SPEAKERS & SESSIONS!

Your Guide to District 10 Conference Programing

Speakers!
Paul Goodman
Dr. Paul "Nacho" Goodman is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and has been
practicing dentistry for over 10 years. He has received advanced trainmen in placing implants during his general residency
and hospital fellowship at Albert Einstein Medical Center where he served as chief dental resident. He currently works with
his brother in two locations in Mercer County, NJ. Dr. Goodman has purchased multiple dental practices and shares his
personal experience with retiring dentists in managing the expectations of their patients and team members during the
transition process. He is the founder of Rising Dentists Study Club and Rittenhouse Consulting, LLC - both in Philadelphia.
He also lectures across the country and is the co-host of a popular dental podcast called "The Dental Amigos".

Dr Mongrain
Dr. Mongrain is a 1979 graduate of the University of Florida, College of Dentistry. He currently practices General Dentistry in
Tulsa, OK. He is a consultant to the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry and directs the high tech dentistry program
there. Dr. Mongrain speaks internationally on restorative, preventive dentistry and technology and Jaw Joint protection in
sports. He is also a Director of Clinical Advocacy for Heartland Dental, a National Dental Support Organization with an
emphasis Sleep Apnea, Restorative Dentistry and Digital Scanner Technology. He is currently implementing the “digital
operatory” with Scanners, CBCT and surgical guides for implants.
He is a member of the ADA, AGD, Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, Academy for Sports Dentistry.
He has been with the 3M Council on Innovative Dentistry, past Board member of the Academy of Computerized Dentistry,
past advanced CEREC trainer through the ISCD. Published in Dentistry today, Inside Dentistry and Dental Economics as
well as international reprints.
He has owned CEREC II and CEREC 3, E4D Carestream CS3500, all versions of the Itero systems and 3Shape Trios. He
was the first clinical user outside of Richardson TX of the E4D and worked extensively in premarket development. He has
clinical experience with Lava COS and True Definition as well.
He consults with several dental companies in biomaterials, technology and sports dentistry including 3M, Dentsply Midwest,
Caulk, Premier Dental, Henry Schein and Brainpad. He may be reached at: Rmongrain@mydentalmail.com or 918-250-
9528.

David Rice
David Rice, DDS, is on a mission to improve our profession by leading the next generation of dentists to grow successful
lives and practices. The founder of igniteDDS, Dr. Rice speaks to over 35 dental schools and residency programs a year on
practice building, team building and wealth building. Dr. Rice is a private practitioner, educator, author, and mentor who
connects students, young dentists, and professionals from diverse dental-related businesses - "fueling passion beyond the
classroom" by bridging the gap between dental school and real-world practice. He has published in Dental Economics, The
Progressive Dentist, Dental Entrepreneur, Dental Products Report and presents training internationally on the business of
dentistry, mastering debt, as well as, cad-cam and aesthetic dentistry.

Andrew Petersen
Andrew Peterson DMD, MS, a periodontist, specializes in implants, gum grafts, frenectomies, wisdom teeth removal,
extractions, and IV sedation. After growing up in big sky country Billings, Montana, he earned his undergraduate degree from
Carrol College and his dental degree from Oregon Health & Science University. Dr. Peterson practiced as a general dentist
for four years before completing his periodontal residency at Oregon Health & Science University. Because of his general
dentistry background, he is experienced in working with general dentists and performing surgeries with a restorative
perspective.

Gary Allen
Gary Allen, DMD, MS, is Vice President of Clinical Services for Advantage Dental. He received his DMD from University of
Oregon Dental School and a Masters in Oral Biology from George Washington University. He is board certified in Oral
Pathology and Oral Medicine and is a Fellow of the American College of Dentists. Dr. Allen held a variety of clinical,
academic, research, advisory and command positions during a 26-year career with the U.S. Army, retiring as a Colonel and
Commander of the North Atlantic Regional Dental Command, Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Since returning to Oregon
in 1999, he has participated as a member of several state and local committees, workgroups and commissions focusing on
oral health care access, integration and quality.
Barry Taylor
Dr. Barry Taylor is an Assistant Professor in Restorative Dentistry at the Oregon Health & Science University School of
Dentistry. In addition he also is a part-time associate in private practice at Woodburn Community Dental. Prior to attending
the OHSU School of Dentistry he worked as a research assistant for two year in the field of Neuropsychopharmacology at the
U.S. Veteran’s Hospital in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Taylor served as the Oregon Dental Association’s Editor for nine years and
is currently the ODA’s President-Elect. He is a current member of the ADA’s Council on Communications. He also has had
leadership positions with the Oregon Academy of General Dentistry, American College of Dentists, Academy of General
Dentistry, Delta Sigma Delta and the American Dental Association. Dr. Taylor has been awarded the “Dentist of the Year”
from both the Oregon AGD and the Washington County Dental Society. He is currently enrolled as a student in OHSU’s
Human Investigation Program.

Todd Cockrell
Dr. Cockrell is a 2007 graduate of Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine. He is a multiple-office owner
dentist supported by Pacific Dental Services® in Arizona and Oregon. He teaches and lectures across the country on case
acceptance, performance leadership and debt management. Dr. Cockrell is co-founder of Brazilian Smiles (a nonprofit
medical/dental group) and a member of the American Dental Association, Arizona Dental Association and Oregon Dental
Association. He, his wife and three children live in Phoenix, Arizona where he currently practices.

Elizabeth Sasse
Dr. Lily Sasse graduated from University of Iowa College of Dentistry in 2012 and received an American Academy of
Orofacial Pain Award. he is the owner dentist at Tigard Triangle Smiles Dentistry and Orthodontics, a practice supported by
Pacific Dental Services® in Tigard, OR. Dr. Sasse is a member of the American Dental Association and the Academy of
General Dentistry. A native of the Midwest, she enjoys all that Oregon has to offer, including hiking, biking, breweries, and
live music. She is recently married and enjoys reading, gardening, and designing crochet patterns.

Paul Angers
Paul Angers is the Supervisor of Sales and Marketing and Rebecca Lanxon is the Senior Account Executive for this territory
(OR, ID, I cover WA and AK).

Ryan Twaddle
Ryan joins us from Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI. He started as a chapter legislative liaison and currently serves as
the ASDA Speaker of the House. His involvements include the Special Care Dental Association, MUSOD's Mental Health
Task Force, Class Vice President, and avid Netflix binger. When not in school, he's traveling around the world studying
language. Ryan is in the Navy HPSP and looks forward to being a GP.

Bernadette Schlaefer
Bernadette Schlaefer is the Scientific Relations Manager-Pacific Region for Procter and Gamble Professional Oral Health,
where she provides evidence based educational lectures to dental students, dental residents and dental hygiene students
within a classroom environment. She represents P&G at local hygiene association meetings, student events, local dental
conventions and dental study groups. She graduated the Dental Hygiene program at Bergen Community College, Paramus,
NJ, in the top 5% of her class. She later went on to complete her B.S. at Oklahoma State University. She is a member of the
ADHA and maintains an active RDH license in California. With more than ten years of experience in general dentistry and
periodontal practices, practices currently practices twice per month at a dental office in Los Angeles. Hobbies: Exercise,
Cooking, Entertaining, Wine, Reading

Jorge Garaicoa
Dr. Garaicoa is an assistant professor in the Restorative Dentistry department at OHSU, where he runs the Esthetic and All
ceramic restorations courses. He completed his Prosthodontics residency and Master in Science at the University of Iowa. In
addition, Dr. Garaicoa holds a certificate in Advance Education in General Dentistry from the University of Rochester Medical
Center Eastman Institute for Oral Health. A native of Ecuador , Dr. Garaicoa received his Doctor in Dental Surgery degree
from Catholic University of Santiago of Guayaquil where he was a part-time assistant professor until he moved to the US. He
is a member of the American College of Prosthodontics, the American Prosthodontics Society and American Academy of
Cosmetic Dentistry. Dr. Garaicoa lectures extensively nationally and internationally.

