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Dr Adriana Bisoc graduated “ Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy - Faculty of Dentistry, Bucharest in 2010. Since then, she has been working in a private clinic in Bucharest, Romania and teaching students as an Assistant Professor in the Discipline of Removable Prosthodontics of the Faculty of Dentistry, UMF “Carol Davila” Bucharest.
She is a specialist in Dental Prosthetics (since 2014) and as a clinician she is focusing on prosthetics and prevention for maintaining the health status of dental and implant treatments.
In 2017 she submitted her PhD thesis about“The management of the prosthetic treatment for drug consuming patients”and she is still working in the prevention of oral health diseases field for this category of patients.
She has had a continuous interest in finding the best solutions for the professional prophylaxis and long-term self-maintenance of the treatment results in the field of oral health and from 2018 she started a collaboration with Oral-B as a consultant on professional and academic relations.
Dr. Andrew Prynne qualified from University College Hospital in 1987 having achieved the Dentsply Prize for Restorative Dentistry. He took up his first position at 740 Dental as an associate dentist and after a brief period in 1992 helping a colleague set up a practice in the Forest of Dean, Andrew returned to 740 as a partner.
In 1990, Andrew became a lecturer on the local dental nurses’ course for the National Certificate and subsequently became a National Examiner on the National Examination Board for Dental Nurses.
In 2004, Andrew started a three-year course in dental implantology under Prof Manuel Chanavaz of Lille University in France and has since developed a comprehensive implant service for his own patients and on referral.
Andrew has a keen interest in cosmetic dentistry offering a complete smile design service including single visit porcelain restorations, facial aesthetics and cosmetic orthodontics. Trained by Prof Bob Khanna, Andrew offers anti-wrinkle treatment with botulinum toxin and replacement of lost tissue with dermal fillers.
In 2004 Dr. Bogdan Bâldea has graduated from the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babeș” Timișoara (UMFT). Since then he has continued and developed his professional activity in the clinical teaching program as an Assistant Professor at the Prosthetic Dentistry Department - UMFT (until 2013) as well as in his clinical practice focused on prosthetic dentistry and implant supported restorations. Since 2008 he is a specialist in oral surgery, in 2012 he was certified as a specialist in prosthetic dentistry and in 2013 he obtained the PhD degree in dental sciences (Summa cum Laude).
In 2017, he was awarded the title of associate professorat the State Medical and Pharmaceutical University ”Nicolae Testemițanu”, from the Republic of Moldova. He has been and continuous to be member in interdisciplinary fundamental research programs and has an invention patent for glass fiber reinforced dental composites.
Dr. Bogdan Baldea is co-author for 3 books, 16 published articles from which 8 are in ISI foreign journals and has over 150 national and international conferences in the field of biomaterials used in dental medicine, prosthetic dentistry and implant supported restorations.
Dr. Oprea is a CEREC ISCD certified trainer, KOL Dentsply Sirona - Romania, CEE, Greece & Baltics
KOL Tscan - Romania
He graduated from the UMF Targu Mures in 1994.
2003 - primary physician general dentistry
2008 phd in medical sciences at UMF "Iuliu Hatieganu" Cluj Napoca.
2015 & 2018 CEREC trainer certified ISCD (International Society of Computerized Dentistry)
Founding member and president of the Dental Learning Association.
He has given over 200 conferences at national and international congresses.
2018 he created the first online training program for all members of the dental team - a series of 9 corusesgathered in the SUCCESSFUL DENTIST GUIDE package.
2019 - open Dental Learning training and conference centerwhere it holds courses and practical training programs for both doctors and all members of the dental team:
CEREC MASTERCLASSlevel 0,1,2,3,4.
DIRECT COMPOSITE RESTORATIONS,
DENTAL PHOTOGRAPHY,
TECHNIQUESOF DENTAL RADIOGRAPHY
Dr. Burzin Khan is a practicing Implantologist, Cosmetic Dentist and a Prosthodontist with an experience of 30 years in the field. He has completed his Masters Degree in Prosthodontics - MDS from the Government Dental College & Hospital – Mumbai University1990.He pursued his BDS in the year 1987 from GDC, Mumbai University. He maintains a Multi-Specialty clinical practice ‘OPUS Dental Specialities’ in Mumbai, with emphasis on: digital workflows for Immediate Implant Restorations, same day teeth protocol,CAD-CAM teeth restorations, smile makeovers with veneers, full mouth rehabilitations. Dr. Khan is founding member ‘Digital Dental Forum’, an online & offline platform for Digital Dentistry, Diplomate of ‘The International Congress of Oral Implantologists’, Past President & Co-founder of the ‘Indian Academy of Osseointegration’. Has been an invited Speakerfor podium presentations & held workshops in several International & National forums, on topics related to: CADCAM Zirconia restorations,Full Mouth Rehabilitations,Ceramic Veneers,Immediate Implants Restorations, Digital workflows with Implants,Intra Oral scanning & 3D diagnosis with CBCT.
