Experience / Positions

• Dedicated and certified dental technician with a strong background in implantology and digital dentistry.
• Born in 1979 in Basel, Switzerland; holds Spanish citizenship.
• Extensive experience in dental implant technology with a proven record of contributing to innovative solutions in the field.
• More than 13 years of experience in dental photography, combining artistic vision with technical expertise.
• Combines professional work with a passion for photography, aiming to merge creativity with dentistry.

Education

• High School Diploma, A.v. Humboldt-Gymnasium Konstanz (1987)
• Dentistry studies, Eberhardt Karls University, Tübingen (1993, State Examination)
• PhD in Orthodontics, University of Tübingen (1994)
• Curriculum Implantology, DGI Certification (2003)
• Level 3 Certification, OBI-Europe (Orognathic Bioesthetics International, 2009)

Experience / Positions

• Collaboration in a dental aid project, Cruzeiro do Sul, Brazil (1993)
• Apprenticeship, assistantship, and employment in Nagold (1994–1998)
• Assistant to Eduardo Anitua, Tenerife, Spain (1999)
• Co-founder and partner, dental practice in Markdorf (since 2000)
• Speaker and author on 3D implantology and implant prosthetics (since 2009, national and international)

Memberships / Affiliations

• Member of EDA, DGI, ZAK, GAK, DGZMK, APW

Education & Training

• BDS, 2007
• MFD, Royal College of Surgeons (Ireland)
• Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Residency, Oman Medical Specialty Board (4.5 years)
• FFD (OSOM), Royal College of Surgeons (Ireland), 2016
• OMSB Specialty Certificate in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (2016)
• First Omani female in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Experience / Positions

• Specialist in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery – Muscat, Oman
• Specialist, Dental and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Department, Al Nahdha Hospital, Muscat
• Assistant Program Director & Trainer, OMS Residency, Oman
• Head, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Club, Oman
• Director, ITI Study Club – Muscat
• Examination Member, Dental Implantology & OMS, Oman

Education & Training

• DDS, Ankara University
• PhD, Ankara University – Thesis: Assessment of Site and Type of Implant by Computerized Tomography
• PhD Student Exchange, Köln University, Department of Prosthodontics – focus on dental implants and CT use in oral implantology
• Professor title awarded in July 2009

Experience / Positions

• Full-time Professor, Ankara University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Prosthodontics
• Published Evaluation of Bond Strength, Organic Permeability and Protein Absorption (TUBITAK-supported project)
• Multiple projects with TUBITAK and other university research councils
• Author of numerous studies and publications on dental implants, dental ceramics, TMJ disorders, acrylic resins, adhesives, and liners
• Editorial board member/reviewer for various international and national dental journals

Memberships / Affiliations

• Recipient of the Quintessence Award, 17th Annual Congress of the European Prosthodontic Association (Milan, Italy) – Assessment of Whole Salivary Flow Rates of Dentulous and Edentulous Geriatric Patients

Experience / Positions

• Assistant Professor / Senior Physician & Research Associate, Department of Prosthodontics, University Hospital Erlangen
• Lecturer in Digital Dentistry Curriculum (implant-supported prostheses, geriatric dentistry)
• Clinical trainer in prosthodontics
• Recipient of several scientific awards
• Main research interests: digital workflow in implantology and prosthodontics, rehabilitation of periodontally compromised patients

Education & Training

• Diploma in Dentistry, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg (2011–2016)
• Doctorate (Dr. med. dent.), Department of Prosthodontics, University Hospital Erlangen (2018)
• Dentist & Research Associate, University Hospital Erlangen (2017–2023)
• ITI Scholarship Program (2020):
• Universidad Complutense de Madrid – Periodontology & Implant Dentistry (Prof. Dr. Mariano Sanz)
• Universidad de Santiago de Compostela – Periodontology & Oral Surgery (Prof. Dr. Juan Blanco-Carrión)
• Mentee, Ariadne Med Women in Science Program (2021–2023)
• Appointment: Assistant Professor / Senior Physician, University Hospital Erlangen (2023) – Specialty: Perio-Prosthodontics & Implant Rehabilitation
• MSc in Periodontology & Implant Therapy (DG Paro/DIU, 2022–2024)
• Post-doctoral habilitation, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg (2024– )
• Research topic: 3D diagnostics & virtual therapy planning in dentistry

