Conference Program

Dr. Andrey Akulovich

PhD | Russia

• Professor of Peoples' Friendship University of Russia, Digital Dentistry Institute • Head dentist - Professor Akulovich Teeth Bleaching Centre, Moscow • Denticure - Dental Clinic Founder & Expert, St.-Petersburg • Education: First Pavlov State Medical University of St. Petersburg, graduated in 1996 • Founder and President of the Society for Color Research in Dentistry (since 2012) • Country Chairperson representing Russia and board member of the European Society of Cosmetic Dentistry (ESCD) since 2014 • Society for Color and Appearance in Dentistry (SCAD) Councilor (since 2012) • British Dental Bleaching Society Gold member (since 2016) • Minimally Invasive Cosmetic Dentistry (MiCD) society member • Gives seminars on the topics of: teeth bleaching, color in dentistry, remineralization therapy, minimally invasive technologies in dentistry, periodontal splinting, adhesive technologies and prevention of oral diseases

Dr. Ajay Juneja

BDS, MDS, MS | United Arab Emirates

Dr. Ajay Juneja, earned his Master’s from the University of Mumbai in 1998 and completed an Honors program in aesthetic dentistry at UCLA in 2011. With extensive expertise in cosmetic and restorative dentistry, he’s a renowned international lecturer and author of papers on ceramic veneers. Dr. Ajay has received 6 awards from the Aesthetic Dentistry MENA Awards for his work in various categories. He is an active honorary member of Style Italiano, a leading contemporary dentistry teaching group. He serves as the country Chairperson for the European Society of Cosmetic Dentistry in the UAE and he is the ambassador of the European Academy of Digital Dentistry to the U.A.E. At present he runs a boutique multispecialty practice, the New York Dental Practice in Dubai.

Dr. Lincoln Queiros

DDS | Brazil

- Specialist in Restorative Dentistry - (HFA) Brasília - DF - Specialist in Dental Prosthetics - University of Brasília - DF - Founder and Coordinator of the Dental Telemetry Dental Academy - Brasília - DF - Founder and Technical Manager at ClickDent Digital Dentistry - Brasília - DF - Coordinator of the Digital Masterminds Community Digital Dentistry

Dr. Ronaldo Hirata

DDS, MS, PhD | USA

Ronaldo Hirata is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomaterials at New York University, with a secondary appointment in the Department of Cariology. He has published over 100 papers in English, Portuguese, and Spanish. His first book, TIPS, was published in three languages, and his second book, SHORTCUTS, was also published in three languages. Dr. Hirata just launched his new book, "Recipes for Composite Restorations," from Quintessence Publishing in three languages, including English. This textbook provides "recipes" with the ingredients and instruments necessary to execute 26 restorations.

Dr. Bora Korkut

DDS, PhD | Turkiye

Dr. Bora Korkut graduated from Marmara University, Faculty of Dentistry in 2008. He had the ‘Ph.D.’ and ‘Restorative Dentistry Specialist’ titles in 2015. He has been working as an academic member as an Associate Professor at Marmara University, Dentistry Faculty, Department of Restorative Dentistry. He has many national and international scientific publications about direct and indirect restorations, pre-restorative clear aligners, tooth bleaching, clinical dental photography, tooth wear, Cad/Cam restorations, magnification in dentistry, and caries diagnosis & management. He is a certified Invisalign provider. He has participated as an instructor in more than 100 hands-on courses since 2015. He is the author of the ‘Anterior Estetikte Kompozit Restorasyonlar’ book published in Turkish by the Quintessence Publishing Türkiye in 2022 (best seller in the same year). It was translated in English and published by Quintessence Publishing Deutschland in 2024 as ‘Composite Restorations in Anterior Esthetics.’

Dr. Ana Luiza Libório

BDS | Brazil

Graduate in Dentistry from the State University of Maringa and a specialist in restorative dentistry. She is currently finalizing her master’s degree in the same field. With extensive experience in aesthetic restorative dentistry and rehabilitation, she provides high quality clinical care and serves as an instructor for courses on anterior composite resin. Her professional practice is characterized by a commitment to naturalness, minimalism and excellence, aiming to enhance both the health and aesthetics of her patients.

Dr. Ronaldo Hirata

DDS, MS, PhD | USA

Ronaldo Hirata is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomaterials at New York University, with a secondary appointment in the Department of Cariology. He has published over 100 papers in English, Portuguese, and Spanish. His first book, TIPS, was published in three languages, and his second book, SHORTCUTS, was also published in three languages. Dr. Hirata just launched his new book, "Recipes for Composite Restorations," from Quintessence Publishing in three languages, including English. This textbook provides "recipes" with the ingredients and instruments necessary to execute 26 restorations.

Dr. Helal Sonbul

BDS, MSc, MHPE, PhD | Saudi Arabia

In 2004, He had a clinical attachment in Boston University, United State. In 2008, he received his Master of Science (MSc) and clinical specialization certificate in Cariology and Restorative Dentistry from Gothenburg University, Sweden. In 2010, he had been awarded the PhD in the field of Cariology from the same University. In addition, he got a Master in health professions Education (MHPE) at King Abdulaziz University in collaboration with University of Illinois at Chicago, United States in 2021. Currently, Dr Helal held the position of an Associate Professor at Restorative Department, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. For more than five years, Dr Helal had been appointed as the Scientific Council Chairman of the Saudi Board in Restorative Dentistry at Saudi Commission for health specialties (SCFHS), Saudi Arabia. Moreover, He is a board member of the Executive Council of training and education in the same organization. He is a senior member at the European Organization for Caries Research (ORCA). In the field of Restorative and Esthetic Dentistry, he has several publications in many scientific journals and many registered patents in the United States.

Prof. Khalid Merdad

BDS, MSc, MS, FRCD(c), PhD | Saudi Arabia

• Professor and Consultant, Endodontic Department, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University • President of Saudi Endodontic Society

Prof. Junji Tagami

DDS, PhD | Japan

Professor Junji Tagami graduated from Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), achieving his DDS in 1980 and his PhD in 1984 mentored by Prof. Takao Fusayama and Prof. Hiroyasu Hosoda. In 1987 and 1988, he stayed and performed research with Prof. David Pashley. He was appointed to the Professor and Chair of Cariology and Operative Dentistry, Graduate School at TMDU in 1995. He is the Professor Emeritus after his retirement in 2021. He is a Professor Emeritus at TMDU, and Professor at the Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University. He continues clinical, academic and educational activities as the director of Aoyama Quartz Dental Clinic. He is a prolific author who has contributed more than 500 papers to peer-reviewed international journals and some 200 papers to Japanese academic journals in the fields of cariology, tooth-colored dental restorative systems, the bonding of materials to dental tissues. His research on the mechanism and structure of caries is believed to be one of the most important background for achieving minimally invasive dentistry utilizing adhesive materials. The development of the Optical Coherent Tomography (OCT) for dental diagnosis and application for laboratory material testing is one of his outstanding achievements in the recent years. Because of his contribution in dental research and education, he was awarded Honorary Degrees from King's College of London and Mihidol University in Thailand, the Distinguished Scientist Award, Wilmer Souder Award, from IADR, and The President’s Award of Japanese Association of Dental Science.

Prof. Esra Uzer Çelik

PhD | Turkiye

Dr. Uzer Celik graduated from Faculty of Dentistry, Ankara University in 2001. She received a PhD degree in Restorative Dentistry from Ege University in 2007. She has a diverse experience in dental education by giving many theoretical and practical courses in Suleyman Demirel University and Izmir Katip Celebi University. She received the “Associate Professor” title in 2012 and “Professor” title in 2018. She served in various administrative positions at different universities, including Vice Dean of Faculty of Dentistry, Head of the Department of Restorative Dentistry, Erasmus Coordinator and Farabi Coordinator. Her research interests include esthetic dentistry, composite restorations, caries risk assessment, adhesion, clinical trials and digital dentistry. She has authored or co-authored many peer-reviewed publications, and has given many presentations at national or international specific meetings. She is a member of International Association for Dental Research (IADR) and Turkish Association of Restorative Dentistry.

