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Italy
Dr. Adj Prof. Giovanni OLIVI
Dr. Adj Prof. Cristian CORAINI
Dr. Luigi CECCHINATO
Dr. Giorgio ASTOLFI
Dr. Adj.Prof. Andrea BORGONOVO
Dr. Adj Prof. Rolando CRIPPA
Dr. Adj Prof. Francesco GIORDANO
Dr. Adj Prof. Alessandro NANUSSI
Dr. Matteo OLIVI
Dr. Alessandro TRAVIGLIA
Dr. Adj.Prof. Marina Consuleo VITALE
Dr. Matteo Pietro INVERNIZZI
Founder Members
United States
Dr. Amy LUEDEMANN-LAZAR
Dr. Enrico DIVITO
Dr. Adj Prof. Roberto DIVITO
Founder Members
United Kingdom
Dr. Lindsey LEGGETT
Dr. Arun DARBAR
Dr. Ilay MADEN
Founder Members
Australia
Dr. Philip HAND
Dr. Linhlan NGUYEN
Dr. Jason PANG
Founder Members
Qatar
Dr. Walid ALTAYEB
Founder Members
EAU
Dr. Manaf Taher AGHA
Dr. Khalid HANNOUNEH
Founder Members
Singapore
Dr. Yue Weng CHEU
Founder Members
Slovenia
Dr. Aleksandra KRIZAJ DUMIC
Dr. Mihael VRCKOVNIK
Founder Members
Romania
Dr. Mihnea CONSTANTIN
Founder Members
Bulgaria
Dr. Iren VLAHOVA
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Indonesia
Dr. Iman W. KUSUMADIRJA
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    ITALY

    Dr. Giorgio Astolfi
    Dr.
    Giorgio ASTOLFI

    founding and active

    Curriculum Vitae
    Dr. Giorgio Astolfi graduated in Medicine and Surgery and specialized in Internal Medicine at University of Parma (1986).
    From 1981 to 1998 worked at Niguarda Hospital of Milan as medical assistant. Since then he worked in private practice focusing on Dermatology and full body Aesthetics.
    Speaker at most important national congresses (Agorà, SIES, SIME, ASPEM, IPAM, ICAMP), he is Professor at ICAMP College.
    Luigi Cecchinato
    Dr.
    Luigi CECCHINATO

    founding and active

    Curriculum Vitae
    Dr. Luigi Cecchinato graduated with honors in dentistry and dental prosthesis at the University of Messina in 1989.
    Active member of Italian Endodontic Society (SIE) from 1997 and Italian Academy of Microscope Dentistry (AIOM) until 2019.
    IAID Cofounder and member of the Board of Directors.
    Author of several articles on endodontic field, he is co-author of one chapter of Atlas of Microscopy in Dentistry (RC libri, 2007), and author of one chapter of the Atlas of Endodontic Anathomy (Tecniche Nuove, 2011). He mantains his private practice in Milan.
    Dr. Alessandro Traviglia
    Dr.
    Alessandro TRAVIGLIA

    founding and active

    Curriculum Vitae

    Dr. Alessandro Traviglia graduated with honors in dentistry and dental prosthesis at the University of Ferrara in 1997.
    He has been an active member of the Italian Academy of Microdentistry (AIOM), a Digital Smile Designer certified and member of the Massironi study club.
    He is mainly interested in Aesthetic Restorative Dentistry and the clinical fields of expertise are endodontic microscopy, ceramic veneers and dental materials, working interdisciplinary for treating complex cases with orthodontic and implant component as well as minimally invasive restoratives.
    Inventor together with Dr. Coraini of the Speed bleaching technique, published on the IJED September 2019.
    He hold his private practice in Milan and Varese.

    Dr. Andrea Borgonovo
    Dr. Adj.Prof.
    Andrea BORGONOVO

    founding and active

    Curriculum Vitae

    Dr. Adj.Prof. ANDREA BORGONOVO consegue nel 1998 la Laurea in Medicina e Chirurgia con pieni voti e lode presso l’Università degli Studi di Milano. Presso il medesimo Ateneo consegue con lode il Diploma di Specialita’ in Chirurgia Maxillo-Facciale .
    Dal 2006 al 2010 è Dirigente Medico di I° livello di Chirurgia Maxillo-Facciale presso la Clinica Odontoiatrica e Stomatologica di Milano .
    Dal 2006 è Professore a contratto della Scuola di Specializzazione in Chirurgia Odontostomatologica dell’Università degli Studi di Milano.
    Dal 2011 è Responsabile di Chirurgia ed Implantologia del Reparto di Estetica Dentale diretto dal Prof D. Re, presso l’Istituto Stomatologico Italiano, Università degli Studi di Milano.
    Nel 2012 consegue l’abilitazione nazionale di Professore Associato (II fascia). Nel 2015 ottiene la nomina di Visiting Professor presso l’Universidad Catholica de Murcia, e nel 2016 viene nominato Adjunct Professor presso la LUdes Foundation, University of Malta.
    Executive Board member of International Academy of Ceramic Implantology (IAOCI). Active member of SICOI and then Italian Academy of Osseointegration (IAO). Founder member of International Academy of Innovative Dentistry (IAID). Editorial board member of Journal of Ceramic Implantology (JOCI). Editorial board member of European Journal of Dentistry. Autore di più di 130 pubblicazioni scientifiche su riviste nazionali ed internazionali, relatore a più di 250 congressi nazionali ed internazionali, è reviewer di riviste internazionali e nazionali, è inoltre Autore di 4 libri di argomento chirurgico (nel 2020 pubblica il testo La chirurgia dei terzi molari: la semplificazione di un percorso difficile . Quintessence Publishing).

