PERIODONTICS AND IMPLANTS
Dr. Edward Allen
"Be Exceptional"
Dr. Ueli Grunder
Dr. Tomaso Vercellotti
Dr. Massimo de Sanctis
Dr. Mariano Sanz
Dr. Juan José Aranda
Dr. Ion Zabalegui
Dr. Michael A. Pikos
“Incorporate immediately at your practice the knowledge you've achieved after a good learning. Act soon no later!”
Dr. Ernesto Lee
"S.M.A.R.T. Minimally Invasive Bone Grafting: Changing the Future of Regeneration"
Dr. Dennis P. Tarnow
Dr. Ziv Mazor
Dr. Sofía Aroca Sotelo
Dr. Mauro Labanca
Dr. Tali Chackartchi
Dr. Isabella Rocchietta
Dr. David Nisand
Dr. Denis Cecchinato
Dr. Ricardo Fernández
Dr. Lizette Llamosa Cañez
Dr. Emilio Rodríguez Fernández
Dr. Lara San Hipólito Marín
Dr. Ignacio Calatayud Gómez
Dr. Ana Carrillo de Albornoz Sainz
Dr. Marco Orsini
Dr. Dino Calzavara
Dr. Gustavo Cabello Domínguez
Dr. Ignacio Sanz Martín
Dr. Miguel Beltrán
Dr. Ignacio Sanz
Dr. Julia García Baeza
Dr. Juan Flores Guillén
Dr. Francisco Marchesani
Dr. Piotr Majewski
Dr. Vladimir García Lozada
Dr. Juan Zufía González
Dr. Giulio Rasperini
Dr. Istvan Urban
Dr. Frank Zastrow
Dr. Anton Sculean
“Dare to dream big"
Dr. Homa H. Zadeh
Dr. Tomas Linkevicius
"Be a surgeon with prosthetic knowledge or a prosthodontist having surgical awareness to accomplish the desired results! "
Dr. Abdelsalam Elaskary
Dr. Roberto Rossi
Dr. Angelo Cardarelli
Dr. Snjezana Pohl
Dr. Katalin Nagy
"If you want to go fast, go alone.
If you want to go far, go together"
Dr. Luigi Stefanelli
Dr. Emil L A Svoboda
Dr. Shahdad Ayoughi
Dr. Todd Scheyer
Dr. Henriette Lerner
Dr. Marcus Engelschalk
Dr. Sanjay Jain
Dr. Adriano Piattelli
“There is no substitute for victory” General of the Army Douglas MacArhur, USA, 1880-1964
Dr. Charles Schwimer
Dr. Gerald Niznick
“Chance favors the prepared mind
be an eternal student”
Dr. Richard Miron
Dr. Fernando Suárez López del Amo
Dr. Gonzalo Blasi
Dr. José Nart
Dr. Andrea Mastrorosa Agnini
Dr. Alessandro Agnini
Dr. Ehab Rashed
Dr. Alfonso Gil
Dr. Xavier Vela Nebot
Dr. Maurice A. Salama
Dr. Salah Huwais
Dr. Nelson Pinto
"Naturally guided regeneration is, more than a technique, a concept, a different way of thinking and treating patients."
Dr. Fernando Gérman
Pr. André P. SAADOUN
Dr. Juan Mesquida
Dr. Gustavo Giordani
Dr. Omid Moghaddas
Dr. Yudai Ogawa
Dr. Edward Allen
Periodontics and Implants
As a former full-time Professor of Periodontics and current full-time private practitioner, Dr. Allen combines his recognized teaching abilities and clinical skills to present a practical multimedia course on current oral plastic surgical techniques. His passion for teaching and the structure of the courses allow participants to immediately apply the new procedures in their practices.
Dr. Allen has served as President of the American Academy of Periodontology Foundation, the American Academy of Restorative Dentistry, and the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry. Currently, he is the Periodontal Section Editor for the Journal of Esthetic Dentistry and serves on the Editorial Boards of the Journal of Periodontology and the International Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry.
Dr. Allen is the recipient of the Distinguished Alumnus Award from Baylor College of Dentistry Periodontics Residency Program, the Master Clinician Award from the American Academy of Periodontology, and the President’s Award for Excellence in Dental Education from the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry. He has published over 100 articles in the area of esthetic surgery and has presented numerous lectures and surgical demonstrations worldwide.
Dr. Ueli Grunder
Periodontics and Implants
Dr. Ueli Grunder received his DMD degree from the University of Zurich, Switzerland, in 1982.
His post-graduate education in advanced fixed prosthodontics also came from the University of Zurich.
He received his specialist in fixed prosthodontics of the Swiss Society of Prosthodontics (SSRD) and in implantology of the Swiss Society of Oral Implantology (SGI).
He maintains a private practice together with Thomas Gaberthüel from 1989 – 2014 and with David Schneider and Jörg Michel since 2018 in Zollikon-Zurich
He has published numerous papers and extensively lectured nationally and internationally on the surgical and prosthetic aspects of implant dentistry. His book “Implants in the aesthetic zone” was published by Quintessence” 2015 and has been translated in 11 languages as of today. Dr. Grunder is Past-president of the Swiss Society of Oral Implantology (SSOI) and Past-President of the European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry (EAED).
Dr. Tomaso Vercellotti
Periodontics and Implants
Dr. Tomaso Vercellotti earned an advanced degree in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Genova by graduating at the top of his class – cum laude status – in 1979. He specialized in Odontostomatology in 1984 and he is a now a visiting Professor in this reputable institution.
He is the inventor of Piezoelectric Bone Surgery Device and he authored the first scientific-clinical articles on Piezoelectric Bone Surgery, new surgical techniques and has authored two (2) chapters on the Piezoelectric Sinus Lift procedure in two instructional text books.
Dr. Tomaso is an active member: AO, ICOI, EAO, SIdP (Italian Society of Periodontology) and is an International Speaker having presented his technological advancements and scientific results at industry meetings across the continent for the AO, EAO, AAP, ICOI, AAID and other various programs.
Prof. Vercellotti collaborates with many Italian and International Universities and is the founder of Mebiotec Srl BMI which is a medical enterprise that is working to develop new and improved technologies in the area of biomedical research in the specialty of Bone Surgery in Dentistry, Maxillo-Facial Surgery, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics and Otology.
He is the founder of the Piezosurgery Academy for Advanced Surgical Studies and he was the 2005 recipient of the Andi Award from the Italian Dental Association for scientific and cultural merit. Professor Vercellotti maintains a private practice in Genova, Italy in which he specializes in Periodontology and Implantology.
Dr. Massimo de Sanctis
Periodontics and Implants
He obtained his doctorate in Medicine with honors from the University of Florence on July 12, 1978. Also from the University of Florence he received his Doctorate in Odontostomatology with honors. In 1982, graduated in Periodontology at Boston University, from the same University he obtained a Master of Science degree in Periodontology for an experimental study which he conducted between 1982 and 1983. During this time he was member of the research program for Boston University’s Department of Periodontology. In 1987, he was appointed professor of Periodontology at the II University of Rome where he taught until 1989. From 1989 to 1999, he has held various teaching positions at the University of Bologna. >From 2000 to 2014, he was Professor of Periodontology at the University of Siena. From 2015 he was nominated Professor at the University Vita-Salute San Raffaele Milano. He is chairman of the program in Periodontology at the University Vita-Salute San Raffaele Milano and Head of the department of Periodontology Oral Hygiene and Preventive Dentistry. He was President of The Congress Europerio 2 in Florence. Member of the Organizing Committee of the Congress Europerio 5 in Madrid.
He is member of the Congress Organisation Committee of the European Federation of Periodontology. He is Fellow of the International College of Dentistry. Member of the American Academy of Periodontology. Past president of the Italian Society of Periodontology and Implantology. Past president of the Italian Coordinating Committee for the Scientific Societies.
Dr. Mariano Sanz
Periodontics and Implants
Academic qualification
Dr. Mariano Sanz holds a degree in Medicine and Surgery from the Complutense University of Madrid (UCM) in 1981.
Specialty in Stomatology by the UCM in 1983.
Specialization in Periodontics at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). 1987.
Doctor of Medicine from the Complutense University of Madrid in 1985.
Doctor Honoris Causa from the San Sebastian University of Chile
Professional Activity
Dr. Mariano Sanz is a professor of Periodont and directs the specialization program in Periodontics and Implant Therapeutics taught by the Complutense University of Madrid.
He is a Guest Professor at the Universities of Pennsylvania and the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) in the United States and From Leuven and Kings College in Europe.
He has been president of the Spanish Society of Periodontics, the European Federation of Periodontology, the European Region of the International Association of Dental Research and the European Conference of Deans of Faculties of Dentistry.
He is Associate Editor of the scientific journals Journal of Clinical Periodontology and Evidence-Based Dental Practice.
He is the author of more than 200 scientific publications and book chapters in Periodontics, Dental Implants and Dental Education.
He has a very active participation as a national and international lecturer having given more than 400 conferences, courses and seminars in the last 15 years, on topics of Periodontics, Dental Implants and Dental Education.
Dr. Juan José Aranda
Periodontics and Implants
D.D.S. and Master’s Degree in Periodontics, Complutense University Madrid (UCM).
Periodontist and Implantologist, Stomatology Department, Hospital Gómez-Ulla, Madrid.
Professor at Master’s Program on Periodontics and Implants, University of Seville.
Professor at Master’s Program on Periodontics and Osseointegration, Complutense University Madrid (UCM).
Private practice limited to Periodontics and Implantology, Madrid.
Dr. Ion Zabalegui
Periodontics and Implants
Dr Ion Zabalegui has more than 25 years of experience as a specialist in periodontics and dental implants.
After graduating as a doctor of medicine and completing his career in stomatology in Bilbao, he became a specialist in periodontics at the University of Southern California (USC), Los Angeles. Dr. Zabalegui is a professor at the Complutense University of Madrid (UCM).
- Degree in Medicine and General Surgery. Faculty of Medicine. Universidad del País Vasco 1976 – 1982.
- Specialty in Stomatology. Faculty of Medicine. Universidad del País Vasco 1982 – 1984.
- Certified in Periodontics. University of Southern California. 1985 – 1987.
- Collaborating Professor. Post-degree Periodontics section. Ucm. Madrid. 1987 – 2010
- Guest Professor. Integrated Dentistry. Univ. País vasco. 1993 – 2000
- Post Degree Univ. Valencia Sevilla, UIC, Santiago de C.
Society Member:
- Sociedad Española De Periodoncia
- American Academy of Periodontology
- American Academy of Osseointegration
- Pierre Fauchard Academy
- International College of Dentistry
- Sociedad Española de Prótesis Estomatológica
- European Academy of Osseointegration
- Jornadas de educación continuada BQDC 2013- 2014
- 49º Reunión anual SEPA Febrero 2015
Dr. Michael A. Pikos
Periodontics and Implants
Dr. Pikos is originally from Campbell, Ohio. He attended The Ohio State University where he graduated Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa. He also graduated with honors from The Ohio State University College of Dentistry. Dr. Pikos completed an internship at Miami Valley Hospital and residency training in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh, Montefiore Hospital.
He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry, Diplomate of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and a Fellow of the American College of Dentists. Dr. Pikos is the recipient of the 2006 Aaron Gershkoff Memorial Award from the American Academy of Implant Dentistry and the 2015 Saul Schluger Memorial Award for Top Educator. He is also the first recipient of the Carl E. Misch Advanced Dental Implant Studies Education Award (2017).
He is an Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at The Ohio State University College of Dentistry and Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine. He is also a Courtesy Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Periodontology and Department of Prosthodontics at the University of Florida College of Dentistry, Adjunct Professor, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece, School of Dentistry, and Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Periodontology, University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Dr. Pikos is on the Editorial Board of the following journals: Implant Dentistry, Inside Dentistry, the Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry and the Journal of Implant and Advanced Clinical Dentistry. He is the Scientific Advisor on Implants for the Kois Center.
As an OMS, he is one of the first clinicians to recognize the relevance of Cone Beam CT and interactive CT technology for comprehensive diagnosis and treatment planning along with its implementation for implant based oral rehabilitation. As a result, Dr. Pikos has made this high technology a cornerstone of both his private practice and Institute.
Dr. Pikos has extensive experience in implant surgery and hard and soft tissue procedures. He also emphasizes interactive CT technology along with foundational principles of prosthetics and biomechanics that dictate the ultimate success of comprehensive implant rehabilitation.
He is a well published author who has lectured extensively on dental implants in North and South America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Dr. Pikos is an active member and frequent lecturer for the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, the American Academy of Periodontics, the Academy of Osseointegration, the American Academy of Implant Dentistry and the International Congress of Oral Implantologists.
Dr. Pikos is founder and CEO of the Pikos Institute. Since 1990 he has been teaching advanced bone and soft tissue grafting courses with alumni that now number more than 3900 from all 50 states and 43 countries. Dr. Pikos maintains a private practice which is limited exclusively to implant surgery in Trinity, Florida.
Dr. Ernesto Lee
Periodontics and Implants
Dr. Ernesto Lee is an internationally renowned Master Clinician, Innovator and Educator. He is the developer of the S.M.A.R.T. Method, a novel Minimally Invasive Bone Grafting Procedure that enhances predictability, with less pain, less swelling and fewer complications. (www.smartbonegraft.com)
Dr. Lee graduated summa cum laude from the University of Panama, in his native country. He holds dual specialty degrees in Periodontics and Periodontal Prosthesis/Fixed Prosthodontics from the University of Pennsylvania.
During his academic career at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, Dr. Ernesto Lee served as Clinical Professor (2005-2018), Director of the Postgraduate Periodontal Prosthesis Program (2007-2017), Director of the Postdoctoral Implant Fellowship (2009-2014) and Clinical Director of Postdoctoral Periodontics (2011-2015).
Dr. Lee is the author of several journal publications. Additionally, he is one of the editors of the 3rd edition of Dr. Ronald Goldstein’s Esthetic in Dentistry textbook, along with Drs. Stephen Chu and Christian Stappert. Dr. Lee has dictated over 200 lectures, including presentations before the European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, American Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry, Academy of Osseointegration, American Academy of Periodontology, Greater New York Academy of Prosthodontics, American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and the International Symposium in Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry.
Dr. Lee’s private practice is located in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania; a suburb of Philadelphia, and is limited to Fixed Prosthodontics, Esthetic and Implant Dentistry.
Dr. Dennis P. Tarnow
Periodontics and Implants
Dr. Dennis P. Tarnow is currently ClinicalProfessor of Periodontologyand Director of Implant Education at Columbia School of Dental Medicine. He is the former Professor and Chairman of the Department of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry at New York University College of Dentistry. Dr. Tarnow has a certificate in Periodontics and Prosthodontics and is a Diplomat of the American Board of Periodontology. He is a recipient of the Master Clinician Award from the American Academy of Periodontology, Teacher of the Year Award from New York University and Distinguished Lecturer Award from the American College of Prosthodontists in 2015.
Dr. Tarnow has a private practice in New York City, and has been honored with a wing named after him at New York University College of Dentistry. He has published over one hundred seventy-five articles on perio-prosthodontics and implant dentistry and has coauthored three textbooks including one titled Aesthetic Restorative Dentistry. Dr. Tarnow has lectured extensively in the United States and internationally in over forty-five countries.
Dr. Ziv Mazor
Periodontics and Implants
Prof. Ziv Mazor is one of Israel’s leading periodontists. He graduated from the periodontal department at the Hadassah School for Dental Medicine in Jerusalem, where he served as a clinical instructor and lecturer for undergraduate and postgraduate dental students.
Since 1993, Prof. Mazor has been engaged in clinical research in the field of Bone Augmentation and Sinus Floor Elevation. He is currently participating in the quest for improving and evaluating new grafting materials, using various growth factors as well as researching “osseodensification”- a paradigm shift in dental implantology.
Prof. Mazor is a renowned author in dental implantology, and is known?worldwide for his innovative approaches in cutting-edge procedures and technologies. He is a world known speaker and has lectured extensively both nationally and internationally. This year was his 24th consecutive year speaking at the AAP.
Prof. Mazor is part of the continuing education faculty at the New York University and an Associate Professor at Titu Maiorescu University in Bucharest, Romania. He conducts?and moderates advanced international implantology courses and workshops. He is the past President of the Israeli Periodontal Society.
Prof. Mazor maintains a private practice limited to periodontal and implant dentistry in Ra’anana, Israel.
Dr. Sofía Aroca Sotelo
Periodontics and Implants
UNIVERSITY QUALIFICATIONS
- 1985 Doctor in dental medecine University of Budapest, Hungary
- 1991 Post-graduate of dental biomaterials. University Paris VII, France
- 1992 Certificate of Periodontology. University Paris VII, France
- 1996 Post-graduate in Periodontology and Oral Implantology. University Paris VII, France
- 2010 PhD University of Szeged Faculty of Dentistry, Hungary
- 2012 Honorary Professor. Szeged Faculty of Dentistry, Hungary
ACADEMICS POSITIONS
- 1998 – 2001 Assistant Professor University Paris VII, France
- 2001- Visiting Professor on Post-graduate in Periodontology and Oral Implantology. University Paris VII, France
- 2008- Visiting Professor University of Szeged Faculty of Dentistry
- 2009- Visiting Professor Bern University, Department of Periodontology
- 2012 Honorary Professor University of Szeged Faculty of Dentistry
Dr. Mauro Labanca
Periodontics and Implants
In 1986 Mauro Labanca earned his Medical Doctor degree from the University of Milan, where he also qualified in Dentistry and General Surgery. He has practiced Oral Surgery and Implantology since 1992 in his private dental office located in Milan city center, Italy. He is an International Speaker and Key Opinion Leader for many leading Dental Companies.
Prof. Labanca is the Regent of the Italian District, Registrar of European Section and International Councilor of the International College of Dentists (ICD).
He is co-author of the Atlas Anatomy and Surgery in Dentistry (Elsevier-Masson) recently reprinted and updated, the book Clinical Neurochemical and Experimental Aspects of Orofacial Pain in Dentistry and the DVD The Dental Anatomy and Surgery in a Daily Practice. He is the author of the DVD Sutures in Dentistry: Materials and Knotting Techniques (second edition) as well as several scientific articles published in Impacted Reviews.
– From 2001 up to date Creator and Director of the course “Anatomical surgery with Cadaver lab”, 22 editions until now.
– 2006 Creator and Director of the first Master of Marketing and Communications in Medicine and Private Dentistry at IULM University (Libera Università di Lingue e Comunicazione) in Milan, Italy.
– From 2007 up to date International Consultant in Dentistry for MEDACorp, Leerink Swann LLC Boston, MA, USA.
– From 2007 to 2015 Consultant Professor of Oral Surgery in the department of Dentistry at “Vita e Salute University” – S. Raffaele Hospital – Milan, Italy.
– From 2008 up to date Consultant Professor of Anatomy in the Department of Medicine at the University of Brescia, Italy.
– 2009 Co-Founder and vice President of the Italian Society for the study of OroFacial Pain (SISDO).
– 2011 Founder and President of the “Labanca Open Academy” (LOA) devoted to the improvement of all aspects of Dentistry. Created to have an open network among all participants of his courses.
– 2014 President of the Membership/ Admission Committee of the Digital Dentistry Society ( DDS)
Dr. Tali Chackartchi
Periodontics and Implants
Dr. Tali Chackartchi graduated dentistry in 2002. Completed a post-graduate program in Periodontology at the Department of Periodontology, Hadassah & Hebrew University Faculty of Dental Medicine in 2008. She became a senior physician in the department in the same year.
EFP accredited specialist since 2009.
In 2009 graduated the program of implant reconstructive dentistry in the G.Niznick Oral Implant Center.
Her clinical activity is dedicated to periodontology and implant dentistry. Performing research in the field of guided implantology, Biological and clinical implications of the combined Ortho-Perio treatment, Guided bone regeneration and Soft tissue management around teeth and implants.
Dr.Chackartchi is a clinical instructor and lecturer at the Department of Periodontology, Hadassah & Hebrew University Faculty of Dental Medicine for undergraduate and post graduate students, and conducts post-graduate training in implantology and periodontology.
Board member of the Specialists forum.
Member of the Post Graduate examination committee.
Dr. Isabella Rocchietta
Periodontics and Implants
She graduated in dentistry at the University of Milan, Italy. She was then awarded a scholarship from the department of Medicine, University of Milan, to train as a clinical and research fellow at the Department of Periodontology, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA. She was awarded with merit a 2 year Masters program in Restorative and Aesthetic Dentistry from the University of Manchester, UK.
She currently is Honorary Senior Research Associate to the department of Periodontology of the UCL Eastman Dental Institute, London. Lecturer for the Diploma in Implant Dentistry at The Eastman Dental Institute, UCL, as well as being affiliated with the Department of Biomaterials, Institute for Clinical Sciences, The Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, where she conducts clinical research in the field of implantology and bone regeneration. From 2002 to 2011 she has been instructor at the Department of Periodontology, University of Milan, Italy and research consultant for the Institute for Dental Research and Education (IDRE).
Currently elected Board Member of the EAO (European Academy for Osseointegration). Chairman of the EAO Junior Committee from 2007 to 2011 and currently member of the Experts Council of the Osteology Foundation.
She is co-editor of the European Academy for Osseointegration journal, Inspyred, and reviewer for the main scientific journals. Author of several international peer reviewed publications and book chapters and International speaker on bone regeneration, bone grafting with growth factors, tissue engineering, soft and hard tissue neo-formation with autogenous living cells, osseointegration and implant protocols.
She is co-editor of the European Academy for Osseointegration journal, Inspyred, and reviewer for the main scientific journals. Author of several international peer reviewed publications and book chapters and International speaker on bone regeneration, bone grafting with growth factors, tissue engineering, soft and hard tissue neo-formation with autogenous living cells, osseointegration and implant protocols.
Dr. David Nisand
Periodontics and Implants
He graduated in dentistry at the University of Paris 5, France. He was awarded a 3 years residency in the department of Periodontology and Implantology at the University of Paris 7 along with a 3 year post graduate program in Periodontology and oral Implantology at the University of Paris 7.
He currently is lecturer for the Certificate in Periodontology at the University of Paris 7.
From 2005 to 2007 he has been instructor at the Department of Periodontology, University of Paris 7, France.
Currently President of the SFPIO (French Society of Periodontology and Oral Implantology) and member of the EAO communication committee. Member of the EAO Junior Committee from 2007 to 2011.
He is co-editor of the European Academy for Osseointegration journal, Inspyred, and reviewer for the main scientific journals. Author of several international peer reviewed publications and book chapters and International speaker on bone regeneration, short implants, periodontal regeneration, osseointegration and implant protocols.
Dr. David Nisand currently performs clinical work limited to periodontics and implant dentistry in Paris, France.
Dr. Denis Cecchinato
Periodontics and Implants
Denis Cecchinato (MD, DDS) graduated in Medicine and Surgery at Padova University (Italy) in 1985. He was teacher at the implantology master course of the Faculty of Dentistry at San Paolo University in Milan; lecturer at the Master of Osteointegrated Implantology of Siena University; visiting professor in Oral Surgery at the Faculty of Dentistry of Pavia University for the academic year 1999-2000 and 2000-2001. He was President of the Italian Society Osseointegrated Implantology (SIO) from 2005 to 2007, a leading scientific society in Italy and in Europe for dental implantology, and currently a founding member of the Italian Academy of Osseointegration (IAO).
He is still a Visiting professor at the Department of Periodontology at Padova University. He collaborates with Prof. Jan Lindhe with whom he is actively involved in several clinical research protocols on perio-implantology. He is author of many scientific publications and speaker at national and international conferences. He deals exclusively with periodontology and implant dentistry in his private clinic in Padova.
Dr. Ricardo Fernández
Periodontics and Implants
Degree in Medicine and Surgery (Universidad Complutense Madrid) 1990
Degree in Dentistry (Universidad Complutense Madrid) 1993
Master in Dental Sciences (Universidad Rey Juan Carlos)
SEPA Specialist Holding Partner
Master Professor of Implantology Surgery and Mississippi University Institution Periodontics. 1996-1999.
Professor of Implantology European University of Madrid. 1999-2011
Director of the EMU Advanced Periodontics Master’s Degree 2009-2017
President of the Scientific Commission of the Illustrious College of Dentists and Stomatologists of the 1st Region. 2011-2016
Collegiate Honor with Gold Decoration (Illustrious Official College of Dentists and Stomatologists of Alicante).
Gold Medal of Scientific Merit (Illustrious Official College of Dentists and Stomatologists of the 1st Region).
Award for Best Clinical Communication, SEPA Annual Meeting. Seville 1997.
Dictator of 47 courses and 39 conferences on periodontics and implants.
Author of 7 scientific publications and 4 book chapters
Alpe-Institute of Periodontics Clinical Medical Director
Exclusive practice in Periodontics and Implants. Alpe-Institute of Periodontics Clinic
Dr. Lizette Llamosa Cañez
Periodontics and Implants
FORMAL SCHOOLING
Graduated from the School of Dentistry at the Autonomous University of Nuevo León 1980-1985.
Postgraduate with a specialty in Periodontology Autonomous University of Nuevo León.
Master’s in Education Villanueva University Center – Graduate Institute of Computense in Madrid.
Fellow in Implantology, Institute Implant & Reconstructive Dentristy, University of Pennsylvania 2011 – 2012.
Certification by Global Institute for Dental Education (GIDE) by DDS. MS Sascha Jovanovic (Academic President) “Advanced Hard and Soft Tissue Augmentation Program” June 2017.
