Dentistry and Oral Health

Valdas Vilkinis is a Director of UAB Vilkiniai ir Ko Dental Clinic, Kaunas, Lithuania. He finished his education at the Dental faculty of Kaunas University of Medicine in 1991. He has been a Clinical instructor at the Dental Faculty of Kaunas University of Medicine in the period of 1991-2000. He finished his Post Graduate course on Cariology, Preventive, Operative Dentistry and Endodontics at the Royal Dental College of Aarhus University, Denmark in the period of 1993-1994. He defended his Doctoral thesis ”Clinical studies of molar composite and “open-sandwich” restorations in large class II cavities” in 2000. In the same year he started a consultancy agreement with GV Europe N.V. Since the year 2010 he has been an Editorial Board member of the Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Research (JOMR). In 2010 he opened a training centre at UAB Vilkiniai ir Ko Clinic, where he provides theoretical and practical courses for dentists. He gives lectures and hands-on courses on restorative techniques in Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and Finland.

Dentistry

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. Jean Luc Pruvost is an Orthodontist Leader at American Orthodontic Office who worked with Dr. Paul Tessier (French Surgeon- Father of modern craniofacial surgery) for 10 years, with Dr. Jean Francois Tulasne for 30 years and the last two years with Dr. Eric Solyom. Beside designing and using bony anchor one of his greatest asset is the protocol he set for precise Orthognathic surgery in cooperation with surgeons in Lingual Orthodontics. He also produced a prototype machined with 3 D printers already in use called the « Orthognator, which is an interface which greatly improve the functions and precision of the Galetti articulator.

Orthodontics

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Orthodontics

Nailesh Gandhi is the only Indian on board of editorial Committee on Implantology for ‘Dental Asia. He has received his advance implant training from Dr.O’Hilt Tatum, Jr at US. His paper on implants received Best Paper award at the first South Asia Dental Congress held at Bombay in 1991. President – Indian Dental Association – 1994. Chairman-Pierre Fauchard Academy (USA) –India Section – 2003. Founder President – Society Of Oral Implantology,Gujarat-India. Organising Secretary,47th National Conference of Indian Dental Association,1993. Chairman – 7th National Conference of Indian Society of oral Implantology – 1999. National Chairman – Continuing Dental Education of Indian Dental Association 2001-2003. Chairman – 55th National Conference of Indian Dental Association – 2001. Member – Dental Council Of India – 1981-1997. Deputy regent (Western) – International College of Dentists (USA-India Section). Worked on various positions at city,state and national level of IDA. Worked as an executive member of the Indian Society of Oral Implantology for two years. Central Council member of Indian Dental Association 1974 till date.

Dental Implants

Dr. Sherif Abdelaal is a Professor of Conservative Dentistry, Cairo University, Egypt. He graduated from faculty of oral and dental medicine, Cairo University, Egypt in 1987. He got his master’s degree in Operative Dentistry 1993 from the same university. He got his PHD degree in Operative Dentistry 1997 from Cairo University. He published many researches in his specialty and shared in many national and international conferences whether as attendee or speaker. He was an educational supervisor of Saudi Board Advanced Restorative Program (SBARD) in AL Noor Specialist Hospital – Dental Center, Makkah, KSA. He is an external referee in permanent promotion committee at King Abdul-aziz University, Jeddah, and KSA. Currently he is consultant of Restorative Dentistry in King Abdulla Medical City, Makkah, and KSA.

Dentistry

James E. Jones is the Starkey Research Professor, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Indiana University School of Dentistry and Clinical Professor of Pediatrics, Indiana University School of Medicine. He is a Life Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Fellow of the American College of Dentists, Fellow of the International College of Dentists and a member of the Pierre Fauchard Academy. He has published over 100 articles and book chapters in the dental, medical and education literature. He has presented over 150 continuing education courses in the United States, the Caribbean, Europe, Asia, South America and the Middle East on a variety of topics related to higher education.

Pediatric Dentistry

Daniel G. Pompa is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon. In 1985 he established The Oral Surgery and Implant Center in Forest Hills, New York. After graduating from New York University College of Dentistry in 1978, Dr. Pompa completed a GPR at Long Island Jewish Hospital, followed by speciality training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Lincoln Hospital, New York Medical College. In 1982, he became a Fellow of The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. He is also a Fellow in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Gustavo Vicentis de Oliveira Fernandes is a Dentist. He has completed his Master’s degree in Medical Science, and PhD in Dentistry. He has his expertise in Periodontics, Implantology and Oral rehabilitation. He is a Researcher in biomaterials, oral implants and tissue reconstruction. He is a Full Professor in Periodontics (Salgado de Oliveira University, Brazil). He has a passion in rehabilitate patients, improving the aesthetic and wellbeing. His work is based in scientific evaluation with clinical application.

Periodontics, Implantology and Oral rehabilitation

Nathalie Mikellides founded of Forcefield Mouth guards in Brazil 15 years ago and Member of CRO (Brazil's equivalent to ADA in the USA), Member of AIOI Italia (International Dentistry Association of Italy), Member of SPOD (Portuguese Society of Sports Dentistry) since then, I have been working exclusively with custom made, sports mouth guards. In 2008 I expanded to the USA and have manufactured and sold thousands of custom made mouth guards to athletes in various capacities. In the spirit of sharing knowledge, all the information and experience that I have gained over the years, I have created a 2 Level Certification Course that is unique in the market. I am directly responsible for the teaching in those courses. This course has reached so far more than 250 dentists and dental lab assistants and had sessions in various venues in Brazil, Portugal and Colombia.

Sports Dentistry interested in Mouthguards

Amer A. Taqa: Professor at Dental Basic Science, College dentistry, Mosul University, Iraq. Have PhD degree in Dental chemistry. He has published more 100 researches papers in national and international academic journals and authored 22 books. His research interests include dental chemistry, medical chemistry, and inorganic chemistry. He is editorial member in more than 140 international journals. He Nominated as a member of the organizing committees for a number of international and local conferences.

Dental chemistry

Mahfud F. Mohamed is the Teaching staff member and the head of the department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Benghazi-Libya.

Orthodontics

Dr. Mojtaba Mafi M.D., Medical Doctor/ Physician, graduated from Tehran university, School of Medicine with honor. I studied in neurosurgery ward and graduated with A score with thesis on Meningioma Brain Tumor during 6 years. With continuing my practice with special consideration on psychosomatic disorders, I completed many post graduate courses on health psychology, addiction medicine, sexual disorders therapy successfully. I passed many post graduate courses in Neuro, approved by Medical sciences university. As well, I have been passed post graduate courses on Nutrition, Gastroenterology and hepatology, Obesity treatment and diabetes approved by Tehran University of Medical sciences.He successfully passed more than 10 programs with certificates and membership in Iranian Association of Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

Antibiotic therapy in dental field

Pr Abou Chedid graduated from Saint-Joseph University, School of Dentistry (FMD) in Beirut, Lebanon. He holds a post-graduate degree (CES) in Paediatric Dentistry from Garancière University – Paris VII. He hold a DEA and PHD from Saint-Joseph University, School of Dentistry (FMD) in Beirut, Lebanon. He is currently a Professor and chairman of the Department of Paediatric Dentistry at Saint Joseph University. Pr Abou Chedid is the former President of the Lebanese Society of Paediatric Dentistry and of the Arab Association of Paediatric Dentistry. Pr Abou Chedid has lectured nationaly and internationaly (Lebanon, France, Syria, Egypt, Morroco, Tunisia, Qatar, UAE, Kuwait and Belgium). He has also published a number of articles and is involved in a number of ongoing studies. Pr Abou Chedid has a private practice in Lebanon, Qatar and UAE limited to Pediatric dentistry.

