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Adriano Teixeira

Dr Adriano graduated in Dentistry from the UNESP State University (Brazil). He also obtained the titles of Specialist and Master in Restorative Dentistry from the University of Sao Paulo (USP). With more than 18 years of clinical experience in his practice, he has already given many hands-on courses to students which enhanced his skills not only as a trainer but also on developing intuitive educational material to improve the learning process....read more

Adriano has given presentations in national and international congresses and is now part of the GC Europe N.V. team as a Technical & Training Manager contributing to Campus training courses with all his expertise and teaching abilities in bringing the newest trends in Dentistry to all attendees from the GC Europe Campus.

Simone Moretto

Dr. Simone Moretto graduated in Dentistry from State University of Campinas in Brazil. Afterwards, she obtained the titles of Specialist, Master and PhD in Restorative Dentistry at the Sao Paulo University, Brazil, building part of her education at BIOMAT Research Cluster – Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium...read more

As a researcher she developed a sound scientific background with papers published in peer reviewed journals and presentation in several International Congresses.

With 14 years of clinical experience and a solid academic formation, she built up a long-term expertise which supported her when lecturing in courses of Continuing Education and teaching as an Associate Professor at Ibirapuera University in Brazil.

She joined GC Europe N.V. as a Technical & Training Manager completing the existing team of experts, and contributing to GC training courses with a well-balanced clinical and scientific approach.

Hussein Patanwala

Dr Hussein Patanwala graduated from the University of Birmingham and went onto complete a post in oral and maxillofacial surgery in Boston. Returning to London he is one of only a few to hold membership to three faculties of the Royal College of Surgeons London and completed restorative training at the UCL Eastman Dental Institute. Hussein spends the majority of his time as Clinical Lead of two well respected dental clinics in the Midlands...read more

For over 15 years Hussein has been a clinical lecturer in Restorative Dentistry at the University of Birmingham. The last 6 years he has been Head of Firm for 5th BDS and sits on the undergraduate admissions panel. As well as his work with undergraduates he lectures internationall to postgraduate students in fixed prosthodontics, adhesive and minimal intervention dentistry. Most recently Hussein has been pursuing his keen interest in research, collaborating with King's College London to study Mimimal Intervention Dentistry. He is a Key Opinion Leader for GC UK and respected senior clinical advisor to industry.

Javier Tapia Guadix

Javier Tapia-Guadix, DDS, CG Artist was born in 1978 in Madrid, Spain. He finished dental school at the European University of Madrid in 2003. Working then as associate professor in the prosthetics department during 2004. In 2005 he started his career as professional computer graphics artist, focused on illustration, animation and application development...read more

He founded the company Juice - Dental Media Design for this purpose. Dr. Tapia-Guadix received the Collegiate Merit Award by the Spanish College of Dentists from the 1st Region in 2005, for his collaboration in the commission of new technologies. In 2011 he founded together with Panaghiotis Bazos and Gianfranco Politano the Bio-Emulation group.He actively collaborates with several universities across Europe and is member of GC Restorative Advisory Board. In 2014 he became official reviewer for the Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dentistry. In 2017 he became official reviewer for the International Journal of Esthetic Dentistry. He works in his private practice in Madrid, focused on restorative dentistry and aesthetics. He is an international lecturer with participation in more than 250 congress, hands-on courses and live courses. He published several articles in restorative dentistry, dental photography and computers in dentistry.

Harmeet Grewal

Harmeet divides his time between Private Practices in London and Leamington Spa. He offers a wide range of Restorative and Cosmetic treatments, but has developed a keen interest in Composites Restorations...read more

This has led to Harmeet training further in this area with some of the key opinion leaders in the area of composite and minimally invasive dentistry.

As well as this he has lectured nationally on this topic.

Harmeet is a keen educator, which has led him to hold a position as Study Club Director for Dentinal Tubules.

Rich Newman

Rich Newman is a highly qualified and experienced dental technician and has attended many technical courses on composite layering and associated techniques, including being an active member of GC Europe “train the trainer” programme...read more

Rich has worked for GC UK Ltd for over 18 years and regularly organises and presents hands-on courses for laboratories and surgeries throughout the UK and has a wealth of experience in the “tips and tricks” of using dental materials along with a good knowledge of their physical properties and constituents.

Rich is also respected by his peers and has worked on many occasions with Key Opinion Leaders from both the clinical and technical dental field.

Jansie van Rensburg

Dr van Rensburg obtained his degree in dentistry at the University of Pretoria, South Africa. He has also completed a two year extended course in Orthodontics which included a clinical attachment position at the Conquest Hospital in Hastings, East Sussex...read more

Dr van Rensburg has lectured at numerous International and national dental congresses, study group meetings, BDA

(British Dental Association) meetings and postgraduate centres throughout the UK, Europe and India. Dr van Rensburg has

developed a wealth of experience in fibre reinforced composite restorations by clinically doing them on a regular basis and also lecturing on this topic years since 2003.

Céline Higton

Dr Céline Higton qualified with Distinction and Honours from King’s College London, this university currently holds the number 1 world ranking for Dentistry. Since graduating, Céline has continued to excel in her field, having completed extensive post-graduate training in various restorative and cosmetic disciplines including Invisalign and Facial Aesthetics...read more

She is an artist at heart and has an exceptional eye for detail and drive for quality; attributes which perfectly align with her absolute passion for restorative cosmetic dentistry.This passion has not only led to quality work and first-rate patient care, but also an established career in teaching. Céline is an internationally recognised expert in various modern restorative dental procedures and is quickly becoming a regular speaker at prestigious dental conferences and symposiums worldwide. This exposure to dental education and the International elite within the field ensures that Céline is always working at the forefront of innovation using only the best techniques and materials.

Janine Sohota

Janine graduated from Birmingham Dental School in 2012. Since then she has worked in private practice both in Rugby and London. She has a special interest in cosmetic and aesthetic dentistry and particularly enjoys transforming smiles using minimally invasive methods...read more

Janine has had several articles published relating to examples of her clinical cases and educational pieces for young dentists. She recently completed a PG Cert in Implantology and is enjoying the challenges of starting to place implants on her long standing patients. Her true passion lies in creating beautiful smiles for old and young alike.

Kostas Karagiannopoulos

I am an experienced specialist prosthodontist and an Honorary Consultant at King’s College, London. I have been a passionate educator since 2008 teaching both dental students and training specialists. Having an interest in the management of the worn dentition I have been performing the injection moulding technique since 2017 and have trained hundreds of dentists on that subject...read more

I am a key opinion leader for GC UK and lecture nationally and internationally on various prosthodontic subjects. My areas of interest are additive, adhesive dentistry and natural looking prosthodontics. Last but not least I am based in 2 specialist practices in the Essex and Hertfordshire areas.

Zohaib Ali

I am a specialist in prosthodontics working in Greater Manchester in two referral practices. Alongside this, I am a key opinion leader for GC and am involved in teaching with multiple organisations including the BDA and DentinalTubules. Teaching has become a large part of my career and as a devoted educator I mentor clinicians through their clinical journeys...read more

My own journey with guided composite techniques began in 2018 when I first fabricated a clear silicone stent to manage a tooth wear case. Since then, I have gone on to complete full mouth rehabilitations using injection moulding and expanded the applications of the technique into provisional restorations. My main areas of clinical practice are tooth wear, managing failing dentitions and adhesive dentistry with the aim of producing ultra-natural outcomes. After office hours, I am a family man and spend my time cooking.

Giancarlo Pongione

Dr Pongione has authored more than 90 articles on endodontic and aesthetic dentistry and has lectured at numerous national and international congresses. He currently works in his private dental practices in Naples and Rome, specialising in aesthetic and adhesive dentistry, as well as endodontics...read more

At times he has been a visiting Professor at the University of Rome "La Sapienza". He is an active member of the "Bio-Emulation Group", the Italian Society of Endodontics (SIE), the Italian Society of Restorative Dentistry (SIDOC) as well as a certifiedmember of the European Society of Endodontics (ESE).

Nik Sethi

Nik Sethi qualified from King's College London in 2009. He has a Master of Science degree in aesthetic dentistry, also at King's College London. Since then he has established himself in private practice in London under the training of Dr Sanjay Sethi, with a keen interest for restorative treatment..read more

Nik has attended several highly respected year courses on restorative dental training including a year course with Tidu Mankoo and Basil Mizrahi and most recently the full fixed prosthodontic programme by Mauro Fradeani in Italy. Nik became a full member of the British Academy of Aesthetic dentistry in 2017 and currently serves on the Executive Council.

Nik provides regular teaching courses and set up the Aesethix training academy and is a proud director of the Elevate Dental Academy along with Dr Riaz Yar and Sanjay Sethi.

Sanjay Sethi

Sanjay Sethi qualified from Guy’s Hospital in 1993 with BDS. He is in private practice in London and has a special interest in aesthetics and implants in dentistry. He has lectured extensively internationally. He is a full member and Past President of the British Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry, an active member of the European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry and is also a member of the ADI...read more

Sanjay is involved with teaching independent courses and a diploma program and is director of the Aesethix and Elevate education programs.

