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Curriculum Vitae
ANGELA TENHOLDER, DMD, FAGD, FAACP, DABCDSM
Dr. Angie Tenholder is a general dentist with over three decades of experience, mother of three, wife of an Air Force Veteran and educator for The Synergy Academy and creator of the BabyLase technique.
Her accomplishments include Board Certification in the American Board of Craniofacial Dental Sleep Medicine (ABCDSM) where she currently serves as President on the Board of Directors. In addition, she has achieved Fellowship status in the Academy of Craniofacial Pain (AACP) and the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD). She is the former Chairperson of the AACP Educational Committee and completed her final term on the Board of Directors in 2025. She is a passionate advocate for bringing awareness to the importance of the development of neural circuits of the trigeminal region in the context of idealized oral neuromyofunction, especially in the first 1000 days of life. By using both neurologically supportive dental devices and highly sophisticated laser therapies of OraLase, RestOralase and BabyLase, leverage can be gained over aspects of human health and function that go beyond the airway and above the level of care offered through more traditional approaches to addressing the challenges associated with treating craniofacial pain, dentofacial development and sleep disordered breathing.
She has been providing ALF Therapy daily in her clinical practice for over a decade, OraLase for over 5 years and is the developer of BabyLase. Helping patients and providers benefit from procedures that improve quality of life is her passion.
The Synergy Academy maintains AGD PACE approval status for OraLase, BabyLase, RestOralase and ALF Therapy courses and has been a proud host for over 50 courses over the years of supporting our professional community.
EDUCATION
1994 Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine,
Edwardsville, IL
PRIVATE PRACTICE
1994 Angela Martens DMD
1996 Angela Martens DMD, PC - Smileology Dental, PC
2011 Synergy Therapeutics, PC/Synergy Dental Solutions
PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS AND CERTIFICATIONS
2025 - Speaker American Academy of Craniofacial Pain Webinar Series (May)
Speaker ASAP Pathway (July)
Speaker Airway Circle - (August)
Presenter Fotona Super Symposium (September)
Presenter Changing Minds Meeting (November)
2024 - Presenter International Functional Association Conference
Host and Presenter ALF InterFACE Conference
Presenter Fotona Super Symposium
2023 - Speaker American Academy of Craniofacial Pain Annual Symposium
Presenter ASAP Pathway
2022- Speaker- Laser and Health Academy
Speaker - Integrative Airway Summit - Malaysia
Speaker ALF InterFACE Conference
Presenter - American Academy of Craniofacial Pain Webinar Series
2022- President - American Board of Craniofacial Dental Sleep Medicine
2021 - Educational Committee Chairperson - American Academy of Craniofacial Pain
2021- Speaker - ASAP Pathway - ALF Therapy
2021- Speaker - Academy of Craniofacial Pain Monthly Webinar series - ALF Therapy
2020 - Fellowship Status - Academy of General Dentistry (July)
2019 - Speaker American Academy of Sleep Technologists Conference - St Louis, MO
2018-22 Board Member, American Board of Craniofacial Dental Sleep Medicine
2018-19 ALF InterFACE Academy, Inc – President, Course Instructor and Advisory Board Chairperson
2017-19 Member – Osteopathic Cranial Academy
2017 & 2018 Featured Speaker, Functional Oral Health and Airway Summit
2017 Awarded Academy of General Dentistry Program for Continued Education Provider Status as Faculty for the ALF InterFACE Academy/The Synergy Academy
2015 Certified Team Dentist, Academy for Sports Dentistry
2014 Diplomate/Board Certification Status Awarded, American Board of Craniofacial Dental Sleep Medicine
2013 Fellowship Status Awarded, American Academy of Craniofacial Pain
POST GRADUATE TRAINING
2025
A Team Approach to Treating Airway and Sleep Disordered Breathing (AACP)
ALF Evolution Courses
OraLase/BabyLase Courses
