Dr. Sheerin Yusuf started her formal education in dentistry at Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences in Karnataka, India. When she moved to the United States, she attended Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and graduated Summa cum Laude in 2002 with her Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree in 2002 with Advanced Standing Student status. She went on to study and receive her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree in 2009 and completed a Residency in Endodontics until 2011.

Adept at research, Dr. Yusuf completed formal analysis in a ‘comparative study to determine the efficiency of variable taper and constant taper rotary files during the cleaning and shaping of the root canal system in teeth with mild, moderate, and severe curvatures.’ In 2011 she completed another formal research study, which provided “A Comparison of Apical Transportation among NiTi constant taper rotary files, M-Wire NiTi files, and stainless steel files in a reciprocating handpiece.”

Dr. Yusuf is a member of the American Association of Endodontists and the American Dental Association.

When not practicing her passion for dentistry, Dr. Yusuf enjoys reading, swimming, hiking with friends and family, and spending time with her four kids and husband. She speaks English, Hindi, Kannada, and Urdu.

Dr. Christopher Pesut, a native of Maine, completed his undergraduate studies in biology at The University of Maine before pursuing his dental education at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts, graduating in 2016.

Following dental school, Dr. Pesut joined the United States Army, where he began his military service at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, completing an Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) residency. He then served as an Army general dentist in South Korea, earning the Army Commendation Medal for outstanding clinical performance. Dr. Pesut continued his military service by pursuing specialty training in periodontics with the United States Air Force in San Antonio, Texas. After completing his residency, he served as an Army periodontist at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) in Washington state. During his tenure at JBLM, Dr. Pesut was selected as a mentor for the AEGD residency program, providing specialized training in periodontics to two classes of general dentistry residents. He completed his military service in 2024 after eight years of active duty.

Dr. Pesut’s dedication to dentistry is evident in his broad knowledge across all dental specialties. He is board-certified in periodontology and dental implant surgery by The American Board of Periodontology and is an active member of the American Academy of Periodontology and The American Dental Association.

Outside of his professional life, Dr. Pesut enjoys traveling, hiking, exploring new restaurants, and spending quality time with his husband, Andrew, and their family.

Jay B. Reznick, DMD, MD, is a highly respected, board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon with over two decades of clinical, academic, and technological leadership in the field. A Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dr. Reznick is known for his innovative approach to surgical care and his commitment to advancing the profession through education and technology.

Dr. Reznick earned his undergraduate degree in Biology from the University of California, Berkeley, his Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) from Tufts University, and his Doctor of Medicine (MD) from the University of Southern California. He completed a general surgery internship at Huntington Memorial Hospital in Pasadena and his oral and maxillofacial surgery residency at the L.A. County–USC Medical Center.

A pioneer in digital dentistry, Dr. Reznick was among the first in North America to adopt fully-guided, prosthetically driven implant surgery. He was also the first U.S. specialist to integrate CBCT imaging and CAD/CAM technology into daily practice. As the founder of OnlineOralSurgery.com, he has educated thousands of dentists worldwide in oral surgery, implantology, and 3D digital workflows.

Dr. Reznick is a prolific author, frequent lecturer at national and international conferences, and serves as a consultant and advisory board member for several dental and surgical product manufacturers and journals. He directed the Southern California Center for Oral and Facial Surgery in Tarzana, California, for 25 years before joining Sage Dental, where he continues to bring his expertise and passion to patient care.

Outside of his professional life, Dr. Reznick is an avid athlete who enjoys skiing, open water swimming, paddleboarding, cycling, and running.