Speakers

Kevin Armstrong began his career in dental technology in 1995, pursuing his studies at Manchester Metropolitan University. Graduating in 2000 with a degree in Dental Technology, he laid the foundation for his future endeavors. Driven by a commitment to prosthetic rehabilitation, Kevin furthered his education at George Brown College in Canada, focusing on Clinical Dental Technology and graduating with honors in 2010. He continued his studies with the Faculty of General Dental Practice (FGDP), completing two additional years to become a qualified Clinical Dental Technician.

With over 29 years of experience, Kevin is a pivotal figure in the profession. His expertise in fixed full-arch prosthetics has earned him a reputation as a highly skilled Clinical Dental Technician, educator, and mentor. He regularly lectures for leading implant companies in the UK, focusing on immediate loads and full arch construction. His knowledge and experience are invaluable to both new and experienced Clinicians.

Kevin's dedication to mentoring is evident in his work with implant dentists beginning their full arch training. He runs courses alongside his lecturing commitments, shaping the next generation of Clinical Dental Technicians and Implant Dentists.

Leanna brings an extensive background and practical expertise from her employment at Clifton Dental Studio under Dr. Neil Gerrard. Registered with the GDC, she has excelled as a Dental Care Professional (DCP), Treatment Coordinator, and leader of the TCO team.

Since 2018 Leanna has been instrumental in supporting Laura, earning the role of lead trainer not just for her knowledge and ability to train team members, but also for her infectious enthusiasm and commitment to developing the skills of her clients teams.

Her contributions extend beyond her immediate responsibilities, as Leanna is highly sought after for her training and consultancy services. Her workshops are acclaimed by both business owners and staff for their impact and effectiveness.

Currently, Leanna serves as a Treatment Coordinator Manager for the Smmmile Store brand, under the guidance of Dr. Sandeep Kumar. In this role, she supports TCOs across multiple locations, continuing her commitment to excellence while maintaining her GDC registration.

Outside of her professional life, Leanna is dedicated to her children, Drew and Desi. Family is her cornerstone, and she treasures the moments spent with her loved ones and close friends. Additionally, Leanna attributes her positive outlook to her regular gym routine, underscoring the importance of physical well-being in achieving mental health.

Ricky graduated as a dentist from the University of Manchester with BDS Honours in 2014 and was the recipient of the prestigious Charles H Preston prize medal. Ricky attained multiple awards and prizes for achieving; the highest in finals, highest overall student over the 5 year Dentistry course, distinction in case presentations and was also awarded the outstanding academic achievement award for being in the top 0.5% of students at the University of Manchester. 
 

Alina Ceclan is one of Europe’s MiYO Instructors and a Master Ceramist at Q LAB in London. Known for her expertise in highly complex restorations, Alina's philosophy revolves around recreating nature in every case, with a particular focus in color matching across all types of restorations. 

As a MiYO instructor, Alina began her lecturing journey with a live demonstration at IDS Cologne, Germany in 2023. She has contributed to widely recognised publications such as DENTISTRY.CO.UK magazine and DTG, and continues to share her extensive knowledge through hands-on courses across the UK. Alina is a strong advocate for increasing female representation in the Dental Technology field, using online webinars and platforms like NightShift to inspire and empower the younger generations.

Alina champions proactive collaboration between Dental Technicians and Dentists from the initial formulation of a patient's case. Her work focuses on helping patients rediscover their confidence through beautifully crafted smiles. Recently, Alina extended her advocacy for this collaborative approach during a week-long visit to multiple U.S.-based dental labs, culminating in a lecture at LAB DAY WEST in Los Angeles in 2024. 

With a commitment to enhancing patient outcomes, Alina strives to empower fellow dental professionals by sharing her knowledge and embracing innovative technologies and techniques, thereby elevating the standard of care in restorative dentistry.

Dr. Sherlock Chan is a graduate of Liverpool Dental School, where he gained foundational knowledge in dentistry. He further honed his expertise through advanced training and hospital postings in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. Subsequently, he achieved the Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery (MFDS), a testament to his commitment to continuing professional development.

Throughout his career, Dr. Chan has earned a Master’s degree in Dental Implantology and is currently pursuing an additional Master’s degree in Oral Surgery to further enhance his skill set. His clinical practice is primarily focused on dental implantology, with a particular expertise in complex procedures, including guided bone regeneration, block grafting, sinus lifts (both internal and external), and full arch implant surgery.

Outside of his professional life, Dr. Chan is an avid sports enthusiast with a keen interest in squash, badminton, swimming, and rock climbing. Additionally, he is passionate about music, both as a performer and listener, and frequently attends classical music concerts.

Dr. Dimitris Charoulis is an Oral Surgeon of Greek origin, currently practicing and residing primarily abroad. He previously held the position of Assistant Professor in the Department of Periodontology at the Dental Faculty of RWTH Aachen University in Germany. His three-year clinical research on Aggressive Periodontitis culminated in the completion of his PhD.

Dr. Charoulis' postgraduate education includes a two-year Master of Science in Lasers in Dentistry, as well as a comprehensive specialty clinical training program in Oral Surgery and Implantology in Austria.

He went on to establish two private practices in Greece, while also serving as an associate oral surgeon at a specialty clinic in Germany. His clinical focus has been on Full-Mouth Rehabilitation and Implantology, with a strong emphasis on both hard and soft tissue management. In parallel, he organized and delivered a successful series of advanced clinical courses—ranging from basic surgical techniques and soft tissue microsurgery to complex treatment planning, implant placement, and multiple implant-supported restorations, with FP1 prosthetic design as a central objective.

