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Introduction to Digital Restorative Dentistry

Transforming Dentistry Through Technology

Digital restorative dentistry has revolutionized the way we approach patient care, diagnosis, and treatment planning. By integrating cutting-edge technology into our practices, we enhance precision, efficiency, and patient outcomes. Let’s explore the key aspects of this exciting field:

1. Understanding Digital Restorative Dentistry

Digital restorative dentistry encompasses a range of digital tools and techniques used in prosthodontics, restorative dentistry, and orthodontics. These technologies empower clinicians to create highly accurate and esthetic restorations while minimizing chair time.

Dr. Carmina Braicau

Certified Dental Technician Completed my education as a dental technician in Italy, 2013. SmileFy instructor in both English and Italian. Smilefy support and sales representative for Europe. Certified Exocad Expert. Specialized in 3D design workflows and facially guided dental visagism

Dr. ZIAD SALAMEH

BDS, DESP, MSc, PhD Professor of Prosthodontics Director, Research Center Faculty of Dental Medicine Lebanese University

Dr. NICOLÁS VENERI

Doctor & Trainer FirstFit — Madrid – Clinical performance, FirstFit trainer and coach in charge of supervising, together with the FirstFit clinical team, the rst cases of newly certied doctors. – Explore and identify new sources of system value (innovative solutions and services) as responsible of the FirstFit Accelerator project. – Lecturer, delivering scientic and clinical presentations, as a member of the FirstFit Academy

Dr. Mahmoud Ezzat Ghazi

BDS, MGDS RCSEd, FICOI, FLDBoard Member Digital Dentistry SocietyCertified DSD InstructorCEO and Founder of Digital Smile AcademyDental Consultant Membership of General Dental Surgery (Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh) Fellowship in Laser Dentistry (University of Genova-Italy) Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists Previous Assistant MRD course director (Future University in Egypt

Dr. Pejman Esmaeili

BDS, MGDS RCSEd, FICOI, FLDBoard Member Digital Dentistry SocietyCertified DSD InstructorCEO and Founder of Digital Smile AcademyDental Consultant Membership of General Dental Surgery (Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh) Fellowship in Laser Dentistry (University of Genova-Italy) Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists Previous Assistant MRD course director (Future University in Egypt

Introduction to Digital Restorative Dentistry

Transforming Dentistry Through Technology

Digital restorative dentistry has revolutionized the way we approach patient care, diagnosis, and treatment planning. By integrating cutting-edge technology into our practices, we enhance precision, efficiency, and patient outcomes. Let’s explore the key aspects of this exciting field:

1. Understanding Digital Restorative Dentistry

Digital restorative dentistry encompasses a range of digital tools and techniques used in prosthodontics, restorative dentistry, and orthodontics. These technologies empower clinicians to create highly accurate and esthetic restorations while minimizing chair time

PROFILE:

Certified Dental Technician
Completed my education as a dental technician in Italy, 2013.
SmileFy instructor in both English and Italian. Smilefy support and sales
representative for Europe.
Certified Exocad Expert.
Specialized in 3D design workflows and facially guided dental visagism

PERSONAL DATA:

Full Name: Mihaela Carmina Braicau
Date of birth: March 20th, 1993
Citizenship: Romanian
📧 carmina.draghici@icloud.com

Company Owner

DIGITAL SMILE DESIGN APP S.R.L
EUID: ROONRC.J38/91/2020
Registered Office: Str Principala nr 100, Judet Valcea, Romani

EDUCATION:

Professional Institute of State for Industry and Crafts “G. Plana,” Turin, Italy.
Graduate Date: January 24th, 2013.
Honours Diploma in Dental Technician studies.
Thesis: “All-on 4 treatment concept”

CERTIFICATES:

Certified Smilefy Instructor in 2021, Miami USA.
Certified Exocad Expert Level, in 2021 Madrid, Spain.
Certified DSDApp Instructor, 2019, Miami USA.
Certified Exocad course – Intermediate Level, in Feb 2017 Shenzhen, China.
Certificate in Malocclusions and Orthodontic appliances both active and passive,
completed in dental school – 2012, Turin Italy.

WORK EXPERIENC

Became a Certified SmileFy Instructor, in both English and Italian, Miami
USA, January 2021
Became a Certified Exocad Expert – Personalized Exocad Training Course with
Juan Carlos Palma, CEO of DentalCAD Aacademy, in Spain.
– CDT SmileFy Consultant, part of the Customer Support Team and Sales
Representative for both Europe and US.
– Specialized in 3D design workflows and facially guided dental visagism.
– SmileFy Instructor of the Smile Designer Certification Online course.
– In charge of the Design4me Service and the Smile Designers Team.
– Lectured Smilefy Workshop together with Dr. Diogo Alves at the Ident 2022
Congress in Timisoara, Romania
– Presented 2 days SmileFy Workshop in London with Dr. Diogo Alves in
collaboration with the BACA – British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
– Help by testing new solutions, features and digital workflows with the SmileFy
software.

ONLINE WEBINARS AND PRESENTATIO

Introduction to AI – Facially Guided digital Mock-ups.”
“Introduzione AI – Mock-up Digitali guidati dal viso” in Italian
“ Online Workshop Master in Digital Dentistry; I limiti della pianificazione
tradizionale e come implementare Smilefy.” In Collaboration with Univeristy of
Brescia, 1st Edition in Digital Dentistry, 2021.
Master in Digital Dentistry; The limits of traditional planning and how to
implement Smilefy. Presented with Dr. Diogo Alves “
“ Create 3D In-office Digital Mock-ups powered by AI”
“The Backward Treatment Plan – Start with the final esthetic results in mind.”
Ref: SmileFy – CEO Ralph Georg, CEO Tatjana Georg / Email: tatjana@smilefy.com –
www.smilefy.com
Ref: DentalCAD Academy, Madrid, Spain – Tel: +34 627 16 12 99 – email:
info@dentalcadacademy.com – www.dentalcadacademy.com

Became a Certified Smile Designer and a DSDApp Instructor, 2019, USA
November 2019 – January 2021

Started my collaboration with the DSDApp by Coachmam as Dental Technician
consultant, integration consultant and support manager;
– Consult dental digital workflows between dentist – laboratory
– Provide implementation consulting for the DSDApp customers
– Collaborate with a team to define best workflows solutions
– Provide support service for the DSDApp customers all over the world.
– Help by testing new solutions, features and workflows of the DSDApp.

ONLINE WEBINARS AND PRESENTATIO

Principles of Smile Design.”
“How to approach your next patient for a cosmetic treatment using smile
design.”
“Artificial Inteligence in Digital Dentistry – Shifting from analog to digital
planning.”
“The Backward Treatment Plan – Start with the final esthetic results in mind”
“I Principi dello Smile Design” – Workshop in Italian
Ref: DSDApp by Coachman – https://digitalsmiledesign.com

Dental Technician and Asistant Manager – SC ALCADENT DENTAL HEALTH

Specialization internship at ALCADENT LTD in Shenzhen, China
Between 21.02.2017 – 28.04.2017
– Received the certification for completing the Exocad course.
– Learned every step of the laboratory workflow and carried out all the entrusted
stages of the dental technique works.
– After returning from Shenzen ALCADENT Laboratory, I was in charge of the
laboratory activity both from an administrative and from a technical point of view
in Bucharest;
– Communication with dentists in Bucharest, between Oradea laboratory and
Shenzhen Laboratory in order to carry out the parts of the entrusted dental
works.
– Collaboration and comunication mainly with DentalMed Luxury Dental Clinic
and Dental Profile Clinic in Bucharest to ensure premium dental services.
– Ensure all the steps regarding the sending / taking over of the packages in the
country and abroad.
– Keep records of the works taken over / handed over in the laboratory.
– Monitoring the work of junior employees.
– Setting up, cast models, special trays and bite blocks.
– Extensive knowledge of tooth morphology and anatomy.
– Create digital design projects with Exocad for zirconia monolithic, full arch upper
and lower, single/ reduced crowns and bridges.
– Build up ceramic crowns with Noritake CZR and HeraCeram for veneers
restorations.
– Correcting/ repairing dental ceramic works received back from dentists in
Bucharest, from Oradea or Shenzhen laboratory.
– Stain and glaze ceramic works as well as for temporary acrylic dentures.
Ref: ALCADENT DENTAL HEALTH SRL. Address: Drumul Sarii Nr. 19 B, Bucharest –
TEL: 004 0773 873 941 – Registry No. J05/918/20

Dental Technician

Laboratory of Zeolla Mario – Turin, Italy
February 2013 – April 2015
– Read prescriptions, made appointments, and checked impressions in order to
decide the design of dental products to be constructed and casted models with
every kind of plaster.
– Set up models in the articulator.
– Made and shaped wax teeth (Wax-up, Emax) utilizing small hand tools with
great precision.
– Mixed plaster and acrylic pastes; poured materials into molds or over
frameworks in order to form dental prosthesis or apparatus.
– Constructs and repairs dentures and other dental appliances.
– Removed surplus metal and polished porcelain and surfaces of prostheses or
frameworks; utilized polishing machines.
Ref: Laboratorio Odontotecnico di ZEOLLA MARIO – CORSO GALILEO FERRARIS 118
10129 – TORINO (TO) Tel: 0115097192 – Partita IVA: 0627432001

GRADUATE STUDI

Dental Technician Laboratory Practice – G Plana – Turin, Italy
February 2009 – February 2013
– Began my laboratory practices working in the dental school laboratory.
– Started developing the necessary skills to work effectively in a dental
technician role.
– Did community service outreach and restored or repaired different types of work
for dentures in the dental school Laboratory.
Ref: Istituto Istruzione Superiore Giovanni Plana – Torino. Address: Piazza
Generale Carlo Di Robilant 5 10141 Turin, Piedmont, Italy

SKILLS

Carry out all the entrusted stages of the dental laboratory activity both from an
administrative and technical point of view.
– Extensive knowledge of CAD/CAM dental design softwares like, Smilefy
ExoCad, Mesh Mixer Smile Cloud and DSD Hands-on App).
– Specialized in 3D design workflows and facially guided dental visagism.
– Ability to effectively communicate as an Instructor and to learn quickly.
– Striving for excellence, great attention to details.
– Capable of adapting to obstacles and stresfull situations.
– Very organized
– PC knowledge and Mac platforms (Word processing, Excell, Keynote, Zoom
platform, Canva, Loom).

LANGUAGE SKILL

Romanian – Native
• Italian – Native
• American English – Fluent both written and spoken.
• Spanish – Conversational
• Brazilian Portuguese – Beginner
• German—Beginner

INTERESTS AND HOBBI

Artificial Inteligence in Digital Dentistry
Facially driven functional digital design in daily practice
Face and Smile Analysis – Smile Makeover
Education and learning in Digital Dentistry
Public Speaker

HOBBIES

Reading
Phisycs and Space
Technology
Yoga & Gardening – Self discipline
Music & Art
Cinematography
S.R.L – Bucharest, Romania
February 2017 – January 202

Curriculum Vitae
ZIAD SALAMEH, BDS, DESP, MSc, PhD
Professor of Prosthodontics
Director, Research Center
Faculty of Dental Medicine
Lebanese University
Index
Profile Summary ………………………………………………………….. 2
Personal Data …………………………………………………3
Education …………………………………………………………………….. 4
Academic Appointments ………………………………………………… 5
Teaching Experience ……………………………………………………… 6
Management, Development and Leading Positions……………7
Professional Experience / Key Opinion Leader……………….8
Publications and Research Interest…………………………….9-18
Posters, invited presentations and Awards …………………………. 19-20
Miscellaneous Information…………………………………….21-22
References …………………………………………………………………… 23

2.Profile Summary
Dr. Salameh is a Professor, Dental Educator, Research Scientist and Digital Dentistry
Specialist, with the ability to direct research centers, PhD projects and innovative ideas.
His scope of investigation embraces biomaterials, digital dentistry and 3D printing. He
directed 13 Doctorate projects for the last 5 years and published more than 73 papers in
PUBMED peer reviewed journals, reflecting his scientific international collaboration
with Universities and Academic institutions where he was a faculty member or affiliated
(Lebanese University, University of Pittsburgh, Siena University, Zurich University,
ACTA, Hong Kong University, King Saud University…). As an innovator in dental
education Dr. Salameh created the digital dentistry unit and integrated digital technology
in the undergraduate and postgraduate levels with a continuous emphasis in updating the
dental curricula to be aligned with the international standards while working on the
accreditation process and new teaching methods.
He is a skilled clinician practicing his specialty in prosthodontics and digital dentistry in
treating complex full mouth rehabilitation in Lebanon and UAE.
Dr. Salameh is an innovator and dreamer, with his latest cutting-edge project: “Center of
Excellence in 3D Printing, Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence” that will be a core
facility in Research, development and production supporting orthopedic surgeons,
oncologist, general surgeons and maxillofacial dentists in designing and providing 3D
printed guides and replacement. The other level of the project includes a start-up for the
development of “Robotics in Dentistry”. He is a key opinion leader and speaker for
several renown international companies.

3.Personal Data
Full Name: Ziad Salameh
Date of Birth: September 5, 1966 (Beirut)
Citizenship: Lebanese
Languages: English, French, Arabic, Italian
(fluent read, written, spoken)
Contact info: Mobile: +961 71 247 147 / +971-507536858
e-mail: drzsalameh@gmail.com
ziad.salameh@ul.edu.lb
Office address: Research Center, Faculty of Dental Medicine
Lebanese University
Beirut-Hadath P.O. Box 5 Beirut, Lebanon
Tel/Fax: +961-5- 463539

4.Education
POST-GRADUATE STUDIES:
PhD “Dental Materials and their Clinical Applications” (2008)
Doctoral School of Biotechnologies, Department of Odontostomatological
Sciences, Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Siena, Italy.
Mentor: Prof. Marco Ferrari
Thesis: “Mechanical behavior of endodontically treated teeth restored with fiber
posts and full coverage restorations”
Research Master “Dental Materials and their Clinical Application” (2004)
Doctoral School of Biotechnologies, Department of Odontostomatological
Sciences, University of Siena, Italy.
Mentor: Prof. Marco Ferrari
Paper: “Adhesion between prefabricated fiber-reinforced posts and different
composite resin cores: A microtensile bond strength evaluation”
Post-Graduate Studies in Prosthodontics (1996)
Diplôme d’Études Supérieures en Prothese Fixee (MSc Prosthodontics)
Faculty of Dental Medicine,Saint-Joseph University
Beirut, Lebanon
GRADUATE STUDIES:
Docteur en Chirurgie Dentaire (BDS), (1991)
Faculty of Dental Medicine,Saint-Joseph University
Beirut, Lebanon

5.Academic Appointments
Director, Research Center, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Lebanese University,
(2019- present)
Director, Center of Excellence in 3D Printing, Digitalization and Artificial
Intelligence, (2019 – present)
Head, Digital Dentistry Unit, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Lebanese University,
(2016 – present)
Professor, Chairperson, Department of Research, Faculty of Dental Medicine,
Lebanese University, (2015- 2018)
Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Lebanese
University, (2015- present)
Visiting Professor, School of Dental Medicine, Siena University, Italy, (since
2016)
Associate Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dental Medicine,
Lebanese University, (2013- 2015)
Associate Professor, Chairperson, Department of Research, Faculty of Dental
Medicine, Lebanese University, (2013- 2015)
Adjunct Professor, Center for Craniofacial Regeneration, School of Dentistry,
University of Pittsburgh, USA (2008 – 2014)
Assistant Professor , Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dental Medicine,
Lebanese University, (2007- 2012)
Assistant Professor (full time faculty), Department of Prosthetic Dental Sciences,
School of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, (2008- 2011)
Assistant Professor / Researcher, Eng.A.B Research Chair for Growth Factors and
Bone Regeneration, School of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi
Arabia, (2008- 2011)Resume: Prof. Ziad Salameh Page 6
Lecturer / Researcher, Department of Dental Materials, ACTA, Netherlands,
(2007 – 2008)
Lecturer / Specialist, Department of Prosthetic Dental Sciences, School of
Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, (2001- 2007)
Clinical Assistant, Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dental Medicine,
Saint-Joseph University (1996-1999)

6.Teaching Experience
Lecturer in pre and post-doctoral curricula:
– Implant dentistry
– Clinical prosthodontics
– Research methodology
– Critical reading
– Biomaterials and their clinical applications
– Restoration of endodontically treated teeth
– Fixed and removable prosthodontics
– Dental implant prosthodontics
– Adhesive dentistry
– Digital dentistry
– Digital smile design and treatment plan strategies
– Literature review
– Grant writing
– Laboratory testing methods
Course director in pre-clinical and clinical fixed prosthodontics,
undergraduate curriculum
Course director in clinical fixed prosthodontics & temporomandicular
disorders, post-graduate curriculum (prosthodontics program)
Course director, Dental Laboratory Technology Program (DLTP)
Support lecturer and laboratory instructor

7.Management, Development and Leading Positions
Research implementation at the Faculty of Dental Medicine:
In 2014, Prof. Salameh was appointed as the head of the research department, and
in cooperation with the Dean he relaunches the doctorate program at the Faculty,
providing international co direction for Research projects in different specialties leading
to 38 doctorates defended in 5 years (13 directed by Prof. Salameh) with around 220
publications in PUBMED indexed journals. The implemented strategic goals of the
Research Council are to promote research as integral part of education at both undergrad
and postgrad levels, to provide foster environment with cutting edge facilities to perform
innovative research leading to intellectual commercialization; enhance international
collaboration and knowledge transfer with renowned universities and institutions. In
2019, “The Center of Excellence in 3D Printing, Digitalization and Artificial
Intelligence” was created to lead the research projects into a higher level aligned with
latest technology development and its impact in clinical dentistry.
Digital Dentistry Unit:
In 2015, Prof. Salameh created the Digital Dentistry Unit at the Faculty of Dental
Medicine, with an implementation of the new digital curriculum in both undergraduate
and postgraduate levels. Latest equipment and software related to digital dentistry
(Intraoral scanners, milling machines, 3D printers, software..) were purchased and a full
training for all faculty members, students was conducted in order to integrate technology
in clinical training and patient treatment.
Coordinator International Relations Office:
In 2016, Prof. Salameh was appointed by the Rector of the Lebanese University, as
the coordinator of the Medical Sciences Faculty (Medicine, Dentistry, Public Health and
Pharmacy) at the International Relations Office at the University headquarter. The main
task was to develop cooperation between medical faculty and regional/international
universities, academic/research institutions and organizations. More than 60 cooperation
agreement were signed with different institutions in USA, Europe, Russia, Korea,
China,….the cooperation strategy was based on students and faculty members mobility,
post-doc positions, funds raising, and knowledge transfer. Prof. Salameh implement thestrategy of involving the private sector in education by creating Research Chairs,
securing funds and future work opportunities to the graduates.
Curriculum Update and Accreditation Procedure
Prof. Salameh was involved in the dental undergraduate and master curriculum
update and mainly in preparing the data and files that were submitted to the
HCERES (French organization for accreditation) for accreditation application.

8.Professional Experience
– Dento Faces Cosmetic Clinic, Dubai (2021 – present)
Practicing Prosthodontics and Esthetic Rehabilitation with an emphasis on implant
dentistry involving digital technology and smile design within a multi-specialty center
with renown experts (www.dentofaces.com)
– Silwadi Dental Center, Abu Dhabi (2014 – present)
Practicing Prosthodontics but mainly working on latest digital dentistry technology.
– Beirut Dental Specialists Clinics, Beirut (2012 – present)
Practicing Prosthodontics, including conventional, digital and implant prosthodontics,
in the multi specialized centers in Beirut – Beirut Dental Specialists Clinic
(www.bdsclinics.com)

8.Key Opinion Leader
Prof. Salameh is a Key Opinion leader for several international dental companies as:
Ivoclar Vivadent, 3 Shape, Planmeca, Dentsply, 3M ESPE, BISCO…involved in
independent testing of new products and scientific consultancy.

