Dr. Ioana Datcu graduated in 2007 from the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia (Italy). She has private dental practice in Ravenna (ID Dental Clinic), Emilia Romagna, that is dedicated to Fixed Prosthetic Dentistry, Periodontology and Implant Dentistry. She also collaborates with other practice in Implant Surgery. She is a co-author in Italian and scientific publications and a lecturer. She is also Clinical Tutor for Implant Surgery Training Course in Portugal. She has done further implant training in Italy, Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), China, Taiwan, focused on Implant Planning, Surgical Procedures, Crestal Sinus Lift Approach, and Guided Implant Surgery Procedure.

Her main domains of expertise are;
Minimally Invasive Implantology and Crestal Sinus Lift Approach, Digital Dentistry and Digital Virtual Planning, Digital Implant Planning and Implant Guided Surgery; Digital Impression Aesthetics Dentistry and Soft Tissue Management, and Periodontal and Prosthetic Complex Rehabilitation.

Over the years, she has attended various courses in her field, such as:

• One year course in Periodontal Surgery with Doctor Giovanni Zucchelli in 2013.
• Implant Surgery courses in New York with Doctor Dennis Tarnow and Doctor Stephen Chu.
• A 3 years course in Implant and Periodontal Dentistry with Doctor Alessandro Agnini.
• One year course in TMJ Disorders with Doctor Sandro Prati
• One year course in Orthodontic “Star-up Face” with Prof. Valerio Maccagnola

Dr. Rodrigo Neiva earned his Certificate and Master's degree in Periodontics from the University of Michigan, School of Dentistry. He is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and of the International Congress of Oral Implantology. Dr. Neiva currently serves as the Chair of the Dept. of Periodontics at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. He is active in clinical research related to bone and soft tissue augmentation, as well as novel techniques of Implant Therapy. He has published various scientific papers and book chapters and lectures frequently both nationally and internationally, focusing on methods and techniques aimed to improve both periodontal and implant treatment outcomes.

Graham Blackbeard, has a Masters in Science in Engineering. In 1983 and 1984 he was a Rotary Foundation Scholar at the Division of Artificial Organs at the University of Utah. He has developed and manufactured heart valves, artificial hearts, various dental implant products and orthopaedic arthroplasties.

In 1987 he established Southern Implants (Pty) Ltd. This is one of a very few multi-national companies, head quartered in South Africa. After 33 years, this South African manufacturer of Dental Implants has become a significant force in the international market by way of credible clinical data supporting an extensive and innovative product range. He has given presentations at the Academy of Osseointegration and the World Congress of Oral Implantology and the American Academy of Prosthodontics. He has co-authored a number of International Dental Implant Publications.

Approximately 80% of Southern Implants production is exported. It has established subsidiaries in the UK, USA, Australia, Spain and Swede. It has distributors in Russia, Taiwan, Malaysia, Chile, France, Benelux, Greece, Italy, Germany, Turkey, Portugal and New Zealand.

Southern Implants also design and manufactures a leading product range for the largest dental implant company in the world, based in Switzerland.

Southern Implants is one of the first companies to receive MDSAP certification and to take on the new European MDR Certification.

Graham has been a key player in the establishment of related Medical Device firms where he is a Shareholder or Director. These include Southern Medical (Pty) Ltd, Southern ENT (Pty) Ltd and Southern CMF (Pty) Ltd.

Dr Eugene Foo graduated from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery with Honours and later completed a Graduate Diploma in Clinical Dentistry (Oral Implants) from the University of Sydney. Eugene has a particular interest in reconstructive dentistry and dental implants, and is a Fellow by examination of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons.

Dr Eugene Foo worked as a Senior Dental Officer at Westmead Hospital as well as working full-time within an implant-focused referral practice in the Sydney CBD and providing dental implant services at various locations within the Sydney region. Dr Eugene Foo currently works in multi-disciplinary private practice environment in Sydney and has a strong focus on continued education attending post-graduate education both within Australia and abroad such as the University of Bern (Switzerland).

Dr Eugene Foo is a past ADA Councilor and a previous member of the Planning Committee for the Graduate Diploma in Clinical Dentistry (Oral Implants) and continues to be a lecturer and examiner for the university course. Dr Eugene Foo is also the current NSW President and past Federal President of the Australasian Osseointegration Society. Dr Eugene Foo brings his clinical experience of long-term results and focus on patient care outcomes to deliver long-term consistency in a practical manner.

