Dr. Ben Warner is Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of General Practice and Dental Public Health, where he serves as First Attending. Whether in the clinic or classroom, he strives to bring students to their highest level of competency. His research interests include new and improved methods for diagnosing oral lesions, clinical oral oncology, premalignancy, mucocutaneous diseases, xerostomia, laser dentistry, and environmentally friendly "green" approaches to wellness. He is recipient of several research awards including the George Finley III Foundation Skin Cancer Research Award, the M. G. and Lillie A. Johnson Cancer Treatment and Research Award, the Alando J. Ballantyne Head and Neck Surgery Award, and the Paul E. Strandjord Young Investigator Award. Dr. Warner is a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry, and active on several professional committees, journal editorial boards and charitable organizations.

General Practice and Dental Public Health

Dr. Daniel G. Pompa is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon. In 1985 he established The Oral Surgery and Implant Center in Forest Hills, New York. After graduating from New York University College of Dentistry in 1978, Dr. Pompa completed a GPR at Long Island Jewish Hospital, followed by speciality training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Lincoln Hospital, New York Medical College. In 1982, he became a Fellow of The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. He is also a Fellow in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. Dr. Dan Pompa has lectured extensively, both nationally and internationally, including at the National Meeting of the Academy of Osseointegration, the International Interdisciplinary Congress on Craniofacial and Skull Base Surgery, the XXII Inter American Medical and Dental Conference and has frequently presented at the annual Greater New York Dental Meeting since 1982. Dan is also an inventor, having been issued a U.S. Patent for his innovative work in the field of Dental Implantology. This is U.S. Patent # 5,320,529. The title of the patent is "Method and Apparatus for Locating an Ideal Site for a Dental Implant and for the Precise Surgical Placement fo that Implant" and was filed in September, 1992 and issued June 14,1994. At that time he demonstrated a method and apparatus for the early use of the Surgical Guide and discussed the advantages of 3D treatment planning for Implant Dentistry. This patent has now been cited by 359 patents.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Implant Dentistry

Dr. Mathew is a faculty at Department of Biomedical Science, UIC School of Medicine at Rockford and leading Disability Research lab. He holding adjunct position at Department of Bionegineering at UIC, Chicago and Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago. His research is supported by the federal agencies (NIH and NSF) and research foundations. He is also Editor- in- chief of Journal of Bio and Tribo-corrosion by Springer. He was an instrumental for initiating an international research institute called "Institute of Biomaterials, Tribocorrosion, and Nanomedicine" (IBTN), which is a joint venture of University of Illinois (UIC) and UNESP, Brazil. Currently, he actively involved in the IBTN and the director of tribocorrosion division.

Simulation of human artificial joints, biomechanics and tribocorrosion aspects of implant biomaterials in dentistry and orthopedics.

Dr. Jason Buschman is a board certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon licensed to practice in Illinois, Missouri, and Oklahoma. He has an outstanding CE course on Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office, and he is working on a digital study guide with life scenarios. Currently, he is the Professor of oral and maxillofacial surgery at SIUE school of dental medicine and CE director of new millennium CE. Expert witness, medical malpractice. He has completed his DDS at The University of Oklahoma college of dentistry.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Dr. George Freedman is a founder and past president of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and a founder of the Canadian Academy for Esthetic Dentistry. His most recent textbook, “Contemporary Esthetic Dentistry” is published by Elsevier and he is Visiting Professor, Universita di Firenze, Florence Italy. Dr Freedman was recently awarded the Irwin Smigel Prize in Aesthetic Dentistry presented by NYU College of Dentistry. He is a past director of CE programs in Esthetic Dentistry at the Universities of California at San Francisco, Florida, SUNY Buffalo, UMKC, Minnesota, Baylor College and Case Western Reserve, Tufts, Eastman Dental Center (Rochester and London), Catholic University in Seoul, South Korea and was the founding Associate Director of the Esthetic Dentistry Education Center at the State University of New York at Buffalo. Dr. Freedman is the author or co-author of 12 textbooks, more than 700 dental articles, and numerous webinars, CDs, videos and audios and is a Team Member of REALITY. Dr Freedman is the Materials Editor for Dentistry Today, Editor in Chief for Dental Tribune International, and is on the Editorial Board of Oral Health and Dental Asia.

dental esthetics, adhesion, desensitization, composites, impression materials and porcelain veneers

Dr. Yang completed his PhD in Microbiology & Immunology from University Zhengzhou University, China. She was the Postdoctoral Fellow in Bone Biology, University of Michigan School of Dentistry. She was the Assistant Professor in the Department of Oral Biology, School of Dental Medicine, SUNY at Buffalo, 2008-2014. She is currently serving as an Associate Professor in the Department of Oral Biology, School of Dental Medicine, SUNY at Buffalo, 2014-2016. Dr. Yang’s research interests focus on exploring the mechanism of tooth and bone development, bone metabolism and mechanostransduction, as well as gene/stem cell therapy of bone diseases. Research in Dr. Yang’s lab has provided significant insights into the regulation of bone remodeling and bone resorption by the calcium oscillation, GPCR/G protein/RGS signaling pathways, primary cilia, IFT80 and IFT20 in regulation of bone cell behavior/bone and cartilage formation, which bridged the gap about the function and mechanism of RGS and ciliary IFT proteins in skeleton. Currently, the team is characterizing how RGS proteins regulates bone metabolism and aging skeleton. Additionally, studies are on the way to discover how ciliary IFT proteins and primary cilia affect tooth development, fracture healing and other bone related diseases. Those studies will lead to identification of novel regulatory cascades controlling fundamental bone developmental and remodeling processes and new insights in design of new therapeutic advances for bone and other diseases.

Mechanism of tooth and bone development, bone metabolism and mechanostransduction

Swati Chitre has completed BDS from India, MSD in Operative and Preventive Dentistry from Indiana University and DDS from University of Detroit Mercy school of Dentistry. She is currently working as a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry. She teaches in the preclinic laboratory and clinics. Prevention of caries, Dental Sealants are the main areas of her research interest. She has presented posters and oral presentations in national dental meetings for past few years. She also maintains her skills by practicing in private practice one day a week and devotes one day a month to serve the underserved population. She is a reviewer for the reputed Journal of Operative Dentistry, Journal of Dental Research and had been serving as an editorial board member of reputable Gavin Journal of Dental Sciences. She presented the same topic in Dental Medicine International conference -2016 in Toronto, Canada.

Prevention of caries, Dental Sealants

Dr. Ravi rattan, completed his postgraduate diploma in dental practice management from Guildhall University, London, UK. Currently, he is the principal of an private practice in north west london. Dr. ravi rattan is the Clinical Director at southern dental ltd - colesseum dental group, council member at gerson lehrman group and he is also the invited panel member of m3 global research.

Restorative Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry

Lifong became a Clinical Scientist registered by HPC after being awarded her PhD on the optical measurement of free form surfaces and becoming involved with the facial laser scanning of patients. Working in an interdisciplinary environment at the Clinical Dental Biometrics Laboratory (CDBL), together with clinicians and postgraduate students, she has conducted numerous clinically-related research projects with many of them resulting in published work. As a result of this success in research, the CDBL has expanded its activities and equipment. Lifong graduated in the subject of Computer Aided Design and Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) with a Bachelor Degree of Science from Beijing University. In the mid-1980s, early in her career, she used one of the first 3-D CAD/CAM software programmes called CATIA (Computer Aided Three-dimensional Interactive Application, Dassault System) for designing the outline of aircrafts and simulating undercarriage tests. With this expertise she came to England, to be employed by the British Aerospace (BAe) in Hatfield, UK. Lifong has always been interested in medicine and dentistry and started to apply CAD/CAM knowledge to computer aided metrology in dentistry in 1990 in the Biometrics Lab of the Institute of Denistry.

Digital dentistry,3D/4D intra and extra oral surface quantification, Dental CAD/CAM and dental 3D printing

Dr. Mehmet Ömer Görduysus has completed his MDS from University of Southern California,USA and PhD from Hacettepe University, Turkey. He is currently, the Principle Investigator at Sharjah Dental Biomaterials Research Group (SDBRG) and Professor at University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.

Endodontics, Microscopic endodontics, Microbiology, regenerative endodontics

Dr. Mohammed Amin completed his MS in Prosthodontics from Marmara University, College of Dentistry. He was the Project Director at Dow University of Health Sciences from 2006 – 2008. Dr. Amin was the Former Dean at University Medical & Dental College from 2008 – 2011. Currently, he is the Professor of Prosthodontics, College of Dentistry, Taibah University.

Prosthodontics, Restorative Dentistry

Jeff Burgess received his DDS and MSD from the c, in Seattle. He practiced general dentistry for 10 years and returned to the UW to pursue an MSD in Oral Medicine followed by a two year post-doctoral fellowship in the Department of Anesthesiology at the University Medical Center. He subsequently served 15 years as a Consultant and Attending at the Medical Center Pain Center and at the same time was a Research and Clinical Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Oral Medicine. He also saw patients in a private Oral Medicine practice for 18 years. He is board certified in Oral Medicine and has been a co-investigator on numerous studies and authored and co-authored multiple chapters in Medical and Dental texts as well as articles in peer-reviewed journals and for Web MD (Reference Section) and Pennwell. He is the Director of Oral Care Research Associates and recently completed studies related to dry mouth.

Oral Medicine

Dr Mardirossian received his dental degree from The Royal London Hospital Medical College, University of London, England in 1991. After 6 years in hospital based dentistry and family based general dental practice in London, he completed his Dental Specialty residency training in Periodontics & Implant Surgery at the University of Southern California in 2000. He further obtained his Master’s degree in Craniofacial Biology from the University of Southern California in 2000. As a Diplomate of the American Board Periodontology since 2004; he maintains membership with the following professional organizations, as he continues to expand his periodontal knowledge and expertise: American Academy Periodontology, American Board of Periodontology, American Academy Osseointegration; Tri-County Dental Society, California Dental Association as well as American Dental Association. Dr Mardirossian has publications in the Journal of Periodontal Research, 2000 and Journal of Clinical Periodontology, 2001. Recipient of the California Society Periodontology outstanding research award in 2000; he was part time faculty Assistant Professor at USC, Advanced Periodontology Department 2000 -2004; and at Western University, College Dental Medicine, 2009 – 2015 Dr Mardirossian and his enthused staff maintain a private practice limited to Periodontics and Implant Surgery in Chino valley, CA since 2000.

Periodontics and Implant Surgery

Dr. Cushing has been a practicing dentist for over 34 years. She is a graduate of Boston College and Tufts University Dental School. She is a Fellow in the International College of Dentists and a Master in the Academy of General Dentistry. Dr Cushing practices all phases of dentistry with an emphasis on treating fearful and phobic dental patients.Her most recent book is "Have No Fear of the Dental Chair!" A Guide for Reducing Dental Anxiety".

She is also a Clinical Hypnotherapist and a Master Practitioner of Neuro‐Linguistic Programming, helping others re‐program their own thoughts, actions and behaviors, in order to enhance the quality and effectiveness of their lives.

Dr. Leo E. Rouse serves as Senior Scholar-in-Residence of the American Dental Education Association (ADEA), Chair of the ADEAGies Foundation Board of Trustees and Liaison to the ADEA Council of Deans. He is Professor and Dean Emeritus of the Howard University College of Dentistry. He served on the Expert Panel of the Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC) representing ADEA charged with developing the Core Competencies for IPEC. He is a member of the National Advisory Council of the National Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education. In March 2010, he was elected President-Elect of ADEA and on March 17, 2011, was installed as the first African American President of ADEA. His pertinent awards include: the 2009 ADEA Presidential Citation, the 2015 ADEA Chairman of the Board Citation. Other recognitions include the 2015 Alan J. Davis/Student Clinician American Dental Association Achievement Award, the Howard University College of Dentistry Alumni Achievement Award in 1997, the 2011 Sterling V. Mead Award from the District of Columbia Dental Society, the 2011 Legend Award from the National Dental Association. Upon his retirement as Dean, he received the 2015 Trailblazer Ward from the National Dental Association and a 2015 Presidential Citation from the American Dental Association. Dr. Rouse was awarded a Doctor of Humane Letters Honorary Degree from the Western University of Health Sciences in May 2014.

Dentistry, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery etc

Ron Eliashar is the Chief of The Division of Head-Face-Neck and Reconstructive Surgery and The Chairman of The Department of Otolaryngology / Head & Neck Surgery at Hadassah, Jerusalem, Israel. He is a Professor of Otolaryngology / Head & Neck Surgery at the Hadassah-Hebrew University School of Medicine, and past President of The Israeli Rhinologic Society. He has published over 125 manuscripts in peer reviewed journals. Collaboration with Dentists and Dental Surgeons enlarged the volume of his Rhinology clinic by 30% in the last 5 years, thus enabling vast experience in evaluation and management of dental-related sinus disease.