Paediatric Dentistry

Dr. T P Chiang, President of Canada China Child Health Foundation, Canada. She has done her BSc, DDS and Doctorate in Dental Surgery from Dalhousie University, Canada. She has completed her Master of Science in Epidemiology from Harvard University. She did her Post-doctoral studies at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Boston Children's Hospital in Pediatric Dentistry. She is a American pediatric dentistry Fellow and Professor at Beijing Children's Hospital, Beijing Institute of Pediatrics, and Children's Hospital of Harbin, emeritus University of B. Columbia. She is the Honorary President of Nanjing Medical University Dental Hospital, Consultant at child health hospitals of Guangzhou, Tianjin, Dalian, Nanjing Maternal and Child Health hospital, Wuhan Maternal and Child Health Center.

Pediatric Dentistry

Edmond Koyess is the Graduated Doctor from Saint-Joseph University in Beirut Lebanon. He got Post-graduate certificate in Oral Biology and Endodontics from Rene Descartes, Paris. He got Doctorate in Odontologic Sciences from the Lebanese University. Present he is the Director of Master in Endodontics at the Lebanese University and Fellow of the International College of Dentists. He is a International lecturer and Opinion Leader in Endodontics.

Practice limited to Microscopic Endodontics

Prof. FRANCESCO INCHINGOLO was born on September 12th, 1958 in Andria (Italy), Medicine Doctor and specialized in: 1) Hygiene and Preventive Medicine (Master in Public Heath) 2) Dental Medicine 3) Maxillofacial Surgery 4) Odontostomatology 5) Experimental Medicine at the National Council of Research (C.N.R.). He was Researcher and Assistant Professor in Dentistry at the School of Medicine, Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo MORO",Italy. Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Maxillofacial Surgery Speciality Post Graduate course at the University of Bari "Aldo Moro" Italy. He was Principal Investigator in various Research Projects founded from University of Bari “Aldo Moro”. He was Invited reviewer and Editorial Board Member in International Journals. He was the Head of the International Master Degree Course in Advanced Oral Surgery and Implant Surgery at the University of Bari "Aldo Moro" Italy. He was the Invited Speaker in National and International courses and conferences. He was the Winner of “Sant’Apollonia Award” from ANDI (Italian Dental National Association) in year 1999 for the best clinical and scientific report in Dental Sciences. He was the Visiting Professor at the "City Unity College- Greece - Cyprus" (and affiliated Institutions) and BPP University London -UK. He was the Author of over 66 scientific papers in International indexed Journals with impact factor (h-index: 15 and Citations: 719 at 1th November 2017, Author ID: 6507557288), book chapters, 1 International patent, and author of more than 200 articles in National Journals.

1) Hygiene and Preventive Medicine (Master in Public Heath) 2) Dental Medicine 3) Maxillofacial Surgery 4) Odontostomatology 5) Experimental Medicine at the National Council of Research (C.N.R.).

Ziad NOUJEIM is Senior Lecturer and Clinical Professor of oral surgery at the Lebanese University, Beirut. He is attending Oral Surgeon at Lebanese Army Hospital and Baabda University Hospital.He is Diplomate of European Board of Oral Surgery,Fellow of the International College of Dentists and the American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons , and former Clinical Fellow at Massachusetts General Hospital / Harvard School of Dental Medicine ,in Boston ,USA. Dr. Noujeim has published 24 articles in reputed journals. He is presently Editor -in -Chief of the Journal of the Lebanese Dental Association and Section Editor of the Annals of Maxillofacial Surgery.

oral surgery

Jorge F. Zapata is currently owned a private dental practice in Microdentistry from May 2005 -Present. He studied Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) in National Autonomous University of Honduras from 1989 – 1995. He is the treasurer, Academy of Microscope Enhanced Dentistry from 2013 – 2018 and he is the Board Member for Board of Directors of the Academy of Microscope Enhanced Dentistry from 2012 – 2018. He is the Member, Academy of Microscope Enhanced Dentistry from 2007 – Present.

Microdentistry

Dr . Sudhir Dole is the First Certified Ozone therapy dentist specialist in india. Practicing ozone therapy in dentistry at MUMBAI, INDIA in clinical practice and institutional researches. He is the Speaker and Mentor for certification courses in ozone dentistry and key note speaker at various conferences in india. First mentor and the only one to do free awaremess programmes and lectures for ozone dentistry. Founder of ozone demtistry india and world ozone dentistry pionneering awareness on ozone therapy benefits in routine life and dentistry. Certified member of international association of ozone in healthcare. Merit pass 89% for course on ozone therapy by International associatuon of ozone in healthcare.

Ozone therapy

Dr. Hanna is an Associate Specialist in Oral Surgery at King’s College Hospital. She is a registered specialist in Oral Surgery in UK. She is honorary Senior Lecture at UCL Eastman Dental Institute where she leads the fellowship in laser dentistry and advanced oral surgery courses. Dr. Hanna was appointed as visiting professor at Surgical Sciences and Integrated Diagnostics Department, University of Genoa (UNIGE) in 2015. She is a faculty member who teaches on the Master of Science in laser dentistry program at UNIGE. Dr. Hanna teaches undergraduates and postgraduates’ students. She lectures nationally and internationally on the applications of oral laser therapy. Her great interest is utilising photobiomodulation in tissue regeneration and neuropathic pain.

Laser therapy

Dr. Bollen studied dentistry at the Catholic University in Leuven (Belgium). He graduated in 1992 (DDS). Afterwards he started immediately with his PhD research and his MSc-specialisation in periodontology at the same university. In 1996 he received his PhD (“Full-mouth disinfection and hard surface smoothening reduce the subgingival microbial load”). In 1997 he finished his MSc in periodontology (dep. Prof. Dr. D. van Steenberghe). From 1998 on, Curd Bollen combined his private clinic (limited to periodontology, halitosis and implantology) with part-time jobs at different universities in Europe. He was consultant at the universities of Leuven and Liège (Belgium), Nijmegen (The Netherlands) and Bonn (Germany). From 2010 till 2012, he was clinical assistant professor at the university of Düsseldorf (Germany). Dr. Bollen published more than 25 articles in peer-reviewed international dental journals. He is editor of 2 online dental journals. For the moment Curd Bollen has his private clinic, limited to several dental specializations, in the Netherlands. He is consultant for the Foundation for Oral Rehabilitation and for the French implant company Anthogyr. His actual research interests are: halitosis, short/wide and thin/long implants and peri-implantitis

H. A. Balcioglu, DDS, PhD, holds the position of Associate Professor in the Department of Anatomy at Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry. After receiving his dental degree from Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry, in 2001, Dr. Balcioglu worked as a Research Assistant in the department of Anatomy, for five years, and completed the PhD program, while he also worked in private dental practice. He took part in administrative activites associated with his roles as a faculty board member. He is currently a member of the Board of Medical Specialties Reporting System Commission (TUKMOS) of Turkish Ministry of Health. Dr. Balcioglu has lectured as an invited speaker in different symposiums, particularly about TMJ/TMD.

