EP-7 Practice Options

Dr. Gerald C. Dietz, Jr. grew up in Bloomfield Hills Michigan. He attended Western Michigan University for his pre-doctoral studies and received his dental degree from the University of Michigan in 1984. He completed his post-graduate endodontic training at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry in 1986. He began practice in Michigan with Endodontic Associates immediately following graduation and is now a Managing Partner. Endodontics Associates with 18 Endodontists and 10 office locations, is arguably the largest Endodontic group practice in the United States. Dr. Dietz taught pre-clinical endodontics at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry for several years. Dr. Dietz also served as a member of the University of Michigan Alumni Society, Board of Governors. He is a Fellow of the American College of Dentists. He has continuously maintained membership in the American, Michigan and Oakland County Dental Associations. He is also a member of the American Association of Endodontists. Dr. Dietz Jr. has served recently on the American Association of Endodontists National Governing Board of Directors. He recently served on the AAE Foundation Board of Trustees, the Association's Public and Professional Affairs Committee, Practice Affairs Committee, Budget and Finance Committee, Special Committees on CE strategy and Policy Updates.` He is a past President of the Michigan Association of Endodontists. Dr. Dietz, Jr. is currently serving on the Advisory Board of Trustees of the Henry Ford Medical Center. He also participates with the National Foundation for the Handicapped through Donated Dental Services and provides all endodontic care for Angel's Place residents. Dr. Dietz participates in the MDA's Mission of Mercy Program.

Dr. Dines graduated from the Harvard School of Dental Medicine in 1997 and then completed a three year endodontic training program at Harvard which included patient care, biomedical research, and teaching. In addition to his endodontic certificate, Dr. Dines also earned a Master's degree in oral biology. Dr. Dines practiced as an associate in a multi office endodontic practice for several years and has been a 'freelance' endodontist since 2008. Dr. Dines is an active member of several professional organizations and completed a three year term on the Board of Directors for the AAE and is a member of the Practice Affairs Committee. He is currently the Treasurer for the Massachusetts Association of Endodontists. Dr. Dines is also a part time instructor in the Department of Restorative Dentistry & Biomaterial Sciences at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine.

Bethany Douglas is a board certified endodontist who has been working at Great Expressions Dental Center since 2012. She received her dental degree from Georgia Regents University (GRU-formerly Medical College of Georgia) where she also completed her Endodontic Residency. Originally from Augusta, Georgia, she moved to Northeast Florida after graduating in 2011 and worked in private practice as an associate. She is an active member of The American Association of Enodontists, as well as many other national, state and local dental associations. Three years ago Bethany also co-founded the Jacksonville Womens' Dental Society which is now up to over 85 members and continues to grow. Bethany is an avid runner who has completed 15 marathons, the Louisville Ironman 140.6 along with multiple road races and half ironman events around the southeast. She lives in Saint Johns with her husband, Charlie, and their two boxers, Percy and Sunny.

Natasha M. Flake, DDS, PhD, MSD is an Associate Professor and the Director of Predoctoral Endodontics in the Department of Endodontics at the University of Washington School of Dentistry. She is Director of the Endodontic Clerkship and Chair of the Clerkship Directors Committee at the School of Dentistry, where she holds the Robert J. Oswald and David L. Pitts Endowed Professorship in Endodontics. Dr. Flake earned a BS in Biological Sciences from the University of Missouri, a DDS and PhD in neuroscience from the University of Maryland, and an MSD and Certificate in Endodontics from the University of Washington. Her research interests include the mechanisms of nociception, pain, and analgesia, as well as regenerative endodontic outcomes. Dr. Flake is the 2016 recipient of the Edward M. Osetek Educator Award, and she currently serves on the Board of Directors of the AAE. Dr. Flake is a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics, and she practices endodontics one day per week in private practice in Seattle, Washington.

Dr. Kusienski earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine and Master of Science in Education from the University of Pennsylvania. She completed a general practice residency at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. She earned her certificate in Endodontics and Master of Medical Science from Harvard School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Kusienski is a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics. Dr. Kusienski has been very active in organized dentistry at the local, state and national levels. She is a member of the Lancaster County Dental Society, Pennsylvania Dental Association, American Dental Association, American Association of Endodontists and the College of Diplomates. She has served as District 1 Director for the AAE and currently is the president for the Foundation for Endodontics. She serves as part time faculty for Albert Einstein Medical Center. Dr. Kusienski maintains a full-time private practice limited to endodontics in Lititz, Pennsylvania.