Officers and Board Members – International Society of Periodontal Plastic Surgeons

OFFICERS

Dr. Robert Levine
President

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Dr. Peter Nordland
Past President

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Dr. Mitch Godat
Treasurer

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Dr. Anastasia Panos
Secretary

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Dr. Yoshihiro Ono
Head of International Affairs

BOARD MEMBERS

Dr. Jim Janakievski
Board Member

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Dr. Dwayne Karateew
Board Member

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Dr. Shayan Barootchi
Board Member

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Dr. Jennifer Doobrow
Board Member

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Dr. Jeffrey Ganeles
Board Member

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Dr. Michael Sonick
Board Member

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Dr. Satoko Rubin
Board Member

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Dr. Satoru Urano

Board Member

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Dr. Hiroyuki Takino
Board Member

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Dr. P.D. Miller
Board Member

Michelle Schwantes
Board Member

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Dr. Gopal Dharmarajan
Board Member

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Todd Goldman
Executive Director
Phone : (813) 444-1014
Fax: (813) 422-7966
tgoldman@wsperio.org

Dr. Robert A. Levine maintained a full-time private practice in Philadelphia at the Pennsylvania Center for Dental Implants and Periodontics for over 35 years. He graduated from Temple University School of Dentistry in 1981 and received his post-graduate certificate in Periodontics from the University of Pennsylvania in 1984. Dr. Levine has post-graduate periodontology-implantology teaching positions at the Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry, the University of North Carolina, the University of Illinois in Chicago, and the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Levine is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, President, and Fellow of the International Society of Periodontal Plastic Surgeons (FISPPS), and a Fellow, Diplomate, and a Board of Director of the Academy of Osseointegration (AO). He serves on the Editorial Boards or as a reviewer of numerous scientific journals and has authored over 100 publications and 5 book chapters. Bob is a Fellow of the International Team for Implantology (ITI) and is on the US ITI Leadership Team as Membership Coordinator and is the incoming US Section President/Section Chair in 2024. He spends much of his free time visiting post-graduate programs in periodontology and prosthodontics at dental universities across the US giving didactic and hands-on courses on soft tissue augmentation, hard tissue regeneration, and treatment of complex dental implant therapies from single tooth to complete arch rehabilitations.

While W. Peter Nordland DMD, MS is a board certified periodontist with The American Academy of Periodontology, he is also one of the few Fellows of the prestigious American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry and the only member from San Diego. He, along with Drs. P.D. Miller and Edward Pat Allen, co-founded the ISPPS. Serving as the president, Dr. Nordland played a pivotal role in leading and managing the ISPPS for more than 30 years. ISPPS welcomes periodontists and oral surgeons with an interest in esthetic oral plastic surgery. With his development of this plastic surgery sub-specialty, he is considered an expert in the field of Oral Plastic Surgery. Dr. Nordland has introduced many new surgical procedures and has developed his own microsurgical instrumentation. He enjoys teaching and has been the director of the Oral Microsurgical Residency Program at the Newport Coast Oral-Facial Institute, is an Assistant Professor of Periodontics at Loma Linda University and has taught at almost every US dental school. Over the past 25 years, Dr. Nordland has presented over 400 professional papers and lectures internationally for esteemed organizations such as the American Dental Association, The American College of Prosthodontists, The American Academy of Periodontology, The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, The Academy of Osseointegration, The International Dental Federation, The American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, and many of the state dental associations including, New York, Texas and California. Dr. Nordland has authored or co-authored three textbooks, written chapters and several journal publications on Periodontal Plastic Surgery. Dr. Nordland published a landmark paper on surgical correction of the lost interdental papilla. Dr. Nordland wrote Chapter 37 titled Oral Plastic Surgery for the newest textbook, Esthetics in Dentistry published in 2018. Another one of his recent publications appears in The International Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry titled, “The Connective Tissue Graft as a Biological Alternative to Class V Restorations. Last year he wrote “Restoration of Lost Interdental Papilla: A surgical Technique” for The Compendium of Clinical Education in Dentistry.

After a traumatic accident at 14 left him with multiple injuries, including extensive broken bones and dental trauma, Dr. Godat knew he wanted to help heal people. With this in mind, he dedicated himself to the study and practice of periodontics and dental implants to help restore healthy smiles to patients.

He completed his undergraduate degrees at Oxford College and Emory University and received his Dental Degree from the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry, graduating with highest honors. He trained for three more years in a residency at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and received his Masters and Specialty Degree in Periodontics and Dental Implants. He attends over 200 hours of continuing education every year.

He joined Periodontal Associates of Memphis in 2000, the Office of PD Miller. Together with his partners, they have placed over 29,000 dental implants. He is also the co-founder of the Mid-South Interdisciplinary Dento-Facial Study Club and Mid-South Spear Study Club.