He is actively imparting knowledge on Implant dentistry, Intraoral scanner, Integrated Guided surgery, Aesthetic, Restorative & Prosthesis techniques.
Dr. Vignato has a degree in Medicine and Surgery in 1990, University of Padua and DDS (dental dentistry specialization) in 2001, University of Padua. He is the owner at Poliambulatorio Vignato - Dentisti Vignato Vicenza, Italy.
His field of activity is mostly about Prosthetis and Prosthetis on Implants, but he is also interested in Gnatology and Occlusion disorder.
Dr. Vignato is fully involved in developing new techniques for Full Mouth Rehabilitation by using digital support.
He is Fellow of Prof. Levy at Laserendotechnique, San Clemente, Ca, Fellow of Dr Ignazio Loi.
With Dr. Loi, Dr Costantino Vignato, developed the theory of Prama implant and the directions of use.
Holds lectures in Italy and in International congresses about implants.
He holds courses to colleagues (English, Romanians, South American, Chinese, Spanish) on his own office by doing live surgery and ‘in diretta’ prosthesis rehabilitation.
Lecturer and speaker for Sweden&Martina on Prama implant since 2015.
Dr. Dinu is Assoc. Professor, Consultant in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Maxillofacial Surgery and Implantology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy „Iuliu Hatieganu” Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
Dean of the Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy „Iuliu Hatieganu” Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
Associate professor at DTMD University Luxembourg
Founder of Med Artis Dent – private Clinic with activity based on oral implantology, esthetic dentistry and periodontology.
Extensively lectures in several national and international congresses of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Oral Implantology.
Research member and coordinator in 15 european and national scientific projects.
Received several prizes in national and international scientific events.
Author and co-author of more than 80 papers in national and international journals. Co-author of 8 speciality books.
Specific focus in reconstructive microsurgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery, craniofacial trauma and malformations, salivary glands pathology and advanced oral implantology and periodontology.
General Secretary of the Romanian Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Member of European Association for Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Arbeitsgruppe fur Ostheosynthesefragen AOCMF, International Team for Implantology, etc.
Dr Cristian Rotaru attended the Faculty of Dentistry, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Bucharest , Romania from which he graduated in 2005.He earned his specialty degree in Oral and Maxillo Facial Surgery in 2014 and a general doctor degree in 2013 from the same university.
His private practice is limited to oral surgery, dental implants, hard and soft tissue augmentation and also orthognathic surgery.He is an Xpert of the prestigious learning platform DentalXP and a member of SSER and ESCD.
Dr Cristian Rotaru lectures are mainly focused on dental implants and bone and soft tissue augmentation procedures.
Dan Lazar has graduated from the Faculty of Dentistry in 2005 in Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
After that he attended many post-graduate trainings in prosthetic and restorative dentistry in Romania and Europe.
Between 2007-2009 he teaches at the Faculty of Dentistry ”Iuliu Hatieganu”, Cluj- Napoca, RO at the Restorative Department. From 2005, he starts working in a private practice in Oradea and from 2016 runs his own private practice, specialized in prosthodontics and restorative dentistry.
Dr Lazar has published various papers in different journals about esthetic dentistry.
He is the founder of “Lazar Learning”, a private training center established in 2016 in Oradea. He runs two modular programs together with specialized lecturers.
The first - “FOCUS - See. Analyze. Plan” describes full documentation, diagnostic and interdisciplinary treatment plan of the patient and the second - “SHAPE - composite veneers “ focuses on step by step procedures for composite veneer reconstruction.
Dan Lazar is lecturing in Romania and abroad since 2009 on different topics: prosthodontics, direct composite restorations and dental photography.
Daniel Rothamel is a professor of maxillofacial and plastic surgery at the University Hospital of Dusseldorf, Germany. After studying dentistry at the dental school in Dusseldorf from 1997 to 2001, Prof. Rothamel went to medical school in Dusseldorf and specialized in oral surgery from 2002 to 2007. Following graduation in 2007 he participated in a DAAD scholarship program at the University of Sydney, Australia. He specialized in oral and maxillofacial plastic surgery at the University of Cologne from 2008-2013, Germany and was senior chief resident from 2013 – 2016. Prof. Rothamel focuses on research into biomaterials for implant dentistry with a special interest in collagen. The topic of his PhD thesis was the regeneration of mandibular defects using bone substitute materials and growth factors. He is a reviewer for several international journals and has published more than 100 national and international peer-reviewed papers.
Dr. Darius Tomina graduated the Faculty of Dentistry - University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iuliu Hațieganu Cluj-Napoca class of 2013 and he has a specialist degree in Periodontology since 2016. He is also a PhD student at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Iuliu Hațieganu” Cluj-Napoca since 2015.
