Editorial Board

Editor-in-Chief

  • Ibtisam Al-Hashimi

Biography: Prof. Ibtisam Al-Hashimi, BDS, M.S. and Ph.D. is working as scientific consultant at Al-Hashimi Scientific Consulting Irving, USA. She has been a visiting professor at the Queens University, School of Dentistry, Belfast, Northern Ireland from 2003-04. She completed her M.S. in Oral Science and Ph.D. in oral biology both from State University of New York at Buffalo in 1985 and 1989, respectively. She is a member of a number of societies, such as consultant to the ADA Council on Scientific Affairs, external reviewer at Promotion and Tenure Committee, University Of Sharjah, UAE. She was the president of the Salivary Research Group/ IADR and president of Sigma Xi Scientific Research Society, Baylor College of Dentistry. She has a number of scientific papers and book chapters to her credit. Besides, she has organized a number of programs and symposia. She has been a reviewer and board member of a number of journals, such as The Open Pathology Journal, The Open Dentistry Journal, Journal of Oral Pathology & Medicine etc.

Affiliation:

Scientific Consultant
Al-Hashimi Scientific Consulting
Irving
USA


Biography: Prof. Ibtisam Al-Hashimi, BDS, M.S. and Ph.D. is working as scientific consultant at Al-Hashimi Scientific Consulting Irving, USA. She has been a visiting professor at the Queens University, School of Dentistry, Belfast, Northern Ireland from 2003-04. She completed her M.S. in Oral Science and Ph.D. in oral biology both from State University of New York at Buffalo in 1985 and 1989, respectively. She is a member of a number of societies, such as consultant to the ADA Council on Scientific Affairs, external reviewer at Promotion and Tenure Committee, University Of Sharjah, UAE. She was the president of the Salivary Research Group/ IADR and president of Sigma Xi Scientific Research Society, Baylor College of Dentistry. She has a number of scientific papers and book chapters to her credit. Besides, she has organized a number of programs and symposia. She has been a reviewer and board member of a number of journals, such as The Open Pathology Journal, The Open Dentistry Journal, Journal of Oral Pathology & Medicine etc.

Affiliation:

Scientific Consultant
Al-Hashimi Scientific Consulting
Irving
USA

Co-Editor

  • Luigi Checchi

Biography: Dr. Luigi Checchi completed Medical and Surgical degree in 1973, he became Dental Specialist in 1976, Dental Researcher during 1984- 1990, Professor of Oral Surgery during 1990-2002, Dean of the School of Dentistry from 1994-1997, Professor of Periodontology since 2002, and served as Dean of Dental Hygiene School from 2008-2015 at School of Dentistry, University of Bologna (Italy). He received Certificate in Periodontics during 1982-1984 from the University of Southern California (USA). Prof. Checchi published several papers and books on periodontal surgeries, oral hygiene and dental sutures. His practice is focused on Periodontics and Implantology. He is in the editorial board of “Dental Cadmos” Elsevier Masson S.r.L. and Co- Editor of “The Open Dentistry Journal” Bentham OPEN.

Affiliation:

Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences
University of Bologna
Bologna
Italy


Biography: Dr. Luigi Checchi completed Medical and Surgical degree in 1973, he became Dental Specialist in 1976, Dental Researcher during 1984- 1990, Professor of Oral Surgery during 1990-2002, Dean of the School of Dentistry from 1994-1997, Professor of Periodontology since 2002, and served as Dean of Dental Hygiene School from 2008-2015 at School of Dentistry, University of Bologna (Italy). He received Certificate in Periodontics during 1982-1984 from the University of Southern California (USA). Prof. Checchi published several papers and books on periodontal surgeries, oral hygiene and dental sutures. His practice is focused on Periodontics and Implantology. He is in the editorial board of “Dental Cadmos” Elsevier Masson S.r.L. and Co- Editor of “The Open Dentistry Journal” Bentham OPEN.

Affiliation:

Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences
University of Bologna
Bologna
Italy

Frontier Section Editor

  • Gerardo Pellegrino

Biography: Dr. Pellegrino graduated in Dentistry from the University of Bologna, Italy. He further obtained Master of Science in Oral Surgery and Implantology and then PhD in Surgical Science at the Oral and Maxillo-Facial Surgery Unit, University Hospital Sant’Orsola-Malpighi and the University of Bologna headed by Prof. Claudio Marchetti. He is a fellow researcher and a visiting professor of the Oral Surgery and Implantology Master’s Course, at the University of Bologna. He has contributed publications in different national and international journals and has delivered lectures for national and international conferences and conventions.

Affiliation:

Department of Bio-medic and Nero-motor Science
University of Bologna
Bologna
Italy


Biography: Dr. Pellegrino graduated in Dentistry from the University of Bologna, Italy. He further obtained Master of Science in Oral Surgery and Implantology and then PhD in Surgical Science at the Oral and Maxillo-Facial Surgery Unit, University Hospital Sant’Orsola-Malpighi and the University of Bologna headed by Prof. Claudio Marchetti. He is a fellow researcher and a visiting professor of the Oral Surgery and Implantology Master’s Course, at the University of Bologna. He has contributed publications in different national and international journals and has delivered lectures for national and international conferences and conventions.

Affiliation:

Department of Bio-medic and Nero-motor Science
University of Bologna
Bologna
Italy

Editorial Board Members

  • Emanuel Savio de Souza Andrade

Biography: Dr. Emanuel Savio is an Associate Professor at the University of Pernambuco-Brazil. He holds a degree in Dentistry (1987), a Master's degree in Pathology (1999) and a PhD in Oral Pathology (2003). He is the coordinator of the Graduate Program in Dentistry at the University of Pernambuco (2019-2022), Director of the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Pernambuco (2013-2017), Deputy Director of the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Pernambuco (2009-2013). He is a graduate and research coordinator at the School of Dentistry from the University of Pernambuco (2005-2009). Besides, he is also the Head of the Department of Oral Medicine at the School of Dentistry, University of Pernambuco (1999).