Dr. Taiseer Sulaiman

DDS, PhD | USA

TAY-see-er SU-la-men is a Tenured Associate Professor and the Director of the Advanced Operative Dentistry and Biomaterials Research at the Adams School of Dentistry, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he earned his clinical certificate in Operative Dentistry and his PhD in Dental Materials from the Department of Prosthetic Dentistry and Biomaterial Sciences at the University of Turku in Finland in collaboration with the Department of Operative Dentistry at UNC. Dr. Sulaiman is a wet-handed clinician and a researcher who is passionate about bridging the gap between dental research and clinical application. Dr. Sulaiman’s research focus is on dental ceramics, adhesion, cements, color and appearance in dentistry, and biomimetics. He has published over 90 peer-reviewed articles, abstracts, and book chapters. He has presented on numerous national and international stages and serves as a reviewer for many peer-reviewed journals.

Prof. Vineet Dhar

BDS, MDS, PhD, FAAPD, FDSRCS (Eng), FICD, FACD | USA

Dr. Dhar is a clinical professor and chair of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry and assistant dean of postgraduate and professional studies at University of Maryland School of Dentistry. He currently serves as the Director of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry (ABPD). He also serves the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) as Member of the Editorial Board of Pediatric Dentistry and the Evidence-Based Dentistry Committee, and as a Consultant of the Council on Scientific Affairs. In addition, Dr. Dhar serves the International Association of Paediatric Dentistry (IAPD) as the Chair of Science Committee. He works on incorporating evidence-based dentistry in education and patient care and serves on AAPD, IAPD, and ADA expert panels to create evidence-based clinical recommendations.

Prof. Marcelo Bönecker

MSc, PhD | Brazil

Dr. Bönecker has been conducting research in the field of Paediatric Dentistry for the past 20 years. He has published more than 100 scholarly articles in professional peer-reviewed journals with international circulation (Scopus database), wrote 88 chapters in books and edited 23 books in Paediatric Dentistry. Dr. Bönecker was Associate Editor of the scientific journal Brazilian Oral Research for five years and member of the Editorial Board of the International Journal Paediatric Dentistry for four years. He is currently the President of IADR Brazilian Section and Chair of the Alliance for Cavity Free Future, Brazilian Section. He lectures extensively in Latin America. Dr. Bönecker has served the IAPD Board of Directors between 2010 and 2023.

Dr. Nitesh Tewari

BDS, MDS, FIADT (USA), FIAPD, FDSRCPS (Glasgow), FICD, FADI (USA) | India

Dr. Nitesh Tewari has been active in Pediatric Dentistry, Dental Traumatology clinical care and research, and Evidence Based Medicine with 157 publications and six test-book contributions. These include 38 systematic reviews published in highly-ranked journals in the past four years. He has lectured in over a hundred events across several states and 17 countries. He has conducted dental traumatology and EBM workshops for post-graduate students, PhD Scholars, and medical/dental faculty in India, Nepal, United States, Japan, and United Kingdom. His works have been awarded by International Association of Dental Traumatology, International Association of Pediatric Dentistry, Craniofacial Research Foundation, International Association of Dental Research, Japan Dental Association, International Federation of Endodontic Associations, Royal College of Surgeons of Glasgow, and several other associations. He is a fellow of six societies and presently serves as the Director of the International Association of Dental Traumatology, General Secretary of the ISDT, and secretary of the Evidence-based dentistry network of IADR.

Prof. Vineet Dhar

BDS, MDS, PhD, FAAPD, FDSRCS (Eng), FICD, FACD | USA

Dr. Dhar is a clinical professor and chair of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry and assistant dean of postgraduate and professional studies at University of Maryland School of Dentistry. He currently serves as the Director of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry (ABPD). He also serves the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) as Member of the Editorial Board of Pediatric Dentistry and the Evidence-Based Dentistry Committee, and as a Consultant of the Council on Scientific Affairs. In addition, Dr. Dhar serves the International Association of Paediatric Dentistry (IAPD) as the Chair of Science Committee. He works on incorporating evidence-based dentistry in education and patient care and serves on AAPD, IAPD, and ADA expert panels to create evidence-based clinical recommendations.

Dr. Fahad Hegazi

BDS, DMSc | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Fahad Hegazi earned his BDS degree from Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University in 2012 and became a teaching assistant there in 2013. He completed a pediatric dentistry residency at Tufts University in 2017 and became a diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry in 2018. He also earned a certificate in dental public health and a doctorate in oral biology from Harvard University. Currently, Dr. Fahad is a pediatric dentistry consultant, an assistant professor at IAU, and the director of the continuous education and faculty development unit at IAU.

Prof. Simona Tecco

PhD | Italy

Prof. Simona Tecco is enabled as Full Professor in Dentistry (A.S.N. MIUR 2023). Currently, she is a Teacher in Orthognatodontics at the University Vita-Salute San Raffaele in Milan, Italy. She graduated in Dentistry in 1999 at the University G.D 'Annunzio, and obtained the Orthodontic Specialization Degree at the University in Rome, in 2006. She obtained the PhD degree in “Dental Science” in 2003, with “excellent”, and a second PhD degree in “Physiology of mastication and dental materials” at the University of Torino. In 2015, she graduated with a Master in Orthodontics in University Tor Vergata, Rome. Prof. Tecco is a component of the Editorial Board of various Journals. She is an active member of Digital Dentistry Society, and Certified Speaker. She is author of many researchers and articles in the field of Orthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, Gnathology.

Dr. Dimitrios Michelogiannakis

DDS, MS | USA

Dr. Dimitrios Michelogiannakis serves as an Associate Professor and Program Director at the Department of Orthodontics, Eastman Institute for Oral Health (EIOH), University of Rochester, NY. He received his dental degree from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Dentistry in 2012, and completed a 3-year specialty training program in Orthodontics and received a Master of Science degree in Dental Science in 2017 at EIOH. Dr. Michelogiannakis is a diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics, and a member of the prestigious Edward H. Angle Society of Orthodontists. Dr. Michelogiannakis is the elected Chair of the Section on Orthodontics of the American Dental Education Association and the Secretary-Treasurer of the Society of Educators of the American Association of Orthodontists. He also serves as an Orthodontic Site Visitor for the Commission on Dental Accreditation. Dr. Michelogiannakis has contributed more than 60 publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Prof. Silvia Caruso

DDS, PhD | Italy

Dr. Silvia Caruso is currently a Professor at the University of L'Aquila and Professor in Dental Materials, Pediatric Dentistry and Interceptive Orthodontics. • She received Ph.D. in Stomatognathic Physiopathology, Department of Clinical Medicine, Public Health, Life and Environmental Sciences, at the University of L'Aquila in April 2018. • 2024 graduated in Biology at the University of L'Aquila • 2022 graduated in Paediatric Dentistry with 50/50 cum laude at the University of Naples Federico II. • 2016 graduated in Orthodontics with “50/50 cum laude” at the University of L'Aquila • 2012 graduated in Dentistry with "110/110 cum laude" at the University of L'Aquila Prof. Caruso is the Author of the book “The Invisalign experts’ look at the use and predictability of Invisalign treatments and ClinCheck software” by Silvia Caruso and Roberto Gatto. She is an Invisalign provider since 2013, Invisalign Diamond Apex Provider in 2021, and Invisalign International speaker since 2018.

