Dr. Aalam graduated with a DDS degree from the University of Nice Sophia Antipolis, Nice (France). He, subsequently, specialized in Advanced Periodontics at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles (USA). Dr. Aalam graduated with a DDS degree from the University of Nice Sophia Antipolis, Nice (France). He, subsequently, specialized in Advanced Periodontics at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles (USA). Dr. Aalam is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology. The French Society and the Californian Society of Periodontology awarded Dr. Aalam for his contribution to clinical research in the field of implant dentistry. Dr. Aalam is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the USC School of Dentistry in the department of Advanced Periodontics. He is also a faculty member of the Taiwanese Academy of Reconstructive Dentistry. Dr. Aalam lectures and publishes in the field of dental implant and site development procedures.

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

Dr. Dario Adolfi, formed by the University of Sao Paulo in 1979. Ceramista, Surgeon Dentist, Director of Education Spazio. Speaker International with financial and practical courses in South America, Europe, Australia, the United States and Asia. Technical Consultant to the Companies ceramics. Private Clinic in Sao Paulo – Brazil. Dr. Dario Adolfi is author of the book “The Natural Aesthetics” published by Quintessence International in Portuguese, English, Spanish and Russian. Author of several articles on aesthetics.

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

Anas Aloum, BDS obtained his dental degree in Jordan University, Jordan in 2006. Afterwards in 2010 he finished the Advanced Prosthodontic specialty in the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry in the University of Southern California. In the present time he holds a part time position as an Assistant Professor in the Advanced Prosthodontic program at the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry. He owns a private practice in the Emirates.

Graduated at Genoa University (Italy) in 2000. Internship at the Department of Operative and Restorative Dentistry, University of Zurich under the guidance of Prof. F. Lutz; studying adhesive dentistry and its applications in operative and prosthetic dentistry. Active Member of the European Academy Esthetic Dentistry (EAED) one of the most important and desirable scientific academies, worldwide; Active Member of the Italian Academy of Restorative AIC (Accademia Italiana di Odontoiatria Conservativa e Restaurativa) one of the most prestigious and important scientific academies in Italy; Active Member of the Italian Academy Esthetic Dentistry (IAED). To become an active member of these academies, you have to present clinical cases treated with very high quality standards and the latest generation technics. Author of articles on Esthetic adhesive and restorative dentistry and speaker in international courses and congresses.

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

Prof. Zvi Artzi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Periodontology at the School of Dental Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Israel. Zvi has published over 80 articles and research abstracts in peer-reviewed leading journals in Periodontology and Oral Implantology. He has lectured extensively at international conferences. Professor Artzi’s current main research topics are related to osseointegration, bone regeneration, bone substitutes and advancing surgical modalities.

Dr. Att is a former professor and chair at the Department of Prosthodontics at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. He is also a professor of prosthodontics at the School of Dentistry, University of Freiburg, Germany. Further, he is the Head of the United States Education Delegate of the International Team for Implantology (ITI) and the United States Ambassador of the European Association for Osseointegration (EAO). Dr. Att is a Board-Certified Prosthodontist from the German Society of Prosthodontics and Biomaterials (DGPro) since 2004 and an active member of multiple professional organizations, including the European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry (EAED), International Academy of Digital Dental Medicine, International College of Prosthodontists, Academy of Prosthodontics, Greater New York Academy of Prosthodontics, and more. He serves as the past President of the International Academy for Digital Dental Medicine (IADDM), past President of the Prosthodontics Group of the International Association for Dental Research (IADR), and President of the Arabian Academy of Esthetic Dentistry (ARAED). A widely published and internationally respected and sought-after clinician and educator, Dr. Att’s main focus within teaching, research, and clinical practice is esthetic and implant dentistry, as well as the implementation of cutting-edge digital technologies in both reconstructive and multidisciplinary dentistry here in Boston.