    Dr. Prof. Cristian Coraini
    Dr. Adj Prof.
    Cristian CORAINI

    founding and active

    Curriculum Vitae

    Dr. Cristian CORAINI achieved Dental Technician Qualification and Diploma in Milan in 1990-1991, graduated “cum Laude” at Milan-University, Faculty of Dentistry in 1996.
    Since 1998, he attended all the departments of the Istituto Stomatologico Italiano of Milan, and from 2012 he is the head of the Periodontics-Implants and CAD-CAM multi functional Department in the same Institute.
    He pursued the International Post-Graduate certification in Implantology and Esthetic Dentistry at New York University, College of Dentistry, from 2003 to 2005.
    In 1998 he won the Italian national price “The clinical case I will never forget” (UTET editions, Rimini, Amici di Brugg). In 2013 with his dental technician, Mr. Luca Vailati, and his office-partner, Prof. A. Nanussi, he won the international prize on the occlusion at the ICP World Congress in Turin (International College of Prosthodontists). He is an active member of SIE (Italian Society of Endodontics), past active member and past national secretary of AlOM (Italian Academy of Microscope Dentistry), active member of AIGeDO (Italian Association of Gnathology and Oro Facial Pain), member of the Editorial Committee of the Italian Journal of Endodontics, SIE Directive Council’s member from 2019 as former Treasurer, National Secretary, since 2024 as vice-President. From 2016 to 2021, Dr. Coraini has been Adjunct Professor in Prosthesis at the University of Milan. He is an invited lecturer in the master’s degree in gnathology and prosthetics at the University of Perugia.
    From 2018 to 2020, he has been member of the scientific committee of ANDI (Italian Association of National Dentists), district of Milan/Lodi-Monza/Brianza.
    From 2021 to 2023, has been Directive Council’s member as former Treasurer of A.S.S.O. (Italian Association of Dental Scientific Societies, a national Association including AIC – Italian Academy of Restorative Dentistry, SidP – Italian Society of Periodontology and Implantology, IAO – Italian Academy of Osseointegration, SIPRO – Italian Society of Prosthetic Dentistry, AIOP – Italian Academy of Prosthetic Dentistry, SIE – Italian Society of Endodontics, AIE – Italian Academy of Endodontics).
    Dr. Coraini is author of 60 scientific published papers, including on peer-reviewed international journals, national and international lecturer, co-author of several chapters in many text-books about periodontics, implantology, endodontics and prosthodontics.
    Co-founder, active member, and President 2025-2026 of the International Academy of Innovative Dentistry (IAID), he currently works in his private clinic in Milan. Over twenty years, he has been focusing his daily practice in endodontics, perio-implants, prosthetics, esthetics and micro-dentistry with a multi-disciplinary approach.

    Luigi Cecchinato
    Dr. Adj Prof.
    Alessandro NANUSSI

    founding and active

    Curriculum Vitae

    Dr. Alessandro Nanussi, graduated in Dentistry and Prosthodontics, master in Sport Dentistry, President of the Italian Society of Sport’s Dentistry on 2008/2009 and President of the Italian Association of Gnathology and Orofacial Pain on 2022. Co-founder and board of the International Academy of Innovating Dentistry and board of the European Association for Sport Dentistry, of which he’s chair of the scientific and a educational committee.
    At the University of Milano-Bicocca he’s adjunct professor of “ Virtual and analog articulator” and, until 2020, of “ Statistical analysis of epidemiological data”. At the University of Perugia is co-responsible and visiting professor for the Master in Stomatognathic Biomechanics. At the University of Chieti-Pescara and of Palermo , he’s visiting professor of gnathology and instrumental analisys in the post-graduate advanced training of Sport’s Dentistry.
    At the SOMA Osteopathic Institute of Milan he’ s head of the Dentistry Clinics course and lecturer of the post-graduate in Temporo-mandibular Disfunction.
    Until 2022, head of the service of “ Cranio-mandibular biomechanics “ at the Italian Stomatologic Institute of Milano.
    Until 2020, head of the Gnatho-postural and cranio-facial pain Service of the Dental Clinic of the St. Gerardo Hospital in Monza, University Clinic of Milano-Bicocca.
    Author of international publications, his freelance activity is in Milan, partner, with Dr. Cristian Coraini, Studio Skysmile. By applying the results of research in the context of everyday dental practice he has always been dedicated to instrumental evaluations of the professional sportsman and the dysfunctional patient, particularly related to issues gnathological, prosthodontic and multidisciplinary approach.

