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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.
Gianfranco was born in 1971 in Crotone, Italy.
He finished dental school at Modena University, in the north of Italy
Founder member of Bio-Emulation group with Dr. P. Bazos and Dr. J.T. Guadix
Active member of S.I.D.O.C. : italian society of conservative dentistry
Active member of “warm gutta-percha study club”
He was invited lecturer from several universities around the world to speak about his layering technique and his studies about optical behavior of natural dental tissues
He have active collaboration with different Universities for researches about adhesive restorative techniques and biomechanics behavior of the tooth
He have an active collaboration with KUL University, Belgium, with Prof. M.Peumans and Prof. B. Van Meerbeek about different studies on bio-mechanical behavior of the tooth, new shapes of preparations for indirect adhesive restorations and adhesive in- terphases.
He is a reviewer for different journal of adhesive dentistry.
Gianfranco live and work in Rome.
He focused on adhesive restorative dentistry and endodontic.
He is an international lecturer and he published several articles about direct and indi- rect adhesive restorations
Michele Temperani was born in 1963 in Florence, Italy, were he graduated of dental technician school and achieve his first in lab training. He specialized in ceramic work in the United States, where he also attended courses given by the Tanaka Dental Technology Institute and seminars given by mr. Masahiro Kuwata at the University of Washington. For three years he worked as manager of the ceramic department at the dental laboratory of Kiyosato Okamoto in Seattle, U.S.A.. During the period he lived in the United States, he also collaborated as materials specialist with several leading companies. Since 1990 he has been co-owner with his brother of a full-service dental laboratory in Florence where he exclusively manages the ceramic department. He is active in research and didactic activities for the development of high-strength ceramic materials, in the use of which he was one of the pioneers. He is a member of the European Group for Dental Excellence. He also speaks at conferences and courses for continuing education and has co-authored articles in national and international publications.
Assoc. Professor Marko Jakovac, DMD, MSc, PhD, graduated from the School of Dental Medicine in Zagreb, Croatia, in 1998. In 2000, he passed the state exam and obtained a license for independent work. In 2002, he began to specialize in prosthodontics. After receiving his Master of Science degree in 2003 and his PhD in 2008 he became a senior assistant at the Department of Prosthodontics of the School of Dental Medicine in Zagreb. Since 2009, Marko Jakovac is ass. Professor and has been a course instructor in the "Advanced Preparation Techniques in Fixed Prosthodontics" further education program at the Zagreb Dental School. In 2010, he was appointed head of the postgraduate student course "Aesthetics in Fixed Prosthodontics on Teeth and Implants". In 2012, he became head of the undergraduate students course "Pre-clinical and Laboratory Fixed Prosthodontics". In 2013, he received the Dean's award for the best teacher at the School of Dental Medicine in Zagreb and since 2015, he has been head of the undergraduate students course "Microscope in Dental Medicine". Since 2015, he is assoc. professor at Dpt. of Fixed Prosthodontics and 2018 he was announced as a vice-dean for postgraduate studies at School of Dental Medicine in Zagreb. Marko Jakovac is the author of textbook "Preclinical and Laboratory Fixed Prosthodontics", coautor in 4 different books, pubished several scientific papers and he has actively participated in numerous international conferences. He is a lecturer and training course instructor (KOL) at international meetings for Ivoclar Vivadent, Carl Zeiss and SironaDensply CAD-CAM. He is a vice president of Croatian Society of Minimal Intervention Dentistry and a member of the Croatian Prosthodontics Society, European Prosthodontics Society, Croatian Society of Dental Implantology, Croatian Medical Association and the Croatian Dental Chamber. Moreover, he is the owner of the "Aesthetica" dental clinic and "Ae-vision" educational center in Zagreb.
