Dental Digest Podcast

Jeffrey S. Rouse, D.D.S.

Jeffery maintains a private practice in San Antonio, Texas and practiced with Drs. Gregg Kinzer and Frank Spear in Seattle, Washington. In 2017, he became a member of the Resident Faculty at Spear Education in Scottsdale, AZ. He was also an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Prosthodontics at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio from 2004-2019.

After graduation from dental school in San Antonio, Dr Rouse completed a 2-year General Practice Residency at the University of Connecticut Health Science Center. He practiced family dentistry for twelve years before returning to school.

Dr Rouse received his specialty certificate in Prosthodontics from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio in 2004. He is a member of the American Academy of Restorative Dentistry, the American College of Prosthodontists, and past president of the Southwest Academy of Restorative Dentistry.

Frank Spear, D.D.S., M.S.D.

Academic Credentials

• Doctor of Dental Surgery, University of Washington School of Dentistry
• Master of Science in Dentistry, University of Washington School of Dentistry
• Certificate in Periodontal Prosthodontics, University of Washington School of Dentistry
• Bachelor of Arts in Biology with honors, Pacific Lutheran University

Dr. Spear continues to be recognized as one of the premier educators in esthetic and restorative dentistry in the world. Considered the mastermind behind Spear Education’s Facially Generated Treatment Planning (FGTP) protocol, Dr. Spear first presented on this concept in 1986 at the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry meeting in Colorado Springs, CO.

He has a long professional history in the dental industry beginning in the late 1970s and has written more than 40 articles in various dental publications.

Dr. Spear maintains a busy lecture schedule, presenting dental continuing education in North America, Europe and Asia.

In his spare time, Dr. Spear enjoys golf with his wife, Charlene, spending time with their puppies, Barney and Bailey, collecting and playing vintage vinyl records, collecting vintage automobiles, fly fishing, metal working, traveling with his wife, and spending time with their family.  

Professional Affiliations

• American Dental Association
• Washington State Dental Association
• American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry (past president)
• American Academy of Restorative Dentistry
• American College of Prosthodontics
• King County Dental Association
• Washington State Society of Prosthodontists
• University of Washington, graduate prosthodontics program, affiliate professor

Awards & Recognition

• Christian Award for Excellence in Restorative Education, Chicago Dental Society
• American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Achievement Award for Advancing the Art and Science of Cosmetic Dentistry in the United States
• Saul Schluger Memorial Award for Excellence in Diagnosis and Treatment Planning, Seattle Study Club
• President's Award for Excellence in Education (co-recipient, Vincent G. Kokich), American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry
• Distinguished Alumnus Award, Pacific Lutheran University
• Distinguished Alumnus Award, University of Washington School of Dentistry
• Charles Pincus-Ronald Goldstein Lifetime Achievement Award in Esthetic Dentistry, American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry
• Distinguished Lecturer Award from the Greater New York Academy of Prosthodontics
• Gold Medallion Award from the American Prosthodontic Society for Contributions to Prosthodontics

Mark A. Latta, D.M.D., M.S.

Mark is professor of general dentistry and served as dean of the School of Dentistry from 2011 to 2021.  Prior to the dean’s appointment, he served as the Associate Dean for Research at Creighton University School of Dentistry since 1995.  He personally has been awarded more than 160 research grants on prosthetic dental restorative materials, adhesives and bonding and dental material clinical trials.  A speaker and lecturer of international renown, he has published more than 140 manuscripts and more than 220 abstracts and presented at numerous state and national dental association meetings and throughout the world. Prior to joining Creighton, Latta served as director of Research and Development for the Trubyte Division of Dentsply International, York, PA.  During his industrial career he contributed to or was responsible for more than 20 new dental product introductions and is an inventor or co-inventor of numerous patents. 

He earned his dental degree at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in 1983, and his master’s degree in oral biology from the University of Maryland Baltimore College of Dental Surgery in 1995. He also spent one year in hospital general practice residency at York Hospital, York, PA. 

Dr. Latta, a Fellow in the American College of Dentists and the International College of Dentists is also a member of Omicron Kappa Upsilon, the national honorary dental society. He is also a Fellow of the Faculty of Dentistry for the Rolyal College of Surgeons in Ireland.  He has also served as president of the Dental Materials Group and the International Association for Dental Research.

Dr. Markus B. Blatz

Dr. Blatz is Professor of Restorative Dentistry, Chairman of the Department of Preventive and Restorative Sciences and Assistant Dean for Digital Innovation and Professional Development at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he also founded the Penn Dental Medicine CAD/CAM Ceramic Center, an interdisciplinary venture to study emerging technologies and new ceramic materials while providing state-of-the-art esthetic clinical care. Dr. Blatz graduated from Albert-Ludwigs University in Freiburg, Germany, and was awarded additional Doctorate Degrees, a Postgraduate Certificate in Prosthodontics, and a Professorship from the same University.

