Jinny Bender, DMD

Dr. Jinny Bender is a clinical dentist at Glidewell. She joined Glidewell in 2022 after practicing general dentistry for 27 years, first as a private practice associate dentist and then as a managing dentist for a large DSO. She earned her DMD from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. Prior to dental school, she attended the University of California at Berkeley, where she earned a degree in Biological Sciences. Dr. Bender treats patients at Glidewell’s onsite clinic and lectures nationally on dental materials and technology.

Danielle Brown, DDS

Dr. Danielle Brown joined Glidewell in 2024 after seven years in private practice, where she focused on esthetic dentistry. She graduated from the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC in 2016. Dr. Brown earned the “Top 40 Under 40” award from the National Dental Association in 2023. Dr. Brown completed the Guiding Leaders program in 2023.

Justin Chi, DDS, CDT

Dr. Justin Chi is director of clinical technologies at Glidewell. He joined Glidewell as a clinical research associate in 2015 after graduating from the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC. Dr. Chi’s previous education included receiving his Bachelor of Science degree in dental laboratory technology from the LSU School of Dentistry, and earning his CDT in crown and bridge in 2007.

Darshan Patel, DMD

Dr. Darshan Patel is a partner at My Daytona Dental in Daytona Beach, Florida. Dr. Patel attained his dental degree at the University of Florida. He completed a general practice residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City and trained with the Mount Sinai/Jacobi Medical Center to expand his knowledge of implant dentistry. Dr. Patel is the past president of the Volusia-Flagler County Dental Association and is currently on the board for the Florida Dental Association.

Louis Kaufman, DDS, FAGD, MBS

Dr. Louis Kaufman graduated from University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry in 1995. He is committed to playing a role in the advancement of the profession through his research, publications, lectures and administration roles. His special interests in dentistry include dental implants, comprehensive reconstruction, treatment planning, cosmetic smile design, minimal-preparation veneers, three-dimensional imaging, minimally invasive smile design, and comprehensive full-mouth reconstructions. Dr. Kaufman holds professional memberships from the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, Academy of Laser Dentistry, International College of Oral Implantologists, and American Academy of Implant Dentistry.

Ben Miraglia, DDS

Dr. Miraglia has been practicing dentistry in Mt. Kisco, NY, for 30 years, including 20 years of early jaw growth and development for kids. He is widely recognized for his lectures and continuing education courses focusing on clear aligner therapy and craniofacial growth and development related to sleep-disordered breathing.

Paresh B. Patel, DDS

Dr. Paresh Patel is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry and the Medical College of Georgia/AAID MaxiCourse. He is a fellow of the Misch-Resnik Implant Institute and a diplomate of the ICOI.

Dr. Patel has placed more than 5,000 implants, has published numerous articles in leading dental journals, and has worked as a lecturer and clinical consultant on dental implants and prosthetics for several companies. He maintains private practices in Lenoir and Mooresville, North Carolina.

Arvind Petrie, DMD

Dr. Arvind Petrie is the founder and CEO of Petrie Advanced Dental in Tacoma, Washington. Having received his degree at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, he now specializes in personal healthcare and specialty services. Dr. Petrie has been providing clear aligner orthodontics for over a decade, currently serving on the faculty board for ProMonitoring™ Clear Aligners.