Certification by S.M.A.R.T Biomedical LLC “Surgical training course in the Subperiosteal Minimally Invasive Aesthetic Ridge Augmentation Technique” May 2018.
Certification by DDS. PhD. Giovanni Zucchelli (Academic Professor) “Advanced course in: Advanced gingival cosmetic surgery around teeth and implants. August 2018.
Dental Continuing Education Course, “Currents Concepts in American Dentistry: Advances in Implantology and Periodontology” New York University College of Dentistry (NYU) 2017-2019.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Exercise of private practice in periodontics and implantology from 1990 to date.
Private practice in periodontics and microscopic implantology from 2013 to date.
Director of the Center for Periodontal Medicine and Implantology-Hospital Zambrano Hellion, Tec Salud, Instituto Tecnológico de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Professor of periodontics in the Postgraduate Restorative Dentistry Autonomous University of Nuevo León 1990-1995.
Professor of periodontics at the Postgraduate Course in Periodontology and Implantology at the Autonomous University of Nuevo León, 1991 to date.
Professor at the Postgraduate Implant Seminar in Periodontology and Implantology, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León.
Appointment as Tec Salud Clinical Professor from May 2014 to date.
Creator of the High Specialty Course: Periodontology and Microscopic Implantology-School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Tec Salud, Monterrey Institute of Higher Studies.
MEMBERSHIP AND DISTINCTIONS
Certification in Implantology, University of Pennsylvania 2011-2012
Certification by the Mexican Council of Periodontology since 1997.
Member of the Mexican Association of Periodontology College of Periodontists since 1990.
Member of the American Academy of Periodontology.
Member of the American Academy of Osseointegration.
Member of the International Team for Implantology ITI.
Member of the Scientific Commission, Mexican Association of Periodontology, from 2008 to date.
Founding Member of the Mexican Journal of Periodontology
Member of the Editorial Committee of the Mexican Journal of Periodontology from 2008 to date.
Founding member of the Continuing Education Courses organized by the Mexican Association of Periodontology from 2008 to date.
President and founder of Fundación AMP, an organization that seeks resources for research projects, as well as brigades in indigenous areas.
Secretary of the Mexican Association of Periodontology College of Periodontists 2008 -2010.
President of the Mexican Association of Periodontology, College of Periodontists 2010 – 2012.
President of the organizing committee of the XXXII National Meeting, 20th International Congress of Periodontology, Monterrey 2011.
President of the organizing committee of the XXXIII National Meeting, 21 International Congress of Periodontology Guadalajara 2012.
Organizer of the 1st National Congress of Postgraduate Students of Periodontology – AMP (CEPP) 2012.
Founder of the Society of Postgraduate Coordinators in Periodontology.
Participation in national and international scientific and dissemination magazines, in editorial letter and publications.
National and international speaker.
Opinion leader and speaker in Mexico and Latin America for Johnson & Johnson.
Member of the Latin American group LAPP Scientific & Oral Healthcare Research J&J.
Active member of the Clinical Record Committee-Tec Salud
Member of the Interdisciplinary Program for patients with diabetes-Tec Salud.
Dr. Emilio Rodríguez Fernández
Periodontics and Implants
Degree in Dentistry. Alfonso X El Sabio University. 2003.
Doctor of Dentistry. Alfonso X El Sabio University. 2017.
Master in Oral Surgery, Periodontics and Implants. University of León. 2011.
University Diploma in Oral Surgery, Periodontology and Implants. University of Leon. 2009.
Professor of the Master of Oral Surgery, Periodontics and Dental Implants. Mississippi Institution. 2012.
Professor of the Degree in Dentistry at the Alfonso X El Sabio University. 2014-2016.
Speaker at the III SEPA-Joven Meeting. Santiago de Compostela, 2007.
Speaker at 3rd Global Conference of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, Dubai. 2014.
Speaker at the 6th Dental Facial- Cosmetic International Conference. Dubai 2014.
Speaker at AAEDEC, UAE International Dental Conference & Arab Dental Exhibition, Dubai. 2015.
Invited speaker in the Continuing Education Classroom organized by the Master of Oral Surgery at the University of Seville, 2015.
Invited speaker in the course of University Expert in Oral Surgery, University of Santiago de Compostela, 2015.
Invited speaker in the Master of Oral Surgery and Implant-prosthesis of the University of Córdoba, 2015.
Invited speaker in the Master of Oral Surgery and Implant-prosthesis of the University of Córdoba, 2016.
Speaker of the theoretical course “From planning to Guided Surgery in Oral Implantology”. College of Physicians and Dentists of La Coruña. Santiago de postela, 2016.
PICDental® Expert at the IDS, Cologne, Gr. 2017.
Independent member of various doctoral thesis evaluation tribunals held at the Alfonso X el Sabio University. 2017.
Invited speaker in the Master of Oral Surgery and Implant-prosthesis of the University of Córdoba, 2017.
PICDental® Expert and guest collaborator in the DSD Residency course, Sao Paulo, Br, 2017.
Author of the poster entitled: “Silicone impressions vs photogrammetry (PicDental®) in dental prosthesis with multiple dental implants”. 26 annual meeting of the European Association of Osseointegration, 2017.
Author of the poster entitled: “POM as a restorative material in long-term fixed provisional prostheses in dental implant treatments.” 47th Annual Congress of the Spanish Society of Stomatological Prosthesis, 2017.
Author of the article of scientific interest about a clinical case “Clinical stabilization of peri-implant tissues using the” Socket Shield “technique and the PGMU2 multiple abutment” published on the website: http://www.bedentalexpert.com. 2017.
Author of the poster entitled: “Clinical stabilization of soft tissues using the socket-shield technique in the treatment with dental implants”. XXIX National and XXII International Congress of the Spanish Implant Society, 2017.
Author of the poster entitled: “Acetal resin as a rehabilitation material for long-term fixed provisional prostheses in dental implant treatments.” XXIX National and XXII International Congress of the Spanish Implant Society, 2017.
Author of the poster about a clinical case entitled: “Four years follow up: Single molar replacement with Kohno® dental implant and Platform Switching concept” presented at the Sweden & Martina congress, 2016.
Main author of the poster about a clinical case entitled: “One year Digital follow up of the Soft-tissues around immediate dental implants into the aesthetic area” presented at the 49th Meeting of the Spanish Periodontology Society, 2015.
Author of the article of scientific interest regarding a clinical case “Guided bone regeneration in the aesthetic area of the maxilla and simultaneous insertion of dental implants (Bonelevel®) in the post-extraction alveoli with immediate function. (Clinical Case) ”published in the Revista Española Odontoestomatológica de Implantes 2010; 18 (2): 179-189.
Member of the Spanish Society of Periodontology (SEPA).
Member of the Spanish Society of Oral Surgery (SECIB).
Member of the Spanish Society of Stomatological Prosthesis (SEPES).
Dr. Lara San Hipólito Marín
Periodontics and Implants
Member of:
- Spanish Society of Oral Surgery (SECIB).
- Spanish Society of Implantology (SEI).
- Miembro de la Sociedad Española de Gerodontología (SEGER).
Titulación Académica:
- Licenciada en Odontología por la Universidad Complutense de Madrid.Doctora en Odontología por la Universidad Complutense de Madrid.
- Magíster en Cirugía Bucal por la Universidad Complutense de Madrid.
- Magíster en Implantes Osteointegrados por la Universidad Complutense de Madrid.
- Experto en Implantología Oral y Prótesis sobre Implantes por la Universidad CEU de Madrid.
- Especialista en Odontología Estética por la Universidad Complutense de Madrid.
- Fellow of the European Board of Oral Surgery.
- Asistencia a cursos y congresos nacionales e internacionales desde 1.998.
Actividad profesional:
- Práctica exclusiva en cirugía bucal e implantes en Madrid, Ciudad Real, Valladolid y Gijón desde 2000.
- Profesora colaboradora en el “Magister de Cirugía Bucal” de la Universidad Complutense de Madrid desde septiembre de 2003 hasta julio de 2004.
- Profesora colaboradora en el “Magister de Implantes Osteointegrados” de la Universidad Complutense de Madrid desde septiembre de 2003 hasta julio de 2004.
- Profesora contratada en el “Máster Universitario de Implantología y Prótesis Implantosoportada” de la Universidad Alfonso X El Sabio de Madrid. Desde septiembre de 2004 hasta la actualidad.
Dr. Ignacio Calatayud Gómez
Periodontics and Implants
Member of:
- Chamber of Dentists of Madrid (COEM), number 28004019.
- Full member Spanish Society of Oral Surgery (SECIB).
- International Team for Implantology (ITI Member).
- Spanish Society of Periodontics and Osseointegration (SEPA).
- Spanish Association for People Management (AEDIPE).
Academic qualifications:
- D.D.S. at Complutense University of Madrid (UCM)
- Master´s Degree in Oral Surgery (UCM)
- Continuing Education-Program in Implantology and Oral Rehabilitation at Biotechnology Institute Dr. Anitua, Vitoria.
- Program of Clinical Orthodontics (first level), Post-graduate Orthodontic studies, Dr. Beatriz Muñiz.
- Specialist in Competence Management. Nebrija Business School. Madrid.
Teaching and scientific activity:
- 2007-2017: Lecturer “Theoretical-Practical Course on Sinus Lift”, Clínica Dr. Calatayud. Madrid
- 2007-2015: Lecturer “Course on Clinical Care, Internal Organization and Team-building”, Clínica Dr. Calatayud. Madrid
- 2008: Lecturer “Biomet 3i Implant System” Master’s Degree in Implantology, Universidad Europea de Madrid.
- 2009: Lecturer “Course on Implant surgery-Biomet 3i”, Director: Dr. Mario Manubens.
- 2010: Guest speaker at the IV International Stomatology Congress of Universidad Alas Peruanas, Ica, Peru. Lectures on “Maxillary Sinus Lift” and “Organization and Management in Dentistry”.
- 2010-2013: Lecturer on “Internal Organization, Management and Marketing in Implantology”, Post-graduate program on Implant surgery Biomet 3i. La Paz Hospital, Madrid. Director: Dr. Miguel Burgueño.
- 2011-2017: Lecturer “Course on Economic Management and Finances for Dentists”. Dr. Calatayud Consultants. Madrid-Bilbao-Valencia
- 2012: Lecturer “Course on People Management in the Dental Office”. Dr. Calatayud consultants, Madrid.
- 2012: Guest speaker XXIV National HIDES Congress, Gijon. Lecture “Striving for Excellence in Dental Management”.
- 2013: Lecturer “Efficacious Management in the Dental Office”. 12th Iberian and 2nd European Symposium Biomet 3i, Madrid.
- 2013-2016: Lecturer “Maxillary Sinus Lift”. Advanced Implantology Program. Beyourself-New York University. Madrid.
Professional activity:
- 1992-2017: Collaborations as implantologist and oral surgeon in different offices in Madrid, Valencia, Toledo, Burgos and San Sebastián.
- 1996-2000: Collaborations as oral surgeon in the Department of Oral Surgery of the Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Madrid.
- 1996-2000: Oral surgeon in the Department of Oral Surgery at Clínica Elite Dental, Madrid.
- 2003-2017: Volunteer aid-worker in different missions, hospitals and healthcare centers in Equatorial Guinea, Cameroon, Ghana, Zimbabwe and Western Sahara.
- 1994-2017: Professional activity as dentist, implantologist and oral surgeon in own private practice in Madrid (Clínica Dr. Calatayud, C/ Francisco de Rojas 6, local, 28010 Madrid).
Dr. Ana Carrillo de Albornoz Sainz
Periodontics and Implants
D.D.S., University Alfonso X El Sabio (UAX). 1996-2001.
University Specialist in Implant-supported Prosthetics, Complutense University Madrid (UCM), 2004-2005.
Master’s Degree in Periodontics and Implantology (UCM), 2005-2008.
Board of the postgraduate committee of the European Federation of Periodontology.
PhD in Dentistry at UCM in 2011.
Honorary collaborating professor at UCM.
Co-director of the continuous education-course about “Periodontal Diagnosis and Treatment”, organized by the Spanish Society of Periodontics (SEPA).
Private practice limited to Periodontics and Implantology.
Dr. Marco Orsini
Periodontics and Implants
- Private Practice: L’Aquila Italy 1996-2018.
- 2017-18: Visiting Professor Universidad Complutense di Madrid (UCM) SPAIN, Postgraduate program in Periodontics and Implants: (1997-2018) present.
- 2018: Visiting professor University of Turin-Italy. Postgraduate program in Periodontology.
- 2017-18: Visiting Professor Universidad de Sevilla SPAIN, Postgraduate program in Periodontics and Implants: (2017) present.
- 2017-18: Professore Università Politecnica delle Marche-Ancona Italy. Corso di laurea in Igiene Dentale. Insegnamento di Parodontologia (2014-15; 2015-2016;
- 2016-2017;2017-18) (present).
- 2004: Diplomate of The American Board of Periodontology Recertification December 2010-2016.
- Recertification December 2016-2022.
- 2002: Diploma of Advanced Studies UCM Madrid Spain.
- 1996: Postgraduate Program in Periodontics (UCLA). 1993-96 Specialist in Periodontics.
- 1995-96: Clinical instrutor: UCLA Undergraduate Periodontal Clinic.
- 1995-96:Clinical Instructor in Periodontics: UCLA-AEGD Postgraduate Program Venice Clinic: Venice California.
- 1996: Coeditor of: “Journal of Western Society of Periodontology” (1993-96).
- 1992: Certificate: Preceptorship Program in Periodontics March – September 1992 UCLA-USA.
- 1992: Speciality training in Odontostomatology (1989-1992) : Final evaluation 50/50 II – Universita’degli Studi di Roma- “Tor Vergata” ITALY.
- 1989: Medical Degree Final evaluation 110/110 cum Laude: II Universita’ degli Studi di Roma “Tor Vergata ITALY.
Dr. Dino Calzavara
Periodontics and Implants
Academic degree
- Degree in Dentistry from the Universitá degli Studi in Milan, 1999.
- Master in Periodontics and Implants. Complutense University of Madrid, 2004.
- Doctor of Dentistry. Complutense University of Madrid, 2004.
Professional activity
- Professor of the Master of Periodontology and Implants at the Complutense University of Madrid, since 2005.
- ITI Fellow
- Active Partner SIdP (Italian Society of Periodontology)
- Lecturer in various national and international courses.
- Participates in the humanitarian aid project: Dental Safari “Smiles for Zimbabwe from December 2011 to the present.
- Winner of the SEPA Award for the best video format communication in November 2012.
- Exclusive dedication in periodontics and implants since 2004.
- Autodesk Maya course at Trazos 2011 school.
- President Periopixel
Dr. Gustavo Cabello Domínguez
Periodontics and Implants
- Degree in Dentistry from the University of Granada, 1995
- Master in Periodontology from the UCM (Complutense University of Madrid), 1998
- Specialist in Advanced Periodontics and Osseointegration by the UCM, 1999
- Professor of Oral Medicine and Periodontology at the Alfonso X El Sabio University, 1999-2002
- Visiting professor of the Master of Periodontology and Osseointegration of the UCM (from 2000 to the present)
- Visiting professor of the Master of Dental Aesthetics at the UCM (from 2001 to the present)
- Visiting professor at the Master of Periodontology and Implants at the Seville School of Dentistry (from 2005 to the present)
- Author or co-author of more than 55 publications or presentations in national and international conferences and magazines.
- Lecturer of more than 25 intensive courses (8-10 hours) of the specialty.
- Author of two chapters of books on the specialty.
- Lecturer of the General Council of the College of Dentists and Stomatologists of Spain.
- ITI Fellow (International Team for Implantology)
- Director of the 5th Comprehensive Course in Implantology ITI-Straumann de Málaga.
- Director of ITI Study Club Málaga-NEXUS.
- Clinical activity focused on areas of Periodontology, Implantology and Prosthodontics at the NEXUS Clinic (Specialized Dentistry) in Malaga.
- Teaching activity focused on areas of Perio-prosthesis and Implant-prosthesis.
- Specialist Full Partner of the Spanish Society of Periodontology and Osseointegration (SEPA)
- Member of the Spanish Society of Stomatological Prosthesis (SEPES) and of the Spanish Society of Conservative Dentistry (SEOC).
- Student of II Cycle of the Degree of Geography and History of the UNED.
- Undergraduate student of Art History at UNED.
Dr. Ignacio Sanz Martín
Periodontics and Implants
Present position
- PhD Candidate. Universidad Complutense de Madrid. Under the direction of Prof. Mariano Sanz. September 2012-Present.
- Assistant Professor . Department of Periodontology.Universidad Complutense de Madrid. January 2012-Present.
- Visiting Faculty. Universidad Internacional de Catalunya. Department of Periodontology. October 2011- Present.
- Visiting Faculty. Universidad Europea de Madrid. Postgraduate Program in Periodontology. January 2012-Present.
- Associate Periodontist and Implantologist. Centro de Implantología y Periodoncia (CIMPLA). February 2012-Present.
- Director. ITI Study Club Castilla y León. May 2013-Present.
- Coordinator. Spanish Association of Periodontology (SEPA) continuing education course in Esthetic and mucogingival surgery. September 2015- Present.
- Member of the Osteology Expert Council: June 2015-Present.
Education
- Executive master in Management in the Dental Office. ESADE Business School. October 2015- May 2016.
- ITI Scholar in the Clinic of Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics and Dental Material Science at the University of Zurich in Switzerland. Oct 2010-Oct 2011.
- Diplomate of the American Academy of Periodontology. June 2011.
- Certificate in Periodontology and Dental Implants. Department of Periodontology. Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. 2007-2010.
- Masters in Science. Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. 2008- 2010.
- DDS. European University of Madrid (UEM). 2000-2005
Internships and Courses
- Animal Management and care in Experimental Reserarch. Categoría B. March 2014. Centro de Estudios Biosanitarios, Madrid. Spain
- Good research practice and essentials of research methology. Osteology foundation. Lucerne, Switzerland. September 2011
- Visiting Scientist. The Forsyth Institute. Cambridge, Massachusetts. Department of applied oral health sciences. August 2012.
- Visiting applicant. University of Michigan School of Dentistry. Department of Periodontics. August 2006.
Positions Held
- Full time associate Dentist. Private practice. Cardiff, Wales. 2006-2007.
- Full time associate Dentist. National Health Service( NHS). Cardiff, Wales. 2005-2006.
- Intern. Department of Oral Pathology. UEM. 2004-2005.
Dr. Miguel Beltrán
Periodontics and Implants
Dr. Miguel Beltrán, currently head of the Odontology and Orthodontics Service of the Quirón Valencia Hospital, studied Dentistry at the UV, where he graduated in 1992. During the first years of his professional activity, he combined private activity with teaching and the extension of his training, directing his professional career towards prosthodontics and implantology.
His activity during his years at the UV Faculty of Dentistry is reflected in a teaching facet, teaching classes in integrated dentistry, and in healthcare, focused on dental implantology. At the same time, he collaborates in several masters specialized in implants. In 2008, he left the University to direct the Dentistry and Orthodontics Service of the Quirón Valencia Hospital.
Currently, Dr. Beltrán combines his work as an implantologist at the Quirón Valencia Hospital with the direction of the Beltrán Clinic, specialized in oral rehabilitation, implants and dental aesthetics.
ACADEMIC TRAINING
- Degree in Dentistry in June 1992, University of Valencia
- Doctorate courses completing a total of 32 credits.
- Doctoral thesis project written in July 1996: Experimental “in vitro” analysis of the passive fit of implant-supported fixed prosthodontic restorations.
- ESADE Business School Program for Business Management of the dental clinic. (course 2011-12)
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY
- Private clinical practice from 1992 to the present, both in general dentistry, prosthodontics and implantology.
- Head of the Dentistry and Orthodontics Service at the Quirón Valencia Hospital since 2008
UNIVERSITY TEACHING
- Collaborating Professor of the Department of Stomatology, Teaching Unit of Prosthodontics and Occlusion (Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, UV), from 1992 to 1996
- Associate Professor of the Department of Stomatology, Teaching Unit of Prosthodontics and Occlusion (Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, UV), from 1996 to 2008
- Member of the Implantology Unit of the Prosthodontics and Occlusion Teaching Unit, from 1993 to 2008
- Professor of the Master in Stomatological Prosthesis (Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, UV) from 1999 to 2008
- Professor of the IV University Specialist in Implantology (Faculty of Dentistry, University of Murcia), from 2005 to 2008
Dr. Ignacio Sanz
Periodontics and Implants
- PhD in Dentistry at Complutense University Madrid (UCM).
- Official Master’s Program in Dental Sciences at UCM. Studies finished in September 2008.
- Magister in Periodontics at UCM Dental School. Total of 4500 hours and 180 credits, promotion 2007-2010.
- Certificate in Periodontics, Board of the postgraduate education committee of the European Federation of Periodontology.
- Specialist in Microscopic Endodontics. Title received from Dr. Borja Zabalegui. Bilbao, March 2011-February 2012.
- Pre-doctorate scholarship for Education of University Professors (FPU) by UCM from 2009-2012.
- Publications in national and international journals.
- Speaker at national and international level.
- Private practice focused on Periodontics, Implantology and Endodontics.
- Collaborating professor at the Master’s Program on Periodontics and Implantology at UCM since 2010.
Dr. Julia García Baeza
Periodontics and Implants
Postgraduate Degree in Orthodontics: University of Pennsylvania (USA).
Master in Oral Biology: University of Pennsylvania (USA).
Diploma of the American Boards of Orthodontics.
Member of the Spanish Society of Orthodontics and the American Society of Orthodontics.
Lecturer at national and international level.
Exclusive practice orthodontist. Madrid.
Dr. Juan Flores Guillén
Periodontics and Implants
Degree in Dentistry. European Univ. Of Madrid.
Master in Periodontics and Implants. Univ. Complutense de Madrid.
Certificate in Periodontology by the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP).
Doctor in Dental Sciences, Complutense University of Madrid.
Collaborating professor in the Departments of Periodontology of the Complutense University of Madrid and the University of Santiago de Compostela.
Author of publications, communications and scientific research.
Specialist member and delegate in Toledo of the Spanish Society of Periodontology and Osseointegration (SEPA).
Member and speaker of the ITI group (International Team for Impantology). Co-director of ITI Study Club Toledo.
Partner of the Spanish Society of Stomatological and Aesthetic Prosthesis (SEPES).
Exclusive practice in periodontics and implants at the Flores Guillén Clinic (Toledo).
Dr. Francisco Marchesani
Periodontics and Implants
Dr. Francisco Marchesani completed his university studies at the University of Concepción, Chile in 1986, where he received his bachelor’s degree in dentistry and a degree in dental surgeon. In 1987 he joined the Department of Surgical Stomatology at the Faculty of Dentistry of the University of Concepción as an instructor teacher. In 1990 he began his studies in the area of Maxillofacial Surgery at The Ohio State University, Maxillofaci al Department with Prof. Dr. Larry Peterson. In 1993 he studied at the Albert Ludwig University, Freiburg, Germany. Having as a tutor in the area of implantology and maxillofacial reconstructive surgery Prof. Dr. Gisbert Krekeler. In 1993 he made contact with the Dexeus Center in Barcelona, Spain and carried out implantology studies supervised by Prof. Dr. Joan Pi Urgell, a direct disciple of Prof. Branemark.
Back at the University of Concepción, he takes charge of the Implantology Unit of which he is director and organizes the undergraduate implantology program.
In 2005 he made contact with the University of Ghent, Belgium and Nijmegen, Holland, setting up an exchange program at the undergraduate, graduate and teaching levels. He is currently coordinator of both student mobility programs.
At this time, Dr. Marchesani is Associate Professor at the University of Concepción and is a professor in the Department of Pathology and Diagnosis. He is in charge of the Surgical Area of the Specialization Programs in Rehabilitation, mentioning prostheses, Periodontology and Implantology, Implantology for Maxillofacial Surgery and specialization in Implantology.
From 2001 to 2016 he has been a speaker for recognized implant brands. Dr. March esani teaches modular theoretical-practical courses at national and international level as well as conferences in the area of Implantology.
He is an active member of the Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery of Chile, member of the Chilean Society of Implantology, member of the American Academy of Osseointegration and of the European Association of Osseointegration. In October 2011 he visited the Face Surgery center, Parma, Italy by Dr. Andrea Menoni, inventor of the BoxTechnique allowing the introduction of this technique in Latin America.
He is appointed International Box Technique tutor in October 2012. Lecturer as international BoxTechnique tutor at the University Paris V years 2012 and 2013. And ICLO Arezzo Center, Italy.
In 2015 Dr. Marchesani created the Continuing Education Program on fresh cadavers associated with the Universidad Católica de Chile and at the same time in 2016, Clínica Marchesani, an international reference center in Implantology
Dr. Piotr Majewski
Periodontics and Implants
Piotr Majewski MD, PhD, Assistance Professor at Jagiellonian University Cracow, Poland
A graduate of the Faculty of Medicine Department of Dentistry, Jagiellonian University (UJ) Cracow in 1992. He continued his studies at the University of Melbourne (Australia) and through training at various implantological centres (USA, Sweden, Italy, Switzerland and Germany). He is a specialist in Dental Surgery and Implant dentistry. In 2003 he was awarded the PhD based on long term clinical observations of teeth implants as abutments for prosthetic restorations.
In 1996 – 2003 he was an assistant at the Maxillo-Facial and Dental Surgery De-partment at the Jagiellonian University (UJ), and later he was an assistant and lec-turer at the Department of Prosthodontics Collegium Medicum UJ.
