Dr. Francesc Abella graduated in 2005 with a degree in Dentistry from the Universitat Internacional de Catalunya (UIC Barcelona), Spain. Between 2005 and 2014, he completed his master’s and doctoral studies in Endodontics at UIC in Spain. He is currently the director of the European Master’s Degree in Endodontics (UIC, Barcelona).

Dr. Abella has delivered numerous lectures, courses, and hands-on training sessions worldwide, and he also runs a private practice limited to endodontics and restorative dentistry in Barcelona. In the field of clinical endodontics, he has a particular interest in cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) in endodontics, micro–computed tomography, dental anatomy, dental traumatology, periapical pathology, adhesive restorations, and the reconstruction of endodontically treated teeth.

In addition to his private practice, he lectures on endodontics in Spain and other countries and is actively involved in endodontic research within the postgraduate endodontic program at the Universitat Internacional de Catalunya in Spain. He is the author of several articles published in peer-reviewed journals. He is a member of the expert committee appointed by the European Society of Endodontology (ESE) regarding the use of CBCT. Dr. Abella is also an active member of the Spanish Association of Endodontics (AEDE) and currently serves as the secretary of the Spanish Society of Conservative and Aesthetic Dentistry.

Prof. Imad About is a Professor of Oral Biology at Aix-Marseille University and the head of a research laboratory at the Faculty of Dentistry in Marseille, France.
He serves as Associate Editor of Clinical Oral Investigations, is the current President of the Pan-European Division, and a former President of the Pulp Biology and Regeneration Group and the Continental European Division of the International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (IADR).

Professor About’s research group focuses on pulp tissue regeneration and on studying how pulp-capping materials modulate the balance between inflammation and pulp regeneration. He is actively involved in developing new dental materials for tissue regeneration and is one of the leading scientists behind the development of Biodentine.

Prof. Imad About is a respected speaker and a frequent guest at major international conferences. He is widely recognized as an expert in pulp tissue regeneration. He has published more than 280 peer-reviewed articles, abstracts, and book chapters. In 2022, he also published a book on Biodentine.

In 2012, Prof. Imad About received the annual research grant from the European Society of Endodontology, and in 2018, in recognition of his contributions to pulp biology, he was honored with the Distinguished Scientist Award by the Pulp Biology and Regeneration Group. In 2022, he also received the Journal of Endodontics award in the Basic Research: Biology category.

Dr. Orlando Alvarez graduated as a DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) from the University of Chile in 1988. He earned a Master’s degree in Dental Implantology from Andrés Bello University in Chile. Additionally, he holds specializations in:

• Implant Prosthetics, completed at the Valdivia Clinic under the auspices of the Branemark Osseointegration Center in Sweden;
• Health Institution Management, completed at the Faculty of Economics, University of Chile;
• Management and Marketing, completed at the Faculty of Economics, Pontifical Catholic University of Chile.

Dr. Alvarez began his career as an oral and maxillofacial surgeon and dental surgeon at Clínica Alemana in Santiago, Chile. He trained in multiple implant systems, including Core Vent Spectra Osseointegrated Implant System, 3i Implant System, SteriOss Implant System, ITI Implant System, Branemark Implant System, and BioHorizons Implant System. A recognized and frequently invited lecturer, he has taught at numerous universities in Chile and South America, delivering lectures at the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Los Andes, Chile, the University of Conception, Chile, and serving as a professor in the postgraduate implantology program at the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Chile.

Dr. Alvarez is a member of the Chilean Prosthesis Society and the Chilean Implant Society and serves as an international lecturer and official speaker for Nobel Biocare and BioHorizons. He has maintained his own prosthetic laboratory and implant practice since 1990.

He has conducted numerous workshops and lectures both nationally and internationally, at private courses as well as at international conferences in Europe and the Middle East.
His work focuses on microscopic dentistry, particularly endodontics, including primary and secondary root canal treatments and the restoration of endodontically treated teeth (ETT).

Dr. Alan M. Atlas earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Pennsylvania, where he currently serves as a faculty member. He also holds the positions of Director of the Comprehensive Care Clinics, Director of the Implant Dentistry Unit, and Chair of the Primary Care Unit within the Department of Preventive and Restorative Sciences. Additionally, he is involved in the development and integration of research related to implants, CAD-CAM ceramic restorations, and dental materials at the University of Pennsylvania.

Dr. Atlas is a member of the Academy of Osseointegration, Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society, and the International Association for Dental Research. He has received numerous honors, including the Penn Dental Medicine Alumni Award of Merit and recognition as a “Top Dentist” in Philadelphia.

A globally recognized lecturer, Dr. Atlas’s unique academic and clinical practice focuses on applying scientific research findings to general dentistry and advanced clinical procedures. He frequently speaks at conferences around the world, including in China, Africa, Australia, Saudi Arabia, and Europe.

Dr. Atlas serves on the editorial boards of several professional journals and is the Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Quintessence International Dental Journal. He has published extensively on topics including aesthetic restorations on implants and clinical protocols in restorative dentistry. In addition, he maintains a private practice dedicated to aesthetic and restorative dentistry.

Michał Baranowski was born in Warsaw in 1977. In 1996, he graduated from the Medical School of Dental Technology in Płock. Since 2000, he has been the owner of a dental laboratory in Warsaw and is also a co-owner of a dental clinic.

In 2010, he began collaborating with Kerr, where he continues to work in the laboratory department. He specializes in technical composites. Over the years, he has had the opportunity to participate in trainings, symposia, and conferences both as a participant and as a lecturer.

Privately, he is a father and husband, with passions including classic cars, scuba diving, and skiing.

Dr. Barnett earned his DMD degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in 1978 and completed his certificate in Endodontics in 1981. Until 1990, he served as Director of the Postdoctoral Program at Penn, and he currently holds the position of Professor of Endodontics at the Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia. Dr. Barnett also maintains a private endodontic practice.

He has authored numerous scientific and clinical publications. His international lectures cover topics such as endodontic infections, management of challenging endodontic cases, dental traumatology, and new technologies in root canal treatment. He currently serves on the advisory board of the journal Dental Traumatology and is an editor for the endodontics section of PPAD, Endodontic Therapy, and Oral Health. He is also a co-editor of the Journal of Endodontics.

He graduated from the Medical Academy in Wrocław in 1986. Since 1996, he has been a specialist of the second degree in periodontology. He earned his PhD in medical sciences at the Medical Academy in Wrocław in 2002 with a dissertation titled “Application of the Sternum Flap Graft Technique According to My Own Modification in the Treatment of Gingival Recessions.”

He is the author of over fifty scientific publications and has delivered more than 70 presentations at national and international conferences. He has also authored two book chapters and conducts lectures and advanced courses in periodontology.

Since 1986, he has been a member of the Polish Dental Society (PTS). From 2000 to 2004, he served on the Board of the PTS Periodontology Section, and from 2003 to 2012, he was President of the PTS Branch in Krosno. From 2006 to 2010, he served as Vice President of the Polish Dental Society. Since 2006, he has been a member of the PTS Pre- and Postgraduate Education Committee, serving as its Chair since 2010. Since 2002, he has been a member of the Polish Section of the Pierre-Fouchard Academy. Since 2013, he has been a member of the Polish Society of Periodontology and the European Federation of Periodontology. Since 2011, he has been a member of the State Examination Board in Periodontology.

From 1986 to 2003, he worked at PZOZ in Jelcz-Laskowice, ZOZ in Milicz, ZOZ in Jasło, and ZOZ in Gorlice. From 1993 to 2005, he ran a private dental practice in Biecz. Since 2006, he has been the owner and director of the Specialist Medical Clinic MEDIDENT in Gorlice, which is accredited by the Ministry of Health to provide specialization and clinical internships in periodontology.

Dr. Belliard is an experienced lecturer and training instructor. He conducts hands-on workshops and lectures at international dental conferences as well as at leading universities in North and South America, Asia, and the Middle East. He serves as a moderator for two online endodontic forums, ROOTS and Endolatinos.

Education:

• DDS, Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra, Santiago, Dominican Republic, 1992–1997
• MSD in Endodontics, Instituto Dr. Yury Kuttler, Mexico City, 1997–1999
• DDS, Universidad Europea de Madrid, Madrid, Spain, 2007–2009

Academic appointments:

• Assistant Professor, Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra, Santiago, Dominican Republic, 1999–2005
• Assistant Professor, Universidad Católica de Santo Domingo (UCSD), 2000–2005
• Former Assistant Professor, Endodontics Specialty, Warwick University, UK
• Assistant Professor, Endodontics Specialty, Universidad Europea de Madrid, Spain

Professional roles:

• President/Administrator of ROOTS and ENDOLATINOS (20,000+ members)
• Member of the Spanish Dental Association and the Spanish Endodontic Society (AEDE)

Clinical practice:
Dr. Belliard has maintained a practice limited to microendodontics and post-endodontic restorations since 1999.

Dr. Gergely Benyócs, DMD, graduated with honors from Semmelweis University in Budapest in 2001 and completed his master’s studies in the Department of Conservative Dentistry in 2003. He specializes in endodontic treatment and is the owner of PreceDent, a dental clinic providing high-level endodontic procedures using a microscope-assisted approach and the latest technology.

He is a member of the Hungarian Endodontic Society and the New Jersey Association of Endodontists. Dr. Benyócs serves as Editor-in-Chief of Endodoncia, the Hungarian endodontic journal, and is the organizer of the Endodontic Congress at DentalWorld Budapest, the largest event of its kind in the region. He is also an active national and international lecturer.

She is a graduate of the Medical University of Gdańsk and an expert in the latest techniques in root canal treatment as well as comprehensive orthodontic treatment using Invisalign aligners. She earned her PhD with distinction in Endodontics with a dissertation titled “Occurrence of Interradicular Canals in Permanent Premolars and Molars: An In Vitro Study.”

She is a member of the Polish Endodontic Society (PTE) and the Polish Dental Society (PTS). She actively participates in numerous sessions, conferences, and hands-on courses, primarily focused on root canal treatment and periodontic surgery.

He is a graduate of the Pomeranian Medical Academy and a specialist in periodontology. He has participated in numerous courses, workshops, and conferences, primarily focused on mucogingival surgery and implantology, both in Poland and abroad.

He is a co-owner of the private clinic Biała Szuflada, with branches in Choszczno and Szczecin, and works as an implantologist at the Medico Clinic. He has also conducted practical exercises for students within the doctoral program at the Department of Periodontology, Pomeranian Medical University. He is passionate about implantology and soft tissue management.

Professor Paolo Pera is a faculty member at the University of Genoa and a member of S.I.E. (Italian Society of Endodontics). He completed the Advanced Implant Surgical Training Program at the School of Dental Medicine in Buffalo, New York. From 2000 to 2006, he taught Advanced Techniques and Biological Aspects in Implantology at the University of New Jersey, School of Dental Medicine.

He is also the founder and a member of A.I.O.M. (Italian Academy of Microscopic Dentistry) and served as National Councillor from 2005 to 2008. He founded and led G.I.R. (Group of Implant Research) from 2005 to 2008.

Professor Pera is a frequent speaker at numerous conferences in Italy and abroad and serves as the scientific coordinator for the Center of the Millennium Course in Imperia, Italy. He is a co-author of Atlas of Micro-Dentistry, published by RC Books, Milan, Italy.

He specialized in Endodontics, graduating from Universidad Central de Venezuela in 1990. He completed postgraduate studies in Endodontics at the “Carlos J. Bello” Hospital, Cruz Roja Venezolana, in 1991.

From 1992 to 1993, he worked as an Endodontics specialist in the Department of Dentistry at the Facultad de Odontología, Universidad Central de Venezuela. He is a professor and member of the committee overseeing the doctoral program in Endodontics at the Facultad de Odontología, Universidad Central de Venezuela.

A recognized and frequently invited lecturer, he gives presentations at many universities, both within and outside Venezuela. He has been practicing as an endodontist since 1991 at the Centro de Especialidades Odontológicas (C.E.O.) in Caracas.

Dr. Buchanan earned his dental degree in 1978 from the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry at the University of the Pacific in San Francisco. In 1980, he completed postgraduate studies in Endodontics at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. Early in his career, he began researching three-dimensional root anatomy. In 1986, he became the first in dentistry to use micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) technology to visualize the complex structure of the root.

In 1989, he founded Dental Education Laboratories (DEL), a state-of-the-art training facility for teaching endodontic procedures. In addition to hands-on courses at the DEL campus in Santa Barbara, California, Dr. Buchanan is a frequent guest lecturer and live demonstrator for ADA, AAE, AAED, AGD, and many dental societies worldwide.

He is a regular contributor to Dentistry Today and various endodontic journals and is a co-author of Pathways of the Pulp. Early in his career, Dr. Buchanan recognized the power of video and film in dental education and produced the award-winning video series The Art of Endodontics.

Dr. Buchanan holds numerous patents for dental instruments and techniques. Notably, he was the first to introduce variable-taper instruments for endodontic treatment and pioneered a systematic approach to root canal therapy. His most recent contribution to hands-on training is the development of 3D-printed surgical training replicas: TrueTooth™ and TrueJaw®. These 3D-printed replicas are anatomically accurate human teeth and jaws—ideal for teaching endodontic therapy, implantology, prosthodontics, and general restorative procedures. TrueTooth™ and TrueJaw® replicas are fully compatible with 2D and 3D imaging. TrueJaw® models feature separately segmented cortical and cancellous bone, periodontal ligament, and gingival tissue with flexible PDL, providing realistic oral surgery experiences. TrueJaw® and TrueTooth™ are developed, produced, and marketed by Dr. Buchanan’s R&D company, Dental Engineering Laboratories, LLC.

Dr. Buga is a specialist in advanced microscopic endodontics and modern dental techniques, practicing in a private clinic in Chișinău, Moldova. He graduated with honors from the State University of Medicine and Pharmacy and has since continually advanced his professional skills, successfully completing numerous endodontic courses and trainings. In 2016, he won the international endodontic competition Zerodonto International Endodontic Contest (juror: Arnaldo Castelucci).

Dr. Buga is an active lecturer both nationally and internationally. He conducts hands-on courses in which he teaches advanced endodontic techniques for managing curved root canals and retreatment of complex clinical cases, as well as the principles of minimally invasive endodontics.

He is the creator of the One on One program, an individualized practical endodontic training course that has so far welcomed over 25 participants from 17 countries.

He graduated with honors from the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry at the Piast Medical University of Silesia in Wrocław. In 2014, he completed postgraduate studies in implantology.

He performs diagnostics and aesthetic-functional rehabilitation of complex and extensive cases using modern techniques and materials. He continually enhances his knowledge and skills through courses and training in modern prosthetics, implant prosthetics, dental surgery, and microsurgery. Currently, his focus is on minimally invasive surgery and implantology, as well as tooth autotransplantation.

He is a member of the Polish Implantology Society and the International Congress of Oral Implantology. He also delivers lectures and hands-on training for dentists on the topic of tooth autotransplantation.

Professor Giuseppe Cantatore graduated from the University “La Sapienza” in Rome, Faculty of Medicine, in 1980. In 1983, he obtained a specialization in Dentistry. He taught Endodontics at the University of L’Aquila from 1987 to 1991 and at Rome “La Sapienza” from 1992 to 1998. Since 2000, he has been a Professor of Endodontics at the University of Verona in Italy.

Dr. Arnaldo Castellucci is a specialist in endodontics with nearly 40 years of clinical and teaching experience in microscopic endodontics. He has created reference works and authored numerous internationally recognized articles and books, contributing to the education of generations of dentists worldwide.

Dr. Castellucci graduated in Medicine from the University of Florence in 1973 and earned his specialization in Dentistry at the same university in 1977. Between 1978 and 1980, he attended advanced endodontic training courses at Boston University, and in 1980 he spent four months in the Endodontics Department under Professor Herbert Schilder. Since then, he has practiced endodontics in a limited scope.

He is a former president of the Italian Society of Endodontics (S.I.E.) and an active member of the European Society of Endodontology (E.S.E.), serving as secretary from 1981 to 1983. He has also been an active member of the American Association of Endodontists (A.A.E.) since 1985 and served as president of the International Federation of Endodontic Associations (I.F.E.A.) from 1990 to 1992.

From 1983 to 2000, he was a professor of Endodontics at the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Siena, and from 2001 to 2014, he was a visiting professor of Endodontics at the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Florence. He currently serves as an Associate Professor of Endodontics at the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Cagliari, and as Professor of Microsurgical Endodontics at the Department of Oral Surgery, University Federico II, Naples.

Dr. Castellucci translated into Italian the text Clinical and Surgical Endodontics: Concepts in Practice by Frank, Glick, Simon, and Abou-Rass, published by Piccin. He has served as editor for The Italian Endodontic Journal and The Endodontic Informer, and is the founder and president of the Warm Gutta-Percha Study Club. Currently, he is Editor-in-Chief of Endo Tribune, editorial advisor for Endodontic Practice and Endodontic Practice US, and a member of the editorial board of Clinical Dentistry.

He is the founder and president of the Micro-Endodontic Training Center in Florence, where he conducts both theoretical and hands-on courses in non-surgical and surgical endodontics. He has published over 60 articles on endodontics in leading international journals.

In 1993, he published EndodonziA (Martin), which was updated and translated into English in 2004 as EndodonticS. He is also the author of Micro Surgical Endodontics (Edra), available in Italian, English, and Spanish. He contributed the chapter “Obturation of the Radicular Space” to the 7th edition of Ingle’s Endodontics (PMPH USA), the chapter “Internal Tooth Anatomy and Root Canal Obturation” to The Root Canal Anatomy in Permanent Dentition (Springer), co-authored the chapter “Nonsurgical Root Canal Retreatment” in The Guidebook to Molar Endodontics (Springer), and wrote the chapter “Endodontic-Periodontic Interrelationships” in Diagnosis and Periodontal Therapy (Quintessence).

As an international lecturer, Dr. Castellucci has presented at national and international congresses in over 66 countries. His lectures cover non-surgical and surgical endodontics, retreatment, CBCT, nickel-titanium instruments, new technologies, materials, and the surgical operating microscope. He is also actively involved in hands-on courses in both surgical and non-surgical endodontics, internationally and at his Micro-Endodontics Training Center in Florence, Italy.

Dr. Chivian practices endodontics in the Department of Dentistry at Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark. He is also a Professor of Endodontics at the Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and the New Jersey Dental School (UMDNJ). Dr. Chivian is co-author of 14 dental textbooks, and his publications have appeared in JADA, Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology (OOO), Journal of Endodontics, Compendium, and American Journal of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics.

She graduated from the Warsaw Medical Academy in 1995. After graduation, she worked as an assistant and later as a lecturer in the Department of Conservative Dentistry at the Institute of Dentistry, Warsaw Medical Academy. In 1998, she obtained her First-Degree Specialist title in General Dentistry.

In 2009, she completed the Implantology Curriculum at the Johann Wolfgang Goethe University in Frankfurt am Main. Having passed the exam in May 2009, she earned a qualification recognized throughout the European Union.

Dr Mile Churlinov jest wielokrotnie nagradzanym endodontą i specjalistą traumatologii stomatologicznej z dużym doświadczeniem w technikach mikrochirurgicznych i autotransplantacji zębów. Posiada tytuł magistra endodoncji z Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, gdzie obecnie wykłada na studiach podyplomowych, zarówno w Barcelonie, jak i w London Dental Institute.

Dr Mile Churlinov is a multiple award-winning endodontist and dental trauma specialist with extensive experience in microsurgical techniques and tooth autotransplantation. He holds a Master’s degree in Endodontics from the Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, where he currently lectures in the postgraduate program both in Barcelona and at the London Dental Institute.

Dr Churlinov is a recognized international speaker who has presented at major events, including the ESE Biennial Congress, the Roots Summit, and the World Dental Federation. His clinical and scientific work focuses on topics such as pulpotomy in permanent dentition, endo-restorative synergy, and the management of external cervical resorption. He has contributed to respected publications and serves on the jury of international scientific competitions. As a collaborator on Tooth Autotransplantation in the Digital Era, he is also an active member of the IADT and a Coltene opinion leader.

She completed her dental studies at the University of Cagliari in Italy, as well as her specialization and Master’s degree in Endodontics at Loma Linda University in California. She is a Full Professor of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics and Chair of the Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics at the School of Dentistry, University of Cagliari, Italy. She is currently the director of the postgraduate (Master’s) program in Clinical Endodontics at the University of Cagliari and a faculty member in the Department of Endodontics at Loma Linda University in the USA.

Elisabetta Cotti is the president-elect of IFEA (International Federation of Endodontic Associations). Her clinical practice is limited to endodontics. She is also the author of numerous articles and book chapters in the field, with particular focus on apical periodontitis, imaging, and dental trauma.

Dr Maciej Czerwiński – a graduate of the Poznań University of Medical Sciences. Since 2009, he has run his own dental practice in Toruń. A passionate advocate of microscopic dentistry since 2013. Founder of the Success Stairs sequence and the Microscope Dentistry group, focused on advanced tooth reconstruction using a microscope and rubber dam. Since 2016, he has been an active member of the Tomorrow Tooth group, which brings together dentists from around the world. He conducts training courses in Poland and abroad on the Success Stairs sequence.

Dr Scott D. Ganz graduated from the University of Medicine and Dentistry – New Jersey Dental School. He also completed a three-year residency in maxillofacial prosthetics at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. Dr Ganz has advanced expertise in head and facial reconstruction, as well as the fabrication of intraoral and extraoral prostheses such as eyes, ears, noses, and more.

Dr Ganz has 24 years of clinical experience with most of the leading implant systems available on the market. He has lectured for numerous professional organizations, including the Academy of Osseointegration, the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, the American Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics, the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, the American College of Prosthodontists, the American College of Oral Implantology, and the American Society of Osseointegration.

He currently maintains a private implant and prosthetic practice in Fort Lee, New Jersey.

Prof. Gilberto Debelian earned his DMD degree from the University of São Paulo (Brazil) in 1987. He completed a specialization in Endodontics at the University of Pennsylvania (USA) in 1991. From 1991 to 2001, he served as a faculty member and professor in the postgraduate Endodontics program at the University of Oslo, Norway. In 1997, he obtained his PhD from the University of Oslo. His research focused on bacterial and fungal infections in endodontically treated patients, for which he received a scientific award in 1997 from the European Society of Endodontology and the Norwegian Dental Association.

Dr Debelian maintains a private endodontic practice in Bekkestua, Norway. He is the author of numerous scientific and clinical publications in endodontic microbiology and has written three books on endodontics. He currently serves on the editorial advisory board of the Journal of Endodontics and is the director of the Oslo Endodontic Study Club.

Dr Debelian’s international lectures cover topics including endodontic infections, systemic diseases caused by oral microorganisms, dental traumatology, and emerging technologies in endodontics.

Dentist, CEO of Dent’s Play, CEO of DrPlan, co-owner and manager of the dental clinic HD-DENTAL Centrum Stomatologii and the upcoming Estetica Medycyna Estetyczna in Gliwice, with 21 years of professional experience in dentistry. In addition to active patient care, she has experience running an independent dental practice as well as managing a healthcare entity employing 15 staff members.

