Meet our CE Advisory Board

A selection of top industry experts working together
to elevate and enrich your learning experience


Ibrahim Duqum, DDS, MS, FICD

Professor of Prosthodontics | Director for Clinical Education @ UNC at Chapel Hill

DR. IBRAHIM DUQUM, D.D.S., MS, FICD is a Professor of Prosthodontics and the Director of Clinical Education at UNC-Chapel Hill Adams School of Dentistry. He completed his DDS degree at the University of Jordan and earned an M.S. in Prosthodontics from UNC-Chapel Hill in 2008. He is a Fellow of the International College of Dentists and the ADEA Leadership Institute. A published author, Dr. Duqum lectures nationally and internationally about all aspects of prosthodontics, aesthetics and dental implant therapy.


Bryan Laskin, DDS

Speaker | Advisor | Dentist

Using 20 years of experience providing dental care to anxious patients, DR. BRYAN LASKIN’s passion is to reduce stress for the dental industry through innovation, education and standardization. Through his multiple businesses: Upgrade Dental, Digital Nitrous, OperaDDS and toothapps, and being the author of the book, The Patient First Manifesto, Dr. Laskin excels at integrating technology and teamwork into practices. He plays an active role at several progressive dental organizations, and he serves as counsel to leading dental companies. Through participation at the Dental Standards Institute's groundbreaking workgroups, Dr. Laskin is giving patients a voice as well as creating important guidelines for emerging technologies.

J. Wayne Leonard, DMD, PA

Clinical Trainer | Lecturer | Practitioner

DR. WAYNE LEONARD brings more than 25 years of clinical, educational and operational experience to the NDX Board for Continuing Education. As the VP of Clinical Services for the North American Dental Group, he mentors doctors, evaluates practice operations, provides clinical insights and contributes to educational programs. Dr. Leonard has presented extensively on restorative scanning, implant restoration and leadership principles. He has completed the Implant Educators Mini-residency Program and is a fellow in the International Congress of Oral Implantology.

Arthur Volker, DDS, M.S.ED., FAGD

Practitioner | Lecturer | Author

DR. ARTHUR VOLKER is a Woodside, NY native who practices in Sunnyside. He graduated from Columbia University’s School of Dental and Oral Surgery and completed a General Practice Residency at the New York Hospital of Queens. He is also a former Attending at Coler-Goldwater Specialty Hospital and Nursing Facility where he supervised dental residents. Dr. Volker has published articles in various dental publications and lectures to groups in addition to being an active member of a number of dental organizations.


Tramain Watkins,
CDT

Director, Strategic Education

TRAMAIN WATKINS has been working in the dental laboratory industry for more than 30 years. After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts from Trinity College in Issaquah, WA as class valedictorian, he has gained extensive experience in all aspects of fixed and removable restorations, with an emphasis on implant supported and retained restorations. He has also provided clinical support for case planning, troubleshooting and implant placement. He has trained other technicians in all aspects of dental technology and has written and lectured on several aspects of restorative dentistry.