Conference Program

Kashif Hafeez

BDS, MFDRCS (Ireland), FFDRCS (Ireland), FDSRCS (Edinburgh), PG Cert Med Ed (Oxford), FDTFRCS (Edinburgh), FCGDent (UK), PG Cert Ment Leader & Coach (UK) | United Kingdom

• Honorary Professor, RAK College of Dental Sciences, UAE. • Dental Ambassador Southwest England, Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh • Honorary Clinical Teaching Fellow, University College London, Eastman Dental Institute. • Visiting Lecturer, Dental Faculty, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences, King’s College London.

Krzysztof Chmielewski

DDS, MSc | Poland

Dr. Krzysztof Chmielewski is a dentist and a specialist in implantology and aesthetic dentistry, Master of Science in Oral Implantology. He graduated from the faculty of dentistry at the Medical Academy in Gdańsk. Since 1996, he has been running his own dental practice specializing in aesthetic dentistry and implantology. Dr. Chmielewski is an unsurpassed specialist, treasury of vast knowledge and elite of world implantology. He is an aesthetic dentistry specialist. He is also a precursor to the use of 3D printing in Polish dentistry. He has over 25 years of experience in the complex process of implant placement. In his daily work, he puts the patient’s good first. The key to his success is not only the vast knowledge acquired around the world and many years of practice, but above all the active use and understanding of implant planning. He is an invaluable leader of an innovative company, entering a huge step on the dental market with templates for computer navigation – Dental Print 3D.

Maja Chmielewska

DDS, MSc | Poland

Dr. Maja Chmielewska is a certified CoDiagnostiX instructor and a co-author of the “Guided Surgery” book. With clinical focus on implant surgery, she acquired a master’s degree in implantology and periodontology. Having the background of working in a dental lab on CAD/CAM, she’s working fully guided with surgery in her daily clinical practice, and using digital dentistry to help the Patients in the team she works in.

Abdulaziz Binrayes

BDS, MS, PhD | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Abdulaziz Binrayes received his dental degree (BDS) from King Saud University, College of Dentistry in 2009. Dr. Binrayes joined University of Michigan, School of Dentistry where he obtained his MS and certificate in prosthodontics in 2014. In addition, he earned a PhD degree in Oral Health Science from the University of Michigan, School of Dentistry in 2019. In his research, he showed a new collagen receptor (DDR2) is important for bone regeneration and healing of the bone. Currently, he is an Assistant Professor in Department of Prosthetic Dental Sciences, King Saud University, College of Dentistry, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Rawad Samarani

DDS, MS | Lebanon

Dr. Rawad Samarani earned his Doctor in Dental Surgery Degree at Saint-Joseph University in Beirut, Lebanon and he received his Diploma of Higher Studies in Periodontology in the same university. He also obtained Master in Biological and Medical Sciences and Master of Research at Saint Joseph University. Dr. Samarani is a Senior Lecturer and a Clinical Instructor at the Periodontology Department of Saint Joseph University. He was appointed Director of the “Advanced Implant Surgery Diploma”. He published and co-published several papers in international peer-reviewed journals. In 2019, he authored a textbook chapter, titled “Revisiting Guided Bone Regeneration in the Esthetic Zone”, it was published by Wiley-Blackwell. Dr. Samarani is running his private clinic that has evolved into a multi-specialty practice with an included training facility.

Rawad Samarani

DDS, MS | Lebanon

Dr. Rawad Samarani earned his Doctor in Dental Surgery Degree at Saint-Joseph University in Beirut, Lebanon and he received his Diploma of Higher Studies in Periodontology in the same university. He also obtained Master in Biological and Medical Sciences and Master of Research at Saint Joseph University. Dr. Samarani is a Senior Lecturer and a Clinical Instructor at the Periodontology Department of Saint Joseph University. He was appointed Director of the “Advanced Implant Surgery Diploma”. He published and co-published several papers in international peer-reviewed journals. In 2019, he authored a textbook chapter, titled “Revisiting Guided Bone Regeneration in the Esthetic Zone”, it was published by Wiley-Blackwell. Dr. Samarani is running his private clinic that has evolved into a multi-specialty practice with an included training facility.

Faisal Al Jofi

BDS, PhD, FRCD (c) | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Faisal Al Jofi graduated from Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University in Dammam (formerly known as King Faisal University), College of Dentistry in 2009. He earned his PhD degree in Oral Biology from University of Maryland at Baltimore, USA in 2017. After that, he earned his Clinical Certificate in Periodontics from the prestigious program at University of Washington, Seattle, USA in 2020. Dr. Al Jofi is a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentist in Canada as he earned the Canadian boards in the specialty of Periodontics in 2021. Currently, Dr. Al Jofi is an Assistant Professor and Consultant in Periodontology and he is also serving as a Program Director in the Fellowship Program in Periodontics at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, College of Dentistry.

Ivo Krejci

Dr. med. dent | Switzerland

Prof. Ivo Krejci received his Dr. med. dent. degree in 1986 and his Privatdozent (Switzerland) in 1993 from the University of Zurich, Switzerland. He is Fellow of the Academy of Dental Materials and has a postgraduate specialization training diploma of the Swiss Society of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry. Prof. Krejci has published over 350 articles and book chapters on restorative topics and is author of several textbooks. Prof. Krejci has supervised more than 60 doctoral theses and has lectured on numerous international scientific meetings and continuing education courses. From 1998 to 2022, Prof. Krejci served as an ordinary professor and chairman of the Division of Cariology and Endodontology, University of Geneva, Switzerland. He has been the founder and director of the Master of Advanced Studies in Microinvasive Esthetic Dentistry and co-founder and co-director of the Master of Advanced Studies in Digital Dental Technologies at the University of Geneva.

Ivo Krejci

Dr. med. dent | Switzerland

Prof. Ivo Krejci received his Dr. med. dent. degree in 1986 and his Privatdozent (Switzerland) in 1993 from the University of Zurich, Switzerland. He is Fellow of the Academy of Dental Materials and has a postgraduate specialization training diploma of the Swiss Society of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry. Prof. Krejci has published over 350 articles and book chapters on restorative topics and is author of several textbooks. Prof. Krejci has supervised more than 60 doctoral theses and has lectured on numerous international scientific meetings and continuing education courses. From 1998 to 2022, Prof. Krejci served as an ordinary professor and chairman of the Division of Cariology and Endodontology, University of Geneva, Switzerland. He has been the founder and director of the Master of Advanced Studies in Microinvasive Esthetic Dentistry and co-founder and co-director of the Master of Advanced Studies in Digital Dental Technologies at the University of Geneva.

Diaa Al Mutairi

PhD | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Diaa Almutairi is an Assistant Professor who is the Head of the Dental and Oral Health Department at Prince Sultan Military College of Health Sciences. She believes that the essence of the dental hygiene profession is preventive care. Raising oral health awareness in the community significantly reduces the prevalence of caries in children. She holds a BS in Dental and Oral Health from Prince Sultan Military College of Health Sciences, Master’s of Public Health concentrating in Research Epidemiology from Loma Linda University, PhD in Dental Public Health and Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice from Queen Mary University of London.

