Jennifer Bell, DDS FAGD FICD
DENTIST. LECTURER. KEY OPINION LEADER. MEDIA HOST.
Specializing in digital dentistry, PPO practice strategy, comprehensive care, practice management, and team building.
Dr. Bell is an innovative and fresh voice in the world of dentistry. She brings a unique perspective on digital innovation, practice management, team building, and leadership development through an engaging and interactive style. Dr. Bell is also a frequent contributor to leading dental publications, speaks on a variety of relevant and timely topics, and co-hosts a popular, weekly dental industry podcast.Global providers of dental technology, materials, equipment, and other critical services rely on Dr. Bell's input and feedback on new product introductions, marketing strategy, and industry education. Dr. Bell is a graduate of the Kois Continuum and a fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry, Pierre Fauchard Academy and the International College of Dentists. Dr. Bell is active in the Academy of General Dentistry where she serves on the Dental Practice Council and as a National Spokesperson. She has served as an Advisor, Key Opinion Leader (KOL), or Educator for notable brands like Align Technologies, Formlabs, Benco Dental, Vista Apex, Garrison Dental, and more.A native North Carolinian, Dr. Jennifer Bell earned her undergraduate and doctoral degrees at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She currently owns two practices in the Raleigh, NC area where she practices full time. When not practicing dentistry, Dr. Bell is busy raising three kids with her husband Brian.
Experience
SIGNATURE FAMILY DENTISTRY
October 2010 - Present
Co-Founder and Managing Partner of a modern and innovative general/family dental practice with 2 locations in the rapidly growing suburbs of Raleigh, NC.
UNIVERSITY DENTAL ASSOCIATES
July 2008 - October 2010
General dentist delivering comprehensive care in a large dental service organization style multi-office practice.
US DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (FAYETTEVILLE, NC)
July 2007 - June 2008
Dental resident, delivering comprehensive care with focus on implantology, surgical care, and completion of Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD).
Education
Kois Center Continuum
Graduate, March 2018Academy of General Dentistry
Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry
Graduated June 2015US Department of Veterans Affairs
Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD)
Graduated June 2008University of North Carolina School of Dentistry
Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S)
Graduated May 2007University of North Carolina School, Chapel Hill
Bachelor of Science, Biology
Graduated May 2001
Upcoming Presentations
Align Technologies
Part 1: "Intro to Digital Patient Care"
May 18th, and November 16th 2024
Align Technologies
Part 2: "Digital Diagnosis and Clear Aligner Fundamentals"
December 16th 2023
April 20th, June 15th, December 14th 2024
Clinician's Choice
"Optimizing Dental Excellence: Creating Direct Restoratice Workflows for Maximum Returns in Digital Dentistry"
April 11th, 2024
Complimentary Live Webinar
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Align Education
Comprehensive Dentistry with Invisalign
April 26th and 27th
Toronto, Canada
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Publications
Author. Bell, Jennifer S. "Advanced Aligner System Enhances GP’s Restorative Capabilities" Inside Dentistry, March 2023, Vol 19, Issue 3Author: Bell, Jennifer S. "Versatile Technology Helps Dental Practice in Competitive Market" Inside Dentistry, October 2022, Vol 18, Issue 10Author: Bell, Jennifer S. "Offering Anesthesia-Free Minimally Invasive Dentistry" Inside Dentistry, September 2022, Vol 19, Issue 9Author: Bell, Jennifer S. "Intraoral Scanner Eases Impression Taking in Zirconia-Based Treatment." Compendium Continuing Education in Dentistry, July/August 2022, Vol 43, Issue 1Author: Bell, Jennifer S. "Curing Composites Just Became More Interesting" Dental Products Report, January 2022, Volume 56, Issue 1Klein, P. (Host). 2021, November 17) "Bringing in the New and I'm Glad I Did, presented by Jennifer Bell". VivaLearning PodcastKlein, P. (Host). 2021, November 17) "Dental Photography, From Dreading it to Loving it with Eye Special, presented by Jennifer Bell". VivaLearning PodcastAuthor: Bell, Jennifer S. "Eliminate Bonding Procedure with Shofu's Fit SA Self Adhesive Composite." Compendium Continuing Education in Dentistry, October 2021, Vol 42, Issue 9Author: Bell, Jennifer S. "Dispenser Delivers High-Quality PVS Impressions and Predictable Results." Dental Products Report, September 2021, Volume 55, Issue 9Author: Bell, Jennifer S. "Mastering the PPO World." Keystone Explorer, Official Publication of the Pennsylvania AGD, Summer 2021, Volume 55, Issue 9.Author: Bell, Jennifer S. "Pandemic Innovation." Inside Dentistry, July 2021, Volume 17, Issue 7The Dental Marketer Podcast with Michael Arias. Episode 288 Dr. Jennifer Bell, Signature Family Dentistry, release date 2020, December 28.Author: Bell, Jennifer S. "High-quality diamond burs aid in delivering predictable restorative dentistry" Dental Products Report, February 2020, Volume 54, Issue 2
https://www.dentalproductsreport.com/view/high-quality-diamond-burs-aid-delivering-predictable-restorative-dentistryAuthor: Bell, Jennifer S. "Simplifying the Impression-Taking Process for High-Quality Results." Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry. 2020; Vol 41, Issue 10.
