Conference Program

Dr. Mahmoud Mohamed Badr is an Associate Professor of Endodontics at Future University in Egypt (FUE), Cairo, Egypt, where he also serves as Head of Continuing Education and International Collaboration. He obtained his BDS (2005), MSc in Endodontics (2011), and PhD in Endodontics (2017) from Ain Shams University. With over 15 years of academic and clinical experience, he delivers undergraduate and postgraduate lectures in Endodontics, supervises clinical training and advanced case management, mentors postgraduate research, and contributes to curriculum development and academic accreditation processes. He is the Director of “The Knowhow of Endodontics,” one of the largest clinical Endodontics programs in the Middle East. His clinical and academic expertise includes advanced root canal therapy, endodontic retreatment, microscope-assisted micro-endodontics, regenerative endodontics, and evidence-based clinical practice. Dr. Badr is an active speaker at national and international conferences, an author of peer-reviewed publications, and a committed contributor to continuing professional education programs. He is a native Arabic speaker and fluent in English.

Dr. Khaled Mohamed Ekram, born on April 23, 1980, is an internationally recognized specialist in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology and Digital Dentistry. He graduated from the Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine at Cairo University in 2002. He earned his Master’s degree in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (Implantology branch) in 2008 and completed his Ph.D. in the same specialty in 2011. Dr. Ekram began his academic career in 2002 and progressed through positions as Dental Intern, Resident, Demonstrator, Lecturer, and Assistant Professor. Between 2011 and 2016, he served as Assistant Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology at Cairo University. He has held a General Practitioner license since 2004, a certified Dental Radiology Specialist license since 2008, and has been licensed by the Dubai Health Authority as a Dental Radiology Specialist since 2016. Dr. Ekram is the Co-owner and CEO of Prof. Mohamed Ekram Imaging & Digital Dentistry Services in Egypt and Dubai. His centers are recognized leaders in the Middle East for advanced imaging and digital dentistry solutions, including CBCT imaging, optical scanning, implant surgical guides, digital smile design, 3D printing, virtual reconstruction, and bone graft simulation. He is an international keynote speaker and has participated in major conferences including AEEDC Dubai, SIDC Conference, IDEX Istanbul, Euro-Dental Conference in Rome, and numerous global dental congresses. He has delivered over 300 hours of radiation protection training and more than 500 credit hours in Dental Radiology and Digital Dentistry courses across Egypt and the UAE. He has served as Ambassador of the Digital Dentistry Society in both Egypt and the UAE and was Director of the Digital Dentistry Diploma at the Egyptian Ministry of Health. Among his innovations is the development of a marker-free double scan protocol technique for fabricating implant surgical guides in fully edentulous patients. In 2021, he was selected among the “Top 100 Doctors Worldwide.” His core expertise includes CBCT applications, artificial intelligence in dentistry, digital implant planning, radiation protection, and advanced digital dental technologies.

Born in Izmir in 1983. He is married to Meltem Arslansoy, a Dental Technician with 19 years of professional experience. For the past 10 years, he has been managing his own dental laboratory in Izmir. He began his professional career in 2001 at his family-owned dental laboratory. Throughout his career, he has specialized in both conventional and digital dental prosthetic technologies, actively participating in production, planning, and clinical-laboratory workflow processes. He has attended numerous national and international exhibitions and educational programs as both a participant and a speaker. He is one of the official Training Technicians of the international Artech Master Club in Türkiye. He continues to provide and participate in active training programs in both digital and conventional prosthetic dentistry.

A Dental Prosthetics Technician with 46 years of professional experience. Throughout his career, he has been actively involved in all stages of dental laboratory processes, carrying out fixed and removable prosthetic applications with a strong focus on precision, aesthetics, and functionality. Over the past 18 years, he has specialized in digital dentistry and CAD/CAM technologies. He has played an active role in the transition from analog production processes to digital systems, working on laboratory–clinic integration, digital workflow planning, and process optimization. Throughout his career, he has provided training and technical consultancy in the following areas: • CAD/CAM system installation and configuration • Management of digital scanning and design processes • Production efficiency optimization • Clinic–laboratory digital integration processes • Strategies for transitioning from analog to digital workflows He is currently serving as a CAD/CAM Product Manager at a company, where he oversees product management, field applications, technical training organization, system implementation, and the strategic planning of digital solutions.

