Professor Sabeti received his DDS degree from the University of Texas, Dental Branch at Houston.  He completed a program in Periodontics at Tufts School of dental medicine. He served at the postgraduate department of periodontology at the University of Texas, Dental Branch at Houston. He completed a program in Endodontics at Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC.  He currently serves as a site visitor on the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). He has been the president of the Northern California Academy of Endodontics. He served as ADEA PASS (ADEA Postdoctoral Application Support Service) for three years. He has been the chair of the Postgraduate Education Curriculum Committee (PECC) at the University of California at San Francisco. He currently serves as Director of postgraduate endodontics at the University of California at San Francisco. He is board-certified. He has made many invited presentations and published along with several textbook chapters and textbooks.  In addition, he has received a Certificate in Recognition of Outstanding Services as a Faculty Member for the enhancement of education and clinical excellence, presented by the Advance Endodontics Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of the University of Southern California, and a Certificate of Appreciation for the Service and Significant Contribution to Periodontal Division, University of Texas. Dental Branch. He was honored by the Haile T. Debas Academy of Medical Educators at the University of California San Francisco with an Excellence in Teaching award. 

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. 

Dr. José F. Gaviño Orduña is a dedicated dentist and researcher with a passion for endodontics. Born in Barcelona in 1982, he developed a profound interest in medicine and caring for others from an early age. Dr. José F. Gaviño Orduña pursued his undergraduate studies at the University of Barcelona. His passion for education and sharing knowledge led him to become a Collaborating Professor in the Postgraduate Program in Endodontics and the Master's Program in Adult Dentistry at UB from 2008 to 2016. As an Associate Professor of Conservative Dentistry, he continues to inspire and educate future dental professionals. Driven by his curiosity to contribute to the advancement of endodontics, Dr. José F. Gaviño Orduña embarked on a PhD journey, focusing his research on autologous pulp regeneration using growth factors in collaboration with the Generalitat de Catalunya and IDIBELL- Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute. His extensive research contributions are evident through numerous articles published in journals with a significant impact on the field of endodontics.

Outside of his professional endeavors, Dr. José F. Gaviño Orduña finds solace in his family. He is grateful for the unwavering support and encouragement from his wife and three children, who motivate him to push boundaries and make a lasting impact in the field. When he is not engaged in dentistry or research, he enjoys playing basketball, a sport that allows him to unwind and maintain a healthy work-life balance. With a deep-rooted passion for his work and a supportive family by his side, Dr. José F. Gaviño Orduña continues to strive for excellence in providing conservative and effective treatment options for his patients.

Dr. James L. Gutmann is a Professor Emeritus in Endodontics/Restorative Sciences, Texas A&M University College of Dentistry, Dallas, Texas. Dr. Gutmann is a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics & Honorary Diplomate of the Indian Board of Endodontics, Past President of the American Association of Endodontists and is the Past President of the American Academy of the History of Dentistry. Presently he is Editor of the Journal of the History of Dentistry. He is the recipient of both the IB Bender Award for Lifetime Educator Award and the Edgar D. Coolidge Award, the highest honor bestowed by the AAE. He has presented over 850 lectures, papers, and continuing education courses in the United States and 55 foreign countries. Additionally,he has authored or co-authored over 400 articles in both dental journals that address scientific, research, educational, and clinical topics and 3 textbooks; and has taught full time for over 30 years at four major universities in addition to full and part-time endodontic practice.

Dr. Yuli Berlin-Broner is an Assistant Professor and former acting Head of the Division of Endodontics at the University of Alberta, where she coordinates the pre-doctoral education in endodontics. Dr. Broner received her DMD degree from Tel Aviv University (Magna Cum Lauda) and completed her Post Graduate Program in Endodontics at the Hebrew University. She is a registered endodontist with the College of Dental Surgeons of Alberta (CDSA) and a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada (FRCDC). Dr. Broner serves as a Board Director and is active on several committees within the International Association of Dental Traumatology (IADT). She is also an active member of the Canadian Association of Endodontics (CAE) and the American Association of Endodontics (AAE). Dr. Broner has published papers, presented at national and international conferences, and is a reviewer in scientific journals. Her research focus includes endodontic-systemic relationships, endodontic educational research, and dental traumatology. Dr. Berlin-Broner also maintains a clinical practice limited to endodontics.

