Current Dentistry

I am head of the department of Oral & Maxillofacial surgery and senior consultant, head and neck surgeon (ENT) at the University Hospital of Linköping, Sweden. My work encompasses the entire spectrum of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery with a particular sub-specialty interest in facial trauma and BRONJ. My main surgical interest however is now focused on head and neck cancer and reconstruction of skeleton deformities after tumor resection. I also treat many patients with benign & malignant conditions of the salivary glands.

Dr Henry Adeola is a Senior Lecturer in molecular oral biology and pathology with teaching and Research experience in Japan, South Africa and Nigeria. He is also an associate fellow in oral pathology and biology of several postgraduate medical boards. He has been a visiting academic research scholar to several world class Universities. His areas of research interest includes dental education, molecular pathoepidemiology of oral cancers, precancerous lesions, Molecular cancer diagnostics, cancer nanobiology and clinical cancer proteomics. Dr Henry Adeola holds a PhD in Cancer Genomics and Proteomics and has won several prestigious awards.

Raed Al-Delayme graduated with Bachelor of Dental Science (BDS) in 2003 , University of Mosul, Iraq, then I received post-graduate residencies and degrees in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery from various residency programs of Syrian specialty(SOMFS) in 2008, Arab Board(CABOMFS) in 2009, Royal College of Physician and Surgeons in Glasgow (MOMSRCPSG) in 2010 and Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (MFD) in 2011, Fellowship of Faculty of Dentistry from the Royal College of Surgeon in Ireland in the field of Oral surgery and Oral medicine(FFDOSOM) in 2013. Later I received my subspecialty in laser medicine (HDLaser) in 2015.

Marzieh Alikhasi, DDS, MS, is an Associate Professor at Tehran University of Medical Sciences, School of Dentistry and Director of Postgraduate and International Affairs, Department of Prosthodontics and Implants. She serves as a Board Member of Research Centers of Implant, Dental, and Lasers in dentistry. She received her DDS from Tehran University. She is certified as a specialist in prosthodontics and implantology and completed a residency program in the School of Dentistry of Tehran. Her research interest includes implant prosthodontics and has a special interest in accuracy of measurement in prosthodontics.

Dr. Maurizio D’Amario obtained his Ph.D. at the University of L’Aquila in 2011. He is a certified Active Member of: The Italian Society of Conservative Dentistry (SIDOC) and The Italian Academy of Microscopic Dentistry (AIOM). Since 2013, he is Visiting Professor of Conservative Dentistry at Dental School of the University of L’Aquila, Italy. Currently, He is a Clinical and Research Investigator at MESVA Department, Dental Clinic, University of L'Aquila, Italy. His research and clinical interests include mainly adhesive dentistry, esthetic restorative materials and Endodontics. He is a scientific reviewer for several dental and oral scientific journals.

Dr. Ballal graduated with a bachelor degree of Dentistry from the SDM College of Dental Sciences, Dharwad, Karnataka, India and Master’s degree in the specialty of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics from Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal University, India. He then acquired PhD degree, in Endodontics from Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal University, Manipal, India. He has also completed certificate course in “Bioethics” from Manipal University. Currently, he upholds the position of Professor in the specialty of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics. He has created new vistas by collaboration with several renowned international universities.

Doctor of Dental Surgery. Clinical and Research Investigator at Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Neurosciences and Sense Organs, School of Medicine - University of Bari ALDO MORO. Laboratory Head at Department of Dental Sciences and Surgery (2009-2012). Visiting Professor at "City Unity College - Greece" (and affiliated Institutions). Visiting Scientist at "Tecnologica Research Institute" in Crotone, Italy. Visiting Senior Clinical Lecturer at BPP University, Faculty of Dentistry, Birmingham-United Kingdom. Member of the " World Academy of Growth Factors & Stem Cells in Dentistry- WAGroFSCD". Author of scientific papers and book chapters on National and International Journals with Impact factor.

Dr. Benetti Paula is Professor and researcher at the Universidade de Passo Fundo, Post-graduate Program in Dentistry, Passo Fundo, Brazil. He has done Graduation in Dentistry from University of Passo Fundo in year 2006 and masters in Dentistry at Federal University of Pelotas in year 2008. Also, he did PhD from São Paulo State University Julio de Mesquita Filho (UNESP), specialty of Dental Prosthesis. He has experience in Dentistry, Prosthodontics, and Dental Materials, with main interest on the following research fields: biomaterials, biomechanics, ceramics, dental materials, finite element analysis and evidence-based dental practice.