Prof. Simona Tecco

PhD | Italy

Prof. Simona Tecco is enabled as Full Professor in Dentistry (A.S.N. MIUR 2023). Currently, she is a Teacher in Orthognatodontics at the University Vita-Salute San Raffaele in Milan, Italy. She graduated in Dentistry in 1999 at the University G.D 'Annunzio, and obtained the Orthodontic Specialization Degree at the University in Rome, in 2006. She obtained the PhD degree in “Dental Science” in 2003, with “excellent”, and a second PhD degree in “Physiology of mastication and dental materials” at the University of Torino. In 2015, she graduated with a Master in Orthodontics in University Tor Vergata, Rome. Prof. Tecco is a component of the Editorial Board of various Journals. She is an active member of Digital Dentistry Society, and Certified Speaker. She is author of many researchers and articles in the field of Orthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, Gnathology.

Prof. Silvia Caruso

DDS, PhD | Italy

Dr. Silvia Caruso is currently a Professor at the University of L'Aquila and Professor in Dental Materials, Pediatric Dentistry and Interceptive Orthodontics. • She received Ph.D. in Stomatognathic Physiopathology, Department of Clinical Medicine, Public Health, Life and Environmental Sciences, at the University of L'Aquila in April 2018. • 2024 graduated in Biology at the University of L'Aquila • 2022 graduated in Paediatric Dentistry with 50/50 cum laude at the University of Naples Federico II. • 2016 graduated in Orthodontics with “50/50 cum laude” at the University of L'Aquila • 2012 graduated in Dentistry with "110/110 cum laude" at the University of L'Aquila Prof. Caruso is the Author of the book “The Invisalign experts’ look at the use and predictability of Invisalign treatments and ClinCheck software” by Silvia Caruso and Roberto Gatto. She is an Invisalign provider since 2013, Invisalign Diamond Apex Provider in 2021, and Invisalign International speaker since 2018.

Dr. Eiman Alnamnakani

BDS, MS, SB-ORTHO, M Ortho, RCSEd, FICD, FDS RCSEd | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Alnamnakani is a Saudi Board-Certified Orthodontist who received her BDS degree and master degree from King Saud University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. She is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, and a Board Member of the Saudi Orthodontic Society which highlights her exceptional expertise in the field. In addition to her clinical practice as a Consultant Orthodontist, Dr. Alnamnakani has made significant contributions to the field through her dedication to training and education in Saudi Arabia. She currently serves as the Head of the Scientific Council of the Saudi Board of Orthodontics, where she plays a crucial role in shaping the future of orthodontics in the country. Furthermore, Dr. Alnamnakani is an esteemed lecturer, both nationally and internationally, where she shares her knowledge and expertise with fellow professionals in the field. She has also made valuable contributions to the scientific community through her research publications.

Dr. Mohammad Qali

DDS, MS, FRCDC | Kuwait

Dr. Mohammad Qali earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery at Virginia Commonwealth University in 2015. He then returned to Kuwait City for a one year AEGD internship program at the Kuwait Ministry of Health, of which he completed in July 2016. In 2017, Dr. Qali joined the Kuwait University as a teaching assistant in the Department of Periodontics. He completed the combined Periodontics/Orthodontics program at the University of Pennsylvania in 2021 and obtained his Master’s degree. Dr. Qali is fully board certified By the American board of Periodontics & the American board of orthodontics. He is also a fellow of the royal college of dentist of Canada in Periodontics & Orthodontics. Dr. Qali is currently a faculty member at Kuwait University, University of Pennsylvania, Temple University & the Kuwaiti Board.

Dr. Nasser AlAsseri

BDS, MOMS RCPS (Glasg), SCC OMFS | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Nasser Alasseri is a consultant in the Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at Maleen Medical Center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia . Dr.Nasser obtained his bachelor degree from King Saud University. He then joined Saudi Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and accomplished 5 years of residency training. After that he accomplished one year clinical fellowship program in Orthognathic Surgery at Sint-Jan hospital - Leuven University in Belgium. Currently he is a board member in Saudi program and Saudi Society of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. He has published several scientific articles in the OMS field, lectured in numerous countries as well as local and international societies.

Prof. Afeef Umar Zia

BDS, FCPS, MOrth RCSEd, FDS RCSEd, FDT Fed | Pakistan

Dr. Afeef completed his bachelor's in dental surgery from de’Montmorency College of Dentistry, Lahore, Pakistan in 2003. He took his National Dental Boards, USA (Part I & II) in 2005 and also did a preceptor ship of 8 months at Oklahoma University, Health Science Centre, Oklahoma at the Department of Advanced education in general dentistry. Upon his return, Dr. Afeef joined fellowship training in the field of Orthodontics at KRL Hospital Islamabad, successfully finishing it in 2010. Dr. Afeef joined Islamabad Dental Hospital in Nov 2010 and was promoted to the position of Assistant professor at the department of Orthodontics in 2011. Currently he is heading the Department of Orthodontics at Margalla Institute of Health Sciences as a Professor. In total Dr. Afeef has 15 years of teaching and clinical experience involving both under and post graduate students. He runs continuing professional development programs as a director at Academy of Continuing Health Education and Research (ACHER), Islamabad. He recently founded Cleft Care Foundation that caters for cleft patients without any financial burden to the patients. His areas of interest are Combined Orthodontic – Orthognathic surgical cases, Cleft lip and Palate management and growth orthopedics. He runs a full scope of Orthodontic practice in the capital city of Islamabad, Pakistan since 2007.

Prof. Adnan Aslam

BDS, FCPS, FFD RCSI, FDS RCS Ed | Pakistan

Prof. Adnan Aslam have worked at the Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Margalla Institute of Health Sciences-Margalla College of Dentistry/Margalla Dental Hospital, Rawalpindi; designated as Professor at the dental college and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon at the affiliated hospitals. His job description involves student teaching, carrying out oral and maxillofacial surgery procedures at the affiliated teaching hospitals under both local and general anaesthesia, and supervising students and house officers (interns) with oral surgical procedures. Prof. Aslam has an overall teaching experience of more than 17 years, out of which 15 years was attained after the exit exam. The clinical practice encompasses the overall spectrum of the specialty.

Dr. Serkan Sagir

PhD | Turkiye

Dr. Serkan Sağır has completed his dental training at Marmara University in 2004. He obtained his PhD in orthodontics at Marmara University in 2010, and started teaching at Bezmialem Vakıf University in 2011 until 2013. Since 2013, he is practicing his profession at his own clinic in Istanbul. Other than treating all types of orthodontic disorders with state-of-the-art methods, he especially works on orthognatic surgery.

Dr. Abdulmalik Alyahya

BDS, SBOMFS, FPS | Saudi Arabia

• Bachelor of Dental Science (BDS), King Saud University • Saudi Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery • Orthognathic and Facial Plastic Surgery Fellowship, KU of Leuven, Belgium • Master Clinical Trainer, Dynamic Navigation Society (DNS) for Dental implants Currently, Dr. Alyahya is the Head of Digital transformation unit in dentistry, King Abdulaziz Medical City and Consultant of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Private practice.

Dr. Shadi Alzahrani

BDS, MS, FRCD(C) | Saudi Arabia

•Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia • Consultant & Assistant Professor, Department of Oral and maxillofacial Surgery, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah • Assistant Professor, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Temple University • Fellowship: Head and Neck Oncology and Microvascular Surgery, Michigan Medicine, University of Michigan, July 2019- June 2020 • Residency: Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Miller School of Medicine – Jackson Memorial Hospital, University of Miami, July 2014 – June 2019 • Internship: Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Miller School of Medicine – Jackson Memorial Hospital, University of Miami, July 2014- June 2015

Prof. Altan Varol

DDS, PhD | Turkiye

Dr. Altan Varol is the Chair and Professor at the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Istanbul Bahcesehir University. He earned his Dental Degree at the University of Marmara where he also completed his residency training. He obtained PhD degree from Marmara University in Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery on TMJ arthroscopy. Dr. Varol became a specialist in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in 2011. Dr. Varol’s clinical and research interests are mainly focused to the management of congenital and acquired maxillofacial deformities and temporomandibular joint pathologies and reconstruction.

