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Georgia Academy of
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130 Vann Street, Suite 210
Marietta, Georgia 30060
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If you are interested in becoming a GACD
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GACD Board of Directors |
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Pinhas Adar, MDT CDT - President
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| Master Ceramist Pinhas Adar studied initially in Tel Aviv, Israel and then with Mr. Willi Geller in Zurich, Switzerland. He has over thirty years of experience in all phases of dental laboratory technology and has spent these years studying the secrets and principles of Smile Design and the impact of the psychological effects on consumers and has applied this knowledge in his own practice with extraordinary results. He specializes in the many facets of porcelain esthetic restorations on both natural teeth and osseointegrated implants. |
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| Mr. Adar is the founder and president of Adar International, Inc., and an active member of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, International Oral Design group and President Elect of the Georgia Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, he is also on the Professional Education Committee of the executive board of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. He is a member of the National Association of Dental Laboratories and Southeaster Conference of Dental Laboratories. He is also a center for Oral Design International. He is the US coordinator for Oral Design, USA. He is on the advisory board of the Amara Institute and a guest presenter at Harvard School of Dental Medicine. He is on the editorial advisory board of the Quintessence Yearly Journal, the Journal of Esthetic Dentistry, the Journal of Collaborative Techniques, Spectrum Dialogue, Everest Publishing and Inside Dentistry. |
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| Mr. Adar has lectured and presented live television programs in the United States, Europe, Israel, the Far East, South America, Russia and Australia, as well as a multitude of programs nationally on the multidisciplinary approaches in optimizing esthetics. He has the unique privilege of working and teaching with many leaders in the field of esthetic/cosmetic dentistry in interdisciplinary settings in many different cultural backgrounds. He has the distinction of being the first ceramist to address an international meeting of the American College of Prosthodontists. |
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| He has contributed chapters in texts on posterior ceramic restorations and porcelain laminate veneers, published by Quintessence Publishing Co., Inc. He contributed text to a multi-disciplinary book, “The Art of the Smile” published by Quintessence Publishing Co., as well as numerous magazine articles. |
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| He has produced educational DVD’s for the dental industry on different topics entitled “Porcelain Laminate Veneers”, “Crowns from Vision to Reality”, and “Trial Smile” that are currently being sold and distributed by National Lab Network. |
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James A. Merriman, DMD - President Elec
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Dr. Merriman is the vice president of the Georgia Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. He graduated from the Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry in 1980. He maintains a solo general practice, with an emphasis in complex restorative and cosmetic dentistry in Marietta, Georgia. A firm believer in continuing education, Dr. Merriman is a graduate of the Dawson Center for Advanced Dental Study, The L.D. Pankey Institute, LSU Esthetic Continuums I and II, a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry and is an Accredited Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. He has also studied extensively with the Spear Institute, Dallas Dental Solutions, and with the San Francisco Institute for Advanced Dental Learning. Over the last three years, Dr. Merriman has had four articles
published in the Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry. A member of the AACD since 1999, Dr. Merriman leads a study group of Atlanta area dentists interested in becoming Accredited Members of the AACD. He also serves as a Workshop Mentor for the Spear Institute in Scottsdale, Arizona. |
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| Dr. Merriman’s pastimes include fly fishing, mountain biking, hiking, and trips with his wife and three children to the North Georgia mountains. |
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Rhonda Mullins - Vice President & Sponsorship Co-Chairman, Board Member
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| With over 20 years experience in the industry, Rhonda Mullins has served as a Dawson and Pankey trained dental lab technician, office manager, practice transition analyst, national trainer, and speaker. She has presented workshops nationally for numerous study groups and organizations. She is CEO of RHONDA MULLINS/VISTA PRO CONSULTING INC., an Atlanta, Ga., based firm that serves the dental industry as a national speaker, on-site strategic coach, and consultant as well as a business development strategist to dentists. |
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Rhonda is proud to be affiliated with elite organizations such as:
• NSA – National Speakers Association
• AACD – Corporate Member
• GACD –Vice President 2010 (Georgia Academy Cosmetic Dentistry)
• SCN – Speaker Consulting Network
• ADMC – Academy of Dental Management Consultants
• AADPA – American Academy of Dental Practice Adm. |
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| Rhonda has lectured for the Thomas P. Hinman Dental Society, Tennessee, South Carolina and Florida Dental Associations. Rhonda is one of the most influential speakers / consultants in dentistry today. |
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Dr. Louisa S. Berman - Advisor to the Board
