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■ TIMOTHY F. KOSINSKI, DDS, MAGD
Dr. Timothy Kosinski graduated from the
University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry
and received a Master of Science degree in
biochemistry from Wayne State University School
of Medicine. An adjunct assistant professor at
UDM School of Dentistry, he serves on the editorial
review board of numerous dental journals and is
a Diplomate of the ABOI/ID, ICOI and AO. Dr. Kosinski is a Fellow
of the AAID and received his Mastership in the AGD, from which
he received the 2009 Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition
award. Contact him at 248-646-8651, drkosin@aol.com or www.
smilecreator.net.
■ Darrin M. Wiederhold, DMD, MS
Dr. Darrin Wiederhold received his DMD in
1997 from Temple University School of Dentistry
and a master’s degree in oral biology in 2006
from the Medical University of Ohio at Toledo.
Before joining Glidewell in August 2011, he
worked in several private practices and as a
staff dentist for the U.S. Navy. As staff dentist
in Glidewell’s Implant division, he performs implant and
conventional restorative procedures at the lab’s on-site training
facility, and helps support the lab’s digital treatment planning
and guided surgery services. An integral part of the lab’s Implant
Research & Development group, he is also involved in training
and education on implant surgery and prosthetics. Contact him
at inclusivemagazine@glidewelldental.com.
■ ARA NAZARIAN, DDS, DICOI
Dr. Ara Nazarian maintains a private practice in
Troy, Mich., with an emphasis on comprehensive
and restorative care. He is the director of the
Reconstructive Dentistry Institute, a Diplomate
of the ICOI, and has conducted lectures and
hands-on workshops on esthetic materials and
dental implants throughout the U.S., Europe,
New Zealand and Australia. Dr. Nazarian is also the creator of
the DemoDent patient education model system. His articles have
been published in many of today’s popular dental publications.
Contact him at 248-457-0500 or www.aranazariandds.com.
■ PAresh B. Patel, DDS
Dr. Patel is a graduate of the University of North
Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry
and the Medical College of Georgia/AAID
MaxiCourse. He is cofounder of the American
Academy of Small Diameter Implants and
a clinical instructor at the Reconstructive
Dentistry Institute. Dr. Patel has placed more
than 2,500 small-diameter implants and has worked as a lecturer
and clinical consultant on mini implants for various companies.
He belongs to numerous dental organizations, including the
ADA, North Carolina Dental Society and AACD. Dr. Patel is also
a member and president of the Iredell County Dental Society in
Mooresville, N.C. Contact him at pareshpateldds2@gmail.com or
www.dentalminiimplant.com.
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