Head-Face-Neck and Reconstructive Surgery

Professor Mahmoud AL-Omiri is a Professor at University of Jordan; Senior Consultant at Jordan University Hospital; Professor, City of London Dental School, London, UK; Associate fellow at Warwick University, UK; Advisory team member of DoooX Dentistry et all, DooIT GmbH, Germany; President of the Jordanian Society of Prosthodontics; Visiting Professor at Aljouf University, Sakaka, KSA; and member of the executive committee of the Jordanian Council of Implantology. Professor AL-Omiri is on 3 specialist lists of the Jordanian Dental Association and Jordan Medical Council; he is fully registered member of multiple international associations and professional bodies including British General Dental Council, Dental Council of Ireland, BSSPD, IADFE, JDA, and others. He previously served as Head of the Department of Prosthodontics at University of Jordan; Part-time teacher of Head and Neck Dissecting Anatomy, Queen’s University Belfast; President of the International Association for Dental Research-Jordan section; Treasurer of the Jordanian Group of Implantology; and Head of Academic and Student Counseling Unit at Aljouf University-KSA. Prof AL-Omiri has more than 60 published scientific articles in refereed and indexed international journals; he served as Editor for the International Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences & the International Journal of Psychology and Counseling; Associate editor for the Journal of Dentistry and Oral Hygiene; Section Editor for the Journal of Jordanian Dental Association; Guest Lead Editor for International Journal of Dentistry; Editorial board member of Journal of Contemporary dental Practice, Archives of Oral and Dental Research, Journal of Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry, Journal of Jordanian Dental Association, and others. He serves as Reviewer for International peer reviewed and indexed Journals such as Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research, International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Implants (JOMI), Oral Diseases journal, Journal of Oral Pathology and Medicine, Journal of Oral Implantology, Quintessence International journal, Gerodontology journal, Angle Orthodontist journal, Oral Health and Preventive Dentistry journal, Journal of Dental Education, European Journal of Orthodontics, European Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, BMC Oral Health journal, Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice, and others. Close

He is involved in several research projects into Implantology, Oral health behaviour and dental attitudes, Satisfaction and personality, Tooth wear, Prosthodontics, Ceramics & Colour Science, Sleep Apnoea, Aesthetic dentistry, Ozone and others.

Dr. Israel Ismaj has been practicing General Dentistry since 1972, and was educated in the UCLA dental program. He is an Active Member of the Academy of Osseointegration, a Member of the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association and the San Diego Dental Society. Dr. Ismaj first underwent implant dentistry training in 1985 at the University of Washington in Seattle, which was conducted by Professor Branemark. A year later, in December of 1986, Dr. Ismaj was invited by Professor Branemark to present cases that he had done during that year in his original office in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Ismaj also rehabilitated the first ever case with full implants in Chula Vista, in 1986. Since then, he has rebuilt over 5,000 implants for patients, and has given numerous implant seminars. He speaks fluent English and Spanish. He is available to offer patients complimentary consultations in order to create beautiful smiles for you and your family.

Oral Implantology,Teeth Whitening,Treatment,Veneers, Periodontics, Orthodontics,Cosmetics,Endodontics, Invisalign,Sleep Apnea

Dr Kariem M Elhelow is working as a Professor in King Abdullah Medical City, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. He worked as a prosthodontist in Alexandria university as well as Salametek Dental Centers. Dr Elhelow received his BDS, and MS from Alexandria University, and his PhD from Cairo University, Egypt. He is also a fellow of the ICOI. He is an author and international public speaker lecturing on implant, maxillofacial prosthodontics and digital dentistry.

Implant and maxillofacial Prosthodontics

Dr. Salwa Atwan teaches didactic and clinical courses in Pediatric Dentistry. Additional responsibilities including chair or member of many standing committees. Published scientific articles and presents continual education courses. A member of numerous national and international professional organizations and a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Atwan is a consultant at the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, and an attending staff at the Children’s Hospital of Michigan. Her research interest focused in the medicament of the pulp and prevention. Dr. Atwan received her D.D.S. from the University of Detroit Mercy, her M.S. and a Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry from the University Of Nebraska Medical Center and a Certificate of Dentistry for the Disabled from the University of Washington/Seattle.

Tooth Care for Babies and Toddlers.

Dr. Kenneth B. Chance is the Dean of the School of Dental Medicine at Case Western Reserve University. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from Fordham University, in NYC and a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Case Western Reserve University, School of Dental Medicine (CWRU). He received postgraduate training at the Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, General Practice Residency Program, in NYC, and the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) – New Jersey School in Endodontics. Dr. Chance remained at the UMDNJ-New Jersey School for seventeen years as a faculty member and administrator. His appointments included: Head of the Department of Endodontics, Assistant Dean for External Affairs, and University Federal Relations Advisor. He was Chief of Endodontics at the Kings County Medical Center in NYC for ten years. Dr. Chance was Director for the Health Policy Program at the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies and the Health Policy Aide to United States Senator Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ), both in Washington, DC. Dr. Chance served as Dean and Professor at the Meharry Medical College, School of Dentistry, in Nashville, Tennessee before arriving to the University of Kentucky five years ago. He has served on major committees including: the Institute of Medicine Committee on National Institutes of Health Research Priority Setting Process, Chairman of the American Dental Education Association Section on Minority Affairs, and Chairman of the Governor’s Oral Health Policy 2000 Advisory Committee for New Jersey. He was elected Member-At-Large of the Administrative Board of the Council of Deans of the American Dental Education Association in 1999.

Dentistry-Endodontics

Dr. Fouad Hussain M H Al-Bayaty obtained his PhD in Periodontics in 1984 from France. He is currently Professor of Periodontology at Universiti Teknologi MARA-UiTM, Malaysia. Dr. Fouad published several articles in peer-reviewed journals. He published a number of research papers in National and International Journals. He is also an External Reviewer for a number of journals, including Journal of Natural Product Research, Journal of African Biotechnology and African journal of Food Science. He has 2 patents on his name. Dr. Fouad is an invited speaker to a number of national and international conferences and scientific meetings. He has presented seminars, lectures, continuing education programs and courses in Periodontology and Oral Diseases.

Oral Health,Oral Diseases.

Abou-Rabii has extensive experience in Oral and Maxillo-Facial Surgery and Implant Dentistry. He has received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 1991 and his Post-graduate Diploma in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in 1993. He has obtained his Master of Research in Biology and Medicine from Joseph Fourier University in France in 1998 and his PhD in Dental Pharmacology from Auvergne University (France) in 2004. He has Practiced Implant Dentistry and Oral Surgery for more than 27 years. He is a former Course Director of the MSc of Implant Dentistry of the University of Warwick, a fellow of The Academy for Dental Facial Esthetics (IADFE) and a former President of the PTT group in the International Association of Dental Research (IADR).

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Dr. Paiva is a Doctor of Dental Surgery, specialized in Implatology, Forensic Dentist and Prosthetic Dentist. He has also a course in oral microsurgery, laser therapy, MBA in Marketing and several courses in the area of facial aesthetics. A few years ago he started studying aesthetics and facial function, with the concept of Orofacial harmonization. The intention was to provide the best for his patients because quite often when finishing a complete oral rehabilitation, he could notice the disharmony between the facial structures of the maxillofacial complex. With this new philosophy of work, he began to incorporate esthetic treatments of facial rejuvenation in his clinic. He uses in his daily routine hyaluronic acid, PDO wires (polydoxynone), Botulinum Toxin, and Platelet Rich Fibrin. He developed the approach called 5 steps concept, which is a globalized concept of facial rejuvenation.

Orofacial harmonization

Samuel Nogueira Lima has completed his degree in Dentistry from the University of Fortaleza in 2000 and has been an Endodontic Specialist since 2002 by the Brazilian Association of Dentistry, where he has earned the title of outstanding student of his specialization course. He has been a Specialist in Orthodontics since 2011 at the Vale do Acarau University. He has completed his Post-graduation in Dental Prosthesis in 2008 at Dental School of the Cearense, Academy of Dentistry. He was a Brazilian Air Force Endodontist from 2006 to 2012, is an Endodontist of the Brazilian System of Health. He has a Master's degree in Endodontics from the School of Dentistry and Medicine São Leopoldo Mandic. He is a Professor at the Faculty of Technology of Alagoas, is a Post-Doctoral Professor in Endodontics and is a founding partner of Endodontics 100% Online and has been working as an Endodontist in his private practice for 16 years.

Endodontics

Dr. Hasan Alkumru graduated from Ankara University, Turkey. He worked is currently working as professor at University of Western Ontario.

oral and maxillofacial surgery

A leading Atlanta dentist, Dr. Heavenly Kimes is an author, inspirational speaker, business powerhouse, and relationship expert. Affectionately known as Dr. Heavenly, she has become one of the most sought after dentist in the nation. Specializing in cosmetic dentistry, veneers, implants, Invisalign and more, Dr. Heavenly is the founder and CEO of her own successful practice, Smiles By Dr. Heavenly, in Metro Atlanta. A member of the American Academy of General Dentistry, National Dentistry Association, and the Georgia Dental Society, Dr. Heavenly graduated at the top of her class with a Doctorate of Dental Surgery from Meharry Medical College, and earned a Bachelor's in Biology with minors in Chemistry and Military Science from Florida A&M University; Dr. Heavenly is a true leader in the dental industry. In addition to establishing Smiles By Dr. Heavenly as a leading dental practice, she has also owned a multi-million dollar corporation with over 9 dental practices, seven of which she has sold. Dr. Heavenly is a co-author of the best-selling series Wake Up...Live the Life You Love, and released the informative Dr. Heavenly’s Business Prescriptions, a motivating advice guide that breaks down complex business concepts to their simplest forms and offers personal insight and strategies for building a successful business. Through her straight-talk style, strategic expertise, and proven credentials, Dr. Heavenly continues to assist other business owners in thriving within their perspective industries. Dr. Heavenly has been happily married to Dr. Damon Kimes for nearly 20 years and has three kids and three dogs. She is currently preparing to share her dentistry and business expertise through worldwide seminars and conferences.

Cosmetic Dentistry,Dental Implant

Dr. Michael Ellis, a retired Colonel who served 26 years in the U.S. Army and Army Reserve, is a dual-trained prosthodontist and oral and maxillofacial surgeon with extensive experience in both private practice and as an educator. Dr. Ellis is board certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery as a diplomat and served ABOMS in roles of examiner for the oral qualifying examination and content expert for dental implants. He enjoys fellowship status in multiple international, national, and loco-regional organizations. He served as program director in multiple advanced education programs in oral and maxillofacial surgery, including the Texas A&M College of Dentistry from 2008-2012, before joining a private practice in Maui. Dr. Ellis returned to Dallas in 2017 to be closer to his family and to his alma mater to teach the next generation of oral and maxillofacial surgeons.

Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology

em. Professor of Orthodontics at the Dresden University of Technology, 2015-2017 Adjunct Professor at Misr University Cairo (Egypt). 1963 - 1968 Dentistry studies in Jena and Dresden Since 1968 he has been working in the center of the Medical Academy of Dresden 1969-1970 Surgical training in the polyclinic and clinic for MKG, specialist dentist for pediatrics (1974) and orthodontics (1979) 1980 Senior physician in the department of orthodontics 1984 Habilitation: To the genetics of the tooth size of permanent teeth with special consideration of the disproportion to the jaw size (Zahngstand) 1985 Lecturer 1987 Professor of orthodontics 1990 C4 Professor at the Dresden University of Technology 1991 to 1993 Vice Rector for Dental Medicine in the Medical Academy since 1993 director of the polyclinic for orthodontics in the university hospital at the TU Dresden Appointed member of the Foundation for the Faculty of Medicine, TU Dresden (1991) Studiendekan Zahnmedizin from 1994 to 2007 For many years Managing Director of the ZMK Center, TU Dresden

Orthodontics

Birthe Melsen was born in Aabenraa, Denmark in 1939. She received her Dental Degree in 1964 from Aarhus University in Aarhus, Denmark. Melsen specialized in orthodontics in the year of 1971 and received her orthodontic certificate in 1974 from Royal Dental College. She became Head of Department of Orthodontics at the same college in 1975 and is currently serving at that position. Melsen also works as part time at a private practice in Lübeck, Germany. She has published a textbook called Adult Orthodontics in 2012.She was the past President of European Orthodontic Society in 2004 and has made significant contributions in the field of orthodontics with her research, publishing about 350 papers in scientific journals on topics related to Anchorage (orthodontics) and adult orthodontics 1976 - President, Scandinavian Orthodontic Society 1984 - President, Nordic Orthodontic Society 1988 - President, Danish Orthodontic Society 1989 - President, Third International Symposium on Dentofacial Development, Aarhus, Denmark. 1990 Vice-president, European Orthodontic Society Congress, Copenhagen, Denmark. 1993-96 Vice-president of International Symposium on ComprehensiveManagement of Craniofacial Anomalies. 1994-97 President of the Danish Orthodontic Society 1994- Associate Editor of Orthodontics and Craniofacial Research 2004 President, European Orthodontic Society.

Orthodontics

Nabeel Seryoka Hanna Martani was born in Iraq on 18th April 1973. Bachelor of Dental and Oral Surgery (B.D.S) from Dentistry / Mosul University Master of Science in Conservative Dentistry (M.Sc.) Dentistry / Salahaddin University. Doctor of Philosophy in Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics (PH.D.)Dentistry / Beirut Arab University(LEBANON)

Oral Rehabilitation Science,Conservative Dentistry

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Conservative Dentistry

Theresa A. McCarter, RDH, BSDH is the owner of Hygienewize, LLC and provides AGD Pace-approved continuing education programs to dental professionals under a provider license from the Dental Board of California. She is a Licensed Training Provider for the American Red Cross and provides certification in CPR/AED/BLS. She is a dental hygiene graduate of Cabrillo College and Loma Linda University School of Dentistry. She is currently an educator at Carrington Career College Dental Hygiene program in San Jose, Calif. McCarter is the community health coordinator for the Monterey Bay Dental Society providing dental hygiene education to elementary schools in her community. She is a lifelong member of the ADHA and an active member of the National Speakers Association.

Dental Hygiene

Dr. Michael Ellis, a retired Colonel who served 26 years in the U.S. Army and Army Reserve, is a dual-trained prosthodontist and oral and maxillofacial surgeon with extensive experience in both private practice and as an educator. Dr. Ellis is board certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery as a diplomat and served ABOMS in roles of examiner for the oral qualifying examination and content expert for dental implants. He enjoys fellowship status in multiple international, national, and loco-regional organizations. He served as program director in multiple advanced education programs in oral and maxillofacial surgery, including the Texas A&M College of Dentistry from 2008-2012, before joining a private practice in Maui. Dr. Ellis returned to Dallas in 2017 to be closer to his family and to his alma mater to teach the next generation of oral and maxillofacial surgeons.

Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology

Dr Ali Nankali is a clinical Lecturer in Oral Adult Health in the Barts and the London Medical and Dental School. In 1998, he took a keen interest in restorative dentistry which led him to commence his extensive research on application of post and cores. Following his research, he proposed to the scientific board of the Orthopaedic and Implant department of the NMU a number of novel inventions including Nankali Post System, Nankali bur as well as new classifications for Post/Core and Masticatory force. Dr Nankali was awarded his PhD in 2004 by National Medical University (NMU) in Kiev, Ukraine where he registered as a specialist / consultant in Prosthodontics. Furthermore, his engineering background in addition to his prosthetics and Maxillofacial clinical experiences helped him in achieving ground-breaking outcomes on his researches related to distribution of masticatory force and mechanical strength of teeth's hard tissues that brought him to the attention of the scientific community. At his current position, Dr Nankali is involved with undergraduate, postgraduate students as well as regularly running CPD and other courses.

Prosthodontics

Restorative and cosmetic consultants Medical Director of Moustashark dental center and training center Scientific expertise: - From 2002 to 2006 AD Certificate of Saudi specialization in dental repair - 2004 Certificate of advanced training in dentistry University of Southern California, USA Prince Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz Institute - Certificate of practice of transparent calendar - Afinzilan 2013 - 1996: Bachelor degree in Dental Medicine and Surgery, King Saud University, Saudi Arabia 2005 - Certificates in the field of dental implants - Riyadh colleges in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - 2003 - Certificate of Dental Implantation, University of Geneva, Switzerland, Saudi Council Practical experience in medical management: • Director of Training and Continuing Education at the East Riyadh Specialized Center (8-2011-2014) • Medical Director of East Riyadh Specialist Center (7-2010-2011) • Director of the East Riyadh Dental Complex (2006-2010) Practical experience in applied medicine: • Consultant Dentist (2006-2010) • Resident Hospital Security Forces (2005-2006) • Resident Physician, King Fahd Security College Clinics (2005-2006) • Resident Physician at Riyadh Armed Forces Hospital (2004-2005) • Resident doctor at Prince Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz Institute (2001-2004) • Resident doctor in a number of health care centers of the Ministry of Health (1997-2001) • Doctor of Excellence at King Saud University (1996-1997)

Restorative and Cosmetic Dentistry

Dr.Cansu Alpaslan received her dental degree (1986) and post graduate specialty certification in Oral Surgery (1991) from Gazi University School of Dentistry. Promoted to the rank of associate professor in 1995 and professor in 2002. She visited several universities as a Visiting Professor or Visiting Researcher Niigata University School of Dentistry in Japan (2003-2005), Groningen University Hospital (1998) in the Netherlands, Florida University School of Dentistry in USA (2001), Albert Ludwigs University (2003) and Ludwig-Maximilians University (2009) in Germany respectively. She is currently a full time professor in the Department of Oral Surgery at Gazi University Faculty of Dentistry engaged with teaching, research and patient care. She has numerous publications, scientific presentations and 2 books. Taken part in various European projects and acted as coordinator.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

1990 Ph.D., King's College London, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 1986 M.Sc., University of Minnesota, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 1982 M.D.S., Al-Azhar University, Oral Surgery 1976 B.D.S., Al-Azhar University, Dentistry

Oral Maxillofacial Surgery

Dr Dimkov received his DMD from the “SS. Cyril and Methodius” University in Skopje, Republic of Macedonia (1994) and completed a Residency in Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry from the “St. Panteleimon” University Dental Clinical Center in Skopje (2001). He obtained MSc (2003) and PhD (2011) in the field of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry from the same University. He is Associate Professor at the “SS. Cyril and Methodius” University in Skopje (“St. Panteleimon” University Dental Clinical Center / Faculty of Dental Medicine, Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry). He was a visiting researcher in the Medway School of Sciences, University of Greenwich UK (2007-2011). At the current moment, he is President of the Macedonian Association of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry. Dr. Dimkov is also an active member of the Macedonian Dental Association (MDA), the Balkan Stomatological Society (BaSS) and the International Association of Paediatric Dentistry (IAPD). For his professional work he received Acknowledgments from the Macedonian Medical Association (2001) and the Macedonian Dental Association (2011 and 2014). He has published more than 70 national and international publications and scientific articles, chapters and books in the field of pediatric and preventive dentistry as well as in the field of dental materials and microbiology in dentistry. He is also a co-author of the National Strategic Documents for Dentistry.

Prof Phumzile Hlongwa received her Bachelor of Oral Hygiene (Cum Laude) (1986) and Bachelor of Dental Surgery (1993) from the Medical University of Southern Africa (MEDUNSA). She completed Master of Dentistry (Orthodontic) (2002). She has worked as an Oral Hygienist in Soweto (1987-1988); practiced as a General Dental Practitioner in Ga-Rankuwa, North-West of Pretoria (1993 – 1998); completed postgraduate orthodontic training (1998-2002). She is currently an Associate Professor at the University of the Witwatersrand, School of Oral Health Sciences and maintains a limited Orthodontic Private Practice in Pretoria. She is a member of the South African Dental Association (SADA), the South African Society of Orthodontists (SASO), World Federation of Orthodontics (WFO) and the Paedodontics Society of South African. For her academic excellence she received numerous awards including the Chancellor’s award for the best student in course lasting three to four years, Dean’s award for outstanding achievements and the Myriam Babangida award for the best female postgraduate student based on an outstanding community research project. She is actively involved in research and has presented papers in orthodontics, both in locally and international conferences. She has a number of published research papers and continues to be involved in research; postgraduate teaching; reviewer of journal research papers and member of editorial boards of some dental journals.

Dr. Fellus patrick robert university hospital debre President of the French Society of Pediatric orthodontics orthodontist qualified expert author of three books rehabilitation of swallowing orthodontics dentition dysfunction in dysmorphosis contribution froggymouth

Dr. Bollen studied dentistry at the Catholic University in Leuven (Belgium). He graduated in 1992 (DDS). Afterwards he started immediately with his PhD research and his MSc-specialisation in periodontology at the same university. In 1996 he received his PhD (“Full-mouth disinfection and hard surface smoothening reduce the subgingival microbial load”). In 1997 he finished his MSc in periodontology (dep. Prof. Dr. D. van Steenberghe). From 1998 on, Curd Bollen combined his private clinic (limited to periodontology, halitosis and implantology) with part-time jobs at different universities in Europe. He was consultant at the universities of Leuven and Liège (Belgium), Nijmegen (The Netherlands) and Bonn (Germany). From 2010 till 2012, he was clinical assistant professor at the university of Düsseldorf (Germany). Dr. Bollen published more than 25 articles in peer-reviewed international dental journals. He is editor of 2 online dental journals. For the moment Curd Bollen has his private clinic, limited to several dental specializations, in the Netherlands. He is consultant for the Foundation for Oral Rehabilitation and for the French implant company Anthogyr. His actual research interests are: halitosis, short/wide and thin/long implants and peri-implantitis

H. A. Balcioglu, DDS, PhD, holds the position of Associate Professor in the Department of Anatomy at Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry. After receiving his dental degree from Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry, in 2001, Dr. Balcioglu worked as a Research Assistant in the department of Anatomy, for five years, and completed the PhD program, while he also worked in private dental practice. He took part in administrative activites associated with his roles as a faculty board member. He is currently a member of the Board of Medical Specialties Reporting System Commission (TUKMOS) of Turkish Ministry of Health. Dr. Balcioglu has lectured as an invited speaker in different symposiums, particularly about TMJ/TMD.

His research interests relate primarily to TMJ/TMD, radiologic anatomy and anatomy education.

Dr. Abdullah Alzahem earned his BDS degree from King Saud University on 1995. In 1997, herncompleted a fellowship program in the field of Temporomandibular Joint with Tufts School ofrnDental Medicine, Boston, MA. In 1998, he completed Advanced Education in General Dentistryrnresidency program in Baylor College of Dentistry, Dallas, TX. In 2004 he was annonced as Fellowrnof Academcy of General Dentistry, and appointed as Dental Consultant. In 2009 he completedrnMaster in Medical Education in King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences. In 2015rnhe earned a PhD degree from Erasmus University Rotterdam, The Netherlands.

Advanced General Dentistry and Residency Program Director in King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center

Jeff Burgess received his DDS and MSD from the c, in Seattle. He practiced general dentistry for 10 years and returned to the UW to pursue an MSD in Oral Medicine followed by a two year post-doctoral fellowship in the Department of Anesthesiology at the University Medical Center. He subsequently served 15 years as a Consultant and Attending at the Medical Center Pain Center and at the same time was a Research and Clinical Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Oral Medicine. He also saw patients in a private Oral Medicine practice for 18 years. He is board certified in Oral Medicine and has been a co-investigator on numerous studies and authored and co-authored multiple chapters in Medical and Dental texts as well as articles in peer-reviewed journals and for Web MD (Reference Section) and Pennwell. He is the Director of Oral Care Research Associates and recently completed studies related to dry mouth.

Oral Medicine

Dr Mardirossian received his dental degree from The Royal London Hospital Medical College, University of London, England in 1991. After 6 years in hospital based dentistry and family based general dental practice in London, he completed his Dental Specialty residency training in Periodontics & Implant Surgery at the University of Southern California in 2000. He further obtained his Master’s degree in Craniofacial Biology from the University of Southern California in 2000. As a Diplomate of the American Board Periodontology since 2004; he maintains membership with the following professional organizations, as he continues to expand his periodontal knowledge and expertise: American Academy Periodontology, American Board of Periodontology, American Academy Osseointegration; Tri-County Dental Society, California Dental Association as well as American Dental Association. Dr Mardirossian has publications in the Journal of Periodontal Research, 2000 and Journal of Clinical Periodontology, 2001. Recipient of the California Society Periodontology outstanding research award in 2000; he was part time faculty Assistant Professor at USC, Advanced Periodontology Department 2000 -2004; and at Western University, College Dental Medicine, 2009 – 2015 Dr Mardirossian and his enthused staff maintain a private practice limited to Periodontics and Implant Surgery in Chino valley, CA since 2000.

Periodontics and Implant Surgery

Dr. Cushing has been a practicing dentist for over 34 years. She is a graduate of Boston College and Tufts University Dental School. She is a Fellow in the International College of Dentists and a Master in the Academy of General Dentistry. Dr Cushing practices all phases of dentistry with an emphasis on treating fearful and phobic dental patients.Her most recent book is "Have No Fear of the Dental Chair!" A Guide for Reducing Dental Anxiety".

She is also a Clinical Hypnotherapist and a Master Practitioner of Neuro‐Linguistic Programming, helping others re‐program their own thoughts, actions and behaviors, in order to enhance the quality and effectiveness of their lives.

Dr. Leo E. Rouse serves as Senior Scholar-in-Residence of the American Dental Education Association (ADEA), Chair of the ADEAGies Foundation Board of Trustees and Liaison to the ADEA Council of Deans. He is Professor and Dean Emeritus of the Howard University College of Dentistry. He served on the Expert Panel of the Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC) representing ADEA charged with developing the Core Competencies for IPEC. He is a member of the National Advisory Council of the National Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education. In March 2010, he was elected President-Elect of ADEA and on March 17, 2011, was installed as the first African American President of ADEA. His pertinent awards include: the 2009 ADEA Presidential Citation, the 2015 ADEA Chairman of the Board Citation. Other recognitions include the 2015 Alan J. Davis/Student Clinician American Dental Association Achievement Award, the Howard University College of Dentistry Alumni Achievement Award in 1997, the 2011 Sterling V. Mead Award from the District of Columbia Dental Society, the 2011 Legend Award from the National Dental Association. Upon his retirement as Dean, he received the 2015 Trailblazer Ward from the National Dental Association and a 2015 Presidential Citation from the American Dental Association. Dr. Rouse was awarded a Doctor of Humane Letters Honorary Degree from the Western University of Health Sciences in May 2014.

Dentistry, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery etc.

Ron Eliashar is the Chief of The Division of Head-Face-Neck and Reconstructive Surgery and The Chairman of The Department of Otolaryngology / Head & Neck Surgery at Hadassah, Jerusalem, Israel. He is a Professor of Otolaryngology / Head & Neck Surgery at the Hadassah-Hebrew University School of Medicine, and past President of The Israeli Rhinologic Society. He has published over 125 manuscripts in peer reviewed journals. Collaboration with Dentists and Dental Surgeons enlarged the volume of his Rhinology clinic by 30% in the last 5 years, thus enabling vast experience in evaluation and management of dental-related sinus disease.

Head-Face-Neck and Reconstructive Surgery

Professor Mahmoud AL-Omiri is a Professor at University of Jordan; Senior Consultant at Jordan University Hospital; Professor, City of London Dental School, London, UK; Associate fellow at Warwick University, UK; Advisory team member of DoooX Dentistry et all, DooIT GmbH, Germany; President of the Jordanian Society of Prosthodontics; Visiting Professor at Aljouf University, Sakaka, KSA; and member of the executive committee of the Jordanian Council of Implantology. Professor AL-Omiri is on 3 specialist lists of the Jordanian Dental Association and Jordan Medical Council; he is fully registered member of multiple international associations and professional bodies including British General Dental Council, Dental Council of Ireland, BSSPD, IADFE, JDA, and others. He previously served as Head of the Department of Prosthodontics at University of Jordan; Part-time teacher of Head and Neck Dissecting Anatomy, Queen’s University Belfast; President of the International Association for Dental Research-Jordan section; Treasurer of the Jordanian Group of Implantology; and Head of Academic and Student Counseling Unit at Aljouf University-KSA. Prof AL-Omiri has more than 60 published scientific articles in refereed and indexed international journals; he served as Editor for the International Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences & the International Journal of Psychology and Counseling; Associate editor for the Journal of Dentistry and Oral Hygiene; Section Editor for the Journal of Jordanian Dental Association; Guest Lead Editor for International Journal of Dentistry; Editorial board member of Journal of Contemporary dental Practice, Archives of Oral and Dental Research, Journal of Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry, Journal of Jordanian Dental Association, and others. He serves as Reviewer for International peer reviewed and indexed Journals such as Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research, International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Implants (JOMI), Oral Diseases journal, Journal of Oral Pathology and Medicine, Journal of Oral Implantology, Quintessence International journal, Gerodontology journal, Angle Orthodontist journal, Oral Health and Preventive Dentistry journal, Journal of Dental Education, European Journal of Orthodontics, European Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, BMC Oral Health journal, Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice, and others.

