José Evando da Silva-Filho is a dentist (DDS) specializing in Endodontics at the University of Fortaleza (UNIFOR), Brazil. He is pursuing a Master of Science in Dentistry with a focus on Endodontics and Dental Imaging at UNIFOR.

Aryanna Celly Rodrigues-Lima is a dentist (DDS) specializing in Orofacial Harmonization at the University of Fortaleza (UNIFOR), Brazil.

Kayo Lúcio Silveira-Fernandes is a final-year undergraduate dentistry student at the University of Fortaleza (UNIFOR), Brazil.

Camille de Sousa Veloso is a dentist (DDS) specializing in Restorative Dentistry at the Brazilian Association of Dentistry – Ceará (ABO-CE), Brazil.

João Paulo Viana Braga is a dentist (DDS) with specialties in Dental Radiology and Imaging (ABO-CE), Implantology (Camilo Castelo Branco University – UNICASTELO), and Orthodontics (Ceará Association of Dentistry – ACO-CEC). He completed postgraduate training in Stomatology and Minor Oral Surgery, Periodontology (UNICASTELO), and Prosthodontics (ELEVA Dentistry). He holds a Master of Science in Dentistry with a focus on Pediatric Dentistry from the Federal University of Ceará (UFC), Brazil, and is pursuing an MBA in Business Management at the University of Fortaleza (UNIFOR), Brazil.

Sandra Régia Albuquerque Ximenes is a dentist (DDS) with specialties in Restorative Dentistry and Dental Radiology and Imaging at the State University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Brazil. She holds a Master of Science in Dentistry with a focus on Restorative Dentistry from São Leopoldo Mandic, Brazil.

Elilton Cavalcante Pinheiro-Júnior is a dentist (DDS) with a specialty in Endodontics at the São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araraquara, Brazil. He holds a Master of Science in Dentistry with a focus on Endodontics from the State University of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ), Brazil, and a PhD in Endodontics from the State University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Brazil.

Danielle Frota de Albuquerque is a dentist (DDS) who holds a Master of Science in Dentistry with a focus on Oral Biology/Stomatology from the University of São Paulo (USP), Brazil, and a PhD in Dental Radiology and Imaging from the State University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Brazil.

Eduardo Diogo Gurgel-Filho is a dentist (DDS) with a specialty in Endodontics at the State University of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ), Brazil. He holds a Master of Science in Dentistry with a focus on Endodontics from UERJ and a PhD in Endodontics from the State University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Brazil.

Dr. Norachai Wongkornchaowalit graduated from the Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand, in 2008. He subsequently completed a Master of Science in Endodontics in 2011 and a Higher Graduate Diploma in Endodontics in 2012, both from Chulalongkorn University. In the same year, he also received the Thai Board Certificate in Endodontics.

From 2011 to 2015, Dr. Wongkornchaowalit served as a full-time lecturer at Chulalongkorn University and has continued as a part-time lecturer since 2015. He currently serves on the board examination committee and is the secretary of both the Thai Endodontic Association and the Thai Board of Endodontics.

He has delivered numerous lectures and hands-on courses on root canal treatment nationwide, co-authored two endodontic textbooks, and contributed to academic publications.

His clinical interests include microscope-assisted root canal therapy, management of cracked teeth, non-surgical and surgical retreatment, and post-endodontic restoration.

Dr. Taratorn Soontornkiat is a diplomate of the Thai board of Endodontics (2000) and the American Board of endodontics (2004). She  currently works in private practice and serves as a part-time faculty member in the department of Conservative Dentistry and Prosthodontics, Faculty of dentistry Srinakharinwirot University and Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, faculty of Dentistry, Mahidol University, Thailand.

Dr. Soontornkiat received her Graduate Diploma in Clinical Science (Endodontics) from Mahidol University (1992). She completed her Specialty Certificate in Endodontics (1997) and MSc. (1998) from University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. She was a past president of Thai Endodontic Society of Thailand (2010-2011).

Dr. Tadkamol Krongbaramee is a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics (2024). She currently serves as a full-time faculty member in the Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Chiang Mai University, Thailand, and is also the owner of a private dental practice in Chiang Mai, where she provides specialty care focused on root canal treatment. Dr. Krongbaramee earned her PhD in Oral Science (2021) and Specialty Certificate in Endodontics (2023) from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry, receiving advanced training in evidence-based endodontic therapy and translational oral science research.