Education

• DDS, Ege University, School of Dentistry (2005)
• PhD in Periodontology, Ege University (2011)
• PhD thesis: Graft stabilization with cyanoacrylate decreases shrinkage of free gingival grafts
• Published in Australian Dental Journal (2014)
• Awarded “Excellence in Scientific Publication”

Experience / Positions

• Professor, Department of Periodontology, Ege University, School of Dentistry
• Research stays, University of Zurich (2014, TUBITAK-supported project)

Publications / Awards

• Author/co-author of 50+ scientific and professional journal publications
• Regular speaker in seminars and courses on implant and soft tissue surgery

Education

• PhD, Vilnius University, Lithuania (2016)
• EAO Certification Program (2014)
• Postgraduate studies in Periodontology, Kaunas Medical University (2003–2006)
• DDS, Vilnius University (1997–2002)

Awards:

• 2012 Winner, Clinical Research Prize (EAO, Copenhagen)
• 2010 Winner, Poster Presentation Prize (ITI, Geneva)

Experience / Positions

• Periodontologist, VIC Clinic (private practice)
• Researcher, Vilnius Research Group
• Author/co-author of 30+ scientific publications and 2 books
• Speaker at 100+ international congresses and symposia
• Lecturer at 150+ hands-on courses on bone/soft tissue augmentation

Memberships / Affiliations

• ITI Fellow (member since 2010)
• EAO Member (since 2008)
• Baltic Osseointegration Academy, Board Member (since 2008)
• Lithuanian Periodontal Association (since 2003)
• Publications / Awards
• Co-author, Zero Bone Loss Concepts (Quintessence, 2019)
• Co-author, Screw-Retained Implant Restorations in the Aesthetic Zone (2019)

Experience / Positions

• RDT, dental technician from Windsor, Ontario, Canada.
• In the industry since 2006, specializing in CAD/CAM; among the first users of 3Shape Dental System in Canada.
• Author, lecturer, trainer, and consultant for companies including 3Shape, Asiga, Argen, core3dcentres, Fullcontour, Pritidenta, DAL, Sierra Dental, Abutment Direct, and Medentika.
• Member of several committees and editorial boards (Spectrum, IDT, LMT, DTG Magazines).
• Active in societies and study groups, including the American Prosthodontic Society (communications committee).
• Founder and creative director of DentalTechTips, an independent online publication/blog for product reviews, tutorials, and industry insights.

Education & Training

• Medical degree, University of Oxford
• PhD in Pharmacology, University of Oxford

Experience / Positions

• Marketing scientist and owner of multiple dental practices
• Expert in patient journey design and growth optimization; worked with 500+ independent clinics and several corporate dental groups
• Director, IAS Academy
• Founder, The Fresh marketing and growth consultancy

Education

• DDS, Hacettepe University, Faculty of Dentistry (2001)
• PhD in Periodontology, Hacettepe University (2007)
• Visiting Lecturer, University of Washington, USA (2010, TUBITAK Bideb scholarship)
• Academic titles: Assistant Professor (2012), Associate Professor (2013), Professor (2019)

Experience / Positions

• Contributor to professional books
• Referee for local and international scientific journals

Memberships / Affiliations

• Member, European Federation of Periodontology
• Member, Turkish Association of Periodontology

Publications / Awards

• Multiple published papers in local and international journals on periodontal surgery, regeneration, tissue engineering, bisphosphonate-related bone necrosis, and implantology
• Numerous lectures in scientific meetings
• Platin Award, 24th International Congress of Oral Implantologists (2006)
• Best Article Award, ACTA Odontologica Scandinavica (2009)
• Best Poster Award, Turkish Periodontology Association Congress (2010)

