Why He Was Nominated:

Since 2015, Dr. Brennan has built his practice from nothing to more than $2 million in annual revenue, and launched a private-practice and dental-technology consulting firm, Blind Squirrel, to teach others how to use tech for similar success. He’s also an associate dean of innovation and curriculum at A.T. Still, where he’s leading curriculum changes that incorporate digital dentistry, cloud-based practice-management platforms and more.

Impact of the Pandemic:

It has underscored the vital importance of dentistry toward people’s well-being, highlighting just how essential it is to overall health.

Something People Don’t Know:

Although he now gives talks at large events without much trepidation, Dr. Brennan was once extremely shy about public speaking and worked hard as a young man to overcome his fear.