Conference Program – Day 3

Anas Ali Al-Salami

DDS, MFDRCSI, MSc Pediatric Dentistry, MPaed Dent RCSEd, PhD Candidate
Assistant Professor and Consultant & Consultant - Pediatric Dentistry | United Arab Emirates

Dr. Al Salami is currently an Assistant Professor and Consultant in Pediatric Dentistry at Hamdan Bin Mohammed College of Dental Medicine, MBRU. He is also a member of The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK and Ireland. Dr. Al Salami is currently obtaining his PhD degree from Queen’s University Belfast. He is in the academia and research since he obtained his D.D.S. degree and he has published several articles in scientific journals of international repute. He published his first book of “Oral Health of Children of Incarcerated Mothers at UAE Jail Nurseries” in 2017. Dr. Al Salami is a clinical supervisor at Dubai Dental Hospital since 2018.
Lecture: Maternal Glycaemic Control During Pregnancy and Use of Dental Services by Offspring: Northern Ireland National Study

Faaiz Yaqub Al-hamadani

BDS, MSc, PhD
Assistant Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | Iraq

Assistant Prof. Dr. Faaiz Alhamdani finished his PhD at Newcastle University, the UK in 2012. Part of his PhD project was a qualitative study on patients’ experiences with blow-out fractures of the orbit. Since then he became interested in qualitative research methodologies. Besides his interest in qualitative research, he is also interested in educational research and quality of life research, particularly in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He worked as Vice Dean, College of Dentistry, Ibn Sina University for Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Baghdad-Iraq from (2019-2021) and Head of Clinical Sciences Department from (2017-2019) He joined IADR in 2010. From 2010-2016 he worked as Iraqi Division Secretary. In August 2016 he was elected as President of the Iraqi Division. From 2012 he co-organized most Iraqi Division (IAOR) events and in August 2017 he was the main organizer and President of the 4th IAOR Scientific Conference in Antalya Turkey. He is also a member of The American Association for Advancement of Sciences. He published 34 scientific papers. He has over 40 published articles. He is a writer, poet, and fine art critic. He published 3 collections of poetry and 3 books on fine art.
Lecture: Research Simplified: A B C

Mohamed Ahmed Jamal

DDS, CAGS, MSC, DScD, FRCD(C)
Program Director of the MBRU Endodontic Residency Program of Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences | United Arab Emirates

Dr. Mohamed Jamal received his DDS from Ajman University in 2005. Dr. Jamal joined the Boston University Institute for Dental Research and Education – Dubai (BUIDRE), where he obtained his CAGS and MSD in Endodontics in 2011. During his residency at BUIDRE, Dr. Jamal was awarded a grant from the Emirates Foundation to support his research on dental pulp stem cells. Dr. Jamal joined the Goldman School of Dental Medicine, Boston University, USA to complete his DScD in Endodontics. Dr. Jamal joined the Center of Regenerative Medicine, Boston University, where he was working on human embryonic and induced pluripotent stem cell. He developed protocols for directed differentiation of these cells into cells of different lineages such as endothelial cells, smooth muscle cells, neural crest cells and dental pulp cells. In 2016, Dr. Jamal became Canadian board certified in endodontics a fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada. In 2017, Dr. Jamal joined the Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, as an assistant professor in Endodontics and promoted to become the program director of the endodontic program in 2020.
Lecture: Research Progress on Using Digital Tools to Manage Complex Endodontic Clinical Cases.

Weam Mohammed Banjar

BDS, MS in clinical research
Researcher | Saudi Arabia

Researcher at Global Center of Mass Gathering Medicine, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia. Prior to joining dental school, I had no appreciable knowledge of how the discipline of epidemiology might enrich my career. I quickly realized, however, that training in epidemiological theory and methods would improve my expertise and skills as a dental practitioner, research investigator and a planner for health system reform; as explicated next. Where dentistry satisfied my artistic talent, and attention to details, a degree in clinical research had polished my qualities of dedication, persistence, and analytical thinking. Together with working at NYU research facilities and joining Cornell University as visiting scientists had armed me with necessary knowledge and polished my skills to develop holistic approach to addressing global health concerns. Thus, diverse exposure and in-depth orientation and comprehension of research governance and health diplomacy principles were a great asset that had flourished during my service in Saudi Arabia working in collaboration with local and global agencies to enforce Saudi Arabian commitment to Global Health Security Agenda and Sustainable Development Goals.
Lecture: Black Chapters of Biomedical Research

Abrar Alanzi

BMedSc, BDM, MFDS, MS
Associate Professor, Diplomate of American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. | Kuwait

Dr. Abrar Alanzi is a Consultant Pediatric Dentist and a Clinical Associate Professor at the Department of Preventive and Developmental Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Kuwait University. She is currently the general secretary of Kuwaiti Division of IADR and participates as a lecturer in the Kuwaiti Board of Pediatric Dentistry. She earned her certificate of Pediatric Dentistry, followed by a Master of Science from the University of Maryland, School of Dentistry in Baltimore, United States. She has been a diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry since 2011 and an active member of the American Association of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), International Association of Pediatric Dentistry (IAPD), American Dental Education Association, and International Association for Dental Research (IADR). She has published many scientific articles, related to preventive dentistry and children’s oral health, in well-reputed international periodicals and acts as a reviewer for some international dental journals. Also, she has participated in several dental-based volunteering trips to provide oral care for children in underserved communities in Africa and Asia.
Lecture: How to Identify a Research Idea and Develop a Good Proposal?

Maria Elias Saadeh

BDS, MS, MPH, PhD
Head,Dept.of Forensic Odontostomatology, Asst.Prof.,Dept.of Orthodontics Lebanese Univ., Adjunct Clinical Assoc.Prof.American Univ.of Beirut Medical Center | Lebanon

Dr. Maria Saadeh received her dental degree (DDS) from the Lebanese University Faculty of Dental Medicine, and her postgraduate residency education in Orthodontics at the American University of Beirut Medical Center. She holds a Master of Science in Human Morphology (MS) from the American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine and a Master of Public Health (MPH) from the Faculty of Health Sciences at the same university. In addition, she earned a PhD degree in Odontological Sciences from the Doctoral School of Science and Technology at the Lebanese University in collaboration with the American University of Beirut. Dr. Saadeh is the Head of the Department of Forensic Odontostomatology at the Lebanese University, Faculty of Dental Medicine. She is also an Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthodontics at the same University and an Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor at the Division of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics at the American University of Beirut.
Lecture: Statistics from Research Planning to Clinical Application

Atefe Saffar Shahroudi

DDS, MS
Associate Professor of Orthodontics | Iran

Assistant Professor of Orthodontics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences.
Lecture: Creating Research Idea, from Problem to High-impact Causes (PPHFC)

Zuhair Saleh Natto

BDS, MBA, MPH, MS, MSc, DrPH, FACD
Associate Professor of Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Implant Dentistry, and Periodontology | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Zuhair Natto is an Associate Professor at King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia, and a Visiting Assistant Professor at Harvard School of Dental Medicine and Tufts School of Dental Medicine, USA. He is a Consultant of Periodontology, Implant Dentistry, and Dental Public Health, as well as a diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, and the American Board of Implant Dentistry. He holds four master’s degrees in business administration, biostatistics, clinical trial, and molecular genetics and microbiology. He was awarded a doctorate in epidemiology. Dr. Natto has published more than 85 articles, book chapters, and patents. He received over 65 awards from various countries including the United States, Switzerland, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, Egypt, Algeria, and Saudi Arabia. Additionally, he received awards from the American Academy of Periodontology, Yankee Dental Congress, AEEDC, the Arab League, the Saudi Dental Society, World Intellectual Property Organization, the American Association of Public Health Dentistry, the American Dental Education Association, the Northeastern Society of Periodontists, the Greater New York Dental Meeting, Harvard University, Tufts University, Loma Linda University, Boston University, Ohio State University, and King Abdulaziz University. He presented several workshops, courses, lectures, and posters nationally and internationally regarding periodontology and public health.
Lecture: How to Create a Database for Research in your Clinic ?

