Tim & Predavači

Dr. Jiri Sedelmayer

1981–1986
Studium der Zahnmedizin an der Universität Hamburg.

1986
Staatsexamen, Universität Hamburg

1986–2011
wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter in der Abteilung für Zahnerhaltung und Parodontologie in der Zahn-, Mund- und Kieferklinik des UKE Hamburg.

Ab 1990
Koordinator der Ausbildung für die klinischen Kurse der Zahnerhaltung.

1991-1998
Fortbildungsreferent der tschechischen ZÄK.

Gründer der tschechischen Präventivgesellschaft (SPS). Schwerpunkte: Individualprophylaxe, Füllungstherapie, Endodontie.
Über 1000 zum Teil mehrtägige Fortbildungsseminare und Kurse, Vorträge, Publikationen und Skripten im In- und Ausland.

Gründer der Neuen Schule der Individualprophylaxe
Entwickler von Interdentalbürstchen und Zahnbürsten der neuen Generation.

jiri.sedelmayer@itop-dental.com

MUDr. Lucie Sedelmayer

WORK EXPERIENCE

2014–Present
Teacher of Preventive dentistry, Charles University in Prague

2005–Present
Vice Chairman, Czech preventive society

2000–Present
iTOP Chief Instuctor

1999–2011   
Instructor at practical training of oral cleaning

1998
Foundation member, Czech Preventive Society

1997–2009   
Assistant of Dr. J. Sedelmayer in practical courses of conservative dentistry, University of Hamburg  (Germany)

1994              
Foundation of private dental office and laboratory, Prague (Czech Republic)

1990-1993         
Working as a dentist, Public dental clinic, Prague (Czech Republic)

EDUCATION

1993              
Postgraduate course, State University of Hamburg (Germany)

1992              
Postgraduate course, private clinic in Munich (Germany)

1991              
Postgraduate course, private clinic in Frankfurt (Germany)

1990              
 Dentistry, 1.Medical faculty at Charles University in Prague (Czech Republic)

LANGUAGES

Czech, English, German

lucie.sedelmayer@itop-dental.com

Angelique Kearney

WORK EXPERIENCE
2017 - present
President of the oral hygienists' association of South Africa (OHASA)
South Africa

2016 - present
Oral hygienist in private practice and part time university lecturer Dr. Kearney advanced dentistry & university of the Witwatersrand Centurion & Johannesburg (Gauteng)
South Africa

2013 - 2016
Oral hygienist & dental practice manager

EDUCATION
2015 - 2017
iTOP Introductory, Prague
iTOP Teacher seminar, Lucern
iTOP Lecturer, Prague

2014
Advanced University Diploma in Oral Hygiene (Business Management), University of Pretoria

1991 - 1993
University Diploma in oral hygiene

LANGUAGES
English, Africaans

angelique.kearney@gmail.com

Barbara Derham

WORK EXPERIENCE
1995–Present
Dental Hygienist, HSE Promary Care Service, Dublin (Ireland)

2016–Present
Chair of the Publications and Public Relations, Committee IFDH

2011–Present
EDHF and IFDH representative IDHA 

2012–2016
Treasurer IDHA

2010-2012
President Irish Dental Hygienists Association IDHA

1991–1995
Dental Hygienist Private Practice, Dublin (Ireland)

1990–1991
Dental Hygienist Private Practice, Folkestone (United Kingdom)

EDUCATION
2013
iTOP Teacher Seminar, Prague (Czech Republic)

2000
Specialist Certificate In Oral Health Promtion, NUI, Galway (Ireland)

1990
Diploma in Dental Hygiene, Edinburgh Dental Hospital, Edinburgh (Scotland)
Graduated with Ash Dentsply clinican's award

1998
Certificate in Dental Nursing, Dublin Dental Universtity & Hospital (Ireland)

LANGUAGES
English

barbara.derham@itop-dental.com

Catherine Schubert Chung

WORK EXPERIENCE
2016–Present
Former in dental hygiene for referents in nursing homes,
own project in collaboration with AMDG, HUG, Fegems, Agems
(Dentists association Geneva, University Hospital Geneva, Federation of nursing homes Geneva, Association of nursing homes Geneva)

2010–Present
iTOP Lecturer

2009–Present
Dental Hygienist in my own practice

2008–2010
iTOP Instructor

2005–2009Sales in Curaden AG, Kriens (Switzerland)

1987–1993
Teacher and Clinical director
Dental Hygienists School Geneva EHDG (Switzerland)

1987–Present
Dental hygienist in several dental offices as an employee, present: Dr Rolf Kufus, Zurich (Switzerland)

EDUCATION
2010
iTOP Lecturer, Portoroz (Slovenia)

2008
iTOP Instructor, Week of clean teeth, Skalsky Dvur (Czech Republic)

2007
iTOP Introductory, Lucerne (Switzerland)
2006
iTOP Introductory, Lucerne (Switzerland)

1985–1987
Dipl. Dental Hygiene, EHDG (Ecole d'hygiénistes dentaires Genève)

1977–1980
Bachelor in Law

1977
Maturity D type, summa cum laude

LANGUAGES
French, German, Spanish, Italian, English

schubert.catherine@itop-dental.com

Claudia Berki

WORK EXPERIENCE
1997-2011 
Dental Assistant of Jiri Sedelmayer at Polyclinic

1995-1996 
Working in private office

EDUCATION
2015
Week of clean teeth (Czech Republic)

2013
iTOP Teacher, Prague (Czech Republic)

2013
iTOP Advanced, Lucerne (Switzerland)

1991–1992
Further education as a dental specialist

1984
Qualified as Dental Nurse in University of Hamburg

LANGUAGES
German

claudia.berki@itop-dental.com

DDS. Daniel Guel

WORK EXPERIENCE
2005–Present
Specialist in Endodontics, Dental Office "dentsclinique"

2009–2010
Specialist in Endodontics, Manager in Clinic Satellite Dental

2005–2007
Specialist in Endodontics, Sonria Clinics

2000–2004
Dental Assistant

EDUCATION
2017–Present
Master Laser Dentistry, Instituto de Tecnología Avanzada

2016
iTOP Teacher, Armenia (Colombia)

