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International continuos education in Dentistry

2016 - 2017 Master & Fellowship Courses FELLOWSHIP IN ADVANCED ESTHETIC & RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY

60 CERTIFIED CREDIT HOURS Fellowship in advanced esthetic & restorative dentistry

60 certified credit hours

Objective

This Course is a continuous education international training program designed to offer comprehensive training in all aspects of esthetic and contemporary restorative dentistry. The continuous education course is organized in collaboration with a local University/Institution that provides local credits (equivalent to ECM in ) Fellowship shall define a level of competence that is consistent with an experienced clinician. The goal of the curriculum is to provide dentists with a scientifically-based rationale for all diagnostic, treatment planning, and patient care decisions. The course is designed to provide an advanced evidence-based core knowledge in modern esthetic and restorative dentistry and to refine practical skills. This includes esthetic dental techniques, adhesive procedures, as well as dental materials used in all aspects of esthetics and contemporary restorative dentistry. Emphasis is placed on the integration of this training program into the on-going practice of dentistry for each participant and the future benefit for dental patients. The course is composed by five two-day modules. The first four of these meetings shall be held in the host country. The final two-day meeting will be conducted preferably in Genoa. Elements of the course are didactic theoretical and applied clinical knowledge of adhesive techniques in all aspects of restorative dentistry. The didactic format will include lectures, laboratory time, video review literature review and an intensive hands-on practice. The training program includes topics such as treatment planning and smile design, use of articulator, and training in other instrumentation as dental laser, ceramic veneers, ceramic posterior restorations, esthetic metal ceramics, all- ceramic systems, computer-generated ceramic restorations, composites (direct and indirect restorations), Anatomical layering technique for frontal and posterior dentition, science of contemporary esthetic materials as well as periodontal esthetics. The teaching faculty is selected from members of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Genoa and accredited International specialists in esthetic and restorative dentistry. The international training program is directed by Prof. S. Benedicenti and members of the scientific board are Prof. a.c. Antonio Signore and Prof. Vassilios Kaitsas. Successful completion of the course and final examination shall be recognised by the presentation of a certificate of attendance: “Fellowship in Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry” and shall confer mediated entry to the Master of Science (MSc) degree in Advanced Aesthetic and Restorative Dentistry, University of Genoa, Italy.

Course Structure The course is composed by five modules.

Module 1: Composite selection - What are the main differences between the categories of resin composites: macrofilled, microfine, hybrid, flowable and nanocomposites? Do we need them all in our practice? - Latest innovations in restorative dentistry: Self-adherent resin composites and low shrinkage materials. - Dentino-enamel adhesives - What are the main differences between the total Etch v/s self-etch technique? What are the main bonding systems available? - How to achieve a reliable bonding procedure? - Light curing units and procedures - The different types of light curing units and techniques used in restorative procedures. - Criteria for selecting a light curing device - Maintenance and replacement of light curing devices - Pulp protection: When and how? - Indications and biological fundamentals of pulp protection.

20 - Properties and handling of the different materials used in pulp capping - Ca(OH)2, MTA, Biodentine - Glass-ionomers in direct restorations: categories and uses. - Hands-on and literature review

Module 2: Treatment plan in restorative dentistry - Rubber Dam application and field isolation in esthetic dentistry - Materials and techniques - Teeth discolorations and their treatments. - Diagnosis, etiology and treatment of teeth discolorations. - Products, materials and techniques used in bleaching. - Non-Vital tooth bleaching. - Vital teeth bleaching: home bleaching vs in Office teeth bleaching. - The use of halogen and plasma lights in teeth bleaching. - Esthetic anterior restorations: Class III, IV and V. - How to achieve optimal shade selection in cosmetic dentistry? - Cavity preparation, beveling and caries removal. - Filling according to the layering technique concept. - Etiology of cervical lesions, materials and techniques for class V restorations. - Finishing and polishing of anterior restorations : instruments and techniques. - Direct Posterior restorations - How to obtain an adequate contact point? The different matrix systems. - Principle of cavity preparations and filling technique of posterior teeth. - The adequate instruments to be used in posterior restorations. - Finishing and polishing of posterior restorations. - Hands-on and literature review

Module 3: Advanced Aesthetic treatments - Diastema closure using direct restorative techniques. - Use of color modifiers in different clinical situations. - Restoration of Endodontically treated teeth. - When and how to use Fiber posts?

