Our Team
Founder & CEO
Dr. Bill Piskorowski, DDS
Dr. Bill Piskorowski is a highly accomplished dentist and visionary leader. His career has been defined by a commitment to improving access to dental care, with remarkable success in community-based clinical education. Dr. Piskorowski's impact extends beyond academia, as he leads the way in bridging connections between educational institutions and practice models through his role as CEO and Founder of Academic Clinically Engaged Solutions for Health (ACES Health).
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Dr. Bill Piskorowski holds a DDS from Loyola University, Chicago, IL and practiced dentistry from 1979 to 2006, which he left to take a full time position at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry as Director of Outreach and Community Affairs. As Asst. Dean for Community-Based Dental Education, he grew the program from a 3week experience for dental students at 4 external sites with 8 preceptors in 2006 to a maximum of 12 weeks of experience with over 39 sites and 117 credentialed preceptors. The Community-Based Clinical Education Program (CBCE) during his 11year directorship, delivered 45 million dollars in dental services to over 250,000 patients. The extern experiences included rotations at Federally Qualified Health Centers, Private Practices, Tribal and Indian Health Service Clinics, Mobile Clinics, Correctional Facilities, Local and State Supported Clinics, Community-Based Outpatient Clinics for Veterans and Veteran Hospitals, Donated Service Programs and most recently, Dental Service/Support Organizations (DSOs). Connected to this growth was also the creation of a one-of-a-kind nationally recognized program that was financially self-sustaining. In 2013 he received the prestigious William J. Gies Award for Outstanding Innovation by a Dental Educator as recognition of his achievements in this area and in 2014 the recipient of the Emmett C. Bolden Dentist Citizen of the Year Award from the Michigan Dental Association. In 2017 he was recognized for Innovation in HealthCare Award by the Hamilton Community Health Network at their 35th Anniversary Celebration Banquet, Bringing Oral Health Care Services to underserved populations of Flint, Michigan. On 03.29.2023, D. Piskorowski was honored by the Association of Dental Support Organization (ADSO) at the inaugural awards ceremony in Austin, Texas for Innovation, “Bridging the Gap between Dental Schools and DSOs through Communkty-based Clinical Education Rotations.
Dr. Piskorowski is passionate about access to care issues for those less fortunate and has delivered numerous presentations to state legislators and component dental societies regarding the school’s community involvement. Recently retiring from UofM and saluted by the regents with the honor of Clinical Associate Professor Emeritus of Dentistry. Dr. Piskorowski left his program on solid ground, in order to further enhance student’s education and access to care for vulnerable populations in California. As Associate Dean for Community-Based Clinical Education, Health Science Clinical Professor at UCLA with his Community-Based Clinical Education Team have implemented a 6 week service learning program for 4th year dental students and residents with plans for expansion.
Expansion plans include more service weeks as well as incorporating an interprofessional health model with other health disciplines at our external locations. This innovative service model now exists at several universities with others considering the template for their student service learning programs.
To further expand relationships with educational institutions and practice models, Dr. Piskorowski with his team will continue to bridge their efforts through Academic Clinically Engaged Solutions for Health (ACES Health) as CEO and Founder.
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DDS, DentistryLoyola University, Chicago, IL 1979
BS, BiologyUniversity of Detroit, Detroit, MI 1975
Pre-Dent Oakland University, Rochester, MI 1971
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• 1973-1975 Alpha Epsilon Delta – Honor Society (Member)
• 1975-present Delta Sigma Delta – Dental Fraternity (Member)
• 2002-2010 Francis B.Vedder Society of Crown and Bridge Prosthodontics (Member)
• 2006-2014 Michigan Oral Health Care Coalition-(Member, Board of Directors) (Chair –elect)
• 2006-present American Dental Education Association (Member)
• 2007-2015 Vice –Chair Board, Michigan Community Dental Clinics (MCDC)
• 2008-2017 Michigan access to oral health care work group (Member)
• 1979-present American Dental Association (Member)
• 1979-present Macomb Dental Association (Member)
• 1979-present Michigan Dental Association (Member)
• 2016 -present ADEA Leadership Institute Class of 2016
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• 2001-2002 Clinical Instructor of the Year, University of Michigan (2nd floor blue clinic)
• 2002-2003 Commendation for Teacher Performance, University of Michigan
• 2002-2006 Clinical Instructor of the Year, University of Michigan (2nd floor blue clinic)
• 2005 Outstanding Leadership Award, Honorable Mention, University of Michigan’s Workplace Selection Committee
• 2011.10.04 Inducted into the Pierre Fauchard Academy
• 2012.02.17 ADA Golden Apple Award, Michigan Dental Association, Member of care work group
• 2012.11 ADEA Gies Foundation “Gies Award for Outstanding Innovation - by a Dental Educator” Dr. Wilhelm A. Piskorowski, University of Michigan School of Dentistry
• 2013.10 Inducted into The International College of Dentists at the American Dental Association Annual session in New Orleans, Louisiana
• 2014.05.01 Recipient of the “Emmett C. Bolden Dentist Citizen of the Year Award” from the Michigan Dental Association Board of Trustees
• 2016.07 Notification to be inducted to the American College of Dentists, 2018 Annual Session in Honolulu, Hawaii, Deferred Induction per my request in 2018 because of previous conflict.