His research interests relate primarily to TMJ/TMD, radiologic anatomy and anatomy education.

Dr. Abdullah Alzahem earned his BDS degree from King Saud University on 1995. In 1997, herncompleted a fellowship program in the field of Temporomandibular Joint with Tufts School ofrnDental Medicine, Boston, MA. In 1998, he completed Advanced Education in General Dentistryrnresidency program in Baylor College of Dentistry, Dallas, TX. In 2004 he was annonced as Fellowrnof Academcy of General Dentistry, and appointed as Dental Consultant. In 2009 he completedrnMaster in Medical Education in King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences. In 2015rnhe earned a PhD degree from Erasmus University Rotterdam, The Netherlands.

Advanced General Dentistry and Residency Program Director in King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center

George White DDS FACP Director, Division of Prosthodontics Columbia University College of Dental Medicine

digital implant, prosthodontics

Dr. Fayad received his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the College of Dentistry, Cairo University in 1985. He received his Masters in Oral Sciences in 1994 and his PhD in 1996 from the University of Buffalo at New York. He had two years of Advanced Education in General Dentistry at Eastman Dental Center, University of Rochester at New Your, and received his certificate of Specialty in Endodontics at the University of Illinois. Currently he is the Director of Endodontic research and a clinical assistant professor at the UIC College of Dentistry. He devotes his time to teaching, research and private practice.Dr. Fayad gives numerous presentations nationally and internationally. He is a member of the American Dental Association, Chicago Dental Society, Illinois State Dental Society, American Association of Endodontists, Illinois Association of Endodontists, Edgar D. Coolidge Endodontic Study Club, and is A Diplomate of American Boards of Endodontics.

Endodontics, Dentistry

He is a Senior Forensic odontologist. He is a Dental identification manager & chairman of UK DVI odont group

Forensic Dentistry, Odontology

Sim K. Singhrao gained her PhD from Cardiff University and stayed there for further postdoctoral training from Cardiff University School of Medicine and then the School of Dentistry. She is currently a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Central Lancashire exploring the causative relationship of periodontitis and Alzheimer’s disease. She has published more than 60 papers in peer-reviewed journals and 4 book chapters. Dr Singhrao is currently serving as an editorial board member for Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease

Oral and Dental Science, Oral Disease

Dr Kashif Hafeez was honoured by Membership and Fellowship from Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland and has been honoured with Fellowship from Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh. He has completed his post graduate certificate in Medical and Dental education from Oxford Brookes University. He has special interest in Oral Surgery and Dental Implantology and is practising as visiting Implantologist to various practices. He has been a post graduate Dental Foundation trainer for Oxford Deanery from 2010 to 2015 and due to his passion for quality in education he has been appointed as Examiner for Royal College of Surgeons Ireland and Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh. He teaches at the M Clindent programme, City of London Dental School, BPP university and lectures internationally on Oral surgery and Dental Implantology. He has been presenting his scientific work & research at prominent international dental conferences. He serves as an advisor & expert for GDC UK. In addition, he serves as Editorial Board member for Porodental CPD and visiting teaching faculty abroad. He was honoured with the Best Dentist award by APPS UK in 2013.

Dental Implantology, Oral Surgery

Dr. YEO Jin Fei PBM BDS, MDS[Oral Surgery], FAMS[Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery], FDSRCS (Edinburgh), MSc[Oral Pathology] (London UK), FFOPRCPA[Oral

Oral & Maxillo-Facial Surgery

Executive Director Executive Vice President of Education and International Student Exchange Tokyo Medical & Dental University Junji TAGAMI DDS, PhD

Dentistry

Dr. Nagy Abdulsamee Abdulhameed was born 27/5/1952 at Menofia Governorate. He got his Bachelor Degree of Dental Sciences from Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University, May 1975. He gained his master degree in prosthodontics from Faculty of Dentistry, Alexandria University, December 1980. His doctor of philosophy in Dental Biomaterials has been finished at faculty of dentistry, Alexandria University, April 1985. He worked as Demonstrator, Prosthodontic Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Mansura University, 5/7/1976 – 11/12/1977, demonstrator, Dental Biomaterials Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Mansura University, 12/12/977 – 21/4/1981, Assistant lecturer, Dental Biomaterials Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Mansura University, 22/4/1981 – 16/9/1985, lecturer, Dental Biomaterials Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Mansura University, 17/9/1985- 29/12/1991, assistant professor, Dental Biomaterials Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Mansura University, 30/12/1991 – 6/7/1994. Then he attached as consultant Prosthodontics, Dental Center, King Fahad Hospital, Al-Madinah Al-Menawarah, Kingdom of Saudia Arabia, 1/7/1988 –14/8/2000. Then he shifted to work at private university as assistant professor, Dental Biomaterials, College of Oral and Dental Medicine, Misr University for Science & Technology (MUST), Egypt, 16/8/2000 – 11/9/2004. At the same university he became a full professor & head of Dental Biomaterials, 12/9/2004 – 1/6/2014. His current position is vice dean of graduate studies and researches, in this college, 2/6/2014 till now.

Removable and fixed prosthodontics (overdentures, post crown, implantology); Dental Biomaterials (curing denture resins by different methods like pressure cooker, microwave energy, visible light, and laser); Laser applications in dentistry; Evidence based dentistry.

Dr. Karim graduated from Suez Canal University at the top of his class with a unique vision on how dental care should be in Egypt. He acquired the Diploma of Total Quality Management for health care from American University in Cairo. This certificate helped him fulfill part of his dream for a clinic that ensures patient comfort and safety, fallowing his pursuit of excellence; Dr. Karim obtained the highly prestigious membership of Royal College of Edinburgh from United Kingdom being the youngest Middle Eastern to ever get his highly respected degree, then he was appointed the Dental Regional Advisor of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in Egypt becoming the youngest person to ever fill this position. He now runs Royal Dentist Center, one of the biggest dental centers in Egypt with his vision and mission being enforced by him and his partner and the 20 other dentists who work for them.

