Dr. Denisse Rodriguez 
Healthtech Marketing Enthusiast / Aesthetic Dentist

"There has been one thing I have always been attracted and passionate about: beautiful smiles (whether is coming from my own practice or from someone’s soul). Collaborating with practices and companies around the US, Latin America (Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, Brazil and of course Venezuela), Europe has since 2020 (pre-pandemic) been my base and currently working with marketing and digital dentistry, tapping and regulating the innovation of processes .

In my twenties, after graduating as a dentist at the University of the Andes, I had to go to my father’s land in New York and prove my skills there.

In my thirties, I created a Digital Marketing Dentistry Agency exclusively for Dentists but traded it for the discovery of Digital Dentistry and the scope and reach that it can have."

Ricarda Wichert
Head of Clinical Quality & Education @Dr.Smile

Episode resources and links:

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/deniserebeca/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricarda-wichert-21159b103/
• https://www.instagram.com/drsmile.de/

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TID Bootcamp https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0057-0020-c62b42e1b2384f20a3e526b3da8e7253

Dr. Leonardo Marquez graduated as a Dentist from University of Guadalajara, Mexico in 2015. After years of sacrifice and effort, he was accepted at the University of Michigan ITDP (Internationally Trained Dentist Program), where he is currently a D4 Student, with an expected DMD graduation date in May 2023. Dr. Marquez was recently accepted in a Prosthodontics Residency Program in Chicago, with a start date of July 2023.

He is the creator of multiple dental education content for Spanish speakers countries. (Videos on youtube, dental podcast, manuals). See all links and resources below:


Episode resources and links:

• https://www.instagram.com/drleomarquez
• https://www.youtube.com/c/OdontoAcademy 
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/leo-m%C3%A1rquez-dds-b75141153

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Dr. Martha L. Forero is an Assistant Professor at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (TUSDM) in the Department of Public Health and Community Service and Department of Pediatric Dentistry. She is the Director of the Josiah Quincy school-based dental clinic and a Co-Director of the Pediatric Community Service-Learning rotation. 

She was born in Bogota, Colombia, obtained her DDS at the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, her M.S. in Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Michigan, her RDH degree at Middlesex Community College, and is currently enrolled in a Master of Public Health program with an emphasis on dental public health at A.T. Still University.

Dr. Forero is a Fellow of the International College of Dentists

She participated at ADA Institute for Diversity in Leadership Class of 2019-2020. She is a past-president of the Massachusetts Hispanic Dental Association (2020). 

Dr. Forero is the faculty advisor for the Hispanic Dental Association Student Chapter at TUSDM.

Additional information that reflects my leadership role and work with community partners

·       Board member of the Health Advisory Committee Head Start & Early Head Start, Communities United Inc, Watertown, MA - 2016-Present

·       Member of the Dental Programs Advisory Board, Middlesex Community College, Lowell, MA -2015-Present

·       Member of the Dental Advisory Board, Greater Lawrence Technical School, Andover, MA –2016-Present

·       Coordinator/advisor of the Give Kids a Smile event at TUFTS University Dental School –2017-present

·       Selected as one of the 2016 Give Kids a Smile Community Leadership Development Institute Ambassadors, ADA Foundation

·       Coordinator/advisor of the Autism Smiles at TUFTS University Dental School –2019-present

·       Lessons in a Lunchbox program coordinator (The Children’s Oral Health Institute) schools in Boston area 2016 -Present

·       Board member of the New England – Merrimack Valley YWCA, MA - 2022


Episode resources and links:

• https://facultyprofiles.tufts.edu/martha-forero

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Hi folks! My name is Dr. Leonardo “Leo” Koerich

I grew up in the southern part of Brazil, in a city called Florianópolis with a large, very close family all living pretty close by.

I would never have thought that I would be the one in my family to leave the country and end up in North Carolina, but life takes us on some unexpected journeys sometimes, especially when you meet a special person!

I completed my first dental degree at Federal University of Santa Catarina, which is in Florianopolis, Brazil. After graduating, I was invited to complete a one-year Post-Doc Fellowship at the Department of Orthodontics at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, where I also met my wife, Lindsey.

Upon completion, I received a full scholarship for residency in Orthodontics at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, the first and most respected orthodontic residency in the country.

After graduating, from the orthodontic program, I moved to Charlotte, got married to Lindsey, and then shortly after, completed the second round of dental school at Virginia Commonwealth University.

I currently work as a general dentist with my practice limited to orthodontics. I am a strong believer that patient care starts by listening and understanding people’s concerns and desires, and my goals are to connect with people and to deliver a beautiful smile.

When I am not in the office, you can find me teaching my kids how to play soccer, eating at the Brazilian bakery, and hanging out with my family.

Episode resources and links:

• https://koerichortho.com/
• https://revalidausa.com.br
• https://www.instagram.com/revalida.usa/
• https://www.facebook.com/Revalida.USA/
• https://www.youtube.com/c/revalidausa

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Andreina Bracho, D.D.S. 
Pediatric Dentist

Dr. Andreina Bracho received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Universidad Central de Venezuela in 2009. She worked as a general dentist for a few years before pursuing her specialty. During that time, she discovered her love for pediatric dentistry.

She completed her pediatric residency at Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts, receiving two awards at her graduation – clinical achievement and performance in orthodontics. She is always eager to learn more in order to provide exceptional care and a pleasant experience for her patients.