Affiliation:

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department
University of Pernambuco
Recife
Brazil


Biography: Dr. Emanuel Savio is an Associate Professor at the University of Pernambuco-Brazil. He holds a degree in Dentistry (1987), a Master's degree in Pathology (1999) and a PhD in Oral Pathology (2003). He is the coordinator of the Graduate Program in Dentistry at the University of Pernambuco (2019-2022), Director of the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Pernambuco (2013-2017), Deputy Director of the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Pernambuco (2009-2013). He is a graduate and research coordinator at the School of Dentistry from the University of Pernambuco (2005-2009). Besides, he is also the Head of the Department of Oral Medicine at the School of Dentistry, University of Pernambuco (1999).

Affiliation:

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department
University of Pernambuco
Recife
Brazil

  • Maria Teresa Vinuesa Aumedes

Biography: Dr. Teresa Vinuesa Aumedes is a Medical Doctor. Dr. Aumedes’s speciality is Microbiology and Parasitology (MIR). Dr. Aumedes worked as a specialist in Clinical Microbiology in different public Hospitals of Barcelona. She did a Postgraduate in Tropical Parasitology from Brazil, and a Master of Tropical Medicine Lisbon. She obtained her PhD in Schistosomiasis diagnosis and afterwards in different tropical parasites (Amoebas, Trypanosome, Strongyloides). She has participated in three projects of the various EC framework programs, in one of them as Principal Investigator. She did research in diverse areas such as oral microbiology, antimicrobial resistance and new strategies against human infections of difficult treatment.

Affiliation:

Department of Pathology and Experimental Therapeutics
School of Dentistry and Medicine
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
University of Barcelona
Barcelona
Spain


Biography: Dr. Teresa Vinuesa Aumedes is a Medical Doctor. Dr. Aumedes’s speciality is Microbiology and Parasitology (MIR). Dr. Aumedes worked as a specialist in Clinical Microbiology in different public Hospitals of Barcelona. She did a Postgraduate in Tropical Parasitology from Brazil, and a Master of Tropical Medicine Lisbon. She obtained her PhD in Schistosomiasis diagnosis and afterwards in different tropical parasites (Amoebas, Trypanosome, Strongyloides). She has participated in three projects of the various EC framework programs, in one of them as Principal Investigator. She did research in diverse areas such as oral microbiology, antimicrobial resistance and new strategies against human infections of difficult treatment.

Affiliation:

Department of Pathology and Experimental Therapeutics
School of Dentistry and Medicine
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
University of Barcelona
Barcelona
Spain

  • Nicola Alberto Valente

Biography: Dr. Nicola Alberto Valente DDS, MS, PhD is an assistant professor of periodontology at the School of Dental Medicine and Dental Hygiene, University of Cagliari, Italy. He is also a diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and director of ITI Study Club Cagliari. He did PhD in 2021, from Universidad de Sevilla, Spain, Health Sciences, then in 2017, he completed ITI Scholarship from the Université de Geneve, Switzerland. In 2007, he did DDS, from the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart of Rome. He became the adjunct assistant professor of periodontology at the State University of New York, Buffalo. He was the former head of the clinic at the Oral Surgery and Implantology Unit of the University Hospitals of Geneva from 2017 to 2019. Dr. Valente is the author and reviewer of publications in peer-reviewed international scientific journals, and a speaker at international conferences.

Affiliation:

Department of Periodontology
School of Dental Medicine
University of Cagliari
Cagliari
Italy


Biography: Dr. Nicola Alberto Valente DDS, MS, PhD is an assistant professor of periodontology at the School of Dental Medicine and Dental Hygiene, University of Cagliari, Italy. He is also a diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and director of ITI Study Club Cagliari. He did PhD in 2021, from Universidad de Sevilla, Spain, Health Sciences, then in 2017, he completed ITI Scholarship from the Université de Geneve, Switzerland. In 2007, he did DDS, from the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart of Rome. He became the adjunct assistant professor of periodontology at the State University of New York, Buffalo. He was the former head of the clinic at the Oral Surgery and Implantology Unit of the University Hospitals of Geneva from 2017 to 2019. Dr. Valente is the author and reviewer of publications in peer-reviewed international scientific journals, and a speaker at international conferences.

Affiliation:

Department of Periodontology
School of Dental Medicine
University of Cagliari
Cagliari
Italy

  • Nicola De Angelis

Biography: Dr. De Angelis received his dental degree from the Genoa University. He completed the postdoctoral program with a Master course in periodontology from Siena University and a PhD program. He is an international member of the American Academy of Periodontology and a member of the Italian Society of Periodontology and active member of the American Academy of Osseointegration and at the Italian Academy of Microscopy. Dr. De Angelis has published numerous articles on periodontology and implant surgery. He is an Assistant Professor at Genoa University, Adjunct Professor at UiTM Malaysia and Adjunct Professor at Trisakti University Indonesia. Dr. De Angelis is an International Associate Editor of Journal of Periodontal Medicine and Clinical Practice. Dr. De Angelis maintains a private practice at Acqui Terme- Italy.

Affiliation:

Department of Surgical Sciences and Integrated Diagnostics (DISC)
University of Genoa
Genoa
Italy


Biography: Dr. De Angelis received his dental degree from the Genoa University. He completed the postdoctoral program with a Master course in periodontology from Siena University and a PhD program. He is an international member of the American Academy of Periodontology and a member of the Italian Society of Periodontology and active member of the American Academy of Osseointegration and at the Italian Academy of Microscopy. Dr. De Angelis has published numerous articles on periodontology and implant surgery. He is an Assistant Professor at Genoa University, Adjunct Professor at UiTM Malaysia and Adjunct Professor at Trisakti University Indonesia. Dr. De Angelis is an International Associate Editor of Journal of Periodontal Medicine and Clinical Practice. Dr. De Angelis maintains a private practice at Acqui Terme- Italy.

