VITA University

Mark is the principal of Funktional Consulting, he lectures and advises dental laboratories, manufacturers and dentists throughout the United States and Canada. Mark began as a laboratory technician before practicing dentistry. From 2000 until mid 2005 Mark was the director of CE then the vice president of operations for DTI. In 2005 through 2006 he served in a full tim role at the Pankey Institute. Today, he continues to serve on various NADL committees, is a trustee of the Foundation for Dental Laboratory Technology and on the Identalloy Council Board.

Mary is president and co-founder of SafeLink, Inc., a nationally recognized health and safety consulting firm. Since 1991, she has participated as a presenter and on-site instructor to dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants and dental laboratory technicians throughout the U.S. Mary’s prior experience included facilities management, human resources, risk management, crisis and disaster recovery, and health and safety.

Chuck is a veteran of more than 30 years in the dental industry. He is the founder and president of Business Development Associates, a firm dedicated to helping dental companies grow sales and profits. His clients have included DTI Dental Technologies, Inc., Whip Mix Corp., Dedeco, the Identalloy Council, Argen Corporation and numerous laboratories.