22^nd International Conference on Dental Education April 9-10, 2018 Amsterdam , Netherlands

A leading Atlanta dentist, Dr. Heavenly Kimes is an author, inspirational speaker, business powerhouse, and relationship expert. Affectionately known as Dr. Heavenly, she has become one of the most sought after dentist in the nation. Specializing in cosmetic dentistry, veneers, implants, Invisalign and more, Dr. Heavenly is the founder and CEO of her own successful practice, Smiles By Dr. Heavenly, in Metro Atlanta. A member of the American Academy of General Dentistry, National Dentistry Association, and the Georgia Dental Society, Dr. Heavenly graduated at the top of her class with a Doctorate of Dental Surgery from Meharry Medical College, and earned a Bachelor's in Biology with minors in Chemistry and Military Science from Florida A&M University; Dr. Heavenly is a true leader in the dental industry. In addition to establishing Smiles By Dr. Heavenly as a leading dental practice, she has also owned a multi-million dollar corporation with over 9 dental practices, seven of which she has sold. Dr. Heavenly is a co-author of the best-selling series Wake Up...Live the Life You Love, and released the informative Dr. Heavenly’s Business Prescriptions, a motivating advice guide that breaks down complex business concepts to their simplest forms and offers personal insight and strategies for building a successful business. Through her straight-talk style, strategic expertise, and proven credentials, Dr. Heavenly continues to assist other business owners in thriving within their perspective industries. Dr. Heavenly has been happily married to Dr. Damon Kimes for nearly 20 years and has three kids and three dogs. She is currently preparing to share her dentistry and business expertise through worldwide seminars and conferences.

Cosmetic Dentistry,Dental Implant

Graduated in Medicine and Surgery in 1987 cum laude and a Ph.D. at the University of Padua in Orthodontics in 1990, only exercises orthodontics and gnathology since 1991 in Albenga. Chairman of ICNOG, International College of Neuromuscular Orthodontics and Gnathology, and a member of the AAO, American Association of Orthodontics. And 'member of numerous associations and advisor of several international orthodontic conferences on "Neuromuscular Orthodontics."

Orthodontics

James L Ratcliff is Chairman and CEO of Rowpar Pharmaceuticals, Scottsdale, AZ, makers of the ClōSYS and Dentists’ Choice brands of oral care products. Prior to assuming his current role, he was Professor and senior Scientist at the Center for Higher Education at the Pennsylvania State University (1990-2000), Professor of higher education at the Iowa State University (1979-1989), President of Performance Associates Consultants (1976 to present), Associate Professor, Florida Atlantic University (1977-1978) and Assistant Professor, Washington State University (1975-77). He is author of over two dozen books and over hundred articles and has consulted with universities, research centers and higher education agencies on six continents. He is co-inventor with Elena Young of a patent application entitled, “Method for prevention and treatment of oral fungal infections”.

Oral Infections

Dr. Michael Ellis, a retired Colonel who served 26 years in the U.S. Army and Army Reserve, is a dual-trained prosthodontist and oral and maxillofacial surgeon with extensive experience in both private practice and as an educator. Dr. Ellis is board certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery as a diplomat and served ABOMS in roles of examiner for the oral qualifying examination and content expert for dental implants. He enjoys fellowship status in multiple international, national, and loco-regional organizations. He served as program director in multiple advanced education programs in oral and maxillofacial surgery, including the Texas A&M College of Dentistry from 2008-2012, before joining a private practice in Maui. Dr. Ellis returned to Dallas in 2017 to be closer to his family and to his alma mater to teach the next generation of oral and maxillofacial surgeons.

Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology

em. Professor of Orthodontics at the Dresden University of Technology, 2015-2017 Adjunct Professor at Misr University Cairo (Egypt). 1963 - 1968 Dentistry studies in Jena and Dresden Since 1968 he has been working in the center of the Medical Academy of Dresden 1969-1970 Surgical training in the polyclinic and clinic for MKG, specialist dentist for pediatrics (1974) and orthodontics (1979) 1980 Senior physician in the department of orthodontics 1984 Habilitation: To the genetics of the tooth size of permanent teeth with special consideration of the disproportion to the jaw size (Zahngstand) 1985 Lecturer 1987 Professor of orthodontics 1990 C4 Professor at the Dresden University of Technology 1991 to 1993 Vice Rector for Dental Medicine in the Medical Academy since 1993 director of the polyclinic for orthodontics in the university hospital at the TU Dresden Appointed member of the Foundation for the Faculty of Medicine, TU Dresden (1991) Studiendekan Zahnmedizin from 1994 to 2007 For many years Managing Director of the ZMK Center, TU Dresden

Orthodontics

Birthe Melsen was born in Aabenraa, Denmark in 1939. She received her Dental Degree in 1964 from Aarhus University in Aarhus, Denmark. Melsen specialized in orthodontics in the year of 1971 and received her orthodontic certificate in 1974 from Royal Dental College. She became Head of Department of Orthodontics at the same college in 1975 and is currently serving at that position. Melsen also works as part time at a private practice in Lübeck, Germany. She has published a textbook called Adult Orthodontics in 2012.She was the past President of European Orthodontic Society in 2004 and has made significant contributions in the field of orthodontics with her research, publishing about 350 papers in scientific journals on topics related to Anchorage (orthodontics) and adult orthodontics 1976 - President, Scandinavian Orthodontic Society 1984 - President, Nordic Orthodontic Society 1988 - President, Danish Orthodontic Society 1989 - President, Third International Symposium on Dentofacial Development, Aarhus, Denmark. 1990 Vice-president, European Orthodontic Society Congress, Copenhagen, Denmark. 1993-96 Vice-president of International Symposium on ComprehensiveManagement of Craniofacial Anomalies. 1994-97 President of the Danish Orthodontic Society 1994- Associate Editor of Orthodontics and Craniofacial Research 2004 President, European Orthodontic Society.

Orthodontics

Nabeel Seryoka Hanna Martani was born in Iraq on 18th April 1973. Bachelor of Dental and Oral Surgery (B.D.S) from Dentistry / Mosul University Master of Science in Conservative Dentistry (M.Sc.) Dentistry / Salahaddin University. Doctor of Philosophy in Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics (PH.D.)Dentistry / Beirut Arab University(LEBANON)

Oral Rehabilitation Science,Conservative Dentistry

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Conservative Dentistry