
Ms. Jennifer M. de St. Georges
Dental Practice Management Specialist First Non-dentist Appointed to the USA Journal Dentistry Today Contributing Editors Board | USA

Ms. Jennifer M. de St. Georges
Dental Practice Management Specialist First Non-dentist Appointed to the USA Journal Dentistry Today Contributing Editors Board
Private Practice
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.
Lecture:
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Wednesday, 2024-02-07
Scheduling by Design: 20 Techniques and Tips to Decrease Stress and Increase Productivity and Patient Care.
16:15 - 17:15

Prof. Dr. Josep Arnabat-Dominguez
DDS, MSc, PhD
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, Professor of the Master Degree Program in Oral Surgery and Implantology | Spain

Prof. Dr. Josep Arnabat-Dominguez
DDS, MSc, PhD
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, Professor of the Master Degree Program in Oral Surgery and Implantology
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Dental School, University of Barcelona
Degree in Medicine and Surgery University Autonomous of Barcelona 1981 Dentistry degree. University of Barcelona (1983). Master degree in Oral Surgery and Implantology (1992). Faculty of Dentistry, University of Barcelona, Spain. Diplome Interuniversitaire Europeen, les Lasers Medicaux 2001. Doctorate PhD in Medicin and Surgery. University of Barcelona Spain 2005. Associate Professor of Oral Surgery. Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. Dental School. University of Barcelona. Spain.
Academic Coordinator for International relations Dental School. University of Barcelona, Spain. Professor of the Master degree program in Oral Surgery and Implantology
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dental School. University of Barcelona, Spain. Co- Director Master laser in Dentistry EMDOLA (European Master Degree in Oral Laser Applications).University of Barcelona, Spain. Collaborator in 6 dentistry books 22 Publications in JCR-index dental Journals. 16 Publications in Spanish Journals. Over 85 lectures and oral communications or posters to national Congresses. Over 40 lectures and oral communications or posters to internationals Congresses.
Reviewer of the Journal “Medicina Oral Patología Oral y Cirugía Bucal¨ (Indexed in Index Medicus, MEDLINE, PubMed, SCOPUS, Excerpta Medica-Embase,). Affiliated to several scientific societies: Founder of Spanish Society of Laser in Dentistry and currently Past- President
Founder of Spanish Society of Oral Surgery,
Member of Spanish Society of Periodontology.
Member of Spanish Society of Dental Prosthesis.
Catalonian Academy of Medical Sciences,
Catalonian Society of Dentistry,
Catalonian Dental Professional Association, currently Board member.
Member of the WFLD currently Past- Chairman of the European division.
Lecture: The Light at the End of Root Canal: Minimally Invasive Maximal Effectiveness
Lectures by this speaker
Wednesday, 2024-02-07
The Light at the End of Root Canal: Minimally Invasive Maximal Effectivness
15:30 - 16:15

Dr. Maurice Albert Salama
DMD, BS
Clinical Assistant Professor of Periodontics | USA

Dr. Maurice Albert Salama
DMD, BS
Clinical Assistant Professor of Periodontics
University of Pennsylvania/Medical College of Georgia
Dr. Maurice Salama completed his undergraduate studies BS in Biology at the State University of New York at Binghamton in 1985. Received his DMD from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, his dual specialty certification in Orthodontics and Periodontics, implant training at the Branemark Center at Penn. He was awarded the George Coslet and Richard Chase Scholarships at the University of Pennsylvania.
He is currently on the faculties of the University of Pennsylvania and the Medical College of Georgia as Clinical Assistant Professor of Periodontics.
He is an active member in the American Academy of Orthodontics, the American Academy of Periodontics, the Academy of Osseointegration, Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity, Thomas P. Hinman Dental Society, Georgia Dental Association, and the American Dental Association.
Lecture: Synergy of Reconstructive Hard and Soft Tissue Surgery:
The Role of Bioengineering in Clinical Practice
Lectures by this speaker
Tuesday, 2024-02-06
Synergy of Reconstructive Hard and Soft Tissue Surgery: The Role of Bioengineering in Clinical Practice
09:10 - 10:10

Dr. Christian Coachman
DDS, CDT
Lecturer & Consultant, Founder Digital Smile Design | Spain

Dr. Christian Coachman
DDS, CDT
Lecturer & Consultant, Founder Digital Smile Design
Private Practice
● Dr. Christian Coachman graduated in Dental Technology in
1995 and in Dentistry at the University of São Paulo/Brazil in
2002. He is a member and former president of the Brazilian
Academy of Esthetic Dentistry and a member of the
European and American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry,
becoming the only dentist member of 3 of the most important
esthetic dentistry academies in the world.
● In 2004, Dr. Coachman was invited by Drs. Goldstein,
Garber, and Salama, to join Team Atlanta as the Head
Ceramist of their laboratory – a position he held for 5 years.
● Dr. Coachman has worked with some of the world’s most
renowned dentists, such as Eric Van Dooren (Belgium),
Galip Gurel (Turkey), Mauro Fradeani (Italy), Nitzan
Bichacho (Israel), Andrea Ricci (Italy), Mario Groisman
(Brazil) and Marcelo Calamita (Brazil).
● He is the developer of well known, worldwide concepts such
as Digital Smile Design, Pink Hybrid Implant Restoration,
Digital Planning Center, Emotional Dentistry, Interdisciplinary
Treatment Simulation and Digital Smile Donator.
● He is the Director of the DSD Residency program, providing
continuing education courses for dental professionals all
over the world.
● In 2017, Dr Coachman became an adjunct professor of the
Restorative Department at University of Pennsylvania School
of Dental Medicine and, in 2018, coordinator of the Digital
Dentistry Post Grad Program at University UniAvan in
Balneário Camboriú, SC, Brazil.
● He is founder and CEO of the DSD-Digital Smile Design
company.
● Dr. Coachman also works as a consultant for dental
companies and offices, develops dentistry-related products,
and implements concepts and marketing strategies, such as
the Facially-driven Digital Orthodontic Workflow developed in
collaboration with Invisalign®, Align® Technology.
● He is one of the most renowned speakers in the international
dental lecturing circuit and has published internationally in
the fields of esthetic and digital dentistry, oral rehabilitation,
innovation and trends, communication and marketing
strategies in dentistry.
Lecture: The Present and Future of Dentistry
Lectures by this speaker
Tuesday, 2024-02-06
The Present and Future of Dentistry
14:00 - 15:00

Prof. Dr. A. Burak Cankaya
DDS, PhD
Professor - Faculty of Dentistry, Division of Clinical Sciences | Turkiye

Prof. Dr. A. Burak Cankaya
DDS, PhD
Professor - Faculty of Dentistry, Division of Clinical Sciences
Istanbul University
Dr.Çankaya graduated from Istanbul University, Faculty of Dentistry in 2000. After graduation, he
started to study as a PhD student in Istanbul University, Faculty of Dentistry, Departmant of
Maxillofacial Surgery in same year. After PhD degree in 2006 he received Assoc.Prof.Dr. degree in
2012 and Prof.Dr. in 2021. Dr. Çankaya has numerous national and international publications and he
gave lecture national and international regarding maxillofacial surgery topics. He is interested in
pediartic surgery, anesthesiology, maxillofacial traumatology and dental implantology
Lecture: Autotransplantation- Biologic Alternative to Implant in Dentistry
Lectures by this speaker
Thursday, 2024-02-08
Autotransplantation- Biologic Alternative to Implant in Dentistry
16:15 - 17:00

Dr. Robert J. Miller
DDS, FACD, DABOI, FAO
Oral Implantologist | USA

Dr. Robert J. Miller
DDS, FACD, DABOI, FAO
Oral Implantologist
Private Practice
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 and then completed his residency at Flushing Hospital and Medical Center in New York City.
Dr. Miller is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology, Honored Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, Diplomate International Congress of Oral Implantologists, and Diplomate Academy of Osseointegration, Dr. Miller is Chairman of the Department of Oral Implantology at the Atlantic Coast Dental Research Clinic in Palm Beach, Florida, Director of The Center for Advanced Aesthetic and Implant Dentistry in Delray Beach, Florida, and been a pioneer in the use of CBCT imaging, surgical navigation, surgical microscopes, and lasers for over two decades.
Lecture: A New Classification for Peri-Implantitis and Current Laser Treatment Modalities
Lectures by this speaker
Wednesday, 2024-02-07
A New Classification for Peri-Implantitis and Current Laser Treatment Modalities
09:45 - 10:30

Dr. Ahmad El Gamal
BDS, MDS, PhD
Head of Public Relations & Community Services at Faculty of Dentistry | Egypt

Dr. Ahmad El Gamal
BDS, MDS, PhD
Head of Public Relations & Community Services at Faculty of Dentistry
The British University in Egypt (BUE)
• Head of Public Relations, & community services at Faculty of Dentistry, The
British University in Egypt.
• Founder & CEO of “Ahmad ElGamal Luxurious Clinics” since 2005.
Lecture: The Smile Makeover Masterclass " Between Clinicians & Technicians"
Lectures by this speaker
Tuesday, 2024-02-06
The Smile Makeover Masterclass " Between Clinicians & Technicians" Part I
14:45 - 15:30
Wednesday, 2024-02-07
The Smile Makeover Masterclass " Between Clinicians & Technicians" Part II
09:00 - 09:45

Prof. Dr. Giovanni Olivi
DDS, MSc, PhD
Professor and Scientific Coordinator of the”Laser Dentistry"
Endodontist, Restorative and Esthetic Dentist. | Italy

Prof. Dr. Giovanni Olivi
DDS, MSc, PhD
Professor and Scientific Coordinator of the”Laser Dentistry"
Endodontist, Restorative and Esthetic Dentist.
International Academy of Innovative Dentistry
Giovanni Olivi is native of Rome, Italy, where he graduated cum laude in Medicine and Surgery (MD) and in Dentistry (DDS).
In 2002 Giovanni achieved the postgraduated diploma in”laser dentistry” at the University of Florence; He achieved the laser certification from ISLD (2004), the Advanced Proficiency and the Master status from the Academy of Laser Dentistry (2006-2009).
He is the current president of International Academy of Innovative Dentistry.
Giovanni Olivi is the 2007 recipient of the “Leon Goldman Award” for clinical excellence from Academy of Laser Dentistry.
He is the Active member and scientific coordinator of the Italian Academy of MicroDentistry (AIOM), Active member of Italian Society of Endodontics (SIE), and of European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry (EAPD). He lectures on laser dentistry topics, worldwide.
Giovanni Olivi is professor and scientific Coordinator of the”Laser Dentistry” proficiency and master courses at Catholic University of Rome and is also cooperating with several Universities worldwide for laser education.
Dr Olivi is author of over 60 peer-reviewed articles and several chapters textbooks on dentistry topics, and the author of the books “Laser in Dental Traumatology” (Ed.Martina, in italian; 2010); of “Pediatric Laser Dentistry: a user’s guide” (Quintessence Pub., in english; 2011); of the books “Laser in Restorative Dentistry: a practical guide” (Springer, in english; 2015); “Laser in Endodontics: scientific background and clinical applications” (Springer, in english; 2016) and its italian edition ”Laser in Endodonzia: ricerca e clinica” (Tueor Servizi; 2017).
Giovanni Olivi maintains his private practice in Endodontics, Restorative and Esthetic Dentistry in Roma, Italy.
Lecture: Tongue Tie & Lip Tie Laser Release
Lectures by this speaker
Wednesday, 2024-02-07
Tounge Tie & Lip Tie Laser Release
14:00 - 14:45

