Prof. Alessandro Pozzi:
Prof. Alessandro Pozzi has been in practice since 1997. He is a Clinical Researcher in Surgical navigation and Advanced Dental Technologies at the University of Rome Tor Vergata, a Clinical Associate Professor at Goldstein Center for Esthetics and Implant Dentistry, Augusta University, USA and a part-time Faculty member at Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Department of Restorative & Biomaterials Sciences, USA. He holds a PhD from the Doctoral School of Clinical Medicine, University of Szeged, Hungary and specializes in Orthodontics, TMJ disfunctions and is a Specialist in Oral Surgery.
He is a widely published researcher and scientist and in 2013 was awarded the Judson C. Hickey Scientific Writing Award from the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry. For his commitment to the field of Osseointegration he was awarded the prestigious Fellowship status of the Academy of Osseointegration (AO) in 2020, and in 2021, he received the Best Original Paper Award from the Japanese Society of Prosthodontics. In 2023 he attained the Dual-Specialist Diploma of the Academy of Osseointegration (AO) in Surgical and Prosthetic Implant Dentistry.
He co-edited the textbook “Fundamentals of Implant Dentistry” (Quintessence Publishing) with PK Moy and John Beumer and is an editorial Board Member of the International Journal of Oral Implantology (IJOI), the Journal of Esthetic Restorative Dentistry (JERD) and International Journal of Oral Maxillofacial Implants (IJOMI).
Prof. Pozzi is a member of the Italian Academy of Esthetic Dentistry (IAED), lectures internationally at congresses and academies and conducts training courses at his training center the Pozzi Institute in Rome, an AO qualified international training center that focuses on guided and navigation-assisted implant-surgery and digitally assisted immediate function and esthetics.
Dr. Kris Chmielewski
1993 – Graduated Medical Academy in Gdansk
1993 -1994 Assistant in Prosthetic Department in Medical Academy in Gdansk
1996 – till today: private dental clinic focused on aesthetic and implantology.
2010 - 2014 President of Polish Academy of Esthetic Dentistry
Graduate of Dr. J.Kois Centre in Seattle
Co-Founder of Polish Academy of Esthetic Dentistry
Master of Science in Oral Implantology (Frankfurt University)
Visiting Lecturer in W.Goethe University in Frankfurt (MOI Program)
DentalXP Expert
Prof. James Chow
Prof. Dr. James Chow is a seasoned oral and maxillofacial surgeon specializing in implant dentistry with 30 years of experience.
He founded the BrĂĄnemark Osseointegration Center in Hong Kong and Shanghai, and co-chairs the Education and China Councils of the Foundation for Oral Rehabilitation (FOR).
He serves as an honorary Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Hong Kong and Shanghai Jiao-tong University, contributing to the professional development of aspiring dentists.
In addition to his clinical practice, Prof. Dr. Chow is dedicated to global dental education and has published over 30 articles and book chapters on dental implants. His expertise, leadership, and contributions to research have established him as a respected figure in implant dentistry.
Dr. He Gang:
Gang He is an energy scholar, researcher, and teacher. He studies and teaches energy systems, energy and climate policy, and clean energy transition. He is an Assistant Professor in the Marxe School of Public and International Affairs, Baruch College, City University of New York (CUNY). He also serves as Doctoral Faculty in the Earth and Environmental Sciences program at the CUNY Graduate Center, and is a Faculty Affiliate at CUNY Institute for Demographic Research. He founded and directs the Deep Energy and Climate Policy Lab, aiming at deep analysis and deep insights for deep decarbonization.
Dr. Tran Hung Lam:
Dr. Lam graduated from Faculty of Odonto-Stomatology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Ho Chi Minh city, Viet Nam. He received the PhD degree and completed the training in Fixed Prosthodontics and Implantology in Dental School, Marseille, France. He lectured at the Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Odonto-Stomatology in Ho Chi Minh city, Viet Nam from 2008 to 2016. In 2011, he’s been awarded the Winner of Oral presentation at IADR SEA (Singapore). His main field of clinical research in implant dentistry is immediate loading, ProArch concept and digital work flow. He is currently ITI Fellow, ITI Study club director, ITI SC Coordinator (SEA section) and Fellow ICD. He has been actively serving as general secretary of Ho Chi Minh city society of Dental Implantology (HSDI).