Muath Aldosari

BDS, MPH, DMSc | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Muath Aldosari is a Public Health Specialist and a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Public Health. He is currently an Assistant Professor at King Saud University and a Lecturer at Harvard University. He is also a Consultant at the Vision Realization Office at the Ministry of Health and Public Health Authority (Weqaya) Dr. Aldosari's professional background includes rigorous and advanced training in epidemiology and quantitative methods. He has also expanded his scope into health policy and economics to translate research findings into interventions that improve the health of individuals and the public at large.

Christian Coachman

CDT, DDS | Brazil

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

Krzysztof Chmielewski

DDS, MSc | Poland

Dr. Krzysztof Chmielewski is a dentist and a specialist in implantology and aesthetic dentistry, Master of Science in Oral Implantology. He graduated from the faculty of dentistry at the Medical Academy in Gdańsk. Since 1996, he has been running his own dental practice specializing in aesthetic dentistry and implantology. Dr. Chmielewski is an unsurpassed specialist, treasury of vast knowledge and elite of world implantology. He is an aesthetic dentistry specialist. He is also a precursor to the use of 3D printing in Polish dentistry. He has over 25 years of experience in the complex process of implant placement. In his daily work, he puts the patient’s good first. The key to his success is not only the vast knowledge acquired around the world and many years of practice, but above all the active use and understanding of implant planning. He is an invaluable leader of an innovative company, entering a huge step on the dental market with templates for computer navigation – Dental Print 3D.

Maja Chmielewska

DDS, MSc | Poland

Dr. Maja Chmielewska is a certified CoDiagnostiX instructor and a co-author of the “Guided Surgery” book. With clinical focus on implant surgery, she acquired a master’s degree in implantology and periodontology. Having the background of working in a dental lab on CAD/CAM, she’s working fully guided with surgery in her daily clinical practice, and using digital dentistry to help the Patients in the team she works in.

René Daher

DDS, DMD, PhD | Switzerland

Dr. René Daher started working as a teaching and research fellow at the University of Geneva (Geneva, Switzerland in the department of Cariology and Endodontology. He later obtained his doctorate in dental medicine from the same university and his PhD title from the department of dental materials in ACTA (Amsterdam, the Netherlands). In 2020, Dr. René Daher joined Professor Irena Sailer and Professor Ivo Krejci and MDT Vincent Fehmer in the creation of a new multidisciplinary Master’s program in digital dental technologies at the University of Geneva, and became the coordinator and member of its steering committee.

Rachael England

DipDH RCSEd, MPH | United Kingdom

Rachael qualified as a dental hygienist in 2008 and has extensive experience working in the United Kingdom and internationally. Currently, she works as an Education and Public Health Manager at FDI World Dental Federation in Geneva. Rachael achieved her Master’s in Public Health with merit in 2018 and she is currently studying for a Doctorate in Public Health at Teesside University. Rachael was recently awarded the “Early Career Researcher Award” from the British Association for the Study of Community Dentistry and “New Research Award” at the International Dental Hygienist Symposium. Rachael is the past-President of Emirates Dental Hygienists Club. Rachael is also a founding member of the Dental Hygienists and Therapists Research Network UK and in 2018 established the charity “Maasai Molar” who provides oral health education and dental care in the Maasai Mara.

Manu Mathur

BDS, MPH, PhD | United Kingdom

Professor Mathur is a Dental Surgeon with more than 15 years of global experience of working in different health systems. He has a PhD in Epidemiology and Population Health from University College London and a Master’s in Public Health from the University of Glasgow. He is currently working as the Professor of Dental Public Health at Queen Mary University of London (UK) and Head: Health Policy at Public Health Foundation of India, New Delhi. Professor Mathur is a Commissioner on the recently constituted Lancet Commission on Global Oral Health and Vice President of the Global Oral Health Inequalities Research Network of International Association for Dental Research. Professor Mathur has also recently been recognised in the top two per cent of impact-making researchers worldwide in the field of Medicine and Public Health. He is also appointed as the Senior Policy Fellow at Queen Mary’s Global Policy Institute.

Abdullah Alanazi

PhD, RRT-NPS | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Abdullah Mayof Alanazi is an Assistant Professor of Respiratory Therapy and serves as the Head of Research Unit Division at the College of Applied Medical Sciences at KSAU-HS, Riyadh. Dr. Alanazi earned his Master and PhD from the United States with the American Board in Respiratory Care. In addition, Dr. Alanazi has completed a Fellowship in Global Health from Sparken Center for Global Health, Alabama, USA and a Fellowship in Tobacco Treatment and Intervention from Moffit Cancer Center, Florida, USA. Dr. Alanazi has several publications related to Tobacco Treatment, Prevention, and Control in KSA.

Manu Mathur

BDS, MPH, PhD | United Kingdom

Professor Mathur is a Dental Surgeon with more than 15 years of global experience of working in different health systems. He has a PhD in Epidemiology and Population Health from University College London and a Master’s in Public Health from the University of Glasgow. He is currently working as the Professor of Dental Public Health at Queen Mary University of London (UK) and Head: Health Policy at Public Health Foundation of India, New Delhi. Professor Mathur is a Commissioner on the recently constituted Lancet Commission on Global Oral Health and Vice President of the Global Oral Health Inequalities Research Network of International Association for Dental Research. Professor Mathur has also recently been recognised in the top two per cent of impact-making researchers worldwide in the field of Medicine and Public Health. He is also appointed as the Senior Policy Fellow at Queen Mary’s Global Policy Institute.

Abdullah Alanazi

PhD, RRT-NPS | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Abdullah Mayof Alanazi is an Assistant Professor of Respiratory Therapy and serves as the Head of Research Unit Division at the College of Applied Medical Sciences at KSAU-HS, Riyadh. Dr. Alanazi earned his Master and PhD from the United States with the American Board in Respiratory Care. In addition, Dr. Alanazi has completed a Fellowship in Global Health from Sparken Center for Global Health, Alabama, USA and a Fellowship in Tobacco Treatment and Intervention from Moffit Cancer Center, Florida, USA. Dr. Alanazi has several publications related to Tobacco Treatment, Prevention, and Control in KSA.

Rachael England

DipDH RCSEd, MPH | United Kingdom

Rachael qualified as a dental hygienist in 2008 and has extensive experience working in the United Kingdom and internationally. Currently, she works as an Education and Public Health Manager at FDI World Dental Federation in Geneva. Rachael achieved her Master’s in Public Health with merit in 2018 and she is currently studying for a Doctorate in Public Health at Teesside University. Rachael was recently awarded the “Early Career Researcher Award” from the British Association for the Study of Community Dentistry and “New Research Award” at the International Dental Hygienist Symposium. Rachael is the past-President of Emirates Dental Hygienists Club. Rachael is also a founding member of the Dental Hygienists and Therapists Research Network UK and in 2018 established the charity “Maasai Molar” who provides oral health education and dental care in the Maasai Mara.

Shiamaa AlMashhadani

PhD | United Arab Emirates

Dr Shiamaa S. AlMashhadani is a Dental Public Health Specialist at the Dubai Academic Health Corporation, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. She also holds the position of Senior Specialist Registrar in the dental clinic. She has formally been holding the role of Initiative leader of oral screening and diseases within Oral and Dental Health Strategy 2020-2025 for Dental Services Department, DHA and has worked on the development of the programs, guidelines and projects related to the strategy. She is currently holding the position of expert of Cariology of the Oral Health and Diseases National Committee in UAE.

Carmen Harvey

Program Director at Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib’s Dental Academy | United Kingdom

A British Dental Nurse of over 20 years – Carmen Harvey is a Program Director at Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib’s Dental Academy, where she established and remains the Head of the SCFHS Health Academy - Dental Assistant Program. Developing and improving the standards of the Dental Care profession in Riyadh since 2014, whilst remaining focused on Saudisation, the Kingdoms Vision 2030, and mentoring Saudi Arabia’s future leaders in the Dental Assisting field. Academically, Carmen has been a part of Dental Nurse Education and Development for over two decades. She is a national examiner for the National Examining Board for Dental Nurses (UK) and a retired Armed Forces member of the British Royal Navy Dental Service where she helped to carry out dentistry operationally worldwide

Manal Assiri

Health Informatics Specialist | Saudi Arabia

Mrs. Manal Assiri graduated from King Saud University as a Dental Assistant. She joined Security Forces Hospital and after four years of serving, she became interested in health technology and decided to study health informatics at Saudi Electronic University to support her current career, refine and polish her skills, and discover the combinations between health and technology. In 2017, she joined PNU and became an expert in HIS. She aspires to build and support Health Informatics in dentistry.

Afnan Al-Zain

BDS, MSD, PhD | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Afnan Al-Zain earned her PhD degree in Dental Sciences from Indiana University Purdue University of Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. She obtained her Diploma for Professional Development in Teaching and Learning from King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia in 2018. Dr. Al-Zain focused on light-curing research. She received several grants from the Deanship of Scientific Research in King Abdulaziz University, with over 15 peer-reviewed publications. She presented over 30 research posters and oral presentations in national and international conferences and received multiple scientific research awards. Currently, Dr. Al-Zain is an Assistant Professor and Consultant in King Abdulaziz University, Faculty of Dentistry, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Hanan Al Shahrani

Bachelor of Science in Biology | Saudi Arabia

Ms. Hanan Al Shahrani earned a degree in Bachelor of Science in Biology from Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University and Diploma in Dental Assisting from Saudi Commission for Health Specialties. She is currently working in King Saud for Health and Science University as a Dental Assistant.

Roqayah Altheyab

- | Saudi Arabia

Ms. Roqayah Altheyab graduated from the College of Health Sciences in Riyadh. She is a Dental Assistant for more than 17 years. She is working in Al Yamamah Hospital Dental Center and covering all dental specialties with specific experience in Pediatric Dentistry under general anaesthesia in the operating room for more than 6 years. She is a team member of Saudi Board of Pediatric Dentistry Program since 2020. She is also the Coordinator of the Infection Control at Al Yamamah Hospital Dental Center.

Mohammed Al Zahrani

PhD | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Mohammad Alzahrani is the Vice Dean, Associate Professor and Consultant of Dental Public Health at Prince Sultan Military College of Health Sciences. Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. He was working as a researcher at Virginia Modeling, Analysis, and Simulation Center for a couple of years. He is certified in using Modeling and Simulation in Dental Education. In addition, he obtained a high diploma in JCI Quality Management and Patient Safety. He works as Academic Accreditation Consultant and Reviewer with NCAAA. He is the President of Saudi Dental Hygienist Society and has attended many National and International conferences as a speaker. He has more than 27 years of experience of teaching in higher education.

Denis Bourgeois

BDS, MSC, PhD | France

Dr. Denis Bourgeois is Professor of Public Health at the University of Lyon, France. He has a high level of international expertise having worked for the World Health Organization, the European Commission and professional organizations such as the World Dental Federation. Former dean of the dental faculty, periodontist, he develops international research projects focused on chronic diseases, health and oral microbiota. His work is currently an authority in the field of personal prophylaxis.

Elias Berdouses

DDS, MSc, PhD | United Arab Emirates

Dr. Elias Berdouses received his Dental and PhD degrees from the University of Athens, Dental School and his Certificate in Paediatric Dentistry and Masters from Rutgers University, USA. Currently, he is an Associate Professor at the Ajman University. He has also worked at the Athens, Dental School and the European University College in Dubai. He has participated in two European research projects funded by EU and in two national pathfinder studies for oral health status of Greek population. Dr. Berdouses has served as Secretary and Vice-President of the Hellenic Society of Paediatric Dentistry and as Secretary, President Elect and President of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry. Currently he is Past President of the EAPD.

Manu Mathur

BDS, MPH, PhD | United Kingdom

Professor Mathur is a Dental Surgeon with more than 15 years of global experience of working in different health systems. He has a PhD in Epidemiology and Population Health from University College London and a Master’s in Public Health from the University of Glasgow. He is currently working as the Professor of Dental Public Health at Queen Mary University of London (UK) and Head: Health Policy at Public Health Foundation of India, New Delhi. Professor Mathur is a Commissioner on the recently constituted Lancet Commission on Global Oral Health and Vice President of the Global Oral Health Inequalities Research Network of International Association for Dental Research. Professor Mathur has also recently been recognised in the top two per cent of impact-making researchers worldwide in the field of Medicine and Public Health. He is also appointed as the Senior Policy Fellow at Queen Mary’s Global Policy Institute.

Shiamaa AlMashhadani

PhD | United Arab Emirates

Dr Shiamaa S. AlMashhadani is a Dental Public Health Specialist at the Dubai Academic Health Corporation, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. She also holds the position of Senior Specialist Registrar in the dental clinic. She has formally been holding the role of Initiative leader of oral screening and diseases within Oral and Dental Health Strategy 2020-2025 for Dental Services Department, DHA and has worked on the development of the programs, guidelines and projects related to the strategy. She is currently holding the position of expert of Cariology of the Oral Health and Diseases National Committee in UAE.

Diaa Al Mutairi

PhD | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Diaa Almutairi is an Assistant Professor who is the Head of the Dental and Oral Health Department at Prince Sultan Military College of Health Sciences. She believes that the essence of the dental hygiene profession is preventive care. Raising oral health awareness in the community significantly reduces the prevalence of caries in children. She holds a BS in Dental and Oral Health from Prince Sultan Military College of Health Sciences, Master’s of Public Health concentrating in Research Epidemiology from Loma Linda University, PhD in Dental Public Health and Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice from Queen Mary University of London.

Khaled Ekram

BDS, MSc, PhD | Egypt

Dr. Khaled Ekram earned his Bachelor of Oral and Dental Medicine degree from Cairo University in 2002. He was awarded the Master’s Degree (MSc) and Doctor’s Degree (PhD) of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, from the Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine, Cairo University in 2008 and 2011 respectively. He is also a DHA certified OMF Radiology Specialist in Dubai, UAE. Dr. Ekram is the Ambassador of DDS (Digital Dentistry Society) in Egypt. He is also an Instructor and active member of Digital Dental Craftsmen, an education group specialized in Digital Dentistry courses and online lecturers. He is a reviewer and member in the editorial board in the Journal of Dentistry and Oral Sciences. Currently, Dr. Ekram is in Private Practice, he is the co-owner and Director of Prof. Mohamed Ekram Dental Radiodiagnostic and Digital Dental Centers in the Middle East both branches Dubai and Cairo.