She graduated from the Faculty of Medicine, Department of Dentistry, at the Medical University of Silesia in Katowice and completed the Leadership Psychology Academy and the Authority Studies at the Warsaw University of Technology Business School. She later completed Poland’s first pioneering postgraduate program in AI and Healthcare Innovations at the Health Market Academy, Łazarski University, Warsaw.

She is a scholarship recipient of the Vision Health Pioneer Incubator in Berlin, which supports the development of digital medical solutions addressing real healthcare challenges, and a mentee of StartSmart CEE (formerly MIT Enterprise Forum CEE), a global organization connecting professionals in the entrepreneurship ecosystem. She is currently developing Dent’s Play and DrPlan, innovative solutions bridging the worlds of medicine and business.

She has over 20 years of practical experience working with patients in the endodontic-prosthetic field. She graduated from the Medical University of Łódź, Faculty of Dentistry, where she obtained her first-degree specialization in General Dentistry. Patient care is her passion, and she designs and delivers lectures and proprietary training based on her own extensive experience, including that gained in her private practice, which she has been running in Łódź since 2000.

She was a pioneer in Poland in working with patients using a microscope. Her long-term expertise is built on years of utilizing surgical microscopes, with her first procedures using a dental microscope performed at the Endodontics Clinic, Institute of Dentistry, Medical University of Łódź in 1998. She is a founder, member, and lecturer of the Polish Endodontic Society.

Passionate about patient-centered dentistry grounded in the latest scientific research, she has been delivering numerous lectures for over a decade. She collaborates as a lecturer with leading companies in the dental industry. She combines her professional experience with photography, applying its principles in both her professional work and personal life. She is an active member of the ITI (International Team for Implantology) and PASE.

From 1977 to 2002, he was a research scientist and assistant professor at the Department of Propaedeutics and Dental Diagnostics. For the past 20 years, he has focused on ergonomics in dentistry. He co-developed the first curriculum on dental ergonomics at the Institute of Dentistry in Łódź.

He has completed research internships and conducted numerous training programs in ergonomics in the United States (University of Maryland), Japan (LAN Center – Osaka), Mexico (Universidad Intercontinental), South Korea (Korean Orthodontic Research Institute), Thailand (Thammasat University), China, as well as at numerous centers in Poland.

Currently, he promotes health in dentistry through GEPEC (Global Engineering, Promotion and Education Collaborative), of which he is a founding member. Established in 2005 in Canada, GEPEC brings together specialists from various scientific fields and promotes ergonomics with a human-centered approach (Human-Centered Ergonomics). He has been running a dental practice for 25 years.

Spyros Floratos earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from the University of Thessaloniki Dental School in Greece in 2001. In 2009, he completed advanced studies in Endodontics and Endodontic Microsurgery at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in the USA. He serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Endodontics at both the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Athens Dental School. Dr. Floratos is also the Director of the Department of Endodontics at Athens Naval Hospital in Greece.

Professor of Endodontics at La Sapienza University in Rome, international lecturer and researcher. He is the author of over 380 scientific articles and two books. He has lectured worldwide, delivering more than 240 presentations, and has been invited as a keynote speaker at major international (AAE, IFEA, ESE) and national endodontic congresses across Europe, North and South America, Asia, the Middle East, Australia, and South Africa. He has also lectured at numerous universities around the world.

His main areas of interest include endodontic materials and clinical endodontics. He actively collaborates with multiple global manufacturers to develop new technologies, operative procedures, and materials for root canal treatment.

He is an official member of the Italian ANSI/ADA and ISO Endodontic Materials Committee, and an active member of the IADR, the Italian Endodontic Society (SIE), and the European Society of Endodontology (ESE), as well as an AAE Partner. He serves as scientific editor of the Italian Journal of Endodontics, the official journal of the Italian Endodontic Society (SIE). He maintains a private endodontic practice in Rome.

Dr. Michał Ganowicz is a specialist in conservative dentistry and endodontics with 20 years of experience, practicing in Warsaw. In his daily work, he focuses on comprehensive treatment that takes into account occlusion and temporomandibular joints. He is a strong advocate of composite materials and “biological” treatment approaches that respect the dental pulp.

He firmly believes in the power of adhesion as well as the regenerative potential of the pulp. In his daily practice, lectures, and workshops, he emphasizes methods that simplify dental procedures. He is deeply convinced that simple approaches are the best choice for most dentists and their patients.

Investor, financial education advocate, and author of the newsletter #52Notatki. He has been professionally and personally involved with the capital markets for 14 years. He has worked in several national and international corporations, including Deutsche Bank and Citi, holding analytical, advisory, and director-level positions. In 2018 and 2022, he attended shareholder meetings with Warren Buffett in Omaha, which inspired the book Following in Warren Buffett’s Footsteps.

Dr. Giovarruscio is a GDC-certified specialist in Endodontics. He is recognized by his colleagues as active and innovative, and is highly regarded for his professionalism and exceptional talent.

Dr. Massimo has over 18 years of experience in conservative dentistry, endodontics, and aesthetic dentistry, earning an excellent reputation as an endodontist.

He lectures worldwide and teaches endodontics at King’s College London Dental Institute for both postgraduate and undergraduate students. Additionally, he has published numerous articles in international journals and authored several textbooks and book chapters on endodontics.

In 1984, he graduated from the University of Toronto, where he was awarded the James B. Wilmott Scholarship, the Mosby Scholarship, and the George Hare Scholarship for excellence in endodontics. He completed the Endodontic Program at Temple University, receiving the Louis I. Grossman Study Club Award for clinical proficiency in endodontics.

He pursued postgraduate training at the Royal College of Dentists of Canada, earning the title FRCD (Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada). An author of numerous publications, he is a globally recognized lecturer in endodontics and a member of the Academy of Dentistry International. He serves as a reviewing endodontist for the Oral Health Dental Journal.

From 1990 to 1997, he developed the interactive endodontics curriculum for the Ontario Dental Association. He is a former Chair of the George Hare Endodontics Study Club and currently maintains a private practice specializing in endodontic treatment in Toronto.

Dr. Richard Goldman earned a degree in Geology from SUNY/Albany, followed by a DDS from SUNY/Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine. He completed a one-year internship at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Buffalo, New York, and became a member of the Academy of General Dentistry in 1990.

After 20 years of running a private dental practice, he joined Parkell Inc. (currently serving as Vice President – Clinical Products), where he practices dentistry for research purposes. He collaborates with chemists and engineers in developing new dental solutions, providing the dentist’s perspective and testing products.

Dr. Goldman is an active member of numerous professional organizations, including the American Dental Association, New York State Dental Association, Suffolk County Dental Society, Academy of General Dentistry, Suffolk County Forensic Dental Society, American Association for Dental Research, International Association for Dental Research, and the Suffolk County Medical Reserve Corps. He contributed to the identification of victims of the World Trade Center terrorist attacks in 2001 and the American Airlines Flight 587 crash in 2001.

An experienced lecturer, Dr. Goldman is known for his interactive teaching style and direct communication. His lectures are tailored to the specific needs of the audience and encourage active discussion.

Dr. Taras Gorodetsky graduated from Lviv National Medical University with a specialization in Dental Surgery. His professional interests include endodontics, microsurgery, and implantology. He operates a private dental and surgical practice in Lviv and runs a company that introduces technical innovations in endodontics and microsurgery. He also conducts practical courses for dentists, covering endodontics and microsurgery. Dr. Gorodetsky serves as Vice President of the Ukrainian Endodontic Society.

Dr. Graves is a faculty member in the Department of Periodontics, associate dean for translational research, and interim director and PhD in the Dental Program at Penn Dental Medicine. His primary research interests focus on inflammatory conditions, diabetes, and their relationship to periodontal disease, as well as the loss and regeneration of soft and hard tissues.

A Swedish expert in radiology, he has lectured at the University of Gothenburg and is the author of numerous publications in medical and dental radiology.

Dr. Jacek Iracki, MD, is an assistant professor in the Department of Conservative Dentistry at the Medical University of Warsaw, specializing in conservative dentistry. His main interests include tooth whitening, caries prevention, and endodontics.

He defended his doctoral thesis on the uptake of fluoride ions by enamel and is the author of numerous publications, as well as a long-practicing clinician. He has delivered lectures both in Poland and internationally, including in Armenia, Belarus, the USA, and the United Kingdom.

Dr. Jaramillo is a tenured professor in the Department of Endodontics at UTHealth School of Dentistry, which he joined in 2014. He has been continuously teaching since 1990, when he began part-time academic work.

He became a full-time professor in 2004, holding positions at the University of Southern California and Loma Linda University in California. In 2006, he became a full-time faculty member at Loma Linda University as an assistant professor of endodontics, clinical director of endodontics, and course director for the International Dentist Program.

Dr. Jaramillo trained under Dr. Jim Simon and Bill Costerton at the Biofilm Center at USC, and under Dr. Leif K. Bakland and Yiming Li at the Dental Research Center and Advanced Imaging and Microscopy Center at Loma Linda University, as well as at the Advanced Microscopy and Microanalysis Center at the University of California, Riverside.

His primary research focus is root canal irrigation. He has delivered over 100 lectures worldwide, published more than 32 peer-reviewed scientific articles, and authored nine book chapters, including one in Spanish and one in Portuguese. He actively participates in committees at UTHealth School of Dentistry and has been inducted into the International College of Dentists. He is also an active member of the International Federation of Endodontic Associations, serving as chair of the Jean-Marie Laurichesse Research Award Committee.

Dr. Jaramillo is deeply involved in mentoring doctoral students and endodontic residents at UTHealth and other universities worldwide. He also actively contributes to research and the development of innovative techniques for irrigation and disinfection of root canal systems.

He is from France and studied at University of Paris René Descartes and the University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, USA). He has lectured at numerous international congresses.

Dr. Michał Jóźwiak graduated from the Medical University of Gdańsk, specializing in oral surgery. Since 1987, he has run his own dental practice in Iława. He is the author of numerous articles on topics including surgery and endodontics and is a co-creator of the portal for endodontists www.endodoncja.pl. He is also the administrator of Poland’s first dental discussion forum (www.stomatolog.com.pl).

He graduated from Collegium Medicum of Jagiellonian University in 1992 and obtained a second-degree specialization in periodontology in 1999. In 2003, he earned a PhD in medical sciences. He is an international member of the American Academy of Periodontology and has participated in trainings and congresses both in Poland and abroad, including Ljubljana, Geneva, Berlin, Madrid, Boston, and Munich (course with Prof. Hannes Wachtel).

He is the author of numerous publications on periodontal disease treatment. Since 1994, he has organized practical courses and lectures in the fields of laser therapy, periodontal disease treatment, and periodontal microsurgery. He has been co-owner of the Globus Periodontics and Endodontics Center in Krakow since 1996. In 2012, he completed the proprietary program of Prof. Dr. Markus Hürzeler, the Periodontics-Implantology Curriculum, and currently serves as moderator and academic supervisor of this program. In 2013, he completed the two-year postgraduate program at New York University College of Dentistry: Implant Continuum Education NYU & OSIS & CEIA Advances in Implantology and Periodontics.

He is the president of Endodontic Courses and a lecturer at University College London. He is currently conducting research on CBCT settings, dosimetry, and methods to achieve optimal visualization of endodontic pathology.

In 1984, he qualified from the Royal London Hospital. In 1993, he earned a Master’s degree with distinction in Endodontics from the Eastman Dental Institute. He runs a specialized private practice on Harley Street in London. He delivers international lectures, is the author of research publications, and serves as an academic consultant for professional journals.

