Dr. Emre Özbir is a 1994 graduate of Cağaloğlu Anatolian High School and a 2001 graduate of Marmara University, Faculty of Dentistry. He has been actively practicing dentistry. Since 2013, he has been serving as a consultant dentist for an implant company.

Dr. Omar Nabil Momen is a distinguished restorative dentistry specialist with extensive academic and clinical experience. He is an Assistant Lecturer at the British University in Egypt and a founding member of educational courses such as "Fill With Skill" and "Your Gate to Properly Isolate" Rubber Dam Isolation. He earned his MSc in Restorative Dentistry from Suez Canal University and has specialized training in Germany. Dr. Omar has a wide range of experience, having worked in various prestigious dental clinics and as a Key Opinion Leader for Olident Company. He has been a speaker at numerous international dental congresses and workshops, including events in Egypt, Algeria, and Africa.

Dr. Mohammad Hossein Nekoofar is an academic member of Endodontics department in Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS) where he received his DDs (1989). For his M.Sc, he worked on Electronic Root Canal Length Measurement Devices (1993,TUMS). In 1994, he became a Diplomate of the Iranian board of Endodontics. 

His PhD projects were focused on investigating Calcium Silicate cements and lead to his graduation in 2011 from Cardiff University, UK. Working on Regenerative Endodontics and Stem Cells, he is already responsible for teaching in department of Tissue Engineering and Applied Cell Sciences in TUMS. Simultaneously he was an honorary Senior Lecturer in Endodontics and Dental Biomaterial in Cardiff University and teaches postgraduate courses such as surgical endodontic courses, biomaterial endodontics.

Dr. Nekoofar also has a strong sense of leadership and management. He has been the president of Iranian Association of Endodontics since 2013 and the Group Leader of Endodontology Research Group in Cardiff University since 2004 until 2019.

He is the visiting Professor of Altinbas and Bahçeşehir University, Istanbul Turkey. 

He has written more than 65 papers, published in peer-reviewed journals which have been cited more than 3051 times. He has been invited as a keynote speaker internationally to give lectures in different professional dental/endodontics congresses or Universities around the world such as Irish Endodontics Society (Dublin 2008), American Association of Endodontics (Vancouver 2008), European Society of Endodontology (Rome 2011), Turkish Endodontic Society(Istanbul 2012 & 2014), NIVVT symposium (Belgium 2014),University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC 2015), Indiana University/School of Dentistry (Indiana 2015), International Association of Dental Research CED (Antalya 2015), Italian Endodontic Association (2018), Indian Endodontic Association (2019), Lebanese Society of Endodontology (2019), Asian Pacific Endodontic Confederation Congress (2021). 

Dr. Bülent Manav was born in 1970 in Mut, Mersin. He completed his education at Haydarpaşa High School and earned his degree from the Faculty of Dentistry at Istanbul University. In 1989, he founded Vestiyer Publishing Group in Istanbul, later establishing Vesta Academy in 2005 and Knightsbridge Academy in London in 2010. Since 2019, he has been providing support to dentists and investors looking to open clinics or set up offices in the United Kingdom.

Gülce Çakmak is currently working as a Senior Research Associate at the Department of Reconstructive Dentistry and Gerodontology at the School of Dental Medicine of the University of Bern, Switzerland (ZMK Bern). Dr. Çakmak obtained her undergraduate dental degree from Ankara University, Turkey, and her PhD degree from Gazi University, Turkey. Gülce completed a visiting scholar program at The Ohio State University College of Dentistry (Research Internship in Restorative, Prosthetic, and Implant Dentistry) in 2016, the ITI Scholarship at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) in Mexico City from 2019 to 2020, and the Buser Foundation Scholarship for Implant Dentistry (1st Buser Foundation Scholar) at the Department of Reconstructive Dentistry and Gerodontology at the School of Dental Medicine of the University of Bern, Switzerland (ZMK Bern) from June 2021 to May 2022. She has been an International Team for Implantology (ITI) Fellow since 2022 and is the ITI Study Club Director (Digital Young ITI Study Club) in Switzerland and an Editorial Board Member in the ITI Academy. She worked at Istanbul Aydin and Istanbul Okan Universities (Turkey) as a preclinical and clinical instructor and was promoted to associate professor rank in 2019. Gülce has published more than 110 original articles in prestigious journals (h-index 26, citations 2256) and currently has several ongoing international project collaborations with different universities and dental corporations. She has received several grant awards. Dr. Çakmak serves as an associate editor in the Digital Dentistry Journal and in the Cumhuriyet Dental Journal, in the editorial board of the “Journal of Dentistry-Digital Dentistry Section.”

Graduated from the Faculty of Dentistry Future university in Egypt ,  started her residency after graduation and took her speciality degree in 2023.

She is now a Fellow member in the Royal College of surgeons of Edinburgh after passing both parts of Orthodontics speciality exam. She’s also a member in the American Association of Orthodontists, World Federation of Orthodontist, and Egyptian Association of Orthodontist.

As a dedicated orthodontist, she is committed to staying at the forefront of the latest advances in orthodontics. She’s keen on pursuing continuous learning and professional development, ensuring that my knowledge and skills are always up-to-date. Furthermore, she’s passionate about sharing my expertise with others, and take great joy in teaching and mentoring fellow dental professionals, students, and colleagues, helping to spread knowledge and best practices in the field of orthodontics.

In addition to my clinical pursuits, I am also deeply interested in the business aspects of running a successful dental practice. To further develop my skills in this area, I have chosen to pursue an MBA, with the goal of acquiring the knowledge and expertise necessary to effectively manage and grow my clinic, while maintaining the highest standards of patient care and satisfaction.

She is working now as a specialist orthodontist in various private practices in Cairo,Egypt.

And as an instructor in clinical orthodontic programe.

Dr. Gökhan Dokumacıgil graduated from the Faculty of Dentistry at Sivas Cumhuriyet University in 2014. He started his specialization in Restorative Dentistry at Marmara University Faculty of Dentistry in 2016 and completed it in 2019. He has published various national and international articles and provides national and international hands-on training in Anterior and Posterior direct composite restorations, Indirect CEREC restorations, Rubber-Dam isolation, and Dental photography. Actively, he trains for many global companies and also creates content for various dental firms through 3D animations, graphics, and video designs. Since 2023, he has been practicing dentistry in his private clinic in Etiler, Istanbul, while also continuing his academic career as a Lecturer in the Department of Restorative Dentistry at Istanbul Galata University.

Completed undergraduate education at Atatürk University Faculty of Dentistry from 2011 to 2016. Since graduation, he has continued his professional career working in private clinics. His areas of interest include biomaterials in endodontics, endodontic treatments under a microscope, vital pulp therapies, dental isolation systems, as well as digital and adhesive dentistry.

- He is a certified Silver Member of the Styleitaliano Endodontics group.

- He provides training in the field of Endodontics as an OPL (Official Product Leader) at Dentsply Sirona.

- He provides training on MTA applications as an OPL at Produit Dentaires.

- He conducts training on Rubber Dam and MTA applications at Öncü Akademi.

- He offers one-on-one training sessions.

- He continues his professional career in Istanbul at his own clinic.

Prof. Dott. Angelo Cardarelli graduated with honors in Dentistry and Dental Prosthetics from the University of L'Aquila in 2007. He specialized in Oral Surgery at the "Sapienza" University of Rome in 2010. He is an Adjunct Professor and tutor at San Raffaele University of Milan and a Scientific Advisor to the Dental Clinic at the Department of IRCCS San Raffaele in Milan (Dean Prof. E. Gherlone). He is also a visiting professor at the International University of Agadir (UniverSiaPolis) and a member of the Global Scientific Dental Alliance in Dubai.

Prof. Cardarelli works in Milan and Isernia, focusing on Implantoprothesis and Oral Surgery. He has authored numerous publications and is a regular speaker at international congresses on Implantology and Oral Surgery. He is a member of the International Extraction Academy of California. In 2020, he published the book Piezoelectric Surgery of Impacted Teethwith EDRA Publisher.

I am the 5th generation representative of a family that has been serving in the Dental Prosthetic Technology sector for 103 years. I actively started my career in 2001 at Yeni Oral Dental Prosthetics Laboratory, founded by my father. Over the years, I have received advanced-level training in various working systems both domestically and internationally. In 2003-2004, with the acquisition of our first CNC machine, I became involved in the digital workflow, marking the beginning of my 21-year journey with zirconia. In 2011, I stepped into teaching and public speaking. I had the opportunity to provide training at numerous international exhibitions in collaboration with Renfert and Ivoclar. In 2013, together with my spouse, I founded Individual Dental Gallery, a laboratory based in İzmir, where we continue to serve the industry with a team of 22 personnel. In 2022, I resumed multilayer zirconia training after receiving an offer from Straumann Group, participating in numerous symposiums and exhibitions both nationally and internationally. In 2024, after presenting my work, I was invited to join Aidite's ArtTech Master Technician Group. I traveled to China upon the factory’s invitation, where I attended advanced training programs alongside Master Technicians from around the world. During this time, I had the opportunity to observe the zirconia block production processes and also conduct training sessions based on my own techniques and experiences. Currently, I am actively contributing to the education of young technicians through my social media account, which has a following of 27,000 people.

Prof. Celal Çandırlı was born in 1979 in Isparta, Turkey. After high school education, he studied Dentistry at Selçuk University, Turkey. He started his specialty training in the maxillofacial surgery department at the same university in 2003. He started his academic career at Karadeniz Technical University in 2009.

 In 2011, he received training on surgical treatment of oral cancers for 6 months at England NHS Poole Hospital and 6 months at Newcastle NHS Freeman Hospital.

He was awarded the title of associate professor in 2014. He received the title of Professor in 2018.

After working as the head of the department at Istanbul GATA Haydarpaşa Hospital for about 4 years, he started treating patients in his private clinic.

His professional interests are especially Orthognathic surgery, Temporomandibular joint surgery and jaw tumor surgery. In recent years, he has started to apply facial implants along with orthognathic surgery and has become a pioneer in his field. He also performs zygomatic implants and gives cadaveric courses on advanced surgeries of dental and zygomatic implants.

He has many scientific articles published in international journals and he has many papers presented at international congresses. He has a published book about Temporomandibular joint surgery.

He gives cadaver courses and symposiums to his colleagues, especially on advanced maxillofacial surgery.

He is a member of Turkish association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and European Association of Craniomaxillofacial Surgeons.

Dr. Sherief Elzahar is an Egyptian Turkish Endodontist.He lectures both locally and İnternationaly with several publications in International Journals. He obtained his bachelor degree from Ain Shams University 2002. Followed by HDD and Master Degree and PhD in Endodontics. In 2017 He obtained his Turkish Board from the Turkish Higher Education Council (YÖK). He finished his Turkish Endodontic Specialist program in 2020. He is member in Egyptian Dental Syndicate and Turkish Dental Syndicate. Also member in Egyptian Association of Endodontists , Turkish Association of Endodontists and European Society of Endodontists. He has a microscopic based Clinical Center in Istanbul

Prof Dr. Riddhi Chawla, is currently serving as Professor & Academic Advisor, School of Dentistry, Central Asian University, Tashkent, Uzbekistan. & has 14 years of clinical, teaching and research experience. She has done her Doctorate (PhD) in Dental Sciences, Masters in Dental Surgery (MDS) in Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics & Bachelors in Dental Surgery (BDS) from India. She is a Fellow of Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow (FDS RCPS Glasgow) and has also successfully cleared MFDS examination of Royal College of Surgeons of England and Morth examination of Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, United Kingdom. She has previously worked in Penang International Dental College, Malaysia, International Faculty of Dental Medicine, Morocco & Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore, India. She trains students to crack international dental licensing examinations and is a keen researcher with numerous national & internation publications & patents to her account.

Dr. Burçin Arıcan graduated from the Faculty of Dentistry at Marmara University in 2010. He completed his PhD in the Department of Endodontics at Marmara University Faculty of Dentistry in 2015. From 2015 to 2017, he worked as an endodontics specialist in various clinics and prepared question banks for the DUS (Dentistry Specialization Exam). In 2017, he returned to academic life and began his position as Assistant Professor in the Department of Endodontics at Istanbul Okan University Faculty of Dentistry. In 2021, he joined the Department of Endodontics at Istanbul Bahçeşehir University Faculty of Dentistry as an Assistant Professor and was awarded the title of Associate Professor in 2022.

Dr. Arıcan has participated in many national and international congresses and has several publications in national and international peer-reviewed journals. He has worked on TÜBİTAK projects regarding artificial intelligence and the genetic diversity of intracanal microorganisms in the Turkish population. He is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Artificial Intelligence Engineering.

