Anterior Implant Esthetics 1995–2022: Fantasy vs. Reality

From the beginning of my training, I had a clear interest in implant surgery and oral rehabilitation. These concerns led me to seek specialization beyond our borders. After studying with great world-renowned mentors in these fields, I have fulfilled my dream of being able to solve my patients’ problems in the most successful and predictable way. Collegiate number 6050 COEC (Official College of Dentistry and Estomatòlegs of Catalonia). Specialist in oral reconstruction and rehabilitation, oral surgery, implantology and prosthetics. Degree in Dentistry (International University of Catalonia). Diploma in Clinical Periodontology (Gothenburg University and Aparicio Clinic). Clinical Residency in Oral Implantology Universitat Internacional de Catalunya. Internship, Center for Advanced Implant Dentistry Loma Linda University, Loma Linda (California). Advanced Clinical Training in Surgical Implant Dentistry University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Grant from the Department of Structure and Function of the Human Body, Universitat Internacional de Catalunya. Erasmus Scholarship, School of Dentistry, University of Ghent, Belgium. American Academy of Implant Dentistry Student Research Grant. American Academy of Implant Dentistry Oral Communication Award. Assistant Professor, Department of Restorative Dentistry and Dental Aesthetics. International University of Catalonia, Sant Cugat del Vallès.

Dr. Joseph Kan completed his specialty training in Prosthodontics as well as the Master degree from the Implant Surgery from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry (LLUSD) in 1997. He is currently a Professor in the Department of Restorative Dentistry and the research coordinator for the Implant Dentistry Program in LLUSD. He also maintains a private practice limited to Prosthodontics and Implant Surgery. In 1997, Dr. Kan was the recipient of the Best Research Award in the 12^th Annual Meeting of the Academy of Osseointegration. He also received the Judson C. Hinckey Scientific Award from the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry in 2003 and the Robert James Achievement Award in 2005. Dr. Kan is on the Periodontology/Implantology Editorial Board of the Practical Periodontics & Aesthetic Dentistry. He is a member of the American Dental Association, Academy of Osseointegration, American College of Prosthodontists, American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics and an associate member of the Pacific Coast Society of Prosthodontists. Dr. Kan is one of few clinicians worldwide that had been trained in both the surgical and restorative discipline of implant dentistry. Besides lecturing both nationally and internationally, he has published over 40 articles in reference journals and chapters in textbooks.

Ferran Llansana: Creator of SMILE STUDIO, specialist in Dental Esthetics & Prostheses & Buccofacial Implantology. Educated at the best international universities (of Barcelona, New York and Brazil), Dr. Ferran Llansana is one of the most recognized professionals in dental aesthetics at international level. He is the winner of the second global "Smile Award", and runs Excellence Dental and Smile Studio in Palma de Mallorca, treating patients from all over the world. Dr. Llansana is a leading expert in the field of Esthetic Dentistry, he participates actively in different training programs for dentists in different universities and associations. Also he is a lector at national and international conferences. The team led by Dr. Llansana is in constant training to be able to offer its patients the best possible service and the best results. Our purpose is your smile.

Dr. Aina Mesquida received her DDS from Universidad Alfonso X El Sabio, Madrid, in 2009. In 2011 she graduated from the advanced education program in prosthodontics for international dentists at New York University. In 2014 Dr. Mesquida graduated from the three-year full-time advanced education in implant dentistry program at Loma Linda University in California, US. She is a member of several dental associations including the Academy of Osseointegration (AO), and is an associate fellow in the American Academy in Implant Dentistry (AAID). At the present time Aina practices implantology at Clinica Dental Altés & Mesquida in Palma, Majorca, alongside research. Dr. Mesquida has been invited to speak at several national and international meetings. She is a coauthor of a chapter in a Quintessence publication.

Juan Mesquida has been involved in implant dentistry since graduating as a DDS in 2005. He was awarded a Masters in Implant Dentistry at ESI Barcelona in 2007 and later in 2008 joined the graduate program in Implant Dentistry at Loma Linda University, where he graduated in 2011. During his implant specialty residency at LLU he received the 1^st prize for Best Research presentation at the 2010 Annual Meeting of the AAID (Boston, MA) and was awarded with the 1^st prize in the Table Clinics category in 2011 (Las Vegas, NV). After completing his specialty degree in Implant Dentistry he was appointed adjunct affiliate rofessor by the program director at the Implant Department at LLUSD. Dr. Mesquida lectures internationally on implant dentistry related topics. He has published scientific articles in relevant peer-reviewed journals and has coauthored renowned dental implantology books.

Degree of Dentistry, Universidad Complutense (Madrid), 2001; Associate Professor of the Master of Surgery, Periodontics and Implantology, Alfonso X El Sabio University (Madrid); Director of the CEI Institute of Dental Implantology (Madrid); Private practice in Madrid dedicated to General Dentistry, Aesthetics, Periodontics, Surgery and Oral Rehabilitation.