Congress: Endo Sapiens 2022

Louis I. Grossman Professor of Endodontics and Associate Dean for Global Affairs at the School of Dental Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia (Associate Dean since 2010). Former Chair of the Department of Endodontics at Penn Dental Medicine (1992-2010). Specialist in endodontics with practice limited to endodontic treatment and endodontic microsurgery. Maintains private practice at Fifth Avenue Endodontics in New York City.

Over 50 years of combined clinical, teaching, and research experience in endodontics. Pioneer in applying surgical microscopy to endodontics, establishing the Microscope Training Center at Penn Dental Medicine in 1992, the longest-running university-based microscope continuation program in the world having trained over 1,000 leaders in endodontic education and clinical practitioners from six continents. Revolutionized endodontic surgery by transforming traditional approaches into modern microsurgery through development of specialized microinstruments and systematic protocols. Expert in dental pulp physiology, microcirculation research, endodontic microsurgery techniques, and management of complex anatomical challenges in surgical endodontics.

Recipient of the Louis I. Grossman Award from the American Association of Endodontists for outstanding research in dental pulp physiology and microcirculation. Recipient of the Ralph F. Sommer Award for significant publications advancing endodontic knowledge. Author of "Color Atlas of Microsurgery in Endodontics" (WB Saunders/Mosby, 2000), the first comprehensive textbook on microsurgical endodontics translated into multiple languages. Chief Editor of "The Microscope in Endodontics" (Dental Clinics of North America, 1997). Co-author with Dr. Samuel Kratchman of "Microsurgery in Endodontics" (Wiley-Blackwell, 2017). Author of over 100 peer-reviewed publications in leading endodontic journals. International keynote speaker presenting worldwide on advanced microsurgical techniques including the "bone window" technique for large periapical lesions with intact cortical plates. Developer of specialized microsurgical instruments that have become standard in the field.

BA from Columbia College, New York (1972). DDS from Columbia University College of Dental Medicine (1976). Certificate in Endodontics from Columbia University (1978). MPhil in Circulatory Physiology from Columbia University (1978). PhD in Microcirculatory Physiology from Columbia University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (1981). Research Career Development Award from NIH/NIDR (1982-1987). Faculty member at Columbia University before joining Penn Dental Medicine as Chairman in 1992.

Clinical Associate Professor of Endodontics and Assistant Director of Graduate Endodontics at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, Philadelphia, where he directs the microsurgical training component of the endodontic residency program. Specialist in endodontics with practice limited exclusively to endodontic treatment and endodontic microsurgery. Owner and Endodontist at Precision Endodontic Network, operating four private practices in Bryn Mawr, Exton, Paoli, and West Chester, Pennsylvania.

Over 25 years of combined clinical, academic, and research experience in complex endodontics and endodontic microsurgery. Expert in operating microscope applications for nonsurgical and surgical endodontics, ultrasonic instrumentation techniques, guided tissue regeneration in apical surgery, and contemporary obturation methods. Pioneer in developing systematic protocols for predictable endodontic microsurgery that maximize success rates through optimal patient/microscope/surgeon positioning, precise use of microsurgical armamentarium, and biocompatible root-end filling materials.

Inventor of the S Kondenser, a patented instrument for obturation of root canals designed to improve condensation of warm gutta-percha techniques. Co-author with Dr. Syngcuk Kim of the textbook "Microsurgery in Endodontics" (Wiley-Blackwell, 2017), a comprehensive clinical guide covering all aspects of surgical endodontics from case selection through healing. Author of over 30 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters in leading endodontic journals and textbooks including Journal of Endodontics, Compendium, Dentistry Today, Oral Health, Inside Dentistry, and Dental Clinics of North America. Topics include endodontic microsurgery techniques, ultrasonic applications, obturation methods, CBCT imaging, troubleshooting surgical complications, intentional replantation, and guided bone regeneration. Named cover story for "Best of" issues by both Main Line Today and Doctor of Dentistry magazines recognizing excellence in endodontics.

