Below are 10 dentists making waves in the dental industry.
Editor's note: This list is meant to highlight the great things dentists are doing today. If you would like to recommend a dentist for a future list, email Riz Hatton at rhatton@beckershealthcare.com.
Kristine Aadland, DMD. Aadland Dental (Vancouver, Wash.). Dr. Aadland founded Aadland dental in her hometown of Vancouver in 2009. She prioritizes providing dental care in a relaxed environment and connecting with patients on a personal level.
Alexander Aarabi, DDS. Century Dental West (West Valley City, Utah). Dr. Aarabi has been providing dental care to youth correctional facilities in Utah since 1995. He excels in dental services such as root canals, implants, extractions and restorative dentistry.
Esfandiar Abadi, DDS. Bahia Dental Group (Pittsburg, Calif.). Dr. Abadi perfects his craft by staying up to date on the latest dental treatments and technologies. He provides oral surgery, dental implant and orthodontics services.
Benito Benitez, DDS. Dallas Orthodontics. Dr. Benitez provides orthodontic care for patients of all ages. He is a member of several dental organizations, including the American Association of Orthodontists, American Dental Association and Texas Dental Association.
David Davidson, DDS. Davidson Family Dentistry (Urbandale, Iowa). Dr. Davidson has practiced dentistry in the Des Moines area for more than 40 years. Though he retired in 2019, he continues to own Davidson Family Dentistry with his son.
Chris Harper, DMD. Total Dental Care (Guntersville, Ala.). Dr. Harper is the founder and president of Total Dental Care. He has been an American Academy of General Dentistry fellow since 2019 and is a member of the Alabama Academy of General Dentistry, American Orthodontic Society and the University of Alabama at Birmingham Dental School Alumni Association.
Lynn Karr, DDS. (Dyer and Crown Point, Ind.). Dr. Karr is a pediatric dentist whose goal is for every child to love going to the dentist. Her practice provides general anesthesia as an additional service from a board-certified dental anesthesiologist.
Jansen Woo, DDS. (Arlington, Va.). Dr. Woo participates in the Spear Study Club and Dawson Dental Academy to collaborate with other dental professionals and further his knowledge of the industry. In 2014, he received a Fellowship Award in the Academy of General Dentistry.
Kimberlie Yun, DMD. Capital Dental Group (Englewood, N.J). Dr. Yun specializes in rotary endodontics, pediatric dentistry, crowns, bridges, dental implants and oral surgery. She prioritizes staying up to date on the latest dental technology to provide her patients with the best care possible.
Milton Zweig, DDS. Haas Dental Associates (Derry, N.H.). Dr. Milton focuses on making patients feel confident about treatment. He has a passion for education and has served as a part-time clinical instructor at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, among other instructor roles.