Speaker Biographies

Dr. Kathryn Alderman, DDS, EMBA, is a dentist, entrepreneur, and nationally recognized speaker specializing in AI integration, dental innovation, and practice growth strategy. With over 20 years of experience in dentistry and healthcare leadership, she helps practices modernize operations, improve profitability, and elevate patient care through intelligent systems and emerging technologies. As Founder and CEO of Intelligent Care Alliance, Dr. Alderman leads AI-driven initiatives that support dental teams in clinical decision-making, workflow optimization, marketing, and business development. She has spoken at national and international conferences on AI in dentistry, venture innovation, and healthcare transformation, and is known for translating complex technology into practical, implementable strategies for real-world practices.

Andreas Augat is a dental technology advisor with more than a decade of experience in digital dentistry, market development, and commercial execution. He is the founder of dentaiware, a comprehensive market intelligence platform that maps and categorizes the rapidly growing ecosystem of dental AI and software solutions. Through dentaiware and his consulting firm, Viviscus Dental Partners, Andreas works with dental technology companies, dentists & DSOs, and other industry stakeholders to accelerate innovation and support the adoption of emerging technologies. Before launching his own ventures, he held key strategic and commercial roles at Straumann Group, where he helped advance digital workflows and scale innovative solutions globally across implantology and orthodontics.

Dr. Bernard Casse is the CEO of Trust AI, where he's building dentistry's operating system—a single AI brain replacing the dozens of fragmented tools that have held practices back for decades. A visionary leader in AI, robotics, and emerging technologies, Dr. Casse brings over two decades of experience transforming cutting-edge research into commercial success while building world-class teams. As the founder of RIOS Intelligent Machines and co-founder of Metawave Corporation, he has demonstrated exceptional skill in scaling AI and robotics technologies, securing over $100M in combined venture capital, commercial contracts, and government grants. His pivotal tenure at Xerox PARC and extensive experience with defense and energy sector projects showcase his unique ability to bridge the gap between laboratory innovation and market application. Dr. Casse's credentials include a Ph.D. in Experimental Physics specializing in Metamaterials Engineering, over 40 peer-reviewed publications, complemented by multiple patents and thought leadership contributions to Forbes on AI-powered robotics. His track record of building ventures and strategic partnerships has established him as a leading voice in the commercialization of advanced technologies. Driven by a passion for transforming healthcare through AI, Dr. Casse is committed to empowering dentists with tools that enhance patient outcomes and redefine clinical workflows.

John Cox is the Chief Growth Officer at SprintRay, where he leads strategic business development initiatives focused on accelerating the adoption of disruptive technologies in dentistry. He plays a key role in driving innovation-led growth by forging enterprise partnerships, developing new commercial models, and translating advanced technology into scalable, real-world clinical and financial value. John works at the intersection of strategy, innovation, and market adoption, helping dental practices, DSOs, and labs modernize workflows through frictionless 3D printing, AI-driven design, and next-generation dental materials.

Mariya Filipova is a Fortune 20 healthcare executive turned venture investor on a mission to reconnect the dots between oral health, systemic health, and the business of healthcare. Currently, Mariya is the CEO of Proclaim Health, a precision oral-health company transforming prevention through whole-mouth cleansing technology, and General Partner at 4100DX, an early-stage venture fund backed by healthcare and dental industry strategics advancing care convergence across medicine and dentistry. Previously, Mariya served as President of CareQuest Innovation Partners, Managing Director at Deloitte, and Vice President of Innovation at Anthem (now Elevance Health), where she launched programs translating emerging science into large-scale clinical and business transformation. She began her career in finance at Barclays Capital, grounding her in the economic realities that shape healthcare innovation today. Mariya is a recognized though leader and the cohost of The Convergence Lab, a platform uniting clinicians, technologists, and investors to close the gap between what science knows and what care delivers. She serves on multiple boards and advisory councils across health technology, dental innovation, and academia. Her work has been featured in Forbes, Dental Economics, and leading forums from HLTH to Harvard Business School. Through her own story of surviving a rare tumor—one she famously named Bertha—Mariya brings an urgent, deeply personal perspective to re-imagining how healthcare heals, beginning where we least expect it: the mouth. Mariya holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor of Arts from Mount Holyoke College.