International Keynote Speaker :
2012 Las Vegas – Symposium CEREC 27and Half
2013 Bensheim – CAD/CAM Scandinavian Days
2014 Dubai – CEREC Desert Fest
Moscow – CAD/CAM Symposium
Las Vegas – CEREC DOCTORS Scientific Symposium
Luxembourg – DSD & SKYN Super Week
2015 Izmir – EDAD Symposium
Sevilla – III.CEREC&InLab Symposium
Prague – MicroVision International Congress
Saint Malo – CEREC Touch Group Congress
EXPERIENCE
2014 Member of SKYN Concept Team
2014 Member of International Digital Smile Design Master Team
2014 Member of Academy of Digital dentistry
2014 Member of MicroVision Group
2012 CEREC Beta Tester
CEREC Implant Guide Beta Tester
2012 Founder of European CAD/CAM Training Center in Jindřichův Hradec (Czech Republic) DENTALPOINT Academy
2009 International Certified CEREC Trainer (ISCD)
2009 Named president of Czech Society of CAD/CAM Dentistry
Founded the first dental magazin for public relations Healthy Smile and works like editor-in-chief
2004 Named president of Czech Dental Academy
2001 Named external teacher of the Prosthodontic Department at the Charles University Clinic of Dentistry in Hradec Králové
2000 Expert witness certification in dentistry
1999 Member of Czech Dental Chamber lectureship team
1999 Gained Second Degree Specialization in Prosthodontics
1999 Professional training at the Clinic of Dentistry-Prosthodontic Department of Wien, Austria
1998 Completed Germany Dental Chamber Practical Prosthodontic Training in München and Leutkirch
1997 Started own private practice DentalPoint in Jindřichův Hradec, Czech Republic
1996 Finished First Degree Specialization in General Dentistry
1995 Fellow in Medical Faculty of Charles University Prosthodontic Department in Hradec Králové, Czech Republic
1994-5 Study stay at School of Dentistry, Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, USA
1993 Associate dentist in Donau Dental s.r.o., private practice, České Budějovice, Czech Republic
1993 Dentistry graduate of First Medical Faculty of Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
1986 Graduate of Rumburk Gymnasium
1968 Born in Varnsdorf, Czech Republic
Florin Cofar, DDS attended the University of Victor Babes, Timisoara, where he received his degree in dentistry in 2007. Post-graduate of NYU College of Dentistry and Harvard Business school attendee. Specialized in esthetic interdisciplinary digital dentistry. Lectured for AARD, AACD,BACD, SBOE, SACD, SSER, FACD and many others. Kol for Ivoclar, MIS, 3Shape, DGShape Roland, ModJaw, Pascal.
Graduated in Dental Medicine, Instituto Superior de Ciências da Saúde – Sul, Caparica, Portugal
Master's degree in Dental Medicine, Instituto Superior de Ciências da Saúde Egas Moniz, Caparica, Portugal
Post-graduation in Aesthetic and Restorative Dentistry, ISCSEM, Caparica, Portugal
International Professional Course of CAD/CAM technology in Restorative Dentistry, University of Zurich
Coordinator and Professor in Aesthetic and Restorative Dentistry Post-graduation program at ISCSEM, Caparica, Portugal
Director of the International Certification in Advanced Aesthetic Restorative Dentistry program at ISCSEM, Caparica, Portugal
Invited professor in the Endodontic International Post-graduation program at ISCSEM, Caparica, Portugal
Head of Clinical Aesthetic Dentistry Advanced Consultation, ISCSEM, Caparica, Portugal
Diploma in Advanced Studies at the University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Involved in research of new dental materials, including composite resins, dental adhesives, dental ceramics and new digital technologies
Consultant for developing of new dental materials and technologies
Member of the International Association for Dental Research, which regularly presents research in the dental materials field
Author and co-author of some publications in scientific international journals
Lecturer in aesthetic dentistry with more than 400 lectures and courses around the world
Style Italiano Honorary member
Portuguese Chairman of the European Society of Cosmetic Dentistry
Board Member of the European Society of Cosmetic Dentistry
Honorary member of the Romanian Society of Aesthetic Dentistry
Exclusive clinical practice in aesthetic and cosmetic dentistry in Lisbon, Portugal
Associate Professor Dr. Omar Hamadah
DDS, OMFS, MSc, PhD
PhD In Oral Medicine, School of Dental Sciences, Newcastle University, Uk
Diploma and MSc, in Oral and Maxillofacial surgery, The faculty of Dental Medicine, Syria
Head of Medical Laser laboratory at the Higher Institute for Laser research and Application (HILRA) - Damascus University- Syria
Head Of Syrian Society for Dental Laser Applications
The representative of World Federation for Laser Dentistry (WFLD)
Member of Academy of Laser Dentistry (ALD)
Over 25 publications in peer review journals
- 1999 - 2004 Ph.D. in Stomatology, Faculty of Medicine in Hradec Králové, Charles University in Prague, School of Dentistry, Center of Dental Implantology. Czech Republic.
- 1999 - 2003 Full time clinical and academical training in Dental implantology. Center of Dental Implantology at the Teaching Hospital in Hradec Králové - Czech Republic.
- 1996 - 1999 Residency in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Children's Hospital Alejandro Mann, Guayaquil - Ecuador.
- 1990 - 1995 Graduated in Dentistry at the State University, Facultad Piloto de Odontología. Guayaquil - Ecuador.
Work experience
- As a speaker, he has participated in courses and conferences, both at national and international level.
- Author and coauthor of many publications.
- 2007 - present, dental surgeon, mainly focusing on dental implants at D.C.M. Klinika s.r.o. Hradec Králové - Czech Republic.H7
Graduated in 2007 at the Prague School of Dental Hygiene.
Specialized in treatment of patients with periodontitis, in cooperation with high class periodontologists in Czech Republic.
Participated at EuroPerio Amsterdam in 2018.
Since 2013 conducts trainings for dental hygienists.
Since 2017 runs practical courses on deep scaling and root planing, visited both by dental hygienists, as well by dentists.
Speaks Czech, Russian and English language.
Striving for knowledge and pushing the limits of prophylaxis treatment possibilities.
