Dr. Acela Martinez is and Associate Professor and Division Director of Clinical Implantology at the East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine and also maintains a private practice in Greenville, NC. She earned her DMD with honors from the Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí and completed a certificate in Restorative Dentistry in Mexico. She later obtained a Certificate and Master of Science in Periodontology, followed by a Fellowship in Advanced Implant Dentistry from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Dr. Martinez is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and a Fellow of the International Team for Implantology (ITI). She is also an active member of the Women Implantology Network (WIN), serving on the steering committee for the North America section.

Dr. Alex Gillone is an Associate Professor and Division Director of Periodontology at the East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine. He also maintains a private practice in Greenville, NC. Dr. Gillone earned his DDS with honors from the University of Cagliari and completed a Master’s in Clinical Endodontics in Italy. He later received a Certificate and Master of Science in Periodontology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and a Fellow of the International Team for Implantology (ITI).

Temple University

Philadelphia, PA

Dr. Tsigarida was born and raised in Greece, where she completed her dental education at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, earning her Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS) in 2008. After finishing her training, she moved to the United Kingdom to gain experience as a general dentist. A year later, she advanced her career by enrolling in the Periodontology program at The Ohio State University, where she was appointed Chief Resident. In 2013, she obtained both a Certificate in Periodontics and a Master of Science degree.

Throughout her training and professional journey, Dr. Tsigarida has been dedicated to advancing the field of dentistry, particularly through her research on the microbiology of peri-implantitis. Her findings have been published in peer-reviewed journals, and she has received multiple accolades at international research conferences. Dr. Tsigarida is a diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and actively participates in various national dental organizations, including the American Academy of Periodontology, the Academy of Osseointegration, the International Team for Implantology (ITI), and the International Association for Dental Research. She currently serves as a Board Trustee for the American Academy of Periodontology in its 7th District.

From 2013 to 2015, Dr. Tsigarida served as an Assistant Professor at the Kornberg School of Dentistry at Temple University. From 2019 to 2025, she has held the position of Program Director and Associate Professor in the Department of Periodontology at the Eastman Institute for Oral Health, where she currently serves as Chair. In addition to her administrative and teaching responsibilities, she maintains a faculty practice that focuses on Periodontics and Dental Implants.

University of Florida College of Dentistry

Gainesville, USA

Dr. Ghida Lawand earned her Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) from Beirut Arab University, Lebanon, and pursued a Master’s degree in Prosthodontics and Esthetic Dentistry at Saint Joseph University, Lebanon. She has served as a clinical and digital instructor in the Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics Department at Beirut Arab University. In addition to her academic role, she has practiced dentistry in her private practice and at Tohme Clinic. Currently, Dr. Lawand is a Digital Implant Fellow at the University of Florida, Gainesville, USA. In 2018, she won the Middle East and North Africa regional finals of the Global Clinical Case Contest held by Dentsply Sirona. In 2024, she was awarded the Audience Favorite Award at the World Series Final of the Young ITI Day in Singapore. Dr. Lawand has contributed to the field of prosthodontics, digital dentistry, and implantology through her publications in peer-reviewed journals.

University of Rochester

Pittsford, NY

Dr. Konstantinos Chochlidakis received his dental degree from University of Athens, Greece in 2008 and completed his prosthodontic residency at Eastman Institute for Oral (EIOH) in 2013. He then joined Kornberg School of Dentistry, Temple University, as a full-time Assistant Professor and Co-Director of Clinical Fixed Prosthodontics. Dr. Chochlidakis is currently an Associate Professor and the Program Director of the Prosthodontic Postgraduate Training Program at EIOH. Dr Chochlidakis received his Master of Clinical and Translational Science certificate in May 2019. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontists, Fellow of the American College of Prosthodontists, Associate Fellow of the Academy of Prosthodontics, Fellow of the International Team for Implantology and holds several memberships in other dental organizations. He was the vice-Chair of the American College of Prosthodontists (ACP) 2019 annual meeting and the scientific Program Chair of the American Prosthodontic Society (APS) in the 2022 annual meeting. Dr Chochlidakis has also been appointed as the Director of the Editorial Council of the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry starting January 2023. He is focused on clinical research conducting clinical trials on full-arch implant prostheses, digital dental technology, and dental ceramic materials. He has lectured nationally and internationally on several topics related to clinical prosthodontics and implant dentistry.

Harvard School of Dental University

Boston, USA

Dr. Maria Elisa Galarraga-Vinueza, DDS, MSc, PhD, is a faculty member in the Periodontology Program at Harvard School of Dental University. Previously, she served as an assistant professor in the Department of Implant Dentistry at Tufts University, Boston (2022-2024). She completed her residency and master’s program at the University Federal Santa Catarina, Brazil, and was a visiting researcher at the Institute of Biomaterials, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität, Germany. Dr. Galarraga is an international speaker and has earned international awards, including the Osteology Foundation Scholarship in 2019. As part of her PhD research, she conducted clinical studies in the Oral Surgery Department at Goethe University in Frankfurt, Germany. Her research primarily focuses on peri-implant diseases treatment, with over peer-reviewed 40 publications and 5 book chapters on the subject.

Dr. Galarraga was appointed as the lead researcher on risk indicators and factors for peri-implant diseases for the 2024 Consensus Conference on Peri-implant biological complications, a joint initiative of the American Academy of Periodontology and the Academy of Osseointegration. She serves on the Research Committee of the Iberoamerican Federation of Periodontology, is a member of the Expert Council of the Osteology Foundation. Additionally, she is an Ad hoc Reviewer for leading journals such as the Journal of Clinical Periodontology, Clinical Oral Investigations, and Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research

Sam Alawie completed his Master Dental Technician degree in Brussels,

Belgium in 1994. He migrated to the United States in 2003. In 2006 he established and founded Beverly Hills Dental Laboratory and Training Center in Beverly Hills, California.

Sam is a recognized leader in the dental industry and has been featured in various dental publications for his influence and dedication to the profession of dental technology. His expertise is on the importance of technical clinical communications and

their implementations for successful case planning and patient satisfaction. He is a keen and avid supporter and member of many study groups, including the Aesthetic Excellence Study Club where he serves as President. He instructed various hands-on crown and bridge courses and hosted presentations throughout the Middle East, Europe and the United States. In 2014, Sam inaugurated a cutting-edge educational institution designed to provide an expansive environment for dental professionals and students to

collaborate, enhance their expertise, refine their skills, and engage in intellectual exchange. This facility hosts an array of comprehensive training programs, study cohorts, and continuing education opportunities. In 2020 Mr. Willi Geller of the Oral Design Foundation based in Switzerland invited Sam to be an active member of the Oral Design Family. Since then, Sam has been invited to be an associate member of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, as well as an affiliate member of the Pacific Coast Society for Prosthodontics. In 2022, Sam appointed Dr. Pascal Magne as the director of our esteemed educational and research hub, now known as Magne Education. Mr. Alawie presently holds the position of founder and CEO.