Dr. David Chong, DDS
_________ Education · New York University College of Dentistry (DDS) · Faculty Member, New York University College of Dentistry’s Surgical and Prosthetic Implant Treatment Program · Trained at New York University Department of Surgical and Prosthetic Implant Program · Implant Clinical Career (15Y+) _________ Biography · Senior Course Director of the AIC Basic and Advance Dental Implant Training Courses · Adjunct Professor at Guangxi Medical University, China · Diplomate, American Board of Oral Implantology (ABOI) · Diplomate, International Congress of Oral Implantology · Consultant of Advisor for the New Jersey State Board of Dentistry · Founder and Director for Think Dental Implant Institute and Study Club, NY · Founder and Director for Manhattan Implant Study Group at New York University, NY · Director of Think Dental clinic, NY
Dr. Jim Yeganegi, DDM
_________ Education · Tufts School of Dental Medicine · Institute for Laser Dentistry (Hard & Soft Tissue Lasers) · Orthodontic - Invisalign doctor · Implant Clinical Career (9Y+) _________ Biography · Training in Implant Dentistry (Since 2008) · Vancouver Oral Implantology Surgical Study Club · Bites Institute, Kois Learning Center. · Grafting techniques, Direct Sinus lifting and Management of complications
Dr. Jay Son, DDM
_________ Education · Western Reserve University · Implantology · Certified in Invisalign, Cerec crown restoration and Nitrous Sedation · Implant Clinical Career (8Y+) _________ Biography · Faculty Member of Basic and Advanced Implant Training Course at Hiossen · Surgical Mentor in Study Clubs and Implant Training Courses · Immediate Implant Placement, Bone Graft / Advanced L-PRF & F-PRF, & Crestal & Lateral Sinus Lift, GBR, Soft tissue management by CTG/FGG, Full Mouth
Dr. Jim Grisdale, DDS
_________ Education · Restorative dentistry, Prosthodontics at McGill University · Periodontics at University of British Columbia · Certified Specialist in periodontics & Prosthodontics · Implant Clinical Career (20Y+) _________ Biography · Faculty member in Periodontics at Loma Linda University · Lectures extensively in the United States, Canada, Southeast Asia, and Europe · Mentor for Periodontic & Prosthodontic Study Clubs · Sessional lecturer for continuing dental education at U.B.C. · Published in Dentin sensitivity, Implants, Bone regeneration, Soft tissue Periodontal Adhesives
Dr. Azeem Sheikh, DDS
_________ Education · Implant training at University of Toronto in 2005 · Implant Clinical Career (12Y+) _______ Biography · Toronto Implant Institute: Training in Hard & Soft Tissue Grafting for Teeth & Implant Site Development · SYFAC training: A-PRFTM and I-PRFTM Phlebotomy and Injections · Founder of Ontario Dental Implant Network (ODIN) – providing Live Surgical Mentorship and training to dentists across GTA · Places over 3000 implants at a success rate of 99% with a focus on immediate implant options · KOL for DenMat Holdings and International speaker on STMTM
Dr. Ammar Taimish, DDS
_________ Education · New York University College of Dentistry · Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - MD/ DDS program (6Y) at Detroit Receiving Hospital / Wayne State School of Medicine · Implant Clinical Career (10Y+) _______ Biography · Training at Syracuse University Hospital Department of Surgery · Surgical Head & Neck Anatomy Training · Over 100 CE in Implant Dentistry & Oral Surgery · Dental implants, Bone Grafting, All-on-4TM, and Teeth-in-a-Day
Dr. Cecilia Aragon DDS, MS, FRCD(c), FACP.
_________ Education • DDS Degree – Lima, Peru • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery internship, University of Michigan • Master’s degree and certificate in Prosthodontics, University of Alabama at Birmimgham _______ Biography • Clinical instructor – Schulich School of Dentistry • Holds an appointment at the London Health Science Centre • Member – Ontario Dental Assocation (ODA), Canadian Dental Association (CDA), Association of Prosthodontists of Canada, American Cellege of Prosthodontics • Fellow – Royal College of Dentists of Canada and Americal Board of Prosthodontics.