Affiliation:

Department of Surgical Sciences and Integrated Diagnostics (DISC)
University of Genoa
Genoa
Italy

  • Javier Ata-Ali

Biography: Dr. Javier Ata-Ali (DDS, MS, MPH, PhD) graduated from the Valencia University Medical and Dental School, University of Valencia (Spain) in 2006. In 2013, he received his PhD from the same University. He is a specialist in Oral Medicine (two-year, full-time programme), in Oral Surgery and Implantology (three-year, full-time programme) and specialist in Public Health and Health Management (one-year, full-time programme). He is the author of a number of scientific publications which are indexed in Pubmed, and has also published in international peer-reviewed Journals with high impact factor. In addition, he works as a reviewer for the most important international, peer-reviewed journals with high impact factor as Journal of Periodontology, Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research.

Affiliation:

Department of Dentistry, Faculty of Health Sciences
European University of Valencia
Public Dental Health Service, Ministry of Universal Health and Public Health
Valencia
Spain


Biography: Dr. Javier Ata-Ali (DDS, MS, MPH, PhD) graduated from the Valencia University Medical and Dental School, University of Valencia (Spain) in 2006. In 2013, he received his PhD from the same University. He is a specialist in Oral Medicine (two-year, full-time programme), in Oral Surgery and Implantology (three-year, full-time programme) and specialist in Public Health and Health Management (one-year, full-time programme). He is the author of a number of scientific publications which are indexed in Pubmed, and has also published in international peer-reviewed Journals with high impact factor. In addition, he works as a reviewer for the most important international, peer-reviewed journals with high impact factor as Journal of Periodontology, Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research.

Affiliation:

Department of Dentistry, Faculty of Health Sciences
European University of Valencia
Public Dental Health Service, Ministry of Universal Health and Public Health
Valencia
Spain

  • Kusai Baroudi

Biography: Prof. Dr. Kusai Baroudi is an Associate Professor of Pediatric Dentistry, RAK College of Dental Sciences, RAK Medical & Health Sciences University, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. He is a Collaborating Professor in the Postgraduate Department in the School of Dentistry, University of Taubate, Sao Paulo, Brazil. He obtained his PhD in Pediatric Dentistry from the University of Manchester, England. MSC and Specialized Diploma in Pediatric Dentistry from Damascus University, Syria. He completed Bachelors in Dentistry, AL Baath University, Syria. His main research areas are, Dental Materials, and Pediatric Dentistry. He has a number of papers in international journals and is a reviewer in a number of reputed international journals.

Affiliation:

Department of Preventive Dental Sciences
RAK College of Dental Sciences
RAK Medical & Health Sciences University
Ras AL Khaimah
UAE


Biography: Prof. Dr. Kusai Baroudi is an Associate Professor of Pediatric Dentistry, RAK College of Dental Sciences, RAK Medical & Health Sciences University, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. He is a Collaborating Professor in the Postgraduate Department in the School of Dentistry, University of Taubate, Sao Paulo, Brazil. He obtained his PhD in Pediatric Dentistry from the University of Manchester, England. MSC and Specialized Diploma in Pediatric Dentistry from Damascus University, Syria. He completed Bachelors in Dentistry, AL Baath University, Syria. His main research areas are, Dental Materials, and Pediatric Dentistry. He has a number of papers in international journals and is a reviewer in a number of reputed international journals.

Affiliation:

Department of Preventive Dental Sciences
RAK College of Dental Sciences
RAK Medical & Health Sciences University
Ras AL Khaimah
UAE

  • Roberto Biagi

Biography: Prof. Roberto Biagi, MD DDS MSc Orth, is an associate professor of pediatric dentistry and of preventive and community Dentistry. Besides, he is also associate professor at the Postgraduate School of Pediatric Dentistry and at the Postgraduate School of Orthodontics in the Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, University of Milan, Milan, Italy. He is an editorial board member of Journal of Pediatric Dentistry, and a reviewer of international dental journals. His main area of clinical interest is dental traumatology.

Affiliation:

Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences
School of Dentistry
University of Milan
Milan
Italy


Biography: Prof. Roberto Biagi, MD DDS MSc Orth, is an associate professor of pediatric dentistry and of preventive and community Dentistry. Besides, he is also associate professor at the Postgraduate School of Pediatric Dentistry and at the Postgraduate School of Orthodontics in the Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, University of Milan, Milan, Italy. He is an editorial board member of Journal of Pediatric Dentistry, and a reviewer of international dental journals. His main area of clinical interest is dental traumatology.

Affiliation:

Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences
School of Dentistry
University of Milan
Milan
Italy

  • Solmaz M. Dizaj

Biography: Dr. Solmaz Maleki Dizaj is a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology. She is an assistant professor at the Dental and Periodontal Research Center, Faculty of Dentistry, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran. Her main fields of study are Dental Nano-biomaterials, Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology and Medicinal plant’s nanoformulations.

Affiliation:

Dental and Periodontal Research Center
Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
Tabriz
Iran


Biography: Dr. Solmaz Maleki Dizaj is a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology. She is an assistant professor at the Dental and Periodontal Research Center, Faculty of Dentistry, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran. Her main fields of study are Dental Nano-biomaterials, Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology and Medicinal plant’s nanoformulations.

Affiliation:

Dental and Periodontal Research Center
Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
Tabriz
Iran

  • Simin Sharifi Ghazijahani

Biography: Dr. Simin Sharifi is a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical biotechnology. She is an assistant professor at the Dental and Periodontal Research Center, Faculty of Dentistry, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran. Her main fields of study are Tissue engineering, Head and neck cancer, and Medicinal plant's nanoformulations.

