Loai Aljerf is a Prof in the Department of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Dental Medicine/Damascus University. He is a specialist in analytical and industrial chemistry. He obtained many awards and published more than 50 peer-reviewed papers (two of them in French) in Environmental Sciences, Green Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Synthesis Chemistry, Concrete, Ceramics, Paper Industry, Petrochemical, Extraction, Separation, Lithium-Ion-Batteries, and Oral Chemistry. He is a partner in Advances in Cleaner Production Network, and a member of the German Chemical Society e.V. (GDCh), Asian Chemical Society, and the American University of Beirut. He is a member of the higher committee of the 6th International Workshop-Advance in Cleaner Production (São Paulo, Brazil (May 24th to 26th - 2017)) and in more than 20 conference organizing committees. Loai Aljerf is in the Cambridge Scholars Publishing-Life Science Advisory Board and an editor of more than 50 journals and a reviewer for Top journals in Industry, Chemical Engineering, and Environmental Chemistry.

Dental Medicine, Oral microbiology

Nina Cebalo, dr.med.dent. graduated from School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb in 2012. She started her PhD studies at School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb in 2015. Currently she is working as a resident dentist at Community Health Center Zagreb-West. Dr. Cebalo is very passionate about spreading education and knowledge among patients and general population, so she organises and gives Dental Education lectures at the Community Health Center Zagreb-West. She is also teaching at Croatian High School for Dental Assistants and University of Applied Health Sciences about Non-pharmacological pain control mechanisms. In December 2018. she received an award for Best Poster Presentation on Christmas Dental Congress in Zagreb, Croatia. As a passionate volunteer this year she worked in Kathmandu, Nepal on children whose parents have no ability to pay for a dental exam in a dental office.

Dental Anesthesiology

Dr. Michael Ellis, a retired Colonel who served 26 years in the U.S. Army and Army Reserve, is a dual-trained prosthodontist and oral and maxillofacial surgeon with extensive experience in both private practice and as an educator. Dr. Ellis is board certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery as a diplomat and served ABOMS in roles of examiner for the oral qualifying examination and content expert for dental implants. He enjoys fellowship status in multiple international, national, and loco-regional organizations. He served as program director in multiple advanced education programs in oral and maxillofacial surgery, including the Texas A&M College of Dentistry from 2008-2012, before joining a private practice in Maui. Dr. Ellis returned to Dallas in 2017 to be closer to his family and to his alma mater to teach the next generation of oral and maxillofacial surgeons.

Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology

Dr Ali Nankali is a clinical Lecturer in Oral Adult Health in the Barts and the London Medical and Dental School. In 1998, he took a keen interest in restorative dentistry which led him to commence his extensive research on application of post and cores. Following his research, he proposed to the scientific board of the Orthopaedic and Implant department of the NMU a number of novel inventions including Nankali Post System, Nankali bur as well as new classifications for Post/Core and Masticatory force. Dr Nankali was awarded his PhD in 2004 by National Medical University (NMU) in Kiev, Ukraine where he registered as a specialist / consultant in Prosthodontics. Furthermore, his engineering background in addition to his prosthetics and Maxillofacial clinical experiences helped him in achieving ground-breaking outcomes on his researches related to distribution of masticatory force and mechanical strength of teeth's hard tissues that brought him to the attention of the scientific community. At his current position, Dr Nankali is involved with undergraduate, postgraduate students as well as regularly running CPD and other courses.

Prosthodontics

Dr. Di Fiore, a native of New York, received his DDS degree from New York University, College of Dentistry, his MS degree in Oral Biology from George Washington University andhis Certificate in Endodontics from the United States Army Institute of Dental Research, Walter Reed Army Medical Center and Madigan Army Medical Center. He retired from the United States Army Dental Corps after 20 years of active duty service and has held faculty positions at the University of Alabama, University of Tennessee, University of Kentucky, Northwestern University, University of New Jersey and New York University. He is a fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry, a fellow of the American College of Dentists and a life member of Omicron Kappa Upsilon.Dr. Di Fiore, a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics, teaches and practices at the University of Texas, School of Dentistry in Houston Texas.

Endodontics-Endodontology, Diagnosis, Microbiology, Materials

A leading Atlanta dentist, Dr. Heavenly Kimes is an author, inspirational speaker, business powerhouse, and relationship expert. Affectionately known as Dr. Heavenly, she has become one of the most sought after dentist in the nation. Specializing in cosmetic dentistry, veneers, implants, Invisalign and more, Dr. Heavenly is the founder and CEO of her own successful practice, Smiles By Dr. Heavenly, in Metro Atlanta. A member of the American Academy of General Dentistry, National Dentistry Association, and the Georgia Dental Society, Dr. Heavenly graduated at the top of her class with a Doctorate of Dental Surgery from Meharry Medical College, and earned a Bachelor's in Biology with minors in Chemistry and Military Science from Florida A&M University; Dr. Heavenly is a true leader in the dental industry. In addition to establishing Smiles By Dr. Heavenly as a leading dental practice, she has also owned a multi-million dollar corporation with over 9 dental practices, seven of which she has sold. Dr. Heavenly is a co-author of the best-selling series Wake Up...Live the Life You Love, and released the informative Dr. Heavenly’s Business Prescriptions, a motivating advice guide that breaks down complex business concepts to their simplest forms and offers personal insight and strategies for building a successful business. Through her straight-talk style, strategic expertise, and proven credentials, Dr. Heavenly continues to assist other business owners in thriving within their perspective industries. Dr. Heavenly has been happily married to Dr. Damon Kimes for nearly 20 years and has three kids and three dogs. She is currently preparing to share her dentistry and business expertise through worldwide seminars and conferences.

Cosmetic Dentistry,Dental Implant

Andrade Gomes Shimazu Cristiane is Member of the Brazilian Association of Dentistry (ABO), Member of Paulista Association of Dental Surgeons (APCD) and member of Brazilian Association of Botulism Toxin and Facial Implants (SBTI). Her expertise in Orofacial Harmonization is considered very well. She has obtained her Postgraduation degree in Human Anatomy at University of São Paulo in 2003; Master Degree in Biomechanical Engineering at University of the State of São Paulo in 2005 and PhD in Materials Engineering at the same University in 2010. She is a Professor at UNIFATEA in Orofacial Harmonization from 2018 until nowadays.

Orofacial Harmonization

Dr. Jimmy Kayastha graduated from Nova Southeastern University, Florida, where he completed his post-graduate Residency in Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD I and II). He completed his General Practice Residency at Miami Valley Hospital, Ohio, Oral Medicine Residency at Carolinas Medical Center, North Carolina and Glasgow Dental Hospital, United Kingdom. He then completed his surgical Fellowship from America’s second best hospital, The Cleveland Clinic and Orofacial Pain Fellowship from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, best known as the U.S. President’s Hospital.

Dr. Kayastha is board certified and has 18 years of experience in the U.S. He has served as the Director, AEGD Residency Program; U.S. NIDCR funded Post-Doctoral Research Scientist, Marshfield Clinic, Wisconsin; Adjunct Clinical Faculty, Case Western Reserve University and Miami Valley Hospital, Ohio. He was appointed to serve on the Executive Leadership Board at the International Society for Quality and Safety in Healthcare in London, England.

Jeff Burgess received his DDS and MSD from the c, in Seattle. He practiced general dentistry for 10 years and returned to the UW to pursue an MSD in Oral Medicine followed by a two year post-doctoral fellowship in the Department of Anesthesiology at the University Medical Center. He subsequently served 15 years as a Consultant and Attending at the Medical Center Pain Center and at the same time was a Research and Clinical Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Oral Medicine. He also saw patients in a private Oral Medicine practice for 18 years. He is board certified in Oral Medicine and has been a co-investigator on numerous studies and authored and co-authored multiple chapters in Medical and Dental texts as well as articles in peer-reviewed journals and for Web MD (Reference Section) and Pennwell. He is the Director of Oral Care Research Associates and recently completed studies related to dry mouth.

Oral Medicine

Dr Mardirossian received his dental degree from The Royal London Hospital Medical College, University of London, England in 1991. After 6 years in hospital based dentistry and family based general dental practice in London, he completed his Dental Specialty residency training in Periodontics & Implant Surgery at the University of Southern California in 2000. He further obtained his Master’s degree in Craniofacial Biology from the University of Southern California in 2000. As a Diplomate of the American Board Periodontology since 2004; he maintains membership with the following professional organizations, as he continues to expand his periodontal knowledge and expertise: American Academy Periodontology, American Board of Periodontology, American Academy Osseointegration; Tri-County Dental Society, California Dental Association as well as American Dental Association. Dr Mardirossian has publications in the Journal of Periodontal Research, 2000 and Journal of Clinical Periodontology, 2001. Recipient of the California Society Periodontology outstanding research award in 2000; he was part time faculty Assistant Professor at USC, Advanced Periodontology Department 2000 -2004; and at Western University, College Dental Medicine, 2009 – 2015 Dr Mardirossian and his enthused staff maintain a private practice limited to Periodontics and Implant Surgery in Chino valley, CA since 2000.

Periodontics and Implant Surgery

Dr. Cushing has been a practicing dentist for over 34 years. She is a graduate of Boston College and Tufts University Dental School. She is a Fellow in the International College of Dentists and a Master in the Academy of General Dentistry. Dr Cushing practices all phases of dentistry with an emphasis on treating fearful and phobic dental patients.Her most recent book is "Have No Fear of the Dental Chair!" A Guide for Reducing Dental Anxiety".

She is also a Clinical Hypnotherapist and a Master Practitioner of Neuro‐Linguistic Programming, helping others re‐program their own thoughts, actions and behaviors, in order to enhance the quality and effectiveness of their lives.

Dr. Leo E. Rouse serves as Senior Scholar-in-Residence of the American Dental Education Association (ADEA), Chair of the ADEAGies Foundation Board of Trustees and Liaison to the ADEA Council of Deans. He is Professor and Dean Emeritus of the Howard University College of Dentistry. He served on the Expert Panel of the Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC) representing ADEA charged with developing the Core Competencies for IPEC. He is a member of the National Advisory Council of the National Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education. In March 2010, he was elected President-Elect of ADEA and on March 17, 2011, was installed as the first African American President of ADEA. His pertinent awards include: the 2009 ADEA Presidential Citation, the 2015 ADEA Chairman of the Board Citation. Other recognitions include the 2015 Alan J. Davis/Student Clinician American Dental Association Achievement Award, the Howard University College of Dentistry Alumni Achievement Award in 1997, the 2011 Sterling V. Mead Award from the District of Columbia Dental Society, the 2011 Legend Award from the National Dental Association. Upon his retirement as Dean, he received the 2015 Trailblazer Ward from the National Dental Association and a 2015 Presidential Citation from the American Dental Association. Dr. Rouse was awarded a Doctor of Humane Letters Honorary Degree from the Western University of Health Sciences in May 2014.

Dentistry, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery etc

Ron Eliashar is the Chief of The Division of Head-Face-Neck and Reconstructive Surgery and The Chairman of The Department of Otolaryngology / Head & Neck Surgery at Hadassah, Jerusalem, Israel. He is a Professor of Otolaryngology / Head & Neck Surgery at the Hadassah-Hebrew University School of Medicine, and past President of The Israeli Rhinologic Society. He has published over 125 manuscripts in peer reviewed journals. Collaboration with Dentists and Dental Surgeons enlarged the volume of his Rhinology clinic by 30% in the last 5 years, thus enabling vast experience in evaluation and management of dental-related sinus disease.

Head-Face-Neck and Reconstructive Surgery

Professor Mahmoud AL-Omiri is a Professor at University of Jordan; Senior Consultant at Jordan University Hospital; Professor, City of London Dental School, London, UK; Associate fellow at Warwick University, UK; Advisory team member of DoooX Dentistry et all, DooIT GmbH, Germany; President of the Jordanian Society of Prosthodontics; Visiting Professor at Aljouf University, Sakaka, KSA; and member of the executive committee of the Jordanian Council of Implantology. Professor AL-Omiri is on 3 specialist lists of the Jordanian Dental Association and Jordan Medical Council; he is fully registered member of multiple international associations and professional bodies including British General Dental Council, Dental Council of Ireland, BSSPD, IADFE, JDA, and others. He previously served as Head of the Department of Prosthodontics at University of Jordan; Part-time teacher of Head and Neck Dissecting Anatomy, Queen’s University Belfast; President of the International Association for Dental Research-Jordan section; Treasurer of the Jordanian Group of Implantology; and Head of Academic and Student Counseling Unit at Aljouf University-KSA. Prof AL-Omiri has more than 60 published scientific articles in refereed and indexed international journals; he served as Editor for the International Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences & the International Journal of Psychology and Counseling; Associate editor for the Journal of Dentistry and Oral Hygiene; Section Editor for the Journal of Jordanian Dental Association; Guest Lead Editor for International Journal of Dentistry; Editorial board member of Journal of Contemporary dental Practice, Archives of Oral and Dental Research, Journal of Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry, Journal of Jordanian Dental Association, and others. He serves as Reviewer for International peer reviewed and indexed Journals such as Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research, International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Implants (JOMI), Oral Diseases journal, Journal of Oral Pathology and Medicine, Journal of Oral Implantology, Quintessence International journal, Gerodontology journal, Angle Orthodontist journal, Oral Health and Preventive Dentistry journal, Journal of Dental Education, European Journal of Orthodontics, European Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, BMC Oral Health journal, Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice, and others. Close

He is involved in several research projects into Implantology, Oral health behaviour and dental attitudes, Satisfaction and personality, Tooth wear, Prosthodontics, Ceramics & Colour Science, Sleep Apnoea, Aesthetic dentistry, Ozone and others.

Dr. Israel Ismaj has been practicing General Dentistry since 1972, and was educated in the UCLA dental program. He is an Active Member of the Academy of Osseointegration, a Member of the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association and the San Diego Dental Society. Dr. Ismaj first underwent implant dentistry training in 1985 at the University of Washington in Seattle, which was conducted by Professor Branemark. A year later, in December of 1986, Dr. Ismaj was invited by Professor Branemark to present cases that he had done during that year in his original office in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Ismaj also rehabilitated the first ever case with full implants in Chula Vista, in 1986. Since then, he has rebuilt over 5,000 implants for patients, and has given numerous implant seminars. He speaks fluent English and Spanish. He is available to offer patients complimentary consultations in order to create beautiful smiles for you and your family.

Oral Implantology,Teeth Whitening,Treatment,Veneers, Periodontics, Orthodontics,Cosmetics,Endodontics, Invisalign,Sleep Apnea

Abou-Rabii has extensive experience in Oral and Maxillo-Facial Surgery and Implant Dentistry. He has received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 1991 and his Post-graduate Diploma in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in 1993. He has obtained his Master of Research in Biology and Medicine from Joseph Fourier University in France in 1998 and his PhD in Dental Pharmacology from Auvergne University (France) in 2004. He has Practiced Implant Dentistry and Oral Surgery for more than 27 years. He is a former Course Director of the MSc of Implant Dentistry of the University of Warwick, a fellow of The Academy for Dental Facial Esthetics (IADFE) and a former President of the PTT group in the International Association of Dental Research (IADR).

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Dr. Paiva is a Doctor of Dental Surgery, specialized in Implatology, Forensic Dentist and Prosthetic Dentist. He has also a course in oral microsurgery, laser therapy, MBA in Marketing and several courses in the area of facial aesthetics. A few years ago he started studying aesthetics and facial function, with the concept of Orofacial harmonization. The intention was to provide the best for his patients because quite often when finishing a complete oral rehabilitation, he could notice the disharmony between the facial structures of the maxillofacial complex. With this new philosophy of work, he began to incorporate esthetic treatments of facial rejuvenation in his clinic. He uses in his daily routine hyaluronic acid, PDO wires (polydoxynone), Botulinum Toxin, and Platelet Rich Fibrin. He developed the approach called 5 steps concept, which is a globalized concept of facial rejuvenation.

Orofacial harmonization

Samuel Nogueira Lima has completed his degree in Dentistry from the University of Fortaleza in 2000 and has been an Endodontic Specialist since 2002 by the Brazilian Association of Dentistry, where he has earned the title of outstanding student of his specialization course. He has been a Specialist in Orthodontics since 2011 at the Vale do Acarau University. He has completed his Post-graduation in Dental Prosthesis in 2008 at Dental School of the Cearense, Academy of Dentistry. He was a Brazilian Air Force Endodontist from 2006 to 2012, is an Endodontist of the Brazilian System of Health. He has a Master's degree in Endodontics from the School of Dentistry and Medicine São Leopoldo Mandic. He is a Professor at the Faculty of Technology of Alagoas, is a Post-Doctoral Professor in Endodontics and is a founding partner of Endodontics 100% Online and has been working as an Endodontist in his private practice for 16 years.

Endodontics

Dr. Hasan Alkumru graduated from Ankara University, Turkey. He worked is currently working as professor at University of Western Ontario.

oral and maxillofacial surgery

Dr. Ali Murat Kökat graduated from the Faculty of Dentistry of Hacettepe University in 1998 and completed his Ph.D. program in the Department of Prosthetic Dentistry of the same faculty in 2004. In 2012, he took the title of the University Dolente. Assoc. Professor Dr. Ali Murat Kökat, has been graduated from Hacettepe University, Faculty of Dentistry in 1998 and received his PhD degree in Prosthodontics in 2004. He has achieved the Associate Professorship in 2012. ITI Fellow and former ITI Scholar Dr. Kökat has been elected as the Section Communications Officer of ITI Tur & Aze Section and co-director of Istanbul SC V. Dr. Kokat continues his academical studies at Okan University, Faculty of Dentistry and focuses his clinics on digital dentistry applications. Dr. Kökat gives lectures and courses on implant dentistry and esthetic dentistry on a regular basis.

implant dentistry and esthetic dentistry