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McAllister Castelaz, D.M.D., is a dental clinician and policy expert serving as a dental policy consultant for the Wisconsin Medicaid program, where she develops and operationalizes clinical dental policies. Previously, as clinical and community care director at Virginia Health Catalyst, she led initiatives in teledentistry and strategic partnerships to improve access to care. Her expertise […]

Mina Ghorbanifarajzadeh, D.M.D., is an advocate for wellness, serving as an ADA wellness ambassador and a trained yoga instructor. She integrates her commitment to well-being with her role as senior clinical manager at Overjet, a dental software company. With a background in health care and technology, Dr. Ghorbanifarajzadeh works to shape the future of dental

Muhalab Al Sammarraie, D.D.S., originally from Baghdad, is the site dental director at AltaMed Health Services, one of the nation’s largest federally qualified health centers. Recognized as a 2023 ADA 10 Under 10 Award winner and an Incisal Edge magazine 40 Under 40 Top Dentist in America for 2023, he serves as an international lecturer

Blogger Jordan A. Pierre, D.D.S., has been practicing dentistry since 2020. He is a graduate of the Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry, where he earned his dental degree, and Xavier University of Louisiana, where he completed his undergraduate studies in biology. Dr. Pierre is an active member of several associations, including the American Dental

Blogger Sampada Deshpande, D.D.S., practices in the San Francisco Bay Area. Author of the book “Persevering,” Dr. Deshpande earned her dental degree from the University of Washington and completed a general practice residency at Alameda Health System. Dr. Deshpande lectures nationally on treating patients with special health care needs in a private practice setting and

Justin Krbec is a senior vice president at Threadfellows, endorsed by ADA Member Advantage to help offices apply their practice logo to apparel and items for themselves, their families, their staff and even patients. Eco-friendly options include brands like Patagonia, Osprey, Cotopaxi, FjallRaven and more. ADA members get 10% off product, as well as free

Muhalab Al Sammarraie, D.D.S., originally from Baghdad, is the site dental director at AltaMed Health Services, one of the nation’s largest federally qualified health centers. Recognized as a 2023 ADA 10 Under 10 Award winner and an Incisal Edge magazine 40 Under 40 Top Dentist in America for 2023, he is also an international lecturer

Blogger Sampada Deshpande, D.D.S., practices in Bay Area, California. Due to her specialized training, she is often approached for care by patients with special health care needs and medical complexities. Author of the book “Persevering,” Dr. Deshpande earned her dental degree from the University of Washington and completed a general practice residency at Alameda Health

Blogger Jarod Johnson, D.D.S., has a private practice in Muscatine, Iowa. Dr. Johnson earned his dental degree from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics and received advanced training in behavior management, sedation, hospital dentistry, trauma, special health care needs, interceptive orthodontics, space maintenance, oral hygiene and dietary counseling at the University

Blogger Cathy Hung, D.D.S., is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in New Jersey. She is a wellness ambassador with the ADA Wellness Ambassador Program, which is supported by the ADA Dental Team Wellness Advisory Committee of the ADA Council on Dental Practice, and an alumna of the ADA Institute for Diversity in Leadership. She