Dental professionals in United States

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Implantology

Monje Alberto

Harvard University

United States

Soft Tissue Conditioning for the Prevention and Management of Peri-Implantitis Peri-implantitis is regarded as an inflammatory condition characterized by soft and hard tissue breakdown. Being a site-specific entity, soft tissue characteristics are regarded to play a pivotal role in the prevention and management of peri-implantitis. In particular, the presence of keratinized mucosa has demonstrated to be beneficial to prevent biological complications and the recurrence of treated peri-implanti...

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Prosthodontics

Morr Tal

University of Pennsylvania

United States

Dr. Morr is a prosthodontist, a specialist in the replacement and reconstruction of teeth. Dr. Morr is known for his advanced techniques, artistic abilities, and his perfectionism. With his vast knowledge of all aspects of dentistry, he can address most dental dilemmas.

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Prosthodontics · Implantology

Mounajjed Radek

Columbia University

United States

Dr. Radek Mounajjed (DDS, PhD, FAP) is a prosthodontist who runs D.C.M. Klinika in the Czech Republic. He is a speaker at the Academy of Prosthodontics 2026 meeting and has been published by Madridge Publishers. He is a Fellow of the Academy of Prosthodontics.

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Periodontics

Naciye Guzin Uzel

University of Michigan

United States

Guzin Uzel (Periodontist) received her DMD from University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and completed her Periodontology Certificate and Doctor of Medical Sciences (DMSc) degree at Harvard School of Dental Medicine. She also received her Certificate in Microbiology from The Forsyth Institute. Dr. Uzel has published several peer-reviewed papers and book chapters on both basic science and clinical applications of periodontics and taught for several years at Pennsylvania School of D...

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General Dentistry

Nejad Matt

Ucla

United States

Dr. Matt Nejad is an expert biomimetic and esthetic dentist practicing in Beverly Hills, CA. He is a Fellow of the Academy of Biomimetic Dentistry and serves as a Scientific Advisor to mentor and train dentists. He provides education and training in Biomimetic Dentistry through the Nejad Institute for Biomimetic Dentistry. Dr. Nejad received his DDS degree from the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry (University of Southern California School of Dentistry) in 2010. As a student, Dr. Nejad was me...

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Periodontics

Nguyen Thomas T.

NYU

United States

Dr. Thomas T. Nguyen is a full-time faculty in Periodontology at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine where he teaches both pre-doctoral and post-doctoral levels. Dr. Nguyen received his dental degree (DMD) from the University of Montreal. He subsequently completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) Residency at the University of Rochester, a Master of Science (MSc) in Craniofacial Tissue Engineering at McGill University, and his training in Periodontology at the University of...

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General Dentistry

Noshir R. Mehta

Harvard University

United States

For over 49 years, Dr. Mehta has been a part of the faculty at the Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. In 1976, he co-founded the first school based TMD center in the country which grew into the current Craniofacial pain center at Tufts. He is currently a senior adviser to the Craniofacial Pain, Headache and Sleep he co-founded. Dr. Mehta has a special interest in orofacial pain and dental sleep medicine. He lectures nationally and internationally on these topics. Dr. Mehta has receiv...

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Periodontics

Nowzari Hessam

University of Pennsylvania

United States

He was the Director of Advanced Periodontics at USC from 1995 to 2012 and a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. Founder of the Taipei Academy of Reconstructive Dentistry in Taiwan. Since 2012 to 2016, an active member of a review committee for The National Agency for the Evaluation of Universities and Research Institutes (ANVUR) in Italy Served as one of the selected scientific experts charged with assessing and ranking research proposals on behalf of the Italian Ministry of Ed...

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Periodontics · Implantology

Nygaard Lauralee

Ucla

United States

Dr. Nygaard is a Board Certified Periodontist, with three additional years of specialty training beyond dental school. Dr. Nygaard attended Loma Linda University where she earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree. Dr. Nygaard continued her education for three additional years at Loma Linda University in the graduate periodontics program for specialty training in periodontics, soft tissue procedures and implant dentistry where she earned a Certificate in Periodontics and a Masters of S...

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Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD), Orofacial Pain

Okeson Jeffrey

University of Michigan

Lexington, United States

Dr. Jeffrey P. Okeson, DMD, is a leading authority on temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and orofacial pain. He is associated with the University of Kentucky and UK Healthcare, and has been featured in Dentistry Today's CE Leaders and interviewed by NIH/PMC.

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Prosthodontics

Park Cheryl

Ucla

United States

2019 Endowed Carl Reider Professorship Award in Restorative Dentistry CODA Appeal Board member- October 2022 –2026 Director, Advanced Education in Prosthodontics Program, Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC Director of Treatment planning seminar Director of Prosthodontic literature review seminars – Fixed Prosthodontics, Removable Prosthodontics Director of Combined treatment planning seminar Director of Prosthodontics clinic Director of Directed Research course in Prosthodontics

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General Dentistry · Implantology

Patel Hardeek

University of Pennsylvania

Edison, United States

Dr. Hardeek Patel, DDS, BDS, FAGD, DABOI/ID, is a dentist practicing at NJ Smiles Dental in Avenel/Edison, New Jersey, USA. He is an educator with MINEC America and holds fellowships and diplomate status in oral implantology.

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Periodontics · Implantology

Petrungaro Paul

University of Michigan

United States

• Implantologist, Specialist and Masters in Periodontics; • Founder, Educational Director, The Implant Learning Center, formerly known as The Institute for Advanced Dental Education, Inc; • Editorial Review Board, Compendium Continuing Dental Education.

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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...

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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...

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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 ...

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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...

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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.

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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).

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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.