Mary Sue Stonisch D.D.S.

Bio:
Mary Sue Stonisch, D.D.S., F.A.G.D. is an Aesthetic Dentist maintaining a Smile Enhancement Studio in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. She is a 1987 graduate of the University of Detroit-Mercy School of Dentistry. Her undergraduate degree from Albion College in art and chemistry is her foundation and the cornerstone of her work. She is a 1992 accredited member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and a fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry as well as American Academy of Dental Facial Esthetics. She is a medical staff member of St. John and Bon Secours Hospital, enabling her to aid accident victims in rehabilitation their smiles. Dr. Stonisch is an innovator with SMILE-NOW technology, a product that instantly allows patients to visualize in their mouths the benefits of cosmetic dentistry. Her practice is limited to comprehensive restorative care and aesthetic dentistry where she creates smiles by an artist’s eye. Visible at www.smileenhancementstudio.com or www.yourSMILENOW.com.

Your Passion:
Smile Enhancement, Getting a patient to say “Yes” in a minute or less, and Chart Documentation made simple.

Why is pinktooth.net exciting for you?
pinkTooth.net is an exciting organization to be a part of in that as women practicing dentistry full time, we often have tricks of the trade and gender we can share with each other. Some of my tricks include a instant dental template called SMILE-NOW available to share for increasing case acceptance. This technology has proven to not only get patients to say “YES” to case acceptance in a minute as well as recharge the entire team! Other tricks include a chart documenting systems available to share with others in small groups or large forums! We can all benefit from each others successes. I look forward to being able to share my knowledge and gain a strand of pearls myself.

Rena Vakay, DDS, FAGD

Bio:
Graduated from Georgetown Dental School in 1982; Accredited member of the AACD, served 3 years on BOD of AACD and was past president of local chapter. Achieved mentor status in the Kois Center and is currently serving as Editor in Chief of the new journal- “Excellence” for the Kois Center. She lectures throughout the United States. Visit her website at www.Renavakay.com

Your Passion:
Science of impression materials / Veneers / Communication skills between doctor, team, patients, and laboratory.

Why is pinktooth.net exciting for you?
It is exciting to be “connected” to passionate, dynamic people who share a love for dentistry and life. I hope to help with dental skills that translate to “life skills.”

Ann M. Bynum, DDS - Key Opinion Leader

Bio:
I have been happily practicing pediatric dentistry in my own practice now for 10 years. I share an office with my husband, who is a general dentist and therefore I feel we offer our patients the best of both a kid’s and an adult’s world. My favorite thing about coming to work is knowing who I am spending the day with. My team is amazing! If someone tells you that you can’t be friend with your employees, I think otherwise. Having a well put together team makes seeing the most difficult patient seem like a day at Disney World! My “second job” is speaking to groups of other dentists and employees about how to make a de-bunked office into a smooth sailing ship heading in the right direction.

Your Passion:
Pediatric dentistry (younger kids!), customer service, and team leadership/motivation.

Why is pinktooth.net exciting for you?
Could be a venue to help other women in our field. I learned from experience what a HORRIBLE team and office looks like and made a conscious decision to change it and no longer be a victim. When male doctors speak to employees they command respect and come off very authoritative, but often times when female doctors fill the same role we come off crabby, bitchy, or PMSing. Not a fair double standard and something I think we ALL could work harder on to break the mold.

Jenifer C. Back, DMD - Key Opinion Leader

Bio:
Cosmetic dentist, membership committee for AACD, mentor for the Nash Institute, developer of the Dental Forum a personal growth and development series for dentists, speaker for WEDU speaking of Women’s Health. I maintain membership in the following organizations ADA, WDA, AGD, AAID, AACD and FACD.

Your Passion:
Cosmetic dentistry / Patient Relationships / Personal Growth and Development.

Why is pinktooth.net exciting for you?
I believe pinktooth.net can be a place where women can share unique perspectives about their lives as dentists in a non-intimidating environment. I believe it is important that we work together to advance women in dentistry and create a cooperative network.

Lori Trost, DMD - pinkTooth.net Founder

Bio:
Is the Founder of pinkTooth.net. She graduated from SIU-School of Dental Medicine and opened the Center for Contemporary Dentistry in Columbia, IL. Her passion for blending dentistry, vision, and innovation in dentistry have been nationally and inter-nationally recognized through writing, presenting, and the participation in a variety of key influencer panels and educational DVD's. She is a member of the ADA, AGD, and the IADFE. Dr.Trost is also a Reality Evaluator and sits on a variety of industry editorial boards and was the past editor of WDJ.

Your Passion:
Creating an Exceptional Dental Team that delivers Exceptional Care! Dental materials, writing, applying the “KISS principle” to technical approaches in dentistry, and communication. Also spending time and traveling with my family and playing piano.

Why is pinktooth.net exciting for you?
It is the only RESOURCE in dentistry that is designed for women! This community connects, communicates, informs, and inspires with welcome arms!

Karen Kaiser, RDH - pinkTooth.net Team

Bio:
Karen Kaiser is a practicing clinician, feature author, and former monthly columnist for RDH magazine. Her career began in 1987 as a chairside dental assistant after attending Missouri College. Karen returned to school and completed a dental hygiene degree from Forest Park Community College hygiene program in 1994. She has a passion for high-tech equipment, products, product development, and their implementation in the real clinical world. In 2002, Karen was recognized as a recipient of the Sunstar Butler Award of Distinction. She has also been the featured hygienist on educational DVD's, is a key influencer to a variety of companies, regularly participates on hygiene advisory panels, and is a CRA evaluator.