Speakers

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Dr. Karabucak is Professor of Endodontics-Clinician Educator, Director of the Postdoctoral Endodontics Program and Chair of Department of Endodontics at the University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine. After earning his dental degree from Istanbul University School of Dental Medicine in 1993, Dr. Karabucak completed his endodontic postgraduate training at the Department of Endodontics at Penn, where he also received his Master’s in Oral Biology in 1998. He later earned his DMD degree from Penn Dental Medicine in 2002. Dr. Karabucak lectures at national and international conferences, has published in peer-reviewed journals. He serves on the editorial advisory board of several international peer-reviewed dental journals. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics. Dr. Karabucak has been the attending endodontist at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia since 2005.

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.

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.

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.

Prof. Stavros Kiliaridis graduated from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece. He completed his specialist education in Orthodontics at University of Göteborg, Sweden, where he also received his PhD and worked as Associate Professor. In 1999 he was appointed Professor and Director of the Department of Orthodontics, University of Geneva, while he also served as Professor and Chairman of Orthodontics at the University of Athens, Greece. Since 2020 he is Adjunct Professor at the University of Bern and in 2021 he was nominated Professor Emeritus at the University of Geneva. Prof. Kiliaridis has authored or co-authored over 250 research papers and several book chapters and is a reviewer for many international scientific journals. He received the Sheldon Friel Memorial Lecture 2015 and the Distinguished Teacher Award 2022 by the European Orthodontic Society. The scientific work performed by his students under his supervision has been internationally awarded on numerous occasions. He is also a member of the Angle Society of Europe.

Dr. Meza is a 2002 graduate of the University of Connecticut, School of Dental Medicine. Prior to dental school, he attended Vanderbilt University where he completed a BA in Psychology. Dr. Meza then received his Certificate in Endodontics from Temple School of Dentistry in 2004. During residency, Dr. Meza conducted research on the Biolase Waterlase. All Tissue Laser to explore the disinfecting capabilities of the laser on bacterially infected roots. His research was published in the Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA), July 2007. Dr. Meza has lectured for Biolase in hands-on courses and provided in-office training to endodontists in the USA and Canada.

• Specialty Degree in Restorative Dentistry • Master of Science Degree in Prosthodontics • Actual President of the Brazilian Society of Aesthetic Dentistry • President of the International Federation of Esthetic Dentistry (IFED) for the years 2010 - 2012. • Board member of the Academy of Microscope Enhanced Dentistry (AMED), USA from 2008 – 2012. • Has lectured nationally and internationally about Esthetic Dentistry and about the Use of High Magnification in Everyday Practice. • Maintains a private practice since 1983, and has focused on microscope enhanced

Dr. Markiewicz is Professor and Chair of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Buffalo, and adjunct Professor in the Departments of Neurosurgery and Surgery at the Jacob’s School of Medicine and Biomedical Science. He is an attending Head and Neck and Reconstructive Surgeon and Roswell Park Cancer Center, and is Co-director of the Cleft and Craniofacial Team, at the Craniofacial Center of Western New York. Dr. Markiewicz earned his Dental Degree at the University at Buffalo, and Medical Degree at Oregon Health and Science University where he also completed his General Surgery and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery training. He obtained a Master’s of Public Health from Harvard University with a concentration in Biostatistics and Epidemiology, and completed a Fellowship in Clinical Investigation at The Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston Massachusetts. Dr. Markiewicz completed a fellowship in Pediatric Cleft and Craniomaxillofacial Surgery, at the Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, in Orlando Florida. Dr. Markiewicz’s clinical and research interests are dedicated to the management of Cleft and Craniofacial anomalies in Children and Adults, the treatment of Head and Neck Cancer, and the reconstruction of Congenital and Acquired Defects in Children and Adults.

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.

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.

Dr. Nabeel Talic is a full time Professor and Consultant Orthodontist at the College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Prof. Talic obtained his Bachelor Degree in Dentistry (BDS) from king Saud University in 1995, a Master Degree in Oral Sciences and Orthodontic Specialty Certificate in Orthodontics from the University of Illinois at Chicago, USA in 2000 and 2001, respectively. Prof. Talic earned a PhD in Anatomy and Cell Biology from the College of Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago in 2004. Prof. Talic is a fellow of the International College of Dentists since 2009. Prof. Talic is a Scientific reviewer in a number of journals such as the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Angle Orthodontist, Saudi Dental Journal and others. Prof. Talic has numerous publications in refereed journals such as the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Australian Orthodontic Journal, and the Saudi Dental Journal.

