Mentors

Mentor · Academic

Prosthodontics

Rutkunas Vygandas

Professor · Medical University

Lithuania

1995-2000 undergraduate studies in the Faculty of Dentistry, Kaunas Medical University, Lithuania; 2002-2004 PhD studies in Department of Masticatory Function Rehabilitation, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Japan. 2004 recipient of “A.R. Frechette 2004 New Investigator Award” prize (IADR) From 2009 Associated Professor, Division of Prosthodontics, Institute of Odontology, Vilnius University. 2019 Full professor in Institute of Odontology, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, Lithuani...

Mentor · Academic

Restorative Dentistry

Sahni Shibani

Professor · University of Pennsylvania

United States

Dr. Sahni is Assistant Professor of Comprehensive Care and the Director of CE/Centre of Lifelong Learning and Distance Education at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. Dr Sahni has done her Masters in Dental Education from Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM) and her postgraduate- dip in Restorative dentistry from Adelaide Dental School in Australia. She is an alum of Harvard Macy and has done Innovation in Healthcare and Education Program for Leading Innovations In health Care an...

Mentor · Academic

Prosthodontics

Sailer Irena

Professor · York University

Switzerland

Irena Sailer received her dental education and Dr. med. dent. degree from the Faculty of Medicine, University of Tübingen, Germany in 1997/ 1998. In 2003 Dr. Sailer received an Assistant Professorship at the Clinic of Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics and Dental Material Sciences in Zurich. From 2010 on she was an Associate Professor at the same clinic. In 2007 Dr. Sailer was a Visiting Scholar at the Department of Biomaterials and Biomimetics, Dental College, New York University, USA. Addit...

Mentor · Academic

Periodontics · Implantology

Sanz Mariano

Professor · Complutense University of Madrid

Spain

Mariano Sanz is a Professor and Group Leader with MD, DDS, and DrMed degrees from Spain. He is recognized as the author with the highest number of relevant scientific articles in dentistry and serves on the Osteology Foundation honorary board.

Mentor · Academic

Orthodontics

Sato Sadao

Professor · Osaka University

Japan

Prof. Dr. Sadao Sato is an internationally most recognized specialist in the area of orthodontics. In 1971 Prof. Sato graduated from Kanagawa Dental College, Japan. After having received his degree DDSc in 1979 he became Assistant Professor in Kanagawa Dental University. In 1989 he was appointed Associate Professor and since 1996 until present he has been Professor in Kanagawa Dental University (Orthodontics). Between 1991 and 2001 Prof. Sato was President of Japan MEAW technique and research...

Mentor · Academic

Orthodontics

Sayinsu Korkmaz

Professor · Istanbul University

Turkey

• Graduate, University of Marmara, Faculty of Dentistry • PhD in Orthodontics, University of Marmara, Faculty of Dentistry • Associate Professor of Orthodontics, University of Yeditepe (2000-2009) • Graduate, The Roth/ Williams International Center of Functional Occlusion, 2 years course (2008-2010) • Professor and Head of Orthodontic Department in University of Altinbas • Private practice limited to orthodontics and TMD in Istanbul (Turkey) • Lecturer in FACE Courses

Mentor · Academic

General Dentistry

Scalise Alessandro

Professor · Sapienza University of Rome

Italy

Si specializza in Chirurgia Plastica e Ricostruttiva nel Novembre 1999 Assegnista di ricerca nel 1999-2000, ricercatore universitario confermato dell’università Politecnica delle Marche dal 2000 a tutt’oggi. Fa parte delle Commissioni di quattro Scuole di Specializzazione dell’Università Politecnica delle Marche, è professore titolare di insegnamento di chirurgia Plastica e Ricostruttiva ed estetica di quattro corsi di Laurea dello stesso ateneo. E’ coordinatore del master di Chirurgia Plasti...

Mentor · Academic

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery · Implantology

Scarano Antonio

Professor · University of Naples

Chieti, Italy

Antonio Scarano is a Professor in the Division of Oral Surgery at the University of Chieti Pescara, Italy. He is a prolific researcher with extensive publications in implantology and oral surgery, and is affiliated with IAOCI.

Mentor · Academic

Periodontics

Schincaglia Gianpietro

Professor · Sapienza University of Rome

Italy

Gian Pietro Schincaglia is a Professor and Chair of Periodontics at Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine. He specializes in robotics and digital technology in periodontics.

Mentor · Academic

Prosthodontics

Schmitter Marc

Professor · Charité Berlin

Germany

Univ.-Prof. Dr. med. dent., study of dentistry at the university of Tuebingen, Germany. Afterwards dentist in a general dental practice. 2001-2016: assistant professor and associate professor at the university of Heidelberg, Department of Prosthodontics. 2006: PhD-Thesis, 2007 University of Washington, Seattle. Until 09/2016 second head of the department of prosthodontics, university of Heidelberg and head of the section of material sciences at the department of prosthodontics. Since 10/2016 ...

Mentor · Academic

Cosmetic & Aesthetic Dentistry

Semenza Mario

Professor · Sapienza University of Rome

Italy

Mario Semenza is a Professor specializing in aesthetic and cosmetic dentistry. He speaks at BACD Annual Conferences and is involved with the Aesthetic Dental Leader Academy, and is featured by Sweden & Martina Dental Arena.

