Dr. Hans van Pelt, MSc, PhD, dentist and specialist in prosthodontics (EPA) and restorative dentistry (NVvRT), Visiting Clinical Professor, Medical Center, University of Groningen/Netherlands

Tomaso Vercellotti, MD, DDS is the inventor of Piezosurgery and the developer of several piezoelectric surgical protocols, which have been published in numerous prestigious publications. Dr Vercellotti is Founder and International Chairman of the International Piezoelectric Bone Surgery Academy (IPA), Honorary Professor and Faculty at the University College of London Eastman Dental Institute, and Honorary Member of the Schluger-Ammons Study Club. He is an active member of numerous professional associations and the 2005 recipient of the Andi Award from the Italian Dental Association (AIO) for scientific and cultural merit. He has authored some of the most important scientific and clinical studies on piezoelectric bone surgery as well as the book Essentials in Piezosurgery: Clinical Advantages in Dentistry (Quintessence, 2009). Dr Vercellotti has dedicated over 30 years to the rehabilitation of complex cases and currently maintains a private practice specializing in periodontology and implantology in Genoa, Italy.

I’m a Prosthodontist and dental technician as well. It’s something uncommon but very important if you want to understand how it all works. Sitting behind a bench was one of the most important and relevant aspects of my professional life. After 21 years at the uni I decided to make a PhD. It was the right step. It gave me critical sense in order to develop a line of research. My interest is in digital dentistry.

Dr Debora R. Vilaboa graduated from the Complutense University Faculty of Medicine and Surgery in Madrid. The same year, she was accepted at the Seville School of Dentistry, where she obtained her dental degree. Later on she chose to attend the Advanced Pediactric Dentistry Program at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. After establishing the Vilaboa Clinic in 1987, she found that some cases could not be explained by caries nor periodontal disease and began gathering data. She lectured on tooth wear as early as 1992, both in Spain and the United States. Understanding how to approach the treatment of young children helped Dr Deborah Vilaboa in her work with tooth wear patients, many of whom had a fear of dentistry. As a pioneer in the field of porcelain laminate veneers, she treated such cases with a novel adhesive concept. Dr Debora Vilaboa soon became a member of the Spanish Society of Stomatological Prosthetics (SEPES) and the Spanish Society of Periodontology (SEPA). Her passion for treating patients and continuing education was rewarded in becoming an active member of the European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry (EAED). She was then able to pursue her restorative and prosthodontic interests, thanks to a truly collaborative and generous exchange of knowledge among the active members that is still a driving force for the team at Vilaboa Clinic. She is also an active member of the Italian Academy of Esthetic Dentistry (IAED). Dr Debora Vilaboa was invited by the San Pablo CEU University to create an undergraduate Esthetic Dentistry Department that she co-directs with her sister, Dr Beatriz Vilaboa. She lectures worldwide in esthetic dentistry, with a focus on tooth wear. She was a contributor to Esthetics in Dentistry (Quintessence, 2016). Given her medical background, Dr Deboarh Vilaboa is devoted to understanding and treating conditions arising from medical and oral imbalances, and through her research, she has obtained several patents related to her work. She is an active member of the American Academy of Oral Medicine (AAOM), a fellow member of the International College of Dentists (ICD), and an academic at the Pierre Fauchard Academy.

