Aesthetic and Functional Prosthodontics. Workflow for the Prosthodontist-Dental Technician Team

Certified Dental Technician (CDT) specializing in aesthetic and functional ceramics, all-ceramic restorations, veneers, and implant prosthodontics. Founder and Master Technician at Innovative Dental Design Oliver Brix laboratory in Bad Homburg, Germany, where he creates complex aesthetic and functional restorations for interdisciplinary cases.

Over 35 years of clinical laboratory experience combining traditional handcrafted ceramic layering techniques with contemporary digital workflows. Expert in biomechanical occlusal surface design, minimally invasive veneer preparations, and predictable aesthetic outcomes using lithium disilicate and zirconia materials. Known for systematic approach to teamwork between clinician and technician for optimal treatment results.

International guest lecturer and consultant to Ivoclar Vivadent AG. Founder of the International Training Centre offering intensive small-group courses on all-ceramics and veneers at his laboratory facility. Active member of the Bio-Emulation group, promoting biologically-driven restorative approaches. World-renowned lecturer presenting in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, United States, Dubai, Russia, India, China, Thailand, Vietnam, Australia, and other countries on ceramic techniques and dental aesthetics.

Certified Dental Technician (CDT), completing training in 1989. Author of "Das Einmaleins der Ästhetik" (The Fundamentals of Esthetics, 2010) and bestseller "Faszination Vollkeramik" (Fascination All-Ceramics, 2013), both published by Quintessence and translated into multiple languages. Numerous publications in national and international dental technology journals.

Aesthetic and restorative prosthodontist; Owner of Dr. Wahlmann & Associates (Edewecht, Germany, since 1989) and former co-owner and Head of Dentistry at Estetica Clinic (Hamburg, 2006–2015) and White Lounge (Hamburg, 2010–2015) — two private high-aesthetic clinics combining plastic surgery and cosmetic dentistry. Clinical focus covers complex functional and aesthetic full-mouth rehabilitations, team-based smile design using natural head position (NHP) and phonetic bite registration, and the Plane System developed by Udo Plaster for facial reference-based treatment planning.

2005 Gold Medal — American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), Indirect Restorations category. President, German Society of Cosmetic Dentistry (2017). Chairman, Give Back a Smile Germany — the AACD Charitable Foundation affiliate programme restoring smiles for domestic violence survivors (since 2011). Guest Lecturer — University of Manchester, Master Programme in Restorative and Aesthetic Dentistry (2011–2013); Professor Invitado for Aesthetic Dentistry — State University of Seville, Spain (since 2013). Over 200 lectures and hands-on workshops in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, England, USA, Dubai, Russia, India, China, Thailand, Vietnam, Australia, and beyond.

DDS — University of Göttingen (1987); DMD — University of Münster (1993); Master in Aesthetics — Rosenthal Institute, New York University (2004). Fellow, IADFE (International Academy for Dental/Facial Esthetics, 2015); Chairman, International Membership Committee — AACD (2008).