Dr. Onur Alp Yünük was born in 1991 in Bursa, Türkiye. He completed his undergraduate dental education at Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry between 2010 and 2016. He pursued his PhD studies at Istanbul University, Department of Restorative Dentistry, from 2018 to 2025. He began his academic career as a Research Assistant at Istinye University in 2024–2025 and has been serving as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Istinye University since 2025. Dr. Yünük’s academic and clinical interests primarily focus on direct composite restorations in anterior teeth, biomimetic restorative approaches, polychromatic layering techniques, and dental photography. His research on image sharpness and optical parameters in dental photography has been presented at international scientific meetings and published in peer-reviewed journals. In 2025, his study published in Essent Dent evaluated the effects of different aperture values on image quality in dental photography. In addition to his academic activities, Dr. Yünük has extensive experience as a lecturer and course instructor across Türkiye. He has delivered numerous hands-on courses and lectures on anterior composite restorations, anatomical characterization, the five-dimensional color concept, layered composite techniques, and dental photography. He is an active instructor in the Biomimetic Mastership training programs and is recognized for his integrated approach that combines clinical excellence, academic knowledge, and visual documentation in restorative dentistry.

Dr. Aziz Çalışkan is a specialist in Restorative Dentistry and currently serves as an Assistant Professor at Cyprus Health and Social Sciences University, Faculty of Dentistry. He graduated from Istanbul University in 2014 and completed his PhD at Near East University in 2022. His clinical experience spans both public and private sectors since 2014. He has authored publications in SCI, SCIE, and E-SCI indexed journals and has presented at various international scientific conferences. His academic focus includes composite resins and restoration repairs.

Dr. Mostafa Anwar (BDS, DHHM, MDSc, PhD Researcher) is an internationally recognized endodontist, lecturer, and educator. He earned his Master’s Degree in Endodontics from Ain Shams University and holds a Diploma in Healthcare & Hospital Management from The American University in Cairo. He currently serves as a Visiting Lecturer of Endodontics at Ajman University, UAE. Dr. Anwar is a Micro-Endodontics Specialist in private practice across Egypt, UAE, and Kuwait, with his work limited to conventional and surgical endodontics as well as restorative dentistry. With 17 years of clinical experience—13 of them dedicated exclusively to endodontics—he has delivered lectures and hands-on workshops in more than 30 countries, mentoring over 70,000 dentists worldwide. Since 2016, he has been an active educational content creator, reaching more than 450,000 followers across various social media platforms.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. İsmail Davut Çapar was born in 1985 in Osmaniye. He graduated from Atatürk University Faculty of Dentistry in 2008. He completed his doctorate at Selçuk University in 2012, earning his specialty title. In 2013, he was appointed as an assistant professor at the Department of Endodontics at İzmir Katip Çelebi University Faculty of Dentistry. In 2015, he obtained the title of associate professor in the field of Endodontics. In 2021, Dr. Çapar established the "Endodonti Akademi" training center in Bakırköy, Istanbul, where postgraduate education is provided to dentists, offering hands-on courses in Endodontics. He also continues to treat patients at his private clinic. Dr. Çapar serves as a reviewer for several international journals, including the International Endodontic Journal, and is the editor of the European Endodontic Journal (www.eurendodj.com). He has published approximately 72 scientific papers, 23 of which are in prestigious journals such as the Journal of Endodontics and International Endodontic Journal. Dr. Çapar is proficient in English, married, and a father of two.

Dentist Ahmet Mustafa Zeren graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry in 2011. Since his graduation, he has managed dental clinics and practices, and has held various positions in universities and hospitals. Since 2013, he has been developing his expertise in digital technologies in dentistry. Since 2017, he has participated as a speaker and practitioner in more than 50 national and international training courses and conferences. In 2018, he completed the oral surgery and implantology master's program at Istituto Stomatologico Toscano. He continues to hold memberships in many national and international professional associations, foundations, and communities. In addition, he provides consultancy and R&D services to various companies operating in different fields of dentistry. Driven by his goals and dreams to advance the scientific development of dentistry, support the introduction of high-tech products to the field to make quality treatments more accessible, and promote continuous professional education to enhance the quality of the profession. He is married and the father of two daughters.