In 2019 he graduated the “Soft Tissue Management Around Teeth and Implants” program at Alma Mater Studiorum Universita di Bologna, program director: Prof. Giovanni Zucchelli.
Dr. Darius Tomina attended a various number of courses in Romania and abroad and he is a member of the Romanian Society of Periodontology, European Federation of Periodontology, International Team for Implantology (ITI)
He also has a successful clinical activity as associated dentist at MedArtis Dent clinic in Cluj-Napoca.
Dr.Egle Vindasiute-Narbute has been working in a private dental practice and Vilnius University (Lithuania) for more than 10 years, not only dealing with difficult clinical cases, but also teaching students. She is not only a clinician, but also a well known scientist, who is working in the same research team with prof.Tomas Linkevicius and dr.Algirdas Puisys. Egle has defended her PhD thesis in 2018 about removal of cement excess in cement-retained implant supported restorations, cement still remains her main interest in the scientific field. In general she is mostly and passionately interested in micro invasive prosthetic dentistry, also full mouth rehabilitation on implants. Her educational courses under name "EVN" are very popular among Easten Europe dentists, every year more than 100 clinicians are improving their clinical skills with dr.Egle Vindasiute-Narbute. Egle is also very socially active in Lithuania, she has been fighting for dental volunteers rights in Lithuania since 2017.
Graduate 1994, School of Dentistry, UMF Victor Babes Timisoara.
Scholarship Department of Oral and Maxillofacial surgery University of Vienna, AKH 1994-1995
Specialist in Prosthodontics and Oral Surgery
President of RSDS Romanian society of Dental Sciences
Vice President of The Romanian Society of Implantology and Biomaterials
University professor, Head of Department of Implant supported Restaurations, UMF Victor Babes Timisoara
ICOI Fellow, Member of the Prosthetic section of the ICOI
Over 50 publications
More than 100 lectures
With over 20 years spent in the dental industry and implantology, Dr. Florian Obădan is one of the best-known experts in this domain and the first one to perform SKY fast & fixed implant treatments in Romania, some 11 years ago.
Over a decade ago, Dr. Obădan has launched the Romanian subsidiary of bredent group – German-based manufacturer of implant and dental solutions – one of the top international players in its category. Following the company’s growth and good results in Romania, Dr. Obădan was appointed to a regional role, leading the company’s expansion in Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and the Republic of Moldova.
Dr. Obădan holds a Master’s Degree in Implant Supported Prosthetic Rehabilitations as well as one in Implantology from Universidad Catholica San Antonio de Murcia. Dr. Obădan also holds a Phantom Trainer Certificate from IFZI Nuremberg Schwerpunkt Implantologie.
Ever since his early years in the medical practice, Dr. Obădan discovered his passion for implantology and has been constantly seeking for new protocols and manners to bring back his patients’ smiles for the long term.
After receiving her medical degree from the University of Bari (Italy) in 1996, Dr. Vailati left Europe to pursue her dental education in the United States. Returning to Europe in 2004, she joined the department of Fixed Prosthodontic headed by Prof. Urs Belser at the University of Geneva (Switzerland), until 2020
Dr. Vailati maintains a part-time private practice in Geneva, dedicated to rehabilitation of worn down dentitions, using adhesive Prosthodontics and ADDITIVE Dentistry.
She has developed a protocol, the 3STEP technique, which allows clinicians to face full-mouth rehabilitations in a more predictable manner.
Finally, Dr. Vailati has created her own Academy, the 3STEP Academy, with different centres around Europe. Her main location, however, remains on the Lake Como, Italy, where theoretical-practical courses are held on Additive Prosthodontics and functional rehabilitation of patients affected by erosion and dysfunction.
In 2000 she received her dental degree from the University of Pennsylvania (USA) and in 2003, she earned a certificate in Prosthodontics along with with a M.S.D. degree from the University of Connecticut (USA).
Georgi Tomov graduated the Medical University of Plovdiv, Bulgaria with Summa cum laude for his Master degree on Dental Medicine.In 2009, after defense of a doctoral thesis, he acquired PhD degree.
He has two specialties - endodontics (2008) and periodontology (2019). In2012,he isappointedasHead ofOralPathologyDepartment inthe Faculty of Dental Medicine, Plovdiv.
HecurrentlyservesasHeadofPeriodontology and Oral DiseasesDepartmentaswellasDirectoroftheUniversityLaserDentalCenter. Prof. Tomovisalso electedPresidentofBulgarianDentalLaserSociety,an activememberoftheISLDand activelectureronlaserdentistryinEuropeandAsia.
Thescientific interests andclinicalpracticeofProf. Tomovare focusedon oralpathology,periodontologyandlaser applicationsindentalmedicine.
Heisauthorofover40full-textpublicationsinspecializeddentaljournals,majorresearcherinsixscientific projectsandco-authorintextbooks on oral medicine and laser dentistry for dental students.
