"Dr. Angie Anton has been practicing for 23 years and began her Invisalign journey in 2008 but had her A-ha moment in 2021 when she took Reingage with Dr. Galler, attended her first AACA Convention, and completed Diamond Club Makers with Dr. Wollock. It was then that she and her husband Chris elevated their practice in The Woodlands, TX to Platinum Plus status in one year. She enjoys getting to know her patients personally and strives to give them their best smile in a minimally invasive way with Invisalign as the foundation. She enjoys spending time with their two daughters, Avery and Carly, and convinced Dr. Galler to start the WhatsApp Cat Lovers Chat!"
"Just like his wife, Dr. Chris Anton will tell you without hesitation that Reingage and Diamond Club Makers were absolutely transformative to how he practices dentistry. Dr. Anton would like to take this opportunity to specifically thank Dr. Ryan Oakley, Dr. Robin Bethell, Dr. David Galler, and Dr. Michael Wollock for being so influential throughout his Invisalign journey. Being inducted as two of this year's newest members of the AACA Board of Directors is a huge honor, but the doctors know that none of their accomplishments would have been possible without the support and hard work of their incredible dental team. If you've spent much time with him at all, you probably already know that Dr. Anton bleeds maroon and is a proud graduate of Texas A&M University. GIG 'EM, AGGIES!!"
“In 2021 I started my Invisalign journey by attending Reingage and have not looked back since. Invisalign now comprises 90% of my time seeing patients, which has reinvigorated my career. I’ve learned that a successful person is focused on what they can achieve, but a person of significance focuses on how they can help others. Giving patients a confident smile has certainly provided this feeling of significance and I could not have done it without the support of the team I work alongside as well as my family. I love being married to my wife Lynsey for 18 years and raising our 3 teenage children together. Thank you for being the foundation from which I grow.”
Dr. Gina has lived and practiced in Lexington Kentucky for 23 years. When she’s not at the office she is likely at a music festival with friends! Dr. Gina’s practice is made up of all women who share a passion for hard work and patient wellness. Dr. Gina also has the honor of hosting an AACA local study club in Lexington.
Who knew plastic could move teeth so beautifully, yet here we are! I’ve been clearly aligning teeth since 2018; the pvs days, the getting your impressions rejected days, getting vomit on your shoe’s days- then to getting the Itero day, getting the Galler engine day -the best day and that’s what got us here today! Invisalign has transformed my practice and created a channel for me to love what I do. “Once you see it, you can’t unsee it”!
Dr. Amanda Sheehan owns and operates a practice in Waterford, Michigan that focuses on surgical and prosthetic reconstruction. Once introduced to Reingage with Dr Galler, Dr Sheehan realized that the orthodontic foundation was missing from her practice and quickly became the 4th largest solo provider of Invisalign in the state of Michigan. If you're looking for her during the conference, you'll likely find her sitting at a blackjack table taking on the dealer one- on-one. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her husband and 3-year-old son, Michael.
I graduated from Columbia University College of Dental Medicine in 2007. I began my Invisalign journey after Dr. Galler inspired me deeply at his Reingage course in March of 2017. In 2010, I established Jersey City Dental. I am a proud graduate of the Kois Center and a member of the AACA NYC Study Club. I live in Westchester, New York, with my incredible wife Dina, our two daughters Mila and Ellie, and our two dogs Lulu and Coco. When I’m not treating patients, I root for my alma mater, the University of Michigan, play golf, and travel with family and friends. I am extremely honored to receive this award and to be part of such an amazing group of colleagues in the AACA.
Dr. Colby Livingston graduated from University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in 2012 and returned home to start practicing in San Clemente CA. She took Reingage with Dr. Galler in 2018 and transformed forever how she practices dentistry. She reached Diamond Status in 2022 and is an active member of the Orange County AACA Study Club. In her free time, Colby loves spending time at the beach with her husband Connor, 1 year old daughter Margo, and their 2 rescue bulldogs. Special Thank You to Dr. Kristen and Cory Ritzau for their constant support and believing in me.
She and her husband, Dr Seth Shapiro, co-founded Shapiro Family Dentistry; a multi-location practice which focuses on interdisciplinary and comprehensive care treatment.
Dr Shapiro began her Invisalign journey in June 2019. While everyone else was playing Candy Crush, she was playing Clincheck and in 6 months had achieved and has since maintained a Diamond Plus status.
With the support of a dedicated A-team, she created a practice within her practice and limited her scope of treatment to Invisalign only. Her passion is obvious to her patients and all who know her as she continues to push the limits of clear aligner therapy in her offices every single day. Few things give Dr Dari as much pleasure as replying to a patient “Yes! Invisalign can do that!"