Dentistry Management, Restorative Dentistry

Special Interest in Restorative and Aesthetic Dentistry Practice Principal, Dentist On THE ROCK. Lecturer & Mentor Online MSc Restorative & Aesthetic Dentistry, Manchester University & Healthcare, Learning, Lecturer & Mentor for Osstem & BAIRD One Year Implant Course Lecturer & Mentor for Nobel Esthetic Alliance Course Dr Adam has become a highly experience and motivated clinician by increasing his knowledge and experience in postgraduate education for many years. He has a special interest in Restorative & Aesthetic Dentistry and Implantology. Dr Adam helps to teach on the Restorative and Aesthetics Masters programme as well as the BAIRD 1 year Implant Course. AWARDS Dr Adam Nulty has been winner of several industry awards, Best Young Dentist 2015, 2014 Best Health & Beauty Provider and two 2015 Aesthetic Dental Awards for Removable Orthodontic Appliance and for a Patient Choice Facial Aesthetics Case.

Restorative and Aesthetic Dentistry

Assistant / Consultant, Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and the American Board of Canada, the University of Umm Al-Qura accurate specialization: Implant surgery and restoration of Oral and Maxillofacial. Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Oral Surgery and Maxillofacial, Mazen al-Masri, the academic calendar for the year 1435 Hegira.

Dentistry, Dental Implants, Oral Surgery.

Dr.Dalia Sitteen graduated from Cairo University, faculty of oral medicine and dental surgery in 2002.She perused both academic & clinical Knowledge and became a certified specialist in pedodontics in 2008.Intensive clinical training at several private and public institutes enabled her to gain exceptional clinical skill and experience. Such multidisciplinary experience lead her to expand her academic knowledge by receiving first year of master’s degree in orthodontics, Alexandria University followed by joining the master’s program at Cairo University and became a member of The Egyptian society of Orthodontics. She became member of the first research group in the national project for cleft palate in Egypt. Her academic and clinical wide experience leads her to run one of the most successful private dental offices in Egypt.

Dental Health, Dental managment

Dr Zubaida has completed her Master degree in 1999 in Paediatric Dentistry and PhD in Clinical Dentistry from UCL, London in 2004. She had completed six months course and passed the examination in Sedation and Pain Management from the Eastman Dental Institute in 2006. She is a consultant in Paediatric Dentistry and teaching in the Saudi Board Program (Paediatric Dentistry) at Prince Sultan Medical Military City in Riyadh. She has published several papers in reputed journals

Paediatric Dentistry, Pain Management

Chairman and CEO at Rowpar Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Scottsdale (2000-pres). Director and Professor, Center for the Study of Higher Education, Penn State U., 1989-2000. Head, Higher Education Administration, Iowa State U., 1980-1989. Worked with colleges, universities, non-profits, government agencies in 40 states and 26 countries. Author of 60+ articles, books and monographs on planning, development, evaluation, organizational & govt. policy.

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Professor Ziad N. Al-Dwairi works as Vice Dean and Director of Dental Teaching Clinics at Faculty of Dentistry/ Jordan University of Science and technology. He is Professor of Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics and Implant Dentistry at Jordan University of Science and Technology, holds PhD in Prosthodontics, Queens University/Belfast, UK in 2001, Fellowship of The International Academy of Dento Facial Esthetics (FIADFE) in 2012 and Fellowship of the International College of Dentists FICD/2015. He is the President of Jordanian Section of International Association for Dental Research. He is Jordan’s Representative at OSAP( Organization for Safety and Asepsis Procedures). He worked as vice president of the Restorative Dentistry Committee/ Jordan Medical Council and currently Member of the National Committee for contentious medical education/Jordan Medical Council and member of the advisory team of Dooox (https://www.dooox.de/Advisory-Team).He is a former member of University Council/Jordan University of Science and Technology and worked as Chairman of the Prosthodontics Department, Faculty of Dentistry/Jordan University of Science and Technology and a Former Dean Assistant/ Faculty of Dentistry/ Jordan University of Science and Technology. He holds several International prizes and honors as follows: 1. The senior prize The Elida Gibbs Travel Award 2000 from the Irish Division of International Association for Dental Research (IADR) 2. The Procter and Gamble Research award 2000. Oral and Dental Research Trust, London 3. (BSSPD research Prize 2001). British Society for the study of Prosthetic Dentistry First Research Prize 4. Certificate of recognition from IADR and AADR 2002, Get a member Campaign 5. Member of the Advisory Group For Dental Ethics Manual, FDI He is currently involved in teaching undergraduate and graduate students in all field of Prosthodontics in addition to involvement in advanced programs for MFDS Trainees, High specialty trainees and Advanced clinical trainees in Prosthodontics. He supervised several MSc students as a main and a co advisor and as an examiner for more than 27 theses in all disciplines of Prosthodontics with more than 44 publications in high impact international journals. In addition he works as a reviewer for 31 International Peer reviewed Journals and on editorial board of 13 International Journals. He was a Member of the advisory group formed by FDI for publishing the Dental Ethics Manual in 2007 and carried out its translation into Arabic Language to be available to all Arabic natives.

Standards of clinical and laboratory procedures for construction of fixed and removable prostheses • Oral Infections related to removable prostheses • Infection Control • Esthetics Dentistry • Implant Dentistry • Restoration of Endodontically treated teeth • Periodontics-Restorative Dentistry Interface • Shortened Dental arch

Dimitrios Tziafas is Professor of Endodontics and director of the Master of Science in Endodontics Program of European University College at Dubai, DHCC, UAE. He served as Head of the Department of Endodontology at the School of Dentistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (1999-2013) and Chairman of the Postgraduate Program of School of Dentistry, Thessaloniki, Greece (2007-2013). Dr Tziafas worked as a visiting researcher in the Institute Biologie Medicale, Faculte de Medecine, Universite Louis Pasteur, Strasbourg, France, and served as the National Representative of Greece in European Committee research networks. He was a board member of the IADR/Continental European Division and served as the President of IADR – Continental European Division (2006-2008). He is member of Research Committee of European Society of Endodontology. He has published eight invited reviews in internationally-recognized biomedical and dental journals, over 50 peer-reviewed research papers, and textbooks chapters or monographs relating to pulp biology, while he has been Guest Editor of the Journal Advances in Dental Research, Volume 15, 2001, on Dentin repair and regeneration.

Dr. Tziafas’ research interests include biology of dentin-pulp complex and regeneration and pathogenesis of pulp inflammation.

Anas H. Al-Mulla graduated from King Saud University Dental School, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in 2003. He obtained his Specialty in Orthodontics and his Masters in Cariology in 2009 from University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden. His Ph.D. degree in Cariology was obtained from the same university in 2010. Dr. Al-Mulla has devoted his time for research and applying modern orthodontics, caries risk and prevention in orthodontic patients has been his major concern. He is a reviewer in few orthodontic journals, such as Angle Orthodontics, American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Orthodontics - The art and practice of dentofacial enhancement (formerly World Journal of rthodontics) and Journal of Orthodontics.

orthodontics

Denis Bourgeois currently is the Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry of the University of Lyons, France, Member of the ADF (French Dental Association) Foreign Affairs Committee and President of the GADEF (Federation of French-speaking dental Associations). He was also the Delegate, member of the WHO Delegation (1990-2000), Delegate, member of the ADF Delegation (2002-2014), Member (2005-2008) and Chair (2009-2012), FDI World Dental Development and Health, Promotion Committee (now the Public Health Committee), Director, Continuing Education (CE) Programmes in French for Africa (2005-2009), Director, Regional CE Programmes for Africa (2009-2014), Regional Coordinator, Live.Learn.Laugh Programme (2004-2010; 2010-2014) and Contributions to various FDI Projects and Task Teams: Manpower – GCI – Strategy for Africa.

