Tooth Talks Presenters
Keynote Presenter: Melissa Seibert, DMD, MS, AGBD
Dr. Melissa Seibert is a board-certified general dentist, educator, and the creator of the Dental Digest Podcast—one of the top-ranked, evidence-based dentistry podcasts in the world. She is passionate about equipping dentists with the latest scientific insights and clinical techniques to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. Dr. Seibert lectures nationally on topics including adhesive dentistry, Class II restorations, vital pulp therapy, ceramic onlays, rubber dam isolation, modern caries management, and digital implant planning. She is also the founder of Elevated GP, an online learning platform dedicated to helping general dentists grow in clinical confidence through modern, evidence-based continuing education. With a background in both academia and clinical dentistry, Dr. Seibert brings a practical and research-driven approach to her teaching—making complex topics approachable and clinically relevant.
Panelist: Mohamed Attia, DDS, MAGD, DABOI
Dr Attia is a Master of the Academy of General Dentistry (MAGD) and Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology (DABOI), A Fellow of the American Academy of implant Dentistry (FAAID) and also a Diplomate of the international Congress of Oral Implantology (DICOI).
He graduated 2002 and upon graduation he completed three years of post-graduate general practice residency programs GPR which honed his skills and experience. Dr Attia is dedicated to continuing education and always seeks excellence in dentistry.
He enjoys providing his patients with the utmost treatment using the latest dental technology available like same day crowns through the CEREC machine and precise planed surgery through the CT scan/ CBCT and 3D printer technology and many more.
Dr Attia enjoys teaching and mentoring; He is past president Virginia Academy of General Dentistry (VAGD) and currently CE chair Virginia Academy of General Dentistry. He also serves on Education council of Academy of General Dentistry and Education Council of American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID).
Dr Attia speaks on Avoiding and managing dental implants complications and enjoys teaching new dentists and clinicians in hands-on / live surgery courses and workshops to hone their implants skills.
Panelist: Judy McIntyre, DDS, MS
Dr. Judy McIntyre had positive experiences at the dentist involving a childhood dental trauma, which led her to pursue a career in dentistry. At the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, she performed research on dental unit waterline biofilms. After graduation, Dr. McIntyre attended the Adams School of Dentistry at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for her endodontics residency. Her thesis and research regarding traumatic dental injuries has been published in numerous professional journals, and she has served on the MA Dental Society (MDS) as a Guest Board Member and participated in the Leadership Institutes at the MDS as well as the ADA. She has also served on the AAE Board of Directors and various AAE Committees. In private practice, speaking engagements, and as an Adjunct Professor at the Adams School of Dentistry's Autotransplantation Team, Dr. McIntyre continues to share her passion for saving teeth.
Panelist: Esam Nahlah, DDS, MS, FACP
Dr. Nahlah has been a practicing dentist in California since 2003. In 2013, he moved to Northern Virginia to practice dentistry, the same year he was recognized as a Diplomate of American Board of Prosthodontics. As an educator and mentor, Dr. Nahlah enjoys advancing the careers of many dentists through lecturing and hands-on courses that he offers while inventing advanced techniques in dentistry. With over 19 years of experience, Dr. Nahlah has a passion for teaching dentistry methods for other dentists. He was a clinical instructor at the University of California, San Francisco School of Dentistry before relocating. He is also the founder of a well-known dental study club.
Panelist: Melody D. Ward, DDS, MS
Dr. Melody Ward graduated magna cum laude from the University of California, San Diego with a degree in general biology. She attended the University of Maryland, Baltimore Dental School where she graduated in 2010. She received her Masters in Science and certificate in Periodontics after completing the Periodontics residency at The University of Maryland, Baltimore. She practices in a group restorative/surgical practice in Baltimore where she also lives with her husband and two sons. Dr. Melody Ward enjoys all aspects of surgical, periodontal and implant practice and has a particular affinity for soft tissue and mucogingival procedures. As a periodontist, she realizes the importance of building trust with patients, working closely with restorative colleagues, and strengthening hygienists' knowledge and skills in clinical practice.
