Dental professionals in North America

Paediatric Dentistry

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Dr. Michael Chen

Pediatric Dentist & Director · UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital

San Francisco, California · 12 yrs experience

Dr. Michael Chen is a dedicated pediatric dentist with 12 years of experience creating positive dental experiences for children. Specializing in preventive care, behavior management, and early orthodontic intervention, he has built a reputation for making dental visits fun and stress-free for young patients. Dr. Chen believes in educating both children and parents about proper oral hygiene habits that last a lifetime. His gentle approach and child-friendly techniques have helped thousands of families maintain healthy smiles.

Dr. Aziz Liaquat is a Consultant Prosthodontist and Implant Specialist with over 8 years of clinical experience in restorative and cosmetic dentistry. He specializes in dental implants, dentures, smile design, and full-mouth rehabilitation. Dr. Aziz is dedicated to providing evidence-based, patient-centered care while also contributing to dental education through professional articles and research publications. His work focuses on improving patient awareness and delivering long-term functional and aesthetic outcomes.

At Dental Health Clinic, we are a dedicated Dentist Etobicoke offering comprehensive, gentle, and personalized dental care for patients of all ages. Our experienced team provides preventive exams, cleanings, fillings, cosmetic treatments, orthodontic services, and emergency care to keep your smile healthy and beautiful. We focus on comfort, clear communication, and modern techniques to give you the best possible experience at every visit. Whether you’re coming in for a routine check-up or advanced treatment, our friendly staff will support you with expert care and a calming environment.

Mentor · Academic

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery · Implantology

Aghaloo Tara

Professor · Columbia University

United States

Dr. Tara Aghaloo is Professor in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the UCLA School of Dentistry. She completed her dental training at the University of Missouri in Kansas City, and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residency and M.D. at UCLA. Subsequently, she completed a Ph.D. in oral biology at UCLA. She is a diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Her clinical practice focuses on bone and soft tissue regeneration for dental implants and patients with medication rela...

Mentor · Academic

Endodontics · Prosthodontics

Aikaterini Papathanasiou

Professor · University of Pennsylvania

United States

Dr. Papathanasiou is the Graduate Program Director in Advanced Education in Esthetic and Operative Dentistry and Associate Professor in the Department of Prosthodontics, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. She received her DDS from the University of Athens (Greece) and her DMD from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. She completed her postgraduate training in Operative Dentistry, Endodontics, Preventive Dentistry and Cariology at Aarhus University (Denmark) and her post gradua...

Mentor · Academic

General Dentistry

AlHussaini Wissam

Professor · McGill University

Canada

Wissam AlHussaini holds a PhD in Strategic management and is a winner of the “Excellence in Teaching” award. Over the years, Wissam has designed and delivered numerous training programs for major companies all over the world, including the United Nations, Koodo-Mastercom, Chevron-Philips, and MasterCard, among others. He currently teaches leadership and strategy at the Schulich School of Business in key graduate programs. In 2016 he received the prestigious “Excellence in Teaching” award at t...

Mentor · Academic

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery · Oral Radiology

Aruna Ramesh

Professor · Ucla

United States

Dr. Aruna Ramesh is a full-time Professor and Associate Dean for Academic affairs at TUSDM. She has been a faculty member at TUSDM since 2001. She received her MS in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology from University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, School of Dentistry in 2000 and DMD from TUSDM in 2004. She is a diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (ABOMR) and a fellow of the American College of Dentists. She has served as the elected Councilor of Scientific Affair...

Mentor · Academic

Prosthodontics · Digital Dentistry

Att Wael

Professor · Harvard University

United States

Dr. Att is a professor and chairman of the Department of Prosthodontics at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. He is also a professor of prosthodontics at the School of Dentistry, University of Freiburg, Germany. Dr. Att is board-certified prosthodontist from the German Society of Prosthodontics and Biomaterials (DGPro) since 2004 and an active member of multiple professional organizations, including the European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry (EAED), International Academy of Digital D...

Mentor · Academic

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

C.S. Maller

Professor · University of Michigan

United States

Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine; Fellow, American Dental Society of Anesthesiology; Diplomate, American Dental Board of Anesthesiology

Mentor · Academic

Periodontics · Implantology

Cochran David

Professor · University of Michigan

United States

David Cochran is Professor and Chairman of the Department of Periodontics at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Dentistry. He is a Board Certified Periodontist and a past President of the American Academy of Periodontology and the Academy of Osseointegration. He is a fellow of the American College of Dentistry, the International College of Dentistry, the Academy of Osseointegration and the International Team for Implantology. Professor Cochran is past Pres...

Mentor · Academic

Endodontics

Cohen Stephen

Professor · Columbia University

United States

• From 1970 until 1988, Dr. Cohen served as Chairman of the Department of Endodontics at the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, University of the Pacific, where he has continued his commitment to education as Adjunct Clinical Professor of Endodontics. • He is an Adjunct Clinical Professor of Endodontics in the Department of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry, University of California, San Francisco. • Dr. Cohen was the senior editor of all nine editions of the definitive endodontics text...

Mentor · Academic

Prosthodontics

Donovan Terence

Professor · University of Michigan

United States

Professor and Chair Section of Biomaterials, Department of Operative Dentistry, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry 2018 Interim Director: Advanced Education in Operative Dentistry Program UNC American Dental Association Since 1981 North Carolina Dental Association Since 2007 Canadian Dental Association Since 1967 Saskatchewan College of Dental Surgeons Since 1967 American College of Prosthodontists Since 1998 American Academy of Restorative Dentistry Since 1984 Ca...

