Non-pediatric dentistry

Professor and Head of Department of Oral Diagnostics, Digital Health and Health Services Research at Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin. Specialist in Restorative and Preventive Dentistry (DGZ certification, Germany). Associate Editor of Journal of Dental Research. Leading researcher in artificial intelligence applications in dentistry, cariesology, and minimally invasive dentistry.

Graduated in Dentistry with specialty certification in Restorative and Preventive Dentistry from German Dental Association (DGZ). Advanced academic training leading to professorship. Initially served as Assistant Professor at Department of Operative and Preventive Dentistry, Charité Berlin. Appointed W3-Professor (full professor) for Oral Diagnostics, Digital Health and Health Services Research at Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin (January 1, 2021). Created and heads newly established department within CharitéCenter for Dental, Oral and Maxillary Medicine (CC3) focused on digital transformation of dentistry. Associate Editor of Journal of Dental Research, premier international dental research journal, shaping direction of dental science globally.

International authority on artificial intelligence in dentistry and evidence-based cariesology. Research focuses on making AI tools such as machine vision available for clinical dentistry with objective of enhancing treatment quality and outcomes. Leading figure in digital health integration into dental practice including diagnostic AI, treatment decision support systems, and health services research. Pioneered evidence-based approaches to managing cavitated caries in children demonstrating effectiveness of minimally invasive techniques. Published author of numerous scientific works on cariesology, preventive dentistry, and reconstructive dentistry in top-tier journals. Department under his leadership aims to revolutionize dentistry through AI integration enabling more accurate diagnoses, personalized treatment planning, and improved patient outcomes.

DDS. Specialist in Restorative and Preventive Dentistry (DGZ). W3-Professor at Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin. Head of Department of Oral Diagnostics, Digital Health and Health Services Research (since January 2021). Associate Editor of Journal of Dental Research. Author of numerous scientific publications on AI in dentistry, cariesology, and minimally invasive approaches. International lecturer teaching evidence-based approaches to caries management and digital diagnostics.

Specialist in Pediatric Dentistry from Oporto Dental Medical School (FMDUP-UP), Portugal. Pediatric Dentist practicing exclusively in Antwerp, Belgium. Founder and Administrator of the Pediatric Dentistry Forum, the world's largest online community for pediatric dentistry with over 46,000 members from around the globe. Member of the PR Committee of the International Association of Pediatric Dentistry (IAPD). Chairman of the Young IAPD Network.

Over 19 years of clinical experience since dental school graduation in 2007. Expert in behavior management in pediatric dentistry, non-pharmacological and pharmacological behavior management techniques, minimally invasive caries treatment approaches including Hall Technique and silver diamine fluoride (SDF), and comprehensive pediatric dental care. Known for innovative approaches to behavior management including integration of digital tools. Creator of educational content on psychology and technology applications in pediatric dentistry.

International lecturer having presented extensively throughout Europe, Americas, Middle East, and worldwide at major pediatric dentistry conferences in Italy, Spain, United States, Portugal, Mexico, Russia, Israel, Egypt, Iraq, Bulgaria, Ukraine, and numerous other countries. Regular faculty at conferences including Smart Pedodontics Conference and International Congress of Contemporary Pediatric Dentistry (ICCPD). Co-creator of educational courses on daily manipulations in pediatric dentistry covering communication, diagnosis, anesthesia, isolation, restoration, endodontic treatment, and crown placement. Presenter of popular lectures on "Behavior Management: Psychology and Technology Applied to Pediatric Dentistry" featuring the Roogies virtual tool for behavior management. Author and educator focusing on cognitive behavioral intervention models for pediatric patients aged 4-7 years for prevention and management of behavior problems. Through the Pediatric Dentistry Forum, has created the world's largest professional community for knowledge sharing among pediatric dentists globally.

DDS from Universidade Fernando Pessoa, Oporto, Portugal (2007). Specialist Degree in Pediatric Dentistry from Oporto Dental Medical School (FMDUP-UP, University of Porto, 2011). Maintains exclusive practice in pediatric dentistry in Antwerp, Belgium.

Professor of Pediatric Dentistry.

Member, Board of Directors, International Association of Pediatric Dentistry.

Board Member, Pediatric Dentistry Association of Asia.

President, South Asian Association of Pediatric Dentistry.

Past President, Indian Society of Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry.

President of the German Society for Paediatric Dentistry.

Vice President of the Austrian Society for Paediatric Dentistry.

Councillor for Austria of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry.