Teresa Berry Williams, MAADOM is a lifetime AADOM member, receiving her Fellowship designation in 2018 and most recently was inducted as an AADOM Master, (MAADOM) in 2021.
She’s the current office manager for Williams Dental & Orthodontics… This text opens a new tab to the Williams Dental & Orthodontics website….
She has been leading the business management team at Williams GP Orthodontic Seminars for the last 5 years and holds degrees in Business Administration & Commercial Art.
Teresa and her late husband managed multiple businesses in Oklahoma, where The Journal Record named her Woman of the Year “50 Making a Difference”.
Teresa married Dr. Brad Williams in 2012 and began to use her business experience in managing his practice. With his encouragement, Teresa developed Managing Orthodontics, a one-day training management seminar for fellow dental professionals.
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