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Chris O’Connor

Chris graduated in 2008 from Newcastle Dental School, and spent the following 6 years, predominantly in general practice, in County Durham. In 2014, Chris left general practice and started work as a ‘Clinical Academic’ at Newcastle Dental School. In this role, he spent time undertaking clinical research and teaching restorative dentistry to undergraduate and postgraduate […]

Dr. Nateetorn Plukwatchalakul

Dr. Nateetorn Plukwatchalakul received his D.D.S. from Srinakharinwirot University in Bangkok, Thailand, and received his certification in Residency training in Prosthodontics from Mahidol University in Thailand. He is also a Diplomate Thai Board of Prosthodontics member and a part-time lecturer and clinical instructor at Srinakharinwirot University in the Division of Prosthodontics and the Conservative and […]

Keeley Flavin

Keeley graduated from the University of Minnesota with her Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene (BSDH), and restorative functions (RF) certification. She practiced clinically in a metropolitan general dentist’s office for several years before deciding to pursue her Masters in Dental Hygiene Education (MSDH) at the University of Minnesota. She joined the University of Minnesota’s […]

Dr. Roberto Zangirolami

Dr. Roberto Zangirolami studied dentistry at the Universidade Paulista and CETAO in São Paulo, Brazil, and the São Leopoldo Mandic in Campinas, Brazil. A member of the Brazilian Society of Aesthetic Dentistry (SBOE), he has worked as a professor at CETAO and São Leopoldo Mandic, specializing in restorative dentistry and periodontal and peri-implant plastic surgery, […]

Dr. Carlos Fernández Villares

Degree in dentistry, Complutense University of Madrid 2000 Postgraduate degree in aesthetic dentistry, Complutense University of Madrid 2002 Collaborator professor in the master of aesthetic dentistry in Madrid UCM since 2004 Collaborator professor in the Master of Restorative Dentistry based in New Technologies Collaborator Professor in the Continuous Education Program (“Anterior Composite Resins” module and […]

Dr. Silvana Thering

Dr. Silvana Thering received her dental degree from the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Romania in 2010. Until 2017 she was Assistant Professor at the Department of Oral Rehabilitation and Dental Emergencies– UMFT. Since 2019 he has been living and working in Münster, Germany. She is a specialist in prosthetic dentistry, […]

Dr. Leandro Hilgert

Professor of Operative Dentistry – University of Brasília (UnB), Brazil DDS, MSc and PhD in Operative Dentistry – Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil PhD in Medical Sciences (Cariology) – Radboud University Nijmegen, The Netherlands Coordinator of the Graduate Program in Dentistry (MSc/PhD) of the University of Brasília

Dr. Ana Andrés

Dr. Ana Andrés studied dentistry at the Universidad Europea de Madrid, Spain, and received her license to practice dentistry in 2001. She completed postgraduate training as a specialist in esthetic dentistry and implantology. She has worked as a coordinator and lecturer at the Universidad Europea de Madrid, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos I and other universities […]

Leandro Hilgert

Professor of Operative Dentistry – University of Brasília (UnB), Brazil DDS, MSc and PhD in Operative Dentistry – Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil PhD in Medical Sciences (Cariology) – Radboud University Nijmegen, The Netherlands Coordinator of the Graduate Program in Dentistry (MSc/PhD) of the University of Brasília

Dr. Andrew See

Sydney Cosmetic Dentist, Dr Andrew See is a highly trained cosmetic and implant dentist with over 18 years of experience in the dental profession. His practice is focused primarily on aesthetic rehabilitation, implantology and hard and soft tissue augmentation. He completed his Bachelor of Dental Surgery with Honours from the University of Sydney in 2003 […]

Dr. Vincenzo Tosco

Dr. Tosco graduated in Dentistry at the Universidad Alfonso X el Sabio, Madrid, Spain. He obtained his PhD in Biomedical Sciences at the Università Politecnica delle Marche, Ancona, Italy. Presently research fellow at the same University under the supervision of Prof. Angelo Putignano and Prof. Giovanna Orsini. He carries out his activity mainly dedicating to […]