Dr. Armani is Co-founder and owner of Studio dentistico Armani S.r.l. in Verona Italy with his 2 brothers.
He graduated the Victor Babes University Of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Dentistry in Timisoara, Romania, July 2015.
He is a Phd student of the same University, focused on implant prosthetics. His private practice is based on aesthetically and functionally direct and indirect restorations. His main interests regards the minimally invasive prosthodontics and the developing of the multidisciplinary approach.
Dr. Zadeh is a diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and fellow, American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry. He received his doctor of dental surgery degree from the University of Southern California (USC) Ostrow School of Dentistry. He has also completed advanced clinical education in Periodontology and earned a PhD degree in immunology from the University of Connecticut, Schools of dental medicine and medicine. Dr. Zadeh is internationally recognized for his clinical and scientific expertise.His clinical and scientific publication track range on topics from esthetic and minimally invasive periodontal and implant surgery, as well as tissue engineering. He served as the president of the Western Society of Periodontology in 2017. Dr. Zadeh directs the VISTA Institute for Therapeutic Innovations with blended educational pedagogy on a variety of clinically-relevant topics. He also maintains a private practice limited to periodontology and implant surgery in Southern California.
CLINICAL PRACTICE LIMITED TO ENDODONTICS AND APICAL MICROSURGERY
ENDODONTIC POST-GRADUATION PROGRAM IN UNIVERSITY OF LISBON - SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY
DIRECTOR of MASTER in ENDODONTICs - CLINICAL RESIDENCY - Foramen Dental Education (2014-2018)
Professor at clinical masters program in endodontics (Tribune CME) with Dr Gilberto debelian;
Prof. Gianluca gambarini; dr. claudio pisacane ad dr. Giancarlo pongione (2018-2019)
Collaboration with endodontic post-graduation programs at UNIVERSITY OF LISBON - SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY; IUCAS-CESPU UNIVERSITY and UNIVERSITY OF OPORTO - SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY
Member of THE CLINICAL MASTERS NETWORK
PORTUGUESE ENDODONTIC STUDY GROUP FOUNDER
Hugo Sousa Dias & friends webinar sessions founder
NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL PUBLICATIONS, LECTURES and courses
Board member of Portuguese Endodontic society (2020-2023)
MEMBER OF European Society of Endodontology
Co-autor in one chapter in the book of Marco Versiani, Bettina Basrani and Sousa-Neto : The Root Canal Anatomy in Permanent Dentition, Springer (2018)
Dr. Ionut Branzan graduated the “ I. Hatieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy – Faculty of Dentistry, Cluj-Napoca in 2005. Since then, he has been working in Zalau, Romania, where he established an interdisciplinary clinic and team. Currently, he focuses on dental and implant prosthetics. He lectures extensively in Romania and abroad on the topic of esthetics in dentistry and implant prosthodontics. He is member of the Learning by Doing teaching platform, a project aimed at educating young doctors of different specialties. Dr. Branzan has published articles concerning the clinical aspect of his work in dental magazines from Romania, Italy, Japan, China, Germany, Canada and Poland. He is the author of several chapters in “Incursiune in Estetica Dentara” published and printed by the Romanian Society of Esthetic Dentistry ( SSER) in 2013, and Comprehensive Esthetic Dentistry published and printed by Quintessence publishing 2015.
In 2017 he won "The Aword "Excellence in Prosthodontics “(https://www.zerodonto.com/en/the-award-2017/) held by AIOP, APS, JPD, ZERODONTO.
Prof. Dr. med. dent., Chair Division of Fixed Prosthodontics and Biomaterials at the University of Geneva.
Adjunct Associate Professor - Department of Preventive and Restorative Sciences, Robert Schattner Center, School of Dental Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA (Head: Prof. Dr. M.B. Blatz).
Irena Sailer received her dental education and Dr. med. dent. degree from the Faculty of Medicine, University of Tübingen, Germany in 1997/ 1998. In 2003 Dr. Sailer received an Assistant Professorship at the Clinic of Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics and Dental Material Sciences in Zurich. From 2010 on she was an Associate Professor at the same clinic. In 2007 Dr. Sailer was a Visiting Scholar at the Department of Biomaterials and Biomimetics, Dental College, New York University, USA. Additionally, since 2009 she holds an Adjunct Associate Professorship at the Department of Preventive and Restorative Sciences, Robert Schattner Center, School of Dental Medicine, University of Pennsylvania. Philadelphia, USA.
Since September 2013 she is the Head of the Division of Fixed Prosthodontics and Biomaterials at the University of Geneva.
Irena Sailer is a Specialist for Prosthodontics (Swiss Society for Reconstructive Dentistry), and holds a Certificate of focussed activities in Dental Implantology (WBA) of the Swiss Society for Dentistry.