Dr. Charoulis has a particular passion for autologous bone harvesting and osseous reconstruction. His clinical workflow is deeply integrated with digital technology, enhancing both precision and predictability in treatment.

In 2024, Dr. Charoulis made a significant transition in his career, relocating to the United States to join the Department of Periodontology at the University of Pennsylvania, further expanding his academic and clinical horizons.

Cristian Dinu DMD, MD, MSc, PhD. Professor, Consultant in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Maxillofacial Surgery and Implantology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy „Iuliu Hatieganu” Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Dean of the Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy „Iuliu Hatieganu” Cluj-Napoca, Romania (2020-2024; 2024-2029). Master of Plastic Periodontal Surgery at University of Bologna (Director: Prof. Dr. Giovanni Zucchelli). Extensively lectures at several national (over 60 conferences) and international congresses of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Oral Implantology (over 50 conferences). Research member and coordinator in more than 23 European and national scientific projects. Received several prizes in national and international scientific events. Author and co-author of more than 120 papers in national and international journals. Co-author of 12 specialty books. Specific focus on plastic and reconstructive surgery, facial aesthetic surgery, reconstructive microsurgery, craniofacial trauma and malformations, salivary glands pathology, advanced oral implantology, and periodontology. Member of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Arbeitsgruppe fur Ostheosynthesefragen AOCMF, International Team for Implantology, etc. 

Nina qualified in 2013 as a Dental Therapist from Sheffield Dental school and due to a passion for well being and a holistic approach with her patients, Nina returned to studying to become dual trained and graduated as a Nutritional Therapist in 2019.

Nina loves bringing her passions together, whether it is in the dental surgery with patients or providing workshops, lectures and articles for dental professionals and/or the general public.

Nina is a clinical educator for the Ikigai Oral Hygiene community, part of the clinical education team for TePe and a mentor for the BSDHT coaching and mentoring programme.

Nina recently obtained a post grad level 7 diploma in Dental Education, Coaching and Mentoring.

Dr Gomes is a Dental Medical Doctor by the Faculty of Dental Medicine of the University of Oporto (FMDUP) (1996-2002), post-graduation in Implantology in Sweden (Bränemark Institute in Gothenburg and Maxilla-Facial Surgery Ward at Västerås Hospital), has a specialization course in Implantology by FMDUP (2003-2006), a Master's Degree in Implantology by FMDUP (MsC), a PhD degree in the field or Oral Surgery /Implantology at FMDUP (2013-2018) and is a oral surgeon (specialist in oral surgery) by the Portuguese Dental Medical Association (OMD).

Dr Gomes is the opinion leader of Riiter academy, Bredent Medical Group, MINEC (Megagen International Network of Education and Clinical Research) active member, KOL of Osteobiol Biomaterials, KOL of T-scan (digital assessment of occlusion) , KOL of Osstell, IFZI (Prof.Lang) academy auxiliar instructor, Active member of BBB (Bone, Biomaterials and Beyond) Academy, ambassador of the Clean Implant Foundaton, MINEC ambassador and expert on Dental XP, Oralsurgerytube, MINEC and Dentinaltubules educational platforms

Dr Gomes is an invited External Teacher at Master and Specialization Course of Oral Rehabilitation (CESPU University, Portugal). Invited lecturer at Upenn (University of Pennsylvania, USA), private practices in Portugal dedicated exclusively to Implantology, advanced oral surgery and rehabilitation, a mentor of professional group Follow the RED (dedicated to oral surgery), International leader of the “Divas in Dentistry Project” and “Leading Ladies in Dentistry” Association. Chairwomen of WOW (Women of Wisdom), reviewer of Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research journal, BMC Oral Health and IJERPH. Editorial board of International Growth Factor and Stem Cells in Dentistry journal and author and co-author of several articles and chapters of books in the Dentistry Field.

Dr Gomes is also a speaker in more than 35 countries and listed in the Top 100 dentists in the World 2020 by the Global Interdisciplinary Institute

Vicki has been a Dental Therapist for the past six years, prior to this she was a Dental Nurse for fifteen years - Many of those years  were spent on the oral surgery department of a Dental Hospital working closely with the implant team. This role allowed her to gain invaluable experience assisting with surgical procedures and implant post operative patient care. Vicki now splits her time between an Implant referral Hospital and private practice. 

She has extensive experience and knowledge in maintaining and treating not only conventional dental implants but also zygomatic implants.  

Vicki is the North west Representative for the BSDHT and was also invited to be  part of the working group for the BSP Peri - implant guidelines workshops.  She also lectures on the Maintaining and Treating Peri-Implant disease Course at ICE Hospital in Manchester.   

Laura Horton – Patient Experience & Practice Growth Expert.

Laura is a trailblazer in Treatment Coordination with a robust 25-year tenure in dentistry, starting as a dental nurse. Her zeal for enhancing treatment coordination, along with clinic and team growth, is unparalleled.

As the owner of a dental clinic, Laura spearheads her team, integrating a state-of-the-art digital patient journey from the first point of contact to in-depth consultations, ensuring a flawless experience. Her expertise in marketing and patient care workflows is central to this process, all pivoting around the Treatment Coordination model.

A GDC registrant, Laura has dedicated 15 years to augmenting clinics via her consultancy, standing as a linchpin in the dental community.

Laura’s proficiency in patient communication is unparalleled, and she imparts her grassroots knowledge to both clinicians and their teams through comprehensive training. Her methodologies are forged from extensive, real-world patient interactions.

Renowned for her educational prowess, Laura has mentored thousands of treatment coordinators. Her reputation for crafting custom content has made her a go-to resource for international dental brands.