American Heart Association Basic Life Support
2024
Fotona Super Symposium
ALF Evolution Courses
OraLase/BabyLase Courses
2023
American Academy of Craniofacial Pain Annual Symposium and Workshops
American Dental Association Pediatric Airway Symposium
American Heart Association Basic Life Support
DEA Compliant Opioid Course Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act
ALF Evolution Courses
OraLase/BabyLase Courses
2022
ALF: HOME Hands-on courses
OraLase/BabyLase Hands on Courses
NIghtlase/Smoothlase Course
2021
Developer of the OnLine and OnDemand courses available through The Synergy Academy, Inc
ALF: HOME Hands-on courses
OraLase/BabyLase Hands on Courses
Feeatured Speaker on the ASAP Pathway and Academy of Craniofacial Pain Webinar Series
2020
ALF Guide Course - Columbia, IL (Instructor)
OraLase/BabyLase Intro Course - Fallbrook, CA (Instructor)
BabyLase CARE course - Columbia, IL (Instructor)
Multiple online courses for OraLase, BabyLase and ALF Foundations (Instructor)
2019
- ALF Foundations Course - Columbia, IL (Instructor)
- ALF Genesis Course - Columbia, IL (Instructor)
- ALF Grow Course - Columbia, IL (Instructor)
-BabyLase Course- Columbia, IL (Instructor)
-Body Dental Connection Course- Dr. Charles Beck Indianapolis, IN
-American Academy of Craniofacial Pain Annual Symposium Toronto, Ontario Canada
-Academy of Clinical Technology (ACT) Lasers in Restorative Dentistry/Operative Dentistry PHAST Course Las Vegas, NV
-Why Behind The Wire - ALF InterFACE Academy (Instructor) Columbia, Il
-Beyond The Airway - ALF InterFACE Academy (Instructor) San Diego, CA
-TEAM ALF - ALF InterFACE Academy (Instructor) Columbia, Il
--Beyond The Airway Iintroductory course for TEAM ALF)- ALF InterFACE Academy (Instructor)
-OraLase Elective course for TEAM ALF - ALF InterFACE Academy (Instructor) Columbia, Il
-OraLase Elective Course for InterFACE conference - ALF InterFACE Academy (Instructor) Columbia, Il
-International ALF InterFACE Annual Conference (Presenter): FACEing the Future: The integration of Medicine and Dentistry Columbia, Il
-Basic Life Support Certification– St Louis, MO
2018
- ALF InterFACE Academy Why Behind the Wire Columbia, Il
-ALF InterFACE Academy Beyond the Airway -(Instructor) Columbia, Il
-W G Sutherland Temporomandibulo Cranial Group - TM Disorders (Occlusion) Chicago, Il
-American Academy of Facial Esthetics Esthetics/Cosmetic Dentistry
-W G Sutherland Temporomandibulo Cranial Group – Osteopathic principles and applications in TM Disorders and Occlusion Chicago, Il
-HPTC Compliance Training Partners, Inc Infection Control Columbia, Il
-Conference Director, Presenter and Course Instructor – International ALF InterFACE Conference: Addressing the developmental and traumatic Neurological midline disorders in the pediatric population Columbia, Il
-Course Director– ALF InterFACE Intensive 2 Columbia, Il
-ALF InterFACE Intensive 1 Fallbrook, California
-Laser Dentistry 101 - An Introduction to Wavelengths and Laser-tissue Interaction
-Neonatal Dentistry 101: A Primer on Breastfeeding, Tongue Ties, Frenum Pulls and How to Treat the Newborn
-Expanding the Integrative Team Approach to Sleep Disturbances San Diego, CA
2017
-Advanced Cardiac Life Support Recertification– St. Louis, MO
-ALF InterFACE Academy ALF Twin Block in the Pediatric Population Course Offering Columbia, Il
-ALF InterFACE Academy ALF Twin Block in the Adolescent and Adult Population Course Offering Columbia, Il
-WG Sutherland September – Ligamentous Articular Strain –Dr. Conrad Speece Naperville, Il
-WG Sutherland November Zunka Dental Cranial Osteopathic Principles Review Naperville, Il
-AACP Annual Conference Salt Lake City, Utah
-American Academy of Myofunctional Sciences Symposium Chicago, Illinois
-Course director - InterFACE 2017 Conference: Discovering the Connection
Between Dental Bite Forces, The ALF Orthodontic Approach and Degenerative Neurological Conditions Columbia, IL
2016
- Dental/Cranial Diagnosis and Treatment Cranial Academy Course, Warrenville, Il
-American Academy of Facial Esthetics Level 2 and 3 Botulinum Toxin, Dermal Filler, Kybella, Sculptra and TMD/Headache/Orofacial Pain Courses Las Vegas, NV
