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Chair of the Department of Oral Health Sciences at KU Leuven (University of Leuven), Belgium. Head of BIOMAT – Biomaterials Research Group at KU Leuven. Co-Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Adhesive Dentistry. One of the world's most distinguished researchers in adhesive dentistry and dental materials science with over 35 years of research experience.

Pioneer and leading global authority on dental adhesive technology, adhesive-tooth interface characterization, bonding mechanisms to enamel and dentin, and performance evaluation of adhesive systems. Expert in universal adhesives and their clinical applications, functional monomers for chemical bonding to hydroxyapatite, etch-and-rinse versus self-etch bonding strategies, and long-term durability of adhesive restorations. Research focuses on molecular interactions at the adhesive-tooth interface, laboratory and clinical performance of adhesive systems, dental ceramics, biocompatibility and bioactivity of dental materials, cariogenicity assessment, and pulp preservation material technology.

Author of over 600 peer-reviewed publications in leading dental materials and restorative journals, making him one of the most prolific and cited researchers in dentistry. Member of editorial boards of multiple international journals. Recipient of numerous prestigious research awards from international dental organizations recognizing his fundamental contributions to adhesive dentistry. International lecturer presenting extensively throughout Europe, Americas, Asia, and worldwide on topics including modern adhesive technology, universal adhesives performance on dentin and enamel, evidence-based bonding strategies, ceramic materials, and bioactive materials. Regular keynote speaker at major dental materials and restorative dentistry conferences globally. Mentor to countless graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and clinicians worldwide who have advanced the field of adhesive dentistry. His research has fundamentally shaped contemporary understanding of dental adhesion and influenced clinical practice worldwide.

DDS from KU Leuven, Belgium (1988). PhD from KU Leuven (1993). Full Professor and Chair appointment at KU Leuven Department of Oral Health Sciences. Over 35 years of continuous research and teaching at KU Leuven.

Dr. Alex Rugină has graduated the University of Dentistry Timișoara ”Victor Babeș” in 2011 and he has continued his post-graduate studies by participating to an impressive amount of dental courses in Romania and in Europe.

Since 2011 Dr. Alex Rugină is a dental clinician mostly in the dental office where he firstly discovered his passion for prosthodontics and restorative dentistry.

His great desire for self improvement has driven him naturally to share ideas with other passionate dentists, to participate as a lecturer to dental scientific manifestations and share his experiences and knowledge regarding dental prosthodontics to others.

Nowadays he is a dental practitioner in Romania, Timișoara, at Clinica Rugină and he organises dental courses for the dentists that want to improve their skills in this field. Dr. Alex Rugină is a lecturer for STRUCTURE - dental preparations course, ADHESION - full ceramic restorations course and FULL CIRCLE - modular course for complex cases and full mouth rehabilitation."

Msc, PhD

Member of Bio-Emulation Group.

Visiting professor at the university of Siena, Faculty of Dentistry.

Visiting lecturer at Sheffield University, Genova University, Naples University and Brescia University.

Member of Bio-Emulation Group.

An active member of the Italian restorative group “Amici di Brugg”.

Author of several articles on restorative and prosthetic dentistry.

National and international speaker in congresses and dental meetings.

Author of the books “Fixed Prosthesis with vertical margin closure” and “La Protesi Implantare” Elsevier Publishing and author of the textbook “ A STUDY INTO THE SIGNIFICANCE OF TRACING MICROLEAKAGE BY COLOR DIE INFILTRATION”.

Dr. Marco Maiolino, graduated in Perugia’s University in 2001 with highest honors (110/110 cum laude),he is active member of SIDOC ( italian society of restorative dentistry) , ), followed a lot of perfection courses in particular in the field of endodontic, restorative and periodontics topics. He started to work with the aid of a surgical microscope from 2006. Founder together with dr. Pasquale Venuti of the “tomorrow tooth “ group for dental education with the aim to move dentistry toward a patient centered outcome. He works in a private practice at Siracusa , Italy as a general dentistry practicing all branches of dentistry.

Dr. Marco Maiolino is a general dentist practicing all branches of dentistry. He works in a private practice in Syracuse , Italy. He is the founder together with dr. Pasquale Venuti of the “Tomorrow Tooth “ group, a web based dental community whose aim is to change the focus in dentistry to a more sustainable practice and more patient oriented dentistry. He lectures nationally and internationally on topics related to restorative and prosthetic dentistry. He also write articles about dentistry life . User of magnification system from the beginning and microscope user from 2006. He graduated in 2001 with highest honors in Perugia university (110/100 cum laude).