Dr. Bekir Karabucak earned his dental degree from Istanbul University (Turkey) and a DDS from the University of Pennsylvania, where he also completed a Master’s degree in oral biology. He then completed postgraduate training in endodontics at the University of Pennsylvania.

After completing his studies, Dr. Karabucak remained at the university, where he currently serves as an associate professor in the Department of Endodontics and as the department chair. He is also the Director of the Advanced Dental Education Program and the Postdoctoral Residency Program. At the same time, Dr. Karabucak practices endodontics and serves as the director of the Endodontics Clinic at the School of Dental Medicine, University of Pennsylvania. He is also an attending dentist at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

Dr. Karabucak has received numerous prestigious awards, including the Dental Faculty Honorary Award from Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honor Dental Society, the Earle Bank Hoyt Award from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, the Educator Award from the American Board of Endodontics, and the Resident Research Award from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics and a member of several professional organizations, including the American Association of Endodontics, the American Association for Dental Research, the Pulp Biology Group, and the Turkish Association of Endodontics.

He has authored numerous scientific publications in journals and textbooks and serves as a peer reviewer for professional publications, collaborating with the Journal of Endodontics, Journal of Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry, Korean Journal of Restorative Dentistry, and Hacettepe University Dental Journal Academic Committees at the School of Dental Medicine.

He graduated from the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry at the Medical University of Wrocław. His main area of interest is endodontics, specifically root canal treatment using a surgical microscope and modern technologies and medical equipment. He is a member of the Polish Endodontic Society and the European Society of Endodontology and actively participates in the research activities of the Polish Endodontic Society.

He is committed to working in accordance with the latest global trends and places strong emphasis on improving his qualifications and professional skills, as demonstrated by his participation in numerous national and international courses and conferences. Continuous education allows him to treat patients according to the most current standards.

In 2012, he received the Endodontic Curriculum Certificate from the Polish Endodontic Society, a diploma documenting completion of a series of training courses in microscope-assisted root canal treatment and presentation of several dozen clinical cases from his practice, awarded based on a theoretical and practical exam before the Scientific Committee of the Polish Endodontic Society.

His work adheres to high standards in both medical procedures and patient care. He collaborates with doctors of all specializations. In a team setting, his role includes endodontic preparation of patients referred for prosthetic or orthodontic treatment, as well as managing complex endodontic cases.

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Dr. Bertrand Khayat graduated as a dentist in 1982. In 1987, he became a certified endodontist and earned a Master of Science in Dentistry. He is the author of numerous articles in professional journals and the author of the textbook La Chirurgie Endodontique on endodontic microsurgery, as well as a co-author of other endodontic textbooks.

Dr. Khayat is a frequently invited lecturer and has lectured in countries including France, Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria, Dubai, Canada, Chile, China, Croatia, England, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Morocco, Mexico, the Netherlands, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, the Philippines, Portugal, Russia, Scotland, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Tunisia, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Turkey, the USA, Venezuela, and Wales.

He is the former chair of the Paris Endodontic Study Club (C.P.E.A.) and an active member of the American Association of Endodontists (A.A.E.), the European Society of Endodontology (E.S.E.), the French Endodontic Society (S.F.E.), the International Federation of Endodontic Associations (I.F.E.A.), the French Dental Association (A.D.F.), and the American Dental Club of Paris (A.D.C.P.).

Prof. Kim is a Louis I. Grossman Award–winning professor and chair of the Department of Endodontics at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. He earned his dental degree and certificate in Endodontics from the College of Dental Medicine at Columbia University in New York, and holds a PhD in Circulatory Physiology from the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. In 2002, he received an honorary doctorate from the University of Graz in Austria.

Prof. Kim is widely recognized for his research on pulp physiology and microcirculation, for which he was awarded the Louis I. Grossman Award by the AAE. In 1991, he received the Endodontic and Pulp Biology Research Award from the IADR. When he joined the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in 1992, as chair of the Department of Endodontics, he ushered the department into the “New Age” of microscopy and founded the Microscope Training Center. In this then-emerging field of endodontics, he developed a series of endodontic instruments for microsurgery, including KIS ultrasonic tips and the Kim retractor. Since then, leaders in endodontic education and clinical practitioners from the USA, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia have been trained at the Microscope Training Center.

Prof. Kim has authored over 60 peer-reviewed articles. He serves on the editorial boards of the International Journal of Endodontics, Journal of Endodontics, and Journal of Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Biology. He has also guest-edited for Dental Clinics of North America, first in July 1997 and later in 2004. He is co-author of Color Atlas of Dental Medicine, published by Thieme in Germany in 2000, and the first author of Color Atlas of Microsurgery in Endodontics, published by Saunders in 2000.

Dr. Kinane earned his dental degree and a PhD in microbiology from the University of Edinburgh. He is a member of the Faculties of Dental Surgery of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. In 2009, he joined Penn Dental Medicine, where he serves as dean and professor of pathology and periodontology.

His research focuses on periodontal immunity and inflammatory processes, particularly the causes, development, and markers of susceptibility to periodontal disease. He also studies the connections between periodontal diseases and systemic conditions, including diabetes and coronary artery disease. Dr. Kinane is a highly respected lecturer worldwide, and his articles are frequently published in scientific journals in the USA and internationally.

Dr. Meetu Ralli Kohli serves as Assistant Postgraduate Program Director in the Department of Endodontics at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, where she helps organize endodontic training programs. Dr. Kohli earned her BDS from Government Dental College in India and completed her doctoral degree and specialized endodontic training at the University of Pennsylvania in the USA.

Dr. Grzegorz Kot graduated from the Medical University of Warsaw, providing a solid foundation for his medical career. His professional development reflects excellence and passion in the field of dentistry.

In 2011, he earned his endodontist certification from the Polish Endodontic Society. A significant milestone followed in 2013 when he received the international Fellowship in implantology from the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. In the same year, he completed the Master Clinician Program at the University of California, Los Angeles, demonstrating his versatility and commitment to professional advancement.

From 2013 to 2015, he served as an assistant at the Center for Craniofacial Anomalies and Maxillofacial Surgery for Children and Adolescents at the Specialized Children’s Hospital in Olsztyn, gaining valuable clinical experience. His areas of expertise include surgical treatment, implantology, and endodontics, in which he has achieved outstanding results.

In 2019, he was awarded the title of DIPLOMATE ICOI by the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, the world’s largest organization of implantology specialists. Dr. Kot’s interest in the digital aspects of dentistry reflects his dedication to modern solutions, and he is a strong advocate for the use of navigation in implantology.

Dr. Dennis Köhrer studied engineering at the Technical University of Aachen and earned his dental degree from the University of Witten/Herdecke. He combines his engineering background with clinical experience to develop innovative products and techniques aligned with his vision for modern root canal treatment.

He is a specialist member of the American Association of Endodontists (AAE). His passion for clinical endodontics, innovation, and education has led him to lecture at leading international universities, institutions, and congresses, including the AAE, Harvard University, New York University (NYU), La Sapienza University in Rome, West Virginia University, the Jefferson-Einstein Hospital Endodontic Program in Philadelphia, Nova Southeastern University (NSU) in Florida, and many others.

Dr. Köhrer holds several patents in the field of endodontics and has developed instruments such as EndoCowboy®, a tool for removing broken instruments from root canals, and EndoColibri, an innovative irrigation system for enhanced root canal disinfection. As the founder of Köhrer Medical Engineering, he collaborates with dentists to develop practical solutions that improve endodontic treatment outcomes.

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Prof. Sam Kratchman is a specialist endodontist, respected lecturer, and author of numerous scientific publications in endodontics and microsurgery. He is a member of multiple professional societies. He earned both his bachelor’s degree in biology and his dental degree from Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts. He then obtained a certificate in endodontics from the University of Pennsylvania, where he currently serves as an associate professor and Deputy Director of Postgraduate Endodontics, overseeing training in microsurgery.

Dr. Kratchman has authored several articles and co-authored multiple textbooks on endodontics. He has contributed to the revival of microsurgery in endodontic textbooks and dental clinics across North America. He developed and patented an instrument called the S-Condensor for root canal obturation. Dr. Kratchman has been featured on the covers of “Best of” editions in Main Line Today and Doctor of Dentistry magazines.

He is a sought-after international lecturer, having spoken at endodontic congresses in the USA, Europe, Scandinavia, South America, and Asia. In addition to his academic work, he continues to run two endodontics-focused practices in Exton and West Chester, Pennsylvania.

Dr. V. Gopi Krishna, BDS, MDS, PhD, is an internationally recognized clinician and lecturer in endodontics. He serves as editor for three major textbooks (a total of nine editions):

• Grossman’s Endodontic Practice – 12th, 13th, and 14th editions
• Sturdevant’s Art and Science of Operative Dentistry – 1st and 2nd editions for South Asia
• Preclinical Manual of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics – 1st through 4th editions

These textbooks are used annually by over 30,000 students across Asia.

He currently serves as president-elect of the International Federation of Endodontic Associations (IFEA) and as general secretary of the Indian Endodontic Society and the Indian Endodontic Council. Dr. Gopi Krishna is also the clinical mentor for the Endo Finishing School program run by the Root Canal Foundation, through which he has trained over 3,000 dentists across Asia using microscope-assisted training techniques.

He works as an adjunct professor at Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education & Research in Chennai, India, and is an associate editor of the European Endodontic Journal. From 2008 to 2016, he served as editor-in-chief of the Journal of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics (PubMed indexed), and from 2019 to 2021, he was editor-in-chief of Endodontology Journal.

Dr. Gopi Krishna has delivered over 350 invited lectures at conferences worldwide.

He specializes in modern endodontic treatment and aesthetic dentistry. He believes that only treatment using contemporary techniques and materials, combined with magnification, can achieve success. He graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at the Jagiellonian University Collegium Medicum in Kraków. His skills and knowledge have been developed through participation in practical courses and scientific conferences in Poland and abroad, focusing on endodontics and aesthetic dentistry.

From 2011 to 2014, he worked as an assistant at the Department of Conservative Dentistry with Endodontics at the University Dental Clinic of CM UJ in Kraków. In 2011, he was awarded the “Young Scientists Medal 2011” for conducting an original clinical study. He was introduced to the principles of modern dentistry by Prof. Jerzy Krupiński (Medical University of Silesia), a leading authority in contemporary endodontics, author of numerous books, over 150 publications, lectures, and practical courses in root canal treatment and restorative dentistry. He is a member of the Polish Dental Society and the Polish Endodontic Society.

He is a researcher and lecturer specializing in strategies and guidelines for root canal treatment and oral hygiene. He has been a lecturer and course director for the Endo-Dam team for over three years, and has directed the “Bypass Like a Boss” course for more than three years. He has served as an exclusive speaker for Medlink in Egypt, delivering advanced courses for over three years.

He has been a member of the Endo-Dam team since 2016 and is the owner of BW Dental Clinics in Cairo, Egypt. He has lectured on behalf of COXO Company in 2018, and for Eighteeth, FANTA, and Zumax from 2019 to 2021. He served as an endodontist for the Egyptian Armed Forces from 2011 to 2014 and has been practicing as an endodontist at BW Dental Clinic from 2014 to the present.

Dr. Łukasz Lassmann is a member of the Polish Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry and the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. From the beginning of his career, he has specialized in aesthetic dentistry, prosthetics, and comprehensive occlusal reconstruction.