Prof. Liran Levin is a professor of periodontology at the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Canada. He is also a visiting professor at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA.

Prof. Liran Levin was the Head of Research at the School of Dentistry, Rambam Health Care Campus, and Faculty of Medicine - Technion IIT Haifa, Israel.

Prof. Liran Levin received his DMD degree with distinction at Tel Aviv University and completed his Post Graduate Periodontology Program at the Department of Periodontology, Rambam Health Care Campus. Healso received his Periodontology Specialist Certificate from the European Federation of Periodontology as well as a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada in Periodontology.

Prof. Liran Levin has published more than 300 articles and book chapters in the international professional literature and is involved in research mainly in periodontology, dental implants and dental trauma. His papers received more than 11,000 scientific citations. He has been lecturing extensively both nationally and internationally in the fields of dental implants and periodontal diseases.

Prof. Levin serves as the Editor-in Chief of Dental Traumatology, an Associate Editor for the International Dental Journal, Scientific Associate Editor for the Quintessence International and as an Editorial BoardMember and a manuscript reviewer for some of the leading international professional Journals in the fields of periodontology, dental implants, dental trauma and general dentistry.

Prof. Levin is the Vice-President of the Periodontal Research Group of the International Association for Dental Research (IADR). He is currently the President of the International Association for DentalTraumatology (IADT) and was chairing the 2020 IADT dental trauma guidelines committee.

Prof. Liran Levin is a professor of periodontology at the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Canada. He is also a visiting professor at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA. Prof. Liran Levin was the Head of Research at the School of Dentistry, Rambam Health Care Campus, and Faculty of Medicine - Technion IIT Haifa, Israel. Prof. Liran Levin received his DMD degree with distinction at Tel Aviv University and completed his Post Graduate Periodontology Program at the Department of Periodontology, Rambam Health Care Campus. He also received his Periodontology Specialist Certificate from the European Federation of Periodontology as well as a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada in Periodontology. Prof. Liran Levin has published more than 300 articles and book chapters in the international professional literature and is involved in research mainly in periodontology, dental implants, and dental trauma. His papers received more than 10,000 scientific citations. He has been lecturing extensively both nationally and internationally in the fields of dental implants and periodontal diseases. Prof. Levin serves as the Editor-in-Chief of Dental Traumatology, an Associate Editor for the International Dental Journal, Scientific Associate Editor for Quintessence International, and an Editorial Board Member and manuscript reviewer for some of the leading international professional Journals in the fields of periodontology, dental implants, dental trauma, and general dentistry. Prof. Levin is the Vice-President of the Periodontal Research Group of the International Association for Dental Research (IADR). He is currently the President of the International Association for Dental Traumatology (IADT) and was chairing the 2020 IADT dental trauma guidelines committee.

Yaara Berdan is the Co-Chair of the Department of Endodontics and Periodontics and the Director of Predoctoral Endodontics at the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC. She graduated from the UCSF School of Dentistry and completed a residentcy in pediatric dentistry at Children's Hospital Boston. After two years of practice she began an endodontics residency at the University of Illinois College of Dentistry. She was in private practice in Los Angeles and started volunteering one day a week at USC which turned into a full time position in 2014. In 2022 she received her MBA from the USC Marshall School of Business. She also recieved a certifciate in Business and Sustainability. She is a member of the Educational Affairs Committee of the American Association of Endodontists (AAE) and is the Councilor for the Endodontics Section of ADEA. She is also a co-founder of the Sustainability in Dentistry ADEA Special Interest Group and is the faculty advisor for the Ostrow Sustainability Group.

Dr. Rebecca Dayanim attended the UCLA School of Dentistry, then subsequently completed General Practice Residency at the West Los Angeles VA. She has worked in both private practice and non-profit community clinic throughout her career until she transitioned to full time academia as the Program Director of the Herman Ostrow USC GPR. Dr. Dayanim works with the GPR and OMFS residents at Los Angeles General Medical Center providing comprehensive care to patients ranging from oral cancer/radiation, intellectual disability, medically complex, and trauma. At LA General, Dr. Dayanim works closely with ENT, Oncology, and Radiation/Oncology teams to provide interdisciplinary care and optimize the dental care and oral health for cancer patients. She is passionate about resident education using classic techniques and modern technologies. Dr. Dayanim serves as the Chief of Dentistry at Los Angeles General Medical Center and Co-Chair in the DHS Dentistry Workgroup in LA County. Aside from her dedication to dentistry, she is also passionate about philanthropy with leadership roles in nonprofit organizations. Dr. Dayanim enjoys maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle and became a certified Pilates Instructor in 2015 which has translated to healthy ergonomics in the dental practice.