Dr. Arash Hakhamian, DDS is a globally recognized dentist, entrepreneur, and thought leader at the intersection of dentistry, medicine, and technology. He is the Founder and CEO of Dentulu Inc., a leading digital oral health platform providing services at the intersection of dentistry and medicine. As an oral physician, Dr. Hakhamian is focused on improving overall health through dentistry. Recently knighted for his contributions to global oral health innovation and humanitarian service, Dr. Hakhamian’s career bridges the gap between clinical expertise and technological advancement. His work pioneers the integration of Sleep Apnea, AI-driven diagnostics, salivary biomarker testing, remote patient monitoring, and oral-systemic health programs, establishing a new model for preventive and personalized dentistry. Dr. Hakhamian has been recognized among the Top 100 Dentists in the World by the Global Summits Institute, inducted into the International College of Dentists—representing the top 1% of the profession—and honored by Incisal Edge Magazine as one of America’s Top 40 Dentists Under 40. As a global ambassador for the ADA Forsyth Institute, Dr. Hakhamian has lectured internationally on topics including artificial intelligence in dentistry, medical-dental integration, precision oral health, and sleep apnea therapy. His presentations emphasize the convergence of medicine and dentistry and the evolution of the modern dentist into an Oral Physician—a provider deeply engaged in systemic health and interdisciplinary care. Under his leadership, Dentulu has become a transformative force in digital health, forging partnerships with innovative companies such as Viome, OralDNA, Xandar Kardian, and Happy Sleep, Reset Smiles, Good Sleep CO to expand access to care, enhance patient outcomes, and empower clinicians with cutting-edge tools. Dr. Hakhamian also serves as an advisor, investor, and executive board member and fractional Chief Dental Officer across a multitude of dental startups. He has raised over 20MM dollars for early and mid-stage dental startups with transformative technologies. Beyond his professional pursuits, Dr. Hakhamian is a passionate philanthropist and humanitarian. He has participated in dental outreach missions across five continents, served as the dentist to the special Olympics, helping underserved populations access essential oral healthcare. His lifelong mission is to modernize dentistry while preserving its human essence uniting compassion, science, and technology to build a healthier, more connected world.

Dr. Ryan Hungate, Chief Clinical and Strategy Officer, is revolutionizing revenue cycle management and integrating our diverse products into the unified Henry Schein One platform. As an orthodontist and the founder of Simplifeye, a company that streamlines dental practice operations with cutting-edge technology, Dr. Hungate is most passionate about making the RCM process for all dentists invisible. Dr. Hungate holds a BA, MS, & DDS from Ball State University, Indiana University School of Dentistry, and the University of Southern California. He currently lives in Indianapolis, IN with his amazing wife Lauren and enjoys golfing and hanging out with his new daughter.

Dr. Wardah Inam is the Co-Founder and CEO of Overjet, the leading provider of AI technology for the dental industry to help improve patient care. Before founding Overjet, she led product development at a healthcare startup, Q Bio, working on biomedical imaging. Before that, she was a Postdoctoral Fellow at MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab, working on remote biomedical sensing using machine learning on wireless signals. Dr. Inam received a PhD from MIT, where she developed AI-powered microgrid technology. This work received widespread recognition, including National Geographic covering it as a breakthrough that could transform how we power the world. She has corporate experience with GE and Apple and has received the MIT Graduate Women of Excellence Award. Dr. Inam has been ranked among the 32 most influential people in dentistry by Incisal Edge, listed by Inc. Magazine as one of the Top 100 Female Founder. She was named the Inc. Female Founders list in 2025, EY Entrepreneur of the year 2025, won MIT’s AI Rising Star Award in 2024 and received the Shils Innovator Award in 2022. She is also a member of the Santa Fe Group’s Strategic Advisory Council, a think tank that advocates for better dental services.

