The Biomimetic concept: composite restoration protocols

Co-Founder and Lead Instructor at the Alleman Center for Biomimetic Dentistry, Provo, Utah. General dentist practicing biomimetic dentistry with his father Dr. David Alleman. Expert in adhesive restorative techniques, minimally invasive dentistry, and the Six Lessons Approach to biomimetic treatment protocols.

Over 10 years of clinical experience including service as US Army dentist in Seoul, South Korea, and Southern Arizona before transitioning to full-time biomimetic practice. Expert in biomimetic principles that restore teeth to their original strength through stress-reduced direct bonded restorations, immediate dentin sealing protocols, and biomimetic onlay preparations that preserve tooth structure. Instructor and mentor for the Biomimetic Mastership Program at Alleman Center, teaching comprehensive protocols for anterior and posterior direct composite restorations, indirect bonded onlays, and full-mouth biomimetic rehabilitation.

Author of publications in Journal of Operative Dentistry and Inside Dentistry on biomimetic treatment outcomes and adhesive protocols. Co-instructor with his father for intensive hands-on workshops teaching the Six Lessons Approach that has revolutionized adhesive dentistry worldwide. International lecturer having presented at major conferences including Utah Dental Association Conference (Salt Lake City, 2024), International Dental Exhibition and Meeting IDEM (Singapore, 2024), GC VA Symposium (Baghdad, Iraq), International Congress on Biomimetic Dentistry (Manaus, Brazil), International Congress on Restorative Biomimetic Dentistry (Santiago, Chile), International Congress on Adhesive Dentistry (Konya, Turkey), American Institute of Oral Biology (Palm Springs, California), and Dental Influencers Alliance (Atlanta, Georgia). Instructor at hands-on workshops in Dubai, Uzbekistan, Mexico, Ecuador, Colombia, Hungary, India, Lithuania, and at the Alleman Center in Provo.

DMD from Roseman University of Health Sciences, South Jordan, Utah (2015). Extensive postgraduate training in biomimetic dentistry under mentorship of his father Dr. David Alleman, creator of the Six Lessons Approach. Instructor certification for Biomimetic Mastership Program. Active duty US Army Dental Corps (2015-2019).

Distinguished Professor Emeritus and former Vice President of Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU); Director of the Advanced Dental Center, Aoyama Quartz Dental Clinic (Tokyo); Visiting Professor — Chulalongkorn University (Thailand) and University of Indonesia.

One of the world's most prolific and cited researchers in adhesive dentistry and cariology — with more than 500 peer-reviewed international publications and over 200 Japanese journal articles, encompassing dentin bonding mechanisms, self-etching adhesive systems, caries prevention, and the optical and mechanical properties of tooth-colored restorative systems. PhD mentorship lineage traces directly to Prof. Takao Fusayama — inventor of the acid-etching technique — and includes formative research collaboration with Prof. David Pashley (Augusta University) in 1987–1988. IADR Distinguished Scientist Award — Wilmer Souder Award (2017), the highest individual research recognition of the International Association for Dental Research. Honorary Degrees from King's College London and Mahidol University (Thailand). President's Award, Japanese Association of Dental Science.

DDS (1980) and PhD (1984) — Tokyo Medical and Dental University. First Honorary Member, International Academy of Adhesive Dentistry (IAAD, 2015).

Restorative dentist and biomimetic dentistry pioneer in private practice in Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy. Founder and Director of the Sardinia Dental Teaching Center (SDTC), Cagliari (since 2012) — an immersive hands-on learning facility within his own clinical operatory, offering intensive small-group courses in restorative and biomimetic dentistry to clinicians from around the world. Co-Founder of the Academy of Biomimetic Dentistry (ABD). Creator of the SRDC (Stress-Reducing Direct Composite) protocol — an original technique for the direct composite restoration of severely compromised teeth that minimizes polymerization shrinkage stress while achieving maximum structural reinforcement.

Graduated from the University of Cagliari Faculty of Dentistry (1998). Completed an Esthetic Dentistry Fellowship at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston, USA (2000). Author of several peer-reviewed publications in restorative and esthetic dentistry since 2002. Reviewer for the Operative Dentistry Journal (ODJ), Journal of Esthetic & Restorative Dentistry (JERD), and Practical Procedures & Aesthetic Dentistry (PPAD). National and international lecturer, providing continuing education courses in Europe and the USA for over 20 years.

DDS, University of Cagliari (1998). Esthetic Dentistry Fellow, Tufts University (2000).

Professor, Master of Science (MSc) in Clinical Dentistry from the University of Passo Fundo in Passo Fundo, Brazil.

Runs a private practice in Paraná, Brazil

An international lecturer and speaker.

Member of the Operato KOL teaching team.