Graduated 1994 from Freie University Berlin, started his Doctoral Thesis in that year while attending private practice in Berlin. He also became Research and Clinical Assistant, Division of Aesthetic and Computer Restorations (Prof. Dr. W. H. Mörmann), University of Zurich. Between 1994-2005 he attended his Postdoctoral program became Clinical Instructor and Lecturer in Computerized Restorative Dentistry, and Senior Research Fellow, Director Clinic of the Division of Aesthetic and Computer Restorations, University of Zurich. In 2006 he was awarded Postdoctoral Lecture Qualification (“Habilitation”, Venia Legendi), University of Zurich .Since 2007 , Head of the Division of Aesthetic and Computer Restorations, Part-time Faculty Member, Department of Preventive Dentistry, Periodontology & Cariology, Center for Dental and Oral Medicine, University of Zurich. His main interests are obviously CAD/CAM and all that entails ,but also the application of this to Implants and 3D X-ray. He has lectured internationally and has authored many articles with regards to CAD/CAM – Switzerland

Baldwin Marchack is a 1971 graduate of the Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC. In 1989 he received his MBA from the Anderson Graduate School of Management at UCLA. He is a Fellow of the American College of Dentists, a Fellow of the International College of Dentists, and a Fellow of the Pierre Fauchard Academy. ​ Dr Marchack is a member of the Academy of Prosthodontics, the International College of Prosthodontists and the Academy of Osseointegration; and he is past-president of the American Prosthodontic Society, past-president of the Pacific Coast Society for Prosthodontics and past-president of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry and the International Federation of Esthetic Dentistry. Dr Marchack is a former Examiner for the California State Board of Dental Examiners, and he is an Honorary Member of the American College of Prosthodontists. He serves on the Board of Councilors for the Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC and is the Course Director for the USC Esthetic Dentistry Training Program in Hong Kong and course director for the USC Comprehensive Surgical and Restorative Implant Dentistry Training Program in Hong Kong. He has served as Chair of the Editorial Council for the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, and he maintains a private practice in Pasadena, California. – USA

Prof. Petursson, received his DDS from University of Iceland in 1990. From 1990 to 2000 he worked as a general dentist in his private clinic in Iceland. In 2000 he started his postgraduate training in Periodontology and Implant Dentistry at the University of Bern, Switzerland. He received his specialist certificate (EFP & SSP) and Masters of Advanced Studies in Periodontology and Doctorate in Dentistry (Dr. med. dent) from the Faculty of Medicine, University of Bern, Switzerland. From 2003 to 2005 he did his postgraduate training in Prosthodontics at the University of Berne, Switzerland. In 2014 he received his PhD from Faculty of Odontology, University of Iceland. From 2005 he was Assistant Professor and Senior lecturer at the Department of Periodontology and Fixed Prosthodontics, University of Berne. Presently he is a Professor and Chairman of the Department of Reconstructive Dentistry and Dean, Faculty of Odontology, University of Iceland. Dr. Petursson is an ITI Fellow and member of the editorial board of Clinical Oral Implants Research, European Journal for Oral Implantology. He has published extensively in resent years. He has also given over 500 lectures in more than 40 countries around the world. His research interests are clinical studies in implant dentistry and evidenced based evaluation of different treatment modalities in implant- and prosthetic dentistry. – Iceland

A former Professor of Advanced Orthodontics at the University of Southern California. Dr. Grauer is a Board Certified Orthodontist who has trained extensively in dentistry and orthodontics in both Europe and the United States. Dr. Grauer first received his Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Master’s of Orthodontics, and Specialty Certificate of Orthodontics from the University of Barcelona. He then came to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for continued training, where he received his Master’s of Science, Specialty Certificate of Orthodontics, DDS, and PhD in Oral Biology. He completed a post-doctoral fellowship at UNC, where he still serves as an Adjunct Professor. Dr. Grauer is an associate editor for the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics and sits on the editorial boards of several other professional publications. A well-known and respected researcher, he lectures at meetings nationally and internationally and provides lingual orthodontic services in practices around the world. – USA

Dr. De Franco obtained a B.A. degree in Biochemistry from the University of Pennsylvania, a D.M.D. degree from the University of Connecticut, and the certificate in Orthodontics with a Doctorate of Medical Sciences degree in Oral Biology from Harvard University. He moved to Milan in 1992 where he has been working ever since in private practice limited to orthodontics. He is a Diplomate of ABO, EBO and IBO, and is presently the Chairman of Examiners for EBO. He is a member of AAO, EOS, Harvard Society for the Advancement of Orthodontics, SIDO, Italian Academy of Orthodontics, European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, and the Eastern Component of the Angle Society for which he was President in the 2017-2018 term. He is a reviewer for several orthodontic journals. – Italy