Dr. Zeyad Alrajhi

BDS, SBARD, ABOMS | Saudi Arabia

Currently, Dr. Zeyad Alrajhi is a Consultant, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, OMFS Department, Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz Hospital (2nd MOH Cluster), Riyadh. Education: • American Board Certified 2020 • Facial Aesthetic Surgery Fellowship 2017 • Saudi Board Certified 2013 • BDS, Jordan University of Science & Technology, 2005

Dr. Sami Alissa

MD Plastic Surgery | Saudi Arabia

• Plastic, Reconstructive and Craniofacial Surgeon • Saudi Board of Plastic Surgery • Pediatric Craniofacial Fellowship University of Toronto • Craniomaxillofacial Fellowship University of Toronto • Head and Neck Reconstruction Fellowship University • AO CMF faculty member Currently, Dr. Alissa is the Chief examiner of Saudi Board of Plastic Surgery and the AO OMF Chairperson.

Prof. Altan Varol

DDS, PhD | Turkiye

Dr. Altan Varol is the Chair and Professor at the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Istanbul Bahcesehir University. He earned his Dental Degree at the University of Marmara where he also completed his residency training. He obtained PhD degree from Marmara University in Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery on TMJ arthroscopy. Dr. Varol became a specialist in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in 2011. Dr. Varol’s clinical and research interests are mainly focused to the management of congenital and acquired maxillofacial deformities and temporomandibular joint pathologies and reconstruction.

Dr. Ebtihal Bayounis

BDS, SB-OMFS | Saudi Arabia

• Saudi Board certification of Oral & Maxillofacial surgery. • American Academy of Aesthetic medicine level-2 diploma. • American Academy of Aesthetic medicine level-1 certificate course. • Saudi Board Training Certificate in oral and maxillofacial surgery. • Bachelor's Degree in Dental Medicine and Surgery from King Abdul Aziz University. Currently, Dr. Bayounis is a Consultant in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Program Director of Saudi Board in OMFS at Security Forces Hospital.

Dr. Yasser Alali

MSc, FRCD(C), ABOMS | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Alali obtained his Bachelor of Dental Surgery from King Saud University in 2012. Following graduation, he completed a one-year Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery fellowship at LSU Health New Orleans. Then, he completed the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Internship, Residency, and MSc programs from the University of Toronto. He is a fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada and board-certified by the American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. Presently, Dr. Alali serves as an Assistant Professor and Consultant at King Saud Medical City with a particular interest in TMJ Surgery, Orthognathic surgery, dental implants, and dentoalveolar surgery.

Dr. Arshad Kaleem

MD, DMD, FACS | USA

Dr. Arshad Kaleem is a Maxillofacial/Head and Neck Oncologic and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgeon in El Paso, Texas and an Adjunct Professor at the University of Texas, San Antonio. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is also the Co-Program Director of the Fellowship in Head and Neck Oncology and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery. He obtained a DMD degree from the University of Pennsylvania and a MD degree from the Louisiana State University (LSU)-School of Medicine in New Orleans. Dr. Kaleem completed his general surgery internship and residency training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at LSU-New Orleans. Dr. Kaleem then completed his fellowship training in Head and Neck Oncology in Portland, Oregon and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery in Miami, Florida. Dr. Kaleem’s interests are in the treatment and management of head and neck cancer and reconstructive surgery, facial reconstruction, microneural repair of nerve injuries, maxillofacial trauma, surgical management of obstructive sleep apnea and dental/oral rehabilitation of cancer and trauma patients.

Dr. Dhafer Alsuwied

ABOMS Diplomate | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Dhafer Alsuwied is Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon with a focus on head and neck oncologic surgery and microvascular reconstruction. Based at King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center (Gen. Org.) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, He is the Director of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Training Program and he is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Al Faisal University. Dr. Alsuwied is an American board certified in both Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and added qualification certificate on head and neck oncology and microvascular reconstruction.

Dr. Carlos Ramirez

MD, DDS, FACS | USA

2006-2010 - Doctor of Medicine, Wayne State University, School of Medicine, Detroit, Mi, USA 2001-2005 - Doctor of Dental Surgery, School of Dentistry, University of Detroit Mercy, Detroit, Mi, USA Chief, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, (9/1/2018-present) Ascension -St. John Hospital Department of Surgery Detroit, Michigan Fellowship Director Head and Neck Oncology/Microvascular Surgery (7/2017-present) Ascension-St. John Hospital Detroit, Michigan Program Director Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (7/2016-present) Ascension- St. John Hospital/ Michigan State University Department of Surgery Detroit, Michigan Associate Professor Michigan State University (7/2014-present) Department of Surgery East Lansing, Michigan Director, Center for Head and Neck, Maxillofacial & Microvascular Reconstruction (7/2013-present) St. John Providence Health System/ Wayne State University Department of Surgery Detroit, Michigan

Prof. Basem Jamal

DSc in OMFS | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Jamal is a Professor of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) at King Abdulaziz University, a Consultant of OMFS and Head & Neck Surgical Oncology at King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah and King Abdullah Medical City, Makkah. Dr. Jamal completed his Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residency training at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia USA in 2008. He obtained the American board certificate in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and has a subspecialty in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology from Boston University Head and Neck Cancer Center. Also, he received a Doctorate of science degree in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in 2010 from Boston University.

Dr. Waleed Zaid

DDS, MSc, FRCD(c), FACS | USA

Dr. Zaid completed his undergraduate dental degree from Ajman University of science and technology and received his degree as a Doctor in Dental surgery. Dr. Zaid practiced as an Oral and Maxillofacial surgery trainee in multiple hospitals in the UAE until he moved to Montreal, Canada, where he completed his oral and maxillofacial surgery residency program at McGill University. Dr. Zaid composed his master’s thesis on a topic related to head and neck oncology titled “In Vitro Effects of bisphosphonates on Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma,” which awarded him an MSc degree from McGill University. During that time, Dr. Zaid became a fellow of the Royal College in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery after completing his Canadian Boards. Dr. Zaid went to Boston Medical center - Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine to complete his clinical head and neck oncology and microvascular reconstruction fellowship. Currently, he is the Chief of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Dentistry at Our Lady of The Lake Regional Medical center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Dr. Ramzey Tursun

DDS, FAACS, FACS | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Tursun finished his dental school in King Saud University and surgical internship at Thomas Jefferson Hospital then obtained Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery certificate at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, following that he completed oral head and neck oncology, Microvascular, microneural surgery, and facial cosmetic surgery fellowships in University of Miami. After that became the fellowship director in Oral Head and Neck Oncology and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery at the university of Miami, and recently moved to Saudi Arabia security forces hospital as the chairman and residency program director for Maxillofacial and reconstructive surgery and part time professor at King Faisal specialist Hospital in the department of otolaryngology, Dr. Tursun has authored multiple chapters and articles, and his major research interests include stem cell roll in facial reconstruction, head and neck oncology and microvascular reconstruction of facial defects and nerve repair in addition to facial cosmetics

