Faculty

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OBI Foundation Faculty

Faculty members of OBI Foundation are recognized leaders in their profession. Each doctor has acquired substantial knowledge and experience in Bioesthetic Dentistry.

Faculty	Credentials
James R. Benson, DDS, FICD Director of Education 1144 Iowa Street Ashland, OR 97520 Ph: 541-482-1746 E-mail	Graduate, University of Illinois, College of Dentistry, DDS, 1965, Omicron Kappa Upsilon, Externship Oral Surgery, Cook County Hospital, Intership USPHS Seattle WA, Deputy Chief of Internship Training, USPHS Hospital, Norfolk Virginia, Gnathologic studies with Dr. Mario DeStefanis; Dr. Arnie Lauritzen, Graduate Lee Institute, Dr. Robert Lee, Faculty member Lee Institute, Assoicate Director OBI International, Director of Education OBI, and currently President of OBI Foundation for Bioesthetic Dentistry. Dr. Benson has taught Bioesthetic Dentistry throughout the U.S. and in Canada, Mexico, Europe, and South America since 1994. He also is a Fellow in the International College of Dentists and holds memberships in the International Academy of Gnathology, The Academy of Bioesthetic Dentistry, The Academy of General Dentistry, and The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.
Larry Bennett, DDS 6475 Wall Suite #202 Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 Tel: 719-265-6654 Fax: 719-265-6650 E-mail	University of Nebraska, School of Dentistry, 1980. Graduate, Myotronics Neuro-Muscular Dentistry, 1983. Graduate, Craniofacial Pain Center, Washington DC, 1986. Graduate, LD Pankey Institute, 1989. Graduate, Instructor, Mentor for Center for Professional Development, 1989 to 1996. Graduate, OBI, 2000. OBI Faculty, 2005 to present. Private Practice: Gillette, Wyoming, 1979 to 2000; Colorado Springs, Colorado, 2000 to present.
Jeff J. Bloomquist, BDT Ph: 503-364-1776 E-mail	Graduate, UCLA, extension for Dental Technology, 1968. Owner, Bloomquist Dental Lab, 1969 to 1996. Graduate, Lee Institute, 1989. Owner, Bio-Esthetic Restorations& Northwest, a dental laboratory, 1993 to present. Faculty, Lee Institute, 1992 to 1994. OBI Faculty, 1994 to present.
Larry E. Byrd, DDS 7660 Woodway, Suite 325 Houston, TX 77063 Ph: 713-784-9110 E-mail	Graduate, University of Houston, BS, Pharmacy, 1959. Graduate, University of Texas,Dental Branch, 1964. Private Dental Practice, 1964 to present. Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry. Past President, Houston Chapter Academy of General Dentistry. Graduate, LD Pankey Institute for Advanced Dental Education, 1978. Graduate, Pete Dawson Center for Advanced Dental Surgery, 1980. Graduate, Cranialfacial Pain Center of Washington, 1987. Graduate, OBI, 2000. OBI Faculty, 2001 to present.
William Cryderman, DDS #102 – 111 7th Street SW Calgary, AB T2P 4W4 Ph: 403-229-0510 E-mail Website	University of Alberta, 1980. Completed OBI, 2002. OBI Faculty, 2005 to present.
Thomas A. Dawson, DDS, FAGD 508 M-55, Tawas City, MI 48763 Ph: 989-362-6186 E-mail Website	Graduate, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, ;DDS, 1973 Fellow Academy of General Dentistry Private Practice Tawas City, Michigan, 1973 to present Advanced Studies in Periodontics, Restorative, Orthodontics, Prosthodontics, Implantology, Craniofacial Pain, Endodonics,Surgery, Oral and IV Sedation. Graduate, Schuster Center for Professional Development Graduate, OBI, 2005. OBI Faculty, 2006 to present.
Thomas D. Dumont, DDS, FICD, FACD 1144 Iowa Street Ashland, OR 97520 Ph: 541-482-4995 E-mail	Graduate, University of Minnesota Dental School, 1965. U.S. Public Health Service, 1965 to 1971; General Practice Resident, 1969 to 1970; Clinical Instructor, Intern Residency Program, 1970 to 1971. University of Maryland Dental School, Clinical Instructor, 1970 to 1971. Private practice, Ashland, Oregon, 1971 to present. Gnathological studies with Dr. Mario De Stafanis, 1974 to 1983. President, Oregon Dental Assoc., 1984 to 1985. Graduate, Lee Institute, 1992. OBI Faculty, 1995 to present.
Bernard Egger, MDT, BDT Wachsbleiche 15 D-87629 Fussen Germany Ph: 011-49-8362-921-223 E-mail Website	MDT, College for Master Dental Technology, Munich, Germany, 1989. OBI-Europe Faculty, 1998 to present OBI-USA Faculty, 2005 to present.
E. Gary Fichtner, CDT, BDT Esthetic Dental Arts 4630 Eubank Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87111 Ph: 505-293-6373 E-mail	CDT, University of Mexico, 1969. Owner, Esthetic Dental Arts, Inc., Albuquerque, NM, 1973-Present. Completed OBI, 2004. OBI Faculty, 2005 to present.
Bill Gerace, DDS 1600 E. Todor Anchorage, AK 99507 Ph: 907-561-6262 E-mail	Marquette University School of Dentistry, 1974. General Practice Residency, 1974. Graduate, LD Pankey Institute. Graduate, Shuster Center Mastery Program. Member, Board of Dental Examiners, State of Alaska. Adjunct Professor, University of Alaska School of Medicine. Private Practice, Anchorage, Alaska since 1981. Graduate, OBI, 2001. OBI Faculty, 2002 to present.
James Gerner, DDS, FICD, FAGD 600 N. 93rd Street Suite 200 Omaha, NE 68114 Ph: 402-393-3532 E-mail Website	Creighton University, DDS, 1977. Creighton University, Faculty, 1978 to 1992: Clinical Instructor, Dept. of Periodontics, 1978 to 1979; Assistant Clinical Professor, Dept of Periodontics, 1979 to 1980; Assistant Clinical Professor, Dept of Fixed Prosthodontics,1980-92. President, Omaha District Dental Society, 1993 to 1994. Graduate, Center for Professional Development, 1994. Private practice since 1977. Graduate, Lee Institute, 1996. Faculty, OBI, 1998 to present.
John Haupt, MDT, BDT Ph: 800-750-5004 E-mail	Owner Haupt Dental Lab Inc., 1974-Present. Adjunct Professor, UCLA. Graduate, Lee Institute, 1989. OBI Faculty, 2000 to present.
Charles Hayes, DDS 3915 Beck Road Saint Joseph, MO 64506 Ph: 816-233-6699 F: 816-364-2048 E-mail	Graduate, Baylor University, BS in Biology, 1972. Graduate, Creighton University, School of Dentistry, 1977. Graduate, OBI, 1998. Graduate, Schuster Center, 1998. OBI Faculty, 2001 to present.
Barry Hilligan, DDS 119 Bridge Street Portland, MI 48875 Ph: 517-647-1814 E-mail	Graduate, University of Michigan, DDS, 1972; Research Histology Department with Dr. James K. Avery, 1969 to 1972. Private Practice, Portland, MI, 1972 to present. Studies in Osseointegration in Clinical Dentistry Prosthodontics, University of Michigan, 1988. Graduate, Lee Institute, 1996. OBI Faculty, 1998 to present.
Ken Hunt, DDS 1220 E. Birch St. #102 Brea, CA 92821 Ph: 714-529-4477 E-mail	Private Practice, Brea, CA, 1970 to present. Adjunct Professor, Graduate School of Aesthetic Dentistry at UCLA. Accredited member of AACD, examiner, and has served on the editorial review board for the AACD Journal. Advisory Board, Institute of Dental Implant Awarenss. Graduate, Lee Institute, 1989. OBI Faculty, 2000 to present. Lecturer, presenter, and is published in the field of bioesthetic dentistry.
