Biography

Curd Bollen (09/01/1969) studied dentistry at the universities of Hasselt and Leuven in Belgium. He graduated in 1992 in Leuven with distinction as DDS. Immediately after, he started his training in periodontology/implantology and his research at the department of prof. dr. D. van Steenberghe. In 1996, he obtained his PhD at the University of Leuven (Full-mouth disinfection and hard surface smoothening reduce the subgingival microbial load). In 1997 he finished his MSc in periodontology at the same university (EFP-recognised specialist). He became part-time lecturer at different universities (Leuven, Liège, Nijmegen, Bonn and Düsseldorf) in combination with a private dental clinic in The Netherlands, limited to periodontology, implantology and halitosis.

Research Interest

Oral microbiology
Bad breath/halitosis
Short implants
Peri-implantitis

Biography

Pouran Famili DMD, MDS, MPH, PhD is Professor, Chair, and Director of the Residency in the Department of Periodontics and Preventive Dentistry at the University of Pittsburgh, and is licensed to practice periodontics and provide dental anesthesia in Pennsylvania, California, and Ohio. She holds masters’ degrees in dental science and public health, and the doctorate in epidemiology, all from the University of Pittsburgh. She is a periodontist of more than twenty years’ experience, and has served in her current positions since 2005. She has been aDiplomate of the American Board of Periodontology since 1989 and a member of Omicron Kappa Upsilon, the dental medicine academic honorary society, from 1992. She is a Fellow of the American College of Dentists (2001), the International College of Dentists (2003), and the International College of Oral Implantologists (2008). She holds volunteer positions in the American Dental Education Association (Women’s Affairs Advisory Committee from 2008, and Minority Affairs Advisory Committee from 2012) and on the American Dental Association Commission on Change and Innovation from 2006 to 2009. From 1986 she has been a member of the fulltime faculty at the University and in 2005 she was a finalist for the University of Pittsburgh’s Chancellor’s Distinguished Teaching Award.

Well-traveled before she became an academic, She has travelled internationally to attend and present conference symposia regarding dental medicine and periodontics.  In 2009 she was investigating the effects of obesity on periodontal disease and systemic health, presenting on that subject at the World Congress on Preventive Dentistry in Phuket, Thailand.  Along with research regarding systemic bone mineral density and implant success, whether treated with bone-sparing medications or not, she continues investigations regarding the periodontal condition and various aspects of systemic health.  Key among those currently is research projects concerning obesity, diabetes, metabolic condition, and sleep apnea. Her doctoral dissertation in epidemiology considered the effects of androgen deprivation therapy on periodontal disease among men with prostate cancer, and one long-term research project investigated links between sickle-cell anemia and periodontal disease, results presented at the International Association for Dental Research in 2009 and followed in 2010 by collaboration with Brazilian sickle-cell investigators.  She is continuing her research and will present both locally and internationally in 2014.

Research Interest

She maintains a personal research agenda regarding all aspects of oral health including oral bone loss, with special interest in addressing oral health disparities. She directs the research projects and didactic and clinical instruction of the nine Periodontics residents, and mentors the research projects of those choosing advanced degrees in public health or dental medicine. She is co-investigator for dental issues and clearances in two different NIH-supported research studies investigating bisphosphonates to preserve systemic bone health in postmenopausal elder women, and among breast cancer survivors.  In 2008 she received a joint appointment in translational medicine at the Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute.

Biography

Dr. Al-Darwish obtained his Bachelor Degree in Dental Medicine & Surgery (BDS) from Alexandria University, Egypt in 1996, and then he obtained a certificate of prosthodontics and Master Degree in Oral Science (MSc) from the University of Illinois at Chicago, USA, 2004 and 2005, respectively. In 2012, He became aDiplomatof International College of Oral Implantology (DICOI), and in 2013, he became a Fellow of International College of Dentistry (FICD). In 2014, He obtained a PhD in Dental Public Health from University of Gloucestershire, UK.

He holds an honorary Fellow of Pierre Fauchard Academy (FPFA). He is a member of different professional local and regional Dental committees. Currently He serves as a Consultant Prosthodontist & Dental Public Health at Department of Dentistry, Al-Wakra Hospital, Hamad Medical Corporation, State of Qatar, President of Qatar Dental Society, General Secretary of Qatar Medical Association and Vice Chairman of Oral Health Group at World Federation of Public Health Associations.

Research Interest

Prosthodontics, Dental Public Health, Population Oral Health and Community Dentistry.

