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Presentations will be delivered primarily in English, as well as Spanish in a couple of these talks. Attendees will be provided with simultaneous translation into Spanish, Polish or English if needed, in order to take full advantage of this learning experience.

Day 1

Thursday May 29th

  • María Jesús Provedo and Agata Lanzafame will introduce you to the symposium and the dynamic of the three following days.

  • "A radiologist's opinion on occlusion (please don't bite me)."

    Dr. Dania Tamimi is an Oral and Maxillofacial Radiologist with a dental degree from King Saud University and advanced training from Harvard School of Dental Medicine, where she earned a DMSc and fellowship certificate in 2005. A Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology and an Honorary Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (Glasgow), she serves as a reviewer and editorial board member for multiple medical and dental journals. She is the lead author of several textbooks on dental imaging and lectures internationally. Beyond dentistry, Dr. Tamimi is a trained fitness, Pilates, and trauma-informed yoga instructor, integrating holistic health into her practice. She currently runs a private oral and maxillofacial radiology practice in Orlando, Florida.

  • “The face of TMD”

    Dr. Suzie Bergman is the President-Elect of the American Association of Women Dentists and an Adjunct Associate Professor at Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences. A Fellow of the TMJ Foundation, she serves as Selection Chair, Advisor, and Honorary Program Faculty. She is also a Visiting Research Scholar at Oregon Health Science University, focusing on Trigeminal Neuralgia and Temporomandibular Disorders. Dr. Bergman is actively involved in multiple professional organizations and contributes to dental education as a Subject Matter Expert for Immersify Education. She holds a DDS from West Virginia University and advanced certifications in Orofacial Pain from the University of Kentucky and the University of Michigan.

  • Take some time to process what was listened to the point, get to know about the latest advances of our sponsors and meet other lecturers and students.

  • “Orthopedic Stability. Tricentric Craniovertebral Craniomandibular Concept. Occlusion at Rest”

    Professor Dr. Mariano Rocabado is a renowned physical therapist and expert in craniofacial and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) therapy. He is the Director of the Rocabado Institute and a professor at the University Andrés Bello in Chile. A founding member of the Chilean Academy of Craniomandibular Disorders, he holds honorary memberships in multiple professional organizations. Dr. Rocabado has extensively published on head and neck biomechanics, influencing physical therapy and dentistry worldwide.

  • Dr. Alejandro James Martí is a distinguished dental specialist based in León, Mexico, with extensive expertise in advanced prosthodontics, dental implantology, and bioesthetic dentistry. He graduated from the Universidad del Bajío between 1985 and 1990. He furthered his education with postgraduate and master's degrees in advanced prosthodontics at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (1992–1995), followed by a postdoctoral fellowship in dental and craniofacial implantology (1995–1996). Dr. James Martí served as Director of the Department of Dental Implantology at the same institution from 1996 to 1998. He is the owner and General Director of IMORA Clínica Dental Alejandro James, a specialized dental clinic and training center in León, offering courses in implantology and cosmetic dentistry. An active member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), he has contributed to various international journals and co-authored the "Aesthetic and Restorative Dentistry" book published in 2009 by Quintessence Publishing. Dr. James Martí is also an international speaker, sharing his expertise across the USA, Europe, the Caribbean, South America, Mexico, and Central America.

  • “Demystifying the role of occlusion and its relationship to temporomandibular disorders: what the evidence tells us and what common sense tells us.”

    Dr. Antonio Romero is a specialist in craniofacial pain, temporomandibular disorders (TMD), and dental sleep medicine with over 25 years of experience. He holds a Ph.D. in Dentistry from the University of Valencia and has completed advanced training at institutions like Tufts University and MIT. A Diplomate of the American Board of Orofacial Pain, he is a member of several international pain and sleep medicine societies. Dr. Romero combines clinical practice at Craneosalud in Valencia with academic contributions, lecturing and publishing extensively in his field.

  • A 30 min space where the lecturers of the day will come together to discuss various points, as well as solve doubts that you may have.

Day 2

Friday May 30th

  • “All I know so far. A general dentist’s 40 year perspective on occlusion & TMD”

    Dr. Ian Buckle is a highly respected UK-based dentist specializing in complex reconstructive and aesthetic dentistry. He graduated from Liverpool University in 1985 and has since developed multiple private practices, now serving as Principal at Buckle Advanced Dental Care in Thornton Hough. With nearly 40 years of experience, he has trained with leading institutions like Dawson, Spear, and Kois. A member of the BACD and BDA, he is also a Key Opinion Leader for 3Shape, Asiga, and Sprintray. Formerly Director of the Dawson Academy UK, he now splits his time between clinical practice and teaching digital dentistry across Europe.