Dr. Osama Basri graduated with honors from King Abdulaziz University College of Dentistry earning him a BDS. He earned his Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies (CAGS) in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics and a Master in Education and Leadership Degree (M.Ed ) from Jacksonville University Florida, USA. Later on, Dr. Basri earned a Fellowship in Surgical and Craniofacial and Special Care Orthodontics from the University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine, Department of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Basri is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics and a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada in Orthodontics. Currently, Dr. Basri is the Head of the Cleft and Craniofacial Center and a Consultant in Orthodontics at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center- Jeddah. He is also a Member of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Orthodontic Society

- 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 - Consultant of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, King Abdulaziz Medical City, National Guard, Riyadh - Master Clinical Trainer, Dynamic Navigation Society (DNS) for Dental implants - Head of Digital transformation unit in dentistry, King Abdulaziz medical city

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.

Dr. Yasir Alturkistany earned Saudi Board in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery in 2014 and he completed Microvascular Reconstruction Fellowship at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, United States in 2017. He earned Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Management from Alfaisal University in 2021. Currently, Dr. Alturkistany is a Consultant in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at King Fahad Medical City in Riyadh and Chair of Scientific Council, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Specialty.

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. 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.

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

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.

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.

Dr. Ali Assiry has graduated from King Khaled University in the year 2011. Dr. Assiry completed specialty training in Pediatric Dentistry and has Saudi Specialty Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry in 2017. He is currently working as Associate Professor, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, College of Dentistry University of Najran. He has written numerous peer reviewed articles on dental field and published more than 50 papers in reputed journals and has been serving as an editorial board member of reputed journals. Dr. Assiry dental career expands over 10 years and includes the roles of dentist, speaker, educator, clinical instructor and pediatric dentist consultant. Dr. Assiry is passionate about treatment of special needs children

Dr. Dóra Tihanyi graduated in 2002 at Faculty of Dentistry at Semmelweis University, Budapest. Then immediately started to work at the Department of Periodontology at the University to complete her specialization first in general dentistry then in periodontology. She spent 15 years at the department as a clinical doctor and tutor. In addition to clinical work, she took an active part in education and curriculum reform, mainly in the development and organization of pre-clinical courses. In 2009, she founded the Denteam practice, where she built and leads a young, vibrant team of mainly periodontists, with a strong emphasis on high-quality patientcentered care and ongoing professional training. She is a passionate teacher with over 15 years of experience and she is the first instructor of the iTOP trainings in Hungary and the leader of the trainer team.

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

BDS from King Saudi University Diploma in hospital management from Arizona International School of Business and Management Certified Professional Healthcare Surveyor (CPHS) Certified Infection Control and Prevention (CICP) CERTIFIED IN HEALTHCARE QUALITY MANAGEMENT (CHQM) Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (ICGB) From American Institute for Medical Sciences and Management 5 years’ experience in establishing clinics Currently, Dr. Abukhalaf is the Medical Complex Manager at Smile Dental Clinic and General Manager at Luster Smile Dental Lab.

• Special Care Dentist • SCD Clinical Supervisor • Medical Educationist • Dental Fear Therapist • Emotional Talents Trainer Currently, Dr. Faden is working in the University Dental Hospital, College of Dentistry, King AbdulAziz University, Jeddah, 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.

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. Arshad Kaleem is a Maxillofacial and Head and Neck Surgeon. He runs a fellowship in Head and Neck Oncologic/Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery at High Desert Oral and Facial Surgery/University Medical Center at El Paso, TX. Dr. Kaleem is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Fellow of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. He is also a Fellow of the American Head and Neck Society. Dr. Kaleem’s interests are in the treatment and management of head and neck cancer and reconstructive surgery, correction of dentofacial deformities, facial reconstruction, microneural surgery, maxillofacial trauma, surgical management of obstructive sleep apnea and dental/oral rehabilitation of cancer and trauma patients.

