Meet The Course Instructors

Genevieve Poppe has a unique understanding of what it takes to help dentists achieve their practice vision. Her valuable experience as an owner and manager of a seven-practice affiliate group refined her process and approach to practice growth and management. Her ability to develop strong dental teams with excellent patient connection and communication skills keep her in high demand in the dental industry. Genevieve is a prominent instructor in the Dentlogics platform with a variety of courses for front office and management staff alike.

Mario F. Romero received his DDS degree from the University of Guayaquil (Ecuador) School of Dentistry in 1995. He then completed a two year Advanced Education in General Dentistry Program at the University of Rochester, Eastman Institute for Oral Health where he was granted the Handleman Award for Excellence.

In 2001 he was named one of the “Most Prominent Dentist” by the Ecuadorian Dental Federation.  In 2016 he received the American College of Dentist Outstanding Faculty Award. In 2019 he received the Excellence in Dental Education Award from Pierre Fauchard Academy.

He has published several research papers as well as many clinical articles in operative dentistry, occlusion, implant and esthetic dentistry. He has over 100 lecture presentations and hands-on courses at many major dental meetings, nationally and internationally and has been practicing restorative dentistry for over 27 years treating complex cosmetic and implant cases. He currently practices in beautiful Cape Coral Florida.

Corinne Jameson-Kuehl, RDH, BS has been involved in the business of dentistry for over 20 years. She is an experienced dental business owner with background experiences as a private practice clinician, practice development administrator, and previous dental staffing company founder and owner.

Corinne’s professional interests include writing articles and presenting continuing education to dental audiences across the nation. She is the regional coordinator for the Oral Cancer Foundation and was the 2016 recipient of the Sunstar Butler Award of Distinction. Her professional memberships include ADA, ADHA, Seattle Study Club, AADOM, AADH. Along with Dental and Business education, Corinne holds numerous Human Resources certifications including DISC, Driving Forces, and Emotional Intelligence to better ensure employment success!

Benjamin Tuinei is the president of Veritas Dental Resources, a company that helps dentists improve insurance reimbursements. He has been recognized by several state dental associations and continuing education institutions as “the authority” on PPO strategies and fee negotiating. He has worked with 6,000-plus dentists and influenced more than $3 billion in negotiated revenue for his clients. To learn more, visit veritasdentalresources.com.

Lisa Kane received her DMD from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and her B.S. from Brandeis University. She has practiced general dentistry in the Greater Boston Area for over 20 years. She is currently the owner of Dental Office Compliance of New England LLC, which assists dental practices in complying with the myriad of regulations required by their state board, OSHA, and the CDC. She teaches infection control and OSHA training, creates personalized plans and protocols for dental practices, and helps them navigate the world of dental compliance.

People skills trainer and speaker with 8 years of experience within the dental industry. Passionate about improving the ways we build relationships with our teams and patients through developing interpersonal communication and emotional intelligence training programs.

Trainer and speaker with over 15 years experience propelling the success of others.  An individual captivated in the subjects of Psychology, Anthropology, Neurology, linguistics and more. My purpose is to help professionals improve their interpersonal skills within their personal and professional lives. Seeking the opportunity to be with like minded individuals and assist the success of others on a broader scale.

Valerie Dangler, BSDH, RDH, is a registered dental hygienist in Arizona, Utah, and Georgia. She received her laser certification at the Las Vegas Institute of Advanced Dental Studies and is board-certified to provide dental local anesthesia and nitrous oxide. She serves as a faculty speaker and educator for Align Technology and Biolase, and provides training and development for dental team members across the country.

Maritza Duran is a consultant, body language trainer and speaker to Dental Institutions and small practices. Her drive, enthusiasm, integrity and high work standards have allowed her to grow in the field and perform every position from dental assistant, front desk, office manager, to regional manager of over 13 locations.  She has helped grow practices from the ground up as well as re-organize established practices using the top 4 KPI that she has mastered over her 20-year career in dentistry.

Russell Kane, JD, the Chief Operating Officer of and Compliance Consultant for Dental Office Compliance of New England, focuses on HIPAA and risk management issues. Russell spent the majority of his career in the financial services industry, where he served as both a mutual fund Chief Compliance Officer and General Counsel of a global asset management firm. He has extensive experience with helping clients understand applicable laws and regulations and drafting required plans and protocols. Russell received his BA from Columbia University and his JD from New York University School of Law.

As a speaker and educator, Amy consults with businesses to address their Risk Management and HIPAA Compliance programs, both before and after a Data Breach. Amy’s active roles with the FBI’s Infragard Cybersecurity Group and HHS 405(d) provides her real-time information and exclusive knowledge to provide additional protections for her clients.

Tessina Bullock has been working in dentistry since 2008. She is an insurance expert with a natural curiosity and desire to fight for the underdog. She has been featured in Dental Economics magazine for single handedly getting the insurance commissioner to investigate and successfully terminate illegal practices from insurance companies. She has been featured in many podcasts discussing how offices can succeed at getting insurances to pay. Her goal and passion in her consulting is teaching practices how to take the power back from insurance companies and put it back into the hands of the Dental industry where it belongs!

Brecca is a graduate from the OU College of Dentistry. She works in a private practice as a registered dental hygienist. Brecca currently serves as a member of the OU Dental Hygiene Advisory Committee, as well as a member of the American Dental Hygienists Association.