Javier Pérez-López

DT
Specialist Technician in Dental Prosthesis, Director of Dental Laboratory | Spain

He was born in 1969 in Lugo, Spain.Technical Specialist in Dental prosthesis. Qualified “ Santa Apolonia School”. Santiago de Compostela, Spain. Laboratory director “ Técnica Dental Studio VP SL”, specialising in Dental prosthesis in implants and aesthetics.Collegiate 219 of the Professional College of Prosthetics of Galicia.Assistant Lecturer in MA course in periodontology and implants, Odontology department of Santiago de Compostela University.Assistant Lecturer in stomatology department of Odontology Complutense University of Madrid, specialist in Restorative surgery based on new technologies.ORAL DESIGN CENTER Galicia.Member of DENTAL EXCELLENCE LABORATORY GROUP. FELLOW ITI. International Team for Implantology. Member of editorial committee magazine Quintessence Técnica.
Lecture: Laboratory Working Protocols in the Digital Area

Cristian Ioan Petri

CDT
Project Manager and Small Business Owner | Romania

He was born in 1978 in the heart of Transylvania. In 1999, Cristian Petri successfully completed his 2-year dental technician college in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Subsequently, he worked as dental technician until 2001. He then changed to work in USA and Germany as dental technician for almost 2 years. ( May-Oct 2001: New Jersey, Dec 2001- Nov 2002: Germany ).In 2002, he opened his laboratory Artchrys in Cluj-Napoca/ Romania and a Dental Clinic in the same city in 2019. He is co-founder and president of Dental Initiative Romania, a non-profit association with an educational character. He is also the initiator of the TEAM congress in Romania.
Lecture: Keynote Words: Implants, Hybrid Abutments, Soft Tissue, Connection, Technology, Passive Fit, Press Ceramic CAD/CAM, Monolothic, Aesthetic

Vincenzo Musella

DDS, DMD-MDT
Adjunct Professor, Dentistry and Dental Prosthesis | Italy

Prof. Dr. Vincenzo Musella graduated in Dental Technician and graduated in Dentistry at the University of Ancona Italy. He works as a dentist and as master ceramist in cases of dental aesthetics. Speaker at national and international conferences. He is a member of the reading committee of national and international journals. Adjunct Professor, Dentistry and Dental Prosthesis, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, in Modena. AIO General Cultural Secretary AIO (Italian Dentistry Association) AIO Academy scientific coordinator
Lecture: Modern Esthetic Dentistry an A to Z Guided Workflow

Marco Redemagni

MD, DDS
Aesthetic Dentist | Italy

Born in Milan on August 31, 1963, he is an experienced professional in the field of dental aesthetics, which includes veneers, bridges, crowns, implant prostheses and mucogingival surgery. In his studies in Lomazzo and Milan he mainly dedicates himself to solving complex rehabilitation cases, dental aesthetics, periodontology and implantology. He graduated in Medicine and Surgery at the University of Milan in 1990 and specialized in Odontostomatology at the same University in 1996. From 1997 to 1999 he was adjunct professor in Special Odontostomatological Surgery, for the course directed by Prof. C. Maiorana at the University of Milan. From 1999 to 2001 he was adjunct professor in Dental Prosthetics, for the course directed by Prof. F. Santoro at the University of Milan. From 2001 to 2005 he was a teacher of Prosthetics at the University of Milan. From 2001 to 2003 he was tutor in the department of periodontology, implantology and implant prosthesis directed by Prof. Carlo Maiorana and Massimo Simion. He is a lecturer in Postgraduate and Masters University Courses for the Universities of Naples and Milan. He has private courses in Oral Surgery and Aesthetics and collaborates with the most important companies in the sector. He is an active member of the European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry and of the European Association for Osseointegration, member of the Italian Academy of Prosthetic Dentistry and founding member and current president of the Italian Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry. He is the author of numerous publications, co-author of the books Advanced osseointegration and Advanced osseointegration Ed. RC Libri by Prof. F. Santoro and C. Maiorana, co-author of the book Bone augmentation in the aesthetic area with Bio Oss and Bio Gide Ed. Italia Press with Prof. C. Maiorana et Al., participated in the creation of the books Aesthetic rehabilitation in fixed prostheses Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 Ed. Quintessence International by Dr. M. Fradeani. Speaker at various congresses.
Lecture: How to Take a Perfect Digital Impression Without Using a Retraction Code