Prof. Arnon Blum received his MD at the Technion, specialized in Internal Medicine at Hebrew University, and then in Cardiology at Tel-Aviv University. He served in the IDF as a Flight Surgeon (Lieutenant Colonel). Since 1999 Prof. Arnon Blum has been the Director of the Internal Medicine Ward at Baruch Padeh Medical Center-Poriya, Tiberias. Prof. Blum further concentrated on Vascular Biology and Vascular Stem Cell research, receiving his training at the National Institutes of Health (Bethesda, MD, USA; 1997-1999 and 2006-2008) exploring means for cardio-vascular regeneration.

Graduation in Dentistry at the University of Passo Fundo (Passo Fundo, Brazil) in 2006. PhD in Dental Materials from the University of Sao Paulo (São Paulo, Brazil) in 2010. Internship at the University of Mississippi Medical Center (Jackson, MS, USA) from 2009 to 2010. Residency in Endodontics from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (Porto Alegre, Brazil) in 2014. Associate Professor from the University of Passo Fundo (2010-present). Chair of the master and PhD graduate program in Dental Clinic from 2013 to 2016.

Stefania Cantore is Doctor in Dental Surgery (cum laude), post-graduate in Implantology and Specialist in Orthognathodontics and in in Stomatology Surgery and Visiting Professor at the "City Unity College- Greece" (and affiliated Institutions). Lecturer in International Master Courses and at past Lecturer at Dental School, Faculty of Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, Italy. Author of scientific papers and book chapters in National and International Journals (and Books) with Impact factor. Invited reviewer and Editorial Board Member in International Journals. Winner of "Research Award" from Medical and Dental Council of Bari (Italy).

Dr. Alessandro Leite Cavalcanti received his M.S. in Paediatric Dentistry from the University of Sao Paulo (USP) in 1997 and his PhD in Stomatology in 2002. He has been a postdoctoral scientist at the School of Dentistry, Federal University, Minas Gerais in Belo Horizonte, Brazil in 2014. Dr. Cavalcanti holds a research productivity scholarship (Level 2) from CNPq, a Brazilian funding agency. He teaches both undergraduate and graduate dental students. He is Editor in Chief of Pesquisa Brasileira em Odontopediatria e Clinica Integrada [Brazilian Research in Pediatric Dentistry and Integrated Clinic] Journal.

Dr. Vittorio Checchi degrred at University of Bologna in 2006, discussing a thesis on grafting materials. Aggregate professor for oral surgery at Bologna University from 2007 to 2009. Postdoctoral Program In Periodontology & Implanvology at Columbia University (NYC, USA) in 2009. PhD in Biomedical Technologies applied to dental sciences at the Second University of Naples in 2010, with a thesis on short implants and bone augmentation procedures. Since 2012, Assistant Professor at the Department of Medical Sciences at University of Trieste. Since 2016, Professor in the Master program in Esthetic Restorative Dentistry at the Dental School of University of Bologna.

Prof. Nikolaos Andreas Chrysanthakopoulos was graduated from Dental School, University of Athens in 1998. He has also received another Degree from Faculty of Nursing from University of Athens in 1993. He was attended a program in Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery in 401 General Military Hospital of Athens during 2003-2004. He got specialist in Clinical Oncology, Cytology and Histopathology during 2013-2015. His MSc Thesis titled ‘Correlation Between Periodontal Disease Indices and Lung Cancer in Greek Adults: a Case – Control study’ consists the first in the International literature that was examined the possible association between periodontal diseases and lung cancer.

Bachelor's at Odontologia from Universidade Sao Francisco (1998), master's at Clinical Odontology from Universidade Estadual de Campinas (2000) and doctorate at Clinical Odontology from Universidade Estadual de Campinas (2002). Has experience in Odontology, acting on the following subjects: Complete Denture, acrylic resin, dental implant, dental materials. Dr. Rafael Leonardo Xediek Consani is Associate Professor in the Department of Prosthodontics and Periodontology of the Dental Prosthesis Area of the Faculty of Dentistry of Piracicaba, State University of Campinas (UNICAMP).