Dr. Attawood Lertpimonchai is an Associate Professor in the Department of Periodontology at the Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand. He attended Chulalongkorn University where he received his D.D.S. in 2007 and his M.Sc. in Periodontics in 2011. He furthered his education at Mahidol University, earning a Ph.D. in Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics in 2017. Dr. Lertpimonchai has authored numerous publications in the field of periodontics and dental research, with recent work appearing in the Journal of Endodontics, Journal of Clinical Periodontology, and BMC Oral Health. His primary research interests include periodontal disease, periodontal medicine, epidemiology, and statistics.

Dr. Krell has been an endodontist for 44 years. He was a full time educator for 8 years at the University of Iowa and was in private practice in West Des Moines, Iowa for 29 years until he retired December 31,2017. In 1993, he retired from the United States Army National Guard as a lieutenant colonel after 22 years of service.  He was also an adjunct clinical Professor in the department of Endodontics at the University of Iowa, College of Dentistry until July 1, 2025 completing a 50 year career with the University of Iowa. He received the University of Iowa, Distinguished Service Alumni Award Sept 26, 2025. He is a past president of the American Association of Endodontist, and also a past president of both, the American Board of Endodontics and the Foundation for Endodontics.  He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics and is a both a Fellow in the American College of Dentists and in the International College of Dentists.

Dr. Krell has been married for 54 years to Diane and they have two grown children, and five grandchildren. He still has research interests in cracked teeth and vertical root fractures and has provided continuing education nationally and internationally for the past 40 years. He has played guitar for more than 50 years and has collected guitars for the past 30 years.

José Aranguren Cangas Dr. José Aranguren received his Doctor Of Dental Surgery Degree in 2000, from the Universidad Europea de Madrid(UEM), in Madrid, Spain. He has practicing exclusively Endodontics since 2000. Dr. Aranguren received his Specialty Certificated in Endodontics from the Southern Mississippi University (USM), Madrid. He has been involved in academics since 2003, and practicing exclusively Endodontics in Madrid, Spain. His major area of scientific research interest include the performance of nickel-titanium endodontic instruments, and Metalurgia. Dr. Aranguren is an internationally recognized lecturer; he is the author of numerous scientific papers published in peer-reviewed journals as well as dental magazines. And also coautor of the book “Microdentistry a practical guide”. (2014). Dr. Aranguren is Associate Professor of Endodontics at the University Rey Juan Carlos of Madrid and Professor of the Director of thr Postgraduate program in Advanced Endodontics at the Rey Juan Carlos University. Now he is also a Faculty member at the International Dental Institute (IDI) and International Endodontic Institute (IEI) in Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. He is the secretary of the Spanish Society of Endodontics, Member of the American Association of Endodontics and Member of the Carl Zeiss Dental Academy.

Dr. Kolnick received his dental degree, cum laude, from the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa, where he was the first dental school graduate to be awarded the University Scholarship for Overseas Postgraduate Study. He received his postdoctoral endodontic training from Columbia University in the City of New York.

Dr. Kolnick has been committed to endodontic education, first as an Associate Clinical Professor in Endodontics at Columbia University and then as an Attending at Westchester Medical Center and an Associate Clinical Professor in Endodontics at New York Medical College. Although he no longer holds these positions, he continues to lecture extensively on local, national and international levels and has published several articles on endodontics. Dr. Kolnick is dedicated to fostering excellence in endodontics through education and the incorporation of the latest technology. For the past 18 years, his experience and expertise in lasers has made a significant contribution to the development of a comprehensive, laser-assisted treatment concept in endodontics.

Dr. Lagreca is a Board-Certified Prosthodontist and fellow of the American Board of Prosthodontics. She received her first dental degree (DDS) from the Universidad Central de Venezuela in Caracas. She then received her certificate in Prosthodontics, Implant Fellowship training and and currently Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degrees from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (TUSDM). Dr. Lagreca teaches in classroom, clinical and preclinical prosthodontics to pre and postdoctoral residents and supports the Office of Academic Affairs in faculty development, training, and calibration. Dr. Lagreca is the President of the American College of Prosthodontics Massachusetts section, where she leads the prosthodontics community in the state, organizes continuing education programs and collaborates with dental professionals and educators from Harvard, Tufts and Boston University. Dr. Lagreca’s achievements have been recognized by the Incisal Edge Magazine 40-under-40 2021 Award and The American Dental Association.