Nicolas Arnould

DMD, MSD
Specialist in Implanoprosthesis, Provincial President of AIO (Italian Association of Dentists) | Italy

He obtained with honors the Diplôme d'état de Docteur en Chirurgie Dentaire in Reims (France, 1996). After a post-graduate training both in France and in Italy, he still dedicates his updating to the management of periodontal problems (pathologies at the level of the supporting tissues of the teeth) and to the evolution of aesthetic prosthesis treatments following refresher courses throughout Italy. Since 2008 he has been a clinical referent for a leading company in Italy in the field of dental implantology, and is a speaker in Italy and France on specific topics such as "immediate loading implantology" and "computer-assisted implantology". He is an ordinary member of the Italian Society of Periodontology (SIdP) and of the Italian Society of Osseointegration (SIO). Since 1998 he has been working as a freelancer in Sassari with a multidisciplinary approach to dentistry and is the owner together with Dr. Elena Solinas of the Arnould-Solinas Associated Studio. He is currently provincial president of AIO (Italian Association of Dentists).
Lecture: Tissue Level-implant: Design and Positioning Strategy

Giacomo Dallari

DDS, MSc,PhD Cand
Adjunct Clinical Professor of Prosthodontics at University of Bologna | Italy

Graduated at University of Milan (italy). Obtained the International post-graduate certificate in Oral implant Rehabilitation (New York University). Adjunct Professor within different Master Programs “Implants & Prosthodontics with Advanced Technologies” at University of Bologna (italy). “Clinical Periodontology” at Catholic University of Rome. “Restorative Dentistry” at University of Naples. Lecturer at National and European conferences and Online webinars (DentalXP, OHi-S...) Active Member of the Italian Academy of Esthetic Dentistry (IAED). Associate at StudioMED in Bologna (Italy) with particular interest in Esthetics with Adhesive and Implant Rehabilitations in a Digital approach. Organize 2 Hands-on Private Courses in italy: - “MODERN RESTORATIVE” - multidisciplinary restorative dentistry with indirect adhesive techniques - “ESSENTIALS” - implantology and digital implants-prosthetics. Lecturer at national and European conferences and online webinars. Private practice in Italy with particular interest in esthetics with adhesive and implant rehabilitations.
Lecture: The Perio-restorative Interface in Multidisciplinary Esthetic Dentistry

Amr Bokhari

DDS, MPH, MSD
Consultant Periodontist, Implant Surgeon and Assistant Professor and Partner | Saudi Arabia

Dr Amr Bokhari is an American board certified periodontist and implant surgeon. He is a consultant periodontist and implant surgeon in private practice in Jeddah Saudi Arabia and an assistant professor at KAU faculty of dentistry as well as a clinical instructor and lecturer at university of Washington, Seattle. Dr Bokhari obtained his doctor of dental surgery degree from UCLA school of dentistry in Los Angeles in 2004 and his periodontics degree from the university of Washington in Seattle in 2009.

