Seattle Study Club®
Founded by Dr. Kwon, the NH Study Club for Excellence in Dentistry is affiliated with the Seattle Study Club network, an international collaboration of dentists dedicated to promoting excellence in comprehensive dentistry. The NH Study Club for Excellence in Dentistry is a group of New Hampshire and Vermont dentists who enjoy sharing ideas, discussing treatment concepts and learning from leading experts. Clinicians within the Seattle Study Club organization are motivated to learn more and achieve a higher level of comprehensive care for their patients. During each academic year, clinicians meet regularly and complete a total of eight modules, covering various cutting-edge topics in dentistry. Furthermore, we share the same philosophy on continuing education:
- Neither ideal learning nor ideal dentistry can be attained by a random exposure to various techniques and treatment modalities, even if those techniques, taken individually, represent “state-of-the-art” treatment. Rather, the highest and most beneficial knowledge and treatment results from total case management—an appreciation of the “big picture” and a true understanding of the role any given technique or treatment plays in that picture.
- Through “hands-on” experience in clinical sessions, club members enhance their treatment planning skills and learn how to bring an “expert’s” touch to the type of cases they treat every day.
- Learning with and from one’s peers in a structured and supportive environment is the most effective way to master the challenges posed by the dental profession. The study club provides a forum for a comprehensive curriculum incorporating all aspects of clinical, didactic and academic learning.
Meet the Team

DIRECTOR & FOUNDER:
TAE H. KWON, DDS, MMSC

CO-DIRECTOR:
HOWARD H. YEN, DMD

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR:
RAHUL C. TASE, DMD, MS

COORDINATOR:
LORI RECTOR
2022-2023 Academic Year Program Schedule
Treatment Planning with the Experts
“Recovering Lost Ground: Uncovering the Essentials?”
Author: Dr. Jonathan Esquivel
Presented & Facilitated by Dr. Tae Kwon & Dr. Howard Yen
High Intensity Learning
“Implant Overdentures: Diagnosis, Implant Positions and Execution”
Author: Michael Scherer
Presented & Facilitated by Dr. Tae Kwon & Dr. Howard Yen
Enhancing Your Business
“Does Your Office Bucket Have Holes? Re-thinking In-Office Systems to Increase Productivity and Decrease Stress”
Author: Dr. Sam Bakuri
Presented & Facilitated by Dr. Tae Kwon & Dr. Howard Yen
Evening Lecture Series 1
“Occlusion 101 to 911 – Keeping Your Restorations and Reputations Intact. Part II”
Presenter: Dr. Michael Melkers
Rescued Mission Treatment Planning
“An Anterior Esthetic Conundrum”
Author: Dr. Todd Schoenbaum
Presented & Facilitated by Dr. Tae Kwon & Dr. Howard Yen
Evening Lecture Series 2
“From Macro to Micro Esthetics”
Presenter: Dr. Courtney Lavigne
Evening Guest Lecture 3
“Everyone’s Right, Everyone’s Wrong: Airway in the Dental Practice
Presenter: Dr. Courtney Lavigne
Demo / Hands-on Sessions
“Digitally Driven Composite Bonding”
Author: Dr. Augusto Robles
Presented & Facilitated by Dr. Tae Kwon & Dr. Howard Yen
Participants need to provide their own curing light, composite instruments and loupes
Collaborative Debate
“Clear Aligners vs. Conventional Orthodontics”
Authors: Drs. Rebecca Bockow and Drew Ferris
Presented & Facilitated by Dr. Doug Wilson
Collaborative Debate
“Save or Extract”
Authors: Drs. Wael Garine, Silvia La Rosa, Todd Schoenbaum, and Hooman Zarrinkelk
Presented & Facilitated by Dr. Tae Kwon & Dr. Howard Yen
Evening Lecture Series 4
“Stop Wishing, Start Expecting”
Presenter: Greg Tice
Time: All Sessions are held on Thursday Evening (Start time: 5:30pm)
Place: Courtyard by Marriott / Keene Country Club
Meet the Members

Dr. Bowman
General Dentist
BOWMAN DENTAL

Dr. Choi
General Dentist
PERRY FAMILY DENTAL CARE

Dr. Cielinski
General Dentist
CIELINSKI FAMILY DENTAL

Dr. Drower
General Dentist
DROWER DENTISTRY

Dr. Filip
General Dentist
KEENE SMILES DENTAL

Dr. Gurwell
General Dentist
PERRY FAMILY DENTAL CARE

Dr. Hancock
General Dentist
DROWER DENTISTRY

Dr. Hansen
General Dentist
WELNAK DENTAL

Dr. Hastings
General Dentist
HASTINGS DENTAL HEALTH

Dr. Hoang
General Dentist
PERRY FAMILY DENTAL CARE

Dr. Kwon
Periodontist
MONADNOCK PERIO AND IMPLANT CENTER

Dr. Le
General Dentist
PERRY FAMILY DENTAL CARE

Dr. Ledoux
General Dentist
LEDOUX FAMILY DENTAL

Dr. Lor
General Dentist
MONADNOCK DENTAL ASSOCIATES

Dr. Matthews
General Dentist
HORIZON DENTAL ASSOCIATES

Dr. Moll
Endodontist
NH ENDODONTICS

Dr. Perry
General Dentist
PERRY FAMILY DENTAL CARE

Dr. Rediske
General Dentist
WEST RIVER FAMILY DENTAL

Dr. Ross
General Dentist
KEENE FAMILY DENTAL

Dr. Sahakyants
General Dentist
CENTRAL NEW ENGLAND ENDODONTICS

Dr. Welnak
General Dentist
WELNAK DENTAL

Dr. West
General Dentist
SUZANNE WEST, DMD

Dr. Wilson
Orthodontist
WILSON ORTHODONTICS

Dr. Wirant
General Dentist
WIRANT DENTAL

Dr. Wullbrandt
Pediatric Dentist
CHILDREN’S DENTAL CARE

Dr. Yen
Periodontist
MONADNOCK PERIO AND IMPLANT CENTER

Dr. Yang
General Dentist
HORIZON DENTAL ASSOCIATES