Dr. Corina Marilena Cristache, DDS, PhD, is Senior Lecturer at “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania. She is certified Oral and maxillofacial surgeon and Implantologist in Bucharest, Romania. She received her DDS in 1991 at “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest and she graduated General Medicine at the same University in 2000. In 2001-2002 she was granted by ITI (International Team for Implantology) with one year Fellowship at Centre for Implant Dentistry, University of Florida, Gainesville, USA. She was Project Manager in 2 international research projects supported by ITI and to date.

Dr. Damle possesses more than 42 years of teaching. Clinical, administrative and research experience.He completed M.D.S in Pediatric Dentistry, from Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh. His research on HIV/AIDS and Oral Health was noteworthy contribution and for this research he was awarded a research degree of Ph.D. He served as, Professor and was Principal/Dean of Prestigious Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai for 13 years. He has been a postgraduate teacher and guide for Ph.D. Studies in Dentistry and Oral Healthin Mumbai University / Maharashtra University of Health Sciences & Maharishi Markandeshwar University.

Dr. Gühan Dergin obtained his Ph.D. degree (2006) from the Faculty of Dentistry, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey. Since 2011, Dr. Dergin is Associate Professor in the Department of Maxillofacial Surgery (Faculty of Dentistry) at Marmara University. His research interests mainly lie in the following: Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders and Pathogenesis; Orthognatic surgery; Distraction ostegenesis; Oral Impantology; and Trigeminal Neuralia. Dr. Dergin, as an author/co-author, has published more than 15 articles in various journals, and has 3 international book chapters to his credit.

Dr. Faria-e-Silva is associate professor of the Department of Dentistry at Federal University of Sergipe (Brazil), where he has been since 2010. His research interests span both restorative dentistry and dental materials. Much of his work has been on improving the longevity of composite and ceramic restorations, mainly through the understanding of process related to polymerization stress and bonding interfaces. More recently, he has developed some clinical trials evaluating tooth bleaching office. He published more than 80 papers indexed to pubmed database.

Mahmoud Kadkhodaei, PhD, is a professor of Mechanical Engineering at Isfahan University of Technology, Iran. His research interests in biomechanics are concentrated on shape memory alloys and their applications in dentistry, finite element analysis of dental components, and additive manufacturing of dental implants. He has investigated mechanical responses of smart archwires, orthodontic bracket-cement interface, bone-level and tissue-level implants, and thermomechanical fatigue of shape memory alloy endodontic files. He is currently working on 3D printing of patient-specific smart dental implants.

Professor Mohammad Reza Khami, born in 1978, got his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from Tehran University of Medical Sciences in 2002, and his PhD in Community Oral Health from University of Helsinki in 2007. He currently works as a full professor in Community Oral Health Department, the head of Research Center for Caries Prevention, and Associate Dean for Global Strategies and International Affairs, at School of Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences.

José Ricardo Kina is an Associate Professor at UNESP-Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho, Division of Periodontics, Department of Surgery and Integrated Clinic. Professor at UNDB Dom Bosco University São Luis -Maranhão - Brasil, Department of Periodontology. Specialist in Periodontics, Endodontics, Dental Prosthesis and Operative Dentistry. Has experience in Odontology, acting on the following subjects: periodontology, operative dentistry, dental implant, oral rehabilitation, endodontics and laser therapy.

Graduated in Dentistry cum laude at the Campania University “Luigi Vanvitelli” in 2004.. Specialist in Oral Surgery in 2008. University researcher since 2005. Professor in Dental Prosthodontics and Oral Implantology since 2014 in Campania University Luigi Vanvitelli, Department of Medical, Surgical and Oral Sciences. Author of scientific papers and book chapters on National and International Journals with Impact factor.

Since 2002, Dr. Dorina Lauritano is responsible for the Oral Medicine sections at Dental department, S. Gerardo Hospital and for the section of dentistry for oncologic patients at Dental department, S. Gerardo Hospital. Her academic qualifications include (a) Degree in Dentistry (University of Milano “Statale”) in 1988 (b) Specialty of Orthodontics (University of Milano “Statale”) in 1999. Dr. Lauritano cares for researches in the oral medicine field, especially about systemic pharmacological protocols for mucocutaneous pathologies. She is also particularly concerned in the precocious oral diagnosis of systemic diseases. Dr. Lauritano is author of over 286 publications on national and international journals (560 citations, H-index 13 Scopus).