Kristi Harris
With more than 25 years in the dental industry, Kristi Harris, CPA, has a wealth of proven business and financial knowledge.
Kristi is a principal at Fluence, a national dental accounting firm that provides practice consulting, tax planning, and business
advisory services. Fluence is a member of the Academy of Dental CPAs (ADCPA). Known for her engaging style, Kristi
excels at teaching dental professionals how to build well-run operations, increase their practice profitability, and build their
personal wealth. She is a frequent speaker at the OHSU School of Dentistry, dental societies and study groups
Douglas Alexander
Doug is an attorney licensed in Oregon and Washington. His practice focuses on the legal needs of dentists, and he has
worked with dentists in most of the western United States. Doug personally handles practice sales, acquisitions and
transitions, financing and succession planning, as well as related professional business entities. Other members of the
Saalfeld Griggs Dental Industry Team handle dental office leases and purchases, employment law and related litigation,
estate planning, and employee benefits.

Ed Lebold
· Financial Advisor since 1987 · Chartered life underwriter (CLU) · Chartered financial consultant (ChFC) · Frequent speaker
to industry groups · Disability insurance specialist

John Campbell
In his role as SVP, Business Development Officer, John Campbell is adept in building client relationships and providing
service to current referral sources and existing clients on a national level for Columbia Bank. John strives to always go above
and beyond what his clients expect and takes every step necessary to aide them in achieving their goals. Having grown up in
a dental family, John has a life history in being surrounded by dental professionals, a career founded in 8 years of dental
equipment sales and over 20 years of dedicated industry specific lending experience.

Sarah Stubee
Sarah Stubee VP, Relationship Manager serving Oregon and southwest Washington, works with clients to help buy, start,
refinance and grow their businesses. As part of the Healthcare Banking team, Sarah seeks to be an expert in the dental and
healthcare space and is dedicated to listening and offering solutions that will best serve her clients. Sarah has 14 years of
industry specific experience including more than four years with Columbia Bank, and received her Bachelor of Arts from Biola
University in 2003 where she studied communications. Sarah is committed to serving her local community and has
volunteered her time with Providence Child Center and Financial Beginnings.

Jordan Harger
Jordan has been a student coordinator at MedPro for two years. As a student coordinator at MedPro, he covers ASDA
district’s 8 and 10, visiting all dental schools and oral surgery residencies educating on the topic of dental malpractice
insurance and patient safety/risk solutions. Jordan enjoys sponsoring and attending ASDA’s national conferences and his
district meetings where he gets a chance to reconnect with different students from his assigned schools. When he is not
working he enjoys spending time with friends and family, being outdoors and following his favorite sports teams.

Sophie Diepenheim
Dr. Sophie Diepenheim, DMD wants to live in a world where high quality dentistry is delivered efficiently and
compassionately. Dr. Diepenheim grew up in Bend, Oregon and has been a denizen of the pacific northwest since, spending
time in both Tacoma and Portland for education. As a dentist, she’s had a lengthy educational career. She earned a BS in
Molecular and Cellular Biology with Honors and a BA in Music (violin) with Honors from the University of Puget Sound, and a
Doctorate of Dental Medicine from the Oregon Health Sciences University (OHSU) School of Dentistry. She was selected
from her dental class by her professors to receive the American Academy of Operative Dentistry Award, awarded to the
student who has exhibited outstanding clinical skills. During dental school, Dr. Diepenheim was involved in the Student
Professionalism and Ethics Association (SPEA) putting on events for students highlighting the value and importance of ethics
in dentistry, congruent with her own ideals in dental care. She also served on the Curriculum Committee alongside faculty,
helping to give feedback on her education and make improvements to the curriculum for future students. As an education
junky, Dr. Diepenheim continues to stay involved with the dental community through the American Dental Association, other
local organizations and study clubs, and may even become an educator herself one day. When Dr. Diepenheim is not
practicing dentistry, you can find her volunteering at OHSU doing Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) with her black standard
poodle, Zephyr. Together, they both enjoy bringing smiles and stress relief to the many people at OHSU including hospital
staff, patients of all ages, patients’ families, and the students. Dr. Diepenheim began this passion in dental school through
her love of animals and by befriending an OHSU therapy dog, Zipporah, who was featured in a KATU Everyday Hero
segment that can be found here. Dr. Diepenheim is a bit of a farm girl at heart and enjoys gardening, working with her dogs,
horseback riding, and hopes to keep chickens someday soon. Dr. Diepenheim looks forward to meeting you!