Dr. Marty Jablow is known as America’s Dental Technology Coach. Due to his expertise in dental technologies, he is in high demand both as a lecturer from all around the world and as a consultant to the manufacturer community. He is a member of the prestigious Cellerant Best of Class selection committee, charged with the annual selection of industry awards. and is the Chief Development Officer of Cellerant Consulting Group dentistry’s leading incubator and accelerator. He is cofounder of the Dental VIP Summit. Dr. Jablow has written articles for every major dental journal including his own column and video series. He received his dental degree from Rutgers Dental School in 1986 and practices in Woodbridge, NJ, and has achieved Fellowships from the Academy of General Dentistry and the International Association of Dental-Facial Esthetics. He has been selected multiple times as one of Dentistry Todays magazine Top Lecturers. He has been selected as a World Top 100 Doctor. He holds memberships in the American Dental Association and NJ Dental Association and is a long time member of his county’s Peer Review Committee.

Dr. Aman Kaur DSO executive and Dental Industry veteran currently holds multiple board roles, while working as the operating partner with PE groups and consultant for their DSO portfolio companies. As a trained dentist and with extensive financial and business experience, Dr. Kaur has been very involved in the growth of DSO industry over the years along with government funded plans, enhancing access to care with appropriate compliance programs and standard of care measurements for the industry. Dr. Kaur has worked with multiple DSOs over her career in various executive roles and is very involved with Dental technology companies, Product Vendors, DSOs, Not for profit and state Dental Associations developing business solutions along with helping emerging dental organizations to execute on their development and growth strategies. Dr. Kaur’s vast dental industry knowledge and love for developing leadership teams throughout her career has given some great women business leaders to the DSO industry, especially through her partnership and mentoring relationships. Respected as a credible voice in industry for her clinical and business decision-making, finding strategic solutions and building partnerships and alliances Dr. Kaur is constantly shaping the industry.

Dr. Kessler is a past president of the Colorado Dental Association and now the President of the National American Dental Association. He also serves as the chairman of the Well-being Committee for the State of Colorado and is a consultant for the American Dental Association, serving for several years on the Dental Well-Being Advisory Committee as well as the Council on Dental Benefits. Dr. Kessler currently serves as the Trustee from the 14th ADA District as its representative to the ADA’s Board of Trustees. As a Trustee, he is Chair of the ADA’s Science and Research Institute, Chair of the Diversity and Inclusion Committee, as well as the Chair of the ADA’s Audit Committee. Dr. Kessler is a Fellow of the American College of Dentists, the International College of Dentists, and the Pierre Fauchard Academy. In the fall of 2007, he testified on behalf of the American Dental Association before the US Congress on the ravages of methamphetamines on oral health. He speaks internationally to various organizations and dental societies with a focus on well-being and leadership concepts. While in private practice, Dr. Kessler was a clinical associate professor at the University of Michigan until he moved to Colorado in 1999. He then taught occlusion and morphology at the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine from 2003-2011. Dr. Kessler keeps in shape by both coaching and participating in various endurance races across the United States, including the Ironman World Championships in Kona, HI.

David Kochman serves as Senior Vice President & Chief Corporate Affairs Officer for Henry Schein, Inc., a Fortune 500 Company and the world’s largest provider of healthcare solutions to office-based dental and medical practitioners. A member of the Executive Management Committee, David is responsible for a diverse array of the Company’s global corporate functions, including Corporate Communications, Professional Relations and Strategic Partnerships, Government Relations, Public Policy, Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility, Team Engagement, Customer and Employee Experience, and Creative Services activities, as well as the management and administration of projects and initiatives originating from the Office of the CEO. Previously, David acted as the General Counsel and Corporate Development Officer for a privately-held company in the regulated consumer products industry, and was a Partner in the New York office of the international law firm Reed Smith. Before law school, David worked in Jerusalem for the Deputy Speaker of the Israeli Knesset. David is actively involved with charitable organizations focused on health care and criminal justice, and currently serves on the Board of Directors of both MedShare International (Atlanta) and The Fortune Society (NYC), as well as the NYU Dental Dean’s Strategic Council, Penn Dental Medicine Board of Advisors, Temple University School of Dentistry Board of Visitors, and Harvard University Initiative to Integrate Oral Health and Medicine. As a volunteer, David represents death row inmates in post-conviction proceedings, and has received numerous awards recognizing his dedication to public service. David received his B.A. in Philosophy from Emory University and his J.D. from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law.

