Meet Inspira Advantage’s Dental School Admissions Experts

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University of Maryland School of Dentistry

Director of Advising

Dr. Oyeledun is a board-certified general and cosmetic dentist with over 10 years of admissions and mentorship experience, coaching many pre-dental and dental students. She has helped students gain acceptance to top-tier dental programs, including the University of Maryland, Howard University, Boston University, UCLA, Tufts University, and UPenn. She has served as an admissions committee member at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry and as an admissions counselor at Penn State.

University of Texas School of Dentistry in Houston

Dr. Chien is a general dentist currently working as an associate at a private practice in Conyers, Georgia. At the University of Texas School of Dentistry, she graduated in the top 10% of her class, where she participated in and published a paper on orofacial pain research.

New York University School of Dentistry

Director of Advising

Dr. Basilice has over 20 years of coaching and admissions experience, including serving on the NYU School of Dentistry admissions committee and the Beekman Downtown Hospital residency selection committee. Dr. Basilice has built two successful dental practices which he continues to operate today as CEO of Cosmopolitan Cosmetic Solutions Corp for over three decades.

Harvard School of Dental Medicine

Director of Advising

Dr. DePalo is a pediatric dentist specializing in treating medically complex patients and those with special health care needs. He earned a DMD degree from the Harvard School of Dental Medicine and completed his residency at the Ohio State University/Nationwide Children’s Hospital, where he also graduated with a Master’s degree. Dr. DePalo has 10 years of mentorship experience and has helped students get into top dental schools, including Harvard, UPenn, UConn, Boston University, Tufts, NYU, and Ohio State.

Howard University College of Dentistry

Director of Advising

Dr. Castillo is a general dentist with over 17 years of clinical experience in private practice, with a primary focus on cosmetic and restorative dentistry. He earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology from Clemson University and graduated with a DDS from Howard University College of Dentistry, where he served on the admissions committee. Following dental school, he completed an AEGD residency at the University of Florida College of Dentistry.

Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry

Dr. Bayardo-Guzman is an associate dentist working in California’s Central Valley. She graduated with a DMD from Temple University’s Kornberg School of Dentistry, where she was a member of the Honors Prosthodontics Club. Her educational journey began at the University of California, Merced, where she was an active member of the pre-dental club and focused on community service in different organizations.

Harvard School of Dental Medicine

Dr. Daniels attended the University of California, Los Angeles, where she majored in human biology and society before attending the Harvard School of Dental Medicine. She achieved a remarkable undergraduate GPA of 3.95 and has interned at the Ronald Reagan Hospital Care Extender Program.

University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine

Director of Advising

Dr. Yang graduated from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine with a DMD and has practiced as a general dentist for four years. She also completed the ADEA Academic Dental Careers Fellowship Program. Dr. Yang was involved in admissions at her dental school for years, assisting with interview days and the admissions process.

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The Ohio State University College of Dentistry

Dr. Lingenfelter is a skilled and compassionate dentist at Pure Smiles Dental Group in Lima, Ohio. She graduated magna cum laude from The Ohio State University College of Dentistry and is a member of the American Dental Association.

Rutgers School of Dental Medicine

Director of Advising

Dr. Ebrahim graduated with a DMD from the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine (RDSM), and leverages years of experience in higher education and admissions to mentor pre-dental students. She specializes in personalized application plans, personal statements, and mock interviews, helping students gain admission to top dental programs. Dr. Ebrahim also advises on academics, extracurriculars, and volunteer opportunities.

University of Minnesota School of Dentistry

Director of Advising

Dr. Issac attended the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, where she helped with admissions by conducting interviews and reviewing applicants for admission. Upon graduation, her professors selected her as the recipient of the Dental Lifeline Network Outstanding Student Award, awarded to one student each year for providing dental care to people with disabilities, who are elderly, or who have medical challenges.

Rutgers School of Dental Medicine

Director of Advising

Dr. Pastewait is a board-certified orthodontist, working in the public and private sectors. As an Air Force officer, Dr. Pastewait is a flight commander, AEGD-1 course director, and Chief of Orthodontics. He has over a decade of mentoring experience, including his work on the residency admissions committee as an interviewer at UNC Adams School of Dentistry and the US Air Force AEGD-1 Program and Health Professions Scholarship Program.

University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry

Director of Advising

Dr. Styles is a general dentist with over 25 years of experience in clinical practice, education, and student mentorship. She graduated from the University of the Pacific’s (UOP) Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, where she served as an admissions ambassador and American Student Dental Association (ASDA) PreDental Officer. Students she’s worked with have been admitted to dental schools at UCSF, UOP, Midwestern, USC, UCLA, the University of Nevada, Oregon Health & Science University, and others.

New York University College of Dentistry

Dr. Pham is a resident dentist specializing in periodontology and dental implant surgery at the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC). As an admissions ambassador at the New York University College of Dentistry for three years and an interviewer for the URMC periodontics program, Dr. Pham has firsthand experience evaluating dental and dental residency applications.

University of Maryland School of Dentistry

Director of Advising

Dr. Powell is a practicing dentist with over six years of admissions and coaching experience, specializing in oral surgery, implant dentistry, and dental school admissions strategy. As the owner of multiple dental practices in Florida affiliated with Affordable Dentures & Implants, Dr. Powell leads clinical teams, mentors associate dentists, and trains future dental implant surgeons and aspiring practice owners.