Research activities focus mainly on health policies, health surveillance, and the development of technical support and assistance to national surveillance systems, with the aim of helping national capacities carry out situation analyses and assess the trends they bring to light. This has led to my leading or coordinating a number of international (ICSII, LLL), European (EGOHID, ESCARCEL …) and African (NOMA) research programmes.

Prof. & Dr. Leesungbok is Head Professor at the Department of Prosthodontics, Kyung Hee University School of Dentistry, Seoul, South Korea He is also the head at the Center of implant & Esthetic Dentistry and President of Kyung Hee University Dental Hospital at Gangdong, Seoul, South Korea. His specialties are in the areas of Implant Dentistry, Maxillofacial Prosthodontics, and Human Jaw Function & Occlusion. He is a board member of the IRPMD(international research project for magnetic dentistry), and a fellow and education delegate of ITI(international team for implantology). He awarded "The Best Academic Thesis Award" at Annual Scientific Meeting on The Korean Academy of Prosthodontics 1992, "The 12th Ko-Hwang Medical Silver Award (Thesis: A study on the normal & abnormal occlusal patterns in adults using the superimposed rubber pattern method)” in 1996, and "The 15th Ko-Hwang Medical Silver Award in 1999. He also awarded “The Best Education Director on Magnetic Dentistry”, and “Silver Award of The Excellent Thesis on Magnetic Dentistry” International Symposium of IRPMD, Shanghai, China in 2002

Implant Dentistry, Maxillofacial Prosthodontics, and Human Jaw Function & Occlusion

Dr. Muhammed Mustahsen Rahman was graduated as a Bachelor of Dentistry from Sindh University Pakistan. He has completed is Ph.D from Hacettepe University Ankara, Turkey in the year 1989. He is a Dean & Professor in RAKCODS Medical & Health Sciences University UAE. Worked as a clinician, teacher and administrative for dental profession. He has a total of 19 publications in national and international journals. The area of study was Correlation between periodontal diseases and other systemic disease. He was awarded from World Medical Council, MEDI BIZ TV, Life Time Achievement Awards for Services, 2014.

Dentistry & Peridontal deseases

Dr. Henryk Matusiewicz is professor of chemistry in the Department of Analytical Chemistry at Poznan University of Technology, Poland. He has published over 150 original publications in the area of trace element analytical chemistry, 10 authoritative reviews, 9 invited book chapters and co-edited one book. He has presented over 100 contributed or invited talks at national and international conferences and symposia on spectroscopy and analytical chemistry. He was a postdoctoral research associate at the Department of Chemistry, Colorado State University, USA (1975-1978) and in the Department of Chemistry, University of Massachusetts, USA (1982-1984), International Visiting Scientist at the Elemental Analysis Research Center, US Food and Drug Administration, Cincinnati, USA (1984-1985), Distinguished Visiting Scientist at the National Research Council of Canada, Institute for Environmental Chemistry, Ottawa, Canada (1988-1986, 2011; 3 months each year), Visiting Professor (DAAD) at the University of Hannover, the University of Dortmund and at Max-Planck-Institute für Metallforschung, Dortmund, Germany (1992) and Visiting Professor at the University of Oviedo, Spain (1997). Prof. Matusiewicz has served on the Editorial Advisory Boards of Journal of Analytical Atomic Spectrometry (1988-1997), Spectrochimica Acta Part B (1995-2000) and serves on the Editorial Advisory Boards of Microchemical Journal, Applied Spectroscopy Reviews, The Open Analytical Chemistry Journal and Austin Journal of Analytical & Pharmaceutical Chemistry. He is a member of the Committee of Analytical Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences and Chairman of Trace Analysis Commision.

Development and application of novel analytical methodologies: modern methods of sample preparation, development of spectrochemical methods for the quantification of elements, application of analytical methods to problems of environmental, biological and clinical chemistry and inorganic trace and ultratrace analysis, including speciation analysis and fractionation are his main research interests.

Dr Julian Holmes qualified from the Sheffield Medical Schools (UK) in Dentistry in 1985. He has been involved in health care for over 30 years and has lectured and presented clinical research around the world. With over 60 published Journal Papers, chapter contributions to text books, articles and abstracts, he is considered one of the leading researchers in this field. Dr Holmes is Past-President of the International Association for Ozone in Healthcare (IAOH), the Scientific Officer to the Ozone Association of South Africa (OASA), and holds memberships of the America Academy of Ozone Therapy (AAOT), South African Academy of Integrative Medicine (SAAIM), and the South African Natural Healers Association (SANHA). He works from his clinic in Cape Town, South Africa.

Health care and Dentistry

Dr. Jehad Al Sukhun is a British / Jordanian oral and maxillofacial surgeon with a Master’s degree in oral and maxillofacial surgery from the University of Manchester and a PhD from the University of London in the United Kingdom. He has gained a number of fellowships and professional memberships in the United States, United Kingdom and Australia. During his PhD studies at the University of London, he obtained in-depth knowledge and experience in maxillofacial Implantology and computer aided surgery using Finite Element Analysis. He worked at well reputed academic University Hospitals in the UK e.g. Royal Manchester University Hospital, Royal Surrey County Hospital and a UAE University College, Dubai. He has gained significant clinical experience in specialized dentistry, Implantology, oncology, trauma, Orthognathic surgery, reconstructive and cosmetic plastic surgery. He developed particular interest on the use of bioresorbable plates for reconstructing orbital fractures. During his work in the field of oral and maxillofacial surgery, Professor Al-Sukhun produced more than 45 papers published in international peer review journals. Professor Al Sukhun sits on the editorial board of a number of well recognized journals in Oral and maxillofacial surgery.

Oral Surgery, Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthognathic Surgery & Oncology

Dr. Hasan Alkumru was the Vice Dean and Head of Prosthodontics at Marmara University in Istanbul-Turkey prior to coming to Canada. Dr. Alkumru was the Head of Department of Prosthodontics and Director of Graduate Prosthodontics Program and Director of Implant Prosthodontics Unit at The University of Toronto, Faculty of Dentistry in between 2011- 2014. Dr. Alkumru helped to develop a clinical program in the Department of Dentistry in Mount Sinai Hospital Toronto in 2010-11 to include advanced oral rehabilitation cases. He was transferred to University of Western Ontario and moved to London ON in September 2014. He is also giving Continuing Education Lectures throughout Ontario approved by Royal College of Dentists of Canada.Dr. Alkumru is a registered Specialist in Prosthodontics in Canada and fellow of Royal College of Dentists of Canada.

Prosthodontics

She has authored more than 250 scientific and clinical articles in peer-reviewed journals, has given over 400 presentations at international scientific meetings, is a frequent lecturer at scientific meetings, receiver of several international awards and has held numerous continuing education courses in Europe. She serves also for the editorial boards of several scientific journals. Her clinical expertise is on reconstructive dentistry. She has also Visiting Professor positions at various universities including São Paolo State University (Brazil), Federal University of Juiz de Fora (Brazil), University of Brno (Czech Republic), University of Madrid (Spain) and University of Florida (USA).

