
  • Hometown: Miami, FL
  • Graduate Year: 2008
  • Education Dental: Nova Southeastern University School of Dental Medicine
  • Undergraduate: Florida International University, B.S. Biology
  • Hobbies: Reading, movies, traveling

Dr. Matthew Sardo

Dr. Matthew Sardo
  • Hometown: Saint Simons Island, GA
  • Education Dental: Dental College of Georgia, DMD
  • Undergraduate: University of Georgia, BS Biology
  • Hobbies: Scuba Diving, fishing, golfing, snow skiing, traveling

Dr. Alise Senderak

Dr. Alise Senderak
  • Hometown: Cleveland, OH
  • Education Dental: University of Maryland, School of Dentistry, DDS
  • Undergraduate: University of Miami, BS Biomedical Engineering
  • Hobbies: Reading, exploring new restaurants, HIIT, playing with my dog – Snead

Dr. Sims Tompkins

Dr. Sims Tompkins
  • Hometown: Columbia, SC
  • Education Dental: Medical University of South Carolina, DMD
  • Undergraduate: College of Charleston, BS Biology, Minor Biomedical Physics
  • Hobbies: Gold, traveling, being with my family

Dr. Naty Trejo

Dr. Naty Trejo
  • Hometown: Orlando, FL
  • Education Dental: LECOM School of Dental Medicine, DMD
  • Undergraduate: University of Central Florida, BS Chemistry
  • Hobbies: Spending time with family and friends, trying new foods and restaurants, traveling, playing sports, fashion and beauty

Meet the Residents 2023

Dr. Mohamad Abou El Nasr
  • Dr. Mohamad Abou El Nasr
  • Tufts School of Dental Medicine
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Dr. Maryam Alfardan
  • Dr. Maryam Alfardan
  • Beirut Arab University
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Dr. Najla Aedh Alfayi
  • Dr. Najla Aedh Alfayi
  • King Khalid University
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Dr. Fai Alkhnfoor
  • Dr. Fai Alkhnfoor
  • Riyadh Colleges of Dentistry and Pharmacy
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Dr. Halima Almishari
  • Dr. Halima Almishari
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Dr. Karunesh Chakote
  • Dr. Karunesh Chakote
  • University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine
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Dr. Garrett Charette
  • Dr. Garrett Charette
  • Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine
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Dr. Brandon Hanna
  • Dr. Brandon Hanna
  • Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine Illinois
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Dr. Brittney Hawkins
  • Dr. Brittney Hawkins
  • Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry
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Dr. Nathan Nourian
  • Dr. Nathan Nourian
  • University of Southern California School of Dentistry
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Dr. Shadi Javadi
  • Dr. Shadi Javadi
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Dr. Rana Khouj
  • Dr. Rana Khouj
  • King Abdulaziz University
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Dr. Ali Rouhi Nozadi
  • Dr. Ali Rouhi Nozadi
  • University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio
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Dr. Giselle Sadeghi
  • Dr. Giselle Sadeghi
  • Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine
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Dr. Sayalee Singh
  • Dr. Sayalee Singh
  • University of Southern California, Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry
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Dr. Christopher Y. Shi
  • Dr. Christopher Y. Shi
  • University of Pennsylvania
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Dr. Andrew Tritle
  • Dr. Andrew Tritle
  • University of Louisville
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Dr. Jaime Valencia
  • Dr. Jaime Valencia
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Dr. Fenella Vays
  • Dr. Fenella Vays
  • New York University
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Dr. Colby Weaver
  • Dr. Colby Weaver
  • Virginia Commonwealth University
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Dr. John Wilson
  • Dr. John Wilson
  • University of Tennessee
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  • Dr. Maryan Alfardan
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Dr. Mohamad Abou El Nasr

Dr. Mohamad Abou El Nasr
  • Hometown: Beirut, Lebanon
  • Graduate Year: May 2020
  • Education Dental: Tufts School of Dental Medicine
  • Undergraduate: Beirut Arab University
  • Hobbies: Sightseeing

Dr. Maryam Alfardan

Dr. Maryam Alfardan
  • Hometown: Saudi Arabia
  • Graduate year: 2013
  • Education Dental: Beirut Arab University
  • Undergraduate: Beirut Arab University, Bachelor of Dentistry
  • Hobbies: Traveling, hiking, cooking

