Clinical Certificate In Dental Implantology Program. A 1-Year Program

Oral and maxillofacial surgeon specializing in implantology and bone regeneration. Former President of European Association for Osseointegration (EAO, 2012-2014). Program Director and Chairman of European Postgraduate Program in Oral Implantology at University of Corsica, France. Private practice in Paris limited to oral surgery and implant dentistry.

Over 44 years of clinical experience in oral surgery and implantology since graduating in 1982. Clinical Assistant in Department of Oral Surgery at University of Paris VII (1983-1987). Following postgraduate diploma in oral implantology (1992), served as Clinical Assistant in Department of Oral Implantology, University of Paris VII (1992-1996). International authority on maxillary sinus grafting procedures, having developed and refined surgical techniques for lateral window sinus augmentation using autogenous and xenogenic bone grafts achieving predictable long-term results.

International lecturer presenting worldwide on bone regeneration techniques, maxillary sinus surgery, GBR procedures, and advanced implantology. Associate Professor of Implant Dentistry at University of Loma Linda, California, USA. Adjunct Professor of Implant Dentistry at Griffith University, Queensland, Australia. Visiting Professor of Oral Surgery at University of Milan, Italy. Co-Director of University Diploma in Implantology at University of Liege, Belgium. Recipient of Robert James Award for Education in Implant Dentistry from University of Loma Linda (2010).

DDS from University of Paris VII Denis Diderot (1982). Postgraduate Diploma in Oral Implantology from University of Paris VII (1992). Past President of EAO (2012-2014), leading European organization for implant dentistry with over 7,000 members. Published extensively in peer-reviewed journals on sinus grafting techniques, bone regeneration, implant placement in grafted sites, and long-term outcomes of bone augmentation procedures. Author of numerous scientific articles establishing evidence-based protocols for maxillary sinus elevation and ridge augmentation.

Periodontist and immunologist specializing in periodontal plastic surgery, implant surgery, and tissue engineering. Former tenured Associate Professor at USC Ostrow School of Dentistry. Inventor of the VISTA (Vestibular Incision Subperiosteal Tunnel Access) technique for treating gingival recession.

Over 37 years of clinical and academic experience in periodontics. Served as full-time faculty at University of Southern California for 28 years (1991-2019), achieving tenure status. Director of Postdoctoral Periodontology Program at USC (2012-2019). Chair of Periodontology Section at USC (2003-2006). Director of the prestigious Annual International USC Periodontal & Implant Symposium. Former Director of Laboratory for Immunoregulation and Tissue Engineering (LITE), funded by National Institutes of Health. Research focus on immune regulation, tissue engineering, growth factors, and regenerative periodontal therapy.

Internationally recognized authority having lectured in over 40 countries at prestigious conferences on aesthetic periodontal surgery, minimally invasive techniques, implant surgery, and tissue engineering applications. Developer of VISTA technique, a revolutionary minimally invasive approach to multiple-site recession coverage achieving superior aesthetic results with minimal patient discomfort. Serves on advisory panel to Center for Scientific Review of National Institutes of Health. Editorial reviewer for multiple international periodontal journals. Board member of Oral Reconstruction Foundation.

DDS from University of Southern California Ostrow School of Dentistry (1987). Certificate in Periodontology from University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine (1991). PhD in Immunology from University of Connecticut School of Medicine (1991). Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and Implant Surgery. Published nearly 100 scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals and book chapters on periodontal regeneration, implant surgery, tissue engineering, and immune mechanisms in periodontal disease. Director of Comprehensive Surgical and Restorative Implant Training Program at USC. Private practice limited to periodontology and implant surgery in Southern California. Currently affiliated with BioHorizons developing innovative implant systems and surgical protocols.

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, Implantologist.

MSc, FDS, DDS, PhD.