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Stefano Conti received his D.D.S. degree at the University of Medicine and Surgery, School of Dentistry, Parma, Italy, in 1989.

He has attended courses on Implant Dentistry with dr. David Garber, dr. Henry and Maurice Salama at the Goldstein Garber & Salama in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.

He has completed 1-Year UCLA/ gIDE Master Clinician Program in Implant Dentistry at the UCLA School of Dentistry, California,USA.

He is lecturer at the Master Program of Implantology at the University of Parma, School of Dentistry

He is lecturer at the Master Program of Facial Esthetics at the University of Parma, School of Dentistry

He lectures every year in various parts of Italy, Europe and South America.

He is Active member of the Italian Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, IAED.

He works in his private practice in Parma, Italy and Kiev, Ukraine, where he has restricted his clinical work to Implant Surgery and Esthetics around natural teeth and Implants.

Orthodontist and software developer specializing in orthodontic biomechanics, treatment planning, and digital mechanics design. Creator of T3do and DMA software systems for orthodontic diagnosis and biomechanical analysis.

Over 25 years of clinical experience focusing on segmented arch technique, adult orthodontic treatment, and computer-assisted orthodontic practice. Developed digital occlusogram methodology and virtual articulator systems for mandibular repositioning and 3D treatment planning.

International lecturer teaching orthodontic biomechanics courses across Europe and beyond. Co-published the multimedia software "Biomechanics in Orthodontics" with Professor Birte Melsen, establishing educational standards for force systems and statically determinate mechanics in contemporary orthodontics.

MD, DDS, and orthodontic postgraduate degrees from the University of Siena, Italy.

Orthodontist and gnathology specialist focusing on functional occlusion and temporomandibular joint disorders. Director of the Center of Functional Orthodontics and Prosthesis in St. Petersburg, Russia.

Over 20 years of clinical experience in complex orthodontic rehabilitation and functional occlusal therapy. Specializes in the integration of orthodontic treatment with prosthetic rehabilitation for adult patients.

International lecturer on orthodontics and TMD since 2005. Member of the pediatric dentistry department with the course of maxillofacial surgery at the First Pavlov State Medical University of St. Petersburg. Chief editor of the "Orthodontics On-line" educational project.

Member of the European Orthodontic Society.

Professor and Deputy Director of the Department of Orthodontics at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, Germany (Professor since 2013). Specialist in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics with focus on non-compliant and invisible treatment strategies including temporary anchorage devices (TADs), lingual orthodontics, and clear aligner therapy. Maintains private orthodontic practice in Düsseldorf alongside academic position.

Over 20 years of clinical and academic experience treating complex orthodontic cases using skeletal anchorage systems and digital workflows. Pioneer in developing innovative TAD applications including palatal TADs with exchangeable abutments for transverse expansion, orthopedic protraction, and molar distalization. Research focuses on digital orthodontics, CAD/CAM technologies for customized appliances, biomechanics of skeletal anchorage, and treatment efficiency in adult orthodontics. Expert in combining TADs with aligners for predictable complex tooth movements.

Active Member of the Edward H. Angle Society of Orthodontists (Eastern Component). Recipient of First Prize from the German Orthodontic Society (DGKFO, 2007), First Prize from the European Orthodontic Society (EOS, 2009), and First Prize from the German Society for Lingual Orthodontics (2018). Author of over 200 peer-reviewed publications and textbook chapters on TADs, lingual orthodontics, and digital orthodontics. Reviewer for numerous international orthodontic journals including American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Angle Orthodontist, European Journal of Orthodontics, and others. International lecturer having delivered over 300 lectures and courses in 70 different countries worldwide on skeletal anchorage, digital treatment planning, and contemporary orthodontic biomechanics.

DMD from Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, Germany. Postgraduate degree (Dr. med. dent.) in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics from Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf. Professor appointment at University of Düsseldorf (2013).