Dr. Jeremy Krell is a general dentist and a business expert. He is the founder of Revere Partners, the first independent venture capital fund dedicated to oral health, and RISE Health, the only inclusion-driven venture capital fund dedicated to oral health. Previously built out the Barchester Bay Group consisting of over 40 ventures. Has also held senior positions at startups, including Simplifeye and Verena Solutions. He has contributed to the success of companies like quip and Oscar Health. Dr. Jeremy is also involved in dental policy and serves as the Chairman of the Workman School of Dental Medicine Board of Advisors at High Point University. He is a Member of an ADA SCDI Committee and the Chair of the Business Development Committee for the Massachusetts Dental Society.

Dr. Shervin Molayem is a periodontist, innovator, and AI advocate, pioneering dental technology and research. He co-founded Trust AI and The DAS Group, introduced AI-powered periodontal tools, and advances oral-systemic health.

Alon Mozes is the CEO and Co-founder of Neocis, which develops robotic surgery systems for the dental industry. He led the company from inception through FDA clearance and commercialization. Neocis has raised more than $200M, and their Yomi systems have placed nearly 100,000 implants. Before founding Neocis, Dr. Mozes was a Principal Engineer at MAKO Surgical, where he designed software for the company’s groundbreaking robotic system for orthopedic surgery. He has been working in computer graphics and image-guided applications for more than 20 years. He started his career at special effects company Sportvision and earned an Emmy for his work on a real-time baseball pitch tracker used during ESPN television broadcasts. Dr. Mozes has a BS and MEng in Computer Science from MIT and a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Miami.

Carol Anne Murdoch-Kinch is dean and professor of dentistry in the Indiana University School of Dentistry. She earned her DDS from Dalhousie University, and clinical certificate in dental diagnostic sciences and Ph.D. from Indiana University School of Dentistry. Before returning to IU, Murdoch-Kinch served as the associate dean for academic affairs and Dr. Walter H. Swartz Professor of Integrated Special Care Dentistry at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry, and clinical professor of oral and maxillofacial surgery/hospital dentistry. A board certified oral medicine specialist, Murdoch-Kinch's research has included multidisciplinary clinical research in oncology, the development of dental curriculum, dental school climate, and engaged and active learning pedagogies in dental education. Murdoch-Kinch received the IU Bicentennial Medal in August 2019 in recognition of her distinguished service as dean of the Indiana University School of Dentistry.

Dr. Nader A. Nadershahi serves as the Senior Vice President for Education and Professional Affairs for the American Dental Association and previously served as the ninth Dean of University of the Pacific’s Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry and Vice Provost of the San Francisco campus, bringing to the role nearly 30 years of leadership experience in dental education, organized dentistry, and clinical practice. He earned his DDS, completed GPR training, and has also earned MBA and EdD degrees. He is a fellow of the American College of Dentists, Academy of Dentistry International, International College of Dentists, and Pierre Fauchard Academy. He also completed fellowship in the ADEA Leadership Institute. Dr. Nadershahi served on the boards of the Bay Area Council, the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce, and was appointed by the Governor and serves as Chair of California Health Workforce Education and Training Council . He practiced in Marin County, California, and during his academic career, has more than 140 presentations, 30 publications, five book chapters, and numerous abstracts and other publications. Dr. Nadershahi served as chair of the American Dental Education Association Board of Directors and has been a leader at the California Dental Association, American Dental Association, and is also a member of the Santa Fe Group, a national organization focused on catalyzing improvement of oral health and health care in the United States and beyond.