-Oral Ankyloglossia Training–Before, During and After Releases Columbia, IL
-Restoring Autonomic Breathing - The Foundation of Movement
Level Two Workshop, Columbia, IL
-Challenging Facial Esthetic and Orofacial Pain Patient Case
Presentation
-Infant and Toddler Lingual & Laser Frenectomy, Detroit, MI
-Immediate Implant Placement and Provisionalization in the
Esthetic Zone, St. Louis, MO
-Restoring Autonomic Breathing - The Foundation of Movement
Level One Workshop, Columbia, IL
-Oral Anklyoglossia, Tethered Oral Tissue Before, During and After,
Columbia, IL
-Resin Based Composites Have Changed: Have You
-Right Angle Lip Enhancement Technique
-Introductory Course in Osteopathy in the Cranial Field,
Naperville, Illinois
-InterFACE Course, Teaneck, NJ -CB/CT
-Interpretation for TMD & OSA-La Mesa, CA
2015
-ALF Mastership Level Course, Fallbrook, CA
-Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification, St. Louis, MO
-American Academy of Craniofacial Pain Annual Symposium, Orlando, FL
-Academy for Sports Dentistry Symposium, Chicago, IL
-Quantum Reflex Analysis, Chicago, IL
-American Academy of Physiological Medicine and Dentistry
Conference, New York, NY
-Shaping the Jawline – Nefrititi Lift
2014
-Acupuncture Meridian Assessment Training for Detecting Parasites
and Dental Problems, St. Louis, MO
-Quantum Nutrition Concepts, Naples, FL
-Advanced ALF and Problem Solving Course, Fallbrook, CA
2013
-American Academy of Craniofacial Pain Symposium, San Diego, CA
-Introductory ALF Course, Toronto, Ontario Canada
-Introduction to the ALF and Cranial Indicators, Toronto, Ontario
-Dental Whole-Body Connection Mini-Residency, Toronto,
Ontario Canada
-Motor Nerve Reflex Testing, Toronto, Ontario Canada
-Dermal Filler Treatment Hands-On Training for Healthcare
Professional, Louisville, KY
2012
-Advanced Lightwire Functional Appliance Therapy in the
Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorder, Orthodontics and
Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Lincoln, NE
-Advanced Craniomandibular & Cervical Physiopathology, Marietta, OH
-Cone Beam Computerized Tomography Program, Dallas, TX
-Dr. Brendan Stack, in-office/hands-on training from one of the
premier leaders in the field on the TMD, dental, orthodontic and
functional appliance therapy of the treatment of neurological
conditions (Tourette, Cervical Dystonia, Parkinson's, Tardive
Dyskinesia, Gait Disorders), Vienna, VA
2011
-Dentosensorimotor Rehabilitation, Las Vegas, NV
-Appliance Therapy Practitioners Group Symposium, Las Vegas, NV
-Advanced Craniomandibular & Cervical Physiopathology,
Parkersburg, WV
-Orthodontic Winter Retreat, Scottsdale, AZ
-Cervical-Cranio-Mandibular Restoration, Lincoln, NE
2010
Appliance Therapy Practitioners Symposium, Las Vegas, NV
-Sleep and Sleep Disorders for the Rehabilitation Professional and
Evaluation and Treatment of Cervicothoracic Dysfunction,
St. Louis, MO
-Temporomandibular Disorder and Occlusion Residency Program,
Parkersburg, WV
2009
-Advanced Orthodontics Alumni Conference, Chicago, IL
-Academy for Sports Dentistry Symposium, Chicago, IL
2008
-Botox Dental, Treatment of Muscular Dysfunction through Neuromodulation Los Angeles, CA
2005
-Advanced Level Two Orthodontics, Parkersburg, WV
-The Institute at Heartland Dental Care, Doctor Dental University
and Aesthetic Continuum, Effingham, IL
Curriculum Vitae
Dr. Alexandra Porfir
Ioana Alexandra Porfir DDS, MS, PhD, D-AADSM
(Maiden name: Peptan)
EDUCATION and PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2023-Present Part time orthodontist serving patients in private practice
2019 Integrative Medicine Doctor (Board of Integrative Medicine part of WHO)
2019 Doctor of Humanitarian Services (World Organization of Natural Medicine)
2016 Board certified in Pediatric and Adult Dental Sleep Medicine
2018 Myofunctional therapy training residency
2016-present Snoring and Sleep Apnea Wellness Center (part time time)
2010-2020 Star Smile Dental and Orthodontics/Brident Dental and Ortho (part time time)
