David Gerdolle was born in Epinal (France) in May 1970, and is gratuated from the Dental University of Nancy (1993). He has then achieved a number of Postgraduate Diplomas from the Universities of Paris and Gothenburg, in Oral and Osteo-articular  Biology, Implantology, Prosthodontics and Adhesive Dentistry.

David has been member of the teaching staff of the University of Nancy between 1993 and 2005, and he is running a private practice in Vevey-Montreux since 2006. His practice is dedicated to conservative and minimal invasive dentistry. David is currently directing a Postgraduate Certificate at the University of Paris, and is also involved in research programs on resin composites in the University of Nancy.

He is lecturing world while in seminars and congresses, he is also giving hands-on courses and performing live demonstrations on patients in the field of adhesive and minimally invasive dentistry. As an author or an co-author, David has published widely in scientific national and international journals on this topic.

David speaks french, english, spanish and german.

Prof Shahram Ghanaati is a specialist in oral and maxillofacial surgery with a triple doctorate in medicine, dentistry, and science (MD, DMD, PhD) from Johannes Gutenberg University in Mainz and Frankfurt. Today he leads the Head and Neck Oncology section at the University Cancer Center at Johann Wolfgang Goethe University in Frankfurt and is an associate professor in the Clinic of Oral, Cranio-Maxillofacial and Plastic Surgery there. In 2009, he founded the FORM-Lab (Frankfurt Orofacial Regenerative Medicine), a research laboratory that performs basic science and clinical studies focusing on understanding the biomaterial-based regeneration process. In his research, Prof Ghanaati has participated in the development of over 10 biomaterials from the bench to the clinic. He has worked with Dr Joseph Choukroun, the inventor of platelet-rich fibrin (PRF), to develop advanced preparation protocols, and in 2016 he and his team established the so-called LSCC (low-speed centrifugation concept) for PRF-derived blood concentrates. Furthermore, he has presented more than 150 lectures at national and international congresses and has given more than 200 courses and workshops on GTR and GBR in implantology as well as on regenerative concepts and blood concentrates. Prof Ghanaati has published more than 170 peer-reviewed publications in the field of regenerative and reconstructive medicine and is a Fellow of the European Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.

Pierangelo Gigola è nato a Brescia il 23/11/62.

Si è iscritto al Corso di Laurea in Medicina e Chirurgia dell’Università degli Studi di Brescia nell’Anno Accademico 1982/83

Si è laureato con voti 105/110 nell’A.A. 1987/88 in Medicina e Chirurgia presso l’Università degli Studi di Brescia, 

Dal 1988 il Dott. Pierangelo Gigola ha frequentato con assiduità quotidiana, in qualità di medico frequentatore, l’Istituto di Clinica Odontoiatrica dell’Università di Brescia diretto dal Prof. Pier Luigi Sapelli, svolgendo attività didattiche e di ricerca.

Nell’A.A. 1989/90 si iscrive alla Scuola di Specializzazione in Odontostomatologia e Protesi Dentaria, presso la Facoltà di Medicina e Chirurgia dell’Università degli Studi di Verona e nell’Anno Accademico 1991/92 si specializza a pieni voti.

Nel 1996 la Facoltà dell’Università degli Studi di Brescia gli affida l’insegnamento della Disciplina Protesi Dentaria (triennale) per gli A.A. 1996/97, 1997/98, 1998/99, 1999/00, 2000/01 e l’insegnamento della Disciplina di Protesi Dentaria (biennale) per l’anno 2001/02.

La Facoltà Medica gli affida, nel Corso di Diploma Universitario di Igienista Dentale, l’insegnamento di “Protesi e Riabilitazione” per gli A.A. 1998/99, 1999/00, 2000/01, 2001/02.

Nominato Professore Associato a decorrere dal 01/11/2002.

Nel 2005, dopo il triennio di attività 2002-2005, è stato confermato in ruolo come Professore di II Fascia.
Insegnamento 3,4,5 anno clopd e clid in tutti gli A.A. fino ad oggi.

