Dr. Aalam graduated with a DDS degree from the University of Nice Sophia Antipolis, Nice (France). He, subsequently, specialized in Advanced Periodontics at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles (USA).

Dr. Aalam graduated with a DDS degree from the University of Nice Sophia Antipolis, Nice (France). He, subsequently, specialized in Advanced Periodontics at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles (USA).

Dr. Aalam is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology.

The French Society and the Californian Society of Periodontology awarded Dr. Aalam for his contribution to clinical research in the field of implant dentistry. Dr. Aalam is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the USC School of Dentistry in the department of Advanced Periodontics.

He is also a faculty member of the Taiwanese Academy of Reconstructive Dentistry. Dr. Aalam lectures and publishes in the field of dental implant and site development procedures.

Dr. Siamak Abai received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree from Columbia University, School of Dental and Oral Surgery, and his Masters of Medical Sciences degree in Oral Biology and Prosthodontics from Harvard School of Dental Medicine. He received two Certificates of Advanced Graduate Studies from Columbia University’s Advanced Education in General Dentistry program where he was recognized as Chief Resident, while concurrently holding a position as Associate Clinical Instructor of Operative Dentistry. In addition, he has held a Prosthodontics position as an attending at the Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital. Dr. Abai is a specialist in Prosthodontics and practices Aesthetics, Reconstructive, and Implant dentistry at the W-Clinic in Newport Beach, CA while holding a faculty appointment at UCLA School of Dentistry.

Dr. Dario Adolfi, formed by the University of Sao Paulo in 1979. Ceramista, Surgeon Dentist, Director of Education Spazio. Speaker International with financial and practical courses in South America, Europe, Australia, the United States and Asia. Technical Consultant to the Companies ceramics. Private Clinic in Sao Paulo - Brazil.

Dr. Dario Adolfi is author of the book "The Natural Aesthetics" published by Quintessence International in Portuguese, English, Spanish and Russian. Author of several articles on aesthetics.

Dr. Tomas Albrektsson started working with osseointegrated implants together with professor PI Brånemark in 1967. He has since published numerous papers on osseointegration. Currently, Dr Albrektsson is working as professor emeritus of the dept of Biomaterials in Gothenburg and as visiting professor at the department of prosthodontics, Malmö University Sweden.

Anas Aloum, BDS obtained his dental degree in Jordan University, Jordan in 2006.

Afterwards in 2010 he finished the Advanced Prosthodontic specialty in the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry in the University of Southern California.

In the present time he holds a part time position as an Assistant Professor in the Advanced Prosthodontic program at the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry.

He owns a private practice in the Emirates.

Graduated at Genoa University (Italy) in 2000.

Internship at the Department of Operative and Restorative Dentistry, University of Zurich under the guidance of Prof. F. Lutz; studying adhesive dentistry and its applications in operative and prosthetic dentistry.

Active Member of the European Academy Esthetic Dentistry (EAED) one of the most important and desirable scientific academies, worldwide; Active Member of the Italian Academy of Restorative AIC (Accademia Italiana di Odontoiatria Conservativa e Restaurativa) one of the most prestigious and important scientific academies in Italy; Active Member of the Italian Academy Esthetic Dentistry (IAED).

To become an active member of these academies, you have to present clinical cases treated with very high quality standards and the latest generation technics.

Author of articles on Esthetic adhesive and restorative dentistry and speaker in international courses and congresses.

Dr. Oswaldo received his DDS degree from State University of Campinas School of Dentistry, in Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil, 1990. In 1996 he received the Certificate of the Advanced Post Graduated Program in Prosthodontics at New York University College of Dentistry – USA. After this period he stayed as a Teaching Fellow, in the Department of Prosthodontics at NYU.

He returned to Brazil in 1997, where he settled in Piracicaba, where he maintains a private practice emphasizing Implant and Restorative Esthetic Dentistry. Also he received a Master and PhD degree in Prosthodontics from State University of Campinas School of Dentistry.

Dr. Oswaldo has published several articles focusing in esthetic dentistry, prosthodontics and oral implantology. He is on the editorial board of several publications in Brazil and also is a member of the Scientific Editorial Board of QDT Year book, by Quintessence International.

In the educational area Dr. Oswaldo is the Director of the Advanced Program in Implant and Esthetic Dentistry Dentistry, SENAC University, São Paulo, Brazil for more than ten years. Since 1998, he has dedicated himself to teaching esthetic and implant dentistry at post-graduated level in several institutions, congress and events worldwide.

Master and PhD in Prosthodontics at State University of Campinas-FOP-UNICAMP (State University of Campinas-Sao Paulo), Brazil.

Advanced Post Graduated Program in Prosthodontics at New York University College of Dentistry – USA.

Teaching Fellow, Department of Prosthodontics– NYU College of Dentistry (1996-97).

Assistant Editor of Dental Press Esthetic Journal, Official Publication of SBOE (Brazilian Society of Esthetic Dentistry / 2004-2009)

Assistant Editor of the Brazilian Dental Journal DICAS (TIPS in dentistry)

Member of the Editorial Scientific Board of the APCD (Sao Paulo Dental Association) Journal, Brazil (2005-2010)

Member of the Editorial Scientific Board of QDT (Quintessence Dental Technology Year Book)

Director of the Advanced Program in Implant Dentistry, SENAC University, Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Director of the Advanced Program in Esthetic Dentistry, SENAC University, Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Assistant Professor of the Advanced Program in Restorative Dentistry – CETAO (Center for Advanced Training and Education in Dentistry), Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Assistant Professor of the Advanced Program in Esthetic Dentistry – ILAPEO (Latin American Institute for Research and Education in Dentistry), Curitiba, Brazil.

Educational Project in Esthetic Dental Education: www.kinascopinhirata.com.br

Private practice emphasizing Implant and Restorative Esthetic Dentistry.

Lectures in more than 10 countries speaking about Esthetic and Implant Dentistry.

Articles and book chapters published in Portuguese, English, German, Greek, Polish, Italian and Spanish.

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Especialista em Dentistica Restauradora pela Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina. Mestre em Dentistica Restauradora pela Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina. Doutor em Dentistica Restauradora pela Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina. Professor da Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, disciplina Clinica Integrada. Professor do curso de especializacao em Dentistica Restauradora, da Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina. Professor do curso de especializacao em Dentistica Restauradora, da Associacao Brazileira de Odontologia / Santa Catarina. Professor do curso de Pos-Graduacao, nivel mestrado, em Dentistica Restauradora, da Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina.

Prof. Zvi Artzi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Periodontology at the School of Dental Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Israel.

Zvi has published over 80 articles and research abstracts in peer-reviewed leading journals in Periodontology and Oral Implantology. He has lectured extensively at international conferences. Professor Artzi's current main research topics are related to osseointegration, bone regeneration, bone substitutes and advancing surgical modalities.

Dr. Glenn A. van As graduated from the University of British Columbia (D.M.D.) in 1987. He is in full time private general practice and acted as an assistant clinical professor at the University of British Columbia from 1989-1999.

Dr. van As has been placing implants since 2009 and restoring them for 20 years. In 2013 Glenn completed his master of implant training year long program in Los Angeles with Dr. Sascha Jovanovic at gIDE (Global Institute of Dental Education) receiving diplomas from gIDE as well as UCLA and their department of continuing dental education. In completing this intensive course, Dr. van As was recognized and selected as the first place top student amongst all of the participants from geographical locations including participants from Europe, N.America, China and Australia.

He is an active member of International Congress of Oral Implantology ( ICOI) and a past member of the Renaissance Implant Study Club here in Vancouver, and has experience both placing and restoring multiple implant platforms including HiOssen, Ankylos, Nobel, and Astra. He has written articles on the role of lasers with dental implants and was one of the first clinicians to begin using HiOssen Implants in Canada. Since 1997, Glenn has worked exclusively with the Dental Operating Microscope (D.O.M.). for all of his clinical dentistry. Acknowledged as a leader in the accumulation of videography and digital photography captured with the microscope, he has traveled throughout North America and Internationally, lecturing and publishing about the benefits and challenges of incorporating microscopes into daily dental practice. Glenn at present, is an active founding member and a Past President of the Academy of Microscope Enhanced Dentistry group (A.M.E.D.) (www.microscopedentistry.com). He has released three DVDS on microscope positioning and how to incorporate the microscope into daily practice.

Dr. van As is also an active member of the Academy of Laser Dentistry, and he has both standard (Argon) and advanced levels (Erbium-Yag) of proficiency. He holds a mastership in lasers from the ALD. In 2006 he was selected as the recipient of the Leon Goldman award for clinical excellence in the field of Laser Dentistry. Dr. van As was selected as one of the top CE leaders in North America by Dentistry Today in December of 2011. Glenn has lectured both in North America and internationally on lasers in dentistry and published numerous articles. He acts as the Clinical Director for AMD Dental lasers.

Dr. van As is in full time private practice in North Vancouver which emphasizes microscopic, laser and comprehensive implant, restorative and esthetic dentistry. His practice can be viewed at www.drvanas.com and he can be reached at glennvanas@me.com

David E Azar is in private, general practice in New York City. Dr Azar graduated from NYU College of Dentistry in 1979 and completed his General practice residency at Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York. He has been involved in implant dentistry since the late 90's. and performs all phases of treatment related to implant dentistry. Dr. Azar completed the gIDE Master Clinician Program in 2009. He is the Moderator of the gIDE Members Forum and the Director of the gIDE NYC Implant Study Club which he started in 2012.

Karima graduated in 1986 from the University of Alberta's Dental Hygiene program and has been with The Vassos Clinic since 1987. In addition to her clinical practice in implant hygiene here, Karima is also a Clinical Associate Professor at the dental hygiene department in the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry at the University of Alberta. As a clinical instructor and course coordinator, she has been sharing her vast implant knowledge since 1993. Karima has conducted clinical research and published papers on implant hygiene protocols and peri-implant tissue assessments. Karima has lectured extensively in Canada, the United States, Europe, Asia and Australia. Sought-after globally for dental conferences and training sessions, Karima continually strives to inspire her audiences worldwide to reach new heights in their professional lives. A member in good standing with the College of Registered Dental Hygienist of Alberta (CRDHA), Karima is also a trained instructor for the Association of Dental Implant Auxiliaries and Practice Management Certification programs (ADIA&PM), a division of International Congress of Oral Implantology (ICOI).

Dr. Barry Bartee received his undergraduate education from Abilene Christian University where he earned a B.S. in Biology and then received the Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas, TX. He began his professional career in 1986, practicing general dentistry in Lubbock, TX. After 9 years in private practice, Dr. Bartee completed additional studies at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine, receiving the M.D. degree in 1999. Dr. Bartee then returned to private dental practice in Lubbock, with a special emphasis on implant dentistry. Dr. Bartee is an Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Surgery, at Texas Tech School of Medicine and is an adjunct Clinical Professor at Texas A&M – Baylor College of Dentistry. He is on the surgical staff at University Medical Center and the Covenant Health System Surgery Center. Dr. Bartee has a special interest in alveolar bone regeneration, and has authored numerous scientific articles on this and other topics related to implant dentistry. He holds two U.S. patents related to bone preservation following tooth extraction, and has lectured nationally and internationally on this topic. Dr. Bartee is a member of numerous professional organizations and has served in various leadership positions. He currently serves on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Oral Implantology, and has served as Guest Editor for the Journal of the Texas Dental Association. He is a member of the American Dental Association, theTexas Dental Association and currently serves as Editor for the South Plains District Dental Society. He has served as President of the local component of the Academy of General Dentistry.

Dr. Becker graduated from Marquette Dental School in 1961 and completed specialty training in periodontology and a MSD at Baylor College of Dentistry in 1966. In 1996 he received an honorary doctorate in odontology from Gothenburg University. He is a clinical professor of periodontology at USC in Los Angeles, an affiliate professor at the University of Washington and past-president of AAP. Dr. Becker has authored over 110 studies related to periodontal therapy or dental implants and has lectured extensively around the world.

Dr. Bedrossian graduated from the University of San Francisco in 1981. He completed his training in 1986 at the University of The Pacific, School of Dentistry and completed a four-year Oral & Maxillofacial Residency training program at the Alameda Medical Center. In addition to private practice, Dr. Bedrossian is the Director of the Surgical Implant training program at the Alameda Medical Center. He also is the Director of the Post-Doctoral Implant Training Program at the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry.

His academic appointments also include Associate Professor at the University of California San Francisco and the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry. Dr. Bedrossian is the past president of the San Francisco Dental Society 1997-1998. He is a former trustee of the California Dental Association, and a former member of the Board of Directors of the Northern California Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.

Dr. Bedrossian is a current Board member of the University of the Pacific, School of Dentistry Foundation as well as the PI Branemark Foundation Board. He is a founding member and president of PI Branemark, North America Foundation. He lectures extensively to his colleagues on the treatment planning for oral surgical and implant patients. He has multipleInternational publications in Refereed Journals as well as multiple Textbook Chapters on the topic of treatment planning patients needing dental implants.

Dr. Bedrossian is currently active and leads an International study for the treatment of patients with advanced resorption of their jaws. He is a leading researcher in the use of the Zygomatic implant as well as the use of Computerized Surgical approaches for the treatment of patients missing teeth as well as patient with maxillofacial defects.

Dr. Bedrossian is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons and a Fellow of the American College of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons. Dr. Bedrossian is on the Editorial Board of The International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Implants, The Journal of California Dental Association, as well as Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research. He is also a member of the American Dental Association, the American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons and the Pierre Fauchard Academy.

Dr. Lorin F. Berland has built an international reputation for his expertise in cosmetic dentistry. He is one of the most published authorities on cosmetic dentistry and has appeared on the television programs 20/20, Inside Edition, Fox News.

In addition, Dr. Berland has been in Time, The Wall Street Journal, Readers Digest and many more. Dr. Berland is the creator of the Lorin Library Smile Style Guide, www.denturewearers.com and is the founder of Arts District Dental, a multi-doctor specialty practice that first pioneered the concept of spa dentistry.

Dr. Sunil Bhoolabhai completed his B.D.S. degree from Bombay University in 1984 and subsequently his D.D.S. from California State in 1992. Dr. Bhoolabhai maintains a full time practice emphasising cosmetic and appearance related dentistry in Bombay.

He is the founder and president of the Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry in India and an Accredited member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. An Accreditation Examiner with the American Board of Cosmetic Dentistry, he is an Honorary member of the Canadian Academy of Esthetic Dentistry and a Fellow of the International Academy of Dento Facial Esthetics.

He is a Diplomate of the International Congress of Oral Implantology. He has lectured extensively, internationally, and is an advisor to various dental manufacturers and journals. He serves on the Editorial review Board of the Journal Practical Procedures and Aesthetic Dentistry (PPAD) and of the Journal of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and Dental Tribune International. He has also served on the Advisory board of the Journal of Quintessence International. Dr Bhoolabhai is the official smile care consultant and expert of the coveted Ms India pageant. His articles have been published in various reputed journals including the Journal of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Signature and Signature International and Practical Procedures and Aesthetic Dentistry and Dental Tribune International. His work has featured on the cover of the Journal of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.

Prof. Nitzan Bichacho heads the Ronald E. Goldstein Center for Aesthetic Dentistry and Clinical Research at the Prosthodontics Department of the Faculty of Dental Medicine at the Hadassah Medical Campus, holding the post of expert in prosthodontics at the rank of professor at the Faculty of Dental Medicine, Hebrew University, Jerusalem, where he received his D.M.D. in 1984.

He is Past President and an active member of the European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry - EAED, (www.eaed.org) .He also serves as scientific editor of the American professional digital journal Practical Procedures & Aesthetic Dentistry, (www.PPAD.com), The Middle East Journal of Oral Health, and the Implantology section of The European Journal of Esthetic Dentistry, (www.quintessenz.de) and serves as editorial board member of several international publications.

Prof. Bichacho has been publishing and lecturing worldwide in the fields of dental implant therapy, fixed prosthodontics, and innovative treatment modalities in esthetic dentistry. He is the conceptor and co-inventor of the NobelActive Implant System.

In his private practice in Tel Aviv, he collaborates with multinational colleagues and dental technicians.

Dr. Markus B. Blatz is Professor and Chair in the Department of Preventive and Restorative Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and founding Director of their CAD/CAM Ceramic Center. He received his dental degree, Doctorate, postgraduate Certifi cate in Prosthodontics, Habilitation (PhD), and, most recently, a Professorship from Freiburg University in Germany. A widely published and internationally respected lecturer, Dr. Blatz’s main focus within clinical practice and research is esthetic dentistry with an emphasis on implantology and dental materials, particularly ceramics and adhesion. He has founded and directs Penn Dental Medicine’s CAD/CAM Ceramic Center, an interdisciplinary venture to study emerging technologies and new ceramic materials while providing state-of-the-art esthetic clinical care. Dr. Blatz holds editorial positions with numerous professional journals. He is Section Editor for the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and former Associate Editor for Quintessence International and Quintessence of Dental Technology. He is also a member of the editorial boards for over twenty scientific dental journals, including the Journal of Adhesive Dentistry, Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry, and Compendium. Dr. Blatz is also an active member of many professional societies, including the European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry and Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society.

University of Southern California School of Dentistry and private practioner in Santa Barbara. Dr. L. Stephen Buchanan, was valedictorian of his class at the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry, completed the Endodontic Graduate program at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1980. Since that time he has maintained a private practice limited to endodontics in Santa Barbara, California, where he lives with his wife and two children. He also serves as an assistant clinical professor at the University of Southern California School of Dentistry, Department of Graduate Endodontics.

In 1983 he established Dental Education Laboratories, and subsequently built a state-of-the-art teaching laboratory devoted to hands-on endodontic instruction, where he continues to teach today. Through Dental Education Laboratories he has lectured and conducted participation courses around the world, published numerous articles, and produced an award-winning video series, The Art of Endodontics.

Dr. Buchanan began pursuing 3D anatomy research early in his career, and in 1986 he became the first person in dentistry to use micro CT technology to show the intricacies of root structure. He continues this work today, using his own micro CT scanner to produce research, leading-edge multimedia and educational resources.

Dr. Bunyaratavej received her DDS degree and graduated from the Faculty of Dentistry, Mahidol University, Bangkok in 1993. She furthered her training by attending the University of Michigan, School of Dentistry, where she received her certificate in Periodontics and Master of Sciences degree in Periodontics in 1999. She became a diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology in 2000.

During 1999-2000, she spent an extra year at University of Michigan, as was an adjunct lecturer/research fellow at the University of Michigan, School of Dentistry. Dr. Bunyaratavej is currently an assistant professor at the Faculty of Dentistry, Mahidol Universityat Faculty of Dentistry, Mahidol University. Her research interests are periodontal aesthetic and regeneration.

She has published many articles in international peer reviewed journals and is a co-author of many chapters in textbook.

Dr. Da­niel Bu­ser is Pro­fes­sor and Chairman at the De­part­ment of Oral Sur­ge­ry at the Uni­ver­si­ty of Ber­n in Swit­zer­land since 2000. He spent several sabbaticals at Harvard University in Boston (1989-91), at Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas (1995), and at the University of Melbourne (2007/08). In 2016, he spends another 6-month sabbatical at Harvard School of Dental Medicine for various projects.

He served as President of various academic associations including the European Association for Osseointegration (EAO) in 1996/97, the Swiss Society of Oral Implantology (SSOI) in 1999-2002, the Swiss Society of Oral Surgery and Stomatology (SSOS) in 2002-07. He was also President of the ITI (2009-13), the world’s largest association in the field of implant dentistry.

He re­cei­ved several scientific awards by professional organizations such as the ITI, the AO, the AAP and the AAOMS. Recently, he was honored with an Honorary Professorship by the University of Buenos Aires (2011), the Brånemark Osseointegration Award by the Osseointegration Foundation in the USA (2013), an Honorary Doctorate by the University of Szeged in Hungary (2014), and the Jerome and Dorothy Schweitzer Research Award by the Greater New York Academy of Prosthodontics (GNYAP) in New York (2015).

His main research areas are in surface technology, long-term stability of dental implants, tissue regeneration around dental implants, and Gui­ded Bo­ne Re­ge­ne­ra­tion. He has authored and co-authored more than 350 publications, which are highly cited, and several text books including two GBR books and several ITI Treatment Guides. He widely lectures at national and international conferences.

Dr. Butler maintains a periodontal practice in downtown Seattle and has been an Affiliate Clinical Faculty member at the University of Washington. His practice reflects his emphasis on aesthetic microsurgery techniques, regenerative periodontal therapy, and implant aesthetics.

He has lectured to the Academy of Osseointegration, American Dental Association, American Academy of Periodontology, International Association of Dental Research, Western Society of Periodontology and numerous other dental societies. Presentation topics have varied from implant aesthetics, periodontal aesthetics, non-surgical periodontal therapy to digital imaging in clinical practice. He has published articles in the Journal of the American Dental Association, International Journal of Periodontics, Implant Realities, International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry, Journal of Periodontology and Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Implants.

