We are saddened to share the unexpected passing of Dr. Amir Daoud, founder of Feather Sound Smiles and graduate of King’s College London and NYU. A devoted husband and father, Dr. Daoud was also a respected member of the Clearwater community. He was known for his clinical excellence, use of advanced dental technology, and deep compassion for his patients.

As he often said, “What would I do if the patient were my mother? It’s very simple and makes me sleep well at night.”

Dr. Annah Phung Tran practices in Fairfax, Virginia alongside her bestie Dr. Jennifer Nguyen, who is also receiving her fellowship. She is a CE junkie and loves Invisalign. She is extremely thankful for her 4 kids and wonderful supportive husband.

Dr Murphy is grateful to the AACA community for the journey to reach fellowship accreditation. He began with Reingage in 2021 then DCM with Dr Wollock in 2024. He became a diamond level provider in 2024 and again in 2025. Dr Murphy thanks his incredible team and is honored to be their leader.

Dr. Bruno Paliani has been creating Beautiful Healthy Smiles in London, Ontario, Canada since 1991. Dr. Paliani was one of the first certified dentists in Canada (2002), an Invisalign Gallery Finalist (2021), a 4-time Invisalign Gallery Semi-Finalist, and recently achieving Diamond Status. He would like to extend his sincerest gratitude to his amazing family for their unwavering support and his staff for their dedication and their role in helping him achieve Fellowship in the AACA.

Dr. Cathy Zhao graduated from Tufts Dental School in 2011 and is currently practicing in Toronto Canada with 3 practices. She us Very proud to be part of AACA and Toronto AACA study club rocks!

C.J. Metz is the owner of Vibrant Dentistry in Mesa, Arizona. He and his team increased Invisalign starts by 800% after attending Reingage I in 2022. He holds a U.S. patent for a flash-free attachment system and continues to innovate with a focus on improving both clinical outcomes and efficiency.

Dr Moore is a general dentist practicing in Northern Virginia. She became a board member of the AACA in 2018 and is passionate about Invisalign. She is honored to become a fellow of the AACA, the best dental organization in North America.

Dr. Dori Katz earned her degree from Tufts Dental School and has been practicing in Westchester County, NY for over 25 years alongside her husband, Jeffrey. A member of the AACA since 2017, she has since become a Diamond and Diamond Plus provider for five consecutive years. Dori lives in Westport, CT, surrounded by her family—her husband, mother, father-in-law, and two dogs—Outside of work, she is an avid reader and an even better cook!

In 2020 Dr Eric Son Kwon began his Invisalign journey by attending Reingage. Drs. Galler and Wollock have so powerfully taught me, true success isn’t measured by personal accolades, but by the daily act of surrendering oneself in service to others. He is grateful for the unwavering support of his incredible team and to have shared the past 14 years of marriage with my amazing wife, Grace, and to be raising our two sons, Eli and Liam, together.

Dr. Gurjeet Pal Ghuman was born and raised in India. She graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree in 2014. As a Diamond plus Invisalign provider, she loves creating beautiful and healthy smiles. Dr. Ghuman enjoys daily workouts, music, travel and family time.

Dr. Dhillon graduated from NYU in 2016 and practices in Vancouver Canada. Keeping with his “continue to learn philosophy “; Dr Dhillon has taken both Reingage courses and is a DCM Rebellion graduate. He’s been a Golden Aligner finalist, Done In One recipient and a Diamond Invisalign provider. Without the support of the AACA, his beautiful wife Sharry and daughters Noor and Elahi, none of this would have been possible.

Dr Isabelle Mayrand Graduated from the University of Montreal in 1996 and has a family orthodontic practice in Amos (Quebec). Passionate about Orthodontics, Pickleball, continuous improvement, and helping others, Dr. Mayrand is also a speaker for Invisalign in Quebec.

Dr. Jaime Breziner, DDS, is the proud owner of La Jolla Family Smile Design, providing exceptional dental care for 34 years. A pioneer in Invisalign treatment since 2001, he has achieved Diamond Provider status for the past three years, completed Reingage 1 and 2 ,and proud DCM’er and Done in ONE group. Dr. Breziner also serves as the chairperson of the San Diego Study Club and is a board member of the (AACA).

A proud Northern Virginia native, Dr. Jennifer Nguyen earned her DMD from Temple University in 2011. A passionate lifelong learner, she and bestie Annah Tran, have been enthusiastically pursuing advanced education and collecting fellowships along the way. Dr. Nguyen is profoundly grateful to her exceptional team at Fair Lakes Family and Cosmetic Dentistry for their unwavering support, dedication, and commitment to excellence. A heartfelt thank you as well to Dr. David Galler and the AACA community. 

Dr. Lauren Shepard is a smile artist, wellness cheerleader, and the proud co-owner of Katy Smile Design, where she works her magic transforming smiles with porcelain and plastic. She has served on the AACA Board of Directors, lead the Houston AACA Study Club for the past 3 years, completed the Diamond Club Makers curriculum, and teaches as faculty for Clinical Mastery Series.

Graduating in 2004, Dr Rachel Kitsopanidi discovered a passion for dentistry that grew even stronger after meeting Invisalign leaders Dr. Galler and recently Dr. Wollock. Outside of work, I cherish time with my family and love building LEGO creations with my son. Traveling is one of my favorite ways to recharge and stay inspired. I would like to thank my second family, my team, for believing in me and staying motivated. The sky is the limit!

Dr. Rea Corley is a San Diego-based who worked alongside alongside her father. A graduate of the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, she became a Platinum Invisalign provider in 2023 and achieved Diamond status by the end of 2024. Outside the office, she enjoys cheering on her two sons in sports, traveling, working out, and attending country concerts.

Dr. Ruby Bhullar graduated from the University of British Columbia in 2007, he has been an Invisalign provider since 2008, and practices in the suburbs of Vancouver, an area known as the Fraser Valley. He is an Associate Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry, and is now very proud to be a Fellow of the Academy of Clear Aligners.

Dr. Sirin Ocharoen is the proud owner of Sirinity Smiles Dental, a family and cosmetic dental practice in Florham Park, NJ since 2015. She earned a Doctor of Dental Medicine Degree from UMDNJ in 2010. Dr. Ocharoen has been voted as a top dentist by her peers in New Jersey Monthly and Morris Health & Life Magazine for many years. She is President of her Diamond Club Makers class.

Tricia is a graduate of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and later completed a residency at Lutheran medical center in 2010. She opened her scratch practice in 2012 in Brooklyn, NY. She has held several positions at the ADA on the local, state, and national level and recently became a Myofunctional therapist.

Dr. Victoria Wong, graduated from University of British Columbia in 1995 and has two offices in Vancouver focused on orthodontics and cosmetic restorative dentistry. Since becoming a Platinum Provider in 2023, Invisalign has truly become the heart of my practice and the AACA has been a great support on this journey.

Dr. Zachary Potts graduated from Loma Linda University in 2005. His large multi doctor practice is located in Moorpark, CA. His key to success is having the best dental team he could ever hope for. Dr. Potts attended Reingage in 2018, graduated DCM earlier this year. He is now serving as Class President of his DCM class, “The Ocho” and has recently achieved diamond plus. His recently passed Dad was also a great GALLERITE and would be very very proud of Zach tonight.