    Giovanni Olivi
    Dr. Adj Prof.
    Giovanni OLIVI

    founding and active

    Curriculum Vitae

    He graduated cum laude in Medicine and Surgery (MD) at ”La Sapienza” University of Rome, and in Dentistry (DDS) at ”Tor Vergata” University of Rome. In 2002 Giovanni achieved the postgraduated diploma in ”Laser Dentistry” from the University of Florence. In 2004, He achieved the laser certification from ISLD; in 2006 the Advanced Proficiency from the Academy of Laser Dentistry and in 2009, the Master status always from ALD. Giovanni in 2007 has been awarded from Academy of Laser Dentistry with the “Leon Goldman Award” for clinical excellence. Active member of Italian Society of Endodontics (SIE), Active Member of Italian Society of Laser Dentistry (SILO), member of Italian Society of Paediatric Dentistry (SIOI), member and Chair of ALD Italy Study Club, Giovanni Olivi is currently the scientific coordinator of the ”Laser Dentistry” Master courses at Catholic University of Sacred Hearth of Rome. Giovanni Olivi authored over 70 peer-reviewed papers, 4 chapters in different books and 4 books specifically focused on Laser Dentistry.

    Luigi Cecchinato
    Dr.
    Matteo OLIVI

    founding and active

    Curriculum Vitae
    Dr. Matteo Olivi, graduated in Dentistry, and accomplished with honours the EMDOLA (European Master Degree in Oral Laser Applications) Master in Laser Dentistry at the “La Sapienza” Univeristy of Rome (2018).
    He attended and certified the CAD-CAM Master course at the Zurich University (2015).
    He co-authored many scientific publications, and the book: “Laser in Restorative Dentistry: a practical guide” (Springer, 2015), and some chapters of the book: “Laser in Endodontics: Scientific background and clinical applications” (Springer, 2016).
    Dr. Olivi mantains his private practice in Rome, focusing on laser dentistry, endodontics and CAD-CAM restorations.
    Prof. Rolando Crippa
    Dr. Adj Prof.
    Rolando CRIPPA

    founding and active

    Curriculum Vitae
    Dr. Adj.Prof. Rolando Crippa graduated with honours in Medicine (1984), accomplished the specialization degree in Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Milan (1986) and a Post Graduate certification in Implantology at New York University College of Dentistry.
    He is Director of the Oral Pathology and Laser Therapy Department at the Italian Stomatologic Institute. He is Adjunct contract Professor of CLSOPD University of Genoa (UNIGE). He is Author of several national and international scientific articles and of books in Oral Pathology and Laser Therapy.
    In 2017 he obtained the National Scientific Qualification for sector 06 / F1, Odontostomatological diseases, as a Second band Professor in Italy.
    Dr. Francesco Giordano
    Dr. Adj Prof.
    Francesco GIORDANO

    founding and active

    Curriculum Vitae

    Dr. Giordano Francesco graduated in Dentistry at the University of Ferrara.
    Has achieved the International Certificate Postgraduated Implantology and Periodontology at the College of Dentistry at the New York University.
    Tutor at the New York University in 2005 and 2006.
    He’s active member of the American Academy of Osseointegration. Specialized in Surgical techniques at the University of Naples, He’s Active member oh Italian Academy of Osseointegration. Teacher in advanced courses, he’s an author of many publications.
    He lectured in national and international congresses focusing on Prosthodontics and Implant Surgery.
    He manteins his private practice in Sala Consilina (Salerno).

    Luigi Cecchinato
    Dr. Adj.Prof.
    Marina Consuleo VITALE

    founding and active

    Curriculum Vitae
    Dr. Ass.Prof.Marina Consuelo Vitale graduated in Medicine and Surgery (1986) and specialized in Stomatology and Orthognathic Therapy in University of Pavia (Italy).
    She specialized in “”aser assisted oral surgery” at University of Paris V (France), where she carried on research in laser applications, working with professors Jacques and Françoise Melcer. Lecturer in the proficiency course “Laser in Dentistry” at University of Florence and Professor in the International Master of “Laser in Dentistry” at University of Genova, in “Master de Odontologie Laser” at University Sophie Antipolis in Nice (France) and in EMDOLA Master at University of Parma, she is currently Professor of Paediatric Dentistry, Community Health Dentistry and Medical Techniques applied in Paediatric patient in School of Dentistry, School of Hygiene and School of Specialization in Orthodontic at University of Pavia.
    She published many papers in Italian and International scientific journals and she lectured in several National and International Congresses all over the world. Since 1990 she is active member of World Federation for Laser Dentistry (WFLD), of Italian Society of laser in Dentistry (SILO) and of Italian Society of Paediatric Dentistry (SIOI). She is member of the Executive Board in WFLD – European Division and SILO.
    Dr. Matteo Invernizzi membro IAID
    Dr.
    Matteo Pietro INVERNIZZI

    founding and active

    Curriculum Vitae
    Dr. Matteo Pietro Invernizzi graduated in Dentistry at the University of Ferrara in 1999. Key surgical assistant and co-worker of Prof.Tiziano Testori at the Lake Como Institute since 2005. Active member of European Association of Osseointegration (EAO), Italian Society of Oral Surgery and Implantology (SICOI), Piezosurgery Academy of Advance Surgical Studies. Recognized practitioner in Switzerland since 2012. Active member of AISOD (Italian Association of Anesthetist Dental Doctors) and certificated as Expert in intravenous sedation in dental practice since 2013. Active member of IAO (Italian Academy of Osseointegration) since 2017. Member of the scientific committee of implant dentistry for the educational website in Oral Guided Bone Regeneration and maxilla-facial regeneration (Regeneration Focus Geistlich) in 2014-2016. Author of the didactic website Osteocom:T Class channel by Prof. Tiziano Testori. Author of numerous papers in Implantology and Periodontology. Lecturer in National and International congresses, mantains his private practice in Milan, focusing on Implant Dentistry and Periodontology.

    SLOVENIA

    Luigi Cecchinato
    Dr.
    Aleksandra KRIZAJ DUMIC

    founding and active

    Curriculum Vitae
    Dr. Aleksandra Krizaj Dumic graduated at University of Ljubljana (Slovenia), Faculty of Medicine, Department of Dentistry, in 1997.
    In 2003 she opened her own practice near to Ljubljana and began to develop, now one of the largest, technologically and digitaly advanced dental clinic in Slovenia. She is a myofonctional therapyst. In 2011 acquired the title, Expert Clinical Lecturer (DDS) in Laser and Health academy.
    In 2017 she completed the LA&HA master in laser dentistry program, as the first generation of these programe. After that in 2020, Aleksandra became Master of Science in LASER DENTISTRY at Catholic University of Sacred Hearth of Rome.
    Luigi Cecchinato
    Dr.
    Mihael VRCKOVNIK

    founding and active

    Curriculum Vitae

    Dr. Mihael Vrckovnik completed his Dental Medicine study at the University of Ljubljana, Medical University in Slovenia in 2009.
    He completed the Laser and Health Academy Master’s Program in Laser Dentistry in 2018.
    He completed his Master of Science curriculum in Laser Dentistry at the Catholic University of Rome later in 2020.
    He mantains his private practice in Ljubljana, with special interests in TMJ Disorder, Pain and Lasers in Dentistry.

    ROMANIA

    Luigi Cecchinato
    Dr.
    Mihnea CONSTANTIN

    founding and active

    Curriculum Vitae

    Dr. Minhea Constantin is a member of the Romanian Society for Microscope Dentistry 2016-present, member of the Romanian Society for Laser Dentistry.
    He completed the Mastership in Laser Dentistry at LA&HA Institute, Ljubliana , Slovenia, (2016-2017), and graduated the Master degree in Laser Dentistry at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome (2019-2020).
    Invited Speaker at the AEEDC DUBAI (2020), at the 3rdCongress of Polish Society for Laser Dentistry, PTSL (2019), at the 2nd International Congress of Lasers in Dentistry, Constanta, Romania (2018), at the 7th Edition of the International Conference on Lasers in Medicine, Timisoara, Romania (2017), at the 7th Symposium Lasers in Medicine and Surgery, Kranjska Gora, (2017).
    Dr. Constantin works as consultant endodontic specialist in Bucarest.

    Luigi Cecchinato
    Dr.
    Mihnea CONSTANTIN
    Curriculum Vitae

    Dr. Minhea Constantin is a member of the Romanian Society for Microscope Dentistry 2016-present, member of the Romanian Society for Laser Dentistry.
    He completed the Mastership in Laser Dentistry at LA&HA Institute, Ljubliana , Slovenia, (2016-2017), and graduated the Master degree in Laser Dentistry at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome (2019-2020).
    Invited Speaker at the AEEDC DUBAI (2020), at the 3rdCongress of Polish Society for Laser Dentistry, PTSL (2019), at the 2nd International Congress of Lasers in Dentistry, Constanta, Romania (2018), at the 7th Edition of the International Conference on Lasers in Medicine, Timisoara, Romania (2017), at the 7th Symposium Lasers in Medicine and Surgery, Kranjska Gora, (2017).
    Dr. Constantin works as consultant endodontic specialist in Bucarest.

