After his long career in the population-based research and caries research and his interventions to reduce health disparities in caries and oral cancer, Dr. Ismail assumed the challenging position of rebuilding the Temple University’s Dental School which was established in 1863.

His expertise is in the field of outcomes assessment, design and planning for complex studies, survey methods and organizational management. He has received awards from the International Association for Dental Research (H. Trendley Dean Award), the Regents’ of the University of Michigan (Community Service), Leadership citations from the American Dental Association and the Shils-Meskin Leadership Award in Dental Education.

Dr. Ismail co-founded the International Caries Detection and Assessment System Coordinating Committee and the Alliance for Oral Health Across Borders. He has received the 2019 Philadelphia Globy Award and the 2020 Philadelphia Israel Chamber of Commerce innovation award.

AT Still University, Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health
Associate Dean, Innovation and Strategy

Brennan Dental
Co-Founder and General Dentist

Dr. Jonny Brennan’s personal “why statement” is to tinker in noble and intuitive stillness so that we all maximize wellness and feel connecting love. As the Associate Dean of Innovation and Strategy at the Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ASDOH) he strives to complete that life mission. In this capacity, he provides ongoing analysis, implementation and evaluation of dental informatics utilized in clinical systems as well as new initiatives to incorporate the latest educational technology in the classroom and clinic. He has been part of the course design and didactic instruction in Oral Medicine and the Practice Management & Professional Development courses. He also leads the strategic direction for Digital Dentistry initiatives across the various restorative and surgical disciplines at ASDOH. Dr. Brennan is currently expanding into new platforms of technology in the realms of virtual reality, artificial intelligence and web 3 blockchain, particularly around their implementation in the dental and medical education arena. Dr. Brennan co-founded Brennan Dental in Chandler, Arizona where he continues to practice general dentistry. He also works as a part-time consultant and subject matter expert in the dental technology and education space. Jonny graduated Summa Cum Laude from Arizona State University in 2004. He then earned his Medical Degree from the University of Toledo College of Medicine. Jonny continued his studies at A.T. Still University earning a Master of Public Health from the School of Health Management and a Doctor of Dental Medicine from ASDOH. Dr. Brennan and his wife live in Queen Creek with their two daughters and one son.

Associate Director, Clinical System & Informatics
School of Dental Medicine

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Pirin Becker is an accomplished leader with 16 years of experience in dental education and a background in clinical operations, revenue cycle management, project management, and continuous process improvement. Serving as the Associate Director of Clinical Systems & Informatics at the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine, Pirin is dedicated to driving innovation through the seamless integration of technology to enhance patient care and streamline operations.

Business Systems Analyst III
Data Management Analytics and Visualization
UTech – University Technology
Case Western Reserve University

Grace is a creative leader who has worked in Information Technology for over 20 years, most of which has been in Higher Education. She started at the ground floor answering the help desk phone and worked her way up to her current position of Director of Business Analytics and Process Improvement for the School of Dental Medicine at Case Western Reserve University. Outside of work, she enjoys many hobbies including historical reenactment research, art and crafts, and is always amused by how the lessons we learn in painting can apply to our professional career as well!