Dr. Marco Maiolino

Dr. Marco Maiolino graduated from Perugia university in 2001 with highest honors (110/110 cum laude), with expertise in the field of endodontic, restorative, and prosthodontic topics. He is the Co-Founder of the “Tomorrow Tooth” group founded in 2015 , now reaching over 70,000 subscribers, for dental education with the aim to move dentistry towards patient […]

Vicente Lombardia

Born and raised in Madrid (Spain) Vicente has spend most of his professional life (20+ years) in marketing positions through different markets and industries, covering digital marketing techniques since their very beginning in the early 2.000’s. Besides his job as Training and Education Manager in 3M and being a Marketing enthusiast, Vicente is an NSCA […]

Dr. Michal Dekel-Steinkeller, DMD

Dr. Dekel – Steinkeller is a specialist in prosthetic dentistry and an active dentist for over 17 years. She graduated from the School of Dental Medicine in Tel-Aviv University (DMD) in 2004. After graduating she joined Tel-Aviv University School of Dental Medicine as a clinical instructor at the department of prosthodontics. She received her certificate […]

Prof. Dr. Katrin Bekes

Katrin Bekes, DMD, PhD (Dr. med. dent. habil.), MME, is Professor and Chair of the Department of Paediatric Dentistry, Medical University of Vienna, Austria. Dr. Bekes graduated from Dental School at Martin-Luther-University, Halle-Wittenberg, Germany in 2002. She submitted her DMD thesis (Dr. med. dent.) the following year and later gained her PhD in Dental Medicine […]

Dr. Parag Kachalia, DDS

Parag R. Kachalia, DDS, is the Director of Educational Development and Industry Relations for the Seattle Study Club.  His primary charge is to focus on creation and dissemination of information for the new learner as well as to leverage synergies between industry partners and club members.  In addition, he maintains a private practice in San […]

Travis Schwalbach

Travis has a degree in Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering from Iowa State University and currently holds the position of Manufacturing Technology Specialist at 3M. He has a broad range of manufacturing and product design experience including microreplication, adhesive coating, web lamination, digital printing, design for manufacturability, injection molded part design, and automated assembly design. […]

Dr. Jose Roberto Santana de Moura Jr.

After concluding his Graduation at School of Dentistry – University of Taubate, Brazil (1983), Dr. Moura did his Master of Science Degree in Prosthodontics (State University of São Paulo – Unesp, São José dos Campos, SP) and Post-Graduation Courses in the USA, Europe and Japan. He is Specialist in Restorative Dentistry and Coordinates Post-Graduation Courses […]

Dr. Mauricio Watanabe

Dr. Mauricio Watanabe is a Specialist in Periodontics and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery with a Master’s in Prosthodontics and a PhD in Dental Science with a concentration in Biomaterials. He is a previous recipient of the “Ateliê do Sorriso” (APCD) and “Galeria do Sorriso” (SBOE) Awards. Outside of running his own private dental office in São Paulo, […]

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Dr. Richard P. Rusin

Dr. Rusin is a Lead Product Development Specialist in the 3M Oral Care R&D Lab at 3M Center in Minnesota. He holds a BS in Materials Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and an MS and Ph.D. in Materials Science from Northwestern University. After graduation in 1992, he started at 3M in the Dental […]

Andreas Boehm

Mechanical Engineer, Graduated in 1994 at the University of applied science Munich Since 22 years design and development of medical devices Joined 3M in 2006 Product Developer for Delivery and Dosing Systems in the Oral Care Solutions Division Worked on the development of: Intra Oral Syringe, Scotchbond™ Universal Flip Cap, Bulk fill Composite Capsule, Quick […]

Dr. Adam Hodges

Dr. Adam Hodges is a 2000 graduate of the Medical College of Georgia. He completed a general practice residency at Palmetto Richland Memorial hospital focused on surgical and cosmetic dentistry. He has maintained Hodges and Hodges Comprehensive Dental Medicine with his brother and formerly his father in Asheville, NC for 19 years. He is a graduate of […]