Biography

Dr. Ayman Hegab is a Clinical Associate Professor of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dental Medicine. Al-Azhar University. Cairo. Egypt.Bachelor Degree (BDS)of Dental Medicine & Oral Surgery, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo. May 1997.Master’s Degree (MSc) of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery focuses on the TMJ Surgeries, Faculty of Dental Medicine. Al-Azhar University. Cairo. December 2003. Doctor, s Degree (PhD) of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery focuses on the Alveolar Cleft, Faculty of Dental Medicine. Al-Azhar University. Cairo. February May 2007.  He has the privilege to design and introduce Tooth-Borne, Custom-Made Distraction Device for closure of the alveolar cleft which is approved by American Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial surgery (Hegab Device). Also, He has the privilege design and introduce split acrylic splint for treatment of pediatric mandibular fracture which approved by the British journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Hegab Device). He has over 10 Publication in peer reviewed journals. He is one of AEEDC Young Researcher Award Participants for 2012 & 2013. He was Speaker in many of the international conferences in USA, Qatar and UAE.  Member of Egyptian Dental Association. Member of Egyptian Society of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon. Reviewer of Drugs in Dentistry-Evidence Healthcare Canada Journal- Golf Issue. Reviewer of Journal of Dentistry OMICS Group (USA). Reviewer of Open Journal Stomatology (USA).  Reviewer of British Journal of Medicine and Medical Research(UK).

Research Interest

Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMD), Cleft Lip & Palate (CLP), Distraction Osteogenesis (DO), Salivary Glands (SG), Clinical Oral Oncology, Oral Implantology, Regenerative medicine, Sinus Lift (SL), Local Anesthesia (LA) Clinical Research,Teaching and Learning in Dentistry and Reconstructive Surgery.

Biography

Dr. Ben Warner is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Texas School of Dentistry in the Department of General Practice and Dental Public Health. He is a member of the Advisory Committee for the Houston Community College Dental Assisting Program at Coleman College for Health Sciences in the Texas Medical Center. He serves on numerous boards and committees as well as presents educational talks to doctors, students and the public.
He graduated in 1973 from the University of St. Thomas - Houston with a B.A. in Biology. He completed a Neurophysiology research program with a M.S. from the University of Houston and attended the University of Texas School of Dentistry - Houston receiving a D.D.S. in 1979.  After practicing for a decade, he returned to the world renowned Texas Medical Center and obtained a M.D. at the University of Texas Medical School - Houston. There, he continued his training in combined residencies in Anatomic Pathology and Clinical Laboratory Medicine and served as Chief Resident. He was awarded an Oral Maxillofacial Head and Neck Fellowship from M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in the Department of Pathology. Additionally, his studies have included complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) such as Applied Kinesiology, Acupuncture, Magnet Therapy, Herbal Remedies, and Homeopathic Medicine

Research Interest

Oral Diagnostics, Clinical Oral Oncology, Premalignancy and Mucocutaneous Diseases, Xerostomia, Laser Dentistry and Environmentally friendly "green" approaches to wellness.

Biography

Adnan ?atovi? is a specialist and primarius in Prosthodontics. He is full Professor of Fixed Prosthodontics and Geriatric Dentistry at the School of Dentistry, University of Zagreb and Dental Clinic University Hospital Centre in Zagreb, Croatia. He is a regular member of the Croatian Academy of Medical Sciences, graduated from the School of Dental Medicine in Zagreb 1977. He was research assistant at the Department of Fixed Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry in Zagreb, university lecturer and research associate in 1987. He was an Associate Professor and senior research associate in 1995, full Professor and scientific advisor in 1999, Head of the Department of Fixed Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Zagrebu from 1999 to 2001. He was Head of the Department of Fixed Prosthodontics, School of Medicine, Study of Dental Medicine,University of Rijeka from 2001 to 2003. Now he is the Head of the Geriatric Dentistry at the School of Dental Medicine University of Zagreb. He was a lecturer at numerous scientific and professional conferences and has published over 150 scientific papers .He was a leader and principal investigator of the scientific project ”Teeth, materials and prosthetics appliances  in adolescent and geriatric population” and author of two textbooks in Fixed prosthodontics and Geriatric dentistry.He is a regular member of the Croatian Academy of Medical Sciences, editorial board Journal Medix, Croatian Society for Prosthetic Dentistry, Croatian Medical Association, European Prosthodontic Association (EPA) and the European College of Gerodontology (ECG). Now he is  Head of the Polyclinic of Dental Clinic University Hospital Center Zagreb.

Research Interest

Fixed prosthodontics, Biomechanics of teeth and prosthetic appliances, Dental care for elderly  and Ergonomics in dentistry.

Biography

Abbas R. Zaher is orthodontist currently holding the position of Chairman at Department of Orthodontics, Alexandria University. He received his PhD degree from University of Iowa, USA and University of Alexandria, in 1992. From 1989-91 he is Visiting Fellow to the University of Iowa, USA. He is President for the Egyptian Orthodontic Society and he is immediate past Vice-President for the World Federation of Orthodontists. He has membership in Arab Orthodontic Society, American Association of Orthodontists and in European Orthodontic Society. He has presented 60 oral Presentations in Local and International Conferences. He has given lectures in more than 25 International Universities from around the world. He published more than 40 scientific publications in Egyptian and international journals. He received prestigious awards Helen and B. F. Dewel Clinical Orthodontic Award for the best Clinical Article in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.

Research Interest

Enamel Health During and After Treatment; Surgical Orthodontics; Different Treatment Modalities; Impacted Teeth and Canines.

Biography

Research Interest

Distraction osteogenesis, Wound healing, The use of electric current in bone healing, TMJ ankylosis, Alveolar cleft repair, Tumor of head and neck