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Louisa S. Berman graduated from the University of Alabama with a Bachelor of Science Degree in 1994 and then attended the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry where she received her Doctorate in Dental Medicine (DMD) in 1998. Dr. Berman then went on to receive advanced training, completing a 3 year Prosthodontic residency in 2001. A prosthodontist is a dental specialist in the areas of function, implants, cosmetics, and fixed and removable dentistry. Rigorous training and experience provide prosthodontists with a special understanding of the dynamics of smile, the preservation of a healthy mouth and the creation of tooth replacements. Dr. Berman is a sustaining member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the American
College of Prosthodontists, the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Dental Association, and the Northern District of the Georgia Dental Association. She also is a member of Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity and the Hinman Dental Society. She lectures on implant dentistry to local study groups and at national meetings, and is a product evaluator for Discus Dental products. |
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| Dr. Berman currently serves as Past President of the Georgia Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, an affiliate of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. She volunteers over 50 hours a year with the Junior League of Atlanta, loves attending Alabama football games, and spending time with her husband, Tristan and her daughter, Adelyn. |
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Dr. Hugh D. Flax - Advisor to the Board
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Hugh D. Flax received his DDS degree from Emory University in 1983 following undergraduate Phi Beta Kappa honors. While doing a residency he did Posterior Composites research at LSU Dental School in 1984-1985. He has been a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry since 1994 and became Accredited in 1997. He was President of the Atlanta Chapter of the AACD (1996-1998) and Local Chapters Chairperson (1998-1999). Dr. Flax served for two years as Co-Chair of the Conference
Advisory Committee for 2003 AACD Scientific Session in Orlando. In May 2005, he became the Chairman of the 2008 Meeting in New Orleans. He is on the Editorial Boards of the Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry and Practical Procedures and Aesthetic Dentistry. Furthermore, he has chaired the Private Education Advisory Council and the Disaster Relief Committee, and is an active member of the AACD Board of Directors and the Marketing, Leadership Development, and Finance Committees. Recently, he is the
founding President of the Georgia Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and remains on its Board. In May 2008, he was elected Vice President of the AACD and will become President in 2010-2011. |
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| Outside of the AACD, Dr. Flax is a member of the American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, Academy of Laser Dentistry, and the L.D. Pankey Alumni Association. In addition, as a Fellow of the World Clinical Laser Institute, he contributes time as member of their teaching faculty. Lastly, he is a lecturer and product evaluator for Catapult (Dental Team Concepts), a group dedicated to improving dental care throughout the world. |
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| Dr. Flax practices full time in Atlanta, Georgia focusing on functional-appearance related conditions and advanced laser dentistry as well as writing and lecturing on how to help others do the same for their own practices. Lastly, while helping his wife Robyn raise two beautiful girls, he focuses on many charitable causes including Give Back A Smile, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, the 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome Foundation, and Habitat for Humanity’s Musicians’ Village in New Orleans. |
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Dr. Rich Creasman - Advisor to the Board
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| Dr. Rich Creasman maintains a private practice in Atlanta, Georgia and has a long history of providing new smiles for his patients. He attended and obtained his undergraduate degree from Kennesaw State University and graduated from the Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry in 1994. His commitment to furthering his expertise in cosmetic dentistry led him to pursue post graduate education at many of the programs that offered live patient cosmetic education. He has pursued his passion for sharing his experience with others through teaching and mentoring and has been helping other dentist learn about comprehensive aesthetics and occlusion around the country since 2002, serving as clinical faculty for The Hornbrook Group and Gold Dust Clinical Mastery organizations. He serves as an adjunct faculty member for A.T. Still University Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health. |
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| Dr. Creasman is also a member of the American Dental Association, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the Academy of General Dentistry, and the Seattle Study Club of Atlanta. |
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Jill Golsen, DMD - Membership Chair
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| A native of Florida, Dr. Golsen attended the University of Georgia, has Bachelor of Science degree as well as a DMD from the Medical College School of Dentistry in 1993. Dr Golsen was a clinical instructor at Perimeter College School of dental hygiene and an international trainer for Kreativ air abrasion technology. |
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| Dr Golsen is a sustaining member of the AACD and a general member since 1995. She is currently serves on the board of the Georgia Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Other membership organizations include the Hinman dental society, Georgia dental association, American dental association, Northern District dental society. |
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| Dr Golsen has been practicing for 15 years in Alpharetta Georgia. |