Affiliation:

Dental and Periodontal Research Center
Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
Tabriz
Iran


Biography: Dr. Simin Sharifi is a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical biotechnology. She is an assistant professor at the Dental and Periodontal Research Center, Faculty of Dentistry, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran. Her main fields of study are Tissue engineering, Head and neck cancer, and Medicinal plant's nanoformulations.

Affiliation:

Dental and Periodontal Research Center
Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
Tabriz
Iran

  • Izabela Maciejewska

Biography: Professor Maciejewska graduated from the Medical University of Gdańsk, Poland. Her primary research was focused on tooth development, including genetics of the dental stem cells. As an active prosthodontist she’s clinically involved in the comprehensive prosthetic reconstructions and TMJ disorders. Next to traditional prosthodontics she’s also an active implantologist. She was a winner of several grants founded by the Polish Ministry of Science. For her involvement in research Professor Maciejewska was frequently awarded by the Provost of the Medical University of Gdansk. She also received multiple Polish and International awards and prizes.

Affiliation:

Department of Dental Prosthodontics and Implantology
Medical University of Gdańsk
Gdańsk
Poland


Biography: Professor Maciejewska graduated from the Medical University of Gdańsk, Poland. Her primary research was focused on tooth development, including genetics of the dental stem cells. As an active prosthodontist she’s clinically involved in the comprehensive prosthetic reconstructions and TMJ disorders. Next to traditional prosthodontics she’s also an active implantologist. She was a winner of several grants founded by the Polish Ministry of Science. For her involvement in research Professor Maciejewska was frequently awarded by the Provost of the Medical University of Gdansk. She also received multiple Polish and International awards and prizes.

Affiliation:

Department of Dental Prosthodontics and Implantology
Medical University of Gdańsk
Gdańsk
Poland

  • Kuniaki Miyajima

Biography: Dr. Miyajima obtained DDS and a doctorate (Ph.D.) from Aichi-Gakuin University school of Dentistry, Nagoya, Japan. Dr. Miyajima also holds Masters of Science in Dentistry from St. Louis University ADE. Currently, Dr. Miyajima is also an adjunct professor at St. Louis University ADE and teaching at Harvard University School of Dental Medicine. He has published a number of scientific papers.

Affiliation:

Orthodontic Dentistry
Miyajima Dental Clinic
Nagoya
Japan


Biography: Dr. Miyajima obtained DDS and a doctorate (Ph.D.) from Aichi-Gakuin University school of Dentistry, Nagoya, Japan. Dr. Miyajima also holds Masters of Science in Dentistry from St. Louis University ADE. Currently, Dr. Miyajima is also an adjunct professor at St. Louis University ADE and teaching at Harvard University School of Dental Medicine. He has published a number of scientific papers.

Affiliation:

Orthodontic Dentistry
Miyajima Dental Clinic
Nagoya
Japan

  • Amir Moeintaghavi

Biography: Dr. Moeintaghavi did DDS (1995) from Mashhad Dental School. He received MSc degree in Periodontics (1998). He was lecturer and chairman of Department of periodontology (Yazd Dental School) (1999-2004). He was the research deputy (2008-2009) and the education deputy (2009-2013) of Mashhad Dental School. He received Student Acheivement Award in Endodontics (1995); Best Researcher in Dentistry Prize, Razi Festival (2008); Award of Excellence Australian Dental Association (2013). He has published a number of scientific articles in many journals. He is on the editorial board of two other journals. He is the professor of periodontics and post graduate director of Mashhad Dental School.

Affiliation:

Department of Periodontics
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
Mashhad
Iran


Biography: Dr. Moeintaghavi did DDS (1995) from Mashhad Dental School. He received MSc degree in Periodontics (1998). He was lecturer and chairman of Department of periodontology (Yazd Dental School) (1999-2004). He was the research deputy (2008-2009) and the education deputy (2009-2013) of Mashhad Dental School. He received Student Acheivement Award in Endodontics (1995); Best Researcher in Dentistry Prize, Razi Festival (2008); Award of Excellence Australian Dental Association (2013). He has published a number of scientific articles in many journals. He is on the editorial board of two other journals. He is the professor of periodontics and post graduate director of Mashhad Dental School.

Affiliation:

Department of Periodontics
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
Mashhad
Iran

  • Daniel P. De Oliveira

Biography: Dr. Oliveira got a PhD degree in Dental Clinic (concentration in Endodontics) from Universidade Estadual de Campinas (2007) including a visiting scholar lasting one year at the University of North Carolina (USA). He has published articles in Journal of Endodontics and International Endodontic Journal. Currently, he is a scientific reviewer of many journals. He is Associate Professor at Federal University of Alagoas and Universitary Center Cesmac. He has experience in the area of Dentistry, Specially in Endodontics; working mainly on the following subjects: Chlorhexidine, Endodontic Retreatment, Internal Dental Bleaching, Rotary Files and Root Canal Preparation.

Affiliation:

Department of Endodontics
Alagoas Federal University
Maceió
Brazil


Biography: Dr. Oliveira got a PhD degree in Dental Clinic (concentration in Endodontics) from Universidade Estadual de Campinas (2007) including a visiting scholar lasting one year at the University of North Carolina (USA). He has published articles in Journal of Endodontics and International Endodontic Journal. Currently, he is a scientific reviewer of many journals. He is Associate Professor at Federal University of Alagoas and Universitary Center Cesmac. He has experience in the area of Dentistry, Specially in Endodontics; working mainly on the following subjects: Chlorhexidine, Endodontic Retreatment, Internal Dental Bleaching, Rotary Files and Root Canal Preparation.