International lecturer presenting extensively throughout the United States, Europe, Scandinavia, Canada, South America, and Asia on topics including endodontic microsurgery, anatomically directed endodontics, management of endo-perio lesions, ledge management, replantation techniques, and advanced instrumentation methods. Faculty at major endodontic conferences including AAE Annual Session and international congresses. Regular instructor for hands-on microsurgery workshops teaching proper positioning, instrument usage, and contemporary surgical protocols based on University of Pennsylvania standards.

BS in Biology from Tufts University, Boston, Massachusetts. DMD (Doctor of Dental Medicine) from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. Certificate in Endodontics from University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. Faculty appointment at Penn Endo since completion of specialty training.

Endodontist and histopathologist specializing in pulp biology, periapical tissue reactions, and endodontic infection research. Medical Doctor and Doctor of Dental Surgery. Owner and director of private histology laboratory for hard tissue microscopy.

Over 40 years of clinical and research experience studying biological responses of pulp and periapical tissues to caries and endodontic treatment. Since 1998 operates own histology laboratory developing advanced skills in hard tissue preparations for light microscopy, enabling groundbreaking research correlating clinical findings with histological evidence. Research focus on pulpal and periapical tissue reactions to carious process and treatment procedures, biofilms in endodontic infections, vital pulp therapy outcomes, pulp regeneration and revascularization, and mechanisms of endodontic success and failure.

World's leading expert in microscopy of dental hard tissues having published over 100 peer-reviewed scientific articles establishing histological foundation for evidence-based endodontics. Author and co-author of eight textbooks on endodontics including "Endodontology: Clinical and Biological Aspects" (Italian-language reference) and "Endodontology: An Integrated Biological and Clinical View" (comprehensive textbook and atlas published by Quintessence). International lecturer presenting at most prestigious dental conferences worldwide on vital pulp therapy, regenerative endodontic procedures, clinical science of endodontic success and failure, and histopathology of pulpal and periapical diseases.

MD. DDS. Extensive publication record in Journal of Endodontics, International Endodontic Journal, and other leading journals. Research has fundamentally changed understanding of pulp response to caries (demonstrating reversibility of pulpitis under proper conditions), effectiveness of partial pulpotomy procedures, role of biofilms in persistent infections, and importance of complete bacterial elimination for healing. Studies utilize human tooth specimens collected from clinical cases, processed in private laboratory using specialized techniques enabling visualization of bacteria, tissue responses, and healing outcomes. Practice in Cetraro limited to complex endodontic cases referred by specialists throughout Italy.

Endodontist and international authority in dental traumatology, vital pulp therapy, and regenerative endodontics. Clinical Professor at the Department of Endodontics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA, and private practice specialist.

Over 48 years of clinical and academic experience in endodontics. Pioneer in research on pulpal and periapical disease diagnostics, clinical outcomes assessment, and treatment of traumatized teeth. Former Chair of Endodontology at Temple University School of Dentistry (1989-1993) and JB Freedland Professor at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1993-2014), a distinguished professorship recognizing significant contributions to the endodontic specialty.

International lecturer having taught across six continents on dental trauma management, vital pulp therapy, regenerative procedures, and use of bioceramic materials. Former Editor-in-Chief of Dental Traumatology and Endodontic Topics journals. Recipient of the Jens Ove Andreasen Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Association of Dental Traumatology (IADT) in 2014 and the Louis I. Grossman Award from the American Association of Endodontists (AAE) in 2002 for cumulative publication of significant research.

BDS from University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa (1976). Certificate in Endodontics from University of Pennsylvania (1982). DMD from University of Pennsylvania (1983). Former Director of the American Board of Endodontics. Published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and authored numerous textbook chapters on dental trauma, clinical outcomes, MTA applications, and diagnostic tests for pulpal disease. Editorial board member of Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Endodontic Topics, and Advisory Board of Esthetic Dentistry.