University of California, San Francisco School of Dentistry

Director of Advising

Dr. Rabizadeh is an orthodontist with extensive experience in clinical practice and dental school admissions. He earned a DDS from the University of California, San Francisco School of Dentistry, where he served as a student interviewer and co-founded the Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity Nu Chapter. He later completed a certificate in orthodontics at the Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health and earned a Doctor of Health Education degree from A.T. Still University.

Harvard School of Dental Medicine

Dr. Truong is a general dentist and Dental Director at Wilmington Community Clinic in California. She earned her DMD from the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, where she also served on the admissions committee, evaluating applications and interviewing candidates. After graduating from Harvard, Dr Truong completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) residency at NYU Langone in San Diego, where she refined her clinical skills across general dentistry areas.

Harvard School of Dental Medicine

Director of Advising

With over 10 years of experience in mentoring and consulting, Dr. Hossain has guided numerous students through the complex journey of applying to dental school. She served on the Harvard School of Dental Medicine admissions committee, where she reviewed applications, conducted interviews, and influenced candidate selection in weekly meetings.

Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine

Dr. Soltanian graduated with a DMD from Nova Southeastern University. After completing her dental education, she returned to Virginia and established Glowing Smiles Dentistry. Her commitment to guiding pre-dental students remains steadfast, and she offered shadowing opportunities in her practice, aligning with her mission of supporting future dentists.

Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health

Dr. Allan is a board-certified pediatric dentist with over a decade of clinical experience and a deep commitment to mentorship. She currently practices in Texas and has coached countless students on their journeys to dental school. Dr. Allan provides applicants with tailored, honest, and goal-oriented support, drawing directly from her years in practice and experience as an interviewer for pediatric dental residency at the University of Louisville School of Dentistry.

University of Florida College of Dentistry

Director of Advising

Dr. White is a board-certified pediatric dentist and courtesy assistant professor in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Florida College of Dentistry. He graduated with a DMD from the UF College of Dentistry and completed his pediatric residency at the University of Florida/Shands Hospital. Dr. White brings more than 10 years of mentorship experience, including serving on the dental admissions and pediatric dentistry residency committee at the UF College of Dentistry.

University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine

Dr. Fiamoncini is an accomplished general dentist currently practicing at Aspen Dental in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She attended the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine and completed a general practice residency at Allegheny General Hospital.

New York University College of Dentistry

Director of Advising

Dr. Chauhan has extensive experience in admissions coaching, spanning over 12 years. She graduated from the New York University College of Dentistry with a DDS and worked for over six years as a general dentist. She has worked with a diverse range of students, helping them navigate the application process and get accepted at top-tier institutions.

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Tufts University School of Dental Medicine

Director of Advising

Dr. Oyenuga graduated from the Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and works as a dentist at Brooklyn JobCorps and Smile of New York Outreach. She is also the Lead Outreach Faculty and Clinical Instructor at NYU College of Dentistry, where she also serves as an interviewer. With years of coaching experience, Dr. Oyenuga has supported diverse applicants through the admissions process.

University of Pennsylvania - Penn Dental Medicine

Dr. Cohen is an enthusiastic dental professional passionate about helping students achieve their goals. He has a proven track record of success, having helped students gain acceptance to dental schools such as the University of Florida, the University of Pennsylvania, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio School of Dentistry

Director of Advising

Dr. Kelly earned a DDS with Higher Honors and a Distinction in Dental Education from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio School of Dentistry. During dental school, he served as an admissions interviewer, where he was involved in the process in a decision-making role. Dr. Kelly currently works as a general dentist at a community healthcare center in San Antonio.

Tufts University School of Dental Medicine

Director of Advising

Dr. Shah is a dentist, educator, and award-winning author with over 15 years of diverse experience in clinical dentistry, public health leadership, policy development, and dental education. After graduating with a DMD from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Dr. Shah completed a general practice residency at the Long Island College Hospital. She has worked as an outreach dental consultant for the State of California’s Medi-Cal Dental Program.

Midwestern University–Arizona College of Dental Medicine

Director of Advising

Dr. Avezova has been practicing general dentistry for over a decade and brings 8 years of admissions committee experience to her work as a counselor. She earned her DDS degree from Midwestern University–Arizona College of Dental Medicine after graduating with honors in microbiology, immunology, and molecular genetics from the University of California, Los Angeles.

University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine

Director of Advising

Dr. Choe draws upon 10+ years of experience working with students. During dental school, he worked at a college prep center, where he acted as an admissions counselor for college and dental school applicants. In addition to a DMD, Dr. Choe holds a Master’s in biomedical sciences and a PhD in biomedical/medical engineering.

University of Michigan School of Dentistry

Director of Advising

Dr. Jain earned a DDS from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry, where he served as a student admissions interviewer. Before attending dental school, he completed a degree in human biology with a specialization in bioethics, humanities, and society from Michigan State University. Students whom Dr. Jain has mentored have gained admission to dental school at the University of Michigan, the University of Detroit, Marquette University, and Ohio State University.

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