Biomaterials

Dr. Jones received his DMD from the University of Louisville (1978) and completed a Residency in Pediatric Dentistry from Indiana University (1980). He obtained a Certificate in Dental Health Services Research (1989: Harvard University), EdD in Higher Education (1993: Indiana University) and PhD in Biological Sciences (2003: Empresarial University). He completed a United States Congressional Fellowship in 2000, with Senior Indiana Senator Richard Lugar, Washington, DC. He was Dean of the School of Health Sciences, Indiana-Purdue University (1993-2005) and is presently Professor and Chair of the Department of Pediatric Dentistry, IU School of Dentistry and Clinical Professor of Pediatrics, IU School of Medicine. He has published over 95 articles, book chapters and research abstracts in the dental, medical and education literature and obtained over 6.4 million dollars in educational, service, training and research grants. He has presented over 140 courses in the United States, the Caribbean, Europe and the Middle East on a variety of topics related to higher education. He is Editor-in-Chief, Americas, Journal of Oral Health and Dental Management.

(1) Dentofacial Trauma, (2) Dental Management of Cleft lip and Palate newborns, (3) Emerging Demand in Pediatric Dentistry for Office-Based General Anesthesia by Dentist Anesthesiologists. (4) Issues in International Dental Education.

Graduated in Medicine and Surgery in 1987 cum laude and a Ph.D. at the University of Padua in Orthodontics in 1990, only exercises orthodontics and gnathology since 1991 in Albenga. Chairman of ICNOG, International College of Neuromuscular Orthodontics and Gnathology, and a member of the AAO, American Association of Orthodontics. And \'member of numerous associations and advisor of several international orthodontic conferences on \"Neuromuscular Orthodontics.\"

Raman Bedi is Professor of Transcultural Oral Health at King's College London and was the Chief Dental Officer of England from 2002 to 2005. He is chairman of World Federation of Public Health Associations oral health group. He is also an Expert panel member – Alliance for Cavity Free Future & Chairman of the Global Child Dental Fund, having established the Global Child Dental Health Taskforce, and continues to practice.

Head & Chairman
Centre for International Child Oral Health
World Federation of Public Health Associations oral health group & Global Child Dental Fund
London, UK

Country Chairman
European Society of Esthetic Dentistry
Egypt

Mohamed Awad, BDS (Egy), MSc (Egy), PhD (Eng) is an associate professor, Fixed Prosthodontic Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Tanta University, Egypt and King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia. His work was concentrated on Fixed Prosthodontics researches. Dr. Awad is the president of Egyptian Association of Dental research section of international association for dental research since July 2010. Dr. Awad finished his Bachelor (1983) and Master degrees (1989) from Tanta University, Egypt and PhD degree from University Dental hospital of Manchester, United Kingdom in 1996. He was head of Fixed prosthodontics Department in King Abdulaziz University from Sept. 2003 for one year. Also he was course director for fixed prosthodontics for preclinical and clinical courses for several years. He presented researches in several international conferences including: Miami, San Diego, Seattle (USA), Singapore, Manchester & Bristol (England), Riyadh, Jeddah, Makkah (Saudi Arabia) and Egypt. Dr. Awad was awarded several awards including distinction in scientific research in King Abdulaziz University, 2008. Also he held several grants for conducting researches from different associations. He is also reviewer for several international journals.

Dental materials and fixed prosthodontics including: Dental ceramics and Zirconium post and cores, fiber-reiforced composite restorations and post/cores, Color & Dental esthetics, Base metal alloys, Wear and abrasion in dental ceramics, Optical properties of natural teeth and dental ceramics, Finite element analysis, Dental implant materials, Dental cements, Periodontal problems related to fixed prosthodontics.

Dr. Mohamed Jaber’s qualifications include BDS, MSc (Bristol), FDSRCS (Edinburgh), FDSRCS (England), PhD (London), FADI (Ohio). He was the head of Surgical Sciences Department at the Ajman University of Science and Technology. He was also the Director of Quality Assurance and Institutional effectiveness Unit of Ajman University of Science and Technology, Head of Central Training Committee, Head of Ajman University’s Research Council, Co-Director of MFDS program, Head of FOD Assessment Committee, Member of University Curricular and Study Plan Committee and member of the FOD accreditation Committee. His clinical work includes management of patients with oral mucosal diseases, salivary gland diseases, TMJ diseases and trigeminal neuralgia. Management and follow-up of patients with oral premalignant lesions including carry-out of biopsy and management of patients with oral epithelial dysplasia and running of the epithelial dysplasia clinics. Management of chronic facial pain patient, and performing minor oral surgery under both local with or without sedation (IV) and general anaesthesia. Suturing facial laceration under local and general anaesthesia etc. Teaching experience includes demonstration of surgical procedures and supervision of undergraduate students, and lectures and tutorials to undergraduate students. Lectures and tutorials to MSc students particularly in oral cancer and pre-cancer courses. Assisting MSc students with their research projects and carrying out of statistical analysis. Giving seminars and tutorials to the member of the staff at the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department weekly, including Journal club and clinico-pathological conferences. He was heavily involved in preparation and evaluation of undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Dr. Jaber has over 30 publications in peer reviewed journals. His research interest include Oral epithelial dysplasia, Oral pre-cancer, Facial trauma and dental education. Dr. Jaber also received numerous awards including Selected as Fellow by the Academy of Dentistry International Ohio, USA. This is in recognition for the outstanding achievement in the field of dentistry and for the services to the profession. Certificate of appreciation from Dean, faculty of Dentistry and President of Ajman University for contribution in the accreditation process of the faculty.

Dr. Athanasios E. Athanasiou is Professor and Director of Orthodontics at the Dubai School of Dental Medicine, United Arab Emirates and Professor of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece. He was President, Vice-President and Executive Committee Member of the World Federation of Orthodontists; President and Secretary-General of the European Federation of Orthodontics; President of the Greek Orthodontic Society; Dean and Vice-Dean of the School of Dentistry and Chairman of the Department of Orthodontics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He was also President of the Hellenic National Academic Recognition and Information Center of the Greek Ministry of Education. He received his Dental Degree and Ph.D. from the University of Athens, Greece in 1979 and 1991, respectively, and his Certificate in Orthodontics and Master of Dental Sciences in 1985 from Temple University, USA. Dr. Athanasiou served as Associate Professor and Coordinator of Postgraduate Orthodontic Education at Aarhus University, Denmark. He is Honorary Member of the British Orthodontic Society, Cyprus Orthodontic Society, Lebanese Orthodontic Society and South African Orthodontic Society; Honorary President of the Greek Orthodontic Society and Honorary Editor of the Hellenic Orthodontic Review. He serves as referee in many scientific journals including the American Journal of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics, Angle Orthodontist, European Journal of Orthodontics, Journal of Dental Research, Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, Journal of Orthodontics, Journal of the American Dental Association, European Journal of Oral Sciences, and International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry. Professor Athanasiou has served as external examiner or referee at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, the College of Dental Surgeons of Hong Kong, the King Abdulaziz University, the University of Hong Kong, the University of Pretoria, the University of Limpopo, the Arab American University, and the Council for the Order of Australia. He chaired the Task Force of the World Federation of Orthodontists on Guidelines for Postgraduate Orthodontic Education. He has published more than 150 scientific articles, chapters and books, has supervised more than 50 Ph.D. and Master’s dissertations, and has presented more than 390 lectures, papers and seminars in 46 countries. He has received many distinctions and awards including the Edward Cherkas Memorial Award by Temple University, the Zendium Prize by Aarhus University, the Louise Ada Jarabak Memorial Award by the American Association of Orthodontists Foundation, and the 2012 Best Scientific Paper of the European Federation of Orthodontics. Professor Athanasiou maintains in Athens, Greece, a private practice limited to orthodontics.

