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Dr. Kokich Jr. received his dental degree from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in 1996 and completed a general practice residency at the University of Washington Medical Center in 1997. He remained at the University of Washington for his orthodontic training where he obtained his Masters in Orthodontics in 1999. Since then he has remained on faculty in the Department of Orthodontics as an Affiliate Assistant Professor while maintaining a private practice in Tacoma, Washington. He has received the Charles L. Pincus Research Award for Clinical Research from the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry and his current research and publications are primarily involved with esthetic, interdisciplinary dentistry. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontists and a member of both the Angle Society and the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry. He has written or co-written four book chapters as well as numerous scientific and review articles. Dr. Kokich Jr. has given over 240 lectures nationally and internationally on interdisciplinary dentistry and dental esthetics emphasizing comprehensive treatment planning and the importance of properly sequencing orthodontic, periodontal, and restorative treatment.

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Dr. Corky Willhite has had a special interest in Cosmetic Dentistry since this rapidly progressing field was first being recognized. After graduating from the LSU School of Dentistry in 1979, he continued his education, taking time out of his private practice with a goal-to provide state-of-the-art cosmetic dental care. A growing reputation for excellence led to his being asked to share his expertise with colleagues. Now he lectures frequently to dental professionals across the country and internationally..

Dr. Willhite is also very active in the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and received his Accreditation in 1991. The AACD is the largest organization dedicated to Cosmetic Dentistry in the world. In 1997, he was proud to become a Fellow, one of only about 50 out of over 7,000 academy members. He is also a Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry and has served as a chair for many committees and as a board member and an officer of various dental associations. Being active in these organizations, as well as teaching other dentists through lectures and hands-on courses, keeps Dr. Willhite up-to-date on the latest developments in dentistry.

As part of his commitment to providing the highest quality dentistry, he expanded to his present location at 111 Veterans Boulevard in the Heritage Plaza Building. This office reflects his belief that everything about your dental care should be the best it can be with a dedicated staff, comfortable surroundings, and the latest improvements-all to assure that you are happy with how you are treated and with the quality and aesthetics of your dental care.

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Dr. Dennis Hartlieb is a graduate of the University of Michigan School of Dentistry and maintains a full-time practice committed to cosmetic and restorative dentistry in the Chicago suburb of Glenview, Illinois. Dr. Hartlieb is an instructor at the Center for Esthetic Excellence in Chicago and was formerly an Adjunct Associate Professor at the Marquette University School of Dentistry in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Hartlieb has authored numerous articles on restorative and esthetic dental techniques.

Dr. Hartlieb is an Accredited member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AAACD), a member of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry (AAED), the American Academy of Restorative Dentistry (AARD), the American Dental Association, the American College of Dentists, and the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine. He is the founder of Dental Online Training (DOT), an online hands-on training program for dentists, dental auxiliaries, and dental students. Dr. Hartlieb is also an examiner for the AACD Accreditation process.

Rhodri Thomas, BDS, graduated with Honors from Cardiff University. His background as an artist spurred his love of aesthetic dentistry, and he now dedicates his work towards truly blending dentistry into nature with his clinical focus on advanced aesthetic restorative dentistry.

An internationally renowned educator and multi-award-winning dentist, Rhodri lectures and teaches around the world on the subject of aesthetics, presenting at conferences, running private courses, and publishing articles in leading dental magazines. Recently Rhodri has been teaching in Chicago, New York, Florida, London, Montreal, and Sweden.

He was the winner of the British Society of Prosthodontics Heraeus Kulzer Prize for his research on tooth wear, pioneered a new resin layering technique, and is also the author of a book based purely on resin artistry. Rhodri has been the youngest speaker for the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, a published author for the prestigious Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry, and has received a record-breaking six consecutive national awards.

Passionate about teaching and sharing with other dental professionals, Rhodri is honored to be Resident Faculty at both The Center for Esthetic Excellence in Chicago and Stribe Dental in New York. He is also the founder and director of The Art of Dentistry, a series of unique international training programs and aesthetic-based courses for dentists. He believes every clinician has a natural creative ability inside of them and enjoys nothing more than helping to ignite it.

Dr. Michelle Lee is very proud to provide all aspects of comprehensive dentistry which includes Restorative, Cosmetic, TMD, and Sleep Apnea treatment to the Fleetwood and Berks county areas. She is passionate about providing excellent patient centered, comprehensive dentistry to her patients, and strives to provide gentle and customized dental care. She is committed to relationship based and patient centered care. Dr. Lee is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine with a one year post graduate General Practice Residency Program at the Abington Memorial Hospital.

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Dr. McClintock is a graduate of the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine (2016), where she graduated with honors and a minor concentration in esthetics. She completed two years of General Practice Residency at Jacobi Medical Center and Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, NY.​

Dr. McClintock was one of a few dentists selected to complete a two-year cosmetic dentistry residency with the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (2019-2021). During this period, she focused intensely on advanced treatment planning and comprehensive dental care in addition to achieving high-end esthetics.

Dr. McClintock has a passion for learning and a desire to always provide her patients with the best, minimally invasive care. Since graduating, she has completed over 700 hours (and counting) of continuing education. Additionally, Dr. McClintock spends her free time lecturing to other dentists as well as providing mentorship to dental students all over the country.

Leading dental product manufacturers turn to Dr. Lowe (General Dentist) for advice in developing advanced cosmetic dental products.

