Committees

The Academy's strength lies in its membership. Individuals contribute their skills and resources to the group by serving on its various committees. As a direct link to the membership, the Academy's committees work to impact current laser usage and future developments.

Become a Volunteer!

Visit our Volunteer page where ALD will launch its Volunteer Leadership Initiative in January 2022.  Members will be able to view short term and long term project commitments and volunteer in unique ways.  If you would like to volunteer, please review the information on the  Volunteer page or contact the ALD office by phone 954-346-3776 or email to [email protected]  We will reach out to you periodically as we seek leadership for specific projects.  Let us know your passion and give of your experience. 

Face Time Matters at the ALD - Meet ALD's Committee Chair Volunteer Leaders

Manaf Tahar Agha, DDS
Science and Research

Committee Chair
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Walid Altayeb, DDS, MDS, PhD

Walid Altayeb, DDS, MDS, PhD
Bylaws & Constitution
Email 

Lynn Atkinson, RDH
Auxiliary Chair
Email

Juliana Barros, DDS, MS

Juliana Barros, DDS, MS
Academic University Rel
Email

 Keith Brewster, DDS

Keith Brewster, DDS
Regulatory Affairs
Email

Nick Clausen

Nick Clausen

Industry Advisor
Email 

 Arun Danbar, BDS

Arun Darbar, BDS
Executive
Email 

Steven Burman, DMD

John J. Graeber, DMD
Speakers Bureau
Email

  Charles Hoopingarner, DDS

Charles Hoopingarner, DDS
Dr. Seidner Trustees
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Ed Kusek, DDS

Ed Kusek, DDS
Strategic Planning
Email

Sam Low, DDS

Sam Low, DDS
Nominations
Conference 2022
Awards
Email

Jeanette Miranda, RDH
Certification
Email

Shalizeh Patel, DDS

Shalizeh "Shelly" Patel, DDS
Academic University Rel
Email

Don Patthoff, DDS

Don Patthoff, DDS
Ethics
Journal Editor in Chief
Email

Glenda Payas, DMD

Glenda Payas, DMD
Seidner Board of Trustees
Email

Gerry Ross, DDS

Gerry Ross, DDS
Email

 

Craig Sanford, DDS

Craig Sanford, DDS
Conference Workshops
Email

 

Hamilton Sporborg, DDS

Hamilton Sporborg, DDS
Testing Certification
Email 

John Sulewski, MA

John Sulewski, MA
Advisor
Email

Grace Sun, DDS

Grace Sun, DDS
Email

Ana Triliouris, DDS

Ana Maria Triliouris, DDS
Dr. Seidner Trustees
Email

Chris Walinski, DDS

Chris Walinski, DDS
Dr. Seidner Trustees
Email

Angie Wallace,RDH
Education
Regulatory
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We welcome calls and emails.  Have a question or a specific need?
Contact the ALD office or any Committee Chair directly. 

ALD Main Office:  954-346-3776 by phone or [email protected] by email.