Bilkis Hussain is the Head of Compliance at Apolline, with over a decade of experience in managing CQC compliance within dental practices. Her expertise spans leadership, management, and compliance, where she has supported numerous dental teams in achieving and maintaining CQC standards. Bilkis has played a pivotal role in guiding practices through successful inspections, turning compliance challenges into opportunities for growth. Known for her contributions to Smokeless Tobacco NICE guidelines, Bilkis has authored journal articles, produced podcasts, and presented at international conferences. Her career blends a strong foundation in psychology and leadership with hands-on experience in compliance, inspection management, and developing strategies that empower dental professionals. Passionate about enabling practices to thrive in a regulated environment, Bilkis shares actionable insights that foster leadership excellence and operational success.

Preetee works full-time as a dental nurse and safeguarding lead at a private dental practice in London. She is actively involved in education and training as she delivers the NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice in Dental Nursing. Additionally, she serves as an Associate Examiner for the National Examining Board for Dental Nurses (NEBDN). She is also an honorary ambassador for the Mouth Cancer Foundation. Preetee's contributions to the dental community extend beyond her work - she is an editorial board member of the Dental Nursing Journal and regularly authors articles. She has also been featured in Dentistry, BDJ Team, Dental Therapy Update and the Primary Dental Journal. She is also an empowering and dynamic public speaker, addressing topics ranging from negotiation skills for dental nurses to raising awareness about domestic abuse (lived experience) at various dental events and conferences.

In the past, she has held roles as a lead dental nurse and receptionist, a practice manager, and a clinical mentor to student dental nurses. As an advocate for continuous learning and professional development, Preetee was an ambassador and the dental nurses' study club co-director for the International Team for Implantology (UK and Ireland Section) from 2020 to 2022; she was also one of the 4 founding members of this dental nursing community.

Preetee obtained her NEBDN National Certificate in Dental Nursing in 2010, followed by her BDA Education Certificate in Dental Radiography in 2013, and then her Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS) qualification in 2015. In 2021, she completed her DDS Treatment Coordinator Programme. In 2023, she achieved her BDA Education Certificate in Oral Health Education and in 2024, she successfully completed her Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA). In addition to her academic accomplishments, Preetee has also obtained certificates in the following - COVID-19: Psychological First Aid, COVID-19: Helping Young People Manage Low Mood and Depression, and Supporting Victims of Domestic Violence.

Preetee's dedication and expertise have been recognized through various accolades. She received the Best Dental Nurse award at the DDS Recognition Awards in 2020 and went on to win Best Dental Nurse (South) at the Dentistry Awards in 2021. She was also a finalist at the Private Dentistry Awards in 2022. She was one of the judges at the prestigious Dentistry Awards in 2023 and 2024 and was the only practising dental nurse to be included in Dentistry's Top 50 in 2023 and 2024. Preetee is currently the BADN President. 

Dr Telmo Iceta is a Specialist in Orthodontics and a member of the British and Spanish Orthodontic Societies. He received his Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree in 2008 from the University of Barcelona, a Masters in dental research in 2014 and his Masters in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics in 2015 from the University of Catalunya (UIC) in Barcelona.

On completion of his Masters program, Dr Iceta was invited to present his thesis at the Spanish Orthodontic Society. He has also participated in the prestigious European Orthodontic Society meetings of 2016 in Stockholm and in 2018 in Edinburgh presenting two scientific posters. He has lectured at the EAED closed meeting is a co-author of 3 scientific papers published in the International Journal of Esthetic Dentistry on the topic of Interdisciplinary Dentistry. He works in private practice in Windsor and London UK.

Dr Kalsi graduated from Leeds Dental institute in 2016 and completed his vocational training in West Sussex. Following this, Manraj worked across South West London and Surrey, gaining experience in NHS and private Dentistry. During this time, he also completed the membership exam for the Royal College of Surgeons, England (MJDF RCS Eng) and the Postgraduate Diploma in Primary Dental Care with Distinction at the University of Kent.

Furthermore, Dr Kalsi regularly attended courses and conferences across the UK. Dr Kalsi also had the privilege to shadow and work with several specialists during this time to increase his knowledge base and skills. His special interests lie in periodontology, prosthodontics and implant dentistry. Dr Kalsi is also a registered provider of comprehensive Invisalign.

In 2022, Manraj completed his Doctorate of Clinical Dentistry in Periodontology at Bart’s and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry. In the same year he also passed the Specialty Membership in Periodontics exams from both the Royal College of Surgeons of England and the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh as well as being awarded the prestigious Diplomate in Implant Dentistry from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. Following the completion of his Periodontology specialty training, Manraj is currently undertaking specialty training in Prosthodontics at the renowned UCL Eastman Dental Institute.

Manraj is a member of the British Society of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry (BSP), the Association of Dental Implantology (ADI), the International Team of Implantology (ITI), the Society for the Advancement of Anaesthesia in Dentistry (SAAD), the British Dental Association (BDA), the British Society of Prosthodontics (BSPPD), the British Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry (BAAD) and the Royal College of Surgeons of England.

Professor Joseph Kan received his Prosthodontic and Implant Dentistry training from Loma Loma University (LLU) in 1997. He is currently a Professor at LLU and also maintains a private practice.

He has received numerous awards and recognition throughout his career, including the 1997 Academy of Osseointegration (AO) Best Research Award, 2003 Judson Hinckey Scientific Award from the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry and the 2005 Robert James Implant Dentistry Award. In 2019 he was given Honorary Membership by the UK Association of Dental Implantology and received the LLU Distinguished Research Award and Greater New York Academy of Prosthodontist Distinguished Speaker Award in 2020. Most recently Prof. Kan received the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) Honorary Membership for contribution to the field of Periodontology as well as the Clinical Research Award in 2021.

He serves on the editorial boards of the International Journal of Esthetic Dentistry, and the Journal of Esthetics and Restorative Dentistry and was the Program Chairman for the 2018 AO Annual Meeting and is currently a member of the AO Executive Board of Directors. He performed a live surgery at the 104th AAP Annual meeting in 2018. In 2017, Fardi et al (Int J Maxillofac Implants), listed 4 of Prof. Kan’s publication as the Top 100 cited articles in Implant Dentistry. In 2020, Praveen G et al (J Prosthet Dent), cited 2 of Prof. Kan’s publications as the top 100 most cited articles in Prosthodontics. Besides lecturing nationally and internationally, Prof. Kan has published over 140 referenced articles and book chapters on interdisciplinary treatment planning, periodontal peri-implant tissue management, and immediate tooth replacement concepts.

Dr Harshiv Karia is a specialist Prosthodontist with a passion for advancing and innovating in the field of digital dentistry. As the lead of postgraduate digital dentistry at the University of Pennsylvania, his daily work involves implementing, educating, and training post-graduate residents on innovative digital workflows to tackle complex full-mouth rehabilitation cases. Dr. Karia, a graduate of Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry and the University of Pennsylvania, is dedicated to educating the next generation of dentists and providing optimal patient care.

Fazeela is the founding clinician of the FACE implant multi-disciplinary team both on the surgical and restorative side, for One To One Dental Clinic based in Harley Street, London After qualification, Fazeela held several surgical posts in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, be- fore studying for a MSc in Restorative Dentistry which she received with Distinction.

She has always had a passion and special interest in Implant Dentistry: both on the sur- gical and restorative full arch rehabilitation of the maxilla, and has been involved in devel- oping treatment modalities for Peri-implantitits within clinical practice. Fazeela is passion- ate about the work based training and mentoring of general practitioners within Implant Dentistry.

She is the Course Lead for PG Diploma In Implant Dentistry for One To One Education Programme and the Smilefast Course Lead for Blended learning (Diploma In Implant Dentistry)(Eduqual). A former Lead Tutor for the Royal College of Surgeons, (Diploma In Implant Dentistry) she lectures worldwide on Implant Dentistry and is an boardmember of the BAAD CGDent and an active member of ADI.

Fazeela currently has collaborations with a joint programme in Muco-gingival surgery for Implant Dentistry with Prof Cristian Dinu (Romania).and collaborates with Dr Howie

Gluckman in South Africa, on the advanced courses.

After studying at Newcastle University Dr. Leech also trained at Sheffield University where he discovered a love for dental implants. He has travelled Internationally training to the highest standards and is Vice President of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. He is the first dentist in the UK to pass the Membership for Advanced General Dental Surgery with the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh and is a member of the Dental Faculty for the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. He has also been awarded his Diploma in Implantology from the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh and is an examiner for them. He has been awarded a Fellowship, considered the highest available award from the Royal College that few hold, as well as a Fellowship from the College of Dentistry England. He is  a member of the Society for the Advancement of Anaesthesia in Dentistry and loves putting anxious patients at ease with the use of conscious sedation when needed.

Dr. Mark Ludlow is the Section Head of Implant Dentistry, Digital Dentistry, and Removable Prosthodontics at the University of Utah School of Dentistry.  He completed his DMD dental training at the University of Connecticut and received his MS in prosthodontics from the University of North Carolina.  As a practicing and teaching prosthodontist, Dr. Ludlow’s passion is in the development and integration of digital technology in the practice of everyday implant and restorative dentistry.

Dr Tidu Mankoo qualified with a BDS from the University of Bristol in 1981 and has a renowned Private & Referral Practice in Windsor, UK, treating Implant, Restorative and Aesthetic cases, particularly complex cases. He has built a reputation for exceptional dentistry and carries out both the surgical and prosthetic aspects of his cases. He is an active member of the European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, the Association of Dental Implantology (UK), the European Association of Osseointegration (EAO), Fellow of the International College of Dentists (FICD), and a fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. He is a Visiting Professor at the University of Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain.

He was the President of the European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry 2009-2010 and a founder and Past President of the British Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry and serves on the Editorial Board of the International Journal of Esthetic Dentistry He is a respected teacher with numerous publications. He is a sought-after international speaker particularly in the field of Dental Implants, Aesthetic Dentistry and management of complex cases. He lectures and gives courses regularly all over the world.  

Jack is the Director of Absolute Dental Services Signature Prosthetics Division in the Triangle region of North Carolina, Jack a former Marine, started his ceramics career in 2002. 

He managed the Implant, All Ceramic and PFM Divisions of MicroDental DTI. He was Director of technical Artistry for Lee Culp at Sculpture Studios Since 2014 before joining Absolute Dental Laboratory. He has completed courses on advanced implant restorative dentistry with Dr Carl Misch and has received a Fellowship from the Misch Institute as well as obtaining Fellowship and Mastership from the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. He is a member of the Academy of Osseointegration, the American College of Prosthodontists and the prestigious PEERS prosthodontic association. He was also named LMT magazine top 40 technicians in the US under 40. Over the years Jack has been an integral part in the research and development of many of today’s top restorative dental materials.  Jack is on the editorial advisor’s board for Dental Lab Products magazine and Spectrum Dialog magazine. Jack has studied and restored cases with many of the world’s top clinicians. In 2022 Jack received the NADL Excellence in education award as well as the Technician Leadership award from the American College of Prosthodontists. Today, he continues to work closely with Restorative Clinicians, Prosthodontists, University Graduate programs and faculty Practices from around the country. Jack is a KOL for top manufacturers and is faculty at the MOD Institute.  Jack can be contacted at jack@absolutedentalservices.com.