Since 2004 he has been Head of the Department of Implantology at the Institute of Dentistry at the Jagiellonian University in Krakow as well as Director of the CEIA (Central European Implant Academy) where he conducts the scientific research and educational program. A member of the European Association of Osseointegration – EAO, Piezosurgery Academy and Board Member of Polish Implantological Associa-tion. From 2010 he is lecturer of 2 Year Continuum Education Program in the field of implantology at College of Dentistry, New York University.
He has 22 years of experience in implantology acquired in many centres and has his own practice, in which he makes use of various implant systems.
He is currently working on a number of research projects on the influence of modifi-cations in the implant surface on the osseointegration process in cases of immediate implantation and immediate implant loading. He mainly specialises in tissue regeneration techniques, aesthetic prosthetic restorations on implants and immediate implants loading.
For the last sixteen years he has conducted courses in advanced implant surgery procedures and implant-based prosthetics at the Central European Implant Academy (CEIA) and at his own Implant-Dental Clinic as well as at The University.
He is also the Editor-in-Chief of Dental Implantology Branch of:
Journal of Stomatology
Dental Medical Problems.
He has delivered dozens of speeches and presentations on implantology both in Poland and abroad (Great Britain, Switzerland, Spain, Israel, the Czech Republic, China, Taiwan, South Africa and USA) and is the author of 62 publications on implantology and tissue regeneration in academic periodicals both in Poland and abroad.
Dr. Vladimir García Lozada
Periodontics and Implants
ACADEMIC TRAINING
- DOCTOR IN ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL IMPLANTOLOGY CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY.
- MASTER IN ORAL SURGERY AND IMPLANTOLOGY UNIVERSITY OF LLEIDA.
- SPECIALIST IN ORAL IMPLANTOLOGY UNIVERSITY OF SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA.
- DIPLOMA IN ORAL SURGERY COMPLUTENSE UNIVERSITY OF MADRID.
- CERTIFICATE IN IMPLANT DENTISTRY UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI. MILLER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
- SPECIALIST IN STOMATOLOGY UNIVERSIDAD SANTA MARIA.
- BACHELOR OF DENTISTRY UNIVERSITY OF SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA / MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
- DENTISTRY UNIVERSIDAD CENTRAL DE VENEZUELA.
CERTIFICATIONS
- RESIDENCE IN SURGERY AND BUCOMAXYLOFACIAL TRAUMATOLOGY.
- EXPERT DIPLOMA IN ZYGOMATIC IMPLANTS SURGERY.
- CERTIFIED IN ALL-ON-4 AND IMMEDIATE FUNCTION. MALOCLINIC
- HOSPITAL ROTARY IN ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY SERVICES
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY
- CEO OF CIBUMAX
- DICTANT OF TRAINING COURSES IN ORAL SURGERY AND IMPLANTOLOGY
- LIVE SURGERY SPEAKER
- ATTENDANCE TO CONGRESSES, COURSES AND EVENTS IN ORAL SURGERY AND IMPLANTOLOGY
- PUBLICATION OF ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, POSTERS AND SPEECHES
- PUBLICATIONS IN NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC MAGAZINES
- COLLABORATOR IN WEB PLATFORMS FOR ORAL SURGERY AND IMPLANTOLOGY
- CLINICAL ACTIVITY EXCLUSIVELY FOR ADVANCED ORAL SURGERY AND IMPLANTOLOGY
- SPECIALIZED IN COMPLEX CASES OF SEVERE MAXILLARY ATROPHIES
Dr. Juan Zufía González
Periodontics and Implants
Graduated of Dentistry from the Complutense University of Madrid, 2001.
Associate Professor of the Master of Surgery, Periodontics and Implantology of the Alfonso X El Sabio University of Madrid.
Director of the CEI Institute of Dental Implantology of Madrid.
Private practice in Madrid dedicated to General, Aesthetic Dentistry, Periodontics, Surgery and Oral Rehabilitation.
Dr. Giulio Rasperini
Periodontics and Implants
Dr. Rasperini is Associate Professor of Dentistry and Periodontology at the Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, University of Milan, Milan, Italy.
Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor at the Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine at the School of Dentistry, University of Michigan MI USA.
Dr.Rasperini received his D.D.S. from the University of Pavia in 1990, his certificate of specialist in Orthodontics from the University of Milan in 1997, his certificate as Active Member of the Italian Society of Periodontology and Implantology (SIdP) in 1997. He later received his certificate as Active Member of the European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry (EAED) in 2009 and he became Full Member of the British Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry in 2016
Dr. Rasperini is member of the Editorial Board of the International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry and is ad hoc reviewer in the editorial boards of multiple journals.
He has published and lectured extensively in the fields of Periodontology and Implantology, Regenerative Medicine, Surgical techniques for periodontal and peri-implant reconstruction.
Winner of Awards for research with his co-workes: International Quintessence Publishing Award (Boston 2000 – 2004), Goldman Prize (SIdP 1996 – 2010 – 2017), Clinical Research Award (EAO 2010), Earl Robinson Periodontal Regeneration Award (AAP 2012), Align Research Award (2013).
In 2017, he founded the iPerio Education Center in Piacenza, Italy, with Dr. Giorgio Pagni and Dr. Raffaele Acunzo, were they teach their philosophy of treatment and concepts of the modern dentistry.
Dr. Istvan Urban
Periodontics and Implants
Dr. Urban received his DMD degree and subsequently his MD degree from Semmelweis University School of Medicine and Dentistry (Budapest, Hungary) in 1991 and 1996.
He completed a full time program in oral surgery at St. Istvan Hospital in Budapest, Hungary (1992-1996). He completed his internship program in Periodontics at UCLA.
After he graduated from the Fellowship Program (1999-2000) in Implant Dentistry at Loma Linda University in Loma Linda, California, he was appointed assistant professor the following year. Dr. Urban teaches implant dentistry in the graduate program at Loma Linda University. He is licensed in the state of California (USA) and has a private practice in Budapest, Hungary.
Dr. Urban received his PhD degree in Periodontlogy in 2012 at the University of Szeged, Hungary. He is currently an honorary professor at the University of Szeged.
He has published scientific articles and text book chapers on bone regeneration and soft tissue reconstructive surgery around dental implants.
Dr. Frank Zastrow
Periodontics and Implants
Dr. Frank Zastrow M.Sc. is oral surgeon from Heidelberg, Germany and founder of the BBA Academy (www.bba-academy.com). He is an international speaker and founder of the international Facebook group REAL BONE BUILDERS (www.group.realbonebuilders.com) – a platform with more than ten thousands of doctors worldwide, who focus on Biological Bone Augmentation (BBA Concept) and the reconstruction of severe intraoral bone defects with purely autogenous bone and tissues.
After he finished 2004 the dental school in the University of Heidelberg, Germany, he became research associate at the oral surgery and maxillofacial surgery center of the University of Heidelberg (medical director: Prof. Dr. J. Mühling).
Until 2012 he was Senior Physician at Prof. Fouad Khoury in the clinic Schloss Schellenstein, Germany and since 2012 he is owner of the private clinic Dr. Zastrow & Colleagues in Wiesloch, Germany.
Dr. Anton Sculean
Periodontics and Implants
- President of European Federation of Periodontology
- Professor and Chairman
- Department of Periodontology
- Executive Director of the School of Dental Medicine
- University of Bern
Anton Sculean is professor and chairman of the Department of Periodontology and currently the Executive Director of the School of Dental Medicine, University of Berne, Switzerland. He qualified in 1990 at the Semmelweis University in Budapest, Hungary and has received his postgraduate training at the Universities Münster, Germany and Royal Dental College Aarhus, Denmark. He received his Habilitation (Ph.D.) at the University of Saarland, Homburg, Germany.
From 2004 to 2008 he was appointed as Head of the Department of Periodontology and Program Director of the EFP accredited postgraduate program at the Radboud University in Nijmegen, the Netherlands. In December 2008, he was appointed Professor and Chairman of the Department of Periodontology of the University of Bern, Switzerland. Currently, he serves also as Executive Chairman of the School of Dental Medicine, University of Bern.
Professor Sculean has been a recipient of many research awards, among others the Anthony Rizzo Young Investigator Award of the Periodontal Research Group (PRG) of the International Association for Dental Research (IADR), the IADR/PRG Award in Regenerative Periodontal Medicine, and the Distinguished Teacher Award of the European Orthodontic Society. He received honorary doctorates (Dr. h.c.) from the Semmelweis University in Budapest, Hungary and from the Victor Babes University in Timisoara, Romania. He has authored more than 300 articles in peer-reviewed journals, 20 chapters in periodontal textbooks and has delivered more than 400 lectures at national and international meetings. He is the editor of the book Periodontal Regenerative Therapy published by Quintessence and guest editor of the Periodontology 2000 Issue published in 2015 entitled “Wound Healing in Periodontology and Implantology”.
He serves on the editorial board of more than 12 dental journals, among others Journal of Dental Research, Journal of Clinical Periodontology, Clinical Oral Implants Research, Journal of Periodontal Research and Clinical Advances in Periodontics and is Associate Editor of Quintessence International, Clinical Oral Investigations, Section Editor of BMC Oral Health and Editor in Chief of Oral Health and Preventive Dentistry.
Professor Sculean served from 2009-2010 as president of the Periodontal Research Group of the IADR, is past president of the Swiss Society of Periodontology and President (for the period 2018-2019) of the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP). His research interests focus on periodontal wound healing, regenerative and plastic-esthetic periodontal therapy, use of antibiotics, antiseptics and novel approaches such as lasers and photodynamic therapy in the treatment of periodontal and peri-implant infections.
Dr. Homa H. Zadeh
Periodontics and Implants
Dr. Zadeh is a diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. He received his doctor of dental surgery degree from the University of Southern California (USC) Ostrow School of Dentistry. He has also completed advanced clinical education in Periodontology and earned a PhD degree in immunology from the University of Connecticut, Schools of dental medicine and medicine. Dr. Zadeh is internationally recognized for his clinical and scientific expertise. His clinical areas of interest range from esthetic and minimally invasive periodontal and implant surgery, as well as tissue engineering. He served as the president of the Western Society of Periodontology in 2017. Dr. Zadeh directs the VISTA Institute for Therapeutic Innovations with blended educational pedagogy on a variety of clinically-relevant topics. He also maintains a private practice limited to periodontology and implant surgery in Southern California.
Dr. Tomas Linkevicius
Periodontics and Implants
Tomas Linkevicius serves as Professor in Institute of Odontology, Vilnius University in Lithuania. Also he works as Visiting Professor in Ghent University, Belgium. He received a dental degree in Kaunas Medical University in 2000. In 2004 he completed the post-graduate studies in prosthodontics in Vilnius University. In 2009 he finished his PhD doctoral dissertation and defended it in Riga Stradins University in Latvia. Tomas Linkevicius is an author of many publications in international peer-reviewed journals and focuses his research on soft tissues and cementation of implant restorations. Professor Linkevicius has developed “Zero bone loss concepts”, a scientifically backed clinical protocol, which shows how to archive and maintain crestal bone stability around implants. He also lectures internationally and is an active member of European Academy of Osseointegration (EAO) and Academy of Osseointegration (AO). Tomas Linkevicius holds a specialist prosthodontics and implant dentistry practice and a private dental research facility.
Dr. Abdelsalam Elaskary
Periodontics and Implants
Dr. Abdelsalam Elaskary is the founder of the Elaskary & Associates clinic and educational institute located in Alexandria, Egypt, he is currently a visiting lecturer at University of New York NYU, He authored three text books in the field of dental Implantology and oral Reconstruction , “Reconstructive Aesthetic Implant Surgery” & “fundamentals of aesthetic implant dentistry” and “ Advances in Esthetic implant dentistry” all published by john Wiley, Translated in to several languages, Added to that a rich contribution to the literature by numerous published articles in the recognized reputable journals , he is a member of the editorial review board of the international journal of oral implantology.
Dr. Roberto Rossi
Periodontics and Implants
Dr Rossi graduated in dentistry with honours in Genova and then specialized in Periodontology at Boston University Graduate School of Dental Medicine in 1992.
He received the M.Sc.D. in Periodontology with a publication in the Journal of Periodontology.
After returning to Italy he established a practice limited to Periodontology and implant Dentistry.
Has been doing research in the field of guided tissue regeneration with different groups. He has been a professor in the departments of Periodontology in different universities (Genova, Padova, Pisa, Chieti, Roma) and is a professor at the Master in Periodontology programme at the University of Roma ‘Sapienza since 2000.
He is a member of the Italian Society of Perio (SidP), International member of the American Academy of Periodontology and an active member of the Italian Society of Esthetic Dentistry (IAED), He is an honorary member of the Bohemian Society of Implantologyr and former secretary of the Boston University Italian Alumni association.
Dr Rossi is a national and international speaker and an author of publications on peer reviewed bmagazines. He is also a co-author of the book Bone Biomaterials and Beyond having particularly contributed to the chapters on guided tissue regeneration.
Dr. Angelo Cardarelli
Periodontics and Implants
Was born in Isernia, Italy 06/01/1983. Graduated with Lode in Dentistry and Dental Prosthetics at the University of L’Aquila in 2007. Specializing in Oral Surgery at the “Sapienza” University of Rome in 2010. He is a Adjunct Professor and tutor at the San Raffaele University of Milan. He is a Scientific Advisor to the Dental Clinic at the Department of IRCCS San Raffaele in Milan (Dean Prof. E. Gherlone).
He work in Milan and Isernia, where he practices Implantoprotesis and Oral Surgery. Author of many publications, Speaker in National and International Congresses on Implantology and Oral Surgery. Member of the San Raffaele Implant Cultural Association, SIMO (Società Italiana Maxillo Odontostomatologica) and member of IAO (Italian Academy of Osseointegration). Member of International Extraction Academy of California .
Dr. Snjezana Pohl
Periodontics and Implants
Snjezana Pohl is both doctor of human and dental medicine. She is a specialist in oral surgery and EDA certificated specialist for periodontology and implantology.
Currently, she is head of the Department for Oral Surgery in the private clinic Rident, Croatia. Designated as an assistant professor, she additionally is giving lectures at the Department of Oral Medicine and Periodontology at the School of Dental Medicine of the University of Rijeka.
Since 2015, she is a DentalXP expert and a worldwide lecturer in dental meetings.
As an active lecturer and author of scientific papers, in the fields of implantology and periodontology, she underlines the importance of minimally invasive techniques, especially in a comprehensive treatment methodology, based upon the preservation of tissues. These techniques include Partial Extraction Therapies, Autogenous Tissue Utilization, Osseodensification, and others.
Snjezana Pohl is the author of the app “Implant surgical procedures for the aesthetic area”.
Dr. Katalin Nagy
Periodontics and Implants
Prof. Dr. Katalin Nagy DDS; Ph.D; DSc.
Head of Oral Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Szeged.
President of the Hungarian Dental Association.
Secretary of the Hungarian Dental Professional Advisory Committee.
Co-President of the Hungarian Implantology Association.
Past president of the Hungarian Fulbright Association.
Dr. Luigi Stefanelli
Periodontics and Implants
-Doctor of civil engineer at the Politecnic of Turin.
-Doctor of dental science at “Sapienza”, University of Rome.
-PhD of head and maxillo facial district diseases at “Sapienza”, University of Rome.
-Professor at the implant master of second level at “Sapienza”, University of Rome, since 2014.
-Professor at the prosthesis master of second level at “Sapienza”, University of Rome, since 2015.
-President of Dynamic navigation society EMEA.
-Master Clinical Trainer and opinion leader of Navident, Claronav.
-Active member od Digital Dentistry Society.
-Active member of Digital Implant and Restorative Academy.
-Author of several patents on static guided surgery.
-Author of several papers on guided surgery.
Dr. Emil L A Svoboda
Periodontics and Implants
Emil L A Svoboda graduated from the University of Toronto with a PhD and a DDS. He became a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry and began placing and restoring dental implants in 1991. He became a member of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry in 1994 to enhance his knowledge of implant dentistry and later earned the designations of Honored Fellow of the AAID and Diplomate of the ABOI/ID. After 20 years of implant experience, he realized that there were significant problems related to current prostheses installation systems which prevented clinicians from improving treatment outcomes. Dr. Svoboda commenced research in this field which has yielded a rich new vein of knowledge accounting for the root causes of common risk factors directly related to current installation techniques. He has named these root causes the “Old Dragons of Implant Dentistry” and spends much of his time teaching colleagues how to identify, separate and tame these Dragons with his innovative approach to implant restoration design and protocol. He has been a frequent contributor to AAID Maxicourse Implant Programs, has presented at numerous dental meetings across North America and around the globe and has won multiple awards for his research. Dr. Svoboda maintains a practice in Brampton, Ontario, Canada limited to implant surgery, restoration and research.
Dr. Shahdad Ayoughi
Periodontics and Implants
Dr. Ayoughi strives to provide excellence in dental care for his Vancouver and Lower Mainland clients, with a focus on cosmetic and implant dentistry.
Dr. Shahdad Ayoughi, a University of Toronto graduate, focuses primarily on cosmetic dentistry. Upon graduation from the Misch International Implant Institute and Temple University, he has predominantly honed his skills in dental implant and regenerative dentistry.
Dr. Ayoughi ran a training course and study club for dentists on Implant Dentistry and presently provides professional instruction and mentorship in both implant surgery and prosthodontics for numerous dentists in Canada as well as Internationally. His surgical instruction and mentorship programs include bone grafting procedures and sinus lifts in addition to atraumatic implant placement and implant restoration techniques. He continues to make substantial contributions to his profession through mentorship.
Dr. Ayoughi holds number of certificates, recognized, and awarded several times such as the distinguished positions of the following:
• Diplomate of American Dental Implant Association,
• Master and Diplomate of International Dental Implant Association,
• Master and Diplomat of the International Congress of Oral Implantology,
• American Academy of Implant Dentistry,
• Academy of Dentistry International,
• Member of International Team for Implantology,
• Premium member of DentalXP,
• Academy of Restorative and Cosmetic Dentistry
Dr. Ayoughi in 2019 was recognized by The Global Summits Institute, a preeminent peer-to-peer organization in recognizing leading doctors, dentists, and specialists who exemplify clinical excellence, innovation, research, organizational leadership, and entrepreneurship in serving humanity and advancing the global healthcare industry.
In May 2020 he was recognized locally to be Vancouver’s Leading Dentist, winning the 2020 Three Best Rated® Award. This award comes as a testament to his excellence in the field of dentistry. To be listed as one of the top 3 dentists in Vancouver by Three Best Rated, Dr. Shahdad Ayoughi had to undergo a rigorous 50-point inspection carried out by Three Best Rated. The 50-point inspection serves as an algorithm for selecting the best professionals in any given business and location.
Dr. Ayoughi resides in Vancouver, Canada, and maintains several private practices devoted to cosmetic and implant dentistry.
Dr. Todd Scheyer
Periodontics and Implants
Dr. Scheyer attended dental school at The Medical College of Virginia at Virginia Commonwealth University from which he graduated Magna Cum Laude earning clinical and research awards. Dr Scheyer received his Certificate in Periodontics, Conscious Sedation and a Masters Degree from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and School of Biomedical Science, clinically focusing on Perio-Prosthetic Regeneration.
Dr. Scheyer was awarded the John F. Prichard Award for graduate research in February 2001. Dr. Scheyer was awarded both the AAP “Clinical Research Award” and the “Robinson Regeneration Award” in 2010 and 2017. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. Dr. Scheyer has and currently serves as an officer and committee member for many outstanding dental organizations.
He has served as Senior District 5 Trustee for the American Academy of Periodontology and is Past President of the Southwest Society of Periodontists and of the Texas Society of Periodontists. He is in private practice limited to Periodontics and Implant Reconstructive Dentistry in Houston, Texas. Dr. Scheyer is a Clinical Assistant Instructor at the University of Texas Dental Branch-Houston and Guest Lecturer for the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. He is now actively involved with research, advocacy for safe dentistry and is a leader in his specialty, as well as, in the broader field of dentistry.
Dr. Henriette Lerner
Periodontics and Implants
A specialist in oral surgery, focusing on implantology and aesthetics, she is an educator in the topics of implant dentistry, grafting techniques and digital technology, as well as aesthetics on implants.Based in Baden Baden, Germany,
Dr. Lerner graduated from the University of Medicine, Faculty of Dentistry, Timisoara, Romania, and finished her surgical and implantology education in Germany and the United States. Dr. Henriette Lerner is the founder and Director of HL Dentclinic and Academy in Baden-Baden, Germany, which is an academic clinical, teaching and research facility of the Johann Wolfgang Goethe University, in Frankfurt on Main, Germany. She serves as a board member and expert of the DGOI, the German Society of Oral Implantology, and is currently President of the Digital Dentistry Society International (DDS) (digital-dentistry.org).
Dr. Lerner is an Editorial Advisor for 3 scientific journals (Practical Implantology , DGOI Oral Implantology, and MDPI). She is the author of a number of scientific papers and book chapters (Esthetics in Dentistry, Implant Esthetics, Digital Occlusion in Implant rehabilitations) which detail esthetics in Implantology, grafting procedures, biomaterials science and digital technologies.
She has contributed to the development of implant systems, dental apps and surgical instruments.
Dr. Marcus Engelschalk
Periodontics and Implants
Dr. Marcus Engelschalk graduated in dentistry in 1997 at the University of Würzburg, Germany. From 1997 until 2000 assistant doctor in Munich and postgraduate studies at the University of Zurich and Vienna. Certified in Implantology by the German Association of implantology (DGI) in 2002. Attendee of the post-graduated Master program in Laser in dentistry at the University of Aachen, Germany.
He established his own practice for dentistry and implantology in Munich and from 2003 – 2015 responsible physician for oral surgery and implantology at the Arabella Clinic, Munich for outpatient and inpatient treatment.
In 2014 founding the Private Dental Office for Periodontology and Implantology in Munich together with Prof. Dr. José Gonzales.
Dr. Engelschalk was a clinical instructor for the Diode Laser in dentistry and is lecturing national and international about digital implantology and digital implant prosthetic and is an author of different publications on guided implant surgery and laser dentistry.
Currently he is Chairman of MegaGen International Network of Education and Clinical Research (MINEC) Germany and Interims Chairman of MINEC Europe as well as founding editor of the scientific magazine of MINEC Europe.
He is global ambassador for SlowDentistry in Germany and founder of the SlowDigitalDentistry concept.
Dr. Sanjay Jain
Periodontics and Implants
-B.D.S—1998—S.D.M DENTAL COLLEGE, DHARWAD.
-M.D.S—2001—S.D.M DENTAL COLLEGE, DHARWAD.
– M.L.D—2007—UNIVERSITY OF VIENNA ( LASERS).
-7TH RANK TO KARNATAK UNIV FOR B.D.S 1998.
-TOPPERINPERIO-CLINICALS M.D.S 2001.
-DR RATAN H MEMORIAL AWARD FOR BEST YOUNG DENTIST MEMBER BELOW 30 YRS OF AGE – 2004-2005 FROM I.D.A –INDIA.
-NUMEROUS NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL PUBLICATION
-BEST SCIENTIFIC PAPER AWARD AT INDIAN SOCIETY OF PERIODONTOLOGY
ANNUALCONFERENCE 2004.
-EXCLUSIVE—PERIO–IMPLANTS—LASERS PRACTICE SINCE 19 YEARS .
-CONSULTANT—ADITYA BIRLA HOSPITAL ,K.E.M HOSPITAL, PUNE.
-EX-PROFESSOR AND P.G TEACHER AT M.A.RANGOONWALA COLLEGE OF DENTAL SCIENCES AND RESEARCH CENTRE, PUNE.
-FACULTY –—BIO-HORIZONS IMPLANT PROG, INDIA.
-FACULTY—SOCIETY OF ORAL LASER APPLICATIONS- INDIA .
-CONDUCTED VARIOUS LASER & IMPLANT COURSES & HANDS-ON.
-INVITED SPEAKER AT INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES & LECTURES AND
HANDS ON AT CHINA, SRILANKA, U.A.E AND MALAYSIA .
-INDIA’S FIRST MASTER TRAINER FOR REAL TIME DYNAMIC SURGICAL
NAVIGATION FOR IMPLANTS.
-ONLY INDIAN INVITED TO DELIVER MAIN PODIUM GUEST LECTURE AT FIRST ASIAN -PACIFIC DIVISION OF WORLD FEDERATION FOR LASER DENTISTRY CONFERENCE HELD AT BEIJING, NOVEMBER 2019.
Dr. Adriano Piattelli
Periodontics and Implants
ADRIANO PIATTELLI, M.D., D.D.S. is Full Professor of Oral Pathology and Medicine, Dental School, University of Chieti-Pescara, Italy. From 1997 to 2009 he was Dean and Director of Studies and Research, Dental School, University of Chieti-Pescara, Italy. He graduated in Medicine at the Catholic University in Rome in July 1975. He took the Specialty Board of General Surgery at Chieti University in July 1980 and the Specialty Board of Dentistry at Rome “Sapienza” University in 1988. Since 1990 he is a Consultant for the Italian National Health Service. In the years 2003-2005 he was President of the Italian Society of Osseointegration (S.I.O.). He is a Member of the Academy of Osseointegration (AO). He is Member of the Board of the Journal of Oral Pathology and Medicine (1993-1999), of Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research (2002- ) Implant Dentistry (2014-), and of Clinical Oral Investigations (2014-). He is Reviewer of the following Journals: Clin Oral Impl Res, J Clin Periodontol, Clin Impl Dent Relat Res, J Biomed Mater Res – Applied Biomaterials, J Biomed Mater Res, Biomaterials, Oral Diseases, Histol Histopathol, Cell Tissue Res, Lancet Oncology, J Endodon, Acta Biomaterialia, Cell Biology International, J Oral Rehabil, Oral Oncology, J Nanomaterials. Prof. Piattelli has coauthored 844 papers in international peer- reviewed Journals (SCOPUS); most of these papers have dealt with Implant Dentistry and Biomaterials. Prof. Piattelli H Index (January 2021) is 69, his citations are more than 21000. Prof. Piattelli main research interests have been immediate loading, bone response to different biomaterials, bone response in human implants retrieved in several different clinical and anatomic conditions. Prof. Piattelli received in November 2015 a Honoris Causa Degree from the University of Valencia and in October 2016 an Honoris Causa Degree from the Universidad Catolica de San Antonio de Murcia (UCAM). In June 2016 he received in Seoul, ROK, the IADR 2016 Distinguished Scientist Award for Implant and Prosthodontics. In 2016 he was the Editor of “Bone response to dental biomaterials”, a book published by WoodHead Publishing, an imprint of Elsevier.