2014
iTOP Advanced (Mecixo)

2014
iTOP Introductory (Mexico)

2003–2005
University Latinoamericana, Postgraduate in endodontics  

1999–2003
Bachelor of Dentistry

daniel.guel@itop-dental.com

Dr Marta Lago

WORK EXPERIENCE
June 2018–Present
General Dentistry, Clínica Vilaboa (Spain)

EDUCATION
July 2019
Special iTOP Trianing, Prague (Czech Republic)

Ocotber 2019
iTOP Introductory (Spain)

June 2018
Dentistry Degree, University of Madrid

November 2017
iTOP Teacher, Prague (Czech Republic)

LANGUAGES
Spanish, English

lagogmarta@gmail.com

Dr. Ana Piedad Delgado

WORK EXPERIENCE
2017–Present
Coordinator Removable Partial Prosthesis-Undergraduate, Universidad del Valle (Colombia)

2016-present
iTOP Lecturer

2014–Present
Coordinator of the Oral Health Auxiliary Program-Universidad del Valle, (Colombia)

1993–Present
Dentist, Private dental office in Cali (Colombia)

1993–Present
Professor- Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad del Valle (Colombia)

EDUCATION
2016
iTOP Teacher, Armenia (Colombia)

2015
iTOP Introductory (Colombia)

2004–2006
Specialisation in University Teaching-Universidad Santiago de Cali

1984–1990
Dentistry, Universidad del Valle (Colombia)
 

LANGUAGES
Spanish 

anapiedad.delgado@itop-dental.com

Dr. Camelia Roman

WORK EXPERIENCE
2016–Present
Member of Young Dentists Worldwide

2016–Present
Member of Organization Of Young Doctors

2016
International Voluntary Dental Project, Nepal (Indonesia)

EDUCATION
2016
iTOP Teacher, Prague (Czech Republic)

2015
iTOP Advanced, Prague (Czech Republic) 

2015
iTOP Introductory (Schweiz)

2008–2014
Dentistry, Faculty Of Dental Medicine  at Iuliu-Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj Napoca (Romania)

LANGUAGES
English, Romanian

camelia.roman@itop-dental.com

Dr. Carla Mora

WORK EXPERIENCE
2011–2013
Periodontologist and Implant Surgeon, Santiago (Chile)

2011–2013
Assistant teacher at the Periodontology Department De los Andes University, Santiago (Chile)

2009–2011
Morning show panelist about prevention in dentistry 

2007–2008
Assistant teacher ad-honorem at the Occlusion Department

2006–2010
Dentist in Restorative department and Prophylaxis Department at the Chilean Army

2005–2011
Dentist in general practice, Santiago (Chile)

EDUCATION
2011–Present 
iTOP Teacher and Instructor

2009–2012
Specialization in Periodontics and Implant Surgery, De los Andes University, Santiago (Chile)

2000–2005
DMD, Dental Medicine Doctor

2009–2012
Specialization in Periodontics and Implant Surgery, De los Andes University, Santiago (Chile)

2005
Licences for general dentist obtained

LANGUAGES
English, French, Spanish

carla.mora@itop-dental.com

Dr. Carlos Molina

WORK EXPERIENCE
2018–Present
Periodontist at Consultorio Molina 

2018–Present
Professor and Chairman of Preventive Dentistry and Periodontology Universidad de los Hemisferios Quito-Ecuador 

2014–2015
Dentist at Consultorio Molina 

EDUCATION
2017
Specialization in PeriodontologyUniversidad de Buenos Aires 

2016
iTOP Teacher Seminar, Armenia, Colombia

2014
iTOP Advanced Mexico City

2014
Dentist, Universidad San Francisco de Quito

2013
iTOP Introductory Quito-Ecuador 

LANGUAGES
Spanish, English, Portuguese 

carlos.molina@itop-dental.com

Dr. Claude-Jacques Cywie

WORK EXPERIENCE
2018–Present
Curaden France Professional Education & Training Manager

2016–2017
Business Developer, Curaden France

2013–2015
CEO, BCM Company SAS Mulhouse (France)

2010–Present
iTOP Lecturer 

1995–2010
Private Practice of dentistry, Strasbourg (France)

EDUCATION

2009–2010 
Master Design Global Specialty Innovation and Integrated Conception, Institut National Polytechnique de Lorraine (France)

2008–2009
Master in Quality Management: Health Option, Bordeaux Ecole de Management  (France)

1978–1984
State Diploma of Doctor Dental Medicine, Université de Strasbourg (France)

LANGUAGES
French, English, German, Spanish

cywie.claude-jacques@itop-dental.com

Dr. Diego Sabogal

WORK EXPERIENCE

2018 - Present
Periodontic Area Coordinator, Faculty of Dentistry, National University of Colombia

2013 - 2015
Director of the Department of Basic Sciences and Oral Medicine, Faculty of Dentistry, National University of Colombia

2005 - 2009
Periodontic Area Coordinator, Faculty of Dentistry, National University of Colombia

2004 - 2005
Periodontics teacher, Undergraduate and Postgraduate, Pontifical Javeriana University, Bogota (Colombia)

2001 - Present
Associate professor, Undergraduate and Postgraduate, Periodontics area, National university of Colombia, Faculty of Dentistry, Bogota (Colombia)

2001 - Present
Private practice in Periodontics, Bogotá (Colombia)

1998
General Dentist, St. Vincent de Paul Society, Bogotá (Colombia)

1997
Compulsory Social Service, Pontifical Javeriana University, Bogota (Colombia).

EDUCATION

2019 July 
Special ITOP, Prague (Czech Republic)

2018 February 
iTOP Teacher , Quito (Ecuador)

2017 November 
iTOP Advanced, Bogotá (Colombia)

2015 October 
iTOP Recall, Bogotá (Colombia) 

2015 March 
iTOP Introductory, Bogotá (Colombia)

1999 - 2000
Periodontist Pontifical Javeriana University, Bogota (Colombia)

1991 - 1996
General Dentist, Pontifical Javeriana University, Bogota (Colombia)