Bryan Matthews is a seasoned dental technician and entrepreneur with a background in both dental technology and IT. He graduated with a Bachelor of Technology degree in Dental Technology from Durban University of Technology, South Africa, in 1997. After initially working as a dental technician and expanding his skills in IT studies, Bryan immigrated to the UK in 2001.

In the UK, Bryan continued his career in dental technology, eventually transitioning to freelance work, where his expertise and dedication led him to supporting various dental labs around London with their more complex cases. Recognising the potential for growth in digital dental technology, Bryan established Tusk Dental Technologies. Under his leadership, Tusk has expanded into a nationally recognised dental lab, known for its early adoption and innovative approach to digital dental solutions built on the solid foundation of sound restorative principles. Throughout this period Bryan has been involved in educating fellow technicians through technical training, acted in KOL roles and performed advisory work for industry leading technology and material manufacturers. 

Recently, Bryan's company partnered with the prominent European lab company, Corus, marking a significant milestone in his career and the growth of Tusk Dental Technologies. Bryan’s journey reflects his commitment to excellence and innovation in the field of dental technology.

Shaz Memon is an award-winning dental marketing expert. Founder of Digimax Dental, the world’s highest rated dental marketing agency, Shaz has worked in the industry for more than two decades. Designer, marketer and business leader, he worked across a wide variety of sectors, gaining experience with leading names, including the BBC, before finding his preferred niche in dentistry marketing. Voted as Top 14th Most Influential in UK Dentistry Top 50 2020 and 2021. He has published two business volumes – Instagram for Dentists and Instagram for Business. Shaz is also founder of the charity Wells on Wheels and training company Clinics.co.uk.

Payvand is currently training to be a specialist in Periodontology and Implant Dentistry at Guys Hospital in London Bridge. She spends 3 days a week at the hospital treating complex periodontal cases, non-surgically and surgically, referred in by dentists in the London area. It is expected that she will complete her training in 2025 with admission onto the GDC Specialist Register. She spends her other working days in general practice practising, focusing her work on Periodontology.

Prior to this Payvand carried her BDS training in Liverpool and holds a Biochemistry degree from Kings College London. She has completed Dental Core Training in Oral Surgery and Restorative Dentistry at Guys Hospital and has completed a PG Cert in Dental Education.

Dr Mintrone started his activity as a dental technician and then specialized as a ceramist in fixed prosthesis.
After graduating in Dentistry with honors at the University of Modena, Italy, he attended several courses on prosthetic dentistry and implant surgery. EAED active member.

Winner of the 2011 and 2012 editions of the Master Clinician in Implant Dentistry at the gIDE/ UCLA, he is Faculty member and chairman at the gIDE/LLU for the Esthetic/Implant Master Program in Europe, China and Vietnam.

He has authored several articles published on international scientific magazines and he lectures nationally and internationally on topics related to digital dentistry. implants and prosthodontics. He focuses his professional activity mainly on aesthetics and prosthetic rehabilitation on implants and natural dentition in his private practices in Modena,Italy.

Shubham graduated at the top of his class at university and, after successfully completing the Royal College examinations, pursued an MSc in Implantology at Warwick. He later attained an MClinDent in Prosthodontics with distinction from King’s College London, which refined his expertise in complex rehabilitative restorative and implant dentistry.

He is passionate about education and mentorship and is dedicated to training the next generation of dental professionals. In addition to lecturing internationally on aesthetic and regenerative implant dentistry, he provides one-to-one mentorship, offering tailored guidance to clinicians seeking to refine their skills. His commitment to hands-on teaching extends to chairside supervision, where he works closely with dentists to enhance their clinical techniques in real time. His clinical and research interests focus on managing nervous patients with complex, multiple, and chronic dental conditions, reinforcing his dedication to patient-centered care.

Furthering his dedication to professional development, he recently completed a certificate in Dental Anxiety and Sedation from Newcastle. He has received multiple awards and accolades throughout his career and actively contributes to the advancement of prosthodontics and implantology through teaching and mentorship.

Beyond dentistry, he is a passionate landscape photographer and watercolour artist. At home, he enjoys cooking and gardening with his two children.

Dr Tom Murphy's implant practice is focussed on more complex aspects of dental implantology, such as guided bone regeneration/block grafting/periodontal soft tissue grafting/ sinus lifts (internal and external) and with a heavy emphasis on full arch implant surgery. Regarding full arch surgery he is very experienced with immediate placement/immediate load surgeries, and is one of the few implant surgeons in Ireland that carries out extra-maxillary pterygoid implants, trans-sinus implants and zygomatic implants. 

Dr Tom Murphy was awarded a master’s degree with distinction in clinical implantology from the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan). Currently Dr Tom is now involved in lecturing for the UCLan Implantology MSc programme as well as lecturing across the UK and Ireland for various organisations, such as the Royal College of Surgeons England and the Association of Dental Implantology. In addition to this Dr Tom is involved with carrying out and publishing dental research.

Hiten graduated from Guy's, King's and St Thomas' Dental Institute, London in 2003. After completing vocational training, he worked as a Senior House Officer at Basildon University Hospital. He then spent four years working in general dental practice in London while training to become a specialist.