Michael Escudier

MD, BDS, FDS RCS, FDSRCPSG, FDS RCSI, FHEA | United Kingdom

Prof. Escudier completed undergraduate dental and medical training at Guy’s Dental Hospital and St Bartholomew’s Hospital before returning to KCL where he completed oral medicine specialist training in 2002 and he was appointed Honorary Consultant to GSTT in 2003. He completed a doctorate on the use of lithotripsy in the management of salivary calculi and leads the multi-disciplinary salivary and orofacial granulomatosis clinics as well as an oro-facial pain clinic. Prof. Escudier has published widely on the management of obstructive salivary gland disease, oro-facial granulomatosis as well as other oral mucosal diseases and assessment. Prof. Michael Escudier is the Executive Dean at the Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences. He is a Professor of Oral Medicine and Education at King’s College London. He is an Honorary Consultant Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust and President of European Association of Oral Medicine.

Maha Al-Mohaya

BDS, MSc, DMSc, DABOM | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Al-Mohaya has obtained her American Board of Oral Medicine in 2005. It was awarded by American Academy of Oral Medicine (As the First Saudi Doctor who obtained the American Board of Oral Medicine). She completed her Doctorate of Medical Science in Oral Biology from Harvard University. In 2016, she got her fellowship of Laser Therapy in Dentistry from Aachen University/Germany. Dr. Al-Mohaya established Oral Medicine and Special Care Dentistry in the Dental Center at Prince Sultan Military Medical City. She is also the founder of the Saudi Board of Oral Medicine & Pathology Program in 2017. Currently, Dr. Al-Mohaya works as a Medical Admin Consultant at MSD, the Chairman of Dental Research Group in Prince Sultan Military Medical City and the Chairman of the Scientific Council of Oral Medicine & Pathology at Saudi Commission for Health Specialties.

Arwa Farag

BDS, DMSc, Dip ABOM, Dip ABOP, FRCSEd | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Arwa Farag graduated from King Saud University. She completed her residency in oral medicine at the Brigham and Women's Hospital/Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Boston and earned her Doctor of Medical Science from Harvard School of Dental Medicine. She completed her fellowship in TMD/orofacial pain at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Farag is a Diplomat of the American Board of Oral Medicine and the American Board of Orofacial Pain. She is also a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeon of Edinburgh. Currently, Dr. Arwa Farag is an Assistant Professor at the Division of Oral Medicine, Department of Oral Diagnostic Sciences at King AbdulAziz University, and a Visiting Assistant Professor at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine.

Alessandro Villa

DDS. PhD, MPH | USA

Dr. Alessandro Villa is the President of Oral Medicine Associates, PA and Chief of Oral Medicine, Oral Oncology and Dentistry at the Miami Cancer Institute. He is also a Professor at the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine. Prior to coming to Miami Cancer in 2022, Dr. Villa was an Associate Clinical Professor at University of California San Francisco (UCSF). He also directed the oral medicine residencies at UCSF and Harvard. Dr. Villa’s research focuses on oral dysplasia, and oral complications from cancer therapy. He works closely with several organizations to reduce the burden of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) related cancers. He has authored more than 100 peer-reviewed articles.

Alessandro Villa

DDS. PhD, MPH | USA

Dr. Alessandro Villa is the President of Oral Medicine Associates, PA and Chief of Oral Medicine, Oral Oncology and Dentistry at the Miami Cancer Institute. He is also a Professor at the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine. Prior to coming to Miami Cancer in 2022, Dr. Villa was an Associate Clinical Professor at University of California San Francisco (UCSF). He also directed the oral medicine residencies at UCSF and Harvard. Dr. Villa’s research focuses on oral dysplasia, and oral complications from cancer therapy. He works closely with several organizations to reduce the burden of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) related cancers. He has authored more than 100 peer-reviewed articles.

Deema Al-Shammery

BDS, MSc | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Deema Ali Al-Shammery is the Chair of IADR Africa and Middle East Region; she is Associate Professor in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. She is the Vice Dean of College of Dentistry and Director of Research and Innovation Center in Riyadh Elm University. Dr. Alshammary participated as a keynote speaker in multiple national, regional and international conferences, supervised multiple master thesis and published over 30 papers. She is reviewer at multiple web of science Q1, Q2 journals and she is Associate Editor at the Saudi journal of oral science, she is the co-founder of summer research school program at Riyadh Elm University, she was selected by center for government communications as one among top 100 Saudi female leaders who represent the Saudi Arabia regionally and internationally.

Nabeel Almotairy

BDS, MDSc, Orth.Clin.(Cert.), PhD | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Nabeel Almotairy is an Assistant Professor and Head in Department of Orthodontic and Pediatric Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Qassim University, Saudi Arabia. His research interests are towards orthodontic treatment benefits and implications of orthodontic-related problems in patients’ psycho-social development, oral health and quality of life. Dr. Almotairy has published and reviewed several scientific articles published in prestigious journals.

Khlood Baghlaf

BDS, MSC (Pediatric Dentistry), PhD (Dental Public Health) PGCAP, FHEA | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Khlood Baghlaf earned her BDS Degree and Master and Clinical Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry from King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. She obtained her PhD in Dental Public Health and Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching Higher Education from Queen Mary University in United Kingdom. In 2022, she got her Diploma for Professional Development in Teaching and Learning from King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Currently, Dr. Baghlaf is an Assistant Professor and Consultant in Pediatric Dentistry at King Abdulaziz University, Faculty of Dentistry, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Hesham Alhazmi

BDS, MS, DMSc | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Hesham Alhazmi is a dual board-certified in Pediatric Dentistry and Dental Public Health. He earned his Bachelor of Dental Medicine and Surgery Degree from King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia. After that, he earned a certificate in Pediatric Dentistry and a Master of Science Degree from Tufts University. He earned a certificate in Dental Public Health and a Doctor of Medical Sciences Degree from Harvard University. Currently, Dr. Alhazmi is an Assistant Professor at Umm Al-Qura University, Department of Preventive Dentistry. Also, he is a part-time lecturer at Harvard University, Department of Oral Health Policy and Epidemiology.

Saleh Alghabban

BDS, MSc, PhD | Saudi Arabia

Dr Saleh Alghabban is Senior Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, trained at the Royal London Hospital in 1993 on the use of laser in dentistry. Obtained the degree of MSc in 1995 and PhD from London University in 1998, in comparison of laser wavelengths applications. Working in Medicolase Centre, as the 1st dentist in Middle East with laser experience of almost 30 years. Providing laser courses locally and internationally.

Lamya Mahmood

BDS, MSc | Bahrain

Dr. Lamya Mahmood is a Bahraini entrepreneur, investor and businesswoman. She is a pioneer in the field of laser dentistry in the GCC, CEO and owner to 3 dental centers, Founder and Managing Director of Medline Medical Equipment and Medline Dental Laboratories in Bahrain. Dr. Lamya’s investments expand globally, as she is also the Founder and Owner of Dr. Lamya’s LLC; a properties management and investments company in USA. Dr. Lamya is the Vice President of the Health Committee in Chamber of Commerce Bahrain, Member of The Development and Training Committee at Bahrain Supreme Council of Health, Board Member of Bahrain Entrepreneurship Organization and a Founding member of The Bahrain Dental Society.

Dimitris Strakas

DDS, MSc, PhD | Greece

Dr. Dimitris Strakas was born in Volos Greece, where he has a private laser dental clinic since 2003. He completed his studies in Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and his Master of Science in Lasers in Dentistry, in RWTH Aachen University. He received his PhD in Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Department of Operative Dentistry. Since 2007 he is an adjunct faculty member and lecturer of the Aachen Dental Laser Center (AALZ) at RWTH Aachen University and from 2009 the Scientific Director of AALZ Greece. This is the Greek branch of Aachen Dental Laser Center, providing Certified Education to dentists, with Seminars, Workshops, Mastership Courses and MSc studies in the fields of Laser Dentistry and Laser Safety.

Youssef Sedky

BDS MSc.PhD | Egypt

Dr. Youssef Sedky specialized in Orthodontics where he received his MSc. & Ph.D. Later he got his mastership in ‘lasers in Dentistry’ then he received his MSc. Degree from RWTH, Aachen University. Currently Dr. Sedky works as an Assistant Professor of Orthodontics and he is the Head of the Dental Laser Center, Misr International University. He is an academic co-worker with Aachen Dental Laser Center, where he lectures in the mastership & Master of Science programs. Dr. Sedky is an executive board member in the International Society for Lasers in Dentistry and member of the Egyptian Orthodontic Society.

Youssef Sedky

BDS MSc.PhD | Egypt

Dr. Youssef Sedky specialized in Orthodontics where he received his MSc. & Ph.D. Later he got his mastership in ‘lasers in Dentistry’ then he received his MSc. Degree from RWTH, Aachen University. Currently Dr. Sedky works as an Assistant Professor of Orthodontics and he is the Head of the Dental Laser Center, Misr International University. He is an academic co-worker with Aachen Dental Laser Center, where he lectures in the mastership & Master of Science programs. Dr. Sedky is an executive board member in the International Society for Lasers in Dentistry and member of the Egyptian Orthodontic Society.

Dimitris Strakas

DDS, MSc, PhD | Greece

Dr. Dimitris Strakas was born in Volos Greece, where he has a private laser dental clinic since 2003. He completed his studies in Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and his Master of Science in Lasers in Dentistry, in RWTH Aachen University. He received his PhD in Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Department of Operative Dentistry. Since 2007 he is an adjunct faculty member and lecturer of the Aachen Dental Laser Center (AALZ) at RWTH Aachen University and from 2009 the Scientific Director of AALZ Greece. This is the Greek branch of Aachen Dental Laser Center, providing Certified Education to dentists, with Seminars, Workshops, Mastership Courses and MSc studies in the fields of Laser Dentistry and Laser Safety.

Samir Karimov

DDS | Azerbaijan

Dr. Karimov graduated from Azerbaijan Medical University School of Dentistry in 2005. He completed an Internship in Restorative Dentistry at Medical University, University of Novosibirsk School of Dentistry. He enjoys seeing his patients at his private dental practice in Azerbaijan, White Esthetic Dental. The main focus of his practice are esthetic composite restorations and veneers. He has been actively teaching continuing dental education courses. He has lectured internationally and trained many dentists in his hands-on courses in many countries. He published his cases in international peer-reviewed journals. When he is not practicing dentistry he enjoys dental photography and spends time with his family.

Samir Karimov

DDS | Azerbaijan

Dr. Karimov graduated from Azerbaijan Medical University School of Dentistry in 2005. He completed an Internship in Restorative Dentistry at Medical University, University of Novosibirsk School of Dentistry. He enjoys seeing his patients at his private dental practice in Azerbaijan, White Esthetic Dental. The main focus of his practice are esthetic composite restorations and veneers. He has been actively teaching continuing dental education courses. He has lectured internationally and trained many dentists in his hands-on courses in many countries. He published his cases in international peer-reviewed journals. When he is not practicing dentistry he enjoys dental photography and spends time with his family.

Hakam Mousa

BDS, MSD | Jordan

Dr. Hakam Mousa earned his Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree from University of Jordan in 1995 and he passed the American National Dental Board exam in 1996. He earned a Postgraduate Certificate in Operative Dentistry and his Masters of Science in Dentistry from Indiana University School of Dentistry. He earned the Fellowship status of the Academy of General Dentistry and passed the written exam of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry toward the accreditation status of AACD. Dr. Mousa is an examiner for the Jordanian Specialty Board in Conservative Dentistry. Dr. Mousa worked as Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Detroit Mercy and in private practice in the State of Michigan. Currently, he has full time multi-specialty private practice in Amman, and is a part time Clinic Supervisor at the University of Jordan Dental School.

Mohammed Bahanshal

BDS, DSD, MSD, CAGS | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Mohammed Bahanshal is a Consultant Prosthodontics at King Abdul-Aziz Medical City National Guard Hospital in Jeddah. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics (Boston University), and a certified Digital Smile Designer (Miami USA). He acquired an eDiploma in Entrepreneurship and Leadership Essentials from Harvard Business School Online. He work part-time in Samaya Clinic and plan to continue forming smiles on patient’s face.

Ala’a AlOtaibi

BDS, MSc, SSC-Pros | Saudi Arabia

Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia • Saudi Board in Prosthodontics and Master Degree in Dental Science, King Saud University • President of Digital Dentistry Club, Saudi Prosthodontics Society Currently, Dr. AlOtaibi is a Consultant Prosthodontist, at King Saud University, Dental University Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Nawal Alharbi

BDS, MSc, PhD | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Nawal Alharbi is a Prosthodontist and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, King Saud University, College of Dentistry, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Dr. Alharbi obtained her Bachelor Degree of Dental Surgery and Master of Science in Prosthodontics from King Saud University. She obtained her PhD from the Academic Centre of Dentistry in Amsterdam (ACTA) with CUM LAUDA. Dr. Alharbi actively involved in scientific research and has participated in several national and international scientific conferences in the field of Prosthodontics and 3D-Printing

Mohammad Aleid

- | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Mohammad Aleid finished his Master of Science in Medical Science (Clinical Pharmacology) from University of Glasgow and BSc Pharmaceutical Science Degree from The University of Huddersfield, United Kingdom. Currently, Dr. Aleid is the Assistant of General Director in General Department of Health Facilities License at the Ministry of Health.