From 1995 to 1999 he was Honorary Senior Lecturer at the Eastman Dental Institute in London, UK. From January 2017 he has a Chair of Biomaterials Engineering at the UCAM in Murcia.
Dr. Charles Schwimer
Periodoncia e Implantes
Dr. Charles Schwimer maintains a full-time private practice in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA limited to periodontics and implants, specializing in biologically based preservation.
He received his BS degree in Psychology and later his DMD at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine in 1985. Dr. Schwimer received his speciality certification in Periodontics at the University of Pennsylvania and his Branemark implant certification from the TIP training center at Columbia University in 1987.
He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology since 1993 and a Clinical Professor of Periodontics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine and an Adjunct Professor of Periodontics at the University of Pennsylvania. Most recently, Dr. Schwimer focuses upon the clinical advancement of Partial Extraction Therapies and Osseodensification. Dr Schwimer is the creator and owner of SPoT®/ Site Preservation of Tissue.
Dr. Gerald Niznick
Esthetics/Prosthodontics
Experience:
President and CEO. Niznick Enterprises Inc. 1994 – today. Las Vegas, Nv.,
Chairman of the Board of Directors. Acromil Aerospace LLC. 2003 – today. City of Industry, Los Angeles
Founder and Former President. Implant Direct International. Mar 2004 – nov 2013
Founder and President. Paragon Implant Co. Apr 1997 – jan 2001. Calabasas, California
President and Founder. Core-Vent Corporation. Jan 1982 – apr 1997. Encino, California
Studies:
University of Manitoba, Canada DMD, (Manitoba). Dentistry. 1962 – 1966
Indiana Medical Center, Indianapolis. MSD Prosthodontics/Dental Materials. 1967 – 1969
University of Southern California. Postgraduate Certificate. Prosthodontics. 1966 – 1967
Dr. Richard Miron
Periodontics and Implants
Dr. Richard Miron is currently lead educator and researcher at Advanced PRF Education and an Adjunct Visiting Faculty in the department of Periodontology in Bern, Switzerland where he completed his PhD studies since 2009. He has currently published over 200 peer-reviewed articles and lectures internationally on many topics relating to growth factors, bone biomaterials and guided bone regeneration. For the past 3 years, Dr. Miron has been recognized by Dentistry Today as being one of the top 100 CE providers in the country and the youngest to ever make the list. He is also the top ranked researcher on Platelet-Rich Fibrin therapy as per Expertscape independent review. He has recently been awarded many recent international prizes in dentistry and is widely considered as one of the top contributors to implant dentistry having won the ITI Andre Schroeder Prize, the IADR Young Investigator of the Year in the field of Implant Dentistry as well as the IADR Socransky Research award in the field of Periodontology (2020). He has written 5 textbooks widely distributed in regenerative dentistry including his best-seller in 2019 titled: “Next Generation Biomaterials for Bone and Periodontal Regeneration”.
Dr. Fernando Suárez López del Amo
Periodontics and Implants
DDS Degree from the Universidad Europea de Madrid, Faculty of Dentistry, Spain (2006-2011). He completed postgraduate studies in Periodontics in the Externship Program (2010) and in the Postdoctoral Scholar Program (2011-2013), both from the Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, University of Michigan, School of Dentistry, USA. In 2016 he obtained the Master’s degree in Periodontics at the Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, University of Michigan, School of Dentistry, USA, where he presented as thesis the work entitled “Titanium Activates the DNA Damage Response Pathway in Oral Epithelial Cells”.
Dr. Fernando Suárez served as an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor & Research Fellow in the Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan (2016-2017) and as Assistant Professor in the Department of Periodontology, Center for Science of the University of Oklahoma Health, School of Dentistry (2017-2019).
He is currently a Member of the Academy of Osseointegration Young Clinicians Committee, Member of the Research Submissions Committee of the American Academy of Periodontology, Member of the Spanish College of Oral Implantologists (SCOI), Member of the Sociedad Española de Periodoncia y Osteointegración (SEPA), Member of the Ilustre Colegio Oficial de Odontólogos y Estomatólogos de la Primera Región (COEM). In previous years he was also a Member of: Pierce County Dental Society (PCDS), Washington State Dental Association (WSDA), Academy of Osseointegration (AO), International Team of Implantology (ITI), Oklahoma County Dental Society (OCDS), American Dental Association (ADA), Oklahoma Dental Association (ODA), Southwest Society of Periodontists (SWSP), Midwest Society of Periodontology (MSP), Bunting Society and the Sociedad Española de Cirugía Mínimamente Invasiva (SEOMI).
Dr. Fernando Suárez is co-author and editor of the book “Periodontics: The Complete Summary”, published by Quintessence Publishing Co, Inc. 2021. He is also co-author of the book chapters:
- Future perspectives in the understanding of peri-implantitis. In Unfolding Peri-Implantitis: Diagnosis, Prevention and Management. Published by Springer, 2022.
- Utilization of Dental Laser as an Adjunct for Periodontal Surgery. In Lasers in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Published by Springer, 2020.
- Surgical Management of Peri-Implant Soft Tissues. In Modern Implantology. Published by AMOLCA, 2013.
- Basic biology of Osseous Regeneration. In Modern Implantology. Published by AMOLCA, 2013.
- Implant Maintenance. In Sinus Implant Surgery. Published by Jiangsu Science and Technology Publisherjoint with Elsevier, 2012.
He is co-author of a significant number of articles published in peer-reviewed journals and is currently “Ad Hoc Reviewer” for scientific journals such as: Clinical Oral Implant Research, Journal of Periodontology, International Journal of Oral and Maxill Implants, Journal of Dental Research, Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Research, Clinical Advances in Periodontics, Clinical and Experimental Dental Research, International Journal of Oral Implantology, Journal of Applied Oral Science, Medicina Oral Patología Oral y Cirugía Bucal.
Dr. Fernando Suárez has been invited as Speaker, Moderator and Member of the Scientific Committee in various scientific events held mainly in the US, Spain and Canada.
He currently maintains a private practice exclusive to periodontics and implant dentistry in Madrid, Spain.
Dr. Gonzalo Blasi
Periodontics and Implants
Gonzalo Blasi DDS, MS, is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology.
He is a graduate of the University of Maryland Baltimore (UMB), School of Dentistry, where he obtained a Certificate in Periodontics and a Master of Science in Oral Biology. He also obtained a Postgraduate Fellow in Implant Periodontal Prosthodontics in the year 2017.
He received his dental degree from the International University of Catalonia in Barcelona.
Dr. Gonzalo Blasi was a honored with the Richard J. Lazzara fellowship award from the American Academy of Periodontology Foundation in 2016.
He has published various articles/book chapters and lectures at a national and international level in the field of periodontology and implant dentistry.
Dr. Gonzalo Blasi is a faculty member at the Department of Periodontics of both the University of Maryland Baltimore and the International University of Catalonia in Barcelona.
He also maintains a private practice in Barcelona, Spain limited to periodontics and implant dentistry.
Dr. José Nart
Periodontics and Implants
Dr. Jose Nart received his dental degree in 2001 from Universitat Internacional de Catalunya (UIC), Barcelona, Spain, and his Advanced Certificate in Periodontics and Implant Surgery from Tufts University in 2007. Dr. Nart was awarded Diplomate status by the American Board of Periodontology on May 2008, and he obtained his PhD in Dentistry in 2010 with the highest degree.
Currently, he is Professor, Chairman and Program Director at the Department of Periodontology at UIC-Barcelona, and President for the Spanish Society of Periodontology and Osseointegration (SEPA). He maintains, with his family, a well-known multispecialty private practice in Barcelona, Nart Dental Clinic, as medical director.
Dr. Nart is author of many international high-impact JCR publications (+110), worldwide speaker and reviewer of the highest impact factor Periodontology and Implant Dentistry journals. Reviewer for Journal of Periodontology, Journal of Clinical Periodontology, Clinical Oral Implant Research, Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research, Clinical Oral Investigations.
Dr. Andrea Mastrorosa Agnini
Periodontics and Implants
Dr. Andrea Mastrorosa Agnini graduated in 2007 from the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia.
Dr Agnini works in private practice in Modena and Sassuolo, Emilia Romagna, Italy, following his brother, Alessandro, focusing on Fixed Prosthetic Dentistry, Periodontology, and Implant Dentistry.
He attended the NYU College of Dentistry in the years 2009 – 2011 having, among others, as teachers and mentors Doctor Dennis Tarnow, Doctor Christian Stappert, Doctor Stephen Chu and Doctor Michael Bral.
He has been the Clinical Research Fellow of the Ashman Department of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry at NYU, under the supervision of Dr Sang Choon Cho.
He is co-author of various Italian and international scientific publications and international lecturer.
He is part, since 2008, of the scientific committee of the annual programs in Prosthetic Dentistry, Periodontology and Implant Dentistry based at Studio Agnini Odontoiatria.
Since 2011 he is a lecturer of the Dental Xp Website, being also part of the Editorial Board.
Author of the book “Digital Dental Revolution: The Learning Curve” edited by Quintessence
Dr. Alessandro Agnini
Periodontics and Implants
Dr. Alessandro Agnini graduated in 1989 from the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy.
He has private dental practices in Modena and Sassuolo, Emilia Romagna, where he dedicates only to Fixed Prosthetic Dentistry, Periodontology and implant Dentistry.
He attended the “ Fixed Prosthetic “ program of studies with Doctor Gianfranco Di Febo in the two years 1991 – 1993 and the Periodontology program of studies with Doctor Gianfranco Carnevale in the two years 1993 – 1995.
In 1995 he attended the One Year Program in Implant Dentistry with Doctor Mauro Merli.
Since 2006 he is an active member of the Italian Academy of Prosthetic Dentistry.
He has been an adjunct Professor at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy, for the teaching of Fixed Prosthetic Dentistry and Implant Prosthetic Dentistry in 2013 and 2014.
He is author and co author of italian and international scientific publications and italian and international lecturer.
Since 2011 he is a lecturer of the Dental Xp Website, being also part of the Editorial Board.
Author of the book “The Digital Revolution: the learning curve” edited by Quintessence in 2014.
Since 2019 he is part of the directory board of the Italian Academy of Prosthetic Dentistry
He has been appointed as an Active Member of the Italian Academy of Osseointegration and the Italian Academy of Esthetic Dentistry in 2019.
Dr. Ehab Rashed
Periodontics and Implants
Dr. Ehab Rashed obtained his BDS Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine in Cairo university in 1989 holding MSc of Oral Medicine in Implantology from Munster University Germany. Diplomat of Oral Implantology Freiburg University in Germany. Diplomat ICOI (International Congress of Oral Implantologist).
Expert DGOI (Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Oral Implantologie). Member of American Academy of Implant Dentistry. Member of International Federation of Esthetic Dentistry and The European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry. Certified in Surgical and Restorative Procedures in Oral Implantology at Stuttgart, Germany. Dental XP Implant Xpert USA.
President of WAUPS (World Academy of Ultrasonic Piezoelectric Bone Surgery). President of AIOI, Academia Internacional de Odontologia Integral UAE, KOL Versah Osseodensification, Middle East. Founder of group Dubai Dental study Club.
Private practice in Dr. Ehab’s Dental Clinic since 1997 & beClinique in Dubai, UAE.
Top 100 Dentist nomination by the American Academy of Oral Surgery.
International speaker in the filed of Dental implant , Bone Graft , soft tissue management, use of blood growth factors .
https://www.instagram.com/dr.ehabrashed/
https://youtube.com/channel/UCE1IIy4-RyHL8ZbB-Q4lJ9Q
Dr. Alfonso Gil
Periodontics and Implants
DDS Degree with highest honors from the University of the Basque Country (2008-2013).
Master of Science Degree and Advanced Periodontology
Implantology Specialization Certificate from the University of Southern California (USC) (2013-2016).
Specialization Certificate in Advanced Surgical Implant Dentistry from the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) (2016-2017).
Board Certified and Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology in 2017.
Resident of Prosthodontics at the University of Zurich: 5 years of post-graduate education in Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics and Dental Material Sciences (2017-2022).
PhD with highest honor in the University International of Catalunya 2019 with the doctoral thesis project.
Editor in Chief of the International Journal of Esthetic Dentistry as of 2022.
His research focuses on soft tissue augmentation of teeth and implants, bone regeneration, and fixed implant-prosthodontics.
Dr. Xavier Vela Nebot
Periodontics and Implants
Bachelor of Medicine (1989) and Dentistry (1992) both for the University of Barcelona (UB). Private practice in Barcelona (Sant Celoni and Viladecans) exclusively dedicated to implantology and dental aesthetics since 1992.
As co-founder and chief of the implantology study group BORG since 2005, he has participated in numerous high-impact articles on aesthetics and multidisciplinary oral rehabilitation, as well as studies collaborating with universities in Barcelona, Madrid, Kyoto, Torino, New York and Murcia. He has lectured about aesthetic dentistry around the world, highlighting the American Academy of Periodontology (Honolulu, AAP 2011), the European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry (Crete, EAED 2013) or the American Association of Dental Aesthetics (California, AAED 2016) among many others.
He is visiting professor in the Departments of Implantology of the European University of Madrid (UEM) and the Universitat Internacional de Catalunya (UIC) and Head of Clinic at the BORG Center, where he teaches the BOPT protocol for clinicians and lab. technicians in uninterrupted courses since 2012.
Currently, he’s implantology and prosthesis consultant for Sweden & Martina
Dr. Maurice A. Salama
Periodontics and Implants
Completed his undergraduate studies at the State University of New York at Binghamton in 1985 where he was a member of the University Basketball Team and nominated to the State of New York All Scholastic Team. He received his BS in Biology upon graduation. He then went on to graduate school to receive his DMD from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine.
Dr. Salama completed a one-year general practice and surgical residency at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY in 1989-90 where he was named Chief Resident.
Dr. Salama later returned to the University of Pennsylvania SDM and received his dual specialty certification in Orthodontics and Periodontics, as well as his implant training at the Branemark Center at Penn.
Dr. Salama is currently on the faculty of the University of Pennsylvania and Dental College of Georgia as Clinical Assistant Professor of Periodontics.
Dr. Salama remains a Founder and a permanent member of the Scientific Committee of the world’s leading Online Dental Education Website www.DENTALXP.com.
He is also a legacy member of the Team Atlanta Dental Practice which is a multidisciplinary practice world renowned for their clinical research in implants, reconstructive and esthetic dentistry.
Dr. Salama and his Team have published numerous scientific papers, book chapters and periodicals in peer reviewed journals and is often an invited Keynote and featured speaker at Dental Conferences around the world.
Dr. Salah Huwais
Periodontics and Implants
He is the founder of Osseodensification. Private practice focused on periodontics and surgical implantology in Jackson, Michigan.
Dr. Huwais completed his surgical training in periodontics and implantology at the University of Illinois at Chicago. He is currently an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor in the Dental Implant Program at the University of Minnesota.
International lecturer on surgical and periodontal implantology procedures. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and the American Board of Oral Implantology.
Dr. Huwais is the inventor of the Densah® Bur technology.
Dr. Nelson Pinto
Periodontics and Implants
Clinical Professor in the Postgraduate Course in Oral Implantology and Periodontics. School of Dentistry, Universidad de los Andes (UANDES), Chile.
Visiting Professor Department of Oral Health Sciences / Periodontics University-Hospitals. Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium.
Founder and President of the Research Center for Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering. Concepcion, Chile.
Expert, speaker and world leader in clinical applications of L-PRF for soft and hard tissue regeneration and wound treatment.
Creator of the Technique for the Management of Chronic Wounds with L-PRF.
Dr. Fernando Gérman
Periodontics and Implants
- Director Dentinova Academy.
- Post Graduate in Implants New York University.
- Post Graduate at Haifa University, Israel.
- Specialist in dental phobia for more than 15 years under the protocol of the Research Committee of the Honorable Medical College of Madrid.
- International Speaker & Leader Opinion SprintRay.
- Medit Instructor at Dentinova Academy.
- Expert Asociación Peritos Barcelona.
- Member of SOCE, DDS and different national and international societies.
Pr. André P. SAADOUN
Periodontics and Implant
Dr. SAADOUN has received his Degree in Dental Surgery from the Faculty of Paris and completed his Post-Graduate Certificate in Periodontology at the University of Pennsylvania and Post-Graduate Certificate in Implantology at University of California in Los Angeles.
He was an Associate Professor in the Department of Periodontics at the University of Southern California. He is a Visiting Professor at Loma Linda University and UCLA as well as at the Hadassah, Faculty of Dental Medicine of Jerusalem University and the Faculty of Dental Medicine Mohamed VI in Casablanca.
He is a Diplomate of the American Academy of Periodonology, a Diplomate of the International Congress of Oral Implantology with a special Award of 25 years contribution for The American Board of Periodontology, a Member of Honor of the American Dental Implant.
He has received the French Medal of “Chevalier de l’Ordre National du Merite”.
The Global Summits Institute has nominated Pr André P. SAADOUN as the 2020 World’s Top 100 Doctors in Dentistry.
As internationally renowned lecturer in Esthetic Periodontology and Implantology, Dr. SAADOUN has written over 150 articles and several book chapters and Special Guest Editor for 2 Issues of the Alpha Omega News in 2015, 2 Issues for the Journal of Paro Implantologie Orale in 2016 and the last Issue of the Nouvelle Revue de Paro et d’Implantologie in 2021.
He was recently a contributing author in the books entitled: The Art of the Smile, The Art of Treatment Planning and recently Ridge Preservation—Updates and Innovations. He was also Associate Editor of Implant Site Development published in May 2012. His book on Soft Tissue Management on Teeth and Implants has been published in December 2012 and translated in Russian in August 2013, in Italian in July 2014, in Mandarin Chinese in August 2015, Turkish in June 2016 and in Cantonese in 2017. The Persian Book have been published in July 2022.
He is also on the Editorial Board of Scientific journal including Practical Procedures and Aesthetic Dentistry, Implant Dentistry, Dental Implantology Update, Journal of Periodontology, European Journal of Esthetic Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, European Journal of General Dentistry, Journal de Paro-Implantologie Orale, Modern Approach in Dentistry and the Journal de Parodontologie et d’Implantologie Orale, AO News et du Fil Dentaire, la Nouvelle Revue de Parodontologie et d’Implantologie dont le Numéro 1 2022, consacré aux Nouveaux Paradigmes en Esthetique Paro-Implantaires en Anglais et en Francais .
In addition, Dr. SAADOUN is a faculty member of the Global Institute of Dental Education (Los Angeles) and a faculty member of the Dental XP Program of Education (Atlanta).
Dr. SAADOUN maintains a private practice in Paris, which is limited to Esthetic Periodontics and Implant Surgery.
Dr. Juan Mesquida
Periodontics and Implant
Dr Juan Mesquida has been involved in implant dentistry since graduating as a DDS in 2005. He was awarded a Masters in Implant Dentistry at ESI Barcelona in 2007 and later in 2008 joined the graduate program in Implant Dentistry at Loma Linda University, where he graduated in 2011.
During his implant specialty residency at LLU he received the 1st prize for Best Research presentation at the 2010 Annual Meeting of the AAID (Boston, MA) and was awarded with the 1st prize in the Table Clinics category in 2011 (Las Vegas, NV).
After completing his specialty degree in Implant Dentistry he was appointed assistant professor by the program director at the Implant Department at LLUSD position that was held up until 2021, when the international pandemia force US programs to discontinue visiting professors.
Dr. Mesquida lectures internationally on implant dentistry related topics. He has published scientific articles in relevant peer-reviewed journals and has coauthored renowned dental implantology books.
Dr. Gustavo Giordani
Periodontics and Implant
Dr. Gustavo Giordani, known as Guto, is an expert in Oral Maxillofacial Surgery and Traumatology, with an additional specialization in Periodontics and Implantology. He expanded his experience through an International Fellowship focused on periodontal and peri-implant plastic surgery in Antwerp, Belgium, under the tutelage of Dr. Eric Van Dooren.
Thanks to his contributions in scientific publications both nationally and internationally, he is recognized as one of the most outstanding references in the contemporary areas of periodontics and implantology. His work includes traveling around the world to share his knowledge at prominent conferences and collaborate on cases with the most prominent professionals in the field of Dentistry.
Dr. Omid Moghaddas
Periodontics and Implant
- DDS, MSC. Board Certified Periodontist
- Clinical Assistant Professor
- Fellowship in Implantology from State Univ of NewYork
- Editorial member of International Journal of Esthetic Dentistry
- President and Founder of International Symposium of Complications in Implant Dentistry
- DentalXP Expert
- Ambassador of Digital Dentistry Society
- Author of 12 books in the field of Periodontics and Implant Dentistry
- More than 250 presentations and 80 live surgeries worldwide
Dr. Yudai Ogawa
Periodontics and Implant
- Graduated from Tokyo Dental College
- A Representative Director (Founder) of THREEE. ; Japanese Dental Clinician Association.
- Hamamatsu Perio-Implant center Ishikawa Dental , Shizuoka, Japan
- Director, U Dental Office Ebisu ,Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan
- Visiting Research Fellow, Department of Dentistry and Oral Surgery, Keio University, School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
- Visiting Research Fellow, Tokyo Dental College, Tokyo, Japan (2024 April ~)
- Periodontal and Implant surgeon, Ogawa Dental Clinic ,Shizuoka , Japan
- Board Certified Fellow of the Japanese Society of Periodontology;J S P
- Board Certified Fellow of the Japanese Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons; JSOMS
- Active member of Academy of Osseointegration
ESTHETICS/PROSTHODONTICS
Dr. Edward A. McLaren
Dr. Dean C. Vafiadis
Dr. Farhad Vahidi
Dr. Jun Iwata
Dr. Eva Berroeta
Dr. Lucía Esteban-Infante
Dr. Pedro Gazzotti
Dr. Fabio Scutellá
Dr. Anabell E. Bologna
Dr. Pascal Magne
Dr. Didier Dietschi
Dr. Thomas Taha
Dr. Vasco Nunes da Silva
Dr. Todd Schoenbaum
Dr. Effrat Habsha
Dr. Gabriela Lagreca
Dr. Julio Reynafarje
Dr. Bak Nguyen
Dr. Gerald Niznick
“Chance favors the prepared mind
be an eternal student”
Dr. Eitan Mijiritsky
"The key to success is to focus on goals, not obstacles"
Dr. Markus B. Blatz
"The important thing is not to stop questioning; never lose a holy curiosity."- Albert Einstein
Dr. Carlo E. Poggio
Dr. Phophi Kamposiora
Dr. Scott D. Ganz
Dr. Helena Cherhava
Dr. Alessandro Pozzi
"Personalized Dentistry means tailoring implant treatment to individual characteristics of each patient by the most advanced scientific breakthroughs and Digital Innovation"
Dr. Nazariy Mykhaylyuk
Dr. Izchak Barzilay
Dr. Joan Gubau Mach
Dr. Mauro Fradeani
"A sports announcer, 'permanently borrowed' by dentistry."
Dr. Alessandro Devigus
Dr. Saj Jivraj
Dr. Ronaldo Hirata
Dr. Edward A. McLaren
Esthetics/Prosthodontics
Dr. McLaren is a Prosthodontist and Master Dental Ceramist, Professor at the University of Alabama Birmingham School of Dentistry, founder director of the Advanced Dental Esthetics, Restorative & Biomaterials Program, founder and director 3-year advanced ceramics and digital technology for technicians program, founder and director one-year esthetic and restorative fellowship.
Dr McLaren was formerly Professor and founder and director of Post Graduate Esthetic Dentistry at the UCLA school of Dentistry. He was the director of the UCLA Center for Esthetic Dentistry, a full time didactic and clinical program for graduate dentists. He was also the founder and director of the UCLA/LACC Master Dental Ceramist program. The post-graduate program is a full time master ceramist program for dental technicians featuring extensive experience with the newest esthetic restorative systems. . Dr. McLaren maintained a private practice limited to prosthodontics and esthetic dentistry in which he did all of his own ceramics during his time at UCLA.
Dr. McLaren is actively involved in many areas of prosthodontic and materials research and has authored or co-authored over 85 articles. He is performing ongoing clinical research on various restorative systems. He has presented numerous lectures, hands-on clinics and postgraduate courses on ceramics and esthetics across the nation and internationally. He recently published a book, on his ceramic techniques and features dental photographic art, entitled “The Art of Passion: Ceramics, Teeth, Faces, and Places.”