Dr. Najla Aedh Alfayi

Dr. Najla Aedh Alfayi
  • Hometown: Asir, Saudi Arabia
  • Graduate Year: 2015
  • Education Dental: King Khalid University
  • Undergraduate: King Khalid University
  • Hobbies: Yoga, travelling, outdoor activities

Dr. Fai Alkhnfoor

Dr. Fai Alkhnfoor
  • Hometown: Saudi Arabia
  • Graduate Year: 2017
  • Education Dental: Riyadh Colleges of Dentistry and Pharmacy
  • Undergraduate: Riyadh Colleges of Dentistry and Pharmacy
  • Hobbies: Kart racing, gaming, singing

Dr. Halima Almishari

Dr. Halima Almishari
  • Hometown: Saudi Arabia
  • Graduate Year: 2015
  • Education Dental: Alfarabi College
  • Undergraduate: 
  • Hobbies: Cooking, walking

Dr. Karunesh Chakote

Dr. Karunesh Chakote
  • Hometown: Hewlett, NY
  • Graduate Year: 2018
  • Education Dental: University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine
  • Undergraduate: New York University Stern School of Business, B.S. in Finance
  • Hobbies: Fitness, cooking, reading

Dr. Garrett Charette

Dr. Garrett Charette
  • Hometown: West Springfield, MA
  • Graduate Year: 2020
  • Education Dental: Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine
  • Undergraduate: Emmanuel College
  • Hobbies: Playing and coaching soccer, exploring new foods, spending time with friends and family

Dr. Brandon Hanna

Dr. Brandon Hanna
  • Hometown: Oakland Township, MI
  • Graduate Year: 2020
  • Education Dental: Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine Illinois
  • Undergraduate: Oakland University, B.A. Biology
  • Hobbies: Biking, traveling, and spending time with friends and family

Dr. Brittney Hawkins

Dr. Brittney Hawkins
  • Hometown: Houston, TX
  • Graduate Year: May 2020
  • Education Dental: Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry
  • Undergraduate: Texas Southern University, B.S. Biology
  • Hobbies: Good books, dancing, fitness

Dr. Nathan Nourian

Dr. Nathan Nourian
  • Hometown:Los Angeles, CA
  • Graduate Year: May 2020
  • Education Dental: University of Southern California School of Dentistry
  • Undergraduate: University of California Santa Barbara, B.S. Biopsychology
  • Hobbies: Sports, cooking, cycling, movies

Dr. Shadi Javadi

Dr. Shadi Javadi
  • Hometown: 
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Dr. Rana Khouj

Dr. Rana Khouj
  • Hometown: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
  • Graduate Year: 2015
  • Education Dental: King Abdulaziz University
  • Undergraduate: King Abdulaziz University
  • Hobbies: Yoga, cooking, traveling, pottery, fashion and interior design

Dr. Ali Rouhi Nozadi

Dr. Ali Rouhi Nozadi
  • Hometown: Mashhad, Iran
  • Graduate Year: 2016
  • Education Dental: University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio
  • Undergraduate: Mashhad University of Medical Science, Dentistry
  • Hobbies: Travelling, outdoor activities, spending time with family and friends

Dr. Giselle Sadeghi

Dr. Giselle Sadeghi
  • Hometown: Cleveland, OH
  • Graduate Year: 2020
  • Education Dental: Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine
  • Undergraduate: CSU, B.S. Health Science
  • Hobbies: Yoga, travelling, oil and acrylic painting, sculpting, dancing

Dr. Sayalee Singh

Dr. Sayalee Singh
  • Hometown: San Antonio, TX
  • Graduate Year: 2015
  • Education Dental: University of Southern California, Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry
  • Undergraduate: 
  • Hobbies: Traveling, reading fiction books, watching movies

Dr. Christopher Y. Shi

Dr. Christopher Y. Shi
  • Hometown: Johns Creek, GA
  • Graduate Year: May 2013
  • Education Dental: University of Pennsylvania
  • Undergraduate: University of Georgia, B.S. Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
  • Hobbies: Spending time with family and friends, travelling, tennis, skiing, weightlifting, autosports

Dr. Andrew Tritle

Dr. Andrew Tritle
  • Hometown: Louisville, KY
  • Graduate Year: 2012
  • Education Dental: University of Louisville
  • Undergraduate: University of Louisville, B.A. Biology
  • Hobbies: Anything outdoors, spending time with family

Dr. Jaime Valencia

Dr. Jaime Valencia
  • Hometown: 
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Dr. Fenella Vays