The industry turns to Dr. Lowe as a member of the editorial advisory board for numerous industry publications such as: PPAD, Collaborations, Signature and several other dental publications, in addition to the dozens of articles he’s had published in: Dentistry Today, Contemporary Esthetics and Restorative Practice, Oral Health, Signature, and Practical Procedures and Aesthetic Dentistry (PPAD). Dr. Lowe is also a regular speaker across North America at various Dental Conferences and Dental Education Facilities.

Dr. Edward Lowe, B.Sc., D.M.D., graduated from UBC’s Faculty of Dentistry in 1986 and is a graduate of the Advanced Aesthetic programs at the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies. An active member of both the Canadian and American Dental Associations, and an accredited member and adjudicator of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.

Dr. Lowe is an Authority on the subject of Cosmetic Dentistry and leads the team at Vancouver’s Lowe Centre for Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry in beautiful Downtown Vancouver, BC.

Dr. Dimple Desai stands as a distinguished leader in the realms of general and cosmetic dentistry, propelled by an unwavering commitment to delivering the utmost standard of dental care. With a solid educational foundation from the renowned University of Southern California School of Dentistry and an American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry accreditation, Dr. Desai possesses the knowledge and expertise that set her apart in her field.

Driven by an insatiable quest for excellence, her drive and passion have garnered her numerous accolades and recognition as a top-tier dentist. In 2020, she was honored as one of the nation's Top 40 Dentists Under 40, a testament to her exceptional skills and dedication. Additionally, her peers voted her as one of the Top Dentists in Orange County in 2020, 2021, and 2022, affirming her standing as a trusted professional in her community.

Dr. Desai's expertise extends beyond clinical practice, as she has also contributed as a published author in the esteemed dental magazine, "Inside Dentistry." Her article underwent rigorous peer review by top colleagues in her profession, exemplifying the caliber of her work before being selected for publication.

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Dr. Robert Stanley has been interested in dentistry since spending hours in his grandfather’s dental office in Chicago as a child. After his grandfather passed away, Dr. Stanley became interested in Engineering and pursued his Masters and Ph.D. in the field. He worked at Sony Ericsson in Research Triangle Park as a Senior Project Manager.

Since meeting his wife, Dr. Bobbi Stanley, and being involved with the growing dental practice, Dr. Robert Stanley realized that he still loved dentistry. He obtained a DDS from the University of North Carolina and joined his wife in practice. Robert Stanley’s dental acumen is a perfect complement to the practice and distinguishes Stanley Dentistry from other general dentistry practices by offering comprehensive dentistry such as oral surgery, root canals, wisdom teeth removal, and full-mouth reconstruction with dental implants.

Dr. Robert Stanley is an Adjunct Professor in the Prosthodontics Department at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry and Co-founder and Senior Instructor at Stanley Institute for Comprehensive Dentistry.

Dr. Robert Stanley is a Diplomate with the American Board of Oral Implantology (ABOI), a Diplomate with the International College of Oral Implantologists (ICOI), certified in Oral, IV, and Conscious Sedation and is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), the American Dental Association (ADA), the Raleigh-Wake Dental Society, the North Carolina Dental Society, the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation (DOCS) and the International Association of Comprehensive Aesthetics.

In addition, Dr. Stanley is a Smile Engineer, offering his unique background in mechanical engineering and dentistry to companies around the world as a professional consultant in biomedical engineering. Dr. Stanley is available for professional collaboration for companies to make recommendations and changes to new or existing biomedically engineered products or services.

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Dr. Lotardo has earned Accredited status in the AACD—an accomplishment completed by only 405 dental professionals in the history of the association, showcasing his commitment to excellence in the dental profession. He reached this achievement after completing a rigorous credentialing process including a written examination, the submission of clinical cases for examination and an oral examination.

The success of Dr. Lotardo’s practice has afforded him the opportunity to delve into the type of dentistry he enjoys the most. He considers himself fortunate to be able to spend some time away from his practice improving his knowledge base and skill set. Dr. Lotardo has taken numerous continuous hours in implant, orthodontic and cosmetic dentistry. And today most of his time is spent only treating cases that combine these facets of care.

The AACD Accreditation process serves to set the standard for excellence in cosmetic dentistry. The process encourages further education, interaction with like-minded colleagues, and the opportunity for professional growth. Accreditation requires dedication to continuing education and responsible patient care.

Dr. LeSage practices in Beverly Hills, CA and is the founder and director of UCLA Aesthetic Continuum as well as the founder and director of the Beverly Hills Institute of Dental Esthetics. He is an Accredited Fellow of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and presided as the AACD Fellowship Chair from 2004-2013. Dr. LeSage is also a Fellow Member of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry and the Pre-Clinical Director of CAD/CAM at the UCLA School of Dentistry.

Since graduating, Céline has continued to excel in her field, having completed extensive post-graduate training in various restorative and cosmetic disciplines including Invisalign and Facial Aesthetics. She is an artist at heart and has an exceptional eye for detail and drive for quality; attributes which perfectly align with her absolute passion for restorative cosmetic dentistry.

Dr. Bill Strupp was the inaugural speaker at the AACD founding meeting in 1984. Dr. Strupp is an Accredited Fellow with the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry®, one of only 88 people with an AACD fellowship in the world. Fellowship is the highest level of achievement recognized by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. The status of accredited fellow of the AACD is granted after completion of all requirements. This office is one of only two dental offices in the world that has two fellowship members of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry®.

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