Mentor · Academic

Prosthodontics · Digital Dentistry

Severino Dario

Lecturer · University of Milan

Rome, Italy

Dario Severino is a dental surgeon and lecturer at UniCamillus in Rome, Italy. He specializes in modern dentistry and digital workflow in conventional fixed prosthodontics.

Mentor · Academic

Periodontics · Implantology

Sforza Nicola

Professor · University of Naples

Italy

Graduated with honors in Dentistry and Dental Prosthetics at the University of Bologna ­, he attended various specialization courses in Italy and abroad. He has carried out clinical research and teaching roles in the Periodontology Department of the Dental Clinic of the University of Bologna, as tutor, fellow and adjunct professor of periodontology and implantology. Teaching assignment at University Postgraduate Masters in periodontology and implantology in Turin, Florence, Bologna, Ferrara, ...

Mentor · Academic

Cosmetic & Aesthetic Dentistry

Shademan Nasser

Professor · Goethe University

Malaysia

Nasser Shademan, the world’s unique dental technologist and smile designer with unprecedented artistic values, is well regarded by world renowned industry leaders for his outstanding knowledge and technical skills. He is the founder of Micro-aesthetic dentistry and the developer of the “20-minute smile design” concept. He is currently a visiting professor at Goethe University in Frankfurt - Germany. Nasser is, professional artist, and ceramist with extensive knowledge in the fields of aesthet...

Mentor · Academic

Prosthodontics

Sikri Arpit

Professor · Manipal Academy of Higher Education

India

Arpit Sikri is a Professor and Post Graduate Teacher in the Department of Prosthodontics in India. He is a BDS Gold Medallist with MDS in Prosthodontics and PGDHM, and a speaker at Magnus conferences.

Mentor · Academic

General Dentistry

Sirello Riccardo

Professor · University of Naples

Italy

Riccardo Sirello is the Scientific Director at HDental in Italy. He is a published researcher in dentistry with a professional website at riccardosirello.com.

Mentor · Academic

Regenerative Dentistry, Biomaterials

Smeets Ralf

Professor · LMU Munich

Hamburg, Germany

Ralf Smeets is a Professor at the University Medical Center Hamburg, specializing in regenerative dentistry and biomaterials. He works with Botiss biomaterials and Straumann, and speaks at CAPPmea events.

Mentor · Academic

Prosthodontics · Digital Dentistry

Sorrentino Roberto

Professor · University of Milan

Italy

Research Professor of Prosthodontics and Digital Dentistry at the University Federico II of Naples. Lecturer at several national and international Post-graduate and Master Courses. Researcher, expert and consultant for national and international dental companies. Author of more than 150 publications in national and international peer-reviewed scientific journals and co-author of chapters of books on Prosthodontics. Reviewer of more than 30 international peer-reviewed scientific journals. Spea...

Mentor · Academic

General Dentistry

Spagnuolo Gianrico

Professor · University of Milan

Italy

Gianrico Spagnuolo is a Professor with DDS and PhD credentials at a School of Dentistry in Italy. He is a prolific researcher on Google Scholar and ResearchGate, and serves as an editor for Walsh Medical Media.

Mentor · Academic

Prosthodontics · Digital Dentistry

Spies Benedikt

Professor · University of Heidelberg

Freiburg, Germany

Benedikt Spies is a Professor and Chair/Head of Department at the Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Germany. He specializes in prosthetic dentistry and digitalization for more affordable dentures.

Mentor · Academic

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Stacchi Claudio

Professor · Sapienza University of Rome

Gorizia, Italy

Claudio Stacchi is an Associate Professor with DDS, MSc, and FEBOS credentials based in Gorizia, Italy. He is President of the Italian Society of Oral Surgery and specializes in piezosurgery, affiliated with PiezoAcademy and Mectron.

Mentor · Academic

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery · Implantology

Starch-Jensen Thomas

Professor · Aalborg University

Aalborg, Denmark

Prof. Dr. Thomas Starch-Jensen is a professor at Aalborg University in Denmark. He holds a Ph.D. and Dr.Med. degree. He serves as chairman of the SORG (Scandinavian Osseointegration Research Group) and is a recognized speaker at Dentsply Sirona Academy. His research focuses on oral and maxillofacial surgery and dental implantology.

Mentor · Academic

Periodontics

Stefanini Martina

Professor · University of Naples

Bucharest, Italy

Graduated in 2005 from the University of Bologna, Italy with a degree in dentistry. She was awarded Ph.D. in Medical Sciences in 2016 from the University of Bologna, Italy Since 2018 Researcher at the Departement of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences , Bologna University Member of the Editorial Committee of the Italian Society of Periodontology in 2018-2019 Member of the Scientific Committee of the Italian Society of Periodontology in 2016/2017 Visiting Professor at San Raffaele University Mi...

Mentor · Academic

General Dentistry

Tacconi Attilio

Lecturer · University of Milan

Italy

Physicist . Former lecturer in physics and medical technology at the medical schools of the universities of Padua and Verona. He worked as the designer of the first commercial X ray dual energy densitometer (DEXA) and cone beam tomograph (CBCT). With dr PL Mozzo, with whom he holds the first patent for CBCT applications, he participated in the development of the photon – counting sensors and is now involved in the design of medical devices and CBCT systems in the industrial and medical fields.