Affiliation:

Department of Endodontics
Alagoas Federal University
Maceió
Brazil

  • Emel Olga Önay

Biography: Dr. Emel Olga Önay graduated from İstanbul University, Faculty of Dentistry in 1999, and continued her higher education in endodontics and obtained a Ph.D. in 2006 from Başkent University. From 2009 to 2015, she worked as a visiting professor at different universities, such as University of Washington, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Universita Di Siena and Comenius University in Bratislava. She received the associate professorship degree in 2010 and became a professor of endodontics in 2018. Dr. Önay is currently working as a full-time faculty member at Başkent University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Endodontics. Dr. Önay’s particular research area is to assess the physical and biological properties of endodontic bio-materials, root canal cleaning and disinfection, and the use of lasers in endodontics. Her department is also involved in epidemiological research, with a focus on chronic renal failure patients and dentoalveolar traumatology. She has a variety of international and national publications on endodontics.

Affiliation:

Department of Endodontics
Baskent University
Ankara
Turkey


Biography: Dr. Emel Olga Önay graduated from İstanbul University, Faculty of Dentistry in 1999, and continued her higher education in endodontics and obtained a Ph.D. in 2006 from Başkent University. From 2009 to 2015, she worked as a visiting professor at different universities, such as University of Washington, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Universita Di Siena and Comenius University in Bratislava. She received the associate professorship degree in 2010 and became a professor of endodontics in 2018. Dr. Önay is currently working as a full-time faculty member at Başkent University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Endodontics. Dr. Önay’s particular research area is to assess the physical and biological properties of endodontic bio-materials, root canal cleaning and disinfection, and the use of lasers in endodontics. Her department is also involved in epidemiological research, with a focus on chronic renal failure patients and dentoalveolar traumatology. She has a variety of international and national publications on endodontics.

Affiliation:

Department of Endodontics
Baskent University
Ankara
Turkey

  • Giacomo Oteri

Biography: Dr. Giacomo Oteri DDS MD is an oral surgeon. He is Associate Professor of Oral Surgery and Implantology at the School of Dentistry, University of Messina. He is responsible for the Oral Surgery unit at the University Hospital "Gaetano Martino" Messina, also working in private practice limited to oral surgery and implantology. He is the actual president of S.I.d.C.O. (Italian Society of Oral Surgery) and Study Club Coordinator of the Italian section of ITI (International Team for Implantology). He is the author of many full papers in the field of Oral Surgery, Prosthesis and Implantology.

Affiliation:

Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging
University of Messina
Messina
Italy


Biography: Dr. Giacomo Oteri DDS MD is an oral surgeon. He is Associate Professor of Oral Surgery and Implantology at the School of Dentistry, University of Messina. He is responsible for the Oral Surgery unit at the University Hospital "Gaetano Martino" Messina, also working in private practice limited to oral surgery and implantology. He is the actual president of S.I.d.C.O. (Italian Society of Oral Surgery) and Study Club Coordinator of the Italian section of ITI (International Team for Implantology). He is the author of many full papers in the field of Oral Surgery, Prosthesis and Implantology.

Affiliation:

Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging
University of Messina
Messina
Italy

  • Umut Ozsoy

Biography: Dr. Umut Özsoy is an associate professor at Akdeniz University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Anatomy. Dr. Umut Özsoy received the "Doctor Rerum Medicinalium (Dr. Rer. Medic)" title from the University of Cologne Anatomy Institute with his Ph.D. thesis titled "Astrogliosis after spinal cord injury is proportional to lesion severity, regulates serotonergic axonal sprouting and correlates with motor recovery" in Germany 2012. He received his second doctorate in anatomy in 2013 from Akdeniz University Health Sciences Institute in Turkey. In his doctorate, he investigated the effects of hypoglossal-facial anastomosis on collateral branching in the lesion site and poly-innervation pattern in the motor endplate after facial nerve injury. Dr. Umut Özsoy's fields of interest are nerve regeneration, facial paralysis, 3D morphometric analysis, and 3D motion analysis. Recently, he has focused on studies aiming to contribute to developing new quantitative and objective kinematic and morphometric measurement and evaluation methods in diseases that cause motor and morphological disorders.

Affiliation:

Faculty of Medicine
Department of Anatomy
Akdeniz University
Antalya
Turkey


Biography: Dr. Umut Özsoy is an associate professor at Akdeniz University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Anatomy. Dr. Umut Özsoy received the "Doctor Rerum Medicinalium (Dr. Rer. Medic)" title from the University of Cologne Anatomy Institute with his Ph.D. thesis titled "Astrogliosis after spinal cord injury is proportional to lesion severity, regulates serotonergic axonal sprouting and correlates with motor recovery" in Germany 2012. He received his second doctorate in anatomy in 2013 from Akdeniz University Health Sciences Institute in Turkey. In his doctorate, he investigated the effects of hypoglossal-facial anastomosis on collateral branching in the lesion site and poly-innervation pattern in the motor endplate after facial nerve injury. Dr. Umut Özsoy's fields of interest are nerve regeneration, facial paralysis, 3D morphometric analysis, and 3D motion analysis. Recently, he has focused on studies aiming to contribute to developing new quantitative and objective kinematic and morphometric measurement and evaluation methods in diseases that cause motor and morphological disorders.

Affiliation:

Faculty of Medicine
Department of Anatomy
Akdeniz University
Antalya
Turkey

  • Swati Yeshwant Rawal

Biography: Dr. Swati Rawal received both her Bachelors in Dental Surgery and Masters in Periodontology. She did a Masters in Oral Biology and obtained a Certificate in Periodontology from The Ohio State University. She is a Diplomate in Periodontology and Dental Implant Surgery of The American board of Periodontology. Before joining Marquette in 2018, she worked at several universities, including the University of Tennessee, The Ohio State University, and the International Medical University in Malaysia. Dr. Rawal has an impressive list of publications, presentations and invited lectures, and is an active member of various professional organizations and holds many prestigious awards and honors.