Hiten developed an interest in Prosthodontics and Implants during his Vocational Training and House Officer year. In 2005, he started specialist training in Prosthodontics at Guy's Hospital, London whilst working as a Staff Grade Oral Surgeon at King's College Hospital. Whilst completing his specialist training he has worked for and trained under world renowned Implant and Restorative Clinicians. In 2007 Hiten was appointed as an Associate Specialist in Restorative Dentistry at St. George's Hospital, London where he practiced all restorative modalities on a referral basis.

Hiten achieved the Astratech® Prosthodontics award whilst completing his Master of Clinical Dentistry in Prosthodontics. He then obtained his Membership in Restorative Dentistry from the Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh). In 2009, he was accepted on the GDC Specialist Register for Prosthodontics. During his postgraduate studies, Hiten was awarded a scholarship to attend an International Implant course in Sweden.

Hiten has attended many international conferences, for example, he has spoken at the International Association for Dental Research (IADR).

Hiten works for referral practices in London, and Essex. He also enjoys teaching restorative dentistry to dental students at Guy's Hospital and is involved in running postgraduate courses on Implants for the London Deanery. He currently holds the position of Consultant in Prosthodontics at Guy's Hospital.

Having qualified as a dentist in 2012, Viraj has set out to gain the necessary experience to help him with his goal of becoming one of the lead Implantologists in the UK for the future.

Viraj undertook hospital training in Maxillofacial and Oral surgery in 2014 and since has attended multiple Dental Implant courses within the UK.  In 2018 his passion for implants led him to New York City in, where he enrolled for 2 years at New York University (NYU), on the renowned Advanced Implant Dentistry Program.

Since moving back to the UK, on completion of the Program, in 2020 Viraj has been working as a dental implantologist in private practices across London.

He was awarded the "ITI Future Star" prize by the International Team of Implantology in 2021 and received an award for "the Best Young Implant dentist in the UK 2022".

He has also become a key opinion leader for some of the leading implant companies within the UK and is now lecturing and presenting internationally.

The majority of cases referred to him are those requiring implants in conjunction with complex ridge augmentation procedures.

Hugo is a service partner specialist for Smop by Swissmeda with a degree in Dental Technology and is also registered with the GDC. He is involved in developing and improving the SMOP software to meet the increasing market demands and deliver specialized training on digital planning workflows.

In recent years Hugo has been at the forefront of dental technology, workingwith heads of research and development teams worldwide. He has helped deliver new dental appliances and more recently he was helping clinicians incorporate new technologies and digital planning into their practices andprotocols, design drilling guides, and develop new drilling procedures.

Dr. Stavros Pelekanos received his undergraduate degree in Dentistry (D.D.S.) from the University of Athens, Greece. In 1993, he obtained his doctoral degree in Prosthodontics (Dr med dent) from the University of Freiburg (Prof. Dr. J.R. Strub), Germany. Following his professional training, Dr. Pelekanos established a private practice in Athens, oriented towards prosthodontics, implantology and esthetic dentistry.

In 2002, he was appointed full-time Lecturer at the Department of Prosthodontics, Dental School, University of Athens, Greece, and in 2012 Assistant Professor in the same department. Since 2013 he is an active member of the European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry (EAED). His professional affiliations include: The International College of Prosthodontics (ICP), European Prosthodontic Association (EPA), Greek Prosthodontic Association and many others. He is a faculty member of gIDE Institute (Global Institute of Dental Education, Los Angeles, California) lecturing internationally and performing hands on courses on implants, aesthetics and restorative procedures.

In 2008 and 2011, Dr Pelekanos received second and first prize at the scientific award competition of the European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry held in Madrid, Spain and Istanbul, Turkey respectively. To date he has published over twenty articles in peer reviewed journals and 3 chapters in books.

As a dental educator for several years Peter has found an easy transition into both the technical/clinician circuit lecturing both Doctors and technicians nationally and internationally including in the United States, Canada, Australia, Asia and Europe.  His personal appreciation and expertise on all phases of Clinical /Laboratory techniques including Fixed Prosthodontics, Ceramics, Implantology, Muscle Function, Color communication, Digital Photography, Material Options and Mandibular Physiology have made him a source of knowledge and motivation for his peers. Peter’s unique lecture ability and communication skills create a great learning environment.

• Graduate and Mentor at the Kois Center for Dental Excellence.
• Board member of ASMDT (Association of Master Dental Technicians)
• Teacher and educator in Master Dental technician program (New York University)
• Member of the AAED (American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry)
• Fellow of the NGS (Northeastern Gnathalogical Society)
• Editor in Chief, [Inside Dental Technology]  Aegis Communications
• Executive Board Member of the NGS
• Faculty at NYU School of Dentistry
• ACP Technician of the year 2018
• Scientific Advisor at the Kois Center for Dental Excellence

Peter has also lectures as a dental teammate with many Dr's including Dr John Kois, Dr David Hornbrook, Dr Lenord Kobren, Dr Sivan Finkel , Dr Bernadette Sawa and Dr Micheal Ricciardi