Professor Avijit Banerjee

Avijit is Professor of Cariology & Operative Dentistry / Hon. Consultant and Clinical Lead, Restorative Dentistry at the Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences, King’s College London / Guy’s & St. Thomas’ Hospitals Foundation Trust, London, UK. He holds the positions of Head of Conservative & MI Dentistry, Director of Education (UG) and Programme […]

Dr. Ivona Bago

Ivona Bago was born in Zagreb, Croatia. She graduated at the School of Dental Medicine University of Zagreb in 2005. In 2010, she finished specialization in General Dentistry at the Clinical Hospital Centre in Zagreb. Since 2010, she has been working at the Department of Endodontics and Restorative Dentistry at the School of Dental Medicine […]

Prof. Trevor Burke

Trevor Burke graduated from Queens University in Belfast, and, following academic appointments in Belfast and Manchester, he worked in general dental practice in Manchester for 22 years, whilst also working in the of Restorative Dentistry at the University of Manchester. He has been Professor of Primary Dental Care at the University of Birmingham and Honorary […]

Dr. Ionut Branzan

Dr. Ionut Branzan graduated the “ I. Hatieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy – Faculty of Dentistry, Cluj-Napoca in 2005. Since then, he has been working in Zalau, Romania, where he established an interdisciplinary clinic and team. Currently, he focuses on dental and implant prosthetics. He lectures extensively in Romania and abroad on the topic […]

Dr. Shira Zary

Dr. Shira Zary, DMD graduated summa cum laude from Tel Aviv University, Goldschleger School of Dental Medicine, Israel, in 2005. In 2012, Dr. Zary returned to Tel Aviv University, where she has since been serving as a Clinical Instructor in the Department of Oral Rehabilitation. Prior to joining 3M in 2011, Dr. Zary focused mainly […]

Dr. Vilhelm Grétar Ólafsson, DDS, MSc.

Dr. Vilhelm (Villi) Olafsson graduated from the School of Dentistry at the University of Iceland in 2007. He practiced privately for five years along with teaching operative dentistry part-time at the University of Iceland, before moving to North Carolina to pursue further education in 2012. In 2015 he graduated from the University of North Carolina […]

Mario F. De Goes

Mario F. De Goes, DDS, MS and PhD, is a Full Professor and Head of the Department of Restorative Dentistry, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas (UNICAMP). Master’s Degree in Biology and Pathology (Piracicaba Dental School- UNICAMP). PhD in Oral Rehabilitation in the Ribeirão Preto Dental School, University of São Paulo (USP). Post-Doctoral degree in […]

Dr. Willemijn van Susante

I graduated in 2011 at the Academic Center for Dentistry Amsterdam as a dentist. After some work experience, I found out that the more you know, the more difficult and complicated the profession becomes. That is why I would like to find out as much as possible. I develop myself very extensively both in the […]

Dr. Brad Craig

Dr. Brad Craig comes to us with over 24 years of dental product development experience with 3M Oral Care. He also interned briefly with Dow Chemical and Sandia National Laboratories prior to joining 3M. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota in Materials Science & Engineering (1997), and a B.S. in Chemical Engineering […]

Prof. Dr. Jansen Ozaki

Master Science in Restorative Dentistry (Universidade Estadual de Campinas – 2006) Specialist in Restorative Dentistry (Universidade Estadual de Campinas – 2002) Coordinator of Specialization Course in Restorative Dentistry at EAP APCD – São Jose dos Campos, SP, Brazil Coordinator of Continuing Educational Course in Restorative Dentistry at EAP APCD – São Jose dos Campos, SP, […]

Dr. Miryam Schuckar

Dr. Miryam Schuckar studied dentistry at the Bauru Dental College, University of São Paulo and obtained her master’s degree (M.Sc.) in Esthetic Dentistry. Her doctorate degree (PhD) in Dentistry was obtained in 1995 from the Medical School of Hannover in Germany. She has long-term clinical and scientific experience as a dentist and lecturer for restorative […]

Nicki Gibbs

Nicki is Chief Strategy Officer for Beehive Strategic Communication. In this role she responsible for business growth, product and service development, brand management and a leading a client portfolio that includes health care, professional services and higher education. She also is a Prosci-certifies change management practitioner.