Experience / Positions

• Co-founder, Grace Life Dental Clinic, Taiwan

Experience / Positions

• Director, Grace Life Dental Clinic, Taiwan – Taichung Flagship Store
• Member, Taiwan Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry

Experience / Positions

• Co-founder, Grace Life Dental Clinic, Taiwan
• Member, Taiwan Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry

Experience / Positions

• Co-founder, Grace Life Dental Clinic, Taiwan

Education

• Born 14.07.1978, Khartoum, Sudan
• Dentistry studies, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg (2004–2009)
• Doctorate (Dr. med. dent.), University Hospital Erlangen, Dental Prosthodontics (2010–2012), grade magna cum laude
• Extensive training in 3D optical measurement methods (since 2010)
• Venia Legendi (habilitation/authorization to teach), Dentistry & Oral/Maxillofacial Surgery, topic: 3D measurement methods in digital dentistry (2019)

Experience / Positions

• Research Associate, University Clinic Erlangen, Dental Prosthodontics (2010–2015)
• Academic Advisor, University Clinic Erlangen, Dental Prosthodontics (2014–2016)
• Scientific Head, University Clinic Erlangen, Dental Prosthodontics (since 2015)
• Academic Senior Councillor, University Clinic Erlangen (since 2019)
• Founder of the Digital Dentistry Curricula at University Clinic Erlangen:
• Part I: Tooth-supported restorations
• Part II: Implant-supported restorations

Awards

• DGI Conference Award (2015):
• Influence of soft tissue on 3D accuracy of CBCT/CT images
• Effect of exposure time on 3D CBCT model accuracy
• AG Ceramics Research Award (2018):
• In vivo 7-year study on single-tooth ceramic crowns with digital evaluation

Experience / Positions

• Implant surgeon, practicing clinical dentistry since 2016
• Prosthodontist dentist
• Owner of a private practice, Krasnodar, Russia
• Invited surgeon at a clinic specializing in complex full-mouth implant rehabilitations
• Author of the educational project GUIDE.LITE (Russia)
• Author of the Telegram channel Doc. Chernomaz

Education & Training

• BDS, Al Anbar University, College of Dentistry, Iraq
• Professional Diploma in Dental Implantology, OT Medical, Germany
• Professional Diploma in Cosmetic Dentistry, BAIRD (British Academy of Implants and Restorative Dentistry), 2017
• Diploma in Strategic Implant, IDHE Implants (Germany & Iraq)
• Diploma in Periodontology and Implantology, Ramaniah Medical College, India
• Co-founder, International Team for Implantology and Oral Rehabilitation, France
• Additional Courses/Workshops:
• Advanced Endodontics (DENTSPLY, Baghdad 2014; Irbil 2015)
• TOT, Iraq Training Center
• Implant Dentistry Courses, Iraqi Dental Association (2014, Baghdad)
• Restorative Aesthetics Course (GC & PROHEALTHLINE, 2014, Baghdad)
• Prosthodontics Society, Iraqi Dental Association (2015)
• Laser Dentistry (Iraqi Dental Association, 2015)
• Facial & Perioral Aesthetics (2015, Baghdad)
• Skin Tightening/Lifting with PDO & COG Threads (2015, Irbil)
• FKG Endodontic Products (Al Mustansiria University, Baghdad, 2015)
• DSD (Digital Smile Design), Dental Photography, Biomechanics in Implantology, Soft/Hard Tissue Augmentation, Minimal Invasion Dentistry, Advanced Pink Aesthetics

Experience / Positions

• Owner, Dental Home Private Center (Implantology & Periodontology)
• Oral Surgeon, Al-Anbar Health Government Directorate
• Previous roles: Al Jameaa Dental Clinic; Al Falluja Dental Specialized Center; Community Health Director, IMC Internal Medical Corps (2012–2018)

Memberships / Affiliations

• Member, ABAM (American Board of Aesthetic Medicine)
• Open Dental Community Member

