Speakers

• Dr. Ashwini Bhalerao
  

  Dr. Ashwini Bhalerao

  Dr Ashwini Bhalerao is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, in private practice in Mumbai since 1995.
  She is the ambassador of American Academy of Oral Surgery and Digital Dentistry Society.
  Recipient of numerous awards and citations, she is an acclaimed national and international speaker., on the subjects of implantology, grafting and dynamic navigation.
  She is the KOL of Geistlich graft materials, Lifecare devices, Abbot and Claronav.
  She conducts two teaching modules, “ Fundamentals of Oral Surgery “ and “ Fundamentals of Digital Dentistry “ pan India..

• Dr. Christopher W. Barrett DDS
  

  Dr. Christopher W. Barrett

  DDS

  Dr. Christopher Barrett moved to Rapid City from Denver, CO. He originally grew up in Davenport, Iowa. Dr. Barrett was influenced to pursue dentistry not only by his Grandfather, Dr. Larry Barrett, who is a past President of the Pierre Fauchard Academy, but also by his family dentist, Dr. Kathryn Kell, who is the current President of the FDI World Dental Federation; the world’s largest dental organization. Dr. Barrett graduated from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry and proceeded to further his surgical education by completing a General Practice Residency at the Iowa City VA as well as the Iowa City Hospitals and Clinics. Dr. Barrett’s passion is implant dentistry and he is currently pursuing his Diplomate status in the American Board of Oral Implantology.

• Dr. Dan-Holtzclaw
  

  Dr. Dan-Holtzclaw

  Dr. Dan Holtzclaw is a Diplomate of both the American Board of Periodontology and the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. Long recognized as one of the world’s leaders in full-arch implantology, Dr. Holtzclaw has published over 60 articles in peer reviewed journals such as the Journal of American Dental Association, the Journal of Periodontology, Implant Dentistry, the International Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry, and Compendium. Dr. Holtzclaw served as the Editor-In-Chief of the Journal of Implant and Advanced Clinical Dentistry for 13 years in addition to serving as an editorial board member and/or editorial reviewer for six additional dental journals.
  With over 150 main podium lectures provided at major dental conferences all over the world, Dr. Holtzclaw has been named a “Leader in Continuing Dental Education” by Dentistry Today Magazine for the past 14 consecutive years. Dr. Holtzclaw currently serves as the Director of Fixed Arch Solutions for Affordable Care, LLC, a DSO with over 360 clinics in 41 states. Dr. Holtzclaw is a proud 13 year veteran of the United States Navy who finished his naval career as the periodontist for the US Navy Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Team.

• Dr. David Zelig DDS, OMS
  

  Dr. David Zelig

  DDS, OMS

  Dr. David Zelig is a board-certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon. He has a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Memphis and earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry, he then completed his residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at The Long Island Jewish Medical Center. He maintained a private practice in Memphis, TN, active in craniofacial and trauma surgery, as well as oral surgery resident education. After returning to NY, he has been active in facial trauma surgery, and major implant surgery. He is an oral surgeon with The Clear Choice Dental Implant Center, as well as the Smile By Design team. Dr. Zelig is a Fellow of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, the American Dental Association, and the New York State Dental Association. In his free time, he enjoys time with family, weightlifting, cycling and guitar.

• DR. DENNIS SMILER
  

  DR. DENNIS SMILER

  Dr. Dennis G. Smiler is a Fellow in the: International Congress of Oral Implantology, American Society of Osseointegration, and American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons; and is an Associate Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry.
  Dr. Smiler graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, School of Dentistry in 1964. He attended Boston University, Graduate School of Dentistry, earning a Masters of Science degree in 1968.
  Following an oral surgery internship and residency at Roosevelt Hospital, New York, he returned to California in 1969, establishing his oral surgery practice.
  Dr. Smiler has published numerous articles in the dental professional literature and contributed to periodicals and textbooks. He lectures extensively and participates in symposiums both domestically and internationally at universities, academy meetings, and implant conferences. He maintains a private practice in Encino, California.