She is a Member of the Board of Directors of the Swiss Society of Reconstructive Dentistry and of the Swiss Leadership Team of the ITI (International Team for Implantology). Furthermore, Irena Sailer serves the Scientific Boards of the European Association of Osseointegration and the Swiss Society of Implantology.
Irena Sailer is also a Member of the Board of Directors of the EAO, an Active Member of the European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry and an Active Fellow of the Greater New York Academy of Prosthodontics.
Since beginning of 2019 Irena Sailer is the Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Prosthodontics. She is also the author or co-author of more than 100 peer reviewed scientific manuscripts, 6 book chapters and the monograph “Color in dentistry – a clinical guide to predictable esthetics” together with Dr. Stephen Chu, Dr. Rade Paravina and Mr. Adam Mieleszko (Quintessence publishing). She holds several patents on esthetic coatings of dental/ medical devices and on a digital dental splint.
Dr. Sorensen is Professor, Department of Restorative Dentistry; Director, Biomimetics Biomaterials Biophotonics Biomechanics & Technology Laboratory; Director of Research, Graduate Prosthodontics Program; Director of Research, Dept. Restorative Dentistry, University of Washington. The B4T team is actively engaged in materials science investigation, developing new diagnostic and analysis tools, research and development of digital work flows for conventional prosthodontics and implant surgical-prosthodontics and clinical trials.
A diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics, Dr. Sorensen works extensively with the Graduate Prosthodontics residents performing complex full mouth rehabilitation with a DWF and digital technologies. He was awarded the 2018 Clinician-Researcher Award by the American College of Prosthodontists. Dr. Sorensen has published over 90 research articles and chapters and over 145 research abstracts. He has given over 150 invited lectures in 35 countries, over 300 lectures courses, hands-on programs and patient-treatment classes.
Director, Biomimetics Biomaterials Biophotonics Biomechanics & Technology Laboratory
University of Washington, Seattle, WA
jsoren@uw.edu
Born in Mexico City, Jordi Manauta graduated with a degree in dentistry from the Technological University of Mexico (UNITEC) with major grants. He continued his postgraduate studies in operative and aesthetic dentistry, earning a master’s degree from the International University of Catalonia (UIC) in Barcelona, Spain. Disciple of Miguel Tames (Mexico City) and Walter Devoto (Italy), he has developed and currently is developing various materials and instruments for aesthetic dentistry, dental colorimetry and photography in collaboration with international companies. He is visiting lecturer in Siena universitiy and scientific consultant for two European journals. Dr. Manauta is member of Styleitaliano study group since 2008. He is author of the book Layers (Quintessence 2012) and Layers2 (Quintessence 2021) and is author and coauthor of many publications in international journals, Dr Manauta is frequently invited as a lecturer in aesthetic and operative dentistry.
Owner of the: SmileClinic Advanced Implant Center and SmileClinic LAB in Gdansk / Poland. coDiagnostiX® and Implant Studio certified Instructor. Special interest in Guided Surgery and digital workflows in implantology with focus on complex cases rehabilitation.
The international speaker in the field of implantology and bone regeneration, esthetic treatment and dental photography. Freelance photographer and filmmaker. Involved in projects for Discovery Channel.
ITI Fellow and ITI Poland Section Chairman
Graduate of Dr. J.Kois Centre in Seattle
Co-Founder and Past President of Polish Academy of Esthetic Dentistry Straumann Center of Excellence
Master of Science in Oral Implantology (Frankfurt University)
Visiting Lecturer in W.Goethe University in Frankfurt (MOI Program) DentalXP Expert
Educational Director in www.dentalphotomaster.com Co-Founder of Dental Print 3D – remote implant planning center for guided surgery www.dentalprint3d.pl
Author and contributor of the books: “Guided
Surgery”
(Essence Collection 2019), ITI Treatment
Guide 11
(Quintessence 2019), Dental Photography
(Quintessence2016).
Dr. Marius Steigmann works in a private practice that is limited to implant therapy and soft tissue management, in Necargemund Germany. He graduated in Dental Medicine in Neumarkt in 1987. In 2005 Dr. Steigmann received his PHD Summa cum laude from university of Neumarkt.He is a member of multiple associations and had also received the medal of "Semmelweiss" Budapest University dental school dept. of oral and maxillofacial surgery. He is the founder and Scientific chairman of "Update Implantologie Heidelberg" 2002-2011 and the founder and director of the "Steigmann Institute".
Hi is Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor University of Michigan Dpt. of Periodontics, adjunct Assistant Professor University of Pennsylvania Dpt. of Endodontics, Honorary Professor of the “Carol Davila “university Bucharest, Invited Senior Guest, Visiting Professor university of Szeged faculty of dentistry and Visiting professor department of Implantology in Temeschburg. Dr. Steigmann lectures and publishes extensively.
He is a Diplomate of the ICOI and other European societies, Member of the board of the DGOI.
