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Marc Zachary Handler, MD Fellow in Mohs Micrographic Surgery, Skin Laser and Surgery Specialists of NY and NJ

Marc Zachary Handler, MD is a member of the following medical societies: Alpha Omega Alpha, American Academy of Dermatology, American Medical Association, European Society for Pediatric Dermatology, International Society of Dermatology, New York Academy of Medicine, Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society, Society for Pediatric Dermatology

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David F Butler, MD Former Section Chief of Dermatology, Central Texas Veterans Healthcare System; Professor of Dermatology, Texas A&M University College of Medicine; Founding Chair, Department of Dermatology, Scott and White Clinic

David F Butler, MD is a member of the following medical societies: Alpha Omega Alpha, American Academy of Dermatology, Association of Military Dermatologists, Phi Beta Kappa, Texas Dermatological Society

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Drore Eisen, MD, DDS Consulting Staff, Dermatology of Southwest Ohio

Drore Eisen, MD, DDS is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Dermatology, American Academy of Oral Medicine, American Dental Association

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Jeff Burgess, DDS, MSD (Retired) Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Oral Medicine, University of Washington School of Dental Medicine; (Retired) Attending in Pain Center, University of Washington Medical Center; (Retired) Private Practice in Hawaii and Washington; Director, Oral Care Research Associates

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Denis P Lynch, DDS, PhD Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Office of the Dean, Marquette University School of Dentistry

Denis P Lynch, DDS, PhD is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, American Dental Association, International Association for Dental Research, Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society

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Gary L Stafford, DMD Assistant Professor and Chair, Department of General Dental Sciences, Marquette University School of Dentistry

Gary L Stafford, DMD is a member of the following medical societies: International Association for Dental Research, American Association for Dental Research, American Dental Education Association, Milwaukee Odontological Academy, The Dental Forum, National Dental Practice-Based Research Network, American College of Dentists, Greater Milwaukee Dental Association, Wisconsin Dental Association, Consortium of Operative Dentistry Educators, Pierre Fauchard Academy, Chicago Dental Society, Illinois State Dental Society, Association for Continuing Dental Education

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