Affiliation:

Department of Periodontics/ Surgical Sciences
Marquette University School of Dentistry
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
United States


Biography: Dr. Swati Rawal received both her Bachelors in Dental Surgery and Masters in Periodontology. She did a Masters in Oral Biology and obtained a Certificate in Periodontology from The Ohio State University. She is a Diplomate in Periodontology and Dental Implant Surgery of The American board of Periodontology. Before joining Marquette in 2018, she worked at several universities, including the University of Tennessee, The Ohio State University, and the International Medical University in Malaysia. Dr. Rawal has an impressive list of publications, presentations and invited lectures, and is an active member of various professional organizations and holds many prestigious awards and honors.

Affiliation:

Department of Periodontics/ Surgical Sciences
Marquette University School of Dentistry
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
United States

  • Andrea Scribante

Biography: Dr. Andrea Scribante is serving as Associate Professor in the Unit of Orthodontics and Paediatric Dentistry, Section of Dentistry, Department of Clinical, Surgical, Diagnostic and Paediatric Sciences, University of Pavia. Italy. He completed his PhD in Experimental Surgery and Microsurgery, PhD in Psychology, Neuroscience and Data Science, MSc in Medical and Genomic Statistics, MHA in Direction and Administration of Health. He is the Chair of Dental Hygiene School. His research interests: are Orthodontics; Pediatric Dentistry; Remineralization; Dental Materials; Microbiota; Probiotics. He has more a number of publications on Scopus/PubMed indexed international Journals.

Affiliation:

Department of Clinical, Surgical, Diagnostic and Paediatric Sciences
University of Pavia | UNIPV
Pavia
Italy


Biography: Dr. Andrea Scribante is serving as Associate Professor in the Unit of Orthodontics and Paediatric Dentistry, Section of Dentistry, Department of Clinical, Surgical, Diagnostic and Paediatric Sciences, University of Pavia. Italy. He completed his PhD in Experimental Surgery and Microsurgery, PhD in Psychology, Neuroscience and Data Science, MSc in Medical and Genomic Statistics, MHA in Direction and Administration of Health. He is the Chair of Dental Hygiene School. His research interests: are Orthodontics; Pediatric Dentistry; Remineralization; Dental Materials; Microbiota; Probiotics. He has more a number of publications on Scopus/PubMed indexed international Journals.

Affiliation:

Department of Clinical, Surgical, Diagnostic and Paediatric Sciences
University of Pavia | UNIPV
Pavia
Italy

  • Dileep Sharma

Biography: Dr. Dileep completed his Clinical Masters in Periodontology with high distinction and was awarded highly competitive and prestigious Commonwealth Funded scholarships to conduct his research project on Medication-induced osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) that culminated in a PhD from Griffith University, Australia (2016). Subsequently, his career is highlighted by prestigious peer-reviewed publications, multiple awards for scientific and academic achievement(s) and competitive research grant successes. He reviews grants for various research funding bodies across Australia and New Zealand. Dileep leads a research team working on the development of novel Zirconia Implant material, deemed to be the future of metal-free Implant Dentistry.

Affiliation:

College of Medicine and Dentistry
James Cook University
Smithfield
Australia


Biography: Dr. Dileep completed his Clinical Masters in Periodontology with high distinction and was awarded highly competitive and prestigious Commonwealth Funded scholarships to conduct his research project on Medication-induced osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) that culminated in a PhD from Griffith University, Australia (2016). Subsequently, his career is highlighted by prestigious peer-reviewed publications, multiple awards for scientific and academic achievement(s) and competitive research grant successes. He reviews grants for various research funding bodies across Australia and New Zealand. Dileep leads a research team working on the development of novel Zirconia Implant material, deemed to be the future of metal-free Implant Dentistry.

Affiliation:

College of Medicine and Dentistry
James Cook University
Smithfield
Australia

  • Federica Di Spirito

Biography: Prof. Federica Dispirito did Master of Science in Dental Surgery from the University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Postgraduate (Master's degree) in Orthodontics from the University of Naples Federico II, PhD in Translational Medicine of Development and Active Aging from the University of Salerno, Research Fellowship from the Department of Medicine Surgery and Dentistry at the University of Salerno. Prof. Dispirito became the adjunct lecturer in the Department of Medicine Surgery and Dentistry at the University of Salerno. Later, Prof. Dispirito became the lecturer of the Postgraduate Course in Implant-Prosthetic Surgery in the Department of Medicine Surgery and Dentistry at the University of Salerno. Prof. Dispirito is the author of a number of scientific articles in international journals.

Affiliation:

Department of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry
University of Salerno
Baronissi
Italy


Biography: Prof. Federica Dispirito did Master of Science in Dental Surgery from the University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Postgraduate (Master's degree) in Orthodontics from the University of Naples Federico II, PhD in Translational Medicine of Development and Active Aging from the University of Salerno, Research Fellowship from the Department of Medicine Surgery and Dentistry at the University of Salerno. Prof. Dispirito became the adjunct lecturer in the Department of Medicine Surgery and Dentistry at the University of Salerno. Later, Prof. Dispirito became the lecturer of the Postgraduate Course in Implant-Prosthetic Surgery in the Department of Medicine Surgery and Dentistry at the University of Salerno. Prof. Dispirito is the author of a number of scientific articles in international journals.

