Our team of Clinical Instructors offer an incredible support system needed to teach you how to implement Six Month Smiles® into your practice. You'll leave with the ability and confidence to start cases immediately.
Six Month Smiles Clinical Instructor
Dr. Fabiana Ertumen obtained her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Christian University of Bolivia. She has a career history of 24+ years in the Dental field and 18+ years in orthodontics. Dr. Ertumen has a solid knowledge of practice operation as well as clinical education and support.
She is passionate about helping doctors create beautiful and healthy smiles for their patients while also expanding their reach within the community and reputation as a trusted provider of dental care. Dr. Fabi joined the Six Month Smiles team in 2022 and loves offering her clinical advice to other Six Month Smiles dentists!
I never thought that I would be able to obtain the straight teeth that I have always wanted, through Six Month Smiles, but how wrong was I. - patient
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Six Month Smiles Clinical Instructor
Dallas, Texas
Dr. Haney, a native Texan, was born and raised in Dallas. He received his bachelor’s degree from Southern Methodist University and his doctor of dental surgery degree from Baylor College of Dentistry. He is a member of numerous local, state, and national dental organizations, including...
the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the Dallas County Dental Society, the American Dental Association, and the Texas Dental Association. He has served 3 terms as a representative on the Dallas County Peer Review Board and has recently been an Adjunct Professor at the Baylor College of Dentistry in Operative Dentistry. He has also achieved the status of Goodfellow with the Dallas County Dental Society.
Dr. Haney is proud to have completed the continuum at the prestigious L. D. Pankey Institute for Advanced Dental Education. The Pankey Institute is the leader in teaching postgraduate, advanced, restorative concepts to dentists worldwide. Dr. Haney takes numerous hours of continuing education in advanced concepts. He has studied with leaders in the fields of cosmetic dentistry and restorative dentistry, having taken courses at the Dawson Center for Advanced Dental Study and courses with Dr. Jon Kois. Dr. Haney and his staff have had training in TMJ therapies, wire-less braces (Invisalign), sleep apnea treatment, Six Month Smiles®, and advanced Deep Bleaching. He has also made many presentations to local dental study clubs in the fields of implantology and cosmetics. Dr. Haney is the Assistant Clinical Director and a Clinical Instructor and Mentor for Six Month Smiles®.
He and his wife, Susan, have 2 children, Anna and Chris. They are long-time members of the Spring Valley United Methodist Church in Richardson, where both Dr. Haney and his wife have served on several boards. Dr. Haney is a trustee with Dallas Boys Baseball Incorporated and has served many years with the organization. He has taught select baseball for several years in the Dallas area. He is extremely dedicated to his family and their activities. He enjoys coaching, all sports, fishing, golfing, and spending time with family and friends.
I came out of the Six Month Smiles seminar with no questions. The support system is incredible.
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Six Month Smiles Clinical Instructor- Aligners
Dr Jorge Perez obtained his Dental Surgeon Degree in Mexico City where he developed his love for orthodontics working with the Latin American University Orthodontic Department before moving to UK. Having advised and trained...
... It’s not enough to have an amazing piece of software that shows fantastic results if it’s not going to happen. Implementing predictability, case selection, troubleshooting, confidence in bonding attachments and carrying out IPR are all important elements in treating patient with aligners.
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Six Month Smiles Clinical Instructor
Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte - Charlotte
Dr. Chris Bowman has been studying and practicing dental care for awhile now, and he has discovered something interesting. The foundation of successful family dentistry isn’t protocol or procedure...
At the very core of a healthy mouth is a relationship of trust and respect between patient and dentist.
We’d like to take a few moments to show you how he has built that relationship with his patients.
Knowledge. Charlotte dentist Dr. Chris Bowman is a 1990 graduate of the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. His educational background in dentistry started with a degree from UNC’s School of Dentistry in 1994, but it certainly didn’t end there. His commitment to providing the best dental care to the Charlotte area led him to train under some of the best educational leaders, learning techniques like sedation, periodontal disease therapy, and snoring/sleep apnea treatment, not found in most general dentistry practices.
Charlotte dentist Dr. Chris Bowman maintains membership with a number of dental associations and takes many hours of continuing education each year to stay abreast of this fast-changing profession.
My patients were asking me 'Can't you get my teeth straight in less than 2 years? In a simplified method?'. With Six Month Smiles, you can do that. We can treat a wide variety of cases using the method that's best for them.
Dr. Rafaela Vaccaro Zakula graduated in her home town Rijeka where she became a dental technician. Five years later she was one of the first students in class to complete dental college and started her own practice for general dentistry...
Her passion is orthodontics, so she continued improving her knowledge and skills on many international education courses. She is an active member and founder in many associations and international organizations with the goal to connect with other colleagues worldwide and bring innovative, modern technologies to our country.
"The most important thing for successful career is that you love what you do, and of course, having the knowledge and experience. That is why it is very important to be consistent in learning, accepting new ideas and innovative techniques, and work on yourself, connect with other people that share the same passion about their work, exchange your experiences - the good and the bad ones, so we can all be even better in our work that completes us and makes us happy and satisfied. ˝
... It is very important to be consistent in learning, accepting new ideas and innovative techniques, and work on yourself, connect with other people that share the same passion about their work, exchange your experiences - the good and the bad ones, so we can all be even better in our work that completes us and makes us happy and satisfied.