Dr. Steigmann also received the medal of “Semmelweiss“ Budapest University dental school, dept. of oral and maxillofacial surgery.
Dr. Steigmann received his PhD from university of Neumarkt 2005.
Founder and Scientific chairman of “Update Implantology Heidelberg” 2002-2012.
Dr. Steigmann served as ICOI Vice President of Germany 2005-2011.
Founder and director of the “Steigmann Institute”.
Dr. Steigmann maintains a private practice in Neckargemünd, Germany.
Dr. Martin Koch is Director of the Technical Academy at Durr Dental.
1986-1992 Study of biology, University of Hohenheim, Germany
1992-1996 Doctorate of RWTH Aschen University, Department of Biotechnology, Germany
1997-1998 Lecturer at RWTH Aachen University, Department of Biotechnology
1998-2001 Trainer at Durr Dental
since 2001 Amongst others, trainings for practice hygiene, x-ray, periodontics, ergonomics
since 2001 Director of Technical Academy at Durr Dental
2015-2019 Lecturer at the Cologne University of Applied Sciences, Germany
2020 Lead Biotechnology Advisor at Durr Dental
Dr. Michael Radu graduated in his native Romania, Dental School of Bucharest, in 1979 - Summa Cum Laude and valedictorian. He completed a three year general dentistry residency, at the same school. He received his Masters of Science degree from Lynn University in Boca Raton, Florida, in 2000. He practiced for six years in Düsseldorf, Germany and since 1989 in Boca Raton, Florida. He has a diverse practicing and teaching experience covering more than three decades and three countries. His passion for the science of dentistry translated into several articles and one patent that Dr. Radu authored.
Dr. Radu has a passion for dentistry and for teaching it to others. He believes dentistry is more of a science that can be taught, rather than an art one has to have a knack for. One of his most effective teaching techniques is breaking down complex ideas to their simple components so attendees can understand the concept and believe that they can achieve the same results.
Michael Radu, DDS, MS has a restorative and aesthetic oriented private practice in Boca Raton, Florida since 1992 and is an adjunct professor in the restorative department at Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine since 1999.
He lectures nationally and internationally on aesthetic and reconstructive dentistry, with emphasis on treatment planning, implants, occlusion, the temporo-mandibular-joint and digital dentistry. He has lectured for groups ranging from dental societies and study clubs to Fortune 500 companies and dental industry manufacturers.
Dr. Radu had the privilege of being a student of the founders of modern dentistry, and is now an instructor and mentor to a new generation of dentists.
Dr. Ophir Fromovich graduated from the Medicine and Pharmacy institute in Bucharest, Romania. He is an expert on dental implants, and he is leading a private practice dedicated to the placement and restoration of dental implants. Dr. Fromovich is the inventor of many implant systems and restorative implant parts. Moreover, he has lectured extensively nationally and internationally. Dr. Fromovich has also conducted many advanced implant courses, and he is the author of book chapters in implant dentistry and scientific publications.
Dr. Alvarez graduated as DDS from the University of Chile in 1988. He has had the following appointments and degrees: magíster (MS) in Implant Oral Rehabilitation, University Andrés Bello, Chile; diplomate in Implant Prosthesis & Rehabilitation, Clinica Valdivia with patronage by the Brånemark Osseointegration Center Gothemburg Sweeden; diplomate in Administration of Health Institutions from the University of Chile; diplomate in Business and Marketing Administration from the Catholic University of Chile. Dr. Alvarez receive the Professor degree at the Dentistry Faculty University of Chile. Dr. Alvarez learned the Litorim procedure which later on develops into NobelGuide at Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium with Prof. Daniel van Steenberghe in January 2005. He has been an invited professor to the Dentistry Faculty, University of Los Andes, Chile and invited lecturer and teacher to many other universities in Chile and South America. He is a Member of the Chilean Prosthesis Society & Chilean Implant Society, ITI member and dentalxp member (expert & lecturer) . Dr. Alvarez was official NobelBiocare speaker and trainer in Nobel Guide software based procedure, he developed the first guided surgery in Latin America and actually is one of the most world wide experienced also KOL & speaker for BioHorizons Implant System actually Dr Alvarez leads the R&D department at Cortex Dental Industries Ltd. He has had a private practice in prosthodontics & Implants since 1990.
Dr. Rares Buduru graduated the Faculty of Dentistry of “Iuliu Hatieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca, class of 2001. Since 2001 is the owner of the dental clinic Stomestet.
From the beginning of 2009, following “The Dental Implantology Curriculum” in Dental Education Center Timisoara, he obtained the competence in implatology diploma.
He co-found the course “Prosthodontics in between aesthestics and occlusion” in Stomestet Clinic. He is also a key opinion speaker for Xive Implants, Densply Sirona.
Dr. Buduru is member of CMDR Cluj, AMSPPR, European Society of Cosmetica Dentistry, UNAS, SSER.