He dedicates most of his time to mastering modern treatment methods, participating in numerous international courses (University of North Carolina, USA; University of California, Los Angeles, USA; Mediterranean Prosthodontic Institute, Spain; Dental Practice of Mykhaylyuk, Ukraine). He places particular emphasis on minimally invasive treatment techniques that preserve as much tooth structure as possible, performing most procedures using a microscope.

By integrating the innovative Digital Smile Design method and his knowledge of temporomandibular joint diagnostics, he is able to plan treatments with precision. His dedication and passion are reflected in the smiles of his patients, which he photographs with equal commitment.

Since 2007, he has been interested in capital markets and invests across multiple markets. On the Warsaw Stock Exchange, he saves for retirement through IKE and IKZE accounts. He also invests internationally, primarily using stocks, ETFs, and (increasingly less) futures contracts, building his capital abroad.

He is the founder of the portal for Polish investors, atlasetf.pl, dedicated to ETFs. In this venture, he is supported by Artur Wiśniewski, the creator of the blog stockbroker.pl.

Lorenzo Daniele graduated from L’Aquila, earning a doctorate in dental surgery. He conducts theoretical and practical workshops, often performing live procedures. He frequently serves as a speaker at international conferences in fields such as implantology, surgery, periodontology, and prosthetics. He is also a lecturer for ANDI (National Association of Italian Dentists).

Dr. Aleksandra Łyżwińska graduated from the Medical University of Warsaw, where she later worked as a lecturer and assistant in the Department of Conservative Dentistry with Endodontics.

She is passionate about adhesive dentistry, modern composites, minimally invasive techniques, and vital pulp therapy. In her trainings, she demonstrates that treating caries doesn’t have to be boring, and that bonding from a bottle can be just as exciting as a scene in a movie.

Since 2020, she has been conducting courses in conservative dentistry for dentists, collaborating with various training centers and serving as a scientific consultant for Kuraray Noritake.

He graduated in dentistry from the University “La Sapienza” in Rome.

In 1998, he attended the “Microscope Training in Endodontics” program at the University of Pennsylvania, Department of Endodontics, under Prof. Syungcuk Kim. In 2001, he completed the “Advanced Techniques and Biological Aspects in Implantology” training at UMDNJ-New Jersey Dental School, Dental Implant Center, as well as numerous courses in endodontics and oral surgery in Italy and abroad.

He is a member of several professional organizations, including GIR (Group for Implant Research) in Italy, AIOM (Italian Academy of Microscopic Dentistry), and SIE (Italian Society of Endodontics). Dr. Machan is frequently invited as a speaker and has participated in numerous international conferences.

In addition to his academic and teaching activities, he runs a private practice in Trento, Italy, focusing primarily on endodontics and implantology.

Dr Francesco Maggiore graduated from the University of Rome, School of Dentistry, Italy. In 1999, he completed postgraduate studies in Endodontics and Endodontic Microsurgery, earning a C.A.G.S. (Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study) in Endodontics at the University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine, Philadelphia, USA, where he also received the “Award for Outstanding Case Presentation, Class of 1999.”

He taught as a Clinical Assistant in the Postgraduate Endodontics program at the University of Pennsylvania. In 2002, he was awarded “The Best Endodontic Clinical Case” by the Italian Academy of Endodontics. He has lectured internationally on endodontics, and his scientific articles have been published in national and international journals. He also taught the use of the operating microscope in conventional endodontics and endodontic microsurgery in several courses.

Currently, he is a Visiting Professor at the University of Ancona, School of Dental Medicine, Italy, and a Clinical Assistant at the University of Pennsylvania, USA. He is an active member of the American Association of Endodontists (AAE), International Federation of Endodontic Associations (IFEA), European Society of Endodontology (ESE), Italian Academy of Endodontics (AIE), Italian Society of Endodontics (SIE), German Society of Endodontics (DG-Endo), and serves as Secretary of the European Federation Associations Microdentistry (EFAM).

He maintains a private practice in Germany specializing in endodontics and endodontic microsurgery.

Dr Augusto Malentacca zdobył specjalizację w dziedzinie stomatologii w 1979 roku. Od roku 1980 prowadzi prywatną praktykę w Rzymie skupiając się na endodoncji oraz odbudowie. Uczy oraz prowadzi liczne szkolenia. W latach 1999 – 2001 był prezesem S.I.E. (Italian Society of Endodontists). Jest członkiem A.I.C. (Italian Academy of Restorative Dentistry) oraz założycielem i prezesem A.I.O.M. (Italian Academy of Microscopic Dentistry).

He is a specialist in conservative dentistry with a focus on endodontics. In 1996, he graduated from the Silesian Medical University. Until 2006, he was professionally affiliated with the Department and Clinic of Conservative Dentistry and the Department of Periodontology at ŚUM. He is the author and co-author of several scientific publications. Since 2009, he has served as Secretary of the Polish Endodontic Society. He is also the author of the postgraduate training program, the Endodontic Curriculum of the PTE. He maintains a private practice in Gliwice, focusing on microscopic endodontics, microsurgery, and implantology.

Dr Merino earned his medical doctorate in 1980 from the University of Santander and a doctorate in dental surgery in 1982 from the University of Oviedo, Spain. Between 1988 and 1991, he obtained a CEC in Endodontics from Boston University (Massachusetts) and a Master of Periodontics in 1994 from the Complutense University in Madrid. In 1996, he completed postgraduate courses in microscope-assisted dentistry at the University of Pennsylvania (under Dr. Kim), the Microsurgical Training Institute (under Dr. Shanelec), and Advance Endodontics Seminars (under Dr. Ruddle). Dr Merino has lectured on Endo-Perio topics in over 14 countries worldwide. He is an adjunct professor at the University of Barcelona and the European University in Madrid and is a member of professional associations in Spain, the USA, and Italy. He also maintains a private microendodontic and microperiodontic practice. His courses and lectures are highly regarded internationally, and the knowledge he shares is widely applied in daily dental practice.

Robert Michalik graduated from the Faculty of Dental Technology in 1987. After two years of working in the laboratory at the Medical University of Warsaw, he founded his own laboratory, Inter-Dent, which he continues to manage to this day. In 2003, he was the first in Poland to begin working with CAD-CAM systems. In 2007, he started developing a Polish CAD-CAM system in collaboration with Delcam and 3Shape. He is the author of several publications in industry journals and a contribution to the book Art and Craft. In 2007, he filed a patent application for a method of producing telescopic crowns with an intermediate cap.

A graduate of the Medical University of Silesia in Katowice. From the very beginning of his career, he has focused on achieving high aesthetics and durability in composite restorations. He works on and continues to develop his own method of accurately replicating the anatomy and shape of teeth. He is the author and co-author of numerous articles in the fields of implantology, prosthodontics, and dental surgery, and a member of the international discussion group Biomimetic Study Club. He conducts training courses in aesthetic restorative dentistry and delivers lectures on biomimetic/adhesive dentistry. He regularly publishes his daily clinical work on professional forums and groups.

Dr. Carl E. Misch is an academic lecturer and the Director of the Department of Oral Implantology at Temple University in Philadelphia. He also serves on the faculty at Detroit Mercy University as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Prosthodontics, as well as on the Periodontology/Geriatrics faculty at the University of Michigan and the Biomechanics Department at the University of Alabama. From 1989 to 1996, he was the director of the Oral Implantology Residency Program at the University of Pittsburgh.

For over 30 years, Dr. Misch has maintained a private practice focused exclusively on implant prosthetics, including bone grafting and implant placement procedures. He currently practices in Beverly Hills, Michigan.

In 1973, he graduated with honors from the School of Dentistry at Detroit Mercy University, subsequently earning a Certificate in Prosthodontics, a Certificate in Implantology, and a Master of Dental Science degree from the University of Pittsburgh. He has received honorary doctorates from Yeditepe University in Istanbul and Carol Davila University of Medicine in Bucharest, among other recognitions. He has served as a lecturer at twelve institutions, including the American College of Dentists, International College of Dentists, Royal Society of Medicine, American Association of Hospital Dentistry, and the Academy of Dentistry International.

Dr. Misch holds Diplomate status with the American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry, where he also served as Board Chair and member of the examination committee. He has led several implantology organizations, including the International Congress of Implantologists, the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, the Academy of Implants and Transplants, and the American College of Oral Implantologists. He currently serves as one of the board chairs of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI), the largest implantology organization worldwide, representing over 75 countries.

In 1984, Dr. Misch founded the Misch International Implant Institute (MIII), with locations in Florida and California. Over the years, MIII has held training sessions in Brazil, Las Vegas, Florida, Japan, Korea, Monaco, Spain, and the United Kingdom. As director, Dr. Misch has trained over 3,500 dentists in hands-on implantology courses. He has filed over ten patents related to dental implants and is a co-inventor of the Maestro Implant System for BioHorizons.

Dr. Misch is the author of three editions of Contemporary Implant Dentistry (Elsevier), a widely used textbook translated into multiple languages, as well as Dental Implant Prosthetics (Elsevier). He has published over 250 articles in scientific journals and has lectured extensively, delivering presentations across all U.S. states and in 47 countries worldwide.

Dr. Morán is the founder and president of AEOM (Spanish Association of Microscopic Dentistry) and one of the founders of EFAM (European Federation of Associations of Microdentistry). He has organized and lectured at international symposia. He speaks several languages, including English, French, Italian, and Spanish.

Dr. Richard Mounce works in a private endodontic practice in Portland, Oregon, USA. He is the author of numerous widely published works in endodontics. He lectures internationally and is the creator of a highly regarded DVD on cleaning, shaping, and filling root canals.

Since 1995, he has owned the Natrodent dental laboratory based at the Medical University of Łódź. He conducts specialized training in articulation, jaw relation registration, fabrication of splints, complete dentures, and fixed restorations both in Poland and internationally.

Dr. Nallapati earned his degree at the Dental College and Hospital in Hyderabad, India. Between 1996 and 2004, he primarily focused on endodontics in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, where his clinic was the first to use surgical microscopes. In 2006, he completed advanced endodontic training at Nova Southeastern University (NSU) in Florida, receiving the Dean’s Award. He is a member of the Jamaica Dental Association and the founder and current president of the International Academy of Endodontics (IAE – www.endodonticacademy.org).

Currently, Dr. Nallapati runs a clinic in Kingston, Jamaica. He also teaches at the University of the West Indies in Jamaica and serves as a visiting lecturer at Nova Southeastern University in Florida. He sits on the Dental Council of Jamaica, where he is a member of the examination board. He founded the Kingston Study Club (KSC), Jamaica’s first association promoting an interdisciplinary approach to dentistry. KSC organizes numerous courses and training sessions featuring world-renowned speakers for members of the Jamaica Dental Association.

Dr. Nallapati is the author of several articles and co-author of two textbooks: Grossman’s Endodontic Practice (12th edition) and Best Practices in Endodontics (1st edition).

Dr. Jolanta Nowakowska-Socha is a dentist with many years of professional experience. Her career has been closely associated with the Pomeranian Medical University and the city of Szczecin. In 1999, she graduated with honors from the Faculty of Dentistry at PMU and then completed a postgraduate internship at her alma mater. In 2000, she began her academic work in the Doctoral Program at PMU, joining the Department of General Dentistry led by Professor Elżbieta Weyna, while simultaneously pursuing a specialization in dental surgery under Professor Jerzy Malinowski, head of the Department of Dental Surgery at PMU.

In 2005, she defended her doctoral thesis in aesthetic dentistry, earning the title of Doctor of Medical Sciences, and in 2008 she received her specialization in dental surgery. Her academic work led to numerous publications and scientific presentations and included teaching dental students.

