Dr. Marcus Abboud graduated from the University of Bonn (Germany) in 1996 and started his Prosthodontic residency there in 1997. In 2000 he received his Doctorate in Prosthodontics. From 2001 – 2003 he worked in the Department of Dental Research (Material Science) at the University before joining the Oral Surgery Certificate Program in 2003. He successfully completed the program in 2007. Furthermore, he received his Expert Certification in CBCT Technology and Diagnostics in 2010 from the Dental Medical Association Nordrhein.

Dr. Abboud has authored many publications, including research articles and book chapters. He has lectured extensively on CAD/CAM technology, digital dentistry, implantology, bone grafting, guided surgery and CBCT/CT diagnostic imaging. He has given many training courses on new technologies for implant treatment and has been involved in research for over 14 years. He has acted as a consultant for different manufacturers regarding new digital technologies and implantology. He holds many patents, being used in various countries, which provide new digital solutions for dentistry.

Dr. Abboud joined the Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine (NY, USA) in 2011 as the Founding Chair of the Department of Prosthodontics and Digital Technology. The department includes the Division of Diagnostic Imaging. Dr. Abboud is also the Director of Continuing Education at the School of Dental Medicine.

Imad About is Head of the Research Laboratory at the Faculty of Dentistry, Aix-Marseille University, France. Professor About gained his PhD in biochemistry from Aix-Marseille University in 1992 and subsequently joined the university as an assistant professor, later becoming Professor of Oral Biology in 2002. He was president of the Pulp Biology and Regeneration Group of the International Association of Dental Research and is currently President-elect of the Continental European Division. He is Associate Editor of Clinical Oral Investigations and guest editor of a special issue in Stem Cells International and in Journal of Endodontics. Professor About’s research group is involved in investigating the role of progenitor and non-progenitor cells in dentin-pulp regeneration, and the effects of biomaterials on these events. He is a well-recognized expert in pulp tissue regeneration. In recognition of his outstanding research, he received the “Distinguished Scientist Award 2018” from the Pulp Biology and Regeneration Group.

Degree in Medicine and Surgery and Postgraduate in Odontostomatology at the University of Torino (Italy).
Former Adjunct Professor in Periodontics at the University of Torino (Italy) (1993-2005), now Adjunct Professor at the Department of Periodontics, University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, Philadelphia (USA) (2006-present).
M. Goldman Prize for Clinical Research in Periodontology from S.I.d.P. (Italian Society of Periodontology) (2000) and European Award for Clinical Research in Implantology from E.A.O. (European Academy for Osseointegration) (2010).
International lecturer in courses, conferences and congresses on periodontal and implant topics.
Author of several publications on periodontal and implant topics on international peer-reviewed journals and author of two textbooks on Implant Surgery and Periodontal Plastic Surgery.
Scientific Director of the web tv DENTALMEDTV.
Private Practice limited to Periodontics and Implant Surgery at SICOR Institute in Torino.

Dr. Alessandro Agnini graduated in 1989 from the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy. He has private dental practices in Modena and Sassuolo, Emilia Romagna, Italy and specializes in fixed prosthetics, periodontology and Implantology. He attended a two year program of studies with Gianfranco Carnevale and Gianfranco Di Febo. In 2002 he obtained a diploma in the Multidisciplinary Treatment of Periodontal Patients from the University of Bern, Switzerland. From 2006 he has been an active member of the Italian Academy of Prosthetic Orthodontics. He is a lecturer of specialist courses at the University of Foggia, Puglia, Italy. He is the author of many Italian and international scientific publications and lectures frequently at national congresses in Italy. Since 2007 he has been scientific director of an annual course in Fixed Prosthetics, Periodontology and Implantology based at his own private studios in Emilia Romagna, Italy.

Dr. Andrea Mastrorosa Agnini graduated in 2007 from the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia.Dr Agnini works in private practice in Modena and Sassuolo, Emilia Romagna, Italy, following his brother, Alessandro, focusing on Fixed Prosthetic Dentistry, Periodontology, and Implant Dentistry. He attended the NYU College of Dentistry in the years 2009 - 2011 having, among others, as teachers and mentors Doctor Dennis Tarnow, Doctor Christian Stappert, Doctor Stephen Chu and Doctor Michael Bral. He has been the Clinical Research Fellow of the Ashman Department of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry at NYU, under the supervision of Dr Sang Choon Cho. He is co-author of various Italian and international scientific publications and international lecturer. He is part, since 2008, of the scientific committee of the annual programs in Prosthetic Dentistry, Periodontology and Implant Dentistry based at Studio Agnini Odontoiatria. Since 2011 he is a lecturer of the Dental Xp Website.