Sotiria Gizani received her degree in Dentistry from AUTH and then completed her postgraduate studies in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Dental Care for Special Needs at the Catholic University Leuven (KU Leuven, Belgium), including a "Master in Dental Sciences" and her PhD. After completing her studies (1998), she returned to Greece and has since been working at the Pediatric Dentistry Laboratory of the Dental School at EKPA, initially as a Lecturer and later as an Assistant Professor. Today, she is an Associate Professor and Director of the Laboratory, as well as responsible for the postgraduate program, which is one of the seven certified pediatric dentistry programs in Europe. In 2018, she was elected Secretary of the European Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (EAPD) with a six-year term. She is also a visiting professor at the Catholic University Leuven (Belgium) and an external examiner for the postgraduate pediatric dentistry program at the University of Liverpool (England). She has given numerous presentations nationally and internationally and has published over 60 papers in peer-reviewed scientific journals. Additionally, she has received international awards and honors from the IAPD, EAPD, as well as the Koulouridis Scholarship twice. Her research interests mainly focus on clinical studies related to the prevention and management of caries in children, dental treatment of individuals with special needs, and communication and behavior management of dental patients.

Dr. Gonzalez-Martin received the DDS degree from University of Seville in 1999 and was appointed as an assistant professor at the same university from 1999 to 2005, while also working in a private practice. In 2005, he moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (USA) to obtain an MS degree in Graduate Periodontics and Periodontal-Prosthesis in 2009 from University of Pennsylvania (UPenn). He received the Arnold Weisgold’s Director’s Award. He joined the UPenn faculty as an Adjunct Assistant Professor in 2009 and he currently keeps the position. He became a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontics in 2009. In 2010, he received a scholarship to join to the Fixed Prosthodontic and Occlusion Department at the University of Geneva School of Dental Medicine. In 2015, he obtained an International PhD at the University of Seville. Currently, he serves as Editor-in-Chief for The International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry. At present, he teaches in the graduate program of Periodontology at University Complutense of Madrid, Part-time in Restorative Dentistry and Biomaterials Sciences Harvard School of Dental Medicine while continuing work at a private practice, Atelier Dental Madrid, exclusive to periodontics, prosthesis, and implants.

Dr. Marco Goppert hospitierte seit seinem Studienbeginn 1996 an der Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg regelmäßig in renommierten Dentallabors und Zahnarztpraxen.

Nach seinem Abschluss mit Prädikatsexamen und Vollendung der Doktorarbeit arbeitete er in verschiedenen international hoch angesehenen Praxen in Süddeutschland. In diesen Jahren entwickelte er einen hohen Qualitätsanspruch, der nur durch ständigen Wissensaustausch und Fortbildung auf gleichbleibend hohem Niveau gehalten werden kann. So ist er seit 2004 verstärkt in der Aus- und Weiterbildung tätig. In enger Zusammenarbeit mit der dentalen Werkstoffforschung schult er Kollegen und Studenten und bildet Zahnärzte zum Spezialisten für ästhetische Zahnheilkunde aus.

Seine Schwerpunkte sind die ästhetische Zahnheilkunde, Implantologie und Implantatprothetik, Parodontologie, Prophylaxe und die Funktionsdiagnostik und -therapie.

Guido Gori è nato a Roma il 4 novembre 1953.
Ha conseguito la laurea in Medicina e Chirurgia nel 1980 presso l’Università degli Studi ”La
Sapienza” di Roma e la specializzazione in Odontostomatologia nel 1983 presso L’Università
Cattolica del Sacro Cuore di Roma dove ha poi insegnato come professore a contratto
Odontoiatria Conservativa .
Pubblica nel 1989, con la Edi-Ermes di Milano, il testo “Morfologia dentale e modellazione
occlusale”, riedito nel 2000.
Approfondisce tali argomenti nel 1993 frequentando i corsi di anatomia funzionale di I e II grado
presso la Facoltà di Chirurgia dentale dell’Università di Parigi VII .Segue nel 1994 i corsi del
programma di educazione internazionale della University of South California riguardanti la protesi
fissa e la gnatologia.
Collabora nella didattica dal 2006 con la Scuola Medica Ospedaliera di Roma.
Da alcuni anni collabora nella ricerca con il Prof. Giovanni Zucchelli presso il Dipartimento di
Parodontologia dell’Università di Bologna.
Relatore in un Master Universitario in Roma su temi riguardanti la chirurgia estetica parodontale.
Ha partecipato a congressi Nazionali ed Internazionali con comunicazioni scientifiche ed è autore
di pubblicazioni scientifiche .