• Dr. Francesco Gallo
  

  Dr. Francesco Gallo
• Dr. Francesco Grecchi
  

  Dr. Francesco Grecchi

  Graduated in Medicine and Surgery with specialization in General Surgery and Maxillofacial Surgery. He is a reputed specialist in the fields of orthognathic surgery, malformative and dysmorphic surgery, and pre-prosthetic reconstructive surgery. He has been placing zygomatic implants for 10 years. He leads the maxillofacial unit at Ospedale Galeazzi. Dr. Grecchi is consultant of Maxillofacial Surgery unit of Italian Stomatological Institute and he’s also the maxillofacial coordinator of the Italian Association of Ectodermal Dysplasia. In conclusion, he’s Founder of GISOS ( Italian Group for Osteointegration and Synthesis Studies) and author of over 100 papers published in the most important scientific journals.

• Dr. Juan Gonzalez DMD, OMS
  

  Dr. Juan Gonzalez

  DMD, OMS

  Dr. Gonzalez is a Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon. Over the last two decades he’s practiced full scope oral and maxillofacial surgery to include complex dentoalveolar surgery, third molar removal, orthognathic surgery, facial trauma, dental implants, facial cosmetic surgery and temporomandibular joint surgery. Dr. Gonzalez is also highly trained in all aspects of anesthesia and has performed over 14,000 moderate to deep sedations. For the last 4 years he’s concentrated solely on full arch surgery (All on X) procedure, specially the severe bone loss cases requiring special implants like zygomatic and pterygoid implants. He is also an editorial member of the Journal of Implants and Advanced Clinical Dentistry, one of the largest and most prestigious dental journals. Dr. Juan Gonzalez was born in Spain and raised in Puerto Rico. After finising dental school, and while in the Army, Dr. Gonzalez completed his four year Oral and Maxillofacial training at Brooke Army Medical Center. He attained the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and after 12 years of active duty transferred to the Air Force Reserves where he’s been for the last 8 years as the Chief of Professional Services directly supervising 6 physicians. He’s also been a highly sought educator helping train dozens of active duty surgery residents. When not taking care of patients, Dr. Gonzalez remains active by traveling with his wife and three daughters, flying, shooting, hunting, wakeboarding, running barefoot half marathons and drinking wine with friends.

• Dr. Luigi Vito Stefanelli
  

  Dr. Luigi Vito Stefanelli

  [email protected]
  328 1773150
  Roma, Italy
  Graduation in Civil Engineering at Politecnico di Torino.
  Graduation cum laude in dentistry and prosthetics at “Sapienza” Università di Roma.
  P.h.d. in head and maxillofacial diseases at la “Sapienza” Università di Roma.
  Professor at the master in implantology at “Sapienza” Università di Roma since 2014.
  Professor at the master in prosthetics at la “Sapienza” Università di Roma since 2015.
  Master clinical trainer and opinion leader for Claronav, Navident.
  An active member of the Digital Implant and Restorative Academy.
  Director of the Dynamic Navigation Society.
  Author of numerous papers on guided surgery.
  Author of 3 patents on static guided surgery.

• Dr. Maurice Salama DMD
  

  Dr. Maurice Salama

  DMD

  Dr. Maurice A. Salama completed his undergraduate studies at the State University of New York at Binghamton in 1985, where he received his BS in Biology. Dr. Salama received his DMD from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, where he later received his dual specialty certification in Orthodontics and Periodontics, as well as his implant training at the Branemark Center at Penn.
  Dr. Salama is currently on the faculty of the Medical College of Georgia as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Periodontics.
  Dr. Salama is a permanent member of the Scientific Committee of the world’s leading online Dental Education Website DENTALXP.com.
  He is also a member of the Team Atlanta Dental Practice which is a multidisciplinary practice world-renowned for its clinical research in reconstructive and esthetic dentistry.

• Dr. Rajan Shet DDS
  

  Dr. Rajan Shet

  DDS

  Dr. Rajan Sheth is a leader in the field of restorative and implant dentistry. He has rehabilitated thousands of patients and maintains a simple vision of “Fear Free Dentistry” and “No one should have to suffer wearing a denture or the embarrassment of missing teeth.” He focuses his scope of practice on comprehensive restorative dentistry with a strong focus on IV sedation, extractions, dental implants, dentures, bone reconstruction, and immediate teeth in a day dental services. Dr. Sheth has been routinely removing wisdom teeth from simple cases, to complete bony extractions in private practice since 2011. Dr. Sheth has been performing IV sedation since 2010, and he obtained his credentials from The Ohio State University General Practice Residency. He maintains his Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) and continually trains with other dental surgeons both nationally and internationally. It is Dr. Sheth’s belief that no patient should struggle with their smile, dental fear, or anxiety. He believes there is a dental solution for everyone, and it is his passion to find that solution for you. He proudly serves patients in Scottsdale, Greater Phoenix, Peoria, and the surrounding areas in Arizona.

