Presenter Information

Gary Takacs

Gary Takacs specializes in the “business of dentistry.” His seminars, audio and videotape programs, and in–office consulting services have helped many dentists develop a more profitable and enjoyable practice.

Although Gary is not a dentist, he owns a dental practice in partnership with Dr. Paul Nielson. His practice serves as a laboratory to test concepts he can apply in his teaching.

Samuel B. Low

Sam Low is professor emeritus at the University of Florida College of Dentistry and an associate faculty member of the Pankey Institute for Continuing Dental Education, Key Biscayne, FL. He has 30 years of private practice experience in periodontics and implant placement.

Terence E. Donovan

Dr. Terry Donovan is professor and section head for biomaterials, Department of Operative Dentistry at the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry at Chapel Hill. He was formerly professor and director of the Advanced Education in Prosthodontics Program at USC, where he was chair of the Department of Restorative Dentistry.

Jeffrey P. Okeson

Jeffrey P. Okeson is professor and chairman in the Department of Oral Health Science and director of the Orofacial Pain Center (which he established in 1977) at the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry, Lexington.

Charles Blair

Dr. Charles Blair has helped thousands of practices identify and implement new strategies for greater productivity and profitability. His publications are Coding with Confidence and the Insurance Solutions Newsletter.

Peter L. Jacobsen

Dr. Peter Jacobsen has a doctorate in comparative pharmacology and toxicology. He directed the Oral Medicine Clinic at the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry for over 25 years. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Oral Medicine and past chairperson of the ADA Council on Dental Therapeutics. He writes the Dental Drug Booklet, a handout and reference on commonly prescribed dental medications.