In 2002, she opened her own dental practice, ADADENT, in Przecław near Szczecin, where she continues to work. Since 2009, the clinic has held the status of a training unit granted by the Medical Chamber. She conducts certified implantology training for dentists and organizes courses in aesthetic medicine. She also supervises postgraduate internships for dental graduates and training programs for surgical dental assistants.

In 2015, she completed the Curriculum in Dental Implantology at Goethe University in Frankfurt under the guidance of Professor Georg Nentwig. Since 2013, she has held a specialist contract with the National Health Fund (NFZ) in the field of dental surgery. She practices in Przecław, Drawsko Pomorskie, Goleniów, and Poznań. Dentistry, surgery, dental implantology, and aesthetic medicine are her passions.

For many years, he was an academic teacher at the Silesian Medical University and is the author of numerous scientific publications. He currently runs his own specialized dental practice, PRO-ESTHETICA, in Warsaw, where he focuses particularly on complex issues in aesthetic dentistry. He conducts courses for dentists in aesthetic dental prosthetics. He is also a passionate photographer, and his work has been exhibited in numerous shows.

Dr Emre Övsay graduated from the Faculty of Dentistry at Yeditepe University in 2007. Between 2007 and 2009, he worked as a research fellow in London, gaining advanced knowledge in endodontic methodologies. In 2013, he completed his doctoral studies in endodontics at Yeditepe University, further strengthening his commitment to the field.

In 2015, Dr Övsay began his academic career as an assistant professor at Yeditepe University. Since 2024, he has been working in the Department of Endodontics at the Atlas University Faculty of Dentistry, where he continues to lead innovative research projects.

Dr Övsay specializes in studying the fracture resistance of endodontic instruments and holds several patents related to file design and the compressive strength of dental materials. He is the creator of the RISING file—a groundbreaking endodontic instrument developed in collaboration with Fanta Dental Materials.

In addition to his research, Dr Övsay provides consultancy services and supports research and development departments in leading endodontic companies. He is also actively involved in training future generations of endodontists, conducting advanced workshops and courses using the dental operating microscope.

Dr Agnieszka Pacyk graduated from the Medical University of Łódź in 1993, marking the beginning of her distinguished professional career. For over two decades, she has been sharing her knowledge through lectures and training sessions. For more than ten years, she held the prestigious position of Professional Service Manager at the renowned company Dentsply, introducing innovative material groups to the Polish market, including compomers and bulk-fill flowable composites.

In 2005, she earned a PhD in medical sciences with distinction for her dissertation on composite materials. For the past 12 years, she has been actively involved in teaching at the Medical University of Łódź, imparting her knowledge and experience to new generations of dentists. Her dedication as an educator was recognized by students, who awarded her the title of “Best Academic Teacher” for the 2015/2016 academic year.

Dr Agnieszka Pacyk is not only committed to training future specialists but also contributes to the advancement of dental medicine by introducing innovative solutions to the market and sharing her expertise widely. Her contributions to the field are invaluable and highly respected.

She earned her PhD in medical sciences in dentistry at the Medical University of Łódź. She is a specialist in conservative dentistry and endodontics and currently serves as the head of the Department of Endodontics at her alma mater. A long-time lecturer and coordinator for English-language dental studies, she is the author of scientific publications and an active member of the European Society of Endodontology and the Polish Endodontic Society. From 2006 to 2014, she was a board member, and since 2014 she has served on the Audit Committee of the Polish Dental Society, Łódź branch. She also maintains a private dental practice.

BDS, MSc, MClinDent, MRD, PhD, FDS, FHEA
Professor of Endodontology | KCL
Specialist/Consultant Endodontist

Shanon divides his time between working in a specialist practice and teaching/carrying clinical research at KCL. His pragmatic approach to Endodontics has resulted in him being asked to run practical hands-on workshops as far afield as Japan, Costa Rica, Saudi Arabia.

Shanon is recognised internationally for his clinical research on endodontic outcomes. root resorption and CBCT imaging in Endodontics. He has been lead author of several European Society of Endodontology position statements.

He has published over 120 papers and co-edited 7 endodontic and radiology textbooks which have been translated into five different languages. The impact of his research and clinical excellence has resulted in Shanon being invited as a keynote speaker at over 150 international meetings spanning 5 continents.

Dr Gabriele Pecora is a professor of implantology at the University of Guarulhos in Brazil. He is a member of the Italian Endodontic Society (SIE) and the founder and former president of the Italian Academy of Microscopic Dentistry (AIOM). He is also one of the founders of the European Federation of Associations of Microdentistry (EFAM).

Dr Michele Perelli graduated in Dentistry and Prosthetics from the University of Turin in 2001. He has completed numerous postgraduate courses in periodontology and implantology in Italy and the USA (2007–2008 at the Department of Periodontology, Penn University, Philadelphia, USA), as well as in prosthetics (2009–2010 with Dr. Gracis S – Milan, Italy).

He currently works as a lecturer at the Oral Surgery Department of the University of Medicine in Turin. Dr Perelli is frequently invited to speak at courses and symposia, focusing on periodontology and implantology, particularly short implants. Since May 2015, he has been a key member of the Gao Forum.

He is the author of numerous scientific publications, including:

Perelli M., Corrente G., Saccone C., Abundo R. “Use of 8 mm implants in the posterior maxilla and mandible: preliminary results at a one-year prospective study.” Quintessence International 2010.

Perelli M., Abundo R., Corrente G., Saccone C. “Short (5 and 7 mm long) porous implants in the posterior atrophic mandible: a 5-year report of a prospective study.” Eur. J. Oral Implantology 2011;4(4):363-8.

Perelli M., Abundo R., Corrente G., Saccone C. “Short (5 and 7 mm long) porous implants in the posterior atrophic maxilla: a 5-year report of a prospective single-cohort study.” Eur. J. Oral Implantology 2012;5(3):262-267.

Perelli M., Abundo R., Corrente G., Saccone C. “Kurze Implantate (5 und 7 mm lange) mit poroser Oberfläche im atrophierten Oberkieferseitenzahngebiet – 6-Jahres-Bericht einer prospektiven Studie.” Implantologie (German) 2013;21(3):269-279.

Corrente G., Abundo R., Des Ambrois A., Savio L., Perelli M. “Short porous implants in the posterior maxilla: a 3-year report of a prospective study.” Int. J. Periodontics Restorative Dent 2009;29(1):23-9.

Abundo R., Corrente G., Des Ambrois A., Savio L., Perelli M. “A connective tissue graft envelope technique for the treatment of single gingival recession: a 1-year study.” Int. J. Periodontics Restorative Dent. 2009;29(6):593-7.

Dr Christof Pertl specializes in both endodontics and surgery. He is a professor at the University of Graz and at the School of Dental Medicine, University of Pennsylvania. He also teaches at Harvard School of Dental Medicine and the Dental School in Vienna. Dr Pertl maintains a private practice in Graz, Austria, and is highly respected as a lecturer with extensive clinical experience.

Dr. Peshko is a specialist in pediatric dentistry and orthodontics with over 15 years of clinical experience. She graduated from Kharkiv National Medical University in Ukraine and completed postgraduate studies in dentistry at Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, Netherlands, in 2007. In addition to her dental practice, she is a student at the College of Naturopathic Medicine in London and is training in nutritional therapy, which helps her create unique and effective individualized caries prevention plans for her patients.

Dr. Peshko is the recipient of the Anna Fuks Award for Best Clinical Case at the Pediatric Dentistry Forum in 2018. She has been a speaker at the IAPD Congress in 2019 and other international pediatric dentistry conferences in Turkey, Mexico, Georgia, Bulgaria, Estonia, Romania, Belarus, and Ukraine. She is the author of the international educational project for pediatric dentists, “Pedodontics Pro,” and the owner of the successful private dental practice New Smile Dental Clinic in Kyiv, Ukraine. Dr. Peshko has helped thousands of pediatric dentists improve their clinical practice.

Dr. Wiktor Pietraszewski is a highly acclaimed dentist, recognized for his expertise in minimally invasive aesthetic restorative dentistry, indirect ceramic restorations, and managing complex interdisciplinary cases. His passion for dentistry is reflected in his meticulous attention to detail, artistic approach, and commitment to providing exceptional patient care.

He specializes in highly aesthetic anterior procedures, including composite restorations and porcelain veneers, as well as the restoration of worn or damaged posterior teeth using composite and ceramic materials. His work harmoniously combines functionality with personalized aesthetics, aiming to restore both the beauty and function of natural teeth.

Since graduating, Dr. Pietraszewski has accumulated over seven years of experience in private practice, continuously advancing his skills through advanced courses in the UK and across Europe. He trained under world-renowned dental experts, including Prof. Didier Dietschi and Dr. Maxim Belograd.

In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Pietraszewski is passionate about education and is an international lecturer, inspiring dentists worldwide with his unique and engaging presentation style. His expertise in dental photography enriches both his clinical practice and teaching, helping other dentists master this essential skill. His contributions to dentistry have earned him the role of Key Opinion Leader (KOL) for Kuraray Noritake, a leading global dental materials company, where he delivered a lecture at their headquarters in Tokyo in April 2024.

In 2024, Dr. Pietraszewski was honored as the Best Young Dentist in London at both the Dentistry Awards and the Private Dentistry Awards, recognizing his dedication, skill, and impact on the field.

Graduate of the Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin. A passionate advocate of aesthetic dentistry based on direct composite restorations, with a particular focus on broadly understood restorative dentistry. He currently conducts trainings and lectures at numerous conferences in Poland and abroad, dedicated to direct aesthetic composite restorations. Since 2017, he has been a member of the prestigious international Jules Allemand Trophy competition in Cheti, Italy. He continuously pursues professional development and regularly participates in courses and conferences in aesthetic dentistry, conservative dentistry, and prosthodontics. In the field of education, he currently collaborates with Art Of Composite, a Micerium group.

She graduated from the Faculty of Pharmacy at the Poznań Medical Academy with a Master’s degree in Pharmacy and a specialization in Medical Microbiology. She currently serves as:

• Head of the Microbiology Laboratory at the Healthcare Team in Nowy Tomyśl,
• Head of the Pharmaceutical Warehouse at Aesculap Chifa Sp. z o.o. (B. Braun) in Nowy Tomyśl,
• Since 2003, a Scientific Consultant at Medilab Sp. z o.o.

Her career combines expertise in pharmacy, microbiology, and healthcare management, with extensive experience in both laboratory operations and pharmaceutical distribution.

Professor C.L.I.D. is a faculty member at the University of Rome “La Sapienza.” He is an active member of the AIOM (Italian Academy of Microscopic Dentistry), the Italian Society of Endodontics (SIE), and the European Society of Endodontology (ESE).

He is the author of 80 scientific articles and three books. In addition to his academic work, he maintains a private dental practice in Naples and Rome.

Dr. Joe Rava graduated from Gettysburg College in Philadelphia and then earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. He is an active member of numerous dental associations, including the American Dental Association, the Pennsylvania Dental Association, the Chester/Delaware County Dental Society, and the Academy of General Dentistry.

He has served as an advisor on the US Healthcare Executive Advisory Board and has volunteered during National Children’s Dental Health Month. He has received the Invisalign Preferred Provider recognition and the Best of Main Line award for General Dentistry.

Prof. Marga Ree earned her academic degree from the University of Amsterdam in 1979. For the following five years, she worked part-time in the endodontics and pedodontics departments and served as a clinical instructor at the central dental clinic of the University of Amsterdam.

In 1988, she began a postgraduate endodontic program, which she completed in 2001, earning a Master of Science degree. Since then, she has delivered lectures and hands-on courses both in the Netherlands and abroad, and she is the primary author of numerous articles in the fields of endodontics and general dentistry.