Dr. Dean C. Vafiadis
Esthetics/Prosthodontics
Program Director Full Mouth Rehabilitation CE Course – NYUCD
Clinical Associate Professor of Prosthodontics – NYUCD
Founder New York Smile Institute – Multi-Specialty Group, CAD/CAM, Aesthetic and Implant Dentistry
Advisory Group: World Journal of Dentistry, Journal of Implant and Advanced Clinical Dentistry, Dental XP, Stemsave National and International Speaker – CAD/CAM Dentistry, Aesthetics, Implants, and Occlusion
Dr. Dean Vafiadis received his dental degree and Prosthodontic specialty training at New York University College of Dentistry. He is currently the Director of the Full-Mouth Rehabilitation CE course at NYU. He is an Associate Professor of Prosthodontics at NYU College of Dentistry. He has lectures nationally and abroad for NYU Continuing Education department. Dr. Vafiadis published and lectured on various topics such as Aesthetics, Implant designs, Computer restorations, Ceramic materials and Occlusion. He is the founder of the New York Smile Institute in NY. It is an educational center, full service laboratory and learning facility as well as a private practice location for a multi-specialty practice for Implant and Aesthetic Dentistry. Currently he is lecturing for the Continuing Education program at NYUCD for Dental Districts in US, Europe and Asia. His patient base includes many Celebrities, Sports Figures, Fortune 500 Company executives, Producers, Directors and Writers in the film industry, Executives in the Fashion world and World renown Chefs and Restaurant Owners. He maintains his private practice Valentino Building near Rockefeller Center. Dr. Vafiadis primary professional mission is to educate, publish and invent new technologies that will help change the dental profession and patients lives.
He is a member of the ACP, AAED, AO, AAID, ICOI, AACD and the ADA.
Highlights:
1991 – Dr. Vafiadis graduated as one of the youngest Prosthodontist in New York City, and one out of only eight Greek-American Prosthodontists’ in New York State.
1995 – Dr. Vafiadis began teaching and lecturing to students and dentists on faculty at NYU PG Prosthodontics and Implant Programs. He also becomes the first Coordinator of the Implant Department at St. Barnabas Hospital, Bronx, New York.
1993 – Published papers for the Editorial Advisor for the Journal “Dental Implant Perspectives”
1996 – Invited to Lecture in Portugal, Greece and France with NYU Dental College
1996 – Begins his Scientific Education on Implants with Nobel Biocare Implant Company
2001 – Begins Lecturing, Speaking and Writing for 3i Implant Co., West Palm Beach, FL
2002 – Invited to the International Symposium of Implants and Aesthetics in Madrid, Spain
2003 – Clinical Instructor at the Rosenthal Institute for Aesthetic Dentistry, New York, NY
2003 – Establishes New York Smile Institute for Aesthetics and Implants, New York, NY
2004 – Invited Lecturer at the Mayo Clinic of Prosthodontics, Rochester, MINN.
2004 – Invited Keynote Speaker 3i Implant Company, National Sales Meeting, Monterey, CA
2005 – Implant Infinity 3i International Symposium, Orlando, Florida
2005 – METRO Channel Cable TV Dentistry Today, Robert Schneider, Host
2005 – Road Runners Club Smile Makeover Auction, New York Hilton, NY
2005 – Aesthetic Advantage Rosenthal Institute for Aesthetic Education, NYU CD, NY
2005 – Keynote Speaker for Rockefeller Implant Study Group, New York, NY
2005 – WABC TV, Dr. Ian Smith Show “New Advances in Dentistry”
2005 – St. Barnabas Hospital, Implant Consortium Annual Meeting, New York Botanical Gardens, NY
2006 – Clinical Innovations – “Computerized Abutments” Academy of Osseo. Seattle, WA
2006 – WWBZ Palm Beach Radio Station “FACIAL AESTHETICS and DENTISTRY” Dr. Paul Vatillo
2006 – Live-Patient Hands-On Course for Implants and Veneers, NYU CD, NY
2006 – Live-Patient Hands-On Provisionals for Veneers, BILBAO, Spain
2006 – Ibero-Panamerican Perio Conference – Main Podium – Implants and Aesthetics
2006 – MORRIS Seminars Key note Speaker – Dr. Greg Kaiser, Basking Ridge, NJ
2007 – WWOR RADIO 710 AM NYCity “Aesthetics and Facial Enhancement” Dr. Aurthur Perry Show
2007 – MARTHA Stewart Radio Sirius Satellite “The New Natural Products in Dentistry” – Kerry Nolan
2008 – Elected to Direct the Full Mouth Rehabilitation CE Course at NYUCD
2008 – Began Presenting CEREC Hands-on Course at the NY Smile Institute
2009 – Hands-on Course for Provisional Restorations at Yankee Dental Congress 2009
2009 – Presented his research at the GNYAP meeting June
2009 – Presented to the Henry Schein Dentists on HI-tech Dental Products
2009 – Radio Show Host “Talk N’Teeth” begins debut on the radio Cosmos FM 91.5 FM
2009 – Invited Lecturer at the Academy of Osseo-integration Clinical Innovations, San Diego, CA.
2010 – Begins Digital Cad/Cam Technology Education at the New York Smile Institute
2010 – Invited Lecturer at the 8th American Prosthodontic Society Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.
2010 – Invited Lecturer at the 25th Annual Meeting of Academy of Osseo-integration Clinical Innovations, Orlando, FL.
2010 – Opening Speaker at McGill Dental University Bi-Annual Implant Conference, Montreal, Canada.
2010 – Invited Lecturer at the American Academy of Oral Maxillo Facial Surgeons Dental Implant Conference, Chicago, IL.
2011 – Barclays Bank Analysts identify Dr Vafiadis as a “Pioneer in the Cad/Cam Dental Field”
2011 – Publications on Cad/Cam Technologies are accepted at three accredited journals, JPD, JACID and ID
2011 – Invited Lecturer at the Pacific Dental Conference, Vancouver, Canada.
2011 – Invited Lecturer at the 93rd Academy of Prosthodontics Annual Meeting, Hilton Head, SC.
2011 – Invited Lecturer at the 36th American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry Annual Meeting, San Juan, Puerto Rico.
2011 – Invited Lecturer at the 7th Central European Implant Academy Symposium with NYU Dental College, Krakow, Poland.
2012 – Invited Lecturer at the 27th Academy of Osseo-Integration Annual Meeting, Phoenix, AZ.
Dr. Farhad Vahidi
Esthetics/Prosthodontics
Member of:
- Fellow American College of Prosthodontics
- Fellow Greater New York Academy of Prosthodontics
- Fellow Northeastern Gnathalogical Society
- Fellow New York Academy of Dentistry
- Member Academy of Osseointegration
- Member American Dental Association
- Member New York State Dental Society
- Member New York County Dental Society
- Member OKU Dental Honor Society
- Member Society for Color &Appearance in Dentistry
- Member American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry
Academic qualifications:
- 1976: New York University College of Dentistry. M.S.D. in Prosthodontics
- 1973-1975: New York University College of Dentistry. Advanced Education Program in Prosthodontics. Certificate in Prosthodontics.
- 1972-1973: Royal College of Surgeons. London, England. Advanced Basic Dental Sciences.
- 1965-1971 Tehran University. School of Dental Medicine. D.M.D.
Teaching and scientific activity:
- July 2012- Present: Associate Professor, Director of Honors in Prosthodontics
- July 2004-July 2012: Director, Advanced Education Program in Prosthodontics. New York University ,College of Dentistry
- February 2003-July 2004: Acting Director, Advanced Education Program in Prosthodontics. New York University, College of Dentistry
- September1991- July 2012: Director of Advanced Studies for International Dentists in Prosthodontics. New York University, College of Dentistry
- 1986-Present: Associate Professor (Tenured), Department of Prosthodontics. New York University College of Dentistry
- 1998-Present: Director of Occlusion Course, Advanced Education Program in Prosthodontics. New York University College of Dentistry
- 1985-1998: Director of Occlusion (Predoctoral), Division of Restorative Dentistry and Prosthodontic Sciences. New York University College of Dentistry
- 1985-1989: Attending Bellevue Hospital, Department of Dentistry. General Practice Residency Training
- 1984-1986: Assistant Professor, Department of Prosthodontics and Occlusion. New York University College of Dentistry.
- 1982-1984: Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Fixed Prosthodontics and Occlusal Studies. New York University College of Dentistry.
- 1976-1982: Director of Advanced Education in Prosthodontics. Tehran University School of Dental Medicine, Tehran , Iran
- 1976-1977: Visiting Professor, Pahlavi University School of Dentistry, Tehran ,Iran
- 1975-1976: Instructor, Department of Removable Prosthodontics. New York University College of Dentistry
- 1972-1973: Instructor, Leeds University School of Dentistry. Leeds, England
Dr. Jun Iwata
Esthetics/Prosthodontics
- In 2005, graduated the Kagoshima University, Japan.
- In 2009, received the P.h.D degree from the Osaka University, Japan.
- In 2016, owned private practice in Takasago, Hyogo, Japan.
- Member of “Society of Japan Clinical Dentistry Osaka Branch” since 2010.
- Course director of the “Micerium ENA HRi Composite Restorative Hands-On Course” from 2016. Sponsored by Forest-one.
Literatures:
- “The important key factors to utilize in the clinical cases from the evaluation of the diagnostic wax-up.” Serialized article from Oct., Nov., to Dec. of 2015 in the “QDT”, published by Quintessence, Japan.
- “Creating the provisional restoration at the chairside.” Serialized article from Jan., Feb., Mar., to Apr. of 2018 in the “QDT”, published by Quintessence, Japan.
Dr. Eva Berroeta
Esthetics/Prosthodontics
With a degree in Dentistry from the University of the Basque Country, the dentist Eva Maria Berroeta is a specialist in Oral Prosthesis and Rehabilitation, obtaining a Master’s degree in Bucofacial Prosthesis from the Complutense University of Madrid (1997-1999). Likewise, she completed the 3-year Advanced Education in Prosthodontics Postgraduate Training in Dental Prosthesis at the University of Southern California (USC) in the United States (1999-2003). She is a collaborating professor in the Master of Periodontology at the Complutense University of Madrid since 2003 and of the Master of Aesthetics since 2009. Eva M. Berroeta is the exclusive head of the Prosthodontics specialty. This specialty includes the treatments of dental aesthetics, restorative dentistry, prosthetics and complex oral rehabilitation. Likewise, the dentist Eva Berroeta has participated as a speaker in numerous courses and conferences
Dr. Lucía Esteban-Infante
Esthetics / Prosthodontics
Member of:
- Madrid Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (SSMAX)
- Member of the European Society of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery (EACMFS).
- Member of the Spanish Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (SECOM).
Academic degree:
- Degree in Dentistry from the UCM (June 2005)
- Specialist in Implantoprosthesis of the UCM 2005-2006.
- Diploma of Continuing Education in Aesthetic Dentistry UCM 2006
- Magister in Aesthetic Dentistry from the UCM (2006-2009)
- Title of the Radiodiagnostic Units address.
- University diploma in periodontics. Blended course (June 2015-January 2016) UCM
- Endodontics and restorative dentistry expert university diploma (January-May 2017) Denstply-USC
Teaching and professional activity:
- Assistance and collaboration at the Confident Dental Clinic (Coslada, Madrid) from September 2003 to May 2005
- Assistance and collaboration at the Instituto Professor Sada, Service of Maxillofacial Surgery-Dentistry, Hospital de la Zarzuela, (Aravaca, Madrid) (2004-2006)
- Dentist at the Vikers Dental Clinic Center (from July 2005-2007)
- Dentist at the Fisiovida Medical Center (2006-2008)
- General dentist and specialist in Aesthetic Dentistry Clínica Herrero Climent (2008-January 2010)
- General dentist and specialist in Esthetic Dentistry Centro Millenium Dental Alcobendas (January 2007-December 2011)
- Dentist specialist in Aesthetic and Restorative Dentistry at the clinic of Drs Colmenero Ruiz (January 2009-present)
- Specialist dentist in Aesthetic Dentistry at Citadental Beyourself centers (October 2010-present)
- Collaborating Professor Master Aesthetic Dentistry UCM (2009-present)
- Lecturer at national conferences DEIPA
- Lecturer in conferences and SEPES collaborator
Dr. Pedro Gazzotti
Esthetics/Prosthodontics
Dentist Faculty of Dentistry
University of Buenos Aires 1985
Dental Prosthesis Specialist
Ministry of Health of the Argentine Nation
Author of the book LA REHABILITACION IMPLANTO PROTESICA – YEAR 2008
Editorial Providence Bs.As. Argentina
Regular Adjunct Professor of the Pre-clinical Chair of Prosthetics
Faculty of Dentistry. University of Buenos Aires.
UBA. YEARS 2009 -2017
Professor of the Specialization Career in Prosthodontics
Faculty of Dentistry, University of Buenos Aires.
UBA. YEARS 2010_2017
SPECIALIST member of the Argentine Prosthodontic Association. Sectional A.O.A
Biohorizons International Consultant and Speaker
Author of articles published in specialty journals
Speaker of courses and conferences in Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Spain, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, U.S.A.
Dr. Fabio Scutellá
Esthetics/Prosthodontics
Education:
– Dental Degree (DDS) in 1991 from University of Messina (Messina-Italy)
– Advanced Graduate Study in Prosthodontics (CAGS) in 1999 from Boston University “Goldman School of Dental Medicine” (Boston-USA)
– Master in Biomaterials (MSD) in 1999 from Boston University “Goldman School of Dental Medicine” (Boston-USA)
Academic qualifications:
– Head of the Oral Rehabilitation Dept at the Humanitas Research Hospital DentalCenter – (Milano-Italy)
– Visiting Lecturer “Linhart Continuing Education Program” New York University, College of Dentistry, (New York-USA)
Member of:
– He is member of the Italian Academy of Prosthetic Dentistry (AIOP)
– Active Member of the American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics (AAFP)
– Active Member of the European Prosthodontics Society (EPA)
– President of the Boston University Italian Alumni (BUIA)
Dr. Anabell E. Bologna
Esthetics/Prosthodontics
Dentist graduated from the UCV , Universidad Central de Venezuela, in 1996.
In 1998 she participated in a Fellow in Dental Laboratory Technician in the Program Prosthodontics, University of Texas Houston, USA.
She has done internships and training’s in laboratories recognized potters in Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, USA and Europe.
Initial certification Zirkonzahn management system ( 2005) with the Tec. Enrico Steager, and advanced (2013) with the Tec. Mauricio Cuellar, in the training center Zirkonzahn, Brunico Italy.
Certified Instructor in CAD-CAM systems by the ISCD, International Society of Computerized Dentistry. CEREC, Vancouver, Canada 2012.
Photography courses with Mr. Agustí Vernedas (2011), Dr. Johan Figueras (2013), Dr. Carlos Ayala (2013), Dr. Eduardo de Aguiar and Dr. Jesus Ostos WPRM (2014)
Ceramic week at UCLA with Dr. Edward McLaren, Los Angeles 2014.
19 years of clinical experience and laboratory high aesthetic prosthodontics within the LaplanaBologna Unit, Advanced Dental Aesthetics.
She has been Lecturer at numerous conferences and hands-on in different scientific events and national and international universities.
She currently holds the position of Secretary in the board of the EPLS, Venezuelan Society of Prosthodontics. 2012-2015
Graduate teaching Aesthetics collaborator of the Central University of Venezuela UCV And the Synergy Dental Institute school in Caracas, Venezuela.
Lab Director LaplanaBologna Unit Advanced Dental Aesthetics.
Among the influential professionals in her training, she has made hands-on internships with renowned technicians: Andrew Canterbury, Felix Pages, Michael Beerli, Hector Cabanas, Dieter Grubel (3), Peter Fisiak, Oliver Brix, August Bruguera (2) Gerald Ubassy, Enrico Steager, Carlos Granados, Joel Lopez, Juvenal de Souza, Ronald Ivan (2), Jungo Endo, Rafael Santrich, Richard Shaffer, Nondas Vlachopoulos (2) and Edward McLaren.
Dr. Pascal Magne
Esthetics/Prosthodontics
Dr. Pascal Magne is an Associate Professor with Tenure and the Don and Sybil Harrington Foundation Professor of Esthetic Dentistry in the Division of Restorative Sciences, University of Southern California, Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC, Los Angeles, CA.
Dr. Magne graduated from the University of Geneva School of Dental Medicine, Switzerland, in 1989 with a Med. Dent. He obtained his Doctorate in 1992 and his Ph.D. degree in 2002. He received postgraduate training in fixed prosthodontics and occlusion, operative dentistry and endodontics at the University of Geneva School of Dental Medicine, and was a lecturer at the same university beginning in 1989 until 1997. From 1997-1999, he was a Visiting Associate Professor at the Minnesota Dental Research Center for Biomaterials and Biomechanics, University of Minnesota, School of Dentistry. After concluding two years of research, Dr. Magne returned to University of Geneva School of Dental Medicine and assumed the position of Senior Lecturer in the Division of Fixed Prosthodontics and Occlusion until his departure for USC in February 2004.
Dr. Magne is a recipient of multiple awards from the Swiss Science Foundation, the Swiss Foundation for Medical-Biological Grants, the recipient of the 2002 Young Investigator Award from the International Association for Dental Research and 2007 and 2009 Judson C. Hickey Scientific Writing Award from the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry.
He is also the author of over 200 clinical and research publications on esthetics and adhesive dentistry and is an internationally known lecturer on these topics. Furthermore, Dr. Magne authored the book “Bonded Porcelain Restorations in the Anterior Dentition – A Biomimetic Approach” which has been translated into twelve languages and is considered as one of the most outstanding books in the field of adhesive and esthetic dentistry.
Dr. Magne is recognized as one of the most outstanding prosthodontist in the world.
Pascal Magne, Dr. med. dent., M.Sc., Ph.D.
Dr. Didier Dietschi
Esthetics/Prosthodontics
D.M.D, PhD, Privat-Docent
Specialist SVPR
Ass. Professor
Received his degree in Dentistry in 1984, a Doctoral thesis in 1989 and Privat-Docent degree in 2004 all from the University of Geneva; he also earned a PhD degree in 2003 from ACTA University, in Amsterdam (Netherlands). After maintaining various teaching and research positions at the University of Geneva, he is currently active as a senior lecturer at this university and is also adjunct Professor at Case Western University, in Cleveland (USA). He has authored more than 100 publications in the field of adhesive & aesthetic restorations and has given hundreds of lectures worldwide.
Dr. Thomas Taha
Esthetics/Prosthodontics
Restorative and Implant Dentist in London.
Queen’s University Graduate of 2009 and further Post Graduate Training at The Royal College of Surgeons England in Implants and Restorative Dentistry.
Thomas’s main area of interest is recreating nature through direct and indirect restorations. His work has won numerous national and international awards but focuses on teaching the perfection of fundamental skills in a simple yet comprehensive way via his own independent private courses in the heart of London.
Dr. Vasco Nunes da Silva
Esthetics/Prosthodontics
- Master’s Degree in Dental Medicine in the Instituto Superior de Ciências da Saúde Egas Moniz (ISCSEM) – 2012
- Invited Professor in the discipline of Conservative Dental Medicine I and II (ISCSEM) (Dentistry)
- Clinical practice in the areas of oral rehabilitation and orthodontics
- Post-graduation in Orthodontics – Instituto Eduardo Prado, Lisbon, Portugal, in 2015
- Invisalign certification since 2015
- Postgraduate FACE / Roth-Williams Advanced Multidisciplinary Orthodontics, San Sebastian, Spain, 2016
- Publication of several scientific articles in certified journals
Dr. Todd Schoenbaum
Esthetics/Prosthodontics
Todd Schoenbaum is a full time Associate Clinical Professor at UCLA, Director of UCLA Continuing Dental Education, and trains residents and students at UCLA in implant restorations. He has published over 40 papers, 8 chapters, and one textbook. He is the recipient of the scientific writing award from the JPD. Dr. Schoenbaum has been invited to present his clinical and scientific work at conferences worldwide. He maintains a private practice limited to implant treatment with Dr. Peter Moy.
Dr. Effrat Habsha
Esthetics/Prosthodontics
Dr. Effie Habsha received her Bachelor of Science degree and earned her DDS degree from the Univer-sity of Toronto. Upon graduation, she completed a one-year General Practice Residency at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto, ON. Dr. Habsha received her Diploma in Prosthodontics and Master of Sci-ence degree, both from the University of Toronto. She is a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada (RCDC) and is an examiner and Section Head for the Oral Examination in Prosthodontics for the RCDC. Dr. Habsha is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Department of Dentistry, Eastman Insti-tute for Oral Health at the University of Rochester Medical Center. She has served as an Assistant Pro-fessor at the University of Toronto and currently instructs both at the undergraduate and graduate level in Prosthodontics at U of T. Dr. Habsha is a Professor at George Brown College of Applied Arts and Technology and is the On-staff Prosthodontist at MedCan clinic in Toronto. She holds an appoint-ment as Staff Prosthodontist at Mount Sinai Hospital where she instructs the dental residents and is involved in various clinical research projects. Dr. Habsha is an Associate Fellow of the Academy of Prosthodontics and Greater New York Academy of Prosthodontics, a Fellow of The Pierre Fauchard Academy and holds memberships in numerous Prosthodontic organizations and societies. She is a trailblazer and founder of Women in Dentistry: Work.Life.Balance, an organization dedicated to edu-cating, networking and empowering women in the dental field. Dr. Habsha lectures both nationally and internationally on various Prosthodontic topics and maintains a private practice limited to Pros-thodontics and Implant Dentistry in Toronto.
Dr. Gabriela Lagreca
Esthetics/Prosthodontics
Dr. Gabriela Lagreca obtained her DDS at the UCV (Universidad Central de Venezuela) in 2009. In 2012, she completed an Implant Fellowship Program in the Department of OMFS at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. She received her certificate in Prosthodontics in 2015 and further became one of the less than 50 fellows of the American Board of Prosthodontics in Massachusetts.
Since 2015, Dr. Lagreca holds an Assistant Professor appointment in the Postgraduate of Prosthodontics as TUSDM, where she teaches in classroom, clinical and preclinical prosthodontics to postdoctoral residents. Also, she was appointment Faculty Representative for the American Dental Education Association (ADEA) TUSDM Chapter and Director of the Academic Dental Career Fellowship Program (ADEA-ADCFP) where, over one year, selected dental students and residents explore the three pillars of academic careers: teaching, educational research, and service, via direct mentorship.
Currently, Dr. Lagreca’s focus is on using educational technologies and the integration of online/remote resources to make teaching and learning accessible to all. Her main scholarship focus is the integration of EPA’s (Entrustable Professional Activities) as a form of assessment for postgraduate education. She is developing this novel educational research project under the guidance of the Harvard Macy Institute Program for Educators in Health Professions, in partnership with other medical and dental institutions.
As a personal project, Dr. Lagreca launched The International Dentist Podcast in October of 2020. Every week, she brings meaningful conversations with educators, leaders, private practitioners, and business owners who shared their experiences and learnings of the career paths you can develop in the United States and abroad as a foreign dentist. Learn more at www.theinternationaldentist.com
Dr. Julio Reynafarje
Esthetics/Prosthodontics
Bachelor degree in dentistry Universidad San Martin de Porres. DDS degree Universidad San Martin de Porres. Surgical and restorative procedures in Implantology diploma. Esthetic dentistry Diploma Universidad Científica del Sur. Clinical teacher.
Publications:
Esthetic Reproduction of the Anterior Teeth
Clinical
Reflect Dental Magazine and other global publications
The Three Pilars of esthetics
Clinical
Reflect Dental Magazine and other Global Publications
Action of the transforming growth factor B1 in dentinal regeneration
Review
Vision Dental Dental Magazine
New Alternatives in dental restoratives, Discovering the nanoionomers
Clinical
Actualidad Odontologica Magazine
Color Considerations
Clinical
3M Espertise Magazine
Sfumato
A practical approach for aesthetic ddental restorations
Book Author
Relevancy
Book Chapter Author
Midas Touch
Book Co-Author
Power of Dr.
Book Chapter Author
Dr. Bak Nguyen
Esthetics/Prosthodontics
From Canada, Dr BAK NGUYEN, Nominee EY Entrepreneur of the year, Grand Homage LYS DIVERSITY, and LinkedIn & TownHall Achiever of the year. Dr Bak is a cosmetic dentist, CEO and founder of Mdex & Co. His company is revolutionizing the dental field. Speaker and motivator, he wrote more than 71 books in 35 months accumulating many world records (to be officialized). He is on the quest to set the next world record of writing 72 books / 36 months. His books are covering:
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
LEADERSHIP
QUEST OF IDENTITY
DENTISTRY AND MEDICINE
PARENTING
CHILDREN BOOKS
PHILOSOPHY
In 2003, he founded Mdex, a dental company upon which in 2018, he launched the most ambitious private endeavour to reform the dental industry, Canada wide. Philosopher, he has close to his heart the quest of happiness of the people surrounding him, patients and colleagues alike. In 2020, he launched an international collaborative initiative named THE ALPHAS to share knowledge and to Entrepreneurs and Doctors to thrive through the Greatest Pandemic and Economic depression of our time.
In 2016, he co-found with Tranie Vo, Emotive World Inc, a tech research company to use technology to empower happiness and sharing. U.A.X. the ultimate audio experience is the landmark project on which the team is advancing, utilizing the technics of the movie industry and the advancement in ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE to save the book industry and to upgrade the continuous education space.
These projects have allowed Dr Nguyen to attract interests from the international and diplomatic community and he is now the center of a global discussion in the wellbeing and the future of the health profession. It is in that matter that he shares his thoughts and encourages the health community to share their own stories.
“It’s not worth it go through it alone! Together, we stand, alone, we fall.”
