Dental Surgery and Medicine

David Geoffrey Gillam, a graduate of Edinburgh Dental School (1977), has over 45 years of experience in dentistry, spanning clinical practice, academia, and industry. He has worked with companies like SmithKline Beecham and Block Drug Company and as a Research Dentist with a Clinical Research Organization. From 2009 to 2022, he was a Clinical Reader at QMUL, London, and now serves as a part-time Professor there. With over 100 publications and contributions to books, his expertise lies in Periodontology and dental material development.

Periodontology, with a focus on managing dentine hypersensitivity. Development of dental materials for professional and consumer use.

Dr. Zvi Loewy is a senior academic leader and seasoned pharmaceutical-biotechnology executive with a diverse background in big-pharma senior management, biotech startups, and academia. He has been a board member of the New Jersey Bioscience Center Incubator since 2010 and has led global research teams, healthcare product launches, and open innovation initiatives in the Mid-East. Dr. Loewy holds a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and has over 25 issued patents.

Molecular Biology Global healthcare product innovation and commercialization Open innovation in biotechnology and pharmaceuticals

Dr. J. Boehmer, a graduate of Dentistry from Utrecht, N.L. (1964), specialized in treating young children, individuals with disabilities, and patients with rampant caries under general anesthesia at Rijnstate Hospital Arnhem. He has actively promoted dental prevention through TV appearances, political engagements, and conferences. As a board member of the Dutch Dental Association (1970–1980), he contributed to the introduction of the Dental Hygienist profession in the Netherlands.

Pediatric and special needs dentistry Prevention in dentistry Advancements in dental hygiene practices

Dr. Tarek Assi, a United States-based dentist, earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Nova Southeastern University, where he also completed advanced training in Surgery and Prosthodontics. A recognized leader in Implant Dentistry, Dr. Assi graduated from the prestigious Misch Implant Institute as a Fellow and holds Diplomate status with the American Board of Oral Implantology, the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, and the International Dental Implant Association. He is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry and the Academy of General Dentistry, with additional certifications from DentalXP. Dr. Assi is an experienced lecturer and published author in implant dentistry. He practices at Alpha Dental Practice & Implant Center, focusing on a prosthetic-driven approach, digital workflows, and innovative technologies.

Advanced techniques in implant surgery and prosthodontics Digital workflows and technology integration in implant dentistry Prosthetic-driven approaches to dental implantology Enhancing clinical outcomes through interdisciplinary collaboration Education and knowledge-sharing in dentistry to improve patient care

Dr. Badea Florin Ciprian, an Associate Professor at Ovidius University of Constanța, Romania, is a distinguished academic and clinician in dental medicine. After graduating in 2012, he completed residencies in Dental Prosthetics (2015) and Dental Surgery (2018) and earned his Ph.D. in 2017. Since joining academia in 2013, he has progressed from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor, contributing extensively to research. Dr. Badea has published 35 ISI-indexed articles, 44 abstracts, and authored two books in dental specialties, earning recognition at numerous national and international congresses.

Dental prosthetics and surgical techniques Innovations in dental materials and technologies Interdisciplinary approaches in oral rehabilitation Evidence-based practices in clinical dentistry Academic publishing and knowledge dissemination in dental medicine

Dr. Beatriz Chaves, based in Spain, is a renowned implantologist and oral surgeon specializing in complex surgeries and rehabilitations. She holds a Master’s Degree in Periodontics and Implantology from the University of the Basque Country and a specialization in Implant Prosthesis from the Complutense University of Madrid. Dr. Chaves has extensive expertise in periodontal plastic surgery, bone regeneration, implantology, and atrophic maxilla rehabilitation. Since 2010, she has operated an exclusive private practice dedicated to oral surgery and rehabilitation, while advancing her knowledge through continuing education in her field.

Bone regeneration techniques in oral surgery Periodontal plastic surgery and soft tissue management Implantology and rehabilitation of the atrophic maxilla Advanced oral rehabilitation protocols and innovations Clinical outcomes in implant prosthesis and surgery

Dr. Traub, a distinguished Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, graduated from Creighton University School of Dentistry in 1978 and completed a 3-year residency at Cook County Hospital in Chicago. After decades in private practice in Albuquerque, New Mexico, he transitioned to academia in 2023 as a clinical professor at Creighton University Dental School. He serves on the Board of Directors for the American Institute of Oral Biology (AIOB), practices surgery part-time, and is pursuing certification with the International Academy of Independent Medical Legal Evaluators. A dental implant pioneer since 1982, Dr. Traub also specializes in facial trauma reconstructive surgery.

Advancements in oral and maxillofacial surgical techniques Dental implantology and long-term outcomes Facial trauma reconstruction and rehabilitation Integration of medical-legal evaluation in oral surgery Education and mentoring in oral and maxillofacial surgery

David Billedeau is a government affairs and policy expert with extensive public and private sector experience, specializing in political outreach and risk mitigation strategies. He has conducted sustainability research and consulting in South Africa and completed advanced academic programs at prestigious institutions, including Carleton University, LSE, and Harvard Business School. Currently, he serves as Senior Director of Natural Resources, Environment, and Sustainability at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and is pursuing a PhD at the University of Waterloo. He is also a research fellow with the Energy Council of Canada and the Waterloo Institute for Sustainable Energy.

Natural resources and sustainability policy Energy systems and sustainable development Corporate risk mitigation and sustainability strategies