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!
ALD will launch its Volunteer Leadership Initiative in 2024. Members will be able to view short term and long term project commitments and volunteer in unique ways. If you would like to share your expertise and experience, please consider the Academy of Laser Dentistry. You'll have an opportunity to sign up for a variety of different leadership initiatives, to share your passion and give of your experience.
STANDING AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Sep 2024-Sep 2025
The President-Elect, working in collaboration with the current committee chairs and the Executive Director, has the responsibility of recommending committee chairs (in accordance with the Bylaws, Chapter IX) for the upcoming year in which the President-Elect moves into the position of President. The intent of this restructuring is to consolidate for effectiveness. Each committee will comprise ALD members with expertise to focus on the area indicated.
Executive Committee
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Walid Altayeb, DDS, MDS, PhD,
Bylaws & Constitution
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Shigey Nagai
Finance, Treasurer
Future Site Selection
(2026)
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Juliana Barros,
Constitution and Bylaws,
Secretary
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Grace Sun, DDS
Nominations, Pres- Elect
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James Carriero,
Immediate Past President,
Strategic Planning
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Annual Conference & Exhibition
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Grace Sun, DDS
Chair – Pres Elect
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Shigey Nagai
Vice Chair, Treasurer
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Education and Certification Committee
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Arun Darbar
Chair
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Angie Wallace
Co-Chair
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Certification
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Arun Darbar
Chair
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Raminta Mastis
Co-Chair
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Auxiliary
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Angie Wallace
Co-Chair
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Lynn Atkinson. RDH
Board Representative
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The Journal of Laser Dentistry
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Don Patthoff
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John Sulewski
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| Annual Conference General & Scientific Sessions |
Award Committee |
Dr. Seidner Board of Trustees |
Science and Research |
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Grace Sun, DDS
Chair – Pres Elect
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Grace Sun, DDS
Chair – Pres Elect
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Will be announced
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David M. Harris, MS, PhD
Chair, Science, and Research
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| Laser Safety |
Speakers Bureau |
University and Academia Relations |
Ethics |
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Grace Sun, DDS
Chair – Pres Elect
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John Graeber
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Juliana Barros
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Don Patthoff
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Communications |
DSO Relations |
International Relations |
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Marina Polonsky
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Ali Obeidi
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Timothy D. Larson
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Saleh Aria
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| Manufacturers Advisory |
Regulatory Affairs |
STRATEGIC PLAN STEERING COMMITTEE |
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Nick Clausen
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John Graeber
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James Carriero
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SPECIAL COMMITTEES or ADVISORS
The President may appoint special, or ad-hoc committee(s) as is necessary. The Board may appoint special advisors as is necessary.
Face Time Matters at the ALD - Meet ALD's Committee Chair Volunteer Leaders
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Manaf Tahar Agha, DDS
Science and Research
Committee Co-Chair
Email
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Walid Altayeb, DDS, MDS, PhD
Bylaws & Constitution
Email
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Lynn Atkinson, RDH
Auxiliary Chair
Email
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Juliana Barros, DDS, MS
Academic University Rel
Email
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Nick Clausen
Industry Advisor
Email
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John J. Graeber, DMD
Speakers Bureau
Email
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Charles Hoopingarner, DDS
Dr. Seidner Trustees
Email
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Dr. Tb. Iman Wahyu
Kusumadirja, DDS, MM, CDIS
Email
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Raminta Mastis, DDS
Certification
Email
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Shalizeh "Shelly" Patel, DDS
Academic University Rel
Email
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Don Patthoff, DDS
Ethics
Journal Editor in Chief
Email
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Glenda Payas, DMD
Seidner Board of Trustees
Email
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Craig Sanford, DDS
Conference Workshops
Email
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John Sulewski, MA
Advisor
Email
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Grace Sun, DDS
Email
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Chris Walinski, DDS
Dr. Seidner Trustees
Email
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Angie Wallace,RDH
Education, Regulatory
Email
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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: 813.444.1011 by phone or [email protected] by email.
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