Graduado em Odontologia pela faculdade de Odontologia da Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (FO-UERJ) em 1990. Tornou-se especialista em Ortodontia em 1995, tambem pela FO-UERJ. Diplomado pelo Board Brazileiro de Ortodontia e Ortopedia Facial em 2006 (3a turma).

Membro da Associacao Brazileira de Ortodontia e Ortopedia Facial. Consultor cientifico da Revista Dental Press de Estetica. Trabalhos cientificos publicados e ministrados com enfase na estetica em Ortodontia. Atua em clinica privada (Natal e Recife) com foco em tratamento de adultos.

Dr. Caplanis is an Assistant Professor and part-time faculty within the Graduate Programs in Implant Dentistry and Advanced Periodontics and Implant Surgery, at Loma Linda University School of Dentistry. He completed the three year Residency in Implant Dentistry in1995, received his Masters of Science Degree in Oral Implantology in 1996 and earned a specialty Certificate in Periodontics in 1997, all from Loma Linda University.

Dr. Caplanis has an extremely unique background with formal residency training in the inter-related fields of Implant surgery, Prosthodontics and Periodontics.

Dr. Caplanis is Board Certified and a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and American Board of Oral Implantology. He has published a number of papers on tissue regeneration and has co-authored a text book chapter in Tissue Engineering published by Quintessence, regarding bone morphogeneic protein applications to periodontal and per-implant defects. He has lectured nationally as well as internationally on his research, and implant dentistry and maintains a full-time private practice limited to periodontal reconstructive and dental implant surgery, in Mission Viejo, California.

Dr. Nelson Carranza received his dental degree from the University of Buenos Aires in 1989. He obtained his certificate in Periodontics from the Oregon Health Sciences University in 1993, and was trained in research at UCLA and at OHSU where he obtained a Master of Science degree in Oral Molecular Biology in 1997.

Dr Carranza is currently Professor and Chairman of Periodontology at the School of Dentistry, University of Buenos Aires, Argentina.

He holds a part time private practice at the Carranza Institute, exclusively dedicated to oral plastic microsurgery. His practice and his lectures are particularly focused on bone and soft tissue reconstruction, and esthetic implantology.

Renzo C. Casellini, a Master Dental Technologist, received his education in Switzerland, where his family has been dynamically involved in the dental industry for four generations.

For almost over 4 decades, he has been the owner of Swiss Quality Dental Ceramics & Dental Implant Studio.

He services his accounts throughout the United States and internationally.

His detailed articles on implants and esthetics have been featured in over 50 professional publications throughout the world. Mr. Casellini has specialized in porcelain restorations, full mouth reconstruction, attachment combination cases, Osseo integrated implants, and telescopic designs.

He has served as an Instructor in Restorative Dentistry at Loma Linda University of California.

Mr. Casellini is a member of several international associations and frequently lectures worldwide on esthetic implant restorations for the last 32 years.

Dr. Castellucci graduated in Medicine at the University of Florence in 1973 and specialized in Dentistry at the same University in 1977.

From 1978 to 1980 he attended continuing education courses on Endodontics at Boston University School of Graduate Dentistry with Prof. Herbert Schilder. As well as running a practice limited to Endodontics in Florence, Dr. Castellucci is Past President of the Italian Endodontic Society, Past President of the International Federation of Endodontic Associations, an Active Member of the European Society of Endodontology, Active Member of the American Association of Endodontists, and a Visiting Professor of Endodontics at the University of Florence Dental School.

He is editor of The Italian Journal of Endodontics and of The Endodontic Informer, Founder and President of The Warm Gutta Percha Study Club and The Micro-Endodontic Training Center, Editor in Chief of Endo Tribune. An international lecturer, he is the author of the text EndodonticS, which is now available in English.

Dr. Frank Celenza is uniquely certified in both Orthodontics and Periodontics. He received his Periodontal certificate from University of Pennsylvania in 1986 and his Orthodontic certificate from New York University in 1988. He has authored numerous publications in the dental literature, has been involved in Post-Graduate teaching for over 15 years, and maintains a private practice in Manhattan.

Dr. Celenza comes from a long line of dentists; both his father and brother are prosthodontists as well.

Dr. Celenza is a father of three and lives in New Jersey. He pursues other passions outside of dentistry, which include Sports Car racing, competitive cycling, writing and computer technology.

Dr. Celenza received his D.M.D. degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University School of Dentistry and his Certificate of Prosthodontics from Boston University in 1979. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics, a fellow in the American College of Prosthdontists, a past-president of the Northeastern Gnathological Society, a Fellow of the Greater New York Academy of Prosthodontics, and the future 2010 president of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry.

Dr. Celenza maintains a private practice limited to Prosthodontics in Manhattan which he shared with Frank Sr., his father for 25 years. His family is an important part of American dental history and he and his brother continue the legacy of quality comprehensive pros-perio-ortho dentistry today.

After graduating from the Northwestern University Dental School (USA) with a DDS degree in 2001, Dr. Joey Chen obtained his certificate with specialtization in Prosthodontics from the University of California San Francisco in 2004. He then completed an implant fellowship from the Loma Linda University in 2005.

Dr. Chen is currently a board member of the Taiwan Academy of Osseointegration. He lectures locally and internationally on topics such as immediate implant treatment and CAD/CAM all-ceramic restorations.

He has been in private practice since 2005, and focuses on both the surgical and prosthodontic aspects of implant dentistry.

Dr. Chiappelli trained at UCLA, and joined the faculty of the Division of Oral Biology & Medicine at the UCLA School of Dentistry close to two decades ago. He has established a research program aimed at optimizing the translation of fundamental research to increase and secure the efficacy and effectiveness of clinical intervention in dentistry. Specifically and cognizant of the urgency to synthesize research findings into consensus that may be translated into effective and efficacious clinical intervention, he has engaged in a substantial research effort to better define and characterize the protocols, applications and implications of the research synthesis design, acceptable sampling analysis, and meta-analysis for the generation of reliable and valid consensus of the best available evidence.

Thus emerged the model for translational comparative effectiveness and efficacy research and analysis for practice (T-CEERAP), which now allows practical integration and utilization in translational evidence-based dentistry. His expertise has granted him to become an “ADA Champion” in evidence-based dentistry.

He is listed in the roster of Fullbright specialists for his dedication to the pursuit of comparative effectiveness and efficacy research and analysis for practice world-wide.

He is the honorary president of the Brazilian Association for EBD. He has taught CE courses in this field locally, nationally, as well as internationally (e.g., Brazil, 2009; Europe, 2010; Saudi Arabia, projected

Dr. Ching was appointed as Honorary Clinical Assistant Professor of the Faculty of Dentistry of The University of Hong Kong since October 2007, where he is clinical tutor in the Master Program in Implant Dentistry.

Dr. Ching graduated from the National Defense Medical Center, Taiwan in 1980 and obtained residency training in Oral Surgery, Periodontology, Prosthetic Dentistry and Orthodontics in the Veteran General Hospital, Taipei from 1980-1983.

Dr. Ching served as teaching assistant in the Dental School of National Yang Ming University, Taiwan. He has been in a solo practice since 1984.

He started his implant career in 1997 and has completed hundreds of surgery and prosthetic cases. He has lectured extensively in dental implantology and hands-on courses in Hong Kong, Taiwan and China.

Dr. Ching has been the Director of the Aesthetic Dental Implant Center, Hong Kong since 2004. The center provides dental implantology and residency training, and offers an Implant Mentorship Program.

Dr. James Chow obtained his dental and medical degree from the Hong Kong University in 1988 and 1998 respectively. Dr. Chow also received his specialist training in Oral and Maxillofacial surgery in Hong Kong. Currently, he is in private practice and he is also the honorary associate professor of the Hong Kong University and the honorary associate professor of Shanghai Jiaotong University.

Dr. Chow has been the director of the Brånemark Osseointegration Center in Hong Kong since 2001. In addition, he helped found the Tideman Maxillofacial Centre in Hong Kong with his partners in 2003.

He has published many articles in international journals on immediate loading with dental implants. His other interests include jaw reconstruction, cosmetic facial surgery and minimally invasive implant surgery, and maxillofacial procedures.

DDS, MSc PhD Restorative Dentistry, Araraquara Dental School, São Paulo State University, Araraquara, SP, Brazil.

- Graduated in Dentistry at the Paulista University - UNIP - Specialization in Restorative Dentistry in Restorative Dentistry at Araraquara Dental School, São Paulo State University - UNESP - Specialization in Implant Dentistry, SENAC University, Sao Paulo, Brazil. - Master and PhD in Restorative Dentistry at Araraquara Dental School, São Paulo State University - UNESP - Professor, Advanced Program in Implantology and Restorative Dentistry, ImplantePerio Institute, São Paulo, Brazil. - Private practice emphasizing Restorative Esthetic Dentistry. - More than 40 Articles and book chapters published in Portuguese, English and Spanish.

Dr. Stefano Conti graduated in odontology at University of Parma in 1989. After attending post-graduation annual courses in fixed prosthesis and implantology, he focused his studies on fixed prosthesis and attended several stages on implanto-prosthesis at University of Modena, then stages with Dr. J. Kois, Drs. M. and H. Salama, and Drs. G. Bruschi, A. Scipioni and G. Calesini.

Dr. Conti is a teacher of the post-graduation course of implantology at University of Parma, and speaker and lecturer of implantology in many courses, congresses and conferences in Italy and abroad. His practice is in Reggio Emilia and Parma, focusing his work mainly on implanto-prosthetic rehabilitation.

Dr. Daniel Cullum, DDS completed his DDS with distinction at the University of Alberta, Canada, and residency training at Westchester Medical Center, New York.

Dr. Cullum is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

He speaks internationally and has contributed publications and textbook chapters on implant reconstruction. He has served in leadership roles with the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (Dental Implant Sub-Committee), Academy of Osseointegration (Newsletter Committee), Kootenai Medical Center (Chairman, Department of Surgery), and at state and local societies.

At Implants Northwest (Coeur d’Alene, ID), he practices Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery with emphasis on immediate and minimally invasive techniques in esthetic implant reconstruction.

Dr. Cullum is also president of Implants Northwest LIVE Learning Center which emphasizes training in advanced techniques for surgeon/restorative teams using LIVE surgery and hands-on application in a small group environment.

Dr. Michael Danesh-Meyer gained his undergraduate degree (BDS) and Masters of Dentistry (MDS) in periodontics, with distinction, at Otago University, School of Dentistry.

He is in specialist practice limited to periodontics, dental implant therapy and hard and soft tissue reconstruction at the Institute of Dental Implants & Periodontics in Auckland, New Zealand. Prior to establishing the Institute, he was Clinical Assistant Professor in Periodontology and Associate Scientist in the Laboratory for Applied Periodontal and Craniofacial Regeneration at Temple University, School of Dentistry in Philadelphia, USA. Dr Danesh-Meyer is also Founder and Director of the Dental Education Continuum which provides continuing dental education and training through the Auckland Clinical Training Centre.

He is president of the Specialist Division of the New Zealand Society of Periodontology, Founder of the Auckland Dental Implant Forums and was the program chair of the Australasian Osseointegration Society (AOS) 2003 biannual scientific congress. He is a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and member of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons, American Academy of Periodontology and Foundation member of the New Zealand Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.

Dr. Danesh-Meyer runs regular continuing education courses in implant dentistry, hard and soft tissue regeneration and periodontics, which includes hand-on and live surgical demonstrations in both New Zealand & Australia. He has been involved in applied research in the fields of periodontal regeneration and the application of rhBMP-2 in guided bone regeneration. He lectures extensively through New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific and has published over 30 articles, a book chapter and DVD.

Dr Michael Danesh-Meyer returned to New Zealand in 2000 following two years in the USA where he was Clinical Assistant Professor in Periodontology and Associate Scientist in the Laboratory for Applied Periodontal and Cranio-facial Regeneration at Temple University, School of Dentistry in Philadelphia. While in the USA, he was involved teaching implant dentistry and periodontics at postgraduate level.

Dr Danesh-Meyer has been involved in pre-clinical and clinical research involving guided tissue regeneration/guided bone regeneration and dental implants since 1991, he has authored numerous scientific articles, and lectures both nationally and internationally on topics related to implant dentistry and tissue regeneration therapy.

Most recently, he has been involved in research using Bone Morphogenic Proteins (BMP's) for periodontal and alveolar regeneration. Since returning to New Zealand, Dr Danesh-Meyer founded the Institute of Dental Implants and Periodontics in Newmarket, Auckland.

Dr Danesh-Meyer graduated with his BDS (with credit) and MDS (with distinction) from University of Otago, School of Dentistry in Dunedin. He worked as a specialist in dental implants and periodontics in Dunedin and Christchurch prior to his departure to the USA.

He lectures extensively, both nationally and internationally and presents numerous hands-on training programs including live surgical demonstrations on the topics of dental implants and advanced periodontal therapies including regenerative techniques.

Dr Danesh-Meyer is a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI), Past-President of the Auckland Implant Study Group, and formerly the Secretary of the Australasian Osseointegration Society (NZ). He is a member of the American Academy of Periodontology, American Academy of Implant Dentistry, Australian Society of Implant Dentistry, Foundation member of the NZ Academy for Cosmetic Dentistry, International Academy of Periodontology, Australian and New Zealand Academy of Periodontists and a member of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons. He is a voluntary Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Periodontology at Temple University in the USA. He is the founder of the Auckland Dental Implant Forums.

Dr Danesh-Meyer is a specialist in Dental Implants and Periodontology and has been performing dental implant surgery for well over a decade. He presently uses Branemark, Replace Select, NobelPerfect, NobelDirect and NobelGuide systems, Straumman (ITI) and 3i and AstraTech Implant systems in his clinical practice.

Professional activities: * License in Dentistry, at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva: 1984. * Accomplishment of a thesis for the M.D. degree at the University of Geneva: 1988. * Accomplishment of a thesis for the PhD degree at the University of ACTA /Dept of Biomaterials) Amsterdam: 2003. * Accomplishment of a thesis for the Privat-Docent degree at the University of Geneva: 2004

Academic activities and positions, at the dental school of the University of Geneva: * From 1984 to 1986: full time assistant in the Department of Restorative Dentistry & Endodontics. * From 1986 to 1989: part-time clinical assistant in the Department of Periodontology. and part-time lecturer in the Department of Restorative Dentistry & Endodontics. * From 1989 : part-time senior lecturer in the Department of Cariology & Endodontics * From 10.1996 to 6.1998 : interim co-director, Department of Restorative Dentistry & Endodontics

Research topic: In vivo and in-vitro behaviour of adhesive restorations. Since 1995, works specifically on in-vitro fatigue tests of adhesive class II and post&core restorations: * Main clinical interests and academic graduate & post-graduate teaching: Adhesive and esthetic restorations, chemical and conservative treatments of discolorations. * Publications: Has published over 60 papers on clinical and scientific aspects of adhesive and aesthetic restorations. Co-authored the book "Adhesive Metal-free Restorations: current concepts for the esthetic * External teaching activity: Is lecturing nationally and internationally on aforementioned scientific and clinical topics. * Since 1989, maintains a part-time activity in a private office, dedicated to Restorative Aesthetic Dentistry, and Perio-Implant Dentistry.

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Dr. Eric Van Dooren attended the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium, where he received his degree in dentistry in 1982. After graduating he opened a private practice in Antwerp, Belgium, which is limited to periodontics, fixed prosthodontics, and implants. Currently Dr. Van Dooren is a member of the European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry. In addition, he is a member of the editorial staff of Teamwork (Germany). Dr. Van Dooren lectures in Belgium and internationally, mainly on esthetics.

Ao.Univ.-Prof. Dr. med. Herbert DUMFAHRT, MD, DDs, PhD Department of Prosthetic Dentistry Dental School, University of Innsbruck Anichstraße 35, A- 6020 Innsbruck

Born in 1955 1980: Medical degree - University Innsbruck, Medical School Assistant at the Clinic of Nuclear Medicine in Innsbruck from 1981 to 1983. 1983 – 85: Dental education, since 1985 Assistant at the Department of Prosthetic Dentistry at the Dental School, University of Innsbruck 2000: PhD (Thesis: Porcelain laminate veneers)

Main subjects in research and clinical profession: Since 1987 clinical and in vitro evaluation of metalfree ceramic restorations. Investigation of impression techniques and impression materials. Functional analysis and prosthetic rehabilitation.

Dr David Dunn graduated from Sydney University with Honours in 1981. He is a Fellow by examination of the Royal Australian College of Dental Surgeons and is a member of the prestigious Pierre Fauchard Academy.

He was instrumental in the establishment of both the Osseointegration Society of New South Wales, being chairman of the inaugural committee, and later The Australasian Osseointegration Society. He is a Senior Clinical Associate at the University of Sydney, Faculty of Dentistry. He has also been a Faculty member for the teaching of the "The Diploma in Implant Dentistry," University of Sydney.

Dr Dunn has lectured both nationally and internationally including The Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons 2000 Congress, The Australian Dental Association Congress, the Asian Pacific Dental Congress, New Zealand Dental Association Congress, Nobel Biocare World Conferences, and numerous local programs. He also conducts mentor training programs to educate and improve the skills of dentists who are involved in dental implant therapy. Dr Dunn is also a member of the international teaching faculty for gIDE/ULCA Master Program in Implant Dentistry. Dr Dunn is published in both Australian and International journals on implant and aesthetic Dentistry.

Dr Dunn's practice is restricted to Prosthodontics with a special interest in cosmetic and implant reconstruction.

Dr. Jim Dunn formerly was a full-time faculty member at Loma Linda University School of Dentistry in Loma Linda, California and is currently in a private practice in Auburn, California. He is a Gordon Christensen Award recipient of the Chicago Dental Society and Educator of the Year from the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.

Daniel Edelhoff served as Visiting Professor at the Dental Clinical Research Center of the Oregon Health and Sciences University in Portland from 1999 to 2001. He is currently Associate Professor at the Department of Prosthodontics and Dental Materials at the University of Munich, Germany. He is a board certified Specialist in Prosthodontics and member of the German Society of Prosthodontics and Material Sciences. His research interests include all-ceramic restorations, post and core build-ups, and adhesive dentistry.

Dr. Euwe obtained his degree in 1982 at the University of Utrecht (Holland). Since 1986 his main interests in the dental field have been periodontics and oral implantology. Following numerous post-graduate courses, Dr. Euwe completed under Dr. Sascha Jovanovic at UCLA numerous postgraduate courses from 1992 to 1996. He is the co-author of several scientific publications and worked at the Department of Periodontology with Prof. Massimo Simion at Milan University.

Dr. Euwe practices comprehensive implant dentistry, including surgical and restorative aspects with his patients in his clinic in Lurago D’Erba, close to Milan, Italy. In the Global Master Clinician program Egon is a very much appreciated gIDE faculty member, known for his fine A to Z clinical work, keen eye for details and his realistic humble way of teaching sharing all his tricks and tips with the audiences worldwide. In teaching, he presents a logical clinical workflow simplifying the techniques whenever possible, making it very accessible to the everyday dental work of course participants.

He lectures internationally on different topics and has become especially sought after for his expertise on executing and teaching soft tissue enhancement techniques and was the first lecturer to introduce to the dental profession new terminologies such as “Boosting the Biotype”, Rootmimetics, O-shape and Disk grafts.

His annalistic and educational capacities resulted in collaborations with the Milan Universities, several Implant and Dental companies like Nobel Biocare (over 20 years), Mc Bio, HuFriedy, Omnia and since 2016 with the innovative French implant company Anthogyr, recently part of the Straumann group.

Dr. Euwe is an active member of the European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry (EAED) and a faculty member of Global Institute for Dental Education (gIDE).

Dr. Giacomo Fabbri graduated with honours in dentistry and dental prosthodontics at the University of Pavia.

He is an Active Member of the Italian Academy of Prosthetic Dentistry (A.I.O.P), a prestigious scientific Academy in the field of esthetic and prosthetic dentistry. He has published several international articles in peer-reviewed journals and lectured in Italy and abroad on topics related to fixed prosthodontics and implant prosthodontics with specific interest on esthetics, new materials and minimally invasive approach. He works in Ban Mancini Fabbri Specialist Dental Practice, located in Cattolica (Italy), in the field of esthetics and prosthetic rehabilitation on natural teeth and implants.

Dr. Farina, holds scientific degree from A.Calini, Brescia (Italy); Doctorate of Dental Surgery from Università degli Studi at Milan (Italy); "Diplome d'Université Orthodontie et Orthopédie Dento et Maxillo-Faciale" from Université de Bourgogne at Dijon (France); MS in Dentistry in Orthodontics from Università degli Studi at Cagliari (Italy).

