Dental professionals

Mentor

General Dentistry

Jordaan Fearika

Dentist · The University

South Africa

Fearika was born in Vereniging, South Africa and grew-up in Namibia. She finished her degree in dentistry in 2012 at The University of the Western Cape in Cape Town, South Africa. She started working in Otjiwarongo, Namibia in 2013 as a general dentist at a private dental practice. In late 2013 she decided to open her own private practice in Otjiwarongo and opened the doors in January of 2014, also marrying husband Ruan early that year.

Mentor

Periodontics · Paediatric Dentistry

José Ignacio Zorzin

Dentist · LMU Munich

Germany

Dr. José Ignacio Zorzin graduated as dentist at the Friedrich-Alexander University of Erlangen-Nürnberg, Germany, in 2009. He obtained his Doctorate (Dr. med. dent.) in 2011 and 2019 his Habilitation and venia legendi in conservative dentistry, periodontology and pediatric dentistry (“Materials and Techniques in Modern Restorative Dentistry”). Dr. Zorzin works since 2009 at the Dental Clinic 1 for Operative Dentistry and Periodontology, University Hospital Erlangen.

Mentor · Academic

Prosthodontics · Implantology

Joseph Kan

Professor · University of Michigan

United States

Dr. Joseph Kan, based in Loma Linda, California, is a distinguished Prosthodontist known for his expertise in both surgical and restorative aspects of implant dentistry.

Mentor

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Joul Kassis

Dentist · Damascus University

Syria

Dr. Joul Kassis was born in Damascus, Syria. He completed his bachelor degree in Dental science at Damascus University. And then he completed his master degree in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) at the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery/ Faculty of Dentistry, Damascus University. He was the head of Oral Surgeons at Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department and Hospital. He used to teach and supervise dental school students.

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.

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).

Mentor · Academic

Periodontics · Implantology

Kar Kian

Professor · NYU

United States

Kian Kar is a periodontist and clinical dentistry educator. His profile lists an associate professorship, leadership in advanced periodontology, and work in predoctoral implant dentistry at the Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC.

Mentor

Prosthodontics

Karasan Duygu

Prosthodontics Researcher · Ankara University

Turkey

Duygu Karasan graduated from Hacettepe University (Ankara, Turkey) in 2009 and subsequently was awarded PhD from the same university in 2014 for her studies in Prosthodontics. Upon completion of her training in prosthodontics, she started to serve as a faculty member in her home institution. She worked as a visiting researcher in 2013-2014 in the Prosthodontics Department at University of Freiburg under supervision of Prof. Dr. Joerg Strub and Prof. Dr. Wael Att.

Mentor

Prosthodontics · Implantology

Karim Dada

Dentist · Paris Descartes University

France

Dr. Karim Dada, DDS, MS, graduated with a degree in dental surgery and post-graduate certificates in implant prosthodontics and implant surgery from the Paris Descartes University. Dr Dada was recognized in 2005 by the Académie Nationale de Chirurgie Dentaire for his work in providing implant treatment to patients with head and neck cancer who are undergoing radiotherapy.

Mentor

Prosthodontics

Kartik Bhanushali

Prosthodontist · Saveetha University

Mumbai, India

Dr. Kartik D. Bhanushali is a prosthodontist based in Mumbai, India. He runs Smile Care dental practice and is a consultant in 4-quadrant dental solutions. He is a speaker on Dentist Channel Online.

Mentor

Endodontics

Katia Greco

Dentist · University of Milan

Italy

Dr. Katia Greco is a dentist in Italy associated with Dental Arena (Sweden-Martina) and the Società Italiana di Endodonzia (SIE). She specializes in endodontics and microdentistry.

Mentor · Academic

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery · Implantology

Katja Nelson

Professor · Charité Berlin

Germany

Prof. Dr. Katja Nelson is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon based in Germany. She is associated with the Fraunhofer Institute and has been featured in Dental Tribune for her work on quality of life after implant rehabilitation. She is a published author with Quintessence Publishing.