9.Publications
73 publications in PUBMED
Eid R, Tribst JPM, Juloski J, Özcan M, Salameh Z. Effect of material types on
the fracture resistance of maxillary central incisors restored with CAD/CAM post
and cores. Int J Comput Dent. 2021 Feb 26;24(1):41-51. PMID: 34006062.
Baghdadi I, AbuTarboush B, Zaazou A, Skienhe H, Özcan M, Zakhour M,
Salameh Z. Effect of sintering temperature on the physiochemical properties,
microstructure, and compressive strength of a bioceramic root canal sealer
reinforced with multi-walled carbon nanotubes and titanium carbide. J Mech
Behav Biomed Mater. 2021 Jul;119:104524. doi: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2021.104524.
Epub 2021 Apr 20. PMID: 33895663.
Masri G, Mortada R, Hatoum K, Al Harbi N, Boulos P, Salameh Z. Evaluation of
the Adaptation of Complete Dentures Fabricated Using Intraoral Scanning and
Conventional Techniques. J Contemp Dent Pract. 2020 Dec 1;21(12):1384-1388.
PMID: 33893263.
Ghoul WE, Salameh Z. Marginal and Internal Adaptation of Lithium Disilicate
Endocrowns Fabricated By Heat-Pressable and Subtractive Techniques. J
Prosthodont. 2020 Oct 10. doi: 10.1111/jopr.13272. Epub ahead of print. PMID:
33038279.
Ghoul WE, Özcan M, Tribst JPM, Salameh Z. Fracture resistance, failure mode
and stress concentration in a modified endocrown design. Biomater Investig
Dent. 2020 Aug 7;7(1):110-119. doi: 10.1080/26415275.2020.1801348. PMID:
32939455; PMCID: PMC7470158.
Bou Assi S, Macari A, Hanna A, Tarabay R, Salameh Z. Cephalometric
Evaluation of Maxillary Incisors Inclination, Facial, and Growth Axes in
Different Vertical and Sagittal Patterns: An Original Study. J Int Soc Prev
Community Dent. 2020 Jun 15;10(3):292-299. doi: 10.4103/jispcd.

Corbani K, Hardan L, Skienhe H, Özcan M, Alharbi N, Salameh Z. Effect of
material thickness on the fracture resistance and failure pattern of 3D-printed
composite crowns. Int J Comput Dent. 2020;23(3):225-233. PMID: 32789310
Baghdadi I, Zaazou A, Tarboush BA, Zakhour M, Özcan M, Salameh Z.
Physiochemical properties of a bioceramic-based root canal sealer reinforced
with multi-walled carbon nanotubes, titanium carbide and boron nitride
biomaterials. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater. 2020 Oct;110:103892.
Doi:10.1016/j.jmbbm.2020.103892. Epub 2020 Jun 5. PMID: 32778529.
Masri G, Mortada R, Ounsi H, Alharbi N, Boulos P, Salameh Z. Adaptation of
Complete Denture Base Fabricated by Conventional, Milling, and 3-D Printing
Techniques: An In Vitro Study. J Contemp Dent Pract. 2020 Apr 1;21(4):367-371.
PMID: 32584270.
Saade J, Skienhe H, Ounsi HF, Matinlinna JP, Salameh Z. Evaluation of The
Effect Of Different Surface Treatments, Aging And Enzymatic Degradation On
Zirconia-Resin Micro-Shear Bond Strength. Clin Cosmet Investig Dent. 2020 Jan
6;12:1-8. doi: 10.2147/CCIDE.S219705.
Eid R, Azzam K, Skienhe H, Ounsi H, Ferrari M, Salameh Z. Influence of
Adaptation and Adhesion on the Retention of Computer-aided
Design/Computer- aided Manufacturing Glass Fiber Posts to Root Canal. J
Contemp Dent Pract. 2019 Sep 1;20(9):1003-1008.
Choubaya C, Chahine R, Zalloua P, Salameh Z. Periodontitis and diabetes
interrelationships in rats: biochemical and histopathological variables.
J Diabetes Metab Disord 2019 May 16;18(1):163-172
Naffah N, Ounsi H, Ozcan M, Bassal H, Salameh Z. Evaluation of the Adaptation
and Fracture Resistance of Three CAD-CAM Resin Ceramics: An In vitroStudy.
J Contemp Dent Pract. 2019 May 1;20(5):571-576.
Eid RY, Koken S, Baba NZ, Ounsi H, Ferrari M, Salameh Z. Effect of Fabrication
Technique and Thermal Cycling on the Bond Strength of CAD/CAM Milled
Custom Fit Anatomical Post and Cores: An In Vitro Study. J Prosthodont. 2019
Oct;28(8):898-905
Saade J, Skienhe H, Ounsi H, Matinlinna JP, Salameh Z. Effect of different
combinations of surface treatment on adhesion of resin composite to zirconia. Clin
Cosmet Investig Dent. 2019 May 28;11:119-129.

Eid R, Juloski J, Ounsi H, Silwaidi M, Ferrari M, Salameh Z. Fracture Resistance and
Failure Pattern of Endodontically Treated Teeth Restored with Computer-aided
Design/ Computer-aided Manufacturing Post and Cores: A Pilot Study. J Contemp
Dent Pract. 2019 Jan 1;20(1):56-63.
El Ghoul WA, Özcan M, Ounsi H, Tohme H, Salameh Z. Effect of different
CAD-CAM materials on the marginal and internal adaptation of endocrown
restorations: An in vitro study. J Prosthet Dent. 2019 Apr 23. pii: S0022-
3913(18)31097-7.
Moustapha G, Azzam K, AlShwaimi E, Silwadi M, Ferrari M, Salameh Z.
Evaluation of the fit of zirconia three-unit fixed partial dentures fabricated
by different impression techniques. J Investig Clin Dent. 2019 Apr
18:e12413.
Moustapha G, AlShwaimi E, Silwadi M, Ounsi H, Ferrari M, Salameh Z.
Marginal and internal fit of CAD/CAM fiber post and cores. Int J Comput Dent.
2019;22(1):45-53.
Tohme H, Makzoume J, Boulos P, Fakhoury J, Yared C, Salameh Z, Daou M.
Effect of Cyclic Dislodging on the Retention of Two Attachment Systems for
Implant-supported Overdentures: An In Vitro Study. J Contemp Dent Pract. 2018
Nov 1;19(11):1386-1392.
Daou EE, Özcan M, Salameh P, Al-Haj Husain N, Salameh Z. Comparison of
Adhesion of a Novel Pre-sintered Cobalt-Chromium to Pre-sintered Zirconia and
Cast Nickel-Chromium. J Contemp Dent Pract. 2018 Jul 1;19(7):816-823.
Skienhe H, Habchi R, Ounsi H, Ferrari M, Salameh Z. Evaluation of the Effect
of Different Types of Abrasive Surface Treatment before and after Zirconia
Sintering on Its Structural Composition and Bond Strength with Resin Cement.
Biomed Res Int. 2018 May 27;2018:1803425.
Daou EE, Ounsi H, Özcan M, Al-Haj Husain N, Salameh Z. Marginal and
internal fit of pre-sintered Co-Cr and zirconia 3-unit fixed dental prostheses as
measured using microcomputed tomography. J Prosthet Dent. 2018
Sep;120(3):409-414.
Skienhe H, Habchi R, Ounsi HF, Ferrari M, Salameh Z. Structural and
Morphological Evaluation of Presintered Zirconia following Different Surface
Treatments. J Contemp Dent Pract. 2018 Feb 1;19(2):156-165.