    BULGARIA

    Luigi Cecchinato
    Dr.
    Iren VLAHOVA

    founding and active

    Curriculum Vitae
    Dr, Iren Vlahova graduated at Medical University in Sofia – Department of Dentistry. She accomplished Master of Science degree in Laser Dentistry at the University of Genoa. She has been nominated three times for the dentist of the year. The last five years she gives lectures and workshops for the International Biomedical Congress in Sofia, in 2019 in Paris, in 2025 in Romania and others. She is an active member of the Bulgarian Dental Society, Bulgarian Society for Psychology and clinical Hypnosis, IAPD. She has been working with different lasers at Vlahova Laser Dental Clinic for 18th years.
    Luigi Cecchinato
    Dr.
    Iren VLAHOVA
    Curriculum Vitae
    Dr, Iren Vlahova graduated at Medical University in Sofia – Department of Dentistry. She accomplished Master of Science degree in Laser Dentistry at the University of Genoa. She has been nominated three times for the dentist of the year. The last five years she gives lectures and workshops for the International Biomedical Congress in Sofia, in 2019 in Paris, in 2025 in Romania and others. She is an active member of the Bulgarian Dental Society, Bulgarian Society for Psychology and clinical Hypnosis, IAPD. She has been working with different lasers at Vlahova Laser Dental Clinic for 18th years.

    UNITED KINGDOM

    Luigi Cecchinato
    Dr.
    Lindsey LEGGETT

    founding and active

    Curriculum Vitae

    Dr. Lindsey Legget graduated in Dentistry in 1988 from Kings College, London.
    She attended the departments of Periodontology and Maxillofacial Surgeryin the Hospital Dentistry, obtaining the Fellowship in Dental Surgery form the Royal College of Surgeons in England.
    She completed the 2 year course in Implantology at the University of Warwick, and Strauman. She gained her Diploma in Laser Dentistry from the LAHA Institute in Slovenia (2018) and completed her Master course achieving the Master degree in Laser Dentistry at University Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Rome.
    She workes in her General private practice and as the dentist at the National Spinal Injuries Centre, committed to lifelong learning and the pursuit of excellence in Dentistry.

    Luigi Cecchinato
    Dr.
    Arun DARBAR

    founding and active

    Curriculum Vitae

    Dr. Arun Darbar is a multi-award-winning Laser and Aesthetic Dentist.
    At the forefront of Laser Dentistry, he is dedicated to providing cutting edge dentistry to his patients for over 35 years. He is an Accredited Member of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (BACD).
    He is a pioneer in the use of Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT), more recently termed Photobiomodulation therapy (PBM and PBMT). He continues to be involved in research & development, designs and beta testing of numerous laser units.
    As a leading member of the ALD (Academy of Laser Dentistry), he holds a ‘Masters’ and ‘Certified Educator’, and ‘Certification Course Trainer’ status. He serves on the ALD Board of Directors, currently president elect of ALD, previously served as the International Relations Committee Chair, and co-chairs the Education and Certification committees and invited member of the Science and Research committee and is also an examiner. Served as Chair of ALD 2018 General and Scientific sessions and Co-Chairs the same for iLED 2018,2019 Dubai conference and at present the conference chair for ALD 2021 conference. Dr. Darbar is the 2017 Recipient of the prestigious “The John G. Sulewski Distinguished Service Award”. Dr. Darbar is also a Fellow and Diplomate of World Congress of Minimally Invasive Dentistry (WCMID), and a Master, Educator and founder member of the World Clinical Laser Institute (WCLI).

    Dr. Ilay Maden
    Dr.
    Ilay MADEN

    founding and active

    Curriculum Vitae
    Dr. Ilay Maden graduated in Dental Surgery (BDS) and completed his Ph.D. in Periodontology (2003-2009) at the University of Istanbul and received his Master of Science degree for Lasers in Dentistry from Aachen University, Germany (2005-2007). Then he moved to the UK after passing his statutory exams (ORE) to register with the GDC (2016) and co-founding ONCLINIC, which is on London’s prestijious Harley Street.
    Dr Maden is a lecturer for Catholic University of Sacro Cuore, Rome, an
    adjunct faculty member of the Aachen Dental Laser Centre, Aachen University, Germany, a faculty expert at Laser and Health Academy. He is the country ambassador of International Society of Laser Dentistry for the UK. He has held dozens of theoretical and hands-on courses and lectures on lasers worldwide and has been a speaker in several international congresses in the last decade.
    He is also a member of the editorial board for Lasers in Medical Science, the Laser magazine and Journal of Laser and Health Academy.
    His work has been published internationally in SCI and non-SCI journals and magazines. Dr. Ilay Maden is a member of International Society of Laser Dentistry, British Medical Laser Association, European Federation of Periodontology, European Academy of Osseointegration, Turkish Dental Association, European Federation of Periodontology, Turkish Periodontology Association and more.
    His practice is limited to laser supported periodontology and implantology.

