Dr. Matt is an Invisalign expert—serving as Align Technology faculty and consultant—who trains over 4,000 doctors annually, founded DNTL LIFE and The Airway Dentists, and delivers 100+ presentations each year. He earned dual degrees in Biology and Chemistry while setting pitching records as a standout student-athlete at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, then went on to receive his DDS from Louisiana State University School of Dentistry. Outside the clinic and lecture circuit, Dr. Hicks enjoys Astros games, exploring Houston’s hidden food spots, and relaxing at home with his wife Cydni, their beagle Tito, and cat Juju.

Dr. Paresh Shah is a Winnipeg-based dentist with a private practice focused on implants, aesthetics, and interdisciplinary care; he is also the founder and co-director of Two Rivers Dental Study Club and a global lecturer with over 400 presentations to his name. He holds a Master’s in Physiology, a DDS from the University of Manitoba, and advanced credentials from the Misch Implant Institute, the Kois Center, and the University at Buffalo in esthetic dentistry. Outside the clinic, Dr. Shah enjoys global travel, culinary adventures, and Broadway shows with his family— especially his daughter Serena, a periodontist in New York.

Dr. Karla Soto is a global leader in digital dentistry, recognized for her expertise in facially generated comprehensive treatment planning and patient connections, with presentations across Europe, Africa, Asia, South America, and North America. A graduate of the University of Maryland (BCDS) for her DDS and the Baltimore VA for her GPR, she distinguished herself early on through clinical excellence, global dental outreach, and leadership. Outside the office, she co-founded Smile Again, a nonprofit offering smile makeovers to domestic violence survivors, and Key Elements, a digital dentistry education platform