https://www.aegisdentalnetwork.com/cced/2020/11/simplifying-the-impression-taking-process-for-high-quality-resultsAlso available as a Compendium eBook with opportunity to earn 2 Self-Study CEU credits.
https://www.aegisdentalnetwork.com/cced/ebooks/simplifying-the-impression-taking-process-for-high-quality-resultsQuoted in New York Magazine article: 5 Best Alcohol-Free Mouthwashes, According to Dentists by Lori Keong. 2019Quoted in "Sound Off" article feature, AGD Impact, October 2018Quoted in "Sound Off" article feature, AGD Impact, April 2017Authored talking points for Oral Health Literacy Bill, Office of Senator Richard Burr, 2017TV Interview with WTVD ABC11 for Missions of Mercy clinic, 2016Co-Author: Action Item Report/Resolution for AGD House of Delegates to split scientific and governance meetings with favorable passing, 2015Author: Action Item Report/Resolution for AGD House of Delegates to add student member delegates to voting body with favorable passing, 2013.Author: Action Item Report for AGD Executive Board for formation of new dentist committee with favorable passing, 2013
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Current Activities
Signature Family Dentistry
Owner and DentistActeon International Advisory Board
Member, 2023-PresentDentists IN the Know (DINKs)
Weekly Dental Webcast/Podcast focused on dental industry news, trends, and education
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2020-PresentAlign Technology Advisory Board
Member, 2021-PresentAcademy of General Dentistry
Dental Practice Council
Member, 2018-PresentKey Opinion Leader (Multiple Companies)
Align Technologies, Vista Apex, Garrison Dental, Formlabs, SHOFU Dental (USA), ACTEON
Jennifer Bell, DDS FAGD FICD
Biography
Dr. Jennifer Bell is a native of Lexington, North Carolina. She earned her undergraduate and dental graduate degrees from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Upon graduation, she completed the Advanced Education in General Dentistry program at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC.In 2010, Dr. Bell along with her business partner started a general dentistry practice in Holly Springs, NC. They opened their second practice in Angier, NC in 2017. Their practices treat all ages and complexity of cases. Her main interests include rehabilitation cases, complex prosthodontic cases, laser dentistry, and sleep disorders.Dr. Bell has earned fellowship from the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) where she has served the North Carolina state chapter as president, committee chair, national delegate, and most recently as executive director. In addition to her work with the AGD, Dr. Bell is an active member in the American Dental Association, the North Carolina Dental Society, American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine and a fellow in the International College of Dentists. In March 2018, she completed and graduated from the Kois Continuum in Seattle, WA. Outside of dentistry, Dr. Bell is active with Kiwanis International and other local philanthropic organizations in her community.Dr. Bell and her husband Brian reside in Holly Springs, NC with their three children.
