Bio-Emulation

Dr. Panaghiotis “Panos” Bazos received his DDS from the University of Southern California School of Dentistry in 2000. He served as an Assistant Professor at the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC, Division of Primary Oral Health, Los Angeles, CA. from 2005-2007, mentoring undergraduate dental students in the disciplines of Dental Morphology and Restorative Dentistry under the supervision of Dr. Pascal Magne, the Don and Sybil Harrington Foundation Chair in Esthetic Dentistry, Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC. Upon returning to Europe, he maintained a private practice limited to aesthetic and restorative dentistry in Athens, Greece. In 2011 he founded the Bio-EmulationTM Group which constitutes a global think tank that promotes clinical excellence in dental restorative techniques when combined with interdisciplinary approaches. From 2013-2016 he completed his postgraduate specialist degree (MClinDent) in Orthodontics and Dento-facial Orthopaedics at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland and has qualified with the Royal Colleges of Surgeons of Edinburgh (MOrth RCS Edin). He is the inventor and the developer of the polar_eyes reflective cross polarisation filter, custom_eyes histo-anatomic injection mould, Bio-Replica histo-anatomic archetype models and recently the co-developer of the OneBite Evolution maxillary plane Cranio-facial registration apparatus. Currently he resides with his family on the Peloponnese in the coastal town of Aigio, Greece and maintains practices limited to Orthodontics and Restorative Dentistry in Athens, Patras and Aigio. In his spare time he moonlights as the line cook at SoCal Cantina.

Dr. Boschatel graduated from the Marseille Faculty in 2010 and has since completed numerous post-graduate training programs, including one at New York University. He primarily practices in Aix-en-Provence, with an additional practice in Paris. His focus is on aesthetics and full mouth rehabilitation, especially for patients experiencing dental erosion and wear. His rehabilitations utilize the latest digital tools, ensuring precise and predictable outcomes. He is dedicated to offering minimally invasive rehabilitation that achieves highly aesthetic and biomimetic results. Half of his professional time is devoted to training colleagues in aesthetics and digital technology. Outside of his professional life, he is a father to three children and has a keen interest in nature and water sports.

Stephane Browet was born in 1972 in Asse, Belgium. 

He finished dental school at the Free University of Brussels in 1995. 

He there then followed the Post Graduate Program Aesthetic Dentistry. From 1999 on, he taught rubberdam techniques and adhesive dentistry. He combines nationally and internationally teaching in rubberdam isolation, microscope dentistry, posterior and anterior composites, indirect restorations with a private practice focused on microscope aided restorative dentistry. 

From 2002 untill 2005, he was active in the Scientific Board Conservative Dentistry at the Institute for Continued Education of the Society of Flemisch dentists. He is also a past board member of the Belgian Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, a past board member and member of the Academy of Microscope Dentistry, a member of the European Society of Microscope Dentistry, and an active member of the Bio-Emulation Group.

August Bruguera (Spain) is a dental technician and director of his own laboratory and training centre: "Dental Training Center Barcelona". He studied dental prosthetics at the "Ramon i Cajal" college in Barcelona and completed his training during periods at private laboratories in Germany, Italy and Switzerland. August Bruguera is the author of various articles published in magazines in Spain and internationally. He was an editor of the magazine "Dental Excellence España" and has taught courses and addressed conferences in Spain and internationally. Moreover, he is part of the international Bio-emulation study group and an opinion leader at Ivoclar Vivadent. In addition, August Bruguera is a member of the editorial committee of the Spanish edition of the magazine "Dental Dialogue" as well as member of the editorial committee of the Brazilian magazine "Estética". He is the author of the book "Shades: A World of Color", which has been published in Spanish, English and German and joint author with Dr Sidney Kina of the book "Invisible: Ceramic Esthetic Restorations". In 2003, August Bruguera received the Golden Scalpel. He is honorary member of ACADEN (Asociación Científica para Defensa e Investigación de la Prótesis Dental).

Dr Pierre Dimitrov graduated as a doctor of dentistry from MU–FDM Sofia in 2016. He practices in Delta Consult dental clinic, and his focus is on restorative adhesive and prosthetic dentistry supported by digital technologies.