Dr. Fenella Vays
  • Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
  • Graduate Year: 2018
  • Education Dental: New York University
  • Undergraduate: Fordham University, B.S. Psychology
  • Hobbies: Traveling, movie editing, cooking

Dr. Colby Weaver

Dr. Colby Weaver
  • Hometown: Tucson, AZ
  • Graduate Year:
  • Education Dental: Virginia Commonwealth University
  • Undergraduate: University of Arizona, B.S. Biology
  • Hobbies: Golf, University of Arizona basketball, Dallas Cowboys football, playing with my dog

Dr. John Wilson

Dr. John Wilson
  • Hometown: Jackson, TN
  • Graduate Year: 2020
  • Education Dental: University of Tennessee
  • Undergraduate: University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, B.S. Biology
  • Hobbies: Traveling, golfing, hiking, photography

Dr. Maryan Alfardan

  • Hometown: Saudi Arabia
  • Graduate Year: 2013
  • Education Dental: Beirut Arab University
  • Undergraduate: Bachelor of Dentistry
  • Hobbies: Travelling, hiking, cooking

Graduated Class of 2019

Dr. Nelson Allen
  • Dr. Nelson Allen
  • Class of 2019
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Dr. Catharine Brannan
  • Dr. Catharine Brannan
  • Class of 2019
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Dr. Brooke Howard
  • Dr. Brooke Howard
  • Class of 2019
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Dr. Serena Jacob
  • Dr. Serena Jacob
  • Class of 2019
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Dr. Helia Jafari
  • Dr. Helia Jafari
  • Class of 2019
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Dr. Ashley Kisling
  • Dr. Ashley Kisling
  • Class of 2019
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Dr. Nancy Lin
  • Dr. Nancy Lin
  • Class of 2019
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Dr. Ashkan Mahdavi
  • Dr. Ashkan Mahdavi
  • Class of 2019
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Dr. Theodore Markos
  • Dr. Theodore Markos
  • Class of 2019
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Dr. Brice McMurphy
  • Dr. Brice McMurphy
  • Class of 2019
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Dr. Deise Oliveira
  • Dr. Deise Oliveira
  • Class of 2019
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Dr. Matt Pickron
  • Dr. Matt Pickron
  • Class of 2019
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Dr. Jonathan Sakhaee
  • Dr. Jonathan Sakhaee
  • Class of 2019
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Dr. Brian Sanders
  • Dr. Brian Sanders
  • Class of 2019
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Dr. Faraz Soltanian
  • Dr. Faraz Soltanian
  • Class of 2019
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Dr. Alexander Verga
  • Dr. Alexander Verga
  • Class of 2019
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Dr. Peter Wagner
  • Dr. Peter Wagner
  • Class of 2019
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Dr. Keith Williams
  • Dr. Keith Williams
  • Class of 2019
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Dr. Nelson Allen

Dr. Nelson Allen
  • Hometown: Detroit, MI
  • Education Dental: University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry, DDS
  • Undergraduate: Morehouse College B.S. Science
  • Hobbies: Spending time with my family, traveling, movies, sports, and Crossfit.

Dr. Catharine Brannan

Dr. Catharine Brannan
  • Hometown: Albany, GA
  • Education Dental: Georgia Regents University College of Dental Medicine, DMD
  • Undergraduate: University of Georgia B.S. Biological Science Minor Food and Nutrition
  • Hobbies: Traveling, spending time with my dog, Patty, and cheering on the Dawgs!!!

Dr. Brooke Howard

Dr. Brooke Howard
  • Hometown: Fort Myers, FL
  • Graduate Year: May 2016
  • Education Dental: Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine, DMD
  • Undergraduate: University of Florida B.S. Health Science
  • Hobbies: Reading, going to concerts, trying new restaurants, and traveling.

Dr. Serena Jacob

Dr. Serena Jacob
  • Hometown: Washington Township, NJ
  • Graduate Year: May 2016
  • Education Dental: Goldman School of Dental Medicine Boston, DMD
  • Undergraduate: Adelphi University M.S. Biology Drew University B.A. Chemistry Minor in Biology & Business Management
  • Hobbies: Traveling, spending time with family and friends, baking, and outdoor activities.

Dr. Helia Jafari

Dr. Helia Jafari
  • Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
  • Graduate Year: May 2016
  • Education Dental: Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry, DDS
  • Undergraduate: Rutgers University B.A. Biology
  • Hobbies: Traveling, outdoor activities, and spending time with family and friends.