Dr. Sebastian Lupu discovered his passion for endodontics since the Faculty of Dentistry at the U.M.F. "Grigore T. Popa", Iași. He continued his studies at the Master in Clinical and Surgical Microendodontics level II, in Turin - Italy, and recently obtained the Certification of Trainer Dentsply Sirona Endodontics in Ballaigues, Switzerland.
He has been practicing this branch of dentistry for 20 years, and over time he has managed to perform thousands of endodontic treatments of varying degrees of difficulty. He introduced the operating microscope in his work technique in 2009, and since then he has been providing his patients with more precision. Due to the properties of this dental equipment (to increase the visual field), over 95% of the canal treatments had predictable and successful results.
The considerable and ever-increasing number of successful complex endodontic re / treatments has led to the creation of many mentoring requests from colleagues. Thus, in 2017, Dr. Sebastian Lupu founded the ENDOLearning project, through which he wants to provide support, demonstrations and tips & tricks in endodontics to those who are passionate about this branch of dentistry.
Today, his passion for microscopic endodontics continues, which is why he never refuses to participate in specialized events, which gives him the opportunity to update and improve his workflow.
Graduated the Faculty of Dentistry within UMF “Victor Babeş” Timişoara 1997.
He is University Assistant at the Dental Prosthetics Clinic, Faculty of Dentistry Timişoara 1998-2008.
Certificate of Complementary Studies in Oral Implantology 2006.
Primary care dentist 2008;
Doctor in medical sciences from UMF “Victor Babeş” Timişoara since 2010.
Graduate of the NYU Curriculum Certificate Program 2011-2012 (program director Dr. Galip Gurel).
He has published articles in the field of implant prosthetics in Romanian specialized journals and has given a series of presentations at conferences in Romania and abroad.
Co-author of the book "Clinical and Technical Basis of Fixed Prosthesis", Bucharest Medical Publishing House, 2003.
He participated in numerous specialization courses in implantology and peri-implant tissue management.
He is a member of the European Academy of Dental Aesthetics.
He is currently a dentist at the Dental House Clinic in Pitesti.
Dr. Sergiu Muresan graduated the Faculty of Dental Medicine of “ Iuliu Hatieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj Napoca, Romania, in 2005. He has practiced his profession in his own dental office since 2007, as well as in cooperation with some clinics from Cluj Napoca . He is qualified in dental radiological diagnosis, his private practice focusing on esthetic dentistry and especially on direct restorations (anterior and posterior). He has been an opinion leader for GC Romania since 2014. Starting with 2018, he is a member and lecturer of “Learning by Doing” Educational Platform, in which he also holds the position of director of dental prosthetic educational program. He holds conferences on the theme of direct restorations and dental prosthetic, in the private system as well as under aegis of societies like the Society of Esthetic Dentistry in Romania (SSER) or the Association of the Dentists with Private Practice in Romania. Dr. Muresan has published articles concerning the clinical aspect of his work in dental journals from Romania.
Dr Simion Bran has graduated the Faculty of Dentistry UMF "Iuliu Hatieganu" Cluj-Napoca in 1998 and the Faculty of General Medicine of the same University in 2003. In 2005 he started his fellowship in cranio-maxillofacial surgery, in 2007 he finishes his PhD with a research in bone reconstruction of the facial skeleton using local biomaterials. In 2010 he became an attending surgeon, and from 2013 a lecturer at the Department of Cranio-facial Implantology within the Faculty of Dentistry UMF "Iuliu Hatieganu" Cluj-Napoca. His expertise in implantology and orthognathic surgery has been gathered from Germany, France, Italy, the United States and Israel. Reconstruction of facial defects by grafting or autotransplantation techniques, bone elongation, guided technique using osteodistraction and research in bone integration comparing ceramic and titanium implants are among the last topics of interest.
Dr. Smaranda Buduru is course director of Dental Occlusion with the Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, “Iuliu Hatieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj. She teaches courses in Occlusion and Temporomandibular Dysfunction for students and residents in the department.
Dr. Buduru is has been registered as a specialist in General Dentistry since 1995 and in Prosthodontics from 2011. Since 2003 she holds a PhD in medical sciences with a thesis concerning the diagnosis and treatment of temporomandibular dysfunction.
She has been key invited speaker for different national and international congresses and conferences and her studies have been published in numerous journals in the field. She is the author of the following books: “Examination of the patient with temporomandibular dysfunction”, “Practical notions of dental occlusion”, “Dental occlusion: clinical versus articulator” (Romanian and English version), and coauthor of “Incursion in dental aesthetics”, “Comprehensive esthetic dentistry” (English and Chinese version) printed by Quintessence publishing house.