Prof. Letic-Gavrilovic Anka, DDS, PhD, duringlong scientific career collaborated with Royal Postgraduate Medical School, Histochemistry Department, London; Fukuoka Dental College, Department of Biochemistry, Fukuoka, Japan. Now works as Assoc.Prof. of Physiology and Biochemistry at RAKCODS, Dental College, United Arabic Emirates. Researching inoral biochemistry, immunology and basic clinical mechanism of dental implantology, Dr Anka expressed particular scientific interest in Biomaterials for bone reconstruction. Most of the work was dedicated to the regulatory role of growth factors in morphogenesis and postnatal development of the immune system and salivary glands. Recently, Dr Ankais very active in field of brain neurophysiology and practical applications. Neuromarketing is an academic approach to better understand how information leads to changes in attention, emotional responses, preference formation, choices and learning. Dr Letic’s present interest remains beautiful mystery of brain function. While there’s general agreement that attention and emotional engagement of brain, can be tracked, identifying specific emotions with confidence has been elusive. Therefore, data from neuromarketing are still best used when triangulated with more traditional data such as interviews, questionnaires, and historical data.

Dr. Hani T. Fadel obtained his clinical certificate in Periodontology and his Ph.D from the University of Gothenburg in Sweden. He is currently Assistant Professor of Periodontology at the Taibah University College of Dentistry in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, where he serves as Assistant Vice Dean for Academic Affairs alongside other administrative appointments. Dr. Fadel published several articles in peer-reviewed journals. He currently serves as Editor for the American Journal of Dentistry and Oral Hygiene and Journal of the Indian Society of Periodontology. He is also an External Reviewer for a number of journals, including Journal of Periodontology, European Journal of Oral Sciences and Oral Diseases.

Dr. Marie M. Tolarova received her Medical Degree in 1965 from the Charles University School of Medicine in Prague. She completed a Ph.D. in 1970 with a thesis on Microforms of Orofacial Clefts from the Human Genetics Program at the Czechoslovak Academy of Sciences in Prague. She is Board Certified in Pediatrics and Medical Genetics by the Czechoslovak Medical Board of Pediatrics and Czechoslovak Board of Medical Genetics. Dr. Tolarova completed a D.Sc. Degree in 1986 from the Medical Genetics Research Program at the Czechoslovak Academy of Sciences. Her thesis was Cleft Lip and Palate in Man: Epidemiology, Genetics and Prevention. Dr. Tolarova started her medical career in 1965 as a pediatrician in the Department of Plastic Surgery at the Charles University School of Medicine. She had developed a deep interest in genetics during her medical studies and in 1970, founded the Division of Birth Defects to take responsibility for genetic evaluations, counseling, and follow-up of all individuals with congenital anomalies, children as well as adults, who came to the Department of Plastic Surgery for surgical treatment. Since beginning of her professional career she was interested in understanding causes of cleft lip and palate and especially in prevention of clefts and other congenital anomalies. She established a population-based registry of orofacial clefts in the Czech Republic, containing detailed data on over 10,000 cases; the largest collected sample to date of children with clefts. Over half of these cases had complete genetic evaluations in her Department, including physical examinations of the affected children, both parents, and all siblings; she performed the majority of physical examinations. Since coming to the U.S., she also researched analyzed and published data on the largest population-based sample of orofacial clefts in USA - over 4,000 cases from California. Dr. Tolarova was involved in orofacial cleft prevention studies in the late 1960’s under the direction of Dr. Francis Burian, head of the Department of Plastic Surgery. She started her own research with periconceptional supplementation by high dose folic acid and multivitamins in the 1970s. The first data showing preventive efficacy of supplementation was published in the Lancet in 1982 and got enormous attention from professionals. The final analysis of her studies, which represent the largest human prospective trial to investigate the recurrence of orofacial clefts after periconceptional supplementation with high dose folic acid and multivitamins, was published in 1995 in Teratology, and showed that the recurrence risk for having another child with a cleft decreased by 65% if “at risk” mothers took multivitamins with a high dose of folic acid. Dr. Tolarova has over 450 scientific publications and presentations, has been the keynote and featured speaker at numerous scientific meetings, and has held over 20 visiting professorships worldwide. She has 47 years of clinical experience with cleft and craniofacial anomalies patients, thirty years of teaching experience of medical, dental and graduate students. She is Director of Genetic Research and Prevention of the ROTAPLAST Intl., Inc.; project being carried out in South America, India, Asia, and Africa. She participated as a pediatrician and medical geneticist in 50 Rotaplast medical missions all over the world. She is a founding member of the Society of Birth Defects in the Czech Republic and holds memberships in 15 professional organizations. She has received numerous awards, including the 1975 Award of the Medical Research Council, Czechoslovak Academy of Sciences, 1985 Award of the Czechoslovak Literature Council, 2005 Award of the Imperial Gift Foundation (Boshi, Aiiku Kai) Japan, 2007 Rotaplast Distinguish Service Award, 2010 Pierre Fauchard Academy Award, and 2011 Henry Schein Humanitarian Award. In 1992 Dr. Tolarova relocated to United States joining her husband MirekTolar, MD, PhD, who was appointed at UCSF in San Francisco. She joined the Center for Craniofacial Anomalies at UCSF School of Dentistry, held an appointment as a Professor and founded directed the Program for Prevention of Cleft Lip and Palate/Craniofacial Anomalies at the UCSF School of Dentistry UCSF. She also worked for the March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation/California Birth Defects Monitoring Program. In March 1996 she organized the first workshop with international participation focused on cleft prevention “Approach to the prevention of orofacial clefts”. Since July 1999, she is with the University of the Pacific as tenure Professor of Orthodontics and leads the Pacific Craniofacial Team and Cleft Prevention Program. She established there a strong molecular genetics research toward finding causes on cleft in different populations and continues her effort to develop and established the efficient approach to prevent cleft lip and palate anomalies. In 2011 she organized and presided the 3rd ICPF International workshop CLEFT2011 held in San Francisco that was attended by over 250 participants from 30 countries. Dr. Tolarova has been honored with the International Cleft Lip and Palate Foundation (ICPF) Award of Merit which recognizes her extensive research on prevention of clefts. Tolarova received the award on May 9 during the 7th Biennial World Cleft Lip and Palate Congress hosted by ICPF and held in Mahe, Seychelles.

