National Dental
Advisory Board

The National PDS® Dental Advisory Board is made up of passionate and talented Doctors, dedicated to the field of dentistry. Meet the team here.

Charles Rodgers, DDS

Charles Rodgers DDS is a 1987 graduate of Loma Linda University School of Dentistry. He has been supported by Pacific Dental Services® since 1994, becoming an Owner Dentist in 1996, a Multiple Office Owner Dentist in 1998 and is now Vice President of Clinical Quality. Dr. Rodgers oversees clinical guidance as chair for their National Dental Advisory Board and serves as the Chair of Clinical Quality for the PDS® Institute of Dentistry. He is a member of the ADA, CDA, Orange County Dental Society, American Academy of Oral Systemic Health, and cerecdocs.com.

 

DDS John Barnes

John Barnes, DDS

Dr. John Barnes is a 1980 graduate of the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. He is a multi-practice owner dentist in Texas and currently serves as the Government Affairs Clinical Chair at PDS. 

DMD Babak Ariannejad

Babak Ariannejad, DMD

Dr. Babak Arannejad graduated from the College of Dental Medicine at Nova Southeastern University. He is a multi-practice owner dentist in California and is a member of the ADA, CDA, Academy of General Dentistry, and San Diego County Dental Society. 

 

Sonny Chokka, DDS

Dr. Chokka graduated Loma Linda University in 1993. He is a multi-practice owner dentist in California and is a graduate of Sirona Speakers Academy. In his 20+ years of practice experience, Dr. Chokka has been recognized as a subject matter expert in patient experience for enhancing case acceptance. He has had numerous speaking engagements, published articles, and more.

DDS Darin Reagan

Darin Reagan, DDS

Dr. Darin Reagan has been practicing dentistry since 1986. He is a graduate of the University of Southern California School of Dentistry and is a multi-practice owner dentist in Southern California. Dr. Reagan is a member of the ADA, CDA, and Orange County Dental Society. 

 

Alex Sharifian, DDS

Alex Sharifian MS DDS has been practicing dentistry since 1997. He is a graduate from University of Southern California School of Dentistry. He has been supported by Pacific Dental Services since 1998 starting as a single practice owner. Dr. Sharifian mentors, trains, and develops clinicians. He is a member of the ADA and CDA.

DDS Amish Patel

Amish Patel, DDS

Dr. Amish Patel has been practicing dentistry since 2001 and is a graduate of the Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry in Nashville. He is a multi-practice owner dentist in Arizona and is a member of the ADA and Arizona Dental Association.

 

Jamie Toop, DDS

Dr. Jamie Toop graduated from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry and is a multi-practice owner dentist in Nevada. In her years of practice experience, Dr. Toop has been recognized as a subject matter expert in oral-systemic health. She has had numerous speaking engagements, published articles, and more. Dr. Toop is certified by the Academy of Laser Dentistry for Laser Therapy and is a member of the ADA and CDA.

G. Scott Sauer, DDS

Dr. Scott Sauer graduated from Baylor College of Dentistry in 1990. He has taught for Dentistry by Design, Baylor College of Dentistry, and Pacific Dental Services. He served as a case examiner and was a fellow/accredited member of the ACCD. Dr. Sauer has been recognized as a subject matter expert in implant placement and implant restoration.

 

Scott Cairns, DDS

Dr. Scott Cairns is a graduate of Creighton University School of Dentistry and has been practicing dentistry since 1999. He is a multiple-office owner dentist with three offices in Southern Colorado. Dr. Cairns is driven to help new dentists along their journey toward improving their dentistry and quality of life.

DMD Janki Patel

Janki Patel, DMD

Dr. Janki Patel is a graduate of the College of Dental Medicine at Nova Southeastern University. She is a multi-practice owner dentist in Georgia and a member of the ADA, the American Academy of General Dentistry, and the Georgia Dental Association.

 

DDS Rob Fencher

Rob Fencher, DDS

Dr. Rob Fencher is a graduate of the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Dentistry. He is an owner dentist in Kansas and a member of the ADA. 

