CE Leaders

Dentistry Today’s 27nd annual directory spotlights the many professional educators leading the way in continuing dental education. The following pages feature basic information for each of these clinicians. To view their biographies and 2025 lecture topics and schedules.

Tomaro, Arthur

Dr. Tomaro graduated from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry, where he also completed his bachelor and master of

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Trope, Martin

Dr. Trope received his BDS degree in dentistry in 1976 in Johannesburg, South Africa. From 1976 to 1980, he practiced

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Trost, Lori R.

Dr. Lori Trost is an accomplished dental educator who received her dental degree from Southern Illinois University, School of Dental

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Trushkowsky, Richard

Dr. Trushkowsky is a clinical assistant professor of the CDE Advanced Aesthetic Program and Associate Director of International Aesthetics, New

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Vafiadis, Dean C.

Dr. Dean Vafiadis received his dental degree and prosthodontic specialty training at New York University College of Dentistry. He is

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Valachi, Bethany

Dr. Valachi is author of the book, Practice Dentistry Pain-Free, a clinical instructor of ergonomics at OHSU School of Dentistry in

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Viola, Tom

With over 30 years’ experience as a board-certified pharmacist, clinical educator, professional speaker and published author, Tom Viola, RPh, CCP

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Wadsworth, Lisa C.

Ms. Wadsworth owns Lisa C. Wadsworth, Inc, a company focused on consulting and personal coaching for the dental community. With

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Ward, Daniel H.

Dr. Ward maintains a private practice in Columbus, Ohio, and served as assistant clinical professor at the Ohio State University for

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Webber, Carrie

Carrie Webber is chief communications officer and co-owner of Jameson, a dental management, marketing and hygiene coaching firm that helps dentists and

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West, John D.

Dr. West received his DDS from the University of Washington, where he is an affiliate associate professor, and his MSD

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Willhite, Corky

Dr. Willhite is a Fellow of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), AGD, and American College of Dentists. As

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Winkler, Sheldon

Dr. Winkler is professor emeritus at Temple University, as well as an author, editor, researcher and national and international speaker

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Winter, Richard

Dr. Winter, a 1988 graduate of the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, maintains a private practice in Milwaukee. He

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Zase, Martin H.

Dr. Zase is a graduate of Boston University, the Dale Carnegie Institute, and the Landmark Education Forum and Curriculum for

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