Dr. Carlos Ramirez

MD, DDS, FACS | USA

2006-2010 - Doctor of Medicine, Wayne State University, School of Medicine, Detroit, Mi, USA 2001-2005 - Doctor of Dental Surgery, School of Dentistry, University of Detroit Mercy, Detroit, Mi, USA Chief, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, (9/1/2018-present) Ascension -St. John Hospital Department of Surgery Detroit, Michigan Fellowship Director Head and Neck Oncology/Microvascular Surgery (7/2017-present) Ascension-St. John Hospital Detroit, Michigan Program Director Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (7/2016-present) Ascension- St. John Hospital/ Michigan State University Department of Surgery Detroit, Michigan Associate Professor Michigan State University (7/2014-present) Department of Surgery East Lansing, Michigan Director, Center for Head and Neck, Maxillofacial & Microvascular Reconstruction (7/2013-present) St. John Providence Health System/ Wayne State University Department of Surgery Detroit, Michigan

Prof. Basem Jamal

DSc in OMFS | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Jamal is a Professor of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) at King Abdulaziz University, a Consultant of OMFS and Head & Neck Surgical Oncology at King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah and King Abdullah Medical City, Makkah. Dr. Jamal completed his Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residency training at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia USA in 2008. He obtained the American board certificate in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and has a subspecialty in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology from Boston University Head and Neck Cancer Center. Also, he received a Doctorate of science degree in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in 2010 from Boston University.

Prof. Subramoniam Balaji

MDS, MFDS RCPS (Glasg.), FDS RCPS (Glasg.), PhD, DSC(Hon) | India

Consultant Oral and Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgeon & Director, Balaji Dental & Craniofacial Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Dr. SM Balaji is currently the World Dental Federation - FDI council member and in the past, he has served as the FDI’s standing committee for Membership Support for two terms as well as the Education Committee. He is an acclaimed Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon. He has over 32 years of experience performing more than 23,000 surgeries. Dr. S M Balaji is world-renowned for his craniofacial surgeries. He has introduced many innovations in Craniofacial surgery. These innovations have become accepted the world over by leading craniofacial surgeons. Dr. SM Balaji has rehabilitated over 1000 syndromic children with complex surgeries.

Dr. Christian Makary

DDS, MS, PhD | Lebanon

Dr. Christian Makary was born in Lebanon in 1969. He graduated as a doctor of dental surgery in 1993 from the Saint Joseph University of Beirut in Lebanon. He holds a Certificate of Oral Surgery from Paris VII University, a University Diploma in Oral Implantology from Bordeaux II University and a University Diploma in Oral pathology from Paris VI University in France. He also holds a Masters in Science and a PhD in oral biology from the Saint Joseph University of Beirut in Lebanon. He is currently an Associate Professor and Director of Master program at the Oral surgery department of the Faculty of Dental Medicine of the St Joseph University of Beirut - Lebanon. He is an Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Dentofacial Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, American University of Beirut - Lebanon. He is a diplomat of the International Congress of Oral Implantology ICOI and an ICOI ambassador and the ICOI international Vice President for Lebanon.

Prof. Wei-Shao Lin

DDS, FACP, PhD, MBA | USA

Dr. Wei-Shao Lin is a tenured Professor, Chair, at the Department of Prosthodontics; Co-Director of the ITI Scholarship Center, at Indiana University School of Dentistry. He received a DDS in 2003 from Chung-Shan Medical University, Taiwan; a Certificate in Prosthodontics and a Certificate in Surgical Implant Fellowship at the University of Rochester in 2010. Dr. Lin also received PhD in Educational Leadership and Organization Development at the University of Louisville in 2020, and an MBA at the University of Southern Indiana in 2022. Dr. Lin has published more than 100 research and clinical articles in peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Lin is a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics and a Fellow of the International Team for Implantology (ITI) and the American College of Prosthodontists. He is an associate editor for the Journal of Prosthodontics. He maintains an intramural dental implant and prosthodontics practice at the Indiana University School of Dentistry.

Dr. Brian Goodacre

DDS, MSD | USA

Dr. Brian J. Goodacre received his DDS degree from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry in 2013. He completed a four-and-a-half-year combined program in Prosthodontics and Implant Dentistry at Loma Linda University School of Dentistry in 2017, earning an MSD degree. He is a board-certified prosthodontist and the director of clinical technologies for Nobel Biocare North America. Currently, he is an Associate Professor at Loma Linda University School of Dentistry providing lectures to both dental and graduate students.

Dr. Emanuele Cicero

DDS, FACP | Italy

Dr. Emanuele Cicero is a Former Assistant Professor in the Department of Prosthodontics at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. He is a specialist in Prosthodontics and completed his three year Post-doctoral advanced education training in Prosthodontics at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (TUSDM). Upon completion of his specialty training, in recognition of his academic accomplishments, he had the honor of being selected as a full-time faculty member and appointed Assistant Professor at Tufts University where he contributed to evolving comprehensive dental education that integrates science, technology, patient needs, and lifelong learning in a worldclass environment. He is an Associate Editor of the Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dentistry. Dr. Emanuele Cicero lectures nationally and internationally.

Prof. Carlo Ercoli

DDS, MBA | USA

Dr. Carlo Ercoli is Professor of Prosthodontics, Periodontics and Implant Surgery and Chairman of the Prosthodontic Department at the University of Rochester, Eastman Institute for Oral Health where he also serves as the Director for the Center of Excellence for Digital Dentistry and Associate Director for Strategy and Innovations. He graduated from the “Enrico Berlinguer” Dental Technology Institute in Rome in 1987 and obtained his DDS from the University of Siena, Italy in 1993. He specialized in Prosthodontics in 1996 at the Eastman Dental Center in Rochester, New York and completed a specialty training in Orofacial Pain and Temporomandibular Joint Disorders in 1997. In 2012, he achieved specialty certification in Periodontology. In 2019, he obtained his MBA from the Simon Business School of the University of Rochester. Dr. Ercoli is a Past President of the American Prosthodontic Society.

Prof. Wei-Shao Lin

DDS, FACP, PhD, MBA | USA

Dr. Wei-Shao Lin is a tenured Professor, Chair, at the Department of Prosthodontics; Co-Director of the ITI Scholarship Center, at Indiana University School of Dentistry. He received a DDS in 2003 from Chung-Shan Medical University, Taiwan; a Certificate in Prosthodontics and a Certificate in Surgical Implant Fellowship at the University of Rochester in 2010. Dr. Lin also received PhD in Educational Leadership and Organization Development at the University of Louisville in 2020, and an MBA at the University of Southern Indiana in 2022. Dr. Lin has published more than 100 research and clinical articles in peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Lin is a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics and a Fellow of the International Team for Implantology (ITI) and the American College of Prosthodontists. He is an associate editor for the Journal of Prosthodontics. He maintains an intramural dental implant and prosthodontics practice at the Indiana University School of Dentistry.

Dr. Javier Vasquez

DDM, MS | USA

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Prof. Carlo Ercoli

DDS, MBA | USA

Dr. Carlo Ercoli is Professor of Prosthodontics, Periodontics and Implant Surgery and Chairman of the Prosthodontic Department at the University of Rochester, Eastman Institute for Oral Health where he also serves as the Director for the Center of Excellence for Digital Dentistry and Associate Director for Strategy and Innovations. He graduated from the “Enrico Berlinguer” Dental Technology Institute in Rome in 1987 and obtained his DDS from the University of Siena, Italy in 1993. He specialized in Prosthodontics in 1996 at the Eastman Dental Center in Rochester, New York and completed a specialty training in Orofacial Pain and Temporomandibular Joint Disorders in 1997. In 2012, he achieved specialty certification in Periodontology. In 2019, he obtained his MBA from the Simon Business School of the University of Rochester. Dr. Ercoli is a Past President of the American Prosthodontic Society.