Ounsi HF, Nassif W, Grandini S, Salameh Z, Neelakantan P, Anil S. Evolution
of Nickel-titanium Alloys in Endodontics. J Contemp Dent Pract. 2017 Nov
1;18(11):1090-1096.
Raj AT, Patil S, Sarode S, Salameh Z. P-Hacking: A Wake-Up Call for the Scientific
Community. Sci Eng Ethics. 2018 Dec;24(6):1813-1814.
Ayoub F, Jassar H, El Husseini H, Salameh Z. Choice of Endodontic Fiber Posts
and its Influence on Dental Malpractice: An in vitro Evaluation. J Contemp Dent
Pract. 2017 Jun 1;18(6):452-457.
Diab HA, Salameh Z, Hamadeh GN, Younes G, Ayoub F. Oral Health Status of
Institutionalized Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities in Lebanon. J Oral
Maxillofac Res. 2017 Mar 31;8(1):e4.
Tae Young A, Kang JH, Kang DJ, Venkatesan J, Chang HK, Bhatnagar I,
Chang KY, Hwang JH,Salameh Z, Kim SK, Kim HT, Kim DG. Interaction
of stem cells with nano hydroxyapatite-fucoidan bionanocomposites for bone
tissue regeneration. Int J Biol Macromol. 2016 Jul 9. pii: S0141-
8130(16)30786-3.
Ayoub F , Jassar H , El Husseini H, Aoun N, Sayah F, Salameh Z. Correlation
of Oral, Genetic, and Radiological Parameters Involved in Human Identification
in Forensic Dentistry. J Int Oral Health 2016;8(6):72-75.
Ayoub F , Jassar H , El Husseini H, Salameh Z. The choice of endodontic
fiber posts and its influence on dental malpractice: an in-vitro evaluation.
Accepted for publication, J Contemp Dent Pract 2016
Ayoub F, Nehme E, Jad S, Salameh Z. A Novel Approach for the
Reimbursement of Permanent Partial Dental Disability Following Dental Injury.
J Contemp Dent Pract. 2015 Jun 1;16(6):504-6.
Ayoub F, Aoun N, el Husseini H, Sayah F, Salameh Z. Oral and cranio-facial
clinical signs associated to genetic conditions in human identification. Part I: a
review. J Int Oral Health; 2015 2015 May;7(5):81-6.
Almas K, Salameh Z, Kutkut A, AL Doubali A. A Simplified Technique to
Measure Plaque on the Intaglio Surfaces of Complete Dentures. J Int Acad
Perio 2015 17/2: 1-7

Berberi A, Bouserhal L, Nader N, Assaf RB, Nassif NB, Bouserhal J, Salameh
Z. Evaluation of Three-Dimensional Volumetric Changes After Sinus Floor
Augmentation with Mineralized Cortical Bone Allograft. J Maxillofac Oral
Surg. 2015 Sep;14(3):624-9.
Berberi A, Samarani A, Nader N, Noujeim Z, Dagher M, Kanj W, Mearawi R,
Salemeh Z, Badran B. Physicochemical characteristics of bone substitutes used
in oral surgery in comparison to autogenous bone. Biomed Res Int.
2014;2014:320790
Berberi AN, Sabbagh JM, Abou`shelib MN, Noujeim ZF, Salameh ZA. A 5-year
comparison of marginal bone level following immediate loading of single-tooth
implants placed in healed alveolar ridges and extraction sockets in the maxilla.
Front Physiol. 2014 31;5:29.
Berberi AN, Noujeim ZN, Kanj WH, Mearawi RJ, Salameh ZA. Immediate
placement and loading of maxillary single-tooth implants: a 3-year
prospective study of marginal bone level. J Contemp Dent Pract. 2014 Mar
1;15(2):202-8.
Riachi F, Naaman N, Tabarani C, Berberi A, Salameh Z. Comparison of
morbidity and complications of harvesting bone from the iliac crest and
calvarium: a retrospective study. J Int Oral Health. 2014 Jun;6(3):32-5.
Berberi AN, Tehini GE, Noujeim ZF, Khairallah AA, Abousehlib MN, Salameh
ZA. Influence of Surgical and Prosthetic Techniques on Marginal Bone Loss
around Titanium Implants. Part I: Immediate Loading in Fresh Extraction
Sockets. J Prosthodont. 2014 Oct;23(7):521-7.
Salameh Z, Tehini G, Ziadeh N, Ragab HA, Berberi A, Aboushelib MN.
Influence of ceramic color and translucency on shade match of CAD/CAM
porcelain veneers. Int J Esthet Dent. 2014 Spring;9(1):90-7.
Mirmohammadi H, Gerges E, Salameh Z, Wesselink PR. Effect of post diameter
and cement thickness on bond strength of fiber posts. Quintessence Int. 2013 Nov-
Dec;44(10):801-10.
Riachi F, Naaman N, Tabarani C, Aboelsaad N, Aboushelib MN, Berberi A,
Salameh Z. Influence of material properties on rate of resorption of two bone
graft materials after sinus lift using radiographic assessment. Int J Dent

Al-Amri M, Al-Madi E, Sadig WM, Ahmedani MS, Salameh Z. Significance
of primary factors influencing students’ performance at the College of Dentistry,
King Saud University, Saudi Arabia. J Pak Med Assoc. 2012 Aug;62(8):816-21.
Ounsi HF, Franciosi G, Al-Hezaimi K, Salameh Z, Tay FR, Ferrari M, Grandini
S. “Comparison of two techniques for assessing the shaping efficacy of
repeatedly-used NiTi rotary instruments”. Journal of Endodontics, 2011;37:847- 850.
Javed F, Al-Hezaimi K, Salameh Z, Almas K, Romanos GE. Proinflammatory
cytokines in the crevicular fluid of patients with peri-implantitis. Cytokine. 2011
Jan;53(1):8-12
Haddad HJ, Salameh Z, Sadig W, Aboushelib M, Jakstat HA. Allocation of
color space for different age groups using three-dimensional shade guide systems.
Eur J Esthet Dent. 2011 Spring;6(1):94-102
Sherfudhin H, Hobeich J, Carvalho CA, Aboushelib MN, Sadig W, Salameh Z.
Effect of different ferrule designs on the fracture resistance and failure pattern of
endodontically treated teeth restored with fiber posts and all-ceramic crowns. J
Appl Oral Sci. 2011 Jan-Feb;19(1):28-33.
Al-Hezaimi K, Salameh Z, Al-Fouzan K, Al Rejaie M, Tay FR.
Histomorphometric and micro-computed tomography analysis of pulpal response
to three different pulp capping materials. J Endod. 2011 Apr;37(4):507-12
Al-Hezaimi K, Al-Tayar BA, Bajuaifer YS, Salameh Z, Al-Fouzan K, Tay FR. A
hybrid approach to direct pulp capping by using emdogain with a capping
material. J Endod. 2011 May;37(5):667-72
Dai L, Liu Y, Salameh Z, Khan S, Mao J, Pashley DH, Tay FR. Can Caries-
Affected Dentin be Completely Remineralized by Guided Tissue
Remineralization? Dent Hypotheses. 2011 Jan 1;2(2):74-82
Abualsaud H, Zandparsa R, Hirayama H, Sadig W, Aboushelib M, Salameh Z.
Color management of the cervical region using different framework materials. J
Esthet Restor Dent. 2011 Dec;23(6):371-8

