58. Jahrestagung der NEUEN GRUPPE

From 1994 to 1999, Prof. Dr. Florian Beuer studied at the Dental School of the Ludwig Maximilian University Munich, Germany, where he gained his license to practice (DDS) in 2000. From 2000 to 2001, he worked as an employed dentist in a private practice. In 2002, he became assistant professor in the Department of Prosthodontics of the Ludwig Maximilian University and made his Dissertation (Dr. med. dent.) in the same year. He became Specialist in Implantology (German Society for Implantology) in 2005. From 2007 to 2008, he worked as a Visiting Professor at the Pacific Dental Institute in Portland, Oregon (Director: John A. Sorensen DMD, PhD). His habilitation (Priv. Doz., PhD) was in 2009 at the LMU. From 2009 to 2015, he was the Vice President of the "Deutsche Gesellschaft für Ästhetische Zahnheilkunde (DGAEZ)". In 2010, he became an Expert in Prosthodontics after a further education at DGPro. Since 2011, Prof. Buer is a board member of the Team AG Ceramics. In the same year, he became the editor of the "Teamwork Journal of Continuing Dental Education". Since 2014, he was full Professor at Ludwig Maximilians University until 2015, when he became the Chairman of the Department of Prosthodontics at the Charité University of Medicine Berlin. He is also a Board Member of the German Society for Implantology (DGI).He gained his Master of Medical Education MME (University of Heidelberg) in 2015.

Dr Stephan Beuer, MSc, studied dentistry in Regensburg from 1997 to 2003. After 2 years of preparation in a general dental practice, he completed his specialist training as an oral surgeon in an oral and maxillofacial surgery practice. In 2006 he completed his doctorate under Prof Dr Michael Christgau. Dr Beuer earned his master of science (MSc) degree in orthodontics at the end of 2009. At the beginning of 2010, he opened the Münchnerau practice clinic in Landshut together with Dr Christian A. Kaes. His main areas of treatment are hard and soft tissue augmentation, periodontal surgery, and implantology. He works exclusively as a surgeon. Dr Beuer is also a speaker and author as well as a member of the “New Group” and various other scientific societies.

Dr Marcus Engelschalk is a dentist specialising in implantology, oral surgery and laser dentistry. He owns a dental practice in Munich in Germany called Slow Digital Dentistry. “Treat others the way you want to be treated” is one of Dr Engelschalk’s guiding principles—both professionally and personally. He views his patients as equals, and his interactions with them are characterised by mindfulness, respect and appreciation.

2002: Studies of Dentistry, School of Dental Medicine, Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Munich, Germany. 2006: Voluntary service at "Clinica Nuestra Senora" in Guadalupe, Equador (4 months). 2007: Assistant Professor at the Department of Prosthodontics, Ludwig-Maximilians University, Munich, Germany. 2007: D.M.D., School of Dental Medicine, overall grade "1", Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Munich, Gemany. 2008: Dissertation Thesis: Dr. Med. Dent. Degree with "magna cum laude", Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Munich, Germany. 2009: Main Investigator of the grant project "Digimprint": "Development of a 3D-sensor for intraoral scanning and fabrication of structure optimized prosthetic restorations." Granting Agency: BMBF-VDI (German Government & German Association of Engineers). Project No. 13N9659. Successfully completed in 2011. 2011: Specialist in Implant Dentistry of the German Association of Implantology (DGI; Deutsche Gesellschaft für Implantologie im Zahn-, Mund- und Kieferbereich e.V.). 2012: Promotion to the rank of Associate Professor (Funktionsoberarzt) at the Department of Prosthodontics, Ludwig-Maximilians University, Munich, Germany, Leading position in clinical education "Prosthodontics I". 2013: "Research Scholar and Visiting Professor" at the Division of Restorative Sciences (chair: Dr. Sillas Duarte), University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA., Research with Privatdozent Dr. Pascal Magne. 2013: "Research Scholar and Visiting Professor" at the Division of Restorative Sciences (chair: Dr. Sillas Duarte), University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA., Research with PD Dr. Pascal Magne. 2014: Habilitation "Evaluation of innovative treatment concepts using new restorative materials and CAD/CAM technologies", Title: "Privatdozent". 2015: Deputy Director Department of Prosthodontics, Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Munich, Germany Professional honors and recognition: 2nd Prize Photo Contest "Dental Erosions" (2009), Aktion Zahnfreundlich, GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare 3rd Prize Espertise Lecturer Award (by 3MEspe, 2010) Fields of interest and research: Accuracy of conventional and digital workflows High Performance Polymers and their clinical potential 3D Analysis of dental preparations - Clinical sources of error Innovative treatment concepts, including digital implant planning and full integrated digital workflows.

Dr. Arndt Happe graduated from dental school in 1994, having studied at Westfälische Wilhelms University, Münster. Following post-graduate studies with Professor Fouad Khoury and successful specialization in oral surgery, he obtained his doctoral degree in 1996. At that time he had already been active as a speaker and co-author of national and international publications in the field of oral implantology. Since 1999, Dr. Happe has worked as an oral surgeon in private practice in Münster, with a professional focus on both oral implantology (since 2000) and periodontology (since 2004). He taught in various postgraduate programs offered by the German Association of Oral Implantology (DGI), the European Association of Dental Implantologists (BDIZ EDI), the German Association of Esthetic Dentistry (DGÄZ) and the German Society for Periodontology (DGP), as well as in the “Periodontology and Implant Therapy” master program of the DGP in cooperation with Dresden International University. In addition, Dr. Happe is an external research assistant at the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Plastic Surgery, Oral Surgery and Implantology at the University of Cologne (Director: Professor Joachim E. Zöller). He is an affiliate of the prestigious European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry (EAED).

Dr. Christian Leonhardt is an alumnus of Würzburg University College of Dentistry, where he laid the foundation for his distinguished career. Post-graduation, he pursued diverse curricula and master's programs across Germany, Europe and the U.S., including a notable Master of Science in Orthodontics from Danube University. Widely recognized as a specialist in Prosthodontics, Dr. Leonhardt places great emphasis on continuous education, regularly attending lectures and conferences to stay abreast of the latest advancements in dentistry. Operating a comprehensive practice in Augsburg, Dr. Leonhardt offers a full spectrum of dental services, reflecting his commitment to providing comprehensive care to his patients. Additionally, his practice serves as a teaching practice- affiliated with DTMD University in Luxembourg, highlighting his dedication to academic collaboration. Dr. Leonhardt's involvement as both a graduate and mentor at the Kois Center is a testament to his passion for sharing knowledge and promoting evidence-based teaching methodologies within the dental community. His understated yet profound impact on the field is evident in his dedication to advancing professional standards and fostering ongoing learning among his peers.

Nazariy Mykhaylyuk is a specialist in a field of microscopic dentistry (mostly indirect restorative dentistry). Works in Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine in family clinic in a team with his father and dental technician Bohdan Mykhaylyuk (Oral Design Ukraine). 2008 he qualified as a dentist in Ivano-Frankivsk Medical University. 2010 Created Mykhaylyuk Study Center and started organising courses for dentists on topic "Tooth preparation with microscope for full crowns". Organised about 80 courses in Mykhaylyuk Study center for about 700 dentists. Was lecturing about 70 times in Ukraine and worldwide. Started organising new courses on topics – "Photo and video documentation in dentistry. Microscopic approach", "Total rehabilitation from A to Z", "Indirect restoration – from macro to micro. MicroVision approach"; Developed his personal kit for teeth preparation for full crowns (Komet); 2013 developed hand instrument for finishing preparations (enamel chisels – Deppeler); developed MicroVision preparation kit for veneers and onlays (Komet).; posted in Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry AACD Winter Edition. Became a DentalXP expert. Doing more and more international hands-on courses and lectures about microscopic dentistry worldwide. Co-founder of MicroVision group. 2018 He opened a clinic in Kyiv.

After completing his training as a dental technician in Bamberg in Germany, where he discovered his passion for dentistry, Dr Paul Schuh pursued a degree in dental, oral and maxillofacial medicine, which he completed in 2012. Following that, he worked as a research associate in the department of dental prosthetics and dental technology at Witten/Herdecke University in Germany. He works at his dental practice, artedent, in Munich in Germany.

Enrico Steger (* 20.05.1959) is the inventor of the manual milling machine for the production of zirconium dental prostheses. After five years of High School at the Institute for Dental Technicians in Bolzano/South Tyrol and various jobs as a dental technician throughout Europe, in 1981 he set up his own dental laboratory. Working with various industrial companies, he developed a range of dental products including dental wax, drills and ceramics, as well as carrying out research into colour and form for dental prostheses. In 1986, Quintessence published his book “Die anatomische Kaufläche” (The Anatomy of the Occlusal Surface). So he became one of the world’s leading experts and trendsetters in the dental sector, publishing papers in specialist journals and becoming guest speaker in conferences in Korea, Iceland, Norway, Spain, South Africa, USA and Mexico. In 2003 Steger had a revolutionary idea: to develop a manual milling system that could be easily affordable for any dental technician. So the manual zirconium milling machine based on the functioning principle of the pantograph was born. That year, he made a prototype of the machine and, to ensure the perfect adaptability of crowns and bridges, he fine-tuned a complete system including blocks of in-house produced zirconium, milling machines and sintering kilns. In 2 years, Steger optimized the zirconium milling machine he called the “Zirkograph” and the company he founded in South Tyrol in 2003 - Zirkonzahn Srl – launched the product. The company, which today employs 250 people, grew to become a leader in the dental sector, exporting to over 100 countries. Steger holds 12 international patents in Europe, Canada, Brazil, Japan, Korea and the USA. The company also owns numerous utility models in Germany and Austria, where it has applied for patents for three models: the mechanical milling device of the Zirkograph, the system for removing the powder produced by milling and the fixing and rotation mechanism included in the invention.