The occlusal Plane System - predictable approach when dealing with complex and functional cases in everyday practice (part 1)

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).