Jonathan Scharf, DMD, has maintained a private practice in Exton, Pennsylvania, for the past forty-three years. He has been selected to deliver many lectures for major dental organizations as well as Dental Universities throughout the world. Dr. Scharf is a visiting associate professor in the department of Esthetic Dentistry at the University of Buffalo School of Dental Medicine. He has lectured at the L.D. Pankey Institute, and has trained dentists internationally in Cosmetic Dental Technology, Cosmetic Dental Practice Management, and Fiber Reinforcement in Dentistry. He has served as a continuing education course reviewer for the Pennsylvania Academy of General Dentistry and is currently the new technologies media spokesperson for the national organization. He is a Past-President of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, is an accredited fellow of that organization, and established the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Educational Endowment Fund. Dr. Scharf has received his Board Certification by and is a Diplomat of the American Board of Esthetic Dentistry. Dr. Scharf received his fellowship in the International Academy for Dental-Facial Esthetics. Dr. Scharf was the recipient of the 1988 and 1990 Presidents Awards for exemplary service and outstanding contributions to the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Dr. Scharf has served as a member of the editorial team of the Esthetic Dentistry Research Group, (Reality), as well as a consulting editor for Cosmetic Dentistry for the GP and Cosmetic Dentistry Update. He has had numerous articles published on a variety of advanced dental topics, and is responsible for the development and international patenting of several dental materials and techniques.