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. Yuhong Lin is a second year Endodontics resident at Texas A&M University College of Dentistry. She received her dental degree from UTHealth Houston School Dentistry. 

Vivek Thumbigere Math, BDS, PhD, is a board-certified periodontist and Assistant Professor in the Division of Periodontics at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry. He is nationally an internationally recognized for his leadership in periodontology, combining excellence in clinical care, education, and translational research to improve oral and systemic health outcomes. Dr. Math earned his Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) in India, followed by a PhD and residency training in Periodontology at the University of Minnesota. He subsequently completed a prestigious postdoctoral fellowship at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) under the mentorship of Dr. Martha Somerman (former director of NIDCR). At the University of Maryland, Dr. Math provides advanced periodontal and implant care with a strong emphasis on evidence-based, patient-centered treatment. As a passionate educator, Dr. Math mentors dental students and periodontology residents while actively contributing to curriculum development and innovation. His research focuses on periodontal disease pathogenesis, osteoimmunology, and the intersection between oral and systemic diseases. His research program has been continuously supported by competitive NIH funding. He has authored over 40 peer-reviewed publications in leading scientific journals and is a frequently invited speaker at national and international conferences. Dr. Math serves on multiple NIH study sections and editorial boards, and is currently Associate Editor of Frontiers in Dental Medicine.  

Dr. Anil Kishen is the Dean, Zwingenberger Decanal Chair, and Professor ofEndodontics at the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto. He also holds aTier 1 Canada Research Chair in Oral Health Nanomedicine.

Dr. Kishen has received numerous honors, including the 2020Louis I. Grossman Award from the American Association of Endodontists, the 2023National Dental Research Award (CADR/ACFD), the W. W. Wood Award for excellencein dental education, and the Enterprise Challenge Innovator Award in Singapore.

He has published over 300 journal articles, 24 bookchapters, and three books, and holds 12 patents. He has delivered more than 200invited lectures globally and serves as Associate Editor for several leadingjournals, including the Journal of Endodontics.

His research, funded by federal and foundation grants,focuses on wound healing, nanoparticle-guided tissue engineering, andmicrobe–host cell interactions.

Dr. Jianing (Jenny) He received her dental degree from West China University of Medical Sciences in 1996, and a certificate in Endodontics and a PhD in Oral Biology from the University of Connecticut Health Center in 2003. 

Dr. He has been actively involved in endodontic education, research, and clinical practice. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics, and a fellow of American College of Dentists. She has published over 50 manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals and co-authored chapters in 4 textbooks including Pathways of the Pulp. Dr. He served on the Regenerative Endodontics committee, Research and Scientific Affairs committee for the AAE, and she is currently an Associate Editor of the Journal of Endodontics. 

Dr. He is an Adjunct Professor at Texas A&M University College of Dentistry, and maintains a full-time private practice limited to Endodontics in McKinney and Flower Mound, Texas.

DDS, Specialist (Endodontics and Periodontics), Private Practice. MSc student at Health Applied Sciences Postgraduate Program, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Campus GV, Governador Valadares, Brazil.

DDS, Specialist (Oral Radiology), MSc (Dental Clinic), PhD (Oral Radiology). Professor at Department of Dentistry, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Campus GV, Governador Valadares, Brazil. 

DDS, Specialist (Prosthodontics), MSc (Prosthodontics), PhD (Prosthodontics). Professor at Department of Dentistry, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Campus GV, Governador Valadares, Brazil. 

DDS, Specialist (Endodontics), MSc (Dental Clinic), PhD (Endodontics). Professor at Department of Dentistry, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Campus GV, Governador Valadares, Brazil. 

Dr. Shlomo Elbahary is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry, serving in the Endodontic Department. Dr. Elbahary earned his D.M.D. from Tel Aviv University, where he also completed a postgraduate program in endodontics. He later obtained his Ph.D. in radicular microbiology from the University of Amsterdam. With extensive experience in both clinical practice and academia, Dr. Elbahary specializes in endodontic treatments, with a particular focus on young patients, special needs patients, and severe trauma cases. He is passionate about teaching and mentoring students, fostering an environment of excellence and continuous learning in dental education. Dr. Elbahary has numerous publications and chapters in peer-reviewed journals and books and gave numerous presentations internationally.

Dr. Elbahary's scholarly interests include the study of radicular microbiology, bacterial biofilm invasion in dentinal tubules, and the evaluation of endodontic materials and techniques. His research bridges the gap between basic science and clinical practice, aiming to improve treatment outcomes and advance the field of endodontics.

Dr. Johnson completed his DDS at Virginia Commonwealth University, endodontic training at UIC, and earned an MHPE from UIC in 2005. He is a Diplomate and former President of the American Board of Endodontics and a Fellow of both the American and International Colleges of Dentists. He served as President of the Illinois Association of Endodontists, a Board Director for the American Association of Endodontists, and Commissioner for CODA. Dr. Johnson has published over 70 peer-reviewed articles and abstracts and co-authored 18 textbook chapters.