    QATAR

    Luigi Cecchinato
    Dr.
    Walid ALTAYEB

    founding and active

    Curriculum Vitae

    Dr. Altayeb received his dental degree from Faculty of Dentistry, Damascus University in 1998. He completed his Master of Science in Periodontics in 2004 
and Doctorate ofPhilosophy PH.D in Periodontics in 2007. He achieved the Master status from the Academy of Laser Dentistry (Florida, USA) where is currently in the Board of Directors and the ALD Speakers Bureau, Treasurer 2022-2023 and President-elect for 2023-2024.
    Dr. Altayeb is Guest Professor at Faculty of Dental Medicine, Istanbul Ayden University (Istanbul, Turkey) and at UNIVERSIAPOLIS The International University of Agadir, Agadir, Morocco. He is Lecturer at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore di Roma Master Laser Dentistry (Rome, Italy). 
Dr. Altayeb received The John G. Sulewski Distinguished Service Award / 2019 of ALD. Speaker in many conferences in Middle East, Europe, and USA in the fields of Periodontal Medicine, Implantology, and Laser Dentistry and Continuing education provider, over 1100 CPD hours in last 7 years. 
He is running “Pink Aesthetics & Laser Dentistry” courses with the British Academy of Implant and Restorative Dentistry in Middle East and North Africa. 

General Secretary of iLED 2018 and iLED 2019 conferences, Dr. Altayeb is working in private practice as periodontist and Implantologist in Doha, Qatar, and 
Dubai, UAE.

    Luigi Cecchinato
    Dr.
    Walid ALTAYEB
    Curriculum Vitae

    Dr. Altayeb received his dental degree from Faculty of Dentistry, Damascus University in 1998. He completed his Master of Science in Periodontics in 2004 
and Doctorate ofPhilosophy PH.D in Periodontics in 2007. He achieved the Master status from the Academy of Laser Dentistry (Florida, USA) where is currently in the Board of Directors and the ALD Speakers Bureau, Treasurer 2022-2023 and President-elect for 2023-2024.
    Dr. Altayeb is Guest Professor at Faculty of Dental Medicine, Istanbul Ayden University (Istanbul, Turkey) and at UNIVERSIAPOLIS The International University of Agadir, Agadir, Morocco. He is Lecturer at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore di Roma Master Laser Dentistry (Rome, Italy). 
Dr. Altayeb received The John G. Sulewski Distinguished Service Award / 2019 of ALD. Speaker in many conferences in Middle East, Europe, and USA in the fields of Periodontal Medicine, Implantology, and Laser Dentistry and Continuing education provider, over 1100 CPD hours in last 7 years. 
He is running “Pink Aesthetics & Laser Dentistry” courses with the British Academy of Implant and Restorative Dentistry in Middle East and North Africa. 

General Secretary of iLED 2018 and iLED 2019 conferences, Dr. Altayeb is working in private practice as periodontist and Implantologist in Doha, Qatar, and 
Dubai, UAE.

    UNITED ARABIAN EMIRATES

    Luigi Cecchinato
    Dr.
    Manaf Taher AGHA

    founding and active

    Curriculum Vitae
    Dr. Manaf Taher Agha graduated in 1996 at the Aleppo University. Private practitioner and a lecturer based in Dubai diploma in periodontology. Phd researcher,Charles University in Prague, Department of Stomatology (Pilsen) 2016-to date. Head of laser research unit Ajman University, UAE Since 2007 to date, and Teaching laser and modern technology for 5th year student and post graduate since 2007 to date. Chairman of scientific and research committee of Academy of Laser Dentistry –USA for the past three years. Co-founder and former secretary general of the International Academy For Laser Education, Vienna, Austria. President of ALE in UAE branch, the “Academy for laser Education” Syrian Dental Association, former head of practice and licensure committee. Published many paper in laser dentistry
    Luigi Cecchinato
    Dr.
    Khalid HANNOUNEH

    founding and active

    Curriculum Vitae

    Dr. Khalid Hannouneh is a graduated from the International University for science and technology near Damascus – Syria in 2011 where he received his DDS degree.
    He worked as a visiting clinical instructor at the University of sharjah im UAE. Obtained his Diploma in Advanced Laser Dentistry from the British Academy of Implants and Restorative dentistry and the laser safety officer from Bönn University. He worked as a certified trainer for Laser and organized and participated in many Laser courses and conferences training in both hard and soft tissue lasers. Dr. Hannouneh is also a certified trainer for the Swiss dental academy.
    Dr. Hannouneh obtained his fellowship in Laser Dentistry from the Academy of Laser Dentistry – USA.
    He also earned his Master Degree in Laser Dentistry from the Catholic University of Sacred Heart of Rome.
    He is a founding Member of the INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF INNOVATIVE DENTISTRY. He greatly enjoys teaching and being an educator for innovations and is working on developing a “painless Dentistry” concept.