He is involved in several research projects into Implantology, Oral health behaviour and dental attitudes, Satisfaction and personality, Tooth wear, Prosthodontics, Ceramics & Colour Science, Sleep Apnoea, Aesthetic dentistry, Ozone and others.

Dr. Israel Ismaj has been practicing General Dentistry since 1972, and was educated in the UCLA dental program. He is an Active Member of the Academy of Osseointegration, a Member of the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association and the San Diego Dental Society. Dr. Ismaj first underwent implant dentistry training in 1985 at the University of Washington in Seattle, which was conducted by Professor Branemark. A year later, in December of 1986, Dr. Ismaj was invited by Professor Branemark to present cases that he had done during that year in his original office in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Ismaj also rehabilitated the first ever case with full implants in Chula Vista, in 1986. Since then, he has rebuilt over 5,000 implants for patients, and has given numerous implant seminars. He speaks fluent English and Spanish. He is available to offer patients complimentary consultations in order to create beautiful smiles for you and your family.

Oral Implantology,Teeth Whitening,Treatment,Veneers, Periodontics, Orthodontics,Cosmetics,Endodontics, Invisalign,Sleep Apnea

Dr. Jones received his DMD from the University of Louisville (1978) and completed a Residency in Pediatric Dentistry from Indiana University (1980). He obtained a Certificate in Dental Health Services Research (1989: Harvard University), EdD in Higher Education (1993: Indiana University) and PhD in Biological Sciences (2003: Empresarial University). He completed a United States Congressional Fellowship in 2000, with Senior Indiana Senator Richard Lugar, Washington, DC. He was Dean of the School of Health Sciences, Indiana-Purdue University (1993-2005) and is presently Professor and Chair of the Department of Pediatric Dentistry, IU School of Dentistry and Clinical Professor of Pediatrics, IU School of Medicine. He has published over 95 articles, book chapters and research abstracts in the dental, medical and education literature and obtained over 6.4 million dollars in educational, service, training and research grants. He has presented over 140 courses in the United States, the Caribbean, Europe and the Middle East on a variety of topics related to higher education. He is Editor-in-Chief, Americas, Journal of Oral Health and Dental Management.

(1) Dentofacial Trauma, (2) Dental Management of Cleft lip and Palate newborns, (3) Emerging Demand in Pediatric Dentistry for Office-Based General Anesthesia by Dentist Anesthesiologists. (4) Issues in International Dental Education.

Chairman and CEO at Rowpar Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Scottsdale (2000-pres). Director and Professor, Center for the Study of Higher Education, Penn State U., 1989-2000. Head, Higher Education Administration, Iowa State U., 1980-1989. Worked with colleges, universities, non-profits, government agencies in 40 states and 26 countries. Author of 60+ articles, books and monographs on planning, development, evaluation, organizational & govt. policy.

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Graduated in Medicine and Surgery in 1987 cum laude and a Ph.D. at the University of Padua in Orthodontics in 1990, only exercises orthodontics and gnathology since 1991 in Albenga. Chairman of ICNOG, International College of Neuromuscular Orthodontics and Gnathology, and a member of the AAO, American Association of Orthodontics. And 'member of numerous associations and advisor of several international orthodontic conferences on "Neuromuscular Orthodontics."

Orthodontics

Professor Ziad N. Al-Dwairi works as Vice Dean and Director of Dental Teaching Clinics at Faculty of Dentistry/ Jordan University of Science and technology. He is Professor of Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics and Implant Dentistry at Jordan University of Science and Technology, holds PhD in Prosthodontics, Queens University/Belfast, UK in 2001, Fellowship of The International Academy of Dento Facial Esthetics (FIADFE) in 2012 and Fellowship of the International College of Dentists FICD/2015. He is the President of Jordanian Section of International Association for Dental Research. He is Jordan’s Representative at OSAP( Organization for Safety and Asepsis Procedures). He worked as vice president of the Restorative Dentistry Committee/ Jordan Medical Council and currently Member of the National Committee for contentious medical education/Jordan Medical Council and member of the advisory team of Dooox (https://www.dooox.de/Advisory-Team).He is a former member of University Council/Jordan University of Science and Technology and worked as Chairman of the Prosthodontics Department, Faculty of Dentistry/Jordan University of Science and Technology and a Former Dean Assistant/ Faculty of Dentistry/ Jordan University of Science and Technology. He holds several International prizes and honors as follows: 1. The senior prize The Elida Gibbs Travel Award 2000 from the Irish Division of International Association for Dental Research (IADR) 2. The Procter and Gamble Research award 2000. Oral and Dental Research Trust, London 3. (BSSPD research Prize 2001). British Society for the study of Prosthetic Dentistry First Research Prize 4. Certificate of recognition from IADR and AADR 2002, Get a member Campaign 5. Member of the Advisory Group For Dental Ethics Manual, FDI He is currently involved in teaching undergraduate and graduate students in all field of Prosthodontics in addition to involvement in advanced programs for MFDS Trainees, High specialty trainees and Advanced clinical trainees in Prosthodontics. He supervised several MSc students as a main and a co advisor and as an examiner for more than 27 theses in all disciplines of Prosthodontics with more than 44 publications in high impact international journals. In addition he works as a reviewer for 31 International Peer reviewed Journals and on editorial board of 13 International Journals. He was a Member of the advisory group formed by FDI for publishing the Dental Ethics Manual in 2007 and carried out its translation into Arabic Language to be available to all Arabic natives.

Standards of clinical and laboratory procedures for construction of fixed and removable prostheses • Oral Infections related to removable prostheses • Infection Control • Esthetics Dentistry • Implant Dentistry • Restoration of Endodontically treated teeth • Periodontics-Restorative Dentistry Interface • Shortened Dental arch

Dimitrios Tziafas is Professor of Endodontics and director of the Master of Science in Endodontics Program of European University College at Dubai, DHCC, UAE. He served as Head of the Department of Endodontology at the School of Dentistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (1999-2013) and Chairman of the Postgraduate Program of School of Dentistry, Thessaloniki, Greece (2007-2013). Dr Tziafas worked as a visiting researcher in the Institute Biologie Medicale, Faculte de Medecine, Universite Louis Pasteur, Strasbourg, France, and served as the National Representative of Greece in European Committee research networks. He was a board member of the IADR/Continental European Division and served as the President of IADR – Continental European Division (2006-2008). He is member of Research Committee of European Society of Endodontology. He has published eight invited reviews in internationally-recognized biomedical and dental journals, over 50 peer-reviewed research papers, and textbooks chapters or monographs relating to pulp biology, while he has been Guest Editor of the Journal Advances in Dental Research, Volume 15, 2001, on Dentin repair and regeneration.

Dr. Tziafas’ research interests include biology of dentin-pulp complex and regeneration and pathogenesis of pulp inflammation.

Anas H. Al-Mulla graduated from King Saud University Dental School, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in 2003. He obtained his Specialty in Orthodontics and his Masters in Cariology in 2009 from University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden. His Ph.D. degree in Cariology was obtained from the same university in 2010. Dr. Al-Mulla has devoted his time for research and applying modern orthodontics, caries risk and prevention in orthodontic patients has been his major concern. He is a reviewer in few orthodontic journals, such as Angle Orthodontics, American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Orthodontics - The art and practice of dentofacial enhancement (formerly World Journal of rthodontics) and Journal of Orthodontics.

orthodontics

Denis Bourgeois currently is the Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry of the University of Lyons, France, Member of the ADF (French Dental Association) Foreign Affairs Committee and President of the GADEF (Federation of French-speaking dental Associations). He was also the Delegate, member of the WHO Delegation (1990-2000), Delegate, member of the ADF Delegation (2002-2014), Member (2005-2008) and Chair (2009-2012), FDI World Dental Development and Health, Promotion Committee (now the Public Health Committee), Director, Continuing Education (CE) Programmes in French for Africa (2005-2009), Director, Regional CE Programmes for Africa (2009-2014), Regional Coordinator, Live.Learn.Laugh Programme (2004-2010; 2010-2014) and Contributions to various FDI Projects and Task Teams: Manpower – GCI – Strategy for Africa.

Research activities focus mainly on health policies, health surveillance, and the development of technical support and assistance to national surveillance systems, with the aim of helping national capacities carry out situation analyses and assess the trends they bring to light. This has led to my leading or coordinating a number of international (ICSII, LLL), European (EGOHID, ESCARCEL …) and African (NOMA) research programmes.

Prof. & Dr. Leesungbok is Head Professor at the Department of Prosthodontics, Kyung Hee University School of Dentistry, Seoul, South Korea He is also the head at the Center of implant & Esthetic Dentistry and President of Kyung Hee University Dental Hospital at Gangdong, Seoul, South Korea. His specialties are in the areas of Implant Dentistry, Maxillofacial Prosthodontics, and Human Jaw Function & Occlusion. He is a board member of the IRPMD(international research project for magnetic dentistry), and a fellow and education delegate of ITI(international team for implantology). He awarded "The Best Academic Thesis Award" at Annual Scientific Meeting on The Korean Academy of Prosthodontics 1992, "The 12th Ko-Hwang Medical Silver Award (Thesis: A study on the normal & abnormal occlusal patterns in adults using the superimposed rubber pattern method)” in 1996, and "The 15th Ko-Hwang Medical Silver Award in 1999. He also awarded “The Best Education Director on Magnetic Dentistry”, and “Silver Award of The Excellent Thesis on Magnetic Dentistry” International Symposium of IRPMD, Shanghai, China in 2002

Implant Dentistry, Maxillofacial Prosthodontics, and Human Jaw Function & Occlusion

Dr. Muhammed Mustahsen Rahman was graduated as a Bachelor of Dentistry from Sindh University Pakistan. He has completed is Ph.D from Hacettepe University Ankara, Turkey in the year 1989. He is a Dean & Professor in RAKCODS Medical & Health Sciences University UAE. Worked as a clinician, teacher and administrative for dental profession. He has a total of 19 publications in national and international journals. The area of study was Correlation between periodontal diseases and other systemic disease. He was awarded from World Medical Council, MEDI BIZ TV, Life Time Achievement Awards for Services, 2014.

Dentistry & Peridontal deseases

Dr. Henryk Matusiewicz is professor of chemistry in the Department of Analytical Chemistry at Poznan University of Technology, Poland. He has published over 150 original publications in the area of trace element analytical chemistry, 10 authoritative reviews, 9 invited book chapters and co-edited one book. He has presented over 100 contributed or invited talks at national and international conferences and symposia on spectroscopy and analytical chemistry. He was a postdoctoral research associate at the Department of Chemistry, Colorado State University, USA (1975-1978) and in the Department of Chemistry, University of Massachusetts, USA (1982-1984), International Visiting Scientist at the Elemental Analysis Research Center, US Food and Drug Administration, Cincinnati, USA (1984-1985), Distinguished Visiting Scientist at the National Research Council of Canada, Institute for Environmental Chemistry, Ottawa, Canada (1988-1986, 2011; 3 months each year), Visiting Professor (DAAD) at the University of Hannover, the University of Dortmund and at Max-Planck-Institute für Metallforschung, Dortmund, Germany (1992) and Visiting Professor at the University of Oviedo, Spain (1997). Prof. Matusiewicz has served on the Editorial Advisory Boards of Journal of Analytical Atomic Spectrometry (1988-1997), Spectrochimica Acta Part B (1995-2000) and serves on the Editorial Advisory Boards of Microchemical Journal, Applied Spectroscopy Reviews, The Open Analytical Chemistry Journal and Austin Journal of Analytical & Pharmaceutical Chemistry. He is a member of the Committee of Analytical Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences and Chairman of Trace Analysis Commision.

Development and application of novel analytical methodologies: modern methods of sample preparation, development of spectrochemical methods for the quantification of elements, application of analytical methods to problems of environmental, biological and clinical chemistry and inorganic trace and ultratrace analysis, including speciation analysis and fractionation are his main research interests.

Dr Julian Holmes qualified from the Sheffield Medical Schools (UK) in Dentistry in 1985. He has been involved in health care for over 30 years and has lectured and presented clinical research around the world. With over 60 published Journal Papers, chapter contributions to text books, articles and abstracts, he is considered one of the leading researchers in this field. Dr Holmes is Past-President of the International Association for Ozone in Healthcare (IAOH), the Scientific Officer to the Ozone Association of South Africa (OASA), and holds memberships of the America Academy of Ozone Therapy (AAOT), South African Academy of Integrative Medicine (SAAIM), and the South African Natural Healers Association (SANHA). He works from his clinic in Cape Town, South Africa.

Health care and Dentistry

Dr. Kamis Gaballah is currently Associate Professor in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Ajman University, UAE. Since graduation on 1993 Dr. Gaballah showed a great interest in the field of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery for which he was extensively trained and practiced in many countries including Libya, Egypt, Ireland, United Kingdom, Norway and UAE. During his surgical training he was awarded with the fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons in both England and Ireland. Dr. Gaballah was also formally trained in Oral Medicine at the Trinity College Dublin of the Ireland. Up on his completion of the professional surgical training and practicing for several years in the field, he has joined the University of London for intensive and novel research on the cancer gene therapy. His research work focused on the use of the tissue engineering, virus-mediated gene therapy for head and neck cancer and oral potentially malignant lesions and also the inhibition of angiogenesis to prevent the recurrence of head and neck cancer in surgically treated patients. He has published his novel research outcome in highly-ranked journals and his papers were cited by significant number of authors all over the world. His academic interest was expanded to include the higher education teaching and learning for which he was formally trained at the University of London and warded with membership of the UK council of higher education before joining the King’s College London as a Clinical Lecturer in Oral Surgery.

