Cherly Lee Butler, DDS, FICD, FACD was the 98th President of National Dental Association (NDA) in 2022 and has been in private practice in Washington, D.C. since 1985. She focuses primarily on patients with severe physical and mental challenges. She received her B.S. degree in biology from Clark College in 1979, her D.D.S. degree and…
Dr. Luis Yepes graduated as a Dentist in 1995 followed by a certification in Endodontics in 1999 from the Pontifical Xaverian University in his home country, Colombia. Dr. Yepes came to US in 2007 to complete a General Practice Residency program at the University of Kentucky for two years. In June 2009, Dr. Yepes started…
Dr. Tamana (Bunny) Begay is of Navajo, Seneca, Mohawk descent.is of Navajo, Seneca, Mohawk descent and was raised in Portland, Oregon with summers spent on the Northern Navajo reservation. Dr. Begay began her college career at San Diego Mesa Community College and then transferred to the University of California, San Diego, Revelle College. She graduated…
Marlon D. Henderson, DDS, FACD, FICD is currently the Vice President of the Diverse Dental Society and a Past President of the National Dental Association. As the 99th NDA President in 2023, his theme was “Bridging the Generational Gap: Back to the Future of Advancing Oral Health Equity, Student Mentorship, and Raising Our Profile.” Dr.…
Dr. Yanina Jouzy is a highly accomplished Latina entrepreneur, dentist, and owner and founder of Sunshine Smile Dental for an impressive 14 years located in Los Angeles, San Dimas, California. Born in Lima, Peru, and raised in Guadalajara, Mexico, Yanina’s multicultural background has shaped her unique perspective and fueled her ambition. She completed her education,…