Neodent Experience

Speakers and Special Presences

  • Dr. Geninho Thome
    Dr. Geninho Thome

    Dr. Geninho Thomé holds Master’s and PhD degrees in Implantology and is a specialist in Implantology and Periodontology. With more than 40 years of clinical and surgical experience, he serves as Professor and General Director of ILAPEO – Latin American Institute of Dental Research and Education in Brazil. He is an author, researcher, international lecturer, and the founder and former Scientific President of Neodent, contributing significantly to dental education, research, and innovation. 

  • Dr. Sergio Bernardes

    Dr. Sérgio Bernardes is a specialist in implantology and prosthodontics with a PhD in Oral Rehabilitation from the University of São Paulo. He leads New Product Development & Clinical Practice at Neodent and is a professor at ILAPEO. His work focuses on immediacy protocols, digital workflows, biomechanics, and clinical applications in implant dentistry. Dr. Bernardes is also an author and international lecturer in advanced implant rehabilitation. 

  • Dr. Puvipat Pattanachaipuvanon
    Dr. David Attia

    Dr. David Attia completed his dental training at Griffith University, Australia, followed by a Postgraduate Diploma in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics and a Master’s degree in Oral Implantology from Goethe University, Germany. He is a Partner and Principal Dentist at The Smile Artisans in Sydney and serves as a surgical mentor for Australian students in the Goethe University implantology program. Dr. Attia is actively involved in postgraduate implant education and clinical training, with interests in dental implantology, periodontal-plastic surgery, and multidisciplinary treatment planning. 

  • Dr. Dimas Ilham Hutomo

    Dr. Dimas Ilham Hutomo is a periodontist and lecturer in the Department of Periodontology at Universitas Indonesia. He completed specialist training in Periodontology, a subspecialty in Periodontal and Dental Implant Reconstructive therapy, and a doctoral program at Universitas Indonesia. His clinical and academic interests include periodontology, implant dentistry, soft tissue management, and regenerative procedures. Dr. Hutomo has authored numerous scientific publications and regularly lectures on implant placement, piezosurgery, and periodontal therapies.

  • Dr. Ferdinand Hadinata

    Dr. Ferdinand Hadinata is a periodontist and implantologist based in Indonesia. He completed his dental and specialist training at Airlangga University and has undertaken advanced education in implant dentistry, bone regeneration, and soft tissue regeneration in several international programs. He serves as a lecturer and Vice Dean of Academic Affairs at Petra Christian University’s Faculty of Dentistry. Dr. Hadinata is an active speaker and instructor in periodontology, implant dentistry, bone grafting, and soft tissue management.

  • Dr. Giuliano Luchi

    Dr. Giuliano Luchi is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon and Implant Specialist based in Porto Alegre, Brazil. He holds MSc and PhD degrees in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery from PUCRS and completed fellowship training at the University of São Paulo, with postgraduate education in Implant Dentistry and Prosthodontics. His clinical practice focuses on advanced implant rehabilitation, including zygomatic implants, guided surgery, digital workflows, and immediate loading protocols. Dr. Luchi is a Neodent Speaker and Director of the ITI Study Club Porto Alegre.

  • Dr. Gunaseelan Rajan

    Prof. Dr. Gunaseelan Rajan is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon and Medical Director of Rajan Dental Institute, India. He has held numerous leadership positions, including President of the Asian Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons and President of the National Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons of India. He is also the Founder and President of the Chennai Dental Research Foundation and has served as an examiner for the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. Prof. Rajan is widely recognized for his contributions to oral and maxillofacial surgery, implant dentistry, research, and professional education.

  • Dr. Jo Tan

    Dr. Jo Tan is the Founder and Clinical Director of Dental Remedy DSD Clinic in Malaysia. He holds a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the International Medical University (Malaysia), a Postgraduate Diploma in Implantology from Aston University (UK), and is a certified Digital Smile Design (DSD) Master. His clinical focus includes esthetic dentistry, digital workflows, implant rehabilitation, and interdisciplinary treatment planning. Dr. Tan is an active lecturer on Digital Smile Design, veneers, and digital implant-guided procedures.

  • Dr. Misagh Habibi

    Dr. Misagh Habibi holds a Master’s degree in Oral Implantology from Goethe University, Frankfurt, and is a Fellow and Board Certified Diplomate of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI). He is the Director of The Implant Institute (TII) and Course Lead for the Australian delivery of the Cambridge Academy of Dental Implantology postgraduate programs. His practice is limited to dental implants and grafting surgeries, with a focus on complex esthetic reconstructions and immediate full-arch rehabilitation.

  • Dr. Puvipat Pattanachaipuvanon
    Dr. Puvipat Pattanachaipuvanon

    Dr. Puvipat Pattanachaipuvanon received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Rangsit University, Thailand, and earned a Master of Science in Prosthodontics from Mahidol University. He also completed a two-year fellowship program in Implant Dentistry at Tufts University, USA. Dr. Pattanachaipuvanon is a Diplomate of the Thai Board of Prosthodontics and serves as a full-time lecturer in the Department of Prosthodontics at Mahidol University. 

  • Dr. Rakshith Hegde

    Dr. Rakshith Hegde is a Professor in the Department of Prosthodontics at A. B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, India. A prosthodontist and implantologist, he has extensive experience in implant-supported rehabilitation and advanced surgical-prosthetic protocols. Dr. Hegde is a Fellow of the International Team for Implantology (ITI), an Education Delegate for ITI India, and a faculty member of the German Society of Oral Implantology (DGOI). He is an active lecturer, researcher, and author with more than 45 scientific publications.

  • Dr. Rei Nakazawa

    Dr. Rei Nakazawa graduated from Iwate Medical University School of Dentistry and completed advanced training in implant dentistry, operative and esthetic dentistry, and temporomandibular disorder (TMD) treatment. He has extensive experience in implant rehabilitation, esthetic restorative dentistry, and TMD management. Dr. Nakazawa has lectured internationally, founded the Super Basic Implant Course in Japan, and is a member of several international and Japanese professional organizations, including IFED, AAED, AAP, ICOI, and the Japanese Society of Orofacial Pain.

  • Dr. Safa Tahmasebi

    Dr. Safa Tahmasebi earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo and completed specialty training in Prosthodontics at West Virginia University, where he also obtained a Master of Science degree. He has held leadership positions in implant rehabilitation centers in the UAE and the United States and has lectured extensively on full-mouth implant rehabilitation and immediate loading protocols. Dr. Tahmasebi is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology and a faculty member at the Pikos Surgical Institute in Florida.

  • Dr. Suchada Kongkiatkamon

    Dr. Suchada Kongkiatkamon earned her DDS degree from Srinakharinwirot University, Thailand. She completed residency training in Prosthodontics at the University of Illinois Chicago, USA, where she also undertook a Clinical Fellowship in Prosthodontics and Implantology and obtained a Master of Oral Science degree. In addition, she completed a Clinical Fellowship in Dental Oncology and Maxillofacial Prosthodontics at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Texas and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics. Dr. Kongkiatkamon further earned a PhD in Oral Health Science from Prince of Songkla University, Thailand. Her expertise includes prosthodontics, implant dentistry, maxillofacial prosthodontics, and advanced oral rehabilitation.

  • Dr. Tran Chau Bao Phuc

    Dr. Tran Chau Bao Phuc focuses on full-arch implant rehabilitation and digital workflows for complex implant cases. His work emphasizes the integration of stackable surgical guides, photogrammetry implant impressions, and immediately loaded 3D-printed provisional restorations to improve efficiency, reduce surgical time, and enhance esthetic outcomes in maxillary full-arch rehabilitation.