Aiman Shokr

- | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Aiman Shokr is the General Manager, Job Creation at the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (Resettlement Agency), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Mousa Aljaload

BDS | Saudi Arabia

General Directorate of Health Affairs in Riyadh Health Investment Development Department Head of the Hospitals and Private Medical Complexes Department

Arif AlHasan

- | Saudi Arabia

• Certified Saudi Board in Family Medicine and Arab Board in Community Medicine • Chronic Diseases Diploma, University of Jordan Currently, Dr. AlHasan is the Director General Assistant for Training and Consultation, Saudi Central Board for Accreditation of Healthcare Institutions (CBAHI)

Khaled Ekram

BDS, MSc, PhD | Egypt

Dr. Khaled Ekram earned his Bachelor of Oral and Dental Medicine degree from Cairo University in 2002. He was awarded the Master’s Degree (MSc) and Doctor’s Degree (PhD) of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, from the Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine, Cairo University in 2008 and 2011 respectively. He is also a DHA certified OMF Radiology Specialist in Dubai, UAE. Dr. Ekram is the Ambassador of DDS (Digital Dentistry Society) in Egypt. He is also an Instructor and active member of Digital Dental Craftsmen, an education group specialized in Digital Dentistry courses and online lecturers. He is a reviewer and member in the editorial board in the Journal of Dentistry and Oral Sciences. Currently, Dr. Ekram is in Private Practice, he is the co-owner and Director of Prof. Mohamed Ekram Dental Radiodiagnostic and Digital Dental Centers in the Middle East both branches Dubai and Cairo.

Norah Al-Ajaji

BDS, MSc | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Norah Al-Ajaji earned her BDS Degree from King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. She obtained her Fellowship and Master’s Degree under the Department of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston, USA Dr. Alajaji is the founder of NAJ Training Center, a Specialized Dental Training Center in different specialties, located in Riyadh. She is a member of the Scientific Committee of the Saudi Board of Restorative Dentistry, and an active committee member in the Saudi Dental Licensing Exam under the umbrella of the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties. Currently, Dr. Al-Ajaji is practicing in Sigal Dental Clinics, specializing in Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry with a special focus on Minimally Invasive and CAD/CAM Dentistry. Alongside, she has been lecturing nationally and internationally, as well as conducting continuing education courses in the scope of her specialty.

Waseem Radwan

BDS, MS, PhD | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Waseem Radwan granted his BDS from Riyadh – Saudi Arabia. Meanwhile he obtained his training in several major hospitals in different departments, then he received his Master of Advanced Studies degree in (Restorative) at the University of Geneva - Switzerland, and completed his Doctoral degree at the same University. Dr. Waseem maintained various teaching and research projects focusing on the field of esthetic and digital dentistry. He also earned a great experience in managing different esthetic cases, he is currently holding the position of Chairman and Program Director of Restorative Dentistry – Riyadh Elm University – Saudi Arabia.

Ahmad Imam

BDS, MS, Fellowship in Prosthodontics | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Ahmad Imam completed his master degree in biomaterials, implant fellowship, a prosthodontic certificate in USA in 2013. He is also a fellow of the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Canada. He runs a busy private practice in the city of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Dr. Imam’s practice adopts a conservative comprehensive care philosophy to provide patients with sound and stable, esthetic and functional results. His clinical practice is known for finding solutions for challenging full mouth rehabilitation cases, poorly positioned implants, broken screws, and pushing the restorability edge of badly decayed (hopeless) cases. Dr. Imam held many posts at the faculty of dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, including chairing and directing the Comprehensive Care Clinical Program and contributed to the internship program.

Joerd van der Meer

PhD | United Kingdom

Dr. Joerd van der Meer area of expertise is 3D technology and he has a PhD on “3D digital workflows”. He works at University Medical Centre of Groningen and at the Kolff Institute for Biomedical Engineering and Materials Science, where he specializes in the clinical application of 3D technology like the cone-beam CT, 3D scanners, 3D preoperative surgical planning and 3D printing. The last few years the focus of his research has been artificial intelligence and robotics in Medicine. He also treats patients at his referral clinic for endodontic treatment and orofacial pain. Since 2009 he has been Honorary Research Associate at the University College of London Eastman Dental Institute and since 2019 honorary Professor at the Medical College of the Tianjin University in China

Mohammed Jafer

BDS, MPH, DPHc, CPF, PhD | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Mohammed Jafer is a poet, professor (assistant) and specialist in Dental Public Health. He has a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Dental Public Health, Maastricht University. Dr. Jafer has multiple qualifications include the following: Residency in Dental Public Health (DPH), Master of Public Health (MPH) and Clinical Periodontics Fellowship (FCPI), all from Case Western Reserve University, USA; and a Bachelor in dental surgery (BDS), King Saud University, Saudi Arabia. Dr. Jafer has supervised Master and PhD students and was awarded the Saudi Aramco Prize for Public Services in 2017 and was nominated for the WHO Prize (Middle East) in 2019 for his innovative work relating to oral cancer prevention. Dr. Jafer was the Head of development and execution committee of the first Oral Health Promotion program in 2014, Jazan region, Saudi Arabia. He developed the first oral cancer intervention initiative (ISAC) and was the Head of many Scientific Committees including the National Conference of Oral Cancer in 2019.

Dania Alagili

BDS, MPH, MS, DrPH | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Dania Alagii obtained her DR.P.H. in Maternal and Child Health University of Alabama at Birmingham, School of Public Health. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Public Health and Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. She received her Certificate in Residency Program in Dental Public Health, CDC, Atlanta, GA. and Certificate in Medical Education from the University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Alagili, currently, is an Associate Professor and Director of Postgraduate Program in the Department of Dental Public Health, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Asma'a Al-Ekrish

MDS, Cert. Diag. Sci. | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Asma’a Al-Ekrish is currently a Professor in the Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (OMFR) College of Dentistry, King Saud University and Program Director of the OMFR Track of the Doctorate of Science in Dentistry Program at KSU, and Head of the Scientific Activities Committee of the Division of OMFR at KSU. She has numerous patents in the field of maxillofacial imaging, and has published numerous book chapters and scientific research papers on various OMFR topics including development of artificial intelligence models for various imaging tasks, validation of computed tomography (CT) for maxillofacial applications, computer aided implantology, CT dose reductions in maxillofacial imaging, and validation of imaging hardware and software programs for various tasks. She is a member of editorial board of the journal Dentomaxillofacial Radiology (DMFR), and reviewer for numerous national and international peer reviewed journals.

Dhafer Alsuwied

Consultant, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Dhafer Alsuwied is a Consultant, Oral and Maxillofacial, Head and Neck Oncology, and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. He is American Board Certified in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, Florida. Fellowship trained in Oral/Head and Neck Oncology and Microvascular Reconstruction, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Texas. Dr. Dhafer is the Director of OMS Residency Training Program at KFSH&RC-Jeddah and Adjunct Assistant Professor, College of Medicine at AlFaisal University.

Mohammed Batwa

BDS, MS | Saudi Arabia

• Bachelor in Dental Surgery from King Abdul-Aziz University 1998 • Master of Science in Odontology, Karoliniska institute, Sweden 2004. • Board Certification in Periodontology, Karoliniska Institute, Sweden 2005. • Fellowship Dental Implant, Riyadh SCHS 2013. Currently, Dr. Batwa is a Consultant Periodontist and Dental Implant in Ministry of Health, Al-Thager General Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Dalia Nourah

BDS, MSc, ABP, FRCD | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Dalia Nourah graduated from King Abdulaziz University with Bachelor of Dental Medicine and Surgery degree in 2011. She obtained a certificate of advanced graduate education of periodontology along with a master's degree from University at Buffalo school of Dental Medicine 2018. She obtained a fellowship in surgical and restorative implant dentistry from University at Buffalo 2019. She became a Diplomate of American Board of Periodontology and a Fellow of Royal collage of Dentist (Canada) in 2019. Currently, she works as an Assistant Professor at the Division of Periodontology, Department of basic and oral sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Umm Al Qura University. She is member of publishing team and social media team at Saudi society of periodontology and a board member of Digital Saudi society. She presented many workshops and lectures nationally and internationally.

