Mentors in North America

Mentor

General Dentistry

Pikos Michael

University of Michigan

United States

Sinus Grafting 30 Years: Myths and Realities This clinical based presentation is based on the presenter’s 30-year experience with more than 1300 sinus grafts. It will focus on 12 commonly held myths of lateral wall and crestal sinus grafting and will provide evidence-based as well as long term clinical data to explain the realities of these myths. Included in this presentation will be the biology of the sinus membrane and graft materials, membrane anatomy and physiology, management of large a...

Mentor

Orthodontics

Rasmussen Chad M.

University of Pennsylvania

United States

Dr. Rasmussen obtained his D.D.S. from the University of Minnesota and certificate in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics from Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C. He is a Senior Associate Consultant in the department of Dental Specialties at Mayo Clinic, Instructor in Dentistry at Mayo Clinic School of Medicine and Science, Associate Program Director of the orthodontic residency at Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, and a Diplomate of the American Board of Ort...

Mentor

Prosthodontics

Rawal Sundeep

NYU

United States

Dr. Sundeep Rawal graduated in 2002 from the University of Florida with a bachelor of science in microbiology and cell science and a minor in business administration. He continued his education at the UF College of Dentistry and earned his doctorate of dental medicine in May 2006. In 2009 he completed his training in prosthodontics at the University of California San Francisco. Dr. Rawal has worked extensively to utilize CAD/CAM technologies within the scope of clinical dentistry and enhance ...

Mentor

Implantology · Digital Dentistry

Raymond Corey

University of Pennsylvania

United States

Dr. Corey Raymond was involved in implant education since 2016 and has dedicated his practice to being a location where clinicians can learn the most up to date techniques in implant dentistry today. Dr. Raymond embraces in office digital implant workflows and utilization of new developments in surgical and prosthetic components to improve the patient experience while also improving the flow from pre-surgery workup through prosthetics

Donald J. Rinchuse is a Professor at Seton Hill University in Pennsylvania with BS, DMD, MS, MDS, PhD, and ABO credentials. He is an orthodontist practicing in Greensburg, PA, and an active speaker in orthodontic education.

Mentor

Prosthodontics

Rossopoulos Evangelos

NYU

United States

Evangelos Rossopoulos is a DDS prosthodontist practicing at Lowe & Rossopoulos Dental Specialists in Whittier, CA. He is affiliated with URochester Medicine and speaks at the Academy of Prosthodontics.

Mentor

Cosmetic & Aesthetic Dentistry

Rotondo Tony

Ucla

Brisbane, United States

Tony Rotondo is a dental professional specializing in cosmetic dentistry and digital smile design. He is featured on CREED, Dental Headstart, and Next Smile Australia, and runs the Rotondo Clinic.

Mentor

Prosthodontics · Digital Dentistry

Ryan Lewis

Harvard University

United States

Dr. Ryan Lewis is pushing the limits of guided surgery by developing fully digital techniques and pathways utilizing intraorally scanning and 3D printing. He is a graduate of Murray State University and of the prestigious University of Louisville School of Dentistry. He is one of the first to graduate from UofL’s reinvigorated 3 year Prosthodontics Residency Program, celebrated for producing some of the finest specialists in the United States. While at UofL Dr. Lewis completed his Doctorate i...

Mentor · Academic

Prosthodontics · Implantology

Sanchez Said

Professor

Mexico

Dr. Said Sanchez was formally trained in a full time program in Prosthodontics and Implant Dentistry at Universidad De La Salle Bajio in Mexico and he was graduated with honors in 2016. He is an Associate Professor at Department of Prosthodontics and he teaches Implant Dentistry in the postgraduate program since 2017 at Universidad De La Salle Bajío. He has given lectures about Esthetic Dentistry and Oral Implantology in Mexico and abroad and also he has published clinical articles about impl...

Mentor

Prosthodontics

Schejtman Nestor

University of Pennsylvania

United States

Nestor Schejtman Plotnik is a prosthodontics professional involved with the American Prosthodontic Society (APS). He was a speaker at the World Dental Congress 2024.

Mentor

Periodontics

Schwimer Charles

Columbia University

United States

Charles Schwimer is a periodontist practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. He is a DMD member of the Osseodensification Academy and runs Preservation Dentistry (Spot On Dentistry).

Mentor

Implantology

Shankar Iyer

Harvard University

United States

Shankar Iyer is a DDS practicing at Smile USA / Malo Smile USA in Elizabeth, NJ. He is involved with AAID Study Club and CAPPmea as a speaker.