Salameh Z, Ounsi HF, Abou Shelib MN, Goracci C, Ferrari M. “Effect of
different onlay systems on fracture resistance and failure pattern of
endodontically treated mandibular molars restored with and without glass fiber
posts”. American Journal of Dentistry 2010;23:81-86.
Aboushelib MN, Feilzer AJ, Kleverlaan CJ, Salameh Z. Partial-retainer design
considerations for zirconia restorations. Quintessence Int. 2010 Jan;41(1):41-8.
Mirmohammadi H, Aboushelib MN, Salameh Z, Feilzer AJ, Kleverlaan CJ.
Innovations in bonding to zirconia based ceramics: Part III. Phosphate monomer
resin cements. Dent Mater. 2010 Aug;26(8):786-92.
Salameh Z, Ounsi HF, Aboushelib MN, Al-Hamdan R, Sadig W, Ferrari M.
Effect of different onlay systems on fracture resistance and failure pattern of
endodontically treated mandibular molars restored with and without glass fiber
posts. Am J Dent. 2010 Apr;23(2):81-6
Mirmohammadi H, Aboushelib MN, Salameh Z, Kleverlaan CJ, Feilzer AJ.
Influence of enzymatic and chemical degradation on zirconia resin bond strength
after different surface treatments. Am J Dent. 2010 Dec;23(6):327-3
Aramouni P, Vigolo P, Majzoub Z, Zebouni E, Salameh Z, Almas K. Evaluation
of rotational freedom of In-Ceram ceramic blank abutments before and after
infiltration. Implant Dent. 2010 Feb;19(1):50-6
Aboushelib MN, Salameh Z. Zirconia implant abutment fracture: clinical case
reports and precautions for use. Int J Prosthodont. 2009 Nov-Dec;22(6):616-9.
Ounsi HF, Salameh Z, Aboushelib MN, Grandini S. “Push-out bond strength of
FRC posts using conventional and wet-ethanol bonding systems: an ex-vivo
study”. International Dentistry SA 2009;11:22-30.
Ounsi HF, Salameh Z, Carvalho CA, Cantoro A, Grandini S, Ferrari M. “Bond
strength to fiber-reinforced posts: a comparison between conventional and wet-
ethanol bonding systems”. Journal of Adhesive Dentistry 2009;11(5):375-380.
Ounsi HF, Debaybo D, Salameh Z, Chebaro A, Bassam H. “Endodontic
Considerations in Pediatric Dentistry: A Clinical Perspective”. International
Dentistry SA 2009;11:40-50.

Aboushelib MN, Matinlinna J, Kukk E, Miromohamadi H, Salameh Z, Ounsi
HF. “Innovations in Bonding to Zirconia-Based Materials. Part II: Focusing on
chemical interactions”. Dental Materials 2009;25(8):989-993.
Aboushelib MN, Matinlinna J, Salameh Z, Ounsi HF. “Innovations in bonding
to Zirconia-based materials: Part I”. Dental Materials 2008;24:1268-1272.
Salameh Z, Ounsi H, Ferrari M. “Fracture resistance and failure patterns of
endodontically treated mandibular molars with and without glass fiber post in
combination with a zirconia-ceramic crown”. Journal of Dentistry 2008;36:513-
519.
Salameh Z, Sorrentino R, Ounsi HF, Sadig W, Atiyeh F, Ferrari M. “Effect of
different full-coverage crown systems on fracture resistance and failure pattern of
endodontically treated maxillary incisors restored with and without glass fiber
posts”. Journal of Endodontics 2008;34:842-846.
Hobeiche J, Salameh Z, Tashkandi E, Almas K. Arthroscopy vs. open-joint
surgery for the management of internal derangement of the temporomandibular
joint: a retrospective study comparing female subjects from two centers. J
Contemp Dent Pract. 2008 Mar 1;9(3):48-55
Ounsi HF, Al-Shaalan T, Salameh Z, Grandini S, Ferrari M. “Quantitative and
qualitative elemental analysis of different nickel-titanium rotary instruments using
energy dispersive spectroscopy”. Journal of Endodontics 2008;34:53-55.
Ounsi HF, Salameh Z, Al-Shaalan T, Ferrari M, Grandini S, Pashley DH, Tay
FR. “Effect of clinical use on the cyclic fatigue resistance of ProTaper nickel-
titanium rotary instruments”. Journal of Endodontics 2007;33:737-741.
Salameh Z, Ounsi HF, Aboushelib MN, Sadig W, Ferrari M. Fracture
resistance and failure patterns of endodontically treated mandibular molars with
and without glass fiber post in combination with a zirconia-ceramic crown. J
Dent. 2008 Jul;36(7):513-9.
Salameh Z, Tashkandi E, Ounsi HF, Abou Shelib MN, Omar R, Ferrari M.
“Fracture resistance and failure pattern of endodontically-treated maxillary
premolars restored with fibre-reinforced and cast posts and cores”. International
Dentistry SA 2008:10;12-18