  • “Achieving Rejuvenation and Esthetics through Function”

    Dr. Domingo Martín is a renowned orthodontist based in San Sebastián, Spain. He holds medical and dental degrees from the University of the Basque Country and a Master’s in Orthodontics from the University of Valencia. He directs the FACE/Roth-Williams Foundation in Spain and Portugal and serves as president of the FACE/Roth-Williams International Society. Specializing in functional occlusion and TMJ disorders, he maintains a private practice and lectures internationally on advanced orthodontic techniques.

    Dr. Alberto Canábez Berthet is the co-founder of Clínica Dental Den in Barcelona and medical director of its Orthodontics and TMJ department. Specializing in the Roth Philosophy of Orthodontics, he co-created the FACE Aligner System with Dr. Domingo Martín. A member of the Roth-Williams Society and SEDO, he also co-founded FACE Iberia. Dr. Canábez is a respected educator, teaching in postgraduate orthodontic programs worldwide and serving as a guest professor at the Complutense University of Madrid and the University of Barcelona.

  • Take some time to process what was listened to the point, get to know about the latest advances of our sponsors and meet other lecturers and students.

  • “A closer look at nature”

    Dr. David MacLean, a Calgary native, earned his DDS from the University of Alberta in 1977 and practiced full-time in Calgary for 45 years. Passionate about the stomatognathic system and restorative dentistry, he emphasized patient education and informed decision-making. He completed his studies in Bioesthetic Dentistry with OBI in 2002, later joining the faculty in 2005 and co-founding OBI Canada in 2006. He served as President of OBI Foundation (2013–2024) and has been its Director of Education since 2016. Dr. MacLean continues to mentor and teach internationally for the OBI Foundation.

    Bernhard Egger, born in 1962 in Füssen, Germany, is a Master Dental Technician (MDT) and Bioesthetic Dental Technician (BDT) renowned for his contributions to dental technology. He became a Certified Dental Technician (CDT) in 1983 and earned his master craftsman diploma from the Munich College of Master Dental Technology in 1990. That same year, he founded NATURAL ESTHETICS, a dental laboratory specializing in interdisciplinary collaboration with restorative dentists, implantologists, and orthodontists. Egger has served as a technical adviser to SHOFU Dental Products Inc. in Japan since 1995 and became a charter faculty member of the Orognathic Bioesthetic International Institute (OBI-Europe) in 1999. He has lectured and published extensively across Europe, North America, and Japan, sharing his expertise in bioesthetic dentistry and dental technology.

  • “The VieSID concept of individualized functional dentistry”

    Dr. Ian Tester is a general dentist in St. Catharines, Ontario, specializing in complex functional and dysfunctional reconstructions. A past president and fellow of the Canadian Academy of Restorative Dentistry and Prosthodontics, he is also a member of the American Academy of Restorative Dentistry. He earned a master's degree in dental sciences from Danube University in Austria under Prof. Slavicek’s guidance and has since lectured internationally on complex treatment planning, functional diagnostics, and occlusal reconstruction. Dr. Tester is a Senior Lecturer with the Vienna School of Interdisciplinary Dentistry (VieSID) and VieSID Canada.

    Dr. Miguel Assis is a Portuguese dentist specializing in orthodontics, occlusion medicine, and temporomandibular disorders. He earned his dental degree from Instituto Superior de Ciências da Saúde and completed postgraduate studies in orthodontics and gnathology at Universidad de Santiago de Compostela and VieSID in Vienna. He also holds a Master of Dental Science from the Medical University of Vienna. Dr. Assis is a senior faculty member at VieSID, an invited professor at the Medical University of Vienna, and a professor at Universidad San Francisco de Quito. He has published extensively on orthodontics, occlusion, and bruxism and continues to lecture and practice internationally.

  • Take some time to process what was listened to the point, get to know about the latest advances of our sponsors and meet other lecturers and students.

  • “Craniomandibular Dysfunction and Occlusion: It´s all about Chewing”

    Dr. Salvador Congost is a specialist in restorative dentistry and masticatory function. Since founding his practice in Bavaria in 1988, he has focused on comprehensive functional rehabilitation. Influenced by Dr. Robert Lee, he co-founded Orognathic Bioesthetics International (O.B.I.) Europe in 1998 to advance functional dentistry training. An active member of several professional organizations, Dr. Congost lectures internationally and remains dedicated to high-quality, functionally driven dental care.

  • A 1 hour long space where the lecturers of the day will come together to discuss various points, as well as solve doubts that you may have.

  • External to the symposium schedule and pass, join us for the official congress dinner and share a drink with the faculty and rest of the attendees. Details and pricing will be sent as the sate approaches.

Day 3

Saturday May 31st

  • Max Bosshart has dedicated over 40 years to dental education and has established himself as a leading figure in the field. He collaborated with Professor A. Gerber for a decade, assisting in the publication of Gerber’s only book, Temporomandibular Joint Disorders – Diagnosis and Therapy, and is highly familiar with the associated methodology.

