Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing surgical advancements by way of new handpiece technology from a clinician's perspective. Our guest is Dr. Sam Shamardi, who practices full-time while teaching part-time at the Harvard Division of Periodontics. He lectures nationally and internationally on topics within periodontics and hearing loss in dentistry and has published multiple articles in a variety of dental publications.
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Presenter Information: Dr. Sam Shamardi
Presenter Bio
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Dr. Sam Shamardi earned his DMD at Tufts University and his Periodontal certificate at the University of Pennsylvania. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and Implant Surgery and practices full-time while teaching part-time at the Harvard Division of Periodontics.
Dr. Shamardi lectures nationally and internationally on topics within periodontics and hearing loss in dentistry and has published multiple articles. He is a member of the prestigious Catapult Education Speakers Bureau and is recognized as a dental entrepreneur for his revolutionary EarAid product. He is also the author of The Financial Survival Guide for Dentists, a book geared towards helping early career dental professionals establish a foundation in the business aspect of their careers. In his spare time he enjoys traveling and spending time with his dog Luna, and is an avid supporter of his favorite team Real Madrid. |
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