LANGUAGES
Spanish

diego.sabogal@itop-dental.com

Dr. Dóra Tihanyi

WORK EXPERIENCE
2017–Present
Guest lecturer at Semmelweis University, dept. of Perio (Hungary)

2010–Present
iTOP Lecturer

2009–Present
Head & periodontist at private clinic, Denteam dental clinic (Hungary)

2008–2009
Dentalcoop private dental clinic, Budapest (Hungary)

2008
Resarch work with prof Peter Eikholz, J.W Goethe University, ZZMK, dept of Perio., Frankfurt (Germany)

2005–2008
Precedent private dental clinic

2002–2017
Clinical doctor and tutor at Semmelweis University, dept. of Perio, Budapest (Hungary)

EDUCATION
2010
iTOP Teacher, Prague (Czech Republic)

2006- 2008
Postgraduate specialization in periodontology, Dept. Of Periodontology at Semmelweis University (Hungary)

1998- 2002
Dentistry at Semmelweis University Faculty of Dentistry in Budapest (Hungary)
 

LANGUAGES
English, German, Hungarian

dora.tihanyi@itop-dental.com

Dr. Eric Thevissen

WORK EXPERIENCE
2017–Present  
lecturer at Bachelor program for oral Hygienists at UCLL in Leuven (B)

2012–Present
lecturer at training program for dental assistants at Syntra Hasselt (B)

2006–Present
part time staff member at Dept Periodontology and oral Implantology  at University Ghent (B)

1988–Present
private clinic Periodontics and oral Implants in Hasselt (B)

1987–Present
reserve Major working as a periodontist at HMKA Clinic in Nederoverheembeek (B)

EDUCATION
2017, 2018
iTOP Teacher Seminar, Prague

1991–1992
postgraduate training in oral Implantology at Paris VII

1983–1986
Master of Science in Perioddontiology at ULeuven

1978–1983
Master degree in Dentistry at KULeuven

LANGUAGES
Dutch, French, English

Eric.Thevissen@UGent.be

Dr. Francisco Molina

WORK EXPERIENCE
Private practice since 1987 to date

Dental Surgeos (D.D.S.), 
Facultad de Odontología de la Universidad Central del Ecuador  

Orthodontist,
Universidad de Buenos Aires (Argentina)

Pierre Fouchard Foundation Member
American Association of Orthodontics Member
World Federation of Orthodontics Member
Orthoclassic Speaker

Ex Vice-director Universidad Internacional del Ecuador (Quito)
Ex Academic coordinator Universidad Tecnológica Equinoccial (Quito)

EDUCATION

2014
iTOP Teacher

2010
iTOP Introductory & iTOP Advanced, Santiago de Chile
 

francisco.molina@itop-dental.com

Dr. Frédéric Duffau

Coming soon

frederic.duffau@itop-dental.com

Dr. Jūratė Žekonienė

WORK EXPERIENCE
2015–Present 
iTOP Lecturer

2007–2012
Head of Periodontal department in Vilnius, University Zalgirio Hospital Clinic (Lithuania)

2006–Present
Periodontist in private practice

2005–Present
President of Lithuanian Society of Periodontology

2003–Present
Lecturer in Vilnius University Medical Faculty Odontology Instutute
Fields: professional oral hygiene, conservative periodontal therapy, periodontal examination, disease diagnostics, treatment planning, prognosis

2000–2015 
Periodontist in Vilnius University Zalgirio Hospital Clinic (Lithuania)

EDUCATION
2015
iTOP Teacher Seminar, Prague (Czech Republic)

1998–2000
Postgraduate studies  in periodontology, Vilnius University (Lithuania)

1997–1998
Intership, Vilnius University (Lithuania)

1992–1997
Dentistry, Kaunas Medical Academy (Lithuania)

LANGUAGES
Lithuanian, English, Russian

jurate.zekoniene@itop-dental.com

Dr. Kishore Hadal, B.D.S, M.D.S

WORK EXPERIENCE
2014 – 2018
Joint Secretary, Indian Dental Association(Karnataka State)

2013 – 2019
Director at Eastern Dental Clinic, Bangalore

2013 – 2015
Hon.Secretary , Indian Dental Association (Bangalore Branch)

2010 – Present
Executive Member IDA Bangalore 

2008 – Present
Associate Professor, Krishnadevaraya Dental College, India

EDUCATION
2019
iTOP Teacher Seminar, Prague

2018
iTOP Introductory, Bangalore 

2005 – 2008
M.D.S (Periodontology) , Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences

1997 – 2003
BDS, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences

LANGUAGES
Kannada, English, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil

drkishorehadal@gmail.com

Dr. Laura Ventimiglia

comming soon

laura.ventimiglia@itop-dental.com

Dr. Lilia Mnif

WORK EXPERIENCE
2011–Present
Periodontist at "Dr Lilia Mnif Office"

2010–2011
Visitor periodontist in Rotshield Hospital, Paris (France)

2009–2010
Peridontology resident in Military Hospital, Tunis (Tunisia)

2007–2009
Periodontology resident in Dental Clinic of the University of Monastir (Tunisia)

EDUCATION
2016
iTOP Teacher, Prague (Czech Republic)

2015
iTOP Advanced, Lucerne (Switzerland)

2015
iTOP Teacher, Prague (Czech Republic)

2014
iTOP Introductory, Tunis (Tunisia)

2007–2011
Specialisation in Periodontology, University of Monastir (Tunisia)

2000–2006
Dentistry, University of Monastir (Tunisia)

LANGUAGES
Arabic, French, English

lilia.mnif@itop-dental.com

Dr. Lyubomir Galabov

WORK EXPERIENCE
2015–Present
Dentist at NeKa Dent Ltd. Burgas (Bulgaria)

2013–2015
Curaprox Brand Manager (Bulgaria)

2007-2015
Dentist at Private Dental Practice, Sofia (Bulgaria)

EDUCATION

November 2014
iTOP Teacher, Prague (Czech Republic)

April 2014
iTOP Teacher, Prague (Czech Republic)

September 2013
iTOP Advanced, Lucerne (Switzerland)

August 2013
iTOP Intro, Prague (Czech Republic)