He is Adjunct Professor at Università degli Studi at Ferrara (Italy), where he is also Director of the Graduate Research Program on the Invisalign Technique. He holds a private practice in Brescia (Italy) too. Dr. Farina was among the first Invisalign certified doctors in Italy and he is at present one of the most skilled doctors in the country. He is an European Platinum Doctor since 2004. He gave more than 70 one-day courses on the Invisalign Technique in Europe.Dr. Farina lectured, among others, at the 1st 2nd and 3rd European Invisalign Meeting in 2005, 2006 and 2007 and at the European Society of Lingual Orthodontics Annual Meeting in 2006. He is Honorary Member of the Italian Society of General Dentistry, Member of the Italian Society of Orthodontics, International Member of the American Association of Orthodontists and Fellow of the World Federation of Orthodontists.

Il Dottor Achille Farina si è laureato in Odontoiatria e Protesi Dentaria presso Università degli Studi di Milano e specializzato in Ortognatodonzia presso Università di Cagliari.

Dr. Anthony Feck is a graduate of high distinction from the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry.

Dr. Anthony Feck has been awarded numerous achievement awards for scholastic excellence. Soon after graduation, Dr. Feck was appointed associate professor in the departments of periodontics and restorative dentistry at his alma mater.

Dr. Feck has been in private practice in Lexington, KY since 1983. His practice has enjoyed a very high level of success, putting him in the top 1% of dental practitioners nationwide in several categories. He currently practices approximately 100 days a year in a practice that concentrates on cosmetic dentistry, sedation dentistry, and full mouth rehabilitation.

Dr. Feck has established himself as an outstanding clinician, mentor, author, educator and speaker. His interests are in practice building, periodontics, pharmacology, and managing the high fear patient. This desire to address the highly anxious population led him to be one of the original group that founded the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation (DOCS). He currently holds the position of Dean of Education, as well as featured speaker for DOCS.

Dr. Feck has been on the cutting edge of several dental technologies serving as a consultant to the development of many new innovations. He has several articles to his credit, and is a highly sought after speaker, consistently receiving the highest evaluations for his presentations. His invitations to speak include local as well as state dental associations, as well as the American Dental Association and the Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Feck is becoming widely known for his speaking and teaching style, which blends humor with a contagious passion.

Dr. Feck has been a featured speaker at the MasterPlan Alliance retreats, and developed the "Leadership Challenge", the series of courses designed to teach leadership principles to dentists. Dr. Feck is also the co-founder of Sunrise Dental Solutions (SDS), a business solutions and consulting firm that helps manage some of the most successful dental practices in North America. He has developed several models to assist dentists in their professional development including the courses sponsored by SDS titled, "The Ultimate Team" series, "Own Your Market", and "Solution Yes".

Dr. Johan Figueira graduated from School of Dentistry at the Central University of Venezuela in 2009.

In 2010 Dr. Johan received acceptance into the Esthetic Restorative Program at the U.C.L.A. Center for Esthetic Dentistry where he continues his studies under leadership of preeminent Prosthodontic and Master Ceramicist, Dr. Edward McLaren. Dr. Johan graduated in “Advanced Esthetic Dentistry” / Center for Esthetic Dentistry in 2013.

Dr. Figueira is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Currently, Dr. Johan is faculty at “Center for Esthetic Dentistry” at UCLA. He presents numerous lectures & hands-on clinics internationally.

Graduate in 1989.  Specialist in Periodontics. Master of Science in Implantology. Member of Brazilian Society of Oral Rehabilitation. Professor of the Brazilian Association of Dentistry, Department of implantology.  Professor of the University of Recife, Department of implantology. Private practice in Recife, Brazil.

A practicing dentist for over 35 years, Dr. Yvan Fortin opened the Centre d’implantologie dentaire de Quebec in 1992, wanting to offer his patients the best of what implant dentistry had to offer at that time. Many aspects of the science of implantology have evolved over the years and Dr Fortin has contributed greatly to advancing the profession by optimizing the way dental implants are now used to give fixed teeth back to patients. His sincere desire to help patients regain the smile and function they deserve, combined with his in-depth knowledge of orthodontics, prosthodontics, and oral surgery have enabled him to be a pioneer in implantology as well as share his 20+ years of knowledge and discoveries by becoming an international lecturer in the dental implant field. - Doctorate of Dental Medecine - Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology - Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry - Fellow of the Academy of Osseointegration - Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Restorative dentistry and Prothèse While he still teaches and lectures around the globe, Dr. Fortin’s main focus is still on treating his patients to the highest standards and delivering excellent results.

After graduating in Medicine and Surgery in 1979, he completed a specialization in Dentistry at the University of Ancona in 1983. President of EAED - European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry (biennial 2003/2004) and Past President of AIOP - Accademia Italiana di Odontoiatria Protesica (biennial 1999/2000), Visiting Associate Professor in Prosthetics at Louisiana State University - New Orleans (USA).

He is a member of the Editorial Board of Practical Periodontics & Aesthetic Dentistry (PPAD) and of the Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry (JERD) and member of numerous international Academies. He is the author of the book "Esthethic Rehabilitation in Fixed Prosthodontics" Vol 1 - Esthetic Analysis, edited by Quintessence International. He runs a private practice limited solely to prosthetics in Pesaro and Milano (Italy).

The ACE Institute was created by Dr. Fradeani in 2000 with the aim of expanding knowledge and professional skills in esthetic dentistry. ACE organizes courses dedicated exclusively to dentists and dental technicians.

While at San Diego State University, Dr. Freymiller received the Outstanding Graduate Award in Mathematics and was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa honor society. At the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, he received the John E. Thayer Scholarship Award, the Roy Greep Award for Excellence in the Basic Sciences, and the Silver Award for Scholastic Excellence. He graduated magna cum laude and was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society.

After graduation, Dr. Freymiller entered the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Program at the Massachusetts General Hospital , where he earned the MD degree from Harvard Medical School and completed one and a half years of general surgery residency in addition to completing the oral and maxillofacial surgery residency program.

Dr. Freymiller came to UCLA as a full-time faculty member in the Section of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in 1989. He was appointed Director of the Postdoctoral Residency Program in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in 1991. In 1995,he assumed the additional role of Chairman of the Section of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery for the UCLA School of Dentistry, and Chief of the Dental Service for the UCLA Medical Center.

Dr. Freymiller is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

Dr. Shimon Friedman Professor and Head, Endodontics Director, M.Sc. Program in Endodontics University of Toronto Toronto, Ontario Canada Shimon Friedman received his DMD degree (1975) and specialty in Endodontics (1983) from the Hebrew University and Hadassah Faculty of Dental Medicine of Jerusalem, Israel. He had taught, carried out research and practiced Endodontics in Israel till 1991, including one year spent as visiting professor at Temple University School of Dentistry in Philadelphia. He served as Chairman of the Israel Endodontic Society (1985-1988), and as Israel’s representative to the European Society of Endodontology and the International Federation of Endodontic Associations.

In 1992, he was appointed Associate Professor and Head of Endodontics at the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto. In 1993 he established the first and thus far, the only graduate endodontics program in Canada. He was promoted to full professor in 1996.

He is member of the American Association of Endodontists, the Canadian Academy of Endodontics, and the Ontario Society of Endodontists. He has served on several editorial boards of journals, including the International Endodontic Journal, Oral Surgery, Oral Pathology, Oral Medicine, Radiology and Endodontics, Endodontics & Dental Traumatology, Endodontic Topics, Practical Periodontics and Esthetic Dentistry and Alpha Omegan. He presently serves as Co-chief Editor of Visual Endodontic Curriculum.

He has published 117 articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals, 10 textbook chapters and numerous research abstracts. He has presented over 200 national and international lectures. His main research interests include: (1) endodontic treatment outcomes and their predictors, (2) effectiveness of root canal medication and filling materials, (3) epidemiology, (4) laser applications in endodontics, (5) internal bleaching, (6) apex locators, (7) microscopic endodontics and (8) anatomy.

He is presently Professor and Head of Endodontics and Director of the M.Sc. Program in Endodontics at the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, and also maintains a private practice limited to Endodontics in Toronto.

Dr. Fromovich (DMD) graduated from the Medicine & Pharmacy institute in Bucharest, Romania in 1988. He is an implantology expert and has had a private practice in Petech-Tikva, Israel for the last 19 years. He holds the position of research associate at the laboratory of dental technology in the Periodontal Department of Hadassah School for dental medicine-Jerusalem, Israel. Dr. Fromovich lectures extensively both nationally and internationally. In addition, Dr. Fromovich also conducts advanced implant courses and is the head of the International Center for Dental Education in Israel. He is an editor of professional literature and was involved in the development of software for dental implantology education. He has a regular column in a popular Israeli dental journal. He is a member of the following: German Association of Dental Implantology, International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI), and the Israeli Association of Oral Implants.

Dr. Inaki Gamborena maintains a private practice in San Sebastian, Spain, where he dedicates his research to esthetics, restorative dentistry, and implants. He is also an affiliate professor at the University of Washington in Seattle, an assistant professor in the Department of Preventive and Restorative Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in Philadelphia, and a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Periodontics at Georgia Regents University in Augusta, Georgia. In addition, he is an active member of the European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry and the American Academy of Restorative Dentistry. Dr Gamborena received the Bolender Contest Award for clinical and academic excellence for his work in prosthodontics at the University of Washington.

Dr. Garfunkel received his DMD in 1963 and, from 1964 to 1966, held a residency in anesthesiology at the School of Dental Medicine, Israel.

He completed his postgraduate work in oral medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, School of Medicine in 1975 ; internship in anesthesiology (1966-1969) and and was a fellow in immunology there from 1972 to 1975.

He has held a number of other academic appointments with various prestigious institutions, from 1977 to 2000. He was chairman of the Oral Medicine Department, Hadassah, Jerusalem, Israel from 1980 to 2003 and Dean of the Faculty of Dental Medicine 1986-1990.

He has been awarded honorary membership and fellowships, including Doctor Honoris Causa, Nippon University, Japan (2003) and Carol Davilla University, Romania.

He is a honorary member of the American Dental Association, Israeli Dental Association and Burma Dental Association. He serves on the editorial boards of eleven international publications. He has published over one hundred original papers and book chapters.

He has been an invited lecturer in Israel, USA, France, Switzerland, Japan, Russia, Germany, Mexico, Turkey, Romania, Philippines, Burma, Morocco, Singapore, Tunisia.

Education 1975 - BA degree:California State University, Los Angeles, CA 1980 - D.M.D. Degree: Semmelweiss University of Medical Sciences, School of Dentistry, Budapest Foreign Graduate Program, University of California, Los Angeles, School of Dentistry

Licensed 1980 - Hungarian State Examination 1983 - California State Board of Dental Examiners

Work experience 1982 - 83 consultant Xerox Medical Division 1982 - 1990 senior lecturer, Dept. Oral Radiology, UCLA School of Dentistry

Dentistry 1983 - 1990 private practice, Los Angeles, CA 1990 - present private practice, Budapest. Consultant/lecturer 2007 – present Lecturer University of Szeged, School of Dentistry

Associations/memberships member, Hungarian Dental Association founding president, Hungarian Academy of Esthetic Dentistry associate member, British Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry associate member, European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry participant, Kerr European Roundtable 2000 – 2007 participant, Danville European Roundtable 2007 – 2008

Honors Fellow International College of Dentists, European Section, 2007 Honorary Docent University of Szeged, 2008

Lectures and articles Numerous articles written for Hungarian dental journals, lecturing in Hungary and internationally since 1991 on topics related to esthetic dentistry, conservative dentistry, and fixed prosthodontics.

Dr. Roland Glauser graduated from the University of Zürich and was from 1997 to 2006 assistant professor at the Department for Fixed Prosthodontics and Dental Materials, University of Zürich. Roland Glauser was president of the scientific board of the Swiss Society of Oral Implantology SSOI and he is an active member of the Academy of Osseointegration AO and the European Association for Osseointegration EAO. He serves as a certified expert in Oral Implantology in the European Dental Association EDA and within the Foundation for Oral Rehabilitation FOR. His research activities mainly focus on tissue integration of oral implants and shortened clinical protocols. Dr. Glauser has published more than 60 articles and textbook chapters on the subject of restorative dentistry and osseointegrated implants. He is a reviewer for the Journal of Biomechanics, the Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, the Journal of Clinical Periodontology, and Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research. Roland Glauser lectures extensively all over the world and received Academy Awards for his presentations from the Academy of Osseointegration AO, the Japan Academy of Gnathology and Occlusion, the Asian Academy of Osseointegration AAO, and the Taiwan Formosa Academy of Implant Dentistry FAID. Dr. Glauser runs a renowned private clinic in Zürich and holds an appointment as a clinical associate professor at the College of Dental Medicine, Augusta University, Augusta (GA), USA.

DR. RONALD GOLDSTEIN: Dr. Ronald Goldstein is currently Clinical Professor of Oral Rehabilitation at the Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry, Augusta, Georgia, Adjunct Clinical Professor of Prosthodontics at Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, Visiting Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Imaging and Continuing Education at the University of Southern California School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, California, Adjunct Professor of Restorative Dentistry at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Texas and formerly a Special Lecturer in Esthetic Dentistry at Emory University School of Dentistry, Atlanta, Georgia.

Dr. Goldstein has presented continuing education courses at more than twenty universities and lectured at over 300 dental meetings in the United States, Canada, South America, Australia, the Orient and throughout Europe. He is a contributor to ten published texts and author of the text Esthetics In Dentistry, published by B. C. Decker. He is co-author of other texts, including Bleaching Teeth, Porcelain Laminate Veneers, Porcelain and Composite Inlays & Onlays, Complete Dental Bleaching, and Imaging in Esthetic Dentistry -- all published by Quintessence Publishing Company. His best-selling consumer book for the public entitled Change Your Smile, now in its third edition, is also published by Quintessence, and has been read by over l,000,000 people and has been translated into six languages. He writes a regular column entitled, "Beauty Matters" for the Season magazine.

Dr. Goldstein served three years as resident dental consultant and produced over 70 consumer-oriented programs on all phases of dentistry for the popular television feature "P.M. Magazine." He has also been featured in 29 different dental video productions consisting of over 40 clinical teaching hours. His "Anterior Fixed Restoration Esthetic Principles" made for the American Dental Association, was winner of the l982 John Muir Medical Film Festival Award for Dentistry.

He is co-founder and past-president of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, and a past-president of Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity and the Fifth District Dental Society in Atlanta, Georgia. He also is a member of The International Academy of Gnathology, and the American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics. Dr. Goldstein is Immediate Past President of the International Federation of Esthetic Dentistry.

Dr. Goldstein is a Fellow of the American College of Dentists, The International College of Dentists, an Honorable Fellow of the Georgia Dental Association, and an honorary member of O.K.U. Scholastic Fraternity. He is also a member of the American Association for Dental Research and The International Association for Dental Research. In l986 Dr. Goldstein was elected to the National Academies of Practice as a Distinguished Practitioner. In 1992 the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry awarded him the first Charles L. Pincus Award for his contributions to Esthetic Dentistry. The same year, he was awarded the Outstanding Contribution to Cosmetic Dentistry Award from the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. In 1997 Dr. Goldstein was bestowed the Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity?s most prestigious award for "meritorious contributions to dentistry and its allied sciences," joining past recipients Albert Einstein and Jonas Salk.

Dr. Goldstein is married to Judy, and the father of three dentists and a physician. He practices in Atlanta, Georgia.

Dr. Goodacre received his DDS degree from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry in 1971. He completed a three year combined program in Prosthodontics and Dental Materials at Indiana University School of Dentistry and in 1974 earned his MSD degree.

He has three times received awards from senior dental classes at Indiana University as the outstanding clinical instructor or outstanding lecturer. He received the Educator of the Year Award from the American College of Prosthodontists in 2003, The George H. Moulton Award from the American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics in 2005, The Jerome M. and Dorothy Schweitzer Research Award from the Greater New York Academy of Prosthodontics in 2007, The William J. Gies Award in 2008 from the American Dental Education Association (ADEA) for Outstanding Innovation as a Dental Educator; and the Gold Medallion Award from the American Prosthodontic Society in 2010.

In 2011 he received Honorary Fellowship in the Faculty of Dentistry of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and also the Distinguished Service Award from the American College of Prosthodontists. In 2012, the American College of Prosthodontists awarded him the Distinguished Lecturer Award.

He served as Chairman of the Department of Prosthodontics at Indiana University, and as Dean of the Loma Linda University School of Dentistry from 1994 to 2013. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics, Past-President of the American Board of Prosthodontics, Past-President of the American College of Prosthodontists, and Past-President of the Academy of Prosthodontics.

He began teaching in 1974 and continues to find time for teaching dental students and advanced education students. He had co-directed the implant dentistry course for dental students at Loma Linda University for over 10 years and each year provides national board reviews in tooth morphology and occlusion for dental students. He has maintained a part-time private practice limited to prosthodontics since 1974.

He served as an Editor of the International Journal of Prosthodontics for 10 years, has over 100 publications and has given more than 400 invited presentations. Recent educational activities have focused on the development of interactive, navigable electronic education programs with particular emphasis on 3-D formatting, applications, and effectiveness.

Dr. Goumenos graduated from the Athens University, School of Pharmacy in 1982 and the School of Dentistry in 1988. He graduated from the Dpt. of Periodontology with a Certificate in Periodontology in 1990 and earned a Degree in Master of Science the following year from the Graduate School of Tufts University, School of Dental Medicine.

In 1996, he became a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and received a Doctorate two years later from the Dpt. of Periodontology, Athens University.

Moreover, Dr. Goumenos has been appointed visiting Professor at the Dpt. of Periodontology, Universidad International of Cataluna, Barcelona, (SPAIN) and adjunct clinical Professor at the Dpt. of Periodontology, Tufts University, (USA). He is also a clinical instructor at the Dpt. of Periodontology of the Athens University. He has published articles on periodontal plastic surgery and implantology and has lectured nationally and internationally.

Dr. George Goumenos has been in private practice since 1992 limited to Periodontics and Dental implants in Athens. Visit his website at www.goumenos.com

Dr. Gracis received his D.M.D. degree in 1986 from the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia and, in 1987, from the University of Pavia, Italy. In 1990, under the guidance of Dr. Ralph Yuodelis, at the University of Washington in Seattle, he obtained the certificate in Prosthodontics with an MSD degree.

He then returned to Milan, Italy, where he has been working ever since in private practice.

He limits his activities to prosthodontics and restorative dentistry. From 1998 to 2004, he was a guest lecturer at the University of Parma, Italy.

He is an active member to the European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry (EAED) and president of the Italian Academy of Prosthetic Dentistry (AIOP).

He has contributed several articles in the field of restorative dentistry and is a frequent lecturer on topics related to fixed prosthodontics and implant prosthodontics.

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Dr. Galip Gürel graduated from the Istanbul University, School of Dentistry. Dr. Galip Gurel graduated from the University of Istanbul, Dental School in 1981, He continued his education at the University of Kentucky, Department of Prosthodontics. Dr. Gurel is the founder and current president of EDAD (Turkish Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry).

He is a member of the American Society for Dental Aessthetics (ASDA) and the honorary diplomate of the American Board of Aesthetic Dentistry (ABAD) as well as an active member of European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry (EAED).

He is also the editor-in-chief of the Quintessence Magazine in Turkey and on the editorial board of the AACD jourrnal, PPAD (Practical Procedure & Aesthetic Dentistry) and Spectrum.

He has been lecturing on dental aesthetics all over the world and giving post graduate lectures on aesthetics at the New York Univerrsity, New York and Yeditepe Uniiversity in Turkey. He is the author of The Science and Art of Porceelain Laminate Veneer published by Quintessence publications in 2003.

He has been practicing in his own clinic in Istanbul, specializing in Aesthetic Dentistry, since 1984.

Dr. Jack Hahn is a well-recognized pioneer in the field of implant dentistry. He brings more than thirty years of experience to participants of courses in surgical placement and prosthetic restoration of dental implants. Dr. Hahn has developed implant devices and techniques that are used today throughout the world. He is involved in various clinical studies and recently concluded a fifteen-year titanium study and a twelve-year hydroxylapatite study. Dr. Hahn is now participating in a Replace ® Select Tapered Implant multicenter study.

Dr. Hahn is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology and has recently been appointed as a board examiner. He is an Honored Fellow and Diplomate of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, and recipient of the 2004 Aaron Gershkoff lifetime achievement award. He is a Diplomate of the International Congress of Oral Implantology, Fellow of the Academy of Osseointegration, and Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry. He is a founding Member and Master Clinician of the Academy of Implant Prosthodontics. Dr. Hahn is a visiting lecturer at several universities, and for the past three years is the Clinical Director of the Chicago Center of Advanced Implant Dentistry in Moscow, Russia, and the Ukraine. Dr. Hahn has a private practice in Cincinnati, Ohio, at The Cosmetic and Implant Dental Center. His practice is limited to implant surgical placement and restoration.