Dr Dimitrov is part of the international BioEmulation group which unites dentists and dental technicians from all over the world – Spain, Greece, Switzerland, USA, Japan, etc. The philosophy of the group is related to the maximum imitation of the mechanics, function and aesthetics of natural dental structures. He is part of the Key Opinion Leaders & Advisory Board group for the development of ceramic CAD/CAM materials and a lecturer for the Japanese dental company GC.

Dr Pierre Dimitrov leads various lecture and practical courses in Bulgaria and abroad on adhesive techniques, indirect ceramic restorations and the application of digital technologies in modern dentistry. Together with the Denta Consult team, he was awarded three times prizes in the “Smile of the Year” competition in the categories “Full Restoration with Digital Prototype” and “Ceramic Restorations”.

Degree in Dental Medicine at Instituto Superior de Ciências da Saúde do Norte, CESPU - Portugal (ISCS-Norte)
Postgraduate Diploma in Aesthetic and Restorative Dentistry at ISCS-Norte
PhD in Odontostomatology at Universidade de Santiago de Compostela - Spain
Director and Lecturer of Operative Dentistry in the Postgraduate Diploma in Adhesive Dentistry at IUCS
Invited Lecturer in the Postgraduate Certificate in Esthetic Dentistry at Universidad de Barcelona - Spain 
Member of the Scientific Commitee of the Portuguese Dental Association
Private practice with a focus on Conservative and Minimal Invasive Dentistry

David Gerdolle was born in Epinal (France) in May 1970, and is gratuated from the Dental University of Nancy (1993). He has then achieved a number of Postgraduate Diplomas from the Universities of Paris and Gothenburg, in Oral and Osteo-articular  Biology, Implantology, Prosthodontics and Adhesive Dentistry.

David has been member of the teaching staff of the University of Nancy between 1993 and 2005, and he is running a private practice in Vevey-Montreux since 2006. His practice is dedicated to conservative and minimal invasive dentistry. David is currently directing a Postgraduate Certificate at the University of Paris, and is also involved in research programs on resin composites in the University of Nancy.

He is lecturing world while in seminars and congresses, he is also giving hands-on courses and performing live demonstrations on patients in the field of adhesive and minimally invasive dentistry. As an author or an co-author, David has published widely in scientific national and international journals on this topic.

David speaks french, english, spanish and german.

Marco Gresnigt graduated cum laude in 2005 from the University of Groningen. In 2012, he received his PhD with the topic laminate veneers. He works at the center for special dental care at the Martini Hospital Groningen where he performs restorative and esthetic treatments using a surgical microscope. At the University of Groningen, he is an associate professor in restorative dentistry, conducts practice based research in the field of restorative/adhesive dentistry and teaches aesthetic and reconstructive dentistry at clinic. He has 5 PhD students and publishes in international journals (>60 peer reviewed; h-factor 27) especially in the field of adhesive restorative dentistry. He gives keynote lectures and masterclasses (inter)nationally in the field of esthetic and adhesive dentistry (www.summitdentistry.nl). He has won several awards such as the GC world clinical case award, Smile award, EAED innovation award and several scientific awards. He was the president of the international Bio-Emulation group and has a group and online-platform for innovative restorative research www.summit-research.org.

Sascha Hein graduated from the Dental Technician College Munich in 1997. In 2001 he completed further studies in dental ceramics under Masahiro Kuwata in Tokyo, Japan. In 2005 he graduated from Master School in Freiburg, Germany. In 2007 Sascha Hein was inducted into the international Oral Design group by founder Willi Geller. In 2012 he was inducted into the Bio-Emulation group which he served as president from 2014 - 2016. Together with Dr Panaghiotis Bazos and Dr Javier Tapia Guadix he developed the eLAB system from 2013 - 2016. From 2013 - 2017 Sascha Hein furthered his education in color science and optical physics under the mentorship of Professor Jaap ten Bosch. Sascha Hein is both, a published author and a reviewer for a number of peer reviewed journals. Sascha Hein lives and works in Freiburg, Germany.