Aramouni P, Zebouni E, Tashkandi E, Dib S, Salameh Z, Almas K. Fracture
resistance and failure location of zirconium and metallic implant abutments. J
Contemp Dent Pract. 2008 Nov1;9(7):41-8
Salameh Z, Sorrentino S, Ounsi HF, Goracci C, Tashkandi E, Tay FR, Ferrari
M. “Effect of Different All-Ceramic Crown Systems on Fracture Resistance and
Failure Pattern of Endodontically Treated Maxillary Premolars Restored with
and without Glass Fiber Posts”. Journal of Endodontics, 2007;33:848-851.
Sorrentino R, Salameh Z, Zarone F, Tay FR, Ferrari M. Effect of post-retained
composite restoration of MOD preparations on the fracture resistance of
endodontically treated teeth. J Adhes Dent. 2007 Feb;9(1):49-56.
Sorrentino R, Salameh Z, Apicella D, Auriemma T, Zarone F, Apicella A,
Ferrari M. Three-dimensional finite element analysis of stress and strain
distributions in post-and-core treated maxillary central incisors. J Adhes Dent.
2007 Dec;9(6):527-36.
Hobeich JB, Salameh ZA, Ismail E, Sadig WM, Hokayem NE, Almas K.
Arthroscopy versus arthrocentesis. A retrospective study of disc displacement
management without reduction. Saudi Med J. 2007 Oct;28(10):1541-4.
Tay FR, Hiraishi N, Schuster GS, Pashley DH, Loushine RJ, Ounsi HF, Grandini
S, Yau JYY, Mazzoni A, Donelly A, King NM. “Reduction in Antimicrobial
Substantivity of MTAD Following Initial Sodium Hypochlorite Irrigation”. Journal
of Endodontics 2006; 32: 970-975.
Salameh Z, Sorrentino S, Papachini F, Ounsi HF, Tashkandi E, Ferrari M. “Effect
of Fiber Post and Resin Core Restorations on Fracture Resistance and Pattern of
Endodontically-Treated Lower Molars”. Journal of Endodontics 2006; 32: 752-
755.
Salameh Z, Pappachini F, Ounsi HF, Goracci C, Tashkandi E, Ferrari M.
“Adhesion between prefabricated fiber-reinforced posts and different composite
resin cores: A microtensile bond strength evaluation”. Journal of Adhesive
Dentistry 2006; 8: 113-117.
Hammad IA, Nassif NJ, Salameh ZA. Full-mouth rehabilitation following
treatment of temporomandibular disorders and teeth-related signs and symptoms.
Cranio. 2005 Oct;23(4):289-96.

RESEARCH INTERESTS:
Digital Dentistry: clinical application in daily practice
Implant and digital dentistry
3D Printing: evaluation of novel materials in printing crowns, bridge
and models.
Bonding to Zirconia
Color matching in ceramics and composite resins
Zirconia implants and abutments: biology and mechanics
Regenerative Medicine, including stem cell therapy and
biomaterials
scaffolding.
3D printing of plastic to be used as biodegradable scaffold for gene delivery and
regeneration
Working on the newest material as Zirconia, and applying a new surface
treatment (patent) to improve adhesion, and in that direction our team is testing a
new implant treated by nano- technology, genetic engineering, to have an osseo-
integration and to be produced in house at low cost.

10.Invited posters, presentations, awards
POSTERS:
“Comparison of Two Techniques for Assessing the Shaping Efficacy of
Repeatedly Used Nickel-Titanium Rotary Instruments”
Ounsi HF, Franciosi G, Paragliola R, Al Hezaimi K, Salameh Z, Tay FR, Ferrari
M, Grandini S. Biennial Congress of the European Society of Endodontology,
Rome (Italy) 2011
“Comparison of Two Techniques for Assessing the Shaping Efficacy of
Repeatedly Used Nickel-Titanium Rotary Instruments”
Ounsi HF, Franciosi G, Paragliola R, Al Hezaimi K, Salameh Z, Tay FR, Ferrari
M, Grandini S. Biennial Congress of the European Society of Endodontology,
Rome (Italy) 2011
“Histomorphometric and Micro-CT Analysis of Pulpal Response to Geristore
and Calcium Hydroxide”
Ounsi HF, Al-Hezaimi K, Salameh Z. American Association of Endodontists
Annual Seesion, San Antonio (USA) 2011
“Nanotechnology, genetics, and tissue engineering for customized low-cost
zirconia implants”
Aboushelib MN, Salameh Z, Ounsi HF, Feilzer AJ. AADR 37th Annual Meeting
and Exhibition, Dallas (USA) 2008
“Bonding to fiber posts: Comparison between conventional and wet-ethanol
bonding”
Ounsi HF, Salameh Z, Carvalho CA, Cantoro A, Grandini S, Ferrari M.
KuADR, Kuwait City (Kuwait)2007
“Effect of Different All-Ceramic Crown System on Fracture Resistance and Failure
Pattern of Endodontically Treated Maxillary Premolars Restored with and without
Glass Fiber Posts”
Salameh Z, Sorrentino R, Ounsi HF, Goracci C, Teshkandi E, Tay FR, Ferrari
M. SIDOC, Rome (Italy) 2007
“Evaluation of the Subfloor Seal Obtained by Glass Ionomer and Flowable
Composite”
Ounsi HF, Salameh Z, Al-Shaalan T, Al Hamdan R, Grandini S. SIDOC, Rome
(Italy) 2007
“Effect of Fiber Post and Resin Core Restorations on Fracture Resistance and
Pattern of Endodontically-Treated Molars ”
Salameh Z, Sorrentino R, Papacchini F, Ounsi HF, Teshkandi E, Goracci C, Ferrari
M. 3rd triannual meeting of the European Federation of Conservative Dentistry,
Rome (Italy) 2006

A Novel Approach at Nickel Titanium Endodontic Rotary Instrument Dynamics”
Ounsi HF, Grandini S, Al-Nazhan S, Naaman A, Pappachini F, Salameh Z. 3rd
triannual meeting of the European Federation of Conservative Dentistry, Rome
(Italy) 2006.
“Qualitative and Quantitative Surface Composition of ProTaper, Hero, and K3
Nickel-Titanium Rotary Instruments Using Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy”
Chazine M, Ounsi HF, Grandini S, Al-Huzaimi K, Al-Shaalan T, Salameh Z. 3rd
triannual meeting of the European Federation of Conservative Dentistry, Rome
(Italy) 2006.
“Surface State of Protaper Instruments after Clinical Use: an SEM Evaluation”
Ounsi HF, Saad Al-Nazhan, Antonio Cerutti, Alfred Naaman, Thakib Al-Shaalan,
Ziad Salameh. Beirut International Dental Meeting, Beirut (Lebanon),
September 2005.
“Qualitative and Quantitative Surface Scan of Protaper, Hero, and K3 Nickel-
Titanium Rotary Instruments Using Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy”
Ounsi HF, Khalid Al-Huzaimi, Gaby Haddad, Alfred Naaman, Thakib Al- Shaalan,
Ziad Salameh. Beirut International Dental Meeting, Beirut (Lebanon), September
2005.
Received the Habib Rihan Award for Best Poste

11.Miscellaneous Information
DENTAL LICENSURES:
1991- Licence to practice: Dental Medicine (Lebanon)
2001- Licence to practice: specialist in prosthodontics (Saudi Arabia)
2010- Licence to practice: Prosthodontics as specialty (Lebanon)
2013- Licence to practice: Prosthodontics as specialty (UAE)
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES:
Beirut Dental Specialists Clinic, (part-time) practice limited to prosthodontics,
2012-present (Lebanon)
King Saud University, School of Dentistry, intra-mural practice, prosthodontics
clinics, 2002- 2007 (Saudi Arabia)
King Saud University, School of Dentistry, intra-mural practice, specialized
prosthodontics clinics, 2009- 2011 (Saudi Arabia)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS (active status):
Fellow, International College of Dentists
Member, International Association of Dental Research (IADR)
Member, Lebanese Dental Association
Member, Saudi Dental Association
Member, European Society of Restorative Dentistry
Member, International Society for Digital Dentistry
PRESENT APPOINTMENTS:
Scientific Advisory Board, International Journal of Oral and Dental Sciences
Scientific Editorial Board, Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice
Reviewer, Journal of Dentistry
Reviewer, International Journal of Prosthodontics
Reviewer, Journal of Applied Oral Sciences
Reviewer, Journal of Endodontics
Reviewer, The Open Dentistry Journal
Reviewer, Journal of Adhesive Dentistry
Editorial board, journal of the Lebanese Dental Association
International Scientific Advisory Board, AEEDC – Dubai (2004- present)