Dr. Anton Lebedenko

PhD | Liechtenstein

Dr. Anton Lebedenko graduated from the Moscow State University for Medicine and Dentistry. During his postgraduate studies, he worked as a researcher in the dental materials department of the same university. In 2003 he published his thesis and received his doctorate. He worked for Ivoclar in Russia until 2011. Subsequently, he relocated to Switzerland and assumed the position of Head of Clinical Prosthetics Global Education at Ivoclar Academy in Schaan, Liechtenstein. He teaches internationally, specializing in dental materials science and the latest clinical techniques.

Dr. Taiseer Sulaiman

DDS, PhD | USA

TAY-see-er SU-la-men is a Tenured Associate Professor and the Director of the Advanced Operative Dentistry and Biomaterials Research at the Adams School of Dentistry, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he earned his clinical certificate in Operative Dentistry and his PhD in Dental Materials from the Department of Prosthetic Dentistry and Biomaterial Sciences at the University of Turku in Finland in collaboration with the Department of Operative Dentistry at UNC. Dr. Sulaiman is a wet-handed clinician and a researcher who is passionate about bridging the gap between dental research and clinical application. Dr. Sulaiman’s research focus is on dental ceramics, adhesion, cements, color and appearance in dentistry, and biomimetics. He has published over 90 peer-reviewed articles, abstracts, and book chapters. He has presented on numerous national and international stages and serves as a reviewer for many peer-reviewed journals.

Dr. Abdulmajeed Okshah

PhD | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Okshah is an expert holistic dentist and assistant Professor with about 15 years of experience, specializing in both sports and functional dentistry. Certified across Europe, North America, and South America, he is highly regarded for his advanced expertise in sports dentistry. Dr. Okshah has received specialized training in maxillofacial prosthodontics and implantology from leading institutions in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. With a PhD in dentistry, his deep knowledge and clinical excellence set him apart as a leading expert in functional dentistry).

Dr. Zahra Almuallem

MPaedDent, RCSEd | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Zahra Almuallem, is a consultant in pediatric dentistry at Riyadh Specialized Dental Center in Second Health Cluster. She earned her bachelor degree in dental surgery from King Saud University. She obtained a master degree in pediatric dentistry from University of Edinburgh in Scotland. Then she got a membership in pediatric dentistry from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. Dr. Zahra has a special interest in dental research and healthcare quality assurance.

Dr. Amani Harrandah

PhD | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Amani Harrandah is an assistant professor of oral biology at Umm AlQura university, College of dental medicine. Dr. Harrandah received her bachelor’s degree in dental medicine from King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, KSA. After that, she pursued her Ph.D. in cancer biology from the University of Florida, USA in 2019. Her primary emphasis during her Ph.D was on exploring the role different factors including microRNAs and oral microbiota on malignant transformation of premalignant lesions and progression and invasiveness of malignant lesions. Furthermore, her research was focused on exploring the role of microRNAs and oral microbiota as biomarkers to predict malignant transformation in oral premalignant lesions.

Dr. Abdulrahman Almalki

BDS, MS, FACP, FRCDC | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Abdulrahman Almalki is an Assistant Professor in the Prosthetic Dental Science department at Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Al Kharj, Saudi Arabia. Dr. Almalki completed his specialty certificate and master's degree from the University of Pennsylvania. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics, a Fellow of the American College of Prosthodontists, and a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada.

Dr. Arwa Almusa

BDS, MSc, PhD | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Arwa Almusa is an Assistant Professor and Consultant of Restorative Dentistry at King Saud University, where she completed both her master's degrees in dental sciences, along with clinical training in restorative dentistry. She holds a PhD in Restorative Dentistry from University College London, UK.

Dr. Rami Alhomrany

BDS, CAGS, DScD, FRCDC | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Rami M. Alhomrany graduated from King Khalid University School of Dentistry in 2014 and then earned his doctoral degree in dental science alongside completing his residency training in endodontics at Boston University in 2021. He became a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists in Canada in 2022. Currently, he is an Assistant Professor in the Endodontic Department at Najran University, where he dedicates his time to educating students, conducting research, and treating patients. Dr. Alhomrany has published multiple articles in peer-reviewed journals with main research focuses on nanotechnology and clinical outcomes studies.

Dr. Mohammed Hawthan

BDS, MFD, MDSc, Swedish Board in Prosthodontics, PhD | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Mohammed Hawthan is an Assistant Professor and Consultant of Prosthodontics at the Faculty of Dentistry, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah. He obtained his PhD in Prosthodontics from Faculty of Odontology, Malmo University, Sweden (2023). Dr. Hawthan completed his residency training in Prosthodontics (Swedish Board), gained a Master’s degree (MDSc) from Malmo University (2018). He granted the membership of faculty of dentistry, Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland (2015). Bachelor's Degree (BDS) from King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah (2010). Dr. Hawthan has awarded best poster presentation award at Annual Conference of the European Prosthodontic Association, Athens (2021). He published several papers in prosthodontics.

Dr. Sultan Aldakhil

DMD | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Sultan Aldakhil is an Operative Dentistry Teaching Assistant at King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences and holds a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree. He is deeply involved in innovation and its intersection with the dental field. His upcoming lecture will explore the current status of dental patents in Saudi Arabia, highlighting the role of innovation in line with the Vision 2030. Sultan's insights will cover the opportunities, challenges, and future potential of the dental patent landscape in the country.

Dr. Arwa Alnoury

BDS, MS, CAGS, DScD | Saudi Arabia

• Doctor of Science in Oral Biology. (2013 - 2018) Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM), Boston University, Boston, MA, USA. • Clinical Certificate in Endodontics. (2016 - 2018) Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM), Boston University, Boston, MA, USA. • Master in Biomaterial Science. (2011- 2013) School of Dental Medicine, State University of New York at Buffalo (SUNY), Buffalo, NY, USA. • Bachelor of Dental Science (B.D.S). (2001 - 2007) Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University (KAU), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Very good with second honor degree. Currently, Dr. Alnoury is an Assistant Professor and Consultant at King Abdulaziz University. Department of Biomaterial and Endodontics, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Dr. Sundar Ramalingam

BDS, MDS, FFDRCS (Ire.), FDSRCPS (Glasg.), PhD | India

Dr. Sundar Ramalingam is an Associate Consultant & Clinical Faculty in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) at the College of Dentistry and Dental University Hospital, King Saud University Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Originally from Chennai in the southern part of India, Dr. Sundar has lived in Saudi Arabia for almost 15 years, contributing to various academic, research, and clinical professional commitments. Throughout his career, Dr. Sundar has been associated with the three core pillars of medical and dental specialties: academics, clinical practice, and research. This has enabled him to widen his horizons of knowledge by sharing it and also seek answers to clinical challenges through research. With more than 50 publications and a handful of ongoing research projects, Dr. Sundar is one of his institution's highly cited staff members and sees that as an encouragement to move forward and achieve more. Dr. Sundar considers working with a team, among juniors or seniors, his best personal strength.

Dr. Taghreed Alzahrani

EMBA, Pharm.D | Saudi Arabia

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Dr. Mohammad Aleid

Master of clinical pharmacology (Pharm.D) | Saudi Arabia

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Dr. Abdulkareem Alhumaidan

BDS, CACS, MSD | Saudi Arabia

• Graduated from Dammam University with bachelor’s in dental science degree in 2009 • Completed his clinical training program in periodontics from from Loma Linda University, California,USA,2015. • Completed implant dentistry fellowship program from same university, 2016. • Became American board diplomate in 2016. • Associate fellow American Academy of implant dentistry 2016. • Currently works as Assistant Professor in the Department of Periodontics & implant Surgery at Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University, School of Dentistry, Dammam, Saudi Arabia. • Research interest: esthetic crown lengthening procedure techniques and guides, dental implants in the esthetic zone and sinus bone grafting procedure and materials.