Adnan Ishgi

BDS, MME, CAGS, DScD
Chairman, Prosthodontic Scientific Council- Saudi Board | Saudi Arabia

In 2009, Adnan Ishgi completed his Certificate of Advance Graduate Study in prosthodontics and Doctorate of Science degree in Biomaterials from Boston University (Boston, USA). He earned his Master’s degree in Medical Education from King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences (KSAU-HS). Currently, He is a consultant prosthodontist at the Ministry of National Guard and the Chairman of the Prosthodontic Scientific Council-Saudi Board
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Adnan Ishgi

BDS, MME, CAGS, DScD
Chairman, Prosthodontic Scientific Council- Saudi Board | Saudi Arabia

In 2009, Adnan Ishgi completed his Certificate of Advance Graduate Study in prosthodontics and Doctorate of Science degree in Biomaterials from Boston University (Boston, USA). He earned his Master’s degree in Medical Education from King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences (KSAU-HS). Currently, He is a consultant prosthodontist at the Ministry of National Guard and the Chairman of the Prosthodontic Scientific Council-Saudi Board
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Amr Bokhari

DDS, MPH, MSD
Consultant Periodontist, Implant Surgeon and Assistant Professor and Partner | Saudi Arabia

Dr Amr Bokhari is an American board certified periodontist and implant surgeon. He is a consultant periodontist and implant surgeon in private practice in Jeddah Saudi Arabia and an assistant professor at KAU faculty of dentistry as well as a clinical instructor and lecturer at university of Washington, Seattle. Dr Bokhari obtained his doctor of dental surgery degree from UCLA school of dentistry in Los Angeles in 2004 and his periodontics degree from the university of Washington in Seattle in 2009.

Adnan Ishgi

BDS, MME, CAGS, DScD
Chairman, Prosthodontic Scientific Council- Saudi Board | Saudi Arabia

In 2009, Adnan Ishgi completed his Certificate of Advance Graduate Study in prosthodontics and Doctorate of Science degree in Biomaterials from Boston University (Boston, USA). He earned his Master’s degree in Medical Education from King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences (KSAU-HS). Currently, He is a consultant prosthodontist at the Ministry of National Guard and the Chairman of the Prosthodontic Scientific Council-Saudi Board
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Adnan Ishgi

BDS, MME, CAGS, DScD
Chairman, Prosthodontic Scientific Council- Saudi Board | Saudi Arabia

In 2009, Adnan Ishgi completed his Certificate of Advance Graduate Study in prosthodontics and Doctorate of Science degree in Biomaterials from Boston University (Boston, USA). He earned his Master’s degree in Medical Education from King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences (KSAU-HS). Currently, He is a consultant prosthodontist at the Ministry of National Guard and the Chairman of the Prosthodontic Scientific Council-Saudi Board
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Sami Sawan

MD
Medical Director, Trainor and Tutor | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Sami Sawan is a graduate of the French board of dermatology, Paris, 2010. He was appointed as Head of Dermatology Section at the prestigious International Medical Center (IMC), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. During this time he was also appointed as an official trainer for Teoxan and for Merz Aesthetics. In 2015 Dr. Sami resigned from his position at the IMC and decided to dedicate more time to what he enjoys the most. So he opened Renew Cosmetic Clinics with Dr. Alaa Arif and Dr. Walid Ashkar where he is currently the Medical Director and sees his clients exclusively for injectable treatments. During his career Dr. Sami has established himself as one of the top injectors in the kingdom. He has been a tutor and a role model for many physicians, a reference for complications, and has given more the 300 workshops on injectables. In 2017 he decided o begin a new training concept for physicians interested in the field of injectables, they created the Injection Boot Camp, which is a congress dedicated to teaching correct and safe injection techniques. With this idea they expanded the concept to include different parts of the Kingdom and the Gulf partnering with multiple international societies.
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Adnan Ishgi

BDS, MME, CAGS, DScD
Chairman, Prosthodontic Scientific Council- Saudi Board | Saudi Arabia

In 2009, Adnan Ishgi completed his Certificate of Advance Graduate Study in prosthodontics and Doctorate of Science degree in Biomaterials from Boston University (Boston, USA). He earned his Master’s degree in Medical Education from King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences (KSAU-HS). Currently, He is a consultant prosthodontist at the Ministry of National Guard and the Chairman of the Prosthodontic Scientific Council-Saudi Board
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Amr Bokhari

DDS, MPH, MSD
Consultant Periodontist, Implant Surgeon and Assistant Professor and Partner | Saudi Arabia

Dr Amr Bokhari is an American board certified periodontist and implant surgeon. He is a consultant periodontist and implant surgeon in private practice in Jeddah Saudi Arabia and an assistant professor at KAU faculty of dentistry as well as a clinical instructor and lecturer at university of Washington, Seattle. Dr Bokhari obtained his doctor of dental surgery degree from UCLA school of dentistry in Los Angeles in 2004 and his periodontics degree from the university of Washington in Seattle in 2009.

