The Summer issue marks eight years
of tracking those who are making the biggest marks on global dental
healthcare and technology—and what it all means for dentists and
dental professionals.
PITTSTON, Pa., July 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- For the
eighth consecutive year, Incisal Edge magazine has released its
definitive ranking of dentistry's most impactful thought leaders
and disruptors in the summer print issue and digital edition.
At least a third of the list is generally
comprised of new additions, and some years, more than half,
revealing how startlingly fast power is shifting in dental
healthcare worldwide.
Incisal Edge's 32 Most Influential people in dentistry—one entry
for every tooth—always includes a diverse array of people from
wide-ranging backgrounds: practitioners, of course, but also tech
executives, nonprofit leaders, US Representatives, lobbyists,
educators, mentors, media mavens, social stars, industry analysts
and even controversial figures who've simultaneously wielded their
clout and divided opinions across all of dentistry.
At least a third of the list is generally comprised of new
additions, and some years, more than half, revealing how
startlingly fast power is shifting in dental healthcare worldwide.
For example, only four individuals have appeared every year since
the beginning:
- Dr. Gordon Christensen,
Co-Founder of the product testing colossus, Clinicians Report
Foundation;
- Dr. Howard Farran, Founder and
Owner of Dentaltown magazine and Dentaltown.com;
- Michael Graham, Senior Vice
President, Government and Public Affairs for the American Dental
Association;
- Dr. John Kois, founder and
director of the esteemed Kois Center continuing education
program.
Only one of 2024's top 3 is a dentist:
- No.1 is Guillaume Daniellot, the powerful CEO of Switzerland's Straumann Group;
- No. 2 is Joseph Hogan, CEO of
Align Technology, the company behind the wildly popular Invisalign
clear aligner system;
- No. 3, the only dentist, is Dr. Rena
D'Souza, DDS, MS, PhD, director at the National Institute of
Dental and Craniofacial Research and overseer of an annual budget
exceeding $500 million.
Newcomers to the 2024 list include:
- Cover star Brittany Glauz (No.
26), a hygienist and social media influencer using her platforms to
educate, inspire and support her fellow hygienists;
- Doug Brown (No.4), Managing
Partner of venture firm Dental Innovation Alliance;
- Dr. Myechia Minter-Jordan (No.
6), CEO of the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health;
- Sarah Chavarria (No. 10), CEO
and President of Delta Dental of California;
- Eiichi Nakanishi (No. 22),
President, CEO and third-generation owner of large Japanese
handpiece manufacturer NSK, which made waves by acquiring
Oregon-based dental equipment
manufacturer DCI in 2023.
Notable clinicians include:
- Dr. Michael Apa (No. 28),
boundary-pushing cosmetic dentist, educator, philanthropist and
one-man megabrand;
- Dr. Bill Dorfman (No.9), dentist
to stars like Eva Longoria and
Mark Wahlberg and a social star
himself;
- Dr. Bob Margeas (No. 17),
gext-gen clinical guru, journal editor and room-packing
speaker;
- Dr. Chris Steven Villanueva
(No.15), CEO of the dental partnership organization MB2;
Read the full list on IncisalEdgeMagazine.com or
browse the complete digital edition.
"This year's ranking, perhaps more than ever, reflects how much
faster dentists are embracing change and how much less entrenched
establishment figures in business and culture are becoming," said
Edward Kobesky, Head of Content for
Benco Dental, the publisher of Incisal Edge. "The 32 Most
Influential unquestionably have the power to drive big changes and
create ripple effects too big to be ignored."
As with all of Incisal Edge magazine's lists, rankings and
awards, people and companies pay no fee to nominate, participate or
be selected.
Feature stories in the 32 Most Influential issue include:
- Shotgun Wedding: Some experts say dentistry's integration with
general medicine is inevitable, but is that a good thing?
- The Great Hygienist Shortage: What can be done before things
get even more dire?
- Students to Watch: 10 prominent student influencers documenting
their educational journeys—and breaking out on social media as a
result.
About Incisal Edge
Incisal Edge is focused on helping readers get an edge—and keep
it—in the fast-changing worlds of healthcare and business. Known
for its "40 Under 40 — America's Best Young Dentists," "32 Most
Influential," "Year In Innovation" and "Lucy Hobbs Awards"
signature issues, Incisal Edge curates the industry's most
progressive thought leadership to concisely and compellingly
spotlight the latest in dental innovations and the people behind
them. Every edition delivers columns and features packed with sharp
advice, expert success tips on everything from marketing to
operations, and the latest clinical advances and essential tools
for practicing and living smarter. Incisal Edge's print edition
reaches over 136,000 readers quarterly via a direct mail
distribution package with Dentaltown magazine.
IncisalEdgeMagazine.com leads with dynamic visuals and follows with
exclusive web content, an improved mobile experience, and a
centralized nomination hub for the magazine's signature awards.
About Benco Dental
At Benco Dental, we believe that dental providers deserve a
partner on their side. We're proud to be a national dental
distributor with a century-long history, strong distribution
network, and a comprehensive range of products, solutions, and
services. We offer the unwavering support that can only come from a
privately-owned company with the flexibility to do what is in
customers' best interests, so they can focus on growing their
practices and delivering the best patient outcomes. Our
collaborations with the industry's leading vendors, buoyed by the
market's best-trained sales and field service team plus our proven
track record of agility, helps launch countless new innovations
each year. Together, we are driving dentistry forward. Visit
www.benco.com.
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Media Contact
Edward Kobesky, Benco Dental, 1
602-7081, editor@incisaledgemagazine.com, www.benco.com
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