Dr. Bracho is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association, Florida Dental Association, Florida Academy of Pediatric Dentists and the Pan-American Dental Society.
She is currently board eligible in her pediatric specialty.

Dr. Bracho is originally from Caracas, Venezuela, but she now calls Orlando home. She is fluent in both Spanish and English. When not treating patients, Dr. Bracho loves to spend time with her husband and family. She can easily be found at the beach, practicing yoga, riding her bike, or just relaxing while enjoying a good movie

Episode resources and links:

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreina-bracho-pacheco-879056105/
• https://www.instagram.com/hi5childrensdentistry/

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Emily Rhineberger is the Senior Director of Application Services at the American Dental Education Association (ADEA) where she leads the application services team. ADEA’s four application services include ADEA CAAPID, the application for internationally educated dentists, and ADEA PASS, the application for residency programs. She has worked in higher education enrollment management for over fifteen years.

Register to ADEA CAAPID VIRTUAL FAIR HERE
When? December 1st, 2022
Where? Online
How? Free

Episode resources and links:

• https://www.linkedin.com/company/adeaweb
• https://www.youtube.com/user/ADEAweb
• https://www.adea.org/caapidapp/

ADEA AADSAS®

• ADEA Associated American Dental School Application Service 
• This is the application to dental school for those who have not graduated from dental school previously.
• Website : https://www.adea.org/GoDental/The_application_to_dental_school__ADEA_AADSAS.aspx

ADEA CAAPID®

• ADEA Centralized Application for Advanced Placement for International Dentists
• This is the application to advanced standing programs for internationally educated dentists. These programs confer a D.D.S. or a D.M.D.
• Website: https://www.adea.org/dental_education_pathways/CAAPID/Pages/ADEAPASSApplicants.aspx

ADEA PASS®

• ADEA Postdoctoral Application Support Service.
• This is the application to dental residencies (e.g., orthodontics, GPR, dental public health). 
• Website: https://www.adea.org/PASSapp/applicants/

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Mario F. Romero is the Director of Romero Dental Seminars. He received his DDS degree from the University of Guayaquil (Ecuador) School of Dentistry in 1995. He then completed a two year Advanced Education in General Dentistry Program at the University of Rochester, Eastman Institute for Oral Health where he was granted the Handleman Award for Excellence. 

In 2001 he was named one of the “Most Prominent Dentist” by the Ecuadorian Dental Federation.  In 2016 he received the American College of Dentist Outstanding Faculty Award. In 2019 he received the Excellence in Dental Education Award from Pierre Fauchard Academy.

He has published several research papers as well as many clinical articles in operative dentistry, occlusion, implant and esthetic dentistry. He has over 100 lecture presentations and hands-on courses at many major dental meetings, nationally and internationally and has been practicing restorative dentistry for over 27 years treating complex cosmetic and implant cases. He currently practices in beautiful Cape Coral Florida.

Connect with Dr. Romero:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mario-romero-dds-3041b130/

https://www.romerodentalseminars.com/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM1cpxOMzeKPVaiK9sHLmXQ


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Promethean Dental Systems
For more information about PDS International Student Program, visit: https://www.prometheandentalsystems.com/international-student-program 

This episode features PDS board members:
Mike Hill- Chairman of the Board. Mike has been working with dental practices and dental suppliers across the dental ecosystem for nearly a decade to deliver efficieny, optimization and new educational standards.  Mike has built results all throughout the value chain and has successfully worked with a variety of practices from small single practitioner offices to large multi-practices. Mike is a recognized leader in the business of dentistry; he co-developed an executive education program for practice owners and has lectured on the business of dentistry at the Dental College of Georgia. Mike is also an educator, serving as a Management faculty member in the Terry College of Business at the University of Georgia.

Rick Callan, DMD, EdS, EdD- Board Member. Following a successful career as a private practice dentist, Dr. Callan returned to his alma mater, DCG as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Oral Rehabilitation. He served as Chair of the Department of General Dentistry for 11 years. He has since received a Specialist degree in Educational Leadership and his Doctoral degree in Educational Innovation. Dr. Callan retired from the faculty of his alma mater in December 2019.  Dr. Callan is a dental education consultant and continues to conduct research on the application of digital technologies in the education of health professionals. 

Donna Armstrong- Board Member. Donna has been leading the design and operation of business services her entire career. Her career has been focused on providing business services that balance operational efficiency and world-class customer experience. She uses her detailed orientation for results to ensure all dental simulation educational courses are properly tested and delivered at all educational centers with a passion for her customers. Donna has been hands on with PDS customers since the inception of our first simulation center.

Jerry Cooper, DMD, FAGD- Board Member. Upon graduation from the Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry, Dr. Cooper returned home and started his private practice in Trenton, GA. He served patients from the tri-state area providing comprehensive dental care for thirty years before deciding to enter academics.  Dr. Cooper served on the faculty of his alma mater from 2006 until the end of 2019.  He also maintained a very active dental practice within the school, treating patients from all walks of life.  He was a strong student advocate, constantly and consistently working for students’ right to a complete educational experience. He received various awards including, the American College of Dentists Professionalism Award multiple times and the prestigious Judson C. Hickey Award for outstanding teaching. 

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