    Luigi Cecchinato
    Dr.
    Manaf Taher AGHA
    Curriculum Vitae
    Dr. Manaf Taher Agha graduated in 1996 at the Aleppo University. Private practitioner and a lecturer based in Dubai diploma in periodontology. Phd researcher,Charles University in Prague, Department of Stomatology (Pilsen) 2016-to date. Head of laser research unit Ajman University, UAE Since 2007 to date, and Teaching laser and modern technology for 5th year student and post graduate since 2007 to date. Chairman of scientific and research committee of Academy of Laser Dentistry –USA for the past three years. Co-founder and former secretary general of the International Academy For Laser Education, Vienna, Austria. President of ALE in UAE branch, the “Academy for laser Education” Syrian Dental Association, former head of practice and licensure committee. Published many paper in laser dentistry
    Luigi Cecchinato
    Dr.
    Khalid HANNOUNEH
    Curriculum Vitae

    Dr. Khalid Hannouneh is a graduated from the International University for science and technology near Damascus – Syria in 2011 where he received his DDS degree.
    He worked as a visiting clinical instructor at the University of sharjah im UAE. Obtained his Diploma in Advanced Laser Dentistry from the British Academy of Implants and Restorative dentistry and the laser safety officer from Bönn University. He worked as a certified trainer for Laser and organized and participated in many Laser courses and conferences training in both hard and soft tissue lasers. Dr. Hannouneh is also a certified trainer for the Swiss dental academy.
    Dr. Hannouneh obtained his fellowship in Laser Dentistry from the Academy of Laser Dentistry – USA.
    He also earned his Master Degree in Laser Dentistry from the Catholic University of Sacred Heart of Rome.
    He is a founding Member of the INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF INNOVATIVE DENTISTRY. He greatly enjoys teaching and being an educator for innovations and is working on developing a “painless Dentistry” concept.

    SINGAPORE

    Luigi Cecchinato
    Dr.
    Yue Weng CHEU

    founding and active

    Curriculum Vitae
    Dr. Yue Weng Cheu completed his Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree at the National University of Singapore (BDS). He was awarded The Pierre Fauchard Academy Foundation Annual Scholarship Award. He was elected Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons, Fellow of the International College of Dentists, and Fellow of International Congress of Oral Implantologists. He obtained his Membership of the Joint Dental Faculties of the Royal College of Surgeons, England. He attained his Mastership certification with the World Clinical Laser Institute and has also obtained his Certificate of Oral Implantology from Frankfurt University. He has completed the full TMD continuum at Occlusion Connections in USA and finished his mini residency on Dental Sleep Medicine with TUFTS University School of Dental Medicine. Dr Yue started the concept of Linguadontics where he focuses on the tongue as one of the key elements in influencing general health, in collaboration with other medical and allied health providers. He is the Clinical Director of DP Dental group integrates dental technology for predictable diagnostic and therapeutic outcomes for his patients.
    Luigi Cecchinato
    Dr.
    Yue Weng CHEU
    Curriculum Vitae
    Dr. Yue Weng Cheu completed his Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree at the National University of Singapore (BDS). He was awarded The Pierre Fauchard Academy Foundation Annual Scholarship Award. He was elected Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons, Fellow of the International College of Dentists, and Fellow of International Congress of Oral Implantologists. He obtained his Membership of the Joint Dental Faculties of the Royal College of Surgeons, England. He attained his Mastership certification with the World Clinical Laser Institute and has also obtained his Certificate of Oral Implantology from Frankfurt University. He has completed the full TMD continuum at Occlusion Connections in USA and finished his mini residency on Dental Sleep Medicine with TUFTS University School of Dental Medicine. Dr Yue started the concept of Linguadontics where he focuses on the tongue as one of the key elements in influencing general health, in collaboration with other medical and allied health providers. He is the Clinical Director of DP Dental group integrates dental technology for predictable diagnostic and therapeutic outcomes for his patients.

    INDONESIA

    Luigi Cecchinato
    Dr.
    Iman W. KUSUMADIRJA

    founding and active

    Curriculum Vitae

    Dr. Iman W. Kusumadirja graduated in Dentistry from Trisakti University (2006), He acieved the Master in Management from Satyagama University (2007), the Post graduate Certification in Implantology & Surgery at Phnom Penh University (2008). He attended and certified in Implantology at Master course of University of Klinikum Eppendorf Hamburg (2016), the Post Graduate Diploma in Advance Implantology from Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele (2018). He is a Fellow of World Clinical Laser Institute (2018), and achieved the Advance Proficiency Certification from Academy of Laser Dentistry (2019). He completed and achieved the Master of Science in Odontoiatria Conservativa ed Estetica from La Sapienza Università di Roma (2019), and the Master of Science in Laser Dentistry at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore di Roma (2020).

    Luigi Cecchinato
    Dr.
    Iman W. KUSUMADIRJA
    Curriculum Vitae

    Dr. Iman W. Kusumadirja graduated in Dentistry from Trisakti University (2006), He acieved the Master in Management from Satyagama University (2007), the Post graduate Certification in Implantology & Surgery at Phnom Penh University (2008). He attended and certified in Implantology at Master course of University of Klinikum Eppendorf Hamburg (2016), the Post Graduate Diploma in Advance Implantology from Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele (2018). He is a Fellow of World Clinical Laser Institute (2018), and achieved the Advance Proficiency Certification from Academy of Laser Dentistry (2019). He completed and achieved the Master of Science in Odontoiatria Conservativa ed Estetica from La Sapienza Università di Roma (2019), and the Master of Science in Laser Dentistry at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore di Roma (2020).