Causes and primary prevention of cleft lip and palate and of other congenital anomalies; molecular genetic studies of genes involved in etiology of orofacial clefts, craniofacial anomalies, and dental anomalies; studies of environmental and nutritional factors involved in etiology of nonsyndromic cleft lip and palate anomalies; gene-environmental interactions in etiology of craniofacial anomalies, especially in etiology of cleft lip and palate; etiology and epidemiology of birth defects with special interest in cleft lip and palate, craniofacial anomalies, and syndromes; dysmorphology; population genetics; multifactorial inheritance; monitoring of birth defects and genetic registries; genetic education and counseling.

Dr. Kamis Gaballah is currently Associate Professor in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Ajman University, UAE. Since graduation on 1993 Dr. Gaballah showed a great interest in the field of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery for which he was extensively trained and practiced in many countries including Libya, Egypt, Ireland, United Kingdom, Norway and UAE. During his surgical training he was awarded with the fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons in both England and Ireland. Dr. Gaballah was also formally trained in Oral Medicine at the Trinity College Dublin of the Ireland. Up on his completion of the professional surgical training and practicing for several years in the field, he has joined the University of London for intensive and novel research on the cancer gene therapy. His research work focused on the use of the tissue engineering, virus-mediated gene therapy for head and neck cancer and oral potentially malignant lesions and also the inhibition of angiogenesis to prevent the recurrence of head and neck cancer in surgically treated patients. He has published his novel research outcome in highly-ranked journals and his papers were cited by significant number of authors all over the world. His academic interest was expanded to include the higher education teaching and learning for which he was formally trained at the University of London and warded with membership of the UK council of higher education before joining the King’s College London as a Clinical Lecturer in Oral Surgery.

Professor Mahmoud AL-Omiri is a Professor at University of Jordan; Senior Consultant at Jordan University Hospital; Associate fellow at Warwick University, UK; Advisory team member of DoooX Dentistry et all, DooIT GmbH, Germany; President of the Jordanian Society of Prosthodontics; member of the University Council at University of Jordan; member of the executive committee of the Jordanian Council of Implantology; past Head of the Department of Prosthodontics at University of Jordan; past part-time teacher of Head and Neck Dissecting Anatomy, Queen’s University Belfast; past President of the International Association for Dental Research-Jordan section; past Treasurer of the Jordanian Group of Implantology; past Head of Academic and Student Counseling Unit at Aljouf University-KSA. 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 such as British General Dental Council, Dental Council of Ireland, BSSPD, IADFE, JDA, and others. Prof AL-Omiri has more than 50 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, Pan Arab Medical Journal, Journal of Jordanian Dental Association, and Dirasat: Pure science Journal. He is 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. 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, and others. Prof AL-Omiri is an invited speaker to a number of national and international conferences and scientific meetings. He has presented seminars, lectures, continuing education programmes and courses in Implantology, Prosthodontics, and Esthetic Dentistry.

President & Professor
Jordanian Society of Prosthodontics & University of Jordan
Jordan

Sammy Noumbissi obtained his Doctorate in Dental Surgery from Howard University in Washington DC. He then attended Loma Linda University where he received three years of formal training in Implant Dentistry which culminated with a certifi cate and a Master of Science degree in Implant Dentistry. He has published abstracts and articles in peer reviewed dental journals namely the Journal of Dental Research, the Journal of Oral Implantology and the Journal of Implant and Clinical Dentistry. He is a member of the editorial board of the Journal of Implant and Advanced Clinical Dentistry, the Dentistry and Medical Online Journal, a reviewer for the Journal of Oral Implantology and the current president for the International Academy of Ceramic Implantology. Dr. Noumbissi is the founder, current owner and president of Miles of Smiles Institute for Implant Dentistry LLC, a holistic dental implantology practice that delivers advanced education and patient care in state of the art metal-free dental implantology. He practices in Silver Spring, Maryland USA.

Dr. Fouad Hussain M H Al-Bayaty obtained his PhD in Periodontics in 1984 from France. He is currently Professor of Periodontology at Universiti Teknologi MARA-UiTM, Malaysia. Dr. Fouad published several articles in peer-reviewed journals. He published a number of research papers in National and International Journals. He is also an External Reviewer for a number of journals, including Journal of Natural Product Research, Journal of African Biotechnology and African journal of Food Science. He has 2 patents on his name. Dr. Fouad is an invited speaker to a number of national and international conferences and scientific meetings. He has presented seminars, lectures, continuing education programs and courses in Periodontology and Oral Diseases.

AnilSukumaran obtained his PhD in Periodontics /Oral Microbiology from the University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. He is currently Professor of Periodontology and Community Dentistry at the King Saud University, Saudi Arabia. Dr. Anil published several articles in peer-reviewed journals. He currently serves as Editor for the 15 National and International Journals. He is also an External Reviewer for a number of journals, including Saudi Dental Journal and Saudi Dental Journal. Dr. Anil is an invited speaker to a number of national and international conferences and scientific meetings. He has presented seminars, lectures, continuing education programs and courses in Periodontology, Prosthodontics, and Oral Microbiology.

Immunology of Periodontal Disease, Oral manifestations of HIV Infection, Periodontal Disease and Systemic Conditions and diabetes Mellitus and Periodontal Disease.

M.Ömer Görduysus (DDS, PhD, Professor) was born in Istanbul. Graduated from Hacettepe University, Faculty of Dentistry with the degree of DDS, completed his Post-graduate Program in Endodontics in the United States at the University of Southern California with the scholarship of Turkish Goverment and received the title of "Specialist in Endodontics, later received his PhD degree in Endodontics from Hacettepe University, Ankara-Turkey, and went to ACTA of Amsterdam with the scholarship of the Goverment of the Netherlands (given by NUFFIC), in the same year became invited professor and clinical instructor at the University of Toronto, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Endodontics in Canada .Worked in the field of research and has many publications in SCI covered, and in some other local and international journals.Actual position is Professor at Hacettepe University, Faculty of Dentistry Department of Endodontics,Convener of graduate Endo and giving national and international lectures,editorship,editorial board memberships in international and national scientific journals,formerly vice president of experimental animals research and ethics committe of Hacettepe University At the same time besides Hacettepe University professorship ,after August 2014 University of Sharjah,Collage of Dental Medicine as Professor,Sharjah,United Arab Emirates.Member of IADR,FDI,Turkish Endodontic Association,ESE.

Dr. Tengku Fazrina Tengku Mohd Ariff completed her Master of Clinical Dentistry in 2010. She obtained her Specialty in prosthetic Dentistry. Dr. Tengku Fazrina Tengku Mohd Ariff has devoted her time for research and applying modern Restorative Dentistry. Dr. TengkuF azrina Tengku Mohd Ariff published several articles in peer-reviewed journals.