Education & Training

• Maxillofacial Surgeon, Implantologist – Novosibirsk, Russia
• DDS, Faculty of Dentistry, Novosibirsk State Medical University – graduated with honors (2010)
• Internship in General Dentistry (2011)
• Primary specialization in Oral Surgery (2012)
• Primary specialization in Prosthodontics (2013)
• 2010–2020: Ongoing participation in advanced courses, seminars, and symposia in dentistry

Experience / Positions

• Chief Medical Officer & Clinical Director, Center Dent
• Leading Specialist, Center Dent and Like Dent Clinics
• Director, ITI Study Club Novosibirsk
• Since 2015: Leading specialist at top dental clinics in Novosibirsk
• Since 2021: Lecturer and mentor for Straumann Group implant systems in the Siberian region

Experience / Positions

• Specialist Prosthodontist – Freiburg, Germany
• 20+ years as a national and international speaker on implantology, prosthodontics, periodontology, bone grafting, biomaterials, digital workflows, and treatment planning
• Teaching record at the Universities of Freiburg and Sydney
• Co-owner & founder, dentprevent specialist clinic
• Co-founder & owner, dentesthetics digital lab + academy (Freiburg)
• Launched “Digital Dentistry Masterclass” YouTube channel (2024)
• Associate Professor, University of Sydney (2008–2010)
• Specialist Prosthodontist (DGPro), University of Freiburg (2003–2008, Prof. Strub)
• Research focus on bone substitution materials (Prof. Schliephake & Prof. Kohal)
• CEO, dentprevent
• CEO, dentesthetics

Memberships / Affiliations

• Digital Dentistry Society
• ITI
• International College of Prosthodontists
• DGPro
• DGParo
• DGZMK
• Freiburg Study Club
• DGI

Experience / Positions

• Dental Technician (graduated 2004)
• Responsible for acrylic & immediate loading department, Maló Clinic Lisbon (3 years)
• Developed protocols for immediate load and guided surgery with the All-on-four® concept
• Partnered with implant companies in lectures and studies on full-arch bar designs
• Collaborated with Postgraduate Prosthodontics, University of Lisbon
• Lecturer on immediate loading, lab protocols, customized gingiva, milled titanium bars
• Founder & owner of exclusive full-arch lab (since 2015)
• 20 years dedicated to full-arch rehabilitations across Portugal, Scotland, England, France, USA, Russia, and Spain.

Experience / Positions

• Dentist, qualified in Egypt
• Teaching Assistant, Periodontal Department, Misr International University
• Associate Dentist, Clinica Joelle, Egypt
• 10+ years of clinical experience in general dentistry, CAD/CAM workflows, implantology, and education
• Co-founder & Lead Technician, Dentogenics digital dental laboratory, Harrogate (serving 140+ clinicians in the UK)

Experience / Positions

• Croatian dental technician, based in the UK (15+ years)
• Lecture title: “Who Let Me In Here? (Chronicles of an Impostor)”
• Founder of Nightshift, global dental tech community empowering women
• Technician at Queensway Dental Laboratory (proficient across departments, with focus on prosthetics)
• Editorial Board Member, Laboratory Magazine
• International speaker, mentor, and global educator
• Published author (online and offline)
• Official Dental Technician Guild member
• Awarded Dental Tech of the Year 2024
• Recognized among the most influential dental technicians in the UK (2023/2024)
• Ranked in Top 50 in Dentistry UK (2024/2025)
• Committee Member & Ambassador, Den-Tech charity

Experience / Positions

• Associate Director – Regional Education Manager (EMEA)
• Responsible for delivery of internal and external international courses for staff and customers

Education & Training

• Swiss Federal Certificate for Trainers in Further Education (SVEB)
• Certified Coach, CoActive Coaching – UK

Other Info

• Expertise in sales training and facilitation: CEB’s Challenger Sales and Straumann Sales Concept
• 10+ years in speaker development within Straumann Group; currently leading the new Speaker Enablement Concept