New concepts in adhesive dentistry - Minimal invasive dentistry (MID): Concepts of Microdentistry, the use of miniburs, ultrasounds, air and sono abrasion and their adequate restorative techniques. - Bulk Filling concept in posterior restorations : Sonicfill, SDR, Filtek Bulk Fill ect.

Hypersensitivity and composite restorations - What are the factors responsible of postoperative hypersensitivity in composite restorations? - How to manage those cases? - Tooth crack syndrom: causes and treatments of cracked teeth. - Repair of composite restorations: When and how? - Inlay-Onlays : from preparation to cementation - Principles, tools and techniques for Inlay-Onlays preparations. - Restorations Ceramic or composite Inlay? - Longevity and maintenance of Inlays. - Hands-on and literature review 3

21 Module 4: The smile design - Artistic and scientific in smile design: Face, lips, teeth and periodontium. - Dental aspect of a smile: Ideal proportions of the teeth, symmetry, perspective and illusion.

Dental ceramics - Characteristics of all ceramic systems. - The systems of all ceramic crowns : Empress, Procera, InCeram, Zircone. - Principals, instrumentation and technique of preparations of ìall ceramicî - crowns on anterior and posterior teeth.

Porcelain laminate veneers : from preparation to cementation - Indication of porcelain veneers. - Preparation principles. - Temporary and impression. - Resin cements used for indirect restorations: composition and uses. - Try in and luting of porcelain veneers. - Finishing and polishing. - Maintenance and failures of porcelain veneers.

Esthetics and periodontal treatment - Maintenance and management of the healthy periodontium. - Cavity limits and bone level. - Gum and periodontal tissues. - Crown lengthening of a single tooth. - Gummy smile: Esthetic crown lengthening and melanin pigmentation. - Hands-on and literature review

22 Module 5: CAD/ CAM in restorative dentistry. - Fundamentals of CAD/CAM in cosmetic dentistry. - Tools and instrumentations. - Principles of CAD/CAM preparations. - Communication with the lab technician.

Lasers in restorative dentistry - General concepts in lasers. - Indication and contra indications. - Different types of lasers used in restorative dentistry. - Multiple-choice examination ñ Diploma - Closing ceremony

Program Fact sheet Where: Four of five modules shall be held in the host country. The final meeting is preferably conducted in Genoa city at the following venue: UNIVERSITÀ DEGLI STUDI DI GENOVA Biomedical & dentistry department C/o San Martino Hospital, Pavilion # 4 Largo Rosanna Benzi, 10 16132 Genova (Italy) Course participants must be dental practitioners holding a current license to practice dentistry, conferred by a recognised National Dental Body.

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Prof. Alberico Benedicenti Professor at Faculty of Medicine- University of Genova (Italy) from 1970. Director of human laser therapy and surgery center of IAHT (International Academy of High Tech). Founding member of IAHT (International Academy of High Tech). MD, Postgraduate in Plastic Surgery and Dentistry. Author and co-author of 8 books on laser dentistry in Italian, English and Spanish, 280 publications (57 peer reviewed) in National and International journals. Member or honorary member of 29 scientific societies in the field of laser therapy, surgery and high-tech.

Prof. Stefano Benedicenti Professor Benedicenti is Associate Professor in Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics at the University of Genova (Italy). He is Dean of the laser department center of the University of Genova. Additionally, he is President of the European Master Course in “Laser Dentistry”. He is a Founding member of IAHT (International Academy of High Tech) Professor Benedicenti is an author and co-author of 80 publications in National and International journals and three books in the field of laser dentistry.

