SPEAKERS
Dr. Mohamad AL HUSINI
is a specialist orthodontist and internationally recognised expert in digital orthodontics, with a focus on maxillary expansion, clear aligner therapy, and interdisciplinary orthognathic treatment. Trained in France and certified by the French Board of Orthodontics, he brings over 15 years of clinical experience and is a sought-after international speaker and Key Opinion Leader. Dr. Al Husini combines advanced digital technologies with evidence-based orthodontics to deliver predictable outcomes in complex clinical cases.
Dr. Berza YILMAZ
graduated from Marmara University, Faculty of Dentistry, in 2007 and earned her PhD in Orthodontics from the same institution in 2013. She has been a specialist and clinical advisor at Bezmialem Vakif University, Department of Orthodontics, Istanbul, since 2014, where she is also involved in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
Dr. Judi Chung CHOORYUNG
a professor and Chair at the Department of Orthodontics, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul, Korea received her DDS from Yonsei University and her orthodontic training and PhD at Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan. She was a visiting scholar at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Her clinical and research interests include the clinical application of TADs, digital orthodontics and interdisciplinary dentofacial orthopaedics for adults.”
Mrs. Nicole EVERS
is a practice management consultant with over 27 years of experience in orthodontics and expertise in accounting, organisational development, and personnel management. A qualified practice manager and healthcare business economist, she is the founder of ABACUS Practice Consulting, established in 2015. An experienced trainer, author, and international lecturer, she supports orthodontic practices in optimising leadership, team performance, and business success.
Dr. Felipe ILLANES
is a specialist orthodontist with extensive postgraduate training in orthodontics, dentofacial orthopaedics, and evidence-based dentistry. Educated at the University of Chile, he has undertaken advanced training in orthognathic surgery, skeletal anchorage, aligner therapy, and periodontal-assisted orthodontics across Chile, Spain, Brazil, and the United States. An active member of the Chilean Orthodontic Society, he is recognised for his expertise in managing complex orthodontic cases using contemporary, evidence-based techniques.
Dr. Albert NEBOT GARCIA
began his career in orthodontics in 2013 as a Sales Representative for JEIL Medical, specializing in orthodontic temporary anchorage devices (TADs). In 2019, he co-founded Air Orthodontics S.L. with the goal of developing a micro-screw system based on both clinical and commercial experience. After two years of research, development, and validation, the FATSCREW micro-screw system was launched in 2021. Today, he continues to drive innovation in skeletal anchorage solutions for orthodontics.
Dr. Julia GARCIA BAEZA
is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics and member of the Spanish Society of Orthodontics. She received her DMD from the University European of Madrid, Spain; and her Certificate in Orthodontics, and Master of Science in Oral Biology from the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Garcia Baeza also teaches at the post-graduate program of Aesthetics Dentistry at the University Complutense of Madrid, were the orthodontic specialty is a must for their multidisciplinary cases. Dr. Garcia Baeza´s devotion for clinical orthodontics and multidisciplinary work has made her to join an outstanding professional dental team in Madrid, in which “Passion for Excellence” is their main goal. She maintains her own orthodontics and multidisciplinary private practice in Madrid (CIMA Dental).
Dr. Galin GAVRILOV
graduated with top honors—the Golden Hippocrates Award—from the Faculty of Dental Medicine in Sofia in 2004, and subsequently obtained his specialty in Orthodontics in 2008. Since 2009, he has been a key member of the team at the VALOR Specialized Orthodontic Clinic.
In 2024, Dr. Gavrilov successfully met the rigorous criteria of the European Board of Orthodontists (EBO), becoming one of the few Bulgarian specialists to achieve this prestigious international recognition.
In his clinical practice, he utilizes the full spectrum of modern orthodontic treatment techniques. He is an active lecturer and mentor, regularly sharing his expertise at scientific forums and specialized training courses. Dr. Gavrilov also engages in extensive digital educational initiatives through his YouTube channels, which boast over 90,000 subscribers, as well as through the professional Facebook community "VALOR Academy".
Dr. Sinan HAMADEH
is a member of The Edward H. Angle Society of Orthodontists in Southern California. He received his specialist Degree in Orthodontics in Germany in 2008. Since then, he is in full time practice of Orthodontics in Germany. In addition, he completed the McLaughlin two-year postgraduate program in San Diego and the Face/Roth-Williams postgraduate Program in Spain and Italy. He also obtained a masters degree in Lingual Orthodontics, Master of advanced Studies in Lingual Orthodontics "MASLO” from the University of Basel in Switzerland.