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Dr. Jehad Al Sukhun is a British / Jordanian oral and maxillofacial surgeon with a Master’s degree in oral and maxillofacial surgery from the University of Manchester and a PhD from the University of London in the United Kingdom. He has gained a number of fellowships and professional memberships in the United States, United Kingdom and Australia. During his PhD studies at the University of London, he obtained in-depth knowledge and experience in maxillofacial Implantology and computer aided surgery using Finite Element Analysis. He worked at well reputed academic University Hospitals in the UK e.g. Royal Manchester University Hospital, Royal Surrey County Hospital and a UAE University College, Dubai. He has gained significant clinical experience in specialized dentistry, Implantology, oncology, trauma, Orthognathic surgery, reconstructive and cosmetic plastic surgery. He developed particular interest on the use of bioresorbable plates for reconstructing orbital fractures. During his work in the field of oral and maxillofacial surgery, Professor Al-Sukhun produced more than 45 papers published in international peer review journals. Professor Al Sukhun sits on the editorial board of a number of well recognized journals in Oral and maxillofacial surgery.

Oral Surgery, Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthognathic Surgery & Oncology

Dr. Hasan Alkumru was the Vice Dean and Head of Prosthodontics at Marmara University in Istanbul-Turkey prior to coming to Canada. Dr. Alkumru was the Head of Department of Prosthodontics and Director of Graduate Prosthodontics Program and Director of Implant Prosthodontics Unit at The University of Toronto, Faculty of Dentistry in between 2011- 2014. Dr. Alkumru helped to develop a clinical program in the Department of Dentistry in Mount Sinai Hospital Toronto in 2010-11 to include advanced oral rehabilitation cases. He was transferred to University of Western Ontario and moved to London ON in September 2014. He is also giving Continuing Education Lectures throughout Ontario approved by Royal College of Dentists of Canada.Dr. Alkumru is a registered Specialist in Prosthodontics in Canada and fellow of Royal College of Dentists of Canada.

Prosthodontics

George White DDS FACP Director, Division of Prosthodontics Columbia University College of Dental Medicine

digital implant, prosthodontics

Dr. Fayad received his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the College of Dentistry, Cairo University in 1985. He received his Masters in Oral Sciences in 1994 and his PhD in 1996 from the University of Buffalo at New York. He had two years of Advanced Education in General Dentistry at Eastman Dental Center, University of Rochester at New Your, and received his certificate of Specialty in Endodontics at the University of Illinois. Currently he is the Director of Endodontic research and a clinical assistant professor at the UIC College of Dentistry. He devotes his time to teaching, research and private practice.Dr. Fayad gives numerous presentations nationally and internationally. He is a member of the American Dental Association, Chicago Dental Society, Illinois State Dental Society, American Association of Endodontists, Illinois Association of Endodontists, Edgar D. Coolidge Endodontic Study Club, and is A Diplomate of American Boards of Endodontics.

Endodontics, Dentistry

He is a Senior Forensic odontologist. He is a Dental identification manager & chairman of UK DVI odont group

Forensic Dentistry, Odontology

Sim K. Singhrao gained her PhD from Cardiff University and stayed there for further postdoctoral training from Cardiff University School of Medicine and then the School of Dentistry. She is currently a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Central Lancashire exploring the causative relationship of periodontitis and Alzheimer’s disease. She has published more than 60 papers in peer-reviewed journals and 4 book chapters. Dr Singhrao is currently serving as an editorial board member for Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease

Oral and Dental Science, Oral Disease

Dr Kashif Hafeez was honoured by Membership and Fellowship from Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland and has been honoured with Fellowship from Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh. He has completed his post graduate certificate in Medical and Dental education from Oxford Brookes University. He has special interest in Oral Surgery and Dental Implantology and is practising as visiting Implantologist to various practices. He has been a post graduate Dental Foundation trainer for Oxford Deanery from 2010 to 2015 and due to his passion for quality in education he has been appointed as Examiner for Royal College of Surgeons Ireland and Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh. He teaches at the M Clindent programme, City of London Dental School, BPP university and lectures internationally on Oral surgery and Dental Implantology. He has been presenting his scientific work & research at prominent international dental conferences. He serves as an advisor & expert for GDC UK. In addition, he serves as Editorial Board member for Porodental CPD and visiting teaching faculty abroad. He was honoured with the Best Dentist award by APPS UK in 2013.

Dental Implantology, Oral Surgery

Dr. YEO Jin Fei PBM BDS, MDS[Oral Surgery], FAMS[Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery], FDSRCS (Edinburgh), MSc[Oral Pathology] (London UK), FFOPRCPA[Oral

Oral & Maxillo-Facial Surgery

Executive Director Executive Vice President of Education and International Student Exchange Tokyo Medical & Dental University Junji TAGAMI DDS, PhD

Dentistry

Dr. Nagy Abdulsamee Abdulhameed was born 27/5/1952 at Menofia Governorate. He got his Bachelor Degree of Dental Sciences from Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University, May 1975. He gained his master degree in prosthodontics from Faculty of Dentistry, Alexandria University, December 1980. His doctor of philosophy in Dental Biomaterials has been finished at faculty of dentistry, Alexandria University, April 1985. He worked as Demonstrator, Prosthodontic Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Mansura University, 5/7/1976 – 11/12/1977, demonstrator, Dental Biomaterials Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Mansura University, 12/12/977 – 21/4/1981, Assistant lecturer, Dental Biomaterials Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Mansura University, 22/4/1981 – 16/9/1985, lecturer, Dental Biomaterials Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Mansura University, 17/9/1985- 29/12/1991, assistant professor, Dental Biomaterials Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Mansura University, 30/12/1991 – 6/7/1994. Then he attached as consultant Prosthodontics, Dental Center, King Fahad Hospital, Al-Madinah Al-Menawarah, Kingdom of Saudia Arabia, 1/7/1988 –14/8/2000. Then he shifted to work at private university as assistant professor, Dental Biomaterials, College of Oral and Dental Medicine, Misr University for Science & Technology (MUST), Egypt, 16/8/2000 – 11/9/2004. At the same university he became a full professor & head of Dental Biomaterials, 12/9/2004 – 1/6/2014. His current position is vice dean of graduate studies and researches, in this college, 2/6/2014 till now.

Removable and fixed prosthodontics (overdentures, post crown, implantology); Dental Biomaterials (curing denture resins by different methods like pressure cooker, microwave energy, visible light, and laser); Laser applications in dentistry; Evidence based dentistry.

Dr. Karim graduated from Suez Canal University at the top of his class with a unique vision on how dental care should be in Egypt. He acquired the Diploma of Total Quality Management for health care from American University in Cairo. This certificate helped him fulfill part of his dream for a clinic that ensures patient comfort and safety, fallowing his pursuit of excellence; Dr. Karim obtained the highly prestigious membership of Royal College of Edinburgh from United Kingdom being the youngest Middle Eastern to ever get his highly respected degree, then he was appointed the Dental Regional Advisor of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in Egypt becoming the youngest person to ever fill this position. He now runs Royal Dentist Center, one of the biggest dental centers in Egypt with his vision and mission being enforced by him and his partner and the 20 other dentists who work for them.

Dentistry Management, Restorative Dentistry

Special Interest in Restorative and Aesthetic Dentistry Practice Principal, Dentist On THE ROCK. Lecturer & Mentor Online MSc Restorative & Aesthetic Dentistry, Manchester University & Healthcare, Learning, Lecturer & Mentor for Osstem & BAIRD One Year Implant Course Lecturer & Mentor for Nobel Esthetic Alliance Course Dr Adam has become a highly experience and motivated clinician by increasing his knowledge and experience in postgraduate education for many years. He has a special interest in Restorative & Aesthetic Dentistry and Implantology. Dr Adam helps to teach on the Restorative and Aesthetics Masters programme as well as the BAIRD 1 year Implant Course. AWARDS Dr Adam Nulty has been winner of several industry awards, Best Young Dentist 2015, 2014 Best Health & Beauty Provider and two 2015 Aesthetic Dental Awards for Removable Orthodontic Appliance and for a Patient Choice Facial Aesthetics Case.

Restorative and Aesthetic Dentistry

Assistant / Consultant, Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and the American Board of Canada, the University of Umm Al-Qura accurate specialization: Implant surgery and restoration of Oral and Maxillofacial. Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Oral Surgery and Maxillofacial, Mazen al-Masri, the academic calendar for the year 1435 Hegira.

Dentistry, Dental Implants, Oral Surgery.

Dr.Dalia Sitteen graduated from Cairo University, faculty of oral medicine and dental surgery in 2002.She perused both academic & clinical Knowledge and became a certified specialist in pedodontics in 2008.Intensive clinical training at several private and public institutes enabled her to gain exceptional clinical skill and experience. Such multidisciplinary experience lead her to expand her academic knowledge by receiving first year of master’s degree in orthodontics, Alexandria University followed by joining the master’s program at Cairo University and became a member of The Egyptian society of Orthodontics. She became member of the first research group in the national project for cleft palate in Egypt. Her academic and clinical wide experience leads her to run one of the most successful private dental offices in Egypt.

Dental Health, Dental managment

Dr Zubaida has completed her Master degree in 1999 in Paediatric Dentistry and PhD in Clinical Dentistry from UCL, London in 2004. She had completed six months course and passed the examination in Sedation and Pain Management from the Eastman Dental Institute in 2006. She is a consultant in Paediatric Dentistry and teaching in the Saudi Board Program (Paediatric Dentistry) at Prince Sultan Medical Military City in Riyadh. She has published several papers in reputed journals

Paediatric Dentistry, Pain Management

Dr. Amir HADJ-HAMOU is a Consultant in Prosthodontics and Dental Implants. He obtained his post-doctoral degrees from Université Claude Bernard Lyon I where he was also appointed lecturer in addition to his clinical duties in the Oral Maxillofacial department and Prosthodontics department, at Hotel-Dieu Hospital, Lyon, France. In parallel to his academic and clinical experience, Dr.Amir had the opportunity to present in various conferences & courses in many countries among them, France, Ireland, Belgium, Italy & the USA. In the UAE, Dr. Amir has been practicing as a Senior Clinical Supervisor in Prosthodontics at the University of Sharjah, College of Dental Medicine, for the last nine years and holds two private practices dedicated to Aesthetic rejuvenations & dental implants He is the Founding Director of the Aesthetic Dentistry & Applied Methods Course & the advanced course on full mouth reconstructions & Director of the Elite Academy, an academy that provides continuous education and post doctoral training in partnership with University of Lyon I, in France.

Prosthodontics and Dental Implants

Dr. David Mazza, after finishing dental school, has completed his post-doctoral training in the field of Aesthetics and Operative Dentistry at Boston University, Goldman School of Dental Medicine. He has served as part time faculty as Clinical Assistant Professor at University of Maryland Dental School since the year 2000. He is the course director of Dental Implants and Aesthetic Dentistry, of Elective courses affiliated to Office of Academic Affairs. He has full time dental practice, “Mazza Center for Implant and Aesthetic Dentistry” located in Bethesda, Maryland. He lectures in different fields of Aesthetic Dentistry and Dental Implants.

Aesthetic Dentistry, Dental Implants.

Dr. Alan Kilistoff is currently Clinical Professor at the University of Alberta, Canada. He graduated from the University of British Columbia, Canada, in 1976 with a DMD, and practiced in a private clinic for 28 years. He started teaching at the University of British Columbia in 2000, moved to the University of Saskatchewan in 2005, and is currently teaching at the University of Alberta. In 2009 he received a Master of Education Technology from the University of British Columbia.

Ergonomics and dental loupes magnification, Dental materials, dental education (particularly tacit knowledge and psycho-motor skill development) and Operative Dentistry.

Darrin M. Wiederhold DMD, MS, Director, General Practice Residency, The University of Texas Health Science DMD | Temple University School of Dentistry, Philadelphia, Pa, 1997 MS, Oral Biology | Medical College of Ohio, Toledo, Ohio, 2006 GPR Certificate | Erie County Medical College, Buffalo, NY, 1998 OMFS Internship Certificate | University of Kentucky College of Dentistry, Lexington, Ky, 1999 GPR Certificate | University of Kentucky College of Dentistry, 2000

General Practice and Dental Public Health General Practice Residency

El-Kerdani joined the faculty of the UF College of Dentistry in 2010. A Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics, El-Kerdani earned his dental degree in 1985 and certificate in restorative dentistry in 1989, both from Cairo University in Cairo, Egypt. In 1994 he received a certificate in prosthodontics and in 1996 his master’s in dentistry from the Indiana University School of Dentistry (IUSD) in Indianapolis. He taught at IUSD, University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry in Detroit, and Misr International University in Cairo before joining UF.

Restorative Dental Sciences

Ludmila Gavriliuc is Professor of Biochemistry and Clinical Biochemistry Department of Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Chisinau, Moldova. She graduated from the State Medical University, Medico-Biological Department, Speciality - Biochemistry, Moscow, Russia, and completed PhD (1978) and MD (1997) at the State Medical University, Moscow, Russia. She had the Scholarships in Russia, Italy, USA (01-08.2013, Fulbright Program U.S., Feist-Weiller Cancer Center, LSU HSC, LA). She is author of 104 scientific and methodic peer-reviewed manuscripts and 6 books.

Clinical-diagnostics, oncology, hematology, stomatology, antioxidant therapy.

Yasemin Kulak Ozkan has completed her graduate education in Marmara University, Faculty of Dentisty in 1987. She became a Research Assistant in the Faculty of Dentistry Department of Prosthodontics in the same year. She became an Associate profesor in 1996 and became Professor in 2001. She became a Vice Dean in 2004-2007. She became a Dean in 2014. She currently works Dean and Chief of Prosthodontic Departments in Marmara University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Prosthodontics. She has various published more than 60 papers in reputed journals and has been serving as an editorial board member of repute.