Dr Beatriz R. Vilaboa received her degree in medicine and surgery with honours from the Complutense University of Madrid from which she also attained her specialty in stomatology. She joined Clinica Vilaboa in Madrid soon after her sister Dr Debora R. Vilboa founded it in 1987. She enjoys her private practice at the Vilaboa Clinic, dedicated to esthetic and restorative dentistry.Her devotion to treating patients using the most conservative approach possible motivated her to embrace the adhesive-additive concept to provide solutions to the tooth wear patient. Her interest in tooth wear culminated with a PhD from San Pablo CEU University Faculty of Medicine in Madrid, where she is now Co-Director of the undergraduate Esthetic Dentistry department. Dr Beatriz Vilboa’s passion for teaching is also evident in the many courses that she and her sister have given over the last 30 years. Dr. Beatriz Vilaboa has the honour of being an active member of the European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry (EAED) and the Italian Academy of Esthetic Dentistry (IAED). She is also founding member of the International Academy of Adhesion (IAA). Her desire to better help patients suffering from cancer and other major medical conditions pushed her to become a member of the American Academy of Oral Medicine (AAOM). She is also a member of the Spanish Society of Stomatological Prosthetics (SEPES) and Spanish Society of Periodontology (SEPA), as well as a fellow member of the International College of Dentists (ICD) and an academic from the Pierre Fauchard Academy. She lectures worldwide on esthetic and restorative dentistry and especially on tooth wear. Dr Beatriz Vilaboa treasures friendship with colleagues worldwide and believes that the common passion for dentistry goes beyond borders.

Marin Vodanovic, born 1975 in Bochum (Germany) studied dental medicine at the School of Dental Medicine University of Zagreb, Croatia and received his dental degree in 1999. In 2005 he obtained his Master of Science degree, and 2008 his PhD degree. He specialized in endodontics and dental pathology. He is appointed as associate professor and scientific adviser with tenure at School of Dental Medicine University of Zagreb, where he serves as vice dean from 2015. He is employed as specialist of dental pathology and endodontics at the University Hospital Centre Zagreb. His main areas of research expertise are in paleodontology, forensic dentistry, bioarcheology, dental anthropology, endodontics, occupational diseases and dental terminology. He served as project leader and researcher at several projects granted by the Ministry of Science and Education of the Croatia, Croatian science foundation and University of Zagreb. His current research activities are focused on anthropological aspects of teeth and mouth for age and sex estimation in forensic dentistry and bioarcheology. He is author or coauthor of more than 200 publications, including: 29 full text papers published in journals indexed in Current Contents, 8 author's books, 3 editor's books, and several book chapters. He is editor in chief of the Bulletin of the International Association for Paleodontology and Newsletter of the International Organization for Forensic Odonto-Stomatology, member of editorial board of Acta stomatologica Croatica, Stomatološki vjesnik Bosne i Hercegovine, and Croatian Dental Herald (2006 - 2008). In 2015 he served as a guest editor in Annals of anatomy (Q2 journal). He is a founder and president of the International Association for Paleodontology, secretary of the Croatian Association of Forensic Stomatologists, member of the executive board of International Organization for Forensic Odonto-Stomatology, member of the International Association for Dental Research, European Society of Endodontology, Croatian Endodontic Association, Croatian Dental Society, Croatian Medical Association, Croatian Catholic Medical Society and Croatian Dental Chamber. He is a president of the Sectoral council for health of the Republic of Croatia. He served as reviewer for many journals including: American Journal of Physical Anthropology, PLOS ONE, Archives of Oral Biology, Journal of Archaeological Science, International Journal of Osteoarchaeology, Journal of Clinical Pathology and Forensic Medicine, Journal of Dental Education, Journal of Forensic Dental Sciences etc. In 2006 he was awarded with Republic of Croatia National Science Award.

Many years ago, Michael von Kunhardt asked himself the question: "What do I really want, what is my calling?" Today, he is known as a mental expert on Sat1 breakfast television and for his weekly radio contributions on the subject of well-being and motivation, eg, on Radio RPR1. The mental coach of successful professional athletes, national teams, and Olympic champions is also an often-booked speaker and coach, providing inspiration and development for managers of numerous DAX 40 corporations and medium-sized companies. He is a winner of the German Speaker Slam, has been one of the top 100 speakers at Speakers Excellence for many years, and contributes his expertise as a jury member at national and international speaker competitions. Michael Von Kunhardt achieves his special authenticity through his own ongoing courageous and committed work. As a field hockey player, he is a multiple German champion, world runner-up with the over-45 national field hockey team, and winner of the world championship bronze as a player with the over-50 and over-55 national field hockey teams. The founder of the "von Kunhardt Academy" encourages people to take responsibility for themselves and to actively and gratefully shape their lives.