2001–2007
Dentistry, Dentistry Department at Medical Academy in Sofia (Bulgaria)

LANGUAGES
Bulgarian, English, Russian

lyubomir.galabov@itop-dental.com

Dr. med. dent. Franka Baranovic Huber

WORK EXPERIENCE
2010–Present 
iTOP integration in Universities and school for prophylaxis assistants internationally

2009–Present 
iTOP Lecturer and Instructor internationally

2006
Part-time Assistant in the dental practice  in conservative dentistry, laser (LLLT, CO2, Erb, Yag) and prevention, Manno (Switzerland)

1991–2004
 Dentist & practice owner, Lamone (Switzerland)

1991
Dentist, Croce verde Lugano (Switzerland)

EDUCATION
2017
PhD in Dentistry, University of Geneva (Switzerland)

2015
Seminars in dentistry with Dr. Michel Montaud in Lyon (France)

2009
iTOP Teacher

2008
iTOP Introductory

1991
Studies of Dental Medicine, University of Geneva  (Switzerland)

LANGUAGES
English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Croatian

franka.baranovic@itop-dental.com

Dr. Misato Parrochon

WORK EXPERIENCE
2016–Present
Director of All Smile Dental Clinic, Yokosuka (Japan)

2016–Present
iTOP Lecturer

2014–2016
Assistant Associate, Dental Departement University Lyon (France)

2002–2009
Vice director of Jinai Dental Clinic, Tokyo (Japan)

EDUCATION
2016
iTOP Teacher, Prague (Czech Republic)

2016
iTOP Advanced, Tokyo (Japan)
Post Graduate formation: Ortho, Endo, Implants

1995–2002
DDS  TMDU dental department, Tokyo (Japan)

LANGUAGES
Japanese, English, French
 

misato.parrochon@itop-dental.com

Dr. Selma Husejnagić, MSc

WORK EXPERIENCE
2018–Present
iTOP Lecturer

2013–Present
Clinical doctor and tutor at University Clinic of Dentistry in Vienna, dept. of Conservative Dentistry and Periodontology (Austria)

2012–2013
Clinical doctor and tutor at University Clinic of Dentistry in Vienna, dept. of Prosthodontics (Austria)

2012–2013
Clinical doctor at dental practices in Vienna (Austria)

2009–2011
Clinical doctor at dental practices in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina)

EDUCATION
2016
iTOP Teacher, Prague (Czech Republic)

2016
iTOP Introductory, Graz (Austria)

2016
Master of Science in Periodontology at the Medical University of Vienna (Austria)

2008
Doctor of Dental Medicine at the Medical University of Vienna (Austria)
 

LANGUAGES
German, English, Bosnian-Croatian-Serbian

selma.husejnagic@itop-dental.com

Dr. Tatia Rokhvadze

WORK EXPERIENCE
2015–Present 
Member of organizing group of "Georgian asocciation of periodontology "

2014–Present
Periodontist & Oral surgery, Dental network clinic "DENS" (Georgia)

EDUCATION
2017 iTOP Teacher, Prague (Czech Republic)

2017 iTOP Advanced, Lucerne (Switzerland)

2017
Mini residency oral surgery, Dental clinic  "DENS " (Georgia)

2013-2014
Residency Therapeutic dentistry, Dental clinic  "DENS " (Georgia)

2008-2013
Dentistry, TSMU University of Georgia

LANGUAGES
English, Russian, Georgian

tatia.rokhvadze@itop-dental.com

Dr. Tihana Divnić-Resnik

Tihana Divnić-Resnik, BDS, MSc, PhD

Present appointments:

Lecturer and DMD program coordinator in Periodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Sydney, NSW

AHPRA Registered General Dentist Australian Dental Council (ADC) and Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) DEN0001776010
Educational consultant, Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co., LLC

Education:

2011
PhD (Periodontology and Oral Medicine), University of Belgrade, Faculty of Dentistry.. Thesis: “Preservation of Extraction Socket after Tooth Extraction with the Use of Bone Morphogenetic Protein”

2007
Master of Science in Dentistry, MSc (Periodontology and Oral Medicine), University of Belgrade, Faculty of Dentistry. Thesis: “Evaluation of Applying Preparations Based on Calcium Sulphate in Treatment of Periodontal Intrabony Defects”
2007
Specialist of  Periodontology and Oral Medicine, University of Belgrade, Faculty of Dentistry

2001
Bachelor of Science in Dentistry, BDS, University of Belgrade, Faculty of Dentistry

Past appointments:

2002-2011 Specialist and clinical lecturer in periodontology and oral medicine (University of  Belgrade)

Research interest:

Periodontal treatment and regeneration/oral microbiology and local antimicrobials

Tihana is a member of European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) and Australian Society of Periodontics (ASP). As an educator she is involved in continued professional education for dentists and dental hygienists in Australia and New Zealand.

tihana.divnic@itop-dental.com

Dr. Viktoriia Gabal

WORK EXPERIENCE
2015–Present
iTOP Lecturer

2011–Present
Assistant professor at Dentistry Department at PL Shupyk National Medical academy of postgraduate education

2009–Present
Periodontist at a private clinic

2009–Present
Lecturer in periodontal and prophylaxis line

EDUCATION

2007
Graduated Dentistry Faculty of  Bogomolets National Medical University Kyiv (Ukraine)

2007-2011
Postgraduate educational at PL Shupyk National Medical academy of postgraduate education

LANGUAGES
Ukrainian, English

viktoriia.gabal@itop-dental.com

Edith Maurer, reg. DH HBO

ARBEITSERFAHRUNG
1976–Heute
Klinische Erfahrung als DHSchwerpunkt  Parodontologie und Zahnerhaltung , Praxis Dr.med.dent. Sohar Flisfisch Basel 

2010–Heute
iTOP Lecturer

2004–2014
Vertreterin im Aussendienst, Curaden AG (Schweiz)

1999–2003
Teilzeit als technische Beratering, Elmex-Info bus, "toothfriendly CH" an Kongressen und PR-Events, GABA CH (Schweiz)

1990–1992
Organisation von den ersten Weiterbildungen für Swiss Dentalhygienist Regional Group in Basel (Schweiz)

