Dr. Ya Shen received her dental degree and her PhD degree, both from the Faculty of Dentistry at Wuhan University, China. From 2008 to 2011, she was a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Oral Biological & Medical Sciences at the University of British Columbia (UBC) in Vancouver, Canada. From 2012 to 2016, Dr. Shen served as an Assistant Professor and was later promoted to an Associate Professor of the Department of Oral Biological & Medical Sciences and is now Professor and Chair, Division of Endodontics. She is also an Associate Member of the Department of Materials Engineering at UBC. Dr. Shen has published more than 110 papers in peer-reviewed journals. She is one of the Editors of Visual Endodontics 2012 multi-media. Dr. Shen is also a reviewer for several international journals. Her main research interests are nickel–titanium instrument fracture mechanics, biofilms, and dental material in endodontics.

Dr. Luis Ney Quiterio Montero isa specialist in Endodontics with over 20 years of combined experience inclinical practice, academia, and research. He is currently a clinicalinstructor at the University of Toronto and a doctoral candidate in Health atthe University of Bath. He previously served as Co-Director of theundergraduate Endodontics program at Dalhousie University, where he contributedto curriculum development and clinical training.

Dr.Quiterio Montero’s academic roles have also included teaching appointments atthe University of the West Indies and several institutions in Latin America andthe Caribbean. His research focuses on root canal disinfection and theapplication of artificial intelligence in Endodontics. He has published in the Journalof Endodontics and co-authored textbook chapters on biomaterials inEndodontics.

He hasreceived several distinctions, including the Richard Komorowski Award forclinical instruction and Fellowship in the Pierre Fauchard Academy. He is alsoa Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada, an examiner for the RCDC,and a peer reviewer for the Journal of Dental Education. Dr. QuiterioMontero is committed to advancing evidence-based practice and excellence indental education.

Dr. Bettina Basrani is Tenured Associate Professor and Director, MSc Program in Endodontics at the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada since 2015. Dr Basrani received her DDS degree from the University of Buenos Aires and a Specialty Diploma in Endodontics and PhD from Maimonides University in Buenos Aires, Argentina. A long-time educator and researcher, she began her teaching career at the University of Buenos Aires. In 2000, she moved to Canada to serve as Chair of the Endodontic Program at Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia. In 2004, she moved to Toronto, where she has continued her academic and clinical work. Internationally recognized as a leading authority in endodontics and as an excellent lecturer, effectively combining clinical and scientific information, Dr Basrani has received many awards throughout her career, such as the Louis Grossman Award by the French Society of Endodontics and has international courses and lectures, over 40 peer-reviewed scientific publications, three textbooks and several textbook chapters, and abstracts to her credit. Recently, in 2021 she was recognized as one of the most influential graduates from the University of Buenos Aires. She serves as reviewer for several endodontic journals. Dr Basrani is a member of many endodontics societies around the world.

Professor David A. Ellis holds a personal chair in Behavioural Science at the University of Bath and is a globally recognized expert in digital technology's impact on research and daily life.

Working at the intersection of psychology and data science, his primary focus has been on the descriptive or predictive value of new and emerging forms of data for understanding the dynamics of behaviour in the digital age. He has explored the psychological value and impacts of technology as it relates to privacy, security, health, and well-being. This includes spearheading innovative research practices alongside the analysis of digital data, which continues to advance the discipline of psychology and the wider academic community.

David's research has been supported by research councils, government agencies, and industry partners. He has collaborated with civil servants, government analysts, NHS staff, patients, artists, technology entrepreneurs, and members of the public and has provided advice and research reports to large and small companies, as well as to UKRI, the UK, and Scottish governments. This often emphasises where digital transformations can deliver positive social, economic, and industrial impacts.

Dr. Cohenca completed the endodontic program at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem cum laude and received the Best Graduate Student Award. He then served 11 years on faculty at the school while maintaining a private practice limited to endodontics. In 2005, Dr. Cohenca joined the University of Washington where he completed his US endodontic certificate in 2008 and served as Tenured Professor of Endodontics and Pediatric Dentistry from 2005-2014, and Director of Endodontics and the Dental Traumatology Unit at Seattle Children’s Hospital from 2014 to 2024. Currently he maintains a private practice limited to Endodontics in Kirkland, WA. He is a Diplomate of the Israel Board of Endodontics and the American Board of Endodontics. Dr. Cohenca is a Fellow and served as President of the International Association of Dental Traumatology. He has published more than 90 peer-reviewed articles, 10 chapters and a book entitle “Disinfection of Root Canal Systems: The Treatment of Apical Periodontitis”. Dr. Cohenca provided more than 350 lectures around the world and am well known as one of the experts in dental traumatology, Endo-Pedo related topics, vital pulp therapy, CBCT and root canal disinfection.

Dr. Bettina Basrani is Tenured Associate Professor and Director, MSc Program in Endodontics at the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada since 2015. Dr Basrani received her DDS degree from the University of Buenos Aires and a Specialty Diploma in Endodontics and PhD from Maimonides University in Buenos Aires, Argentina. A long-time educator and researcher, she began her teaching career at the University of Buenos Aires. In 2000, she moved to Canada to serve as Chair of the Endodontic Program at Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia. In 2004, she moved to Toronto, where she has continued her academic and clinical work. Internationally recognized as a leading authority in endodontics and as an excellent lecturer, effectively combining clinical and scientific information, Dr Basrani has received many awards throughout her career, such as the Louis Grossman Award by the French Society of Endodontics and has international courses and lectures, over 40 peer-reviewed scientific publications, three textbooks and several textbook chapters, and abstracts to her credit. Recently, in 2021 she was recognized as one of the most influential graduates from the University of Buenos Aires. She serves as reviewer for several endodontic journals. Dr Basrani is a member of many endodontics societies around the world.