Affiliation:

Department of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry
University of Salerno
Baronissi
Italy

  • Claudio Stacchi

Biography: Dr. Caludia Stachi is an adjunct professor in Oral Implantology at the School of Dentistry and at the Master in Oral Surgery of Trieste University since 2007 and, currently, research fellow at the same university. In 2017, he obtained the National Academic Qualification as Associate Professor. He is an active founding member and President (2017-2019) of the International Piezoelectric Surgery Academy and active member of the Italian Academy of Osseointegration (IAO). He works in the Periodontology and Implantology Department of Trieste University and in his private office in Gorizia (Italy).

Affiliation:

Department of Periodontology and Implantology
Trieste University
Trieste
Italy


Biography: Dr. Caludia Stachi is an adjunct professor in Oral Implantology at the School of Dentistry and at the Master in Oral Surgery of Trieste University since 2007 and, currently, research fellow at the same university. In 2017, he obtained the National Academic Qualification as Associate Professor. He is an active founding member and President (2017-2019) of the International Piezoelectric Surgery Academy and active member of the Italian Academy of Osseointegration (IAO). He works in the Periodontology and Implantology Department of Trieste University and in his private office in Gorizia (Italy).

Affiliation:

Department of Periodontology and Implantology
Trieste University
Trieste
Italy

  • Andrea Toffoli

Biography: Dr. Andrea Toffoli graduated in dentistry in 2013 from the University of Parma conducting a thesis on implant hydrophilicity and its biological effectiveness. The results of his research were so encouraging that he continued to work on this topic and obtained a PhD in Molecular Medicine in 2017. From 2017 to 2020, he served as Research Fellow at the Dental School at the University of Parma, continuing the research on the topic and more in general on implant dentistry and dental materials. In 2020, he became a researcher with the responsibility for the courses of Prosthodontic Technologies and Dental Materials.

Affiliation:

Department of Medicine and Surgery
University of Parma
Parma
Italy


Biography: Dr. Andrea Toffoli graduated in dentistry in 2013 from the University of Parma conducting a thesis on implant hydrophilicity and its biological effectiveness. The results of his research were so encouraging that he continued to work on this topic and obtained a PhD in Molecular Medicine in 2017. From 2017 to 2020, he served as Research Fellow at the Dental School at the University of Parma, continuing the research on the topic and more in general on implant dentistry and dental materials. In 2020, he became a researcher with the responsibility for the courses of Prosthodontic Technologies and Dental Materials.

Affiliation:

Department of Medicine and Surgery
University of Parma
Parma
Italy

  • Dimitrios Tortopidis

Biography: Dr. Tortopidis is currently an Associate Professor in the Prosthodontics department at the School of Dentistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He studied Dentistry at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki School of Dentistry. He then received a Doctoral degree (Ph.D.) from the Glasgow University Dental School (U.K.) in 1997. His current research activities focus on bruxism, tooth wear, and Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD). He is also involved in prosthodontic clinical research with an emphasis on the biomechanical behavior of endodontically treated teeth restored with different posts and the accuracy of dental implant impressions. He has published a number of scientific papers in national and international dental journals of top quality and book chapters on these topics. He has lectured on Prosthodontics and TMD fields at more than 100 national and international conferences and serves as a reviewer in 6 international scientific journals. He is an active member of several scientific international societies related to prosthodontics and oral physiology.

Affiliation:

Department of Prosthodontics
School of Dentistry
Faculty of Health Sciences
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki
Greece


Biography: Dr. Tortopidis is currently an Associate Professor in the Prosthodontics department at the School of Dentistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He studied Dentistry at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki School of Dentistry. He then received a Doctoral degree (Ph.D.) from the Glasgow University Dental School (U.K.) in 1997. His current research activities focus on bruxism, tooth wear, and Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD). He is also involved in prosthodontic clinical research with an emphasis on the biomechanical behavior of endodontically treated teeth restored with different posts and the accuracy of dental implant impressions. He has published a number of scientific papers in national and international dental journals of top quality and book chapters on these topics. He has lectured on Prosthodontics and TMD fields at more than 100 national and international conferences and serves as a reviewer in 6 international scientific journals. He is an active member of several scientific international societies related to prosthodontics and oral physiology.

Affiliation:

Department of Prosthodontics
School of Dentistry
Faculty of Health Sciences
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki
Greece

  • Uri Lucian Zilberman

Biography: Prof. Zilberman received his DMD degree in 1983 from the Dental Faculty, Hebrew University, Jerusalem, and in 2000, his PhD in Dental Anthropology. He has been a specialist in pediatric dentistry since 1990 and has treated many children and adolescents in the last 40 years. He is the head of the Pediatric Dental Unit at Barzilai Medical University Center, and associate professor at the Faculty of Health Science, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva. Prof. Zilberman has published many research papers and chapters in pediatric dentistry and dental anthropology.

Affiliation:

Pediatric Dental Unit
Barzilai Medical Center
Ben Gurion University of the Negev
Ashkelon
Israel


Biography: Prof. Zilberman received his DMD degree in 1983 from the Dental Faculty, Hebrew University, Jerusalem, and in 2000, his PhD in Dental Anthropology. He has been a specialist in pediatric dentistry since 1990 and has treated many children and adolescents in the last 40 years. He is the head of the Pediatric Dental Unit at Barzilai Medical University Center, and associate professor at the Faculty of Health Science, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva. Prof. Zilberman has published many research papers and chapters in pediatric dentistry and dental anthropology.

Affiliation:

Pediatric Dental Unit
Barzilai Medical Center
Ben Gurion University of the Negev
Ashkelon
Israel

Associate Editorial Board Members

  • Kelvin I. Afrashtehfar

Biography: Dr. Kelvin I. Afrashtehfar obtained his Master’s in Dental Science degree from McGill University in Canada. He continued with a Fellowship in Implant Dentistry and a Doctorate in Dental Medicine from the University of Bern in Switzerland. Dr. Afrashtehfar also holds a Specialty Certificate in Implant Dentistry from the University of Kiel in Germany. Currently, he is a Visiting Research Associate in the Department of Oral Surgery and Stomatology at the University of Bern. His research and clinical interests include digital dentistry, implantology and reconstructive dentistry.

