Like so many dentists, Dr. Dickerson was busy creating a practice based on the skills and knowledge he obtained in dental school, however he was increasingly frustrated and disenchanted by the traditional approach to dental care. Developing a “Patient Centered Practice” gave him his passion driven purpose. Propelled by this new excitement for dentistry, Bill started sharing his passion with other dentists and quickly became recognized as a respected opinion leader and highly sought after speaker as well as one of the most influential people in dentistry. He was instrumental as a pioneer in the aesthetic revolution as well as igniting the professions interest in Physiological Based Dentistry. His focus for the past two decades has been to create a better future for the profession.

Since 1994, Bill’s efforts have been channeled into creating the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI Global), providing an educational forum for advancing our profession, and developing many aesthetic and occlusal techniques that enhanced comprehensive restorative procedures.

Over nine thousand dentists from all over the world have attended LVI and over 10,000 of their patients have been treated there, as well as the thousands of others who have enhanced their practices by attending lectures of Bill’s or reading his several books. From Aesthetic dentistry to scientifically based occlusal approaches, Bill has encouraged, assisted and propelled dentists from over 43 nations to grow and excel.

Mary Ann brings 30 years of in-depth expertise in management, operations, training, sales, marketing, and advertising in the field of dentistry to LVI  as the Director of the Team Training Programs and an In-Office Consultant.

Her career began and her passion for dentistry was ignited when she first walked into a dental practice over 30 years ago. She became a dental Office Manager, where she played a key role in growing revenues to over $1 million. From there she entered the world of dental sales and training while working for a dental software company. While traveling throughout the U.S., she was instrumental in helping bring technology into dental practices at a time when computers were new in our field. She was also a Concierge and dentist liaison at LVI for two years.

With the demand for her talent and expertise growing exponentially, Mary Ann created Peña Dental Consultants in 2000. For over 18 years, she was instrumental in helping dental offices around the country streamline processes to improve efficiency, define and incorporate best practices to retain employees and elevate patient satisfaction, and ultimately to boost revenue and profits. Before rejoining the LVI team in 2019, she was a successful Sales and Advertising Executive for one of Texas’ leading health and lifestyle magazines in Houston.

Drs. Garcia are graduates of University of Florida College of Dentistry ‘95. They have maintained a private practice for 24 years in Miami. Raul and Conchi have been coming to LVI since 2007. They have been Instructors since 2016. They have developed a General practice with a Physiologic Based Dentistry as its cornerstone.

Jill Taylor graduated from the Community College of Southern Nevada in 1987 with an Associates Degree in Dental Hygiene. She later received her Bachelors of Science in Technical Management from DeVry University graduating Summa Cum Laude and is also a Certified Health Specialist, and Certified Nutritional Consultant.  In August 2017, she passed the American Naturopathic Medical Certification Board and is now a Doctor of Naturopath. 

She has worked in clinical practices as a Registered Dental Hygienist for over 28 years, retiring from the Exceptional Dental Practice in Las Vegas, Nevada and pursuing her Independent In-Office Consulting full time. She joined Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies as their Hygiene Program Director in 2010. As an In-Office Coach, Jill brings her passion and expertise to dental teams across North America on comprehensive treatment planning for the dental patient including restorative, occlusal, medical risk, sleep apnea, oral cancer, and periodontal health.

In the clinical setting, Jill specialized in non-surgical periodontal treatment, with special emphasis on Molecular Testing and Laser Therapy. She previously worked with Premier Laser and became certified on three different lasers since 1997. Jill has co-authored several articles appearing in well-respected dental journals regarding Laser applications in periodontal therapy.  In addition to being a published author, Jill is an accomplished International speaker who presents on topics including Molecular Testing, Restorative Communication and Acceptance, and Laser Therapy in Periodontal Treatment. 

She is trained in the newest technologies and treatments available and brings extensive knowledge of current science and research into every training she facilitates. Her work with the Las Vegas Institute allows her to express her enthusiasm for the future of dental hygiene while training others in the most up-to-date methods of patient care.