Graduated in 1992 with a degree in dentistry from the University of Bologna, Italy, where he was subsequently adjunct professor from 1997 to 2000. Visiting researcher at the Department of Cariology, directed by Prof Ivo Krejci, at the University of Geneva between the years 2000 and 2004. Obtained a master’s degree in science (2003) and a PhD in dental materials (2005) at the University of Siena with Prof M. Ferrari. Researcher at the University of Bologna since 2006. Up to 2020, taught undergraduate courses on fixed prostheses on natural teeth and implants and prosthodontics at the University of Bologna. Italian Academy of Prosthetic Dentistry (AIOP) award winner for best research in the field of prosthodontics in the years 2005, 2008, and 2009. Obtained a PhD in material science in 2013 from the Faculty of Engineering, University of Bologna. Associate professor at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, teaching the courses of implant prosthodontics and removable prosthodontics in the school of dentistry. Dean of the master’s degree program in prosthodontics and implant prosthetics with advanced technologies, University of Bologna. Since 2004 collaborating with Prof G. Zucchelli in the development of clinical and research protocols related to implant-supported restorations, soft tissue management, and the interrelationship between prosthodontics and periodontics in the natural dentition. Active member of the AIOP and the Italian Academy of Osseointegration (IAO). Fellow of the International Team for Implantology since 2018.
Prof. Jaafar Mouhyi DDS, PhD, DDS, Free University of Brussels (ULB) 1990 & Master, Periodontology 1994; PhD, ULB (International Research collaboration, Goteborg University) 1999; Director, Casablanca Oral Rehabilitation Training & Education Center, Morocco; Head of the Biomaterials Research department, International University of Agadir (Universiapolis), Agadir Morocco. Faculty Member, Dental XP Implant Externship Program, New York University, NY; Counsellor, International Board member, President Elect of the Digital Dentistry Society DDS, Scientific Board member. Clean Implant Foundation, Germany; International Board Member of SENAME (South Europ, North African Middle East. Implantology and Modern dentistry Asso.) Editorial Board member, Reviewer, Clinical Implant Dentistry & Related Research. & African Dental Journal.
Dr Musella has been working as a prosthodontist/dental technologist for an extensive period of time and is particulary dedicated to the fabrication of hghly esthetic dental prostheses. Obtaining a bachelo's degree in dentistry did not put an end to Dr Musella's passion for prosthodontics, which he continues to practice, using the newest and most relevant technologies. Due to his rich and complete path of studies, Dr Musella is able to achieve a unique, added-value dental technique, which he routinely practices in his daily profession. This text is the by-product and synthesis of the combination of the two beautiful professions that are dentistry and prosthodontics.
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.
Dr. Ravindra Nanda is Professor Emeritus, Former UConn Alumni Endowed Chair and Head of the Department of Craniofacial Sciences and Division of Orthodontics, University of Connecticut, Farmington, Connecticut, U.S.A. He is also an Adjunct Professor at The Forsyth Institute, Cambridge, Ma, USA.
He received his dental and orthodontic training first at Lucknow, India and then from Nymegen, The Netherlands and the University of Connecticut. He also received a Ph.D. from the University of Nymegen. Since 1972 he has been associated with the University of Connecticut in various academic roles including Chair of Orthodontics from 1991 to 2017.
Dr. Nanda has been active in orthodontic research in the area of biomechanics, clinical trials and acceleration of orthodontic treatment. He has authored with his colleagues more than 250 scientific papers. He is Editor-in-Chief of Progress in Orthodontics and he is on the editorial board of ten different national and international orthodontic journals. He is also an associate editor of Journal of Clinical Orthodontics.
In 2022 he was awarded Fellow of World Federation of Orthodontics (WFO). He has given numerous named lectures at national and international societies including Mershon and Angle Heritage Lectures at the American Association of Orthodontics and Sheldon Friel Lecture at the 2011 EOS Congress. He has been recognized with Honorary memberships and has received various awards from numerous international orthodontic organizations.
Dr. Nanda has authored and co-authored eight text books Retention and Stability (with Dr. Burstone), Biomechanics in Clinical Orthodontics , Biomechanic and Esthetic Strategies In Clinical Orthodontics, Temporary Anchorage Devices in Orthodontics (with Dr. Uribe), Current Therapy in Orthodontics(with Dr. Kapila), Esthetics and Biomechanics in Orthodontics, and recently “ Orthodontics, two volumes “ (with Prof. Farronato), and Atlas of Complex Orthodontics (with Dr. Uribe). He has two new books coming out in 2019, Temporary Anchorage Devices (with Drs. Uribe and Yadav) and Principles and Biomechanics of Aligner Orthodontic Treatment (with Castroflorio, Garino and Ojima).
Dr. José Manuel Navarro received a Certificate in Periodontology and Implant dentistry after completing a 3-year program at New York University College of Dentistry (Chairman Dennis Tarnow). He was also awarded a Master of Science degree in Biomaterials from NYUCD for his research on high strength ceramics (Chairman Van Thompson). Dr. Navarro has received awards for his research from different societies, including the Academy of Osseointegration (AO) best presentation award in 2007 and the European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry (EAED) Research Award in 2011. He has co- authored several peer- reviewed publications and book chapters and is Co-Editor of the book “High Strength Ceramics”. Dr. Navarro is on the editorial board of the European Journal of Esthetic Dentistry (EJED) the International Journal of Oral Implantology (IJOI) and is editor in Chief of Quintessence International in Spanish. He is past chairman of the European Association for Osseointegration (EAO) Junior Committee and is visiting faculty at different universities. He currently maintains a private practice focused on periodontics, prosthodontics and implant dentistry in Spain and London.
Dental degree University Heidelberg, Several years’ occupation in dental device industry, final position director R&D Implantology. Further on specialization in oral surgery, then consultant Interdisciplinary Outpatient Dep. for Oral Surgery and Implantology at Cologne University, director Prof. Dr. Dr. J.E. Zöller, received PhD and teaching licence in dentistry 2009 Since August 2010 private dental clinic Dr. Bayer and colleagues, Landsberg am Lech and teaching and research appointment University Cologne Since March 2021 Professor Steinbeis-University, Berlin, Transfer-Institut Management of Dental and Oral Medicine, Digitization in dentistry Due to his activity in various international organizations Dr. Neugebauer is part of an international and continuous science transfer for best knowledge care for his patient. Following that, he is President of the Academy of Osseointegration, USA in 2024/25. Research Topic Reliability of dental implant treatment, antimicrobial photodynamic therapy, Cone Beam CT, Surigical Guides, Minimal invasive implant therapy, Ceramic Implants, Treatment of Sleep Apnoea Numerous national and international peer reviewed publications and lectures Associate Editor The International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants Editor of the text book: Cone Beam Volumetric Imaging in Dental, Oral and Maxillofacial Medicine - Fundamentals, Diagnostics and Treatment Planning, Quintessence Publishing, Berlin, Chicago