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Dr. Eugenia Anagnostaki Dr. Anagnostaki graduated from Hamburg University Dental School in 1997. Since 1999, she has been in private practice in Rethymno-Crete-Greece. Dr. Anagnostaki is an active Member of the Hellenic Society for Oral Laser Applications HELSOLA (currently vice president) and WCLI, Board Member of Laser Education International (LEI), Visiting lecturer, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Genova, Italy. She has been awarded for the best presentation at the graduation of the 1 year program at the New York University “Advances in Aesthetics and Oral Rehabilitation”. Her main research topic is Lasers in aesthetic dentistry. Her Master of Science thesis topic was “In-vivo measurement of the mineralization status of tooth surfaces after different bleaching procedures”. Co-author in the book Convissar R. Principles and practice of laser dentistry. St. Louis, Mo.: Elsevier; II Edition 2016. She is a reviewer for the Journal Lasers in Medical Science.

Dr. Massimiliano Barcali Graduated in Medicine and Surgery at . Completion of ”Advanced Post- Graduate Course in Oral Maxillofacial Implant” – University of Miami, School of Medecine. Completion of ”Advanced Impant Surgical Training Program” – State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medecine. Participant at annual course of endodontics and microscopy held in Rome with Proff. G. Pecora e S. Kim, University of Pennsylvania. Completion of “Microscope Training in Endodontics” – School of Dental Medecine, Department of Endodontics, University of Pennsylvania. Completion of “Advanced Surgical Training Program” University of new Jersey – School of Medicine. Participant at “Innovation in computer guided surgery” Chicago IL. Prof. Michael Klein. Professor a.c University of Genoa. Active member S.I.C.O.I - A.I.O.M - New G.I.R.

Dr. Norberto Berna Graduated with first class honours in Medicine and Surgery at Rome University “La Sapienza” in 1986 where he specialized in Odontostomatology. In 1987 he formed a study group dedicated to LASER applications on dental hard and carried out several researches on histology, microanalysis, scanning electron microscope and micro-radiography on laser effects. In 2000 Dr. Berna investigated the use of Er,Cr:YSGG on bony tissue. In May 2003, after he had experimented and placed implants on some patients he registered his method patent, where the use of drill in osteotomy implant is completely replaced by laser light. Norberto Berna, MD DDS, maintains a private dental practise in his dentist’s surgery in Rome using the most advanced and refined technologies. He has been delivering lecturers nationally and internationally for many years promoting and introducing his laser surgical techniques all over the world.

Dr. Enrico Bernè Graduated as a medical doctor from the , Italy in 1988. In 1990 he was nominated as a scientific member of “EMLA” (European Medical Laser Association) and “ELA” (European Laser Association). During 1991-2, Dr. Bernè was scientific consultant on “treatment in congenital vascular malformation for Candela corporation, USA. Following this, he was appointed to the clinical faculty of laser therapy and laser surgery at the S.PIO – X in Milan, until today, where general surgery activity is prevalent. In 2000 he was a teacher in advanced studies “use of laser light in cranio-facial disorders”, directed by Prof. A. Benedicenti as well as teacher at the Agora’ school, under the direction of Prof.A. Massironi. In 2007, Dr. Bernè was appointed chief of the center for vascular malformations in paediatrics. He has received publications in International journals and has fulfilled theoretical/ practical roles in International workshops in , Asia, South America and Australia.

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Dr. Marco Bonelli From 1992 owner private dental practice. 2000-2006 Tutor and Tutor 's "Advanced Techniques and Biological aspects in Implantology", Dental Medicine, University of New Jersey. 2007 - 2010 Professor in the graduate program in Health Dental University of Genoa. From January 2010 Professor a.c. Department of Sciences Integrated Surgical and Diagnostic. Founding member and President of G.I.R. 2005 - 2008 (Group of Implant Research) Active member S.I.E. (Italian Society of Endodontics) Founding member and active dell'A.I.O.M. Editorial Board of “Agora”, Scientific Journal, Italy

SPECIAL AWARDS: Best Clinical Innovations Presentation Award, Acad. Of Osteointegration Annual Meeting (March 2004) BOOKS: 2007 Co-author of "Atlas of Dental Microscopy”, RC Libri – Milano.