Mentor

Endodontics

Kedar Pathak

Dentist · Annamalai University

Kothrud, India

Dr. Kedar Pathak is a Dentist in Kothrud, Pune and has an experience of 17 years in this field. Dr. Kedar Pathak practices at Suyash Hospital in Kothrud, Pune. He completed BDS from Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences, Loni in 2000, MDS - Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics from Kazan State Medical University (Russia) in 2003 and Master In Laser Dentistry from Vienna university in 2014. Currently he maintains a dental practice focussing primarly on endodontics at Kothrud, Pune.

Mentor · Academic

Periodontics

Kenneth Parrish

Professor · University of Pennsylvania

United States

Dr. Kenneth Parrish received a dental degree from the University of Louisville School of Dentistry in 1989. He received an NIH Dentist-Scientist Fellowship and subsequently received his specialty training at the University of Iowa in Periodontics and a PhD in Microbiology. He is Certified by the American Board of Periodontology.

Mentor

Prosthodontics

Kheur Mohit

Dentist · Rajiv Gandhi University

Cidade Industrial, India

• Graduate and post graduate training from Government Dental College, Mumbai; • PhD from DPU University, Pune; • ITI Fellow and serves as the Chair of the ITI India Section; • Board-Certified Prosthodontist and Vice Chair of the Indian Board of Prosthodontics.

Mentor

Periodontics · Implantology

Khoshkam Vahid

Periodontist · 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.

Mentor · Academic

Prosthodontics

Kimberly Schlam

Professor · Harvard University

United States

Dr. Kimberly Schlam is a Prosthodontist and currently practices in Seattle, Washington. Originally from New York, she received her Bachelor of Science in chemistry at Hobart & William Smith Colleges. She then spent a few years working in the dental industry prior to completing her dental training at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in 2014.

Mentor

General Dentistry

Kishore Kumar

Dental Clinic Executive · Manipal Academy of Higher Education

India

Dr. Kishore Kumar is the CEO of Dr. Kishor's Dentistry with locations in Tirupur and Kumarnagar, India. He is a speaker on Dentist Channel Online.

Mentor

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery · Implantology

Kloss Frank

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon · Medical University of Innsbruck

Austria

Frank Kloss is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon focused on bone regeneration and implantology. He trained in Germany and Austria and has worked in private practice in Lienz, Austria.

Mentor

General Dentistry

Koken Serhat

Dentist · Istanbul University

Turkey

Dr. Serhat Köken, DDS, PhD, has practiced general dentistry at his private clinic since 2001 in Turkey. He is a speaker for CAPPmea, GC Dental Campus, and OHI-S.

Mentor

Prosthodontics

Konstantinos Chochlidakis

Prosthodontist · University of Pennsylvania

United States

Dr. Konstantinos Chochlidakis is a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics and a member of the American College of Prosthodontists. He practices in Rochester, NY, and is associated with Eastman Dental and Straumann. He has published 44+ scientific papers.

Mentor

Implantology · Cosmetic & Aesthetic Dentistry

Kris Chmielewski

Aesthetic Dentistry Clinician · Medical Academy

Poland

Dr. Kris Chmielewski graduated Medical Academy in Gdansk in 1993. Since early beginning his interest was in aesthetic dentistry with initial focus on prosthetic treatment. From 1996 he runs his own private clinic dedicated to implantology and aesthetic treatment.He is international speaker in the field of implantology and bone regeneration, esthetic treatment and dental photography.

Mentor

Dental Surgery, Tobacco Cessation

Kritika Bajpai

Dental Surgeon · University of Mumbai

Lucknow, India

Dr. Kritika Bajpai is a dental surgeon and tobacco cessation expert based in Lucknow/Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh, India. She practices at Happiness Medical & Dental Aesthetic Centre. She is a speaker on Dentist Channel Online and Zerodonto Academy.

Mentor

General Dentistry

Kuday Hilal

Dental Technician · Istanbul University

Turkey

HİLAL KUDAY is a dental technician who practices in Bodrum/ Turkey. He qualified from Istanbul University in 1999, and gives presentations and courses both nationally and internationally on dental ceramics and smile design. You can reach him at “@detailmacro” on Instagram, Hilal Kuday on Facebook and YouTube.