Professional activities 1994: DDS degree at Showa University school of dentistry 2004: PhD degree at Showa University school of dentistry 2006: License in dentistry of California

Academic activities: 1994: Graduated from Showa University school of dentistry 2000-02: UCLA Center for Esthetic Dentistry resident program 2003-05: Part-time faculty at UCLA Center for Esthetic Dentistry 2006: Assistant director at UCLA Center for Esthetic Dentistry

Specialist practice prosthodontist, Perth Western Australia. In 1982 established the Perth Osseointegration Training Centre concerned with Research and Development of the Brånemark Implant System. Professional and Research Fellowship appointments at several universities. Fellow of the Academy of Osseointegration.

Current research interests include implant surface technology and the immune response, applications of immediate loading, and involvement in international collaborative prospective multicentre clinical trials. Recipient of the Distinguished Lecturer Awards from the Greater New York Academy of Dentistry 1998 and American College of Prosthodontics in 1999. Editorial board member of several dental journals, contributor to 7 textbooks and author or co-author of over 100 publications.

Dr. Toyohiko Hidaka received his D.D.S. degree from Tsurumi University in 1982. He is in private practice since 1986.

He is currently a visiting professor at Tsurumi University. He is a member of the International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, the Academy of Osseointegration, the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, the Academy of Microscope Enhanced Dentistry, Japanese Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Japanese Society of Oral Implantology, The Academy of Gnathology and Occlusion, The Japanese Society of Periodontology and Japan Prosthodontic Society.

He is adviser for Society of Japan Clinical Dentistry, Tokyo branch and is also board member for Osseointegration Study Club of Japan. Dr. Hidaka has published several clinical articles and book chapters in areas of esthetic solutions, implants, and prosthetics and has been a guest speaker of several conferences and scientific meetings.

Dr. Ronaldo Hirata received his DDS degree from Federal University of Parana, in Curitiba, Brazil, in 1994. He received his certificate in Restorative Dentistry Residency from the same University in 1996. Dr. Hirata did his Master of Science program in biomaterials and received the certificate from the Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul (Brazil), in 2002. His PhD certificate was received on Restorative Dentistry at the State University of Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), finished in 2008. In 2012, Dr. Hirata started to work on the Biomaterials and Biomimetics field at New York University receiving his Post Doctoral certificate in 2013. Ronaldo Hirata had dedicated 10 years to teaching at the Federal University of Parana. Nowadays, he has the faculty position at New York University as assistant professor of Biomaterials and Biomimetics Department.

He is the coordinator of the post graduate program on restorative dentistry on Center for Studies and Advanced Training in dentistry (CETAO) in Sao Paulo/Brazil. Dr. Hirata is also professor in the post graduate program on Aesthetic Dentistry in SENAC (Sao Paulo/Brazil). He is the coordinator of the advanced course on dental sculpture with composite resins in Latin American Institute of Research and Education Dentistry (ILAPEO-Brazil). He is on editorial board of the Journal of the Brazilian Society of Aesthetic Dentistry and also on International Journal of Brazilian Dentistry. Ronaldo Hirata is the author of the textbook TIPS: tips on esthetic dentistry (Artes Medicas Publisher). www.tips-book.com. This book was translated to Spanish and Italian by Panamericana and Piccin respectively. He also published a lot of papers in Brazil, Latin America and USA on esthetic dentistry.

Dr Christopher Ho is a Specialist Prosthodontist who received his Bachelor of Dental Surgery with First Class Honours at the University of Sydney. He completed postgraduate studies in the Graduate Diploma in Clinical Dentistry in Oral Implants at the University of Sydney, a Masters of Clinical Dentistry in Prosthodontics with Distinction from the University of London and Doctorate in Clinical Dentistry in Prosthodontics from the University of Sydney. He is Fellow of the Pierre Fauchard Academy, Special Field Member of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons in Prosthodontics and a Fellow of the American College of Dentists.

Dr Ho lectures extensively on aesthetic and implant dentistry both nationally and internationally. He is a visiting lecturer to the postgraduate Oral Implant Diploma and Prosthodontic programs at the University of Sydney, Adjunct Associate Clinical Professor at University of Puthisastra, Faculty member of the Global Institute for Dental Education and Visiting Lecturer at Kings College London, United Kingdom. He is Head of School of Postgraduate Dentistry at the Australasian College of Dental Practitioners. He is author of numerous publications, as well as Editor of the Wiley textbook “Practical Procedures in Aesthetic Dentistry” and “Practical Procedures in Implant Dentistry”.

Dr. Paul Homoly graduated from the University of Illinois College of Dentistry in 1975. He served for two years as a Naval dental officer at Marine Corps Air Station, Cherry Point, North Carolina.

Paul practiced restorative dentistry for 20 years in Charlotte, North Carolina. During that time he had seven university affiliations and received numerous awards and honors for his service in dental associations and private teaching institutes. During his career, Paul has been active in dental education and leadership, and has given several hundred presentations.

During the last half of his clinical career, Paul expanded his work as a consultant and trainer, and since 1986 he has coached dentists, dental laboratory technicians and owners, salespeople, consultants, academicians, executives, professional speakers, accountants, financial planners, politicians, and engineers.

Paul retired from clinical practice in 1995 and now devotes his full time focus to training, coaching, consulting and authoring. Paul has remained a member of the American Dental Association and is licensed to practice dentistry in the state of North Carolina. Today Paul is regarded as one of the top communication coaches, consultants, and speakers in dentistry.

Paul is president of Homoly Communications Institute, a resource for continued dental training and practice-building skills. He provides seminars, workshops and consultations on the topics of dental case acceptance, practice development, speaking, and practice management. Paul is an active author contributing to dental journals world-wide. He is a member of the National Speakers Association and the National Storytellers Association. As a member of the National Speakers Association, Paul has a Certified Speaking Professional Designation. Paul is a columnist in Dental Economics Magazine and is the author of the highly regarded books, Dentists: An Endangered Species, "Isn't It Wonderful When Patients Say Yes!", "Making it Easy for Patients to Say Yes", and "Just Because You're an Expert... Doesn't Make You Interesting".

Dr Mario Imburgia graduated with honours in Dentistry at the University of Palermo, and achieved the title of PhD in Periodontology in 2004. He is a member of theAIOP (Italian Academy of Prosthetic Dentistry) and a fellow of the International Academy for Dento-Facial Esthetics (IADFE).

He has authored scientific papers in national and international journals. Dr Imburgia is Assistant Clinical Teacher at the University of Warwick (United Kingdom).

He is a speaker at national and international conferences focusing on fixed prosthodontics, implant-prosthetics and aesthetics.

He has a private practice in Palermo (Italy).

Dr. Ronald Jackson completed his undergraduate studies at the State University of New York at Buffalo in 1968 and graduated from West Virginia University School of Dentistry in 1972.

After a one-year general practice residency at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, he served three years with the U.S. Navy at the Naval Headquarters for Europe in London, England.

Dr. Jackson is a recognized authority on adhesive esthetic dentistry and was instrumental in the development of the clinical techniques for esthetic inlays and onlays. He has published over 60 articles on adhesive dentistry and management of the successful esthetic practice. He authored a chapter in the book Current Opinion in Cosmetic Dentistry and serves on the editorial boards of the Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry, Signature, Practical Procedures and Aesthetic Dentistry, the Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice and is member of the Esthetic Dentistry Research Group, publishers of Reality and Reality Now. Dr. Jackson presents over forty lectures per year to dentists all across the U.S., Canada and abroad. He has presented at all three national organizations for esthetic/cosmetic dentistry, namely, The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, The American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry and The American Society for Dental Aesthetics. He has also lectured to Esthetic Academies in Europe, Asia and South America. Dr. Jackson has presented to many state dental associations as well as at major U.S. conferences including the Hinman, Greater New York, Boston Yankee, Chicago Midwinter and American Dental Association annual meetings.

Dr. Jackson is an accredited member and fellow in the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, a fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry, an alumnus of the L.D. Pankey Institute, and a fellow in the American College of Dentists. He is Director of the Advanced Adhesive Aesthetic Dentistry and Anterior Direct Resin programs at the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies.

Dr. Jackson developed a popular temporary material as well as instruments, which bear his name. Both are ranked highly by an independent dental products evaluation group and sold globally. He is a consultant to a number of dental manufacturers in the area of new product development and clinical testing of materials.

Dr. Jackson maintains a private practice in Middleburg, Virginia emphasizing comprehensive esthetic and restorative dentistry.

Ole T. Jensen, DDS, MS received his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Utah in 1972.

He completed his Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree at Northwestern University School of Dentistry in 1976 and his Anesthesiology Residency in 1977 at Northwestern University School of Medicine.

He completed his Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency in 1980 at the University of Michigan.

He joined the Cody Dental Group as an Oral Surgeon in 1980. Dr. Jensen is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and a Fellow of the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology. Dr. Jensen is a frequent guest lecturer at U.S. and international seminars and symposiums. He is currently Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Colorado School of Dentistry and a Clinical Professor at New York University.

He has authored three textbooks on oral surgery. Dr. Jensen is interested in bone grafting, dental implants, and distraction osteogenesis. He enjoys spending time with family, fishing, and mountain sports.

Dr. Saj Jivraj Completed his dental degree at the University of Manchester in England and his Advanced Prosthodontic training at the University of Southern California.

He is the Former Chairman Section of Fixed Prosthodontics and Operative Dentistry at University of Southern California School of Dentistry.

Dr Jivraj has published numerous articles on Esthetic and Implant Dentistry in Peer Reviewed journals, and has presented on aspects of Implant Dentistry and Advanced Prosthodontic procedures both nationally and internationally.

He is co-author of the textbook “Treatment Planning in Implant Dentistry”, published by the British Dental Association. He is on the Editorial board of the Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry.

He currently holds a Faculty Position as an Associate Clinical Professor at the USC School of Dentistry

He maintains a private practice limited to Prosthodontics and Implant Dentistry in Oxnard, CA.

Dr. Sascha A. Jovanovic is considered a global expert in Implant Dentistry and one of the founders of guided bone regeneration (GBR) and Esthetic Implant Surgery with over 80 scientific publications, book chapters, and one textbook ‘Color Atlas in Implantology’ by Thieme Publ.

He presents and teaches his clinical and evidence-based implant protocols globally and is Academic Chair of the gIDE Institute, Past-President of the European Association of Osseointegration (EAO), Past-Co-Director of the UCLA Dental Implant Center, honorary member and award recipient of several academic organizations and editorial boards for scientific journals and former faculty of Universities like UCLA, Loma Linda Univ, Univ of Aachen, Hong Kong Univ, Buenos Aires Univ, Chulalongkorn Univ and others.

He was formally trained in Periodontics at UCLA School of Dentistry; in Implant Dentistry at Loma Linda University and in Prosthodontics at the University of Aachen, Germany and holds a Master of Sciences Degree in Oral Biology from UCLA School of Dentistry. Dr. Jovanovic's clinical research emphasizes applied bone and soft tissue regeneration techniques and esthetic management in dental implant therapy. His multidisciplinary dental practice is based in Santa Monica, California and restricts his clinical work to dental implant therapy, bone & soft tissue reconstruction and esthetic dentistry.

DDS in Dentistry from Gama Filho University; Post-graduation course in Periodontics from the State University of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ); MSc in Periodontics from the State University of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ); PhD in Dentistry from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ); Post-PhD in Periodontics from the State University of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ); Fellow ITI; President of the Brazilian Society of Periodontology (SOBRAPE); Author of the book “Sorriso Gengival: Uma visão multidisciplinar“ (Gummy Smile: a multidisciplinary approach) - originally written in Portuguese and later translated into Spanish; Author of the book ‘’Recobrimento Radicular: desafiando conceitos“ - originally written in Portuguese, now available as an e-book in English - "Root Coverage: Challenging concepts”.

Dr. Kan received DDS from Loma Loma University School of Dentistry (LLUSD), California, USA, and then completed Prosthodontics and Implant Dentistry with MS. He is currently Professor and teaches at Advanced Education Program for Implant Dentistry and Advanced Education Program in Periodontics in LLU. He also maintains a private practice.

Dr. Kan received awards include 1997 Best Research Award from Academy of Osseointegration, 2003 Judson C. Hinckey Scientific Award from Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, 2005 Robert James Implant Dentistry Award, 2019 Honorary Membership from United Kingdom Association of Dental Implantology, and in 2020 the Distinguished Research Award from LLU and Distinguished Speaker Award from the Greater New York Academy of Prosthodontist. In 2021, Dr. Kan will receive the Honorary Membership as well as Clinical Research Award from the American Academy of Periodontology in Miami.

Dr. Kan is on Editorial Board International Journal of Esthetic Dentistry. He was Program Chairman for 2018 Academy of Osseointegration (AO) Annual Meeting in Los Angeles, and is currently on AO Board. In 2018, Dr. Kan performed a live surgery of immediate implant placement and provisionalization with connective tissue graft at the 104th Annual meeting of the American Academy of Periodontology in Vancouver BC, Canada.

In 2017, Fardi et al (Int J Maxillofac Implants), listed 4 of Dr. Kan’s publications as the 100 Top most cited referenced articles in Implant Dentistry. Then in 2020, Praveen G et al (J Prosthet Dent), cited 2 of Dr. Kan’s publications as the top 100 most cited articles in Prosthodontics.

Besides lecturing nationally and internationally, Dr. Kan has published over 100 referenced articles and book chapters on interdisciplinary treatment planning, periodontal peri-implant tissue management, and immediate tooth replacement concepts.

Dr. Spyros Karatzas graduated from the Dental School of University of Athens Greece in 1990. He has also received a D.M.D. degree from Boston University. He completed his specialty training in Periodontology and Implants at Eastman Dental Center of University of Rochester New York in 1994, where he received his Masters Degree in Dental Research in 1995. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology since 1996. At the same year he won the Michael Bonocore Award for outstanding Scientific Merit from the Rochester Section of the International Association for Dental Research.

Dr Spyros Karatzas has served as full time Assistant Professor from 1995 to 1996 at the Dept. of Periodontology and Implants of University of Rochester Eastman Dental Center, and from 1996 until 2000 at the Dept. of Periodontology of Goldman School of Dental Medicine of Boston University.

He is currently Clinical Instructor in the Dept. of Periodontology of the Dental School of the University of Athens in Greece, and Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Dept. of Periodontology of University of Rochester. He is the editor-in-chief of the Endo-Perio Journal, and in the editorial advisory board of the Journal of Esthetic Dentistry and Implants.

Dr. Karatzas is the president of the Hellenic Academy of Microscopic Dentistry, the Vice President of the Hellenic Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, and the Vice President of the Dental Association of Achaia. He has a private practice limited to Periodontology and Implants in Patra Greece, where he emphasizes in plastic periodontal surgery and hard and soft tissue reconstruction around implants and natural teeth. He has been a member of the organizing committee in several dental meetings and lectures extensively on topics of dental implants and periodontal plastic surgery.

Dr. James Kohner is a leading specialist in the periodontal world of dental health. He is an expert in the management of periodontal infection using non-surgical methods, as well as being current on the latest procedures relating to surgical therapy.He is originally from Cleveland, Ohio. He graduated from The Ohio State University, and Case Western Reserve University Dental School, then obtained his certification in Periodontics from the Boston University School of Graduate Dentistry. He currently lives in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Dr. Kohner is an experienced teacher. With over 35 years of private clinical practice and 20+ years teaching, he has much experience to share. He has presented courses on Crown Lengthening and Soft Tissue Grafting to a wide range of audiences all over the US, including many of the larger state and regional dental conventions, and in 8 foreign countries. He has been teaching Hands-on Surgical Training Workshops for the Perio Institute since 2003.

Dr. Kohner is a current member of both the American Dental Association and the American Academy of Periodontology, and a professional member of the National Speakers Association.

Dr. Constantinos Laghios received his DDS from Athens Dental School in 1984. From 1984 to 1994 he practiced general dentistry in Athens Greece, with emphasis on aesthetics-prosthetics. From 1994 to 1997 he participated in the Endodontic Program at Baylor College School of Dentistry in Dallas, Texas, where he received a Certificate in Endodontics and his Master’s degree.

In 1997 he founded the Advanced Endodontic Center in Athens, where he practices and gives courses. He lectures in Greece, USA and Europe, on the topics of advanced techniques in Endodontics, and the use of the surgical microscope. His articles have been published in Greek and international journals. His treatments have been published in “Pathways of the Pulp”, as well as in textbooks in Europe and USA.

Dr. Laghios has been awarded honorary titles for his contribution to the progress of science and developments in the field of Endodontics. In 2007 he became a member of the GIDE/UCLA Scientific Team and teaches in the Implantology training program. He is a member of the American Association of Endodontists. He is the scientific publisher of the Endo-Perio Greek journal. He is the founder and honorary President of the “Greek Academy of Microscopic Dentistry”.

Dr. France Lambert graduated from the University of Liege in Periodontology, where she continued to obtain a PhD in the same subject. She has also completed a fellowship program in oral implantology at the prestigious Harvard School of Dental Medicine as well as the University of Washington.

She is currently Head of Clinic in the Periodontology and Oral Surgery Departement at the University of Liege. Her clinical work is focused exclusively on implantology, mucogingival surgery and periodontics. Her scientific research areas target different aspects of the use of biomaterial and dental implants

To some he’s just another former dentist, but to the dental community he is known as “The Digital Dentist.” Dental Technology Consultants founder and President Dr. Lorne Lavine has more than 25 years invested in the dental and dental technology fields.

Dr. Lavine’s educational background is highlighted by an exemplary academic record and superior achievement. After earning his B.S. degree at USC, Lavine pursued a D.M.D. from Boston University. After completing his residency at the Eastman Dental Center in Rochester NY, he received his specialty training from the University of Washington.

While attending Boston University, Dr. Lavine received the Alpha Omega Fraternity Award and the Alpha Omega Award for earning the highest GPA in his junior year and graduating with the highest GPA of his class. In addition, he earned the Pierre Fauchard Award for his contributions to research and literature.

After graduation, Dr.Lavine practiced periodontics and implant dentistry in Vermont for 10 years, and relocated to sunny California to successfully launch Dental Technology Consultants in 2000. His passion for technology and his involvement with computers earned him two more prestigious degrees: The A+ Computer Repair Technician certification and the CompTia Network+ certification. The A+ Computer Repair Technician certification is only granted to individuals who have successfully demonstrated proficiency in computer repair and knowledge of computer operating systems. He also illustrated his expertise in network design, installation and trouble shooting by completing the Comp TIA Network certification. Shortly, Dr.Lavine will receive his third computer degree by becoming a Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator.

Dr. Lavine demonstrates his commitment to remaining abreast of the latest technological advances in dental practices, periodontics and implant dentistry by frequently attending continuing education courses, and his active involvement with numerous study clubs and dental associations. He was a member of the American Dental Association, the Champlain Valley Dental Study Club, the American Academy of Periodontology, the Vermont State Dental Society, and the Vermont State Periodontal Association. He even served as an instructor at University of Vermont School of Dental Hygiene, as well as presented multiple lectures at the University.

Not only is Dr. Lavine’s career enhanced by his academic achievements and heavy involvement in dental organizations, but his lectures on integrating dental technology truly classify him as an expert in his field. Dr. Lavine provides between 25-30 lectures per year as well as hosts numerous seminars. Some of his past lectures were held at the American Academy of Periodontology, the American Academy of Endodontics, the Long Island Dental Society, Yankee Dental Congress, and about 50 other local and national dental societies.

Dr. Lavine has written two successful Tech Guides, provides more than 20 seminars and webinars per year, writes a column in American Dental Tribune Magazine, and actively writes a daily technology blog and monthly newsletter. Dr. Lavine devotes a large portion of his time to multiple charitable organizations, as well as climbs mountains as part of his ongoing commitment to the annual Dentists Climb for a Cause Fundraiser. He even served as the president of the Rotary Club of South Burlington, VT from 1998-2000.

Originally born and raised Toronto, Canada, Dr.Lavine currently resides in Studio City, California, with his wife and son.

Dr. Samuel Lee holds two doctoral degree in Dentistry. Doctor of Medical Science from Harvard, and Doctor of Dental Surgery from UCLA. He also holds a specialty certificate in Periodontology from Harvard. Dr. Lee devotes the majority of his work in helping underserved populations to have access to dental care through his non-profit organization named "Care to Share Smile." He is an innovator with a passion for teaching and developing new technologies. When he was a dental student, he taught Biochemistry at UCLA. Today, he teaches across the globe to dental schools and makes time to conduct CE courses for general dentists and specialists while increasing access to care to underserved populations in developing countries.