2008-2010 All Smiles Dental and Orthodontics (full time)
2014 Residency in cranio-facial pain through American Academy of Cranio-Facial Pain
2010-present Full time private office practitioner with focus on traditional orthodontics and cranio-facial deformities, assessment and management of sleep breathing disorders (upper airway resistance syndrome, obstructive sleep apnea, mouth breathing, nasal breathing , and other breathing disorders in pediatric and adult population) with impact on growth and development of cranio-facial skeleton, upper airway and neuro-socio-emotional behavior, temporo-mandibular disorders and TMD/ movement disorders (Tourette syndrome, dystonia, gait problems)
2006-2008 Baylor College of Dentistry, Dallas, Texas
Degree: Orthodontic Certificate (August 2008).Clinical training includes full treatment of Class I, II and III malocclusions with traditional orthodontics, orthognathic surgery, distraction osteogenesis and functional appliances. Additional experience includes Phase I treatment, placement of temporary anchorage devices, dentoalveolar distraction osteogenesis treatment, laser gingival surgery, and management of craniofacial deformities
2002-2006 University of Illinois at Chicago
Degree: Ph.D. in BioEngineering
2002-2003 University of Illinois at Chicago
Degree: M.S. in Oral Sciences
1995-2001 University of Medicine and Pharmacy
College of Dentistry, Timisoara, Romania
Degree: D.D.S.
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
2004-2006 Stem cells and Craniofacial Tissue Engineering Laboratory, Graduate Research Assistant
Mentor: Drs. Carla Evans D.D.S., D.M.Sc, Liu Hong, M.D., Ph.D. (Departments of Orthodontics/Bioengineering) University of Illinois at Chicago
Tissue engineering of bone, cartilage, and adipose tissues using mesenchymal stem cells and growth factors
Characterization of craniofacial suture and dura matter cell phenotypes
Cell-based therapy for craniosynostosis
Non-invasive monitoring of tissue engineered bone, cartilage, and adipose tissues using Magnetic Resonance Imaging
2002-2004 Skeletal Tissue Engineering Laboratory, Graduate Research Assistant
Mentor: Dr. Jeremy Mao, D.D.S, Ph.D. (Department of Orthodontics/Bioengineering)
University of Illinois at Chicago
Biomechanical stimulation of craniofacial suture and cartilage growth using dynamic exogenous forces in New Zealand white rabbits
1997-2001 Department of Oral Rehabilitation, Graduate Research Assistant
Mentor: Dr. Carmen Colojoara, D.D.S., Ph.D. (Department of Oral Rehabilitation)
University of Medicine and Pharmacy, College of Dentistry, Timisoara, Romania
Diode, Nd-YAG, CO2, and Er:YAG lasers in treatment of cervical dental hypersensitivity, periodontal and endodontal diseases
PUBLICATIONS
2008 Cellular responses of craniofacial sutures to off-axis shear forces in New Zealand White rabbits I.A. Peptan and, J.J. Mao. Journal of Orthopaedic Research
2008 Shear stresses induce accelerated chondrogenesis of the cranial base growth plate. I.A. Peptan, and J.J. Mao. Bone
2007 17- estradiol enhances osteogenic and adipogenic differentiations of human adipose derived stromal cells. L. Hong, Colpan A., I.A. Peptan, J. Daw, A. George, and C. Evans. Tissue Eng. 2007 Jun;13(6):1197-203
2008 Anabolic responses of intramembranous bone upon application of high-frequency tensile and compressive forces. I.A. Peptan, A. Lopez, R. Kopher, and J.J. Mao. Bone. 2008 Feb;42(2):432-8
2007 Multiple differentiation potentials of neonatal dura mater-derived cells. I. A. Peptan, L. Hong, and C. Evans. Neurosurgery. 2007 Feb;60(2):346-52;
2006 Adipose tissue engineering by human fat-derived stromal cells. L. Hong, I. A. Peptan, A. Colpan,and J. Daw. Cells Tissues Organs. 2006;183(3):133-40
2006 Modulations of 17-b estradiol on osteogenic and adipogenic differentiations of human mesenchymal stem cells. L. Hong, A. Colpan, and I. A. Peptan. Tissue Eng. 2006 Oct;12(10):2747-53
2006 Osteogenic potential of rabbit derived adipose-mesenchymal stem cells. I.A. Peptan, J.J. Mao, and Hong L. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Apr 15;117(5):1462-70.