Dr. Ashley Kisling

Dr. Ashley Kisling
  • Hometown: Fresno, CA
  • Graduate Year: June 2015
  • Education Dental: UCLA School of Dentistry, DDS
  • Undergraduate: University of California Irvine B.S. Science
  • Hobbies: Traveling, dinner parties, hiking, and working out.

Dr. Nancy Lin

Dr. Nancy Lin
  • Hometown: Springfield, IL
  • Graduate Year: June 2015
  • Education Dental: Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine, DMD
  • Undergraduate: Southern Illinois University Edwardsville B.S. Biological Sciences, Minor in Chemistry
  • Hobbies: Travel, crafting, cooking, exploring local food scenes, hiking, camping, tennis, and sand volleyball.

Dr. Ashkan Mahdavi

Dr. Ashkan Mahdavi
  • Hometown: Woodland Hills, CA
  • Graduate Year: May 2016
  • Education Dental: The University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Dental Medicine, DMD, M.B.A
  • Undergraduate: The University of California B.S. Biology University of Nevada M.B.S.
  • Hobbies: Watching the L.A. Clippers, other shows, and hanging out with friends and family

Dr. Theodore Markos

Dr. Theodore Markos
  • Hometown: Boston, MA
  • Graduate Year: May 2007
  • Education Dental: Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, DMD
  • Undergraduate: Boston College B.A. Psychology
  • Hobbies: Traveling, fitness, good movies, and books

Dr. Brice McMurphy

Dr. Brice McMurphy
  • Hometown: Biloxi, MS
  • Graduate Year: May 2014
  • Education Dental: The University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Dentistry, DMD
  • Undergraduate: Louisiana State University B.S. Biological Sciences
  • Hobbies: Supporting LSU, enjoying the outdoors, spending time at the gym, enjoying tv-series and movies, attempting to golf, and traveling

Dr. Deise Oliveira

Dr. Deise Oliveira
  • Hometown: Bettendorf, IA
  • Graduate Year: July 2016
  • Education Dental: University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry, DDS, MS, MS
  • Undergraduate: University of Iowa M.S. Public Health, Operative Dentistry M.S

Dr. Matt Pickron

Dr. Matt Pickron
  • Hometown: Atlanta, GA
  • Graduate Year: May 2016
  • Education Dental: Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine, DMD
  • Undergraduate: Nova Southeastern University M.S. Biomedical Science College of Charleston B.S. Psychology Minor in Biology
  • Hobbies: Fishing, collecting hats, and long walks in the park.

Dr. Jonathan Sakhaee

Dr. Jonathan Sakhaee
  • Hometown: Long Island, NY
  • Graduate Year: June 2015
  • Education Dental: University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, DDS
  • Undergraduate: Cornell University B.S. Biology, Health, and Society
  • Hobbies: Working out, traveling, watching movies and sports, spending time with my family, friends, and dog.

Dr. Brian Sanders

Dr. Brian Sanders
  • Hometown: Pocatelo, ID
  • Graduate Year: May 2016
  • Education Dental: UNLV School of Dental Medicine, DMD
  • Undergraduate: Utah State University B.S. Accounting
  • Hobbies: Hiking, spending time with family, and traveling.

Dr. Faraz Soltanian

Dr. Faraz Soltanian
  • Hometown: Knoxville, TN
  • Graduate Year: May 2016
  • Education Dental: West Virginia University School of Dentistry, DDS
  • Undergraduate: University of Tennessee B.S. Biochemistry Cellular and Molecular Biology
  • Hobbies: Traveling, snowboarding, concerts, and playing basketball.

Dr. Alexander Verga

Dr. Alexander Verga
  • Hometown: Naples, FL
  • Graduate Year: May 2016
  • Education Dental: Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale FL, DMD
  • Undergraduate: University of Central Florida B.S. Biology
  • Hobbies: Traveling, fishing and other outdoor activities, and playing musical instruments.

Dr. Peter Wagner

Dr. Peter Wagner
  • Hometown: Adna, WA
  • Graduate Year: June 2016
  • Education Dental: Oregon Health and Sciences University School of Dentistry, DMD
  • Undergraduate: Grand Canyon University B.S. Biology with Pre-med Emphasis
  • Hobbies: Spending time with my family, hunting, fishing and working out.