His special interests include artificial intelligence in dentistry, endodontic microbiology and genetics, irrigation, endodontic retreatment, root canal treatment of anatomically malformed teeth, and current methods in root canal shaping.

Dr. Mustafa Gündoğar, is a graduate of Marmara University, Faculty of Dentistry where he received his DDS degree in 2005. He attended Endodontics Program of Graduate Study offered by Institute of Health Sciences at Marmara University and graduated with PhD degree at Endodontics in 2011. He is currently working in the Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry at Medipol University, İstanbul, Turkey as an associated professor since 2020.

Dr. Gündoğar’s areas of interests are; nickel titanium file’s kinematic properties, cyclic torsional resistances of Ni-Ti rotary systems, and latest trends in endodontc irrigation activation systems.. Dr Gündoğar has been been working at the Regenerative and Restorative Medicine Research Center (REMER) since 2020.

Dr Mustafa Gündoğar is a renowed speaker and frequently invited to major national and international conferences. He has published more than 50 original research articles in national and international peer-reviewed and indexed journals and has been working as a reviewer for many indexed international journals. He is also a social media influencer and he has been followed more than 60K people on instagram. He is the founder of ENDOTALKS Library which is the first patented endodontic education platform on social media.

Dr. Gündoğar is an active member of the Turkish Dental Association (TDB), Turkish Endodontic Society (TED), European Society of Endodontology (ESE).

Prof. Vitomir S. Konstantinović, DDS, MD, MSc, PhD, is a specialist in maxillofacial surgery and a professor at the School of Dental Medicine, University of Belgrade. He has served as the Director of the Serbian Dental Chamber (2013-2021) and has held numerous international academic and professional positions. With over 200 scientific publications, 12 textbooks, and extensive research in implantology and maxillofacial surgery, he is a pioneer in corticobasal implantology and immediate loading protocols. His contributions have significantly advanced the field, particularly in bone-focused implantology for atrophic jaws.

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.

Dr. Emre Övsay obtained his bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees from Yeditepe University Faculty of Dentistry. In 2018, he was awarded the title of Assistant Professor. Dr. Övsay specializes in endodontics, particularly in microscopic root canal treatments and endodontic microsurgery. He has published numerous articles in national and international peer-reviewed journals and has presented oral and poster presentations at various scientific congresses. Dr. Övsay has also served as an editor and chapter author for books and has developed many innovative projects in his field. He holds national and international patents for a controlled pressure material application device and a patented rotary instrument system. Dr. Övsay provides R&D consultancy to several global companies. He is a member of the Turkish Endodontics Association and the European Society of Endodontology (ESE), and continues his clinical and academic work. He is also a faculty member at Atlas University.

Dr. Ayfer Atav completed her undergraduate education at the Faculty of Dentistry, Ege University, between 2003 and 2008. She then pursued specialization in Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics at Çukurova University Faculty of Dentistry from 2014 to 2018. Her career progressed rapidly, and in 2018, she became an Assistant Professor at Istanbul Okan University. In 2022, she was promoted to Associate Professor and became the Head of the Department of Endodontics at Istinye University Faculty of Dentistry. Currently, she is serving as a faculty member in the Department of Endodontics at Atlas University Faculty of Dentistry. Her scientific work mainly focuses on endodontics, particularly root canal treatment, bioceramic filling materials, and postoperative pain. She has numerous publications in prestigious journals.

Olcay Bakar was born in Erzincan in 2 December 1988.. He graduated from University of Çukurova Faculity of Dentistry in 2011. He started master program in Department of Periodontology in Faculity of Dentistry in University of Cumhuriyet in 2011. He established Department of Periodontology in Faculity of Dentistry in University of Erzincan and conducted as chief of deparment 3 years. In 2019 he started to work at private practice. He gave a lot of lectures and courses in national and international meetings on topics of ‘Esthetic zone implantology’, ‘soft and hard tissue augmentations’, ‘Gingivasl recessions and treatments’, ‘periodontal and peri implantal defects and treatments’ and ‘Problems and treatments of soft tissue around natural teeth and implants’.

