IMPACT CONFERENCE SPEAKERS
Satish S. Kumar, DMD, MDSc, MS
Biography:
Dr. Satish Kumar currently serves as a tenured Professor and Director (Chair) of Periodontics at the Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health (ASDOH), A. T. Still University (ATSU) in Mesa, Arizona. As a full-time faculty member, Dr. Kumar spends most of his time providing surgical care at ASDOH. When he is not treating patients, he is supervising students, lecturing, pursuing research, overseeing clinical operations and administration. Dr. Kumar is a board-certified specialist and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, the American Board of Oral Medicine, and the American Board of Orofacial Pain.
Antonia Teruel, DMD, MS, PhD
Biography:
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 vast experience in patient care and teaching since 2008 and has taught in major universities. Dr. Teruel maintains a full-time private practice at the Head Pain Institute, in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Teruel is a member of American Academy of Orofacial Pain. Dr. Teruel is fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Antonia Teruel, DMD, MS, PhD
Biography:
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 vast experience in patient care and teaching since 2008 and has taught in major universities. Dr. Teruel maintains a full-time private practice at the Head Pain Institute, in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Teruel is a member of American Academy of Orofacial Pain. Dr. Teruel is fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Susan S. Wingrove BS, RDH
Biography:
Sponsored by: Ivoclar, PDT, Oral-B, and Sunstar
Susan Wingrove BS, RDH is a Dynamic Innovator, International speaker, researcher, and writer. Dental hygienist RDH Award of Distinction and Western Society of Periodontology Hygiene Educator of the year recipient. Instrument co designer of the Wingrove Titanium Implant Scalers, ACE probes, and Queen of Hearts instruments for PDT. Consultant and contributor to multiple research studies, product developments, and on the Oral-B Global Implant and Western Society of Periodontology Boards. Susan specializes in providing protocols that follow the science for healthy teeth, implants, and disease treatment. Published author; American and International journals on peri-implant therapy, regeneration, advanced instrumentation, customizing patient homecare, and textbook: Peri-Implant Therapy for the Dental Hygienist: 2nd Edition. Resides in Missoula, Montana to enjoy fly fishing, hiking, and snowshoeing
Caitlin Parsons, RDH
Biography:
Sponsored by: Andau Medical, PDT Instruments, Crown Seating
Caitlin Parsons is a Registered Dental Hygienist with over 15 years of experience and a former chronic pain sufferer turned Certified Yoga Therapist and Ergonomic Consultant. With a deep commitment to the well-being of dental professionals, Caitlin specializes in helping teams prevent, reduce, and manage workplace pain, combat stress, and improve overall health. Her approach empowers professionals to thrive both inside and outside the office. Through her speaking engagements, online programs, hands-on team experiences, and podcast, The Aligned Hygienist, Caitlin champions wellness in the dental field to foster better patient care, stronger team dynamics, and long-term practice success.
Caitlin Parsons, RDH​
Biography:
Sponsored by: Andau Medical, PDT Instruments, Crown Seating
Caitlin Parsons is a Registered Dental Hygienist with over 15 years of experience and a former chronic pain sufferer turned Certified Yoga Therapist and Ergonomic Consultant. With a deep commitment to the well-being of dental professionals, Caitlin specializes in helping teams prevent, reduce, and manage workplace pain, combat stress, and improve overall health. Her approach empowers professionals to thrive both inside and outside the office. Through her speaking engagements, online programs, hands-on team experiences, and podcast, The Aligned Hygienist, Caitlin champions wellness in the dental field to foster better patient care, stronger team dynamics, and long-term practice success.
Tiffany Wuebben, RDH
Biography:
Sponsored by: Care Credit
Tiffany Wuebben, RDH, is the author of Hygienepreneur: The Dental Hygienist’s Guide to Achieving Career Success & Personal Transformation, a comprehensive guide on harnessing the power of the hygiene department in building a thriving practice. She is also the founder and CEO of The Hygienepreneur, a consulting company dedicated to transforming hygiene departments into high-performing, profitable assets through innovative training and dynamic workshops.
JoAnne Jones, RDH
Biography:
Sponsored by: LED Dental Inc., and Aquoral
Jo-Anne respected thought leader and international, award-winning speaker, Jo Anne Jones has done over 1,000 presentations worldwide. Jo-Anne brings life, energy, and inspiration to all her presentations, whether they be live or virtual, which has made her a sought-after lecturer in the dental community. Jo Anne is a past honoree of DPR’s Top 25 Women in Dentistry and joins the 2025 Dentistry Today CE Leaders for the 15th consecutive year. A 2021 Fellowship Award with the International Academy for Dental Facial Esthetics was presented to Jo-Anne for her contributions to the field of dentistry. Jo-Anne was instrumental in launching the international ‘Check Your Mouth’ campaign promoting oral self-examination between professional visits. Jo-Anne is a Key Opinion Leader for several leading corporations within the dental community. Her work focuses on urgent issues within the dental field, such as oral and oropharyngeal cancer screening and HPV awareness, highlighting the latest research and practical applications for dental professionals. A frank and open lecture style and a focus on direct knowledge translation have earned Jo Anne many loyal followers both nationally and internationally.
JoAnne Jones, RDH
Biography:
Sponsored by: LED Dental Inc., and Aquoral
Jo-Anne respected thought leader and international, award-winning speaker, Jo Anne Jones has done over 1,000 presentations worldwide. Jo-Anne brings life, energy, and inspiration to all her presentations, whether they be live or virtual, which has made her a sought-after lecturer in the dental community. Jo Anne is a past honoree of DPR’s Top 25 Women in Dentistry and joins the 2025 Dentistry Today CE Leaders for the 15th consecutive year. A 2021 Fellowship Award with the International Academy for Dental Facial Esthetics was presented to Jo-Anne for her contributions to the field of dentistry. Jo-Anne was instrumental in launching the international ‘Check Your Mouth’ campaign promoting oral self-examination between professional visits. Jo-Anne is a Key Opinion Leader for several leading corporations within the dental community. Her work focuses on urgent issues within the dental field, such as oral and oropharyngeal cancer screening and HPV awareness, highlighting the latest research and practical applications for dental professionals. A frank and open lecture style and a focus on direct knowledge translation have earned Jo Anne many loyal followers both nationally and internationally.