Alejandro James, DDS, MSD, FID Blvd. Juan Alonso de Torres 2219 Colonia Panorama Leon GTO, Mexico Ph: 52-477-773-8544 E-mail Website	Graduate, Universidad de la Salle, Leon, Mexico, 1990. Certificate and Residency in Prosthodontics for the University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston, 1992-1995. Fellowship in Oral and Craniofacial Implant Dentistry at the University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston, 1995-1996, Implant Clinic Director, 1996-1998. Periodontal Prosthesis Program, 200-2003. Co-Author of “Material Selection & Technique” Author of more than 17 publications Graduate, OBI, 2007 OBI Faculty, 2008 to present. Private Practice, Leon, GTO, Mexico.
Gary J. MacGraw, DMD 1148 Iowa Street Ashland, OR 97520 Ph: 541-488-2001 E-mail	Graduate Oregon Health Science University, School of Dentistry, 1976. Externship, British Columbia Public Health Service 1976 to 1978. Private practice, Ashland, Oregon, 1978 to present. Gnathological studies with Dr. Mario De Stafanis, 1978 to 1983. Graduate, Lee Institute, 1992. OBI Faculty, 1995 to present.
Cameron I. MacLean, DDS #601 -1333 8th Street SW Calgary, AB T2R IM6 Ph: 403-229-0091 E-mail Website	Graduate, University of Alberta, DDS, 1980. Private practice in Calgary, 1980 to present. Studies in Periodontics with Dr. Stan Sapkos, 1980-1983. Studies in Gnathology with Dr. Mel Jones, 1980-1993. Past President, Calgary Gnathological Society. Accreditation with IAOMT. Completed OBI, 2002. OBI Faculty, 2005 to present.
David S. MacLean, DDS #60 -1333 8th Street SW Calgary, AB T2R IM6 Ph: 403-229-0507 E-mail Website	Graduate, University of Alberta, DDS, 1977. Private practice in Calgary, 1977 to present. Studies in Periodontics with Dr. Stan Sapkos, 1977-1981. Studies in Gnathology with Dr. Mel Jones, 1978-1993. Past President, Calgary Gnathological Society. Board of Directors, IAOMT, 2000-present. Completed OBI, 2001. OBI Faculty, 2005 to present.
Joseph V. Mauro, DDS Oral Surgeon 3390 E. Jolly Road Lansing, MI 48910 Ph: 517-272-0886 F: 517-272-0887 E-mail	Graduate, University of Illinois at the Medical Center Chicago, BSD with honors. Private Practice, Central Michigan Group, Lansing, MI. Veterans Administration Hospital, Iowa City, IA, General Practice Residency. VAH, Allen Park, MI, Wayne State Univ. School of Medicine, Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Residency. OBI Faculty, 2005 to present.
Jeffrey L. McClendon, FAGD, ABGD, DMD 923 5th Avenue New York, NY 10021 Ph: 212-734-6111 E-mail	Graduate, University of Pittsburgh, School of Dental Medicine, 1981. U.S. Army Dental Corps, 1981 to 1994. Advanced Education Program, General Dentistry, Ft. Knox, Kentucky, 1988 to 1990. Branemark Implant Training, 1989, 1993. U.S. Army Dental Clinic, Management Course 1993. Private practice, New York, 1994 to present. Graduate, Lee Institute, 1997. OBI Faculty, 1998 to present.
James F. McFarlane, DDS 203 E. Main Riverton, WY 82501 Ph: 307-857-2020 E-mail	Graduate, University of Washington, College of Dentistry, DDS, 1982. Oral Surgery Clerkship: Parkland Program, Dallas, Texas, 1981. Private Practice, Kansas, 1982 to 1995; Colorado,1995 to present. Graduate/Mentor, Center for Professional Development Management Prog., 1989 to 1995. Graduate, L.D. Pankey Institute for Advanced Dental Education, 1995. Graduate, OBI, 1998. OBI Faculty, 1998 to present.
Scott McKinney, DDS 162 Big Hammock Point Rd. Sneads Ferry, NC 28460 Cell: 571-243-6406 E-mail Website	Graduate, Georgetown University, School of Dentistry,1972. Hospital Clerkship, National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland. U.S. Navy, Dental Corp., Wash. DC, 1968 to 1974. Clinical Instructor, Georgetown University School of Dentistry, Oral Diagnosis Private Practice, Arlington/McLean, Virginia,1974 to present. 2002 Mastery Graduate, Schuster Center for Professional Development, 1998. Graduate, OBI, 2000. OBI Faculty, 2002 to present.