DDS David King

David King, DDS

Dr. David King has been practicing dentistry since 2006. He graduated from the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Dentistry and is a multi-practice owner dentist in Missouri. 

 

DDS Daniel Howard

Daniel Howard, DDS 

Dr. Daniel Howard has been practicing dentistry since 1998. He graduated from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry and is currently an owner dentist in Idaho. Dr. Howard also serves as a Captain in the Idaho Army National Guard.

DDS Michael Perpich

Michael Perpich, DDS

Dr. Michael Perpich has been a dentist since 1983 and has held leadership positions and been an advocate for dentists on state and national levels. He graduated from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry and is a multi-practice owner dentist in Minnesota. Dr. Perpich is a member of the ADA, Minneapolis District Dental Society, and is a former President of the Minnesota Dental Association. 

 

DMD Jessica Ahn

Jessica Ahn, DMD

Dr. Jessica Ahn graduated magna cum laude from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Dental Medicine. She is a multi-practice owner dentist in Washington. 

DMD Katie Lozada-Flynn

Katie Lozada-Flynn, DMD

Dr. Katie Lozada-Flynn graduated from the University of Florida College of Dentistry. She is an owner dentist in Florida and serves as President of the Broward County Dental Association, Delegate for the Florida Dental Association, Delegate for Atlantic Coast District Dental Association, and on the Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce.

 

DDS Paul Gebhart

Paul Gebhart, DDS

Dr. Paul Gebhart has been practicing dentistry for nearly 25 years and graduated from the Northwestern University Dental School. He is a multi-practice owner dentist in South Carolina and is a member of the ADA, Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and South Carolina Dental Association. Dr. Gebhart also serves on the 3M Council of Innovative Dentistry, is a keynote speaker for various dental technology organizations, and is certified in oral conscious sedation. 

DDS Elizabeth Sasse

Elizabeth Sasse, DDS

Dr. Elizabeth Sasse has been practicing dentistry since 2012. She graduated from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry and is a multi-practice owner dentist in Oregon. She is a member of the ADA, Academy of General Dentistry. 

 

Eric Ellis, DMD

Dr. Eric Ellis is a board certified pediatric dentist with more than six years of experience. Dr. Ellis is a graduate of the Case School of Dental Medicine, and he received his specialty training at Children’s Hospital of Michigan where he held the position of chief resident. He is a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist and member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the ADA.

Jaleh Pourhamidi, MDSc, DMD, FACS

Dr. Jaleh Pourhamidi is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine for her DMD degree (1999) as well as her Certificate in Orthodontics and Masters of Dental Sciences (2002). She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics as well as a Fellow in the American College of Dentists. Dr. Pourhamidi currently holds membership in many national and international organizations including the American Association of Orthodontists, American Dental Education Association, College of Diplomates of the American Board of Orthodontics, the Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists, the International Academy of Advanced Interdisciplinary Dentistry, the North American Craniofacial Conference, the American Dental Association, and the International Association of Dental Research.

 

Hamid Abedi, DDS

Dr. Hamid Abedi completed his dental training at the Royal London Hospital in 1990 and his endodontics residency at Loma Linda University in 1995. Dr. Abedi is also an Assistant Professor at Loma Linda University, Department of Endodontics. In his 20+ years of practice experience, Dr. Abedi has been recognized as a subject matter expert in endodontics for the general dentist. He has had numerous speaking engagements, published articles, and more.

DMD Shahin Madi

Shahin Madi, DMD

Dr. Shahin Madi has been practicing dentistry since 2004 and graduated from the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine. He is a member of the Arizona Dental Society of Anesthesia, American Dental Society of Anesthesia, American Academy of Periodontology, and Academy of Osseointegration. Dr. Madi has won several awards including the AADR Pfizer Hatton Award and the Southern Academy of Periodontology Award. 

 

DDS, MD Kouros Izadi

Kouros Izadi, DDS, MD

Dr. Kouros Izadi has been practicing oral and maxillofacial surgery since 2003. He graduated from the Columbia University College of Dental Medicine and received his medical degree from the State University of New York Health Science Center at Brooklyn. He is a multi-practice owner dentist in California and a member of the California Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.