Member Directory
Natalie Nickerson brings 10 years in business management from small businesses to corporate. For the past three years, she has shared her knowledge and thrives on improving and growing dental practices. Natalie is the business director for Nickerson Consulting and believes in providing an exceptional experience for all clients. She lives in Claremont, California with her boyfriend Justin and two dogs Bear and River.
Matthew J. Messina, DDS, is an assistant clinical professor in the Division of Restorative and Prosthetic Dentistry at OSU College of Dentistry. He is the interim director of dental oncology for OSU and has more than 35 years of private practice experience. While lecturing nationally on dental oncology for the dental team, Messina provides information and support for dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants in the care and treatment of their patients. He is also the director of the predoctoral practice management curriculum at OSU.
Alice Ko, DMD, is a general dentist and a doctoral student in the Department of Oral Health Sciences at the University of Washington (UW) School of Dentistry in Seattle. Her research interests are understanding behavioral motivations in health decision-making in vulnerable populations. She works in a private dental office once a week and plans to further her dental training through a pediatric specialty residency program.
Whitney Crist, RDH, CEAS, CPT, CNC, FADHA, enjoys sharing her knowledge and passion for the dental field. She is a certified ergonomic assessment specialist, certified personal trainer, essentrics instructor, and certified nutritional coach. Crist can be reached at whitneym.crist@gmail.com.
Allison Lacoursiere, RDA, OA, CPC, ELI-MP, is the creator of the Clear Aligner Systemization methodology. She helps dentists and their teams streamline efficiencies to increase both patient and practice satisfaction. With more than a decade of dental practice experience, Lacoursiere is a sought-after mentor and speaker.
Clay Hansen, DDS, has been in private practice at Palouse View Dental in Moscow, Idaho, since 2005. Committed to high standards for his practice, Hansen believes that every patient deserves a lifetime of the highest quality dentistry. To reach this goal, he participates in continuing education that covers the latest advances in dental technology and care led by the nation’s foremost clinicians. His extensive knowledge of dental implantology topics led to him becoming an instructor with Implant Direct. Hansen is one of only 13 distinguished dentists in the United States to be invited to serve on the Implant Direct Clinical Advisory Board.
KRISTINE BERRY, RDH, MSEC, is a speaker and cultural leadership, team, and organizational coach. She is a Certified Diversity Executive and certified to administer the Cultural Orientation Framework™ (COF) assessment. Berry is offering five free COF assessment debriefs and one-one-one coaching sessions to the first five respondents. She can be reached at dentaldiveristyandinclusionalliance.com or kristine@dentaldiveristyandinclusionalliance.com.
Bete Johnson is senior vice president and general manager of dentistry for CareCredit. She has been a core part of the team for 18 years. Through her engagement with dental professionals, including consultants, associations, practices, and dental suppliers, Johnson provides the opportunity to network and create new relationships that benefit the dental profession.