Dr. John Tsourounakis, DDS, Cert. Perio, MS, FRCD(C)
_________ Education • DDS Degree at Aristotle University in Greece • Certificate in Periodontics at Louisiana State University, School of Dentistry in New Orleans • Master’s degree in Health Care Management at University of New Orleans, College of Business • Postgraduate Fellowship, special focus on full mouth reconstruction with implant supported restorations at Louisiana State University _______ Biography • Published several scientific papers, in peer-reviewed journals, and is a co-author of the book “Peri-implant complications: A clinical guide to diagnosis and treatment” • Clinical instructor at the Graduate Periodontics clinic, at the University of Manitoba, College of Dentistry • Diplomate - the American Board of Periodontology • Fellow - the Royal College of Dentists of Canada • Practice at the Southwest Specialty Group in Winnipeg MB
Dr. Jose D. Viquez, DDS, Cert. Prostho., FRCD(C)
_________ Education • DDS Degree at Universidad Latina de Costa Rica • Three-year residency program at Louisiana State University, School of Dentistry in New Orleans • The Surgical Dental Implant and Esthetic Dentistry Fellowship Program at Louisiana State University School of Dentistry _______ Biography • Fellow - the International Congress of Oral Implantologists • Fellow - the Royal College of Dentist of Canada • Practice at the Southwest Specialty Group in Winnipeg MB
Dr. Zachary Papadakis, DDS
_________ Education • Doctorate degree New York University College of Dentistry - 1993 • Prosthodontics and Occlusion and graduated as a Prosthodontist - 1995 • 2-year CDE program at NYU for the Surgical and Prosthetic treatment of Dental Implants - 1999 _______ Biography • Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Prosthodontics at New York University • Assistant Director of the 3rd year Advanced Implant Program • Director of Dental Implants at Mount Sinai Hospital in NYC • Lectured nationally on Implant Dentistry, Removable and Fixed Prosthodontics • COI and AGD Fellowship Member
Dr. Brian Ho, DDS
_________ Education · DDS Degree at Western University in London, Ontario · General Practice Residency at the University at Buffalo _________ Biography · Fellow and Master of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists · Full-time clinician in Winnipeg, Manitoba · Full mouth rehabilitation and implant dentistry with a focus on bone grafting and PRF
Dr. Raj Virk, BSc, DMD
_________ Education · Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) - UBC (2007) · Bachelor of Science Mathematics - UBC (2003) _________ Biography · British Columbia Dental Association (BCDA) Membership · Canadian Dental Association (CDA) Membership · Vancouver Dental Education Center (VDEC) · British Columbia Institute for Oral Implantology · Frontier Institute
Dr. H. Richard Yoo, DDS
_________ Education · DDS at Columbia University, College of Dental Medicine · Post Graduate Residency at New York Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn · Surgical/Prosthetic Implantology program at the New York university, College of Dentistry. · Implant Clinical Career (10Y+) ________ Biography · Clinical Assistant Professor in the department of Cariology & Comprehensive Care at New York University, College of Dentistry · Faculty member for the Surgical/Prosthetic Implantology program · Fellowship in the International Congress of Oral Implantology · Active member of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry
Dr. Yohan Kim, DMD
_________ Education · McGill University · DMD at University of Pennsylvania · General Practice Residency at Coler-Goldwater Specialty Hospital in New York. · Implant Clinical Career (9Y+) _______ Biography · Over 500 CE Hours in the past 6 years · Fellowship in International Congress of Oral Implantologiests · Active member of American Dental Assosication (ADA), Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), and Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) · Co-founder and Treasure of Korean Student Dental Association (KDSA) of Penn Dental (2008-09) · Vice President of Edodontics Society at Penn Dental Medicine 2007-2009 · Achievement on 3rd place in 16th Oral Health Fair Research Contest by Vernon J. Brightman Student Research society
Karen Young, F.A.D.I.A.