Dr. Keith Williams

Dr. Keith Williams
  • Hometown: Detroit, MI
  • Graduate Year: May 2003
  • Education Dental: Meharry Medical College, DDS
  • Undergraduate: Hampton University B.S. Biology
  • Hobbies: Having fun with family and friends and exercising (Crossfit). I also love most outdoor activities, like going to the beach or snowboarding.

Graduated Class of 2020

Dr. Keith Blankenship
  • Dr. Keith Blankenship
  • Class of 2020
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Dr. Bridgette Jones Brooks
  • Dr. Bridgette Jones Brooks
  • Class of 2020
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Dr. Megan Constant
  • Dr. Megan Constant
  • Class of 2020
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Dr. Daniel Cho
  • Dr. Daniel Cho
  • Class of 2020
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Dr. Shannen Dalton
  • Dr. Shannen Dalton
  • Class of 2020
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Dr. Jennifer Dang
  • Dr. Jennifer Dang
  • Class of 2020
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Dr. Joseph Fishbein
  • Dr. Joseph Fishbein
  • Class of 2020
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Dr. Elisa Giordano
  • Dr. Elisa Giordano
  • Class of 2020
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Dr. Alex Levine
  • Dr. Alex Levine
  • Class of 2020
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Dr. Paul Martin
  • Dr. Paul Martin
  • Class of 2020
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Dr. Dave Martin
  • Dr. Dave Martin
  • Class of 2020
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Dr. Adam Miller
  • Dr. Adam Miller
  • Class of 2020
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Dr. Michael Reid
  • Dr. Michael Reid
  • Class of 2020
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Dr. Nicholas Samuelson
  • Dr. Nicholas Samuelson
  • Class of 2020
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Dr. Ross Savage
  • Dr. Ross Savage
  • Class of 2020
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Dr. Jyoti Sharma
  • Dr. Jyoti Sharma
  • Class of 2020
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Dr. Jared Stasi
  • Dr. Jared Stasi
  • Class of 2020
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Dr. Behnaz Yavari (Bennie)
  • Dr. Behnaz Yavari (Bennie)
  • Class of 2020
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Dr. Keith Blankenship

Dr. Keith Blankenship
  • Hometown: Jacksonville, FL
  • Graduate year: 1999
  • Education Dental: Ohio State University
  • Undergraduate: BSc and MSc in Microbiology from Ohio State University

I have been practicing dentistry for over 18 years and have four fellowships. I started my career in the Navy after dental school, followed by working at a private practice. I am currently finishing up in the Navy reserves as a Commander. I have twin sons and two stepdaughters. I have been a member of the Ohio State Alumni since my first graduation and am a very proud Buckeye!

Dr. Bridgette Jones Brooks

Dr. Bridgette Jones Brooks
  • Hometown: Winston-Salem, North Carolina
  • Graduate Year: May 2015
  • Education Dental: East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine, DMD 2015
  • Undergraduate: Spelman College, B.A. Psychology
  • Hobbies: Spending time with friends and family, trying new foods and restaurants, traveling, and listening to podcasts

Dr. Megan Constant

Dr. Megan Constant
  • Hometown: Cupertino, CA
  • Graduate Year: June 2016
  • Education Dental: UOP School of Dentistry, DDS
  • Undergraduate: California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, B.S. Biological Sciences
  • Hobbies: Traveling, cooking, Pilates, and reading.

Dr. Daniel Cho

Dr. Daniel Cho
  • Hometown: Van Nuys, CA
  • Graduate year: May 2011
  • Education Dental: The University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine
  • Undergraduate: University of Pennsylvania, B.A, Biology. Economics (Double Major)
  • Hobbies: Spending time with my families and friends, traveling, playing tennis

Dr. Shannen Dalton

Dr. Shannen Dalton
  • Hometown: Fairchild, Wisconsin
  • Graduate year: May 2016
  • Education Dental: Western University of Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine, DMD
  • Undergraduate: University of Wisconsin B.S. Biomedical Science
  • Hobbies: Traveling, hiking, sports, and outdoor activities

Dr. Jennifer Dang

Dr. Jennifer Dang
  • Hometown: Atlantic City, NJ
  • Graduate Year: June 2017
  • Education Dental: Kornberg School of Dentistry of Temple University, DMD
  • Undergraduate: University of Miami, B.S. Biology
  • Hobbies: Fitness, fashion, beauty, playing with my dog “Ramen,” and traveling.