Motivational speaker and serial entrepreneur, philosopher and author, from his own words, Dr Nguyen describes himself as a dentist by circumstances, an entrepreneur by nature and a communicator by passion.
He also holds recognitions from the Canadian Parliament and the Canadian Senate.
Dr. Gerald Niznick
Esthetics/Prosthodontics
Experience:
President and CEO. Niznick Enterprises Inc. 1994 – today. Las Vegas, Nv.,
Chairman of the Board of Directors. Acromil Aerospace LLC. 2003 – today. City of Industry, Los Angeles
Founder and Former President. Implant Direct International. Mar 2004 – nov 2013
Founder and President. Paragon Implant Co. Apr 1997 – jan 2001. Calabasas, California
President and Founder. Core-Vent Corporation. Jan 1982 – apr 1997. Encino, California
Studies:
University of Manitoba, Canada DMD, (Manitoba). Dentistry. 1962 – 1966
Indiana Medical Center, Indianapolis. MSD Prosthodontics/Dental Materials. 1967 – 1969
University of Southern California. Postgraduate Certificate. Prosthodontics. 1966 – 1967
Dr. Eitan Mijiritsky
Esthetics/Prosthodontics
Prof. Eitan Mijiritsky is a graduate of the Tel-aviv University School (1990) of Dental Medicine where he also completed his Postgraduate studies and Specialty with Diploma in Prosthodontics (1996).
Prof. Mijiritsky is Associate Professor in Prosthodontics at the Tel-aviv University School of Dental Medicine, Israel.
He serves also as the Coordinator of International Academic Affairs of the School of
Dental Medicine, Tel-aviv University, Israel.
Prosthodontic Consultor and Research Coordinator – Dep. of Oral and Maxillofacial
Surgery, Sourasky Tel-Aviv Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv
University, Tel-Aviv, Israel.
Prof. Mijiritsky is at the Board of Directors and Past President of the Israel Society
of Prosthodontics.
European Prosthodontic Association – EPA Recognized Specialist in
Prosthodontics.
Visiting Professor at the Universities of Pisa in Italy and at the Universities of
Murcia and Granada in Spain.
Associate Professor in Prosthodontics at the University of Titu Maioresco,
Bucarest, Romania.
Board of Directors of the International Digital Dentistry Society (DDS)
DDS Ambassador for Israel
Board of Directors of the intenational implant society SENAME
Co-Founder of the Israeli Association of Oral Implantology IAOI
(ICOI-affiliated).
DIPLOMATE of the International College of Oral Implantologists (ICOI)
Member of the Editorial Boards of :
Journal of Dentistry JD (IF=3.3) International Journal of Prosthodontics IJP (IF=1.5),
Clinical Trials in Dentistry (Editor Prof. Marco Esposito).
Permanent Associate Editor at "BMC Oral Health"(IF=2).
Leading Guest Editor in International Journal of Environmental and Public Health
IJERPH (IF=2.9), Leading Guest Editor in BioMed Research International (IF=2.4)
Prof. Mijiritsky is both a nationally and internationally active keynote lecturer and
scientific chairman in hundreds of seminars and meetings.
He is the author of over 100 articles in peer reviewed international journals, related
to esthetics and prosthodontics, implant and digital dentistry, bone regeneration.
Heading the “Mijiritsky Dental Experts Center” in Tel-Aviv, Israel.
Dr. Markus B. Blatz
Esthetics/Prosthodontics
Dr. Markus B. Blatz is Professor of Restorative Dentistry, Chairman of the Department of Preventive
and Restorative Sciences, and Assistant Dean for Digital Innovation and Professional Development
at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where healso founded the Penn Dental Medicine CAD/CAM Ceramic Center.
Dr. Blatz graduated from Albert-Ludwigs University in Freiburg, Germany, and was awarded additional Doctorate Degrees, a Postgraduate Certificate in Prosthodontics, and a Professorship from the same University.
Dr. Blatz is co-founder and past President of the International Academy for Adhesive Dentistry
(IAAD) and a founding member of the European Academy of Digital Dentistry (EADD). He is a
board-certified Diplomat in the German Society for Prosthodontics and Biomaterials (DGPro) and a
member of multiple other professional organizations, including the American Academy of Esthetic
Dentistry, the European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, the International College of
Prosthodontists, the American College of Prosthodontists (honorary member), Academy of
Osseointegration, and O.K.U. Honor Dental Society.
Dr. Blatz is the Editor-in-Chief of Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry, Associate
Editor of the Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry and of Quintessence International,
Section Editor of the International Journal of Prosthodontics, and serves on the editorial boards of
numerous other recognized scientific dental journals. He is coauthor of the international bestseller
“evolution – contemporary protocols for anterior single-tooth implants”.
Dr. Blatz is the recipient of multiple teaching and research awards and has published and lectured
extensively on dental esthetics, restorative materials, and implant dentistry. He was recently named
one of the “World’s Top 100 Doctors in Dentistry” by his peers.
Dr. Carlo E. Poggio
Esthetics/Prosthodontics
DDS (Milan Univ, 1992), PhD (Anatomy, Milan Univ 1996), MSD (Orthodontics, Milan Univ 1999).
Fellow of the Academy of Prosthodontics. Active Member of the Italian Society of Periodontology (SIdP) and of the Italian Society of Orthodontics (SIDO), Past President of the Italian Academy of Prosthodontics (AIOP), Secretary of the American Prosthodontic Society (APS).
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Eastman Institute of Oral Health (University of Rochester, NY) and former visiting professor in the universities of Milan and Siena.
In private practice in interdisciplinary treatments in Milan.
Dr. Phophi Kamposiora
Esthetics/Prosthodontics
Phophi Kamposiora is currently holding the position of Assistant Professor in the Department of Prosthodontics, at the School of Dentistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Greece.
She received her Dental Degree from the University of Athens. She received a Certificate in Prosthodontics and a Master of Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA. Following that, she received her PhD from the University of Athens, Greece.
She is Immediate Past President of the European Prosthodontic Association and Treasurer of the Greek Prosthodontic Society. She is a Certified Prosthodontist from the European Prosthodontic Association (EPA). The last 20 years she is conducting research in biomaterials, clinical prosthodontics, esthetic dentistry and implants.
She has published over 70 scientific papers, which were cited numerous times and received prestigious awards (Tylman, Granger-Pruden). She has given lectures and scientific presentations in over 40 countries worldwide. She is on the Editorial Board of the European Journal of Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry. She is a Reviewer for the Journal of Prosthodontics, the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, the Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry, the Journal of Oral Rehabilitation etc.
Phophi Kamposiora holds a Private Practice since 1995. From 2000 she is part of “Odontiki Anaplasi”, a practice limited to Prosthodontics, esthetic dentistry and Implants situated near the center of Athens.
Dr. Scott D. Ganz
Esthetics/Prosthodontics
Dr. Scott D. Ganz is well-published in many scientific journals (over 120 articles) and contributed to 17 professional textbooks. He continues to deliver presentations both nationally and internationally as a featured speaker on the Prosthetic and Surgical phases of Implant Dentistry, and is considered one of the world’s leading experts in the field of Computer Utilization for Diagnostic, Interactive Treatment Planning, CBCT, Digital Workflows, and CAD CAM Applications in Dentistry.
He has been a featured speaker for most major organizations currently serves as Editor-n-Chief of “Digital” International Magazine Dental Tribune International, Journal of Dentistry, Associate Editor, BMC Oral Health, Digital Dentistry Section, and the International Journal of Oral Implantology.
Dr. Ganz is a Past President of the N.J. Section of the American College of Prosthodontists, Past President of the CAI Academy (Computer-Aided Implantology Academy), serves on the faculty of Rutgers School of Dental Medicine and the Hackensack University Medical Center, the Board of Directors of the Clean Implant Foundation, Digital Dentistry Society, Past Board of Directors of the ICOI and MINEC.
Dr. Ganz is the co-Director of Advanced Implant Education (AIE) providing live hands-on surgical programs several times each year. Dr. Ganz was recently presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID), and a similar award from the Digital Dentistry Society Board of Directors.
Dr. Ganz maintains a private practice for Prosthodontics, Maxillofacial Prosthetics, and Implant Dentistry in Fort Lee, N.J. USA.
Dr. Helena Cherhava
Esthetics/Prosthodontics
Dr. Cherhava graduated from Bogomolets National Medical University in 2007.
Ph.D, lecturer of Maxillofacial Surgery and dentistry Department at the Ukrainian Military Medical Acadamy.
She specializes in minimally invasive methods of aesthetic medicine and aesthetic dentistry (indirect restorations) and practices at her family practice.
She was awarded a gilded medal for personal contribution to development of Ukrainian Military Medical Academy.
Dr. Alessandro Pozzi
Esthetics/Prosthodontics
Prof Alessandro Pozzi has been in practice since 1997 and formally trained in the inter-related areas of Oral Surgery, Prosthodontics and Orthodontics.
Qualified full Professor by Italian Ministry of University, Education and Research. He is Adjunct Associate Professor at Goldstein Center for Esthetics and Implant Dentistry, Augusta University USA. In 2020, he was entitled with the prestigious Fellowship status of the Academy of Osseointegration (AO) for his commitment to the field of Osseointegration.
Researcher and scientist, widely published, he was awarded the 2013 Judson C. Hickey Scientific Writing Award from the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry and in the 2022 he received the Best Original Paper Award by the Japan Society of Prosthodontics. Co-Editor with PK Moy and John Beumer of textbook Fundamentals of Implant Dentistry, Quintessence Publisher.
Editorial Board Member of International Journal Oral Implantology and Journal Esthetic Restorative Dentistry. Active member of the Italian Academy of Esthetic Dentistry (IAED). Besides lecturing internationally in the most prestigious congresses and academies, He holds international training courses in his Center for Oral Rehabilitation based in Rome Italy, with emphasis on navigation-assisted implant-surgery and immediate digitally assisted function and esthetics.
Instagram: @profpozzi and facebook: @alessando.pozzi.184
Dr. Nazariy Mykhaylyuk
Esthetics/Prostodontics
Chief Physician, Prosthodontist. Co-founder of M.Vision Clinic and M.Vision Lab. Main speaker of M.Vision Study Resort.
Nazariy Mykhaylyuk is a specialist in a field of microscopic dentistry (mostly indirect restorative dentistry). Works in Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine in family clinic in a team with his father and dental technician Bohdan Mykhaylyuk (Oral Design Ukraine).
2008
- He qualified as a dentist in Ivano-Frankivsk Medical University.
2010
- Created Mykhaylyuk Study Center and started organising courses for dentists on topic “Tooth preparation with microscope for full crowns”.
- Organised about 80 courses in Mykhaylyuk Study center for about 700 dentists.
- Was lecturing about 70 times in Ukraine and worldwide.
- Started organising new courses on topics – “Photo and video documentation in dentistry. Microscopic approach”, “Total rehabilitation from A to Z”, “Indirect restoration – from macro to micro. MicroVision approach”
- Developed his personal kit for teeth preparation for full crowns (Komet)
2013
- Developed hand instrument for finishing preparations (enamel chisels – Deppeler)
- Developed MicroVision preparation kit for veneers and onlays (Komet).
- Posted in Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry AACD Winter Edition.
- Became a DentalXP expert.
- Doing more and more international hands-on courses and lectures about microscopic dentistry worldwide.
- Co-founder of MicroVision group.
2018
- He opened a clinic in Kyiv.
Dr. Izchak Barzilay
Esthetics/Prostodontics
Dr. Izchak Barzilay received his DDS from the University of Toronto in 1983, a Certificate in Prosthodontics from the Eastman Dental Center in Rochester, NY in 1986, and a MS from the University of Rochester in 1991. He is currently President of the Academy of Prosthodontics and Chair – Board of Directors – Royal College of Dentists of Canada. He serves as CEO of the Build Your Smile Dental Foundation, Toronto, ON; Head of the Division of Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry, Mt. Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Ont.; Adjunct Assistant Professor of Dentistry, School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Rochester, Rochester NY, ; Professor, George Brown College of Applied Arts and Technology, Toronto, ON; Associate in Dentistry, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ont.; Past President of the American Prosthodontic Society; Past – President of the Association of Prosthodontists of Canada: Past President – Ontario Study Club for Osseointegration.; and is in private practice limited to prosthodontics and implant dentistry in Toronto, Ont.
He has published on various topics including immediate implants, bonding plastics to various metals and other material and implant related topics. He has been awarded the Tylman Award (American Academy of Crown and Bridge Prosthodontics), Prosthodontics Research Award (International Association for Dental Research), Buonocore Award (American Association for Dental Research Rochester Chapter), the Essay Award (American College of Prosthodontics), the International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Implants-Best Paper-1996, the A.B. Hord Master Teacher Award (University of Toronto) and the Division of Prosthodontics 2007 Alumni Award (University of Rochester Eastman Dental Center). Dr. Barzilay holds fellowships in the Academy of Prosthodontics, Academy of Osseointegration, Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Canada, Pierre Fauchard Academy, Academy of Dentistry International and the International College of Dentists.
Dr. Joan Gubau Mach
Esthetics/Prostodontics
- Universitat Internacional de Catalunya (2001-2006)
- Clinical practice as a specialist in minimally invasive aesthetic and restorative dentistry in Barcelona.
- Author of articles in national and international magazines.
- Directing a 3 days international hands-on course about direct anterior composites in Barcelona.
- International lecturer
Dr. Mauro Fradeani
Esthetics/Prosthodontics
After graduating in medicine and surgery in 1979, Dr. Mauro Fradeani completed a fellowship in dentistry at the then University of Ancona, Ancona, Italy, in 1983. He was a visiting associate professor in prosthetics at the Center for Health Sciences of the Louisiana State University in New Orleans, United States, from 1999 to 2008.
Dr. Fradeani is founder and director of the ACE Institute, an advanced continuing education center in Pesaro. He is also the founder and director of Fradeani Education, an educational project developed together with a group of expert teachers with the aim of promoting an Italian model of excellence in dentistry throughout the world.
He runs a private practice in Pesaro limited to prosthetics on natural dentition and implants.
Dr. Alessandro Devigus
Esthetics/Prostodontics
Dr. Alessandro Devigus was born in Italy and graduated from Dental School Zurich (Switzerland) in 1987. Dr. Devigus has operated his own private practice since 1990, and is a CEREC instructor at the Zurich Dental School.
Dr. Devigus teaches various international courses and lectures on CAD/CAM, digital technologies. Dr. Devigus held the title of Editor-in-chief of the International Journal of Esthetic Dentistry (Quintessence) from 2005-2021, he was President of Neue Gruppe (2010/11), he is the founder of DentalTV (https://dentaltv.app) and was an EAED active member from 2004-2022. ITI fellow and speaker since 2005.
Dr. Saj Jivraj
Esthetics/Prostodontics
Dr. Saj Jivraj was born in Kenya and grew up in London, England. As a youth, he was an avid reader who dreamed of becoming a neurosurgeon. After he was accepted to medical school, he decided to apply to dental school. Confident that he could make an impact in the field of dentistry, he earned a Bachelor of Dental Surgery at the University of Manchester Dental School in England.
He next moved to the United States to attend the University of Southern California’s Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry, which is renowned for its advanced prosthodontics program. He mastered full-mouth reconstruction procedures while completing his Certificate in Prosthodontics. Dr. Jivraj then completed a master’s degree in science education with a specialty in medical education at USC at the Rossier School of Education
In addition to his private practice, Dr. Jivraj works as an Associate Clinical Professor at the USC School of Dentistry. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the British Academy of Restorative Dentistry.
Dr. Jivraj is former chairperson of Fixed Prosthodontics and Operative Dentistry at the USC School of Dentistry. He is considered an expert on cosmetic and implant dentistry. He has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals. He co-wrote the textbook, Treatment Planning in Implant Dentistry, published by the British Dental Association. Dr. Jivraj’s book, Graftless Solutions for the Edentulous Patient, has been used by more than 15,000 dentists, clinicians, and specialists worldwide since it was published in 2018. A second edition was just released! In July 2023.
Dr Jivraj is co-founder of the Digital Dentistry Institute, www.ddidental.com, which is a global teaching entity teaching dentists procedures in Implant and Restorative Dentistry.
He has been married to his wife Dilaz for 26 years and they have two children Sara and Zain.
Dr. Ronaldo Hirata
Esthetics/Prostodontics
Ronaldo Hirata finished his four-year DDS course in Curitiba, Brazil, at the Federal University of Parana (UFPR) in 1995. After his degree, he followed an Operative Dentistry Specialty at the same University in a two-year program. He started lecturing at the same University and began his career as an international lecturer, focusing on Esthetic Dentistry. He had been lecturing in more than 40 countries already. His private practice working with Esthetic Dentistry has always been in Curitiba.
To improve scientific formation, he did his master’s in dental Materials from 2000 to 2003 at the Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul (PUC-RS), finishing with a research thesis working with glass and polyethylene fibers, improving the mechanical properties of composites. His PhD in Restorative Dentistry at the State University of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ) was done from 2005 to 2009. His research focused on composite resins’ transmission, Reflectance, and Fluorescence.
In 2012, he did his post-doctorate at New York University (NYU), working with Plasma application on dentin surfaces and bonding strength analysis.
Ronaldo Hirata is an Assistant Professor of the Department of Biomaterials, with a secondary appointment in the Department of Cariology at New York University. He has published over 100 papers in English, Portuguese, and Spanish. Hirata’s first book, TIPS was published in 3 languages, and his second book, SHORTCUTS, also in 3 languages.
Dr. Hirata just launched his new book “Recipes for Composite Restorations” from Quintessence Publishing in 3 languages, including English. This textbook gives some “recipes” with the ingredients and instruments necessary to execute 26 restoration techniques.
ORTHODONTICS
Dr. Arturo Vela Hernández
Dr. Donna Galante
Dr. Guilherme Janson
Dr. Maria José Viñas Pinedo
Dr. Eva Mayo
Dr. Ertty Silva
Dr. Miguel Hirschhaut
Dr. Maria Kunstadter
Dr. Arturo Vela Hernández
Orthodontics
Member of:
- American Association of Orthodontists (AAO)
- Spanish Association of Orthodontists (AESOR)
- Spanish Society of Orthodontics (SEDO)
- Iberoamerican Association of Orthodontics (A.I.O.)
- European Orthodontic Society (E.O.S.)
- World Federation of Orthodontics
Academic degree:
- Degree in Medicine and Surgery from the University of the Basque Country with the qualification of Outstanding.
- Specialist in Stomatology from the University of the Basque Country.
- Doctor of Medicine (Cum Laude) from the University of Navarra.
- University Specialist in Orthodontics from the University of Oviedo.
Teaching and scientific activity:
- Collaborating Professor of the Master of Orthodontics at the University of Valencia, since 2004.
- Collaborating Professor of the Master of Orthodontics at the Southern Mississippi University Institution of Spain (Madrid), since 1997.
- Visiting professor of the Master of Orthodontics at the University of Chapel Hill (NCA – USA) since 2007.
- Collaborating Professor of the Master of Orthodontics at the University of Barcelona (1997-2003).
- Regular guest professor in Postgraduate Programs at different Universities in Spain, Europe and the United States.
- Speaker of more than 100 specialty training courses in Europe and America.
- He has published 8 scientific articles and two chapters in books on the specialty.
Professional activity:
He has been exclusively dedicated to Orthodontics since 1989 together with Dr. Lasagabaster.
It has developed a new low-friction fixed appliance technique.
Invited lecturer at various Congresses of the SEDO (Spanish Society of Orthodontics), as well as the annual meetings of the Italian, Egyptian, Mexican and Syrian Orthodontic Society.
Keynote Lecturer at the World Federation of Orthodontics World Congress in Sydney 2010.
Dr. Donna Galante
Orthodontics
Dr. Donna Galante is a board certified orthodontist in private practice for over 30 years. She and her husband, fellow orthodontist, Dr. Paul Cater, own four orthodontic specialty offices in Northern California. They have been TOP 1 % Elite Providers since 2010.
Dr. Galante is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine where she received both her dental degree and her specialty certification in Orthodontics. For eight years she was a clinical instructor at the University of Pennsylvania Department of Orthodontics’ where she was voted twice “Instructor of the Year.” Dr. Galante is a visiting lecturer for Invisalign at Harvard University , University of Pennsylvania and UCLA Department of Orthodontics.
Currently a clinical instructor and faculty member for Align Technology, the makers of Invisalign, Dr. Galante has lectured nationally and internationally to more than 20,000 doctors and their teams. Dr. Galante was awarded Invisalign Educator of the Year for 2016.
A bestselling author of more than seven books, Dr. Galante’s latest publication in partnership with Dr. Sam Daher and Dr. Tarek El-Bialy is Orthodontic Biomechanics: Treatment of Complex Cases Using Clear Aligner Therapy.
Dr. Guilherme Janson
Orthodontics
Professor of Orthodontics at the Bauru School of Dentistry – University of São Paulo (FOB-USP) – Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics and Collective Health.
Coordinator of the Master’s Course in Orthodontics at FOB-USP.
Post-Doctorate at the University of Toronto School of Dentistry – Canada.
MRCDC – Member of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada.
Member of the American Association of Orthodontists.
Member of the European Society of Orthodontics.
Scientific Director of APEO.
Dr. Maria José Viñas Pinedo
Orthodontics
Degree in Dentistry from the Complutense University of Madrid.
Doctor of Dentistry from the Complutense University of Madrid.
Master of Orthodontics from the Complutense University of Madrid and Hospital de San Rafael.
Professor of the Master of Orthodontics at the Complutense University of Madrid for 13 years.
Currently Associate Professor of Orthodontics at the Complutense University of Madrid.
Diploma of Lingual Orthodontics at the Complutense University of Madrid.
Member of the Spanish Society of Orthodontics (SEDO), Spanish Association of Orthodontic Specialists (AESOR), international member of the American Association of Orthodontics (AAO), member of the Spanish section of the Pierre Fauchard Academy (PFA).
Dr. Eva Mayo
Orthodontics
Degree in Dentistry at the International University of Catalonia UIC.
MASTER in Orthodontics from the Autonomous University of Barcelona UAB.
Distinction Invisalign Diamond II Provider maximum level being in 2014-2019 the doctor with more cases of Invisalign in Spain.
Invisalign Teen Provider expert (Top 10 trained by the most experienced doctors and treatments in Invisalign Teen)
Official Clinical Speaker of Invisalign and continuing technical training.
Key Opinion Invisalign
Director of the Invisible Training Orthodontics Master (OIF) based on the Invisalign technique with Official certification in Spain and Portugal.
Collaborator in the Universities of Spain and Portugal of the Invisalign technique.
Member of the Advantage Elite Club (Formed by the 50 doctors who do the most treatments in Europe in recent years).
More than 2500 patients treated with Invisalign.
SEDO member
Dr. Ertty Silva
Orthodontics
Creator of Ertty Systems
Author of the book “Sistemas Ertty
Executive Coordinator of the Master Systems Ertty – São Leopoldo Mandic University, São P
Dr. Miguel Hirschhaut
Orthodontics
-DDS, Universidad Central de Venezuela, 1988-1993.
-Orthodontist Specialist, Postgraduate at University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine Dept of Orthodontics, 1993-1995.
– Invited Professor of Orthodontics, Universidad Central de Venezuela.
-Courses and lectures given in 18 countries.
– Author of over 30 scientific papers and 2 book chapters.
Dr. Maria Kunstadter
Orthodontics
Dr. Kunstadter graduated from U.M.K.C Dental School. While there, she co-founded the U.M.K.C Dental Outreach Program. The program has taken students, facility and alumni to third world countries to provide dental care for 25 years. Dr. Kunstadter has led and participated in over 24 medical mission trips worldwide since 1982.
Dr. Kunstadter has been in private practice of dentistry for over 35 years. In 2001, she co-founded The Smile Salon, the Midwest’s first Dental Spa. In 2004, she was designated an “Innovator “ by the Invisalign Corporation. In 2008, she achieved the designation of Elite Preferred Provider with Invisalign, which is awarded to only 1% of Invisalign providers in the world. Dr. Kunstadter was the first woman dentist to be awarded this honor. She is an international speaker with Invisalign and continued to receive Elite Status during her tenure at the Smile Salon.
In 2013, Dr. Kunstadter was appointed the Dental Director of The PAINS Alliance of Kansas City, an organization developed to address chronic pain nationwide.
She is the co-founder of The TeleDentists, the first Teledental platform to provide dental consultation services to the healthcare industry. Dr. Kunstadter spends countless hours advocating for dental/medical integration as a solution for improving healthcare. She is President of The TeleDentists, newly appointed member of CTel Advisory Board as the first dentist, is on the board of the American Teledental Association, a member of the Alphas and spends her spare time enjoying her 2 year old granddaughter.
ENDODONTICS
Dr. José Aranguren Cangas
Dr. César de Gregorio González
Dr. Laura Sierra Armas
Dr. Sameer Jain
Dr. Ken Serota
Dr. Gergely Benyőcs
Dr. Marc Balson
Dr. John Archible
Dr. Prashant Bhasin
Dr. Niraj Kinariwala
Dr. Paula Villa
Dr. Warley Tavares
Dr. Hugo Sousa Dias
Dr. Felipe Restrepo
Dr. Julián González García
Dr. Roberto Aza
Dr. Liviu Steier
Dr. Christian del Rey Schnitzler
Dr. José Aranguren Cangas
Endodontics
- Director of the Master’s Degree in Advanced Endodontics at Rey Juan Carlos University, Madrid.
- Associate Professor, Department of Endodontics at Rey Juan Carlos University, Madrid.
- Professor at International Dental Institute in Palm Beach, Florida.
