Dr. Christian Leonhardt is an alumnus of Würzburg University College of Dentistry, where he laid the foundation for his distinguished career. Post-graduation, he pursued diverse curricula and master's programs across Germany, Europe and the U.S., including a notable Master of Science in Orthodontics from Danube University. Widely recognized as a specialist in Prosthodontics, Dr. Leonhardt places great emphasis on continuous education, regularly attending lectures and conferences to stay abreast of the latest advancements in dentistry. Operating a comprehensive practice in Augsburg, Dr. Leonhardt offers a full spectrum of dental services, reflecting his commitment to providing comprehensive care to his patients. Additionally, his practice serves as a teaching practice- affiliated with DTMD University in Luxembourg, highlighting his dedication to academic collaboration. Dr. Leonhardt's involvement as both a graduate and mentor at the Kois Center is a testament to his passion for sharing knowledge and promoting evidence-based teaching methodologies within the dental community. His understated yet profound impact on the field is evident in his dedication to advancing professional standards and fostering ongoing learning among his peers.

After completing his basic training as a dental technician, Peter Lerch opted for professional residencies and further training at home and abroad. In 1988/89 he completed his training as a prosthodontist at the University of Zurich. He worked as a consultant in his institute and is a lecturer in prosthetics and functional analysis. He is also active as a speaker at home and abroad. He is credited with various noteworthy professional publications and video productions. His self-developed treatment concept, the Lerch Concept, is known worldwide and is constantly being refined. In addition, he is and has been involved in various developments such as the CONCEPTOR Alpha (first device to simulate mandibular movement), the SOLUTION ceramic anterior tooth (ENTA) and preciform d (bredent) (impression instrument). In 1994 he founded the I.S.P. Individual System Prothetik AG and later, founded and took over the management of the Institute for Functional Analysis and Prosthetics. These days he deals with, patient consultations, functional analysis and the resulting therapeutic consequences. He is passively involved in the following associations: DGZMK, DGFDT and AKPP.

Dr Alice Li earned her DMD degree from Harvard School of Dental Medicine in 2023. As a student, she helped create My Dental Key, an online platform that aims to enhance dental education worldwide. Dr Li combined her interest in endodontics with her artistic skills to illustrate for this textbook, and she is currently pursuing her certificate in endodontics at Harvard School of Dental Medicine. In her free time, Dr Li enjoys hiking, camping, playing board games, finding new creative hobbies, and trying different cuisines in and around Boston.

Director of Predoctoral Endodontics
Department of Restorative Dentistry and Biomaterials Sciences
Harvard School of Dental Medicine

Clinical Associate, Department of Sugery
Division of Dentistry
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts

Dr. Tomas Linkevicius has received DDS degree in 2000 in Kaunas University, Lithuania. In 2004 he finished post-graduate program in prosthodontics in Vilnius University. In 2009 he has defended theses “The influence of mucosal tissue thickness on crestal bone stability around dental implants” and received PhD degree in Riga Stradins University, Latvia. Currently, dr. Tomas Linkevicius serves as Assoc. Professor in Institute of Odontology, Vilnius University. He also works in private practice “Vilnius Implantology Center” and is a founder of private research center “Vilnius Research Group”. Dr. Tomas Linkevicius serves as a reviewer in dental journals, like “International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Implants”, “Journal of Periodontology”, “Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research” and “Journal of Clinical Periodontology”. He is the author and co-author of many articles in international journals, indexed in PubMed.

Master of Stomatology, Attending
Member of the European Association for Osseointegration (EAO), Member of the Boucharde Medical Team

Dr Liu has served as an outpatient director at many top dental institutions in China. He regularly lectures in Europe, America, Singapore, Hong Kong, China, and Macau, as well as teaching technical training internationally. His interests include high-resolution microsopy, implants in the esthetic area, immediate implantation, guided bone regeneration, soft tissue transplantation, maxillary sinus elevation, Allon-4, esthetic restoration, porcelain veneer and minimally invasive prosthetic procedures, and secondary restoration of failed cases.