Dr. Katrin Bekes

Katrin Bekes, DMD, PhD (Dr. med. dent. habil.), MME, is Professor and Chair of the Department of Paediatric Dentistry, Medical University of Vienna, Austria. Dr. Bekes graduated from Dental School at Martin-Luther-University, Halle-Wittenberg, Germany in 2002. She submitted her DMD thesis (Dr. med. dent.) the following year and later gained her PhD in Dental Medicine […]

Dr. Andrea Santamaría

Degree in Dental Medicine (DDM) in University Complutense of Madrid Master in Buccofacial Prosthodontics and Occlusion in University Complutense of Madrid Master’s in Dental Sciences in University Complutense of Madrid PhD Degree by University Complutense of Madrid Professor of the Master of Prosthesis, Implantoprosthesis and Dental Aesthetics in University European of Madrid Professor of Prosthodontics […]

Otto Prandtner

Otto Prandtner’s professional journey started in Austria, where he became a Master Dental Technician working in an oral design laboratory. In 1999, he moved to Germany to work with Peter Biekert. Between 2002 and 2007, Otto Prandtner worked alongside Dr. Cherilyn Sheets and Dr. Jacinthe M. Paquette in their dental practice in Newport Beach, California. […]

Dr. Riaan Mulder

Dr. Riaan Mulder qualified as a dentist in 2007, obtaining his BChD from the University of the Western Cape (UWC). He holds a Master’s degree in restorative dentistry and a PhD in Paediatric Dentistry, research focus Glass Ionomers. Riaan worked in private practice for several years prior to moving to UWC in 2014, working in […]

Dr. Augusto Robles, DMD

Dr. Augusto Robles graduated from “Cayetano Heredia” University in Peru in 1992. After having taking several mini-residencies in Esthetics, Occlusion and All-ceramics in Peru, Dr Robles trained at The University of Michigan receiving the Advanced Specialty Education in Restorative Dentistry Certificate and a Master’s of Science in Restorative Dentistry. Dr Robles also completed the Core […]

Todd Williams

Todd Williams is a Human Behavior Expert, Storyteller and Teacher with over three decades of culture development experience in healthcare, hospitality and countless customer-facing industries. He spent 20+ years developing and implementing the service delivery training programs for Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, one of the most recognized luxury hotel brands in the world. In […]

Dr. Joshua Austin

Joshua Austin, DDS maintains a full time restorative dentistry private practice in San Antonio, Texas. He is an editorial director and columnist for Dental Economics focusing on dental products and technology. Dr. Austin lectures around the country to study clubs and dental meetings about these topics along with online reputation management and social media. Dr. […]

Taiseer Sulaiman

Taiseer Sulaiman is the director of the Advanced Operative Dentistry and Biomaterials Research at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he gained his clinical certificate in Operative Dentistry, and completed his PhD in Dental Materials from the Department of Prosthetic Dentistry and Biomaterial Sciences from the University of Turku in Finland in […]

Dr. Stergios Zafiriadis

Dr. Stergios Zafiriadis attended dental school at the University of Zurich, Switzerland 1996-2001, and received his PhD in 2006. From 2001-2003 Dr. Zafiriadis was an Assistant Dentist at the University of Zurich in the department of parodontology, endodontology and cariology where he received advanced training in restorative and computer aided dentistry. He has been an […]

Dr. Charles Regalado

Dr. Regalado graduated from the University of Washington in 1991. He has had over 20 years of experience in clinical dental education to doctors and students. His key area of focus is on conservative esthetic options in his full-time private practice in Spokane, WA and as a full faculty member at the Bioclear Learning Center. […]

Dr. Rajeev Thaper

A graduate from Govt. Dental College, Madras, he hails from a family of six dental surgeons having a 54 year old multi-specialty practice in Jaipur with 11 operatories and in-house dental laboratory for cast partials and ceramics, including the fabrication of Zirconia prosthesis. They truly believe and practice the interdisciplinary approach to dental treatment. Dr. […]