Prof. Ree served as Secretary and Vice-Chair of the Dutch Endodontic Society for two years. Since 1980, she has maintained a private practice in Purmerend, specializing mainly in endodontics for the past nine years.

He earned a degree in general medicine from the University of “La Sapienza” in Rome in 1982 and a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from the same university in 1985. Since then, he has maintained a private dental practice focused exclusively on endodontics. In addition to his private practice, Dr. Ricucci served as a Professor of Cardiology at the University “Magna Graecia” in Catanzaro, Italy, from 2002 to 2003. From 1999 to 2005, he was a member of the Research Committee of the European Society of Endodontology.

Dr. Ricucci’s primary research interests include pulp and periapical tissue responses to caries and treatment procedures, biofilms in endodontic infections, the etiology of root canal treatment failures, and pulp regeneration/revascularization. Since 1998, he has maintained his own histology laboratory and has developed significant expertise in preparing hard tissue specimens for light microscopy.

Dr. Ricucci has published 116 articles and has delivered lectures both nationally and internationally. He is the author of the textbook and atlas Patologia e Clinica Endodontica and the textbook and atlas Endodontology: An Integrated Biological and Clinical View, which has also been translated into Chinese, Russian, and Japanese. He is the author or co-author of 22 book chapters. He received the Grossman International Award from the French Endodontic Society in 2017 and the Louis I. Grossman Award from the American Association of Endodontists in 2023.

Dr. Ruben Rosas earned his degree in dental surgery from the Universidad Latina de México in Celaya, and in 2005 he completed a specialization in endodontics at the Autonomous University of Querétaro. He currently serves as the Chair of the Guanajuato Association of Endodontists and is an Associate Professor in the Endodontics Department at the University of De LaSalle Bajío.

Dr. Rosas is also a reviewer for the prestigious International Endodontic Journal. In 2013, he received an award for research in endodontics. He maintains a private practice in León, Guanajuato, Mexico, where he routinely uses a surgical microscope and applies advanced endodontic techniques.

Dr. Rosler served as a clinical teaching assistant in numerous graduate and postgraduate programs and as a clinical lecturer at the University of Warwick in the United Kingdom. He has delivered lectures and hands-on courses at dental conferences, universities, and public hospitals in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Mexico, Paraguay, Spain, and the United States, covering various topics including clinical endodontic anatomy, microscope-enhanced endodontics, and rotary instrumentation.

Dr. Rosler maintains a private practice in Buenos Aires focused exclusively on endodontics.

Prof. Joseph graduated from Saint Joseph University in Beirut. In 2004, he earned a PhD in Biomaterials from the Catholic University of Louvain (UCL) in Belgium. In 2000, he obtained a Master’s degree in Operative Dentistry (conservative dentistry and endodontics) from UCL. He also earned two advanced study certificates in biomaterials and operative dentistry from the University Paris-VII in France in 1997 and 1998. In 2020, he received a Higher Degree of Research (HDR) from the Lebanese University in Beirut.

He is currently a professor, former department chair, and director of the Master’s program in Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics at the Lebanese University, as well as the director of several research projects. His private practice focuses exclusively on aesthetic dentistry and endodontics in Beirut and Brussels.

Prof. Joseph has published numerous articles in international peer-reviewed dental journals and has delivered lectures both nationally and internationally. He edited and published a Springer book titled Bulk Fill Resin Composites in Dentistry. He is a member of the Academy of Operative Dentistry (USA), the editorial board of Reality – Journal (USA), the International Association of Dental Research, and the International College of Dentists.

Brian H. Sarter, M.D., F.A.C.C., graduated from Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, with a degree in Zoology in 1986, and then attended the University School of Medicine in New York, graduating in 1990. He completed postgraduate training at the Department of Medicine at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and at Allegheny University Hospitals in Philadelphia.

He currently serves as Medical Director at Christiana Care Hospital and as an Associate Professor at the Thomas Jefferson University Hospital School of Medicine. Dr. Sarter is also an active member of numerous professional associations, including the North American Society of Pacing and Electrophysiology, the American College of Physicians, the American College of Cardiology, and the Cardiac Electrophysiology Society.

Dr. Leszek Sawicki, M.D., Ph.D., is a former long-time staff member of the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at the Medical University of Gdańsk (assistant professor). He is a specialist in pediatric dentistry and a certified implantologist. Dr. Sawicki is an active member of the Polish Implantology Association (PSI, ICOI DGOI), the Polish Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (PASD), and the Polish Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry (PASE), as well as a member of the International Association of Dental Traumatology (IADT). He is the author of both Polish and international publications and a translator of books on dental trauma and pulp diseases in pediatric dentistry.

He lectures at specialization courses, seminars, and workshops on dental trauma and endodontic therapy in primary and immature permanent teeth. Professionally, he is particularly passionate about dental traumatology and aesthetic dentistry. In his personal life, he enjoys sports (long-distance running, skiing), traveling, and spending time with his family.

Doctor of Social Sciences in Psychology, researcher, coach, and trainer. She is a psychologist and economist, and an assistant professor in the Department of Business Psychology and Social Applications at the Faculty of Psychology, University of Warsaw. Her research interests include financial psychology, consumer psychology, and behavioral economics. She is particularly interested in the psychological and sociological factors influencing risky financial decisions and consumer choices, as well as issues related to economic socialization.

She is the author of over 40 scientific articles published in high-impact international and national journals, and has delivered more than 100 presentations at scientific and business conferences. For many years, she has collaborated with financial institutions, the IT industry, and companies in the fashion & lifestyle sector, successfully combining academic research with practice in over 80 R&D, research, and training projects.

Frank C. Setzer earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery and a PhD in Dentistry from Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg in Germany in 1995 and 1998, respectively. He then obtained a certificate of specialization in Endodontics, a Master’s degree in Oral Biology, and a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA, USA, in 2006, 2008, and 2010.

He currently serves as an Associate Professor of Endodontics at the University of Pennsylvania and is also the Pre-Doctoral Director of Endodontics. His research interests include clinical methods for detection, prediction, and assessment of periapical pathologies—particularly apical periodontitis—using CBCT imaging and artificial intelligence, as well as endodontic microsurgery.

Dr. Setzer is a faculty member at OKU, a member of the American Association of Endodontists (AAE), and a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics (ABE). He is also an associate editor for the Journal of Endodontics and the European Endodontic Journal, serves on the editorial boards of several other journals, and delivers lectures at national and international conferences.

Nasser Shademan is a world-renowned dental technician, professional painter, and sculptor. A unique global artist in the field of dental technology, he elevates it to the level of the Art of Aesthetic Dentistry. He is highly respected in professional circles for his exceptional knowledge and technical skills.

He is the creator of Micro Aesthetics—a concept dedicated to the art of reproducing natural aesthetics in dentistry on a micro scale, achieving three-dimensional restorations that harmonize with the face, skin tone, texture, and gender. His technological expertise in restorative mechanisms, combined with his artistic skills, allows him to design prosthetic restorations with the finest details, delighting even the most demanding patients, including celebrities.

Nasser is the first dental technician in the world to create prosthetic restorations in which miniature figures are skillfully and meticulously embedded within layers of porcelain. His work includes portraits of famous individuals, interpretations of Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci’s works, and patient portraits—all at a scale so small they are barely visible to the naked eye. Known for his innovation and precision, Nasser consistently delivers effective solutions even in the most complex cases.

Renowned for his technical expertise and design of unique restorative mechanisms, Nasser developed the world’s first non-surgical gum restoration system—the screwable Mona Lisa gums. This innovation provides natural aesthetics for both implant and non-implant restorations.

Understanding the complexity of individualized smile planning, Nasser has recently developed a revolutionary concept called the “Individual Smile Design in 20 Minutes,” recognized as a highly efficient and rapid communication tool, especially in aesthetic dentistry. He collaborates with numerous prosthodontists worldwide, including in the U.S., Australia, Europe, and Asia.

Nasser is also an esteemed lecturer, delivering both local and international lectures and hands-on courses. He has authored numerous articles in professional journals across Asia, Australia, and Europe. He serves as the director of Oral Max, one of the most sophisticated prosthetic centers in the Asia-Pacific region. The laboratory’s mission is to produce the highest quality aesthetic restorations and includes a specialized aesthetic restoration lab and an advanced training center offering postgraduate education for both dentists and technicians.

He graduated in dentistry in 2000 from the Medical University of Warsaw, where he worked as an assistant in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry until 2007. During this time, he obtained a specialization in pediatric dentistry (2005) and defended his doctoral dissertation (2007) on traumatic crown fractures of permanent incisors in children. In 2011/2012, he completed an implantology curriculum at Goethe University in Frankfurt am Main. In 2016, he was awarded the title of Fellow of the International Association of Dental Traumatology (FIADT).

He is a co-founder and president of the Polish Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (PASD). Since September 2016, he has served as editor-in-chief of Polska Stomatologia Dziecięca, a new quarterly journal co-created and published by the medical publisher PZWL. He is the author and co-author of publications and presentations at national and international conferences in pediatric dentistry and dental traumatology, as well as the author and co-author of numerous postgraduate courses and educational programs for dentists in pediatric dentistry.

Dr. Michał Sobczak is a member of the Polish Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (PASD), the European Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (EAPD), the International Association of Paediatric Dentistry (IAPD), the International Association of Dental Traumatology (IADT), and the Polish Endodontic Society (PTE). Since 2010, he has been running a specialized dental practice in Warsaw.

Dr. Sollecito graduated with honors from Villanova University with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology. He then earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree with honors from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. He also completed postgraduate training, earning the FDSRCS (Fellowship in Dental Surgery, Royal College of Surgeons of England). He previously served as Director of the Oral Medicine Residency Program.

He currently serves as Chair of the Department of Oral Medicine and as a Professor in the department. From July 2008 to June 2009, he served as Interim Dean of the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, and from 2005 to 2008, he was Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. Dr. Sollecito is a practicing oral medicine physician at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital and an Associate Clinical Professor at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

Dr. Sollecito is a reviewer for numerous dental journals, including Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, Endodontics Journal, and the Journal of the American Dental Association. He is a member and Diplomate of the Special Care Dentistry Association, as well as a member of the Honorary Dental Society “Omicron Kappa Upsilon,” the Academy of General Dentistry, and the American Academy of Oral Medicine.

He is the author of numerous publications covering a wide range of topics in oral medicine, including facial pain, mucosal diseases, and medically complex dental cases.

Dr. Jarosław Sova, M.D., Ph.D., is an otolaryngology specialist with 14 years of professional experience. He graduated from the Medical Academy in Gdańsk, Faculty of Medicine, in 1995.

In 1998, he began his doctoral studies, which he completed in 2003. He obtained his first-degree specialization in otolaryngology in 1998 and his second-degree specialization in 2003. In the same year, he defended his doctoral dissertation and earned the title of Doctor of Medical Sciences.

He is the co-author of 22 publications in the field of otolaryngology and served as the supervisor for the master’s thesis titled Hearing Disorders and a Universal Newborn Hearing Screening Program. At the Med-Oral Clinic, he performs functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) procedures on the nose and sinuses.

Dr. Natalia Stachera is a graduate of the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry at the Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin. She has already built a significant academic and teaching portfolio. She achieved her first successes as a student, receiving awards at national conferences organized by the Student Scientific Society.

She is the winner of the national “Golden Reamer” competition in the category of the best original research paper written by a dental student (for her paper “Smear Layer and the Sealing Ability of Gutta-Flow Root Canal Fillings – In Vitro Study”, published in Magazyn Stomatologiczny, 9/2011) and a finalist in the case report category “Happy End,” also published in Magazyn Stomatologiczny.