Education & Training

• DDS, Hacettepe University, School of Dentistry (2000)
• Specialty in Prosthodontics, Hacettepe University (2006)
• Academic titles: Assistant Professor (2013), Associate Professor (2017)

Experience / Positions

• Research in implant-supported prostheses, immediate implant loading, and zirconia restorations
• Presenter at national and international meetings and seminars
• Translator of the prosthetics chapter of “Implants in the Esthetic Zone – A Step-by-Step Treatment Strategy” into Turkish

Memberships / Affiliations

• International College of Prosthodontists (ICP)
• Turkish Prosthodontic and Implantology Society (TPID)
• Fellow, International Team for Implantology (ITI)

Publications / Awards

• Author of several scientific articles and conference reports

Education & Training

• DDS, Saint Joseph University of Beirut (1995)
• MSc in Prosthodontics & Esthetic Dentistry, Saint Joseph University of Beirut (1999, with honors)
• PhD in Biomaterials (2022)

Experience / Positions

• Former Head, Removable Prosthodontics Department, Saint Joseph University of Beirut
• Founder & Head, Digital Dentistry, AI & Evolving Technologies Department, Saint Joseph University of Beirut
• Zahle ITI Study Club Director

Memberships / Affiliations

• Chairman, Scientific Committee, Lebanese Society of Prosthodontics
• ITI Fellow
• Member, Digital Dentistry Society – Lebanon

Publications / Awards

• Numerous peer-reviewed publications
• International lecturer on prosthodontics, implantology, and digital dentistry

Other Info

• Private practice in Mtayleb, Lebanon, with state-of-the-art dental technologies
• Key Opinion Leader (KOL) for 3Shape and Straumann

Education & Training

• Dental Technician & Engineer
• Working in dentistry since 2007; focused on digital dentistry since 2012
• Global Training & Education Specialist for coDiagnostiX®
• Straumann Lecturer (since 2019)

Experience / Positions

• Dental technologist and smile designer, recognized globally for artistic and technical expertise
• Founder of Micro-aesthetic Dentistry
• Developer of the “20-minute Smile Design” concept
• Visiting Professor, Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany

Expertise & Contributions

• Professional artist and ceramist with deep knowledge in aesthetic dentistry and micro-dental technology
• International speaker and hands-on course instructor on natural aesthetics and micro-dental artistry
• Collaborates with prosthodontists worldwide
• Published articles in dental journals across Europe, US, Australia, and Asia.

CDT is a 3rd generation Certified Dental Technician and an ITI Fellow. Since graduating from the University of Vermont in 2009, he has worked in his family’s dental laboratory, Dickerman Dental Prosthetics, in Sharon, MA. Since August 2010 he has been solely responsible for all of the guided surgery at DDP. Brandon is thoroughly familiar with the coDiagnostix guided surgery treatment planning software as well as the 3D printing of all of the guides at DDP. Over the last 10 years Brandon has travelled around assisting in chairside immediate load procedures. He has lectured extensively for Straumann on both Guided Surgery and Pro Arch Immediate Load protocols and has published in IDT (Inside Dental Technology).

Join us for an advanced digital implantology workshop, where we explore the latest techniques in immediate loading for both single implants and full-arch QuattroFix solutions. This session will cover precise implant positioning, digital workflow optimization, and surgical execution, ensuring predictable and efficient outcomes. Through expert-led interactive discussions, you’ll gain practical insights and clinical procedures to complete your implant practice. By this way, whether tackling challenging cases or streamlining full-arch restorations, this course will equip you with the skills and confidence to master digital immediate loading.

This specialized Dental Photography Training is tailored for dentists / dental technicians who want to improve the photographic skills, how to document quality of they ARTWORK with precision. The course covers essential photography skills including camera setup, lighting, and techniques for capturing high-quality images. Learn how to document your work professionally for case studies and portfolio development. Ideal for professionals aiming to enhance visual communication and presentation standards in the clinic-dental lab environment.

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