1976–1978
Klinisch Arbeit in Parodontologie und Orthodontie Praxen (Niederlande)

AUSBILDUNG
2008–2010
iTOP Ausbildung, Prag (Tschechien)

1974–1976 
Ausbildung zur Dentalhygienikerin, Vrije Universtät Amsterdam (Niederlande)

SPRACHEN
Deutsch, Englisch, Französich, Holländisch, Portugiesisch

edith.maurer@itop-dental.com

Elna van der Ham, RDH

WORK EXPERIENCE
1979-1982, 1986-2018
Private Specialist Periodontal/Implantology/Prosthodontic Practice

2015–2018
iTOP Lecturer (South Africa)

1978–1979, 1983–1986
Worked in general private practice

2018
OHASA IFDH (International Federation of Dental Hygienists) Representative -  6-year term of office Elected to national CPD accreditor committee OHASA with Lesley Vorster

2016-2018 
Currently serving on the OHASA newly formed Professional & Public Relations Committee

2012-2017
Immediate past president 

2012-2013
Secretary to South African Society of Dental Implantology (SASDI)

2013
Vice Chairperson on the Local Organizing Bid Committee for the IFDH Congress 

2013
Chairperson of the Marketing and Sponsorship committee for the ISDH 

2012
Organizer of the oral hygiene program for the SADA international Congress  – “Dental dignity for all”SADA (South African Dental Association) liaison person

2011
Organizer of the oral hygiene program for the Cape Dental Show (South Africa)

2009-2012
Website coordinator for OHASA (South Africa)

2008–Present
Serving as the Oral Hygiene representative on the SASDI national executive committee (South Africa)

2007–2011
Editorial board member for the OHASA Journal (South Africa)

2006-2009 
Finance and Development committee member for the IFDH – chairperson for 3 years 

2005-2011
Branch representative for OHASA Western Cape (South Africa) Served on the OHASA National Executive Committee

2006-2011
Served as President of OHASA (South Africa)

2006
Served on the OHASA Western Cape Branch Organizing committee and elected President of OHASA (South Africa)

EDUCATION

2018
Obtained Extended Function in Oral Hygiene Certificate at University of Western Cape (South Africa)

2013
Obtained Extended Function certificate in Oral Hygiene in 2018 at the University of the Western Cape (South Africa)

2005
Obtained Extended Function Certificate in Oral Hygiene in 2005 at University of Western Cape (South Africa)

1977
Qualified at the University of Stellenbosch in Dip. Oral Hygiene (South Africa)

1975
Matriculated in Grootte Schuur High School – Newlands, Cape Town (South Africa)

LANGUAGES
Afrikaans, English

elna.vanderham@itop-dental.com

Fabio Angelini

WORK EXPERIENCE
2019–Present
iTOP Lecturer for Italy

2014–Present
Dental Hygienist at Centro Salute Orale. Dental Practice of Dr. Merli Nicola 

2014–Present
Dental Hygienist at Pagnoni Health Center. Dr. Andrea Pagnoni

2017–2018
Dental Hygienist at Centro Salute Orale. Dr. Colletti Diego and Dr. Merli Nicola

2014–2017
Dental Hygienist at Santa Teresa Dental Clinic. Dr. Fabio Fusconi

2013–2015
Dental Hygienist at Dental Clinic Dr. Peppino Angelini

2014
Dental Hygienist at Dental practice Destra del porto Dr. Nando Barbieri, Dr. Stefano Serra, Dr. Chiara Micheli

2013
Intern in the Implant and Periodontology Department at Dentistry Clinic of Neuro-Motor and Biomedic Science Department (DIBINEM) Alma Mater Studiorum  - University of Bologna; under the direction of Prof. Luigi Checchi

2012
Trainee Dental Hygienist at the private dental clinic: Tandheelkundig Centrum Ijburg - TCI in Amsterdam

2007–2008
Dental Technician at GMG Dental Technician Laboratory  of Gianfranco Bartolini, Riccione (RN)

EDUCATION
2014
iTOP Teacher, Prague (Czech Republic)

2014
iTOP Introductory, Rimini (Italy)

2013
Degree with honors (110 with honor / 110) in Dental Hygiene (D.M. 509) at the Odontological Clinic of the Department of Biomedical and Neuro-Motory Sciences (DIBINEM). Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna.

2008–2009
Degree Course in Biological Sciences - Department of Mathematics, Physics and Natural Sciences, Bologna University

2007
High School Diploma - Dental Technician (95/100); Professional qualification for dental technician activity (94/100).
Professional State Institute for Industry and Crafts (I.P.S.I.A) "G.Benelli" Pesaro; Pesaro and Urbino (PU).
 

LANGUAGES
English, Italian, Spanish

fabioangelini.dh@gmail.com

Georgia Kalantzopoulou, DDS

WORK EXPERIENCE
2015–Present
Clinical Instructor at the field of Prosthodontics, Dental School of Athens

2012–Present
Partner at Private Clinic, Athens, Greece

2010–2012
Clinical assistant at private dental clinic, Athens, Greece

EDUCATION
2017
iTOP Teacher Seminar, Prague

2015
iTOP Introductory, Athens, Greece

2013–2017
Specialisation in Prosthodontics, University of Athens

2006–2012
Dentistry, University of Athens

LANGUAGES
Greek, English, French

georgia.kalantzopoulou@itop-dental.com

Gisèle Choquette, RDH

WORK EXPERIENCE
1991–Present
Dental Clinic of Nathalie Bouchard and Ass., St-Lambert (Canada)

2010–2011
Citagenix, Senior Clinical Trainer, Québec (Canada)

2009–2011
IDI (International Dental Institute) Clinician and Speaker

2008
Consultant & Coach for Planident

2007–2011
Periowave Dental Technology, Senior Clinical Trainer (Canada)

1987–1990 
Dental Hygienist and Dental Assistant at Dr. Louis Poirier, Québec (Canada)

1988–1989 
Dental Hygienist at Dr. Andrée Dallaire, Greenfield-Park (Canada)

1989–1991
Dr Jacques Bergeron, Boucherville (Canada)