2006 Magnetic Resonance Microscopy for periodic monitoring osteogenesis in tissue engineered construct in vitro. H. Xu, S.F. Othman, L. Hong, I.A. Peptan, and R.Magin. Physics in Medicine and Biology Apr 15;117(5):1462-70.
2006 MRI monitoring of osteogenesis of human bone marrow stromal cell-based tissue engineering constructs. I.A. Peptan, L. Hong, H. Xu, and R. Magin. Tissue Engineering Apr;12(4):843-51
2006 Evaluation of osteogenic differentiation of tissue engineered constructs by magnetic resonance microscopy. L. Hong, I.A. Peptan, H. Xu, and R. Magin. Journal of Orthopeadic Research May;24(5):889-97
2005 Adipose tissue engineering by human MSCs. L. Hong, I.A. Peptan, P. Clark, and J.J. Mao. Annals of Biomedical Engineering 33(4):511-7
BOOKS:
2001 Oral Rehabilitation and Dental Emergencies. Patients with medical risk in dental practice C.Colojoara, M. Miron, I.A. Peptan, Vol. I (LITO-UMFT), Romania
2000 The patient’s oral rehabilitation. The basic principles in investigation, diagnosis and treatment methods. C.Colojoara, M. Miron (LITO-UMFT), Romania
Invited reviewer for World Journal of Orthodontics
ABSTRACTS and PRESENTATIONS
2019 NCCHC, Las Vegas, NV: Mental Health Implications of Sleep Disorders
2019 NCCHC, Nashville, TN: Sleep Medicine and Its Implications for Physical and Mental Health
2018 NCCHC Las Vegas, NV: Sleep Quality: An Important Health Issue for Staff and Inmates
2018 The 18th Annual Neuroscience Symposium, Dallas, TX: Craniofacial development and sleep disorder breathing. Invited speaker
2017 Craniofacial insights, Washington, DC.
Craniofacial growth modulation using external forces: IA Porfir
2006 Clinic and Research Day, Chicago, Il.
MRI monitoring of osteogenic differentiation of tissue engineered constructs.
I.A. Peptan, L. Hong, H. Xu, R. Magin, and C. Evans
2006 Clinic and Research Day, Chicago, Il.
Adipose tissue engineering by human adipose-derived cell seeded gelatin sponge.
A. Colpan, L. Hong, I. A Peptan, C. Evans and J. Daw
2006 American Association for Dental Research, Orlando, Fl
Multiple differentiation potentials of neonatal dura-derived cells. A. Colpan, I.A. Peptan, and L. Hong
2006 American Association for Dental Research, Orlando, Fl
Identification of multipotential mesenchymal cells within cranial sutures. I.A. Peptan, A. Colpan, and L. Hong
2005 Sigma Xi, Chicago, Il.
Identification of multipotent stem cells in cranial suture. I. A. Peptan, L. Hong, and C. Evans
2005 Biomedical Engineering Society Meeting, Baltimore, MD
Adipose tissue engineering by human adipose-derived cell seeded gelatin sponge
I. A Peptan, L. Hong, A. Colpan, and J. Daw
2005 Clinic and Research Day, Chicago, Il.
Adipose tissue engineering by human adipose derived-stromal cells. I. A. Peptan, L. Hong, J. Daw, and C. Evans
2005 International Association for Dental Research, Baltimore, MD.
MRI monitoring of osteogenic differentiation of tissue engineered constructs. I.A. Peptan, L. Hong, H. Xu, R. Magin, and C. Evans
2005 51st Orthopeadic Research Society, Washington, DC.