Prosthetic Dentistry

She has authored more than 250 scientific and clinical articles in peer-reviewed journals, has given over 400 presentations at international scientific meetings, is a frequent lecturer at scientific meetings, receiver of several international awards and has held numerous continuing education courses in Europe. She serves also for the editorial boards of several scientific journals. Her clinical expertise is on reconstructive dentistry. She has also Visiting Professor positions at various universities including São Paolo State University (Brazil), Federal University of Juiz de Fora (Brazil), University of Brno (Czech Republic), University of Madrid (Spain) and University of Florida (USA).

Biomaterials

Dr. Jones received his DMD from the University of Louisville (1978) and completed a Residency in Pediatric Dentistry from Indiana University (1980). He obtained a Certificate in Dental Health Services Research (1989: Harvard University), EdD in Higher Education (1993: Indiana University) and PhD in Biological Sciences (2003: Empresarial University). He completed a United States Congressional Fellowship in 2000, with Senior Indiana Senator Richard Lugar, Washington, DC. He was Dean of the School of Health Sciences, Indiana-Purdue University (1993-2005) and is presently Professor and Chair of the Department of Pediatric Dentistry, IU School of Dentistry and Clinical Professor of Pediatrics, IU School of Medicine. He has published over 95 articles, book chapters and research abstracts in the dental, medical and education literature and obtained over 6.4 million dollars in educational, service, training and research grants. He has presented over 140 courses in the United States, the Caribbean, Europe and the Middle East on a variety of topics related to higher education. He is Editor-in-Chief, Americas, Journal of Oral Health and Dental Management.

(1) Dentofacial Trauma, (2) Dental Management of Cleft lip and Palate newborns, (3) Emerging Demand in Pediatric Dentistry for Office-Based General Anesthesia by Dentist Anesthesiologists. (4) Issues in International Dental Education.

Graduated in Medicine and Surgery in 1987 cum laude and a Ph.D. at the University of Padua in Orthodontics in 1990, only exercises orthodontics and gnathology since 1991 in Albenga. Chairman of ICNOG, International College of Neuromuscular Orthodontics and Gnathology, and a member of the AAO, American Association of Orthodontics. And \'member of numerous associations and advisor of several international orthodontic conferences on \"Neuromuscular Orthodontics.\"

Dr. Ziad N. Al-Dwairi works as an Associate Professor of Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics and Implant Dentistry at Jordan University of Science and Technology, holds PhD in Prosthodontics, Queens University/Belfast, UK in 2001 and Fellowship of The International Academy of Dento Facial Esthetics (FIADFE) in 2012. He is the President of Jordanian Section of International Association for Dental Research. He is Jordan’s Representative at OSAP (Organization for Safety and Asepsis Procedures). He worked as vice president of the Restorative Dentistry Committee/ Jordan Medical Council and currently Member of the National Committee for contentious medical education/Jordan Medical Council and member of the advisory team of Dooox. He is a former member of University Council/Jordan University of Science and Technology and worked as Chairman of the Prosthodontics Department, Faculty of Dentistry/Jordan University of Science and Technology and a Former Dean Assistant/ Faculty of Dentistry/ Jordan University of Science and Technology. He holds several International prizes as follows 1. The senior prize The Elida Gibbs Travel Award 2000 from the Irish Division of International Association for Dental Research (IADR) 2. The Procter and Gamble Research award 2000. Oral and Dental Research Trust, London 3. (BSSPD research Prize 2001). British Society for the study of Prosthetic Dentistry First Research Prize 4. Certificate of recognition from IADR and AADR 2002, Get a member Campaign 5. Member of the Advisory Group For Dental Ethics Manual, FDI 6. Executive Committee of African and Middle East Federation of IADR 7. Oral presenter at the 3rd Asian Family Health Research Award, Iran-Tehran 2007 8. The first research prize in Prosthodontics from Society of Arab Dental Faculties (SARDF) 2010 9. Fellowship of the International Academy for Dento-Facial Esthetics FIADFE/2012 He is currently involved in teaching undergraduate and graduate students in all field of Prosthodontics in addition to involvement in advanced programs for MFDS Trainees, High specialty trainees and advanced clinical trainees in Prosthodontics He supervised several MSc students as a main and a co advisor and as an examiner for more than 25 theses in all disciplines of Prosthodontics In addition he works as a reviewer for 12 local and International Peer reviewed Journals and on editorial board of 4 Journals: Journal of Oral Hygiene and Health, Journal of Investigative Dental Sciences, Archives of Oral and Dental Research and Journal of Dental Health, Oral Disorders and Therapy. He was a Member of the advisory group formed by FDI for publishing the Dental Ethics Manual in 2007 and carried out its translation into Arabic Language to be available to all Arabic natives. He is preparing for His Full Professorship in Prosthodontics.

Raman Bedi is Professor of Transcultural Oral Health at King's College London and was the Chief Dental Officer of England from 2002 to 2005. He is chairman of World Federation of Public Health Associations oral health group. He is also an Expert panel member – Alliance for Cavity Free Future & Chairman of the Global Child Dental Fund, having established the Global Child Dental Health Taskforce, and continues to practice.

Mohamed Awad, BDS (Egy), MSc (Egy), PhD (Eng) is an associate professor, Fixed Prosthodontic Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Tanta University, Egypt and King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia. His work was concentrated on Fixed Prosthodontics researches. Dr. Awad is the president of Egyptian Association of Dental research section of international association for dental research since July 2010. Dr. Awad finished his Bachelor (1983) and Master degrees (1989) from Tanta University, Egypt and PhD degree from University Dental hospital of Manchester, United Kingdom in 1996. He was head of Fixed prosthodontics Department in King Abdulaziz University from Sept. 2003 for one year. Also he was course director for fixed prosthodontics for preclinical and clinical courses for several years. He presented researches in several international conferences including: Miami, San Diego, Seattle (USA), Singapore, Manchester & Bristol (England), Riyadh, Jeddah, Makkah (Saudi Arabia) and Egypt. Dr. Awad was awarded several awards including distinction in scientific research in King Abdulaziz University, 2008. Also he held several grants for conducting researches from different associations. He is also reviewer for several international journals.

Dental materials and fixed prosthodontics including: Dental ceramics and Zirconium post and cores, fiber-reiforced composite restorations and post/cores, Color & Dental esthetics, Base metal alloys, Wear and abrasion in dental ceramics, Optical properties of natural teeth and dental ceramics, Finite element analysis, Dental implant materials, Dental cements, Periodontal problems related to fixed prosthodontics.

Anas H. Al-Mulla graduated from King Saud University Dental School, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in 2003. He obtained his Specialty in Orthodontics and his Masters in Cariology in 2009 from University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden. His Ph.D. degree in Cariology was obtained from the same university in 2010. Dr. Al-Mulla has devoted his time for research and applying modern orthodontics, caries risk and prevention in orthodontic patients has been his major concern. He is a reviewer in few orthodontic journals, such as Angle Orthodontics, American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Orthodontics - The art and practice of dentofacial enhancement (formerly World Journal of rthodontics) and Journal of Orthodontics.

Dr. Mohamed Jaber’s qualifications include BDS, MSc (Bristol), FDSRCS (Edinburgh), FDSRCS (England), PhD (London), FADI (Ohio). He was the head of Surgical Sciences Department at the Ajman University of Science and Technology. He was also the Director of Quality Assurance and Institutional effectiveness Unit of Ajman University of Science and Technology, Head of Central Training Committee, Head of Ajman University’s Research Council, Co-Director of MFDS program, Head of FOD Assessment Committee, Member of University Curricular and Study Plan Committee and member of the FOD accreditation Committee. His clinical work includes management of patients with oral mucosal diseases, salivary gland diseases, TMJ diseases and trigeminal neuralgia. Management and follow-up of patients with oral premalignant lesions including carry-out of biopsy and management of patients with oral epithelial dysplasia and running of the epithelial dysplasia clinics. Management of chronic facial pain patient, and performing minor oral surgery under both local with or without sedation (IV) and general anaesthesia. Suturing facial laceration under local and general anaesthesia etc. Teaching experience includes demonstration of surgical procedures and supervision of undergraduate students, and lectures and tutorials to undergraduate students. Lectures and tutorials to MSc students particularly in oral cancer and pre-cancer courses. Assisting MSc students with their research projects and carrying out of statistical analysis. Giving seminars and tutorials to the member of the staff at the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department weekly, including Journal club and clinico-pathological conferences. He was heavily involved in preparation and evaluation of undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Dr. Jaber has over 30 publications in peer reviewed journals. His research interest include Oral epithelial dysplasia, Oral pre-cancer, Facial trauma and dental education. Dr. Jaber also received numerous awards including Selected as Fellow by the Academy of Dentistry International Ohio, USA. This is in recognition for the outstanding achievement in the field of dentistry and for the services to the profession. Certificate of appreciation from Dean, faculty of Dentistry and President of Ajman University for contribution in the accreditation process of the faculty.

Dr. Athanasios E. Athanasiou is Professor and Director of Orthodontics at the Dubai School of Dental Medicine, United Arab Emirates and Professor of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece. He was President, Vice-President and Executive Committee Member of the World Federation of Orthodontists; President and Secretary-General of the European Federation of Orthodontics; President of the Greek Orthodontic Society; Dean and Vice-Dean of the School of Dentistry and Chairman of the Department of Orthodontics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He was also President of the Hellenic National Academic Recognition and Information Center of the Greek Ministry of Education. He received his Dental Degree and Ph.D. from the University of Athens, Greece in 1979 and 1991, respectively, and his Certificate in Orthodontics and Master of Dental Sciences in 1985 from Temple University, USA. Dr. Athanasiou served as Associate Professor and Coordinator of Postgraduate Orthodontic Education at Aarhus University, Denmark. He is Honorary Member of the British Orthodontic Society, Cyprus Orthodontic Society, Lebanese Orthodontic Society and South African Orthodontic Society; Honorary President of the Greek Orthodontic Society and Honorary Editor of the Hellenic Orthodontic Review. He serves as referee in many scientific journals including the American Journal of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics, Angle Orthodontist, European Journal of Orthodontics, Journal of Dental Research, Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, Journal of Orthodontics, Journal of the American Dental Association, European Journal of Oral Sciences, and International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry. Professor Athanasiou has served as external examiner or referee at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, the College of Dental Surgeons of Hong Kong, the King Abdulaziz University, the University of Hong Kong, the University of Pretoria, the University of Limpopo, the Arab American University, and the Council for the Order of Australia. He chaired the Task Force of the World Federation of Orthodontists on Guidelines for Postgraduate Orthodontic Education. He has published more than 150 scientific articles, chapters and books, has supervised more than 50 Ph.D. and Master’s dissertations, and has presented more than 390 lectures, papers and seminars in 46 countries. He has received many distinctions and awards including the Edward Cherkas Memorial Award by Temple University, the Zendium Prize by Aarhus University, the Louise Ada Jarabak Memorial Award by the American Association of Orthodontists Foundation, and the 2012 Best Scientific Paper of the European Federation of Orthodontics. Professor Athanasiou maintains in Athens, Greece, a private practice limited to orthodontics.

Prof. Letic-Gavrilovic Anka, DDS, PhD, duringlong scientific career collaborated with Royal Postgraduate Medical School, Histochemistry Department, London; Fukuoka Dental College, Department of Biochemistry, Fukuoka, Japan. Now works as Assoc.Prof. of Physiology and Biochemistry at RAKCODS, Dental College, United Arabic Emirates. Researching inoral biochemistry, immunology and basic clinical mechanism of dental implantology, Dr Anka expressed particular scientific interest in Biomaterials for bone reconstruction. Most of the work was dedicated to the regulatory role of growth factors in morphogenesis and postnatal development of the immune system and salivary glands. Recently, Dr Ankais very active in field of brain neurophysiology and practical applications. Neuromarketing is an academic approach to better understand how information leads to changes in attention, emotional responses, preference formation, choices and learning. Dr Letic’s present interest remains beautiful mystery of brain function. While there’s general agreement that attention and emotional engagement of brain, can be tracked, identifying specific emotions with confidence has been elusive. Therefore, data from neuromarketing are still best used when triangulated with more traditional data such as interviews, questionnaires, and historical data.

Dr. Hani T. Fadel obtained his clinical certificate in Periodontology and his Ph.D from the University of Gothenburg in Sweden. He is currently Assistant Professor of Periodontology at the Taibah University College of Dentistry in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, where he serves as Assistant Vice Dean for Academic Affairs alongside other administrative appointments. Dr. Fadel published several articles in peer-reviewed journals. He currently serves as Editor for the American Journal of Dentistry and Oral Hygiene and Journal of the Indian Society of Periodontology. He is also an External Reviewer for a number of journals, including Journal of Periodontology, European Journal of Oral Sciences and Oral Diseases.