Affiliation:

Department of Oral Surgery & Stomatology
University of Bern
Bern
Switzerland


Biography: Dr. Kelvin I. Afrashtehfar obtained his Master’s in Dental Science degree from McGill University in Canada. He continued with a Fellowship in Implant Dentistry and a Doctorate in Dental Medicine from the University of Bern in Switzerland. Dr. Afrashtehfar also holds a Specialty Certificate in Implant Dentistry from the University of Kiel in Germany. Currently, he is a Visiting Research Associate in the Department of Oral Surgery and Stomatology at the University of Bern. His research and clinical interests include digital dentistry, implantology and reconstructive dentistry.

Affiliation:

Department of Oral Surgery & Stomatology
University of Bern
Bern
Switzerland

  • Nursen E. Topcuoglu

Biography: Dr. Nursen Topcuoglu obtained her Ph.D. degree (in 2004) from the Department of Microbiology and Clinical Microbiology, Istanbul University (Institute of Health Sciences), Turkey. Presently, Dr. Topcuoglu is employed as an Associate Professor at Istanbul University (Faculty of Dentistry) and also at Yeditepe University, both based in Istanbul, Turkey. Her skills and expertise mainly lie in the subject areas/fields of Microbiology, Environmental Microbiology, Microbial Ecology, Antibacterial Activity, Microbial Diversity, Biofilm Formation, Metagenomics, Molecular Microbial Ecology, Oral Microbiology, Microbiome, Anaerobic Cultivation Saliva, etc. Dr. Topcuoglu, as an author/co-author, has a number of papers in various international journals of good repute.

Affiliation:

Department of Microbiology
Istanbul University
Istanbul
Turkey


Biography: Dr. Nursen Topcuoglu obtained her Ph.D. degree (in 2004) from the Department of Microbiology and Clinical Microbiology, Istanbul University (Institute of Health Sciences), Turkey. Presently, Dr. Topcuoglu is employed as an Associate Professor at Istanbul University (Faculty of Dentistry) and also at Yeditepe University, both based in Istanbul, Turkey. Her skills and expertise mainly lie in the subject areas/fields of Microbiology, Environmental Microbiology, Microbial Ecology, Antibacterial Activity, Microbial Diversity, Biofilm Formation, Metagenomics, Molecular Microbial Ecology, Oral Microbiology, Microbiome, Anaerobic Cultivation Saliva, etc. Dr. Topcuoglu, as an author/co-author, has a number of papers in various international journals of good repute.

Affiliation:

Department of Microbiology
Istanbul University
Istanbul
Turkey

  • Agostino Guida

Biography: Dr. Agostino Guida is DMD, PhD, Oral Surgeon, MSc in Oral Medicine & Oncology. He is a Consultant at Cardarelli Hospital, Naples Italy. His clinical and research activities focus on oral medicine, surgery and oncology, from basic research to novel therapeutic and diagnostic approach. He regularly publishes on the topics such as Narrow band imaging, oral potentially malignant disorders, oral squamous cell carcinoma and implantology. He is a speaker at national and international scientific congresses.

Affiliation:

Azienda Ospedaliera Di Rilievo Nazionale Antonio Cardarelli
Naples
Italy


Biography: Dr. Agostino Guida is DMD, PhD, Oral Surgeon, MSc in Oral Medicine & Oncology. He is a Consultant at Cardarelli Hospital, Naples Italy. His clinical and research activities focus on oral medicine, surgery and oncology, from basic research to novel therapeutic and diagnostic approach. He regularly publishes on the topics such as Narrow band imaging, oral potentially malignant disorders, oral squamous cell carcinoma and implantology. He is a speaker at national and international scientific congresses.

Affiliation:

Azienda Ospedaliera Di Rilievo Nazionale Antonio Cardarelli
Naples
Italy

  • Antonio Signore

Biography: Prof. A.C. Signore earned his DDS degree from the University of Rome “Tor Vergata” in 1998 and obtained his PhD in Oral Science from the University of Siena in 2006. Currently, he is Assistant Professor in the Department of Integrated Surgical and Diagnostic Sciences at the University of Genoa, Italy and Professor at the Therapeutic Dentistry Department, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Russian Federation. In 2015, he was appointed as scientific coordinator of the Master degree program in “Advanced Aesthetics and Restorative Dentistry” at Genoa University. In addition, he is a member of the International Association for Dental Research, of the Academy of Dental Materials, of the Italian Academy of Conservative Dentistry and active member of the Italian Academy of Microscopic Dentistry; further he serves as referee for peer-reviewed international dental journals.

Affiliation:

Department of Integrated Surgical and Diagnostic Sciences (D.I.S.C.)
University of Genoa
Genoa
Italy


Biography: Prof. A.C. Signore earned his DDS degree from the University of Rome “Tor Vergata” in 1998 and obtained his PhD in Oral Science from the University of Siena in 2006. Currently, he is Assistant Professor in the Department of Integrated Surgical and Diagnostic Sciences at the University of Genoa, Italy and Professor at the Therapeutic Dentistry Department, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Russian Federation. In 2015, he was appointed as scientific coordinator of the Master degree program in “Advanced Aesthetics and Restorative Dentistry” at Genoa University. In addition, he is a member of the International Association for Dental Research, of the Academy of Dental Materials, of the Italian Academy of Conservative Dentistry and active member of the Italian Academy of Microscopic Dentistry; further he serves as referee for peer-reviewed international dental journals.

Affiliation:

Department of Integrated Surgical and Diagnostic Sciences (D.I.S.C.)
University of Genoa
Genoa
Italy