Khamir Patel, DMD, FAGD is the CEO and Co-Founder of SmartChair.AI, a dental technology company building the industry’s first chair-level utilization data infrastructure. A practicing dentist with over a decade of experience across U.S. DSOs and private practices, Dr. Patel brings deep, hands-on insight into the operational inefficiencies that limit productivity and growth in dental offices. Through SmartChair.AI, he is translating real-world clinical pain points into scalable, data-driven solutions by retrofitting existing dental chairs with smart occupancy sensors and analytics. The platform enables DSOs, private practices, and manufacturers to objectively measure utilization, reduce idle time, and improve revenue per chair hour. SmartChair.AI is already deployed across multiple states and is an exclusive retrofit partner with DentalEZ, integrating into their Aeras Intel ecosystem. Dr. Patel is passionate about building foundational infrastructure that powers smarter decision-making across dentistry for decades to come.

Travis Rodgers specializes in technology, go-to-market strategies, and tools for dental startup companies. His Dental Venture Capital brand helps startups find investors, advisors, customers, and partners.

Dr. Rosato is a native New Englander. He was born in Revere, MA, and raised in Danvers, MA. He moved to NH in 1986 to attend Saint Anselm College. After college, he attended Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and graduated in 1994. Then he was off to Chicago to the University of Illinois Medical Center, Cook County Hospital, Michael Reese Hospital, Mercy Hospital, and the West Side VA for his residency in oral and maxillofacial surgery which was completed in 1998. He then moved back to New England and practiced initially in Rhode Island before finding a home back in NH in 2000. He quickly enjoyed being a part of shaping the profession of dentistry and advocating for patients through leadership. Initially, he served the NH Dental Society as the Council on Government Affairs Chair for 5 years before ascending through the leadership ladder from 2006-10 culminating with becoming president of the NH Dental Society in 2010. Following his year as president he was appointed to the American Dental Society Council on Ethics, Bylaws, and Judicial Affairs and served as chair in his final and fourth year on the Council in 2015. During his national leadership time, he also continued to serve the NH Dental Society as Long Term Delegate for 8 years 2011-2019. He was then appointed to serve from 2015 to 2019 as caucus chair of the ADA First District representing all 6 New England States. Following this he ran and was elected to the ADA board of trustees to serve from 2019-2023. While on the ADA BOT, he also served as compensation chair, ADA Business Enterprise Inc. as a board member, and a board member of the Innovation Advisory Committee. He has a tremendous calling to be at the tip of the profession fighting for oral healthcare so that everyone can have a dental home. He resides in Concord with his wife (Dr. Laurie Rosato) and 3 children (Richard Jr, Colin, and Madison). He cherishes family time and enjoys golf, the Boston Bruins, and car rides with his labradoodle Roma. In 2025, Dr. Rosato was elected the 162nd President of the American Dental Association, a new journey he is excited about as he continues to provide excellent service to his patients.

Dr. Kianor Shah is a practicing dentist, inventor and an entrepreneur from Palm Desert, California. As a traveling healthcare provider, Dr. Shah has practiced in more than 300 offices. As a businessman, Dr. Shah has built numerous cobrand, private label, and doctor-to-doctor partnerships in the healthcare industry. Dr. Shah completed his undergraduate studies at Western Illinois University as a Summa Cum Laude, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in 2000. Dr. Shah graduated in 2006 with a Doctorate in Dental Medicine from Southern Illinois University. He completed an MBA program at Brandman University in international business in 2016. His participation as a fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, fellow of the California Implant Institute, and fellow of the International Academy of Dental-Facial Esthetics has culminated in his Mastership and Diplomate status of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. Dr. Shah has been in various roles as a founder, owner, chairperson, CEO, president, managing director, partner, associate, and consultant for a variety of domestic and international related business matters. Dr. Shah is also the founding regent of the Global Summits Institute. Dr. Shah currently serves as a key opinion leader for a host of companies and organizations. In addition to his expertise practicing general dentistry, Dr. Shah practices in the fields of prosthodontics, periodontics, endodontics, pedodontics, orthodontics, and oral surgery. Dr. Shah reads, writes, and speaks English, German, and the Farsi languages. Dr. Shah enjoys world travel, public speaking, studying, and researching historical events, and participating in sports including soccer, table tennis, and fitness. "I love the look on a patient's face when he or she looks in the mirror post smile design and witnessing the emergence of a new-found confidence. The value in that cannot be measured by numbers."