Sami Sawan

MD
Medical Director, Trainor and Tutor | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Sami Sawan is a graduate of the French board of dermatology, Paris, 2010. He was appointed as Head of Dermatology Section at the prestigious International Medical Center (IMC), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. During this time he was also appointed as an official trainer for Teoxan and for Merz Aesthetics. In 2015 Dr. Sami resigned from his position at the IMC and decided to dedicate more time to what he enjoys the most. So he opened Renew Cosmetic Clinics with Dr. Alaa Arif and Dr. Walid Ashkar where he is currently the Medical Director and sees his clients exclusively for injectable treatments. During his career Dr. Sami has established himself as one of the top injectors in the kingdom. He has been a tutor and a role model for many physicians, a reference for complications, and has given more the 300 workshops on injectables. In 2017 he decided o begin a new training concept for physicians interested in the field of injectables, they created the Injection Boot Camp, which is a congress dedicated to teaching correct and safe injection techniques. With this idea they expanded the concept to include different parts of the Kingdom and the Gulf partnering with multiple international societies.
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Benyőcs Gergely

DMD, MSD
Dentist, Endodontist, Founder of Dental & Endodontic Center | Hungary

Dr. Gergely Benyőcs graduated summa cum laude from the Semmelweis University of Medicine in Budapest in 2001 and completed his Master’s Degree at the Uni’s Departement of Conservative Dentistry in 2003. Until the professional exam, he worked at the University's Conservative Dentistry Clinic, where he participated in the university's teaching work. Since 2003, he has specialized in microscopic root canal treatments . Since 2005, he has been leading the PreceDent Dental and Endodontics Center, where a high level of complex endodontic care is provided, focusing on the microscopic approach. He is a member of the Hungarian Endodontic Society and the New Jersey Association of Endodontists. He is the editor-in-chief of the thematic magazine called Endodoncia. He is the main organizer of the DentalWorld Endodontics Congress. He gives presentations at domestic and international congresses.
Lecture: Minimally Invasive Access: How Necessary Is It?

Andreas Krokidis

DDS, MSc, PhD
Clinical Instructor, Certified Member of The European Society of Endodontics (ESE), Founder and Secretary of the Hellenic Academy of Clinical Dentistry | Greece

Dr Andreas Krokidis (DDS, MSc, Phd) was born in Corfu (Greece) in 1982 and graduated from Dental school of the University of Brescia (Italy) in 2004. In 2008 he carried out his Masters in Endodontics from the University of Verona (Italy). In 2019 he presented his Phd thesis in endodontics in the University of Athens (Greece). He is currently clinical instructor in Endodontics at the University of Athens (Greece). His scientific work includes publication in international and national journals, books and clinical guides in the field of endodontics and restorative dentistry, continuous presence in national and international congresses as a speaker, and also teaching activities in the undergraduate dental programs in the Universities of Brescia and Athens. He also provides private courses in endodontics in his fully equipped course center in Athens (Greece) He is a certified member of the European society of Endodontics (ESE) since 2011, and he is also founder and the secretary of the Hellenic Academy of Clinical Dentistry (www.akod.gr).
Lecture: Martensitic Instruments: Are they Really Safer at Shaping Root Canals?