Jennifer Bell, DDS FAGD FICD
Professional Memberships
Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), 2003-Present
International College of Dentists (ICD), 2017-Present
Pierre Fauchard Academy, 2022-Present
American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM), 2017-Present
American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), 2021-Present
Catapult Education Reviewer, 2017-2021
Leadership Positions
Align GP Advisory Board, 2021-current
National AGD Spokesperson, 2018-current
AGD Dental Practice Council, 2018-current
AGD Governance, Evaluation & Review Cmte., 2018-current
President, NC Academy of General Dentistry, 2014-2015
AGD New Dentist Committee Chair, 2013-2017
AGD Strategic Planning Task Force Member, 2014- 2016
NC AGD Annual Meeting Chair, 2015-2018
NC AGD Policy and By-laws Committee Chair, 2016-present
NC AGD Delegate, 2012-2015
NC AGD Alternate Delegate, 2016-present
Student Body President, UNC School of Dentistry, 2006-2007
UNC ASDA co-president, 2005-2006
UNC AGD Class Representative, 2003–2007
Awards
Fellowship Awardee, Pierre Fauchard Academy, 2022
Presidential Award AGD, 2021
Presidential Award AGD, 2018
Fellowship Awardee, Academy of General Dentistry, 2015
Fellowship Awardee, International College of Dentists, 2017
Designate Provider, AADSM, 2018
Edgar and Lois Reich Scholarship, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
Morgan Family Scholarship from Dental Foundation, 2004
Whitehead Scholarship 2003-2007
UNC School of Dentistry Alumni Scholarship Recipient, 2005
Pierre Fauchard Leadership Award, 2006
ASDR Region 4 Delegate of the Year, 2006
Dental Friends Scholarship, 2006
UNC Public Health Senior Award, 2007
American College of Dentists Student Leadership Award, 2007
Volunteerism
NC Baptist Men’s Medical Bus
Missions of Mercy Mobile Dental Clinic, Fuquay Varina, NC
Kids Appreciation Day, Kiwanis Club of Holly Springs
Durham Rescue Mission
Missions of Mercy Mobile Dental Clinic, Boone, Yadkinville
Care Clinic, Fayetteville, NC
Homeless Stand-Down, Fayetteville, NC
SHAC (Free Dental Clinic), Carrboro, NC
Burlington Public Health Clinic
Jennifer Bell, DDS FAGD FICD
Previous Lectures
Align Technologies, "Introduction to Digital Patient Care, Part 1" Webinar, January 2023, March 2023, May 2023, July 2023, September 2023, November 2023, January 2024, March 2024Align Technologies, "Digital Diagnosis and Clear Aligner Fundamentals, Part 2" Webinar, February 2023, April 2023, June 2023, August 2023, October, 2023, December 2023, February 2024Viva Learning, "Unlocking the Power of Same Day Indirect Restorative Dentistry" Online Dental CE, Class Available Here.NCADG Annual Meeting 2024, "Restorative Workflows- Maximizing Your Investment in Digital Dentistry" Workshop. Charlotte, NC, March 2024Pacific Dental Conference, "Harness the Power of Digitally Driven Ortho-restorative Treatment!" Vancouver, Canada, March 2024AIDA Annual Meeting, Educational Session Speaker. Cancun, Mexico, February 2024.Align Technologies, "The Beginning to End Restorative Routine: Building your practice plan to maximize your investment in digital dentistry" New York, New York. February 2024Viva Learning, "Unleash Your Digital Dentistry Expertise" Online Dental CE, Class Available Here.Align Technologies, "The iTero Digital Difference Conference" Align Experience Center, Raleigh, NC, January 26th, 2024Benco Dental, Build Your Future Event. CenterPoint Dallas, TX, November 2023Align Technologies, "Align Oral Health Suite: Change patient conversations for greater conversions" Virtual Event, November 2023DE Solutions Lab, "Taking on Chairside Indirect Restorative Success with the DINKs" Webinar, October 2023ADA SmileCon, Dentists in the Know Podcast Booth. Orlando, FL, October 2023Invisalign GP Summit 2023, "Align Digital Platform and Comprehensive Dentistry Panel Discussion" Las Vegas, NV, September 2023Viva Learning, "Unleash Your Digital Dentistry Expertise" Webinar, July 2023Align Education, "Creating Co-Discovery Moments with Invisalign and iTero" Charlotte, NC, May 2023Align Technologies, "The iTero Digital Difference Conference" Align Experience Center, March 2023, November 2023AACD, "Tangible Value of Tooth Movement in Dental Practice" Webinar, January 2023Formlabs User Summit Moderator, "Permanent Printed Restorations: 2 year follow-up and clinical outcomes" Virtual, October 2022Align Technologies, "The Digital Difference" Raleigh, NC September 2022FormLabs, "5 Key Points for Successful In-House Adoption of 3D Printing" Webinar Series, August 2022Align Technologies, "The Digital Difference" Oklahoma City, OK July 2022Align Technologies, "The Digital Difference" San Jose, CA July 2022GC America, "Dentists in the Know Share their Everyday Best Practices" Webinar Series, March 2022Midway Education Center 2022, MECxico Destination Education, “Technology, Team and Transformation”, Cancun, MXMidway Education Center, “Mastering the PPO World”, Webinar, April 2021Academy of General Dentistry, “Mastering the PPO World”, Webinar, 2021Align Technologies, “Day in the Life” Webinar Series, 2021Align Technologies, Whitening Webinar for Inbound Lead Generation Team, 2021AEGIS Dental Network & Align Technologies, Digital Scanning Lab Webinar, 2021Catapult Education, “Staying Relevant with Digital Scanning Technology”, Webinar Series, 2021AEGIS Dental Network, “Integrating Material and Technology Advances for Optimal Restorative Dentistry”, Webinar, 2021NC Academy of General Dentistry, “Mastering the Fixed Hybrid from Surgical to Restorative Phase”, Live surgery, hands-on participation and lecture at Annual Meeting, 2019
Podcast Appearances
"Outside the OP, Life Beyond Your Practice with Paula Parker"
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