Dr. Stachera conducts educational activities at the Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin. She is a doctoral student at the Department of Normal and Clinical Anatomy at the same university and a member of the Pomeranian Anatomical Society. She continuously expands her knowledge and professional skills through numerous courses and training programs. She has also completed postgraduate studies in Aesthetic Medicine for Physicians.

Dr. Panagiota Stathopoulou is originally from Greece, where she earned her dental degree at the University of Athens. After completing her doctorate at the University of Louisville, she returned to Athens, where she ran a private practice for four years. She later joined the academic practice team at Penn Dental.

Dr. Stathopoulou currently specializes in periodontology. She serves as an Associate Professor and Director of the Periodontology Course at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. Her research focuses on the connections between periodontal pathogens and the innate immune system, as well as the treatment of peri-implant tissue inflammation.

She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and specializes in the treatment of periodontal disease, aesthetic cases, soft tissue grafting, and implantology.

Privately, Dr. Stathopoulou lives in Philadelphia with her husband. Her hobbies include cooking, climbing, darts, and traveling.

Dr. Marius Steigmann is an Honorary Professor at “Carol Davila” University in Bucharest, an Invited Senior Guest Lecturer at the Department of Periodontology at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz in Germany, and a Senior Collaborator at the School of Implantology in Timișoara. Dr. Steigmann is the author of numerous publications and collaborates with the International Dental Tribune. He has published many articles in the field of implantology.

He is a member of professional associations including DGOI, FIZ, BDIZ, and ICOI, and serves as an expert for the International Academy of Oral Implantology (IAI). Dr. Steigmann received the “Semmelweiss” Medal from the University of Budapest at the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. In 2005, he earned a doctoral degree from the University of Neumarkt.

Dr. Steigmann also maintains a private practice specializing in aesthetic and implant surgery in Neckargemünd, Germany.

Dr. Oscar von Stetten studied dentistry from 1996 to 2001 at Freie Universität in Berlin, Germany. Since 1998, he has worked using magnification, and since 2002, he has focused on endodontics in his private practice. He is a member of the German Society of Dental Implantology (DGZI), the German Society of Periodontology (DGP), and the German Society of Endodontology (DGEndo).

Dr. von Stetten is a key opinion leader in the fields of ergonomics and documentation using microscopes, CBCT, and endodontics for various dental companies worldwide. He is also an active member of several professional dental associations. He has published numerous articles on endodontics and microscopic documentation.

Since 2006, he has been conducting training courses in Advanced First Aid and organizing rescue demonstrations. Since 2010, he has collaborated with dental offices, providing first aid courses for emergency situations and assisting in surgical and implant procedures. He is an instructor for the Polish Society of Emergency Medicine and the Scout Rescue School. He has participated in numerous medical rescue courses, including ACLS, PHTLS, BLS-AED, and has completed a rock climbing course organized by the Polish Mountaineering Association.

Dr. Martin Trope maintains a private practice in Philadelphia. He has served as editor-in-chief of two journals: Dental Traumatology and Endodontic Topics. He is a member of the editorial boards of publications such as Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and serves as a scientific advisor for Esthetic Dentistry.

Dr. Tsukiboshi graduated in Dentistry from Osaka University. In 1980, he earned his doctorate in dental materials from Kyoto University. In 1981, he began his private dental practice, which he has maintained continuously to this day. Dr. Tsukiboshi’s interest in oral surgery and tooth autotransplantation has led to extensive clinical involvement, as well as numerous presentations and publications.

He frequently gives lectures on oral surgery and autotransplantation. His work includes numerous scientific articles and two textbooks: Treatment Planning for Traumatized Teeth (first edition 1998, second edition 2012) and Autotransplantation of Teeth (published in 2000). Both books have been published in several languages, including English.

Since 1998, Dr. Tsukiboshi has been a visiting lecturer at Loma Linda University in California. From 2009 to 2010, he served as President of the International Association of Dental Traumatology.

Graduate of the University of Athens (Kapodistrian University), with implantology training in Kraichtal and a course at the GOLDMAN School of Dentistry in Boston. He is a Board Member of the SENAME Implantology Association (Nepal) and a member of the Scientific Committee of the Hellenic Dental Association. He is one of the founders and specialists of DGOI.

An international lecturer in aesthetic and implant dentistry, he is also co-owner of dental clinics in Baden-Baden and Athens.

Prof. Purificación Varela-Patino graduated from the University of Santiago in Spain. Since 1994, she has been a Professor of Oral Pathology and Dental Therapeutics. She serves as the Director of the Master of Endodontics program at the University of Santiago. Her main research interests focus on oral pathology.

She is a member of the editorial boards of journals such as Endodontic Practice Today and Medicina Oral, Patología Oral y Cirugía Bucal.

Dr. Jorge Vera earned his DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) degree from the National University of Mexico in 1989. In 1993, he received his Endodontics certificate from the Tufts University School of Dental Medicine.

He is the President of the Mexican Association of Endodontists, a member of the American Association of Endodontists, a member of the Scientific Advisory Committee of The Journal of Endodontics, and a member of the Endodontic Advisory Committee.

Dr. Vera has delivered over 150 lectures and courses in Mexico, the USA, Panama, Guatemala, El Salvador, Colombia, Ecuador, Argentina, Australia, the Netherlands, and Italy. He is the author of 40 publications in Mexican and international journals and maintains a private practice exclusively focused on endodontics.

Dr. Marco Versiani earned his dental degree in 1992. Since 1994, he has worked part-time as a dentist in the dental department of the Brazilian Military Gendarmerie, eventually reaching the rank of Colonel. His academic journey includes certificates in Endodontics (1999), Education (1998), and Bioethics (2003). By 2015, Dr. Versiani had earned a Master’s degree, a PhD, and completed three postdoctoral fellowships at the University of São Paulo.

In the field of endodontic literature, Dr. Versiani is the author of 4 books, 36 book chapters, and over 150 peer-reviewed articles in high-impact journals, with an h-index of 43. He currently serves on the Scientific Advisory Panel of the Journal of Endodontics and the Editorial Board of the International Endodontic Journal.

Dr. Versiani lectures worldwide, focusing on his main research interests, which include studying the influence of root canal anatomy on endodontic procedures using non-invasive 3D X-ray micro-computed tomography and CBCT, with the goal of improving both chemical and mechanical root canal cleaning techniques.

DDS and Endodontist, she graduated from Universidad CES in Medellín, Colombia. She is a co-founder of the Endodontic Program at Universidad de Antioquia in Medellín, where she serves as a Full Professor. She is a former President of the Colombian Association of Endodontists and a member of the Colombian Endodontic Society.

She is the author of scientific articles published in peer-reviewed journals, and her private practice in Medellín, Colombia, focuses on endodontics and endodontic microsurgery.

Dr. Walsch graduated from the Dental School of Ludwig-Maximilians-University in Munich. In 2001, he earned a Master of Science in Endodontics/Oral Biology from the University of Pennsylvania. Since 2006, he has been a member of the American Board of Endodontics.

She is a lawyer and Doctor of Legal Sciences, owner of a law firm, and a member of the Regional Commission for Adjudicating Medical Events. She provides pro bono support to the nationwide Foundation Polki w Medycynie. Her professional and academic work focuses on commercial law, medical law, and data protection law, including medical data. She advises healthcare providers, and is the author of over 40 successfully implemented data protection policies in medical corporations and public administration entities. She is a speaker at numerous scientific and commercial conferences on legal and medical topics.

She has authored scientific publications, including the books: Methodology of Work for Lawyers and Legal Advisors in Medical Compensation Cases (C.H. Beck), Pharmacist Profession Act: Commentary [editor] (C.H. Beck), Clinical Trials of Medicinal Products in Humans Act: Commentary [editor], Mental Health Protection Act: Commentary (Wolters Kluwer), and State Emergency Medical Services Act: Commentary (C.H. Beck).

She graduated from the Medical University of Białystok. From the beginning of her career, she has been associated with modern endodontics. She continued her postgraduate education in this field and, in the spring of 2016, passed the specialization exam with the highest score in the country, earning the title of Specialist in Conservative Dentistry with Endodontics.

Since 2022, she has served as the Head of Specialization in Conservative Dentistry with Endodontics. She continuously enhances her qualifications by participating in numerous courses and training programs both in Poland and abroad. She is a member of the Polish and European Endodontic Societies.

She is also a workshop lecturer and trainer in endodontics and post-endodontic restoration.

He participates in numerous national and international trainings and conferences. In his daily practice, he combines knowledge from various fields of dentistry to provide the highest standard of patient care. He is known for his attention to detail and meticulous approach to procedures, always starting treatment with a thorough discussion of the process with the patient.

He is the author of publications in endodontics and a lecturer on dental photography. He is an active member of the Dental Masters Group and Master Level Guide—scientific communities bringing together top dentists and lecturers from Poland. In his free time, he enjoys photography and is a fan of squash and wakeboarding.

A top-level specialist in dental prosthetics. He is the author of articles and scientific publications in both national and international journals.

He has conducted training programs and presentations in many countries, including Ukraine, Poland, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Russia, the United Arab Emirates, and others. He is the winner of the international VDW competition “Highlands of Excellence.”

His main research interests focus on developing a new philosophy of analysis and exploring modern techniques and innovative materials for dental instruments—CCQ (Comfort, Control, Quality). He is also the creator of a modern system of burs for tooth preparation for crowns, including the Endo Set and Cavity Set – CCQ.

Dr. Jerzy Zbożeń graduated from the Silesian Medical Academy in 1980. A few years later, he specialized in oral surgery. His professional interests include endodontics, microsurgery, implantology, and guided implant navigation (www.simplant.pl). He runs his own multi-chair dental and surgical practice in Kielce, which has seen three generations of dentists in his family.

In 1993, he founded Profident (www.profident.pl), a company focused on introducing new technologies in endodontics, microsurgery, and implantology to the Polish market. He is also the administrator and co-author of a specialized online portal for endodontists—www.endodoncja.pl—and provides advice on root canal treatment on the dental portal www.dentonet.pl.

Dr. Zbożeń is the founder and administrator of online discussion lists for dentists interested in implantology and endodontics, serving as a platform for exchanging information and experiences for hundreds of specialists.

He serves on the editorial committees of the dental journals Endodoncja.pl and E-Dentico. He is a member of implantology associations including PSI, DGOI, ICOI, OSIS, as well as dental associations PTS and PTE. He is the President of the Polish Endodontic Society and Treasurer of PSI.

He graduated from the Silesian Medical Academy in 2005. He works alongside his father in a multi-chair dental practice in Kielce. He conducts workshops on endodontics and the practical use of computer-guided implant navigation.

He is a member of the Polish Endodontic Society and the American Association of Endodontists (AAE). He has undertaken doctoral studies at the Faculty of Postgraduate Education, Medical University of Łódź, and began advanced training at the Endodontics Department of the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) in Philadelphia.

Endodontist, specialist in comprehensive endodontic treatment and apical surgery. She graduated from the State Medical University in Vladivostok (VSMU) in 2008. She holds certifications in “Therapeutic Dentistry” and “Oral Surgery.”

She is known for her innovative approach to clinical dentistry and has been performing dental treatments under a microscope since 2012. She is the author of lectures including “Treatment of Apical Periodontitis” and “Conservative Management of Odontogenic Sinusitis”, as well as a practical demonstration and course titled “Comprehensive Retreatment: Safe and Predictable Removal of Broken Instruments.”

She conducts seminars and masterclasses for practicing dentists and provides training in working with dental microscopes.