Hani F. Ounsi

DDS, DESE, MSc, PhD, FICD
Assistant Professor, Department of Endodontics and Restorative Dentistry | Kuwait

Prof. Ounsi graduated from the school of dental surgery, University of Montpellier, France. He holds a master in endodontics, a masters in medical and biological sciences, a research master in oral biology from Saint-Joseph University in Beirut, and a PhD in Dental materials from the University of Siena. Prof. Ounsi is presently an assistant professor at the department of restorative dentistry and endodontics of the Lebanese University and a visiting professor at the department of endodontics and restorative dentistry of Siena University. He serves on the editorial boards and scientific advisory boards of journals such as the Journal of Endodontics and the Saudi Endodontic Journal, and reviews for International Endodontic Journal, Dental Traumatology, Journal of Applied Oral Science, and the Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice. He is a fellow of the International College of Dentists, and a member of the European Society of Endodontology and the American Association of Endodontists. He authored and co-authored more than 50 publications, and presented and conducted more than 200 lectures and courses on 4 continents.
Lecture: Now that Tooth has an Apical Third? What Next?

Dr. Eugenio Pedullà

DDS, MSD, PhD
Researcher and Professor at the University of Catania | Italy

Prof. Dr. Eugenio Pedullà graduated from the University of Catania in 2003. He obtained his Ph.D. at the same university in 2007 as well as a Master's Degree at "La Sapienza" of Rome in 2008. Currently he works researcher and Professor at the University of Catania. Dr. Pedullà has written articles for national and international journals with particular reference to nickel-titanium instruments and Endodontics. He was speaker at national and international conferences. Dr. Pedullà has won the Garberoglio award of the Italian Endodontic Society (SIE) as the best Italian original research in 2014. His dental office in Sicily specializes in Endodontics and Operative Dentistry. Dr. Pedullà is active member of the Italian Academy of Endodontics (AIE) and Italian Society Of Conservative Dentistry (SIDOC); member of the Endodontic Italian Society (SIE), International Member of American Association of Endodontists (AAE) and European Society of Endodontology (ESE). Dr. Pedullà is author of international (Journal of Endodontics, International Endodontic Journal etc ..) and national (Dental Cadmos, Italian Journal of Endodontics) publications on nickel-titanium instruments and endodontics. He is speaker at national and international conferences. Dr. Pedullà has won the Garberoglio award of the Italian Endodontic Society (SIE) as the best Italian Original Research in 2014. Moreover, Dr. Pedullà acts as private practitioner in Catania practicing especially Endodontics and Operative Dentistry.
Lecture: Chemical and Mechanical Disinfection : What is True and New?

James H. Doundoulakis

DMD, MS, FICD, FACD
Assistant Clinical Professor and Director, Prosthodontics and Implantology, Dept of Dentistry and Oral Surgery, Mount Sinai Medical Center, NYC | USA

Dr James H Doundoulakis graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in 1982. He then completed a clinical fellowship in Prosthodontics at the Harvard University School of Dental Medicine, followed by a clinical fellowship in maxillofacial prosthetics at Roswell Park Cancer Center in Buffalo, NY. He is currently Assistant Clinical Professor and Director, Prosthodontics and Implantology, Mount Sinai Medical Center, NYC. Dr Doundoulakis was privileged to have one of his “extreme make-over’s” featured on national television - ABC-TV’s “The View”, starring Barbara Walters. He is the author of “The Perfect Smile”, a Consumer’s Guide to cosmetic dentistry and dental Implants. Dr. Doundoulakis just recently completed a two-year term as General Chairman of the Greater New York Dental Meeting, the largest dental convention in the US. He has lectured nationally and internationally. Dr. Doundoulakis continues to maintain a private practice, specializing in esthetics, implants and prosthetics, in Greenwich CT, minutes away from NYC.
Lecture: Achieve Predictable Clinical Success Utilizing All-Ceramic Restorations and Aesthetic Treatment Planning

Alessandro Cucchi

DDS, Clin MSc, PhD
Scientific Director, Specialist in Bone and Soft tissue Management, Consultant | Italy