In vitro osteo-chondrogenesis of dura derived cells. I.A. Peptan. L. Hong, and C. Evans. 2004 Clinic and Research Day, Chicago, Il.
Osteogenic potential of rabbit adipose tissue-derived cells in vitro. I.A. Peptan. L. Hong, and J.J. Mao
2004 International Association for Dental Research, Hawaii.
Anabolic responses of spheno-occipital syncondrosis upon application of dynamic exogenous forces. I.A. Peptan. L. Hong, and J.J. Mao
2004 International Association for Dental Research, Hawaii.
Mesenchymal stem cell-driven tissue engineering of cranial suture-like structure. L. Hong, I.A. Peptan, A. Lopez, and J.J. Mao
2004 50th Orthopeadic Research Society, San Francisco, CA.
Osteogenic potentials of rabbit adipose tissue-derived cells in vitro and in vivo. L. Hong, A. Lopez, I.A. Peptan, S. Han, and J.J. Mao
2004 TESI Annual Meeting, Orlando, Fl.
Osteogenic potentials of rabbit adipose tissue-derived cells. L. Hong, I.A. Peptan, A. Lopez, and J.J. Mao
2003 49th Orthopeadic Research Society, New Orleans, LA.
Intramembranous bone growth modulated by exogenous tensile and compressive forces. I.A. Peptan, A. Lopez, S. Han, J. J. Mao
2003 American Association for Dental Research, San Antonio, Tx.
Sutural growth modulated by shear stresses resulting from off-axis compressive forces. I.A. Peptan, A. Lopez, S. Han, J.J. Mao
2001 6th International Symposium: The Stomatological Days in Banat, and 7th National Congress of Orthodontics, Romania.
Effectiveness of laser therapy in treating dentine hypersensitivity from cervical erosion lesions. I.A. Peptan, M. Miron, C.Colojoara
2000 MEDIS, Romania.
Dentist’s role in detection and report of child abuse. I.A. Peptan
2000 MEDIS, Romania.
Transmigration of mandibular canines. I.A. Peptan.
2000 5th International Symposium: The Stomatological Days in Banat, and 6h National Congress of Orthodontics, Romania.
Experimental and clinical studies of Nd:YAG laser therapy in apical periodontitis. I.A. Peptan, M. Miron, C.Colojoara
2000 International Congress of Dentistry for Students and Young Dentists, Romania. Invasive cervical resorbtion: etiology, clinical features and unconventional treatment methods. I.A. Peptan
1998 3rd National Congress UNAS, Romania.
KCP technique for diagnostic and treatment of incipient caries. I.A. Peptan, M. Miron, C.Colojoara
1998 MEDIS, Romania.
Lost of first molar: Consequences and prosthodontic ways of rehabilitation. I.A. Peptan
1998 3rd International Symposium: The Stomatological Days in Banat, Romania.
Lasers in endodontics. I.A. Peptan, M. Miron, C.Colojoara
INTERNSHIP OR EXTERNSHIP
2001 Oral rehabilitation and dental emergencies internship -Romania
2000 Oral surgery internship - Romania
1999 Orthodontic externship –France, Germany
HONORS AND AWARDS
2007 PEO Scholarship ($8,000)
2005 Motorola WISE Grant
2005 Clinic and Research Day– Basic Science Award
Presented by University of Illinois for the presentation of the submitted abstract at Clinic and Research Day.
2000 Eminent Student Award
Granted by Romanian Academy for Science and University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Dentistry, Timisoara, Romania for outstanding research and academic achievement during dental school.
1999-2001 Scholarships for Scientific Performances
Granted by University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Dentistry, Timisoara, Romania for academic achievement and interest in research.
1995-1999 Scholarships for Academic Achievements
Granted by University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Dentistry, Timisoara, Romania for outstanding academic records.