Dr. Ibrahim is Professor and Director of Predoctoral Endodontics at Marquette University School of Dentistry. He earned his dental degree with honors from Mansoura University in Egypt, where he also completed his Master of Science and endodontic training. Dr. Ibrahim obtained a PhD through a joint supervision program between Mansoura University and the University of Cologne, Germany, focusing on endodontic microbiology and disinfection. He further earned a doctoral degree (Dr. Med. Dent.) from the University of Cologne, specializing in endodontic hydrodynamic disinfection.Dr. Ibrahim has published extensively in leading journals, including the Journal of Endodontics, International Endodontic Journal, and the Journal of Dental Education, among others. He is the author of two book chapters on the biocompatibility of dental biomaterials and injectable gels for dental and craniofacial applications. He has lectured nationally and internationally on various topics in endodontics.In addition to his academic contributions, Dr. Ibrahim serves as a reviewer for several peer-reviewed journals, including the Journal of Endodontics, Journal of Dental Education, Materials, and Scientific Reports. He is also an active member of the AAE Research and Scientific Affairs Committee.

Graduated from the University of Bari School of Medicine and Surgery in 1996.
Active member of the Italian Endodontic Society.
Professor at the Postgraduate course in Endodontics at the University of Padua, Italy from 2011 to 2019.
Professor at the Postgraduate program in Endodontics at the Rey Juan Carlos University of Madrid -Spain. 
Author of the chapter “ Complications during endodontic irrigation” of the Castellucci’s  textbook “Endodontics”.( Edra editor).
Clinical practice limited to endodontics.
Dedicated and passionate Endodontist!

Dr. Donnermeyer is board-certified specialist for Endodontology of the German Association of Endodontology and Dental Traumatology (DGET) and certified member of the European Society of Endodontology (ESE). He currently serves as assistant professor in the Department of Periodontology and Operative Dentistry, University Hospital Münster, Germany, with the perspective of relocating to the Department of Restorative, Preventive and Pediatric Dentistry, University of Bern, Switzerland. Dr. Donnermeyer graduated and obtained his PhD at University of Münster, Germany, before focussing his research on various fields of endodontology including root canal obturation and irrigation. Dr. Donnemeyer published 35 peer-reviewed manuscripts.

Patricia Dust is a student and PhD candidate in the medical faculty at the University of Münster in Germany. Her research focuses on different irrigation techniques in simulated roots canals. 

Dr. Schäfer obtained his PhD at the University of Münster Germany. He is head of the Central Interdisciplinary Ambulance in the School of Dentistry, University of Münster, Germany.

Dr. Schäfer has published more than 250 peer-reviewed manuscripts, more than 50 textbook chapters and edited 5 textbooks. He is a certified specialist for Endodontology of the German Association of Endodontology and dental Traumatology (DGET), an active and certified member of the European Society of Endodontology (ESE) and an associate member of the American Association of Endodontists (AAE). From 2014 – 2016 Dr. Schäfer was President of the German Association of Operative Dentistry (DGZ) and since 2023 he is President of the German Association of Endodontology and dental Traumatology (DGET). He received more than 30 national and international academic awards.

He graduated in 2003. From 2003–2006 he worked as a dentist in the Department of Operative Dentistry, University of Münster, Germany. In 2005, he completed his doctorate in dentistry. From 2006–2010 he made his graduation as a specialist in oral surgery in the Dental Clinic of Bochum, Germany (Head: Prof. Dr. H.-P. Jöhren). In 2009, he became a certified specialist in endodontology (German Society of Endodontology and Dental Traumatology) and in 2010, he appointed Specialist in Oral Surgery. Since 2011 he is deputy head of the Central Interdisciplinary Outpatient Clinic in the School of Dentistry (Head: Prof. Dr. E. Schäfer), University of Münster, Germany. In 2015, he became an adjunct professor. He also held various positions in different national scientific societies. From 2014-2020 he was member of the Board of the German Society of Restorative Dentistry (DGZ). Since 2021, he is member of the Board of the German Society of Endodontology and Dental Traumatology (DGET). He had over 20 years of academic and research experience and published numerous scientific papers in world-leading peer-reviewed endodontic journals. Additionally, he had book contributions in national and international reference books and lectures at national and international congresses in the field of endodontics. Since 2022, he is associate editor of the International Endodontic Journal.

Giovanni Olivi graduated cum laude in Medicine and Surgery (MD) at ”La Sapienza” University of Rome, and in Dentistry (DDS) at ”Tor Vergata” University of Rome. In 2002 Giovanni achieved the postgraduated diploma in ”Laser Dentistry” from the University of Florence; in 2004, He achieved the laser certification from ISLD; in 2006 the Advanced Proficiency from the Academy of Laser Dentistry and in 2009, the Master status, always from ALD.
Giovanni in 2007 has been awarded with the “Leon Goldman Award” for clinical exellence. He autored over 80 peer-reviewed papers, and 4 books on Laser Dentistry and Endodontics, in different languages, italian, english and chinese.
Active member of Italian Society of Endodontics (SIE), Giovanni is also member of several italian and international laser academies. Giovanni Olivi is a founder member and currently the 2021-2023 President of the International Academy of Innovative Dentistry (IAID) and the scientific coordinator of the ”Laser Dentistry” Master courses at Catholic University of Sacred Hearth of Rome.