    Throughout his extensive professional career, Bosshart has worked in various domains, including dental technology, ceramics, clinical and laboratory prosthetics, and has even patented innovative dental forms and tray designs. As an educator, he has taught at universities, clinics, and laboratories across Europe, the Americas, China, Japan, and the Middle East.

  • “OCCLUSAL PATTERNS: risk assessment, influence on prognosis. The price of adaptation.”

    Dr. Carmelo Alustiza is a highly respected stomatologist with over 40 years of experience, specializing in dental preservation, occlusion, and oral rehabilitation. With postgraduate training from the Pankey Institute and the Kois Center, he combines expertise with a patient-centered approach. As the head of Clínica Dental Alustiza in Bilbao, he continues to advance precision dentistry and excellence in care.

  • Take some time to process what was listened to the point, get to know about the latest advances of our sponsors and meet other lecturers and students.

  • “Centric Relation: Fantasy or Reality?”

    Dr. Levy earned a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Union College and a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from NYU, where he later served as an Assistant Professor. With 17 years of private practice in NYC, he pursued a postdoctoral fellowship in neurophysiology at OHSU, where he also received training in human investigations. His research focused on mechanosensory mechanisms in mastication, and he held multiple faculty positions at OHSU. A nationally and internationally recognized speaker, he lectures on occlusion, anatomy, biomechanics, and treatment. Dr. Levy currently runs a dental practice in Portland, Oregon, specializing in occlusion, restorative dentistry, TMD, and airway disorders.

  • “Synergy between philosophies: tricentric, Gerber® and Bioesthetics”

    Dr. María Jesús Provedo is a Spanish dentist specializing in bioesthetic dentistry, occlusion, periodontology, and implantology. She earned her dental degree from the University of the Basque Country in 1993 and has pursued extensive postgraduate training in occlusion, TMJ disorders, prosthodontics, and surgical periodontics. She has operated a private clinic in Mendavia, Spain, since 1993 and collaborates on bioesthetic cases with leading experts. A faculty assessor for the OBI Foundation, she has lectured internationally on bioesthetic dentistry and occlusion. Dr. Provedo also founded "Provedo Formación," a dental education center, and actively contributes to professional training programs across Europe.

  • “Neurobiology of oral functions, beyond contact.”

    Touch is the primary sense—all body cells have tactile perception. But is contact always the same? Humans move throughout life, so perhaps occlusion is more like a movement rather than a fixed position.

    Dr. Gerardo Ruales Suárez is a distinguished dentist specializing in prosthodontics, osteopathy, and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunctions. He earned his dental degree from the Universitat de Barcelona and holds multiple master's degrees, including Posturology and Podoposturology from the Universitat de Barcelona, Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology, and TMJ Dysfunction. Dr. Ruales has trained under prominent figures such as Echeverri, Dawson, Rocabado, Okeson, Kois, Spear, and Slavicek. He serves as a professor at the Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, contributing to master's programs in Oral Rehabilitation and Aesthetics, as well as Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology. As the Director of Neurodental Group Barcelona, Dr. Ruales integrates his extensive expertise to provide comprehensive dental care.

  • A 1 hour long space where the lecturers of the day will come together to discuss various points, as well as solve doubts that you may have.

  • Dr. Guillermo Pradíes is a distinguished dentist with over 30 years of experience, recognized globally for his contributions to digitalization and artificial intelligence in dentistry. He serves as a Professor and Director of the Department of Conservative Dentistry and Prosthetics at the Complutense University of Madrid (UCM), where he also leads the Research Group on Digital Dentistry and CAD/CAM Procedures. Additionally, he directs the Master's program in "Restorative Dentistry Based on New Technologies" and the University Diploma in "Clinical Implantology: Surgical Techniques and Restorative Procedures" at UCM. Dr. Pradíes is the President of the Spanish Society of Prosthetic Dentistry and Esthetics (SEPES) and acts as Scientific Advisor at Pradíes & Laffond Dental Institute. He also holds associate editor positions in various national and international dental scientific journals.

  • Dr. Jan Pietruski is a distinguished specialist in dental prosthetics, with a medical degree earned in 1989 and a dental surgery degree in 1992 from the Medical University of Białystok. He defended his doctoral thesis in 1996 and achieved habilitation in 2013. Dr. Pietruski co-founded and served as president of the Polish Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry. He has contributed extensively to dental literature, authoring numerous articles and conference papers, as well as the monograph "Periodontal-Implantological Plastic Surgery" published in 2010 and 2013. Additionally, he co-authored textbooks such as "An Atlas of Prosthetic Work for Treating the Patient" and "Regeneration of Periodontal Tissues" (Quintessence 2016). Since 1999, Dr. Pietruski has been actively involved in training dentists in Poland and internationally, focusing on dental prosthetics, occlusal disorders, and aesthetics.