Ceramic and composite veneers: all techniques

Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Restorative Dentistry and Biomaterials at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas. Accredited Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD). One of the world's most respected authorities on composite resin restorations and aesthetic dentistry. Maintains private practice in Houston, Texas.

Over 48 years of combined clinical, teaching, and research experience since graduating in 1978. Expert in direct composite resin restorations, flowable composite techniques, injectable composite layering methods, inverse injection composite technique for anterior veneers, composite provisional restorations, natural tooth morphology and aesthetics, and comprehensive aesthetic rehabilitation. Pioneer in developing innovative composite techniques that have revolutionized direct aesthetic dentistry worldwide. Known for creating predictable protocols achieving exceptional natural-looking composite restorations.

Author of the influential textbook "Natural Aesthetics with Composite Resin" (Montage Media Corporation, 2004), considered a masterwork teaching fundamental principles of natural tooth aesthetics and direct composite stratification. Author of over 230 articles published in numerous languages on various topics in aesthetic dentistry including composite materials, bonding techniques, provisional restoration fabrication, and aesthetic principles. Recipient of Gold Medal from American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry for Indirect Restorations Category (2005). International lecturer presenting extensively throughout United States and worldwide on topics including direct composite bonding techniques, flowable composite applications, composite provisional fabrication, and comprehensive aesthetic treatment planning. Hands-on instructor teaching systematic protocols for creating natural polychromatic composite restorations. Consultant and clinical research evaluator for multiple dental manufacturers in new product development and refinement. His innovative techniques including the inverse injection composite layering method have influenced generations of dentists worldwide.

DDS from University of Texas Health Science Center – Houston Dental Branch (1978).

Specialist in Prosthodontics and Oral Rehabilitation. Founder Member of the Italian Society of Prosthodontics and Oral Rehabilitation (SIPRO). Active Member of the Italian Academy of Prosthetic Dentistry (AIOP), American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics (AAFP), and European Prosthodontic Association (EPA). Creator and developer of the revolutionary "Vertical Concept" in tooth preparation and prosthetic dentistry. Maintains private practice in Milan, Italy.

Over 28 years of clinical experience since specialization at Boston University. Expert in innovative vertical tooth preparation techniques, periodontal-prosthetic relationships in tooth preparation, ceramic and composite veneer fabrication, full-mouth aesthetic rehabilitation, and implant-supported prosthetics. Creator of the Vertical Concept, a paradigm-shifting approach to tooth preparation utilizing vertical finishing line geometry that optimizes periodontal support and tissue response while maintaining biological principles. Known for innovative thinking "out of the box" in modern prosthetic dentistry challenging traditional horizontal preparation designs.

International lecturer having presented at over 200 congresses throughout Italy and internationally on topics exclusively related to prosthetics on natural teeth and implants. Regular faculty at prestigious aesthetic dentistry conferences including the Aesthetic Dentistry Congress in Florence alongside legends Mauro Fradeani and Galip Gurel. Author of numerous publications in national and international journals on prosthetic dentistry.

DDS from Italian dental school. Specialized in Prosthodontics at Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine, Boston, USA. Master's in Dental Materials from Department of Biomaterials, Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine. President of Boston University Italian Alumni Association (2018-2020).

Has graduated from the Faculty of Dentistry in 2005 in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. 

He teaches at the Faculty of Dentistry ”Iuliu Hatieganu”, ClujNapoca, RO at the Restorative Department. 

Has published various papers in different journals about esthetic dentistry. 

The founder of “Lazar Learning”, a private training center established in 2016 in Oradea. He runs two modular programs together with specialized lecturers.

He is lecturing in Romania and abroad since 2009 on different topics: prosthodontics, direct composite restorations and dental photography.

1987 - 1989: Dentist at a dental office, Bad Zwischenahn, Germany

1987: Graduation in Dentistry, University of Goettingen, Germany

1993: DMD, University of Muenster, Germany

1989 - actual: Owner of „Dr. Wahlmann & Associates“, Edewecht, Germany

2004: Master in Aesthetics, Rosenthal Institute at New York University, United States of America

2005: Goldmedal, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Indirect Restaurations Category

2006 - 2015: Head of Dentistry, Estetica Clinic, private clinic for plastic surgery and esthetic dentistry, Hamburg, Germany

2008: Chairman, International Membership Committee, AACD

2010: Appreciation Award, International Academy of Laser Education, ?????Vienna, Austria

2010 - 2015: Owner, White Lounge, Hamburg, Germany

2011 - actual: Chairman, Give back a Smile Germany

2015: Fellow, IADFE, International Academy for Dental/Facial ???????Esthetics

2015: Member Science Advisory Board

2017: President, German Society of Cosmetic Dentistry

More than 200 lectures and Hands-on workshops in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, England, USA, Dubai, Russia, India, China, Thailand, Vietnam, Australia and more

2011 - 2013: Guest lecturer, University of Manchester, England, Master Program „Restorative and Aesthetic Dentistry“

since 2013: Professor invitado for Aesthetic Dentistry at State University of Seville, Spain