Jerry D. Noyce, BDT 5800 E. Evans Ave. Suite 201 Denver, Colorado 80222 Ph: 303-759-5550 Fax: 303-759-0893 E-mail	US Air Force Dental Technology, 1972 to 1976. Owner, Virginia Village Dental Lab., Inc., 1975 to 2002. FACE trained (gnathology) 1987. Graduate, OBI, 2001. Owner, Bio Matrix Dental Lab, Inc., 2002 to present. Bioesthetic Dental Technician, (BDT) 2003. OBI Faculty, 2003 to present.
Daniel J O’Rourke CDT, BDT O’Rourke Dental Studio PO BOX 75 Bristol, NH 03222 C: 603-547-0103 P: 603-563-8420 Email	New England School of Mechanical Dentistry 1982 Owns and operates Daniel O’Rourke Dental Studio 1984 – Present Obtained Certificate in Dental Technology with the discipline in ceramics 1999 Graduated the Dawson Center 2001 Attended the Schuster Centers Case Presentation, and Blueprint for success 2004-2005 Graduated from The Foundation for Bioesthetic Dentistry 2006 Bioesthetic Dental Technician 2008 Lectured at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine 2009-2010 OBI Faculty, 2011 to present.
Dr. Antonio Sanz Ruiz Luis Pasteur 6520, Vitacura Santiago, Chile Tel: 56-2-2180430 Fax: 56-2-218035 E-mail	Bioesthetic Periodontist Graduate, General Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Chile, 1979. Graduate, Periodontics, Faculty of Dentistry University of Chile., 1983. Graduate, Oral Implants, Faculty of Medicin University Complutense, Madrid, Spain, 1990. Training in Oral Implants in a Branemark Oseointegration center Skövde Sweden, 1992. Past President of the Chilean Periodontal Society, 1994 to 1998. Adjunct Professor, Oral Implants, Faculty of Dentistry University of Chile, 1999. Chief Professor in the graduate program on Oral Implants, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Chile, 1999 to 2000. Professor in Periodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, University Mayor, Chile, 2001 to 2004. Professor in the graduate program on Oral Implants, Faculty of Dentistry, University Mayor. Chile, 2003 to 2005. Graduate, OBI Foundation, 2007. Chief Professor of the Periodontal Department, University of Los Andes, Santiago, Chile, 2005 to 2007. Chief Professor in the graduate programs on Oral Implants and Periodontics, University of the Andes, Faculty of Dentistry, 2007. International Faculty of OBI Foundation, 2007 to present. Scientific director of the Chilean Periodontal Society. Private Practice on Periodontics, Oral Implants and Oral Bioesthetic Rehabilitation.
Vincent T. Saracco, DDS 290 Speigletown Road Troy, NY 12182 Ph: 518-237-0047 E-mail	Graduate, Georgetown University School of Dentistry, 1979. Graduate, general practice residency, Catholic Medical Center of Brooklyn and Queens, 1980 Private practice, Troy, New York,1984 to present . Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry Mastery Graduate, Schuster Center for Professional Development,1998 Graduate, OBI, 1998. OBI Faculty, 2002 to present.
Ronald M. Sarosi, DDS Michigan Office: 1503 Kyle Street Eaton Rapids, MI 48827 Ph: 517-663-3412 Texas Office: 421 N. Robinson Drive Waco, TX 76706 Phone: 254-662-3306 E-mail	Graduate, University of Michigan, School of Literature, Science and Arts, 1977. Graduate, University of Michigan, School of Dentistry, 1981. Private Practice, Eaton Rapids, Michigan, 1982 to present. Graduate, LD Pankey Institute, 1993. Graduate, OBI, 2000. Staff, Ingham Regional Medical Center, 2000. Chairman of General Dentistry/Oral Surgery section, 2003. OBI Faculty, 2001 to present.
Daniel D. Secter, DDS #1001-1333 8th St., SW Calgary, T2R-1M6, Alberta, Canada Ph: 403-245-9099 E-mail Website	Graduate, University of Alberta, BSc, DDS, 1981. Private Practice, Calgary, 1981 to present. Studies in Gnathology with Dr. Mel Jones, 1981-1993. Past President, Calgary Gnathology Society. Graduate, OBI, 2003. OBI Faculty, 2006 to present. OBI Candadian Institute for Bioesthetic Dentistry Faculty, 2006 to present.
