ALD 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 has launched its Volunteer Leadership Initiative in 2024. Members are 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.Volunteer Now
standing and special committees of the board of directors
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.Committees

Auxiliary Co-Chair
Lynn Atkinson
Auxiliary Co-Chair
Angie Wallace
2026 Conference
Dr. Shigeyuki Nagai
Communications
Dr. Ali Obeidi
Awards
Dr. Shigeyuki Nagai
Constitution & Bylaws
Dr. Marina Polonsky
Ethics Co-Chair
Dr. Donald Patthoff
Ethics Co-Chair
John Sulewski
International Relations
Dr. Saleh Aria
Laser Safety
Dr. Gerald Schoenborn
Regulatory Affairs
Dr. James Carriero
Nominations Co-Chair
Dr. Shigeyuki Nagai
Nominations Co-Chair
Dr. Walid Altayeb
Speakers Bureau
Dr. John Graeber
Membership
Dr. Marina Polonsky
Science & Research
Dr. Georgios Romanos
University and Academia Relations
Dr. Natalia Elson
Finance
Dr. Arun Darbar
Future Site Selection Co-Chair
Dr. Shigeyuki Nagai
Future Site Selection Co-Chair
Dr. Arun Darbar
Strategic Plan Steering
Dr. Walid Altayeb
Education & Certification
Dr. Arun Darbar