Dr. Klaus Gotfredsen is Professor and Chairman at the Department of Oral Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Denmark. He graduated in 1984 from the School of Dentistry, University of Aarhus, Denmark. He has also graduated in Medical Sociology and Medical Psychology from Aarhus University, Denmark. He started as PhD student in Copenhagen in 1986 and received a Danish PhD degree in 1990. In 2001 he received a Swedish PhD degree from the Department of Periodontology of the Sahlgrenska Academy at Göteborg University, Sweden. Dr. Gotfredsen has published more than 120 scientific papers in the fields of Implant and Prosthetic Dentistry. He serves as reviewer for a number of clinical and scientific journals and has lectured extensively internationally in the field of Implant Dentistry. He is President of the education committee under the Scandinavian Society of Prosthetic Dentistry. He is the former President of the European Association for Osseointegration (EAO) and a board member of a number of dental societies. He chaired the 1999 European Association for Osseointegration (EAO) meeting in Copenhagen, Denmark. His major subject areas for research are implant dentistry and prosthetic dentistry including 3D- dentistry, biomaterials and oral health related quality of life.

Marco Gresnigt graduated cum laude in 2005 from the University of Groningen. In 2012, he received his PhD with the topic laminate veneers. He works at the center for special dental care at the Martini Hospital Groningen where he performs restorative and esthetic treatments using a surgical microscope. At the University of Groningen, he is an associate professor in restorative dentistry, conducts practice based research in the field of restorative/adhesive dentistry and teaches aesthetic and reconstructive dentistry at clinic. He has 5 PhD students and publishes in international journals (>60 peer reviewed; h-factor 27) especially in the field of adhesive restorative dentistry. He gives keynote lectures and masterclasses (inter)nationally in the field of esthetic and adhesive dentistry (www.summitdentistry.nl). He has won several awards such as the GC world clinical case award, Smile award, EAED innovation award and several scientific awards. He was the president of the international Bio-Emulation group and has a group and online-platform for innovative restorative research www.summit-research.org.

Christoph H. F. Hämmerle, Prof Dr med dent, is the department chairman of the Clinic of Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics in Dental Materials Science and the Division of Implant Dentistry at the University of Zurich in Switzerland. He currently serves or has served as a board member of several scientific organizations, notably the European Association for Osseointegration, Osteology Foundation, Swiss Society for Reconstructive Dentistry, Continental European Division of the International Association for Dental Research, International Team for Implantology Switzerland, and Dental Campus Association. Dr Hämmerle has published more than 300 scientific articles and has lectured internationally.

Dr. Arndt Happe graduated from dental school in 1994, having studied at Westfälische Wilhelms University, Münster. Following post-graduate studies with Professor Fouad Khoury and successful specialization in oral surgery, he obtained his doctoral degree in 1996. At that time he had already been active as a speaker and co-author of national and international publications in the field of oral implantology. Since 1999, Dr. Happe has worked as an oral surgeon in private practice in Münster, with a professional focus on both oral implantology (since 2000) and periodontology (since 2004). He taught in various postgraduate programs offered by the German Association of Oral Implantology (DGI), the European Association of Dental Implantologists (BDIZ EDI), the German Association of Esthetic Dentistry (DGÄZ) and the German Society for Periodontology (DGP), as well as in the “Periodontology and Implant Therapy” master program of the DGP in cooperation with Dresden International University. In addition, Dr. Happe is an external research assistant at the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Plastic Surgery, Oral Surgery and Implantology at the University of Cologne (Director: Professor Joachim E. Zöller). He is an affiliate of the prestigious European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry (EAED).