Dr. Ezio Bruna I was born in Turin (Italy) in 1952 November 8. I was awarded the MD degree with in 1976 and the DDS degree three years later with the same University. I attended various training courses in USA and Europe especially with Dr. Robert Lee at Loma Linda University and Dr. Eigild Moller at Copenhagen University. I collaborated for 3 years with research center of Wiph Mix corporation in Lousville (Kentucky) I was the co-author of: “The Fixed Prosthesis with Vertical Finishing Line of Closure”, “The Implant prosthesis”, “Occlusion in Restorative Dentistry” Owner of private practice in the province of Turin. I have held many courses both in Italy and abroad.

Dr. Francesco Condomitti Francesco Condomitti was born in London 20-4-1979. Graduated as dental hygienist in 2003 at Genova’s University. He start to use Laser therapy during his university studies and attendant the department of “Laser therapy in the craniofacial district”. After graduation he continues to collaborate with Professor Stefano Benedicenti as tutor/teacher at the post graduated courses in dental laser therapy for Dental Hygienists and Dentists.

Dr. Mark Cronshaw Dr Mark Cronshaw is an approved trainer for Biolase and has lectured Worldwide on lasers in dentistry. He is a Fellow of the International Academy of Dental Facail Esthetics and a Fellow of the World Class Laser Institute.Dr Cronshaw is in private practice in Cowes, Isle of Wight in the South of England.

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Dr. Nicola De Angelis

Dr. De Angelis received his dental degree at Genoa University. He completed the postdoctoral program with a Master course in periodontology at Siena University. He is an International Member of the American Academy of Periodontology and a member of the Italian Society of Periodontology. He is lecturer in Harvard School of Dental Medicine, University of Pennsylvania and Mayo Clinic Rochester MN. Dr. De Angelis has published numerous articles on periodontology and implant surgery. He is Assistant Professor at Genoa University. Dr De Angelis is International Associate Editor of Journal of Periodontal Medicine and Clinical Practice. Dr. De Angelis maintains a private practice in Acqui Terme- Italy.

Dr. Rita El Feghali Dr. Rita El Feghali is a dental surgeon who graduated from the University Saint Joseph in Beirut, Lebanon-year 1993. She obtained her Master of Sciences degree in Laser Dentistry in 2014 from the University of Genoa, Italy, where she is currently teaching in the Department of Laser Surgery and Laser Therapy. She has presented many lectures and hands-on clinical courses on the use of laser in Dentistry in Italy, Lebanon and other countries. Dr El Feghali is a reviewer in the peer review journal “Lasers in Medical Science”. In her private practice, she works with three laser wavelengths, Diode 980nm, Nd:YAG 1064nm and Er:YAG 2940nm.

Dr. Massimo Frosecchi 1992. Graduate in Dentistry and Dental Prosthesys at , Italy. 1994 Post graduate course in “Implantology” 2000. Founder of Cenacolo Odontostomatologico del Giglio di Firenze, actually president of this association of continuos education in Dentistry. 2011-2012. Director and speaker in Clinical Course in Implantology at Clinic IPENO, Florianopolis, SC, Brasile. 2011. Active member of International Piezosurgery Academy. 2011. Active member of GICC (Gymnasium Internazionale CAD CAM). 2013 Speaker at Master Course in Microscopic Dentistry at Unversity of Genoa, Italy. 2013-2017 Professor a.c. in Implantology and Scientific evidences at University of Genoa. 2013 Active member of AIOM (Italian Academy of Microscopic Dentistry)