Graduate of the School of Dental Medicine, Tel Aviv University, and of the Endodontics and Dental Trauma residency program at Rambam Medical Center, Haifa. Lecturer, researcher, and postgraduate program director in the Department of Endodontics, School of Dental Medicine, Tel Aviv University. Has published numerous articles in international journals. Member of the board of the Israeli Endodontic Society and currently serves as the society’s treasurer. Owns a private practice in Tel Aviv specializing in endodontics.

Hagay Slutzky graduated cum laude from the Hebrew University in 1986 and earned his D.M.D. from Tel Aviv University in 1989, finishing first in his class. He specializes in esthetic dentistry and later completed a specialty in Public Health Dentistry and an M.P.H. from Hebrew University. Since 1989, he has been part of the Department of Oral Rehabilitation at Tel Aviv University. He currently serves as Chief Dental Officer for Clalit Smile, Israel’s largest DSO. Dr. Slutzky is active in several professional associations and is a member of the Israeli national dental advisory board. He has lectured widely and published on esthetic and restorative dentistry.

Professor Sigalit Blumer is a specialist in Pediatric Dentistry and served as the Head of the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at Tel Aviv University. She has authored numerous articles and research studies in international journals, focusing on child behavior in dental clinics, sleep apnea, and ADHD in children. Her work includes computerized anesthesia and sedation, as well as the oral microbiome and pulp therapy. Professor Blumer has been dedicated to teaching dental students and residents and is an esteemed lecturer both in Israel and internationally, sharing her expertise at various conferences and workshops. She serves on university committees and national boards that shape guidelines for pediatric dentistry in Israel.

Dr. Farzaneh Afkhami is a board-certified endodontist and an associate professor at the Department of Endodontics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Iran, and holds an academic affiliation with the School of Dentistry, The University of Queensland, Australia. She has authored over 50 research papers related to endodontics in prestigious peer-reviewed journals. Her work has garnered over 1.3 K citations and an h-index of 19 on Google Scholar. Dr. Afkhami has shared her findings at international scientific conferences and has supervised both

undergraduate and postgraduate students. Additionally, she holds a patent on a nanomaterial product as a root canal medicament, further advancing the field of endodontics.

Dr Sholeh Ghabraei is board-certified specialist in endodontics. She currently serves as associate professor in endodontics department, Dental school, Tehran university of medical sciences. Her research focuses on various aspects of endodontics including randomized controlled trials of anesthesia and pain control. She published 44 peer reviewed manuscripts.

Dr. Nasim Hashemi is a board-certified specialist in Endodontics. She achieved 2nd rank in the Iranian Endodontic Board Examination in 2025. Her research focuses on various aspects of endodontics including randomized controlled trials of anesthesia and pain control and broken instrument removal.

She has published nine peer-reviewed manuscripts, contributing to advancements in endodontic science.

Dr. Ove A. Peters joined the University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia, in 2020 after faculty positions in Heidelberg, Germany and Zurich, Switzerland, as well as at the University of California, San Francisco. He currently serves as the Professor of Endodontics and Head of Clinical Dentistry at UQ. Before moving to Australia, Dr. Peters was the founding director of the postgraduate endodontic program at the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco, a professor with tenure and the Chair of the Department of Endodontics at that school.
Dr. Peters has wide-ranging clinical and research expertise and has published more than 230 manuscripts related to endodontic technology and biology. He has authored two books and contributed to several leading textbooks in dentistry; he also is an associate editor for the International Endodontic Journal as well as the Australian Endodontic Journal, an academic editor for PLOS One and serves on the review panel of multiple other journals. Among others awards, Dr Peters has received the Hans Genet Award of the European Society of Endodontology and more recently the Louis I. Grossman Award of the American Association of Endodontists. He is a Diplomate of the ABE, a member of OKU and a Fellow of the International and American Colleges of Dentistry.

Dr. Sabeti's impressive dental career began with a DDS degree from the University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston in 1993. He then pursued further specialization, completing programs in Periodontics at Tufts School of Dental Medicine and Endodontics at the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC .
Following his postgraduate training, Dr. Sabeti served at the University of Texas Dental Branch from 1995 to 2000 in postgraduate periodontology. He has since distinguished himself through leadership roles at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). Currently, he directs their postgraduate endodontics program and chairs the PECC. He also holds the prestigious position of president for the Northern California Academy of Endodontics. He is also a site visitor for The Commission on Dental Accreditation and a delegate with the American Dental Education Association.
Dr. Sabeti is a board-certified endodontist renowned for his contributions to the field. He has actively shared his expertise through numerous invited presentations, publications in textbooks and chapters, and his dedication has been recognized with several awards. These include the Certificate in Recognition of Outstanding Services at USC, a Certificate of Appreciation from the University of Texas, and the Excellence in Teaching Award from UCSF's Haile T. Debas Academy of Medical Educators.

Heather was born in Seoul, South Korea and raised in New Jersey. She received her Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Pennsylvania. Afterwards, she attended dental school at Columbia University and completed a General Practice Residency at Woodhull Hospital in Brooklyn, NY. She is excited to continue her dental training at UCSF.