Lora Hooper is a nationally recognized dental hygienist and leader in oral-systemic health, known in the field as the “Saliva Hacker” for her pioneering work in salivary diagnostics.

She empowers dental professionals to translate science into practical strategies for airway management, pathogen control, plaque prevention, and whole-body wellness.

Dr. DeWitt “Witt” Wilkerson brings 40+ years of clinical experience in restorative dentistry and integrative dental medicine. A Senior Faculty/Lecturer and Director of Dental Medicine with The Dawson Academy, he lectures worldwide on occlusion, TMD, airway, sleep medicine, and health-centered dentistry.

Author of The Shift, Dr. Wilkerson champions a practical, step-by-step approach to complete health through dentistry.

Dr. Edward Kusek is a nationally and internationally recognized leader in restorative, implant, and laser dentistry with 40+ years of clinical experience. A Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology and Master in multiple dental academies, he has been named “America’s Best Dentist” for 2016–2026.

He is a sought-after lecturer, clinical instructor, and adjunct professor, sharing his expertise with dental professionals worldwide. With extensive experience in implants, lasers, and advanced clinical techniques, Dr. Kusek is dedicated to advancing high-quality, comprehensive patient care.

Dr. Mark Cannon is a pediatric dentist, researcher, and educator with more than 40 years of experience. A Professor of Otolaryngology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, he also serves at Lurie Children’s Hospital.

An internationally recognized lecturer, Dr. Cannon specializes in evolutionary oral medicine, the oral microbiome, and probiotics.