Current Dentistry

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.

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.

Dr. Ballini is the 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). He is a visiting Ppofessor at "City Unity College - Greece" (and affiliated Institutions), visiting scientist at "Tecnologica Research Institute" in Crotone, Italy. A visiting senior clinical lecturer at BPP University, Faculty of Dentistry, Birmingham-United Kingdom. He is also the member of the " World Academy of Growth Factors & Stem Cells in Dentistry- WAGroFSCD" and 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.

Prof. Borba did her graduation in Dentistry from the University of Passo Fundo (Passo Fundo, Brazil) in 2006. She completed her PhD in Dental Materials from the University of Sao Paulo (São Paulo, Brazil) in 2010. She did her internship from the University of Mississippi Medical Center (Jackson, MS, USA) during 2009 to 2010. She did her Residency in Endodontics from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (Porto Alegre, Brazil) in 2014. She is an associate professor from the University of Passo Fundo (2010-present). She is the Chair of the master and PhD graduate program in Dental Clinic from 2013 to 2016.

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 degreed from University of Bologna in 2006, with a thesis on grafting materials. He is an aggregate professor for oral surgery at Bologna University from 2007 to 2009. He completed the postdoctoral program In Periodontology & Implanvology from Columbia University (NYC, USA) in 2009. He did his PhD in Biomedical Technologies applied to dental sciences from the Second University of Naples in 2010, with a thesis on short implants and bone augmentation procedures. Since 2012, he is working as assistant professor in the Department of Medical Sciences at University of Trieste. He is a professor for the Masters 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 attended a program in Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery in 401 General Military Hospital of Athens during 2003-2004. He specialized 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’ is the first in the International literature that was examined for the possible association between periodontal diseases and lung cancer.

Dr. Cosani’s did his Bachelor's in Odontologia from Universidade Sao Francisco (1998), master's in Clinical Odontology from Universidade Estadual de Campinas (2000) and doctorate in Clinical Odontology from Universidade Estadual de Campinas (2002). He has experience in Odontology on the following subjects: Complete Denture, acrylic resin, dental implant, and dental materials. Dr. Rafael Leonardo Xediek Consani is an 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 a Senior Lecturer at “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania. She is a 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 a Project Manager in 2 international research projects supported by ITI and to date.

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. Damle has more than 42 years of experience in teaching. He also has clinical, administrative and research experience. He completed his 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 a noteworthy contribution and for this research he was awarded the 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. He completed his studies in Dentistry and Oral Health from Mumbai University / Maharashtra University of Health Sciences & Maharishi Markandeshwar University.

Gaetano Isola is an Assistant Professor of Periodontology, School of Dentistry, at the University of Catania, Italy. He is a visiting Researcher at the Department of Implantology and Oral Surgery in the University of Bern, Switzerland and in the Department of Periodontology of the “Eastman Dental Institute”, London. Dr. Isola has been a recipient of many research awards, among others the “Global Peer Review Awards” of the Web of Science Group, the Travel Grant Award 2020” and “Outstanding Reviewer Award 2019” from MDPI Publishing and selected for the “IADR Robert Frank Junior Award” CED-IADR/NOF Oral Health Research Association and the “USERN 2020 award”, Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN). He is the author of over 100 national and international peer-reviewed publications. His main research interests focus on the clinical, biological and pharmacological aspects of periodontitis, and the relationship between oral health and systemic health.

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. He is also Professor at UNDB Dom Bosco University São Luis -Maranhão - Brasil, in the Department of Periodontology. He is a specialist in Periodontics, Endodontics, Dental Prosthesis and Operative Dentistry, has experience in Odontology, on the following subjects: periodontology, operative dentistry, dental implant, oral rehabilitation, endodontics and laser therapy.

Since 2002, Dr. Dorina Lauritano is responsible for the Oral Medicine sections in thedDental department, S. Gerardo Hospital and for the section of dentistry for oncologic patients in the 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 is interested 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 the author of over 286 publications on national and international journals (560 citations, H-index 13 Scopus).