1989
Dental Hygienist at Dr Michel Di Battista, St-Bruno (Canada)

1989
D.E.C in Dental hygiene CEGEP of St-Hyacinthe (Canada)

1992
Certificate in Dental hygiene University of Montreal (Canada)

1983–1986
D.E.C in human sciences and computer sciences

1995–2002
Administrator for Quebec Borad of Dental Hygienist (Canada)

EDUCATION
2012
Certification for Implant Dentistry ICOI

2002/2006/2011
ICOI Auxiliaries of Dental Implant and Practice Management 

2010
iTOP Teacher in Prague (Czech Republic)

2010
iTOP Advanced in Portoroz (Slovenia)

2009
iTOP Basic in Lucerne (Switzerland)

2008
Dr Paul Homoly cummunication- Making it Easy for Patients to Say 'YES' 

2004–2007
Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies; Certificate in Dynamic Team Concepts, Hygiene and Periodontal Concept, K7 analyst, Core II Advanced Adhesive Aesthetic Dentistry.Cosmetic Dentistry Analysis Program

2006
Computer Analyst with GPS Cosmetic Dentistry Analysis Program

2003
Seminar and training in periodontal microbiology Dr Mark Bonner

2002
Certificate of accreditation, Level 1 & 2, Acadmey St-Pierre (Global dentistry)

1991–1995
Certificate of accreditation in Business Management, IDO (Pierre Brassard)

LANGUAGES
English, French

gisele.choquette@itop-dental.com

Hugo Roberto Lewgoy, DDS, MSc, PhD

WORK EXPERIENCE
2012–Present
Researcher at the Institute of Energy and
Nuclear Researches, IPEN/CNEN, Sao Paulo (Brazil)

2016–Present
Professor at the specialization in Esthetics and Restorative Dentistry. São Leopoldo Mandic School of Dentistry, SLMANDIC, São Paulo (Brazil)

2005–Present
Co-CEO & Partner Curaden Swiss of Brazil
iTOP Lecturer

1986–Present
Private Practice

1986–2014
Professor in Restorative Dentistry and Biomaterials in Dentistry. Degree: graduation and post graduation. Anhanguera University, Sao Paulo, Brazil; Cruzeiro do Sul University, UNICSUL, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Guarulhos University, UnG, Guarulhos, Brazil; and University of Mogi das Cruzes, FOUMC, Mogi das Cruzes (Brazil)
Member of the International Team of Implantology, ITI
Member of the International Association for Dental Research, IADR

EDUCATION
2001–2003Ph.D. in Odontology (Restorative Dentistry)School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, FOUSP (Brazil)
Major Area: Health SciencesActivities Sectors: People health-care

1999–2001
Master´s in Odontology (Restorative Dentistry)School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, FOUSP (Brazil)

1987–1989
Post graduation in oral and maxillofacial surgery. School of Medicine, University of São Paulo, FMUSP (Brazil)
1989–1991Specialization in Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, FOUSP, São Paulo (Brazil)

1983–1986
Graduation in OdontologyUniversity of Mogi das Cruzes, FOUMC (Brazil)

2016
iTOP Teacher Seminar (Colombia)

2012
iTOP Instructor Seminar (Prague)

2011
iTOP Advanced Seminar (Budapest)

2010
iTOP Basic Seminar (Chile)

LANGUAGES
English , Portuguese, Spanish

hugo.lewgoy@itop-dental.com

Jagoda Weihönig

WORK EXPERIENCE
2008–2015
Dental Hygienist cooperating with Periodontists
Lectures for Dentists in the field of prophylaxis in interdisciplinary treatment at congresses of the Polish Dental Society
Training and workshops for Dental Hygienist
Lectures and educational workshops in the field of oral prophylaxis for pregnant women, parents and children

2016
Lectures  for pregnant women and parents at the nationwide congress Conscinous Mother, Cracow (Poland)

2017
Lectures for the Dentists at congress of the Polish Dental Society in Koszalin and Polańczyk (Poland)

EDUCATION
2016
iTOP Instructor, Prague (Czech Republic)

2006–2011
Master of Biology and Chemistry, Pedagogical University in Cracow (Poland)

2007-2009
Certified Dental Hygienist, Cracow (Poland)

LANGUAGES
English, Polish

jagoda.weihonig@itop-dental.com

Judith Weiss, RDH

WORK EXPERIENCE
2013–Present
iTOP Lecturer

2012–Present
Practice Dr. A. Kessler, Küssnacht am Rigi (Switzerland)

2009 / 2012 / 2015
Certification for Swiss Dental Hygienist

2005–Present
Practice Küssadent AG, Küssnacht am Rigi (Switzerland)

2002
Recognition of SRK

1993–1995
Practice Dres Villa and Iten, Zug (Switzerland)

1988–1992
Practice Dres Jaeger und Peterhans, Zurich (Switzerland)

EDUCATION
2013
iTOP Teacher, Prague (Czech Republic)

2011
iTOP Introductory, Lucerne (Switzerland)

1986–1988
School for Dental Hygienists in Zurich (Switzerland)

LANGUAGES
German, English

Judith.weiss@itop-dental.com

Katerina Gavrilovic

РАБОТНО ИСКУСТВО
2011–сегашност
Стоматолог во приватна ординација

ЕДУКАЦИЈА
2015
iTOP Lecturer, Марибор (Словенија)

2014
iTOP Teacher, Прага (Република Чешка)

2011
iTOP Introductory, Охрид (Македонија)
2003-2009
Студии на Стоматолошки факултет, Универзитет Св. Кирил и Методиј

ЈАЗИЦИ
Македонски, Српски, Англиски

katerina.gavrilovic@itop-dental.com

Kyle Ash, DMD

WORK EXPERIENCE
Present  
Owner and president of South texas dental oncology, San Antonio (Texas)

2011–Present
Owner and president of DPR advisor l.l.c; San Antonio (Texas)

2008–Present
Owner and president of ASh Valley Dental P.A.; San Antonio (Texas)

2004–2008
Owner and president of ash creek dental p.c., Queen Creek (Arizona)

2003–2004
Staff dentist at western dental centers, Mesa (Arizona)

EDUCATION
2003
Dentistry, Oregon Health and Sciences University, Portland (Oregon)

1977
Bachelor of Science in General Science minor in Biology, Oregon Health and Sciences University, Portland (Oregon)

LANGUAGES
English

kyle.ash@itop-dental.com

Louise Baguley, RDH

Louise has been fundamental in bringing the iTOP philosophy to the UK, where she is UK & Ireland Education and iTOP Manager. In 2010 she developed and implemented the UK Curaprox Student Programme which is now established in UK and Ireland dental universities and dental hospitals.