• 2017.07.17 Regents of the University of Michigan salute “Wilhelm A. Piskorowski, Clinical Associate Professor Emeritus of Dentistry”
• 2017.08.03 Innovation in HealthCare Award, presented by the Hamilton Community Health Network at their 35th Anniversary Celebration Banquet, Bringing Oral Health Care Services to underserved populations of Flint, Michigan
• 2023.03.29 Association of Dental Support Organizations (ADSO) inaugural award for Innovation. “Bringing DSO to the Dental Schools through Community-Based Clinical Education”.
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COO
Dr. Rachel Greene, DDS
Dr. Rachel Greene, a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Washington School of Dentistry, is an experienced leader in community-based dental education. With over thirteen years of expertise, she is passionate about improving access to care for vulnerable populations. Dr. Greene's roles include overseeing the Service Learning Rotation Program at UWSOD and contributing to outreach program development. She specializes in teaching community-based dental care, dental practice management, and pediatric dentistry. Additionally, she maintains a part-time private practice in Snohomish, Washington.
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Dr. Rachel Greene is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Restorative Dentistry at the University of Washington School of Dentistry (UWSOD). Dr. Greene is the Director of the Service Learning Rotation (SLR) Program and course director of the practice management courses at UWSOD. She is a leader in dental externship education and serves as the head of the Community Dental Service Group and as Secretary of the ADEA Section Community, Preventive, and Public Health Dentistry.
With over thirteen years of experience in community-based dental education she is passionate about improving dental education through externship and increasing access to care to vulnerable populations. Dr. Greene has published on the topics of outreach program development, assessment, outcomes, and sustainability. Her teaching focus is on community-based dental care, dental practice management, and pediatric dentistry.
She also works in general private practice part time in her hometown Snohomish, Washington.
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DDS, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, MI 2015
BA, University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, WA 2006
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• American Dental Association
• Washington State Dental Association
• American Dental Education Association
• National Network for Oral Health Access
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VP of Communications
Cindy Piskorowski, RDH
Cindy Piskorowski is a graduate of Loyola University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene Education. She is a practicing Dental Hygienist with experience in general and pedodontic dentistry. Her path in dentistry has opened other opportunities for her in the dental arena with titles as Business and Office Manager. She has a passion for health and educating her patients.
Data Analyst
Kyle Tupaz, MPA
Kyle Tupaz holds a Master of Public Administration with high honors from Golden Gate University and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from UC Davis. His academic journey included coursework in research methods, public policy analysis, and organizational development. With a versatile background, Kyle has been a dedicated co-instructor at UCLA, preparing students for clinical rotations and helping faculty with research proposals and data analysis. Kyle's diverse skill set and unwavering dedication make him a valuable asset at ACES Health, contributing to the organization's mission of delivering top-tier healthcare solutions through data-driven insights and community engagement.
Chief Compliance Officer
Rebecca Rashti
Rebecca Rashti is a medical student at California University of Science and Medicine. She is also completing her Executive Master of Health Administration at the University of Southern California, where she has developed a strong foundation in healthcare leadership, strategy, quality improvement, and operations. As Chief Compliance Officer for Aces Health, Rebecca helps ensure adherence to healthcare regulations and ethical standards while supporting the organization’s mission of connecting students with communities in need. Her interests center on improving healthcare delivery through innovation, leadership, and community engagement. By combining her medical education with advanced training in healthcare administration, Rebecca aims to contribute to a more effective, ethical, and patient-centered healthcare system.
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