Dr. Jihad Habli Dr. Habli has practiced dentistry in his private clinic in Beirut, Lebanon since 1986. He completed the Scientific Baccalaureate from the International College, Beirut, Lebanon in 1979 and graduated in dentistry in 1985, receiving the Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the University of Bucharest in Romania. From 2003 he has pursued postgraduate studies within Europe and the USA. His interests and achievements include endodontics, implantology advanced prosthodontics, oral surgery and facial aesthetics, utilising prominent centres and authorities to gain accreditation. His recent interest has been the integration of lasers within each of his specialties. Dr. Habli is a member of the Lebanese Dental Association, member of the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine, Miami USA. He is a member of the Faculty of Medicine, Università Degli Studi Di Genova.

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Dr. Adbol Hamid Hazini Dr. Abdol Hamid Hazini graduated in Dentistry at University of Genova (Italy) in 1991. Master Degree in Periodontic Surgery and Implantology at University of Genova in 1993. Active Member of the Italian Society of Endodontics (S.I.E.) since 1999. Certified member of the European Society of Endodontology (E.S.E.). International member of American Association of Endodontics (A.A.E.) since 2007. Assistant professor in Edodontics at University of Genova since 2005. Teacher for the MASTER OF LASER at University of Genova. Teacher for the International Fellowship of Advanced Endodontics at University of Genova. Director of Ligurian Section of Italian Association of Dentists from 2004 to 2008. He has been lecturing for national and international congresses and courses regarding Endodontics. Registred with General Dental Council, Registration Number 210375, since 2011.

Dr. Hoda El Hallal Rezkallah Dr. Hoda El Hallal graduated from the Faculty of Dentistry in 1993 from Saint Joseph University, Beirut-Lebanon; she also got her Diploma in Oral Biology in 2006 from the Lebanese University, Beirut-Lebanon. In 2012, she got a Fellowship in Laser dentistry. In 2014 Dr Hoda obtained her Master of Science degree in Laser Dentistry from the University of Genoa - Italy, where she is currently a new faculty member at the Department of Surgical Sciences and Integrated Diagnostics. She is a general practitionner in her own clinic since 1995 in Beirut-Lebanon, and working since 2012 with two wavelenghts: Diode & Erbium:YAG lasers. National & International speaker about laser application in dentistry, she already lectured in Lebanon, Italy and Egypt. Dr. El Hallal is a reviewer in the peer review journal “Lasers in Medical Sciences”.

Dr. Giuseppe Iaria Dr. Iaria qualified in Medicine and Surgery at University of Milan in 1984. Postgraduate dental qualifications (dentist and orthodontist) were obtained at the University of Milan in 1987 and 1989. In 2001, the publishing house UTET published "The Lasers in Dentistry and Oral Surgery". He is co-author of the Position Statement of the Science and Research Committee of the Academy of Laser Dentistry "The Use of Laser Energy for the treatment of Oral/Dental Hard Tissues", Journal of Laser Dentistry, March 2007. In 2011 he received the Leon Goldman Award for Clinical Excellence during the 18th ALD Annual Conference. He is a lecturer on lasers in dentistry at the Universities of Genoa, Florence and Rome and teacher at the Master Course on Laser in Dentistry of the University of Genoa. Dr. Iaria is President of I.A.H.T.-International Academy of High Tech and President of A.L.D.I. He works and lives in Brescia-Italy.

Prof. Vasilios Kaitsas D.M.D. at the University of Thessaloniki in 1974, he has achieved his PhD in the same University in 1986. In the triennial 1990-93, has been Professor at the University of Sacro Cuore and in the biennial ’98-01, has been Professor in Endodontics at the University La Sapienza in Rome. He is Active member of Italian Academy of Restorative Dentistry, Italian Society of Endodontics, European Society of Endodontology (ESE), European Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry, Italian Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry, Italian Academy of Microscopic Dentistry and actually the president, International Academy of Dental Research, Italian Society of Anatomy. He is author of monographs, two books and more than 80 scientific articles in Dental Anatomy, Restorative Dentistry, Endodontics. Since 2001, he is in charge of teaching Restorative Dentistry at the post graduate program, run at the University of Genova Medical School. He has a private practice in Rome, Italy, mainly oriented in Restorative Dentistry.