Dr. Lee is a diplomate of the International Academy of Dental Implantology. He actively conducts research and development while running a busy private practice in Boston, MA and San Diego, CA limited to implant surgery and orthodontics. He also won multiple 1st place Table Clinic Presentation Awards at the American Academy of Implant Dentistry in 2008, American Orthodontic Society and International Congress of Oral Implantologists in 2007.

Dr. Lee invented the "Crestal Window Sinus Grafting Technique" and owns the patent on various sinus and surgical instruments. He introduced a new method of dental radiography that boasts of ultra low dosage radiation and allows for angulation correction that enhances 3D imaging capabilities. He serves as the current President of the International Academy of Dental Implantology.

UCLA and private practioner in Beverly Hills, CA. Dr. Brian LeSage graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Maryland, Baltimore in 1983. Over the past 20 years, he has established solo practices in Washington D.C. and Beverly Hills, Calif.

He has taught at the University of Maryland and UCLA School of Dentistry plus developed the UCLA Aesthetic Continuums level I and II for teaching dentists the art and science of cosmetic dentistry. He has obtained Fellowship status in the Academy of General Dentistry. He has earned Accreditation and Fellowship (only one of 32) status in the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. In 2001 he was appointed to be an ADA Seminar Series Lecturer.

Dr. Liddelow completed a Bachelor of Dental Science and a Master of Dental Science from the University of Western Australia and a Doctorate in Clinical Dentistry (Prosthodontics) from the University of Sydney. He is a Member and Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons, a Fellow of the Pierre Fauchard Academy and a Fellow of the International College of Dentists. Dr Liddelow is a prosthodontist primarily concerned with both the surgical and prosthetic aspects of implant dentistry and is the Director for The Branemark Center Perth. He is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Western Australia, a consultant prosthodontist at Princess Margaret Hospital and an examiner for the Academy of Australian and New Zealand Prosthodontists. He is a current faculty member of gIDE (Global Institute for Dental Education, Loma Linda University, California) and a reviewer for the Australian Dental Journal. His research and publications include immediate loading, surface technology, implant aesthetics and treatment of advanced bone resorption.

Dr. Lin received his DDS degree from Kaoshiung Medical University, Taiwan in 1987. After completing the combining periodontal postgraduate training program and master degree at the Ohio State University from 1988 to 1991, he was appointed as clinical assistant professor in department of periodontology, college of dentistry, OSU in 1992.

He is a diplomate of American Board of Periodontology. He is the past president of the Academies of Aesthetic Dentistry and Gnathology in Taiwan, Republic of China. He is also a member of Japan Association of Esthetic Dentistry and “Instructing Doctor” of Japan Academy of Gnathology.

Dr. Lin is currently teaching at the National Taiwan University and maintains a private practice limited to Periodontics and Implant Dentistry in Taipei, Taiwan. His numerous lectures and presentations nationally and internationally were very well received. His main interests are periodontal esthetic procedures extending from maximal preservation of natural dentition to optimal reconstruction for implant dentistry.

Dr. Arturo Llobell received his dental degree from the Faculty of Dental Medicine of the University of Valencia, Spain. He then pursued his post graduate training in the United States receiving certificates in both Periodontics and Periodontal Prosthesis (Fixed Prosthodontics) as well as a Master of Science in Oral Biology degree from the University of Pennsylvania, where he was awarded the Arnold S. Weisgold Director´s Award in Periodontal Prosthesis. Dr. Llobell currently holds faculty positions in Periodontics and Oral Surgery at the University of Valencia (Spain), while his private practice is dedicated to esthetics, periodontics and prosthodontics.

Dr. Llorens is a graduate from the University of los Andes in 2009. From 2011 to 2013 he pursued a Masters of Science in Biomaterials at the International University of Catalunya (Barcelona, Spain), under the guidance of professors Federico Hernadez-Alfaro and Xavier Rodríguez-Ciurana. At the same time Dr. Llorens also got a Master degree in Implatology; Surgery, Prosthodontic and Periodontology at the International University of Catalunya. He also owns a diploma from UCLA. Upon returning to Chile, Dr. Llorens founded the Turó Center of Esthetic, Health and Science. One of the most well known dental centers in Chile.Between 2013 and 2014 he worked for Global Heath Education (International Center for Healt Education), Florida, USA developing the dental area for dental companies and european universities.

Dr. Llorens has been developing clinical concepts for improving Guided Surgery and GBR procedures. For this he has become an established lecturer. Presently he is an Associate Professor and Researcher at the University of the Andes in Santiago, Chile, since 2013. He also mantains a private practice (TURÓ CLINIC) emphasizing Esthetic, Implantology and Periodontology Dentistry.

Samuel B. Low, D.D.S., M.S., M.Ed., was named Vice President, Dental and Clinical Affairs, and Chief Dental Officer of BIOLASE in October of 2016. Dr. Low is Professor Emeritus, University of Florida, College of Dentistry and Associate faculty member of the Pankey Institute, with 30 years of private practice experience in periodontics, lasers and implant placement. He is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and past President of the American Academy of Periodontology. Dr. Low provides dentists and dental hygienists the tools for successfully managing the periodontal patient in general and periodontal practices. He was selected “Dentist of the Year” by the Florida Dental Association, Distinguished Alumnus by the University of Texas Dental School, and the Gordon Christensen Lecturer Recognition Award. He is a Past President of the Florida Dental Association and past ADA Trustee. Dr. Low received his Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) and Master of Science (M.S.) degrees from the University of Texas at Houston. He also completed his residency in Periodontics at the University of Texas at Houston, and received a Masters of Education from the University of Florida.

Dr. Lozada is professor and director of the Advanced Education Program in Implant Dentistry at Loma Linda University, School of Dentistry where he also received his Certificate in Implant Dentistry (87) and Prosthodontics (95). He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Implant Dentistry, past president of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry and a member of the Editorial Board of the Journal of Oral Implantology.

Dr Ian MacAskill completed his Doctor of Dental Surgery from Dalhousie University in 2011. During this time he received awards for his academic achievements, technical skills, proficiency in patient care, as well as for ethics and leadership qualities. He started practicing at the Tantallon Dental Centre directly after graduation. He officially took over Dr Fred Gogan's practice in September 2012 and was very pleased to be able to practice dentistry in the same community that he was raised and currently resides. He enjoys all aspects of dentistry with a keen interest in dental implants and has completed continuing education in Canada and USA for various topics related to implant dentistry. He also holds a faculty position at the Dalhousie University School of Dentiry where he is currently a lecturer in the field of dental biomaterials.

Director of Esthetic Dentistry; The Don and Sybil Harrington Foundation Chair in Esthetic Dentistry.

Dr. Pascal Magne graduated from the University of Geneva Dental School, Switzerland, in 1989 with a Med. Dent. and obtained his Ph.D. degree in 2002. He received postgraduate training in fixed prosthodontics and occlusion, operative dentistry and endodontics, 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 Dental School and assumed the position of Senior Lecturer in the Division of Fixed Prosthodontics and Occlusion until his departure for USCSD.

Dr. Magne is a recipient of multiple awards from the Swiss Science Foundation, the Swiss Foundation for Medical-Biological Grants, and was the recipient of the 2002 Young Investigator Award from the International Association for Dental Research. He is also the author of numerous clinical and research articles 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 seven languages and is considered as one of the most outstanding books in the field of adhesive and esthetic dentistry.

Michel Magne is born in la Chaux-de-Fonds (Switzerland ) in 1958. He grew up and followed his primary education in Neuchâtel, where he certified as Dental Technician in 1979. He developed his technical education in fixed prosthodontics (ceramics) and esthetics until today. Between 1985 and 1991, he was consecutively directing two dental laboratories as Master Ceramist and he specialized in implant-supported work, complex oral rehabilitation and bonded porcelain restorations. In 1992 he was appointed as a Oral Design member. From 1992 to 2004, he has been the owner and director of Oral Design Center, Dental Laboratory in Montreux (Switzerland). In January 2005, he became Associate Professor of Clinical Dentistry and Director of the Center of Dental Technology at the University of Southern California (USC, Los Angeles). Since January 2009 he is President and Director of 901 Michel Magne, Dental Laboratory and Dental Education in Los Angeles, (USA).

He is visiting Faculty on several Universities and leading teaching Academies worldwide as well as he is in charge of numbers of esthetic courses and postgraduate education. He is author and co-author of articles on esthetic dentistry and is worldwide frequently invited to lecture and teach on these topics.

Dr. Malament received his D.D.S from N.Y.U. College of Dentistry and a specialty certificate and Master’s degree from Boston University School of Graduate Dentistry.

Dr. Malament has a full time practice limited to Prosthodontics in Boston that includes a dental laboratory with master dental technologists.

He is a Clinical Professor at Tufts University and a Course Director in the postgraduate department of Prosthodontics. He is the President of the American Board of Prosthodontics. Dr. Malament is a Fellow of the American College Of Prosthodontists, Academy of Prosthodontics, Greater New York Academy of Prosthodontics and Northeastern Gnathological Society. He is an active member of the International College of Prosthodontists, American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics, American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry and Academy of Osseointegration.

Dr. Malament was on the research and development teams for two different well-known ceramic products and developed instrumentation used in clinical practice.

Dr. Louis Malcmacher maintains a general and esthetic private practice in Cleveland, Ohio. He is an internationally known lecturer and author, known for his comprehensive and entertaining style.

Dr. Malcmacher is a frequent contributor to the dental literature, having lectured on and published numerous articles about adhesive resin dentistry, crown and bridge procedures, Botox and dermal fillers in dentistry, total facial esthetics, practice management, periodontics, esthetic dentistry, and halitosis therapy. He has lectured at many major dental meetings and local dental societies throughout the US, Canada, Europe, and the Middle East.

Dr. Malcmacher is an evaluator for Clinicians Report, a visiting lecturer at a number of Universities, a spokesperson for the Academy of General Dentistry, a monthly columnist and contributing editor for Dental Economics, a contributing editor for Dentistry Today, a monthly columnist for The Dentist's Network Newsletter, and has been named one of the Leaders in Continuing Education by Dentistry Today for the tenth straight year.

Dr. Malcmacher publishes The Common Sense Dentistry Newsletter which is received by nearly ten thousand dental professionals each month. Dr. Malcmacher is also a dental industry analyst with the Gerson Lehman Group and advises major financial institutions on opportunities in the dental industry. Dr. Malcmacher is President of the American Academy of Facial Esthetics.

Dr. Olga Malkin is a prosthodontist. She is a dental specialist in advanced restorative and implant dentistry. After finishing University of Pittsburgh dental school, she received a 3 year post-graduate training in prosthodontics at West Los Angeles (UCLA affiliated) VA Hospital. This training enables her to treat complex restorative cases including full mouth rehabilitations, implant restorations, and denture replacement to implant restorations in one appointment. From general dentistry and thin porcelain veneers to full-mouth restorations including Teeth in a Day and Smile in a Day, Dr. Malkin is able to care for all your dental needs. Dr. Malkin was trained in surgical implant placement as part of her post-doctorate training.

She has taught part-time at UCLA. Dr. Malkin has been featured on NBC news and on the Emmy-winning syndicated series “THE DOCTORS” performing smile rejuvenation procedures.

Dr. Mandelaris attended the University of Michigan from undergraduate through dental school. He completed a three year post-graduate residency program in Periodontology at the University of Louisville, School of Dentistry, where he also obtained a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Oral Biology. Dr. Mandelaris is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and has served as an examiner for Part II (oral examination) of the American Board of Periodontology’s certification process. He is an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Graduate Periodontics at the University of Illinois, College of Dentistry (Chicago, IL). Dr. Mandelaris is a Fellow in both the American and International College of Dentists.

Dr. Mandelaris serves as an ad-hoc reviewer for the Journal of Periodontology, the International Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry, and the International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Implants. He has published over 30 scientific papers in multiple peer-reviewed journals and has authored chapters in seven different textbooks used worldwide on subjects related to computer guided implantology, CT/CBCT diagnostics and surgically facilitated orthodontic therapy (SFOT).

Dr. Mandelaris is one of the recipients of the 2017 American Academy of Periodontology’s (AAP) Clinical Research Award, an award given to the most outstanding scientific article with direct clinical relevance in Periodontics. A nationally recognized expert, he was appointed by AAP to co-chair the first ever Best Evidence Consensus Workshop on the use of CBCT Imaging in Periodontics as well as co-author the national guidelines. In 2018, he was recognized with American Academy of Periodontology’s Special Citation Award. Dr. Mandelaris is the 2018 recipient of The Saul Schluger Memorial Award for Clinical Excellence in Diagnosis and Treatment Planning.

Dr. Mandelaris is a Past President of the Illinois Society of Periodontists and has served on several committees for the American Academy of Periodontology and is one of the AAPs recommended speakers on topics related to periodontics-orthodontics and imaging/implant surgery. He is a key-opinion leader for several industry leaders and holds memberships in many professional organizations, including the American Academy of Periodontology, Academy of Osseointegration, American Academy of Restorative Dentistry and the American Society of Bone and Mineral Research.

Dr. Mandelaris is in private practice at Periodontal Medicine & Surgical Specialists, LTD in Chicago, Park Ridge and Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois. He limits his practice to Periodontology, Dental Implant Surgery, Bone Reconstruction and Tissue Engineering Surgery.

Dr Tidu Mankoo qualified with a BDS from the University of Bristol in 1981 and has a renowned Private & Referral Practice in Windsor, UK, treating Implant, Restorative and Aesthetic cases, particularly complex cases. He has built a reputation for exceptional dentistry and carries out both the surgical and prosthetic aspects of his cases. He is an active member of the European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, the International Society of Dental Ceramics, the Association of Dental Implantology (UK), the European Association of Osseointegration (EAO), Fellow of the International College of Dentists (FICD), and a fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists.

He is a founder and Past President of the British Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry and will be President of the European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry in 2009-2010 and has served on the Editorial Board of a number of dental journals. He is a respected teacher with numerous publications, a sought-after international speaker particularly in the field of Dental Implants, Aesthetic Dentistry and management of complex cases. He lectures and gives courses regularly all over the world and continues to publish on a regular basis.

1. Chairman Professor of the Operative Dentistry 1 Office, School of Dentistry, Medical University, USAL- AOA (Universidad del Salvador/Asociacion Odontologica Argentina). 2. Master in Prosthodontics - UBA (Universidad de Buenos Aires) 3. Chairman Professor of the Post Graduated School - AOA (Asociacion Odontologica Argentina). 4. Invited Professor of the Brazilian Group of Operative Dentistry Professors (GBPD) - Brazil. 5. Invited Professor in Operative Dentistry - Universidade Estadual de Porto Alegre, Parana, Brazil. 6. Member of the Assessor Committee of the Communication Department - Universidad Catolica de Montevideo, Uruguay. 7. Member of the Operative Dentistry and Dental Materials Society (SODyMD - AOA),Argentina. 8. Member of the Latin American Operative Dentistry and Biomaterials Society (ALODyB) 9. Member of the Assessor Editorial Committee of the RODyB Magazine from ALODyB. 10. International Member of the International College of Dentists. 11. Past President of the Operative Dentistry and Dental Materials Society (SODyMD - AOA), Argentina. 12. Author of six chapters in different books and several publications about Restorative Dentistry. 13. Lecturer in more than 300 courses and lectures in all Latin American countries, United States and Europe.

Dr. Christopher B. Marchack is a 1987 graduate of the University of the Pacific, School of Dentistry. He has received his prosthodontic certificate, in 1992, from the University of Southern California.

Dr. Marchack belongs to numerous professional organizations including the Pacific Coast Society of Prosthodontists, the Academy of Prosthodontics, the American College of Prosthodontists, the Academy of Osseointegration, the San Gabriel Valley Dental Implant Study Club, and the Southern California Osseointegration Study Club. He has written numerous articles, in peer reviewed journals, relating to the restorative aspects of implant dentistry.

Dr. Marchack is on editorial review board of the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry and International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Implants. He has lectured nationally and internationally.

Dr. Marchack has been interviewed on local and national television news programs pertaining to dental procedures. In 2008, Dr. Marchack was the recipient of the The Judson C. Hickey Scientific Writing Award, given by the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, for the best dental technique article for 2007.

Currently, he has a full time practice, in Pasadena, California; is the founder and current director of the San Gabriel Valley Dental Implant Study Club; the past co-director of the University of Southern California's Odontic Seminar; Associate Clinical Professor, at the University of Southern California, in the department of Continuing Education, and Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine, department of Preventive and Restorative Sciences.

Dr. Costin Marinescu received his training in medical dentistry in Europe, New York and Los Angeles with a primary focus in Advanced Restorative Dentistry.

He is a past faculty member of UCLA School of Dentistry and current Mentor in the oclussion courses taught at Spear Institute in Scottsdale, Arizona.

His work addresses comprehensive restorative treatments that involve interdisciplinary approaches.

He is member of the American Equilibration Society and American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and he is actively involved in research and post-graduate education.

He has published articles internationally on subject of Occlusion and Aesthetic Dentistry.

Dr Ziv Mazor is a leading Israeli periodontist. He graduated from the periodontal department of Hadassah school for dental medicine-Jerusalem Israel where he served as clinical instructor and lecturer for undergraduate and postgraduate dental students.

Since 1993 Dr Mazor is 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 and utilizing innovative surgical techniques. He maintains a private practice limited to periodontal and implant dentistry in Raanana , Israel.

Dr. Brad McAllister obtained his Doctor of Dental Surgery in 1988 at the University of Washington. He is a board certified diplomate of the International Congress of Oral Implantology. He is currently a part-time faculty member for the Department of Periodontology at the Oregon Health Sciences University and has practiced the specialty of Periodontics in the Portland Metropolitan area since 1993.

Dr. McLaren is a Prosthodontist and Master Dental Ceramist. Dr McLaren is a retired Professor from both UCLA and UAB School of Dentistry. He was founder and first director of the 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. At UAB he was founder and first director of the Advanced Dental Esthetics, 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 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 currently is the CEO of ArtOral America a private teaching institute based in Park City Utah, he maintains a private practice limited to prosthodontics and esthetic dentistry in which he did all of his own ceramics.

Dr. McLaren is still actively involved in many areas of prosthodontic and materials research and has authored or co-authored over 90 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. John T. McSpadden International author and lecturer Author of the endodontic textbook, "Mastering Endodontic Instrumentation" Inventor of numerous endodontic instruments.

Awards include: Honorary Member: Societe Francaise Endodontie International Louis I. Grossman Award Current: Retired from dental practice but continues write and lecture internationally. Conducts extensive research on endodontic instruments and techniques. CEO Mc5 Micro-imaging, Co.

Dr. Mejia received his DDS degree from CES University in Medellin, Colombia in 1989. He finished his last semester education at the University of Illinois at Chicago that same year. In 1995 he received his specialty degree in Periodontal Prostheses were he was trained in periodontics and prosthodontics and become a faculty member at CES University as an assistant professor. In 2010 he went to Los Angeles, California for a one year training program in implant dentistry at the Global Institute for Dental Education directed by Dr. Sascha Jovanovic, were he received his certificate of Master Clinician in Implant Dentistry.

Dr. Mejia not only has a private practice in implants and oral rehabilitation, but he has also lecture locally and internationally.

He has also co-authored several research papers and he is the co-founder and director of the Colombia gIDE/UCLA study club.

Graduated with honors and merit mention in 2003 at the U.tà of Sassari, in 2008 he obtained a PhD in Preventive Odontostomatology and in 2009 the specialization in Odontostomatological Surgery c / o the same University. In 2012 he completed the GIDE / UCLA One-year Master Clinician Program in Implant Dentistry, c / o UCLA University, LA where he was awarded the Arward: 1st Place Top Honors in Implant Dentistry. From 2012-15 he is a fixed-term researcher at the Department of Surgical, Microsurgical and Medical Sciences of the Sassari University. From 2010 to 2012 he is Professor of Periodontology and from 2012 he is an Adjunct Professor of Periodontology and Implantology for the Master's Degree in Dentistry and Dental Prosthetics and of Paradontal Surgery for the School of Specialization in Odontostomatological Surgery c / o of Sassari. In 2013 he obtained the EAO Certificate for fundamental skills and knowledge in implant based therapy conferred by the Board of the European Association for Osseointegration. In 2014 he won the Poster Session (Surgery), Nobel Biocare Symposium, Riccione. National and international speaker on issues related to implant surgery. He is the author of numerous national and international research projects. He is an active member of the SIO, Active Member of EAO, active member of SIdCO, active member of the DDS, active member of the CAI Academy, is online Faculty menber of the Global Institute

Formado em Odontologia pela Universidade Federal de Pernambuco em 1989. Especialista em Periodontia pela Academia Norte-Riograndese de Odontologia. Mestrando em Implantodontia.