Dr. Michelle Hedgecock was born in Houston and grew up in the very small town of Danbury, Texas. She attended Texas A&M University, where she studied biomedical science and minored in business. During her junior year at A&M, Dr. Michelle was accepted early into dental school...
where she graduated magna cum laude. She received the Award for Excellence in Clinical Dentistry and the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry Student Award of Merit.
Dr. Michelle’s dedication to continuing education led her to the Kois Center, where she completed over 200 hours of coursework. The curriculum covered in nine comprehensive courses included aesthetic, occlusion, and restorative dentistry, and was taught through hands-on simulated clinical methods as well as over the shoulder learning. Graduating from the Kois Center was an accomplishment that Dr. Michelle feels will exponentially increase the quality dental care she provides.
Dr. Michelle has a passion for helping patients achieve the straight and confident smiles they’ve always wanted with Six Month Smiles adult cosmetic braces and Invisalign.
Having completed more cases than any other Six Month Smiles dentist in Central Texas, Dr. Michelle is Austin’s premier Six Month Smiles® provider. She is a clinical instructor who travels across the country to train other dentists on the Six Month Smiles system. She even gave an interview about Six Month Smiles with The Wellness Hour, a health-focused TV and web series that has featured some of the nation’s leading healthcare specialists.
I never thought that I would be able to obtain the straight teeth that I have always wanted, through Six Month Smiles, but how wrong was I. - patient
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Six Month Smiles Clinical Instructor
Willerby Dental Care - East Yorkshire
Dr. Mali Aghelnejad graduated from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden in 1993. She opened her Dental office right after graduation and decided to continue her career in England and relocated in 1999...
After a few years she opened her own practice focusing on comprehensive and aesthetic dentistry. As a follower of bio emulation group she followed her interest in minimal invasive dentistry and her training in Orlando by one of the founders of Six Month Smiles®developed her strength in this field.
Drive and passion for aesthetic dentistry lead her to re-ignite orthodontics, her favorite topic at dental school. As the Pioneer of Six Month Smiles® in East Yorkshire, England Mali soon developed to be a mentor and Clinical Instructor to assist fellow Six Month Smiles providers. She believes the development of minimally invasive dentistry will be the key to the future of dentistry.
Six Month Smiles has become an integral part of my practice, as I use it not only for straightening smiles, but also in preparation for larger cosmetic cases. My patients love the clear brackets and the short treatment time. The results are consistent and this is one of few procedures in dentistry that continues to fuel my love of dentistry.
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Six Month Smiles Clinical Instructor
Bethcar Dental Practice - Ebbw Vale
Dr Mark Travis graduated from the University of Birmingham in 2014. After completing his training, he moved back home to Wales and became an associate dentist at Bethcar Dental Practice in Ebbw Vale, and has been there for the past 6 years.
Mark followed up his interest in orthodontic treatment by initially providing clear aligners for patients, before joining the Six Month Smiles family in 2019. Since then, he has become one of the largest providers of Six Month Smiles in a short period of time, becoming very experienced and competent whilst continuing to develop his knowledge daily.
In addition, Mark provides comprehensive orthodontics and orthopaedic treatments to patients of all ages, and is currently completing his Postgraduate Diploma (PgDiP) in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopaedics, underpinning his passion for this area of dentistry.
In his spare time, Mark likes to keep active and healthy, and enjoys running and competing in races regularly. In between his races, he enjoys relaxing with his family and watching any sport that he can find!
Dr. Mark Travis will personally attend to all of your dental concerns and needs. He is an international clinical instructor for Six Month Smiles. From start to finish, he will ensure the quality and effectiveness of your dental procedure.
Since graduating from Leeds Dental School with a distinction, Dr Lydia Sharples has been committed to providing the highest level of care possible for her patients.
Since graduating from Leeds Dental School with a distinction, Dr Lydia Sharples has been committed to providing the highest level of care possible for her patients.
Lydia enjoys providing minimally invasive cosmetic dentistry as well as more complex restorative treatment plans. She has been providing short term orthodontic treatment since 2019 which she has found invaluable for unlocking more complex cases. Lydia believes that most GDP’s would benefit from being able to provide short term orthodontics to use pre-restoratively to improve the aesthetic outcomes for their patients.
Dr. Sharples sits on the Board of Directors at The British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, which is an internationally recognised dental academy. She has invested hugely in her own training and has completed a number of dental postgraduate training programmes.
...Your gentle, professional, pleasing personality can be the thing that lifts the patients' spirits and their fear of dentists.
Dr. Kent Smith works in a multilayered practice in the Dallas area with 20 operatories and 40 team members, but limits his practice to dental sleep medicine and adult orthodontics. A former Invisalign Premier Provider...
Dr. Smith has multiple assistants trained in the Six Month Smiles® protocol, having treated over 600 patients to date. He has been a part of Six Month Smiles longer than anyone with the company, so if he looks old, he is.
Other than providing adult patients with the smile they have always wanted and deserved, his other passion is treating patients with snoring and sleep apnea, speaking worldwide on the subject. He is currently President of the American Sleep and Breathing Academy.
Dr. Smith also uses orthodontics to open the airway, providing more room for the tongue. In 2008, 21st Century Dental and Sleep Center was the first dental office in the U.S. to win the Consumers Choice award for Business Excellence, repeating the honor every year to date. He was named a Top 10 VIP by the Speaking Consulting Network in 2009 and has been the host of a weekly radio show since 2013.
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