Prof. Michel LE GALL
is Professor and Head of the Orthodontics Department at Timone Hospital and the Marseille School of Dentistry, France. A specialist in dentofacial orthopaedics, he combines decades of clinical, academic, and research experience with a PhD in tribology focused on orthodontic biomechanics. An internationally recognised educator and researcher, Prof. Le Gall is the co-inventor of the TGO® orthodontic technique, an innovative clinical approach that enhances torque control and treatment efficiency through advanced bracket prescription and biomechanics.
Dr. Stefano TROIANI
is an internationally recognised orthodontist who earned his MSc in Orthodontics from the University of Aarhus, Denmark, in 2003. With over two decades of clinical experience, he has practised in Denmark, Germany, and Switzerland, and has held academic and hospital appointments, including Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Aarhus. A sought-after international speaker, Dr. Troiani has delivered more than 150 lectures and courses worldwide and continues to advise the orthodontic industry while focusing on advanced clinical orthodontics.
Dr. Itamar FRIEDLANDER
is an orthodontist with nearly 20 years of clinical experience in dentistry and more than 15 years dedicated exclusively to orthodontics. As Medical Director and founder of Clínica Dental Friedländer in Barcelona, he specialises in advanced orthodontics, TMJ disorders, invisible orthodontics (Aligners and lingual braces), and complex interdisciplinary treatments. A graduate and Master's alumnus of the University of Barcelona, he combines evidence-based practice with cutting-edge 3D digital planning to deliver highly personalised patient care.
Dr. Christian SAMOILA
is a specialist orthodontist practicing in Timișoara and Arad, Romania, with over 20 years of clinical experience. An active member of the European Orthodontic Society, he is an internationally recognized lecturer and hands-on educator, serving as a trainer for Smart Ortho since 2014 and the Learning By Doing Educational Platform since 2018.
Dr. Yoav MAZOR
is a specialist in orthodontics. He graduated from the School of Dental Medicine at Tel Aviv University in 1990 and completed his postgraduate specialty training in orthodontics at Tel Aviv University in 2006, graduating with distinction. Dr. Mazor serves as a lecturer and senior clinical instructor in the International Postgraduate Orthodontic Program at the Hadassah School of Dental Medicine, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel. He also practiced as an orthodontist at the Department of Special Needs Dentistry at Sheba Medical Centre. An internationally recognized speaker, Dr. Mazor has delivered lectures and conducted courses at numerous conferences in Israel and abroad. In addition to his clinical and academic work, he is a consultant, entrepreneur, and developer of innovative orthodontic products. Dr. Mazor is the inventor of several widely adopted orthodontic innovations, including IPR burs, retainer wires, and the Multi FA Appliance, along with numerous other instruments and clinical solutions designed to enhance orthodontic treatment efficiency and outcomes.
Assist. Prof. Teodora YORDANOVA
iDDS, PhD, has been a faculty member in the Department of Orthodontics at the Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University – Sofia, since 2006, where she instructs both domestic and international dental students. She completed her specialist training in orthodontics in 2008. In 2021, she was awarded a PhD after successfully defending her doctoral thesis, entitled "Genetic factors in the etiopathogenesis of dental agenesis: Optimizing the treatment plan".
Dr. Yordanova has co-authored four monographs and textbooks. Her primary research and clinical interests focus on interceptive orthodontics, myofunctional therapy, as well as the etiopathogenesis, clinical manifestations, and diverse treatment protocols for hypodontia. Alongside her academic tenure, she has been an active member of the GET Doctors Community for nearly a decade, regularly organizing professional seminars and practical workshops. Furthermore, she is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Orthogyn Medical and Dental Centre.
Prof. Dalia LATKAUSKIENE
received her dental degree from Kaunas University of Medicine and has been in full-time private practice since 2002. She defended her PhD thesis, "Herbst-effects on jaws and dental arches in growing Class II patients," in 2013.
Dr. Latkauskienė has presented lectures, seminars, and continuing education courses worldwide on topics including the crowned Herbst appliance, mixed dentition treatment, aligner treatment, adult orthodontics, multidisciplinary treatment, and combined orthodontic-orthognathic treatment (in collaboration with maxillofacial surgeon S. Grybauskas, DDS, MD, PhD).
She currently serves as the President of the Lithuanian Orthodontic Society and as the Treasurer of the European Aligner Society.
Dr. Giovanni BIONDI
is an esteemed Italian orthodontist and academic, recognized for his leadership and contributions in international orthodontic education. With decades of experience, he has held numerous visiting professorships across Europe and played a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of orthodontists through his direction of advanced clinical programs. His philosophy emphasizes evidence-based practice, clinical excellence, and global collaboration. He serves as Clinical Director of the G. Cozzani Orthodontic Institute in La Spezia and is an active figure in multiple international orthodontic boards and societies.