Dr. Michael Miloro is the Head of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at UI Health and Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Illinois, College of Medicine. His clinical and research interests include nerve regeneration, bone healing, implantology, TMJ disease, and orthognathic surgery. Dr. Miloro is a Diplomate and past Examiner of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, a Faculty Fellow of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

• Associate Professor, College of Dentistry, King Saud University • Board member, King Saud University Health Company • Consultant in Health Insurance & Health Services Administration • Consultant in Public Health • Clinical Consultant in Pediatric Dentistry

Dr. Nadershah is a double-qualified Associate Professor and Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, practicing the full scope of the specialty at King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. One of the most prominent surgeons of Saudi Arabia, whom has published multiple papers, and contributed to medical texts. He served as the Residency Director at KAU, and Head of the Scientific Committee of the Saudi Society of OMS. Dr. Nadershah graduated with a Dental degree from King Abdulaziz University, a medical degree from Louisiana State University (Shreveport, LA) as well as a Master’s degree in Bio-imaging from Boston University. He completed his surgical residency training at Boston University, and then furthered his education with a fellowship in Maxillofacial oncology and microvascular surgery. He is a Diplomat of the American Board of OMS. His area of interests include Orthognathic surgery and free flap reconstruction.

Dr. Velez-Torres received her M.D. degree from the University of Puerto Rico and completed her residency training in anatomic and clinical pathology at the University of Miami/ Jackson Memorial Hospital; followed by two fellowships in Head & Neck Pathology and Cytopathology.

Dr. Sadesh Kumar studied at the prestigious Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh, Scotland where he earned hi MFDS. His passion for oral surgery and implantology prompted him to further his training at Louisiana State University where he completed a fellowship in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Afterwards, he attended Nova Southeastern University’s College of Dental Medicine where he earned his DMD degree. Dr. Kumar’s desire to provide the highest quality of care and treatment for his patients motivated him to continue his education at the world renowned Misch International Implant Institute. Through the intensive program, he attained the highest honor of Diplomat and Surgical Fellow at the International Congress of Oral Implantology.

Dr. Paolo Cariati graduated in Medicine and Surgery from the Magna Graecia University of Catanzaro (Italy) with a final grade of 108/110 in July 2012. He performed his resident training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Hospital Universitario Virgen de las Nieves of Granada (Spain). He was awarded as best resident of the Hospital Universitario Virgen de las Nieves de Granada and as the best resident of Spanish Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in June 2019. He worked as fellow in Head and Neck Oncological Surgery and Microvascular Reconstruction at the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department of Maryland University Hospital. Dr. Cariati is currently working at Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery of Albacete University General Hospital. He is particularly focused on Head and Neck oncology and Microvascular reconstruction and He is the first author of more than 20 scientific papers in head and neck oncology and oncological reconstruction published in international journals. Moreover, he published more than 50 scientific papers in all the fields of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

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.

• Associate Professor and Consultant • Maxillofacial Oncology and Microvascular Surgeon • Chairman, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Department, College of Dentistry, King Saud University • Day Surgery and OR Manager, Dental University Hospital • Supervisor, Business Center, Dental University Hospital

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.

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.

An artist: Started art when I was in school to share my vision to the world. One of my goals is showing people that quality of art could give value to our lives. Personally I use Graffiti and Dentistry to spread my messages. I view Dentistry as an ART form that uses science for treatment.

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.

• 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)

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.

Dr. James C. Melville is an Associate Professor in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston UT Health and specializes in Oral, Head & Neck Oncology, and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery. He graduated from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry in Ann Arbor, Michigan, in 2005 and completed a General Practice Residency at the University of California San Francisco in 2006. He completed a residency in oral and maxillofacial surgery in 2012, followed by fellowships in oral, head, and neck oncology and microvascular reconstructive surgery at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital. He was appointed to the UTH OMFS internship director in 2017.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

• 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Dr. Ahmed Al Hussain is the Program Director of Maxillofacial Surgery at King Abdulaziz Medical City, He has an American and Canadian Boards in Maxillofacial Surgery and he also has a Fellowship Degree in Facial Plastics from Canada.

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.

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.

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.

• Canadian Association of Medical Aesthetics, Botulinum Toxins and Dermal Fillers Basic Techniques Certificate and Certificate of Program Completion • Fellowship in the College of Family Physicians of Canada • Certification: American Board of Antiaging and Regenerative Medicine. • Fellowship Program the American Board of Antiaging and Regenerative Medicine • Certification: Family Medicine, The College Of Family Physicians of Canada Currently, Dr. Alrowaily is working at Mawi Surgical Center and Family Medicine and Internal Medicine at Clemenceau Medical Center, Dubai.

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

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.

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.

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.

