Gnathological Instruments

Professor at Steinbeis University Berlin, Germany (appointed 2011). Founder and CEO of OREHAB MINDS GmbH, Stuttgart, Germany (since January 2019), a company focused on digital functional diagnostics and development of advanced diagnostic systems for masticatory function. Former Director of the BID (Biomedical Interdisciplinary Dentistry) Transfer Institute at Steinbeis University Berlin (2008-2021). Specialist in functional dentistry, gnathology, and interdisciplinary treatment of craniomandibular disorders. Maintains private practice at Zahnmedizin im Rudolfinerhaus, Vienna, Austria, as Research Fellow focusing on clinical studies in craniomandibular disorders, clinical functional analysis, and occlusion medicine.

Over 40 years of combined clinical, academic, and research experience in functional dentistry and temporomandibular disorders. Expert in systematic functional analysis (SFA), condylography, clinical functional analysis, splint therapy, and full-mouth occlusal rehabilitation based on the renowned Slavicek Concept developed by his father, Professor Rudolf Slavicek. Pioneer in developing digital diagnostic technologies including the Orehab Condylocomp LR system for precise condylar movement registration and Freecorder Bluefox for digital jaw tracking. Research focuses on TMJ biomechanics, bruxism, occlusal design, and cybernetic approaches to stomatognathic system disorders.

Honorary Member of the Romanian Dental and Maxillo-Facial Prosthetic Society (2019). Honorary Member of the Italian Association of Gnathology (AIG, 2017). Visiting Professor at First Moscow State Medical University (I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University), Russia (2013, 2014-2018). Honorary Professor at Ukrainian Medical Stomatological Academy (2012). Permanent Member of the University Council, Steinbeis University Berlin. Former Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Stomatology and Occlusion Medicine (2008-2010). Author of over 50 peer-reviewed publications in international journals on gnathology, TMJ disorders, functional analysis, and occlusion. Co-author of recent publications including "Occlusion and TMJ: Systematic Approach to Oral Splints" in Stomatological Education Journal (2024). International lecturer teaching the Slavicek Concept worldwide with extensive courses in Europe, Asia, and Middle East on condylography, functional wax-up, interdisciplinary dentistry, and splint therapy. Director of comprehensive 2-year modular programs on "Interdisciplinary Dentistry in the Slavicek Concept" in Vienna, teaching systematic diagnostics and full occlusal rehabilitation.

MD (Doktor der gesamten Heilkunde - Doctor of General Medicine) from University of Vienna, Medical School, Austria (1978-1984, graduated 1984). DMD (Facharzt für Zahn-, Mund- und Kieferheilkunde - Specialist in Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Medicine) from University of Vienna, School of Dentistry (1985-1986). Postgraduate training in Orthodontics at Royal Dental College, Aarhus, Denmark (1987). Postgraduate training in Orthodontics and Orthopedics at Department of Orthodontics, Royal Dental College, Aarhus, Denmark (1989). MSc in Clinical Research from Vienna Medical University (2010). Diploma in Clinical Research from Vienna School of Clinical Research (VSCR), University of Vienna (2009-2010). Diploma "Prüfarzt" (Clinical Investigator) from Austrian Working Group for Clinical Pharmacology (2007).

Dental technician and managing director; son of Gregor Slavicek and grandson of the legendary Professor Rudolf Slavicek — founder of the Vienna School of Interdisciplinary Dentistry (VieSID) and one of the twentieth century's most influential figures in gnathology and occlusal medicine. Managing Director of Orehab Minds GmbH (Stuttgart, Germany) — the company co-founded by Gregor Slavicek to develop, manufacture, and distribute the next-generation gnathological instruments, condylographic recording systems, articulators, and CAD/CAM tools that embody the Slavicek Concept 4.0 — the integration of the classic Rudolf Slavicek functional diagnosis protocols with modern digital dentistry workflows including virtual articulators and AI-assisted occlusal analysis.

Degree in Dental Technology; Bachelor of Science in Dental Technology — Germany.

Dentist, orthodontist, and gnathologist in private practice. Co-founder and practicing clinician at Smile-Time Clinic, Germany. Lecturer, Orehab-Minds Academy.

Clinical and teaching profile centered on the Slavicek interdisciplinary concept of functional dentistry — the evidence-based approach to total occlusal rehabilitation developed by Prof. Rudolf Slavicek (Vienna). Completed the full MSc program in Biomedical Interdisciplinary Dentistry (2018–2021) at the Berlin/Stuttgart/Turin Institute under the direct supervision of Prof. Gregor Slavicek, with formal thesis defense and award of the European academic title of Master of Science in Interdisciplinary Dentistry. Additional advanced training in the MEAW (Multi-loop Edgewise Archwire) orthodontic technique — the orthodontic application of the Sato functional philosophy — at courses in Rome under Dr. Dario D'Alessio and Dr. Monica Casadei (2018–2019). Teaching scope covers gnathological diagnostics, condylography, articulator programming, splint therapy, and functional orthodontic preparation for occlusal rehabilitation in the Slavicek concept framework.

DDS (Doctor of Dental Medicine). MSc in Biomedical Interdisciplinary Dentistry, Berlin/Stuttgart/Turin Institute (under Prof. Gregor Slavicek, 2018–2021).

MD, DDS, M.Sc.