• Dr. Sara Emery DDS
  

  Dr. Sara Emery

  DDS

  La Dr.ssa Sara Emery, nativa del Texas e dentista con 22 anni di esperienza al servizio della sua comunità, esercita in entrambe le sedi (Round Rock & Austin, Texas) nel nostro Advanced Dental Implant Center. Possiede una comprovata esperienza lavorativa nel settore privato. (Dr Emery now concentrates solely on same day, “All-on-4 or more” implant restorations) Aver operato per 16 anni nel suo studio privato le ha fornito l’esperienza necessaria per eccellere nel settore dentale. La Dr.ssa Emery offre servizi estetici ed implantari all’avanguardia, utilizzando le più sviluppate tecnologie e tecniche implantari. La sua continua formazione gli ha permesso di rimanere aggiornata sulle più evolute innovazioni del settore, acquisendo conoscenze utilizzabili a seconda delle necessità dei propri pazienti. La Dr.ssa Emery ha ottenuto la sua laurea di primo livello alla Columbia University di New York, dopodiché è tornata in Texas ed ha ottenuto un Dottorato in Chirurgia Dentale. Si è laureata con lode alla Dental School presso l’Università del Texas Health Science Center di San Antonio. La Dr.ssa Emery discuterà l’importanza della chirurgia guidata, includendo il tema del confronto tra il chirurgo e il tecnico dal consulto iniziale fino ad arrivare alla protesi finale. Infine, verrà discussa l’importanza della blending function e del fattore estetico per un miglior risultato finale.

• DR. VLADIMIR GARCÍA LOZADA
  

  DR. VLADIMIR GARCÍA LOZADA

  Degree in Dentistry. Universidad Central de Venezuela / Universidad de Santiago de Compostela Specialist in Stomatology. Universidad Santa Maria.
  Residency in Buccomaxillofacial Surgery and Traumatology. PR Hospital. Brazil
  University Diploma in Oral Surgery. Universidad Complutense de Madrid.
  University Specialist in Oral Implantology. University of Santiago de Compostela.
  Certificate in Dental Implants. University of Miami; Miller School of Medicine Division of Maxillofacial Surgery.
  Master’s Degree in Oral Surgery and Implantology. University of Lleida
  Doctor in Oral Surgery and Maxillofacial Implantology. Cambridge International University
  Collaborating Professor in several University Postgraduate Degrees in Surgery and Implantology at national level.
  Exclusive private practice in Advanced Oral Surgery and Implantology.
  Director of CIBUMAX. Spain
  Member of IAOMS, ICOI, ITI, SEI, SECIB Societies.
  Author of several scientific articles in national and international journals.

• PROF. DR. ALEXANDER D'ALVIA SALVONI
  

  PROF. DR. ALEXANDER D'ALVIA SALVONI

  Dr. Alexander Salvoni studied Dentistry at Methodist University of Sao Paulo and Oral Pathology at University of Sao Paulo. He is professor at Paulista Association of Dental Surgeons and is a specialist in implantology. Dr. Salvoni dedicates his career to teaching the new generation of Implantologists. He is an internationally recognized expert on the zygomatic technique having placed more than 1000 zygomatic implants. He is a coordinator of post-graduate education in Sao Paulo, Brazil and clinicians from all around the world come to his clinic to learn and practice this technique. Dr. Salvoni is a dedicated educator always searching for the best techniques to teach his students and to treat his patients.

• Prof. Francesco Zingari
  

  Prof. Francesco Zingari

  Graduation in dentistry and prosthetics at Università degli studi di Milano. Since 2005 freelancer of the maxillofacial unit at Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi in Milan. Adjunct professor of prosthetics on zygomatic implants at Università statale in Milan. Adjunct professor of implantology at Università degli studi di Parma. Speaker at the II degree post-graduation master in digital and guided surgery. Speaker at training courses in advanced implantology and anatomical dissection. An active member of the Digital Implant & Restorative Academy (Di&RA). Author of national and international publications.