Louise graduated as a dental hygienist from the Royal Dental Hospital, London and has over 30 years’ experience in prevention, working clinically in practice as well as with the Curaden team. She works in partnership with her patients towards the ultimate goal of healthy teeth and gums. 

Over her career Louise has tutored at Birmingham Dental Hospital, been awarded UK Dental Hygienist of the Year and numerous national and international awards.

Lucy Pavao, RDH

coming soon

l.pavao@oralscience.com

Marijeta Jerkin, dr.med.dent.

RADNO ISKUSTVO
Lipanj 2018–trenutno
radi u vlastitoj ordinaciji dentalne medicine

2007–lipanj 2018
zaposlena u privatnoj praksi

OBRAZOVANJE
2015
iTOP predavač, Maribor (Slovenija)

2014
iTOP Teacher, Prag (Češka)

2012
iTOP Advanced, Rimske Toplice (Slovenija)

2009
iTOP Intro, Zagreb (Hrvatska)

2000–2006
Studirala stomatologiju na Fakultetu dentalne medicine, Sveučilišta u Zagrebu

JEZICI
Engleski

marijeta.jerkin@itop-dental.com

Mário Rui Araújo, PhD Cand., M. Psych, BSDH

WORK EXPERIENCE
2015–Present
Adjunctive teacher -  Portalegre Health School - Polytecnhic of Portalegre

2014–Present
Guest teacher University of Copenhagen (Denkmark)

1998–Present
Manager of Calipso Dental Project - Head of the Dental Hygiene Department.

2010–2014 
Project Manager at Portuguese General Directorate of Health (Ministry of Health) for the
Portuguese Oral Health Promotion Program (Position by governemental invitation)

2003–2009
Director of the Dental Hygiene Bachelor Program; Alto Ave College of Health Sciences (ISAVE)

1990–2000
Adjunct Lecturer, Tutor, Dental Hygiene Program; Lisbon Dental School, University of Lisbon (Portugal)

EDUCATION
2012–Present
PhD candidate, University of Lisbon (Portugal)

2001
Master in Health Psychology, ISPA University, Lisbon (Portugal)

1993
Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene, University of Washington, Seattle (USA)

1990
Dental Hygiene, University of Lisbon (Portugal)

LANGUAGES
Portuguse, English, Spanish

mario.rui.araujo@itop-dental.com

Mia M. Girotto, DMD, MSc

WORK EXPERIENCE
2014–Present
Consultant, Curaden AG

2014–Present
CEO at i.CURE

2014–2016
Consultant at Teo-dent, Rijeka (Croatia)

2013–2015
Periodontist at Studio Smile, Rijeka (Croatia)

2010
Consultant at Albidus (Croatia)

2009–2010
First editor of "Smile" magazine, Dental Media Group

2008–Present
iTOP Lecturer

1997–2009
Assistant in Department of Periodontology, Periodontology Specialist, School of Dentistry at University of Rijeka (Croatia)

LANGUAGE
Croatian, English

mia.girotto@itop-dental.com

MUDr. Pavol Andel ml.

WORK EXPERIENCE
2006–Present
iTOP Lecturer

2008–Present
External lecturer at the Faculty of Medicine in Bratislava and at the Medical Faculty of Pavol Jozef Safarik in Košice

2016
Member of the committee for advanced prevention and committee member for education

2015
Founder of Andel Dental Academy - practical teaching center for training in dentistry and dental hygiene

2009–2013
Board Member of the Slovak Society Orthodontic

2006
Launch of Civil association Healthy gums, launch of Dental Alarm prevention program

EDUCATION
2007
Specialty in orthodontics (postgradute specialized training in orthodontics)

2003
Specialty in Dentistry - degree attestation

2000
Graduation – MDDr. Doctor of Dental Medicin, Comenius University in Bratislava

LANGUAGES
English, Slovakian

pavol.andel@itop-dental.com

Prof. Dr. Isabel Martinez Lizán

EXPERIENCIA PROFESIONAL
2013–Presente
Referente iTOP

2001–Presente
Profesor Titular en Odontología Preventiva y Comunitariade la Universidad de Barcelona (España)

2009–2016
Jefe de estudios del Grado de Odontología de la Universidad de Barcelona (España)

2001–2009
Secretaria académica y Responsable de Relaciones Internacionales Facultad de Odontologia UB (España)

1993–2001
Profesora asociada a tiempo parcial en Odontología Preventiva y Comunitaria, Universidad de Barcelona (España)

1991–2001
Práctica de odontología general en consulta privada en Barcelona (España)

FORMACION ACADÉMICA
2013
iTOP Teacher Seminar, Prague (Republica checa)

2000
Doctorado en Odontología Universidad de Barcelona (España)

1991–1993
Especializacion en Salud Pública Oral por laUniversidad del País Vasco 

1986–1991
Odontóloga, Universidad de Barcelona (España)

IDIOMAS
Inglés, Español, Catalan

isabel.martinez@itop-dental.com

Prof. Dr. Javier Rojas

WORK EXPERIENCE
2016–2017
ITI Research Scholar, Johannes Gutenberg University (Germany)

2011–2016
Professor in periodontology, Conservative Department. University of Chile

2009–Present
Periodontist, Private practice (Chile)

EDUCATION
2017
iTOP Teacher, Prague (Czech Republic)

2017–Present
Dr.Med.Dent. Johannes Gutenberg University (Germany)

2016–2017
Fellowship in Implantology, Johannes Gutenberg University (Germany)

2015–Present
MBA, San Sebastian University (Chile)

2011
iTOP Introductory and Advanced (Chile)

