Dr. Sascha A. Jovanovic is considered one of the founders of guided bone regeneration (GBR). He was formally trained in periodontics at UCLA School of Dentistry, in Implant Dentistry at Loma Linda University and in Prosthodontics at University of Aachen, Germany and holds a Master ofSciences degree in Oral Biology from UCLA.

Dr. Rompen received his degree in Dental Science in 1986, and his post-graduate degree in Oral Rehabilitation in 1989. Dr. Rompen is a professor and head of the Department of Periodontology/Dental Surgery at the University of Liège in Belgium. He is also responsible for the post-graduate program in Periodontology as well as the post-graduate program in implantology. He completed his Doctorate in Dental Medicine in 1991. His teaching responsibilities at the University of Liège include periodontology, dental surgery and implant surgery. His research interests include epidemiology and systemic impact of periodontal diseases, surgical management of tissue deficiencies, mechanisms of bone regeneration and soft and hard tissue integration of dental implants, as well as the development of biomaterials for tissue augmentation.He served as the president of the Belgian Society of Periodontology from 2001–2004.

Dr. Mandelaris attended the University of Michigan from undergraduate through dental school. In 1999, he completed a three-year post-graduate residency program in Periodontology at the University of Louisville, School of Dentistry, where he also obtained a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Oral Biology. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. Dr. Mandelaris is in private practice at Periodontal Medicine & Surgical Specialists, LTD in Chicago, Park Ridge and Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois. He limits his practice to Periodontology, Dental Implant Surgery, Bone Reconstruction and Tissue Engineering Surgery.

Dr. Euwe obtained his degree at the University of Utrecht (Holland). He studied under Dr. Sascha Jovanovic at UCLA from 1992 to 1996 and conducted clinical research on resorption of newly formed bone at the University of Milan. Dr. Euwe maintains a private practice focusing on periodontics and oral implantology. He lectures extensively in Italy and abroad on advanced implantology.

Dr. Joseph Kan completed his specialty training in Prosthodontics as well as the Master degree from the Implant Surgery from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry (LLUSD) in 1997. He is currently a Professor in the Department of Restorative Dentistry and the research coordinator for the Implant Dentistry Program in LLUSD. He also maintains a private practice limited to Prosthodontics and Implant Surgery.

Dr. Jaime Lozada is professor and director of the Advanced Education Program in Implant Dentistry at Loma Linda University, School of Dentistry where he also received his Certificate in Implant Dentistry (87) and Prosthodontics (95). He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Implant Dentistry, past president of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry and a member of the Editorial Board of the Journal of Oral Implantology.

Luc graduated in dental technology at the Dental Technician School Anneessens in Brussels, Belgium. He specializes in different milling techniques and ceramic layering techniques. He lectures regularly all over Europe, in Australia, India, Israel, Japan, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and the United States. In addition to regular and numerous publications in international dental journals in the field of esthetic implantology and esthetics in general, Luc and Patrick Rutten authored the books "Implant Esthetics" and "C, B and I: The Art of Harmony". Luc and Patrick maintain a dental laboratory in Tessenderlo, Belgium, dedicated to ceramic restorations and esthetic implantology. www.dentalteam.be

Dr. Bill Dorfman has been practicing dentistry for more than 25 years and has dedicated his life to helping others. A psychobiology graduate of UCLA in 1980 where he was honored with the Outstanding Senior Award, he then received his dental degree in 1983 from the University of the Pacific in San Francisco. Since establishing his private practice in aesthetic and general dentistry, he has become known as one of the country’s leading dentists and has helped thousands of patients smile.

Dr. Sanda Moldovan is an award-winning periodontist and nutritionist as seen on CBS’ renowned TV show The Doctors. An Ohio State University School of Dentistry graduate, Dr. Moldovan continued her studies at UCLA’s Post Graduate Periodontics Department, where she also received a Masters of Science in Oral Biology. She is a Diplomate of the American Academy of Periodontology and a member of Laser Dentistry and American College of Nutrition. Dr. Moldovan frequently lectures on dental implants at the UCLA School of Dentistry and stays on top of her field’s latest research and technology, particularly laser techniques, bone regeneration and nutritional support.