Dr. Marie M. Tolarova received her Medical Degree in 1965 from the Charles University School of Medicine in Prague. She completed a Ph.D. in 1970 with a thesis on Microforms of Orofacial Clefts from the Human Genetics Program at the Czechoslovak Academy of Sciences in Prague. She is Board Certified in Pediatrics and Medical Genetics by the Czechoslovak Medical Board of Pediatrics and Czechoslovak Board of Medical Genetics. Dr. Tolarova completed a D.Sc. Degree in 1986 from the Medical Genetics Research Program at the Czechoslovak Academy of Sciences. Her thesis was Cleft Lip and Palate in Man: Epidemiology, Genetics and Prevention. Dr. Tolarova started her medical career in 1965 as a pediatrician in the Department of Plastic Surgery at the Charles University School of Medicine. She had developed a deep interest in genetics during her medical studies and in 1970, founded the Division of Birth Defects to take responsibility for genetic evaluations, counseling, and follow-up of all individuals with congenital anomalies, children as well as adults, who came to the Department of Plastic Surgery for surgical treatment. Since beginning of her professional career she was interested in understanding causes of cleft lip and palate and especially in prevention of clefts and other congenital anomalies. She established a population-based registry of orofacial clefts in the Czech Republic, containing detailed data on over 10,000 cases; the largest collected sample to date of children with clefts. Over half of these cases had complete genetic evaluations in her Department, including physical examinations of the affected children, both parents, and all siblings; she performed the majority of physical examinations. Since coming to the U.S., she also researched analyzed and published data on the largest population-based sample of orofacial clefts in USA - over 4,000 cases from California. Dr. Tolarova was involved in orofacial cleft prevention studies in the late 1960’s under the direction of Dr. Francis Burian, head of the Department of Plastic Surgery. She started her own research with periconceptional supplementation by high dose folic acid and multivitamins in the 1970s. The first data showing preventive efficacy of supplementation was published in the Lancet in 1982 and got enormous attention from professionals. The final analysis of her studies, which represent the largest human prospective trial to investigate the recurrence of orofacial clefts after periconceptional supplementation with high dose folic acid and multivitamins, was published in 1995 in Teratology, and showed that the recurrence risk for having another child with a cleft decreased by 65% if “at risk” mothers took multivitamins with a high dose of folic acid. Dr. Tolarova has over 450 scientific publications and presentations, has been the keynote and featured speaker at numerous scientific meetings, and has held over 20 visiting professorships worldwide. She has 47 years of clinical experience with cleft and craniofacial anomalies patients, thirty years of teaching experience of medical, dental and graduate students. She is Director of Genetic Research and Prevention of the ROTAPLAST Intl., Inc.; project being carried out in South America, India, Asia, and Africa. She participated as a pediatrician and medical geneticist in 50 Rotaplast medical missions all over the world. She is a founding member of the Society of Birth Defects in the Czech Republic and holds memberships in 15 professional organizations. She has received numerous awards, including the 1975 Award of the Medical Research Council, Czechoslovak Academy of Sciences, 1985 Award of the Czechoslovak Literature Council, 2005 Award of the Imperial Gift Foundation (Boshi, Aiiku Kai) Japan, 2007 Rotaplast Distinguish Service Award, 2010 Pierre Fauchard Academy Award, and 2011 Henry Schein Humanitarian Award. In 1992 Dr. Tolarova relocated to United States joining her husband MirekTolar, MD, PhD, who was appointed at UCSF in San Francisco. She joined the Center for Craniofacial Anomalies at UCSF School of Dentistry, held an appointment as a Professor and founded directed the Program for Prevention of Cleft Lip and Palate/Craniofacial Anomalies at the UCSF School of Dentistry UCSF. She also worked for the March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation/California Birth Defects Monitoring Program. In March 1996 she organized the first workshop with international participation focused on cleft prevention “Approach to the prevention of orofacial clefts”. Since July 1999, she is with the University of the Pacific as tenure Professor of Orthodontics and leads the Pacific Craniofacial Team and Cleft Prevention Program. She established there a strong molecular genetics research toward finding causes on cleft in different populations and continues her effort to develop and established the efficient approach to prevent cleft lip and palate anomalies. In 2011 she organized and presided the 3rd ICPF International workshop CLEFT2011 held in San Francisco that was attended by over 250 participants from 30 countries. Dr. Tolarova has been honored with the International Cleft Lip and Palate Foundation (ICPF) Award of Merit which recognizes her extensive research on prevention of clefts. Tolarova received the award on May 9 during the 7th Biennial World Cleft Lip and Palate Congress hosted by ICPF and held in Mahe, Seychelles.

Causes and primary prevention of cleft lip and palate and of other congenital anomalies; molecular genetic studies of genes involved in etiology of orofacial clefts, craniofacial anomalies, and dental anomalies; studies of environmental and nutritional factors involved in etiology of nonsyndromic cleft lip and palate anomalies; gene-environmental interactions in etiology of craniofacial anomalies, especially in etiology of cleft lip and palate; etiology and epidemiology of birth defects with special interest in cleft lip and palate, craniofacial anomalies, and syndromes; dysmorphology; population genetics; multifactorial inheritance; monitoring of birth defects and genetic registries; genetic education and counseling.

Dr. Kamis Gaballah is currently Associate Professor in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Ajman University, UAE. Since graduation on 1993 Dr. Gaballah showed a great interest in the field of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery for which he was extensively trained and practiced in many countries including Libya, Egypt, Ireland, United Kingdom, Norway and UAE. During his surgical training he was awarded with the fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons in both England and Ireland. Dr. Gaballah was also formally trained in Oral Medicine at the Trinity College Dublin of the Ireland. Up on his completion of the professional surgical training and practicing for several years in the field, he has joined the University of London for intensive and novel research on the cancer gene therapy. His research work focused on the use of the tissue engineering, virus-mediated gene therapy for head and neck cancer and oral potentially malignant lesions and also the inhibition of angiogenesis to prevent the recurrence of head and neck cancer in surgically treated patients. He has published his novel research outcome in highly-ranked journals and his papers were cited by significant number of authors all over the world. His academic interest was expanded to include the higher education teaching and learning for which he was formally trained at the University of London and warded with membership of the UK council of higher education before joining the King’s College London as a Clinical Lecturer in Oral Surgery.

Professor Mahmoud AL-Omiri is a Professor at University of Jordan; Senior Consultant at Jordan University Hospital; Associate fellow at Warwick University, UK; Advisory team member of DoooX Dentistry et all, DooIT GmbH, Germany; President of the Jordanian Society of Prosthodontics; member of the University Council at University of Jordan; member of the executive committee of the Jordanian Council of Implantology; past Head of the Department of Prosthodontics at University of Jordan; past part-time teacher of Head and Neck Dissecting Anatomy, Queen’s University Belfast; past President of the International Association for Dental Research-Jordan section; past Treasurer of the Jordanian Group of Implantology; past Head of Academic and Student Counseling Unit at Aljouf University-KSA. Professor AL-Omiri is on 3 specialist lists of the Jordanian Dental Association and Jordan Medical Council; he is Fully registered member of multiple international associations and professional bodies such as British General Dental Council, Dental Council of Ireland, BSSPD, IADFE, JDA, and others. Prof AL-Omiri has more than 50 published scientific articles in refereed and indexed international journals; he served as Editor for the International Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences & the International Journal of Psychology and Counseling; Associate editor for the Journal of Dentistry and Oral Hygiene; Section Editor for the Journal of Jordanian Dental Association; Guest Lead Editor for International Journal of Dentistry; Editorial board member of Journal of Contemporary dental Practice, Pan Arab Medical Journal, Journal of Jordanian Dental Association, and Dirasat: Pure science Journal. He is Reviewer for International peer reviewed and indexed Journals such as Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research, International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Implants (JOMI), Oral Diseases journal, Journal of Oral Pathology and Medicine, Journal of Oral Implantology, Quintessence International journal, Gerodontology journal, Angle Orthodontist journal, Oral Health and Preventive Dentistry journal, Journal of Dental Education, European Journal of Orthodontics, European Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, BMC Oral Health journal, Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice, and others. He is involved in several research projects into Implantology, Oral health behaviour and dental attitudes, Satisfaction and personality, Tooth wear, Prosthodontics, Ceramics &Colour Science, Sleep Apnoea, Aesthetic dentistry, and others. Prof AL-Omiri is an invited speaker to a number of national and international conferences and scientific meetings. He has presented seminars, lectures, continuing education programmes and courses in Implantology, Prosthodontics, and Esthetic Dentistry.

Sammy Noumbissi obtained his Doctorate in Dental Surgery from Howard University in Washington DC. He then attended Loma Linda University where he received three years of formal training in Implant Dentistry which culminated with a certifi cate and a Master of Science degree in Implant Dentistry. He has published abstracts and articles in peer reviewed dental journals namely the Journal of Dental Research, the Journal of Oral Implantology and the Journal of Implant and Clinical Dentistry. He is a member of the editorial board of the Journal of Implant and Advanced Clinical Dentistry, the Dentistry and Medical Online Journal, a reviewer for the Journal of Oral Implantology and the current president for the International Academy of Ceramic Implantology. Dr. Noumbissi is the founder, current owner and president of Miles of Smiles Institute for Implant Dentistry LLC, a holistic dental implantology practice that delivers advanced education and patient care in state of the art metal-free dental implantology. He practices in Silver Spring, Maryland USA.

Dr. Fouad Hussain M H Al-Bayaty obtained his PhD in Periodontics in 1984 from France. He is currently Professor of Periodontology at Universiti Teknologi MARA-UiTM, Malaysia. Dr. Fouad published several articles in peer-reviewed journals. He published a number of research papers in National and International Journals. He is also an External Reviewer for a number of journals, including Journal of Natural Product Research, Journal of African Biotechnology and African journal of Food Science. He has 2 patents on his name. Dr. Fouad is an invited speaker to a number of national and international conferences and scientific meetings. He has presented seminars, lectures, continuing education programs and courses in Periodontology and Oral Diseases.

AnilSukumaran obtained his PhD in Periodontics /Oral Microbiology from the University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. He is currently Professor of Periodontology and Community Dentistry at the King Saud University, Saudi Arabia. Dr. Anil published several articles in peer-reviewed journals. He currently serves as Editor for the 15 National and International Journals. He is also an External Reviewer for a number of journals, including Saudi Dental Journal and Saudi Dental Journal. Dr. Anil is an invited speaker to a number of national and international conferences and scientific meetings. He has presented seminars, lectures, continuing education programs and courses in Periodontology, Prosthodontics, and Oral Microbiology.

Immunology of Periodontal Disease, Oral manifestations of HIV Infection, Periodontal Disease and Systemic Conditions and diabetes Mellitus and Periodontal Disease.

M.Ömer Görduysus (DDS, PhD, Professor) was born in Istanbul. Graduated from Hacettepe University, Faculty of Dentistry with the degree of DDS, completed his Post-graduate Program in Endodontics in the United States at the University of Southern California with the scholarship of Turkish Goverment and received the title of "Specialist in Endodontics, later received his PhD degree in Endodontics from Hacettepe University, Ankara-Turkey, and went to ACTA of Amsterdam with the scholarship of the Goverment of the Netherlands (given by NUFFIC), in the same year became invited professor and clinical instructor at the University of Toronto, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Endodontics in Canada .Worked in the field of research and has many publications in SCI covered, and in some other local and international journals.Actual position is Professor at Hacettepe University, Faculty of Dentistry Department of Endodontics,Convener of graduate Endo and giving national and international lectures,editorship,editorial board memberships in international and national scientific journals,formerly vice president of experimental animals research and ethics committe of Hacettepe University At the same time besides Hacettepe University professorship ,after August 2014 University of Sharjah,Collage of Dental Medicine as Professor,Sharjah,United Arab Emirates.Member of IADR,FDI,Turkish Endodontic Association,ESE.

Dr. Tengku Fazrina Tengku Mohd Ariff completed her Master of Clinical Dentistry in 2010. She obtained her Specialty in prosthetic Dentistry. Dr. Tengku Fazrina Tengku Mohd Ariff has devoted her time for research and applying modern Restorative Dentistry. Dr. TengkuF azrina Tengku Mohd Ariff published several articles in peer-reviewed journals.

James E. Jones attended the University of Kentucky, graduating with a Bachelor and Master of Science degree in Zoology (1973, 1977).He attended the University Of Louisville School Of Dentistry and received the Doctor of Dental Medicine degree (1978). Following the completion of his dental degree, he completed a residency in Pediatric Dentistry (1978-1980) at the James Whitcomb Riley Hospital for Children at Indianapolis, Indiana. He received a Certificate of Specialty in Pediatric Dentistry form Indiana University School of Dentistry. From 1980-1983, he was in the private practice of Pediatric Dentistry in Jeffersonville, Indiana.

Pediatric Dentistry

Abou-Rabii has received his PhD in Dental Pharmacology from Auvergne University (France) in 2004. He obtained his Master of Research in Biology and Medicine from Joseph Fourier University in France in 1998. And and his postgraduate Diploma in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in 1993. Dr Abou-Rabii has is the course director of the MSc in Implant Dentistry in Warwick University in UK, he is leading multiple researches and has published several papers. He is a fellow of The Academy for Dental Facial Esthetics (IADFE) and the Vice President of the PTT group in the International Association of Dental Research (IADR).

Mohamed Awad, BDS (Egy), MSc (Egy), PhD (Eng) is an Associate Professor, Fixed Prosthodontic Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Tanta University, Egypt and Visiting Professor at King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia. His work was concentrated on Fixed Prosthodontics researches. He published several papers at international dental journals. Dr. Awad is the president of Egyptian Association of Dental research section of international association for dental research since July 2010. He fi nished his Bachelor (1983) and Master degrees (1989) from Tanta University, Egypt and PhD degree from University Dental hospital of Manchester, United Kingdom in 1996. He was head of Fixed prosthodontics Department in King Abdulaziz University from Sept. 2003 for one year. He gave several courses to Saudi Board students and he was course director for fixed prosthodontics for preclinical and clinical courses for several years.

Mark Bowes spent 20 years in private practice in London focusing mainly on Aesthetic and Complex Restorative Dentistry. He was a member of the British Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry and have been a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists from 1997. Since 2005 he have been in Private Practice in Cape Town where his practice is limited to Aesthetic Dentistry. In 2010 he founded the South African Academyof Aesthetic Dentistry for which he is now President. He is the Congress President for the World International Federation of Esthetic Dentistry ( IFED ) to be held in Cape Town 2015. He is also on the Scientifi c committee. He is the member and registered speaker for the ITI. He lecture extensively in Southern Africa on all aspects of Aesthetic Dentistry and run Restorative courses with the respected Implant Aesthetic Academy in both Johannesburg and Cape Town.