Mentor · Academic

Periodontics · Prosthodontics

Ercoli Carlo

Professor · Ucla

United States

Dr. Carlo Ercoli obtained his dental degree from the University of Siena, Italy in 1993. He specialized in Prosthodontics in 1996 at the Eastman Dental Center in Rochester, New York. In 2012, he achieved specialty certification in Periodontology at the University of Rochester Eastman Institute for Oral Health. In 2019, he obtained his MBA from the Simon Business School of the University of Rochester. He is currently Professor, Chairman and Program Director of the Prosthodontic Specialty Train...

Mentor · Academic

General Dentistry

Feine Jocelyne

Professor · University of British Columbia

Canada

Professor Feine is a recognized world leader in the assessment of therapies for chronic orofacial conditions, particularly pain and tooth loss. Her national and international studies emphasize the quality of life and patient-based outcomes most relevant for palliative therapeutic goals. From randomized clinical trials to technology assessment, knowledge transfer and health care management, her work covers the continuum of discovery to action. A proponent of interdisciplinary research, Profess...

Mentor · Academic

Prosthodontics

Field James

Professor · University of Pennsylvania

United States

JAMES FIELD, BSc(Hons) BDS PhD MFGDP RCSEng MFDS MPros FDTFEd RCSEd CertClinEd MA(Ed) FAcadMEd PFHEA. James is a Professor in Restorative Dentistry and Dental Education, and an Honorary Consultant in Prosthodontics at Cardiff Dental School, where he is also the Director for Learning and Teaching. He has extensive experience with curriculum reform and development, which has received international acclaim – and James chairs the International taskforce for the Graduating European Dentist curricu...

Mentor · Academic

Cosmetic & Aesthetic Dentistry

Gerard Kugel

Professor · University of Michigan

United States

Associate Dean for Research and Professor of Comprehensive Care at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. With an expertise in Clinical Research and Esthetic Dentistry, he is a reviewer for The New England Journal of Medicine, JADA, The Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry, and the Clinicians Report. He is on the Editorial Board of The Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry, Compendium and Inside Dentistry, where his is Editor Emeritus. He is a Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry ...

Mentor · Academic

Prosthodontics · Implantology

Gonzaga Luiz

Professor · Ucla

United States

Luiz H. Gonzaga, DDS, MS, graduated from the Catholic University of Brasilia College of Dentistry in 2004. Doctor Gonzaga was awarded the ITI scholarship in 2009 and completed his Implant fellowship the following year. In 2011 he was accepted and completed a residency program and a master's in Prosthodontics from the University of Florida in 2014. He is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Florida Center for Implant Dentistry. Dr. Gonzaga is an ITI speaker and Fellow of the Int...

Mentor · Academic

Endodontics

Gutman James

Professor · NYU

United States

• In 1982, Dr. Gutmann was appointed tenured professor and chair of the Department of Endodontics at the Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas, Texas, and later Professor and Director of the Endodontic Graduate Program in the Baylor Department of Restorative Sciences. • Dr. Gutmann is the editor of the Journal of the History of Dentistry. He was President of the American Association of Endodontists and President of the American Academy of Dental History. • He has presented over 800 lectures, ...

Mentor · Academic

Periodontics · Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Hector Sarmiento

Professor · NYU

United States

Dr. Hector Sarmiento is a Professor at the Department of Maxillofacial & Reconstructive Surgery at ISSSTE Hospital, Mexico. He obtained his D.M.D at Universidad Cuauhtemoc, Mexico. In 2014, he completed his Masters in Oral Biology and received his Certificate in Periodontics at the University of Pennsylvania, and at the same year finished his training in Clinical Laser at J Morita, Irvine, California. He is the Chairman of the Institute for Advanced Dental Studies in New York, Boston, and Phi...

Mentor · Academic

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Hu Lily

Professor · Ucla

United States

Director of Anesthesia and Pain Control, Assistant Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Diplomate, American Dental Board of Anesthesiology

Mentor · Academic

Orthodontics · Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Hugo Campos

Professor · University of Michigan

United States

Associate Professor, Division Director of Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology, Department of Diagnostic Sciences - Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Diplomate ABOMR Dr. Campos received his D.D.S. degree from University Central of Venezuela (UCV) in 1996 and then earned a Master in Orthodontics degree from the same school in 2002. Before graduating he became a Teaching Assistant in the department of Oral Radiology at the UCV from 1993 to 1996. Once Dr. Ca...

Mentor · Academic

Implantology

Iyer Shanker

Professor · University of Michigan

Elizabeth, United States

Dr. Shankar Iyer, DDS, is an Associate Professor associated with Malo Smile USA, an affiliate of The Smilist Dental. He specializes in implant dentistry and is a speaker for CAPPmea.

Mentor · Academic

Periodontics · Implantology

Jovanovich Sascha

Professor · Harvard University

United States

Dr. Sascha A. Jovanovic, was formally trained in periodontics at the UCLA School of Dentistry; in implant dentistry at Loma Linda University; and in prosthodontics at University of Aachen, Germany. He holds a Master of Sciences degree in Oral Biology from UCLA; and is director and founder of the web-based Global Institute for Dental Education at www.gidedental.com. Dr. Jovanovic is presently the Associate Professor at Loma Linda University Implant program. He is the past-president of the Euro...

Mentor · Academic

Periodontics · Implantology

Jung Ronald

Professor · Ucla

United States

Ronald Jung is trained in oral surgery, prosthodontics and implant therapy. He is currently Head Division of Implantology Center of Dental Medicine, Clinic for Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics and Dental Material Science at the of the University of Zürich. In 2006 he worked as Visiting Associate Professor at the Department of Periodontics at the University of Texas Heath Science Center at San Antonio, USA (Chairman: Prof. Dr. D. Cochran). 2008 he finalized his „Habilitation“ (venia legendi)...