Dr. Godat has a variety of interests and activities outside of work. He participates in multiple local, national, and international study clubs. He lectures at the Univ. of Tennessee College of Dentistry as well as the Univ. of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He believes in giving back to the community and founded the Mid-South Mission of Mercy, which provides free dental care, works with the Church Health Center, and has been on numerous mission trips. With a lifelong interest in computers and new technologies, his passion has led Periodontal Associates of Memphis to have the most up-to-date equipment ensuring patients receive the best care possible.

He has been married to his wife, Paige, for 26 years and has two daughters. They are members of Grace Evangelical Church and he attends a weekly bible study. You can also find him at Iron Tribe most days before he comes to the office.

Top Dentist, Top Periodontist, and Top Dental Implant Surgeon in Memphis and the Mid-South for over 15 years

Fellow International Society of Periodontal Plastic Surgeon

Humanitarian Award Memphis Dental Society

American Academy of Periodontology Educator Award for Outstanding Excellence in Periodontics

Board Certified Periodontist and Dental Implant Surgeon

Board Member & Treasurer International Society of Periodontal Plastic Surgeons, Chief Executive Officer MidSouth Mission of Mercy

Dr. Panos is a board-certified dental implant surgeon,periodontist and licensed in Medical Acupuncture. Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Army Dental Corps, Assistant Clinical Professor of Dental Medicine at Columbia School of Dental Medicine-Division of Periodontics and Assistant Professor at Tufts School of Dental Medicine. . Since 2010, Dr. Panos has been providing the highest quality of comprehensive dental treatments based on individual needs to our active duty population, patients in different communities throughout the United States and overseas deployments. Dr. Panos has a passion for patient-centered and state-of-the-art periodontal and implant therapy. Dr. Panos specializes in esthetic implant placement, oral plastic surgery, certified in Wilcodontics and laser-assisted LANAP® and LAPIP® gum disease treatment. In addition to her dental education and specialty training, she also earned her certification in Medical Acupuncture from the HELMS Medical Institute and focuses on pain management and total wellness integrative medicine therapies to aid in rehabilitation ofoptimal oral and systemic function.

Jim Janakievski received his D.D.S. from the University of Toronto, which was followed by a general practice residency. After several years in general practice, he completed his post-graduate training at the University of Washington, where he received a certificate in Periodontology with a M.S.D. degree and a fellowship in Prosthodontics. He began his academic position at the University of Washington as assistant director of Graduate Periodontics and is currently an affiliate assistant professor.

Dr. Janakievski is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, and a Fellow of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry. He is a reviewer for several dental journals and has published in the area of interdisciplinary dentistry, dental implants and tooth autotransplantation. Dr. Janakievski teaches at Spear Education in Scottsdale Arizona and he participates in practice based clinical research through the McGuire Institute. He maintains a private practice in Tacoma, Washington.

Dr. Karateew completed dental school at Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery (now the College of Dental Medicine) in New York City. Additionally, he attended an one-year AEGD residency, also at The Presbyterian Medical Center at Columbia University. This was followed by certificates in both Periodontics and Fixed Prosthodontics from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Dr. Karateew then practiced for 20 years in his hometown of Vancouver, Canada maintaining a practice which focused on Periodontics, Prosthodontics and Implant centered dentistry. Currently, he is a Clinical Professor and the Program Director of the Advanced Education in Periodontology (PG Residency) at UIC College of Dentistry in Chicago Illinois, where he is involved in both the education of the postgraduate Periodontology residents as well as with clinical research. Dr. Karateew has earned the status of a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and Implant Surgery as well as being both a Fellow and Diplomate of the Academy of Osseointegration.

Shayan Barootchi, DMD, MS, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Oral Medicine, Infection, and Immunity, Division of Periodontology, at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, and holds a position as Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan, Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine.

He received his Periodontal training and obtained a Master of Science degree also at the University of Michigan, after completing a two-year post-doctoral fellowship program in the same institute.

Dr. Barootchi has conducted numerous research projects in the field of periodontal and peri-implant plastic surgery, immediate implant therapy, and implant disease management, ranging from basic and translational research on large and small animal models, as well as human studies and clinical trials. His work has led to over 100 peer-reviewed scientific articles and manuscript, and has been the recipient of national and international prestigious awards, such as the American Academy of Periodontology Foundation (AAPF) Balint Orban Clinical Research Award, the AAPF Nevins Clinical Research and Teaching Fellowship award, the AAPF Schoor Research Award for best scientific article in the year, Best Clinical Innovations Award by the Academy of Osseointegration, among many others. He lectures internationally and serves as the associate editor for the Journal of Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research, as well as on the editorial board and a scientific reviewer for many other renowned journals in Dentistry.

Through his research, he has pioneered the application of novel technologies for diagnosis of implant diseases, and new minimally invasive methods for performing soft tissue grafting procedures, along with designing specific kits, microsurgical instruments, and prototypes for performing soft tissue grafting procedures. Currently, Dr. Barootchi’s clinical research focuses on microsurgical and minimally-invasive approaches for soft tissue augmentation around teeth, dental implants, and at the time of immediate implant therapy.

Dr. Jennifer Hirsch Doobrow, a Board-Certified Periodontist, is the Owner and CEO of Periodontal and Implant Associates, Inc. located in Cullman, AL. She earned her DMD at the Medical University of South Carolina in 2007 and received her certification in Periodontics from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) in 2010. She serves, as the President for the Southern Academy of Periodontology (SAP), Vice-President for the Alabama Dental Association (ALDA), a faculty member for the Pikos Institute and Chair of WISE- Women in Implantology Supporting and Empowering Advisory Board. Dr. Doobrow is a UAB Alumni Executive Council District Representative and on the Executive Committee for the International Society of Periodontal Plastic Surgeons. She currently serves on the Continuing Education Oversight Committee for the American Academy of Periodontology and holds Past-President positions in the Alabama Society of Periodontists and the Wilson Chenault Dental Study Club and is a Director for a Seattle Study Club located in Cullman, AL. In 2012, Dr. Doobrow was recognized as one of the University of Georgia's (UGA) prestigious 40 Under 40. Most recently, Dr. Doobrow was selected as the 2021 Most Excellent Fellow for the Alabama Dental Association, one of the Top 10 Young Educators in America for 2017 by The Seattle Study Club, was inducted as a Fellow of the International College of Dentists, American College of Dentists and International Society of Periodontal Plastic Surgeons. She was also awarded the MUSC School of Dentistry Young Alumnus Award, the UAB School of Dentistry Outstanding Young Alumnus Award and was featured on Lifetime Network’s “The Balancing Act” as well as on the “Dentistry Uncensored Podcast”. She has published articles in Compendium, Inside Dentistry, Dental Economics, DentistryIQ, Surgical Restorative Resource and Perio-Implant Advisory, and lectures Internationally on dental implants, periodontal hard and soft tissue regeneration, and perio-plastic therapies.

Dr. Ganeles is a periodontist practicing with the South Florida Center for Periodontics & Implant Dentistry in Boca Raton, FL. Currently, he serves as Associate Professor at Nova Southeastern University, in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and holds an appointment at Boston University Goldman School of Graduate Dentistry. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology; Fellow of the American College of Dentists; Fellow and Member of the Boards of Directors of the Academy of Osseointegration and ISPPS and a Fellow of the International Team for Implantology (ITI). Previously, he was a consultant and surgeon for several reality television shows for immediate implant loading and restoration for ABC “Extreme Makeover” and UK Channel 5 “Brand New You”.

Dr. Ganeles is a graduate of Cornell University and received his DMD from Boston University Goldman School of Graduate Dentistry in 1983. He completed a General Practice Residency at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania then received his Certificate in Periodontics from the University of Pennsylvania College of Dental Medicine in 1987. He has authored more than 50 articles and chapters in textbooks and has participated in a number of clinical research projects looking at various aspects of implant dentistry, technology innovations and tissue regeneration. He is a frequent lecturer at local, national and international specialist meetings and serves as a peer review editor for numerous journals.

He was a clinical consultant to Neocis, Inc. the first company to receive FDA approval for robotic dental implant surgery and is believed to have performed the first robotically placed dental implant worldwide.

Michael Sonick, DMD, is an internationally known, highly regarded authority in the field of dental implantology and periodontology. A full-time practicing periodontist in Fairfield, Connecticut, he is also a frequent guest lecturer in the international program at New York University School of Dentistry and the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine. He lectures worldwide on the subject of esthetic implants, periodontal plastic surgery, guided bone regeneration, comprehensive treatment planning and the delivery of exceptional customer service. He is the author of the book Treating People Not Patients and co-editor of the multi-language textbook, Implant Site Development. He serves on the editorial boards of numerous journals including the Compendium of Continuing Education, the Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry, Inside Dentistry, Dentistry Today and also writes and publishes numerous papers in peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Sonick is a diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, a diplomate of the International Congress of Oral Implantology, a fellow of the International Team for Implantology, a fellow of the International Society of Periodontal Plastic Surgeons, and an Eagle Scout. His mission is to improve the quality of patients’ lives as well as the lives of everyone he meets.