He earned degree in Dentistry and Dental Surgery (DDS) in 2009 and completed his post-graduate degree (Clin MSC) in Oral Surgery in 2012. In 2016, he received his PhD in Surgical Sciences - Reconstructive Problems in Maxillofacial Surgery; and he completed a continuing education course in Periodontal Plastic and Regenerative Surgical Techniques. In 2020, he completed the master degree in Zygomatic Implantology. He has published several scientific papers in the most prominent international journals, such as COIR, CIDRR, IJOMI, IJOI, and IPRD about implant surgery and related research. Currently, he is carrying out research on innovative and digital technologies in GBR. He is active member of Digital Dentistry Society and Italian Academy of Osseointegration. Finally, he is scientific director of GBR Academy.
Lecture: Vertical and Horizontal Ridge Augmentation: Conventional Versus Digital Approvals

Ritul Agarwal

BDS, MDS, MProsthRCSEd(U.K), FDSRCSEd(UK)
Specialist Prosthodontist and Implantologist | United Arab Emirates

Dr. Ritul Agarwal, is a specialist prosthodontist and implantologist. He is also an examiner for the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh. He has a specialty membership in Prosthodontics from the Royal Colleges of Edinburgh and Glasgow and is a fellow of the Royal College, Edinburgh. He has been conducting hands on courses on veneers in Dubai since 2019 and has been invited to speak in various national and international forums.
Lecture: Mastering Smile Design

Daniel Baketic

DMD
Doctor of Dental Medicine | Croatia

Dr. Daniel Baketic, born in Canada and accomplished his degree as DMD at University of Zagreb in the 1989. He has continuously attended education courses in the field of restorative dentistry. Since 2008. hehas been an active member for ESCD (European Society of Cosmetic Dentistry). He is an educator and KOL for numerous companies in educational programs. In 2009. he opened his own private dental clinic Esthetic Dental Center in Zagreb, which focus is on minimal invasive treatment.

Jennifer de St. Georges

Dental Practice Management Consultant | USA

Jenny is known for delivering her content-driven, solution-based dental practice management programmes with her no-nonsense approach and distinctive sense of humour. She bases her management philosophy on educating dentists about the benefits of being proactive in their management style with both patients and the team. Jenny addresses today’s management issues with proven outcomes and ensures audiences leave with techniques to both solve current issues and prevent a re-occurrence. Quality communication skills between the dentist, patients, and staff are the foundation of her management philosophy. Jenny loves a direct rapport with audiences and encourages Q & A’s. Mrs. de St. Georges was the first non-dentist appointed to the USA journal Dentistry Today Contributing Editors Board. She has presented at eight FDI meetings. Her 3 part article was the first time the FDI included dental practice management in their prestigious journal. Jenny has spoken at virtually every dental conference in North America and the UK, and has presented her programmes in over twenty-two countries (pre-Zoom). Jenny truly understands the management needs of the global dentist. She has been based in the San Francisco Bay area for many years since moving from London.

Robert A. Convissar

DDS, DABLS, FAGD
Director of Laser Dentistry | USA

Dr. Robert Convissar is a pioneer in laser dentistry. One of the first dentists in the world to incorporate lasers into dentistry, he has over 32 years experience with CO2, Diode, Erbium, and Nd.YAG wavelengths. He has authored over fifteen peer-reviewed papers and 7 laser textbooks. An international lecturer from New York to London to Sydney to Tokyo to Dubai to Bahrain to Saudi Arabia and everywhere in between, he has delivered close to 400 Laser Certification and Laser Tongue Tie Certification courses worldwide. He practices laser-assisted dentistry in New York City. He is the only dentist in the world to have the triad of awards: • Diplomate of the American Board of Laser Surgery • Fellow of the American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery • Master of the Academy of Laser Dentistry As well as Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry His seminal textbook Principles and Practice of Laser Dentistry, now in its 2nd edition, has been the standard textbook on laser dentistry for over a decade – available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, and Chinese, with more editions pending. He is the co-author of Color Atlas of Tongue Tie and Lip Tie Laser Frenectomy.
Lecture: Infant Tongue Tie and Lip Tie Laser Therapy - The PEEL Technique