Mentor

Periodontics · Implantology

Sheikh Zeeshan

University of Toronto

Canada

Dip.Dh, BDS, MSc, PhD, Post-Doc Fellowship Surgical Resident (PGY-II), Periodontics and Implant Surgery Program, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Canada President CADR-NCOHR NSRG

Mentor

General Dentistry

Takacs Gary

Ucla

United States

Gary Takacs is a well-known presence in dental practice consulting. He brings deep knowledge of the individual elements of business success together with genuine compassion for the dilemma of the dentist in today’s insurance-driven culture. As the host of a couple of podcast series, Gary guides dental professionals to a healthier practice style that lets them deliver the hallmark-level quality of care. Teaching Background - Consistently recognized as one of the most entertaining speakers in D...

Mentor

Prosthodontics · Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Volker Arthur

Harvard University

United States

Dr. Volker graduated from the Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery, He completed a Master's Degree in Prosthodontics and New Technologies from the University of Siena, and is in private practice in New York. Dr. Volker has published articles and lectures nationally and internationally on such topics as cosmetic dentistry, minimally invasive dentistry, dental materials and digital dentistry.

Dr. Rafael Benoliel is a Doctor of Dental Surgery with expertise in orofacial pain and headache. He was appointed Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Oral & Facial Pain and Headache by Quintessence Publishing. He has an extensive research profile on ResearchGate.

Dr. Cheryl Cable is a Maxillofacial Prosthodontist based in Alberta, Canada. She is the Maxillofacial Prosthodontist Lead for Oral Health and was the 2025 recipient of the Alberta Dental Association award. She practices at Empire Dental Associates and is active in cancer-related dental advocacy.

Dr. Ashley Chung is a dentist based in the USA. She is a graduate of the University of Maryland School of Dentistry and is associated with C2 Dental Education. She has practiced at various dental clinics including Softouch Dental Care and Absolute Dental.

Dr. Jeff Davies is quickly becoming a world-recognized authority in Biomimetic Dentistry. He has introduced these conservative concepts to thousands around the world, through his popular Instagram account. He has taught, coached and mentored various practitioners in their understanding of biomimetic dentistry as well as help improve their clinical techniques. He has provided Continuing Education courses in Biomimetic Dentistry as well as being a key opinion leader for dental companies in his ...

Dr. Luken De Arbeloa is a dental professional focused on digital dentistry and interdisciplinary treatment planning. He is associated with Nemotec and Digital Smile Design. He is a speaker on Dentist Channel Online and Dentevents, specializing in the 'Yes' Framework.

Dr. Carlos de Carvalho, DDS, MS, PhD, is a dental professional from Salvador, Brazil, recognized as a pioneer of modern dental photography. He is a speaker at EODC and NZACD symposia and is known for his contributions to dental imaging and documentation.

Mentor

General Dentistry

De La Mata Oriol

Mexico

Oriol de la Mata y García, born in Barcelona, Spain in 1969. He studied Technical Studies in Mexico City. Dental ceramist since 1989, Founder and Partner of the Laboratory Dental “Dental Quality” He currently owns the “Oral Line” Dental Laboratory in the City of Puebla. Advisor and consultant to various Dental Companies. NORITAKE International Instructor Participation in courses and seminars in Mexico and other countries Internationally recognized brands Author of articles published in nation...

Mentor

General Dentistry

De La Mata Santiago

Mexico

BORN IN VERACRUZ MEXICO IN NOVEMBER 17, 2000 LIVING IN PUEBLA MEXICO SINCE 2006 GRADUATED FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF GUADALAJARA AS A SUPERIOR DENTAL TECHNICIAN (2020-2023) FIRST GENERATION IN DENTAL MORPHOLOGY MEXICO IN ISMA-OCTC (Osaka Ceramic Training Center) CEO OF ORAL LINE DENTAL LABORATORY 3D PRINTING EXPERT EXOCAD DESIGNER DICTANT OF COURSES NACIONAL LECTURES COURSES WITH PACO BARAJAS, DAIYU WAKITA, SHIGEO KATAOKA, DANIEL RONDONI, SEUN BIN-IM, IVAN RONALD, JEAN CHIHA, ORLANDO GIRALDO, EDU...

Dr. Anthony Dickinson is a prosthodontist associated with I-PROS Prosthetics Group. He is an international speaker on implant overdentures and precise restorations, featured on Dentevents and Straumann Campus Live. He works with iExcel implant designs.