Articles published in various journals:

1) Poliamid ile farklı polimetilmetakrilat protez kaide materyallerinin mikroorganizma tutulumunun karşılaştırılması. Ucar Y, Bakar O, Ekinci M

2) A Papilloma-like Atypical Gingival Enlargement Treated Using Nd:YAG Laser Surgery: Report of a Case. Develioğlu H, Bakar O, Goze F

3) Evaluation of IL-1β, IL-1ra, and IL-10 levels and outcome of periodontal therapy in chronic periodontitis with familial Mediterranean fever.Vildan Bostanci, Hulya Toker, Soner Senel, Omer Poyraz, Aysun Akpinar, Emin e Pirim Görgün, Olcay Bakar

4) Long-term assessment of bone formation in response to Gen Os and Gel 40 xenografts in an experimental rat model. Hakan Develioğlu, Serpil Ünver Saraydın, Zeliha Akkus, Zeynep Deniz Sahin, Olcay Bakar

Dr. Taha Özyürek graduated from Atatürk University Faculty of Dentistry in 2010 and completed his PhD in Endodontics at Ondokuz Mayıs University in 2015. Until 2018, he worked as a full-time research assistant at the same university. He then served as the Head of the Department of Endodontics at Istanbul Medeniyet University Faculty of Dentistry. Since 2021, he has been a professor and the Head of the Department of Endodontics at Bahçeşehir University Faculty of Dentistry. Additionally, he serves as the Director of the Continuing Education Program and the Research Laboratory at Bahçeşehir University Faculty of Dentistry. Dr. Özyürek's research primarily focuses on the mechanical properties of nickel-titanium instruments and endodontic irrigation techniques. He has published more than 100 articles in national and international peer-reviewed journals on these topics. Since 2020, he has been included in Stanford University’s list of the "World's Most Influential Scientists." He also serves as a reviewer for prestigious journals such as the Journal of Endodontics, International Endodontic Journal, and Australian Endodontic Journal. He is the designer of the T-endo MUST and MIS files, which are patented, produced in Turkey, and distributed worldwide. He also serves as the Director of Research and Development at Öncü Dental, the manufacturer of these instruments. Dr. Özyürek is the founder of the "Kısa Kısa Endo" YouTube channel, which has more than 20,000 dentist members, and the "endotahaozyurek" Instagram page, followed by over 20,000 dentists. Previously a key opinion leader for VDW, Dr. Özyürek currently serves as a key opinion leader for Woodpecker, Zumax, and Dentac. Additionally, he is a former Silver Member of the Style Italiano Endodontics group. He has delivered lectures and hands-on courses in many countries and is a member of the Turkish Dental Association (TDB), the Turkish Endodontic Society (TED), and the European Society of Endodontology (ESE).

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Derya Gürsel completed her undergraduate education at Ankara University Faculty of Dentistry. She then obtained her specialization in the Department of Restorative Dentistry at Gaziantep University Faculty of Dentistry. Additionally, she completed a mastership program in laser applications in dentistry at Aachen AALZ. She also holds a Homeopathy Diploma from the London College of Homeopathy. Beyond academia, she has worked in various private and public institutions. In the field of Restorative Dentistry, she has contributed to over 90 national and international academic presentations, nearly 50 articles and book chapters published in indexed journals, and numerous collaborative projects with different institutions. Currently, she continues her academic career as an Associate Professor at Gaziantep University Faculty of Dentistry. She also actively provides training in Restorative Dentistry and Homeopathy.

Refka Rmili was born in Tunisia in 1994. She graduated from the Faculty of Dentistry at Abant İzzet Baysal University in 2019. During her education and professional career, she has participated in numerous scientific congresses and seminars both in Turkey and abroad. After working as an aesthetic dentist at several private clinics in Istanbul between 2019 and 2022, she has been working at Galaksi Dental Clinic since 2022. Her areas of interest and expertise in dentistry include aesthetic dentistry, aesthetic composite veneers, porcelain laminate applications, and e-max and zirconium crowns.

Dr. Hande Özyürek graduated from Atatürk University Faculty of Dentistry in 2012. Between 2012 and 2016, she served at the Ministry of Health. In 2016, she secured a position in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at Ondokuz Mayıs University through the Dental Specialty Examination (DUS). In 2019, she transferred laterally to Kocaeli University Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, where she completed her specialty training in 2021. From 2021 to 2023, she worked as a pediatric dentist in a private clinic. In 2023, she joined Kocaeli University of Health and Technology as a faculty member in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry and currently serves as the Head of the Department.