Dr. Huwais is the founder of Osseodensification. Dr. Huwais completed his periodontics and implantology surgical training at the University of Illinois at Chicago. He serves as an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago, Post-Grad Periodontics, and at the University of Pennsylvania, Post-Grad Periodontics. Dr. Huwais lectures nationally and internationally on Osseodensification and biomechanical bone instrumentation as well as periodontal and surgical implantology procedures. He is Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and the American Board of Oral Implantology and is the recipient of the AAID Isaih Lew Research Award. Dr. Huwais is the inventor of the Densah® Bur Technology.

Dr Marina Kamel is a specialist periodontist based at Westside Perio and Implants in Brisbane, Australia. She completed her Bachelor of Dental Surgery with Distinction from the University of Otago, New Zealand in 2012. Thereafter, she completed her Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (Periodontics) and specialist training in implant dentistry at the University of Sydney, Australia in 2019. She was awarded a membership with the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (MRACDS) in the Periodontics specialty as well as obtaining fellowship (FRACDS) in general dental practice.

Dr Kamel was awarded the prestigious FG Christensen medal for obtaining the highest ranking in the primary RACDS examinations across Australasia. She has received multiple academic and research awards during her professional career including the reputable Judith and Dr. Mario Adamo Implant Innovation Scholarship for her research work as well as the Osteology Foundation Research Award for her research in 2020. Dr Kamel is the President of the Australian Society of Periodontists (ASP) and the Vice President for the Australasian Osseointegration Society (AOS) in Queensland. She is an active member of the International Team for Implantology (ITI), Australian & New Zealand Academy of Periodontists (ANZAP), and the Australian Dental Association (ADA).

Dr Kamel has been involved in clinical teaching at both the University of Otago and the University of Sydney. She has contributed numerous publications in international peer-reviewed research journals and has presented her research at international dental congresses. She is an enthusiastic and confident practitioner who is highly interested in continuous clinical development, research and new opportunities to express herself.

Undergraduate degree (honors) in Biology - University of Virginia in 1999. D.M.D. degree from the Harvard School of Dental Medicine in 2003. 2006 - earned his M.Sc. in Periodontology as well as Certificate of Advanced Study in Periodontology from the University of North Carolina (UNC) School of Dentistry at Chapel Hill. Dr. Kim’s three year residency emphasized dental implants, bone grafting, gum grafting, periodontal regeneration, sinus grafting and cosmetic surgery. The UNC School of Dentistry has awarded him the Elsie & Baxter Sapp Fellowship and nominated him as a candidate for the Kramer Award for Excellence in Periodontics. During his studies and training in dental school, Dr. Kim was actively involved in research (Harvard - collaborated with Dr. Carpio on implant survival and risk factors. UNC - collaborated with Dr. Offenbacher and Dr. Paquette on the relationship between periodontal disease and heart disease). In 2007, he became board-certified and awarded Diplomate status.

Ki-Tae Koo DDS, MS, PhD. received his Dental Degree at Yonsei University in Seoul, Korea. He then obtained his Master of Science degree in Oral Biology from Temple University, Philadelphia, in 2003. During this time he also received advanced training in Periodontology. In 2007, Professor Koo received his Doctorate in Periodontology from Yonsei University.

He is currently a Professor (tenured) at the School of Dentistry, Seoul National University as well as the former Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs. Additionally, Pf. Koo serves as an adjunct professor at Georgia Regents University, Georgia. He has over 110 publications in peer-reviewed international reference journals and continues to conduct research in areas such as: Extraction socket management in severely compromised sockets, Periodontal wound healing, and clinical treatment of Peri-implantitis.

He served as the editor for the Journal of the Korean Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Implants and is currently working for the Expert Council Member for the Osteology Foundation. He has become an ITI Fellow in 2019 and also leads a research group with interests in dental regeneration, tissue engineering and oral implantology.

Professor Koo has been an international speaker for the Osteology Foundation since 2016 and actively participates in international lectures, courses and programs in Periodontology and Implant Dentistry. He has also won the first prize in Clinical Research at the 2019 Osteology International Symposium in Barcelona.