M. S. El Attar have completed his dental bachelor's degree 1976, univ of alexandria, followed in 1980 by master's degree in prosthodontics, then another master's degree 1984 from school of dental medicine, pittsburgh univ., USA, followed by a Ph.D. degree 1987, Alex, Egypt. He is the founder and chair of the ALEXANDRIA ORAL IMPLANTOLOGY ASSOCIATION, AOIA, www. aoiaegypt.com he is a chapter author in the book "dental implantation and technology" nova publishers, USA, 2009 he is the author of the book "how to become a unique dentist" VBW publishers, USA, 2012 www.uniquedentist.net he published some articles, in the journal of prosthetic dentistry, and the journal of implant dentistry, both in usa he spent two years as the dean of pharos dental school, Alex, Egypt he is now a Professor of prosthodontics, University of Alexandria, Egypt and he is an ICOI ambassador.

Nabil F Bissada is Professor and Chair of the Department of Periodontics at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland Ohio. He is the Director of the Postdoctoral Graduate Program in Periodontics at the School of Dental Medicine and also maintains a private practice in Cleveland Ohio. In addition to his BDS degree from Cairo University and DDS degree from Case Western Reserve University, Dr. Bissada has MSD degree in Periodontics and also has a certificate in Oral Medicine and Oral Diagnosis from the University of Minnesota. Dr. Bissada has authored and coauthored over 120 articles published in various peered journals and has lectured extensively at local National and International levels. His expertise is in prevention and treatment of periodontal diseases. He also published numerous articles related to the link between periodontal diseases and systemic health in medical and dental journals.

Marie M. Tolarova, Professor and Executive Director of Pacific\'s Craniofacial and Cleft Prevention Program, has led the dental school\'s efforts to help individuals with cleft lip and palate for many years. She has produced extensive research regarding clefts and has taken part in dozens of International mission trips to help individuals with congenital anomalies. In 2011, Tolarova organized an International Conference in San Francisco which brought together surgeons, dentists, geneticists and others to work towards an effective approach to cleft lip and palate prevention.

Paul van der Stelt graduated as DDS in 1974 and has obtained his Ph.D. in 1979 from Vrije University, Amsterdam. He was appointed chairman of the department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology in 1982 and became professor in 1986. He was president of the International Association of Dental and Maxillofacial Radiology in 2007-2009 and was Honorary Secretary of the European Academy of Dento-Maxillofacial Radiology from 2004 until 2010. He has published more than 150 papers in peer reviewed journals and is serving as editorial board member on several scientifi c dental journals.

Anas H. Al-Mulla graduated from King Saud University Dental School, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in 2003. He obtained his Specialty in Orthodontics and his Masters in Cariology in 2009 from University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden. His Ph.D. degree in Cariology was obtained from the same university in 2010. Dr. Al-Mulla has devoted his time for research and applying modern orthodontics, caries risk and prevention in orthodontic patients has been his major concern. He is a reviewer in few orthodontic journals, such as Angle Orthodontics, American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Orthodontics - The art and practice of dentofacial enhancement (formerly World Journal of Orthodontics) and Journal of Orthodontics.

Fazeli has obtained a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree with highest honour from Ukrainian Medical Stomatological Academy in 2009. He has also completed a Clinical Ordinator Course in Prosthetic Dentistry at Ukrainian Medical Stomatological Academy in April 2010 and worked as a clinical assistant professor of prosthodontics in the department of Prosthetic Dentistry and Implantology of UMSA. He was a head of scientific circle at Normal Physiology Department and an active member of scientific circle at Microbiology and Surgical Dentistry Departments in UMSA. He has published over 45 papers in international scientific journals (such as "World of Medicine and Biology" and "Ukrainian Military Medicine"), conferences and 3 books (such as "Asymmetry in maxillofacial region: some theoretical and practical aspects")He has received many scientific awards including: a diploma for the best conference paper at the "New Technologies in Dentistry" scientific conference in Poltava-Ukraine, a bronze medal at the Biology Olympiad and a diploma for the best conference paper at the "Actual problems of Clinical and Theoretical Medicine" scientific conference in Poltava-Ukraine. He currently works as academic director and clinical research coordinator of the London School of Facial Orthotropics and his research interests mainly include orthotropic approach to facial growth guidance, prosthodontic and orthotropic treatment of TMJ problems, aetiology of malocclusion, orofacial myology, myofunctional therapy and asymmetry in the maxillofacial region.

Dr. Trotman received her dental degree from the University of Dundee, Scotland; a certificate in Orthodontics and MA (Oral Biology) degree from Columbia University, NY; and a MS (Clinical Research) from the University of Michigan. She has also completed Fellowships in Craniofacial Anomalies and Clinical Research and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics. Dr. Trotman has had an active research program throughout her career and her currently NIDCR-funded research efforts are focused on the outcomes of cleft lip surgery. She has published extensively, served on several NIDCR panels and study sections, and is a recipient of numerous awards and honors.

Evelyn V. Gopez is the Associate Vice President for Inclusion, Health Sciences at the University of Utah and the Chief Diversity Offi cer for the Health Sciences. She is also the Associate Dean in the School of Medicine, Offi ce for Inclusion and Outreach. Dr. Gopez oversees the recruitment, retention and promotion of faculty, students and staff in the Health Sciences, and the creation of programs and initiatives to facilitate the recruitment, retention and support of underrepresented minority faculty, students and staff. She has obtained her medical degree from the University of Santo Tomas, Manila Philippines. She obtained her residency training in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology at Berkshire Medical Center in Massachusetts and didtwo fellowships in Cytopathology and Surgical Pathology at the Hospital of University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA. she has been in academic practice for 20 years, doing clinical service work, teaching medical students, residents and fellows in addition to her administrative functions are Director of Pathology Residency Program (2005-2012), Medical Director of Cytology Laboratory at ARUP (2009-2012), and Fellowship Director for Cytopathology (2009-2012). She is also a Fellow of the prestigious program at Drexel University called Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM).

Dr. Tien-Min Chu received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Kaohsiung Medical College in Kaohsiung Taiwan in 1989. He later received his PhD degree in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Michigan in 1999. He is currently an Associate Professor of Dental Biomaterials at the Indiana University School of Dentistry where he also holds adjunct appointments at Department of Biomedical Engineering and Department of Orthopedic Surgery. He has published more than 40 papers in peer-reviewed journals and is a co-author on three US patents.

Dr. Hani T. Fadel obtained his clinical certificate in Periodontology and his Ph.D from the University of Gothenburg in Sweden. He is currently Assistant Professor of Periodontology at the Taibah University College of Dentistry in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, where he serves as Assistant Vice Dean for Academic Affairs alongside other administrative appointments. Dr. Fadel published several articles in peer-reviewed journals. He currently serves as Editor for the American Journal of Dentistry and Oral Hygiene and Journal of the Indian Society of Periodontology. He is also an External Reviewer for a number of journals, including Journal of Periodontology, European Journal of Oral Sciences and Oral Diseases.

M. Omer Gorduysus (DDS, PhD, Professor) was born in Istanbul,1963. Graduated from Hacettepe University, Faculty of Dentistry in 1986 with the degree of DDS, completed his Post-graduate Program in Endodontics in the United States at the University of Southern California with the scholarship of Turkish Goverment and received the title of \"Specialist in Endodontics (1990-1992) later received his PhD degree in Endodontics from Hacettepe University, Ankara-Turkey in 1993, went to ACTA of Amsterdam with the scholarship of the Goverment of the Netherlands (given by NUFFIC) in 1998, in the same year became invited professor and clinical instructor at the University of Toronto, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Endodontics in Canada (1998-2000).Studied in the field of research and has many publications in SCI covered besides the some local and international journals.Actual position is Professor at Hacettepe University, Faculty of Dentistry Department of Endodontics and giving national and international lectures,editorship and convener of graduate endo.

Dr. Maher Dadoush has completed his Master\'s Degree in Damascus University(Syria) focusing on Implantology and Oral Radiology and he got the Diploma Membership from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow MFDSRCS. He currently works in a Dental Clinic in Dubai as an Implantologist, Oral Radiologist and Oral Medicine Specialist.

Alpagot is a Professor of Department of Periodontics at the University of Pacific School of Dentistry. Dr. Alpagot performs state of the art surgical periodontal procedures as well as implant dentistry. He is a member of American Academy of Periodontology, American Dental Association, California Dental Association, San Francisco Dental Society, American Association of Dental Research. Dr. Alpagot gives continuing education courses to the general practitioners.

Periodontics

Dr. Carroll Ann Trotman is Professor and Associate Dean for the Office Academic Affairs at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry. She also is adjunct Professor at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill where she maintains her research laboratory. Dr. Trotman's main research is on treatment outcomes. Specifically, outcomes of rehabilitative soft tissue surgery in patients with craniofacial anomalies, and three-dimensional modeling and quantification of soft tissue deficits and functional impairment.

Clinical trials,Craniofacial biology, Tissue regeneration.

Tien-Min Chu received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Taiwan in 1989. Dr. Tien-Min Chu later received his PhD degree in materials science and engineering from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan in 1999. He obtained his post doctoral training from the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Michigan from 1999-2001. In 2001, he became Assistant Research Scientist in Biomedical Engineering and Assistant Clinical Professor in Prosthodontics Dentistry at the University of Michigan. In 2003, Dr. Tien-Min Chu started his career in Indiana as an Assistant Professor in Biomedical Engineering at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis. He later joined Indiana University School of Dentistry in 2007 and became Associate Professor in Restorative Dentistry where he also holds adjunct appointments at Biomedical Engineering and Orthopedic Surgery.

His current research interests are in bone tissue engineering and in vivo dental implant evaluations

Nabil F Bissada is Professor and Chair of the Department of Periodontics at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland Ohio. He is the Director of the Postdoctoral Graduate Program in Periodontics at the School of Dental Medicine and also maintains a private practice in Cleveland Ohio. In addition to his BDS degree from Cairo University and DDS degree from Case Western Reserve University, Dr. Bissada has MSD degree in Periodontics and also has a certificate in Oral Medicine and Oral Diagnosis from the University of Minnesota. Dr. Bissada has authored and coauthored over 120 articles published in various peered journals and has lectured extensively at local National and International levels. His expertise is in prevention and treatment of periodontal diseases. He also published numerous articles related to the link between periodontal diseases and systemic health in medical and dental journals.

Prevention and treatment of periodontal diseases

Zina Aaron is a graduate of the Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry, and completed her General Practice Residency training at the VA Medical Center in Miami, FL. Subsequently, she practiced dentistry in Miami, FL, and then returned to private practice in Atlanta, GA, where her family resides. In 2011, she relocated to New York to split her time between being a part-time clinical instructor at NYU College of Dentistry and private practice.

Ashraf F. Fouad is currently the Chair of the Department of Endodontics, Prosthodontics and Operative Dentistry at the University of Maryland. He served as Assistant then Associate Professor of Endodontology at the University of Connecticut Health Center from 1992 - 2004, and Director of the Division of Endodontics at the University of Maryland from 2004 - 2005. Ashraf F. Fouad received his Master of Science degree and certificate of Endodontics in 1990, and D.D.S. degree in 1992 from the University of Iowa. He is a Diplomate and Past President of the American Board of Endodontics and an Associate Editor of the Journal of Endodontics.

Endodontic molecular microbiology, effectiveness of antibiotic therapy, endodontic treatment outcomes and the pathogenesis and healing of periapical lesions in the host with normal and compromised systemic health

Scott S. DeRossi received his D.M.D. from the University Of Pennsylvania School Of Dental Medicine in 1995 and completed his post-doctoral training in Oral Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center in 1997. He achieved Diplomate status from the American Board of Oral Medicine in 1999. He is a 2008 recipient of the GHSU Otolaryngology Consultant of the year award and the 2011 recipient of the International Association of Dental Research Innovation in Oral Care Award for his research on dry mouth. He is a 2012-13 Fellow in the American Dental Education Association Leadership Institute. He is currently the Director of the multidisciplinary Center for Oral Medicine at Georgia Health Sciences University.

Treatments for oral mucosal disease, cancer therapy mucositis and xerostomia, migraine headache and TMD, salivary gland disorders

Marie M. Tolarova, Professor and Executive Director of Pacific's Craniofacial and Cleft Prevention Program, has led the dental school's efforts to help individuals with cleft lip and palate for many years. She has produced extensive research regarding clefts and has taken part in dozens of International mission trips to help individuals with congenital anomalies. In 2011, Tolarova organized an International Conference in San Francisco which brought together surgeons, dentists, geneticists and others to work towards an effective approach to cleft lip and palate prevention.

Cleft lip and Palate prevention

In addition to his position as Dean, Dr. Polverini is a Professor in the Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, Division of Oral Pathology,Medicine and Radiology. He is board certified in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and a pathologist with the Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Biopsy Service at the U-M School of Dentistry.

Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology

Alexander Carroll received his dental degree from USA in 1981 and is currently Director of Clinical Care Coordinators at Midwestern University Dental Health Institute and Clinical Assistant Professor. Dr. Alexander Carroll also served as a Preclinical Assistant Professor at Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine, Assistant Professor at USC and had a private practice in Germany for 22 years focusing on occlusion, implantology and full mouth rehabilitations.

Sorin Uram-Tuculescu is originally from Timisoara, Romania, where he received his Ph.D and DMD Degree. He served as faculty at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara School of Dental Medicine, while maintaining a private practice in general dentistry. Once in the United States he attended University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he obtained his American DDS as well as MS and Certificate in Prosthodontics. He has contributed to numerous publications, journals, and textbooks. Dr. Uram Tuculescu is the recipient of the G. Randolph and Ann Babcock Fellowship, the Freedland Advanced Dental Education Fellowship. Dr. Sorin has received recognition from the Academy of Prosthodontics Foundation, Research Grants Committee, and has also been awarded the Helicon Editor Prize as well as the Romanian Academy Prize Gheorghe Marinescu.

Biomaterials/implants, digital dentistry, dental esthetics, and patient-health care provider interaction