Alayna Schoblaske
Alayna (uh-lay-nuh) Schoblaske (show-blah-skee) graduated from OHSU School of Dentistry in 2017. While at OHSU, she
served as Class President, ASDA Community Service Chair, SPEA President, and all-school Secretary. After graduating, she
completed at General Practice Residency at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Washington DC. She then moved back
west, and currently works as a General Dentist with La Clinica, a federally-qualified health clinic in Medford, Oregon. She
currently serves as the Editor for the Oregon Dental Association as well as the Treasurer for the Southern Oregon Dental
Society.
Taylor Velasquez
Taylor Velasquez is a 4th year dental student at the Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health and will be graduating with his
DMD & MPH in May. Originally from Albuquerque, NM, he has lived in Arizona for the past 10 years. Go Sun Devils! He is a
former ASDA Chapter President at ASDOH and currently serves as the National Student Liaison for the Special Care
Dentistry Association. If he’s not in the clinic, you can find him following his wife around at Disneyland.

Andy Larkin
Andy Larkin is a 4th year dental student at the Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health and will be graduating with his DMD
& MPH in May. He is currently serving as chair to the ASDA Council on Professional Issues, and was a delegate for the ADA
House of Delegates this year in Hawaii. Andy is originally from Kansas, but no, he does not know Dorothy or Toto. You can
find him in Allen Fieldhouse, enjoying the outdoors, or spending entirely too much time as commissioner of his fantasy
football league.

Todd Beck
I grew up in Bozeman Montana. I attended Montana State University and earned my BS in Microbiology in 1990. I attended
OHSU SOD and graduated with my DMD in 1994. I completed a two year hospital based GPR at St. Anthony Hospital in
Oklahoma City, OK. I remained in OKC working as an associate in private practice, an instructor at the Oklahoma Health
Sciences University Dental School and an Attending instructor in the GPR program as Director of the IV sedation program for
dental residents. In 2000 I returned to Oregon purchasing a practice. Since that time, I have been in full time private practice
(buying an existing in 2000 and doing a start up in 2010). I have been an instructor at OHSU since my return. In 2013 I was
appointed to the Oregon Board of Dentistry and am currently the Immediate Past President in year 6 of an 8 year term. For
the past three years I have been an examiner for WREB. My partner Jorge and I have two French bulldogs (Dante and Pico)
and maintain homes and careers in both Seattle and Portland.

Lani Grass
Twenty years as an entrepreneur have taught Lani that if you want to have the life of your dreams, you must have courage, a
clear vision, and a solid strategy. She’s learned that the secret to success is not being afraid to take massive imperfect
action, which allows you to move forward in life confidently, without being paralyzed while waiting for every little detail to be
perfect.
Working in corporate jobs with companies like Nordstrom’s taught her that being the best at something that isn’t in alignment
with your core values is never going to be sustainable, and it doesn’t give you the flexibility to lead a life well lived.
Now a personal branding and confidence coach, Lani spends her days working with clients on identifying who they are
authentically, what drives their motivation, and then helps women create a pathway to stepping into their vision to create the
life they want.
Her company, Backstage, is built upon a foundation of building confidence for women, a passion for finding hidden potential,
and a commitment to help others add value to the world while unleashing their inner greatness.

Vanessa Peterson
Dr. Vanessa Peterson's top value is personal growth and leadership. She is a board certified orthodontist with a bunch of
accolades (if you really want to know, ask her). She has worked in corporate dentistry, was the chief orthodontic specialist at
a large healthcare organization, and currently owns her own private practice in Lake Oswego, Oregon. Dr. Peterson wants to
change the world, starting with women in dentistry. She has a heart for women trying to do it all, frankly, because she is one
of them. She has spent years spending boat loads of money and time on life coaches, leadership books, conferences, and
the like to learn habits and principles that allow her to be content and excited about being a business owner, a clinician, a
mom, and a lover of outdoor adventuring. In her free time, she hangs out with other moms chasing 1 year olds at music

Brandon Rensch
Brandon is a former predent turned full-blown 3rd year dental student at Creighton University. He currently serves as both the
chapter president of ASDA at Creighton University as well as the ASDA’s District 8 trustee. The decision to choose dentistry
as a career didn’t come easy for him, but was the best decision he ever made. Now he wants to help dental students like you
crush the dental school life and eventually even crush the dental life!