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Dr. Francesco Maria Manconi He graduated in Dentistry in Genoa - Italy (Professor S. Benedicenti) with an experimental research about Er:YAG Laser effects on hard dental tissue. Contract Professor in Genoa – Italy , MASTER Laser Dentistry. Lecturer in National and International Congress Worldwide about Laser Application in Dentistry. Clinical Practice related to Applications of different Laser wavelengths in Dentistry. Member of main Dental Syndicate (ANDI) in Italy. Sole Delegate for Dentistry, Young Section, Medical Professional Order, Genoa, Italy. Private Practice in Genoa, Italy

Dr. Alex Mathews M. Professor and Head of the Department in Prosthodontics at P.M.S College of Dental Science and Research. He also is Academic Director for the University of Genova, Italy’s training programs in Laser Dentistry in India. He is also a Nobel Biocare Fellow in Implantology. Course Director for the University Degli Studi, Genova, Italy, Advanced Diploma Programme in Laser Dentistry at the DMIMS (DU) at Wardha, Maharashtra. Founder Member, Indian Society of Prosthodontics-Restorative and Periodontics (ISPRP). Member, Indian Society of Oral Implantologists (ISOI). Has served with the Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia. Presently professor and Head of the Department of Prosthodontics at Trivandrum, India.

Dr. Claudio Modena Dr. Modena received his dental degree at Milan University. After graduation he has been grant holder and resident doctor at oral medicine and maxillofacial division at Verona City Hospital. During the ‘90ties he was visiting doctor at UCLA, Boston University and Pennsylvania University. Lerner at dr. Carlo Tinti office he improved advanced technique in implant and periodontal dentistry focusing on regenerative surgery and soft tissue management. He acquired post-graduation degree in “use of new technologies and lasers in dentistry” at Genoa University. He is active member of the Italian Academy of Microscopic Dentistry and founder of newGIR. Speaker in national and international congress actually he is clinical assistant professor at Genoa University.

Dr. Steven Parker Studied dentistry at University College Hospital Medical School UK and graduated in 1974. He maintains a Private Practice in Harrogate. He served as President of the Academy of Laser Dentistry in 2005-6. He was awarded Mastership of the Academy of Laser Dentistry in 2008. Awards gained with the Academy of Laser Dentistry have been the Leon Goldman award for excellence in clinical laser dentistry (1998) and the Distinguished Service Award (2010). In 2009, he was appointed Professor A.C. and co-director of the Master of Science degree programme in laser dentistry at the Università degli Studi of Genoa. Additionally he has received publication of many peer-reviewed papers on the use of lasers in dentistry, including a series “The Use of Lasers in Dentistry” published in the British Dental Journal in 2007.

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Dr. Pasquale Claudio Graduated as Dental Hygienist in 2007 at “Università degli studi di Milano”. Collaborator at “DISC” in Genoa's University since 2010. Professor and lecturer at the international master of laser dentistry in Genoa’s University since 2013. Lecturer at the Dental Hygienist advanced courses “ The use of Laser in the crania-facial district” since 2012. Spokesman in many national and international events. Author of many publications. Works in Lombardy, Italy.

Dr. Andrea Polesel Dr. Andrea Polesel graduated in Dentistry, summa cum laude, at the University of Genoa (Italy) in 1995. Active Member of the Italian Society of Endodontics (SIE) since 2001, Active Member of the Italian Academy of Restorative Dentistry (AIC) since 2014, Certified Member of the European Society of Endodontology (ESE), Associate Member of the American Association of Endodontists (AAE). Since 2014 he has been a member of the admission committee of the SIE. Since the academic year 2007, he is an Adjunct Professor of endodontics at the University of Genoa and since 2015 he is teacher for the International Fellowship of Advanced Endodontics in this University. Private practice in Endodontics, Restorative Dentistry and Surgery in Arenzano and Genoa, Italy.