Dr. Débora Lima is an Assistant Professor at Department of Restorative Dentistry, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas. She is a PhD and Post-Doctorate in Dental Clinic at Piracicaba Dental School. Piracicaba Dental School was ranked by the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR Rankings by Subject) and by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS international ranking) as the 5th and 20th best dentistry college in the world, respectively, in the year 2017. She has experience in Dentistry, focusing on the following subjects: Tooth Bleaching, Dentifrices, Dental Materials. She co-authored three book chapters and has several international publications, especially in tooth whitening.

Dr. Mallineni is an Associate Professor in Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Narayana Dental College and Hospital, Nellore, AP, India. His research Interests were dental anomalies, oral radiology, pain management and dental anthropology. Dr. Mallineni does workshops on Research Methodology, Oral Health Promotion and sedation (Inhalation). He has been paediatric dental consultant in few paediatric hospitals in and around his province.

Dr. Manuele Mancini received his DDS degree from the University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, Rome, Italy. He is currently Tutor of Dental Materials at The University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, Rome, Italy. He Received his Ph.D. in Dental Materials at the University of Rome “Tor Vergata”. He is a certified active Member Of: The Italian Society of Conservative Dentistry, The Italian Society of Endodontics and The Italian Academy of Microscopic Dentistry. Dr. Mancini has numerous and international and national publications to his credit. He has Peer-Reviewed several International Journals. Dr. Mancini has lectured in National and International Congresses on the Topics of Endodontic and Restorative Dentistry.

María del Mar Pérez is Full Professor and research at the Department of Optics of the University of Granada (UGR), Spain. She received her PhD degree in Physics at UGR. She is head of the Laboratory of Biomaterials Optics. She has published around 60 papers in JCR scientific journals. Her recent research interests include Optical properties of dental materials, color difference thresholds as well as tissue engineering. Advisor of 10 PhD students (completed thesis) and 2 in progress. Reviewer for many journals in the dentistry field.

Graduated in Dentistry at the University of Naples "Federico II" in 1992. PhD in Oral-MaxilloFacial Surgery at the Second University of Naples in 2000. Post-Doctoral felloship at the "Federico II" University in Naples in 2001. Specialist in Oral Surgery in 2005 and Orthodontics in 2013. Master in "Facial Pain" at the University of Naples "Federico II" in 2015. Has authored numerous International publications. Speaker to numerous International Courses and Congresses of Oral and Implant Surgery. Active member of the Italian Society of Odontostomatologic Surgery (S.I.d.C.O.), S.E.N.A.M.E. Implantology Association, ICOI Italy Association and IntHEMA (International Non-Transfusion Hemocomponents Academy).

Dr. Salazar Marocho obtained her dental degree at the University of “San Martín de Porres” (2004), Lima-Peru. Her M.S. (2008) and Ph.D. (2012) in Restorative Dentistry with specialty in Dental Materials and Prosthodontics were obtained by the School of Dentistry at Sao Paulo State University, UNESP-SJC, Brazil. She completed her Specialization in Implant Dentistry in 2011 and her Post-doctoral studies in 2014 at the Department of Biomaterials and Oral Biology, School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Brazil. Dr. Salazar Marocho was a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow and an Instructor (2016) at the Department of Biomedical Material Science, UMMC, USA.

Carlos Henrique Gomes Martins works as a Researcher in applied microbiology and obtained a Ph.D. degree in microbiology in 2002. Martins received an M.S. degree in biological sciences (applied microbiology) in 1996. It has more than 100 published works, guided in graduate school more than 20 students (Masters and PhD students). Orcid: 0000-0001-8634-6878 Scopus Author ID: 26027569600

Dr. McGregor is Adjunct Professor at Victoria University Melbourne, Australia. He did his Ph.D. in the year 2000 from University of Sydney. His Research Interests are Mechanisms and treatment of chronic pain and fatigue, Mechanisms and treatment of chronic bacterial/immune mediated disease processes, Mechanisms and treatment of chronic neurological diseases associated with pain syndromes, Periodontal disease, Metabolomic/ Genomic analysis of diseases, Peri-implantitis., The biochemistry of Mood, Obesity/ Insulin Resistance. Dr. McGregor is presently a member of the societies like Australian Dental Association, Australian Periodontal Society, International Association of Dental Researchers, Australian and New Zealand Academy of Periodontology, Australian and New Zealand Academy of Orofacial Pain.