Eddie Ramirez
Eddie Ramirez, graduated from OHSU School of Dentistry in 2018. As a pre-doctoral student he served as ASDA Chapter
President, National ASDA AGD Liaison, and District 10 Community Outreach chair. In addition to his involvement in ASDA,
he actively participated in the Hispanic Dental Association, and the Oregon Dental Association (ODA). Currently he practices
public health dentistry in Hillsboro, OR with Virginia Garcia, a community health center in the Portland area, and Private
practice in Vancouver, WA. He is the ODA New Dentist Council Co Chair, and continues to be active within his community.
Craig Mckenzie
Craig is a dual degree student at the University of Pennsylvania studying dental medicine and higher education. He first
began his ASDA journey in 2014 when he attended the district 4 meeting as a predental student. After catching ASDA fever,
he became heavily involved in the association serving in several chapter, district, and national roles. He currently serves as
the District 3 Trustee, representing dental students at Howard, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, and Temple chapters.
Additionally, he serves on ASDA's Council on Membership and the ADA's Council for Access and Prevention.

A-Dec
• Headquartered in Newberg, Ore., A-dec is recognized among the leading dental equipment solution providers in the world,
with a global network of customers and authorized dealers in more than 100 countries. Founded in 1964, A-dec designs,
manufactures, and markets dental chairs, stools, delivery systems, dental lights, and cabinetry. For over the past 40 years A-
dec has collaborated with some of the greatest minds in dental education and as such is the preferred choice for dental
schools not only in the United States but worldwide.
TM’s Introductions
• Aaron Mangelsdorf and Shane Bangs
o Territory Managers covering Oregon, SW Washington and Northern California
o Together they have over 40 years experience in the dental industry
• Brian Kline and Grant Austin
o School and Government Territory Managers covering the Western United States, Western Canada and the Pacific Rim
o Together they have over 35 years experience working with dental schools and government facilities.

Tahsin Anwar
Tahsin Anwar is a 4th year dental student at Roseman CODM. She is currently ASDA's legislative coordinator for Districts 10
and 11. She first became interested in advocacy after her experience as an insurance navigator in Southwest Virginia where
she witnessed many disparities in our healthcare system. She has been involved in ASDA since her pre-dental years and is
especially passionate about legislative topics involving barriers to care. Jack is a current 3rd year dental student at Stony
Brook SDM on Long Island, NY. Jack’s involvement with ASDA began early when as a senior in undergrad he served on the
National Pre-Dental Advisory Committee. The summer after his first year he was fortunate enough to spend 2 weeks in
Washington, D.C. as an ADPAC Extern working closely with the ADPAC staff and learning about the functionality and
governance components of ASDA, the ADA, and organized health care. Currently, Jack is his Chapter President and has
served as his District’s Advocacy and Meeting Chairs. He is extremely passionate about the issues of student debt and loan
forgiveness programs, as well as mental health in dental school.

Sessions!
MEDPRO
My presentation will introduce the audience to MedPro, what Malpractice Insurance is, what they should be looking for in a
malpractice insurance carrier and policy and will include a couple case studies of dental malpractice lawsuits including what
the alleged malpractice was, details of the case, how it was defended and what the outcome was.

Building High Performance Teams

As future dentists, strong leadership skills are critical to building a cohesive and successful team. Learn the key elements of
a high-performing team and how each element contributes to the overall success of the practice. This course provides an
overview of the principal strategies for leadership development and how to utilize these skills to build a successful team.

Decision Tree: Navigating Life After Dental School

Regardless of the career path you choose to pursue in dentistry, intentional planning is essential to achieving success. Learn
how to determine which career path will best help you reach your goals and achieve a successful and fulfilling career. This
course will provide students with a clear approach to the critical steps and considerations for planning a career in dentistry.