Dr. Kwon began his educational journey in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Southern California. However, his passion for dentistry led him to pursue a DDS degree from USC School of Dentistry. After 15 years of successful private practice, Dr. Kwon returned to academia at USC School of Dentistry's Urgent Care Clinic, where he witnessed the importance of preserving natural dentitions. To deepen his expertise, he completed Advanced Endodontics Studies and became an associate endodontist. He also serves as an attending endodontist at Los Angeles County + University Southern California General Practice Residency Program and is an Adjunct Faculty member at the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC, contributing to advanced endodontics education.

Paul Abbott is an Emeritus Professor of Dentistry at The University of Western Australia. He is a Specialist Endodontist. Prior to taking a full-time University position in 2002, he spent 17 years in private specialist endodontic practice and he also held part-time academic positions at The University of Western Australia and the University of Melbourne. He was Dean and Head of the School of Dentistry at The University of Western Australia and Director of the Oral Health Centre of Western Australia from 2003-2009. He has presented over 1000 lectures and courses in 51 countries. He has published 235 articles in refereed journals, 25 textbook chapters and 47 Newsletter articles. From 2015-2022, he was the Editor-in-Chief of the international journal Dental Traumatology. Prof. Abbott’s main research and clinical interests revolve around dental traumatology, tooth resorption, the diagnosis and management of pulp, root canal and peri-radicular conditions, with particular emphasis on pain control and disinfection of the root canal system. Prof. Abbott has received numerous awards for excellence in teaching and service to the dental profession, particularly in education and research. In 2015, the Governor-General of Australia appointed Prof. Abbott as an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) - one of the highest honors in Australia – “For distinguished service to clinical dentistry, and to higher education, as an academic, researcher and author, to endodontics as a practitioner, and to professional organizations.”

Paul Abbott is an Emeritus Professor of Dentistry at The University of Western Australia. He is a Specialist Endodontist. Prior to taking a full-time University position in 2002, he spent 17 years in private specialist endodontic practice and he also held part-time academic positions at The University of Western Australia and the University of Melbourne. He was Dean and Head of the School of Dentistry at The University of Western Australia and Director of the Oral Health Centre of Western Australia from 2003-2009. He has presented over 1000 lectures and courses in 51 countries. He has published 235 articles in refereed journals, 25 textbook chapters and 47 Newsletter articles. From 2015-2022, he was the Editor-in-Chief of the international journal Dental Traumatology. Prof. Abbott’s main research and clinical interests revolve around dental traumatology, tooth resorption, the diagnosis and management of pulp, root canal and peri-radicular conditions, with particular emphasis on pain control and disinfection of the root canal system. Prof. Abbott has received numerous awards for excellence in teaching and service to the dental profession, particularly in education and research. In 2015, the Governor-General of Australia appointed Prof. Abbott as an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) - one of the highest honors in Australia – “For distinguished service to clinical dentistry, and to higher education, as an academic, researcher and author, to endodontics as a practitioner, and to professional organizations.”

Dr Ziccardi attended college at New York University where he received a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry. From there, he attended Columbia University and earned his dental degree. Upon graduation from Columbia, he was accepted into the integrated MD/Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residency training program at the University of Pittsburgh where he earned his MD degree and certificate in oral and maxillofacial surgery. It was during this time working with faculty in both the oral and maxillofacial surgery and Neurosurgery departments that he gained interest and experience in the management of trigeminal nerve injuries.

Upon completion of training, Dr Ziccardi took a position as Assistant Professor and Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City. He worked at this institution until taking a position at his current home at Rutgers School of Dental Medicine in 1997. While working in New Jersey, he was initially made residency program director in 1998 and ultimately Chair of the department and Chief of Dental Medicine at University Hospital in 2002. He is presently tenured Professor at the University and holds a co-terminus position in the Division of Plastic Surgery.

Dr. Ziccardi is extensively published and nationally recognized expert in trigeminal nerve microsurgery. He continues to serve as Chair, Chief of Service within University Hospital and Associate Dean of Hospital Affairs as well as the Director of the Craniofacial Center at University Hospital.