• M.D. degree and D.D.S. post graduate certificate from University of Ancona-Italy
• Full professor in Restorative Dentistry at School of Dentistry Polytecnique University of Marche-Ancona-Italy
• Head of Operative dentistry and Endodontics department at School of Dentistry Polytecnique University of Marche-Ancona-Italy
• Dean School of Dental Hygienist Polytecnique University of Marche-Ancona-Italy
• Past President Italian Society of Operative Dentistry (SIDOC)
• Founding Member Italian Academy of Esthetic Dentistry (IAED)
• Active Member European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry (EAED
• Founding Member of StyleItaliano
• Private practice limited to Restorative Dentistry in Ancona , Italy
• He is co- author of the book “Adhesive Dentistry: the Key to success” edited by Quintessence International.(2007)
• Co-Author of “Indirect Conservative Restoration of Posterior teeth” (UTET 2008)
• Prof. Putignano is lecturing internationally on adhesive & aesthetic restorations.
Dr. Shiraz Khan graduated from the University of Birmingham Dental School in 2013. Having successfully completed foundation training and winning several prizes, he finished his dental core training in a range of specialisms including Restorative Dentistry at Croydon University Hospital, Guys and St Thomas’s. He is currently placed in private practice in the heart of London, Clapham and suburban Hemel Hempstead. Shiraz has heightened his profile at this albeit early stage, being invited to lecture to young dentists around the country, as well as having lectured internationally. Most recently he has returned from Tehran, Iran lecturing at the EXCIDA 57th international congress regarding aesthetic dentistry. Progressing in his career in additional post-graduate qualifications and building a portfolio of achievements means that Shiraz is nothing short of an aspirational individual. He invests time into his career development and experience as he has in the process of completing his Masters in Restorative Dentistry. In addition he has travelled to Portofino, Italy to learn off the World’s leading clinicians in Style Italiano. He regularly sharing with like-minded professionals. Recently his hard work and efforts were recognised by the Young Dentist Academy who appointed Shiraz to become The Director. Shiraz has won several awards in the UK including The Fast Track 4 Award in recognition of his commitment to dentistry and becoming a leader of the future. Most recently Shiraz has been voted the Best Young Dentist South 2017 in the prestigious UK Dentistry Awards. This has confirmed, his drive, aspiration and dedication to dentistry in which he always pursues to develop in.
Dr Milko Villarroel earned a D.D.S from Valparaiso Dental School in Chile in 2000. After graduating, he received postgraduate training in operative dentistry, prosthodontics and periodontics at Ponta Grossa Dental School, Brazil (2002-2004). He completed a Fellowship in Implant Restoration on IEO - Brazil in 2007. He earned his Master of Science degree in Integrated Clinical from Ponta Grossa Dental School, Ponta Grossa State University in 2004. He received his PhD from Araraquara School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University in 2010.
Dr Villarroel was Associate Professor, Department of Operative Dentistry, Valparaiso Dental School and visiting professor, Department of Postgraduate in Periodontics, Positivo University. Currently, he is Visiting Professor, Implantology Department , UNAM and visiting professor in the prosthodontics department at LSU. He is director of the CWB Dental Training in Curitiba - Brazil where he conducts hands-on and courses on esthetic, prosthodontics and oral rehabilitation.
Dr Villarroel is a co-author of five dental books and several articles on the prosthodontics, esthetic and restorative dentistry area. He is on the editorial board of Journal Dental Press of Esthetic (Brazil) and He is a member of the Brazilian Society of Esthetic.
Private practice in Curitiba-Brazil, the focus of his clinical is limited to esthetic restorations, prosthodontics, periodontics and implants.
Dr. Izchak Barzilay received his DDS from the University of Toronto in 1983, a Certificate in Prosthodontics from the Eastman Dental Center in Rochester, NY in 1986, and a MS from the University of Rochester in 1991. He is currently Head of the Division of Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry, Mt. Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Ont.; Adjunct Professor, Division of Prosthodontics of the Eastman Department of Dentistry, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY; Professor, George Brown College of Applied Arts and Technology, Toronto, ON; Associate in Dentistry, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ont.; Chief Examiner in Prosthodontics – Royal College of Dentists of Canada; Past -President of the American Prosthodontic Society, Past - President of the Association of Prosthodontists of Canada: Past President - Ontario Study Club for Osseointegration.; Advisory Board - International Society for Digital Dentistry; Medical Advisory Board Member – Sjogren’s Society of Canada; Publication reviewer for Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry, Journal of Prosthodontics, and is in private practice limited to prosthodontics and implant dentistry in Toronto, Ont. He has published on various topics including immediate implants, bonding plastics to various metals and other material and implant related topics. Dr. Barzilay hold many fellowships in prestigious organizations and has been awarded multiple awards for his research and teaching accomplishments. He spends much time working as the CEO of the Build Your Smile Dental Foundation which supports clinical outreach in Uganda and beyond.