Ernest O. Skaggs, DMD, PSC: corporation 555 W. Lincoln Tr. #25 Radcliff, KY 40160 Ph: 270-351-3265 E-mail	University of Louisville, 1985. Graduate, Midwest Implant Institute, 1994. Certification: Laser Dentistry, 1998. Adjunct Instructor, University of Louisville, 1986-2005. Completed OBI, 2002. OBI Faculty, 2005 to present.
Christina Antoft Sletten, DDS 6685 Delmonico Drive Suite C Colorado Springs, Colorado 80919 Ph: 719-599-9700 E-mail	Graduate, Royal Dental College, University of Aarhus, Denmark, 1992. Advanced Education in General Dentistry, University of Minnesota, School of Dentistry, 1992-1994. Graduate, OBI, 2002. Graduate, Center for Professional Development, 2006. Private Practice 1994-present, Colorado Springs, CO. OBI Faculty, 2005 to present.
Wayne Sletten DDS 1206 W.Front St. STE 3 Albert Lea, MN 56007 P: 507-373-1915 Email	Dr. Sletten is a graduate of Concordia College receiving his Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Dental Surgery degrees and my Master’s degree in Orthodontics (M.S.D.) from the University of Minnesota. He is a Diplomat of the American Board of Orthodontics. He has extensive studies in the fields of temporomandibular joint dysfunction and chronic pain and surgical orthodontics. He teaches and lectures on occlusion and TMJ. In 2001 he was the President of the Roth/Williams International Society of Orthodontists. Advancement in orthodontics now is led by people worldwide. He is an OBI faculty member and teaches part time in the Orthodontic Department at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Sletten and Dr. Dumont were dental school classmates and have reconnected via the Roth/Williams orthodontic courses and OBI courses being taught at the R/W Center in Burlingame, CA. They are now working together on an exciting project toward publication and “making a difference.”
Richard Steele, DDS 1070 N. Curtis Road Suite 220 Boise, ID 83706 Ph: 208-322-0120 E-mail	Graduate, Northwestern University Dental School, 1975. American Academy of Oral Pathology Award. Pierre Fauchard Acadamy Award. Internship: Lausanne, Switzerland/Dr. Dominique Bellomo, 1975-1978. Private Practice, 1979 to present. Graduate, L.D. Pankey Institute, 1990. Graduate, Center for Professional Development, 1996. Graduate, OBI, 2000. OBI Faculty, 2003 to present.
Hal Stewart, DDS 6011 Morriss Rd. #200, Flower Mound, TX 75028 Ph: 972-874-3957 E-mail Website	Graduate, Baylor College of Dentistry, 1989. Pankey Institute (C3) Las Vegas Institute (Master Aesthetics, Master Advanced Aesthetics, Occlusion with Jim Carlson) Schuster Center, Mastery Level, Mentor, recipient of Jonathan Award. Graduate, OBI, 2004. OBI Faculty, 2006 to present.
Jenny C. Sun, DDS 231 N. Indian Hill Blvd. Suite B Claremont, CA 91711 Ph: 909-624-7865 E-mail	Head of Chemistry, US Naval Medical Center, Yokosuka, Japan, 1978-1979. Graduate, UCLA Dental School, 1985, Honors Program. Clinical Instructor, Fixed Prosthodontic and Restorative Sections, USC Dental School 1986-1990. Asst. Professor, Loma Linda Dental School, 2003-present. Co-Director, Esthetic Course, 2004 to 2007. Chair, Ethics Committee, 2008 to present. Private Practice 1986 to present. Completed OBI, 2004. OBI Faculty, 2005 to present.
Mitch Turk, DDS, MAGD 1122 E. Lincoln Avenue Orange, CA 92865 Ph: 714-921-2110 E-mail	Graduate, University of Southern California 1977. Clininal instructor of restorative dentistry, 1972-1974. Private Practice, Orange, California, 1975 to present. Graduate, Lee Institute, 1996. Conferred “Master of the Academy of General Dentistry” 1998. OBI Faculty, 2000 to present.