2026 WSP AND WDHS SPEAKER
Clark Chen, DMD
Clark Chen DMD is an Assistant Professor in the Prosthodontics department at the Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health (ASDOH). He graduated dental school from ASDOH in 2012 where he also received a certificate in public health from AT Still’s Arizona School of Health Sciences. Dr. Chen received his certificate in Prosthodontics from the University of California, San Francisco in 2015 and his certificate in Periodontics from the University of California, Los Angeles in 2021. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and practices periodontics in a private practice in addition to his academic duties.
Dr Guilherme Cabral
Received his certification on Dental Technology in 1995, and completed his undergraduate studies at State University of Sao Paulo with DDS in 1999 . Developing consulting of Digital Smile Design System (DSD) with Dr Christian Coachman in partnership since 1995. As a Member of Brazilian Society of Esthetic dentistry (SBOE) he became teacher and speaker in several subjects including dental morphology, dental ceramic, Implantology, prosthetic planning, as well as CoAuthor of several articles and chapter’s books regarding implant Dentistry and Esthetic Dentistry. Last decade He was running his own Private Practice with in-house lab and Aesthetic Restorative Training Institute in São Paulo Brazil, focusing on microscope enhanced dentistry, clinical Research and developing Interdisciplinary Communication tools over sea for complex cases and oral rehabilitation. The constant movement for self-improvement inspired him to join again Team Atlanta 2.0 in 2024 (partnership since 2007) to seek for highest performance possible by incorporating the best materials, technology, clinical and dental laboratory practices.
Dr Silva
Dr. Silva is a highly trained clinician specializing in implant dentistry, with comprehensive expertise in both surgical and restorative procedures. Originally from São Paulo, Brazil, he completed his dental education in Mogi das Cruzes before moving to the United States to advance his career. He trained extensively at the renowned multidisciplinary practice “Team Atlanta,” working closely with Drs. Maurice Salama and David Garber.
Committed to practicing dentistry in the U.S., Dr. Silva earned his second DDS degree from the University of Southern California. He went on to complete advanced Post-Doctoral training in Prosthodontics at Augusta University, followed by a prestigious fellowship at the Ronald Goldstein Center for Esthetic and Implant Dentistry under Dr. Gerard Chiche.
Dr. Silva currently practices in Atlanta at Team Atlanta, one of the leading multidisciplinary dental practices in the country. He lives with his wife, Maria Paula Paranhos Silva, and their two children, Stela and Noah.
Dr. Suman Bathina
Dr. Suman Bathina received his dental degree (BDS) from the Government Dental College & Hospital, Hyderabad, India, in 2001. Upon graduation, he moved to the Caribbean and practiced in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, for 8 years. Dr. Bathina did his Endodontic Preceptorship at UCLA. He received his Certificate in Endodontics from the University of Southern California College of Dentistry in 2013. He moved to Texas and has been practicing endodontics in Texas since 2013. He is a board-certified endodontist by the American Board of Endodontics. He is a Fellow of the International Association of Endodontists (IAE). Dr. Bathina is a member of the American Association of Endodontists (AAE), International Association of Dental Traumatology (IADT), International Association of Dental Research (IADR), and American Dental Association (ADA). He was involved in voluntary work providing free endodontic care through mobile clinics, Union Rescue Mission, and Texas Mission of Mercy. He volunteered in conducting national oral health survey programs in Jamaica and also a dental mission trip to Cambodia. He believes that “To teach is to learn” and is very thankful for the opportunity to teach at the Department of Endodontics, Texas A&M University College of Dentistry. He was part of the team until 2021. He then moved to Austin and has been in full-time private practice ever since. Dr. Bathina’s journey since 2001 has been very humbling. This journey took him to different countries, dealing with different cultures and clinical setups, and helped him to improve both personally and professionally.
Antonia Teruel, DMD, MS, PhD
Dr. Teruel is passionate about helping her patients and takes great pride in being able to help patients with chronic orofacial pain, temporomandibular joint disorders, neuropathic pain and neuralgias, sleep apnea, among others. Dr. Teruel is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orofacial Pain. Dr. Teruel has extensive experience in patient care and teaching since 2008 and has taught in major universities including Ostrow School of Dentistry of University of Southern California in Los Angeles, University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine in Pittsburgh, and Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health, A.T. Still University in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Teruel maintains a full-time private practice at the Head Pain Institute, in Scottsdale, Arizona. She provides continuing education courses in her field of expertise and is a published author having contributed several publications and book chapters. Dr. Teruel is a member of American Academy of Orofacial Pain. Dr. Teruel is fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Lauralee Nygaard, DDS, MS
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