22nd ESCD Annual Meeting

Certificate in Periodontics; MS and PhD in Operative Dentistry, University of Bauru, SP, Brazil; Postdoctoral Degree in Operative Dentistry, University of Sheffield, UK; Professor, Head, and Chair of the Department of Operative Dentistry and Coordinator of the Graduate Program in Operative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil

Full Professor in Restorative Dentistry at the University of Chieti, Italy. Dean of the Department of Restorative Dentistry and Dean of the greatest Department of the University of Chieti. Dean of School of Specialization in Pediatric Dentistry of University of Chieti. His clinical and research qualities, together with his didactic skills, are internationally recognized. He is an invited speaker in the most prestigious International Congresses and he is the scientific, he is didactic coordinator of several activities involving different International Universities and invited Professor in several international universities. He has been honorary professor at the Ukrainian Academy of Medical Stomatology since 2006 and member of the most eminent international scientific associations in the field of Restorative Dentistry and Adhesive Prosthodontics. Over the years, he has been practicing very high-level clinical activities, together with his own clinical Staff, setting-up within the University of Chieti one of the worldwide most advanced center in the field of Restorative Dentistry, Adhesive Prosthodontics and Occlusal Problems. In parallel with the clinical activities, at the University of Chieti he coordinates a dynamic research group, that has become over the years a reference point in Europe for the biomechanical studies on dental materials employed in Restorative Dentistry and Adhesive Prosthodontics and is particularly interested in the materials to be used for the full mouth rehabilitation of patients with parafunctions or TMJ disorders. His clinical and scientific knowledge about the problems, the procedures and the materials related to the oral rehabilitation of parafunctional and dysfunctional patients led to the publication of a textbook titled E.F.P. (Esthetical-Functional-Postural) Clinical Approach (ACME edition), together with Dr. Lorenzo Vanini. He is also author of another very successful volume published together with Macij Zarow, Gaetano Paolone, Gianluca Paniz and Luis Felippe translated in English, Polish, Russian and Portuguese: Endoprotesica (Ed. Quintessence). He published more than 100 papers on the most prestigious national and international journals.

Ausbildung zum Zahntechniker und Studium der Zahnmedizin. 2003 Habilitation an der RWTH Aachen. 2006 Ruf auf die W2-Professur für Zahnärztliche Prothetik und Werkstoffkunde an der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) München. 2010 Auszeichnung „Bester Vortrag“ auf der Jahrestagung der Arbeitsgemeinschaft Dentale Technologie. 2011, 2012 und 2013 Lehrepreis „Bester Dozent“ der Bayerischen Landeszahnärztekammer. Seit 2014 Direktor der Poliklinik für Zahnärztliche Prothetik an der LMU München, Active Member der European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry (EAED). 2016 Präsident der Arbeitsgemeinschaft Dentale Technologie (ADT). 2018 BdZA-Alumni Preis für den herausragenden Einsatz bei der Fortbildung von jungen Zahnmedizinern in Deutschland. Seit 2019 Studiendekan für Zahnmedizin an der LMU München. 2021 wissenschaftliche Leitung des 1st EAED Virtual Meetings. Seit 2022 Fellow der American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry (AAED).

Wissenschaftliche Schwerpunkte: Adhäsivtechnik, vollkeramische Restaurationen, Gesamtrehabilitationen, Intraoral-Scanner, CAD/CAM-Technologie, Hochleistungspolymere, Aufbau endodontisch behandelter Zähne, Implantatprothetik.

Dr. Feraru schloss 2005 ihr Studium an der zahnmedizinischen Fakultät der Universität Timisoara, Rumänien ab. Von 2009 bis 2022 war sie fester Bestandteil des Teams der Bichacho-Klinik, wo sie sich auf interdisziplinäre Behandlungsmethoden spezialisiert hat. Sie hat umfassende Kenntnisse und Erfahrungen in allen Bereichen der perio-prothetischen ästhetischen Zahnheilkunde mit Schwerpunkt auf restaurativen und perioplastischen Eingriffen. Neben ihrer internationalen publizistischen Arbeit verfolgt sie ihre Leidenschaft, ihre Erfahrungen und Fähigkeiten an andere weiterzugeben, indem sie weltweit Vorträge hält, unterrichtet und als Mentorin für komplexe ästhetische restaurative Behandlungen und interdisziplinäre perio-prothetische Konzepte und Behandlungen fungiert. Sie ist auch Autorin des Bestsellers Dental Visualization, der 2018 im Quintessenz Verlag erschienen ist.

Degree in dentistry, Complutense University of Madrid 2000 Postgraduate degree in aesthetic dentistry, Complutense University of Madrid 2002 Collaborator professor in the master of aesthetic dentistry in Madrid UCM since 2004 Collaborator professor in the Master of Restorative Dentistry based in New Technologies Collaborator Professor in the Continuous Education Program (“Anterior Composite Resins” module and “Clinical Cases” module) in the Complutense University of Madrid since 2006 Member of S.E.P.E.S Spanish Society of Dental and Esthetic Protheses. Author of a chapter in a book in the area of aesthetic dentistry (“El Manual de Odontología”) Author of several articles in the area of aesthetic and restorative dentistry International lecture in aesthetic and restorative dentistry and hands-on courses internationally and in Spain Private practice focus on aesthetic and restorative dentistry in Azero & Villares Dentistas in Madrid, Spain Dr. Carlos Fernández Villares Azero & Villares Dentistas C/ Mateo García 12, 28017 Madrid, Spain www.azerovillares.com

Born on 10th of August 1974 in Alessandria, Italy. Graduated in Dental School at Genoa University as DDS in 1999. ADHESTHETICS founder. EAED (European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry) Active Member since 2006. AIC (Italian Academy of Conservative) Active Member since 2007. Vice-president from 2016 to 2019. President elect for the biennium 2022-2023. SCAD (Society for Color and Appearance in Dentistry) Regional Councilor for Europe of for the biennium 2013/14 and 2015/16. Secretary for biennium 2017-2018. President elect for the biennium 2021-2022. Member of the Editorial Board of IJED (International Journal of Esthetic Dentistry) since 2010. AARD (American Academy of Restorative Dentistry) Member since 2014. DSD (Digital Smile Design) Master since 2013. International speaker at dental congresses and courses in more than thirty Countries. Other informations: National President of AISO (Italian Association of Dental Students) in 1997-99. Trainer at the Dr. Massironi Prosthodontics Annual Master Course from 2004 to 2018. Co-author of several Italian and International scientific publications including the book on Prosthodontics “Precision in Dental Esthetics” by D. Massironi, R. Pascetta, and G. Romeo published in 2004. Active and Founder Member of MSC (Massironi Study Club) from 2007 to 2018. Active and Founder Member of GICC (Interdisciplinar Gymnasium CAD CAM) from 2007 to 2016. Visiting Professor in Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry in different Universities: Genoa University (IT), University of Pisa (IT), Insubria University of Varese (IT), Alma Mater University of Bologna (IT), Dental School of Torino (IT), CEU University San Pablo of Madrid (ES), University of Almeria (ES), Universidad Europea de Madrid (ES), New York University (USA), University of Washington in Seattle (USA). Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Preventive and Restorative Sciences in the Associated Faculty of the School of Dental Medicine of the Upenn University in Philadelphia since January 2020 until June 2022. IAED (Italian Academy of Esthetic Dentistry) Active Member since 2011. IAAD (International Academy for Adhesive Dentistry) Member since 2013. Dental practice in Alessandria, focusing in Operative Dentistry and Prosthodontics.

Louis Hardan, DDS, PhD, is a professor and the director of the master program in the Restorative and Esthetic Department at Saint Joseph University in Beirut, Lebanon. He received his dental degree in 1989 and continued his postdoctoral education at Saint Joseph University, where he obtained a certificate for basic science in 1993, completed his specialization in restorative and esthetic dentistry in 1995, and completed his PhD in oral biology and materials in 2009. Dr Hardan maintains a private practice in his hometown of Byblos, Lebanon, and he is the scientific director and an honorary and active international member of StyleItaliano. He is also the country chairperson for Lebanon of the European Society of Cosmetic Dentistry. Dr Hardan is the inventor of Smile Lite MDP (Smile Line), a device used to take high-quality dental photographs with a mobile phone, for which he won the Best of Class Technology Award in 2017, as well as Posterior Misura (LM instrument), an instrument for shaping direct posterior composites. He has many publications to his name in international journals and has given several international lectures and courses on esthetics, restorative dentistry, and mobile dental photography.

Jan Kurtz-Hoffmann ist Zahnarzt in Leipzig und zusammen mit seinem Kollegen Dr. Nico Lindemann Inhaber mehrerer Zahnarztpraxen mit unterschiedlichen Spezialisierungen sowie eines Fortbildungs- und Veranstaltungszentrums. Sein Behandlungsschwerpunkt konzentriert sich auf minimal invasive ästhetische Zahnheilkunde und der Umsetzung komplexer Behandlungsfälle unter Berücksichtigung funktioneller Aspekte. Ein weiterer Schwerpunkt ist die Implementierung eines umfassenden digitalen dentalen Workflows in die tägliche Praxis. 2009 wurde er aktives Mitglied der Deutschen Gesellschaft für ästhetische Zahnmedizin (DGÄZ).  Seit 2013 ist er DSD-Master, eingeladen von Christian Coachman. 2016 wurde einer seiner Behandlungsfälle im Rahmen des Ivoclar Smile Award 2016 zu den in den TOP 10 Fällen in Europa gewählt. 2017 wurde Jan Kurtz-Hoffmann zertifiziertes Mitglied der European Society of Cosmetic Dentistry (ESCD) und 2020 Mitbegründer und Vorstandsmitglied der European Academy of Digital Dentistry (EADd). Als Autor schrieb mehrere Artikel in verschiedenen Fachzeitschriften wie Quintessence Zahntechnik, International Journal of Dental Techn. und Casebook of Ivoclar und ist internationaler Referent auf dem Gebiet minimal invasiver, digitaler Zahnmedizin sowie Advisory Board Member und KOL von Align Techn.

Ferran Llansana: Creator of SMILE STUDIO, specialist in Dental Esthetics & Prostheses & Buccofacial Implantology. Educated at the best international universities (of Barcelona, New York and Brazil), Dr. Ferran Llansana is one of the most recognized professionals in dental aesthetics at international level. He is the winner of the second global "Smile Award", and runs Excellence Dental and Smile Studio in Palma de Mallorca, treating patients from all over the world. Dr. Llansana is a leading expert in the field of Esthetic Dentistry, he participates actively in different training programs for dentists in different universities and associations. Also he is a lector at national and international conferences. The team led by Dr. Llansana is in constant training to be able to offer its patients the best possible service and the best results. Our purpose is your smile.

Dr. Mehy Lo Presti is a dentist, curator, and disruptor in the dental industry. As co-founder of the Global Dental Collective, he creates bold, immersive experiences that challenge the status quo of dental education. His events blend theatre, debate, and storytelling, making dentistry engaging, dynamic, and unforgettable. Dentorama is the ultimate theatrical dental debate, where ideas clash, insights spark, and the audience plays judge. Curated by the Global Dental Collective, it’s a high-energy, no-fluff showdown designed to challenge perspectives, ignite conversations, and redefine dental education.

Student of prof. Fabio Toffenetti and Riccardo Garberoglio. Student trainer in Conservative Dentistry at “Istituto Policattedra di Discipline Odontostomatologiche Università degli Studi Di Siena” (1986/87). Teacher of “Biomeccanica masticatoria e Protesi applicata” in secondary school for dental technicians (1987/88). Teacher of “Odontostomatologia” in nursing qualification (Università degli Studi di Siena facoltà di Medicina e Chirurgia 1998/99 1999/2000 e 2000/2001). Active member of the Accademia italiana di Conservativa (AIC) since 2005. Active member of the Italian Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry (IAED) since 2011. Lecturer in courses on direct and indirect aesthetic composite restorations in anterior and posterior teeth in Italy and abroad.” In the modern dental office all members of staff work at making the patient feel comfortable and establishing a friendly and relaxing environment. We believe that it is possible to achieve high standards of professionalism while continuing to emphasise the importance of human relationships. Every treatment plan is strictly customized and is the result of specific diagnostic examinations and an initial consultation where the patients’ requests and expectations are evaluated.. Our aim is to provide our patients with the least invasive treatment plan, which can be achieved thanks to a profound knowledge of materials, and adhesive procedures, which are becoming more predictable daily. The best reward and the main goal for our staff is our patients’ smile and oral health.

1981 -1983  Ausbildung zum Zahntechniker an der “Juan Badal dental school”, Valencia. 1983 -1986 praktisches Arbeiten als Techniker in der prothetischen Abteilung im“La Belle dental lab”, New York. 1986  beginnt er mit Dr Antin in dessen Praxislabor in San Sebastián zu arbeiten. 1987 eröffnet er das“PICAZA Y SETIEN Dental Laboratory” in San Sebastián gemeinsam mit seinem PartnerArtemio Picaza, spezialisiert auf festsitzenden Zahnersatz und keramische Restaurationen. Seit 1993 verwendet er Creation. In Spanien und Portugal arbeitet er mit Cendre-Metaux, jetzt bekannt als Cmdental, zusammen in der Funktion des Opinion Leaders. Kurse und Vorlesungen gibt er seit dem Jahr 2005, zudem nimmt er gemeinsam mit prestigeträchtigen internationalen Keramikern an vielen Kongressen weltweit teil. Eduardo ist spezialisiert auf hochästhetische implantatgetragene Restaurationen mit weißer und pinker Keramik. Er reiste einige Male zu Willi Geller nach Zürich und wurde 2013 zum Mitglied der Oral Design international foundation ernannt.

Javier Tapia Guadix wurde 1978 im spanischen Madrid geboren. Er schloss sein Zahnmedizinstudium 2003 an der Universidad Europea de Madrid ab. 2004 war er  Fakultätsmitglied an der Abteilung für Prothetik. 2005 begann er seine Laufbahn als professioneller Computergrafik-Künstler mit dem Schwerpunkt Illustration, Animation und Anwendungsentwicklung. Zu diesem Zweck gründete er das Unternehmen Juice – Dental Media Design. 2005 erhielt er für seine Arbeit in der Kommission für Neue Technologien die Verdienstauszeichnung des spanischen Zahnärzteverbands (Colegio Español de Dentistas de la I Región). 2011 gründete er zusammen mit Panaghiotis Bazos und Gianfranco Politano die Bio-Emulation Group. Er arbeitet aktiv mit mehreren Universitäten in ganz Europa zusammen und ist Mitglied des GC Restorative Advisory  Board. 2014 wurde er offizieller Reviewer für  das Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dentistry und 2017 für das International Journal of Esthetic Dentistry. Dr. Tapia ist in eigener Praxis in Madrid mit dem Schwerpunkt restaurative Zahnheilkunde und Ästhetik tätig. Seine internationale Referententätigkeit umfasst über 250 Kongresse, Hands-on-Kurse und Live-Kurse. Er ist Autor zahlreicher Publikationen auf den Gebieten restaurative Zahnheilkunde, Dentalfotografie und Computer in der Zahnmedizin.