Riaz Yar

Prof. Riaz Yar graduated from the University of Liverpool in 1999. After spending some time in general practice Prof. Riaz set up his own practice in 2003 before gaining MFDS from the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh in 2005. Following this in 2008, Prof. Riaz completed an MPhil in Restorative Dentistry and in 2011 completed a 4-year long Membership of Pros Dent mono-specialty training in Prosthodontics at the University of Manchester. ..read more

In addition, Riaz is also an Internal examiner for the Membership of Joint Dental Faculties of the Royal College of Surgeons England and an Internal examiner for the Overseas Registration Exam and License in Dental Surgery of the Royal College of Surgeons England. As well as completing the specialty prosthodontic training, Riaz has undertaken a Diploma in Postgraduate Dental Studies (DPDS) with the University of Bristol and a Diploma in Implant Dentistry with the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh.

Prof. Yar lectures nationally and internationally and is a keen advocate of postgraduate teaching and this is evident with the setting up of RED (Restorative Education of the Dental Team) Square – providing a MSc in Restorative Dentistry with University of Chester for which he was program director for 4 years. He is currently running a PG Diploma in Advanced Aesthetics / PG Cert Dental Sleep Medicine with Elevate Dental

and a PG Cert in Dental Risk Mitigation.

Prof. Yar has most recently completed his Masters in Soft Tissue around Implants and Teeth with Professor Zucchelli (Bologna).

He is a member of the Faculty of Trainers with the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh and Fellow of the College of Dentistry. He also a Visiting Professor in Prosthodontics at the College of Medicine and Dentistry – Birmingham / Ulster University and Shifa Dental School, Islamabad.

His main topic of interest is TMD and Occlusion with Sleep Medicine and he runs courses nationally and internationally.

Andrew El-Nazir

After graduating in 2016, Andrew went on to complete a membership in the Royal College of Surgeons (MFDS). He furthered his studies by undergoing a Masters of Aesthetic Dentistry in Kings College London, under the mentorship of Professor Banerji. Through this, he developed a passion for cosmetic and restorative dentistry...read more

Andrew is a clinical lead for Banning Dental group. This is a collective of five high-end private practices scattered around London. Since early 2020, Andrew has also been an official F:ocus dental photography trainer alongside Minesh Patel. The collaboration of high-end photography with high-end cosmetic dentistry resulted in a passion and enthusiasm for teaching and educating dental students and delegates.

Dirk Galle

Dirk graduated from the Dental Institute Anneessens, Brussels in 1995. While working in Germany, Australia and Belgium he specialised in fixed prosthesis and veneered superstructures on implants and aesthetical restorations....read more

Between 1999 and 2003 Dirk worked as

a ceramic trainer for a large ceramic

production company in Belgium and Luxemburg.

Since 2003 he works as a Technical

and Training Manager for GC Europe.

Dirk is a specialist in the field of:

• Polychromatic build-up technique

for ceramics and micro ceramic composites

• Individual layering and aesthetical rehabilitations especially on zirconium and Lithium-disilicate structures

• Large superstructures on implants with focus on zirconium in combination with natural pink gingival ceramic

With over 800 ceramic courses on his record, Dirk is a professional ceramic trainer and a frequent worldwide asked

speaker at Symposiums & Universities.

Lisa Johnson

Lisa is a registered dental technician at Black Swan Dental. Having qualified from Leeds Dental Institute Lisa has gained over 30 years’ experience in private dentistry, is considered one of the UK’s top aesthetic technicians, and has extensive experience of using composite systems...read more

As a Key Opinion Leader for GCUK and GC Europe Lisa regularly delivers courses in the UK and Europe during which she enjoy sharing her passion for beautiful aesthetics and the valuable lessons she has learnt honing her skills over the years relating to composite techniques.

Stephen Lusty

Stephen qualified in Cape Town, South Africa in 1996, and in 1997 he achieved his higher diploma winning the award for student of the year. He went on to work in crown and bridge labs in South Africa for three years before moving to the UK...read more

Stephen has been involved in all aspects of dental technology over his career and since 2008 has run his laboratory in Cornwall specialising in aesthetic dentistry. His passion for the ‘art of dentistry’ is what drives him to continue to strive for perfection and throughout his career Stephen has attended courses delivered by some of the top technicians in the industry. In a normal day Stephen works closely with his

clients, seeing patients for custom shade matching and finishing.

Stephen takes pleasure in passing on this accumulated knowledge on his own courses and is happy to tailor courses to the individual needs of the group in attendance.

Mark Bladen

Mark is a registered Dental Technician with over 30 years of experience in many aspects of Dental Technology and now manages his own Crown & Bridge Laboratory in Worcester specialising in private restorative work for a select group of dentists...read more

Mark has demonstrated all over the world including Japan and South Africa, with many of the worlds leading ceramists at numerous exhibitions and courses. He currently specialises in ceramics using the GC Colour System and is well known and respected across the UK and Europe for his skills as a technical demonstrator.

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