Dr. Ali Shazib is the Dean and Chief Clinical Officer for the Workman School of Dental Medicine. Originally from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, he received his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Boston University and completed his residency in Oral Medicine at Harvard University, where he provided patient care at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. He resonates with all parts of the CARE Model. Dr. Shazib was drawn to High Point University due to its inspiring environment and caring people. When brushing his teeth, Dr. Shazib puts water on his toothbrush before putting on toothpaste.

Eric Shirley is the CEO of VistaApex Solutions, a leader in dental materials development and manufacturing. VistaApex Solutions also owns PerioProtect and PerioSciences, two companies recognized for developing patient-centric and practice-building solutions to promote periodontal and oral health. Before joining VistaApex, Eric held leadership positions at Keystone Industries, Patterson Dental, Midmark, Dentsply International and several other medical device manufacturers. He is also the Chairman of the Board of TeamSmile, an organization that provides children in need with life-changing dental care through partnerships with professional sports teams, and he is also a former Chairman of the Dental Trade Alliance. Eric holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Long Beach State University, and a Master of Business Administration from UCLA Anderson School of Management.

Andrew Smith served as executive vice president of government relations and external affairs for Parallel (formerly Surterra Wellness) where he managed the state and federal government relations teams, served as the company’s chief advocate and spokesperson to policymakers and regulators, and led the company’s advocacy and communications goals in the public affairs space. Prior to joining the private sector, Andrew spent a decade working in government, campaigns, and public policy. In particular, Andrew worked as finance director and senior advisor for Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe where he oversaw the strategy, development, and implementation of a record-breaking $44 million fundraising operation. Andrew is a graduate of Georgetown University with a degree in government and history. Originally from Chicago, Andrew now resides in Greenwich, Connecticut.

Sam Strain is Co-Founder and Chief Development Officer of HealthStream, a dental-focused boutique investment banking advisory firm serving the long-underserved lower middle market. HealthStream advises clients ranging from enterprising single-practice dentists to multi-state DSOs and MSOs backed by private equity, delivering transaction and growth advisory historically reserved for institutional operators. Sam partners with founders and leadership teams to drive growth, execute transactions, and build durable enterprise value. She is also Co-Founder of DoubleMint Ventures, a strategic go-to-market advisory working with category-defining oral health and healthcare technology companies including vVardis, Anatomy Financial, Immersify Education, Presto Smile, Overjet, and TwoFront, supporting innovation from early commercialization through scale. Sam co-founded Cara Capital, a venture fund-of-funds expanding access to institutional-quality investments through its partnership with 4100dx. She serves on DSO advisory boards, is an angel investor, and was part of a successful dental exit to KKR. Sam brings deep experience across investment banking, healthcare M&A, and strategic growth. Sam brings a capital markets perspective grounded in firsthand experience advising, investing in, and scaling dental and healthcare businesses across the lower middle market.

Tiffany Yu is a Principal at 7wireVentures, a healthcare venture fund focused on digital health and tech-enabled healthcare services. Prior to 7wire, Tiffany was a Senior Director at Redesign Health where she led three new company launches in healthcare. Tiffany also has experience in growth equity/private equity investments in healthcare IT and services and began her career at F-Prime Capital.