Webinar course in Endodontics: EndoEvolution

Specialist in endodontics with practice limited to complex endodontic cases, retreatments, and endodontic microsurgery. Professor of Endodontics at the Autonomous University of Tlaxcala, Mexico. Visiting Professor at Harvard University School of Dental Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts. Maintains private endodontic practice in Tlaxcala, Mexico.

Over 30 years of specialized clinical and academic experience in nonsurgical and surgical endodontics. Research focuses on irrigation protocols, root canal disinfection, retreatment of endodontic failures, and orofacial pain management. Expert in microscope-enhanced endodontics and cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) applications for complex case diagnosis.

Scientific Advisory Board Member for the Journal of Endodontics (American Association of Endodontists), International Endodontic Journal (European Society of Endodontology), and Giornale Italiano di Endodonzia. Former President of the Mexican Association of Endodontists. Recipient of the Samuel Seltzer Award for excellence in endodontic research from the journal Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology and Endodontology (2005). International lecturer with over 500 presentations in 38 countries including at the European Society of Endodontology Congress and American Association of Endodontists Annual Meeting. Author of 84 peer-reviewed publications in leading endodontic journals. Contributing author to "Irrigation in Endodontics" (2015), "Atlas of Endodontic Surgery" (2017), and "Endodoncia" (2011).

DDS from National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), Mexico City (1989). Certificate in Endodontics from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts (1993). Postgraduate training in endodontic microsurgery from University of Pennsylvania (2016) and orofacial pain from University of Louisiana (2018).

Founder of GPT Studio, a private practice limited to endodontics and restorative dentistry in Rome, Italy. Associate Editor of the European Endodontic Journal and Italian Journal of Endodontics. Member of Editorial Boards of multiple international endodontic journals. Certified Member of the European Society of Endodontology (ESE). International Member of the American Association of Endodontists (AAE). Active Member of the Italian Academy of Endodontics (AIE), Italian Society of Endodontics (SIE), and Italian Society of Conservative Dentistry (SIDOC). One of Italy's most distinguished endodontists and researchers.

Over 24 years of combined clinical and research experience since graduation in 2002. Expert in complex endodontic retreatment, management of iatrogenic complications including ledges and separated instruments, treatment of teeth with complex anatomy, CBCT applications in endodontics, microscopic endodontics, contemporary instrumentation techniques, and adhesive restorative procedures following endodontic treatment. Holder of four patents for endodontic innovations. Founder of a start-up company developing endodontic technologies. Known for systematic evidence-based approaches to managing the most challenging endodontic cases.

Author and co-author of over 90 articles published in international scientific peer-reviewed journals on various endodontic and restorative topics. Contributing author of chapters in multiple endodontic textbooks and monographs. Recipient of several international prizes recognizing contributions to endodontic research and education. International lecturer having presented extensively throughout Europe and worldwide on topics including advanced endodontic retreatment protocols, management of complex anatomical cases, separated instrument removal techniques, CBCT interpretation and applications, and contemporary endodontic materials and techniques. Instructor for hands-on courses teaching systematic protocols for complex cases including ledge management, open apex treatment, and root resorption cases. Regular faculty at major endodontic conferences including Annual Christmas Endodontic Congress in Berlin alongside world-renowned experts. Official reviewer for several international journals. Organizer of multiple international research groups advancing endodontic knowledge.

DDS from Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy (2002). PhD from same university (2009). Professor of Endodontics in the School of Dental Hygiene (2005-2008). Faculty member at Department of Endodontics, Sapienza University of Rome (since 2009).

Full Professor and Head, Department of Endodontics and Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy. Director, Master of Science in Endodontics, Sapienza University of Rome.

Principal research areas: nickel-titanium (NiTi) endodontic instrument design and mechanical behavior (torque, angle of rotation, fracture resistance), thermal treatment effects on NiTi alloys (CM-wire, Gold-wire, MaxWire, Blue-wire), comparative analysis of rotary vs. reciprocating vs. combined motions, optimized sequencing of endodontic instruments, new endodontic motors and motion control, CBCT-guided 3D endodontic treatment approach, and bioceramic sealer protocols. Developer of the MIMERACI (Minimally Invasive, Maximally Efficacious, Rationally Applied Combined Instrumentation) endodontic treatment concept — a systematic clinical protocol for adaptive NiTi file sequencing. Key Opinion Leader for EdgeEndo (heat-treated NiTi files). Author of more than 500 peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, and books on endodontics. International lecturer and hands-on course instructor worldwide.

Official Italian representative on ANSI/ADA and ISO Committees for Endodontic Materials and Instruments. Chairman, Clinical Practice Committee, European Society of Endodontology (ESE). Active Member, ESE. Active Member, International Association for Dental Research (IADR). Active Member, Italian Society of Endodontists (SIE). Associate Member, American Association of Endodontists (AAE).

Full Professor and Chair of the Endodontic Department at the Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Lisbon (FMDUL). Clinical Director at Oralmente — Clínica Médica e Dentária, Lisbon. Former Vice Dean of FMDUL (2009–2014).

Over 35 years of academic and clinical practice in endodontics. Pioneered the introduction of the operative microscope and microsurgical techniques in endodontics and dentistry in Portugal in 1995. Director of the Post-Graduate and Specialty Programs in Endodontics at FMDUL, responsible for training generations of endodontic specialists.

International lecturer who has delivered education in over 15 countries, including Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, South Korea, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland. Jury member at PhD defenses in Lisbon, Coimbra, Porto, Valencia, Pretoria, and Ribeirão Preto. Author of approximately 60 scientific articles, conference papers, and 6 book chapters.

MD, Faculty of Medical Sciences, New University of Lisbon. DMD. PhD. Full Professor with Agregação, University of Lisbon. President of the Portuguese Society of Endodontology. Country Representative of Portugal in the European Society of Endodontology (ESE). President of the XVI ESE Congress, Lisbon 2013.