Конгресс функциональной стоматологии в Будапеште

Professor and Head of Section for Orofacial Pain and Jaw Function at the Department of Dentistry and Oral Health, Aarhus University, Denmark (full professor since 2001). Clinical Professor at Faculty of Dentistry, National University of Singapore (since 2020). Specialist in orofacial pain with research practice focusing on pain mechanisms, neuroplasticity, and temporomandibular disorders.

Over 35 years of combined clinical, teaching, and research experience in orofacial pain and jaw function. Pioneer in the field of neuro-odontology from a physiological perspective. Research focuses on peripheral and central orofacial pain mechanisms, neuroplasticity, trigeminal motor physiology, brain imaging applications in TMD, adaptive capacity of the stomatognathic system, and psychophysical assessment of jaw muscle and temporomandibular joint pain. Expert in sensory-motor integration, effects of occlusal changes on brain structure and function, and systematic rehabilitation of oral function.

One of the world's most prolific researchers in orofacial pain with 453 papers published in peer-reviewed international journals, 58 book chapters and published proceedings, 15 papers in national journals, and 18 editorials. Co-founder and Steering Committee Member of Scandinavian Center for Orofacial Neurosciences (SCON, 2014), a collaborative research center between Aarhus University, Karolinska Institutet, and Malmö University. Past President of Special Interest Group on Orofacial Pain, International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP, 2008-2010). Past President of International Consortium of Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (RDC/TMD), International Association for Dental Research (IADR, 2010-2012). Member of IASP Classification Task Force (2014-2018) and Scientific Program Committee (2017-2018). Co-author of recent publications on jaw muscle and joint psychophysics in clinical orofacial pain practice (2025). International keynote speaker presenting worldwide on topics including neuroplasticity in oral rehabilitation, vertical dimension management, bruxism-pain relationships, and evidence-based approaches to TMD management.

DDS from Aarhus University, Denmark. PhD in Orofacial Pain and Function from Aarhus University (2000). Full Professor appointment at Aarhus University (2001).

Orofacial pain specialist and Dean of the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry. Founder and Director of the Orofacial Pain Center at the University of Kentucky (established 1977), recognized as a pioneer in TMD and orofacial pain education.

Over 50 years of academic and clinical experience in temporomandibular disorders and orofacial pain management. Developed the first Master of Science Degree program in Orofacial Pain in the United States, accredited by the American Academy of Orofacial Pain. The Orofacial Pain Residency Program was among the first accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation, graduating 65 full-time residents from 26 countries.

Professor and Chief of the Division of Orofacial Pain, full-time faculty member at the University of Kentucky for 45 years. International lecturer having delivered over 1,300 invited lectures in every state in the USA and 59 foreign countries. Recognized as the "World Ambassador for Orofacial Pain" by peers.

DMD from University of Kentucky (1974). Provost's Distinguished Service Professor. Author of the textbook "Management of Temporomandibular Disorders and Occlusion" (8th edition), translated into 11 languages and used in the majority of US dental schools. Editor of "Orofacial Pain: Guidelines for Classification, Assessment, and Management" (AAOP), used as treatment standards worldwide. Over 240 publications in scientific journals. Past President of the American Academy of Orofacial Pain. Founding Diplomate and twice Past President of the American Board of Orofacial Pain. Recipient of University of Kentucky Great Teacher Award, State of Kentucky Acorn Award, International Dentist of the Year Award from Academy of Dentistry International, and inducted into University of Kentucky Hall of Distinguished Alumni.

Specialist in orthodontics and temporomandibular disorders (TMD). Orthodontist and oral surgeon maintaining private practice in Erlangen, Germany, with second location in Nuremberg since 2016. Focus on non-compliance orthodontic treatment, adult orthodontics, and TMD management.

Over 30 years of clinical experience treating complex orthodontic and TMD cases. Developer of innovative treatment solutions for functional disorders and orthodontic efficiency. Expert witness and independent court consultant for orthodontics in Nuremberg/Fürth region.

Inventor holding EU/USA patents for the "SUS²/Sabbagh Universal Spring" (1996) and "Aqua Splint®" (2002) for TMD treatment. International lecturer since 1991, having delivered over 750 seminars and lectures worldwide on TMD management (AquaSplint concept), non-compliance orthodontics, and adult orthodontic troubleshooting. Lecturer at European Academy of Dental Education in Nuremberg and consultant for Forestadent, Dentaurum, 3M Unitek, and Teledenta. Member of Editorial Board of Quintessence Publishing and Scientific Board of IOS and AEO in Prague. Awarded Top Orthodontist by Focus Magazine, Germany (2018).

DDS. Chairman of the German Association of Orthodontics in Middle Franconia/Bavaria (2005). Chairman of the Professional Association of German Orthodontists (BDK) in Middle Franconia.

Associate Professor of Clinical Gnathology at the University of Turin Dental School, Italy. Chief of the Department of Orthodontics at Università degli Studi di Torino and at Città della Salute e della Scienza Hospital, Turin. Director of the Master in Contemporary Orthodontics and Secretary of the Postgraduate School in Orthodontics at the University of Turin.

Four decades of clinical, academic, and research activity in orthodontics, gnathology, and craniomandibular disorders. Head of the Gnathological Section at Città della Salute e della Scienza Hospital. Research focused on orthodontic treatment outcomes, functional appliance therapy, gnathological diagnostics, and the relationship between occlusion and orofacial pain. Practitioner and teacher at the University of Turin continuously since 1979 across multiple academic and clinical roles.

International lecturer with presentations at over 190 national and international congresses in Europe, North and South America, Japan, and Russia.

MD (1979), DDS (1982), PhD in Gnathology (1997), all from the University of Turin. Master of the International College of Craniomandibular Orthopedics (M.ICCCMO). Full Member of the Italian Society for Orthodontics (SIDO) since 1983. Member of Store Kro — one of the most exclusive international societies for the study of oral physiology.