Peter Eickholz is Director of the Polyclinic for Periodontology at the Center for Dental, Oral and Maxillofacial Medicine (Carolinum) at the Johann Wolfgang Goethe University in Frankfurt am Main. He is a member of the editorial board of the Journal of Clinical Periodontology, sits on the scientific advisory board of the German Dental Journal, and is Editor-in-chief of the journal PARODONTOLOGIE. He is involved in various specialist societies and has published and lectured widely in the field of periodontology.

Ivana Elez is a dental hygienist and prevention manager at the Polyclinic for Periodontology at the Center for Dental, Oral and Maxillofacial Medicine (Carolinum) at the Johann Wolfgang Goethe University in Frankfurt am Main. With extensive experience in the field of periodontology and prevention, she is active in teaching and continuing education. She is involved in various scientific societies and professional associations. The German Society of Periodontology (DG PARO) appointed her as the first certified dental hygienist in 2022.

Hanan Elgendy, BDS, MS, is Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of General Dentistry, Operative Dentistry Division at East Carolina University (ECU) School of Dental Medicine in Greenville, North Carolina, where she is the director of the Dental Anatomy, Dental Photography, and Advanced Esthetic Operative courses. Dr Elgendy earned her BDS from Ain Shams University in Egypt and was in private practice for 5 years before moving to the United States in 2012. She completed a master’s degree in operative dentistry at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry in 2016 and was a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Operative Dentistry there until joining ECU in 2019. Her major interest is enhancing student learning in dental anatomy, dental photography, CAD/CAM, and cosmetic dentistry. Dr Elgendy has dedicated her career to teaching restorative dentistry, and she takes pride in knowing how much her students love learning how to draw teeth.

Theodore Eliades graduated from the School of Dentistry, University of Athens, Greece, and completed the Orthodontic postgraduate program of the Ohio State University, USA, where he also earned a Master of Science degree. He obtained a Doctorate in Medical Sciences from the University of Athens, School of Medicine, and a PhD in Biomaterials from the University of Manchester, UK. He was Associate Professor in the Department of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece, from 2005 until 2011, when he assumed the post of Professor and Director of the Clinic of Orthodontics Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Zurich, Switzerland. Since 1996 he has maintained a private practice in Athens, Greece.

Dr. Eliav is a professor and the Director of the Eastman Institute for Oral Health, Vice President for Oral Health at the University of Rochester Medical Center and the Vice Dean for Oral Health within its School of Medicine and Dentistry. Dr. Eliav earned his Dental Degree (1991), MSc (1995) and PhD (2004) from the Hebrew University and Hadassah in Jerusalem. He specialized in Oral Medicine at the Hebrew University, Hadassah Jerusalem, Israel (1991-1995) and trained in Clinical and Basic Science Research Program in the National Institute of Health Bethesda, Maryland, USA (1995-1997). Since 2008 he is the Editor in Chief of Quintessence International and since 2018 an associate Editor of the Journal of Oral & Facial Pain and Headache.

Dr. med. Michael K. H. Elies Facharzt für Allgemeinmedizin mit den Zusatzbezeichnungen Homöopathie und Naturheilverfahren, in eigener Praxis niedergelassen; Dozent der Deutschen Ärztegesellschaft für Akupunktur (DÄGfA).

Dr. Little Elk ist Fachärztin für Psychosomatische Medizin und Psychotherapeutin mit einer Zusatzqualifikation in Somnologie. Sie ist Gründerin und Leiterin der Schlafpraxis Berlin sowie des psychotherapeutischen Zentrums darin. Sie leitete mehrere Jahre das Schlaflabor der Rehaklinik Seehof in Teltow und kooperierte eng mit dem Schlafmedizinischen Zentrum der Charité. Seit 2013 betreibt sie eine Privatpraxis in Berlin-Friedenau, die umfassende psychosomatische Versorgung und ambulante Schlafmedizin bietet, einschließlich Polysomnographien.

Seit Januar 2023 leitet Dr. Little Elk den Fachbereich Schlafmedizin der Oberberg Fachklinik Berlin Brandenburg, wo sie Schlaflabormessungen im stationären Rahmen durchführt und individuelle Behandlungskonzepte entwickelt. Zusätzlich engagiert sie sich als Dozentin und teilt ihr Wissen in verschiedenen Medienformaten, darunter Print, Funk und Fernsehen. Mit einer Musikproduzentin gründete sie eine Medienfirma, die eine Kindersendung bei Radio TEDDY produziert.

Als Autorin veröffentlichte sie das Buch „Psychotherapie – Mein erstes Mal“, das humorvoll wichtige Themen der Psychotherapie behandelt. Dr. Little Elk beantwortet regelmäßig medizinische Fragen in Radio- und TV-Formaten und konzentriert sich dabei auf Themen wie Schlaf, Psyche und Allgemeinmedizin. Ihre öffentliche Präsenz dient der unterhaltsamen Vermittlung von medizinischem Wissen.