Dr. Blatz is co-founder and past President of the International Academy for Adhesive Dentistry (IAAD) and a founding member of the European Academy of Digital Dentistry (EADD). He is a board-certified Diplomat in the German Society for Prosthodontics and Biomaterials (DGPro) and a member of multiple other professional organizations, including the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, the European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, the International College of Prosthodontists, the American College of Prosthodontists (honorary member), Academy of Osseointegration, and O.K.U. Honor Dental Society. He is the Editor-in-Chief of Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry, Associate Editor of the Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry and of Quintessence International, Section Editor for the International Journal of Prosthodontics, and serves on the editorial boards of numerous other recognized scientific dental journals. He is coauthor of the international bestseller “evolution – contemporary protocols for anterior single-tooth implants”, which has been translated on over 8 languages.

Prior to joining Penn Dental Medicine as Chairperson of the Department of Preventive and Restorative Sciences in September 2006, Dr. Blatz was at Louisiana State University (LSU) Health Sciences Center School of Dentistry in New Orleans, where he served as Chairman of the Department of Comprehensive Dentistry and Biomaterials and Assistant Dean for Clinical Research. During his tenure at LSU, Dr. Blatz also directed the Masters of Science in Oral Biology Program and was a senior faculty member in the Department of Prosthodontics. From 1994 to 1998 he was an Assistant Professor and from 1998 to 1999 a senior faculty member in the Department of Prosthodontics at Albert Ludwigs University Freiburg School of Dentistry in Freiburg, Germany.

A widely published and internationally respected lecturer, Dr. Blatz’s main focus within clinical practice and research is esthetic dentistry with an emphasis on implantology and dental materials, particularly ceramics and adhesion. Dr. Blatz is the recipient of multiple teaching and research awards and has published and lectured extensively on dental esthetics, restorative materials, and implant dentistry. He was recently named one of the “World’s Top 100 Doctors in Dentistry”.

Dr. Shereen Lim

Dr Shereen Lim is a Perth-based dentist whose career has been defined by a deep commitment to airway health and early intervention. One of Australia’s first dentists to earn a postgraduate diploma in Dental Sleep Medicine from the University of Western Australia, she has spent more than a decade working in the multidisciplinary management of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. Her expertise extends well beyond symptom management, focusing instead on the root causes of airway dysfunction—often beginning in early childhood.

Dr Lim’s clinical interests encompass tongue-tie release for patients from infancy through adulthood, palate expansion and early orthodontics to optimize jaw and airway development, sleep and airway screenings, and myofunctional therapy to improve breathing, swallowing, chewing, and speech. Her work is anchored in the belief that establishing healthy nasal breathing and proper oral function from the earliest stages of life is key to long-term wellness, learning, and restorative sleep.

Her professional journey began in 2000 when she graduated from dental school alongside her husband and future practice co-founder, Dr Alex Devellerez. Together they established Sparkle Dental in 2004, building a practice dedicated to holistic, patient-centered care. In 2013, inspired in part by her own family’s experience with snoring, Dr Lim shifted her focus to dental sleep medicine. Encounters with leading airway health experts, including Dr Christian Guilleminault, deepened her conviction that proactive, developmental approaches could prevent many of the airway problems seen in older children and adults.

Over the years, she has completed advanced training in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics, studied interceptive orthodontics and tongue-tie management with global leaders, and even shadowed pioneers at Stanford Medical Sleep Centre. These experiences have reinforced her dedication to collaborative, multidisciplinary care that integrates dentistry, medicine, and allied health disciplines.

Dr Lim is also an author and educator. Her book Breathe, Sleep, Thrive distills years of clinical insight into practical strategies for parents and healthcare providers. Through national conferences, virtual presentations, and media appearances, she works to spread awareness about the importance of airway health, empowering both professionals and families to recognize early warning signs and act decisively.

Her guiding philosophy is simple but transformative: when children breathe well from the start, they are better equipped to thrive for life. In every aspect of her work—from hands-on patient care to professional education—Dr Shereen Lim continues to champion an integrative, forward-thinking model that addresses the causes of poor airway health, not just its consequences.

Dr. Sable A. Muntean, DMD, MHSA

Highly accomplished dentist, healthcare leader, and advocate for emerging professionals in dentistry. A California native, she earned her undergraduate degree in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention from the University of Southern California before completing both her Doctor of Dental Medicine and Master’s in Health Services Administration at the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine School of Dental Medicine in Bradenton, Florida. She went on to complete an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency and an Implant Fellowship at Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine.

After beginning her career in private practice, Dr. Muntean made history in 2022 as the first full-time female dentist at the St. Louis VA Hospital, where she continues to provide expert, compassionate care to veterans. Her leadership and impact have been widely recognized—she was named one of the American Dental Association’s “10 Under 10” in 2023, honoring outstanding contributions in the first decade of practice, and was inducted into the Pierre Fauchard Academy in 2020. Within the Greater St. Louis Dental Society, she has served on the New Dentist Committee and is slated to become President in 2028.