    AUSTRALIA

    Philip Hand
    Dr.
    Philip HAND

    founding and active

    Curriculum Vitae

    Dr. Philip Hand graduated from The University of Otago (N.Z.) in 1984, still is a devoted student of dentistry with interests in all fields of general dentistry.

    These include Orthodontics (POS Graduate), Implant Dentistry, Endodontics and Periodontics. Expert user of Dental operative microscope and lasers, Dr.Hand after completing the LA&HA Master in Laser Dentistry, achieved the Master degree in Laser Dentistry at Universita Cattolica del Sacro Cuore di Roma.

    Cristian Coraini
    Dr.
    Linhlan NGUYEN

    founding and active

    Curriculum Vitae

    Dr. Linhlan Nguyen completed her Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the University of Sydney in 1996.
    She is a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (2015), the International Academy of Dental Facial Esthetics (New York 2016).
    She completed the mastership in Laser Dentistry at Laser and Health Academy (2017) and she completed the Master of Science degree in Laser Dentistry, at Catholic University of Rome – Italy (2019- 2020).

    Giovanni Olivi
    Dr.
    Jason PANG

    founding and active

    Curriculum Vitae

    Dr. Jason Pang graduated in Biomedical Science (BDS) with the University Medal with Honours, and graduated in Dentistry.
    He completed the LA&HA Master in Laser Dentistry in Slovenia, completed the Master in Laser Dentistry at Catholic University of Sacred Heart of Rome. International speaker and educator, He is the Chairman of the Australian and New Zealand study chapter of the Academy of Laser Dentistry, author of the chapter “Innovative Dentistry” in the Amazon Best-selling book “Game Changers: Entrepreneurs Leading Change”.
    He practises dentistry in Sydney.

    UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

    Luigi Cecchinato
    Dr.
    Enrico DIVITO

    founding and active

    Curriculum Vitae

    Dr. DiVito graduated and earned his DDS from the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco, California in 1980. Returning home he established a private practice in Scottsdale, AZ.  In addition to general and cosmetic dentistry, he has advanced training and is known internationally for his expertise in craniomandibular disorder as it relates to internal derangement, joint disease, arthropathy, trauma and joint incompetency. Dr. DiVito also has advanced training in both soft and hard tissue lasers. In 2007, he established the Arizona Center for Laser Dentistry and was awarded the 2007 Biolase Clinical Case of the Year. He incorporates the latest techniques and materials and utilizes cutting-edge technology to provide his patients with the safest, most effective, and minimally invasive procedures. Dr. DiVito is pioneering new laser techniques for dentistry. Dr. DiVito is the inventor of laser activated irrigation (LAI) known as PIPS (Photon Induced Photoacoustic Streaming). He holds several patents for dental products which are revolutionizing the way dentistry is being performed globally. He lectures nationally and internationally and has published numerous manuscripts in dental journals as well as authoring the book Lasers in Endodontics. He greatly enjoys being an educator of innovations in dental health care.

    Luigi Cecchinato
    Dr. Adj Prof.
    Roberto DIVITO

    founding and active

    Curriculum Vitae
    Dr. Adj Prof. Roberto DiVito graduated from the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in San Francisco, California, and currently practices in Scottsdale, Arizona. He is a professor at the A.T. Still University Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health and is responsible for helping create the CAD/CAM restorative program and techniques. Also, an instructor of the laser essentials course and is both versed in hard and soft issue along with laser endodontics. A member of the Arizona Dental Association, California Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry and America Dental Association. He frequently volunteers his services at the Neighborhood Christian Clinic, a non-profit organization in Phoenix, Arizona.
    Luigi Cecchinato
    Dr.
    Amy LUEDEMANN

    founding and active

    Curriculum Vitae

    Dr. Amy Luedemann-Lazar graduated magna cum laude in 1990 from her undergraduate studies of Nutrition and Psychology.
    She obtained her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 2005 from the University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston. She received her Pediatric Specialty, training and a Masters degree from the University of Washington – Seattle, Washington, and served as chief resident in her final year. She attended at Seattle Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center, serving on the craniofacial team and working extensively with special healthcare needs children. Additionally, Dr. Luedemann served as an Acting Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Washington. In this role, she provided lectures and clinical teaching. Dr. Luedemann is a diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, a founding member of the Academy of Applied Myofunctional Sciences, and an active member in multiple professional organization that promote advanced technologies and integrative care for the pediatric population. She has practiced “no-shot”, atraumatic, laser pediatric dentistry since 2009.
    She has lectured around the US on the topics of frenectomy, laser pediatric dentistry, LAFTR (laser assisted functional therapeutic release), laser neural therapy, and the importance of interdisciplinary care. Dr. Luedemann is the recipient of the 2019 “Centres of Light Award for Interdisciplinary Leadership in Advancing Medicine via Myofunctional Sciences”.

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