Dr Karoussis was born in Athens (1969). He graduated from the Dental School, University of Athens, with an honorary degree in 1994. His Post Graduate studies at the University of Athens (1996-1999) led to a Specialization Degree in Periodontology as well as an Honorary Master’s Degree in Oral Biology. He continued his postgraduate studies in Periodontology and Implant Dentistry at the University of Berne, Switzerland, where he completed his Doctoral Thesis (2002) and in parallel he worked as a Visiting Assistant Professor. He continued his professional developent by completing a Mastership Course in Laser Applications in Dentistry, at the RWTH Aachen University (2012-2013). Since 2004, he has been working at the University of Athens with positions of increasing responsibility, starting as a Lecturer of Periodontology; in 2009 he became Assistant Professor with a Tenure position in 2012; in 2017 he was promoted to Asssociate Professor. In addition, he served as Clinical Director of the Postgraduate Clinic for Periodontology, from 2009 to 2016. Since 2016 he is the Director of the Lab for tissues and cells cultures of the Department of Periodontology, University of Athens. He has been awarded with national and international scholarships and prizes. Fellow of the International Team for Implantology (ITI) since 2002, Fellow of the International College of Dentists (2009), President of the Hellenic Society of Odontostomatological Research (2019), and Editor of the Greek Journal of Odontostomatological Progress (2019). His scientific work includes more than 100 publications in Greek and international scientific journals, book chapters in Greek and international books, cinical guidelines in three languages, a research monograph titled: Effect of Nd: YAG laser irradiation on the proliferation and differentiation of osteoblasts cultured on titanium surfaces, a two-volume textbook for Periodontology and Implantology in the Greek language, a textbook titled „100 steps in Periodontology“ and a book about the 70 years of history of the Hellenic Society of Odontostomatological Research. Since 2003 he runs a private practice, specializing in Periodontology and Implant Dentistry. He has performed numerous applications of the EMS technology in terms of GBT for therapy and maintenance of periodontal patients and during therapy of peri-implantitis. In his book (under publication) he suggests a modification of the CIST protocol (by Lang and Mombelli), for the treatment of peri-implantitis, where Air Flow and Perio Flow with the use of erythritol are applied as a standard procedure.

Christos Katsaros obtained his dental degree from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece, and received his four-year orthodontic training at the University of Saarland, Germany, where he also completed his doctoral degree (Dr. med. dent.) and "Habilitation." He worked as a researcher at Göteborg University, Sweden, where he completed an Odont. Dr./ Ph.D. From 2000 to 2002, he served as an Associate Professor and from 2002 to 2008 as a Professor of Orthodontics at the Department of Orthodontics and Oral Biology, Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre, Nijmegen, The Netherlands. Since 2008 he has held the position of Professor and Chair at the Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, University of Bern, Switzerland.
 

MM Dental Clinic, Center of Implant Dentistry (CID).

Christine Kätzel ist Sportphysiotherapeutin und als Hochschuldozentin für Physiotherapie und Gesundheitsfachberufe tätig. Ihre umfangreiche Expertise und ihren langjährigen Erfahrungsschatz im Bereich Fitnesstraining, Funktionsgymnastik sowie Faszientraining gibt sie seit mehr als 20 Jahren als Ausbilderin von Trainern und Übungsleitern weiter. Die Autorin ist leidenschaftliche Ausdauersportlerin und startete bereits bei vielen Ultra- und Etappenläufen. Zudem ist sie Gründungsmitglied der Marathonabteilung des FC St. Pauli, die sich politisch und sozial verantwortlich engagiert.

J. Robert Kelly, DDS, MS, DMedSc, teaches graduate prosthodontics and biomaterials at the University of Connecticut Health Center in Farmington, Connecticut. This follows a 21-year career with the US Navy, culminating in a tour as Commanding Officer, Naval Dental Research Institute. Dr Kelly earned his DDS from The Ohio State University, an MS in dental materials science from Marquette University, and a DMedSc in oral biology and a certificate in prosthodontics from Harvard/MIT. He is the incoming chairman of the ADA Standards Commitee on Dental Products, president of the Academy of Dental Materials, and past president of the American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics, and he has received awards for biomedical research (Harvard), for research and postgraduate education (Association of Military Surgeons of the US), and as a clinician/scholar (American College of Prosthodontists). Dr Kelly has contributed to the dental, engineering, and medical literature, holds eight patents, frequently lectures before national and international dental and engineering organizations, still does some of his own porcelain, and keeps his fingers wet practicing prosthodontics.

Dental studies in Freiburg from 1980 to 1985, completed PhD in 1987, worked in the prosthodontics department of the dental clinic in Freiburg from 1985 to 1991 and 1994 to 1997. Conducted research funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) at the University of Maryland in Baltimore, USA, from 1991 to 1993. Achieved habilitation in 1995. Appointed as director of the Department of Dental Prosthetics, Propaedeutics, and Materials Science at the Christian-Albrechts-University of Kiel in 1997. Became chairman of the Schleswig-Holstein Society for Dental, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (SHGZMK) in 2004. Served as vice president of the German Society of Prosthetic Dentistry and Biomaterials (DGPro) from 2008 to 2012, and as president of the DGPro from 2012 to 2016. In December 2011, became the first German scientist to receive the Schweitzer Research Award from the Greater New York Academy of Prosthodontics (GNYAP). Research interests include adhesive prosthodontics, all-ceramic restorations, implantology, and materials science.

Doctor in dental surgery
Certificate in endodontics, University of Washington, USA
Master of science in dentistry, University of Washington, USA
Adjunct assistant Professor, University of Pennsylvania, USA

Dr. Bertrand Khayat received his DDS degree at the University of Paris. He obtained his Certificate in Endodontics and his Masters of Science at the University of Washington in 1988. A pioneer in the use of the microscope in Endodontics, he also designed several surgical instruments including ultrasonic tips for surgical retropreparation. In addition to his extensive experience and expertise in Endodontic Surgery, he lectures internationally while maintaining his private practice in Conventional and Surgical Endodontics in Paris.

Prof. Dr. Fouad Khoury received his dental education at the Saint Joseph University in Beirut, Lebanon, and his specialization in Oral Surgery at the Universities of Freiburg and Münster, Germany. He was Assistant Professor at the University of Münster, where he completed his PhD and Scientific Habilitation degree. Since 1994, Prof. Khoury has been Full Professor in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery of the University of Münster, and Director of the Privatzahnklinik Schloss Schellenstein, Olsberg, Germany. For many years, he has been a visiting professor at several universities, the Chairperson of the Examination Committee for Oral Surgery, and a member of the editorial board of many international journals. Prof. Khoury is currently Chairperson of the Oral and Jaw Surgery Society (AGOKI) of the German Association for Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Medicine (DGZMK), and Associate Editor of the International Journal of Oral Implantology. He has received several awards (eg, the Pioneers in Dentistry award 2016 AUB, and the William R. Laney Award of the American Academy of Osseointegration 2017) and holds many patents. Prof. Khoury is the author and editor of four bestseller textbooks that have been translated into more than 10 languages.