Dr Korkut graduated from Marmara University Faculty of Dentistry in 2008 and completed his doctorate thesis and PhD in Restorative Dentistry at Marmara University Faculty of Dentistry Department of Dental Diseases and Treatments in 2015. He has worked as an academic at Marmara University Faculty of Dentistry Department of Restorative Dentistry since 2015, earning an Assistant Professor title in 2018 and an Associate Professor title in 2022. Dr Korkut has many national and international scientific publications about direct and indirect restorations, prerestorative clear aligners, tooth bleaching, clinical dental photography, tooth wear, CAD/CAM restorations, magnification in dentistry, and caries diagnosis and management. He has presented many scientific lectures in national and international dental meetings about dental photography, anterior/posterior composite and ceramic restorations, clear aligners, ICON therapy, tooth bleaching, tooth wear, and restoration complications since 2015. He is a certified Invisalign provider. He has participated as an instructor in more than 100 hands-on courses since 2015. He is a member of the GC Europe Restorative Advisory Board and the Bio-Emulation Group. He is also a key opinion leader and official international speaker of several leading international dental companies such as GC Corp, Hu-Friedy Group Europe, Tokuyama, Dentsply Sirona, Align Technology, Eighteeth, iVeneer, Polydentia, Ivoclar, Busch, and Horico.

Dr. Leandro Pereira received his DDS degree from the Brazilian Federal University of Maranhão School of Dentistry in 2009,  subsequently completing his post graduate specialty degree in Prosthodontics in 2013 and Implant Dentistry in 2015. Currently he is in a full time private practice in São Luís, with particular clinical emphasis in the adhesive rehabilitation techniques and implant based restorative dentistry. Concurrently he is involved in the postgraduate dental teaching at the Specialization Course of Prosthodontics with the Syndicate of Dental Surgeons in partnership with FACSETE. He is a member of the Bio-Emulation™️ Group since 2011.

In 2003, after completing a dental technology apprenticeship in Augsburg, Germany, Thomas worked for four years as a certified dental technician at Langerspacher& Christ dental laboratory in Bad Woerishofen, Germany. In 2008, Thomas graduated from the Master School for Dental Technology in Munich, Germany. After enjoying private lessons byThilo Vock, Willi Geller, Uli Werder, Walter Gebhard and working for two years with Joachim Maieratoral design Bodensee, Thomas went to Boston, MA, working with Kenneth Malament, DDS (Tufts University), Dan Nathanson, DMD (Boston University), Hans-Peter Weber, DMD (Harvard University) and teaching as a visiting lecturer in the postdoctoral program for prosthodontics at Tufts University School far Dental Medicine. In 2012 Thomas became a member of the prestigious oral design group.

Javier Tapia Guadix was born in 1978 in Madrid, Spain. He finished dental school at the European University of Madrid in 2003. Working then as associate professor in the prosthetics department during 2004. In 2005 he started his career as professional computer graphics artist, focused on illustration, animation and application development. He founded the company Juice – Dental Media Design for this purpose. He received the Collegiate Merit Award by the Spanish College of Dentists from the 1st Region in 2005, for his collaboration in the commission of new technologies. In 2011 he founded together with Panaghiotis Bazos and Gianfranco Politano the Bio-Emulation group. He actively collaborates with several universities across Europe and is member of GC Restorative Advisory Board. In 2014 he became official reviewer for the Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dentistry. Then in 2017 he became official reviewer for the International Journal of Esthetic Dentistry. Javier works in his private practice in Madrid, focused on restorative dentistry and aesthetics. He is an international lecturer with participation in more than 250 congress, hands-on courses and live courses. He published several articles in restorative dentistry, dental photography and computers in dentistry.

I’m a Prosthodontist and dental technician as well. It’s something uncommon but very important if you want to understand how it all works. Sitting behind a bench was one of the most important and relevant aspects of my professional life. After 21 years at the uni I decided to make a PhD. It was the right step. It gave me critical sense in order to develop a line of research. My interest is in digital dentistry.