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Dolly Gaines, CDA, CEDA - Sponsorhip Chairman & Board Member
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| Dolly Gaines’ diverse experience in dentistry includes positions as, an expanded duties dental assistant, Digital Radiography / Imaging and intra oral photography trainer, Treatment Consultant, Practice Coordinator and Director, and Dental Practice Management Consultant. |
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| Dolly has accumulated a wealth of knowledge throughout her 18 years in dentistry. In addition to her love for Speaking, as a professional Consultant, she provides true hands on training, complete analysis, and advice for dental practice success. Dolly specializes in consulting and training of leadership, exceptional communication and verbal skills, Case presentation, New patient enrollment, accurate techniques of current uses of digital imaging, and technology, Accelerated Dental assisting, Clinical efficiency, Customer service, Practice organization and flow, and Marketing. Dolly’s unique approach through motivation and empowerment, is known for establishing the pro-active leadership skills that promote success among dental practices. |
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| Through DGC, Dolly is available to provide comprehensive observation, hands on training, and coaching to clients to raise the grade in excellence! You can reach Dolly at 678-773-8919. It will be her pleasure to assist you! |
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• Practice Management Consultant and Clinical instructor
• Member, The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
• Member, The Georgia Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
• Speaker, The Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (Boston 2001, San Francisco 2000)
• Speaker, Excellence in Dentistry Profitable Dentist (Destin 2001)
• Speaker, Thomas P. Hinman (Georgia Dental Assistant Association 2007)
• Over 1,000 hours of Continuing Education in Dental Practice Management, Clinical Excellence, Successful Hygiene STM programs, Customer Service, Leadership, Communications and Customer service, Team building and Motivation (Las Vegas Institute (LVI), AACD, Excellence in Dentistry, Hinman, The Ritz Carlton, Franklin Covey, Success seminars, Fred Pryor Seminars, Zig Zigler seminars, The Florida Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and The Georgia Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry,)
• Certified in Expanded Duties Dental assisting |
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Dr. Joe Chafin - Board Member
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| As a native Georgian, Dr. Chafin graduated with a B.S. in Biochemistry and a M.S. in Nutrition from the University of Georgia. He received his DMD degree from the Medical College of Georgia in 1981. He has been maintaining a solo practice for 28 years, with an emphasis in family and cosmetic dentistry. His accomplishments include being Past Chairman of the Beginning Practice Committee of the Georgia Dental Association, and also served on the Executive Council for the Northern District Dental Society. He has been past President of the Medical College of Georgia Alumni Association, and is currently a member of the President s Club. As a sustaining member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry since 2006, he has attended all national meetings, served on the New Member Committee, and is currently treating a patient in the Give Back A Smile Program. As a staunch believer in dental education, he is a member of the South Metro Dental Study Club, the Georgia Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Study Club, and has particularly enjoyed courses by Newton Fahl, the Pankey Institute, Dallas Dental Solutions, the Department of Prosthodontics at the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry, and Astra Tech. Dr. Chafin has given back to his local community by starting an endowment for the Hands of Hope Dental Clinic. |
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Dr. Marilyn Gaylor - Board Member
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| Dr. Gaylor is a 1984 graduate of University of Tennessee School of Dentistry. She has completed numerous hours of continuing education which include the Seattle Institute, LD Pankey Institute, the Dawson Academy, LSU School of Dentistry Cosmetic Dentistry Continuum parts 1 and 2, and Chicago’s Center for Aesthetic Excellence Dentistry Seminars. |
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| She is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Northern District Dental Society, the Georgia Dental Association, the American Dental Association and the Hinman Dental Society. She is an accredited member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. She is a fellow of the Georgia Dental Association, and a member of the Pierre Feuchard Academy. |
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| She has served as chairman of peer review committee and on the executive council for the Northern District Dental Society, and presently serves as an alternate Delegate to the Georgia Dental Association. She maintains a private practice in Atlanta Georgia with an emphasis on reconstructive and cosmetic dentistry. |
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| She is a member of the visiting faculty of the Spear Institute. |
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Dr. Sherry Jordan - Board Member
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Dr. Jordan attended West Georgia College where she did her undergraduate studies. She then went on to receive her DMD degree from the Medical College of Georgia in 1995. She now has a solo general practice in Cumming, Georgia.
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| Dr. Jordan is a member of the Georgia Dental Association, the American Dental Association, the Georgia Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the Hinman Dental Society, and a fellow of the Pierre Fauchard Academy. |
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| In her spare time, Dr. Jordan enjoys spending time with her husband and two sons. She also enjoys playing tennis. |
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