Dr. Stanley Y.C. Liu, a distinguished Associate Professor renowned in the fields of Otolaryngology and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Stanford University School of Medicine. In addition to his esteemed roles, Dr. Liu serves as the director of the Stanford Sleep Surgery Fellowship, mentoring aspiring professionals, and guides as a preceptor to the Stanford Oculoplastic Surgery Fellowship, shaping the next generation of specialists. Notably, he is a respected Stanford Biodesign Faculty Fellow Alumnus, reflecting his commitment to innovative medical advancements. Dr. Liu is at the forefront of sleep apnea surgery, offering expertise in a comprehensive range of procedures, from nasal to maxillomandibular advancement (MMA), including pioneering techniques such as adult maxillary expansion (DOME), which he developed alongside Professor Christian Guilleminault in 2015. Continuously refining the sleep surgery protocol at Stanford, Dr. Liu's dedication to enhancing patient outcomes is evident. His research endeavors encompass diverse areas, from clinical phenotyping to optimize sleep surgery outcomes to virtual surgical planning for facial skeletal surgery and neuromodulation of the upper airway, demonstrating his multifaceted approach to advancing medical knowledge. A sought-after speaker, Dr. Liu has delivered keynote addresses both nationally and internationally at prestigious conferences spanning various specialties. His contribution to scientific literature is extensive, with over 100 published articles and medical texts, highlighting his significant impact on the field of sleep surgery with original scientific insights. In summary, Dr. Stanley Y.C. Liu's illustrious career is marked by a tireless commitment to excellence in patient care, education, and research, positioning him as a leading authority in Otolaryngology and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Prof. Dr. Frank Lobbezoo, MSc, PhD, specialist in functional diagnostics and therapy of orofacial pain, Head of the Department of Orofacial Pain and Dysfunction, Academic Center for Dental Medicine Amsterdam (ACTA), Amsterdam/Netherlands

Ignazio Loi, DDS, MD, graduated in medicine and surgery before specializing in dentistry and prosthodontics at the University of Cagliari, Italy. He is a member of the Associazione Italiana Ospedalità Privata (AIOP) and an honorary member of the Advanced Implantology Study Group (AISG). Dr Loi maintains a private practice in Cagliari, Italy.

Cláudio Julio Lopes, DDS, received his DDS degree from São Paulo City University in 1989. After specializing in periodontics, he became an assistant professor of periodontics at Camilo Castelo Branco University in São Paulo, Brazil, where he stayed from 1990 to 2000. He then moved on to become coordinator of the Periodontal Plastic Surgery and the Introduction to Microsurgery courses at the São Paulo Dental Association (APCD), which he continued until 2015. In 2014, he specialized in implantology with the Brazilian Dental Association (ABO), and in 2017, he qualified in reconstructive microsurgery at the Institute of Orthopedics and Traumatology at the University of São Paulo. He maintains a private practice in São Paulo, Brazil.

Studium der Zahnmedizin an der Johann Wolfgang Goethe Universität Frankfurt 2006 – 2011. Approbation als Zahnarzt 2012. Assistenzzeit von 2012 bis 2014 in zahnärztlicher Praxis in Dortmund. 2014 Zahnmedizinische Promotion über Biomaterialien zum Knochenaufbau in Verbindung mit Zahnimplantaten. Niederlassung 2022 als Partner in der Praxis Eichinger Lorenz und Kollegen. Von 2016 bis 2021 Oberarzt und Leiter des implantatchirurgischen Schwerpunktes der Klinik für MKG Chirurgie der Universitätsklinik Frankfurt. Von 2018 bis 2021 Zahnärztlicher Leiter des Zahnmedizinischen Versorgungszentrums Carolinum Plus (Tochtergesellschaft der J.W. Goethe Universität Frankfurt). Seit 2018 Privatdozent für „Zahn-, Mund- und Kieferheilkunde“ an der Johann-Wolfgang Goethe Universität Frankfurt. 2018 Habilitation und Venia Legendi im Fach „Zahn-, Mund- und Kieferheilkunde“ an der Johann-Wolfgang Goethe Universität Frankfurt. 2016 Ernennung zum Fachzahnarzt für Oralchirurgie durch die Landeszahnärztekammer Hessen. 2014 bis 2016 Weiterbildungsassistent für Oralchirurgie an der Klinik für Mund-, Kiefer- und Plastische Gesichtschirurgie der Universitätsklinik Frankfurt; Direktor: Prof. Dr. Dr. Dr. R. Sader

Qualifikationen und Mitgliedschaften

Zahlreiche Fortbildungen in verschiedenen Bereichen der Zahn-, Mund- und Kieferheilkunde

Zusatzbezeichnung „Tätigkeitsschwerpunkt Implantologie (TSP)“ der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Implantologie (DGI) und DVT Fachkunde

Zahlreiche wissenschaftliche Beiträge in nationaler und internationaler Fachliteratur und Kongressen

Fortbildungsreferent auf dem Gebiet der dentalen Implantologie, Oralchirurgie und Biomaterialwissenschaft

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Deutsche Gesellschaft für Zahn-, Mund- und Kieferheilkunde (DGZMK)

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Ästhetische Zahnmedizin (DGÄZ)

Akademie Praxis und Wissenschaft (APW)

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Implantologie (DGI)

Zahnärztlicher Förderkreis Passau (ZÄF)