Dr. Suliman Shahin

BDS, CAGS, DScD, FRCD(C) | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Suliman Shahin graduated top of his class with honors from King Abdulaziz University College of Dentistry. He later earned his Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies (CAGS) and Doctorate of Science Degree (DScD) in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics from Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, USA. Later on, Dr. Shahin earned a Fellowship in Surgical and Craniofacial Orthodontics from Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine, USA. Dr. Shahin is a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada in orthodontics and a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics. He is actively involved in lecturing nationally and internationally on clear aligners. Dr. Shahin is a diamond II Invisalign provider and the first Invisalign speaker from the Middle East and he maintains a practice exclusively dedicated to clear aligner therapy using Invisalign. He is Vice Dean for Studies, Development and Community Service and Assistant Professor of Orthodontics at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University College of Dentistry. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Orthodontic Society. His research interests are in clear aligner therapy and CBCT superimposition.

Prof. Sompop Bencharit

DDS, MS, PhD | USA

Dr. Sompop Bencharit is a leading figure in dentistry, serving as Professor, Associate Dean for Innovation, and Chief Innovation Officer at High Point University's Workman School of Dental Medicine. He previously held prominent roles at MUSC College of Dental Medicine and VCU. He earned his DDS and Diploma in Prosthodontics from Chulalongkorn University and advanced his studies at UNC-Chapel Hill, obtaining a Master’s and PhD in Prosthodontics and Oral Biology. A Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics, he is also a Fellow of the ACP, Pierre Fauchard Academy, and International College of Dentists. Dr. Bencharit received the 2021 ACP Distinguished Researcher award and has published over 90 peer-reviewed articles. He holds editorial roles with the Journal of Prosthodontics, PLoS ONE, and Scientific Reports. Additionally, he is involved with the IADR/AADOCR-Prosthodontic Research Group and serves on research committees for the ACP and American Academy of Osseointegration.

Dr. Ahmed Tarek Farouk

BDs, MSc, PhD | Egypt

Dr. Tarek is a consultant in the field of restorative and esthetic dentistry. After receiving his Bachelor’s degree, He continued his postgraduate studies and earned his Master’s degree in the field of conservative and esthetic dentistry from Cairo University. He then pursued his PhD at Cairo University and earned his certification in the same specialty. He currently works as an Assistant Professor at the Restorative Dentistry Department at Misr International University. His clinical practice is based in Cairo where he resides and is dedicated to adhesive restorative dentistry utilizing all modern technologies and approaches to deliver high quality dental treatments. Dr. Tarek’s academic interests lie in research, and he works with many groups in different universities all over the globe in the field of restorative and preventive dentistry. He is passionate about developing new restorative techniques that make practicing restorative dentistry easier and more predictable for clinicians, in collaboration with many international companies. One of his recent achievements is the development of the Simplified Stratification Technique, a layering technique for direct composite restorations, that was recently published in the Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry and many other publications.

Prof. Sompop Bencharit

DDS, MS, PhD | USA

Dr. Sompop Bencharit is a leading figure in dentistry, serving as Professor, Associate Dean for Innovation, and Chief Innovation Officer at High Point University's Workman School of Dental Medicine. He previously held prominent roles at MUSC College of Dental Medicine and VCU. He earned his DDS and Diploma in Prosthodontics from Chulalongkorn University and advanced his studies at UNC-Chapel Hill, obtaining a Master’s and PhD in Prosthodontics and Oral Biology. A Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics, he is also a Fellow of the ACP, Pierre Fauchard Academy, and International College of Dentists. Dr. Bencharit received the 2021 ACP Distinguished Researcher award and has published over 90 peer-reviewed articles. He holds editorial roles with the Journal of Prosthodontics, PLoS ONE, and Scientific Reports. Additionally, he is involved with the IADR/AADOCR-Prosthodontic Research Group and serves on research committees for the ACP and American Academy of Osseointegration.

Prof. Andrea Pilloni

MD, DDS, MS | Italy

Prof. Andrea Pilloni is a distinguished and highly regarded expert in periodontology, particularly known for his pioneering work in periodontal regeneration using hyaluronic acid (HA). He serves as the head of the Section of Periodontology at Sapienza University of Rome and is an active member of several professional organizations, including the Scientific Committee of the Italian Society of Periodontology. Prof. Pilloni's research and contributions have made significant impacts in the field of dental science and periodontal therapies. Prof. Pilloni earned his MD and DDS degrees from the University of Rome, Tor Vergata. He further specialized with a Master of Science in Oral Biology and a Postgraduate Certificate in Periodontics from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). During his tenure at UCLA, he worked as an assistant researcher in the Dental Anatomy and Oral Biology Department, focusing on the role of HA in bone formation. His groundbreaking research at UCLA demonstrated a seven-fold increase in bone formation with different molecular weights of HA, marking a significant advancement in the field of osteogenesis

Dr. Franka Huber

Dr. med dent | Switzerland

After completing her studies of dental medicine in Geneva in 1991, Franka spent nearly 30 years working in private dental practices as a general practitioner. The encounter in 2008 with Dr. Sedelmayer, the founder of the iTOP method, marks a turning point in her professional life. Since 2009 she is iTOP Lecturer and Instructor internationally, sharing her iTOP knowledge with passion and empowering dental professionals, students in dentistry and dental hygiene all around the world. She also takes care of the iTOP method integration in universities and schools of dental hygiene. She did her doctoral thesis on "Effectiveness of calibrated interdental brushes in reducing the Interdental Bleeding Index (IBI) in subjects with intact interdental papillae" in 2017 at the University of Geneva, Switzerland. From 2020 to 2022 she attended the “IFHE” hypnosis institute in Paris and is also an Ericksonian, as well as Humanistic hypnosis practitioner.

Dr. Abdulrahman Alsarhan

BDS, SB-Pediatric Dentistry | Saudi Arabia

General Manager, Pedodontist, Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Ajaji Dental Polyclinics Company and Dr. Sulaiman Al-Habib Medical Group, Dental Department

Dr. Majd Naji

DDS | United Arab Emirates

• Diploma in Aesthetic Dentistry from Eastman Dental Institute • Founder and CEO of Liberty Dental Clinic, The strategic partner in Dubai Health Tourism • Chairman of Liberty Training & Research Center • Advisory Board Member, The College of Dentistry, Ajman University & City University

Dr. Ahnaf Aljajah

DDS, MSc | Turkiye

Dr. Ahnaf Aljajah is a training consultant and an orthodontist by education, holding a Master of Science in Orthodontics from Vienna. With over 25 years of experience, he has founded several successful companies, including Dentspa, Mastery Academy, Hospital XP, ParisAline, and Dental GPS. His expertise in dental marketing and business growth has helped serve more than 20,000 patients and generate over $50 million in sales. Certified as a training consultant from Canada, Dr. Ahnaf has trained over 10,000 dentists, teaching ethical marketing strategies to grow their practices. His mission is to empower dentists to become leaders in their field while maintaining professional integrity.

Dr. Aref Almahayni

DDS, MClinDent, DClinDent | Saudi Arabia

As the Head of the Prosthodontics Department at Dallah Hospital, Dr. Aref Almahayni bring a wealth of expertise in the dental field and private hospital management. With a commitment to advancing patient care, my main specialty focuses in complex prosthodontic cases, offering innovative solutions that enhance both function and aesthetics to a variety of patients. Dr. Almahayni also dedicated to educating future dental professionals at multiple venues and academies and involved in research at improving dental management methods in private clinic and hospital settings. Dr. Almahayni is actively involved in hospital management, contributing to the strategic development and operational efficiency of the department at the hospital. I am always advancing dental health standards and fostering a collaborative environment for both patients and staff.