Dr. Débora Lima is an Assistant Professor in the 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, and Dental Materials. She has 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 conducts workshops on Research Methodology, Oral Health Promotion and sedation (Inhalation). He has been a paediatric dental consultant in few paediatric hospitals in and around his province.

Dr. Salazar Marocho obtained her dental degree from 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 from 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. He has more than 100 published works, and has guided in graduate school to more than 20 students (Masters and PhD students). Orcid: 0000-0001-8634-6878 Scopus Author ID: 26027569600

Prof. (Dr.) Biswajit Mukherjee (M.Pharm., Ph.D., W.B.C.S., F.I.C., F.I.C.S.) is a Professor and head of the department of Pharmaceutics and, , Jadavpur University. He has published 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. Bulent Piskin obtained his Ph.D. at the Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Department of Prosthodontics, in 2006. He is Professor and researcher at the University of Cappadocia, Faculty of Dentistry, Urgup, Turkey. He is an Active Member of: Turkish Dental Association (TDB). He has experience in Dentistry and Prosthodontics with main interest on the following research fields: Biomaterials and dental materials, CAD/CAD restorations and 3D manufacturing, dentofacial esthetics, oral implantology, dental treatment of sleep related disorders.

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 focuses 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 award from leading ISI Journals, best researcher award, the best lecturer Award and several top-cited author award at the University of Zanjan.

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. 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. SilvioLuigi Taschieri is an Associate Professor at the University of Milan, Italy. He received his MD and DDS degrees in Stomatology from Universityof Milan, Italy in 1993 and 1996 respectively. Dr. Taschieri served as lecturer at many prestigious Universities. He also served as a visiting professor at the University of Milan, Italy from 2004-2012. He then joined University of Milan, Italy as a University Researcher in 2013 and is currently serving as Associate Professor. His research interest is in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, DentalImplantology, Implant Dentistry, BoneGrafts and Related Treatments and DentalSurgery. He has authored more than 300 publications, published in reputed journals and books. 0000-0002-7866-5024

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. 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 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.

Dr. Rapone Graduated in Dentistry and Dental Prostheses from the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery of the "Aldo Moro" University of Bari, Bari, Italy. Then he obtained his 2nd level master’s degree in "Oral Surgery" from the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy. He did his Specialization in “Odontostomatological Surgery” from the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, “Federici II” University of Naples, Naples, Italy. He then obtained his PhD in “Biomolecular Pharmaceutical and Medical Sciences (BPMS)” from "Aldo Moro" University of Bari, Bari, Italy. He has an Honorary Fellowship in “Oral Surgery”, “Implantology”, “Periodontics” and “Odontostomatological Diseases” (SSD MED/28). He serves as Technical Consultant (CTU) at the Court of Bari. He is the author of national and international scientific publications and book chapters, speaker at national and international conferences and does private practice in Bari.

Dr. Gokul Sridharan is currently working as an associate professor in the department of oral pathology and microbiology at YMT Dental College and Hospital, Navi Mumbai. He has obtained his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) for his work titled “Salivary and serum metabolomics in oral leukoplakia and oral squamous cell carcinoma” and his field of interest includes oral pre-cancer, oral cancer, salivary diagnostics, metabolomics and oxidative stress. He has several scientific publications and actively contributes as a peer reviewer to numerous journals. He is an active member of editorial board of several journals of repute. Dr. Gokul Sridharan has undergone training and is a qualified diploma holder in medial law and ethics and is also certified in tobacco cessation and control.

Dr. Joao Paulo Tribst completed his Master and PhD in Restorative Dentistry with a speciality in Dental Prosthesis, São Paulo State University, Brazil. Has experience in Dentistry, with an emphasis on Dental Materials, Dental Prosthesis, Dental Ceramics, Finite Element Analysis, Dental Implants and Adhesive Dentistry. He completed a sandwich PhD at ACTA (Academisch Centrum Tandheelkunde Amsterdam), School of Dentistry at Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, Netherlands. He is an Assistant Professor of the postgraduate program at the University of Taubaté (UNITAU).