Pos-graduado pela UCLA (Universidade da California em Los Angeles). Ex-coordenador do curso de Implantodontia da ABO-PE. Professor dos cursos de Especializacao em Periodondia e Implantodontia da ABO-PE.

Membro da Sociedade Brazileira de Reabilitacao Oral. Membro da Academia Brazileira de Odontologia Estetica. Clinica privada com foco em implantes e estetica em Recife e Natal.

Dr. Miller received his B.A. from New York University and M.A from Hofstra University, both in biology. He graduated with honors from New York University College of Dentistry where he received the International College of Dentists Award for clinical excellence.

Following graduation, he completed his residency program at Flushing Hospital and Medical Center where he was involved in all phases of dentistry including facial trauma. Dr. Miller is a board certified Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry and is a Fellow of the American College of Dentists . He has served as President of the South Palm Beach County Dental Association and Atlantic Coast District Dental Association.

Dr. Miller has lectured nationally on all phases of oral implantology and aesthetic dentistry and has founded The Center for Advanced Aesthetic and Implant Dentistry in Delray Beach, FL.

Dr. Masahiro Minami graduated and received his D.D.S. from Osaka Dental University, School of Dentistry in 1986.

He maintains his private clinic in Osaka from 1993.

He received his Ph.D. from Osaka Dental University, Graduate School of Dentistry in 1998.

He is a president of SJCD Osaka, an active member of AAP, a director of Osteointegration Japan, a councilor of Japan Academy of Microscopic Dentistry, etc. He is publishing and lecturing internationally.

Dr Francesco Mintrone started his career as a dental technician, then specialized as a ceramist in fixed prosthesis.

After graduating in Dentistry with honors at the University of Modena, Italy, he attended several courses on prosthetic dentistry and implant surgery.

He is an EAED active member and a SIPRO founding member.

In both 2011 and 2012 Dr. Mintrone received top honors from the gIDE/UCLA Master Clinician Program in Implant Dentistry and Esthetic Dentistry.

He is Faculty member at the gIDE Master Clinician Program in Europe, China and Vietnam.

Dr Mintrone has authored several published articles in international scientific magazines and lectures globally on topics related to digital dentistry, implants and prosthodontics.

In his private practice in Modena,Italy, Dr Minrone focuses mainly on esthetics and prosthetic rehabilitation on implants and natural dentition.

Dr Mintrone has a financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with the following corporate organizations offering financial support or grant monies for this continuing dental education program: Nobel Biocare, 3M, Off Tem, Zirkonzahn, Ivoclar.

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 300 peer-reviewed articles and lectures internationally on many topics relating to growth factors, bone biomaterials and guided bone regeneration. For the past 5 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 has written 8 textbooks widely distributed in regenerative dentistry including his best-seller in 2019 titled: “Next Generation Biomaterials for Bone and Periodontal Regeneration” and “Understanding Platelet Rich Fibrin” in 2021.

Dr. Saiesha Mistry is a leading Aesthetic and Restorative Dentist from Mumbai, India. She graduated from the Government Dental College and Hospital Bombay in 1991. She completed her Post Graduation with a Masters Degree in Conservative Dentistry from the Eastman Dental Hospital, London in 1995. After having established a successful restorative practice in Mumbai India, she obtained a Diploma in Advanced Aesthetics from Rosenthal Institute of Aesthetic Dentistry, New York University.

Dr. Mistry currently maintains a private practice, which is limited to Aesthetic and Restorative Dentistry with special emphasis on smile make-over, implants and oral reconstructions. She is a faculty at the Smile Care Continuing Education Program in association with New York University as well as the Encode Continuing Education Program in association with State University of New York Buffalo.

Dr. Mistry is a member of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry and an accredited member of the Indian Academy of Aesthetic and Cosmetic Dentistry.

Dr. Mistry has published articles in various journals and newsletters, and has presented numerous lectures, hands-on workshops, and continuing education courses in various aspects of Aesthetics, Implants and Restorative Dentistry in India and Internationally.

Dr. Sanda Moldovan is an award-winning periodontist and nutritionist as seen on CBS’ renowned TV show The Doctors. An Ohio State University School of Dentistry graduate, Dr. Moldovan continued her studies at UCLA’s Post Graduate Periodontics Department, where she also received a Masters of Science in Oral Biology. She is a Diplomate of the American Academy of Periodontology and a member of Laser Dentistry and American College of Nutrition. Dr. Moldovan frequently lectures on dental implants at the UCLA School of Dentistry and stays on top of her field’s latest research and technology, particularly laser techniques, bone regeneration and nutritional support.

Prof. Dr. Georg-Hubertus Nentwig received his dental degree from University of Cologne. He was an assistant and received postgraduate education at the Clinic for Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Munich.

He later became a professor for Oral Surgery at the University of Munich. Prof. Georg Nentwig’s main fields of research and development include oral traumatology, bone restoration, and implantology.

Prof. Nentwig is currently responsible for teaching implant education of the Hessian Dental Chamber as well as national postgraduate courses.

Dr. Jonathan A. Ng, BMedSc, DDS, MSc, Dip. Pros., FRCD(C) is a Certified Specialist in Prosthodontics. He earned his specialist training at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver and his Bachelor of Medical Sciences and Doctor of Dental Surgery degrees at the University of Alberta.

Following completion of a general practice residency, he continued at the University of Alberta Hospital as a staff dentist treating medically compromised patients in a clinical and operating room setting. He also managed a rural practice in Elk Point, Alberta. Dr. Ng is currently an Assistant Clinical Professor at the UBC Department of Dentistry and is also on staff as a clinical Prosthodontist at the BC Cancer Agency in Vancouver delivering multifaceted prosthodontic care and oral and facial rehabilitation to medically complex patients.

Dr. Ng’s private practice is with Dr. Chris Wyatt at their office on West Broadway in Vancouver, Canada. He focuses his private practice on esthetic and functional reconstruction ranging from the single tooth situation to complex prosthodontics. His practice includes the surgical placement and restoration of dental implants. He has a passion for the area of digital dentistry such as digital impressions and the digital workflow and has been invited to speak both nationally and internationally on these topics. He has published articles on the subject area.

Dr. Ng has been involved in international aid missions with a strong desire to help those in underdeveloped countries. When not practicing dentistry, he enjoys photography, playing the guitar and snowboarding.

Dr Stratis Papazoglou graduated in 1989 from the School of Dentistry, National and Kapodestrian University of Athens in Greece. In 1991 he received a Certificate in Advanced Prosthodontics and a Master of Science from the Ohio State University, USA. From 1992-2000 he was an Assistant Professor at the Ohio State University, Department of Restorative and Prosthetic Dentistry.

In 1999 he received a PhD in Oral Biology/Biomaterials from the same University. Since 2002 he is an Assistant Professor at the University of Athens, Greece. He has lectured nationally and internationally and has numerous publications and abstracts in refereed dental journals. He maintains a private practice in Athens, Greece, limited to prosthodontics, esthetic dentistry, and implantology.

Dr. Parel received his dental degree from The Medical College of Virginia in 1969. He spent one year as a general practice resident with the Veterans Administration Hospital in Richmond, which was followed by a two-year residency in Prosthodontics at the Wadsworth Veterans Administration Hospital in Los Angeles. He received his Maxillofacial Prosthetics training in Houston at the M.D. Anderson Hospital and Tumor Institute in 1973. He became a faculty member in the University of Texas System in 1975, rising to the rank of full professor in the San Antonio Medical and Dental Schools in 1978. He served as head of the Maxillofacial Prosthetics Division in the Department of Prosthodontics until 1991, which was followed by 7 years of private practice in prosthetic and implant dentistry.

Dr. Parel is a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics, the American and International College of Dentists, and is a member of many professional organizations, including the American Dental Association, the Academy of Prosthodontics, and the American College of Prosthodontics. He has been course director for osseointegration training at the University of Texas Health Science Center School of Dentistry in San Antonio, one of the four original Brånemark training centers in the United States. His literature contributions include over 45 scientific articles as principal author, and multiple textbook contributions. He was editor and co-author of Esthetics and Osseointegration, a landmark reference source for implant dentistry. He authored his second book, The SmiLine System in 1991, and completed a third book, Esthetic Implant Restorations several years later. He was co-founder of Osseointegration Seminars, Incorporated, and has been president of The American Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics, The Academy of Osseointegration, and The Osseointegration Foundation. He has received the Andrew J. Ackerman Award for meritorious lifetime service in the field of Maxillofacial Prosthetics, the Distinguished Lecturer and Dan Gordon Awards from the American College of Prosthodontics, and has served as an examiner and President of The American Board of Prosthodontists. He recently received the Branemark Award for lifetime achievement in the field of Implant dentistry, the highest honor bestowed by the Academy of Osseointegration’s Foundation and The Titanium Society.

Dr. Parel has served as a professor at Baylor College of Dentistry—Texas A&M University System Health Science Center and director of the Center of Oral Maxillofacial Prosthodontics in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery/Pharmacology from 1998 until 2008. Since that time until 2013, he served as the founder and director of Prosthodontics at a private Implant Specialty Clinic in Dallas, Texas. He is presently in private practice, and serves as a consultant to several companies in the implant industry.

In 1997 Dr. Paul was hired by UCLA School of Dentistry where he was promoted Director of the Center for Esthetic Dentistry (1998-1999). In January 2000 Dr. Paul was granted his title of "Privatdozent" (i.e. PhD) at the University of Zurich. In June 2000 he earned a DDS degree at the University of California in Los Angeles.

Since August 2002 Dr. Paul is working in his private practice in the heart of Zurich. Dr. Paul's practice is dedicated to implantology, aesthetic fixed and removable prosthodontics and prophylaxis. Dr. Paul continues his teaching assignment at the University of Zurich.

Dr. Paul's clinical work includes implantology, allceramic restorations and complex esthetic dentistry. Many publications accompany the clinical and research activities. He is both a nationally and internationally active lecturer on prosthodontics and implantology. Dr. Paul is Active Member of the European Academies of Esthetic Dentistry (1999) and Osseointegration (1998). He is member of the Editorial Boards of the Journal of Adhesive Dentistry (1999), the Journal of Practical Periodontics and Aesthetic Dentistry (1998) and the Schweizerische Monatschrift für Zahnmedizin (1995) and Dr. Paul is a reviewer for the Journal of Dentsitry (2004) and the Journal of Oral Rehabilitation (2004).

Dr. Stavros Pelekanos graduated School of Dentistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in Greece and received Doctoral promotion Dept. of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Albert-Ludwigs University of Freiburg, Germany. He was a clinical instructor, Dept. of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens from 1994-2001. He has published many scientific articles and abstracts, 1 chapter in a book, and received 2nd prize at the scientific award competition of the EAED in Madrid, Spain, 2008.

Dr. Pelekanos is in private practice in Athens with emphasis on prosthodontics, esthetic dentistry, pre-prosthetic periodontology and implantology. He is Asst. Professor, Dept. of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, National and Kapodistrian University, Athens.

Dr. Chunchi Peng obtained his DDS degree from School of Dentistry, National Taiwan University in 1994, and finished the specialty training in Prosthodontics and also earned the master degree of dental science in 1998.

He is the diplomate of Academy of Prosthodontics, Republic of China; diplomate of Academy of Implantology, Republic of China; and the diplomate of Academy of Caniomandibular Disorder, Taiwan. He is alos the member of Academy of Microscope Enhanced Dentistry.

He devoted himself in the minimal invasive and biomimetic approach in prosthetic dentistry. He lectured national and internationally, and been the lecturer for Ivoclar Vivadent and Nobel Biocare.

Dr. Chunchi Peng own his private clinic in Taipei, and very active in academic and university work. At that time, he also open his personal course in Taipei concerning about aesthetic, all-ceramic and microscope-enhanced dentistry.

George R. Perri is a faculty member in the Section of Advanced Prosthodontics at the UCLA School of Dentistry. He is a graduate of the UCLA dental school and he became part of the faculty after his graduation in 1981. He also currently practices general dentistry with a focus on implants, restorative and esthetic dentistry in his private practice in Whittier, California.

His current responsibilities at UCLA include: Director of the Mini-Residency for the Prosthetic and Surgical Applications of Implant Dentistry (Implants A to Z), Director of the Preceptorship Program for Advanced Implant Dentistry, and Advanced Treatment Planning.

Dr. Perri was involved in the original development of the UCLA abutment, especially in its use for esthetic restorations. His current clinical work is centered on developing systems to maximize efficiency, accuracy and success in the implant field. A major focus is developing a predictable understanding of the requirements for esthetic reconstruction and demonstrating effective methods for controlling forces generated by an over-denture on an underlying bar and implants. Another area of interest is assisting the transition of conventional dental offices to the implementation of surgical placement along with the restoration of dental implants.

Dr. Perri has lectured nationally and internationally on all aspects of restoring dental implants and practice management since 1988. He has authored and coauthored articles on implants and their effective use.

gIDE Institute declares that there is NOT a financial interest/arrangement/affiliation between Dr. George Perri and any corporate organization that will influence the educational content of this lecture series.

Dr.Zeljko Popadic, born in Dubrovnik, 1966, graduated from the Dental School of Sarajevo in 1991. Continues with education all over the world, such as Barcelona, Venice, Essen, Vienna, Paris, Luzern, Kopenhagen, Gdansk, Las Vegas, Gothenburg, New York, Los Angeles under supervision of the well known professionals such as dr. Lindhe, dr. Simion, dr. Dragoo, dr. Buser, dr. Urde, dr. Ericsson, dr. Jovanovic, and many others. Dr. Popadic is a member of Croatian Dental Chamber, Croatian Medical Association, Croatian Society of Periodontology, Croatian Society for Dental Implantology, Croatian Society for Education in Implantology, EAO-European Association for Osseointegration, ADI - Association of Dental Implantology UK and gIDE-Global Institute for Dental Education. In September, 2008 he graduated the gIDE/UCLA Master Program in Implant Dentistry.

Since 1997. he manages DIC – Dental Implantoprosthetic Center in Rovinj. He is focused on the esthetics within dental implantology combining latest surgical procedures with the most modern materials in order to get perfect function and natural esthetics. One of the best proofs of his expertise are numerous patients coming from western Europe countries, USA, Canada and Australia. He is a member of Nobel Biocare Mentor's team in Croatia, and very active in education of other dentists through his own lectures and LIVE Surgery courses held in DIC. Dr.Popadic speaks english, italian and german.

His great passion is music and marketing.

Dr. Pulec graduated from the University of Toronto in 1985. He is the Past President of OSCO. Fellow and Diplomat in the ICOI. He has been a proponent of patient education and Implant dentistry throughout his 25 years in dentistry.

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. Adjunct Professor Department of Periodontics, School of Dental Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, PA, 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 a Full Member of the British Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry in 2016

Dr. Rasperini is a 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 over 100 papers on PubMed, h-index 31 and about 6000 citations. He lectured extensively in the five Continents 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).

He is the founder of the iPerio Education Center in Piacenza, Italy, where he teaches his philosophy of treatment and concepts of modern dentistry.

Dr. Reshad is a Prosthodontist and the former Chairman for Fixed Prosthodontics and Operative Dentistry at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles.

He completed his Master’s in Conservative Dentistry with Distinction at the Eastman Dental Institute, London University and his training in advanced Prosthodontics at the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC.

He has published in and is on the editorial boards for numerous peer-reviewed journals on various topics related to Prosthodontics, and the editorial board for numerous Implant Dentistry and Aesthetics.

His area of research expertise is in dental materials, Aesthetics, and implant dentistry. He maintains private practices limited to Prosthodontics in Los Angeles and London.

Graduate in dentistry at the University of Milan, Italy in 2002. Awarded one year scholarship from the department of Medicine, University of Milan. Research Fellow, Department Periodontology, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA.

Fellow and instructor at the department of Periodontology, University of Milan, Italy. Research consultant for the Institute for Dental Research and Education (IDRE) until 2011.

Chairman of the EAO Junior Committee (European Academy for Osseointegration) from 2007 to 2011. Member of the Experts Council of the Osteology Foundation and member of the communication committee of the EAO.

Currently affiliated with Department of Biomaterials, Institute for Clinical Sciences, The Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden and performs clinical work limited to periodontics and implant dentistry in London, U.K.

Author of several national and international peer reviewed publications and book chapters. International speaker on; bone regeneration by means of growth factors and scaffolds, tissue engineering, soft and hard tissue neo-formation with autogenous living cells, osseointegration and implant surface modifications.

Dr. Rojas-Vizcaya is Adjunct Assistant Professor in Department of Prosthodontics at UNC and Director of Mediterranean Prosthodontic Institute in Spain.

Dr. Roja-Vizcaya received his DDS from University Javeriana-Colombia, his Oral Surgery Specialist Degree from University Complutense-Spain and his Certificate and MS in Prosthodontics, and Implant-Fellowship from University of North Carolina.

Dr. Rafi Romano is a specialist in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. He maintains a private practice in Tel Aviv, (Israel) limited to orthodontics, with emphasis on adult and lingual orthodontics. He is clinical instructor at the Department of Orthodontics, Tel-Hashomer Hospital, IDF, Israel.

He is currently Immediate Past President of the Israel Orthodontic Society - IOS (www.orthoisrael.org) and both Treasurer and Secretary of the International Federation of Esthetic Dentistry- IFED (www.ifed.org). He earned his DMD degree (dental surgeon) in 1984 and his M.Sc. (Cum Laude Majore) in 1991 from the Hebrew University Hadassah School of Dentistry, where he was a member of the Orthodontic Department during 1991-1996.

He was the founder and the editor of the Journal of the Israeli Orthodontic Society (JIOS) and is now editing the new web journal on adult and lingual orthodontics (www.lingualnews.com ). He is the Editor of the book "Lingual Orthodontics" (B.C. Decker Publishing, 1998) and a second book, "The Art of the Smile" (Quintessence Publishing - Germany, 2005). Dr. Romano serves as an examiner of the Israeli Dental Association Scientific Council-Orthodontic Examination Committee. Dr. Romano is an Invited Professor at the Department of Facial Orthopedics and Orthodontics, specialization and Master course, of the University Paulista UNIP, Sao Paulo, Brazil. He is an active member of the European Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry (EAED), the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO), the World Federation of Orthodontists (WFO), and a board member of the American Lingual Orthodontists Association (ALOA).

He lectures all over the world on the topics of lingual orthodontics and adult multidisciplinary orthodontic treatment.

Dr. Rompen received his degree in Dental Science in 1986, and his post-graduate degree in Oral Rehabilitation in 1989. Dr. Rompen is a professor and head of the Department of Periodontology/Dental Surgery at the University of Liège in Belgium. He is also responsible for the post-graduate program in Periodontology as well as the post-graduate program in implantology. He completed his Doctorate in Dental Medicine in 1991.

His teaching responsibilities at the University of Liège include periodontology, dental surgery and implant surgery.

His research interests include epidemiology and systemic impact of periodontal diseases, surgical management of tissue deficiencies, mechanisms of bone regeneration and soft and hard tissue integration of dental implants, as well as the development of biomaterials for tissue augmentation.

He served as the president of the Belgian Society of Periodontology from 2001–2004.

Dr. Ronda graduated in medicine in 1990 from the University of Verona and has a private dentistry practice in Genoa. In 2011 the International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry published his study reporting a new surgical technique of lingual flap management appropriate in all cases of increase in bone volume; in the same magazine in 2014, a new clinical study on the management of the buccal flap titled “A novel approach for the coronal advancement of the buccal flap” has been published. From 2014 to date he periodically provides a semester of practical training courses in implantology and bone regeneration techniques at his private practice. He is an active member of the IAO (Italian Academy of Osseointegration) and co-founder of the Piezosurgery Academy.

David graduated in 1991 from the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Chile. From 1992 to 1995 he pursued a Masters of Science in Periodontology and Osseointegration at the Catholic University of Leuven (KUL Leuven, Belgium), under the guidance of professors Daniel van Steeberghe and Marc Quirynen. Upon returning to Chile, Dr. Rosenberg founded the International Center of Periodontology and Osseointegration (CIPO). A successful private practice, considered one of the most important in Santiago de Chile. He is an active member of the European Association of Osseointegration since 1993, and the Academy of Osseointegration since 2000. He is also an Associate Professor and Researcher at the University of the Andes, since 2001.