He is also the co-founder of Elite Dental Group, a private center specialized in implant and esthetic dentistry in Ho Chi Minh city; founder of THL Academy, a training center which is certified as SAEC (Straumann Advanced Education Center). He is currently Vice Dean in charge of Research and International Affairs at Faculty of Dentistry, Van Lang University
Dr. Shigeharu Yoshida
Dr. Wong Keng Mun
Dr. Wong completed his BDS degree at the National University of Singapore. His outstanding academic and clinical performance won him 2 university awards: the FAC Oehlers Gold Medal and Terrell Silver Medal. Dr. Wong received specialised training in prosthodontics, which involves three years of post-graduate education and earned his Master’s degree MSD and Certificate in Prosthodontics at the University of Washington, USA.
Dr. Wong is a member of numerous professional organisations. He is Affiliate Assistant Professor at the University of Washington, USA; Visiting Senior Lecturer at the National University of Singapore;
Dr. Wong is currently the Chairman and Managing Director of T32 Dental Group Pte Ltd. His practice focuses in all areas of restorative care including aesthetic dentistry, full mouth reconstruction, fixed, removable and implant prosthodontics.
Dr. Ryuhei Yamanaka:
Graduated Showa University
Worked at Showa University Hospital Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Dept.
2003
UCLA School of Dentistry
Advanced Implantology Preceptorship 2004
Periodontology Preceptorship
Worked at Sascha Jovanovic’s Office as a Surgical Assistant Doctor 2006
Worked at Showa University Hospital Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Dept. 2007
Worked at Tokyo Midtown Dental Clinic 2011
Opened YAMANAKA DENTAL CLINIC and currently working as Director of the Clinic 2013
The founder of Luke’s Smile Medical Corporation
Member of Japanese Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Member of Japanese Stomatological Society
Member of Academy of Osseointegration
ClubGP Faculty
gIDE Faculty
Dr. Takuya Satoh:
DDS, PhD
1998: Graduated Osaka Dental University. Worked at Osaka University Division for Interdisciplinary Dentistry.
2003: Completed PhD at Osaka University
2005: UCLA Periodontology Preceptorship. Worked at Dr. Sascha Jovanovic’s Office as a Surgical Assistant Doctor
2006: Opened Dental Implant Center of Osaka
Club GP President
Adjunct Professor of Osaka Dental University School of Dental Technology
Specialist of Japan Prosthodontic of Society
Specialist of Japan Academy of Esthetic Dentistry
Specialist of Japanese Society of Oral Implantology
Board Member of Japan Academy of Esthetic Dentistry
Board Member of Japan Academy of Digital Dentistry
Global Institute for Dental Education Faculty Member
Member of European Association for Osseointegration
Dr. Nobuya Kitahara:
DDS PhD
Dr. Valerie Tey
Dr Valerie Tey Hwee Shinn graduated with her Bachelor in Dental Surgery degree from the National University of Singapore. She was placed on the Dean’s list and awarded a number of prestigious medals, including the FAC Oehlers Medal, Terrell Silver Medal and the Q&M Dental Surgery Medal for Operative Dentistry.
Her interest and flair in Prosthodontics led her to pursue her Masters in Dental Surgery (Prosthodontics) at the National University of Singapore. She spent three years in postgraduate training before being accredited as a Specialist in Prosthodontics registered with the Singapore Dental Council. Through the conjoint examination, she also obtained her Membership in Prosthodontics from the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh. She is also a Fellow of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore.
Prior to joining T32 Dental Centre, she was an Associate Consultant with the Department of Restorative Dentistry (Prosthodontic Unit) at the National Dental Centre of Singapore (NCDS), where her interest has led her to embark on the largest local research study on dental implants to date, involving more than 200 patients. She was also on the NDCS Oral & Craniofacial Implant Programme Committee and has conducted postgraduate training for the Dental Implant Certification Courses. Her previous appointments include Lecturer and Examiner with the Institute of Technical Education, for both the National Institute of Technical Education Certificate Programmes in Dental Technology and Dental Assisting courses. She is currently a part-time tutor at the National University of Singapore.
While Dr Tey’s research interests lie in the field of dental implants, she has extensive practical experience in all areas of Restorative dentistry. Her clinical interests include, but are not limited to, oral and full mouth rehabilitation through dental implants, crowns and bridges, and dentures, as well as smile enhancement procedures.