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. 

NELSON L RHODUS, DMD, MPH, FICD, FRCSEd, FAAOM, Diplomate American Board of Oral Medicine, is a Morse Distinguished Professor and Director of the Division of Oral Medicine, Oral Diagnosis and Radiology in the Department of Diagnostic and Biological Sciences in the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. He is also an Adjunct Professor of Otolaryngology in the Medical School and an Adjunct Professor of Epidemiology in the School of Public Health . He is a Diplomate, examiner and past President of  the American Board of Oral Medicine, He is also past President of the American Academy of Oral Medicine. He is an inductee in the University of Minnesota Academic Health Center Academy of Excellence and the Academy of Distinguished Teachers and the University of Minnesota Scholar’s Walk of Fame. He is a Fellow in the International College of Dentists and of the American College of Dentists and a Fellow in the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. He is an Attending member of the Minnesota Masonic Cancer  Center and the Hospital Staff of the University of Minnesota  Hospital and Clinics, a consultant to the US Navy Hospital and Hennepin County Medical Center. 
Dr. Rhodus directs several oral medicine courses and has been awarded "Professor of the year " for fourteen years and is a recipient the School of Dentistry Century Club Professor of the Year . He has been active in faculty governance and served in many capacities in the University Senate for over 27 years.
Dr. Rhodus has been active with the American Dental Association and the Minnesota Dental Association having served on several committees and the editorial board and has been selected often( x 10) as Best Dentist by Minnesota Monthly and Top Dentist-USA.
Dr. Rhodus has been active in basic and clinical research for over 38 years and he has published over three hundred- eighty refereed scientific papers and abstracts. His H index is 42 and his research has been cited over 5000 times. He has presented over seven-hundred lectures and courses throughout the United States and abroad. He is on the medical advisory board for the National Oral Cancer Foundation and the National Sjogren’s Syndrome Foundation. He is an editor of the Journal of Oral Surgery, Oral medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology.  He co-authors two textbooks: DENTAL MANAGEMENT OF THE MEDICALLY COMPROMISED PATIENT (10ed.) and OROFACIAL DISORDERS.

Dr. Lindsey Yap is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Endodontics at the University of Washington School of Dentistry. She completed her bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry from Lehigh University and went on to earn her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Oregon Health & Science University in 2017. Upon graduation, Dr. Yap worked in her hometown as a general dentist in Federal Way, WA and worked with Drs. Linda & Bryan Edgar and Mark Walker. Dr. Yap earned her Master of Science in Dentistry (MSD) and Certificate in Endodontics from the University of Washington Graduate Endodontics Program in 2022. Dr. Yap is a board certified endodontist, full-time educator, and part-time associate in a private practice limited to endodontics.

Gianluca Plotino was born in 1978 in Rome, Italy. He graduated in dentistry from the Catholic University of Sacred Heart of Rome in 2002. He received the "Hans Genet Award" from the European Society of Endodontology in 2013 and several other research prizes and awards. Dr. Plotino obtained his PhD in 2009 at the Catholic University of Rome, in 2017 he received the certification to be Professor of II level and in 2018 to be Professor of I level in Italy. Gianluca Plotino is a Specialist Member of the European Society of Endodontology (ESE), International Specialist Member of the American Association of Endodontists (AAE), active member and President Elect (2025-26) of the Italian Academy of Endodontics (AIE) and active member of several other societies. Dr. Plotino published more that 130 articles in scientific peer-reviewed journals reaching a h-index of 42, 3 textbooks on Endodontics and contributed with numerous chapters in other textbooks. He is Associate Editor of the European Endodontic Journal and part of the Editorial Board of the Journal of Endodontics and several other international journals. Dr. Plotino owns 4 patents and a start-up and he is currently working in his own private practice in Rome, Italy, focused on endodontics and restorative, esthetic and interdisciplinary dentistry.