Dental professionals in North America

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Endodontics

Hangreaves Kenneth N.

Harvard University

San Antonio, United States

Dr. Kenneth M. Hargreaves, DDS, PhD, is a nationally recognized leader in dental research who was named Dean of UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry. He is recognized by the American Association of Endodontists as a speaker and has extensive research contributions.

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General Dentistry

Herb Moskowitz

University of Pennsylvania

United States

Dr. Herb Moskowitz, DDS is the Chairman and Co-Founder of ioTech International. He is the co-author of ioTech's U.S. patent and global patent applications. He previously founded and served as Chairman and CEO of Advanced Tissue Sciences and Life Medical Sciences, two publicly traded medical technology companies. He has also practiced clinical dentistry for more than 25 years and is a graduate of the University of Tennessee Dental School.

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Prosthodontics · Implantology

Jivraj Saj

University of Michigan

United States

Chairman Section of Fixed Prosthodontics and Operative Dentistry, USC School of Dentistry, Oct 25th – Nov 2006 Director of Pre-clinical Fixed Prosthodontics, USC School of Dentistry, Jan 2003- Nov 2004 Member in American College of Prosthodontists, Academy of Osseointegration, American Academy of Implant Dentistry, International Congress of Oral Implantologists

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Periodontics · Implantology

Khoshkam Vahid

University of Michigan

United States

Doctorate of Dental Surgery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, School of Dentistry Board certified in Periodontology and Dental implants Surgery Private practice, El Paso, Texas, USA, 2017-present American Academy of Periodontology 2014- Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology Outstanding Periodontal Graduate Student Research Award, California Society of Periodontists annual meeting, Santa Barbara, CA, May 20-22, 2016.

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Periodontics · Prosthodontics

Lee Ernesto

NYU

United States

Ernesto A. Lee DMD is a dual trained specialist in Periodontics and Periodontal Prosthesis/Fixed Prosthodontics, and the Founder and Director of Research and Development at S.M.A.R.T. Biomedical LLC. Dr. Lee is the developer of the S.M.A.R.T. Method, a novel Minimally Invasive Bone Grafting Procedure that enhances predictability, with less morbidity and fewer complications. Dr. Lee is a clinician and educator with 20+ years of academic and private practice experience. He was formerly a Clinic...

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Periodontics

Levine Robert

Ucla

Philadelphia, United States

Dr. Robert A. Levine DDS has dedicated over 35 years to periodontics. He is affiliated with Temple University in Philadelphia and is a member of the ITI Academy. He received the 2025 Kumar Patel Prize from the American Laser Study Club.

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Periodontics

Martinez Acela

NYU

United States

Dr. Acela Martinez (DMD, MS) is a periodontist associated with East Carolina University and East Carolina Perio. She has been featured as a Pirate Profile advancing care through connection and is a leadership team member.

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Implantology

Marx Robert

University of Michigan

United States

Practical Applications of Stem Cells, Osteoprogenitor Cells, and Growth Factors in Bone Regeneration In-Situ Tissue Engineering (ITSE) is in frequent use today. Access to stem cells, osteoprogenitor cells, and growth factors can be obtained from quality Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) or Bone Marrow Aspirates (BMA). This allows the clinicians to regenerate 100% viable patient-specific bone for implant placements, filling in existing bone defects, cystic defects and to gain continuity of the mandib...

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General Dentistry

Mathilda Harris

Harvard University

United States

Dr. Mathilda Harris (Tillie) is the Executive Director of the Grant Training Center. During the past twenty five years she has written grants, conducted workshops on grant planning, developed strategic plans on grant procurement and assisted individuals and institutions nationally and internationally to successfully write and receive funding from federal, corporate, private, foundation and multi-lateral donors. She has served as a reader and evaluator of grant competitions for the U.S. Depart...

Crystal is dedicated to helping dental practices be successful in dental sleep medicine and medical billing. With over 18 years of medical billing experience, 10 with an emphasis on dentistry, she is a leading educator on these topics. Having owned and managed multiple dental practices, she mastered the process of efficient implementation. She enjoys sharing her passion and knowledge with dental practices throughout the country.

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Implantology

Miron Richard

McGill University

Canada

Understanding Platelet Rich Fibrin Platelet rich fibrin (PRF) has been widely utilized in implant dentistry primarily owing to its ability to favor soft tissue wound healing. While many have attempted to use PRF as a GBR barrier membrane, many remain disappointed regarding its rather quick resorption properties (2-3 weeks). From the lead Editor of Quintessence’s planned 2021 Textbook titled: “Understanding Platelet Rich Fibrin”, Dr. Richard Miron discusses a variety of methods to improve PRF ...

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Implantology

Misch Craig

NYU

United States

Graft, Graftless and Graft Less Approaches to Managing Ridge Deficiencies Bone augmentation is often required to place an adequate number of dental implants in ideal positions for prosthetic support. In addition to improving biomechanics, bone enhancement can improve esthetic outcomes. The use of autogenous bone is still a mainstay in our surgical techniques but growth factors can be used as an alternative. Inherent disadvantages of bone grafting techniques include increased morbidity, surgic...

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Prosthodontics

Mitrani Ricardo

Unitec University

Mexico

Dr. Mitrani received his DDS degree from the Unitec University in México City; a certificate in Prosthodontics as well as a Master of Science in Dentistry from the University of Washington, where he served as the Graduate Prosthodontics program’s assistant director during the year of 2001. He currently holds academic affiliations at the University of Washington, and is a resident faculty at SPEAR Education in Scottsdale Arizona He is a member of several organizations including the American Ac...

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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.

Mentor

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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Implantology

Navarro Christian

Autonomous University of San

Cidade Industrial, Mexico

• Stomatologist, Autonomous University of San Luis Potosi, UASLP, Mexico; • Oral Implantology Surgical and Prosthetic, Autonomous University of Queretaro, UAQ, Mexico; • Immediate Loading and Advanced Surgery in Oral Implantology, Latin American Institute for Research and Teaching in Dentistry (ILAPEO), Curitiba Brazil.

Mentor

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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Implantology

Norman Kwan

University of British Columbia

Canada

Dr. Norman H.K. Kwan is a Canadian dentist and the founder of Biomedical Implant Technology Inc., creator of the BioHex dental implant system. He is set to disrupt the implant industry through a partnership with SONAMI.

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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...