Meet the Faculty

Exceptional teachers for
exceptional outcomes.

The PDS University™ – Institute of Dentistry is a learning community of Clinicians Leading Clinicians in Clinical Excellence®. The members are each recognized leaders in their respective areas of focus, and many are sought-after speakers with multiple published articles. Whether you’re a clinician interested in continuing education or are looking for a speaker for your next event, our faculty can help.

Board of Chairs

DDS Charles Rodgers

Charles Rodgers, DDS

Chair of Quality Improvement
Vice President of Clinical Quality

DDS Carolyn Ghazal

Carolyn Ghazal, DDS

Chair of Associate Dentist Development

 

DDS, MS Alex Sharifian

Alex Sharifian, DDS, MS

Chair of Owner Dentist Development

 

DMD Lisa Bienstock

Deepika Dharma, DDS

The Mouth-Body Connection®

Subject Matter Experts

DMD Lisa Bienstock

Deepika Dharma, DDS

The Mouth-Body Connection®

DDS Carolyn Ghazal

Carolyn Ghazal, DDS

Diagnosis & Treatment Planning, PPE

DDS Carolyn Ghazal

Minh Pham, DDS

CBCT, Implants

DDS, MS Alex Sharifian

Alex Sharifian, DDS, MS

Diagnosis & Treatment Planning, PPE

Zulema Valdivia, DDS

Implants

Ashley Spooner, DDS

Dental Sleep Medicine, Epic® comprehensive health record system