Dr. Buduru is co-owner of the dental clinic “Stomestet" where she conducted multidisciplinary and complex treatments in occlusion and prosthodontics. In the clinic she teaches private courses for doctors as well: “Dental Prosthodontics between aesthetics and occlusal equilibrium”, “Dental occlusion: practical considerations in prosthetic dentistry”.
Tommie Van de Velde graduated in 2001 from the University of Ghent, Belgium. He continued with a 3 year full-time Master in Periodontology and fixed Prosthodontics at the same university. In 2009, he was granted the PhD title with the subject: “Innovative protocols in implant dentistry”.
He worked from 2004-2012 as assistant Professor at the department of Periodontology and Oral Implantology at the University of Ghent. During this time he directed the Postgraduate course in Oral Implantology, a part-time education for general dentists.
He owns a multidisciplinary office in the city of Antwerp. He has a clinical activity exclusively in periodontology, implantology and aesthetic oral reconstruction.
International publications accompany his clinical work and courses. Tommie Van de Velde is Past President of the Belgian Society of Periodontology. He is president of the Junior Committee of the European Academy of Osseointegration
He graduate of the "Ovidius" University of Constanta, practices dentistry and has been part of the Implantodent Clinics team since 2006. He is Key Opinion Leader for Atlantis system - Dentsply Sirona, Key Opinion Leader CAD / CAM for the CEREC Sirona system in Romania since 2011 and user since 2007 also of inLab system.
Member of the American Academy of Dental Aesthetics.
Dr Varol Curt Nazar is graduate of the Occlusology Curriculum in Professor Slavicek's Concept both at the School of Interdisciplinary Dentistry in Vienna (2015) and in Bucharest (2016)
Certification in the Digital Smile Design (DSD) and SKYN Concept.
Graduated numerous specialization courses of Implantology and Dental Prosthetics.
Speaker at various conferences and congresses in Romania and International on various topics such as: "Integration of digital technologies in dentistry", "Prosthetic aspects for Fixed Rehabilitation of the severe bone atrophy".
Speaker at the Institute of Advanced Implantology.
Prosthetic rehabilitation of patients with total edentations, through the All-On-X and TotalFix implant-prosthetic concepts, but also complex rehabilitations on teeth and implants.
Master Dental Technician (MDT), at the Clinic for Fixed Prosthodontics and Biomaterials, Center for Dental and Medicine, University of Geneva, Switzerland (Head: Prof. Dr. I. Sailer).
Vincent Fehmer received his dental technical education and degree in Stuttgart, Germany in 2002. From 2002 to 2003 he preformed fellowships in Great Britan and the US in Oral Design certified dental technical laboratories. From 2003 to 2009 he worked at an Oral Design certified laboratory in Berlin, Germany - The Dental Manufaktur Mehrhof. In 2009 he received the degree as a MDT in Germany. From 2009 to 2014 he was the chief dental technician at the Clinic for Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics in Zurich, Switzerland. Since 2015 he is dental Technician at the Clinic for Fixed Prothodontics and Biomaterials in Geneva, Switzerland and runs his own laboratory in Lausanne Switzerland.
MDT Fehmer is a Fellow of the International Team for Implantology, an Active member of the European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry (EAED), and a member of the Oral Design group, the European Association of Dental Technology (EADT) and German Society of Esthetic Dentistry (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Ästhetische Zahnheilkunde, DGÄZ). He is active as speaker on a national and international Level.
Mr. Fehmer has received honors like the prize for the Best Master Program of the Year (Berlin, Germany). He has published numerous articles within the field of fixed prothodontics and digital dental technology.
Also he serves as reviewer for several international Journals and is a section editor for the International Journal of Prosthodontics.
Dr. William Giannobile, dean of Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM), is a leader in the field of periodontology and an internationally recognized scholar in oral regenerative medicine, tissue engineering, and precision medicine. He is an alumnus of HSDM, with an advanced degree in periodontology and oral biology. In September, 2020, he was appointed the 11th dean of HSDM.
Prior to HSDM, he served as the Najjar Endowed Professor and chair of the Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry. He was also a professor of biomedical engineering at the College of Engineering and Biointerfaces Institute. He received his DDS and MS in oral biology from the University of Missouri. He later received his certificate in periodontology and Doctor of Medical Sciences in oral biology from the Harvard School of Dental Medicine. He completed postdoctoral training in molecular biology at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical School. Dr. Giannobile previously held positions as a faculty member at HSDM as an assistant professor of Periodontology and at the Forsyth Institute. He has served as a visiting professor at the University of Genoa Medical School Biotechnology Institute and the Eastman Dental Institute, University College London. He is a past president of the American Academy of Periodontology Foundation, and currently serves as the president of the Osteology Foundation, an organization devoted to oral tissue regeneration by the promotion of science and clinical practice. In addition to his research efforts, he is involved in clinical and didactic teaching in periodontology and will practice clinically in periodontics and implant dentistry at the Harvard Dental Center.