Dr. Rubin is an accomplished periodontist and prosthodontist with extensive education and professional experience. She earned her DMD degree from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine before completing a three-year Prosthodontics Residency at Boston University followed by a three-year Periodontics Residency at the University of Connecticut. This gives her the distinction of being one of the only dual specialists in the nation. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Rubin is also an Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Periodontics at the UConn Health Center and has won numerous awards for her teaching, mentorship, and clinical research contributions. She is highly respected within her field and has held leadership roles in several professional organizations throughout her career. Dr. Rubin is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, a member of both the American College of Prosthodontics and American Academy of Periodontology, a board member of the International Society of Periodontal Plastic Surgery and was a past President of the Connecticut Society of Periodontists and she was honored with an international award for her clinical research contributions. She was also selected to be a member of AAP's prestigious LEAD program for 2021, which provides leadership development opportunities for individuals looking to advance their careers in periodontics and implantology.

Satoru Urano DDS

Private Practice, Osaka, JAPAN http://dojima-perio.com

Education

1988 Osaka Dental Collage

1999 The Japan Institute for Advanced Dental Studies

Professional Experience

Past President - The Japanese Academy of Clinical Periodontology

Invited Faculty - Tokyo Dental Collage,

Executive Director - The Japan Institute for Advanced Dental Studies

AAP, International member

Education:
Asahi University School of Dentistry, 1991 Takino Dental Clinic Perio Implant Center, private practice, at Kyoto, Japan, 1995

Professional Experience:
Asahi University School of Dentistry, Visiting Professor for Periodontology The Japan Institute for Advanced Dental Studies(JIADS)

Membership:
Certified Dentist, Japanese Academy of Clinical Periodontlogy Japanese Society of Oral Implantology Japanese Society of Periodontology American Academy of Peridontology

Michelle Schwantes, a seasoned professional with 30+ years of experience in marketing and sales, joined Goldman Management in May 2023. As the Owner of Catura Creative in Tampa, FL, she oversees business development and marketing, excelling in major client communications, profitable relations, and effective business processes. In her role as Director of Marketing for James Restaurant Group's flagship, DeVito’s Italian Specialties, she played a key role in achieving TAMPA Magazine’s Best Restaurant Award in 2022 amid COVID-19 challenges. As Senior Client Advisor at LXRandCo, Ms. Schwantes implemented strategies, achieving a 12% rise in sales and a 120% increase in the book of business. Her leadership contributed to a successful partnership with Stein Mart, improving customer relationships and increasing revenue. Throughout her career, Ms. Schwantes demonstrated expertise in strategic marketing, business development, team management, and customer relationship management. In luxury retail roles, she managed hiring and training, doubling veterans' productivity and earning top positions. Ms. Schwantes’s contributions include roles as Director, Marketing & Business Development at Ventress Design Group in Franklin, TN, achieving a 124% increase in attendance and sponsorships for the 2008 Franklin Jazz Festival. Her experience extends to roles at Nortel Networks, including Manager Network Services Business Programs and various senior specialist positions. Holder of a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT, Ms. Schwantes is academically accomplished. She served on the Board of Directors for the Nashville American Marketing Association and the Mental Health Association of Middle Tennessee. Known for critical thinking and instant decision-making, Ms. Schwantes is dedicated to achieving results in marketing and sales through strategic planning, relationship building, and operational optimization.

Dr. Gopalakrishnan (Dr. Gopal) did his entire Dentistry BDS & MDS in Periodontology at Rajah Muthiah Dental College &Hospital, Annamalai University.He has completed his PhD at Thammasat University, Thailand mentored under the Global Luminary in Periodontal Plastic Surgery - Dr. P.D. Miller & is the First Life member of the Indian Society of Periodontology to have an International Ph.D. He is a Board Member & a Fellow of the International Society of Periodontal Plastic Surgeons, USA.

He is currently working as the Dean, Professor &Head (Chair), Department of Periodontology at Dr. D.Y. Patil Dental College & Hospital, Dr.D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth (University) in Pune, India which was ranked in the top three positions in the past four years since 2020 till date at the NIRF Rankings announced by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. He has also held position of Director (Research & Collaborations) of Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth (University),Pune, India.

He is currently the President of the Indian Society of Periodontology.

He is the Indian Ambassador & an International member of The American Academy of Periodontology” since last 20 years.

He has served as expert in the expert group constituted by Health & Family Welfare Division, Government of India for developing Dental Practice surgery guidelines during Covid19. He has also served as an expert member for Dental Task Force Research Project Proposals by the Indian Council of Medical Research.

He has received several National and International awards for research, innovations & administration in Dentistry

He has held faculty appointments at leading prestigious institutions In India & Abroad.

He has also lectured at several other International forums in USA, Canada, Europe, Asia, Far East, Africa & the Middle east in the past two decades.

He has several publications to his credit in leading International Journals & leading Indian Newspapers.

He is also in the editorial board & peer reviewing committee of leading Journals.

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