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

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

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

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

Dr. Bedrossian graduated from the University of San Francisco in 1981. He completed his training in 1986 at the University of The Pacific, School of Dentistry and completed a four-year Oral & Maxillofacial Residency training program at the Alameda Medical Center. In addition to private practice, Dr. Bedrossian is the Director of the Surgical Implant training program at the Alameda Medical Center. He also is the Director of the Post-Doctoral Implant Training Program at the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry. His academic appointments also include Associate Professor at the University of California San Francisco and the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry. Dr. Bedrossian is the past president of the San Francisco Dental Society 1997-1998. He is a former trustee of the California Dental Association, and a former member of the Board of Directors of the Northern California Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. Dr. Bedrossian is a current Board member of the University of the Pacific, School of Dentistry Foundation as well as the PI Branemark Foundation Board. He is a founding member and president of PI Branemark, North America Foundation. He lectures extensively to his colleagues on the treatment planning for oral surgical and implant patients. He has multipleInternational publications in Refereed Journals as well as multiple Textbook Chapters on the topic of treatment planning patients needing dental implants. Dr. Bedrossian is currently active and leads an International study for the treatment of patients with advanced resorption of their jaws. He is a leading researcher in the use of the Zygomatic implant as well as the use of Computerized Surgical approaches for the treatment of patients missing teeth as well as patient with maxillofacial defects. Dr. Bedrossian is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons and a Fellow of the American College of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons. Dr. Bedrossian is on the Editorial Board of The International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Implants, The Journal of California Dental Association, as well as Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research. He is also a member of the American Dental Association, the American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons and the Pierre Fauchard Academy.

Dr. Lorin F. Berland has built an international reputation for his expertise in cosmetic dentistry. He is one of the most published authorities on cosmetic dentistry and has appeared on the television programs 20/20, Inside Edition, Fox News. In addition, Dr. Berland has been in Time, The Wall Street Journal, Readers Digest and many more. Dr. Berland is the creator of the Lorin Library Smile Style Guide, www.denturewearers.com and is the founder of Arts District Dental, a multi-doctor specialty practice that first pioneered the concept of spa dentistry.

Dr. Sunil Bhoolabhai completed his B.D.S. degree from Bombay University in 1984 and subsequently his D.D.S. from California State in 1992. Dr. Bhoolabhai maintains a full time practice emphasising cosmetic and appearance related dentistry in Bombay. He is the founder and president of the Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry in India and an Accredited member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. An Accreditation Examiner with the American Board of Cosmetic Dentistry, he is an Honorary member of the Canadian Academy of Esthetic Dentistry and a Fellow of the International Academy of Dento Facial Esthetics. He is a Diplomate of the International Congress of Oral Implantology. He has lectured extensively, internationally, and is an advisor to various dental manufacturers and journals. He serves on the Editorial review Board of the Journal Practical Procedures and Aesthetic Dentistry (PPAD) and of the Journal of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and Dental Tribune International. He has also served on the Advisory board of the Journal of Quintessence International. Dr Bhoolabhai is the official smile care consultant and expert of the coveted Ms India pageant. His articles have been published in various reputed journals including the Journal of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Signature and Signature International and Practical Procedures and Aesthetic Dentistry and Dental Tribune International. His work has featured on the cover of the Journal of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.

Prof. Nitzan Bichacho heads the Ronald E. Goldstein Center for Aesthetic Dentistry and Clinical Research at the Prosthodontics Department of the Faculty of Dental Medicine at the Hadassah Medical Campus, holding the post of expert in prosthodontics at the rank of professor at the Faculty of Dental Medicine, Hebrew University, Jerusalem, where he received his D.M.D. in 1984. He is Past President and an active member of the European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry – EAED, (www.eaed.org) .He also serves as scientific editor of the American professional digital journal Practical Procedures & Aesthetic Dentistry, (www.PPAD.com), The Middle East Journal of Oral Health, and the Implantology section of The European Journal of Esthetic Dentistry, (www.quintessenz.de) and serves as editorial board member of several international publications. Prof. Bichacho has been publishing and lecturing worldwide in the fields of dental implant therapy, fixed prosthodontics, and innovative treatment modalities in esthetic dentistry. He is the conceptor and co-inventor of the NobelActive Implant System. In his private practice in Tel Aviv, he collaborates with multinational colleagues and dental technicians.