Dr. Fahd Alsalleeh earned his BDS Degree from King Saud University, College of Dentistry, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He obtained his M.S Oral Biology, Endodontic Certificate and PhD in Oral Biology at the University of Nebraska, Medical Center, College of Dentistry, Lincoln, Nebraska, USA. From 2003 up to the present, Dr. Alsalleeh has 22 publications in ISI and peer-reviewed journals; focus on Oral biology, Immune response and clinical endodontics. Currently, Dr. Alsalleeh is an Associate Professor and Endodontist Consultant at King Saud University, College of Dentistry. He also serves as the Director of Endodontic Postgraduate Program and the Chair, Scientific Council Saudi Board of Endodontic.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Dr. Hasan Jamal is a Paediatric Dentist who received his Clinical Doctorate from University College London and is a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and Glasgow. Before that, he received his first master’s degree in Regenerative Dentistry from Kings College London and his second master’s degree in Biomaterials from Queen Mary University. He published several studies in prestigious journals and has been a keynote speaker at national and international conferences. Regarding Sustainability in Healthcare, he has conducted several projects with pioneers in the field which created a positive impact on an international level. He has recently been invited by the World Dental Federation FDI in Geneva to speak and discuss the Sustainable Dentistry Project with the Sustainability in Dentistry Task Team

• Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics • Advanced Specialty Certificate In Endodontics • Master of Science in Dental Research • Fellowship of the Advanced Education in Esthetic Dentistry Currently, Dr. Bajawi is an Assistant Professor and holding the position of Clinical Director and Deputy Head of the Restorative Dental Science Department at the College of Dentistry, Jazan University, 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.

• 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.

Dr. Islam Kassem is a Senior Consultant of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, with academic back ground and teaching experience. He was involved in scientific activities in 20 countries. He is the founder of IMAXFAX Center. Currently, Dr. Islam is the Head of Maxillofacial Surgery Department in Alamin Hospital, Egypt

• 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Dr. Maher Hajjaj earned his Bachelor of Dental Medicine and Surgery from Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University. He obtained his Postgraduate Certificate in Prosthodontics and Master of Science in Dentistry in Dental Biomaterials from Indiana University, USA. He earned his Doctor of Science in Prosthodontics (2015) and Certificate of Graduate Studies in Digital Dentistry (2016) from Boston University. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada, in Prosthodontics. Currently, Dr. Hajjaj is an Assistant Professor and Consultant at the Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University. He is also a Certified Examiner for the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

• 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.

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

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.

Dr. Prashant Bhasin finished his post-graduate from the Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics of Rajiv Gandhi University. He is successfully practicing as a single sitting Endodontist and Esthetic Dentistry expert in New Delhi. He is recognized as a well-known speaker at various national and international conferences and seminars. He has contributed many award winning articles on his field across multiple platforms. He also holds an international certification on Engine driven Endodontics by Essential Dental Seminars at HODEC, New Jersey. Dr. Prashant Bhasin’s Dental and Implant Centre is the first and only authorized training center in micro dentistry in New Delhi.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Dr. Alsharif gained his bachelor’s degree in dentistry from King Saud University in 2005. He continued his career in Freiburg, Germany, where he graduated as a Prosthodontist from Freiburg University in 2013. Dr. Alsharif is the Co Author of a book published in 2019 titled “Digital Workflow in Reconstructive Dentistry” He is currently the Director of the Saudi Board of Prosthodontics at Batterjee Medical College. He is an influential lecturer who encourages students to follow their ambition in the field. He also gave several lectures and workshops nationally and internationally. He stands out with his incredible versatility as a dentist who also works in a private practice as a Consultant Prosthodontist at Unidents Clinic.

Dr. Walaa Magdy is a Prosthodontist and an Assistant Professor at King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia. She obtained her Bachelor Degree of Dental Surgery from King Abdulaziz University and her Master Degree from the University of Toronto. She obtained her Prosthodontic Diploma and PhD in Craniofacial Sciences from the University of British Columbia. She has multiple national and international awards and published over 15 publications. She has been awarded the ACP Educational Fellowship in 2016 and 2019, ACP John Sherry’s award 2018, PCSP award 2019, ICP/Ivoclar Vivadent Award 2020 and KAU Dean’s Award for the Best Scholar in 2021.

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.

Dr. Zain Hafiz is an experienced Consultant in Pediatric Dentistry. She obtained her BDS Degree in 2007 and the Master’s Degree in Pediatric Dentistry in 2012. Currently, Dr. Hafiz is an Assistant Professor at the College of Dentistry, King Saud University. She is also the Course Director for postgraduate and undergraduate courses in Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Hafiz has done multiple researches in the specialty including preventive dentistry, pulp therapy in primary teeth and dental materials. She contributed in schools’ campaigns to educate children about the importance of oral health as a part of community service.