FORMER APPOINTMENTS (CLINICAL, PROFESSIONAL, AND ACADEMIC):
Director, Laboratories, School of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi
Arabia, (2003- 2007)
Quality Assurance member, , School of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh,
Saudi Arabia, (2003- 2007)
Member, Research Funds raising committee, King Saud University, Riyadh,
Saudi Arabia, (2003- 2007)
Member, Continuous Education Committee, School of Dentistry, King Saud
University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, (2004- 2006)

12.References
Prof. Fouad Ayoub
Former Dean, Faculty of Dental Medicine
And current Rector of the Lebanese University
fouad.ayoub@ul.edu.lb
Prof. Marco Ferrari
Dean, Faculty of Dental Medicine
Siena University, Italy
ferrarm@gmail.com
Prof. Mutlu Ozcan
Head,Biomaterial Department
Zurich University, Switzerland
mutluozcan@hotmail.com
Prof. Charles Sfeir
Vice-Dean for Research
University of Pittsburgh, USA
csfeir@pitt.edu

EXPERIECE
Doctor & Trainer
FirstFit — Madrid
– Clinical performance, FirstFit trainer and coach in charge of supervising, together
with the FirstFit clinical team, the rst cases of newly certied doctors.
– Explore and identify new sources of system value (innovative solutions and
services) as responsible of the FirstFit Accelerator project.
– Lecturer, delivering scientic and clinical presentations, as a member of the FirstFit
Academy.
Esthetic Dentist
Veasar Corporación SL — Madrid
Specialist in digitally guided aesthetic restorations. Management of: dental
photography, smile analysis, planning and execution of mock up, preparation and
placement of restorations.
General Dentist
Sanitas — Madrid
Execution of general dentistry treatments, with special emphasis on rst visits and
referral to specialties.
Communication Adviser, Voice Talent & Trainer
Nicolás Veneri — Milan
Twenty years of experience in advising and executing communication projects
(advertising, adaptations, team building) for companies with global impact: Ferrari,
Mediaset, Alfa Romeo among others.
Scientic Communication Manager
Space TV — Milan
Planning, design and development of Science Tv programs and Sustainable
Communication Solutions; Scientic TV Presenter;

EDUCATION

Master in Surgery & Implants
Hospital Virgen de la Paloma — Madrid
Dentistry
Universidad Europea de Madrid — Madrid
Environmental Risk Assessment and
Communication
Università degli Studi di Milano Bicocca — Milan
Environment Sciences & Technologies
Università di Pavia — Italia

PROJECTS

FirstFit Accelerator (Main responsable): project that aims to consolidate FirstFit
technology and protocols in dental clinics. It covers clinical and communication
realities, accelerating your productivity in day-to-day reality.
Emotional Voice intelligence (Creator): technique aimed at enriching personal &
professional communication, making it more persuasive and impactful. Train in the
strategic use of voice to transmit messages in a clear and emotionally resonant way,
improving the ability to inuence, motivate and connect with varied audiences. :
technique aimed at enriching personal & professional communication, making it more
persuasive and impactful. Train in the strategic use of voice to transmit messages in
a clear and emotionally resonant way, improving the ability to inuence, motivate and
connect with varied audiences.
New Information Technologies and Scientic/Environment Communication:
strategies, impacts and experiences. Research on scientic-environmental
communication developed together with the well-known Prof. Andrea Giuliacci, IPPC
Panelist. Part of its elaboration derives from projects carried out together with
astronaut Umberto Guidoni.

ACHIEVEMENT

I have given voice to about 400 products between books and television
advertisements

PUBLICATION

Several stories published with the publishing houses ‘Mondadori Juvenilia’ and ‘La
Spiga Languages’

OBJECTIV

Actively participate in the profound scientic
and technological transformations that
affect dentistry. Use my communication
skills to generate impact in scientic
matters

KILLS

Communication Expert
Digital dentistry
Smyle Analyse
Public Speaking
Photography
Final Cut
Protools
Writing&Copy

LANGUAGE

Italiano | Native
Spanish | Native
English | Advance

Credentials:

BDS, MGDS RCSEd, FICOI, FLD

Board Member Digital Dentistry Society

Certified DSD Instructor

CEO and Founder of Digital Smile Academy

Dental Consultant

Membership of General Dental Surgery (Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh)

Fellowship in Laser Dentistry (University of Genova-Italy) 

Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists

Previous Assistant MRD course director (Future University in Egypt)

Portfolio:

Dr. Mahmoud Ezzat received his BDS degree from the Faculty of Dental Medicine at Ain Shams University in Cairo, Egypt in 2002.

He then attended a four year training program by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and received their membership degree in General Dental Surgery (MGDS RCSEd) in 2008.

He then participated in the Membership in Restorative Dentistry (MRD) speciality training program supervised by the Royal College at Misr University, for his remarkable performance he was invited to become an instructor at this same program.

In 2011 he was appointed Deputy MRD course director at Future University in Egypt for their postgraduate speciality program.

He is the founder of the Diploma in Implant Dentistry training program in Egypt awarded by the Royal college of Surgeons of Edinburgh.

In 2013 he attained a Fellowship degree in Laser dentistry from the University of Genova Italy and has been lecturing on the subject ever since.

In 2015 he attended several International DSD World tours and has reached the DSD Master level in DSD accreditations (1st DSD Master in Egypt)

In August 2015 he co-lectured the DSD World Tour in Cairo, Egypt with DSD Founding Members Christian Coachman and Livio Yoshinaga and was elected DSD Lecturer.

In 2016 he became an active member DSD International board as DSD Middle East Manager lecturing with Christian Coachman in the DSD Middle East Tour.

In 2018 he was elected president of Digital Dentistry Society (Arab Union) responsible for all arab speaking countries in the region.

In 2019 he was elected as a board member of Digital Dentistry Society.

He is the editor of the Fixed prosthodontics chapter and author of the Digital occlusion section in textbook (Digital Dentistry Science and Clinics)

Key opinion leader & Lecturer for many international companies as: 3shape, Lyra ETK, Nemotech, Allied star & Tekscan

He now lectures internationally on all aspects of Digital Dentistry mostly in Europe & The Middle East & runs a 1 year international Digital course (Digital Esthetic Mastership) keeps a full time private practice in Cairo and Bahrain specializing in Digital Esthetic and Implant dentistry since 2004.