Beyond her clinical work, Dr. Muntean is a prolific contributor to dental literature, with publications in journals such as Compendium and CRANIO: The Journal of Craniomandibular & Sleep Practice. She serves as the Chief Editor of the Get Lit Newsletter for igniteDDS, a weekly publication reaching over 22,000 dental professionals, and co-founded ignitePreDent, a mentorship platform dedicated to guiding pre-dental students through the path to dental school.

Dentistry runs in Dr. Muntean’s blood—her father, Dr. Sorin Muntean, practiced for nearly 40 years, and her mother managed his practice. Growing up as the child of Romanian immigrants, she became fluent in both Romanian and French, bringing a unique cultural and linguistic perspective to her work. Guided by her personal philosophy of “just showing up,” she has built a career that seamlessly blends clinical excellence, leadership, mentorship, and service, embodying the best of what the dental profession has to offer.

Dr. Pascal Magne

Dr. Pascal Magne (pronounced mahn-ya) recently joined Beverly Hills Dental Lab as Director of its Center for Education and Research in Biomimetic Restorative Dentistry (CER BRD), after a long and distinguished career in dental academia and research.

Upon graduating from the University of Geneva, Switzerland, in 1989 with a Med Dent degree,he was offered a position as a lecturer at the dental school, while practicing and receiving further training in fixed prosthodontics and other technical skills. At the same time, he pursued two doctorates, one awarded in 1992 (DMD) and the other in 2002 (Ph.D.), the latter in conjunction with co-authoring the book Bonded Porcelain Restorations in the Anterior Dentition--A Biomimetic Approach, with his mentor, Professor Urs Belser, which has been translated into 12 languages. "The biomimetic principle refers to using technology and dental materials to preserve and replicate the structure and function of teeth," he explained.

He would add to his research on dental innovations at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry in 1997-1999, before returning to Geneva. His discoveries have been widely published, resulting in many awards.

Before his graduation from dental school, Pascal had been captivated by the beautiful photos of the lifelike porcelain restorations created by his older brother, Michel, who was the in-house technician for a dentist. 

In 1991, Pascal started working with Claude Sieber using a new dental porcelain developed with Vita. It was a turning point. "For the first time I could see the porcelain of a master inside of the mouth of my own patients," he said.

Pascal was recruited as a full-time tenured faculty of the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry at the University of Southern California School in 2004, as the Don and Sybil Harrington Professor of Esthetic dentistry. During his tenure at Ostrow, Dr. Magne spearheaded a multitude of curricular innovations in the areas of biomimetics, minimally invasive dentistry, and bonding techniques. His scholarly activity during his years there yielded over 100 peer-reviewed publications and over 200 continuing education programs nationally and internationally.

As the preclinical director (2012-2020) of the Dental Morphology, Function and Esthetics module at Ostrow, Dr. Magne has also developed an innovative approach to teaching dental anatomy and morphology. In 2021, Dr. Magne published the second edition of his bestselling book entitled Biomimetic Restorative Dentistry. It has already been translated into several languages. 

After 33 years in the Academia, Dr. Magne eagerly accepted the exciting opportunity of the CER BRD educational programs offered by Beverly Hills Dental Laboratory last year.

Dr. Bob Margeas

Dr. Margeas was recently named on the 2024 "32 Most Influential People in Dentistry" by Incisal Edge Magazine.

Dr. Margeas graduated from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry in 1986 and completed his AEGD residency the following year. He is currently an adjunct professor in the department of Operative Dentistry at the University of Iowa. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Operative Dentistry. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Aesthetic Dentistry, a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry, American Society for Dental Aesthetics and International Team of Oral implantologists (ITI). He has written numerous articles on esthetic and implant dentistry, and lectures and presents hands-on courses nationally and internationally on those subjects. He is currently the Editor in Chief of Inside Dentistry, on the Editorial Board of Compendium, and is a contributing editor to Oral Health in Canada. His memberships include OKU Honor Dental Society, American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, and the American Academy of Restorative Dentistry. Dr. Margeas maintains a full-time private practice focusing on comprehensive restorative and implant dentistry in Des Moines, Iowa.

We were recently named Iowa's dentist for "Smiles for America".

Dr. Van B. Haywood, D.M.D.

Professor Emeritus in the Department of Restorative Sciences, Dental College of Georgia @ Augusta University.  A 1974 alumni of the Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry, he was in private practice 7 years in Augusta, Georgia and taught at the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry in Chapel Hill, NC in Operative and Prosthodontics for 12 years before coming to Augusta University in 1993. In 1989, he co-authored the first publication in the world on Nightguard vital bleaching (at-home tray bleaching) with Dr. Harald Heymann, and in 1997 co-authored the first article on extended treatment (six-months) of tetracycline-stained teeth using this technique.While he is most known for his research and articles on tray bleaching, he taught in the Fixed Prosthodontics courses, the Occlusion courses,and the Esthetics course, as well as in sophomore and junior Operative and Fixed student clinics. After over 29 years at the Dental College of Georgia, he retired from full-time teaching in December 2022. The DCG Class of 1997 initiated a scholarship in his name for clinical excellence and compassionate care.