Michael A. Pikos, DDS, is an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at Ohio State University College of Dentistry and Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine and a clinical associate professor at the Department of Periodontology and the Department of Prosthodontics at the University of Florida College of Dentistry. He is the author of Bone Augmentation in Implant Dentistry (Quintessence, 2019), serves on the editorial boards of several journals, and has lectured extensively on dental implants in North and South America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Dr Pikos is the founder and CEO of the Pikos Institute and maintains a private practice limited to implant surgery in Trinity, Florida.

Dr. Claudia Pinter is a distinguished figure in the field of orthodontics, particularly renowned for her expertise in the aligner technique. Graduating from the esteemed University of Vienna, Austria, she embarked on a dedicated journey focused on invisible orthodontics with clear aligners. Internationally sought after as a speaker, Dr. Pinter possesses a unique talent for elucidating complex concepts into practical, everyday principles. Her ability to distill intricate information has earned her widespread appreciation among peers. Dr. Pinter's commitment to excellence serves as a beacon, inspiring fellow professionals to delve deeper into the aligner technique. Known for her transparent approach, she generously shares her protocols, fostering a culture of openness and collaboration within the field. Passionate about fostering meaningful connections with colleagues, Dr. Pinter thrives on the exchange of knowledge and ideas. Her dedication to advancing the field of orthodontics through education and collaboration underscores her status as a leading authority in the aligner technique.

1987-1992 Studium der Zahnheilkunde an der Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität in Frankfurt am Main Seit 1993 Tätigkeit als Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter an der Poliklinik für Zahnärztliche Prothetik am Zentrum der Zahn-, Mund- und Kieferheilkunde (Carolinum) der Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität, Frankfurt am Main 1994 Promotion zum Dr. med. dent., Frankfurt am Main 2001-2002 Forschungsaufenthalt an der Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, Oregon, USA Seit 2002 Ernennung zum Oberarzt an der Poliklinik für Zahnärztliche Prothetik am Zentrum der Zahn-, Mund- und Kieferheilkunde (Carolinum) der Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität, Frankfurt am Main Ernennung zum qualifiziert fortgebildeten Spezialisten der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Zahnärztliche Prothetik und Werkstoffkunde (DGPro) Zertifikat im Bereich der Implantologie der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Implantologie im Zahn-, Mund- und Kieferbereich (DGI) 2006 Habilitation im Fachbereich der Medizin der Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main Seit 01.03.2012 Leiter des Lehrstuhls für Zahnärztliche Prothetik und Dentale Technologie, Universität Witten/Herdecke

Prof Dr Bjarni Pjetursson received his DDS from the University of Iceland in 1990. From 1990 to 2000 he worked as a general dentist in his private clinic in Iceland. In 2000 he started his postgraduate training in Periodontology and Implant Dentistry at the University of Bern, Switzerland. He received his specialist certificate (EFP & SSP) and Masters of Advanced Studies in Periodontology and Doctorate in Dentistry from the Faculty of Medicine, University of Bern. From 2003 to 2005 he did his postgraduate training in Prosthodontics at the University of Bern. From 2005 he was Assistant Professor and Senior Lecturer at the Department of Periodontology and Fixed Prosthodontics, University of Bern, and from 2009 to 2014 the Dean of the Faculty of Odontology, University of Iceland. Presently he is a Professor and Chairman of the Department of Reconstructive Dentistry, University of Iceland, and a Titular Professor at the Division of Fixed Prosthodontics and Biomaterials at the University of Geneva, Switzerland. Prof Dr Pjetursson is a board member of EAO, an ITI Fellow, Associate Editor of the International Journal of Prosthodontics, and member of the editorial board of Clinical Oral Implants Research. He has published extensively in and given over 700 lectures in 50 countries around the world. His research interests are clinical studies in implant dentistry and evidenced-based evaluation of different treatment modalities in implant and prosthetic dentistry.

Obtaining his Master’s Degree in Dental Technology in 1996, Udo Plaster is continuously on the search for a more holistic and accurate way of applying his expertise and experience with the patient as the focus. As an international lecturer and author of numerous publications, innovator of dental technologies, Plaster shares his knowledge, contributes to the improvement of interdisciplinary communication between the dentist and the dental technician and is committed to the well-being of the patients. Good communication between all 3; the patient, the dentist, the technician are essential elements for obtaining successful results.