Dr. Ricardo Kern
MSc Oral Rehabilitation
Periodontist | Brazil

Dr. Ricardo Kern
MSc Oral Rehabilitation
Periodontist
Private Practice
Dr. Ricardo Kern, firmly entrenched within the high aesthetic requirements of Brazilian dentistry, I am having focus my work on the demanding
disciplines of soft tissue design and reconstruction. Vast
experience in immediate implant placement with temporization,
from single tooth to full arch rehabilitation. Have been invited to
lecturing and to do training about the soft tissue (design,
preservation and reconstruction) on several posgraduating
courses as also congress and seminars from Latin America to
overseas
Lecture: Immediacy Concepts for Perfection
Lectures by this speaker
Tuesday, 2024-02-06
Immediacy Concepts for Perfection
10:55 - 11:55

Prof. Dr. Ahmed A. Elwahed Shabaan
BDS, MSc, PhD
Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Prosthodontic | Egypt

Prof. Dr. Ahmed A. Elwahed Shabaan
BDS, MSc, PhD
Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Prosthodontic
Future University, Faculty of Dentistry
Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Prosthodontics,Faculty of Dentistry Future university Founder and President of Egyptian Association of Prosthetic & Restorative Dentistry (EAPRD)
President of the Egyptian Dental Union
Lecture: Prosthetic Restorations Materials …from Conventional to Revolution
Lectures by this speaker
Thursday, 2024-02-08
Prosthetic Restorations MAterials . . . from Conventional to Revolution
14:00 - 14:45

Dr. Faisal Muteb Awad Alrashidi
BDS, MSc, M-Prosth RCSed
Prosthodontist, Clinical Trainer of Kuwaiti Board Program in Dentistry | Kuwait

Dr. Faisal Muteb Awad Alrashidi
BDS, MSc, M-Prosth RCSed
Prosthodontist, Clinical Trainer of Kuwaiti Board Program in Dentistry
Kuwait Ministry of Health Ahmadi Dental Area
•Dr. Faisal Alrashidi finished his Bachelor degree in Oral & Dental Medicine & Surgery - Misr University for Science & Technology ( MUST) 2009/2010
•MFD RCSI Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland 2013/2014
•Master of Clinical Dentistry in Prosthodontics - Cardiff University United Kingdom - 2018
•M-Prosth RCSed Specialty membership in Prosthodontics of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh - 2018
Lecture: Restoring Dental Implants Through Digital Workflow, From Single to Full Arches Challenging then Literature
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Thursday, 2024-02-08
Restoring Dental Implants Through Digital Workflow, From Single to Full Arches Challenging then Literature
09:00 - 10:00

Dr. Ahmed Gamal
BDS, MSc, PhD
Teaching Staff member in the Restorative Dentistry Department | Egypt

Dr. Ahmed Gamal
BDS, MSc, PhD
Teaching Staff member in the Restorative Dentistry Department
The British University in Egypt (BUE)
Dr. Ahmed Gamal is a Restorative Dentistry Consultant with a PhD in esthetic and restorative dentistry (2022) from Cairo University. He graduated from the same university in 2008 and earned a Masters degree in Operative Dentistry in 2014. Ahmed has been a teaching staff member in the Restorative Dentistry department at The British University in Egypt since 2014. He has also been a speaker at several international and local dental conferences, with several peer-reviewed international publications in Dental Materials, Digital Dentistry, Conservative and Restorative Dentistry. Ahmed was awarded the IADR Heraeus Kulzer Award for young researchers in Dental Materials in Boston, 2015. He owns a Cairo-based private practice dedicated to Restorative and Esthetic Dentistry.
Lecture: Insta-Dentistry: Winning Strategies for Daily Restorative Challenges
Lectures by this speaker
Tuesday, 2024-02-06
Insta-Dentistry: Winning Strategies for Daily Restorative Challenges Part I
16:15 - 17:00
Thursday, 2024-02-08
Insta-Dentistry: Winning Strategies for Daily Restorative Challenges Part II
16:15 - 17:00

Dr. Petros Yuvanoglu
DMD Cert. Prosth. (TUFTS)
Adjunct Faculty Department of Postgraduate Prosthodontics | United Arab Emirates

Dr. Petros Yuvanoglu
DMD Cert. Prosth. (TUFTS)
Adjunct Faculty Department of Postgraduate Prosthodontics
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
Dr. Petros Yuvanoglu qualified as a dentist in 1995, receiving his dental degree Summa Cum Laude from Semmelweis University in Budapest. He graduated with exceptional high grades, placing him at the top of his class as valedictorian. In 1998, he completed his three-year full-time postgraduate specialist prosthodontist training at Tufts University in Boston, USA, and was awarded a certificate in the dental specialty of prosthodontics. He currently holds an appointment as adjunct faculty at Tufts University. Since 1999, Dr. Yuvanoglu has been in full-time private practice as a specialist prosthodontist, focusing on the prosthodontic rehabilitation of teeth and dental implants. He is a renowned key lecturer at numerous national and international dental congresses and has been invited to speak at numerous prestigious organizations, including the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry (AAED), the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS), and the Pikos Institute. In 2011, he and Dr. Costa Nikolopoulos established the "SameDay Dental Implants" Clinic in Dubai, UAE, which has been awarded the title of Branemark Osseointegration Center Dubai and Zaga-Zygoma Implant Center Dubai.
Lecture: Osseodensification A Game Changer in Implantology
Lectures by this speaker
Thursday, 2024-02-08
Osseodensification A Game Changer in Implantology
11:30 - 12:15

Dr. Andrea Toffoli
DDS, PhD
Researcher and the Director of the CAD-CAM Section of the Dental School | Italy

Dr. Andrea Toffoli
DDS, PhD
Researcher and the Director of the CAD-CAM Section of the Dental School
University of Parma
Dr. Andrea Toffoli is currently a Researcher and the Director of the CAD-CAM section of the Dental School at the University of Parma. He obtained his PhD in 2017 discussing a thesis on a thermal treatment used to increase dental implant hydrophilicity and protein adsorption. He further developed his expertise and his research topic, becoming lecturer of dental materials and technology in prosthodontics and subsequently Director of the CAD-CAM Section of the Dental School. He is currently studying digital systems for mandibular movement registration.
Lecture:
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Thursday, 2024-02-08
Prosthodontics Rehabilitation for Patient with Bruxism: Enhancing Oral Health and Quality of Life
15:00 - 16:00

Dr. Federico Emiliani
DDS
Dentist, Dental Clinic Owner & Lecturer | Italy

Dr. Federico Emiliani
DDS
Dentist, Dental Clinic Owner & Lecturer
Private Practice
Dr. Federico Emiliani graduated in Dentistry and Dental Prosthetics in 2009 at the University of Tor Vergata in Rome with a grade of 110/110 cum laude. In the same year he started his free profession in Rome, opening his first studio.
From 2009 to 2013 he collaborated in several Italian studios, until, at the end of 2013, he opened his second studio located in Frosinone. He attends several refresher courses, in Italy and abroad, dedicating himself in a specialized way to prosthetics, implantology, adhesion and complex rehabilitations. Among the main training courses she attended the Master in fixed prosthesis in three modules of Dr. Mauro Fradeani, subsequently becoming part of the Fradeani Education teaching team.
In 2018 he was appointed speaker at the Master of Digital Dentistry at the University of Tor Vergata in Rome, directed by prof. Claudio Arcuri, with the task of developing lessons on digital aesthetic planning in fixed prostheses, and the use of modern guided aesthetic design apps. He practices freelance in his studies in Rome and Frosinone.
Lecture:
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Thursday, 2024-02-08
GERD and OSAS: Diagnosis and Restorative Treatment of Erosive Tooth Wear Lesions
14:00 - 15:00

Ms. Mary Rose Pincelli Boglione
AS, RDH
Dental Hygienist, Associate Professor | Italy

Ms. Mary Rose Pincelli Boglione
AS, RDH
Dental Hygienist, Associate Professor
Private Practice
Mary Rose Pincelli graduated as a dental hygienist in 1970 from Forsyth School for Dental Hygienist And Northeastern University, Boston, Mass. She was one of the first hygienists in Italy when the Italian hygiene association was organized. She worked as clinical professor at the University of Bologna, this position Was held from 1994-2004. During this time, she was given the opportunity to organize courses with the Forsyth School in Boston for six years: an exchange program was established. She was able to do an Erasmus teacher exchange with Karlstad University in Sweden. She had an opportunity in training in dental hygiene techniques for the sale staff of a leading company in Italy. She had published many scientific papers in Italian and international journals. Have been a delegate of the IFDH since 1989 for Italy and in 2013 was elected treasurer of The International Federation of Dental Hygienists still holding this position. In 2010 she was presented with the prestigious “Esther Wilkins Award for Distinguished Alumna“
Lecture:
Lectures by this speaker
Thursday, 2024-02-08
The Application of Anticipatory Guidance in the Prevention of Childhood Caries
09:00 - 10:00

Prof. Marzia Segu
DDS, FADI, PhD
Orthodontist, Assitant Professor, Instructor of the ''Advanced Course in Edgewise Mechanics & Researcher | Italy

Prof. Marzia Segu
DDS, FADI, PhD
Orthodontist, Assitant Professor, Instructor of the ''Advanced Course in Edgewise Mechanics & Researcher
University of Parma
Specialist in Orthodontics PhD in Experimental Surgery and Microsurgery Assistant Professor University of Parma (Italy) Instructor of the ''Advanced Course in Edgewise Mechanics "at the Charles H Tweed Foundation Tucson (AZ), USA Regular Member of the Charles H. Tweed International Foundation for Orthodontic Research Referee of the “Cochrane Oral Health Group" Manchester for Temporomandibular Disorders” Full member and Past National Representative for Italy in the Council of the European Academy of Craniomandibular Disorders (EACD) Past President of the Italian Society of Dentistry in Sleep Medicine (SIMSO) and of the Italian Society for Orofacial Pain end TMD (SIDA) Member of the European Continuing Education Program for East Europe for temporomandibular disorders, orofacial pain and dentistry in sleep medicine Italian Board of Orthodontics (IBO) Certificate Active member of the Italian Society of Orthodontics (SIDO)
Lecture:
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Thursday, 2024-02-08
The Role of the Orthodontist in the Diagnosis and Management of Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients
11:00 - 12:00

Dr. Kopikrishna Thirunelakandan
DMD, PG Cert Rest. Dent.
Senior Manager Direct Restorative and Prevention Global Education | Liechtenstein

Dr. Kopikrishna Thirunelakandan
DMD, PG Cert Rest. Dent.
Senior Manager Direct Restorative and Prevention Global Education
Private Practice
Dr Kopikrishna Thirunelakandan is a British dentist who accomplished postgraduate training at the prestigious UCL Eastman Dental Institute – in which he attained "distinction" honours in the 'Restorative Dental Practice' program.
Dr Thirunelakandan has practiced in the UK for over many years before he moved to Switzerland where he currently practices in a private clinic. Simultaneously, he imparts his knowledge on contemporary dental techniques, technology and aesthetic dentistry to other dentists around the globe through lectures and practical hands-on workshops.
Lecture: Conventional or Adhesive? That is the Question.
Lectures by this speaker
Tuesday, 2024-02-06
Conventional or Adhesive? That is the Question.
09:45 - 10:30

Dr. Anton Lebedenko
PhD, BDS
Head of Clinical Prosthetics Global Education | Liechtenstein

Dr. Anton Lebedenko
PhD, BDS
Head of Clinical Prosthetics Global Education
Private Practice
Dr. Anton Lebedenko graduated from the Moscow State University for Medicine and Dentistry. During his postgraduate studies, he worked as a researcher in the dental materials department of the same university. In 2003 he published his thesis and received his doctorate. He relocated from Russia to Switzerland and assumed a position at the International Center for Dental Education in Schaan, Liechtenstein. Since 2021 he is Head of Clinical Prosthetics Global Education. He teaches internationally, specializing in dental materials science and the latest clinical techniques.
Lecture: Will Zirconia Substitute Other Ceramics?
Lectures by this speaker
Tuesday, 2024-02-06
Restorative Dentistry
09:00 - 09:45

Dr. Michael Dieter
DDS
Private Dentist (Switzerland), Head of Direct Restoratives & Prevention Global Education | Switzerland

Dr. Michael Dieter
DDS
Private Dentist (Switzerland), Head of Direct Restoratives & Prevention Global Education
Private Practice
Dr. Michael Dieter is a dentist from Germany. After his dental certification at the University of Tübingen, he was engaged in research work at the operative department of the same university and subsequently spent 4 years in private dental practice in Germany. Dr. Dieter currently practices esthetic dentistry in a private dental clinic in Switzerland with a major focus on minimally invasive and adhesive dentistry, namely on aesthetic direct anterior and posterior composite restorations as well as on smile design with all-ceramic reconstructions. More than 23 years ago he integrated the CAD/CAM chairside application into his clinical workflow and today he is making use of the latest digital technologies. As Head of Direct Restoratives & Prevention Global Education (Ivoclar Viva-dent, Principality of Liechtenstein) he is also directly involved in various development projects for new clinical products, putting him at the forefront of the latest technological developments in modern dentistry. Dr. Dieter is intensively lecturing worldwide on topics related to the latest science in clinical techniques and dental materials. For the past 21 years he has been actively involved in the practical training of dentists through workshops and hands-on courses, both in the International Center for Dental Education (ICDE) in Liechtenstein and in various dental education centers and universities throughout the world. In February 2017 he received the "Best Speaker Award" at the 21st UAE Int. Dental Conference in Dubai (4000 delegates voted the best out of 200 international speakers).
Lecture: How Light Polymerization will Affect your Clinical Success with Aesthetic Restorations
Lectures by this speaker
Tuesday, 2024-02-06
How Light Polymerization Will Affect Your Clinical Success with Aesthetic Restorations?
10:30 - 11:15

Dr. Ahmed Tarek Farouk
BDS, MSc, PhD
Restorative and Cosmetic Specialist | Egypt

Dr. Ahmed Tarek Farouk
BDS, MSc, PhD
Restorative and Cosmetic Specialist
Misr International University
Dr. Tarek is a specialist restorative and esthetic dentistry. After receiving his Bachelor’s degree, He continued his postgraduate studies and earned his Master’s degree in the field of conservative and esthetic dentistry from Cairo University. He then pursued his PhD at Cairo University and earned his certification in the same specialty. He currently works as a Staff Member at the Restorative Dentistry Department at Misr International University. His clinical practice is based in Cairo where he resides and is dedicated to adhesive restorative dentistry utilizing all modern technologies and approaches to deliver high quality dental treatments. Dr. Tarek is also an International Speaker in the Field of Restorative and Esthetic Dentistry and a visiting lecturer in many private and public universities both within and outside Egypt. He serves as a Restorative Instructor in many national and international courses, particularly, in the Middle East and Europe. He was a Former Visiting Lecturer at University of Dundee Restorative Master Program in Egypt. In addition, he is Key opinion leader and Scientific Speaker for several international companies.
Dr Tarek’s academic interests lie in research, and he works with many groups in different universities all over the globe in the field of restorative and preventive dentistry. He is passionate about developing new restorative techniques that make practicing restorative dentistry easier and more predictable for clinicians, in collaboration with many international companies. One of his recent achievements is the development of the Simplified Stratification Technique, a layering technique for direct composite restorations, that was recently published in the Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry.
Lecture: Simplified Stratification Technique (SST) Master Anterior Restorations in Artistic Way
Lectures by this speaker
Wednesday, 2024-02-07
Simplified Stratification Technique (SST) Master Anterior Restorations in Artistic Way
09:45 - 10:30

Dr. Ritul Agarwal
BDS, MDS, MProsRCSEd (UK), FDSRCSEd (UK)
Specialist Prosthodontist and Implantologist | United Arab Emirates

Dr. Ritul Agarwal
BDS, MDS, MProsRCSEd (UK), FDSRCSEd (UK)
Specialist Prosthodontist and Implantologist
Private Practice
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: Demystifying Anterior Esthetics
Lectures by this speaker
Wednesday, 2024-02-07
Demystifying Anterior Esthetics
09:00 - 09:45

Dr. Nour Amin
BDS, MSc, PhD
Teaching Staff Member in the Restorative Dentistry Department | Egypt

Dr. Nour Amin
BDS, MSc, PhD
Teaching Staff Member in the Restorative Dentistry Department
The British University in Egypt (BUE)
Nour Amin is a Restorative and Esthetic Dentistry specialist with PhD in conservative dentistry (2022) Suez Canal university. He graduated from Cairo university in 2010 and earned a master’s degree in restorative and esthetic dentistry from Cairo university in 2015. Nour Amin has been working as teaching staff member in the Restorative Dentistry department at The British University in Egypt since 2013. Nour Amin has great passion for documenting practical cases with the help of Dental Photography and digital dentistry tools. He is also an owner of a private clinic in New Cairo specialized in Restorative and Esthetic Dentistry.
Lecture: Insta-Dentistry: Winning Strategies for Daily Restorative Challenges
Lectures by this speaker
Tuesday, 2024-02-06
Insta-Dentistry: Winning Strategies for Daily Restorative Challenges Part I
16:15 - 17:00
Thursday, 2024-02-08
Insta-Dentistry: Winning Strategies for Daily Restorative Challenges Part II
16:15 - 17:00

Dr. Mahmoud Ammar
BDS
Dentist, Online Marketing Consultant and Coach | Egypt

Dr. Mahmoud Ammar
BDS
Dentist, Online Marketing Consultant and Coach
Private Practice
Dentist, Online Marketing Consultant and Coach
Lecture: Unlocking the Hidden Potential of Ai Dentistry
Lectures by this speaker
Tuesday, 2024-02-06
Unlocking the Hidden Potential of AI Dentistry
15:30 - 16:15

Mr. Wolfgang Krispler
MDT
Principal Trainer, Master Dental Technician | Liechtenstein

Mr. Wolfgang Krispler
MDT
Principal Trainer, Master Dental Technician
Private Practice
Wolfgang Krispler completed his apprenticeship as a dental techncian in 2001. He attended a number of education and training programs and worked in nearly all areas of the dental field. In 2010 Wolfgang Krispler passed his examination as a master dental technician at the Academy of Dental Technicians in Baden near Vienna Austria. As an all-around technician, he has continuously intensified his knowledge of dental technology in various master laboratories. In 2020, Wolfgang Krispler joined Ivoclar Vivadent in the position of Manager Laboratory Global Education at the Academy in Schaan, Liechtenstein, He is primarily specialized in fixed prosthetics.
Lecture: The Ultimate Zirconium Oxide, to Give your Patients a Long-lasting New Smile

Dr. Shigeyuki Nagai
DDS, PhD
Periodontist, Secretary of ALD | Japan

Dr. Shigeyuki Nagai
DDS, PhD
Periodontist, Secretary of ALD
Private Practice
Dr. Nagai received his DDS from Osaka Dental University, Japan in 1987 and studied at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine as a Clinical Fellow from1989-1992. He practiced at the Massachusetts Veterans Administration Medical Center and Massachusetts General Hospital in 1991. He received his PhD from Tokyo Medical and Dental University. Dr. Nagai serves as a Board member of the Japanese Society for Laser Dentistry, Asia and Pacific Division of the World Federation for Laser Dentistry and Vice President of the Japanese Academy of Color for Dentistry. He served as the board member of Academy of Laser Dentistry from 2010-2018. Dr. Nagai is a committee member of the Japan Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, Japan Society for Laser Surgery and Medicine and Japan Association of Microscopic Dentistry. He is responsible for translating ALD’s certification examinations in Japanese and maintains a full-time private dental practice in Tokyo, Japan. Dr. Nagai is also a visiting lecturer at Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Department of Periodontology.
Lecture: Clinical Risk Management in Laser Dentistry
Lectures by this speaker
Wednesday, 2024-02-07
Clinical Risk Management in Laser Dentistry
10:30 - 11:15

Mr. Mohammed Hassan Mohammed Helal
MDT, Dental Technician
Master Dental Technician, Lab Technical Support & Trainer | Egypt

Mr. Mohammed Hassan Mohammed Helal
MDT, Dental Technician
Master Dental Technician, Lab Technical Support & Trainer
Private Practice
Mr. Mohammed Helal is DDA ‘’Digital Dental Academy’’ Lab G. Manager, Quality control,Consultant. MH-Group co.Lab Technical Support & Trainer. Dentaurum GmbH. KOL-Certified Trainer. borea-dental- DIGITAL SHADE TAKING KOL. Member staff at M.O.R.E : Dental Education : Map of Oral Rehabilitation and Esthetics
Lecture: The Wind of Change in Monolithic Restoration

Dr. Arheiam Arheiam
BDS, MSc, PhD, DDPH
Associate Professor of Dental Public Health and Preventive Dentistry | Libya

Dr. Arheiam Arheiam
BDS, MSc, PhD, DDPH
Associate Professor of Dental Public Health and Preventive Dentistry
University of Benghazi
Dr. Arheiam obtained his PhD from the University of Liverpool in 2017 in the UK. Since then, in worked as a teaching staff at the University of Benghazi in Libya. Throughout my career, he focused on teaching at postgraduate level and also served on several committees at institutional and national levels. At the UoB, he served as the dean of the faculty of dentistry, and director of the postgraduate program, and chaired the research ethics committee and the editorial board of the Libyan Journal of Dentistry. He is the founding president of the Libya section of IADR and the founding president of the Libyan Association of Community and paediatric dentistry which has become a member of IAPD. He is also a founding member of the Early Childhood Caries Advocacy Group (ECCAG). He has extensive research experience and an excellent record of publications in international journals with high impact factors and indexed in Scopus and PubMed. He has good editing experience and currently an associate editor with BMC oral health and Frontiers oral health. Also, he is a reviewer for many internal journals such as Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology and Special Care in Dentistry.
Lecture: Before the Start: How to Prepare for Doing A Research Project
Lectures by this speaker
Wednesday, 2024-02-07
Before The Start: How to Prepare for Doing a Research Project
10:00 - 10:30

Dr. Deema Al Shammery
BDS, MSc, Ortho Certi
Chair of IADR Regional Development Program Committee, Orthodontist and Director, Research and Innovation Center | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Deema Al Shammery
BDS, MSc, Ortho Certi
Chair of IADR Regional Development Program Committee, Orthodontist and Director, Research and Innovation Center
Riyadh Elm University
Dr Deema Shammery took her Bachelor from King Saud University and master degree and clinical certificate of orthodontics from Riyadh Elm University. Dr Deema has been working at Riyadh Elm University as Associate Professor in Orthodontics since 2022. She is the current chair of IADR AMER Division. Dr Deema was selected by center for government communications as one among top 100 Saudi female leaders who represent the Saudi Arabia regionally and internationally in the year 2022. She has a lot of publications under her name.
Lecture: Overcoming Common Research Challenges to Dental Students and Practitioner: An Implementation of Research Based Practices
Lectures by this speaker
Tuesday, 2024-02-06
Overcoming Common Research Challenges to Dental Students and Practitioner: An Implementation of Research Based Practices
09:00 - 09:30

Prof. Dr. Elham Fawzi
BDS, MSc, PhD
Professor, Conservative Dentistry Faculty of Dentistry | Egypt

Prof. Dr. Elham Fawzi
BDS, MSc, PhD
Professor, Conservative Dentistry Faculty of Dentistry
Cairo University
Prof Dr Elham Fawzi is 35 years’ experience fully qualified senior academic and healthcare organization leader, clinician, academician, researcher and senior administrator with extensive experience in universities, research centers, private and public dental care as well as private and public hospital management. Experience in academic strategic planning, research planning, continuous education programs, quality improvement, laboratory safety, research work and consultation and managing human capitals. Ability to found, inaugurate, operate and manage research office, liaise universities and researchers for projects’ collaboration. Experience in teaching for undergraduate and postgraduate dental students as well as continuous education courses and workshops and theses supervision. Experience in using advanced level of technology incorporated into all-digital facility. The technology includes some latest equipment and software applications for clinical, administrative, and research functions. Research areas of interest are Preventive Dentistry, Cariology, Restorative Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry Familiar with multinational cultures and can liaise easily in Arabic, English and French fluently,
Lecture: Research Plan Development from Idea to Implementation: The Egyptian Experience
Lectures by this speaker
Wednesday, 2024-02-07
Development from Idea to Implementation: The Egyptian Experience
09:00 - 09:30

Dr. Faaiz Yaqub Al-hamadani
BDS, MSc, PhD
Assistant Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | Iraq

Dr. Faaiz Yaqub Al-hamadani
BDS, MSc, PhD
Assistant Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
College of Dentistry, Ibn Sina University of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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: Writing is Taught by Writing
Lectures by this speaker
Wednesday, 2024-02-07
Writing is Taught by Writing
10:30 - 11:00

Dr. Jagan Kumar Baskaradoss
BDS, MPH, Cert.DPH (USA), MJDF RCS (Eng), MFDS RCPS (Glasg), FFGDP (UK), FCGDent (UK), ABDPH
Associate Professor at Faculty of Dentistry | Kuwait

Dr. Jagan Kumar Baskaradoss
BDS, MPH, Cert.DPH (USA), MJDF RCS (Eng), MFDS RCPS (Glasg), FFGDP (UK), FCGDent (UK), ABDPH
Associate Professor at Faculty of Dentistry
Kuwait University Faculty of Dentistry
Dr Jagan Baskaradoss received his dental degree in 2005 and completed his Masters in Public Health in 2009 from India. He further pursued specialty training in Dental Public Health at Case Western Reserve University, USA and became a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Public Health (ABDPH) in 2016. He has also received his Diploma of Membership of the Joint Dental Faculties, from the Royal College of Surgeons, England (MJDF RCS Eng) and Diploma of Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, United Kingdom (MFDS RCPSG). Dr Baskaradoss has dual Fellowships from UK - Fellowship of the Faculty of General Dental Practice (FFGDP) and the Fellowship of the College of General Dentistry (FCGDent). Dr Baskaradoss is currently working as an Associate Professor in the Division of Dental Public Health at the College of Dentistry, Kuwait University, Kuwait. He is an accomplished researcher with over 15 years of experience in leading and conducting collaborative research with various international groups. He has published more than 60 manuscripts in various high impact dental journals. His works have received over 1200 citations.
Lecture: What it Takes to Write YOUR BEST Paper - Tips on Scholarly Writing and Publishing
Lectures by this speaker
Wednesday, 2024-02-07
What it Takes to Write Your BEST Paper. Tips on Scholarly Writing and Publishing.
09:30 - 10:00

Prof. Latifa Berrezouga
DMD, MSc, PhD
Professor, Faculty of Dental Medicine | Tunisia

Prof. Latifa Berrezouga
DMD, MSc, PhD
Professor, Faculty of Dental Medicine
University of Monastir, Faculty of Dental Medicine
Dr. Latifa Berrezouga (Tunisia), Doctor in Dental Medicine and a Professor in Medical Microbiology and Immunology at the Dental Faculty, University of Monastir, Tunisia. Prof Berrezouga moved to Paris, France, and brilliantly, obtained a Master in Biological Sciences, and a Master in Medical Microbiology. She also attained a Diploma in Medical Immunology at the Pasteur Institute in Paris, France (1998). She joined the Endodontics’ Department at the Dental Faculty of Monastir in 2000. Prof. Berrezouga supervised more than 35 high quality postgraduate and undergraduate thesis. She has the privilege to conduct cutting edge research with worldwide researchers. She has several peer reviewed publications and more than 50 IADR research abstracts publications in the last 6 years. Prof. Berrezouga is the founder and the Scientific Director of the Tunisian Section of the International Association for Dental Research (IADR). The Tunisian Section was honored by the IADR Board of Director on many occasions. Recently, Prof. Berrezouga has been appointed as the IADR Secretary of Africa and Middle East Region. Prof. Berrezouga has been engaged in a PhD research regarding people living with HIV/AIDS to better understand oral diseases’ pathogenesis, hence to improve peoples’ quality of life in Tunisia.
Lecture: How to Set up an Original and Impactful PhD Research Project?
Lectures by this speaker
Wednesday, 2024-02-07
How to Set Up an Original and Impactful PhD Research Project?
11:00 - 11:30

Dr. Mohammad Behnaz
DDS, MS Ortho
Assocaite Professor, school of dentistry, and Vice president of IADR – Iranian division | Iran

Dr. Mohammad Behnaz
DDS, MS Ortho
Assocaite Professor, school of dentistry, and Vice president of IADR – Iranian division
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
Associate professor, Orthodontic Department, School of Dentistry, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences. Vice president of IADR, Iranian division. Research Deputy of Orthodontic Department, School of Dentistry, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences. Former head of affairs for elites and talented students of the Iranian Ministry of Health. Former Vice-Chancellor of Dental Faculty, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
Lecture: Nanoparticles in Orthodontics: How Translational Research Help Our Profession
Lectures by this speaker
Wednesday, 2024-02-07
Nanoparticles In Orthodontics: How Translational Research Help Our Profession
11:30 - 12:00

Dr. Sabarinath Prasad
BDS, PhD
Assistant Professor | United Arab Emirates

Dr. Sabarinath Prasad
BDS, PhD
Assistant Professor
Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU)
Dr Sabarinath Prasad is currently an Assistant Professor and Specialist in Orthodontics at Hamdan Bin Mohammed College of Dental Medicine, MBRU. He obtained his Ph.D. degree from the University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand. Dr. Sabarinath’s Ph.D. research successfully validated a smartphoneassisted wearable electromyography (EMG) device that is presently being commercialized. He has been in academia and research since he obtained his master’s degree in orthodontics and has published several articles in scientific journals of international repute. He also serves as a peer reviewer for a couple of specialty journals.
Lecture: Research in Naturalistic Settings - Opportunities, Challenges, and the Future
Lectures by this speaker
Tuesday, 2024-02-06
Research in Naturalistic Settings - Opportunities, Challenges and The Future
10:00 - 10:30

Dr. Shady Ahmed Mousa
BDS, MSc, DDS, MRACDS
Consultant & Lecturer of Pediatric Dentistry | Qatar

Dr. Shady Ahmed Mousa
BDS, MSc, DDS, MRACDS
Consultant & Lecturer of Pediatric Dentistry
PHCC, Qatar
Dr Shady Ahmed Moussa received his BDS in 2000 from Cairo University (Egypt) and his Postgraduate Master & his clinical Doctorate Degree both in Pediatric Dentistry and Oral Public Health from Al-Azhar University, Egypt in 2006 & 2012 respectively and MRACDS(DPH) From Royal Australasian college of dental surgeon in 2017. He is a consultant & assistant professor in Zagazig University and is currently working as a Pediatric Dentist PHCC, Qatar. He has published several articles in peer-reviewed journal.
Lecture: Comparative of Pulp Revascularization and Apexification Techniques for Immature Teeth: An Evidence-Based Research Approach
Lectures by this speaker
Tuesday, 2024-02-06
Pulp Revascularization of Immature Teeth in Comparison to Apexification Technique
11:00 - 11:30

Dr. Md. Sofiqul Islam
BDS, PhD
Associate Profeesor | United Arab Emirates

Dr. Md. Sofiqul Islam
BDS, PhD
Associate Profeesor
RAK College of Dental Sciences, Rak Medical and Health Sciences University
Dr. Md. Sofiqul Islam, B.D.S., Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor of Operative Dentistry at RAK College of Dental Sciences, RAK Medical and Health Sciences University, UAE. He obtained his BDS from the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. He received his Ph.D. in Cariology and Operative Dentistry from Tokyo Medical and Dental University. Dr. Md. Sofiqul Islam worked as an Assistant Professor at Tokyo Medical and Dental University after completion of his Ph.D. His field of research involves caries prevention, adhesive dentistry, and dental biomaterials. He has authored and co-authored over 30 full-length research publications. He is a verified reviewer in more than 20 international journals with 60+ reviews in the past years. He is an editorial board member of 5 international journals. His research has brought him international scientific awards entitled as the “Outstanding paper award” at the 5th IAD Congress, “IADR Geriatric Oral Research Awards” at the 89th General Session & Exhibition of the IADR, “Complementary poster award”; at the 6th IAD congress, “IADR-SEA Research Category Award (Cariology and Mineralized Tissue)” at the 29th Annual Scientific Meeting of IADR-SEA Division. His research interest and expertise included Dental materials, Cariology, Operative Dentistry, Esthetic Dentistry, Dental Education, and Oral Biology.
Lecture: Understanding the Journal Matrices and Selection of the Journal for Research Publication
Lectures by this speaker
Tuesday, 2024-02-06
Understanding The Journal Matrices and Selection of The Journal for Research Publication
09:30 - 10:00

Dr. Ahmad Salem Assari
BDS, MSc
OMFS and Diagnostic Sciences Department
Clinical Coordinator
Member of Research and Innovation Center
Secretary of Institutional Review Board | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Ahmad Salem Assari
BDS, MSc
OMFS and Diagnostic Sciences Department
Clinical Coordinator
Member of Research and Innovation Center
Secretary of Institutional Review Board
Riyadh Elm University
Dr. Ahmad Assari is a lecturer in the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery department and the College of Medicine and Dentistry at Riyadh Elm University (REU). He is also a member of the Research and Innovation Center at REU and IADR-Saudi Division representative at the university.
Lecture: Artificial Intelligence in Dental Research
Lectures by this speaker
Tuesday, 2024-02-06
Artificial Intelligence in Dental Research
10:30 - 11:00

Dr. Zuhair Saleh Natto
BDS, MBA, MPH, MS, MSc, DrPH, FACD
Associate Professor and Consultant | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Zuhair Saleh Natto
BDS, MBA, MPH, MS, MSc, DrPH, FACD
Associate Professor and Consultant
King Abdulaziz University
- 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: Let’s Think Beyond Simple Design and Statistical Analysis in Dental Research
Lectures by this speaker
Tuesday, 2024-02-06
Let’s Move to The Next Step: Increase The Number of Citations to Our Publications
11:30 - 12:00

Dr. Jitendra Ariga
BDS, MDS
Director at School Oral Health Program, Adjunct Staff | Kuwait

Dr. Jitendra Ariga
BDS, MDS
Director at School Oral Health Program, Adjunct Staff
School Oral Health Program - Kuwait/Forsyth Research Institute
Dr. Ariga completed his MDS (Community Dentistry/Dental Public Health) from SDM
College of Dental Sciences, Dharwad during 1999-2001 and worked as Assistant
Professor/Reader in the department till April 2005.
• He completed his Bachelors (BDS) from Collage of Dental Sciences, Davangere, India
during 1993-1998.
Dr Jitendra Ariga Dr. Ariga is currently working as the Director of School Oral Health Program (SOHP), Kuwait
since September 2005. He is also the Adjunct faculty (honorary position) at The Forsyth Research
Institute, Cambridge, USA since 2008.
Dr. Ariga completed his MDS (Community Dentistry/Dental Public Health) from SDM
College of Dental Sciences, Dharwad during 1999-2001 and worked as Assistant
Professor/Reader in the department till April 2005.
• He completed his Bachelors (BDS) from Collage of Dental Sciences, Davangere, India
during 1993-1998.
Dr Jitendra Ariga Dr. Ariga is currently working as the Director of School Oral Health Program (SOHP), Kuwait
since September 2005. He is also the Adjunct faculty (honorary position) at The Forsyth Research
Institute, Cambridge, USA since 2008.
Lecture: Monitoring Toothbrushing Habits of the Population Through Bluetooth Trackers
Lectures by this speaker
Wednesday, 2024-02-07
Monitoring Toothbrushing Habits of the Population Through Bluetooth Trackers
14:45 - 15:30

Prof. Dr. Yasemin Kulak Ozkan
DDS, PhD
University Dean, Prosthodontist | Turkiye

Prof. Dr. Yasemin Kulak Ozkan
DDS, PhD
University Dean, Prosthodontist
Marmara University
She graduated from Marmara University Faculty of Dentistry in 1987. She got her PhD degree in the Department of Prosthodontics in the same university. She became an associate professor in 1996 and professor in 2002. She worked as vice dean of M.U. Faculty of Dentistry between 2004-2007 and since 2014 she is working as the dean of Marmara University Faculty of Dentistry. She has 6 published books, 130 articles in international and national journals, 250 presentations and nearly 200 conferences. She is the reviewer of many international journals as Gerodontology, Acta Odontologica Scandinavia, Archieves of Gerontology and Geriatrics.
Lecture: Ceramic Veneers A to Z in Esthetic Dentistry
Lectures by this speaker
Thursday, 2024-02-08
Ceramic Veneers A to Z in Esthetic Dentistry
11:15 - 12:00

Dr. Yilmaz Umut Aslan
DDS, PhD
Prosthodontist, Speaker & Lecturer | Turkiye

Dr. Yilmaz Umut Aslan
DDS, PhD
Prosthodontist, Speaker & Lecturer
Private Practice
After graduating the Marmara University Faculty of Dentistry in 2005, Yılmaz Umut Aslan became a teaching Assistant and PhD Resident at the Department of Prosthodontics of the same faculty in Istanbul, Turkey. He completed his PhD education conducting a thesis about impression materials. He became an Associate Professor in 2014 and in 2016 he started to work as Vice Dean and lecturer in the same faculty.
He is the general secretary of Turkish Association of Prosthodontics and Implantology (TPID) and a Board Member of Turkish Academy of Esthetic Dentistry (EDAD). He is an active member of MINEC, EPA, ICP and ITI.
Dr Aslan is a speaker and hands on lecturer in national and international conferences on topics related to aesthetics, implantology, digital and prosthetic dentistry. He has publications in both English and Turkish dental journals and book chapters. He has a book titled “Smile design and porcelain laminate veneers”. He also works as a private clinician in Istanbul.
Lecture: Resin Composites VS Ceramics in Anterior Esthetic Restorations
Lecture: Implant-prosthodontics Related Any Subject
Lectures by this speaker
Thursday, 2024-02-08
Minimal Invasive Restorative Options for Anterior Esthetic Rehabilitation Part 1
09:45 - 10:30
Thursday, 2024-02-08
Minimal Invasive Restorative Options for Anterior Esthetic Rehabilitation Part 2
10:30 - 11:15
Thursday, 2024-02-08
Implant-Prosthodontics Related any Subject
14:00 - 14:45

Dr. Marwa El Nagar
BDS
Dentist , Psychology Practitioner and Coach | Egypt

Dr. Marwa El Nagar
BDS
Dentist , Psychology Practitioner and Coach
Private Practice
Dr. Marwa El Nagar, a dentist, ICF-certified positive psychology practitioner, and ICL-certified relationship coach and self-discovery coach. Dr Marwa have experience providing paid private counseling services in the form of months-long programs. In the process, she help these individuals overcome adversity, lead meaningful lives, manage their relationships in healthier ways, and find themselves. These courses include topics like positivity and behavior management. Her goal with this field of work is to help individuals flourish and lead meaningful lives by identifying and building on their strengths, fostering positive relationships, and promoting positive behaviors and attitudes.
Lecture: Behavior Management in Dental Clinics
Lectures by this speaker
Wednesday, 2024-02-07
Salivaomics A Novel Approach in Oral Cancer Detection
11:45 - 12:30
Wednesday, 2024-02-07
Behavior Management in Dental Clinics
11:45 - 12:30

Prof. Dr. Hare Gursoy
DDS, PhD
Professor – Department of Periodontology | Turkiye

Prof. Dr. Hare Gursoy
DDS, PhD
Professor – Department of Periodontology
Sağlık BİLİMLERİ UNIVERSITY
Prof. Dr. Hare Gürsoy graduated from Marmara University Faculty of Dentistry in 2001. She completed her PhD in 2005 at Marmara University Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Periodontology. In 2006, she was a faculty member at Yeditepe University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Periodontology. She recieved the titles of Associate Professor in 2015 and Professor in 2021 at Yeditepe University, Faculty of Dentistry. She was selected by Eczacıbaşı in 2021 and completed the Biogaia ACADEMY Experts program in Sweden and received her "Probiotic Expert" diploma.
She has many national and international publications and she was the Periodontology Program Coordinator accredited by the European Federation of Periodontology between 2016-2023(april). She is the member of Turkish Society of Periodontology and European Federation of Periodontology. She is also board member of the Dental Laser Academy Association and delegate of Turkish Dental Association.
Lecture: New Trends in Periodontal Therapy
Lectures by this speaker
Thursday, 2024-02-08
New Trends in Periodontal Therapy or New Approaches in the Treatment of Peri-implantitis
14:45 - 15:30

Prof. Dr. Rania Sayed Mosallam
BDS, MSc, PhD
Professor of Conservative Dentistry | Egypt

Prof. Dr. Rania Sayed Mosallam
BDS, MSc, PhD
Professor of Conservative Dentistry
Cairo University
Dr. Rania Sayed Mosallam, Professor of Conservative Dentistry, Cairo University, Egypt. Throughout her career, which spans from 1997 till now, she had the privilege of teaching undergraduate, postgraduate, and resident dental students, providing them with lectures guiding them through clinical rounds and she also contributed to editing of the logbooks for all educational levels. She is also a member of the Curriculum Development Committee. She was also assigned to work at Ahram Canadian University in Egypt. Dr Rania served as a member and Secretary of the Collage Council, Head of the Operative Department, Head of ACU clinics and Head of the Comprehensive Care Dental Program. She has been an active speaker at various international and national conferences, delivering presentations on topics such as caries prevention, probiotics in dentistry, and eco-friendly dental care. Additionally, she has contributed to the field of research activities, supervising Master and MD theses and publishing extensively in esteemed dental journals. Dr Rania’s commitment to continuous professional development is unwavering as she strive to advance the field of Dentistry
Lectures by this speaker
Wednesday, 2024-02-07
Day- to Day Eco Friendly Dental Care
10:30 - 11:00

Prof. Dr. Kaan Orhan
DDS, MSc, MHM, PhD, BBAc
Dean and a Professor of DentoMaxilloFacial Radiology, visiting Professor at the Lublin University in Poland and Dean of Research | Turkiye

Prof. Dr. Kaan Orhan
DDS, MSc, MHM, PhD, BBAc
Dean and a Professor of DentoMaxilloFacial Radiology, visiting Professor at the Lublin University in Poland and Dean of Research
Ankara University
Kaan Orhan, DDS MSc MHM PhD, BBAc is the Dean and a Professor of DentoMaxilloFacial Radiology at the Ankara University, Faculty of Dentistry, where he serves as a faculty in Dentomaxillofacial Radiology Department, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey, and visiting Professor at the Medical University of Lublin, Poland and was also visiting Professor between 2018-2020 at the OMFS-IMPATH Research Group, Department of Imaging and Pathology, University of Leuven, Belgium. He is currently also a visiting Professor at the Lublin University Faculty of Medicine in Poland. Dr. Orhan received his dental degree in 1998 and completed his PhD and Maxillofacial radiology residency studies in 2002 at the Osaka University Faculty of Dentistry in Osaka, Japan and Ankara University, Faculty of Dentistry. Prof. Dr. Kaan Orhan was included in the "World's Most Influential Scientist" list, which was published by Stanford University in 2021, at the rate of 2% according to academic and scientific performance among 7 million researchers all over the world.
Lecture: Artifical Intelligence and Blockchain in Dentistry and Radiology: What Does the Future Hold?
Lectures by this speaker
Thursday, 2024-02-08
Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain in Dentistry and Radiology: What does the Future hold?
17:00 - 17:45

Prof. Dr. Raquel Zita Gomes
DMD, PG, MSc, PhD
Certified Oral Surgeon, Specialization in Implantology | Portugal

Prof. Dr. Raquel Zita Gomes
DMD, PG, MSc, PhD
Certified Oral Surgeon, Specialization in Implantology
Private Practice
Prof. Dr. Raquel Gomes Raquel Zita Gomes
•Dental Medical Doctor by the Faculty of Dental Medicine of the University of Oporto (FMDUP) (1996-2002)
•Post-graduation in Implantology in Sweden (Bränemark Institute in Gothenburg and Maxilla-Facial Surgery Ward at Västerås Hospital) (2002)
•Specialization Course in Implantology by FMDUP (2003-2006)
•Master's Degree in Implantology by FMDUP (MsC) (2006- 2007)
•PhD degree in the field or Oral Surgery /Implantology at FMDUP (2013-2018)
•Oral surgeon (specialist in oral surgery) by the Portuguese Dental Medical Association (OMD)
•Opinion leader of Bredent Medical Group, MINEC (Megagen International Network of Education and Clinical Research) active member, opinion leader of Bredent Portugal, KOL of Osteobiol Biomaterials, KOL of T-scan (digital assessment of occlusion)
•IFZI (Prof.Lang) academy auxiliar instructor, Active member of BBB (Bone, Biomaterials and Beyond) Academy, ambassador of the Clean Implant Foundaton.
•Expert on Dental XP, Oralsurgerytube, MINEC and Dentinaltubules educational platforms
•Invited External Teacher at Master and Specialization Course of Oral Rehabilitation (CESPU University, Portugal). Invited lecturer at Upenn (University of Pennsylvania, USA)
•Private practices in Portugal dedicated exclusively to Implantology, advanced oral surgery and rehabilitation.
•Mentor of professional group Follow the RED (dedicated to oral surgery), International leader of the “Divas in Dentistry Project”
•Reviewer of Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research journal, BMC Oral Health and IJERPH. Editorial board of International Growth Factor and Stem Cells in Dentistry journal.
•Author and co-author of several articles and chapters of books in the Dentistry Field.
•Speaker in more than 35 countries.
•Listed in the Top 100 dentists in the World 2020 by the Global Interdisciplinary Institute
Lecture: Guidelines for Loading Protocols in Implantology
Lectures by this speaker
Tuesday, 2024-02-06
Guidelines for Loading Protocols in Implantology
10:10 - 10:55

Dr. Nilesh Salgar
DDS (McGill University, Montreal, Canada – 1994)
Dentist, Surgical Instructor | Canada

Dr. Nilesh Salgar
DDS (McGill University, Montreal, Canada – 1994)
Dentist, Surgical Instructor
University of Sarajevo, Bosnia.
Dr. Nilesh Salgar got his DDS in 1994 from McGill University, Montreal, Canada. He is an ICOI Diplomate, a DentalXP Academy Dental Expert, a member of AAID, AACD, and Spear Education. Dr. Salgar has highly advanced training in Implant Dentistry, Osseodensification, Sinus Grafting, Bone & Soft Tissue Regeneration, Periodontics, Short-term Orthodontics, Digital Dentistry, & Dynamic Navigation. Dr. Salgar is published in the Journal of Oral Implantology. He runs numerous theory and hands-on courses teaching dentists all stages of implant dentistry. Dr. Salgar is also a Surgical Instructor in the DentalXP Surgery Residency Program at the University of Sarajevo, Bosnia.
Lecture: Implant Success with Osseodensification & Crestal Sinus Grafting
Lectures by this speaker
Tuesday, 2024-02-06
Implant Success with Osseodensification & Crestal Sinus Grafting
11:55 - 12:40

Dr. Grace Sun
DDS, FAACD, MALD, MAGD, MICOI
Cosmetic Dentist, Specialised in Cosmetic Dentistry & Photobiomodulation | USA

Dr. Grace Sun
DDS, FAACD, MALD, MAGD, MICOI
Cosmetic Dentist, Specialised in Cosmetic Dentistry & Photobiomodulation
Private Practice
Dr. Grace Sun has been practicing advanced laser and cosmetic dentistry in her Los Angeles
practice since 1983.
A renowned educational advocate and published author, Dr. Sun holds several prestigious statuses including Master of the Academy of General Dentistry (MAGD), Master and Educator of the Academy of Laser Dentistry (MALD), Master with the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (MICOI) and Fellow of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (FAACD). As the first female Accredited Fellow in AACD history, she served 7 years with AACD’s Professional Education Committee. Dr. Grace Sun has been a sitting member of ALD’s Board of Directors since 2001, where she received the Leon Goldman Award for Clinical Excellence in 2020, and is in line to become ALD's President in 2025. Dr. Sun was made Honorary President of the Asian Pacific Laser Institute (APLI) in 2022.
Lecture: Orofacial Pain Management with Photomedicine
Lectures by this speaker
Wednesday, 2024-02-07
Orofacial Pain Management with Photomedicine
14:45 - 15:30

Dr. Bassam Farouk Rabie
DDS
Prosthodontist, Lecturer, Medical Director | Egypt

Dr. Bassam Farouk Rabie
DDS
Prosthodontist, Lecturer, Medical Director
Private Practice
Dr. Bassam F. Rabie graduated from the Faculty of Dental Medicine, Cairo University in 1992, where he received his BDS. He was appointed a teaching position in the Faculty of the Dental School for 3 years. In 1997 Dr. Bassam finished his Implant Prosthodontic Residency Speciality Program from the School of Dental Medicine, Pittsburgh,Pennsylvania,USA . Later the next year in 1998, he became a fellow of the AAIP (American Academy of Implant Prosthodontics). Since 1994 Dr. Bassam had his private practice and since 1997 he has been limiting his dental work to Implants and Prosthodontics. In the year 2000, he owned the EIC (Esthetics Implant Center) which was one of the Implant specialized centers in Egypt,and since 2002, Dr. Bassam started his own private implant courses in addition to other implant courses he directed and was involved with some of the Elite Implant Associations inside and outside Egypt.
Dr.Bassam has lectured both nationally and internationally in many countries from international meetings to specialized implant courses specially in the topic of Biomechanicals Considerations in Implant Prosthodontics ,from a surgical and prosthodontic aspect and cosmetic and functional stability around implants in the esthetic zone, and Sinus Elevation and grafting techniques. Some of the countries are the United States of America, Spain, Italy, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Libya and Syria. Dr. Bassam has demonstrated many live transmission surgeries in these implant courses. Dr. Bassam has published several articles in national and international magazines. Dr. Bassam now is a partner, chairman and medical director of the Presidental Esthetics Center & Institute which is rated the number one center in Egypt and one of the leading dental centers of the world.
Lecture: Surgical and Prosthetic Digital Implant Integration in the Esthetic Zone
Lectures by this speaker
Tuesday, 2024-02-06
Surgical and Prosthetic Digital Implant Integration in the Aesthetic Zone
15:45 - 16:30

Prof. Dr. Omar Hamadah
OMFS, MSc, PhD
Professor in Oral Medicine and Head of Medical Lasers Lab at the Higher Institute for Laser Research and Applications | Syria

Prof. Dr. Omar Hamadah
OMFS, MSc, PhD
Professor in Oral Medicine and Head of Medical Lasers Lab at the Higher Institute for Laser Research and Applications
Damascus University
PhD in Oral Medicine, School of Dental Sciences, Newcastle University; UK.
MSc. in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, The Faculty of Dental Medicine, Damascus university; Syria.
Doctor in Dental Surgery (DDS), Faculty of Dental Medicine, Damascus University; Syria.
Professor in Oral Medicine, The Faculty of Dental Medicine, Damascus University, Syria
Head of Medical lasers Lab at the Higher Institute for Laser Research and Applications. Damascus University- Syria
President of Syrian Society of Dental Laser Application
Over 40 publications in international peer review journals
Lecture: Gingival Depigmentation: Laser as an Ideal Tool
Lectures by this speaker
Wednesday, 2024-02-07
Gingival Dipegmination: Laser as an Ideal Tool
16:15 - 17:00

Prof. Howard Gluckman
BDS, MChD, PhD
Clinical Director, Periodontist, Lecturer | South Africa

Prof. Howard Gluckman
BDS, MChD, PhD
Clinical Director, Periodontist, Lecturer
Private Practice
Dr Gluckman is an internationally renowned dental practitioner, implantologist, author and lecturer who has been in the industry for nearly three decades.
After completing his dental training at the University of Witwatersrand in 1990, he spent a few years in general practice before taking on a four-year degree in Oral Medicine and Periodontics at the University of Stellenbosch, which he completed with Distinction (Cum Laude).
Eager to shape the industry and help others expand their knowledge, Dr Gluckman became instrumental in the development of the University of Stellenbosch and the University of the Western Cape’s postgraduate Implantology Diploma.
Not one to rest on his laurels, Dr Gluckman recently completed his PhD titled “Partial Extraction Therapy: Past, Present and Future” passing Summa Cum Laude at the University of Szeged in Hungary, under the supervision of Professor Katalin Nagy.
Lecture: The Evolution of Partial Extraction Therapies and Socket Shield
Lectures by this speaker
Tuesday, 2024-02-06
The Evolution of Partial Extraction Therapies and Socket Shield
16:30 - 17:30

Dr. Imad Salloum
DDS, MSc, OMFS
Certified Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon, Lecturer | Syria

Dr. Imad Salloum
DDS, MSc, OMFS
Certified Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon, Lecturer
Private Practice
Dr. Salloum Board Certified in Oral& Maxillofacial Surgery in 1986. He also attended an extern fellowship training at Emory Univ. And Emory clinic in Atlanta USA 1989, 1992, 1998. Dr. Salloum is a Diplomate and Ambassador of ICOI, and Ambassador of Digital Dentistry Society (DDS), Ambassador of World Association of Piezo Ultrasonic Surgery (WAPUS), Former elected board committee of Syrian Association of Oral& Maxillofacial Surgery,and elected editorial board member a of Syrian Association of Implant Dentistry. Speaker and director of advanced surgical implant courses for the British Academy of Implant and Restorative Dentistry (BAIRD), international expert on Dental XP.
Dr. Salloum had been lecturing in several regional and international conferences,and published several posters and clinical studies. He is a chief surgeon and director of Salloum Dental Clinic and Xdent training center Tartous –Syria.
Lecture: Complications Vs Mistakes in Immediate Implantation
Lectures by this speaker
Tuesday, 2024-02-06
Complications Vs Mistakes in Immediate Implantation
15:00 - 15:45

Dr. Hend Sayed Hassan
BDS, MSc, PhD
Associate Professor in Restorative Dentistry Department | Egypt

Dr. Hend Sayed Hassan
BDS, MSc, PhD
Associate Professor in Restorative Dentistry Department
The British University in Egypt (BUE)
Associate Professor in Restorative Dentistry Department, Faculty of Dentistry, The British University in Egypt. Completed her BDS in Oral and Dental Medicine in 2000 from Cairo University. Completed Master degree in Restorative Dentistry, fixed prosthodontics, endodontics and bio-materials in 2013 from Cairo University. In 2017 Dr Hend obtained her PhD in Operative Dentistry. She has wide experience and passion in dental health, education and research. Dr. Hend is a module leader in the Restorative Dentistry department and teaches both undergraduate and master programs. Also, Dr Hend has many national and international publications. She is a speaker in many national and international conferences.
Lecture: Air Abrasion Technology in Restorative Dentistry
Lectures by this speaker
Thursday, 2024-02-08
Air Abrasion Technology in Restorative Dentistry
14:45 - 15:30

Dr. Omar El Sergany
BDS, MDS, PhD
Director of Innovative Digital Center | Egypt

Dr. Omar El Sergany
BDS, MDS, PhD
Director of Innovative Digital Center
The British University in Egypt (BUE)
BDS (Ain Shams University-2008), MDS (Ain Shams University-2015), PhD
(Ain Shams University-2019).
• Director of innovative digital center in The British University in Egypt
• Founder & co-owner of Digital Dental Academy.
• Founder & co-owner of Tajmeel Dental Center
Lecture: The Smile Makeover Masterclass “Between Clinicians & Technicians”
Lectures by this speaker
Tuesday, 2024-02-06
The Smile Makeover Masterclass " Between Clinicians & Technicians" Part I
14:45 - 15:30
Wednesday, 2024-02-07
The Smile Makeover Masterclass " Between Clinicians & Technicians" Part II
09:00 - 09:45

Prof. Dalia Ghalwash
BDS, MSc, PhD
Head of Oral Medicine, Diagnosis and Periodontology Department, Chair of Research Ethics Committee | Egypt

Prof. Dalia Ghalwash
BDS, MSc, PhD
Head of Oral Medicine, Diagnosis and Periodontology Department, Chair of Research Ethics Committee
The British University in Egypt (BUE)
Professor Dalia Ghalwash. Head of Oral Medicine, Diagnosis and Periodontology Department and the Chair of Research Ethics Committee of the Faculty of Dentistry, The British University in Egypt.
Professor Dalia Ghalwash has her expertise in the field of Oral Medicine, Diagnosis and Periodontology with special interest in the diagnosis and early detection of oral cancer and precancer. She has passion for improving oral health trying to reduce the mortality rate of oral cancer. She has years of experience in scientific research with many national and international publications in her field, in addition to a long teaching experience in huge educational institutions.
Lecture: Salivaomics A Novel Approach in Oral Cancer Detection

Prof. Dr. Tosun Tosun
DDS, MSc, PhD
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, Implantologist | Turkiye

Prof. Dr. Tosun Tosun
DDS, MSc, PhD
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, Implantologist
Private Practice
Prof. Dr. Tosun Tosun graduated from the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Istanbul in 1989. Tosun obtained a PhD degree in Oral Implantology at the University of Istanbul (1990-97). He received a Mastership in Dental Lasers from the AALZ-Aachen University (2010-11) and a MSc in Dental Lasers from the University of Genoa (2013-14). He worked as research assistant in the Department of Oral Implantology, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Istanbul between 1990 and 2002. He was a visiting assistant professor at the University of Padua and the Branemark Osseointegration Center of Treviso from 1993-94. Dr. Tosun has
worked part-time as Consultant surgeon in Harvard Medical International Hospitals and John Hopkins
Medicine, Istanbul between the years 2007-09. He was contract Professor in the Department of Surgical and Diagnostic Sciences (DI.S.C.), Medical School, University of Genoa, Italy between 2011-2014. He was contract Professor in Instituto Toscano, University of Pisa, Italy between 2015-16. Since 2017 he is staff member of the Department of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Istanbul Aydin University and he became the Dean of the same Faculty in 2019.
He obtained Associated Professor title in 2003 and Professor title in 2018. He is a Fellow of the
International Team for Implantology (ITI), Advanced Instructor of Laser and Health Academy, Certified
Expert in Oral Implantology of Deutsche Geselschaft für Orale Implantologie (DGOI) and regularly presents papers in various national and international congresses and scientific publications.
Lecture: Implant Treatment of Periodontally Compromised Patients by Laser Therapies
Lectures by this speaker
Wednesday, 2024-02-07
Implant Treatment of Periodontally Compromised Patients by Laser Therapies
09:00 - 09:45

Prof. Carlos Francci
DDS, MS, PhD
Associate Professor, Department of Biomaterials and Oral Biology, | Brazil

Prof. Carlos Francci
DDS, MS, PhD
Associate Professor, Department of Biomaterials and Oral Biology,
School of Dentistry - University of São Paulo
Prof. Carlos Francci DSS: School of Dentistry from the University of São Paulo. Master and PhD in Dental Materials at the University of São Paulo.
He was visitant professor of the Department of Operative Dentistry University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for one year (1997-1998)
Former President of the Brazilian Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry (ABOE) Biennium 2013-2014; Former President of the Brazilian Division of IADR (International Association for Dental Research) (SBPqO) Biennium 2017-2018.
Lecture: Building New Smiles – Simple Decisions for Amazing Results
Lectures by this speaker
Wednesday, 2024-02-07
Building New Smiles – Simple Decisions for Amazing Results
11:15 - 12:15

Prof. Raffaele Vinci
MD, DMD, MFS
Associate Professor, Director of Post-graduate School of Oral Surgery | Italy

Prof. Raffaele Vinci
MD, DMD, MFS
Associate Professor, Director of Post-graduate School of Oral Surgery
Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele
He graduated in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Milan on 23 September 1980. In 1983 he attended a Postgraduate Course in Oro-maxillofacial Surgery at the Center for the correction of dento-maxillofacial deformities, directed by Professor. B.N. Epker in Fort Worth (University of Texas). From 1984 to 1987 he practiced clinical activity at the Department of Maxillofacial Surgery of the Civil Hospital of Brescia, where then became co-responsible assistant from 1987 to 1997. In 1985 he obtained Specialization Diploma in Maxillofacial Surgery with full marks and honors from the University of Milan. From 1997 to 2003 was Director of the Nursing Home of Maxillofacial Surgery at the Italian Stomatological Institute in Milan. From 1993 to 2004: Adjunct Professor in charge of teaching various supplementary courses at the School of Specialization in Maxillofacial Surgery of the University of Ferrara, in particular the course of "Biomaterials" from 1993 to 1994, of "Surgery of Soft Tissues "from 1995 to 1998 and of" Maxillofacial Surgery IV "from 1998 to 2004. Head of the Department of Advanced Oral Surgery at the Department of Dentistry (Dir. Prof. E.F Gherlone) of IRCCS San Raffaele in Milan since 2004. Since 2006: Adjunct Professor, holder of the teaching of Major Oral Surgery and Pre-implantation, scientific disciplinary sector MED718-General Surgery-competition sector 06 / C1 at the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, Dental Hygiene Course of the Vita University- Health San Raffaele. Since 2013: Professor of Odontostomatology Surgery SSD MED28 at the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, Degree Course in Dentistry and Dental Prosthetics of Vita-Salute San Raffaele University. In 2014 he obtained the national scientific qualification as second-tier professor, competitive sector 06 / F1- Odontostomatological Diseases, Scientific Disciplinary Sector MED / 28 (Odontostomatological Diseases). Call 2012 (DD n. 222/2012). In 2016 he became Associate Professor in Odontostomatological Diseases, obtaining the Chair of Oral Surgery at the Vita-Salute San Raffaele University in Milan. Since 2018: Director of the Specialization School of Oral Surgery at the Vita-Salute San Raffaele University. In 2019 he has been elected President of SidCo, the Italian Society of Odontostomatological Surgery.
Lecture: Rehabilitation Strategies in Jaw Atrophy
Lectures by this speaker
Thursday, 2024-02-08
Implantology
10:00 - 10:45

Prof. Mohamed Fouad Haridy
BDS, MSc, PhD
Professor Of Conservative Dentistry, Head of Restorative Department | Egypt

Prof. Mohamed Fouad Haridy
BDS, MSc, PhD
Professor Of Conservative Dentistry, Head of Restorative Department
Cairo University / British University in Egypt (BUE)
Professor Of Conservative Dentistry – Cairo University and Head Of Restorative Department -The British University In Egypt. He completed his BDS in dentistry in 2000 and in 2005 he completed his master degree in restorative, fixed prosthodontics, endodontics and bio-materials. In 2010, Dr. Haridy obtained his PhD degree in collaboration between Cairo university and university of Toronto-Canada. He has wide experience and passion in improving dental health, research and education. He is speaker in many national and international dental and medical conferences. Also, he is key opinion leader for many dental companies regarding esthetic and restorative fields. He supervised many master and PhD programs in his universities.
Lecture:
Lectures by this speaker
Wednesday, 2024-02-07
The Hassle of Diastema Closure
09:45 - 10:30

Prof. Edoardo Manfredi
DDS, PhD, MSc
Lecturer, Researcher and Associate Professor, Department of Medicine and Surgery. | Italy

Prof. Edoardo Manfredi
DDS, PhD, MSc
Lecturer, Researcher and Associate Professor, Department of Medicine and Surgery.
University of Parma
Graduated in Dentistry and Dental Prosthetics, II level Master's Degree in Implantology, PhD in Physiopathology and genetics of metabolic diseases, Type B Temporary Researcher and Adjunct Professor at the University of Parma, Department of Medicine and Surgery.
Lecturer in Prosthetics CLMOPD University of Parma. President (2017-2020) and founding member of the Italian Society of Dentistry in Sleep Medicine (SIMSO). Member of the Italian Board of Dental Sleep Medicine. He was a member of the OSAS Emilia Romagna Multidisciplinary Commission for the drafting of the new Regional Guidelines.
Lecture: Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Diagnosis and Therapy in Adults
Lectures by this speaker
Thursday, 2024-02-08
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Diagnosis and Therapy in Adults
10:00 - 11:00

Prof. Simone Lumetti
DDS, PhD, MSc
Director - Department of Periodontology, Implantology, and Gnathology, Vice-Director - University Dental Center, Lecturer and Associate Professor | Italy

Prof. Simone Lumetti
DDS, PhD, MSc
Director - Department of Periodontology, Implantology, and Gnathology, Vice-Director - University Dental Center, Lecturer and Associate Professor
University of Parma
Professor Simone Lumetti graduated with honors in Dentistry and Dental Prosthetics from the University of Parma. He obtained a second-level Master's degree in Implantology in 2007 and a Doctorate in Research in "Pathophysiology of osteometabolic diseases" in 2010 from the same university. As an Associate Professor at the University of Parma, he is involved in teaching and research in the fields of Periodontology, Implant Prosthetics, and the interaction between biomaterials and oral tissue. He is the author of scientific articles in international journals and serves as the President of the second-level Master's program in Implantology and Periodontology, the Master's program in Digital Dentistry, as well as a lecturer in the Master's program in Aesthetics of Oral and Perioral Tissues. Additionally, he is the Director of the Department of Periodontology, Implantology, and Gnathology. He also holds the position of Vice-Director at the University Dental Center of the University of Parma, the sole location for clinical and educational activities.
Lecture: OSAS and its Relationship with Periodontitis and Inflammatory Molecules in the Implant Patients
Lectures by this speaker
Thursday, 2024-02-08
OSAS and its Relationship With Periodontitis and Inflammatory Molecules in the Implant
16:00 - 17:00

Prof. Dr. Walid Altayeb
DDS, MSc, PhD
Periodontist | Algeria

Prof. Dr. Walid Altayeb
DDS, MSc, PhD
Periodontist
Private Practice
Dr. Altayeb received his dental degree from Faculty of
Dentistry, Damascus University in 1998
• He completed his Master of Science in Periodontics in 2004 and Doctorate ofPhilosophy PH.D in Periodonticsin 2007
• Master of Academy of Laser Dentistry, Florida, USA
• President-elect of ALD 2023-2024, Treasurer 2022-2023
• Academy of Laser Dentistry Board of Directors and ALD Speakers Bureau
• Guest Professor, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Istanbul Ayden University, Istanbul, Turkey
• Lecturer in Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore di Roma, Italy
• Guest Professor, UNIVERSIAPOLIS The International University of Agadir, Agadir, Morocco
• Dr. Altayeb received The Leon Goldman Award for Clinical Excellence/ 2023 of ALD
• He received The John G. Sulewski Distinguished Service Award / 2019 of ALD
• A speaker in many international conferences in the fields of Periodontal Medicine, Implantology, and
Laser Dentistry.
• Continuing education provider, over 1140 CPD hours in last 7 years.
• He is running “Pink Aesthetics & Laser Dentistry” courses with the British Academy of Implant
and Restorative Dentistry in Middle East and North Africa.
• Dr. Altayeb achieved Advanced Proficiency certificates of Academy of Laser Dentistry
• The founder and chair of ALD Gulf Laser Chapter
• Past Chair of ALD International Relations Committee
• The founder of Laser section in the British Academy of Implant and Restorative Dentistry and the founder of the Professional Diploma in Advanced Laser Dentistry of BAIRD
• General Secretary of iLED 2018 and iLED 2019 conferences
• Dr. Altayeb is working in private as periodontist and Implantologist
Lecture: Esthetic Crown Lengthening: Where High Tech Meets High Touch for an Optimal Smile?
Lectures by this speaker
Wednesday, 2024-02-07
Laser-Assisted Esthetic Crown Lengthening: Where High Tech Meets High Touch for an Optimal Smile?
11:15 - 12:00

Dr. Omar Kamal
BDS, MSc
Lecturer and dental Photography Course Director | Egypt

Dr. Omar Kamal
BDS, MSc
Lecturer and dental Photography Course Director
MUST University
Lecturer and Dental Photography Course Director – MUST University
Canon Dental Partner- Egypt
MSc- N.I.L.E.S., Cairo University
Certified Dental Photography Lecturer from Brimingham University
CEO , OKdent company for dental Photography Equipment - Egypt
Lecture: Dental Photography: The Map to Success
Lectures by this speaker
Thursday, 2024-02-08
Dental Photography: The Map to Success
15:30 - 16:15

Prof. Fardos Nabil Fathy Rizk
BDS, MSc, PhD
Head and Professor of Removable Prosthodontics, Vice Dean, Pro-Vice Chancellor | Egypt

Prof. Fardos Nabil Fathy Rizk
BDS, MSc, PhD
Head and Professor of Removable Prosthodontics, Vice Dean, Pro-Vice Chancellor
The British University in Egypt (BUE)
Bio- Pro-Vice Chancellor for Students, British University in Egypt, 2022- Present.
• Vice Dean for Teaching & Learning, Faculty of Dentistry, British University in
Egypt, 2017-Present.
• Head of Removable Prosthodontics Department, Faculty of Dentistry, British
University in Egypt, 2013-Present.
• Professor of Removable Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, British University in
Egypt, 2017-Present.
• Associate Professor of Removable Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, British
University in Egypt, 2012-2017.
• Lecturer of Removable Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Misr University for
Science & Technology, 2007-2012.
• Teaching Assistant of Removable Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Misr
University for Science & Technology, 2003-2007.
• Ph.D. Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Ain Shams University 2007.
• M.S.D. Prosthodontics, Crown and Bridge and Dental Materials, Faculty of
Dentistry, Cairo University, 2000.
• B.S.D, Oral and Dental Medicine, Faculty of Dentistry, Caro University 1994
Lecture: The Effect of Different Scanning Protocols on the Retention of Digitally Constructed Complete Denture Bases
Lectures by this speaker
Tuesday, 2024-02-06
The Effect of Different Scanning Protocols on the Retention of Digitally Constructed Complete Denture Bases
14:00 - 14:45

Dr. Costa Nicolopoulos
BDS, FFD(SA)MFOS
Specialist Maxillo-Facial & Oral Surgery | United Arab Emirates

Dr. Costa Nicolopoulos
BDS, FFD(SA)MFOS
Specialist Maxillo-Facial & Oral Surgery
Private Practice
Dr Costa Nicolopoulos BDS cum laude, FFD(SA)MFOS qualified as a dentist in 1984 receiving his dental degree “cum laude” from Wits University, Johannesburg, South Africa. He received numerous awards including the Gold Medal of the Dental Association of South Africa for the most outstanding graduate. In 1990 he completed his 4-year full time postgraduate Maxillo-Facial & Oral Surgery training at Wits University and was awarded FFD from the College of Medicine of South Africa. Since 1991 he is in full-time specialist Maxillo-Facial & Oral Surgery private practice concentrating on immediate loading of dental implants. To date, he has placed over 40.000 dental implants. In 2011, with Dr Petros Yuvanoglu, he established the SameDay Dental Implants Clinic in Dubai where he is also the co-director of the Branemark Osseointegration Center as well as the ZAGA Zygoma Implant Center. Dr Costa has been an invited speaker at numerous organizations, including the Academy of Osseointegration (AO), American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry (AAED). Osseodensification Academy, Association of Dental Implantology (ADI) and American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) as well as Hellenic Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons (HAOMS). He is also a Diplomate of the International Congress of Oral Implantology (ICOI).
Lecture: SameDay Implants & Teeth in the Atrophic Maxilla
Lectures by this speaker
Thursday, 2024-02-08
SameDay Implants & Teeth in the Atrophic Maxilla
10:45 - 11:30

Dr. Donald Murry III
BS, DMD
Dentist, Clinical Director, Lecturer | USA

Dr. Donald Murry III
BS, DMD
Dentist, Clinical Director, Lecturer
Private Practice
Dr. Murry is the president of a growing, multi-location, dentist-owned dental service organization in Richmond, Virginia. His clinical focus is on digital implant therapy, All on X surgical and restorative dentistry, as well as
CAD/CAM chairside ceramics and 3D printed restorative, and digitally-driven straightwire and clear aligner orthodontics
Dr. Murry is a Key Opinion Leader for Planmeca, TruAbutment, and URIS Implants. Additionally, he serves on the Board of Education at Planmeca USA. Outside of the clinical theater, Dr. Murry lectures to dentists and dental teams around the U.S. and abroad, on multi-practice ownership and leveraging digital dental technology— CAD/CAM restorative, digital implant
dentistry, and in-office 3D printing— as a catalyst to providing efficient, effective and profitable PPO dentistry in today’s real world environment.
Lecture: A Novel Approach to Digital 'All on X' Therapy

Prof. Dr. Hande Sar Sancakli
DDS, PhD
Professor, FDI CE Director Europe | Turkiye

Prof. Dr. Hande Sar Sancakli
DDS, PhD
Professor, FDI CE Director Europe
Istanbul University
Prof. Dr. Sar Sancakli received DDS degree in 2000, Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry; PhD in 2007, Assoc. Professorship degree in 2012 and professor degree in 2020 Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Restorative Dentistry. She worked as Visiting Lecturer in King’s College Dental Institute, Guy’s Hospital in 2012 with Prof. Dr. Bartlett and had collaborative projects on dental erosion. Beside her scientific publications in internationally/nationally indexed journals, book chapters, lectures in various master programmes, international conferences, performing hands-on courses in restorative dentistry about adhesive dentistry, and restorative materials. She has been awarded -The Best Speaker in Women Dentistry worldwide- in 2018. She is currently Member of the Board of Istanbul University, Board Member of Turkish Dental Association International Affairs Commitee, Board Member of Turkish Aesthetic Dentistry Academy Association-EDAD, Board Member of Turkish Restorative Dentistry Association and the current Chairperson of ERO/ FDI Working Group Continuing Medical Education and the FDI Regional Continuing Education Director of Europe.
Lecture: Minimal Invasive Restorative Options for Anterior Esthetic Rehabilitation
Lecture: Dental Erosion- Preventive or Additive Restorative Way?
Lectures by this speaker
Thursday, 2024-02-08
Minimal Invasive Restorative Options for Anterior Esthetic Rehabilitation
09:00 - 09:45
Thursday, 2024-02-08
Dental Erosion- Preventive or additive restorative way?
15:30 - 16:15

Dr. Bora Korkut
BDS, PhD
Associate Professor | Turkiye

Dr. Bora Korkut
BDS, PhD
Associate Professor
Marmara University
Graduated from Marmara University, Faculty of Dentistry in 2008. Got the ‘Ph.D.’ and ‘Restorative Dentistry Instructor’ titles in 2015. Has been working as an academic member at Marmara University, Faculty of Dentistry since then with the title of Associate Professor in
Department of Restorative Dentistry.
Has many national and international scientific publications about direct and indirect restorations, pre-restorative treatments, clinical dental photography, tooth wear, digital dentistry and caries diagnosis and management. He has presented several scientific lectures
as an invited keynote speaker in national and international congresses and symposiums regarding these topics. He has also performed more than 100 national / international hands-on courses since 2015.
He is the author of the book ‘Composite Restorations in Anterior Esthetics’ which was considered the best-seller for the same year.
He is a certified Invisalign Provider.
Lecture: Resin Composites VS Ceramics in Anterior Esthetic Restorations
Lectures by this speaker
Thursday, 2024-02-08
Minimal Invasive Restorative Options for Anterior Esthetic Rehabilitation Part 1
09:45 - 10:30
Thursday, 2024-02-08
Minimal Invasive Restorative Options for Anterior Esthetic Rehabilitation Part 2
10:30 - 11:15

Prof. Mauro Merli
MD, DDS
Surgoen and Prosthodontist, Professor of Periodontology, Lecturer, President elected SIPRO for the year 2025 | Italy

Prof. Mauro Merli
MD, DDS
Surgoen and Prosthodontist, Professor of Periodontology, Lecturer, President elected SIPRO for the year 2025
University Politecnica of Marche
Dr. Mauro Merli earned his degree in Medicine and Surgery at the University of Bologna in 1986, and in 1989 in Odontostomatology.
He is an active member of the Italian Society of Periodontology and of The Italian Society of Prosthetic Dentistry and Oral Rehabilitation. Dr. Merli held the position of Secretary, Treasurer, Vice-president and President of SIdP. President elected SIPRO for the year 2025. Author of Volume I and II of the multimedial book "Implant Therapy: The Integrated Treatment Plan" and "Prosthetics in Implant Therapy", as well as several scientific articles, Dr. Merli lectures in National and International conferences and courses.
He is an Editorial Consultant for the International Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry. Dr. Merli is Professor of Periodontology (University Politecnica of Marche), President of the Clinica Merli and Scientific Director of Accademia Dentofacciale Merli.
Lecture: Masticatory Dysfunction in Subjects Affected by Stage IV
Periodontitis: From Diagnosis to Supportive Therapy