- D.D.S. at Universidad Europea de Madrid.
- Specialty Certificate in Endodontics, Southern Mississippi University (USM).
- Exclusive practice of Endodontics in private practice (Madrid).
- Author of more than 40 articles in national and international journals.
- Speaker in courses and lectures at national and international level (Argentina, Portugal, USA, Columbia, Austria, Switzerland, Brazil, Uruguay, Croatia, Peru, Mexico, Ecuador and Costa Rica).
- Award for the Best Clinical Case 2006 at the Annual Meeting of the Spanish Society of Endodontics.
- Co-author of the book “Microdentistry, a practical guide” (2014).
- Ex-spokesman of the Spanish Society of Endodontics.
- Speaker and Opinion Leader Carl Zeiss Dental Academy.
- Vice-president of the Chamber of Dentists of Madrid (COEM).
Dr. César de Gregorio González
Endodontics
- D.D.S. 2006. Universidad Europea de Madrid, Madrid, Spain.
- Official Master’s Degree on Advanced Endodontics (MSD) 2008. Graduate with honors. Universidad Europea de Madrid, Madrid, Spain.
- Sub-director of the Master’s Degree in Advanced Endodontics at the Rey Juan Carlos University, Madrid.
- Associate professor, Department of Restorative Dentistry II, Rey Juan Carlos University, Madrid, Spain.
- Affiliate Professor, Department of Endodontics, School of Dentistry, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA.
- Board Director. International Association of Dental Traumatology (IADT).
- Member of the Education and Prevention Committee of the IADT.
- Member of the Research and Case Awards Committee of the IADT.
- Exclusive practice in Endodontics, Madrid, Spain.
- Doctorate student Rey Juan Carlos University, Madrid, Spain (second year).
Dr. Laura Sierra Armas
Endodontics
- Doctor in Dentistry from the Alfonso X El Sabio University of Madrid.
- Degree in Dentistry from the European University.
- Master in Endodontics from the University of Valencia.
- Oral Surgery and Implants from the Autonomous University.
- Surgical and Endodontic Microscopy by the University of Valencia.
- Microsurgery in Soft Tissue Grafts and Bone Grafts, La Paz University Hospital.
- Co-director of the specialized training program in Apical Microsurgery and Soft Tissue Management, Extensive Dental Training.
- Master Professor of Endodontic Microscopy, Rey Juan Carlos University of Madrid.
- Collaborating Professor Master of Endodontics, University of Seville.
- Collaborating Professor Master of Endodontics, University of Zaragoza.
- Professor of the Department of Special Patients, Alfonso X El Sabio University of Madrid.
- Participation and presentation of communications in national and international congresses.
- Dictator and moderator in courses nationwide.
- Private practice in Endodontics, Endodontic Microscopy and Oral Microsurgery.
Dr. Sameer Jain
Endodontics
Dr. Sameer Jain is a Dipomate of the American Board of Endodontics and currently serves an Assistant Professor with the Department of Endodontics. He oversees the pre-doctoral Endodontic clinic and the Urgent Care clinic and is the recipient of the James H. Revere scholarship. He also works as an Associate Endodontist in the Northern Virginia area.
Dr. Jain’s research activity focuses on endodontic biomaterials and transnational technology. His research paper published in JOE, titled “3-Dimensional Accuracy of Dynamic Navigation Technology in Locating Calcified Canals” was one of the first researches exploring the potential of applying dynamic 3D navigation technology in Endodontics. Dr. Jain has authored and co-authored numerous peer reviewed published articles and two books in the field of endodontics.
Dr. Jain is the inventor and holds a patent for “HYBROSONIC”, a novel heat + sonic obturation and irrigation system. His work has earned recognition in the form of the American Association of Endodontists’ Resident Award, the Jean-Marie Laurichesse Research Award, the Pierre Fauchard Academy Award, MIT’s Young Innovator TR35 Fellow award and the American Dental Association’s Henry M. Thornton Fellowship award.
Dr. Jain is a scientific reviewer for all the top endodontic journals (Journal of Endodontics, International Endodontic Journal and Clinical Oral Investigations) and serves as a nominated member on American Association of Endodontist’s Research and Scientific Affairs Committee.
Dr. Sameer Jain earned his Certificate and MSD in Endodontics from the University of Texas Health Science Center School of Dentistry at Houston (2015-2017). Dr. Jain completed his Masters in Dental Biomaterials at University at Buffalo in New York (2013-2015), General Practice Residency (2011-12) and dental school from India (2007-2011).
Dr. Ken Serota
Endodontics
Ken Serota, DDS, MMSc, graduated from the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry in 1973 and received his Certificate in Endodontics and Master of Medical Sciences in Nuclear Medicine degree from the Harvard-Forsyth Dental Center in Boston, Massachusetts. He was awarded the George W. Switzer Memorial Award for excellence in prosthodontics in 1973. In 1981, he was awarded the American Association of Endodontics Memorial Award in Research. In 1987 he received the Ontario Dental Association Award of Merit for his contributions to continuing education. In 2000, he founded ROOTS, the first online Endodontic forum and coordinated the first of ten ROOTS Summits. In 2004, in concert with Oemus Media, he founded the ROOTS Journal. In 2015 he founded NEXUS, in order to integrate all the dental disciplines. Contributing editor to Endodontic Practice, he has published over 70 articles and has lectured internationally on endodontics and implants.
Dr. Serota is a member of
Ontario Dental Association
Canadian Dental Association
Ontario Society of Endodontists
American Association of Endodontists
Digital Dental Society
Dr. Gergely Benyőcs
Endodontics
Gergely Benyőcs DMD graduated summa cum laude in 2001 at the Semmelweis University of Budapest, and completed his master’s degree at the Uni’s Department of Conservative Dentistry in 2003. He also graduated in 2008 at The College for Modern Business Studies.
Specialized in endodontic treatments and owns the PreceDent Dental Office, serving high level endodontic treatments, using microscopic approach and cutting-edge technology. His office is a certified training center for the three years post graduate endodontic program.
He was teaching at the Semmelweis University of Budapest from 2001 to 2003. Member of the Hungarian Society of Endodontology and the New Jersey Association of Endodontists. Chief editor of Endodoncia, the Hungarian endodontic journal. Organizer of the Endodontic Congress at DentalWorld Budapest, which is the largest event in this field in the region. Administrator of ROOTS, the premier global discussion forum for Endodontics. National and international lecturer.
Dr. Marc Balson
Endodontics
Dr. Marc Balson practiced as an endodontist for over 36 years in Livingston, New Jersey. He is a 1978 graduate of New York University College of Dentistry. He received his endodontic certificate from Kingsbrook Medical Center and New York University College of Dentistry in 1981. Dr. Balson is a Diplomate, of the American Board of Endodontics and a Fellow of the International Academy of Endodontists as well as a former Executive Director of the Academy.
He is a past president of the American Association of Endodontists and served in that capacity from 2005 to 2006. He is presently the Executive Director of the New Jersey Association of Endodontists. Dr. Balson serves on the Scientific Advisory Panel of the Journal of Endodontics and is a past director on the Board of Trustees of the College of Diplomates of the American Board of Endodontics. He was a
consultant in endodontics at the East Orange Veterans Administration Hospital. Dr. Balson also taught post-graduate endodontics at both the New York University College of Dentistry as an Associate Clinical Professor of Post Graduate Endodontics and as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Endodontics at the University of Medicine & Dentistry New Jersey.
Dr. Balson has lectured nationally and internationally on various topics in endodontics. He has written articles on both endodontics and osteonecrosis of the jaw. He served as a paid consultant to SS White, Inc. and was a Knowledge Opinion Leader for SS White and DENTSPLY International. He has devoted over 25 years to the advancement of endodontic education for both endodontists and dentists with an interest in expanding their knowledge base in clinical endodontics. Together with the Board of Directors of NJAE many of the NJAE’s Winter Symposium speakers have introduced clinical paradigm shifts in clinical endodontics such as minimally invasive endodontics; CBCT for endodontics; lasers in endodontics; Gentle Wave and new principles in irrigation; restoration of endodontically treated teeth; and many other clinical and diagnostic concepts that have made endodontics one of the most advanced dental specialties.
Dr. John Archible
Endodontics
Dr. John Archible is a graduate of the College of New Jersey. He went on to study at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Upon earning his DMD degree, Dr. Archible completed a one year General Practice Residency at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, followed by two years in private practice as a general dentist. It was then that Dr. Archible decided to pursue his favorite aspect of dentistry, which was Root Canal Therapy. Dr. Archible earned his specialty certificate in Endodontics from The Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center of New York, NY, where he proudly treated our nation’s heroes.Dr. Archible is in private practice in New Jersey with his wife Lauren, who is also an endodontist. Dr. Archible has been on the board of directors of the NJ Association of endodontists for the past 8 years, serving as president for the past two years. John and Lauren have two children, ages 8 and 10, who keep them very busy when they are not in the office.
Dr. Prashant Bhasin
Endodontics
EDUCATION
2002 Santosh dental college Ghaziabad, Delhi NCR, India
Bachelor of Dental Surgery
2007 SDM Dental College Dharwad Karnataka, India
Master of Dental Surgery
POST GRADUATE TRAINING
I am working as a Professor & HOD in the Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontincs in dental college in INDIA (DELHI). I did my post graduation from RGUHS University from S.D.M dental college dharwad Karnataka. I did my certified course in Basic & Advanced Oral Implantology with osstem Korea.
I have done research work in field of dentistry during my post graduation and I am also a co-guide in research work of my post graduate in my university.
INNOVATION IN THE FIELD
Successfully started The first Authorized Training Centre for Micro Dentistry in India in association with CARLZEISS, Germany at Delhi.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
JUNIOR RESIDENT Deen Dayal Upadhaya Hospital, NCR Delhi 2003-04
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR Santosh Dental College, Delhi NCR July 2007–31JAN 2018
PROFESSOR & HOD – SUDHA RASTOGI COLLEGE OFDENTAL SCIENCES,
DELHI NCR
AWARDS/ ACHEVIMENTS
International certification on engine driven Endodontics by Essential Dental Seminar at HODEC , NEW JERSY USA
1. Certificate of completion of professional advanced training on full mouth rehabilitation of Osstem AIC 26-27 SEPT 2014
2. Certificate of completion better implant treatments at Delhi on 11th Feb 2013
3. Certificate of completion of professional hard & soft tissue management course of AIC From Feb 12-14th 2013
4. Certificate of completion on professional sinus surgery training course of AIC at 6-9th Feb 2012
5. Certificate of completion of professional Implant Training Course of AIC From 1-3 Dec 2011 & Jan 5-7 2012 of AIC
6. Awarded With Professional Excellence Award 2015
7. Awarded With Best Dentist Of The Year Award 2015
8. Elected As An Executive Member Of Indian Dental Association 2016
9. Awarded Certification In Advanced Endodontic With Microscopes. CARL ZEISS GERMANY
10. Awarded with Excellence in Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics by Indian Health Professional Awards 2017.
11. Awarded with Excellence in Microdentisrty by Indian Health Professional Awards 2017.
12. FIRST AND ONLY INDIAN ENDODONTIST ON INTERNATIONAL LISTING OF CARL ZEISS SPEAKERS IN THE WORLD
13. First honorary member from INDIA at 3D CLEANING GROUP OF 17000 DENTIST ACROSS THE GLOBE IN ITALY
14. HONOURED WITH FIRST GOLD MEMBER BY EXECELLENCE IN ENDODONTICS FORUM FROM INDIA
15. Chair- International Co-operation committee for Global Summit Organization at USA
Dr. Niraj Kinariwala
Endodontics
Qualification:
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery (B.D.S.)
Karnavati School of Dentistry, Uvarsad, Gandhinagar, Gujarat (2006-2011)
- Master of Dental Surgery (D.S.)
Ahmedabad Dental College and Hospital, Ahmedabad, Gujarat (2012-2015)
- D. in Conservative Dentistry (Ongoing)
Gujarat University (2015-2021)
Work Experience:
- Associate Professor, Department of Endodontics, Karnavati University, India (2015-2021)
- Editor-in-Chief, Textbook of GUIDED ENDODONTICS from Springer Nature Publishing House with contributions from 17 distinguished experts in 10 different Universities & countries.
- International Speaker on Digitalization in Endodontics at many reputed educational institutes and conferences including APDC 2021, Sri Lanka
- International Guest Speaker at World Dental Conference at Dubai in August, 2018.
- International Guest Speaker at ConsAsia at University of Sharjah in December 2018 and Decemnber, 2019.
- International Guest Speaker at AEEDC 2019 at Dubai (The largest biggest dental conference in the Middle east) in February 2019.
- Co-owner and Chief Dentist at two dental clinics, White Dental Lounge, Satelite and Sola in Ahmedabad.
- President – International Digital Dental Academy (IDDA) India (2018-2021)
- Key Opinion Leader of Carl Zeiss India
Dr. Paula Villa
Endodontics
DDS and Endodontist graduated from Universidad CES in Medellin, Colombia.
Cofounder of the graduated endodontic program in Universidad de Antioquia in Medellín, Colombia, where she is a Titular Professor.
Former president of the Colombian Association of Endodontists.
Member of Colombian Association of Endodontics.
International member of American Association of Endodontics.
She has authored scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals and has her private practice limited to Endodontics and Endodontic Microsurgery in Medellín, Colombia.
National and international lecturer.
Dr. Warley Tavares
Endodontics
Specialist in Endodontics and Endodontic Microsurgery
Master in Endodontics – Federal University of Minas Gerais, Brazil / Forsyth Institute- Boston
Doctor in Endodontics – Federal University of Minas Gerais, Brazil
Adjunct professor of Endodontics- Federal University of Minas Gerais, Brazil
Dr. Hugo Sousa Dias
Endodontics
Graduated in 2008 in dentistry in Universidade Fernando Pessoa – Oporto, Portugal. in 2015 he completed his post-graduation program in endodontics at University of Lisbon – School os Dentistry, Portugal.
Lectures and hands-on courses worldwide: Poland (Warsaw, Poznan and Lodz), Japan (Utsonomiya and Tokyo), Spain (Barcelona, Vigo, Orense, Coruna, Malaga and Valencia), Slovakia (Bratislava), Hungary (Budapest), Serbia (Belgrade), Brasil (Belo Horizonte), Germany (Berlin and Cologne), Macedonia (Ohric), Croacia (Zagreb), Portugal (Porto, Lisboa and Coimbra), Vietnam (Haiphong), Thailand (Bangkok), Turkey (Instambul), Romenia (Bucharest) and Greece (Athens).
Lectures at different on-line congresses and events (webinars).
Hugo Sousa Dias & Friends webinar sessions founder (more than 35 webinar sessions).
Areas of special interest are: Pulp canal obliterations; guided endodontics, separated instruments retrieval, instrumentation and obturation, retreatments; MTA and other bioceramics; apical microsurgery and regenerative endodontics.
Works in a private practice limited to endodontics in Oporto.
Director of The Endodontic Master Program at Foramen Dental Education – Oporto, Portugal since 2015. In 2019 started a new teaching project, Side By Side Custom Endodontic Made Programs, for individualized training in endodontics.
Conducts joing traning programs with other colleagues, such as Antonis Chaniotis and Dennis Köhrer, covering topics such as ledges, separated instruments, missed anatomies, calcified canals.
Founder and active member of Portuguese Group For Endodontic Study, organizing study club sessions in different parts of Portugal.
Board member of Portuguese Endodontic Society (2020-2023) and member of European Society Endodontology.
Invited professor of Endodontic Post-Graduation Programs at University of Lisbon – School of Dentistry; CESPU University and University of Oporto – School of Dentistry.
Member of the Clinical Masters Network.
Professor at Clinical Masters Program in Endodontics (tribune CME) with Dr. Gilberto Debelian; Prof. Gianluca Gambarini; Dr. Claudio Pisacane and Dr. Giancarlo Pongione (2018-2019).
Co-Autor in one chapter of the book: The Root Canal Anatomy in Permanent Dentition editors: Versiani, Marco A; Basrani, Bettina; Sousa-Neto, Manoel D; Springer (2018). ISBN 978-3-319-73444-6.
Member of the Clinical Masters Program in Endodontics – Tribute CME with Dr. Gilberto Debelian, Dr. Giancarlo Pongione, Dr. Gianluca Gambarini and Dr. Claudio Pisacane.
Publication of clinical reports at Roots Magazine, Clinical Masters Magazine and Saude Oral Magazine.
Kol from Kavo Kerr (2013-2017), Mani, Inc (Since 2017); Septodont (Since 2018) and Karl Kaps GMBH & CO. KG (Since 2021).
Languages:
Portuguese: Native
Spanish: Advanced
English: Advanced
Dr. Felipe Restrepo
Endodontics
Dr. Julián González García
Endodoncia
DDS from Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo.
Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Specialist at Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia.
Former Academic for 15 years in the area of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology and Dental Clinical Photography in Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo.
Guest Professor in different national and international postgraduate courses in the area of Diagnostic Imaging.
Active Partner in the International Association of Dental Maxillo-Facial Radiology.
Areas of Interest: Diagnostic Imaging in Dentistry and Digital Dentistry.
Dr. Roberto Aza
Endodontics
- Dental Degree. ISCS-SUL, Lisbon. 1990-1996
- Post-graduate Education in Clinical Endodontics and Microsurgery. Centro Odontología Microscópica, Bilbao. Dr.Borja Zabalegui. 2004-2005.
- Best Clincal Case published at Científica Dental. Roberto Aza, Dr. Borja Zabalegui, 2006.
- Mater’s Degree in Endodontics, UEM. 2010-2012.
- Prize Badanelli Marcano Best Clinical Case. AEDE- León 2011.
- Prize Ruiz de Temiño, best article published at Revista Endodoncia (AEDE). 2015
- PhD degree in Dentistry. Alfonso X. 2017
- Member of Spanish Association of Endodontics (AEDE).
- Associate Member. American Association of Endodontists (AAE).
- Secretary-Treasurer of Spanish Association of Endodontics (AEDE).2014-2017.
- General Private Practice with special dedication to endodontics. Madrid
Dr. Liviu Steier
Endodontics
Education:
- Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD equivalent), University of Medicine and Pharmacy Carol Davila Dental School, Bucharest, Romania (1977 – 1982).
- PhD in Dentistry (Dr. med. dent.) Ministry of Research and Science (Ministerium für Forschung und Wissenschaft) Düsseldorf, Germany. 1983.
Postgraduate Training:
- Residency in Prosthodontics, University of Cologne, Dental School, Cologne, Germany (1986 – 1992).
- Residency in Endodontics, University of Witten-Herdecke Witten, Germany (2000 – 2006)
Specialty Certifications:
- Specialist in Prosthodontics and Material Science, German Society of Prosthodontics and Dental Materials (Spezialist für Prothetik und Werkstoffkunde Deutsche Gesellschaft für Prothetik und Werkstoffkunde).
- Specialist in Endodontics (General Dental Council – UK), AAE – US.
- Certified Dentist with Special Interest in Dental Implantology – Landeszahnaerztekammer Rheinland Pfalz.
- Certified expert witness for trials before federal and state courts for the German Society for Prosthetic Dentistry and Biomaterials (DGPro, https://www.dgpro.de )
Major Teaching and Clinical Responsibilities:
- Clinical Director MSc in Endodontics University of Warwick, Coventry, England.
Faculty Appointments:
- Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Preventive and Restorative Sciences, Robert Schattner Center, University of Pennsylvania / School of Dental Medicine.
- Associate Professor, University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, Philadelphia, PA.
- Adjunct Visiting Professor, Saveetha Dental College, Chenai, India.
- Member of the Faculty of Dental Surgery, Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh, Scotland.
- Visiting Professor, University of Florence, School of Dental Medicine, Florence, Italy.
Memberships in Professional and Scientific Societies:
- American Academy of Dental Science
- American Association of Endodontics
- European Society of Endodontics Certified Member (2005 – 2019).
- Deutsche Gesellschaft für Endodontie (2004 – 2018)
- Fellow of International Congress of Oral Implantalogists (1996 –2018)
- The Implant Prosthodontic Section of the ICOI (1998 – 2018)
- American Academy of Periodontology (1996 – 2018)
- European Association of Dental Implantologists (1996 – 2018)
- German Society of Dental Implantology (1995 – 2018)
- German Society for Periodontolgy (1995 – 2018)
Editorial Positions:
- Editor in Chief Journal of Dentistry and Oral Science
- Editorial Board – Journal of Dentistry
- Coeditor European Journal of Dentistry
- Editorial Board – Reality Esthetics
- Editor in Chief Journal of Dentistry Special Issue “The Value of Fluorescence Enhanced Diagnosis and Therapy, Guidance in
Dentistry (2021)
Dr. Steiner has attended various national and international conferences as an Invited Lecturer and is co-author of a significant number of publications in prestigious scientific journals.
Dr. Christian del Rey Schnitzler
Endodontics
Degree in Dentistry, Complutense University – Madrid. Dental activity: endodontics, dental aesthetics and CAD-CAM Dentistry.
Profile:
- 25 years of experience as a clinical dentist
- Dental microscope user since 2003
- Private teacher in Microscope Dentistry del Rey & Carrera Clinic – 2012
- Lecturer on microscope dentistry
- ZEISS speaker
- CEREC user since 2014
Work experience:
- Clinical practice focused on endodontics, dental aesthetics and CAD-CAM Dentistry. Del Rey Clinic – clinicadelrey.es – 1997-2022
- International speaker representing Zeiss in Mexico, Turkey, Russia, India, China, Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand
- Co-director of the courses:
- Introduction to the use of the dental microscope in dentistry – 2012-2016
- Integration of the dental microscope in General Dentistry – 2016-2022
- Integration of the dental microscope in CAD-CAM Dentistry – 2016-2022
- Integration of the dental microscope in Oral Surgery – 2017-2022 – www.microscopiodental.com
- Group coordinator in Dentists Without Borders (DSF) in the projects of India 2012 and the Dominican Republic 2015
Academic Training:
- Degree in dentistry Universidad Complutense de Madrid – 1997
- Postgraduate in Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Seville University – 2002
- Clinical and Microscope Endodontics, Dr. Borja Zabalegui – 2004
- High Complexity Oral Rehabilitation, Dr. Anibal Alonso – 2012
ORAL MEDICINE
Dr. Lorenzo de Arriba de la Fuente
Dr. Lorenzo de Arriba de la Fuente
Esthetics / Prosthodontics
Academic Qualifications
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from the University of Salamanca, years 1977-83. Degree in Medicine and Surgery issued in Madrid on September 23, 1983.
Thesis or Final Degree Project: “Hearing disability in aspiring motor vehicle drivers. Proposal for a new calculation formula”. Defended at the University of Salamanca obtaining the qualification of Outstanding.
Monographic Doctorate Courses from the University of Salamanca during the years 1985-86, obtaining the qualification of Outstanding.
Specialty in Stomatology from the Complutense University of Madrid, Years 1986-88, Specialist Medical Degree in Stomatology issued in Madrid on October 17, 1989.
Doctor of Dentistry from the Complutense University of Madrid in the 2004-05 academic year, obtaining the highest qualification.
Linhart Continuing Dental Education Programs. College of Dentistry. New York University. “Current concepts in American Dentistry Advanced Implantology & Periodontics”. April 2015-October 2016 (210 credits hours)
Other qualifications:
Certificate of Pedagogical Aptitude (CAP) by the University of Salamanca, year 1985-86. Certificate issued in Salamanca on June 9, 1986.
Postgraduate in Periodontology (School of Experimental and Clinical Oral Pathology) from the Complutense University of Madrid, year 1988-89. Postgraduate degree issued in Madrid on June 15, 1989.
Certified Diploma in Oral Public Health by the Faculty of Dentistry of the Complutense University of Madrid, 1989-90. Diploma issued in Madrid on June 5, 1990.
Certificate Diploma “Management of the Risk Patient in the Dental Clinic” by the Faculty of Dentistry of the Complutense University of Madrid, 1996-97 academic year.
Certificate Diploma “Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in the Dental Clinic” by the Faculty of Dentistry of the Complutense University of Madrid, year 1997.
Teaching experience:
Associate Professor (Type 2), part-time dedication (6 + 6 hours) of the Department of Stomatology III of the Faculty of Dentistry of the Complutense University of Madrid from the 1992-93 academic year until 04.30.2012, participating in the teaching of the subjects: Oral Surgical Pathology I, Oral Medical Pathology, Integrated Dental Clinic for Special Patients, Periodontics, Periodontal Clinic, Oral Medical Pathology, Oral Medicine, Periodontics I and Periodontics II. – Associate Professor, part-time dedication (6 + 6 hours) of the Department of Stomatology III of the Faculty of Dentistry of the Complutense University of Madrid from 01.05.2012 to the present, participating in the teaching of the subjects: Oral Medicine, Periosontia I, Periodontics II, Research Lines and Methods in Oral Pathology, Integrated Dental Clinic and Complex Periodontal Therapeutics. – Co-director of the Own Title: “Management of the Patient at Risk in the Dental Clinic”. Course 2005-06 – Co-director of the Own Title: “Specialist in Oral Medicine” from the Course 2007-8 to the academic year 2011-2012 and 2016-17 – Professor in the teaching of the University Own Title: “Specialist in Oral Medicine” both in theoretical activities and in clinical practice from the 1997-98 academic year to the present. – Collaborator in the theoretical teaching of the Continuing Training Course “Certificate in Current Concepts in Oral Oral Medicine” held at the UCM School of Dentistry during the 2016-17 Academic Year.
MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
Dr. Javier González Martín-Moro
Dr. Javier Arias Gallo
Dr. María José Morán Soto
Dr Costa Nikolopoulos
Dr. Fouad Khoury
Dr. Devorah Schwartz-Arad
"As an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, I am driven by my firm belief in teamwork's power to achieve coordinated excellence in healthcare, leading to positive tranformations in patients' lives"
Dr. Setareh Lavasani
Dr. Markus Troeltzsch
Dr. Paul Bhatti
Dr. Sangeeta Pai
Dr. Javier González Martín-Moro
Maxillofacial surgery
Member of:
- Madrid Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (SSMAX)
- European Association of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery (EACMFS).
- Spanish Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (SECOM).
Academic qualifications:
- Fellow of the European Association of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery
- D.D.S., Universidad Europea de Madrid.
- Specialist in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
- Post-graduate: Advanced Studies. Surgery Department. Universidad Autónoma. Madrid.
- Number 124 at the Spanish nation-wide M.I.R. exam for Medical Doctors
- Degree in Medicine. Universidad Autónoma. Madrid.
Teaching and scientific activity:
- Teaching collaborator Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM)
- Co-director of the following courses:
- Course on Experimental Microsurgery and Micro-vascularized Flaps on Rats.
- Intensive course on Flaps in Reconstructive Surgery.
- Theoretical-practical cadaver course on Treatment of Skin Cancer.
- Course on Complex Techniques in Implantology: Soft Tissue Management and Bone Grafts.
- Collaborator of the Expert Diploma in Advanced Implantology and Periodontics (DEIPA).
- Collaborator of the AMPLIA Course on Apical Microsurgery and Soft Tissues
- Collaborator of the University Expert Course on Oral Implantology of the Spanish Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (SECOM)
Professional activity:
- 2011-…: Private practice.
- 2010-…: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Hospital Universitario La Paz. Madrid.
- 2008-2010: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Hospital General de Ciudad Real.
- 2007-2008: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Children’s Hospital, Hospital Universitario La Paz. Madrid.
- 2002-2007: Resident at the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Hospital Universitario La Paz. Madrid
Dr. Javier Arias Gallo
Maxillofacial Surgery
Degree in Medicine and Surgery from the Autonomous University of Madrid (1992)
Doctor of Medicine and Surgery from the Autonomous University of Madrid (2004)
Specialist in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery via MIR at the La Paz University Hospital, Madrid (1998)
Currently a member of the Maxillofacial Surgery team at the Ruber Juan Bravo Hospital
Work experience:
- Maxillofacial Surgery Service. Ruber Juan Bravo Hospital. Since 2016
- Maxillofacial Surgery Service. La Zarzuela and La Moraleja Hospitals. 2007 – 2016
- Milenium Dental, Sanchinarro and Pozuelo de Alarcón Centers. 2008 – 2016
- La Paz University Hospital, Madrid (1993-2010)
- 1993-1997: Resident intern physician.
- 1998-2010: Associate Physician.
Dr. María José Morán Soto
Maxillofacial Surgery
Degree in Medicine and Surgery from the Autonomous University of Madrid.
Specialist in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
Fellow of the European Association of Craniomaxillofacial Surgery.
Degree in Dentistry from the European University of Madrid.
Co-director of the flaps courses in recontructive surgery and experimental microsurgery.
University Hospital of La Paz.
Private Practice in Maxillofacial Surgery
Dr Costa Nikolopoulos
Maxillofacial surgery
Dr. Costa Nikolopoulos BDS cum laude, FFD (SA) MFOS qualified as a dentist in 1984 receiving his dental degree “cum laude” from Wits University, Johannesburg, South Africa. He received numerous awards including the Gold Medal of the Dental Association of South Africa for the most outstanding graduate. In 1990 he completed his 4-year full time postgraduate Maxillo-Facial & Oral Surgery training at Wits University and was awarded FFD (SA) MFOS from the College of Medicine of South Africa.
Since 1991 he is in full time specialist Maxillo-Facial & Oral Surgery private practice concentrating on immediate loading of dental implants. To date he has placed over 30.000 dental implants. He has also presented as a key lecturer at numerous international implant congresses.
In 2011, with Dr Petros Yuvanoglu, he established the SameDay Dental Implants Clinic in Dubai where he is also the co-director of the Branemark Osseointergration Center-Dubai.
Dr. Fouad Khoury
Maxillofacial surgery
Born in Maghdoucé / Libanon
1978 DMD, St. Joseph University, Beirut
1978- 1979 Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery of the University of Freiburg, Germany
1979- 1988 Assistent Professor at the Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Münster, Germany
1984 Diploma in Oral Surgery
1988 Habilitation (german PhD)
1988- 1994 Associated Professor at the Departmentof Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Münster, Germany
since 1994 full Professor at the Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Münster, Germany and Chairman of Privat – klinik Schloss Schellenstein, Implantology center, Olsberg, Germany.
Several prices (e.g. Pioneers in Dentistry 2016 AUB, W. Laney Award 2017 American A. Osseointegration) and patents. Author of 3 bestseller textbooks translated to more than 10 languages. More than 125 publications and 1.000 lectures / courses worldwide.
Dr. Devorah Schwartz-Arad
Maxillofacial surgery
A specialist in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMS), Ph.D. degree in cancer research, anatomy and embryology. Graduated from the Faculty of Dental Medicine of the Hebrew University and was a senior lecturer in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the School of Dental Medicine, Tel Aviv University until 2008.
Since 2016 Dr. Schwartz-Arad is a Research Professor of the “Pharmacological Research in Dentistry Group” at the Faculty of Dentistry, State University of Granada (Spain) and Visiting Professor, UCAM, Universidad Cattolica De Murcia, Murcia, Spain.
Dr. Schwartz- Arad is the author of 78 research papers focusing on immediate dental implantation, bone augmentation procedures for dental implants, the influence of smoking on the success of dental implants. Dr. Schwartz-Arad presented more than 100 papers in scientific meetings and she is a renowned national and international lecturer. She is the author and editor of 2 books published by Quintessence:
- Ridge preservation & immediate implantation
- Esthetics in Dentistry
She is an active member of the European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry (EAED) and other international organizations.
Dr. Schwartz-Arad performs a wide range of treatments Bone Grafts for implant purposes, Dental Implants, Orthogenetic surgery for jaw correction, Maxillary sinus elevation procedure, Jaw joint problems and tooth (including wisdom tooth) extractions.
She is the Founder and President of “Conflict and Dialogue” study club and she is heading the Schwartz-Arad Continuing Education center and the owner and senior OMS of Schwartz-Arad Day-Care Surgical Center.
Dr. Setareh Lavasani
Maxillofacial surgery
Dr. Lavasani is a Board certified Oral & Maxillofacial Radiologist. She is a full-time Associate Professor and the Director of Oral Radiology & Advanced Imaging at Western University of Health Sciences, College of Dental Medicine in Pomona, California.
She graduated from AUST school of dental medicine in Dubai in 2005 and received her specialty certificate in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology and her master’s degree in Dental Diagnostic Sciences from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio in 2013.
Dr. Lavasani has presented lectures and hands on workshops at more than 70 national and international venues and is a frequently invited speaker at the California Dental Association (CDA Anaheim, San Francisco), American Dental Association (ADA), International Congress of Dento-maxillofacial radiology (ICDMFR), American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (AAOMR), AEEDC (Dubai, Cairo), Global Dental Implant Academy (GDIA), Harvard, UCLA, UPenn, UCSF, UOP and Loma Linda schools of dentistry and residency programs.
Dr. Lavasani is the co-author of multiple textbook chapters including the first interactive digital Oral Radiology textbook; “Fundamentals of Oral Radiology” which is available on iBooks and a book chapter on Principles of Radiographic Interpretation in “Oral Surgery for Dental Students” published by Theime, NY. She is an associate editor for the Journal of The Lebanese Dental Association (JLDA) and a distinguished reviewer for the OOOO (Quad O) journal. She is also a dental textbook reviewer for Theime publishers in New York. She is a Fellow and a member of board of directors at the Global Dental Implant Academy.
She is an honoree of the 40 under 40 best, most innovative and interesting young specialists in America published by Incisal Edge magazine, NY (2019) and the awardee of the “Distinguished faculty member award” at WesternU College of Dental medicine (2019).
Her areas of interest are applications of CBCT and MRI imaging in diagnosis and treatment planning in dentistry and implementation of guided navigation in different aspects of digital workflow in various dental specialties.
She is also passionate about and has conducted research on application and implementation of innovative tools and strategies in dental curriculum design and delivery to enhance interest, engagement, and retention of the gen-Z student population. She has also focused on the effects of App based formative feedback tools to improve student- faculty calibration, communication, and observation of trends in student performance across different dental disciplines.
She is a member and or chair of multiple standing committees at the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, American Dental Educator’s Association (ADEA) and Tri- County Dental Society. She is a member of the organizing committee and the co-chair of Sponsorship and Commercial exhibition committee at the International Congress of Deno-maxillofacial Radiology. She is a voting member of the California Dental Association House of Delegates.
She is a dog lover and in her free time enjoys spending time with her fur babies Thundi and Simba.
Dr. Markus Troeltzsch
Maxillofacial surgery
Dr. Markus Troeltzsch (MD /DMD) completed his dental training and received his DMD in 2005 from the Dental School at the University of Erlangen in Nuremberg in Germany. In 2010, Dr. Troeltzsch completed his medical education at the Medical School at the University of Erlangen, Nuremberg and received his MD.
Dr. Troeltzsch continued his dental studies in 2008 and 2009 specializing in restorative and esthetic Dentistry (Curriculum DGÄZ). He spent 6 months in the Department of Surgery at the University of Sydney in Australia, and then proceeded to the Department of Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Zurich in Switzerland. Afterwards he performed his residency at the University Clinics in Bochum (Germany) and Göttingen (Germany) where he passed the board exam for maxillofacial surgery.
Dr. Troeltzsch was appointed as consultant and senior physician for maxillofacial surgery at the University of Göttingen in January 2016, where he still teaches up to date. With his father and brother he maintains a private office for dentistry and oral and maxillofacial surgery in Ansbach, Bavaria, Germany and directs the Departement for oral and maxillofacial surgery at the hospitals of Ansbach and Fürth, Bavaria, Germany.
In November 2016 he was elected as the director of the APW, the Academy for postgraduate continuous education of the german dental association.
He lectures and publishes internationally and nationally on various topics, especially about up to date procedures of methods of augmentation of the jaws, implants and the various aspects of medicine in dentistry.
He is the main author of the augmentation guidelines paper of the Consensus conference of the German Society of Implantology (DGI) and the head editor of a comprehensive textbook „medicine for dentists“, both will be published in winter of 2020.
Dr. Troeltzsch is specialised in the following procedures:
Dr. Troeltzsch is aktive as a dentist, oral surgeon and maxillofacial surgeon. Apart from orthodontics he covers all fields in dentistry and has specialised in restorative and aesthetic procedures. However his main field of expertise is surgery. He covers the whole field of oral and maxillofaxial surgery and focusses extensively in:
-Augmentation procedures of the jaws.
-Oral implantology
-Treatment and prevention of necrotic affections of the jaws.
-Surgical and implant procedures for medical complex patients.
Dr. Paul Bhatti
Maxillofacial surgery
Dr. Paul Bhatti has had extensive education and training in becoming an oral and maxillofacial surgeon. His education began by obtaining a Bachelors degree in Human Physiology from the University of Toronto. From there, he continued his education and received a Doctorate of Dental Surgery from Northwestern University. This was followed by obtaining a medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine and a completion of an oral and maxillofacial surgery residency in 2002 from Sinai Hospital/St. Joseph-Mercy Hospital of Michigan. Dr. Bhatti is both a fellow of Royal College of Dentists of Canada and a Diplomate of the American Board for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
Dr. Bhatti has also held teaching positions at the University of Detroit-Mercy as well as the University of Michigan and the University of Toronto. Currently Dr. Bhatti is affiliated with McMaster University and performs his more complex surgeries at McMaster University Medical Center as well as Hamilton General Hospital. Dr. Bhatti is also part of the Hamilton Health Sciences/McMaster University Cleft-Lip and Palate Team.
Dr. Bhatti is also the founder and CEO of Sowingo – a cloud-based ecommerce web and mobile platform designed to empower the private healthcare practice.
Dr. Sangeeta Pai
Maxillofacial surgery
Dr. Sangeeta Pai completed her undergraduate studies, on top of her class with honors and a gold medal from SDM University, India. Dr.Pai secured her Oral & Maxillofacial surgery training from Tbilisi state medical university and further worked in various universities in Germany in the Dept of Oral and maxillofacial surgery that delt with oncological plastic surgery, Cleft lip and palate, Head and neck tumors and extensive facial reconstruction. Dr Pai did her super specialization in minimal invasive sinus augmentation procedures, augmentation and Implantology in Paderborn, Germany.
Over the years she developed keen interest in Aesthetics and surgical full mouth rehabilitation. Dr Pai specializes in extensive bone augmentation and reconstruction in the field of Implantology. Dr Sangeeta Pai is currently practicing as a Consultant surgeon and Implantologist in a Private multispecialty Dental Clinic in Oldenburg, Germany.
Dr Pai holds a Fellowship in International congress of Oral Implantologists and is a Fellow Affiliate at The Royal college of Surgeons of Edinburgh. She is the first board certified Oral surgeon with Indian origin in Germany. She holds Certification in Sedation and a Certification in PRF and Blood concentrate procedures. She is a Key opinion leader for various German and International implant and biomaterial manufacturer. She was selected as the “Recommended doctor in the region By Germany’s FOCUS Magazine 2020”. She is recently been selected as a young International speaker for German implant system. She has published in various international journals and is active in clinical research. She is currently working on various new minimal invasive bone reconstruction techniques. She strongly believes in hard work and perseverance and that with it, no GOAL is impossible!!
SYSTEMIC DISEASES
Dr. Miguel Carasol Campillo
Dr. Miguel Carasol Campillo
Systemic diseases
Experience:
- Founding partner of Clínica Perio, center dedicated exclusively to Periodontics and Implantology. 1990-2010.
- Education Director (Perioformación) at Clínica Perio 1990-2010.
- Clinician at the Unit of Hospital Periodontics of the Ruber Juan Bravo Hospital since 2016.
Academic qualifications:
- Degree in Medicine and Surgery Complutense University Madrid (UCM), 1984.
- Final thesis as graduate in Medicine and Surgery UCM, 1986, with honors.
- Specialist in Stomatology at UCM, December 1985.
- Doctorate courses in Medicine and Surgery at UCM, 1984-1986.
- Master’s Course in Periodontics, Department of Orofacial Medicine and Surgery, Dental School UCM, June 1990.
- PhD in Dentistry (Summa cum Laude), Dental School UCM, February 2017.
LASER DENTISTRY
Dr. Claudia C. Cotca
"Oral systemic aetiology logic is the premise for optimal therapeutics and makes private health public health."
Dr. Justin Kolnick
Dr. Claudia C. Cotca
Laser Dentistry
Dr. Claudia Cotca, is a 3 times graduate of University of Michigan, where she received a Bachelor of Science Chemistry Degree and major in Cellular Molecular Biology, Master of Public Health in Toxicology, and Doctor of Dental Surgery. Dr. Claudia Cotca, an international lecturer and aesthetic restorative dentist founded the Washington Institute for Dentistry & Laser Surgery in Washington DC Metro, a private practice Institute with focus on technology and interdisciplinary smile reconstruction within facial neurologic & skeletal coordinates. For two decades she has developed advanced oral-systemic protocols with focus on aetiologic diagnosis and integrated interdisciplinary driven therapeutic options in areas of her interests of lasers, temporomandibular and obstructive sleep apnea disorders, sports performance oral function, systemic implications in oral, aesthetic and full mouth rehabilitation, dental anti-aging and whitening therapies. Through her studies in Toxicology and as founder of the C3 Think Tank, she continues to develop real time oral systemic advanced clinical protocols for a range of systemic conditions like diabetes, immunodeficiency, cancer chemotherapy and others. Dr. Claudia Cotca has served on national Boards and Committees including American Academy of Oral Medicine, The Academy of Microscope Enhanced Dentistry, American Diabetes Association DC Leadership Board, ADA Standards Committee on Dental Products, Subcommittee on Lasers, Whitening, Biologic Evaluation, as US Delegate to International Organizations of Standardization and held representative roles in the World Dental Federation and American Dental Association, among others. Her memberships rank with American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics, American Society of Laser & Medical Surgery, Academy of Laser Dentistry, and many others. Since 2001 she has been involved in federal legislation and represented among others American Dental Association and American Academy of Oral Medicine as Spokesperson and Dental Expert on Capitol Hill, testified before United States Congress, and has appeared on national networks including Sirius XM Doctor’s Radio, ABC News, and NBC News as Dentist & Toxicologist Health Expert. She serves as Editor and Editorial Board Reviewer in various journals and is Fellow of the American Academy of Oral Medicine, International College of Dentists, Pierre Fauchard Academy and is a member of the International College of Prosthodontists.
Dr. Justin Kolnick
Laser Dentistry
Dr. Kolnick received his dental degree, cum laude, from the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa, where he was the first dental school graduate to be awarded the University Scholarship for Overseas Postgraduate Study. Dr. Kolnick received his postdoctoral endodontic training from Columbia University in the City of New York.
Dr. Kolnick has been committed to endodontic education, first as an Associate Clinical Professor in Endodontics at Columbia University and then as an Attending at Westchester Medical Center and an Associate Clinical Professor in Endodontics at New York Medical College. Although he no longer holds these positions, he continues to lecture extensively on local, national and international levels and has published several articles on endodontics. Dr. Kolnick is dedicated to fostering excellence in endodontics through education and the incorporation of the latest technology, and has developed a comprehensive, laser-assisted treatment concept in endodontics. Currently, Dr. Kolnick is a Clinical Mentor for Biolase, Inc. and is responsible for the Advanced Laser Training for endodontists worldwide.
Dr. Kolnick is in full-time private practice limited to endodontics in Westchester, New York.
Major Organizations Addressed
Academy of Laser Dentistry
Advancing Dentistry Symposium
American Association of Endodontists
Connecticut Association of Endodontists
Colegio De Endodoncistas De Baja California
Congress Colegio De Odontologos De Nuevo Leon
Greater New York Dental Meeting
International Academy of Endodontists
International Society of Laser Dentistry (ISLD)
New York State Association of Endodontists
Northeastern Gnathological Society
South African Dental Congress
South African Endodontic Society (Nomads)
World Clinical Laser and Imaging Super Symposium
WCLI Asia-Pacific Symposium
PRF
Dr. Cleopatra Nacopoulos
Dr. Katrin Bottger
Dr. Richard Miron
Dr. Cleopatra Nacopoulos
PRF
Cleopatra Nacopoulos was born in Athens Greece
Bachelor of Science in Biology, GANNON University USA, 1985
Graduated from Dental school of Athens University in 1991
Master degree in Oral Biology 1998
Master degree in Periodontology 1998
Associate faculty member of Athens University until 1998
Certificate Master Degree of SOLA Academy, in Vienna University 2005
Trained on facial aesthetics with the use of fillers and growth factors, in Beverly Hills California, 2007
Diplomate Certificate Degree of ICOI, 2013
PhD, Laboratory for Research of the Musculoskeletal System, School of Medicine, University of Athens, Greece, 2015
PostDoc research, Laboratory for Research of the Musculoskeletal System, School of Medicine, University of Athens, Greece, 2015
Aesthetic Medicine MSc, Queen Mary University London, 2015
Scientific collaborator for the Research of the Musculoskeletal System, School of Medicine, University of Athens
Visiting Professor of Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy of the Republicof Moldova
Visiting Professor of the International University of Agadir, Universiapolis
Published many scientific papers in GBR with the use of P.R.P., P.R.F., LPRF. i-PRF & A-PRF, Implants, Laser and Aesthetic Medicine
Co-author of “Platelet Rich Fibrin in Regenerative Dentistry: Biological Background and Clinical Indications”, Wiley 2017
Lecturer in many conferences and trainer in many hands on courses for implants, growth factors, facial aesthetics and laser
President of WAUPS Greece and WAUPS Aesthetica, ex President of HELSOLA
Certified educator, trainer and coach of PRF
Founder of CLEOPATRA TECHNIQUE TM
Private clinics in Athens and Tripolis Greece limited to Periodontics, Microsurgery, Oral Implantology, Laser and Facial aesthetics
Dr. Katrin Bottger
PRF
- Medical trainer and lecturer for doctors/naturopaths. Independent and non-aliated with any association or company to relay information based solely on its content value. Teaching various medical disciplines and treatment possibilities with main focus in the PRP-therapy.
- Degree in business administration (Germany), college and working experience abroad (London) and early founder of the most successful training institute and association for physical therapy (BodyBalancePilates®) in Germany. Steady interest in health and well-being – continued with further studies in Building Biology & Sustainability, Teacher in Buteyko Breathing Technique as well as engaging in a 4 year training program as a naturopath. Additional medical education in London, Berlin, Russia, Moldova, Spain, Italy and South Korea.
- Founder and CEO of the medical training institute GSW —Gesundheit, Schönheit, Wohlgefühl (engl. GSW — health, beauty, well-being). With great passion especially for the enhanced form of the autologous blood therapy using platelet-rich plasma (PRP).
- Course developer and lecturer for all courses of GSW, e.g. mesotherapy, PRP-therapy, PRP in orthopaedics, PRP in aesthetics, carboxy-therapy, plasma-gel, filler injection techniques etc. such as speaker and instructor at medical fairs, in-house trainings and online courses.
- Joining medical workgroups and International commitment to the development of PRP (Russia, Australia) such as gaining knowledge of converting the PRP-serum into a solid consistency for using it as a dermal filler, turning the PRP into a powder or enhancing its eciency by a maximum through incubation.
- Medical equipment expert and product developer/privat label (ampoules for mesotherapy, PRP-cream „Plasma Booster“ for personalized cosmetics, plasma-gel device, anti-aging/sleeping concepts „Biomed+“), furthermore distributor/ trader of certified medical products.
- Occasionally publishes articles in medical journals and is author of the medical bilingual book „PRP and Plasma Gel“ German/English).
Dr. Richard Miron
Periodontics and Implants
Dr. Richard Miron is currently lead educator and researcher at Advanced PRF Education and an Adjunct Visiting Faculty in the department of Periodontology in Bern, Switzerland where he completed his PhD studies since 2009. He has currently published over 200 peer-reviewed articles and lectures internationally on many topics relating to growth factors, bone biomaterials and guided bone regeneration. For the past 3 years, Dr. Miron has been recognized by Dentistry Today as being one of the top 100 CE providers in the country and the youngest to ever make the list. He is also the top ranked researcher on Platelet-Rich Fibrin therapy as per Expertscape independent review. He has recently been awarded many recent international prizes in dentistry and is widely considered as one of the top contributors to implant dentistry having won the ITI Andre Schroeder Prize, the IADR Young Investigator of the Year in the field of Implant Dentistry as well as the IADR Socransky Research award in the field of Periodontology (2020). He has written 5 textbooks widely distributed in regenerative dentistry including his best-seller in 2019 titled: “Next Generation Biomaterials for Bone and Periodontal Regeneration”.
DIGITAL DENTISTRY
Dr. Guillermo Pradíes Ramiro
"The most important term in digital dentistry is "INTEGRATION", only from the integration of files can 100% of the benefits of digital protocols be obtained"
Dr. Guillermo Pradíes Ramiro
Digital Dentistry
- Graduated in Dentistry in 1992, Master in Orofacial Prosthetics in 1994, Doctor of Dentistry in 1998 from the UCM and the first Spaniard to pass the tests for recognition as Specialist in Prosthodontics by the European Prosthodontics Association (EPA) in 2016.
- Full Professor and Director of the Department of Conservative Dentistry and Orofacial Prosthesis of the Complutense University of Madrid (UCM).
- President of the Spanish Society of Prosthetics and Aesthetics (SEPES).
- Director of the University Master’s Degree in “Restorative Dentistry based on new technologies”
- Director of the “University Diploma in “Clinical Implantology” of the U.C.M.
- EPA (European Prosthodontics Association) Recognized Specialist in Prosthodontics.
- Past President of the European Prosthodontics Association (EPA).
- More than 120 publications in national and international journals with an impact factor.
- Founder and Director of the Complutense Research Group nº 971795 “Analysis of Techniques, Materials and Instruments Applied to Digital Dentistry and CAD/CAM Procedures”, made up of 11 researchers from different sectors such as the Complutense University, the University of Genève and the Institute of Sciences of the Materials of the Higher Council for Scientific Research (CSIC).
- Co-author of 6 textbooks, highlighting the book Digital Restorative Dentistry: a guide to materials, equipment and clinical procedures. (Ed. Springer 2019).
- Associate Editor of “Brazilian Dental Science Journal”.
- Assistant Editor of “European Journal of Prosthodontics & Restorative Dentistry”.
- Member of the Editorial Committee of the European Journal of Esthetic Dentistry.
- 2 SEPES-GASCON Awards for the best research study in 2002 and 2012.
- 10 Awards for the best Scientific Communication or Clinics in different National and International Congresses, highlighting the Mario Martignoni Award for the best Scientific Research Poster, awarded by the Italian Academy of Prosthetic Dentistry, in Bologna in 2007.
- 2 Awards for the best articles published in Magazines: National Award for Best Unpublished Article published in the Revista de Ilustre Consejo de Colegios de Odontólogos y Estomatólogos de España (RCOE) in 2007, and Award for Best Article published in Gaceta Dental in 2005.
- COEM Scientific Merit Award in 2019.
- Gaceta Dental Award for the best Digital Clinic in 2021.