Posts for Archives: Speakers

Dr. Sam Wakim is the Dental Director for the Government Programs Division of Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey. He is a staunch advocate for access to preventive services such as sealants and fluoride to prevent dental decay; and HPV vaccines to prevent oropharyngeal cancer in underserved communities. Prior to joining Horizon, Dr. […]

Matthew Horan, DMD, MPH is a dentist and champion for equitable, upstream-focused innovations that improve access to care and health outcomes while reducing costs and providing better experience for patients and providers. Dr. Horan received his dental degree from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. He completed his Master of Public Health at the University […]

Dr. Sarah Finne is the Dental Director for the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Medicaid Services. She brings experiences from both the public health and private practice of dentistry. Dr. Finne holds a baccalaureate degree in dental hygiene, a DMD degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, […]

Dr. Sam Zwetchkenbaum is the State Dental Director at the Rhode Island Department of Health and the RI Medicaid Program. He previously directed the Hospital Dentistry residency at the University of Michigan, and he currently has faculty appointments at Brown University School of Public Health and Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine. […]

is a scholar/practitioner and the Chief Workforce Development Officer and Executive Director of the Tania M. Barber Learning Institute at Caring Health Center. Dr. Ruiz leads the development of a workforce development model designed to enhance the success, retention, and personal development of FQHC diverse employee communities. Dr. Ruiz has expertise in educational access and […]

is the Director of Clinical Operations for the Tufts dental Facilities (TDF) program, the network of 7 dental offices in Massachusetts focusing on providing care to patients with intellectual, developmental, and acquired disabilities under the umbrella of the Tuft University school of Dental Medicine. Dr. Drag has worked with the TDF program for over 20 […]

is the Oral Health Director at Health Care For All. Dr. Jordan is a board-certified dental public health specialist with clinical experience in community health centers and private practice. Her work focuses on advancing oral health equity through health policy and advocacy. Her efforts are aimed at improving the Massachusetts health system to reflect the […]

is the Senior Director of Government Affairs and Health Policy for The Arc Massachusetts. She is also the Director of Operation House Call (OHC), a training program and partnership between The Arc and all Massachusetts Medical Schools. Maura teaches hundreds of medical students with her team, each year, as well as a range of other […]

is a diplomate of the American Academy of Periodontology, co-director of the Fairfield County Dental Club, and director of Fairfield County hygiene club. He maintains a private practice in Fairfield, CT.

is an assistant clinical professor in the periodontology department at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. She has held teaching positions in the Department of Periodontology at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene.