Sabine Ruf, DDS, Dr. med. dent. habil. (PhD) received her dental, orthodontic and scientic degrees from the School of Dentistry, Justus-Liebig-University of Giessen, Germany. In 1994 she obtained her Dr. med. dent. with the thesis entitled: “Facial morphology, size and activity of the masseter muscle”. She became a certified specialist in Orthodontics in 1995. Thereafter, in 2001 she was granted the degree of Dr. med. dent. habil. (PhD) with the thesis entitled “Influence of the Herbst appliance on mandibular growth and TMJ function”. From 2002 to 2005 she served as Professor and Chair of Orthodontics at the School of Dentistry at the University of Berne, Switzerland. Since October 2005 she has been Professor and Chair of the Department of Orthodontics at the Justus-Liebig-University of Giessen. Professor Ruf has published 50 articles, 20 of which deal with the Herbst appliance. She has been an invited lecturer at 50 national and international conferences and has received several awards and honors. Additionally, she was active as Visiting Professor at the Dental Faculty at Hong Kong University in 1997, were she also served as External Examiner for the Masters in Orthodontics in 2005. Furthermore, she is Editorial Board Member of several orthodontic journals and was Meeting President of the German Orthodontic Society in 2007. Professor Ruf is especially interested in clinical research, focusing on functional appliances and their effect on masticatory muscle and TMJ function.

Dental Technician Luc Rutten is a lab owner specializing in ceramics and esthetic implantology. He specifically uses the latest digital technologies as well as analog skills. He has gained international renown through numerous international lectures, publications and advisory board activities and is internationally renown for his through numerous international lectures, publications and advisory board activities.

Dental Technician Patrick Rutten is a lab owner specializing in ceramics and esthetic implantology. He specifically uses the latest digital technologies as well as analog skills. He has gained international renown through numerous international lectures, publications and advisory board activities.

Dr. Saadoun has received his Degree in Dental Surgery from the Faculty of Paris and completed his Post-Graduate Certificate in Periodontolgy at the University of Pennsylvania and Post-Graduate Certificate in Implantology at the University of California Los Angeles.

He was an associate Professor in the Department of Periodontics at the University of Southern California. He is also a Visiting Professor at the Hadassah Jerusalem University.

He is a Diplomat of the American Academy of Periodonology, a Diplomat of the International Congress of Oral Implantology, Member of Honor of the American Dental Implant Association and President of the Recontres Méditerraneenes de Dentisterie. He has received the French Medal of Chevalier de l'Ordre National du Merite.

An internationally renowned lecturer in Periodontology and Implantology, Dr Saadoun has written over 150 articles and several book chapters. He is a contributor in the books entitled: The Art of the Smile, and The Art of Treatment Planning. He is also Associate Editor of Implant Site Development.

He is also on the Editorial Board of scientific journals including Practical Procedures and Aesthetic Dentistry, Implant Dentistry, Dental Implantology Update, Journal of Periodontology, and European Journal of Esthetic Dentistry. In addition, Dr. Saadoun is a Faculty Member of the Global Institute of Dental Education (Los Angeles) and a Faculty member of Dental XP Program of Education (Atlanta).

Dr. Saadoun maintains a private practice in Paris, which is limited to Aesthetic Periodontics and Implant Surgery.

Irena Sailer, Prof Dr med dent, is chair of the Division of Fixed Prosthodontics and Biomaterials at the University of Geneva and adjunct associate professor in the Department of Preventive and Restorative Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. In 2019, she received an Honorary Skou Professorship of digital dental technologies, fixed and implant prosthodontics, and biomaterials at Aarhus University, Denmark. Dr Sailer is editor-in-chief of The International Journal of Prosthodontics and coauthor of over 150 peer-reviewed publications as well as the books Fixed Restorations: A Clinical Guide to the Selection of Materials and Fabrication Technology (Quintessence, 2021) and Color in Dentistry (2017). She holds several patents on esthetic coatings of dental/medical devices and a digital dental splint.

Maurice Salama, DMD, is a clinical assistant professor of periodontics at the Medical College of Georgia. He is a permanent member of the Scientific Committee of the world’s leading online dental education website, DentalXP.com. He is also a member of the Team Atlanta Dental Practice, a multidisciplinary practice world renowned for clinical research in reconstructive and esthetic dentistry.

Born in Barcelona, Spain, Anna Salat studied dentistry at Universitat Internacional de Catalunya (UIC) in Barcelona. She completed a specialization in esthetic and restorative dentistry at the same university, where she became a professor in that department. She has been visiting professor in Siena, Marseille, Valencia, Barcelona, and Lisbon. She is particularly interested in composites, esthetics, and cosmetic dentistry and teaches courses on these topics. She is the author of publications in international journals such as the International Journal of Esthetic Dentistry and the Tropical Dental Journal. Together with Dr Manauta, she wrote the book Layers: An Atlas of Composite Resin Stratification (Quintessence Publishing 2012) and is a coauthor of the book Mulher Dentista (Quintessence Publishing 2016). She is an honorary member of the Styleitaliano group. She loves to find ways to make things look better, and she applies this life philosophy by combining adhesive dentistry and conservative techniques to improve smiles.

Giovanni E. Salvi received his license in dental medicine in 1988 from the medical faculty of the University of Bern, Switzerland. In 1990 he received his „Dr. med. dent“ degree. Between 1992 and 1994 he was a graduate student in the Department of Periodontology and Fixed Prosthodontics at the University of Bern. From 1994 to 1997 he was a postdoctoral research associate at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, NC, USA. In 1998 he became a board certified periodontist. Since 1999 he is a fellow of the International Team of Implantology (ITI). In 2005 he was appointed teacher of the year in the School of Dental Medicine. Since 2003 he is a member of the editorial board of Journal of Clinical Periodontology and Clinical Oral Implants Research. In 2006 he was appointed associate editor of Clinical Oral Implants Research. Currently he is an associate professor in the Department of Periodontology and director of the graduate program in periodontology at the University of Bern.

Herr Sander ist als Referent für die Spitta Akademie tätig und referiert in verschiedensten Bereichen der zahntechnischen Abrechnung. Für die Spitta Akademie gibt Herr Sander Abrechnungsseminare jeglicher Art für Einsteiger und Fortgeschrittene. Darüber hinaus referiert er über die Abrechnung zahntechnischer Reparaturen. Herr Stefan Sander ist ausgebildeter Zahntechniker und seit 1999 Zahntechnikermeister. Er war 11 Jahre im Meisterprüfungsausschuss der Handwerkskammer Hannover und 10 Jahre lang Betriebsleiter eines gewerblichen Dentallabors. Hier war er für die Bereiche Betriebsleitung, Abrechnung, Mitarbeiterführung, Organisation, Kundenakquise und -betreuung zuständig. Seit 2009 ist Herr Sander Inhaber einer Firma mit den Schwerpunkten zahntechnische Abrechnung und Unternehmensberatung. Als Dozent und Referent bietet er neben Onlineschulungen auch Fachseminare für Zahnärztekammern, Handwerkskammern und Meisterschulen an und schult speziell Zahnärzte und Praxispersonal in der gesamten Bandbreite der zahntechnischen Abrechnung nach BEL, beb 97 und BEB Zahntechnik.

Dr. Santel is a renowned oral surgeon and specialist accredited by ISMI and IAOC in biological dentistry and ceramic implants, directing his own dental center in Essen (NRW). His treatment philosophy is grounded in a deep understanding of individual needs and the well-being of his patients. Besides surgical precision, he places great emphasis on comprehensive care aimed at enhancing the holistic health of his patients.

As an expert in biological dentistry, Dr. Santel is passionately dedicated to using biocompatible materials and methods that positively affect his patients' welfare, particularly with high-aesthetic ceramic dental implants, which are valued for their biocompatibility and natural appearance.

Dr. Santel has also specialized in sophisticated procedures that allow him to provide patients with biocompatible and permanent dental prosthetics—often within just one treatment session. His method enables patients to almost immediately experience the benefits of their new teeth.

Patients seeking safe and aesthetic solutions for their smiles will find a reliable oral surgeon in Dr. Santel, who operates at the highest technical and medical level.

Due to his expertise, he has been named an SDS Ambassador by the leading manufacturer of ceramic implants. Dr. Santel regularly conducts training and lectures for colleagues.

In summary, Dr. Santel offers a combination of advanced dental technology, a clear commitment to natural treatment materials, and a patient-centered treatment philosophy, for patients who are highly conscious of maintaining their health.

Mariano Sanz is professor and chair of periodontology at the University Complutense of Madrid (Spain) and a professor in the faculty of Odontology at the University of Oslo (Norway). He graduated in medicine in 1981 from the University Complutense of Madrid, from which he received a degree in stomatology in 1983 and where he qualified as a Doctor of Medicine in 1985. He received his speciality in periodontology from the Universtiy of Califormia in Los Angeles (UCLA) in 1987. He has received honorary doctorates from the University of San Sebastian in Santiago (Chile), the University of Gothenburg (Sweden) and the University of Coimbra (Portugal). Since 2005, Prof Sanz has been chair of the ETEP research group on the aetiology and therapy of periodontal diseases, whose main lines of research are oral microbiology, bacterial-host interactions, and antimicrobial approaches in the treatment of gingivitis and periodontitis. The research group has conducted clinical trials to measure the efficacy of different approaches to periodontal regeneration surgical protocols using dental implants, and therapeutic approaches to treat peri-implantitis. Prof Sanz has published 230 articles in scientific journals, written 50 book chapters, and has participated as an invited speaker at more than 200 scientific events in the last five years. He is an associate editor of the Journal of Clinical Periodontology and Evidence-Based Dental Practice and a member of the editorial boards of various other dental journals. He has been awarded the Jens Waerhaug Research Prize by the Scandinavian Society of Periodontology (1984), the Outstanding Service Award from the International Association for Dental Research (2015) and the IADR Straumann Award in Periodontal Regenerative Medicine (2015). He is a member of the executive committee of the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) and chair of its workshop committee. He has previously served the EFP both as president (1993-1994) and secretary general (1998–2005). He is president of the Osteology Foundation, president of the International Association for Dental Research’s continental European division, and president-elect of the Association for Dental Education in Europe (ADEE).

Dr. Ignacio Sanz Martín is currently a PhD candidate at Universidad Complutense de Madrid, studying under Prof. Mariano Sanz since 2012. He also holds positions as Assistant Professor in the Department of Periodontology at the same university and as Visiting Faculty at Universidad Internacional de Catalunya and Universidad Europea de Madrid. Additionally, he serves as Associate Periodontist and Implantologist at Centro de Implantología y Periodoncia (CIMPLA) and Director of the ITI Study Club in Castilla y León. Dr. Sanz Martín is involved in continuing education as a coordinator for the Spanish Association of Periodontology. He is a member of the Osteology Expert Council and has an Executive Master from ESADE Business School.

David M. Sarver, DMD, MS, is a diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics, a member of the Edward H. Angle Society of Orthodontists, and a fellow in the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry. He is author of Dentofacial Esthetics: From Macro to Micro with Quintessence (2020) and coauthor (with Drs Proffit and White) of the surgical text Contemporary Treatment of Dentofacial Deformity (Elsevier Science, 2002) as well as the 4th, 5th, and 6th editions of Proffit’s classic textbook Contemporary Orthodontics (Mosby, 2018). Dr Sarver has given more than 400 professional presentations in the United States, Europe, Australia, and the Middle and Far East and has been featured on several national television programs, including The Today Show.