Dr Didier Dietschi was licensed in 1984 and got his doctoral and Privat Docent degrees in 1988 and 2004, respectively, at the University of Geneva, Switzerland. He also got a PhD degree in 2003 at the University of ACTA, Netherlands. Following a six year period of full time teaching and research activity in operative dentistry and periodontology, he started working part-time in a private office in Geneva, dedicated to aesthetic restorative dentistry. He now holds positions of adjunct Professor at CASE Western University (USA) and senior lecturer at the University of Geneva. Dr Dietschi has published more than 80 clinical and scientific papers and book chapters on adhesive and aesthetic restorations; he also co-authored the book Adhesive Metal-free Restorations, edited by Quintessence and translated in seven languages. Dr Dietschi is lecturing internationally on adhesive and aesthetic restorations. – Switzerland

Dr. Feng Liu received his Master’s degree of prosthodontics from Peking University School of Stomatology in 1996. He majors on esthetic prosthodontics, dental implantology, CAD/CAM restorative dentistry, dental photography, et al. He has published 17 books as chief editor in the field of esthetic dentistry. – China

Dr. Mintrone started his activity as a dental technician and then specialized as a ceramist in fixed prosthesis. After graduating in dentistry with honors from the University of Modena, Italy, he attended several courses on prosthetic dentistry and implant surgery. Dr. Mintrone is an active member of the European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry (EAED). He is the winner of the 2011 and 2012 editions of the gIDE institute’s Master Clinician in Implant Dentistry. He has authored several articles published in international scientific magazines and lectures nationally and internationally on topics related to digital dentistry, implants and prosthodontics. In his private practise in Modena, Italy, Dr. Mintrone focuses his professional activity mainly on esthetics, prosthetic rehabilitation on implants and natural dentition. – Italy

Dr. Franck Bonnet received his DDS degree, and specialty Certificates in oral biology, periodontics, and fixed prosthodontics from the Paris VII University. He also completed advanced programs in implantology at the University of California in Los Angeles and the University of Marseille. He is an active member of the European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry and a member of the European Academy of Osseointegration. He lectures nationally and internationally on esthetics and implantology. Dr. Bonnet maintains private practice with his partners in Cannes–Le Cannet, France, dedicated to esthetics, periodontics, and implants – France

Dr. Gil Alcoforado has dedicated his life to scientific research in period ontology and implant rehabilitation. His career spanning 35 years has been fulfilled with several lecturing positions at some of the most reputable universities in the dental area in Europe and USA. He has also been actively engaged with an intensive social entrepreneurship and volunteering work in oral care, running oral hygiene instruction campaigns to parents and children in countries where help is paramount. In 1985, Dr. Gil Alcoforado became the first periodontist in Portugal. That same year he joined the Philip Dear Foundation and is today the Chairman of the International College of Dentists – European Section. He was also the founder and former president of the Portugese Periodontal Society as well as former President of the European Federation of Periodontology. – Portugal

Graduated in 1988 from the university of Bologna, Italy with a degree in dentistry. He was awarded PhD in Medical Biotechnology in 1999 from the University of Bologna, Italy Professor of periodontology at the University of Bologna, Italy from 2000 Received many awards for clinical research in periodontology in Europe and the United States. In 2006 and 2008 is the winner of The AAP Foundation-E Bud Tarrson Reasearch Award in Oral Plastic Surgery Active member of EAED (European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry),SIdP (Italian Society of Periodontology) and SIO (Italian Society of Osteointegration); member of the European Federation of Periodontology Associate Editor of the International Journal of Esthetic Dentistry and Member of the editorial board the International Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry. Peer reviewer in most ranked Periodontal Journals Author of 100 publications in Pubmed Innovator of several soft tissue plastic surgical techniques Speaker at major international conferences on periodontology Has taught theoretical and practical (with live Surgery) courses in all countries. Co-author of two illustrated textbooks on periodontal plastic surgery (Ed. Martina) Co-author of chapter “Mucogingival Therapy-Periodontal Plastic Surgery” in Clinical Periodontology and Implant Dentistry (Lindhe J, Lang NP, Karring T [eds], Wiley-Blackwel Author of the book title, ‘Mucogingival Esthetic Surgery’ from Quintessence Publishing. – Italy

Dr. Luca Cordaro is chair of the Department of Periodontology and Prosthodontics at the Eastman Dental Hospital in Rome. He graduated in Medicine at the University of Roma “La Sapienza” where he also got a degree in Dentistry. He holds a Ph. D. degree and is a certified specialist in oral surgery. He also works, together with his brother, in a private practice founded in 1957 by his father. Dr Cordaro is author or co- author of more than 70 papers published in italian or international journals and has lectured in Europe, Asia, North and South America. In 2007 he won the H. Goldman Prize for Clinical Research of the Italian Society of Periodontology. He is author of different book chapters and coauthor of the books“The SAC classification in Implant Dentistry” and ITI Treatment Guide 7 «edited by Quintessence. He is active member of the Italian Society of Osseointegration and Fellow of the ITI (International Team for Implantology). In the ITI he serves as member of the Board of Directors, Chairman of the Study Club Committee and Chairrman for the Italian Section. He has been elected in the EAO Board in 2010 and serves a s Chair of the Congress committee and Secretary General. His professional interests are Periodontology, Implantology and Oral surgery with a special interest regarding the reconstructive treament of alveolar atrophies. – Italy