Practice Management Solutions

We specialize in helping dental offices work with the most current technology, with Daisy Practice Management Software,
Dell computers and digital technology. We install, service and help maintain everything we sell. We also offer a HR plan that
assists with management and payroll of the dental practice, to help the dentist focus on dentistry instead of all the HR needs.
And, to wrap it all up, we also offer in-house financing!! (raffle/give away at breakout)

Keep it Weird ASDA

Diversity is more than black and white. Our patient populations are multi-faceted intersections of identities. Access to care is
directly correlated to the ability of the majority to support our patients in the minority. Learn about the barriers special needs,
second language, LGBTQ+ and transgender patients face, how you can as a student and a future dentist create a better
outcome, and its impact on public policy
Financial Preparedness for Emerging Doctors
Columbia Bank Expert Advisory Panel- emerging dentist guidance into the world of private practice for the associate, new
owner and/or corporate employee. Panel advisors will include: 1) (ADCPA) Academy of Dental CPA’s Certified Public
Accountant- Kristi Harris, Fluence 2) Dental Specific Attorney- Douglas C. Alexander II, Saalfeld Griggs PC 4) Dental
Lenders- Sarah Stubee, Columbia Bank VP Private and Professional Banking & John Campbell, Columbia Bank SVP Private
Banking National Healthcare. The expert panel will facilitate discussion surrounding non-clinical issues that emerging dentists
face, plus provide guidance and answers when fielding questions from student attendees about their personal plans for their
individual future.

How Toothpaste is Like a Smart Phone

The multiple benefits of stannous FL2, how/why all stannous FL2 dentifrices are NOT the same. Students will have a strong
understanding of the chemistry of stannous FL2, and how to make an evidence base recommendation to their patients. This
will be a 20 min presentation.

Deep Marginal Extension

Current adhesive restorative procedures demand a complete isolation of the preparation before the bonding of the
prosthesis. However deep proximal boxes may complicate not only isolation but the impression, preparation and cementation
of the indirect restoration. A possible way to solve this problem may be the relocation of the margin using composite when
conditions permit. This presentation will walk the attendees through the deep margin elevation technique, and it will provide
some guidelines to identify the clinical situations where this procedure is indicated.

Getting High on Life, without Getting High

Are you a morning or night person?" Trick question: I'm both. Learn about tips, tricks, and Twaddle-isms for rejuvenating your
day!

Women of dentistry, intentional leadership in life love and dentistry

Dr Peterson will share priority and time management hacks for women in dentistry, that she has personally used as a mother,
wife, and business owner that have allowed her to focus on excitement, passion, productivity, and peace instead of the
chaos, stress, and worry that plaque many women in our field.
Lani Grass will present on what a personal brand is and how to build a powerful brand that attracts opportunities to you and
will also help you get clear on who you are so you can create the life you dream of.

MidLevel Providers
Across the country, states are struggling to address access to care. This is especially true for children where only 46% of
children on Medicaid received preventative care. More than 50 countries utilize a mid-level provider known as a dental
therapist to address this issue. In 2017, nine years after dental therapy legislation in Minnesota was signed into law, the
federal government sent a warning to the state. Even with dental therapists, only 37% of Minnesota children on Medicaid
received care. The federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services gave Minnesota 90 days to develop an improvement
plan. There are now ten states that recognize the profession with several other states actively considering passing
legislation. Are dental therapist increasing access to care or are they a danger to the public? Join this interactive and
informative breakout session to learn more!

Its Okay to be Oaky: Life as a Completely Average New Dentist

What really happens when you leave dental school. You have cried and stressed for 4 years. Does it get better when you
leave? Come and learn about the obstacles affecting a group of new grads. What should we be prepared for after
graduation?

Ergonomics and Patient Positioning

• Angles of Access
o An introduction into using the dental equipment to properly position the patient to practice more ergonomic dentistry.

Lessons I learned in Advocacy through Travel

Our presentation will highlight some of the major lessons we learned through ADPAC's externship. We want to tie in some of
our travel/personal experiences so students can reasonably relate to the larger lessons in advocacy.