Dr. Riccardo Poli Dr. Riccardo Poli studied dentistry (DDS) at the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery of University of Turin, Italy, and graduated in 1993 Since 1995 he maintains a Private Practice in Turin, Italy. His main work regards therapies of Endodontics, Prosthetic Dentistry, Oral Surgery and Laser Dentistry From 1990 Dr. Poli attended many post University Courses (Endodontics, Periodontology, Medical Hypnosis, Conscious Sedation, Dental Management, Implantology, Prosthetic Dentistry, BLS, BLSD, PBLSD, ALS - LASER Dentistry…) 2006 MASTER in NLP 2013-2014 MSc in LASER Dentistry (University of Genoa, Italy). From 2015 Member of Faculty of Medicine of Genoa, Italy (Department of Surgical Sciences and Integrated Diagnostics).

Dr. Denise Pontoriero Responsible of Endodontic Microendodontic and Restorative dentistry in several dental offices, having to coordinate many people working in the same places. Elected Regional Cultural Secretary for SIE (The Italian Society of Endodontology ) from May 2013 untill June 2015, having to organize courses and congresses,thus to coordinate many different professional figures. Visiting professor at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia ,USA in 2012 Active member of the Italian Society of Endodontics and since 2013 Regional Cultural Secretary for the same society. Certified Member of the European Society of Endodontology Member of the Italian Academy of Prosthetic Implantology Member of the Italian Academy of Microscopic Dentistry. Professor a.c in endodontics at University of Genova- Italy

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Dr. Roger Rebeiz Graduated from Saint-Joseph University (Lebanon) in 1981. In 1984, he obtained a Certificate in Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics from V (France), and in 1987 he obtained a Master in Endodontics from University of Paris VI (France). In 1991 he obtained the title of Professor in the Department of Endodontics in Saint-Joseph University (Lebanon) and was the Director of the postgraduate program of Endodontics He has published many papers in the dental literature and gave courses and workshops in many countries: Lebanon, France, Italy, Switzerland, Belgium, Canada, Malaysia, Erbil, Dubai, Syria, Jordan, Algeria, Tunis, Morocco, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Egypt, and Armenia. Currently he is the Director of the “Dental College”, school of dental continuing education and training in Lebanon, and a private practitioner.

Dr. Ercole Romagnoli Ercole Romagnoli graduated in Dentistry and Dental Prosthesis at the University of Milan. Laser user since 2001, he achieved a postgraduate certificate in Laser dentistry at the University of Florence in 2002. Certified by ISLD in 2004, he has been professor a.c. at the University of Florence and teacher at the postgraduate courses in Laser dentistry at the Universities of Florence and Siena. He is currently professor a.c. at the University of Genoa and teacher at the Master course in Laser Dentistry at the same University. He practises in Milan, and is particularly interested in the physical and biological aspects of Laser tissue interaction.

Dr. Joseph Sabbagh He graduated from Saint-Joseph university (Beirut) in 1996. In 2004, he obtained his PhD in biomaterials from the catholic university of Louvain (Belgium) and in 2000 he obtained a Master in operative dentistry (restorative dentistry and endodontics). Currently, he is assistant Professor and director of post-graduate studies in the department of conservative and aesthetic dentistry in the Lebanese University, and instructor in the Dental College. His private practice is limited to cosmetic dentistry and endodontics in Beirut and Brussels. He is a member of the Academy of Operative Dentistry USA, member of the editorial board of Reality Endodontics- Journal, USA and Fellow of the International College of Dentists.