Part of the scientific committee of the annual programs in Prosthetic Dentistry, Periodontology and Implant Dentistry based at Studio Agnini Odontoiatria, lecturer of the Dental Xp Website

1989: bis zu diesem Datum Zahnmedizinstudium in Hamburg, Stipendium Friedrich-Naumann-Stiftung, Auslandsfamulaturen in Boston (Mass. Gen. Hospital, Harvard) u. New York (NYU). 1989: Poliklinik für Zahnerhaltung u. Präventive Zahnheilkunde am Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf (wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter). 1992: Leitung der CMD-Sprechstunde des UKE (gemeinsam mit Dr. Jakstat). 1992: Experimentelle Promotion im Bereich der Prävention von LKG-Spalten. Seit 1996-2016: 6 Tagungsbestpreise der DGFDT. 1997: Oberarzt. Seit 2001: Generalsekretär der Dt. Gesellschaft für Funktionsdiagnostik und -therapie (DGFDT). 2003: Lehrverantwortung für die Poliklinik für Zahnerhaltung und präventive Zahnheilkunde. 2004: Habilitation im Bereich Adhäsivtechnik und Ernennung zum Priv.-Doz. 2005: Gründung und Leitung des CMD-Centrum Hamburg-Eppendorf. 2008: Associate Editor des Journal of CranioMandibular Function (CMF). 2015: Alex-Motsch-Preis der DGFDT (Rubrik Wissenschaft). 2016: erneut Preisträger Alex-Motsch-Preis der DGFDT (erneut Rubrik Wissenschaft). 2017: über 150 Veröffentlichungen und Patente, darunter über Originalarbeiten (peer reviewed), 18 Leitlinien, 2 Lehrbücher in mehreren Auflagen, diverse Lehrbuchkapitel, Entwicklung der Diagnosesoftware CMDfact und div. Zusatzmodule mit Prof. Jakstat, zahlreiche Fortbildungskurse und Kongressvorträge.

Louie Al-Faraje, DDS, ist in eigener Praxis tätig und Gründer sowie Direktor des California Implant Institute, das ein einjähriges Fellowship-Programm anbietet. Seit 2001 wurden dort mehr als 1.000 Zahnmediziner aus 20 Ländern ausgebildet. Dr. Al-Faraje studierte am Kiev Medical Institute und an der Loma Linda University in Kalifornien Zahnmedizin. Er ist Fellow der American Academy of Implant Dentistry und Diplomat des International Congress of Oral Implantologists und des American Board of Oral Implantology. Dr. Al-Faraje hält auf nationaler und internationaler Ebene Vorträge.

1968: Geburt. 1986-1996: Studium der Medizin und Zahnmedizin in Frankfurt, Saarbrücken und Zürich. 1993: Promotion Zahnmedizin. 1997: Promotion Medizin, ausgezeichnet mit dem Promotionsstipendium der Paul Ehrlich Gesellschaft für Chemotherapie. 1997-2017: wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter, Universitätsklinik Mainz, Mund- Kiefer- und Gesichtschirurgie, Direktor: Prof. Dr. Dr. W. Wagner. 2001: Facharzt für Mund-Kiefer und Gesichtschirurgie. Jan. 2002-Dez. 2002: wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter am Koordinierungszentrum für klinische Studien (KKS Mainz). 2004: Habilitation und Venia legendi im Fach Mund-Kiefer-Gesichtschirurgie. 2004: ITI Fellow & Tätigkeitsschwerpunkt Implantologie. 2005: Zusatzbezeichnung Plastische Operationen. 2006: Preis der Lehre des Fachbereichs Medizin, Universität Mainz. 2009-2017: W2 Professor für Mund-, Kiefer und Gesichtschirurgie, Universitätsmedizin Mainz. Juni 2017-Nov. 2017: W3 Professor und Direktor Universitätsklinik und Poliklinik für Mund-, Kiefer- und Plastische Gesichtschirurgie der Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg. Seit Dez. 2017: W3 Professor und Direktor Universitätsklinik und Poliklinik für Mund-, Kiefer- und Gesichtschirurgie, plastische Operationen der Universitätsmedizin Mainz.