Below are 10 dentists making a difference 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.
Tony Barriere, DDS. West LA Implants (Los Angeles). Dr. Barriere specializes in implant and cosmetic dentistry. He was among the first in Los Angeles to use the Yomi robot and has completed more than 40 implants with the robot since December. Dr. Barriere is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the American Academy of Implant Dentistry and the American Dental Association.
Blake Barney, DDS. Idaho Falls (Idaho) Dental Group. Dr. Barney has been with Idaho Falls Dental Group for more than four years. Before his current role, he was the owner of Front Range Dentures and Prosthodontics in Fort Collins, Colo., where he also practiced as a prosthodontist. Dr. Barney is part of various organizations including the American College of Prosthodontists, the American Prosthodontic Society and more.
Kelly Blodgett, DMD. Blodgett Dental Care (Portland, Ore.). Dr. Blodgett is the founder of Blodgett Dental Care. He was among the first in Portland to use the Yomi robot to place ceramic implants. Dr. Blodgett has performed hundreds of presentations on progressive dental concepts over the past 20 years.
Camella Card, DDS. Arkansas Family Dental (Little Rock). Dr. Card's primary focus is treating patients with compassion and dignity while giving them quality care. She is a member of the Arkansas State Dental Association and the American Dental Association. Dr. Card joined Arkansas Family Dental in 2021.
Victoria DeLeon, DDS. Texas Dentistry (Kaufman). Dr. DeLeon has been working in oral healthcare for over five years. She values being able to help patients overcome their fear of dental visits. Dr. DeLeon is a member of the American Dental Association and the Academy of General Dentistry.
John Harrington, DDS. North Florida Dentistry (Orange Park). Dr. Harrington has been practicing in Orange Park for 25 years. He has a special interest in implants, cosmetic dentistry, Invisalign and endodontics. Dr. Harrington is a member of the American Dental Association and the Clay County Dental Society.
Amy Hassan, DDS. Virginia Dental Center (Arlington). Dr. Hassan aims to give her patients the most comfortable and relaxing environment possible. She specializes in family and cosmetic dentistry. Her goal is to take care of both her patients' smiles and the people behind them.
Natasha Katsman Sheridan, DDS. Angel Dental Care (Cleveland). Dr. Katsman has been in practice since 2013. She is passionate about treating patients with kindness. For the past several years, she has volunteered with MedWorks to provide free dental care in Cleveland.
Michelle Lee, DDS. Fresh Dental (Chicago). As a certified Invisalign provider, Dr. Lee enjoys transforming patients' smiles and giving them confidence. She is an active member of the American Dental Association and the Chicago Dental Society. She makes patient comfort her top priority.
Mara Mangini, DMD. Atlas Dental Specialists (Pittsburgh). Dr. Mangini mentors dental students through her membership with the Pitt Dental Alumni Board. She has training in comprehensive restorative treatments, full-mouth crown and bridge, and denture therapy. She is a member of multiple dental organizations, including the American Dental Association and the Academy of Osseointegration.