Simon graduated from the University of Sheffield and subsequently became a Clinical Lecturer in Oral Surgery, being responsible for the training of undergraduate dental students. He was awarded Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgeons from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in 2010. He later studied at the School of Law, King's College London and gained a Master's degree in Medical Ethics and Law. Simon was appointed a Specialist Registrar in Dental and Maxillofacial Radiology at Guy's Hospital London in 2014. He has an interest in CBCT and dento-legal disputes, and regularly teaches undergraduates and postgraduates.

Dr. Detlef Hildebrand is a dentist and dental technician, specializing in oral implantology, navigation, and robotics. After his time at the dental clinics of the universities in Freiburg and Berlin (Charité), he founded the Center of Competence in the heart of Berlin in 1998. Since 2007, he has been leading the dentist lists in FOCUS and STERN and is setting the course for dentistry at the highest level at the dental forum berlin. His specialty is treating anxious patients using the immediate treatment technique. Most treatments are performed under anesthesia with the help of certified anesthetists.

Dr. Hočevar graduated in 1996 from the Medical Faculty of the University of Ljubljana, where he received the Prešeren Award and the Oražen Prize for the top graduate of his generation. In 2017, he became the first dentist in Slovenia to be titled a Specialist in Biological Dentistry and Ceramic Implants. In the academic year 2021/2022, he successfully completed the 2nd Level University Master in Oral Implantology at the International University of Health Sciences in Rome. His main focus is on the immediate implantation of ceramic implants, especially in the aesthetic zone. He has developed a unique surgical technique that can improve the quality and appearance of the soft tissue after immediate implantation. Additionally, he regularly publishes peer-reviewed articles in the field of ceramic implants. Dr. Hočevar enjoys sharing his knowledge of biological dentistry at dental conferences and to the general public worldwide.

Marko Jakovac was born on 4 October 1974 in Zagreb, where he attended primary and secondary school. He graduated in 1993 and, in that same year, entered the School of Dental Medicine at the University of Zagreb. The Ministry of Science and Technology awarded him a scholarship in 1997 due to the high grade point average he achieved during his studies. In 1998, he graduated from the School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb and began his internship. In 1999, he passed the state exam. In that same year, he enrolled in postgraduate studies in the field of dentistry. He was admitted to the School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb as a junior research assistant in 2001. In 2002, he became an assistant and began his specialisation at the Department of Prosthodontics. He completed his master’s degree in 2003 under the mentorship of Prof Jasenka Živko-Babić, DMD, PhD. In 2005, he passed the specialist exam. He completed his doctoral dissertation in 2008. Since 2009, he has been an assistant professor at the Department of Fixed Prosthodontics and head of the course for professional development of doctors of dental medicine called “Advanced tooth preparation in fixed prosthodontics”. Since 2010, he has been the head of the postgraduate course “Aesthetics of fixed prosthodontic restorations on teeth and implants”. Since 2012, he has been running the undergraduate course “Preclinical and laboratory fixed prosthodontics”. He won the dean’s award for best teacher in 2013 and introduced a new undergraduate course entitled “Use of microscopes in dental medicine”. Since 2015, he has been an associate professor at the School of Dental Medicine in Zagreb, and since 2018, Vice-Dean for Postgraduate Studies. He became head of the Department of Fixed Prosthodontics in 2021 and head of the course “Fixed Prosthodontics 2”. Since 2023, he has been working as a full-time professor at the Department of Fixed Prosthodontics. He is the author of the textbook “Preclinical and Laboratory Fixed Prosthodontics” and has written numerous chapters in other textbooks at the School of Dental Medicine in Zagreb. As an author and co-author, he has written several scientific and professional papers. He has been a mentor for more than 30 graduate theses and 5 master’s degrees. He has participated in numerous projects and grants in the Republic of Croatia. He is a lecturer and organiser at a large number of international and domestic congresses and courses for the permanent training of doctors of dental medicine. He cooperates and teaches as a key opinion leader with companies such as Ivoclar, Carl Zeiss and Dentsply Sirona. He is a founder and vice-president of the Croatian Society of Minimal Intervention in Dental Medicine, founder of the European Academy of Digital Dentistry and Digital Dentistry, board member of the Croatian Prosthodontic Society and a member of the Society for Dental Implantology, the Croatian Medical Association and the Croatian Chamber of Dental Medicine. Lastly, he is the owner of Aesthetica polyclinic and Ae Vision educational centre.