When not creating Shapirosmiles, she enjoys spending time with her husband, two daughters and her wiener dog named Stan.
Deirdre Denis is very excited and grateful to receive this Fellowship award. She would like to thank her amazing team who have achieved and maintained Diamond Plus status for over 18 months. Diamonds are forever! Thank you for the inspiration from Dr. David Galler, the comradery from the AACA Toronto study club as well as the lessons from Dr. Michael Wollock. She is especially thankful for the love and support of 2 special people who accompanied her here today - Julie, talented office manager and her 10-year-old daughter Camilla.
“Mother, wife, practitioner.
Every day I learn about mouth, how to follow God and love one another.”
I graduated from Boston University Goldman School of Graduate Dentistry.
Presently I live in Parkland Florida and my new state of the art office is located in Coral Springs.
I started doing Invisalign in 2001 and took the Reingage course with Dr. Galler in 2015. What a game changer. I am an original member of the Clincheck Cartel. I am also a gold plus provider.
In my spare time I enjoy health and fitness including yoga. I’ve trained martial arts and have a Black Belt in Jeet kune do.
Traveling and photography are among other things I enjoy.
I’d like to presently thank Dr. Galler and the fellowship committee for everything they do and for making this such a special day for all these Drs sitting beside me. I would also like to thank all the members of the AACA who have helped me in my training. Without you I wouldn’t be here today.
This is such a special group of Drs and I’m glad to be part of this amazing organization.
Thank you.
Dr. Maria Saguin graduated dentistry in the Philippines in 1999 and has been practicing Dentistry in Chatsworth, Ca for 17 years.
She considers herself to have severe obsession with Dentistry and her most favorite part is Orthodontics, and that's the reason why she finished traditional straight wire braces training for 2 years early in her career. Every day of her life she is thankful to God and feel so blessed that she has a job that she is so passionate about.
She has been a widow for 13 years now and had been blessed with 2 kids, her pride and joy, Patricia, and Adrian
When not doing Dentistry, she loves going to 7-mile hikes enjoying the nature, she loves doing strength trainings with her trainer, and most of all her most favorite past time ever ......is belting out songs on top of her lungs on karaoke's.
For the past 10 years Dr. Preda became a staple in her community, taking care of thousands of patients in her dental practice in Orange County, Southern California
After Reingage in February 2020 my confidence with Invisalign skyrocketed, and I am so happy to be a Gallerite; this community of like-minded doctors helped me to strive and become my best self.
I am honored to receive this award and I am so grateful for the support of my husband, Gabe, he's always been my rock. I couldn't have done this without my hard-working staff that runs the behind-the-scenes!
Dr. Preda loves to share what she learned on her Invisalign journey, she is a proud member of Orange County study club and GRC 2022 speaker.
She enjoys hiking, biking, and long walks on the beach, continually exploring!
Dr. Sama Salim is passionate about bringing out peoples’ hidden smiles. She believes that dentists are like architects with a vision to design and create smiles that change lives and build confidence.
Dr. Sama received her DMD degree from the University of British Colombia in 2011 and obtained a Diploma in Straight Wire and Functional Orthopedics at ISWI (International Straight Wire Institute) in Toronto in 2016.
She passionately worked for many years and pursued her dream of opening her own practice in 2013.
16 Mile Dental was created and inspired by her philosophy “Where modern meets comfort, and patients become family”.
Her Invisalign journey began in 2011 and flourished in 2019 when she attended “Reingage” created by Dr. David Galler, a continuous beacon of inspiration for her.
Dr. Sama achieved platinum Invisalign provider status in 2022 and is proud and honored to be receiving this fellowship award tonight.
Dr. Sama could not have made her vision a reality without the loving support of her husband Ahmad and her two daughters Mariam and Fatima, as well as her family and her dedicated team who are here tonight to share in this honor with her.
Dr. Sama would like to thank Dr. Galler, the AACA and the fellowship committee for their continued support.
I am Adelia, an orthodontist who finds herself on a captivating journey that stretches from Indonesia all the way to Las Vegas. Balancing my role as a practicing orthodontist at Opal Dental Indonesia, I'm also humbly involved as a co-founder of Klar, a dental startup with a simple yet ambitious vision: to promote the widespread adoption of clear aligners in Indonesia. Beyond my professional endeavors, I am blessed to be a mother to an incredible 2-year-old girl, whose strength of character constantly inspires me. Together, these roles keep me grounded, reminding me of the importance of humility and the joy of embracing life's beautiful complexities.