Dr. Renato Cocconi is an orthodontist in Parma, Italy where he works at a private clinic that he directs with Dr Raffaini. Dr Cocconi attended a 3 year Postgraduate Program in Orthodontics at the Department of Orthodontics of the University of Milan where he obtained his master’s degree in 1993. He subsequently spent 2.5 years in the United States where he worked in L.F. Andrews Foundation and attended the Roth Williams postgraduate course in from 1991-1993. Since that time Dr Cocconi has been very active in the orthodontic community nationally and internationally. His accomplishments and collaborations worldwide include working with Dr Terry Tanaka at USC, election to the Scientific Committee of the Angle Society and countless invitations to speak internationally for such groups as European Orthodontic Society, AAO, the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, the European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry and the World Orthodontic Meeting in London in September 2015. He has served as a clinical professor in the Department of Orthodontics of the University of Milan from 1993 to 2008. Currently, Cocconi is active in many organizations including the EOS, AAO, SIDO and the Angle Society of Europe. He will be part of the European Team (with Mauro Fradeani and Mirco Raffaini) selected for the Meeting “USA meets Europe” that takes place in Tegernsee Germany every 4 years, organized by the Seattle Study Group, DGAZ and AIOP. – Italy

Dr. Robert Relle is an American Board-Certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon whose Century City, California practice is limited to orthognathic and reconstructive jaw surgery. He is a graduate of Indiana University School of Dentistry, and received his specialty certification at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles. He has completed over 4,000 orthognathic surgery cases. Dr. Relle co-chairs the Dentofacial Conference at the USC Graduate Orthodontic Program and has a part-time voluntary academic appointment at the UCLA School of Dentistry. He has served as a reviewer for the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, and for the American Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He has completed a six-year term as an examiner for the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and he is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Relle is a frequent speaker at local and national educational forums. – USA

Sonia Leziy received her dental degree from McGill University. Her post-graduate degree in periodontics was completed at the University of British Columbia, Canada. Dr. Leziy is a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada, a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, and a member of the British Columbia Society of Periodontists, the Canadian Academy of Periodontists, the American Academy of Periodontists and the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry (AAED). She co-mentors the Vancouver Implant Periodontal and Prosthetic Study Group (VIP) which focuses on total treatment solutions from diagnosis to final restoration. Dr. Leziy is a member of the editorial boards of the Journals Spectrum Dialogue, the Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry and the Journal Teamwork. She has been recognized among the top clinicians in CE in North America for the last 5 years by Dentistry Today. She has published extensively on implant esthetics and lectures nationally and internationally on the subject of implants and advanced esthetics/periodontal plastic surgery. Dr. Leziy maintains a full-time interdisciplinary private practice. – Canada

Dr. Gracis was trained in the United States where he obtained first a D.M.D. degree at the University of Pennsylvania, and, then, the certificate in Prosthodontics with an M.S.D. degree at the University of Washington. In 1990, he returned to Milan and has been working ever since in private practice limiting his activity to prosthodontics and restorative dentistry. He belongs as Active Member to the Italian Academy of Prosthetic Dentistry for which he was President in the years 2007-2008 and to the European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry for which he was President for the 2016-2018 term. He is on the Editorial Board of the International Journal of Esthetic Dentistry and of the International Journal of Prosthodontics. – Italy

Vincent Fehmer received his dental technical education and degree in Stuttgart, Germany in 2002. From 2002 to 2003 he preformed fellowships in Great Britan and the US in Oral Design certified dental technical laboratories. From 2003 to 2009 he worked at an Oral Design certified laboratory in Berlin, Germany – The Dental Manufaktur Mehrhof. In 2009 he received the degree as a MDT in Germany. From 2009 to 2014 he was the chief dental technician at the Clinic for Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics in Zurich, Switzerland. Since 2015 he is dental Technician at the Clinic for Fixed Prothodontics and Biomaterials in Geneva, Switzerland and runs his own laboratory in Lausanne Switzerland. MDT Fehmer is a Fellow of the International Team for Implantology, an Active member of the European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry (EAED), and a member of the Oral Design group, the European Association of Dental Technology (EADT) and German Society of Esthetic Dentistry (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Ästhetische Zahnheilkunde, DGÄZ). He is active as speaker on a national and international Level. Mr. Fehmer has received honors like the prize for the Best Master Program of the Year (Berlin, Germany). He has published numerous articles within the field of fixed prothodontics and digital dental technology. Also he serves as reviewer for several international Journals and is a section editor for the International Journal of Prosthodontics. – Switzerland