Prof. (Dr.) Biswajit Mukherjee (M.Pharm., Ph.D., W.B.C.S., F.I.C., F.I.C.S.). He is a Professor in Pharmaceutics and Head of the department, the Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Jadavpur University. He has published his work in many international journals of repute. He has also written a few books and many book chapters. He has few patents in process. He is in the editorial board of some international journals of repute. He is the recipient of UGC research award in 2009.

Dr. Piero Papi obtained his Diploma in Dental Surgery (DDS) in 2013 from “Sapienza” University of Rome, Italy. Since 2017, he is pursuing Ph.D. at the same university. Dr. Papi currently holds the following key positions at “Sapienza” University of Rome: (a) Research Fellow, Implant-Prosthetic Unit, Department of Oral and Maxillo-Facial Sciences and (b) Assistant Professor at the Dentistry Degree Program. His research interests mainly lie in the subject areas of Implant Dentistry, New technologies and digital workflow, Peri-Implant Soft tissue augmentation, Peri-implantitis, etc. Dr. Papi is a professional member of ITI, EAO, SEPA and SIDP.

Dr. Pecho did his graduation in Dentistry at Cayetano Heredia University (Lima, Peru) in 2000. He was an Assistant Professor in Department of Restorative Dentistry at Cayetano Heredia University (Lima, Peru) from 2002 to 2004. He received Master´s degree in 2009 and PhD degree in Dentistry in 2012 from the University of Granada (Granada, Spain). Since 2017, he is a Professor in Post-Graduate Program in Dentistry at the University of Passo Fundo (Passo Fundo, Brazil). Dr. Yataco’s research areas of interest: dental materials (ceramics and resin-based composites), optical properties, color in dentistry and subjective perception of color. He is author of papers in JCR scientific journals and invited reviewer for international journals in dentistry.

Boštjan Pohlen is working at the Department of Prosthodontics at Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, and in his private practice in Domžale. He graduated in 2004, got his degree cum laude in Proshodontics in 2011 and the PhD degree in programe Biomedicine in 2016. He has authored numerous domestic and international publications. He is an active member of EAO, ICP, Slovenian Society of Proshodontists.

Dr. Ramazani has completed his Ph.D. (under the supervision of Professor Issa Yavari in the Department of Chemistry) at the Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran. He currently works as a full professor of Chemistry at the University of Zanjan. His research focus is on organic synthesis and nanochemistry. Dr. Ramazani has published more than 420 papers. He is an Editorial Board Member of the international Journal Nanochemistry Research. He has received several national and international awards, including the 2013 khwarizmi international award, , best-paper awards from leading ISI Journals, Best Researcher Awards, the Best Lecturer Awards and several top-cited author awards at the University of Zanjan.

Graduated in “Dentistry” and post-graduated in “Oral Implantology” at “Sapienza” University of Rome. Contract Professor and Instructor at School of Dental Hygiene. Contract Professor in “Bioethics”, Degree of Nursing. Teaching assistant for the course of “Prosthodontics”, School of Dentistry. Teaching assistant for the course of “Dentistry”, School of Medicine, “Sapienza” University of Rome. American Heart Association BLS-D Instructor. Board Member of the Italian Dental Association (AIO) – Province of Latina, Italy. Secretary of the Italian Chamber of Dentists (CAO) – Province of Latina, Italy. Member of the “International Team for Implantology” (ITI).

Parvin SHOKROLLAHI is Associate professor in Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute, Department of Biomaterials, Tehran, Iran, He did his Ph. D in year 2009 from University of Cambridge, UK., His field of expertise are Supramolecular polymers; nano-composites and blends, Drug loaded systems and Hydrogels, Material (polymer) design/Synthesis/Tissue engineering. He is Head of the Central Laboratories at IPPI (>8 years), Head of the Biomaterials Department at IPPI (about 4 years), also Regular reviewer of several peer-reviewed journals in the area of polymer science and technology and an active member of a few committees at national, Institute and the department levels.

Dr. Straka is the Head of the Department of Dentistry at Slovak Medical University, Slovakia. His fields of expertise are Medicine-Genetics of orofacial system and Neuroscience. He is the Chief of Scientific Team in clinical and applied research, Slovak Health University. Dr. Straka is author of approximately 200 original scientific articles, and reviews. He has organized around 100 medical workshops with international participants. He is the Member of Advisory board of journal Stomatology, journal Zubny lekar and Member of American Academy of Periodontology. Dr. Straka has also reviewed numerous internationals publications over the years.