Prof. Dr. med. Matthias Elzer war Studiengangsleiter des Bachelor- und Masterstudiengangs Physiotherapie der Universität Marburg und Hochschule Fulda, wo er von 1994 bis 2017 die Professor für "Sozialpsychiatrie, Psychotherapie, Beratung" bekleidete. Das Thema Kommunikation ist ein wichtiges Thema seiner Lehre, Forschung und zahlreicher Publikationen. Fundierte theoretische Kenntnisse, kritische Reflexion und Praxisbezug waren und sind ihm ein zentrales Anliegen.
 

Dr Peter Engel 1949 born in Dahme/Mark. 1975 Dental graduation. 1979 Doctor Medicinae Dentium 1975—1979 Postgraduate education in oral surgery in the Dept. Oral Surgery of the Center of Dentistry of the University CAU Kiel. Since 1980 established in private dental practice in Cologne. Since 1994 Member of the Commission of dental continuing education of the Dental Chamber North Rhine. 1998—2000 Member of the Board of the Dental Chamber North Rhine and continuing dental education officer. Since 2000 President of the Dental Chamber North Rhine and member of the board of the German Dental Association (BZAEK). Since 2002 active in FDI, ERO and CED. 2004—2005 Member of the FDI Dental Practice Committee. Since 2005 Chairman of the Senate for private scale of fees of the German Dental Association. Since 2005 Councillor of FDI since 2008 President of the German Dental Association.

Anja Engler studierte von 1990 bis 1997 Biologie an der Heinrich-Heine-Universität in Düsseldorf und beendete das Studium mit dem Diplom-Abschluss. Seit 1997 ist sie in der Lehre tätig und bildet an einer privaten Berufsfachschule u. a. Physiotherapeuten, Masseure und Ergotherapeuten aus. Während ihrer Lehrtätigkeit studierte sie berufsbegleitend von 2008 bis 2012 Erwachsenenbildung an der Technischen Universität Kaiserslautern und beendete ihr Studium mit dem Master of Arts. Seit 2014 ist sie in leitender Position tätig und wirkt u.a. am Aufbau und an der Entwicklung weiterer Fachbereiche mit.

Dr. Ercoli is chairman of the Prosthodontics Postgraduate Training Program at EIOH. A native of Italy where he earned his dental degree, Dr. Ercoli continued his advanced training in ways to restore the comfort, appearance and function of the mouth when patients have missing or damaged teeth (prosthodontics). He is also trained in treatment of the jaw and facial muscles (the areas affected by TMD and TMJ), and of the gums and tissues that support the teeth. Dr. Ercoli is internationally published in prosthodontics and implant dentistry and has lectured locally, nationally and internationally. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics and past president of the American Prosthodontic Society. He enjoys treating patients, and his double specialization allows him to be your expert for simple and complex needs.

Dr. Carlo Ercoli is Professor of Prosthodontics, Periodontics and Implant Surgery and Chairman of the Prosthodontic Department at the University of Rochester, Eastman Institute for Oral Health where he also serves as the Director for the Center of Excellence for Digital Dentistry. He graduated from the “Enrico Berlinguer” Dental Technology Institute in Rome in 1987 and obtained his DDS from the University of Siena, Italy in 1993. He specialized in Prosthodontics in 1996 at the Eastman Dental Center in Rochester, New York and completed a specialty training in Orofacial Pain and Temporomandibular Joint Disorders in 1997. In 2012, he achieved specialty certification in Periodontology. In 2019, he obtained his MBA from the Simon Business School of the University of Rochester.

Dr. Ercoli is a Past President of the American Prosthodontic Society, Executive Council Member of the Academy of Prosthodontics, Honorary Member of the Italian Academy of Prosthodontics, Founding Member of the Italian Society of Prosthodontics and Oral Rehabilitation, Education and Research Director of the American College of Prosthodontists, Board Member of the American College of Prosthodontists Education Foundation, and Director-Elect of the American Board of Prosthodontics. He served as Executive Council member of The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, Scientific Program Chair of the American Prosthodontics Society, American College of Prosthodontists, American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics, and Academy of Prosthodontics (2024 Program). Dr. Ercoli is a diplomate of the American Boards of Prosthodontics and Periodontology, an ITI Fellow and Chair of the USA ITI East Region, in addition to serving as a Member of the World Workshop on the Classification of Periodontal and Peri-implant Diseases and Conditions. He holds memberships in the American Academy of Periodontology, American College of Prosthodontists, American Dental Education Association, Academy of Osseointegration, American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics, Greater New York Academy of Prosthodontics, American Prosthodontic Society and American Dental Education Association. He lectures nationally and internationally on dental implantology.