The Very Beginning
Cosmedent was founded in 1982 to train dentists on the use of composite materials. Two of the original co-founders, Dr. Buddy Mopper and Michael O'Malley, shared an excitement and enthusiasm for the vast possibilities of direct resin bonding, not only as a restorative material, but also as a cosmetic procedure that would meet the needs of image-conscious patients. Composite bonding offered dentists and patients exciting new opportunities as a cost effective, minimally invasive procedure that could be accomplished in just one visit.
Cosmedent's initial focus was to educate dentists on proper composite techniques and the benefits of direct resin bonding as a cosmetic procedure. The company offered one of the first lectures and hands-on training programs that worked directly with composite resin. Soon afterwards, Cosmedent's co-founders realized the overwhelming inadequacies of existing materials and embarked upon developing their own line of dental products, which are now recognized and recommended worldwide by leading clinicians.
Meet the Co-Founders
Michel O'Malley
A Co-Founder and President of Cosmedent, Michael O'Malley brings 35 years of management experience in the dental and healthcare industry to the company. Mike is committed to the success of Cosmedent and always strives to provide customers with quality products and dependable support. Mike's foresight has led to the development of Cosmedent's manufacturing facility as well as The Center for Esthetic Excellence, a highly interactive educational center located in the heart of Chicago. Under his direction, Cosmedent has become a highly respected company within the dental industry. The combination of Bud's clinical experience and Mike's business acumen has been what has made this partnership so successful.
Dr. Bud Mopper
As Co-Founder and Chairman of Cosmedent and The Director of the Center for Esthetic Excellence, Dr. Bud Mopper is responsible for educational programs and product development. Dr. Mopper has a private practice in Glenview, Illinois, where he has been doing minimally invasive dentistry with composite for nearly 40 years. He is an internationally renowned lecturer in esthetic dentistry with an emphasis on composite bonding using direct application techniques. He co-authored, A Complete Guide to Dental Bonding, which was the first definitive book for the dental profession describing bonding techniques.
Dr. Mopper is a member of the Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, Fellow of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Diplomat of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, and Fellow of the American College of Dentistry. Dr. Mopper is recognized for his contribution to dentistry as the recipient of many awards including: "Lifelong Commitment to Providing Excellence in Continuing Education in Cosmetic Dentistry" and "Outstanding Contribution to Cosmetic Dentistry" from the AACD, the New York University College of Dentistry Irwin Smigel Prize in Aesthetic Dentistry" and a Lifetime Achievement award from the World Aesthetic Congress for his "Outstanding contribution to Aesthetic Dentistry".
Dr. Mopper's passion for direct resin bonding and early pioneering research in the field has led to a lifetime devoted to teaching thousands of dentists how to work with direct resin bonding materials.