_________ Toronto-based patient care coordinator, Karen Young brings her passion for dentistry to the forefront while guiding patients through their treatment continuum. Karen’s ability to illuminate the patient’s plan of care to a simple understandable language is second to none. With more than 25 years of experience specializing in case presentations, she is recognized as a passionate presenter while remaining committed to learning and continuous improvement in the constant changing dental industry. Karen is a member of the Association of Dental Implant Auxiliaries’ (ADIA) since 2001 and has held an ADIA Fellowship since 2004. She previously held a full-time position as the Director of Oxford College of Arts, Business and Technology, one of Canada’s largest Accredited Dental Hygiene Colleges.
Dr. Joshua Shieh, BDS, MDS
_________ Education · Graduated in Periodontology & Oral Implantology in Meenakshi Ammal Dental College, Chennai, India. · Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists · Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry · Implant Clinical Career (15Y+) _________ Biography · Fellow of International Congress of Oral Implantology (USA) · Committee Member for Dental Economics with the Ontario Dental Association (ODA) · Academy of Aesthetic and Cosmetic Dentistry (USA) · Published “Immediate Implants, A Case Report – Oral Health – Prosthodontics – Nov 2018 · Clinical Instructor, Graduate Dept of Periodontics at the Oral Rehabilitation Centre, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto. · Program Director and Clinical Instructor of Academy of International Dental Education, Mississauga
Dr. Daniel Fortino DDS, MScD
__________ Education: · Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) Degree - McMaster University - 2010 · Doctor of Dental Surgery, Schulich School of Medicine - 2014 · Specialty degree in Periodontics, Masters in Science - Centre for Advanced Dental Education -St Louis, Missouri · Fellowship - Advanced Oral Implantology - School of Dental Medicine - State University of New York at Buffalo · Diplomate - American Board of Periodontology - 2017 __________ Biography: · Dual licensed - United States and Canada. · Former part-time faculty in the Department of Graduate Periodontics at the School of Dental Medicine at the State University of New York at Buffalo · Oral Pathology award- McMaster University · Published on topics relating to geographic tongue, peri-implantitis and the treatment of periodontal disease with SmartMouth Rinse. · Enjoys hockey and proud brother of Gold and Silver Medalist Laura Fortino who plays for Team Canada Women’s Hockey National Team
Dr. Theodoros Katsaros DDS, MSD, FRCD(C)
_________ Education · Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece. · Certificate in Periodontics from Louisiana State University · Master of Science in Dentistry from Louisiana State University · Implant Clinical Career (4Y+) _________ Biography · Board Certified periodontist in Canada as well as in the United States · Dentist in the Greek Army from 2002 to 2013 · Former Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry in the Department of Periodontics · Former Director of Predoctoral Periodontics at University of Iowa · Former Director of the Graduate Program and Visiting Scholar Program at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry · Award recipient from American Academy of Periodontology, American Academy of Periodontology · Foundation and Louisiana State University · Authored multiple published peer reviewed journals and book chapters
Dr. Ira Paul Sy, DDS
_________ Education · Case Western Reserve University (DDS) · Specialty certification training in Implants and Periodontics at the University of North Carolina, at Chapel Hill. · Completed Prosthetic Implant Fellowship at the University of Berne, Switzerland · Implant Clinical Career (15Y+) _________ Biography · Director of the Graduate Periodontology and Implantology residency program at the University of British Columbia. · Faculty at the University of North Carolina, University of British Columbia, and Case Western Reserve University as a clinical assistant processor in periodontics · Main interest in the field of minimal invasive aesthetic soft tissue therapy, advanced hard tissue biological regenerative therapy, and prosthetic/surgical implant assisted reconstruction · Member of the Academy of Periodontology, Academy of Osseointegration, Canadian Academy of Restorative and Prosthodontics. · Founder and Director of the Vancouver Institute of Osseointegration