Dr Andrzej Szkaradkiewicz is professor of medicine in microbiology and infectious diseases (academic title); chairman of the Chair and Department of Medical Microbiology at Faculty of Medicine, University of Medical Sciences in Poznań, Poland. He worked as a guest professor in the National Institute of Health in Tokyo, Japan and in Ohio University, USA. Moreover, he served as a member of European Centre for Communicable Diseases (ECDC) Expert Directory Scientific Advisory Council, Stockholm. He is as an evaluation expert for Polish Academy of Sciences and Ministry of Science and Higher Education. His research interests are focused mainly on oral microbiology.

Dr. Osamu Tanaka is an Assistant professor at Department of Radiation Oncology, Gifu Municipal Hospital, Japan. He did MD in year 2002 at Gifu University school of Medicine, Gifu, Japan. He received Umegaki Award by JASTRO in the year 2006 for his contributions. His field of expertise are Medicine- Radiology, Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, and Health Professions. He is Board Member of Japanese Radiological Society, Japanese Society for Radiation, Oncology (JASTRO), Japanese Society of Palliative Medicine, Japanese Radiation, Oncology Study Group (Urological group), European Society for Radiation Oncology, and American Society for Radiation Oncology. Dr. Tanaka is also Certified Radiation Oncologist (JASTRO) and General Cancer Specialist (Japanese Board of Cancer Therapy).

Dr. Marco Tatullo is Medicine Doctor, Ph.D and Doctor in Dental Sciences. He is Scientific Director of “Tecnologica Research Institute”, a research centre focused on regenerative medicine, stem cells and biomaterials and Visiting Professor at the University “City Unity College” of Athens and Cyprus. He is Editor of the book “Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Innovative Biomaterials in Dentistry" with Springer-Nature.

Dr James Tsoi [BSc(Hons), PhD, MRSC, MBCS] received his BSc in Applied and Analytical Chemistry, and PhD in Dental Materials Science, both from the University of Hong Kong. He is currently HKU Faculty of Dentistry's Assistant Dean (Electives and Experiential Learning), Research group convenor, and Assistant Professor in Dental Materials Science. His research foci are on dental- and bio-related materials, test method development, and dental products innovation. James is also representing as Hong Kong head-of-delegate in ISO/TC 106 Dentistry.

Dr. Adrian Yap is Head and Senior Consultant, Department of Dentistry, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital. He is an Adjunct/Honorary Professor at the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya, Universitas Indonesia and University of Hong Kong. Dr. Yap is known for his expertise in Temporomandibular Disorders and Restorative Dentistry. He lectures world-wide and has authored more than 210 refereed journal articles, 630 conference/seminar papers, several book chapters and patents in these areas. Dr. Yap reviews for numerous international journals and serves in the editorial boards of several including Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, Journal of Craniomandibular and Sleep Practice.

Dr. Monal Bhaurao Yuwanati obtained his M.D.S. degree (2009) from Government Dental College and Hospital (Mumbai) and Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (Nashik), India. Dr. Yuwanati is currently working as Reader, in the Department of Oral Pathology, at People’s Dental Academy, People’s University, Bhopal, India. His areas of research and specialization include Oral pathology, Oral anatomy, Oral Biology, Oral cancer, Cytogenetic, Molecular Biology, Stem cell, and Forensic odontometry. His professional memberships are in the following: Indian Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Dental council of India (Maharashtra state), and Indian association of Forensic odontogy.

Dr. Vanessa P.P. da Costa is an Adjunct Professor at Departament of Dentistry, Faculty of Health Science, University of Brasilia (UnB), Brazil. She is PhD and Post-Doctorate in Pediatric Dentistry at Federal University of Pelotas (UFPel). Has experience in Pediatric Dentistry, acting on the following subjects: Traumatic Dental Injuries, Dental Anxiety and Epidemiological Studies, such as the Cohort Studies of Pelotas City. Currently coordinates a cohort of babies born at the University Hospital of Brasília.

Dr Jingwei He is a lecturer of College of Materials Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, China. He is a PhD in materials science and engineering. He does research in restorative dental materials, especially in novel resin matrix in dental composites, fiber reinforced dental materials, and glass ionomer cement.