Jim Janakievski received his D.D.S. from the University of Toronto, which was followed by a general practice residency.  After several years in general practice, he completed his post-graduate training at the University of Washington, where he received a certificate in Periodontology with a M.S.D. degree and a fellowship in Prosthodontics. He began his academic position at the University of Washington as assistant director of Graduate Periodontics and is currently an affiliate assistant professor. Dr. Janakievski is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, and a Fellow of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry. He is a reviewer for several dental journals and has published in the area of interdisciplinary dentistry, dental implants, and tooth autotransplantation.  Dr. Janakievski teaches at Spear Education in Scottsdale Arizona.  In addition, he participates in practice-based clinical research through the McGuire Institute.  He maintains a private practice in Tacoma, Washington.

• Master of Arts in Dental Education, University of the Pacific, United States, 2015
• Pathway Program Dental Educator Certificate, University of the Pacific, United States, 2013
• Advanced Graduate Studies in Periodontology Certificate, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston, United States, 2000
• Doctor of Dental Medicine, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston, United States, 1997
• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Northeastern University, Boston, United States, 1993
• Bachelor of Science in Biology, Northeastern Univeristy, Boston, United States, 1992

Ronald Jung is trained in oral surgery, prosthodontics and implant therapy. He is currently Head Division of Implantology at the Clinic of Reconstructive Dentistry, Center of Dental Medicine, University of Zürich. In 2006 he worked as Visiting Associate Professor at the Department of Periodontics at the University of Texas Heath Science Center at San Antonio, USA (Chairman: Prof. Dr. D. Cochran). 2008 he finalized his "Habilitation" (venia legendi) in dental medicine and was appointed at the University of Zürich. In 2011 he became his PhD doctorate degree of the University of Amsterdam, ACTA dental school, The Netherlands. In 2013 he worked as Visiting Associate Professor at the Department of Restorative Dentistry and Biomaterials Sciences at Harvard School of Dental Medicine in Boston, USA. In 2015 he has been promoted to full Professorship for Implantology at the University of Zurich. He is an accomplished and internationally renowned lecturer and researcher, best known for his work in the field of hard and soft tissue management and his research on new technologies in implant dentistry. He is currently Treasurer of the EAO, Past President of the Swiss Society of Reconstructive Dentistry, member of the Board of Directors of the Osteology Foundation and active Member of the EAED.

Dr. Joseph Kan completed his specialty training in Prosthodontics as well as the Master degree from the Implant Surgery from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry (LLUSD) in 1997. He is currently a Professor in the Department of Restorative Dentistry and the research coordinator for the Implant Dentistry Program in LLUSD. He also maintains a private practice limited to Prosthodontics and Implant Surgery. In 1997, Dr. Kan was the recipient of the Best Research Award in the 12^th Annual Meeting of the Academy of Osseointegration. He also received the Judson C. Hinckey Scientific Award from the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry in 2003 and the Robert James Achievement Award in 2005. Dr. Kan is on the Periodontology/Implantology Editorial Board of the Practical Periodontics & Aesthetic Dentistry. He is a member of the American Dental Association, Academy of Osseointegration, American College of Prosthodontists, American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics and an associate member of the Pacific Coast Society of Prosthodontists. Dr. Kan is one of few clinicians worldwide that had been trained in both the surgical and restorative discipline of implant dentistry. Besides lecturing both nationally and internationally, he has published over 40 articles in reference journals and chapters in textbooks.