2011–2015
Master in Science, University of Chile

2009–2011
Specialization in periodontology, University of Chile

LANGUAGES
Spanish, German, English

dr.javierrojasc@gmail.com

Prof. Irina Makeeva

WORK EXPERIENCE
1989–Present
Operative dentist

1993–1997, Senior Staff Scientist, Moscow (Russia)  
1997–2004, Head of Department, Moscow (Russia)  

2003–2011,     Dean of Dental Faculty, Moscow (Russia)  
2001–Present, Head of Operative Dentistry Department, Moscow (Russia)

Head of Endodontology Society of Russian Dental Association (ESRDA), (2007–2013)

LANGUAGES
Russian, English

irina.makeeva@itop-dental.com

Prof. Mirjana Ivanović

WORK EXPERIENCE
1985–Present
Faculty of Dental medicine, Clinic of paediatric and preventive dentistry, University of Belgrade (Serbia)

EDUCATION
2011
iTOP Teacher, Portoroz (Slovenia)

2010
iTOP Advanced, Lucerne (Switzerland)

2008
iTOP Introductory, Maribor (Slovenia)

2006–Present
Full time Professor

2006–2012
Head of Clinic for preventive and paediatric dentistry

2001–Present
Professor

2000–2006
President of Division of Preventive and Paediatric Dentistry in SMD

1995–2001
Senior Lecturer

1993
University of Belgrade, Faculty of Dental Medicine, DDS

1990
University of Belgrade, Faculty of Dental Medicine, MSc

1987
Faculty of Dental Medicine Clinic of paediatric and preventive dentistry, Specialization in preventive and paediatric dentistry

1985–1995
Lecturer

1981
Faculty of Dental Medicine, DDS, University of Belgrade (Serbia)

LANGUAGES
Serbian, English

mira.ivanovic@itop-dental.com

Romana Mance Kristan, dr. dent. med. spec.

WORK EXPERIENCE
2017–Present
Head of the department for adult specialist dentistry, Comunity Health Center Maribor (Slovenia)

2009–Present
Department of periodontology, Comunity Health Centre Maribor (Slovenia)

2000–2006
General Dentist, Community Health Centre Maribor (Slovenia)

EDUCATION
2017–Present
PhD, Medical faculty at University of Maribor (Slovenia)

2014
iTOP Teachers, Prague (Czech Republic)

2011
iTOP Advanced, Rimske Toplice (Slovenia)iTOP Introductory, Rimske Toplice (Slovenia)

2006–2009
Specialisation in periodontology, Medical Faculty at University of Ljubljana (Slovenia) 

1993–2000
Dentistry, Medical faculty at University of Ljubljana (Slovenia) 

LANGUAGES
Slovenian, Croatian, English, German

romana@kristan.si

Spec. Dr. Sarah Ocaña Chacón

WORK EXPERIENCE

2019 - Present
Professor at the Specialization in Periodontics, Universidad Intercontinental, Mexico City (Mexico)

2010 - Present
Professor at the Dentistry Faculty, Universidad Intercontinental, Mexico City (Mexico)

2009 - Present
Private practice specialized in Periodontics, Mexico City (Mexico)

2009 - 2016
Periodontics specialist at the in-campus clinic of the Universidad Intercontinental, Mexico City (Mexico)

EDUCATION

2019
Special iTOP training, Prague (Czech Republic)

2019
iTOP Teacher Seminar, Bogota (Colombia)

2018
iTOP Advanced Seminar, Mexico City (Mexico)

2015
iTOP Introductory, Mexico City (Mexico)

2007 - 2009
Postgraduate Specialty Studies in Periodontics, Universidad Intercontinental, Mexico City (Mexico)

2002 - 2006
Bachelor in Dentistry, Universidad Intercontinental, Mexico City (Mexico)

LANGUAGES
Spanish, English

sarah.ocana@itop-dental.com

Spec. dr. stom. Nataša Martić

RADNO ISKUSTVO
od 2010
Konsultant za parodontologiju i oralnu medicinu u privatnoj klinici Petrovič

od 2002
spec. parodontologije i oralne medicine, Dom zdravlja Pančevo (Srbija)

od 1994
stomatolog u Domu zdravlja Pančevo (Srbija)

OBRAZOVANJE
2013 
iTOP Teachers, Prag (Češka Republika)

2010
iTOP Advanced, Portorož (Slovenija)

2008
iTOP Introductory, Maribor (Slovenija)

1999-2002
Specijalizacija iz parodontologije i oralne medicine, Stomatološki fakultet u Beogradu (Srbija)

1986-1991
Stomatološki fakultet, Univerzitet u Beogradu (Srbija)

JEZICI
srpski, engleski

natasa.martic@itop-dental.com

Dr. Kanokwan "Catt" Urthamapimuk

WORK EXPERIENCE

2014–Present
ProTech Dents dental clinic

2002–Present
Tantawan dentalclinic

1999–2002
Dental department, Military Hospital

EDUCATION

2019
iTOP Teacher Seminar, Prague (Czech Republic)

2009
Master of Business Administration

1998
Faculty of Dentistry Chulalongkorn University (Thailand)

dr.catt@baseccare.com

Dr. Miguel Polanco

coming soon

mikepolanco1@yahooo.com

Dra Alejandra Villegas

coming soon

alitavillegas@gmail.com

Prof. Denis Bourgeois

coming soon

denis.bourgeois@itop-dental.com

Stacy Atnip, RDH

WORK EXPERIENCE
2020 - Present
Professional Relationship & Education Development Manager – Curaden US

2018 – 2019
National Sales Manager & Head of Education – Curaden US

2018 - Present
iTOP Lecturer

2016 - 2018
Sales Representative Curaden US

2016–2017
University of Arizona’s Public Dental Health - Technical Oral Health Expert in both the “First Smiles” and “School Sealant” Programs.

1995-1997
Dental Hygienist – Christian Capaul, Med-Dent. Laax, Switzerland

1994–Present
Dental Hygienist – Multiple Private Practices United States

EDUCATION
2017
iTOP Teacher Seminar, Prague (Czech Republic)

1994
BS Dental Hygiene – University of Colorado – School of Dentistry

LANGUAGES
English, German

stacy@curaproxusa.com