From the years 2006 to 2009 he pursued Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery training with Professor Bertrand Jaques at CHUV University Hospital in Lausanne, Switzerland. Since 2009, David serves as the Director of Graduate Studies of the Faculty of Dentistry and part of the academic staff of Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of the Andes. In 2011, he enrolled in the PhD program at the International University of Catalunya, researching topics in the areas of Periodontology and Oral Medicine. In February 2015, he was appointed as the Chief of Dentistry at the University Hospital of the Universidad de los Andes. It is noteworthy that in the last 5 years, David was awarded 2 important and large operating grants from the Chilean government, for Research and Development in the field of Dentistry and particularly in Periodontology. Dr. Rosenberg is an established lecturer and well-published in International journals, such as Journal of Periodontology and Journal of Clinical Periodontology, to list a few.

Dr. Paolo Rossetti received his DDS degree from the State University of Milan in 2001. He maintains a full-time practice in downtown Milan with a focus on periodontics and dental implants.

Dr. Rossetti received extensive training in bone grafting and was introduced to the technique of Guided Bone Regeneration by dr. Marco Ronda and Prof. Massimo Simion.

His work on the lingual flap was awarded with the "Best poster award" at the 2013 SIO (Italian Society of Osseointegration) congress in Milan.

Dr. Ilia Roussou is Lecturer, Department of Prosthodontics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Dentistry, teaching undergraduates and postgraduate students.

She maintains a private practice limited to Prosthodontics and Orofacial pain.

Dr. Roussou is an invited speaker on topics of Orofacial Pain and Prosthodontics in Greece and Internationally. She has published scientific articles on topics of Orofacial Pain and Prosthodontics and has special research interest in occlusion and orthopedic instability of the stomatognathic system.

Dr. Ruiz is the Director of the Los Angeles Institute of Clinical Dentistry and Course Director of numerous CE Courses at the University of Southern California (USC). He is Honorary Clinical Professor at Warwick University in England and a member of the editorial board for Dentistry Today.

He is also an Associate Instructor at Dr. Gordon Christensen PCC in Utah & independent evaluator of dental products for CR (CRA). Dr. Ruiz has been named as one of the “Top Clinicians in CE 2006-2011” by Dentistry Today.

Dr. Ruiz has published several research papers as well as many clinical articles on adhesive dentistry, occlusion and esthetic dentistry. He regularly lectures at all major dental meetings, nationally and internationally.

Dr. Ruiz has been practicing in the studio district of Los Angeles for over 20 years and enjoys a clientele of many stars and entertainers. His focus is on treating complex Cosmetic, Rehabilitation, and Implant cases.

Dr. Ruiz has made numerous television appearances highlighting his Esthetic Dental makeovers, including NBC Channel 4 News, ABC News, Good Morning America & Vista La, VH1 and Channel 52 Telemundo and 34 Univision.

Luc Rutten and his brother Patrick graduated in dental technology at the Dental Technician School “Anneessens” in Brussels/Belgium.

After receiving their Master Degrees they moved to Cologne/Germany to specialize in different milling techniques and ceramic layering techniques. They lecture regularly all over Europe, in Australia, India, Israel,Japan, Saudi-Arabia, South-Africa and USA.

In addition to numerous publications in international dental journals on a regular basis in the fi eld of esthetic implantology and esthetics in general, Luc and Patrick are co-authors of several text books and authored the books “Implant Aesthetics” and “C, B and I: The Art of Harmony”.

Luc and Patrick maintain a dental laboratory in Tessenderlo/Belgium, dedicated to ceramic restorations and esthetic implantology.

Dr. SAADOUN has received his Degree in Dental Surgery from the Faculty of Paris and completed his Post-Graduate Certificate in Periodontolgy at the University of Pennsylvania and Post-Graduate Certificate in Implantology at the University of California Los Angeles.

He was an associate Professor in the Department of Periodontics at the University of Southern California. He is also a Visiting Professor at the Hadassah Jerusalem University.

He is a Diplomat of the American Academy of Periodonology, a Diplomat of the International Congress of Oral Implantology, Member of Honor of the American Dental Implant Association and President of the Recontres Méditerraneenes de Dentisterie. He has received the French Medal of Chevalier de l'Ordre National du Merite.

An internationally renowned lecturer in Periodontology and Implantology, Dr SAADOUN has written over 150 articles and several book chapters. He is a contributor in the books entitled: The Art of the Smile, and The Art of Treatment Planning. He is also Associate Editor of Implant Site Development.

He is also on the Editorial Board of scientific journals including Practical Procedures and Aesthetic Dentistry, Implant Dentistry, Dental Implantology Update, Journal of Periodontology, and European Journal of Esthetic Dentistry. In addition, Dr. SAADOUN is a Faculty Member of the Global Institute of Dental Education (Los Angeles) and a Faculty member of Dental XP Program of Education (Atlanta).

Dr. SAADOUN maintains a private practice in Paris, which is limited to Aesthetic Periodontics and Implant Surgery.

Prof Mariano Sanz received his MD and DDS degree from the Universidad Complutense de Madrid. He then completed his graduate training in Periodontology at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).

Additionally, he is Doctor in Medicine (PhD Degree) from the University Complutense of Madrid. He is Professor of Periodontology, Dean of the Faculty of Odontology of the University Complutense of Madrid and Director of the Graduate Program “Master in Periodontology” also at the University Complutense of Madrid. Currently he is the Chairman of the European Council of Deans of Faculties of Odontology.

Professor Mariano Sanz is the author of more than 200 scientific articles and book chapters and participates extensively in international lectures, courses and seminars in Periodontology, Implant Dentistry and Dental Education.

Dr.Takuya Satoh graduated from Osaka Dental University in 1998.

Afterwards he attended Osaka University and completed his PhD in the field of implant biomechanics in 2004. While studying for his degree, Dr.Satoh founded a society for young dentists in Osaka, known as Club GP. In 2005 he briefly left Osaka University to study implant surgery under Dr. Sascha Jovanovic at UCLA. Upon returning to Japan, Dr.Satoh opened his own private practice in Osaka.

He specializes in Prosthodontics and Dental Esthetics and holds certifications in these fields from the Japan Prosthodontic society and The Japan Academy of Esthetic Dentistry.

Dr. Satoh's varied technical know-how in the fields of oral surgery, dentistry and prosthodontics has been the key to his success as a General Practitioner and allows him to perform any procedure by himself.

E. Todd Scheyer, DDS, MS

He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Biology with Honors from Arizona State University and 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 Reconstruction. Dr. Scheyer was awarded the John F. Prichard Award for graduate research in February 2001. 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. Currently he serves as a District 5 Trustee for the American Academy of Periodontology and is President of the Southwest Society of Periodontists and President-elect of the Texas Society of Periodontists.

He is in private practice limited to Periodontics and Implant 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 continues to be involved with clinical research and publications from the private practice setting.

Todd R. Schoenbaum, DDS, FACD is Assistant Clinical Professor in the UCLA Division of Restorative Dentistry, and the Assistant Director of the UCLA Continuing Education department. He also serves as Assistant Director for the UCLA Center For Esthetic Dentistry 2 year residency program where he chairs the Aesthetic Direct Composite course, Porcelain Preparation course, Implant Prosthetics course and the CADCAM / Digital Impression course.

His publication and teaching emphases are implant prosthetics, aesthetics, dental materials, and innovative dental technology. His publications can be found in The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry, Compendium, Inside Dental Technology, Journal of the California Dental Association, and others.

Dr. Schoenbaum maintains a private practice within the UCLA Faculty group Dental Practice with an emphasis on aesthetics and implant prosthetics.

Peter Schupbach studied natural sciences at the Federal Technical High School of Switzerland and did 1979 his degree as Doctor of Science.

He spent over 20 years at the Dental Institute of the University of Zurich as a head of a histological group.

He has a PhD in biology and was lecturer at the Faculty of Medicine of the University Zurich for "Oral Biology and Pathophysiology".

He is member of several international organizations and author or co-author of over 70 peer-reviewed publications in the fields of implantology, bone augmentation, tissue regeneration, oral microbiology and oral pathophysiology.

He is an international lecturer in implantology. Today he is owner of Schupbach Ltd, a histology and research laboratory for biomaterials in Switzerland. He is associate Professor at the School of Dentistry, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta and since 2008 he is adjunct Professor of Periodontics at the School of Medicine, Robert Schattner Center, University of Pennsylvania, USA. He also is a consultant for the "The International Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry" and faculty member of the "Global Institute for Dental Education" (gIDE, Los Angeles, US).

Dr. Devorah Schwartz-Arad received her DMD and PhD degrees from the Faculty of Medicine, Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel. She is a specialist in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Dr. Schwartz-Arad’s research focuses on immediate dental implantation, bone augmentation procedures for dental implants, the influence of smoking on the success of dental implants, and the impact of anxiety on the recovery process of patients. Dr. Schwartz-Arad is a member of the Specialty Examination Board for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, nominated by the Israel Dental Association Scientific Council, Israel. She is the author or co-author of invited reviews and has published numerous scientific articles and abstracts. She has presented more than 100 papers at scientific meetings and international academic conferences in Israel, Europe and the United-States. She has been awarded several academic and professional awards, including by the Israeli Academy of Sciences and the Israel Cancer Association. Dr. Schwartz-Arad is the author and editor of the book "Ridge preservation & immediate implantation" published by Quintessence in 2012. Dr. Schwartz-Arad is the owner and senior surgeon of Schwartz-Arad Day-Care Surgical Center, Maxillo-Facial Surgery, Advanced Implantology, Periodontology & Endodontology, Ramat-Hasharon, Israel.

Under-graduation (DDS); Uberlândia University/UFU (1994) Periodontics Specialty Training; Brasilian Dentisty Association (1998) Master of Science (MS) - Periodontics; School of Dentistry at Piracicaba- University of Campinas (2002) Philosophy Doctor (PhD) - Periodontics; School of Dentistry at Piracicaba- University of Campinas (2004) Author of several international and National papers Author of several national book chapters Author of the book "Reconstrução Recidual Estética- Procedimentos plásticos e regenerativos periodontais e perimplantares" Scientific coordinator of the ImplantePerio Institute/São Paulo- Brazil First recipient of the E Bud Tarsson Award granted by the American Academy of Periodontology, Orlando-Fl, November 2004 Winner of the of the "Growth against recession – Esthetic Case Competition"granted by the Straumann Institute

University of Milan and private practitioner in Milan, Italy.

Degree of Medicine and Surgery at the University of Milan in 1979. Specialization in Odontostomatology and Dental Prosthodontics at the University of Milan in 1982. From 1987 to 1994 Consultant Professor at the School of Specialization of Odontostomatology of the University of Milan.

Since 1996 Consultant Professor at the University of Parma Scientific Secretary and Founder of the Italian Society of Osseointegration. Member of the Board of the European Association for Osseointegration (EAO) since 1998. President of the EAO for the year 2001-2003. He works half time in his private practice, limited to periodontics and implant surgery, and half time professor at the University of Milan, department of periodontology and implant therapy. He published several papers and he is an international lecturer on the topic of osseointegration and guided bone regeneration.

Dr. Harel Simon received his DMD degree from the Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel in 1991. He received his specialty certificate in advanced prosthodontics from UCLA School of Dentistry in 2000.

Dr. Simon is an active member of various professional organizations including the American College of Prosthodontists, the Academy of Osseointegration and the Pacific Coast Society of Prosthodontics. He has conducted research, published and lectured nationally and internationally on esthetics and implant prosthodontics.

He currently serves on the editorial review board of the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry and Quintessence International.

Dr. Simon practices in Beverly Hills, California and is a clinical associate professor at the Ostrow School of Dentistry of University of Southern California.

Dr. Smallwood is a cosmetic dentist who is also an international speaker and author of the best selling book, “Platinum Paradigm,” which is designed to aid dentists, patients, and ceramists in the art of smile design. Along with consulting and teaching with major dental manufacturers, laboratories, and his peers, Dr. Smallwood has been named the “Official Cosmetic Dentist” for the prestigious Miss Arizona USA, and Arizona United States pageants. He has been honored and awarded for excellence in prosthodontics in addition to being named the Co-Director with the Hornbrook Group. Dr. Smallwood is an Esthetic Instructor for P.A.C-Live, as well as a Premier Provider and Instructor for Invisalign®, and founder of the World Institute of Dental Esthetics. Local and national news teams have featured Dr. Smallwood and his innovative approach to educate patients on the modern technologies and philosophies in cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Smallwood always finds time to be active in the community, and he is a proud father of twin daughters.

Dr. Kyle Stanley graduated Magna Cum Laude from the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC and then went on to complete a dental implant residency along with a dental implant specialty in Florianopolis, Brazil. While at USC, Dr. Stanley completed an 18-month Esthetic Selective program with the world leader and “father” of minimally invasive Biomimetic dentistry, Dr. Pascal Magne, and was honored with the Charles L. Pincus Award for outstanding achievements in esthetic dentistry by the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry.

In addition to Dr. Stanley’s clinical artistry, he is also a dedicated researcher who has been published in some of the top international dental journals about topics relating to esthetics, minimally invasive treatment, dental materials, dental implants, and surgery. Because of his research and expertise, Dr. Stanley has presented in the USA, Mexico, and Brazil and was a Stevens Institute for Innovation Most Innovative Research Nominee, California Dental Association Table Clinic; Clinical Science Winner, USC DDS Research Clinical Science Winner, USC Graduate and Professional Student Senate Poster Symposium Award Winner, and has even appeared on Smiletalk Radio as a special guest expert.

Dr. Stanley is a lecturer and beta tester for implant and bone grafting companies and helps to teach other doctors the newest technology and develop better ways of treating patients with implants.

As a clinical and pre-clinical faculty member at the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC, he is part of an elite team, including Dr. Matt Nejad and Dr. Pascal Magne, who focusses on minimally invasive (biomimetic) treatment. Alongside Dr. Sascha Jovanovic, the world leader in dental implants and bone augmentation, Dr. Stanley is the co-director of the gIDE (Global Institute of Dental Education) Los Angeles Study Club and works hand in hand with Dr. Jovanovic on complex cases needed truly esthetic outcomes. Through great mentorships and intensive training and experience, Dr. Stanley offers a unique dental experience by focussing his practice on minimally invasive esthetic and bonded restorations as well as surgical and dental implant treatment.

Dr. Sam Strong graduated from Baylor College of Dentistry in 1974. He has been involved in implant prosthetics and teaching since 1985. His lectures within the U.S. and internationally have received acclaim from restorative and surgical specialists, laboratory and dental staff members. He is a member of the American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics, International Congress of Oral Implantologists with Fellowship and Diplomate status and American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry . He is also a Diplomate of th American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine. Dr. Strong is also an Adjunct Professor at the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry and serves as Host for an internet radio show on "Health & Wellness, Voice America".

Stephanie Strong is a practicing hygienist at a general practice in Little Rock Arkansas with an emphasis on cosmetic dentistry and dental implants. Her experience also includes office manager responsibilities for a General Practice. Mrs. Strong is seminar coordinator for Samual Strong, DDS and is co-developer for the "Building a Strong Implant Team" lecture. She has been a featured speaker at several dental forums including the Nobel Biocare World Conference in 2005.

Dr. Lambert J Stumpel is a 1982 graduate from the Royal University of Utrecht, School of Dentistry, the Netherlands. He practiced on the island of Aruba till 1985 after which he was in private practice in Breda, the Netherlands. In 1991 he relocated to San Francisco, CA.

He is the former (1992-2006) Director of Implant Prosthetics, Oral& Maxillofacial Residency Program, University of the Pacific, San Francisco, CA. Additionally, he maintained an assistant professorship at The University of California San Francisco, School of Dentistry ( 1995-2006). He is the developer of the 3d Click Guide, and holds two patents. He has authored over 25 scientific publications and a textbook chapter and he is a frequent lecturer. Dr. Stumpel maintains a private practice in San Francisco, CA.

Dr. Sugai received his PhD degree from Osaka University, School of Dentistry.

From 1989 to 1994, he was a surgical clinical fellow and a visiting associate professor of Oral-facial Implant Center at UCLA. In 1998, he established UC Medical Corporation and maintains two dental implant centers in Tokyo. Currently, he is a clinical professor of Oral Implantology at Tokyo Medical and Dental University. Dr. Sugai has written numerous articles related to implant dentistry, focusing on sinus lift and bone grafting. He offers many lectures internationally and nationally in scientific meetings. He is a director of Japanese Maxillofacial Implant society, a director of UCLA Implant Association Japan, director of Japan Society for Dental Anti-Aging, a councilor of Japanese Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics, a program committee of International Society of Maxillofacial Rehabilitation, and a member of Academy of Osseointegration.

Dr. Louwrens (Blackie) Swart received a DDS degree and a Masters Degree in Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery from Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa.

In Cape Town, he is in private practice specializing in immediate implant placement, bone grafting and socket preservation techniques. He is the current President of the Cape Society for Dental Implantology. In 2007, he served on the Scientific Advisory Committee for the Nobel Biocare World Conference and has served as a moderator, presenter, commentator and expert panel member and performed several live surgeries at dental implant conferences and courses.

Dr. Swart serves on the editorial advisory board of the Open Journal of Implant Dentistry (SA). He received Merit Awards for his contribution to implantology from the South African Society for Dental Implantology in 2008 and 2012.

Dr. Tabanella is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. He graduated from the University of Southern California-Los Angeles-USA where he obtained the Certificate in Periodontics as well as the Master of Science in Craniofacial Biology. He was awarded “Outstanding Periodontal Graduate Student Research In Surgery And Implantology” by the California Society of Periodontists for his study on bone remodeling. He is the Scientific Coordinator of the International Implant Conference, and reviewer and author of original articles published in peer-reviewed journals such as the International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Implants, Journal of American Dental Association, Journal of Inflammation, World Journal of Stomatology, Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research. Dr. Tabanella lectures in Europe, US and Asia on implant and periodontal surgery, aesthetics, peri-implant bone remodeling, soft and hard tissue reconstruction. His research focuses on tissue regeneration and augmentation as well as peri-implant bone loss . He maintains a private practice in Rome, Italy.

Noboru Takahashi, DDS earned his DDS degree at Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Japan in 1990. He maintains a private practice dedicated to restorative and prosthodontic dentistry in Tokyo, Japan.

Dr. Henry Takei received his Dental degree from Marquette University, School of Dentistry in 1965 and his Master of Science and Certificate in Periodontics in 1967.

Dr. Takei is a Professor of Periodontics at the School of Dentistry at UCLA and a Consultant in Periodontics at the VA Hospital in Los Angeles. Dr. Takei has lectured and been published extensively in the area of periodontics and implant therapy. He also maintains a part-time private practice, specializing in periodontics and implant therapy in Los Angeles.

1997 – Graduate of the Faculty of Dental Medicine “Carol Davila” Bucharest ,Romania 1998 – Private Practice – ” ImplantodentMedical ” – Constanta, Romania 2002 – Limiting practice to implant dentistry 2006 – Master in Periodonthics – Faculty of Dental Medicine “Gr. T. Popa” Iasi, Romania 2007 – “Digital 3D” – first CBCT center in Constanta, Romania 2010 – “DentalTv” – first dental television in Romania 2011 – 2012 – gIDE (UCLA) master clinician implant program – drSaschaJovanovic (gIDE Institute) 2011 – extending of private practice – “Implantodent Medical” – Bucharest, Romania 2012 – CPID – training center for implantology (Bucharest) 2013-2014 – 1 year master program NYU (“Advances in Implantology, Periodonthics and Aesthetics”) 2000-2013 – implant dentistry and GBR – numerous programs and courses in private institutes and training centers (Europe, USA, Asia) 2007 – present – lecturer and clinical research for private companies in the dental industry 2008 – present – leader opinion for industry companies – Dentium, Bredent Medical and Sirona (implantology, CBCT, dental lasers, advanced CAD/CAM) 2009 – present – international leader opinion for Euroteknika implant systems 2013 – national leader opinion for Nobel Biocare 2015 – PhD in implantology (Fixed and immediate rehabilitation of edentulous patient – Immediate loading and function) – “Carol Davila” University, Dental Medicine Faculty, Bucharest, Romania

Dr. Hilt Tatum is widely regarded as the world’s most skilled and capable dental implant surgeon by many dentists knowledgeable in the history and development of implant dentistry.

His clinical skills are legendary. For nearly forty years there have been countless reports from Oral Surgeons, Periodontists, General Dentists, Prosthodontists, and students at all levels of competency, amazed by direct observation of his unmatched surgical and conceptual talents.

Dr. Tatum’s original contributions of bone grafting, sinus augmentation, bone expansion for thin ridges, implant design, clinical patient management, and sterile operating technique established the standards for the field of implant dentistry as the discipline matured.

Review of his complete curriculum vitae requires considerable time. In summary, he is a past President of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, the American Board of Oral Implantology, recipient of the Aaron Gershkoff Award and the Isiah Lew Research Award, a member and leader of many professional organizations. In 2004, Dr. Tatum was awarded the Chevalier of the French Legion of Honor by French President Jacques Chirac in recognition of his important contributions to the healing sciences.

