Dr. Russ Bergman is the Vice Chair of the Department of Dentistry and GPR Program Director at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. In this role he is responsible for the clinical, educational, and financial performance of the Department of Dentistry. Dr. Bergman has spent his career building strong relationships with Attending Dentists and Residents to create well-respected, highly regarded educational and clinical programs, currently at Newark Beth in New Jersey and previously at Lehigh Valley Health Network in Pennsylvania. Dr. Bergman practiced General Dentistry in Essex County NJ for over 20 years. Dr. Bergman is a graduate of Muhlenberg College, the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Dental Medicine, and the Dental Residency Program at Newark Beth Israel. Dr. Bergman is on the Board of Directors of ADEA, representing the Council of Advanced Education Programs. Among other career awards and distinctions, he was inducted to the American College of Dentists.  

Mr. Donato serves as Chair on the ADEA Council of Students, Residents, and Fellows for the 2024-25 academic year. He is a first-generation Filipino American and a community college transfer student. After completing his prerequisites, he transferred to the University of California, Berkeley where he obtained a bachelor’s degree in Molecular & Cellular Biology. Through his predental journey, he became involved in ADEA through his Educational Student Pathways Internship. ADEA has helped to foster his interest in academic dentistry and to meet like-minded colleagues who aim to prepare future generations of health care professionals.

Elyse received her bachelor’s degree in chemistry and her doctoral degree in Dental Medicine from the University of Connecticut. Upon dental school graduation, Elyse was awarded the American College of Dentists Outstanding Student Leader Award, the American Academy of Oral Medicine Award, and the American Prosthodontic Society Award. Following dental school graduation, Elyse completed a General Practice Residency at Massachusetts General Hospital. She is now a first-year Prosthodontics resident at the University of Rochester Eastman Institute for Oral Health.

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Dr. Harrison is an Associate Professor in the Department of Comprehensive Dentistry at the University of Louisville School of Dentistry. He currently serves as the Group Manager (Team Leader) in the comprehensive care clinic where he co-manages forty dental students  

Dr. Harrison earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from the University of Louisville School of Dentistry in 2004. Following dental school, he completed a one-year AEGD residency at the University of Cincinnati Hospital. He spent 10 years in private dental practice before returning to academics.
In 2015, Dr. Harrison joined the faculty at the University of Louisville School of Dentistry. He is responsible for the practice management curriculum at his school, where he uses Dental Simulation.  The students get to run a virtual dental practice to help them understand the relationship between management decisions and practice outcomes.  He serves as a faculty advisor for the local chapters of the American Student Dental Association and American Dental Education Association student group.  
Dr. Harrison has published research on factors affecting dental students’ career plans, helped develop personal financial planning online competency modules and recently edited a book entitled “Business Basics for Dentist”. He is actively involved with ADEA, having chaired the Section on Practice Management, and currently serving as chair to the council of sections. Dr. Harrison has received multiple teaching awards and recognition for his service and leadership contributions to the advancement of dental education.

Yolanda Jones serves as the Director of Advanced Dental Education Application Service and the Staff Liaison to the ADEA Council of Advanced Education Programs, bringing 28 years of dedicated service to ADEA. In her role, she oversees the strategic development and operations of ADEA PASS (Postdoctoral Application Support Service). Yolanda leads the ADEA PASS Advisory Group and works closely with application services staff to drive continuous innovative, ensuring and improved and streamlined application process for all stakeholders. 

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Manavi Nagai obtained her DMD from Boston University School of Dental Medicine in 2022 and is currently doing her training in prosthodontics at Harvard School of Dental Medicine. She was born and raised in Massachusetts.

Dr. Paurazas is a Clinical Professor and Program Director of Graduate Endodontics at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry.  Responsibilities include advising of graduate student research and graduate Endodontic admissions. Her interests focus on evidenced-based endodontics.  Dr. Paurazas holds a Masters degree Endodontics and a D.D.S. degree from the University of Detroit Mercy and a Masters degrees in Health Services Administration from the University of Michigan School of Public Health. She is a Board Certified endodontist.  Dr. Paurazas has served on multiple committees of the American Association of Endodontists, including the Research and Scientific Affairs committee and the Educational Affairs Committee. Dr. Paurazas is actively involved in the American Dental Education Association and serves on the Council of Advanced Education Programs, and is past president of the ADEA Section on Endodontics. Dr. Paurazas maintains a private endodontic practice in New Baltimore, Michigan.

Dr. Wingrove is currently an endodontics resident at Boston University School of Dental Medicine. Originally from Toronto, Canada, Dr. Wingrove moved to the United States in 2013 to attend Boston University’s predoctoral program. After graduation, he completed a General Practice Residency at Montefiore Medical Center in New York City. Following his residency, he worked as a restorative dentist in private practices across central Massachusetts, downtown Boston, and the MetroWest area.

Dr. Wingrove is passionate about teaching both at the dental school and mentored young dentists through local and national dental associations. He currently serves on the American Association of Endodontists’ Public & Professional Relations Committee. He is also the past chair of the Massachusetts Dental Society Membership Committee and a guest member of the Board of Trustees. Presently, he co-chairs the Yankee Program Committee. For his leadership and contributions, Dr. Wingrove received the prestigious “Top 10 Under 10” Award, recognizing dentists who have been in the profession for less than 10 years and have made a significant impact on the field, their community, and organized dentistry. Dr. Wingrove is a fellow of the International College of Dentists, the American College of Dentists, and the Academy of General Dentistry.