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

University of Southern California School of Dentistry and private practioner in Santa Barbara. Dr. L. Stephen Buchanan, was valedictorian of his class at the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry, completed the Endodontic Graduate program at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1980. Since that time he has maintained a private practice limited to endodontics in Santa Barbara, California, where he lives with his wife and two children. He also serves as an assistant clinical professor at the University of Southern California School of Dentistry, Department of Graduate Endodontics. In 1983 he established Dental Education Laboratories, and subsequently built a state-of-the-art teaching laboratory devoted to hands-on endodontic instruction, where he continues to teach today. Through Dental Education Laboratories he has lectured and conducted participation courses around the world, published numerous articles, and produced an award-winning video series, The Art of Endodontics. Dr. Buchanan began pursuing 3D anatomy research early in his career, and in 1986 he became the first person in dentistry to use micro CT technology to show the intricacies of root structure. He continues this work today, using his own micro CT scanner to produce research, leading-edge multimedia and educational resources.

Dr. Bunyaratavej received her DDS degree and graduated from the Faculty of Dentistry, Mahidol University, Bangkok in 1993. She furthered her training by attending the University of Michigan, School of Dentistry, where she received her certificate in Periodontics and Master of Sciences degree in Periodontics in 1999. She became a diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology in 2000. During 1999-2000, she spent an extra year at University of Michigan, as was an adjunct lecturer/research fellow at the University of Michigan, School of Dentistry. Dr. Bunyaratavej is currently an assistant professor at the Faculty of Dentistry, Mahidol Universityat Faculty of Dentistry, Mahidol University. Her research interests are periodontal aesthetic and regeneration. She has published many articles in international peer reviewed journals and is a co-author of many chapters in textbook.

Dr. Da­niel Bu­ser is Pro­fes­sor and Chairman at the De­part­ment of Oral Sur­ge­ry at the Uni­ver­si­ty of Ber­n in Swit­zer­land since 2000. He spent several sabbaticals at Harvard University in Boston (1989-91), at Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas (1995), and at the University of Melbourne (2007/08). In 2016, he spends another 6-month sabbatical at Harvard School of Dental Medicine for various projects. He served as President of various academic associations including the European Association for Osseointegration (EAO) in 1996/97, the Swiss Society of Oral Implantology (SSOI) in 1999-2002, the Swiss Society of Oral Surgery and Stomatology (SSOS) in 2002-07. He was also President of the ITI (2009-13), the world’s largest association in the field of implant dentistry. He re­cei­ved several scientific awards by professional organizations such as the ITI, the AO, the AAP and the AAOMS. Recently, he was honored with an Honorary Professorship by the University of Buenos Aires (2011), the Brånemark Osseointegration Award by the Osseointegration Foundation in the USA (2013), an Honorary Doctorate by the University of Szeged in Hungary (2014), and the Jerome and Dorothy Schweitzer Research Award by the Greater New York Academy of Prosthodontics (GNYAP) in New York (2015). His main research areas are in surface technology, long-term stability of dental implants, tissue regeneration around dental implants, and Gui­ded Bo­ne Re­ge­ne­ra­tion. He has authored and co-authored more than 350 publications, which are highly cited, and several text books including two GBR books and several ITI Treatment Guides. He widely lectures at national and international conferences.

Dr. Butler maintains a periodontal practice in downtown Seattle and has been an Affiliate Clinical Faculty member at the University of Washington. His practice reflects his emphasis on aesthetic microsurgery techniques, regenerative periodontal therapy, and implant aesthetics. He has lectured to the Academy of Osseointegration, American Dental Association, American Academy of Periodontology, International Association of Dental Research, Western Society of Periodontology and numerous other dental societies. Presentation topics have varied from implant aesthetics, periodontal aesthetics, non-surgical periodontal therapy to digital imaging in clinical practice. He has published articles in the Journal of the American Dental Association, International Journal of Periodontics, Implant Realities, International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry, Journal of Periodontology and Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Implants.

Graduado em Odontologia pela faculdade de Odontologia da Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (FO-UERJ) em 1990. Tornou-se especialista em Ortodontia em 1995, tambem pela FO-UERJ. Diplomado pelo Board Brazileiro de Ortodontia e Ortopedia Facial em 2006 (3a turma). Membro da Associacao Brazileira de Ortodontia e Ortopedia Facial. Consultor cientifico da Revista Dental Press de Estetica. Trabalhos cientificos publicados e ministrados com enfase na estetica em Ortodontia. Atua em clinica privada (Natal e Recife) com foco em tratamento de adultos.