Dr. Joseph Fishbein

Dr. Joseph Fishbein
  • Hometown: Baltimore, MD
  • Graduate Year: May 2017
  • Education Dental: The University of Maryland, School of Dentistry
  • Undergraduate: The University of Maryland Baltimore County, BA in music education
  • Hobbies: Playing musical instruments, watching Ravens games, fishing, and working out

Dr. Elisa Giordano

Dr. Elisa Giordano
  • Hometown: Boston, MA
  • Graduate Year: May 2017
  • Education Dental: Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, DMD
  • Undergraduate: University of Rhode Island, B.S. Kinesiology
  • Hobbies: Football, skiing, hiking, listening to music, and exploring Atlanta.

Dr. Alex Levine

Dr. Alex Levine
  • Hometown: Fort Myers, FL
  • Graduate Year: May 2017
  • Education Dental: University of Florida College of Dentistry, DMD
  • Undergraduate: Vanderbilt University, B.S. Molecular Biology
  • Hobbies: Fishing, the outdoors, music, and German Shepherds.

Dr. Paul Martin

Dr. Paul Martin
  • Hometown: Gainesville, FL
  • Graduate Year: May 2016
  • Education Dental: University of Florida College of Dentistry, DMD
  • Undergraduate: University of Central Florida B.S. Molecular and Microbiological Sciences
  • Hobbies: Sports, being outdoors, and fishing.

Dr. Dave Martin

Dr. Dave Martin
  • Hometown: Gainesville, FL
  • Graduate Year: May 2016
  • Dental Education: University of Florida College of Dentistry, DMD
  • Undergraduate: Hampton University B.S. Biology
  • Hobbies: Being outdoors, sailing, and hunting.

Dr. Adam Miller

Dr. Adam Miller
  • Hometown: Baltimore, MD
  • Graduate Year: December 2016
  • Education Dental: University of Maryland School of Dentistry, December 2016
  • Undergraduate: University of Maryland, May 2012, BS Chemistry
  • Hobbies: Golf, tennis, traveling, and hanging out with my chocolate lab, Prestyn.

Dr. Michael Reid

Dr. Michael Reid
  • Hometown: Irvine, CA
  • Graduate Year: May 2016
  • Education Dental: University of Michigan School of Dentistry, DDS
  • Undergraduate: Brigham Young University, B.S. Nutritional Science
  • Hobbies: I love playing soccer, guitar, spending time at the beach, exercising, and going out to eat. I also enjoy virtually all outdoor activities, going snowboarding, and spending time with my wife and children.

Dr. Nicholas Samuelson

Dr. Nicholas Samuelson
  • Hometown: Omaha, NE
  • Graduate Year: May 2017
  • Education Dental: Creighton University School of Dentistry DDS
  • Undergraduate: University of Nebraska – Lincoln B.S. Science
  • Hobbies: Skiing, hiking, camping, longboarding, traveling, and movies.

Dr. Ross Savage

Dr. Ross Savage
  • Hometown: Virginia Beach, VA
  • Graduate Year: May 2016
  • Education Dental: The University of Louisville School of Dentistry, DMD
  • Undergraduate: The University of Virginia B.S. Biology
  • Hobbies: Traveling, exploring Atlanta, spending time with friends and family, playing video games, and reading

Dr. Jyoti Sharma

Dr. Jyoti Sharma
  • Hometown: Atlanta, GA
  • Graduate Year: July 2003
  • Education Dental: Boston University, 2008
  • Undergraduate: Goldman School of Dental Medicine, Boston University, DMD 2003
  • Hobbies: Traveling and reading

Dr. Jared Stasi

Dr. Jared Stasi
  • Hometown: Denver, CO
  • Graduate Year: May 2017
  • Education Dental: Creighton University School of Dentistry, DDS
  • Undergraduate: Creighton University B.S. Biology, Minor in Business Administration.
  • Hobbies: Football, basketball, golf, snowboarding, hiking, and cooking.

Dr. Behnaz Yavari (Bennie)

Dr. Behnaz Yavari (Bennie)
  • Hometown: Atlanta, GA
  • Graduate Year: May 2017
  • Education Dental: The University of Louisville, School of Dentistry
  • Undergraduate: Georgia State University, B.A. Biology, Chemistry
  • Hobbies: Traveling, exercising, painting watercolor and oil color (natural and abstract) works, and spending time with loved ones