However, Dr. Tatum’s most important contributions have been the gifts graciously given to the profession and his students as he devoted an entire career to advancing the discipline of implant dentistry and teaching others the techniques he developed and perfected.

Lorenzo Tavelli, DDS, MS is full-time assistant professor at the Department of Oral Medicine, Infection, and Immunity, Division of Periodontology at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston. He graduated from the University of Milan and completed his Periodontics and his Master of Science at the University of Michigan. Dr. Tavelli’s main focus in clinical research and daily practice is microsurgical and minimally invasive soft tissue grafting procedures around teeth and dental implants, where he has been pioneering the use of novel technologies – such as Power Doppler Ultrasonography – for assessing tissue perfusion changes and the surgical outcomes. Dr. Tavelli has been extensively lecturing worldwide and has published over 80 scientific articles. He was the recipient of several prestigious research awards nationally and internationally.

Dr. Touati has been practicing dentistry since 1970, when he graduated from University of Paris V with two degrees in dental surgery and dental sciences. His specialty is esthetic amd implant dentistry. Formerly an Assistant Professor, Department of Fixed Prosthodontics at the University of Paris V, he is presently Senior Lecturer in Esthetic and Implant dentistry in several universities (Paris VII, Lyon, Marseille) and visiting Professor in the University of Rio de Janeiro(Brazil).

Dr. Touati is the founder and past president of the French Society of Esthetic Dentistry. Currently he is the President of the International Congress on Esthetic Dentistry and immediate past president of the European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry. He is an active member of the American Academy of Esthetic

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 residency 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.

Dr. Urban has published scientific articles and text book chapers on bone regeneration and soft tissue reconstructive surgery around dental implants. He is an invited speaker internationally in the field of Implant Dentistry.

After becoming a Captain in the Royal Swedish Navy Dr. Urde received his dental degree from Faculty of Odontology, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden in 1979. He has held faculty appointments at the Karolinska Institute, the Brånemark Clinic at University of Gothenburg, Eastman Dental Hospital, London, and the United Medical & Dental Schools of Guy´s & St. Thomas Hospitals, London. Dr. Urde has held a variety of positions with Nobel Biocare throughout US and Europe, to include System Specialist, Manager of Clinical & Scientific Support, Manager of Professional Support and Market Director.

Dr. Urde has published and lectured extensively world wide on dental implants and practice management. He is currently on staff as a Prosthodontist at the Copenhagen Implant Centre, Copenhagen, Denmark and at the same time Clinical Director for Ospol AB, Malmö, Sweden.

At present Dr Urde is responsible for the prosthetic lecturing at the one-year High Diploma in Implantology program at Nicolas & Asp college of postgraduate dentistry in Dubai, in collaboration with Gothenburg university, Sweden, and is accredited by UAE, Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.

* M.D. in Medicine and Surgery, University of Barcelona, 1977. * Title of 'Médico Estomatólogo' (D.D.S.), University of Barcelona, 1979. * Postgraduate special Training at the University of Southern California (U.S.C.), LA, 1981. * Certificate in Osseointegration. Surgical Training. University of Lundt, Sweden, 1985. * Training in Osseointegration at the University of California (U.C.L.A.), LA, 1985. * Master in Oral Surgery and Implantology. University of Barcelona. * Director of Bränemark Osseointegration Center, Barcelona. * Lecture on Osseointegration Curses across Europe (Brussels, Geneve, Italy, Greece, Spain), South America (Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil, Mexico, Chile) and E.E.U.U. (LA, San Francisco, San Diego).

Books coautor: * El manual de la Odontología. Ed Masson. * Decisión Making in Periodontology.The Bränemark Novum Protocol for Same-Day Teeth. A Global Perspective. Quintessence. * Implantología Oral. Editorial Ars Médica. Barcelona 2001. * Colaboration in Investigation Protocols: * Ceraone Ceramic abutement, 1990.Zygomatic fixture, 1997. * Immediate loading with Novum Protocol, 1998.

Published articles: * Oral Rehabilitation with Implants in Child with Hipohidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia. Med. Oral. October 2000. * Influence of Bed Preparation on the Incorporation of Autogenous Bone graft. A Study in Dogs. J.O.M.I. August 2000. * Etude de suivi a 10 ans per reconstructions chirurgicales par greffes osseuses et implants titane. Realites Cliniques. Vol 13, 2002. * A prospective multicenter Study on Inmediate Rehabilitation of Edentulous Cower Jaw According to the Bränemark Novum Protocol. Clin. Implant. Dent. Relat. Res. 2003. * A 5 year multicenter study on implant supported single crown restoration. J.O.M.I. April 1998. * Implantes en region pterigomaxilar. Estudio retrospectivo de 10 años. R.C.O.E. Vol 3. 1998 * Reconstrucción quirúrgica del maxilar superior atrófico mediante injerto e implantes de titanio puro. Resultados de 4 años de experiencia. Arch Odontoestomatología. 1995.

Dr. Vasant is the founder and director of Fresh Dental and maintains a practice in both Bolton and London England. He is a highly-experienced clinician with a special interest in minimally invasive aesthetic dentistry. Over the years, Monik has treated thousands of patients, but his ethos has always remained the same: to create beautiful smiles without compromising the long term health of teeth. Monik has trained under many of the world’s leading clinicians and in addition to his undergraduate dental training, has completed a postgraduate Master of Science degree in Aesthetic and Restorative Dentistry. He is also a member of the Royal College of Surgeons Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK) and the British and American Academies of Cosmetic Dentistry. Dr. Vasant lectures on various postgraduate courses around the UK and overseas on topics including aesthetics, restorative dentistry, direct composite bonding, short term orthodontics and Invisalign. He runs his own direct composite bonding course entitled ‘Totally Composite’ which is held throughout the UK and internationally in several countries including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain and around Europe. In addition to the above, he is a global key opinion leader for one of the leading dental companies Coltene and is the clinical lead on the development team for the next generation of dental materials. He is also on the Invisalign European Aesthetic Dentistry Advisory Board and is a UK clinical trainer for Invisalign. This involves teaching dentists about the Invisalign system. Dr. Vasant was named as Best Young Dentist at the Dentistry Awards in 2010 and regularly features in the UK Dentistry Top 50 and Private Dentistry Elite 20 polls. You may also have seen him on TV programmes such as GMTV, ITN News, The One Show and Gok’s Style Secrets. As well as the above, Monik is an author of the ‘Messages from Dental Masters’ books and his own clinical book, ‘Smile Art’, is proudly held in the British Library.

Tomaso Vercellotti graduated in Medicine and Surgery cum laude in 1979 and specialized in Odontostomatology at University of Studies of Genoa in 1984, where he is currently a visiting professor. Honorary Professor at UCL Eastman Dental Institute of London and Visiting Professor in Italian and International Universities. Prof. Vercellotti collaborates with many Italian and International Universities.

Active member: AO, ICOI, EAO, SIdP (Italian Society of Periodontology) International Speaker: AO, EAO, AAP, NYU, USC, ICOI. Prof. Vercellotti is the 2005 recipient of the Andi Award from the Italian Dental Association for scientific and cultural merit.

Founder of Mebiotec Srl BMI, scientific company for biomedical research, aimed to the clinical and scientific development of Bone Surgery in Dentistry, Maxillo-Facial Surgery, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Otology.

Prof. Vercellotti is the inventor of Piezosurgery®. He authored the first book on Piezoelectric Bone Surgery, the first scientific clinical articles on the new surgical techniques and five chapters in International books.

He is the founder of Piezosurgery Academy for Advanced Surgical Studies, a non-profit scientific organization, whose goals are to develop Piezosurgery®, teach Piezoelectric Bone Surgery and to offer continuing educational support to clinicians.

Prof. Vercellotti maintains a private practice limited to Periodontology and Implantology in Genova (Italy). He is dedicated, for over 25 years, to clinical education and the rehabilitation of complex cases.

Dr.Melle Vroom received his DDS from the Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA) in 1994. From 1995-1998 heattended the Master of Science programme in periodontology at ACTA. Dr. Vroom has been a general secretary of the Dutch Society of Periodontology (NVvP). From 1998 he has been working in private practise in Leeuwarden limited to periodontics and implantology. He lectures national and internationally about the usage of d-PTFE membranes and gives hands-on trainings.

 Dr. Chandur Wadhwani received his undergraduate and dental degree from the University College London School of Dentistry in 1986. He graduated top of his class and was awarded honors and distinction in Dental Surgery. He lectured at the Dental School as a part time clinical lecturer in the restoration department for many years. The remainder of his time in London was in private practice, working in the prestigious Harley Street.

Dr. Wadhwani received his specialty certificate in prosthodontics with a Masters Degree from the University of Washington School of Dentistry in 2004. Dr. Wadhwani is an Affiliate Instructor in the Department of Restorative Dentistry at the University of Washington and is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Restorative Dentistry at Loma Linda University.  He is past president of the Washington State Society of Prosthodontists, past president of the Tucker 60th study club, and one of the founding members of the Eastside Dental Specialists group.

He has lectured both nationally and internationally on topics related to clinical prosthodontics and implant dentistry. He is the primary author of over 20 publications in peer reviewed dental journals such as the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry International, Journal of Oral-Facial Implants, Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry, British Dental Journal and Dentistry Today and has authored text books. Dr. Wadhwani is presently involved in several aspects of dental research with the University of Washington, University of California San Francisco, University of Texas and University of California Los Angeles Grad programs.

Dr. Wadhwani has been awarded the prestigious “Top Cosmetic Prosthodontist” by his professional peers in Seattle Magazine’s “Top Dentist” issues for eight years running.

Dr. Barry Wagenberg has been practicing periodontics since 1974. He maintains a private practice while continuing his roles as educator, researcher, author and lecturer.

Dr. Wagenberg is tireless in his pursuit of excellence and continually attends and coordinates continuing education seminars. He serves on the Board of Trustees of the American Academy of Periodontology, is Director of Dental Education at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and is an Associate Clinical Professor at New York University Dental School.

Dr. Wagenberg is a Fellow of the American College of Dentists, the International College of Dentists, the Academy of Osseointegration, The American Academy of Oral Medicine and is a Diplomat of the American Board of Periodontology. Dr. Wagenberg has published numerous articles in addition to a textbook. His curriculum vitae is exhaustive.

Dr. Stephen Wallace is a 1971 graduate of Boston University School of Graduate Dentistry with a Certificate in Periodontics. He has been on the faculty of the New York University Department of Implant Dentistry for 14 years attaining the academic rank of Associate Professor. He is a Diplomat of the International Congress of Oral Implantology and a Fellow of the Academy of Osseointegration.

Dr. Wallace’s time at New York University is divided between clinical teaching and human clinical and histologic research. He has helped develop the world’s largest data base on sinus augmentation surgery. He has performed research studies on products from the world’s leading manufacturers of implants and bone regenerative materials.

Dr. Wallace lectures at home and abroad on issues relating to dental implantology and periodontics. He is the author of an evidence-based review of the sinus augmentation procedure published in the Annals of Periodontology as well over 25 journal articles and textbook chapters. He is co-editor of a text book on sinus elevation surgery recently published in Italy. In addition to his faculty appointment, Dr. Wallace maintains a practice for Periodontics, bone regeneration and implant dentistry in Waterbury, CT.

Dr. Wallace lives in Cheshire, CT with his wife, Bonnie and his cat, Alley. His son, Eric, is an oral surgeon in Santa Barbara, CA and his daughter is an attorney living in Martha’s Vineyard.

* 1970 MD degree, Medical School, Univ. of Vienna 1973 Speciality board examination in dentistry (DDS) Residency at Dept. of Oral an Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Vienna

* 1978 Residencies at Neurosurgery and ENT Department, University of Vienna

* 1979 Speciality board examination in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Appointed senior resident

* 1982- Head of Dept. of Oral Surgery, Dental School, Univ. of Vienna

* 1983- President of the Austrian Society of Oral Surgery and Implantology

* 1987-1989 Head of the Dental School of the University of Vienna

* 1989-1993 President of the Austrian Society of Dentists and Stomatologists

* 1991 Honorary member of the Hungarian Society of Dentists and Stomatologists

* 1994-1997 Visiting Professor at the University of Pennsylvania

* 1998- Head of the Dental School of the University of Vienna

* Author of 7 textbooks and over 200 publications.

Dr. Ulf Wikesjö received his DDS from Lund University, Sweden, and a DMD from Temple University, Philadelphia, PA; certification for advanced training in Periodontology at Lund University from the National Board of Health and Welfare, Sweden, and from Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA; and a Ph.D. (Odont. Dr.) on Experimental Wound Healing from Lund University.

Dr. Wikesjö currently holds appointments as Professor of Periodontics, Oral Biology & Maxillofacial Pathology, and Graduate Studies; Director, Laboratory for Applied Periodontal & Craniofacial Regeneration, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA; and Adjunct Professor of Periodontology, Malmö University, Centre for Oral Health Sciences, Malmö, Sweden. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. He serves on the Editorial Board of several scientific journals in Periodontology and Implant Dentistry.

Prior coming to Medical College of Georgia, Dr Wikesjö served as Professor of Periodontics, Loma Linda University; Head and Principal Scientist, Preclinical Research, Oral/Maxillofacial Studies, Bone Biology & Applications, Genetics Institute, Inc. (Wyeth Research), Andover, MA; and Professor of Periodontology and Oral Biology, Temple University. He is the founding Director of the Laboratory for Applied Periodontal & Craniofacial Regeneration.

Michael qualified from the London Hospital Dental School (University of London) in 1968 - B.D.S. (Hons), L.D.S., R.C.S. (Eng.). In 2007 he was voted 2nd in a national survey by The Dentist of: “who had the biggest influence on the UK dental profession”.

He was the first dentist to be awarded a Harkness Fellowship for two years study in the U.S.A., and he attended Indiana University between 1970 and 1972 where he obtained his M.Sc.D. in Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics.He obtained his Fellowship in Dental Surgery from the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 1972. For six years he received one to one training in surgery, being assisted in his practice at all of his surgical procedures by one of the UK’s leading oral surgeons.

He was a part-time Clinical Senior Lecturer at the Eastman Dental Institute in London until 1984 and then a part-time Research Fellow at the Institute. He maintains a private restorative practice in London, which he started in 1974, mainly treating patients who have failure in extensively restored dentitions. He is currently Visiting Professor at The Eastman Dental Institute, University College London. He is recognised by The General Dental Council as a Specialist in Restorative Dentistry and a Specialist in Oral Surgery.

Since 1977 he has run continuing education courses in his practice for groups of up to 25 dentists meeting one day per month for a year (these were the first courses in the UK with this format). Sessions meeting one day every three months were then offered to dentists who had completed the one year course and currently there are 90 dentists on continuing education courses with Michael in his practice. He also set up a course for dental hygienists meeting for a half a day every three months.

He is a member of many professional societies including the American Academies of Restorative Dentistry and Crown and Bridge Prosthodontics. He has lectured widely both nationally and internationally and is the author of many publications including a 10-part series on Occlusion and Restorative Dentistry published in the British Dental Journal in 1982 and subsequently produced as a BDJ handbook. He has written a text “Failure in the Restored Dentition : Management and Treatment”, published in English, Italian , German and Russian versions by Quintessence Publishing Company in February 1995. In the last year besides lecturing in the UK he has lectured in America (to the American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics, The American Equilibration Society and a 2 day course to a group from The University of Michigan), Russia and Italy. He has devoted a substantial part of his professional life to teaching and it is his view that being a practicing clinician enhances what he has to offer to the practitioner. He firmly contends that clinical practice should be based as far as possible on a sound analysis of the literature. For further details see www.michaelwise.co.uk

Private practioner in Newport Beach, CA

Dr. Wöhrle received his B.A. in Germany and completed a four-year certified dental technician program in Switzerland. Subsequently, Dr. Wöhrle entered Harvard University, where he received his DMD degree "cum laude". While at Harvard, he completed the Advanced Education Program in Prosthodotics followed by the Advanced Education Program in Implant Dentistry. Dr. Wöhrle also holds a Masters of Medical Sciences degree in Oral Biology from Harvard.

Dr. Wöhrle's practice in Newport Beach, California is limited to Implant Dentistry and Prosthodontics. He is a member of the Academy of Osseointegration (AO), the European Academy of Osseointegration (EAO), the American College of Prosthodontists (ACP), and the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry (AAED). Dr. Wöhrle is one of the few dentists worldwide with formal training in the interrelated areas of implant surgery, implant prosthodontics and implant laboratory technology.

Dr Wong completed his BDS degree at the National University of Singapore. His outstanding academic and clinical performance won him 2 university awards – the FAC Oehlers Gold Medel and Terrell Silver Medal. Dr Wong received specialized training in prosthodontics, which involves 3 years of post graduate education and earned his Master’s degree MSD and Certification in Prosthodotics at the University of Washington, USA.

An active speaker in the dentistry lecture circuit, he has lectured internationally in many countries such as USA, Italy, Malaysia, Korea, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Philippines, Indonesia, Japan and Thailand. In 2002, Dr Wong was honored as the best presenter at the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry held at the Universal City, California. In recognition for his achievement in the field of Aesthetic Dentistry, Dr Wong was invited by the International Federation of Esthetic Dentistry and European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry in 2004 to speak at the prestigious scientific meeting in Venice,Italy. In 2006, Dr Wong was involved in the Nobel Biocare World Tour meeting in Hong Kong, China and also the gIDE meeting in Bangkok, Thailand. In 2007, he was again invited by Nobel Biocare to take part in the World Conference in Las Vegas, USA. In 2009, he was invited by the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry to lecture at their annual meeting in Las Vegas, USA. In addition, Dr Wong has also published articles in professional journals and has conducted hands-on courses.

In 2005, Dr Wong founded T32 Institute for Advanced Continuing Education (ACE), a centre dedicated to educating, motivating, stimulating and sharing knowledge with other dental professionals. He is also avisiting specialist at the Faculty of Dentistry, National University of Singapore as well as an affiliated faculty at the University of Washington, USA.

Dr Wong is a member of numerous professional organizations, including the American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics, Academy of Osseointergration and Asian Academy of Prosthodontics. At Present, he is the Past President of the Prosthodontic Society (Singapore).

Dr Wong is currently the Managing Director of T32 Dental Centre Pte Ltd. His practice focuses in all areas of restorative care including Aesthetic dentistry, full mouth reconstruction, fixed, removable and implant prosthodontics.

2000 - Graduated from Showa University, Worked at Showa University Hospital Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Dept. 2003 - UCLA School of Dentistry Advanced Implantology Preceptorship 2004 - Periodontology Preceptorship Worked at Sascha Jovanovic's Office as a Surgical Assistant Doctor 2006- Worked at Showa University Hospital Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Dept. 2007 - Worked at Tokyo Midtown Dental Clinic 2011 - Opened YAMANAKA DENTAL CLINIC and currently working as Director of the Clinic 2013 - The founder of Luke’s Smile Medical Corporation. Member of the Japanese Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Member of the Japanese Stomatological Society, Member of the Academy of Osseointegration, ClubGP Faculty, gIDE Faculty
I have published some articles and clinical case reports for Quintessence Japan and currently teaching implant surgery and organizing many implant courses at Yamanaka Dental Institute in Tokyo, Japan.

Dr. Richard Young received his dental training at Loma Linda University School of Dentistry in 1985. He is an Assistant Professor of Restorative Dentistry at LLU School of Dentistry lecturing in the undergraduate dental aesthetics, advanced prosthodontics, and practice management courses.

Dr. Zadeh is an Associate Professor at the USC School of Dentistry and a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. He received his doctor of dental surgery degree from USC School of Dentistry in 1987. 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 directs the Laboratory for Immunoregulation and Tissue Engineering (LITE), funded by the National Institutes of Health. He has extensive publication track record and serves as editorial reviewer for several international scientific journals. He also serves on an advisory panel to the Center for Scientific Review of the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Zadeh is the Director of the USC Periodontal and Implant Symposium, and the USC Comprehensive Surgical and Restorative Implant Training Program. He also maintains a part-time private practice limited to Periodontology in Southern California.

Doctor Zarrinkelk received his dental degree from Loma Linda University. Following dental school he was selected as “Research Fellow in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery” at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Parkland Hospital. Upon completion of his research projects, Dr. Zarrinkelk returned to California to complete his surgical residency training at Loma Linda University Medical with special emphasis on Reconstructive Jaw Surgery.

Dr. Zarrinkelk has been granted Diplomate status by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery He is a fellow of the American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons and American College of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons. He is also a Diplomate of the American Dental Board of Anesthesiology. Dr. Zarrinkelk was an associate professor of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at Loma Linda University.

Dr. Zarrinkelk maintains a private practice with special interests in reconstructive jaw surgery and complex dental implant rehabilitation.