Prof. Sergey Popov

Professor of Orthodontics specializing in lingual orthodontics, passive self-ligating systems, and interdisciplinary orthodontics. Former Head of the Department of Orthodontics at North-Western State Medical University named after I.I. Mechnikov, Saint Petersburg, Russia (2008-present or recent).

Over 31 years of clinical and academic experience in orthodontics. Graduated from Tver State Medical Academy (1993), completed residency at Saint Petersburg Medical Academy for Postgraduate Studies (1995), defended PhD thesis (1999), appointed Associate Professor at Saint Petersburg Medical Academy for Postgraduate Studies (2004), appointed Head of Department of Orthodontics at Mechnikov University (2008), defended doctoral dissertation (2013), awarded academic title of Doctor of Medical Sciences (2014), and awarded academic title of Professor (2015).

Certified European expert in lingual orthodontics and passive self-ligation philosophy. Chief Scientific Consultant for Ormco in Russia. One of the leading orthodontic specialists in Russia. Certified consultant in Incognito and WIN lingual systems for orthodontists in Russia, having completed in-depth training in Incognito philosophy at Dr. Wiechmann's clinic in Germany. International lecturer delivering courses on complex orthodontic cases, TMJ dysfunction treatment, passive self-ligation, microimplant anchorage, and adolescent growth modification.

DDS from Tver State Medical Academy (1993). PhD (Candidate of Medical Sciences, 1999). DMSc (Doctor of Medical Sciences, 2013). Academic title of Professor (2015). Expert of the Stomatological Association of Russia in specialty "orthodontics." Active member of Professional Society of Orthodontists of Russia. Author of over 80 scientific articles and teaching materials for dentists. Author of patents including "Method of comprehensive treatment of adult patients with maxillary constriction," "Method for improving quality of diagnostics and treatment outcome assessment in patients with maxillary constriction," and "Method for determining individual occlusal plane in treatment of dentofacial anomalies." Teaching experience of 20+ years training orthodontists in Russia and internationally. Current practice at ESPO clinic and BiOS clinic treating complex adult orthodontic cases combining passive self-ligation with microimplant anchorage and TMJ therapy.