Prof Alessandro Pozzi DDS PhD has been in practice since 1997. Specialist in Oral Surgery, Specialist in Orthodontics and TMJ dysfunctions. He’s licensed by the Italian General Dental Council and by the UK General Dental Council. Clinical Researcher and Professor at University of Rome Tor Vergata. Lecturer, Department of Restorative & Biomaterials Sciences, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, USA. Adjunct Clinical Professor Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry. Adjunct Associate Professor at Goldstein Center for Esthetics and Implant Dentistry, Augusta University USA. Pozzi Institute Rome Italy. Entitled with the Fellowship status of the Academy of Osseointegration (AO) for his commitment to the field of Osseointegration. In the 2023 he achieved the Dual-Specialist Diploma in Surgical and Prosthetic Implant Dentistry, Academy of Osseointegration (AO). In 2024, he has been accepted as Associate Member of the American Academy Esthetic Dentistry. Dr Pozzi is widely published, and international awards winner for his clinical research. Besides lecturing internationally, he is the founder of the Pozzi Institute in Rome, one of few qualified international centers that meet Academy Osseointegration’s strict academic and clinical criteria, where he has been training colleagues from all over the world. He is recognized as a global expert in digital implant dentistry and advanced technologies, as navigation and robotics, focusing on the surgical and prosthetic aspects of the full arch digital treatment with FP1 and AllonX protocols. Instagram @profpozzi Facebook @alessando.pozzi.184

Kash Qureshi is a Clinical Dental Technician (Denturist) in the U.K who oversees and quality controls over 3000+ fixed and removable prosthesis including implant cases from a clinical and technical aspect monthly at Bremadent Dental Laboratory & Swissedent Denture Clinic in London.

Kash can communicate jargon free technical and clinical support throughout to manage patient expectations and provide patients with consistent optimum results.

Kash qualified in the U.K (BTEC National Diploma & Foundation Degree: Dental Technology and Diploma in Clinical Dental Technology) and started his apprenticeship under John Gerrard in 2005 at the age of 16 . Kash became 'Prosthetics Manager' in 2010 and took over the laboratory as 'Managing Director' in 2015. He opened the Swissedent Denture Clinic in conjunction with the acquisition. As of 2014/2015 the GDC confirmed that he qualified as the 'Youngest Clinical Dental Technician' in the UK.

He is accredited in 'Valplast' flexible dentures, 'Swissedent Natural Looking Dentures' and has undergone various courses in 'Private Prosthetics', 'Implant Prosthetics' including 'All on 4/6' Immediate Implant loadings, 'Implant Retained Locator, Ball Prosthetics' and 'Implant Bar Dentures'.

He has also trained on PTC Dental Laboratory management, PTC Crown & Bridge and a GNVQ in accountancy level 2.

• Graduation course in Dentistry, Federal University of Santa Maria – UFSM – Santa Maria/RS – Brazil, 1988
• Specialised course in Periodontics, Associação Paulista dos Cirurgiões-Dentistas – APCD – Bauru/SP – Brazil, 1991
• Specialised course and Master of Science in Prosthesis, CPO SLMandic – Center of Dental Research São Leopoldo Mandic – Campinas/SP – Brazil, 2005
• PhD in Implantology, CPO SLMandic – Center of Dental Research São Leopoldo Mandic – Campinas/SP – Brazil, 2014
• Developer of the Immediate Dentoalveolar Restoration (IDR) technique
• Author of the book “Immediate Dentoalveolar Restoration – Immediately loaded implants in compromised sockets” by Quintessence Publishing
• International Speaker at Congresses in more than 60 countries
• Private Practice, Caxias do Sul – RS – Brazil.

Dr Victoria Sampson is a functional dentist and researcher based in central London. She obtained her Bachelor in Dental Surgery from Barts and the London and is now known for her work in developing salivary diagnostics and microbiome testing. Her work has been acknowledged worldwide resulting in her becoming a scientific advisor, board member and clinical lead of multiple dental companies globally. Victoria has published numerous papers in the UK and internationally and was the first dentist in the world to link gum disease with worse COVID complications. Victoria is also the first dentist to shortlist for Forbes 30 under 30 in Healthcare and Science in Europe and has now founded her own multidisciplinary health centre in London aimed at putting the mouth back in the body and connecting the oral microbiome with general health. She is also a topical team member of the European Space Agency and NASA aimed at creating guidelines for astronauts before long haul flights.

Professor Scher graduated from University College Hospital, London, UK in 1973. He is registered on the GDC Specialist List in Oral Surgery and Prosthodontics.

He is a Visiting Clinical Professor at the Prosthodontics and Implant Department, TempleUniversity, Philadelphia, USA, and visiting Professor at University College Cork Dental School. He is also an Honorary Senior Lecturer in Dental Implantology, School of Health Care Professions, University of Salford, UK. and lecturer at the Eastman dental Institute.

Professor Scher is a Fellow and Diplomate of the ICOI, and was a Director on its Board. He is also a founder member and past President of the Association of Dental Implantology, UK, and served most recently as its scientific chairman 2011 - 2013. He was made an Honorary life member of the A.D.I. in 2013

He is the Director of the Osseointegrated Year Course (now in its 30th year), and is the Editor in Chief of Implant Dentistry Today.

He is Scientific Chairman of Alpha Omega UK and has published extensively in refereed journals.

He has been on the Advisory Board at Tel Aviv Dental School since 2012; and he was appointed a Governor of Tel Aviv University in 2016

Graham Stokes is a Worcestershire man born and bred. He grew up, went to school and now lives in Malvern. He is passionate about dentistry and dental education.

He has been involved in Postgraduate dental education since 1993 as a Foundation trainer , a course programme director and for the last 20  years has been lecturing both nationally and internationally on prosthetics ,occlusion and implant dentistry.

He has worked over the last 20  years with the charity Bridge2aid leading teams of Dental health professionals into Tanzania and Rwanda to provide dental education and care for some of the poorest people in the world to ensure they have access to safe emergency dental care.

In the past he has been a member of the Principal Executive committee of the BDA and been chair of the BDA’s Health and Science committee.

In addition he is a member of Proctor and Gamble’s Dental Adhesives Key opinion leaders  Advisory board.