Dr. Wayne Selting Dr. Selting received a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and a Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering from Marquette University and a Doctor of Dental Surgery from Creighton University. He is the former Chief of Biomedical Engineering for the US Army Institute of Dental Research in Washington DC and a former consultant on Biomedical Engineering to the Army Medical Research and Development Command. In 2011, he was the recipient of the prestigious TH Maiman Award for Excellence in Dental Laser Research. Dr. Selting is associate editor of the Journal of Laser Dentistry and performs peer review of scientific articles for the Journal of the American Dental Association, Lasers in Medical Science and the Journal of Laser Dentistry. Dr. Selting now maintains a laser and cosmetic practice in Colorado and conducts independent self-funded research on dental lasers.

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Dr. Gianfranco Semez Diploma from the U.N.S.A. (University of Nice Sophie Antipolis) in the use of lasers in odontostomatology under Prof. J.P. Rocca. Speaker for the University of Nice on work carried out on hard and soft tissues at national and international congresses. President of C.L.O.D. (Laser Centres Odontology and Dermatology). Contract Professor in . PhD student at the University Victor Babes in Timisoara (Romania) Visiting Professor and teacher at University of Liegi and Member of the education college (EMDOLA). Coordinator of the advanced course in Laser Dentistry at the University of Genoa (Italy).

Dr. Antonio Signore Antonio Signore earned cum laude his Dr. in Dentistry degree from the University of Rome “Tor Vergata” in 1998. Since then he works at his private practice of Aesthetic and Restorative Dentistry in Rome. He obtained in 2006 his PhD in Oral Science from the and is currently Assistant Professor at the Department of Integrated Surgical and Diagnostic Sciences (DI.S.C.) at the University of Genoa, Italy. He is active member of the International Association for Dental Research (IADR), of the European Society for Biomaterials (ESB), of the Academy of Dental Materials (ADM). In addition, he has held fellowships, workshops and lecturer positions at Universities in Europe, Russia and Middle East

Dr. Luca Solimei Graduated in 2003 with honors in the Degree in Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Genoa." Active member of Amici di Brugg, active member of the Italian Academy of Esthetic Dentistry (iAED) and ordinary member of the Italian Academy of Prosthetic Dentistry (AIOP)." Professor a.c. at University of Genoa, Italy - Department of Surgical and Diagnostic Sciences (D.I.S.C) - Prof. S. Benedicenti." Speaker at national and international conferences." Private practice in Genoa, devoting himself exclusively to Restorative Dentistry with particular attention to CAD/CAM technologies and aesthetics .

Dr. Nicola Vanuzzo Dr. Nicola Vanuzzo received his dental degree magna cum laude at Padua University in 2003. He has dedicated himself mainly to the oral surgery and prosthodontics, in particular using a microscopic approach. He is a member of AIOM (Italian academy of implant Research) since 2007. Also a member of the New Gir.In 2004 and 2006 has participated in the course “ Advance Techniques and Biological Aspects in Implantology” at UMDNJ. He has completed his Masterís Degree in Forensic Odontology at the University of Florence in 2012, in 2013 the specialization course in “Microscopy Operative Dentistry” at University of Genoa and in 2014 he completed the course in “Using the laser and new technologies in Dentistry”. He is a member of ANDI ( National Association of Italian Dentists). Contract Professor at the University of Genoa, co-author of several publications related to surgery and forensic medicine.

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Dr. Attilio Venerucci Attilio Venerucci graduated in Dentistry at the University of Genoa in 1988. Since 1990 he has been part of the faculty of Endodontics of the University of Genoa, where he is Assistant Professor at the Master in Laser Dentistry directed by Prof. Benedicenti. He has attended courses in endodontics held by Herbert Schilder, Arnaldo Castellucci, Cliff Ruddle, the two-year course in periodontology held by Jan Lindhe, Jan Wennstrom and Tord Berglundh and the annual course in the prosthesis held by Mauro Fradeani. He is an active member of the Italian Academy of Microscopic Dentistry. Lecturer in courses and congresses, Attilio Venerucci has a clinic in Finale Ligure and works as a consultant in clinics in , San Remo and Milan.

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