Jean-Marc Dersot

Periodontist, implantologist, and senior dental consultant based in Dubai, UAE. Senior Consultant (Medical Writing and Clinical Operations for Medical Devices), Med-Clinical, Paris. Dental Expert and Witness, Court of Appeal of Pau, France.

Over 40 years of progressive activity in periodontology, implant surgery, oral surgery, orthodontic-periodontal interdisciplinary treatment, and root coverage surgery. Former Assistant Professor (Assistant Hospitalo-Universitaire, AHU) and Chef de Clinique, Faculty of Dental Surgery, Paris V, and Hôpital Charles Foix (1988–1992). Multiple advanced academic diplomas: three CES (Dental Biomaterials Technology; Periodontology; Fixed Prosthodontics) and three DU (Periodontics; Oral Dermatology; Oral and Maxillofacial Forensic Expertise). Key Opinion Leader for Oral-B (Procter & Gamble) for 20 years. Author of 60 peer-reviewed articles in French and English, including one cited in the ADA's Evidence-Based Dentistry online library in the orthodontic chapter.

Past President, Société Française de Parodontologie et d'Implantologie Orale (SFPIO). France's representative to the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) for 10 years. International Member, American Academy of Periodontology (AAP). Associate Member, National Academy of Dental Surgery (ANCD, France).

DDS, Faculty of Dental Surgery, Paris V. MSc in Periodontology. PhD in Dental Sciences.