Nora Alhazmi

BDS, MS, DMSc | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Alhazmi is currently an Assistant Professor at the Department of Orthodontics at King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. She obtained her Doctorate degree from Harvard School of Dental Medicine in 2020. Dr. Alhazmi is a board certified by the American Board of Orthodontics (ABO). She received her Orthodontic Certificate and Master’s degree in 2017 from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. She completed her dental education at King Saud University College of Dentistry in 2012. Dr. Alhazmi has been recognized with the James H. Shaw Award from Harvard School of Dental Medicine. She works in private orthodontic practice and she is actively engaged in research, her main interests are craniofacial growth and development, 3D imaging and genetics.

Omar Al Zahrani

BDS, MS | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Omar Al Zahrani graduated in 2016 from Batterjee Medical College with a Bachelor's in Dental Surgery. He then went on to complete his Master Endodontic Training Program at King Abdulaziz University in 2021 and is currently working as an Endodontist at King Abdulaziz University Hospital.

Manar Alhajrasi

- | Saudi Arabia

• Master Degree in Health Care Administration “SBS” 2022 • Master’s Degree of Medical Education 2020. • Fellowship in dental surgery “FDS” from Royal college of Edinburgh 2018 • Membership of Orthodontic from the Royal college of Surgeons of Edinburgh, 2012. • Saudi Board in Orthodontics with Honor degree in 18/11/2009. • 1st place, research Award of Excellence in research, enhancing the field of dentistry, from Saudi Dental Society in 2005. • Master Degree in Dentistry from KSU/ Riyadh in 2004 • Postgraduate specialty in Orthodontics from KSU/ Riyadh in 2003 • Bachelor degree in Dental medicine and Surgery from KAU/ Jeddah in 1993 Dr. Ahajrasi, currently, is an Orthodontist Consultant and RTP in Jeddah Specialty Dental Center and the Vice president of Saudi Orthodontic Society.

Arwa Alsaggaf

BDS, CAGS, MClinDent, MPros | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Arwa Alsaggaf is a Consultant and Assistant Professor of Prosthodontics at Umm Al-Qura University. She completed her bachelor’s degree in dental medicine & Surgery at King Abdulaziz University. She received her Clinical Certificate in Advanced Graduate Education in Esthetic & Operative Dentistry from Tufts University. Afterwards, she attended King’s College London, where she obtained a Clinical Master’s Degree (MClinDent) in Prosthodontics, followed by Clinical Subspecialty Fellowship Training in Maxillofacial Rehabilitation. Dr. Alsaggaf is a Fellow of Royal College of Surgeon of Edinburgh in Prosthodontics.

Amin Marghalani

BDS, MS, DMSc, FRCDC | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Marghalani is an Assistant Professor of Prosthodontics at Umm Al-Qura University. He completed his Bachelor’s Degree in Dental Medicine & Surgery at King Abdulaziz University. He completed his Prosthodontics training at Tufts University, accompanied by a Master’s Degree in Dental Research, followed by clinical subspecialty fellowship training in Advanced Digital Prosthodontics and Implant Dentistry. He attended Harvard University, where he obtained his Doctorate Degree working in the world-renowned dental research center, the Forsyth Institute. Dr. Marghalani is a Fellow of Royal College of Dentists of Canada. He has lectured at various local, national, and international conferences in Saudi Arabia, the USA, Canada, and the UK.

Abeer Bokhari

EBClinDent Pros, MClinDent Pros | Saudi Arabia

• Consultant Prosthodontics at Health Cluster of the Ministry of Health. • European Board Certificate in Reconstructive Dentistry from Ghent University, Belgium, Europe. (EBClinDent Pros) • Clinical Master in Prosthodontics Reconstructive from Ghent college ,Belgium (MClinDent Pros) • Active Recognised consultant of European Prosthodontics Association (EPA) , Holland, Europe. • Executive Examiner at prosthodontics specialty at SCFHS.

Turki Alkhallagi

BDS, MS | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Turki Alkhallagi is a Consultant Prosthodontist and an Assistant Professor at King Abdulaziz University, Faculty of Dentistry, where he trains residents and students in prosthodontics, implant, and digital dentistry. He achieved his dental degree (BDS) with second honor at King Abdulaziz University (Saudi Arabia) in 2012. He attended Tufts University (Boston, USA) from 2015 until 2019 and achieved the Certificate of Advanced Education in Prosthodontics, the Master of Science (with research on digital articulation) and fellowship Certificate in implant and digital dentistry. He is also a Fellow of The Royal College of Dentists of Canada.

Mohanad Atwa

Consultant Prosthodontist | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Mohanad Atwa is a Consultant Prosthodontist and Fellow of Royal College of Dentist in Canada, working in King Abdulaziz University Dental Hospital. He graduated from the University of Florida Prosthodontic Residency and Advance Implant Fellowship. He is interested in digital prosthodontic application and full mouth rehabilitation.

E. LaRee Johnson

DDS, MS | USA

Dr. Johnson received her doctorate from University of Tennessee with honors before completing her pediatric dentistry residency and post-doctoral master’s at the University of North Carolina. She serves as adjunct faculty at the University of North Carolina. She has been inducted into the International College of Dentists and served as the President of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Johnson has been in full-time private practice, using conventional treatment, conscious sedation, and general anesthesia, and is experienced in all aspects of clinical pediatric dentistry. She has completed multiple Ironman races with her husband, and they enjoy traveling with their children.

Shaid Hussain

BDS, MSc | United Kingdom

Dr. Hussain is the Clinical Lead at Stag Dental Care, where he works with a multidisciplinary team of clinicians offering a wide range of dental care. It ranges from sedation to orthodontics to dental implants. He enjoys working with nervous and anxious patients. He is a regular dental volunteer at refugee camps; Dr. Hussain is also a keen sports enthusiast. He is the Sports Dental Trauma Dentist for Rotherham United Football Club. A great believer in the future of dentistry, Dr. Hussain sits on the panel board of entry for one of the London Dental schools.

Shaid Hussain

BDS, MSc | United Kingdom

Dr. Hussain is the Clinical Lead at Stag Dental Care, where he works with a multidisciplinary team of clinicians offering a wide range of dental care. It ranges from sedation to orthodontics to dental implants. He enjoys working with nervous and anxious patients. He is a regular dental volunteer at refugee camps; Dr. Hussain is also a keen sports enthusiast. He is the Sports Dental Trauma Dentist for Rotherham United Football Club. A great believer in the future of dentistry, Dr. Hussain sits on the panel board of entry for one of the London Dental schools.

