our history

Experience.
Expertise. Results.

Having practiced implant and restorative dentistry for twenty years, I’ve been active in providing dental continuing education for 23 years, and like to take a practical approach to professional development. I’ve presented my work on treatment acceptance and leadership communications at associations and organizations worldwide.

In addition to creating speaker development programs for market-leading dental companies including Nobel Biocare, Ormco Orthodontics, Pacific Dental Services, Dentsply Sirona, and many others, I’ve enjoyed writing five books; Dentists: An Endangered Species; Isn’t it Wonderful When Patients Say “Yes!”; Making it Easy for Patients to Say “Yes!”; Just Because You’re Leading…Doesn’t Mean They’ll Follow, and Just Because You’re An Expert…Doesn’t Make You Interesting. Additionally, I authored two online in-office training programs on case acceptance; Case Acceptance Skills for New Dentists and Making It Easy for Patients to Say “YES!”.

I’m a current member of the American Dental Association, The Arizona Dental Association, The National Speakers Association, and licensed to practice dentistry in the great state of North Carolina. I hold the highest earned designation in professional speaking from the National Speakers Association – Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), where fewer than 15% of professional speakers hold this designation. I’m the first dentist worldwide to earn it.

I have two wonderful children, Adam and Kristen, who are all grown up, have children of their own, and off my payroll. Life is good!