Dr. Diaa Almutairi

PhD | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Diaa Almutairi is an Assistant Professor and Consultant in Dental Public Health, who is the head of the Dental and Oral Health department at Prince Sultan Military College of Health Sciences. She believes that 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.

Mr. Ayoub Tobbal

RDH, BSDH, MSDH, MPA | Saudi Arabia

Mr. Ayoub Tobbal is an educator in dental hygiene that holds an AS, BS, and MS in dental hygiene and an MS in healthcare administration and management. Through his 24 years of professional expertise, he held numerous clinical, administrative, and academic positions locally and internationally. He is the founder of the Saudi Postgraduate Diploma in Advance Dental Hygiene and the Saudi Dental Hygiene Society. Currently, he is the Chairman, Scientific Council for Public Health at the Saudi Commission For Health Specialties (SCFHS).

Dr. Yaser Alsahafi

BDS, MSD, CPH, PhD | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Alsahafi is an Assistant professor and Consultant of dental public health and restorative dentistry at Taibah University. He is an American-board certified in Public Health, a freelance business development and talent acquisition consultant, with a 14-year experience in higher education, public health and biomedical research, and data Analysis. His education includes an advanced training in implantology at Riyadh Elm University, a PhD in Public health/ Environmental health and Fellowship in Operative and Esthetic dentistry from University of Florida, an MSD in Dental public health from Boston University, and a Bachelor's of Dental Surgery and Medicine from King Abdulaziz University.

Dr. Khalid Aldossari

DDS, MSc, MPH | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Khalid Aldossari currently working as a Health Policy Manager at the Center of Value in Health. He was the former Director of Preventive Medicine at the Eastern Health Cluster, where he led city-wide public health initiatives and measures. Dr. Aldossari has successfully overseen the implementation of key responsibilities such as epidemiological responses and vaccination programs, consistently emphasizing quality and accessibility. He holds a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree, a Masters in Lasers in Dentistry, and a Master of Public Health focused on Health Policy. His comprehensive leadership in various healthcare roles has markedly enhanced public health outcomes through strategic collaborations and effective policy implementation.

Mr. Abdullah Al-Omari

BS, MS, RDH | Saudi Arabia

Abdullah Alomari is a faculty member at Prince Sultan Military College of Health Sciences in Dhahran. He earned his Master’s degree in Dental Hygiene from the University of California, San Francisco, in 2015 as the first Saudi to graduate from the program. He is a certified senior specialist and served as the deputy of the Oral and Dental Health Specialist Department and was also a member of the Dental Research Group at Prince Sultan Military Medical City. He also served as a board member and treasurer of the Saudi Dental Hygiene Society. In addition, he worked as a part-time lecturer at various medical colleges and is actively involved in planning and organizing conferences and scientific events.

Ms. Marwah Bin Afeef

BS, MSc | Saudi Arabia

Ms. Marwah Afeef is a dental public health professional with a strong academic foundation and a passion for improving oral health outcomes. Armed with a Master of Science degree in Dental Public Health from King's College London and a Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene from the University of New Haven, Ms. Afeef possesses a comprehensive understanding of dental public health principles, research methodologies, and community-based interventions. In addition to her impressive qualifications, Ms. Afeef is a published researcher with a focus on health research. She has been recognized for her excellence. She secured second place prize at the Saudi International Periodontics Conference 2021 for her research on chlorhexidine mouthwash and COVID-19. In addition to her research endeavors, Ms. Afeef has demonstrated exceptional leadership skills through her involvement in various community projects aimed at promoting oral hygiene and improving access to care.

Dr. Abdulrahman Balhaddad

BDS, MSD, PhD | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Balhaddad completed an Operative residency program and a Master of Science in Dentistry in 2017 at Indiana University, School of Dentistry. In 2021, he received a Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Maryland, Baltimore. Dr. Balhaddad is currently an Assistant Professor at Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal (IAU), College of Dentistry and Senior Registrar in Restorative Dentistry. Dr. Balhaddad has more than 70 scientific papers in different journals and books. His most recent publications discuss the design of bioactive resin-based materials, the use of light-curing units, and dental microbiology.

Dr. Nada Binmadi

BDS, Diplomate ABOMP, MBA, PhD | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Nada Binmadi is pioneering associate professor and consultant of oral and maxillofacial pathology. She is a laboratory director for central oral pathology lab at King Abdulaziz University Dental hospital (KAUDH). She is a member of scientific committee of oral medicine and pathology at Saudi Commission for Health Specialty (SCFHS) and member of central accreditation committee at SCFHS. She received her dental degree from KAU in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, earned her PhD and completed her residency at the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB). Her PhD thesis focused on the role of Semaphorin in cancer metastasis. In 2017, she earned her MBA in healthcare from George Washington University, Washington, DC. She is a fellow of the American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and a diplomate of the American board of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology. Dr. Binmadi’s clinical expertise includes areas of oral, salivary gland and jaw lesion diagnosis and test utilization management. Her research interests include oral cancer and its microenvironment. She has authored and published over 50 original articles and reviews in her area of expertise. She also interests in understanding the dynamics of organizations, including academic healthcare centers, and emphasizes the role of research in organizational development.

Dr. Faisal Hakeem

BDS, MSc, DDPH, PhD, FHEA | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Faisal F. Hakeem is an Assistant Professor at Taibah University in Preventive Dental Science and an Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Manchester. His research focuses on oral health's impact on aging, particularly its relationship with frailty and periodontal disease. He investigates socio-economic influences on oral health in older populations and broader public health implications. His work includes systematic reviews, studies on lifestyle factors like smoking and e-cigarette use in periodontal health, and the impact of COVID-19 on health outcomes. Dr. Hakeem’s research spans epidemiology, geriatric dentistry, and public health, with a focus on aging-related issues.

Ms. Razan Aldossary

MSc in Oral Sciences | Saudi Arabia

Razan AlDossary is a distinguished dental professional with a passion for both clinical practice and education. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Dental Assisting from Prince Sultan Military College of Health Sciences in 2017, laying the foundation for a career dedicated to advancing dental care and education. Razan began her professional journey at the Armed Forces Hospital in Dhahran, where she honed her skills as a dental assistant. Her commitment to excellence and her desire to share her knowledge led her to transition into academia in 2019. She took on the role of Demonstrator in the Dental and Oral Health Department at PSMCHS. In 2023, Razan furthered her expertise by earning a MSc in Oral Sciences from the University of Glasgow, UK. This advanced education has enriched her knowledge and enhanced her contributions to the field. Currently, Razan serves as a Lecturer at PSMCHS, where she is dedicated to nurturing and inspiring the next generation of dental professionals.

Ms. Mariam Sharahili

BDA, MSc | Saudi Arabia

Mariam Hussain Sharahili is a dental professional, holding a Bachelor's degree in Dental Assistance with first-class honors from Prince Sultan Military College for Health Sciences, and a Master's degree in Dental Materials from Sheffield University, UK. Launching my career at PSMCHS, since then I advanced to the role of a Dental and Oral Health Lecturer.

Ms. Elaf Alshamrani

BDA, MSc | Saudi Arabia

Elaf Mohammed Alshamrani is a dedicated dental professional with a Bachelor's degree in Dental Assistance from Prince Sultan Military College of Health Sciences, which I earned in 2018. I began my career as a dental assistant at the Royal Commission Health Program in Jubail Industrial City before transitioning into academia in 2019, taking on the role of demonstrator in the Dental and Oral Health Department at my alma mater. In 2023, I completed a Master of Science in Oral Biology from Queen Mary University of London, UK. I am currently a Lecturer at Prince Sultan Military College of Health Sciences, contributing to the education and training of future dental professionals.