Trey Tepichin

Trey Tepichin is the Co-Founder and CEO of Cloud Dentistry, a web- and app-based marketplace where dental offices and professionals can find each other and transact business in real time. His successful platform has helped more than 15,000 dental practices and 34,000 professionals connect. A former teacher of economics at Harvard, Trey is also the […]

Dr. John Weston

Dr. Weston is a native Californian who received his doctorate from Oklahoma University in 1989 and graduated with Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honors. As a commissioned officer in the US Navy, he completed a General Practice Residency at Naval Hospital, San Diego and served independent duty in support of Desert Storm. Dr. Weston earned the credential […]

Dr. Barbara Cerny

Dr. Cerny is a Global Scientific Affairs Manager at 3M Company in Seefeld, Germany, where she has been employed since 2007. Her professional focus has been in the areas of the direct and indirect restorative procedure including chairside digital, implantology, and local anesthetics. She is a key member of new product development initiatives, strategic plans, […]

Prof. Dr. Alberto Ferreiroa

Prof. Dr. Alberto Ferreiroa is an Associate Professor in the Department of Restorative Dentistry and Buccofacial Prosthesis and, a Professor of the Master Program degree titled “Restorative Dentistry Based on New Technologies” at the University Complutense of Madrid, Spain. He is also an Adjunct Professor of the Department of Odontology at the European University of […]

Dr. Rafał Mędzin

Dr. Rafał Mędzin is a general practitioner and together with his wife and father, he maintains “Dentura” Clinic & Lab. He obtained his dental degree in 1996 at Pomeranian Medical Academy in Szczecin. In 1999, Dr. Mędzin received Postgraduate Specialization in General Dentistry and in 2012 in Oral Implantology at the Johann Wolfgang Goethe University […]

Dr. Nita Mazurat

Dr. Nita Mazurat is an Associate Professor, Department of Restorative Dentistry, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada where she is the clinical dentist for Screening for the undergraduate programs in Dentistry and Dental Hygiene, Director of International Students, and Coordinator of Regulatory Compliance including Infection Prevention and Control. Dr. Mazurat received her dental degree from […]

Dr. Steve Schiffenhaus

Dr. Schiffenhaus received his Doctoral degree at Midwestern College of Dental Medicine, Arizona as well as an MA in Biomedical Sciences. He received his BS in Molecular Bioscience & Biotechnology and a MS in Molecular & Cellular Biology from Arizona State University. Dr. Schiffenhaus practices with a Biomimetic philosophy utilizing advanced adhesion and CAD-CAM technology […]

Dr. Carola Carrera

Dr. Carrera received her DDS in 2003 from the University of Talca, Chile. Upon completion of her dental training she became a faculty member at the University of Talca. In 2008 she completed her specialty in Oral rehabilitation. As a faculty member (2003 to 2011) she coordinated and instructed several dental courses and she drove […]

Dr. Cathia Bergeron

Dr. Cathia Bergeron received her DMD degree from Laval University in Québec, Canada, in 1993. The following year, she completed a General Practice Residency (GPR) in the same institution. In 1999, she received a Certificate in Operative Dentistry and a Master of Science degree from the University of Iowa, USA. Dr. Bergeron is currently Professor […]

Dr. Bryan Laskin

Dr. Bryan Laskin has been at the forefront of technology in the dental industry for over 20 years. Dr. Laskin’s mission is to “bury the dinosaurs in dentistry”; setting aside outdated technology, systems, and perspectives so we can allow our teams and care to reach new heights. As Founder and CEO of Operability, creators of […]

Dr. Richard Young

Dr. Richard Young graduated from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry (LLUSD) in 1985. He’s an Assistant Professor of General Dentistry at LLUSD where he lectures for and co-directs the D3 esthetics program. Dr. Young was a very early adopter of advanced bonding techniques—and has acquired a wealth of knowledge and clinical experience on minimally […]

Dr. Rella Christensen

Currently Rella Christensen, PhD leads TRAC Research. It is part of the non-profit educational Clinicians Report Foundation, formerly called CRA, which she co-founded and directed for 27 years. TRAC Research has been devoted to oral microbiology, minimally invasive dentistry, and dental restoratives research. Throughout her career, Dr. Christensen’s work has been characterized by her development […]