Below are 10 dentists making an impression on 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.
Sarah Ahern, DMD. Hiram (Ga.) Center for Family Dentistry. Dr. Ahern enjoys volunteering and lends her services to programs such as Dental Deputies, which introduces preschoolers to good dental hygiene. She prioritizes providing care in a friendly and comfortable environment.
Peter Abas, DDS. (Laguna Hills, Calif.). Dr. Abas has treated nearly 5,000 patients since he started his private practice in 2006. He strives to provide quality dental care in a clean and comfortable environment.
Ashley Barefoot, DDS. Sweetpea Children's Dentistry (Parker, Colo.). Dr. Barefoot is a pediatric dentist who aims to provide fun, comfortable and educational experiences for both children and parents. She has also given lectures to general dentists, pediatricians and other dental professionals on current topics in pediatric dentistry.
Eric Jackson, DDS. Jackson Family Dentistry (Downers Grove, Ill.). Dr. Jackson is the owner of Jackson Family Dentistry. He is dedicated to providing quality dental care to patients regardless of income level or medical condition and engages in various dental volunteer opportunities. He is also the official team dentist for the Chicago Bandits, the city's professional women's fast-pitch softball team.
Angie Pfeiffer Bedard, DDS. Parkview Dental (Hutchinson, Minn.). Dr. Pfeiffer has been practicing dentistry in Minnesota since 2011. She enjoys helping people overcome their fear of the dentist and restoring patients' smiles through restorative dentistry.
Calie Roa, DMD. Mint Dental Medford (Ore.). Dr. Roa serves as the vice chair of the Oregon Dental Association's New Dentist Council. She attends Dentist Lobby day in Washington, D.C., annually to advocate for patients and dentists.
Jay Wright, DDS. Wright Orthodontics (Mesa, Ariz.). Dr. Wright continues to stay up to date on the latest technologies and orthodontic treatments. He is also an active member of the American Dental Association and the American Association of Orthodontists.
Edwin Yee, DMD. (Pensacola, Fla.). Dr. Yee volunteers for St. Joseph Dental Clinic, a dental charity in Pensacola providing free dental services to underserved individuals. He is affiliated with the American Dental Association, Florida Dental Association, Seattle Study Club and more.
Debora Zivari, DDS. (New York City). Dr. Zivari prioritizes maintaining a modern office with modern technology. She continues to stay up to date on industry trends through dental education courses and avid reading.
Richard Zym, DMD. (Fairfield, N.J.). Dr. Zym began practicing in 1993 in Cadwell, N.J. Since then, he has had extensive training with dental implants and can perform anything from a single tooth restoration to full mouth rehabilitation. He aims to treat patients like family and deliver quality dental care.