Implantation without peri-implantitis

Professor and Chair of Periodontology at University Complutense of Madrid, Spain. Adjunct Professor at University of Oslo, Norway. Adjunct Professor at University of Bern, Switzerland. Past President of European Federation of Periodontology (EFP, 2014-2016). Director of ETEP research group on Etiology and Therapy of Periodontal and Peri-Implant Diseases.

Over 44 years of clinical and academic experience in periodontology since graduating in medicine in 1981. Received MD degree from University Complutense of Madrid (1981), degree in Stomatology (1983), and Doctor of Medicine (PhD, 1985) with doctoral thesis on bacterial invasion to gingival tissues in advanced periodontitis supervised by Dr. Antonio Bascones Martínez. Specialization in Periodontology from University of California Los Angeles (UCLA, 1987). Former Dean of Faculty of Odontology at University Complutense of Madrid (2004-2012). Director of Postgraduate Program of Specialization in Periodontology at UCM since 1989. Co-Director of Diploma in Research Methodology and Biostatistics at UCM.

International authority in periodontal research having published more relevant scientific articles in dentistry during the past decade than any other author globally. Past President of Spanish Society of Periodontology (SEPA), European Federation of Periodontology (EFP, 2014-2016), and European Association for Osseointegration (EAO). Past President of European Division of International Association for Dental Research (IADR). Former Chairman of European Council of Deans of Faculties of Odontology. Received honorary doctorates from University of San Sebastian, Santiago, Chile; University of Gothenburg, Sweden; and University of Coimbra, Portugal.

MD (1981), DDS (1983), PhD (1985) from University Complutense of Madrid. Certificate in Periodontology from UCLA (1987). Published extensively in leading peer-reviewed journals including Journal of Clinical Periodontology, Journal of Dental Research, Journal of Periodontology, and Journal of Periodontal Research. Research focus on oral microbiology, clinical trials in periodontology and implant dentistry, etiology and pathogenesis of periodontal and peri-implant diseases, periodontal and bone regeneration, mesenchymal stem cells, and bacterial-host interactions. Chairman of ETEP research group since 2005 leading multi-center research on antimicrobial approaches in treatment of gingivitis and periodontitis. Regularly invited as keynote speaker at major international periodontal congresses worldwide.

Managing Director of CleanImplant Foundation, an independent organization dedicated to implant surface cleanliness research and quality assurance. Guest Researcher at Charité – University Medicine Berlin. Project Manager of the BDIZ EDI (German Association of Dental Implantology) Quality and Research Committee. Member of BAIRD (British Academy of Implant & Restorative Dentistry) Implant Council. Member of the Academy of Osseointegration (AO). Pioneer in research on implant surface contamination and its clinical implications.

Over 30 years of experience in implant dentistry research and quality assurance. Expert in implant surface cleanliness evaluation, manufacturing quality control in implant production, peri-implantitis prevention related to surface contamination, quality differences between titanium and ceramic implants, and clinical implications of contaminated implants. Founder and leader of research demonstrating that many dental implants have surface contamination "from the factory" (ab Werk) that can contribute to peri-implantitis and implant failure. Known for pioneering work exposing widespread quality deficiencies in implant manufacturing and advocating for higher industry standards.

Author of numerous scientific publications on implant surface quality and contamination. International lecturer presenting extensively throughout Europe on topics including "Fifty Shades of Grey and White: Titanium vs. Ceramic - Quality Differences in Implants and Consequences for Dentists," "Defects from the Factory: Extent, Clinical Consequences and Legal Implications of Contaminated Implants," and "Peri-implantitis from the Factory? Why 'Contaminated' Implants Have Consequences." Regular speaker at major implant conferences including ISMI (International Society for Metal-Free Implantology) Annual Meetings, BDIZ EDI congresses, and Digital Dentistry Society events. His research has fundamentally changed understanding of implant surface quality and led to improved manufacturing standards and quality control protocols throughout the dental implant industry. Advocate for independent quality testing and transparency in implant manufacturing.

DDS, Dr. med. dent. (German doctoral degree).

Associate Professor in Periodontology. Private practice in periodontics, endodontics and dental implants. Collaborating professor of the master in periodontics and dental implants of the UCM since 2010. Coordinator of the third year course (dental implantology). Coordinator of continuing education courses sin the Spanish Society of Periodontology (SEPA) and the UCM.

Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Periodontics at University of Michigan.

Co-author of the recent book “Peri-implant Soft-Tissue Integration and Management”.