MEMBERSHIP ASSOCIATIONS
2016- Present American Academy of Cranio-Facial Pain
2016-Present American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine
2006- Present American Association of Orthodontic Foundation
2006- Present American Association of Orthodontics
2002 American Association for Dental Research
2002 International Association for Dental Research
1995 Romanian Dental Association
1995-2001 Romanian Dental Student Association
LEADERSHIP POSITIONS
1999-2000 President of Department of International Relations for Western Europe
1998-2000 Year Representative of ASST (Dental Student Association from Timisoara)
1995-1998 Class President
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
1997 Dental Screening, Prevention and Promotion of Oral Health for Orphans. University of Medicine and Pharmacy, College of Dentistry, Timisoara, Romania
1997-2001 Dental Screening, Prevention and Promotion of Oral Health for underprivileged districts. Timisoara, Romania
1997-2001 Promotion of dental care education for young expecting mothers. Gynecology Hospitals, Timisoara, Romania
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Romanian, English
Darick Nordstrom, DDS
Creator of the OraLase Therapy and ALF Therapy, Dr. Nordstrom has devoted his career to developing resources for clinicians to provide patient care at levels the continue to advance the fields of dentistry and medicine.
His innovation and creativity has paved pathways for advances in dental sleep medicine and integrative health care.
He currently serves as the intellectual property holder of ALF Therapy and thought leader for the ALF InterFACE Academy.
Education:
B.S. Brigham Young University 1975
D.D.S. University of Southern California 1979
O.K.U. Dental Honor Society (Zeta Capter), Co-most-awarded graduate
Publications
American Academy of Gnathologic Orthopedics (AAGO) Dec 1988, June 1999, Feb 2008, June 2014
American Orthodontic Society (AOS) 1999
American Association for Functional Orthodontics (AAFO) May 1988, Jan 1990, Sept 1993, Nov 1996
Presenter:
1984, 1998, 2006 - Keynote Speaker (AAGO)
1999 AOS Foundation Speaker
1997 AAFO Annual Conference
2008 - Cranial Academy - Indiana
2011 AAO Convo Denver
2012, 2016 Cranial Academy Interface, CA
Cranial Academy - Virginia
2000 London, UK (OOO)
IAO Polska (Warsaw Poland)
Birmingham, UK (OOO)
2009 - Vancouver, BC (AACP)
2013 - Whistler, BC
Haifa, Israel 2013
Budapest, Hungary 2014
Course Director/Instructor
1980-81 Gnathologic Orthopedics for the General Practitioner
1982–5 Renaissance in Resin Restoratives
1996-2001, 2012, 2014-2017 ALF Seminars (Foundation for Advanced Craniofacial Esthetic Studies FACES)
2016-2019 ALF InterFACE Annual Conference
2018 Oslo, Norway - ALF Principles and Procedures
Contributions
Pioneered developing cranially-compatible dental orthopedic appliances: ALF series, OMNi, Stealth, NLA, A-a, with associated discoveries of neuro-reflexive pathways.
Introduced the practice of Osteopathic/Dental synergy, in problem-solving complex cases (now known as Interface)
Pioneer in Dental Sleep medicine (1978 to present), with development of the unique buccal-wing, neuro-reflexive appliance designs (which have been copied into most current sleep appliance designs: SomnoDent, MicrO2, Dorsal, etc.), and promotion of a comprehensive, multifactorial integrative approach.
Osteopathic Experience:
40 Hour course, Trainer in CA and other osteopathic sponsored courses
Weekly co-treatment with Osteopaths beginning in 1982
Professional Associations
Cranial Academy, AAGO, ADA, AAMS, OKU, IAO
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
JAMIE WILLE. CEMC,CAC
Jamie started with the Academy in 2017. Her background includes over 20 years of management. She is a certified Evaluation and Management Coder and Auditor as well as a Certified Ambulance Coder. She loves all things paperwork ! Jamie has been married for 21 years and has two children, Sydney Kay (21) and Caeden Michael (17). When she is not working you can find her on the sidelines watching her son at one of his many sports! (Soccer, Tennis, Basketball, and Track) She has two rescued fur babies, Polo a 16year old yorkie and Daisy Mae, a 2 year old Mountain Curr.