Graham was honoured in May 2024 to be awarded the BDA’s Fellowship medal in recognition of  a lifetime services to Dentistry.

In June 2024 Graham became the first ever dentist to be elected as Chair of the Medical Protection Society of which Dental Protection is part. Medical Protection is the largest Medical Indemnity Organisation providing indemnity for some  300,000 Doctors, dentists and allied health professionally around the globe.

Lorant Stumpf is a master dental technician and professional CAD designer based in Budapest. With a passion for the latest technological advancements in digital dentistry, Lorant runs an online Dental Design Service and an online shop for custom libraries for exocad and 3shape dental CAD softwares. As an international lecturer and CAD trainer, he has traveled worldwide, sharing his expertise and knowledge. Lorant's innovative approach combines AI and VR technologies to push the boundaries of implant dentistry and enhance patient care.

Dr Riz Syed qualified at the Royal London Hospital and worked extensively in the Oral Maxillo-Facial surgical department. Following this, he worked in numerous specialist surgical practices for a number of years.

He then successfully completed extensive post graduate certificates in both implant and restorative dentistry. Since then he studied at the royal college of surgeons and completed a post graduate certificate from University of California Los Angeles (UCLA). He has trained extensively in both America and Europe in advanced soft and hard tissue management and also completed an advanced training course in oral plastic surgery in Dallas, Texas.

As a national implant mentor, he has helped to train implant hundreds of surgeons across the UK and is regularly consulted for treatment planning complex cases.  

Having provided full arch treatment for over 20 years, Riz is one of the lead surgeons in the uk offering immediate same day teeth (all-on-four), trans nasal and zygomatic implants for patients with severe bone loss.  

He is an international lecturer with a special interest in all-on-x loading protocols and has established himself as a leading surgeon and key opinion leader globally in Zygomaitc, pterygoids and Nazalus Implants

Jaimini qualified with Honours from King’s College London Dental Institute in 2012. During her foundation training she gained a Postgraduate Certificate in Primary Dental Care from the University of Kent alongside passing membership examinations for the Faculty of Dental Surgery at the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh. She gained her MSc in Implant Dentistry from the University of Warwick in 2017 and holds an LLM in Medical Law and Ethics at the University of Edinburgh. 

Jaimini has a broad general practice providing general dentistry with a special interest in digital and laser dentistry as well as facial aesthetics and comprehensive orthodontics. She is a part of the core teaching faculty and Digital Module Lead at Brighton and Sussex Medical School on the MSc in Dental Reconstructive Implant Surgery and was closely involved in the development and teaching of the pilot module on Emerging Technologies.

She is deeply invested in digital dentistry and its application in everyday dental practice within implantology, orthodontics and smile design. She has significant experience in implementing fully digital workflows for guided implantology, in-house production of surgical guides, orthodontic aligners and one-visit CEREC implant restorations.

Jaimini is passionate about promoting digital and implant dentistry and inspiring, mentoring and engaging women to excel in these fields where women are still underrepresented. 

Dr Jit qualified as a dental surgeon in 2009 from Guy's, King's and St Thomas' Dental Institute in London. Dr Jit completed his formal Implant training in 2017, and has achieved a Master’s Degree in Clinical Implantology.  

Dr Jit has enjoyed over 12 years doing all aspects of clinical dentistry, and since 2020, has limited his clinical practice to Implant Dentistry only. Dr Jit has been placing and restoring implants for over 10 years, and has a keen interest in guided implant surgery.  

Dr Jit has previously been an Educational Supervisor for Health Education England and currently teaches and mentors on the Smile Dental Academy Postgraduate Diplomas in Implant Dentistry and also Restorative and Aesthetic Dentistry on all aspects of Implant dentistry, as well as being a national and international speaker.

Dr Jit sits on the board of the NextGen Committee with the Association for Dental Implantology (ADI) UK, supporting the development of the next generation of implant dentists.  

Dr Jit is a Director of the Smile Clinic Group. 

Dr. Eric Van Dooren attended the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium, where he received his degree in dentistry in 1982. After graduating he opened a private practice in Antwerp, Belgium, which is limited to periodontics, fixed prosthodontics, and implants.

Currently Dr Van Dooren is a Visiting Professor at University of Liege ( Belgium) and University of Marseille . He is an active member of the European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry.
Dr Van Dooren lectures nationally and internationally , mainly on aesthetics,implants and aesthetic periodontal surgery.

Nikolas is a Senior Implant and Restorative Surgeon in private clinics in London and Edinburgh.

His special interest and main qualifications are in Oral Surgery and Oral Implantology while he has wide experience in all areas of Aesthetic Dentistry.

He has been a practicing Dental Surgeon since 2005 after graduating from the prestigious Military Academy Medical School at the University of Thessaloniki, Greece.

Nikolas started his training in the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department of the 401 Military Hospital in Athens, Greece. As a military officer, he then went on to serve as a team leader in a field hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan - an experience which shaped his commitment and dedication to his chosen field. On returning to Greece, he furthered his training completing a Postgraduate Diploma in Oral Implantology from the University of Athens, Greece and a Master of Science Degree in Oral Surgery/Implantology from Göethe University of Frankfurt, Germany.

He recently obtained an Advanced Surgical Master Curriculum in Regenerative Implant Dentistry next to Dr Istvan Urban in Budapest, Hungary.

Nikolas is lecturing about Implants and Regenerative Dentistry and he is holding a program for introducing and mentoring dentists in Implant Dentistry.

He is  a Member of the Association of Dental Implantology and the International Team for Implantology.