Nadiya Al Kindi

BDS, MFDS, D Ch Dent (Special Care Dentistry) | Oman

• Consultant in Special Care Dentistry and Dental Team Leader at The Sultan Qaboos Cancer Care and Research Center. • Nineteen years’ experience managing patients with disabilities and the medically compromised. • Lecturer at Oman Dental College undergraduate program and a member of the curriculum development team. • Member of the Taskforce for Oman Medical Specialty Board developing the Residency Program of General Dentistry. • Member of the Education Committee in the International Association of Disability and Oral Health. • Co-Found member and elected Secretary of the Arab Society for Disability and Oral Health. • Co-Found member of Oman Paediatric Dentistry and Special Care Club.

Khaled Habbab

BDS, MSc, PhD | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Habbab received his BSc degree in dentistry from KSU and obtained his MSc & PhD degrees in Special Care Dentistry from UCL Eastman Dental Institute. He is currently a Consultant Special Care Dentist at PSCC/PSMMC. He is a member of SDS, British and the Japanese Societies for Disability and Oral Health and International Association for Disability and Oral Health. He is a founder of the Arab Society for Disability and Oral Health and the Saudi representative for the Asian Association for Disability and Oral Health. He is involved in clinical research (published and presented his work locally and internationally) and involved in postgraduate teaching and training of SCFHS Board of Oral Medicine & Pathology residents.

Hussain BinAhmad

BDS, AEGD, Dip.ConSed | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Hussain IbnAhmad is a Consultant in Advanced General Dentistry. He earned his degree in Bachelor of Dentistry from Jordan University of Science & Technology. He undertook internship training in New York University followed by a fellowship in infectious disease from New Jersey University. He also completed a clinical certificate in Advanced Education of General Dentistry and a Diploma in Conscious Sedation at the University of Texas Health Science Centre at San Antonio. Dr. IbnAhmad continues his higher studies in 2020 at Dublin Dental University Hospital, Trinity College Dublin in Ireland to obtain Clinical Doctorate Degree in Special Care Dentistry. He was a joint winner of the innovation award for distinguished in a non-verbal pain assessment pathway from the Irish Society for Disability and Oral Health in 2021. His research interest theme is the reduction of oral health inequalities for people living with disability and vulnerable groups where he recently participated in a research poster presentation at The International Association of Disability and Oral Health Conference in Paris in 2022.

Karen West

President and CEO American Dental Education Association (ADEA) | USA

Dr. Karen P. West is a graduate of the University of Louisville School of Dentistry in the US where she received her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree. She completed a General Practice Residency, Master’s degree in Public Health and Certificate in Medical Management. Dr. West served as Dean and Professor at the University of Nevada Las Vegas School of Dental Medicine until she became President and CEO of the American Dental Education Association in Washington, DC. She was Chair of the Council of Deans and Chair of the Commission on Dental Accreditation. Dr. West received the ADEA Distinguished Service Award.

Pål Barkvoll

DDS, Dr.Odont. | Norway

Prof Dr Pål Barkvoll is an experienced administrator and professor of Oral Surgery and Oral Medicine with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry. A former Dean and Head of Dental Services he is skilled in Clinical Research, Medical Education, Life Sciences, Epidemiology, and Medical Devices. He has a strong education professional background. Pal has also holds qualifications in Military and Strategic Leadership from The Norwegian Military Academy. Prof. Barkvoll is the President of ADEE (Association for Dental Education in Europe) for 2022-2023.

Ahmed Sabbah

DDS, PhD | USA

Dr. Sabbah is a Clinical Assistant Professor and Program Director of the Advanced Education in General Dentistry program (AEGD) at The University of Texas Health San Antonio School of Dentistry. He completed his DDS, PhD and 2 AEGD certificate at UTHSA in 2015. Dr. Sabbah served as a General Practice Group leader for 4 years where he invented a web application for student assessment that was fully implemented at UTHSA in 2017. Dr. Sabbah received The University of Texas Kenneth I. Shine M.D., Award for innovation and the UT Health President’s Translational and Entrepreneurial Research Award for his contribution towards clinical assessments. Dr. Sabbah has won several awards including: “Professor of The Year” in 2019, 2020 and 2022 and the “Excellence in Clinical Teaching Award” in 2018. Dr. Sabbah clinical expertise focuses on interdisciplinary treatment planning, digital workflow and clinical implementation for full mouth rehabilitation, all on X and smile design cases. Dr. Sabbah has published several articles and has recently authored chapter I of the new “Smile Design” book. He has focused his current research on the use of digital software for smile analysis and 3D printing. Dr. Sabbah has been a PI on several grants for a total of $1.5 million and has presented at numerous national meetings. He currently serves as the councilor of the section on Comprehensive Dentistry at ADEA and is an AEGD site visitor for CODA.

Florin Stoboran

- | Romania

Mr. Florin Stoboran graduated from the Dental Technician School in Oradea, Romania, He continued his studies in ceramics and specialized in fixed prosthetics, esthetics and implantology. Since 1996, he has worked in his own laboratory in Oradea, where he specializes in esthetic dentistry and all-ceramic restorations. He also teaches courses on these topics at his Training Center for Esthetics. Mr. Florin Stoboran has collaborated with Ivoclar Vivadent AG since 2005. He is Ivoclar Vivadent’s opinion leader for Romania and takes part in the campaign “The world speaks e.max”. He has given lectures and conducted hands-on courses (with a focus on morphofunctional aspects, colour and texture as a whole) at national and international events such as Competence in Esthetics, Dental World, International Ivoclar Vivadent Seminar in Colombia, Dental Esthetic Marathon and The Days of Dental Technician.

Ibrahim Alammari

- | United Arab Emirates

Mr. Ibrahim Alammari is certified Exocad Trainer Level 3. He completed his degree in Dental Laboratory Technology from Damascus University in 2010. During his professional career he has worked for several years as Dental Technician for one of the Dental Laboratories in Syria, before joining Zirkonzahn in Middle East where he grew to become Training and Support Manager. Subsequently he was holding the position of CAD-CAM Manager in Dubai Health Authority in United Arab Emirates for 5 years. Currently Mr. Ibrahim Alammari is working at Align Technology as Clinical Trainer for iTero, providing education on digital workflow, iTero intraoral scanner and continuing delivering trainings on Exocad.

Hesham Almadani

- | Saudi Arabia

• Master of Science in Dental Research, Tufts Dental School, Boston, Massachusetts USA • Fellowship in Advanced Dental Technology, Tufts Dental School, Boston, Massachusetts USA • Bachelor of Dental Laboratory Technology, Louisiana State University, USA Currently, Dr. Almadani is a Consultant Specialist and Supervisor at the Production Laboratory at King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Edward McLaren

DDS, MDC | USA

Dr. McLaren is a Prosthodontist and Master Dental Ceramist. He is a retired Professor from both UCLA and UAB School of Dentistry. He was founder and first director of the Post Graduate Esthetic Dentistry at the UCLA School of Dentistry. He was the Director of the UCLA Center for Esthetic Dentistry, a full time didactic and clinical program for graduate dentists. Dr. McLaren is still actively involved in many areas of prosthodontic and materials research and have authored or co-authored over 90 articles. He recently published a book, on his ceramic techniques and features dental photographic art, entitled “The Art of Passion: Ceramics, Teeth, Faces, and Places.” Dr. McLaren currently is the CEO of ArtOral America a private teaching institute based in Park City Utah. He maintains a private practice limited to prosthodontics and esthetic dentistry in which he did all of his own ceramics.