Invited Speakers
Dr. Arun Darbar is the founder of Smile Creations® Innovations Limited and has been practicing in Leighton Buzzard, United Kingdom for over 40 years.
He is a multi-award-winning laser and aesthetic dentist, widely recognized for his pioneering work in laser dentistry and advanced clinical techniques.
Dr. Darbar is an Accredited Member of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (BACD).
He has served as Credentialing Committee Chair, Board Member, and Examiner, contributing significantly to the development of professional standards in cosmetic dentistry.
He is an international lecturer, trainer, and published author, regularly delivering courses and educational programs for dentists worldwide.
His work focuses on the advancement of laser applications in dentistry, particularly in Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT), now known as Photobiomodulation Therapy (PBM/PBMT).
He has also been actively involved in research, development, design, and beta testing of laser technologies used in modern dental practice.
A leading member of the Academy of Laser Dentistry (ALD), Dr. Darbar holds the titles of Master, Certified Educator, and Certification Course Trainer.
He has served on the ALD Board of Directors, currently holds the position of Treasurer, and has chaired or co-chaired numerous committees and international conferences.
In recognition of his contribution to the field, he received the prestigious John G. Sulewski Distinguished Service Award in 2017.
He is also a founding member of the International Academy of Innovative Dentistry (IAID) and holds Fellowship and Diplomat status with the World Congress of Minimally Invasive Dentistry (WCMID).
Additionally, he is a Master, educator, and founding member of the World Clinical Laser Institute (WCLI) and has served on its advisory board.
Over the past decade, Dr. Darbar has actively promoted the concept of laser preconditioning using different wavelengths to improve clinical outcomes in dentistry and other medical applications.
His research has been presented and published internationally, including at SPIE, WALT, and other scientific conferences, and he serves as a reviewer for peer-reviewed journals and contributor to laser dentistry textbooks.
He is a multi-award-winning laser and aesthetic dentist, widely recognized for his pioneering work in laser dentistry and advanced clinical techniques.
Dr. Darbar is an Accredited Member of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (BACD).
He has served as Credentialing Committee Chair, Board Member, and Examiner, contributing significantly to the development of professional standards in cosmetic dentistry.
He is an international lecturer, trainer, and published author, regularly delivering courses and educational programs for dentists worldwide.
His work focuses on the advancement of laser applications in dentistry, particularly in Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT), now known as Photobiomodulation Therapy (PBM/PBMT).
He has also been actively involved in research, development, design, and beta testing of laser technologies used in modern dental practice.
A leading member of the Academy of Laser Dentistry (ALD), Dr. Darbar holds the titles of Master, Certified Educator, and Certification Course Trainer.
He has served on the ALD Board of Directors, currently holds the position of Treasurer, and has chaired or co-chaired numerous committees and international conferences.
In recognition of his contribution to the field, he received the prestigious John G. Sulewski Distinguished Service Award in 2017.
He is also a founding member of the International Academy of Innovative Dentistry (IAID) and holds Fellowship and Diplomat status with the World Congress of Minimally Invasive Dentistry (WCMID).
Additionally, he is a Master, educator, and founding member of the World Clinical Laser Institute (WCLI) and has served on its advisory board.
Over the past decade, Dr. Darbar has actively promoted the concept of laser preconditioning using different wavelengths to improve clinical outcomes in dentistry and other medical applications.
His research has been presented and published internationally, including at SPIE, WALT, and other scientific conferences, and he serves as a reviewer for peer-reviewed journals and contributor to laser dentistry textbooks.
With over 28 years of experience in aesthetic, restorative, and minimally invasive dentistry, he has developed advanced expertise in modern clinical techniques.
He is highly skilled in full mouth rehabilitation and occlusion techniques, with a strong emphasis on soft tissue management and dental adhesive protocols.
He is a renowned lecturer and key opinion leader in contemporary dentistry.
He delivers specialized educational courses and clinical training in both Arabic and English across Europe and the Middle East.
His clinical approach combines advanced scientific knowledge with minimally invasive treatment philosophies, focusing on long-term functional and aesthetic results.
He is highly skilled in full mouth rehabilitation and occlusion techniques, with a strong emphasis on soft tissue management and dental adhesive protocols.
He is a renowned lecturer and key opinion leader in contemporary dentistry.
He delivers specialized educational courses and clinical training in both Arabic and English across Europe and the Middle East.
His clinical approach combines advanced scientific knowledge with minimally invasive treatment philosophies, focusing on long-term functional and aesthetic results.
Physicist and Technical Director at the Center of Applied Medical Laser Research and Biomedical Optics (AMLaReBO) at Bonn University.
Studied physics at the Technical University of Darmstadt and completed a PhD at Heinrich-Heine-University in Düsseldorf.
Worked from 2000 to 2009 at RWTH Aachen University in the Department of Conservative Dentistry, Periodontology, and Preventive Dentistry, achieving Habilitation in 2011.
Since 2009, has been with Friedrich-Wilhelms-University Bonn at the Polyclinic for Periodontology, Dental Preservation, and Preventive Dentistry, with AMLaReBO associated with the Polyclinic.
Specializes in basic research in laser development, as well as the application of lasers in dentistry, ophthalmology, otorhinolaryngology, and laser diagnostics.
Studied physics at the Technical University of Darmstadt and completed a PhD at Heinrich-Heine-University in Düsseldorf.
Worked from 2000 to 2009 at RWTH Aachen University in the Department of Conservative Dentistry, Periodontology, and Preventive Dentistry, achieving Habilitation in 2011.
Since 2009, has been with Friedrich-Wilhelms-University Bonn at the Polyclinic for Periodontology, Dental Preservation, and Preventive Dentistry, with AMLaReBO associated with the Polyclinic.
Specializes in basic research in laser development, as well as the application of lasers in dentistry, ophthalmology, otorhinolaryngology, and laser diagnostics.
Dr. Krešimir Šimunović, MSc, DMD received his Swiss dental diploma from the University of Zurich in 1987.
From an early stage in his career, he specialized in Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT), gaining clinical experience through collaboration with his family’s medical and dental practices in Locarno, Switzerland.
His early work focused on periodontology, oral surgery, wound healing, mucosal lesions, and pain management.
In 1990, he joined the Department of Restorative Dentistry at the University of Zurich as an assistant.
In 1991, he earned his Doctorate in Dentistry with a pioneering study on the effects of the CO₂ laser on dental hard tissues and restorative materials, which he presented at the 2nd World Convention on Laser Dentistry in Paris.
Between 1991 and 1993, he served as an assistant in the Outpatient Department of Oral Surgery at the same university, where he was responsible for the use of LLLT / Photobiomodulation (PBM) in orofacial pain treatment, wound healing, and the care of patients undergoing radiotherapy for head and neck cancers.
In 1997, he founded the first Laser Dental Clinic in Zurich, dedicated to the clinical practice and education of laser-assisted dentistry.
The clinic also served as the official Swiss Training Center of the Laser and Health Academy (LA&HA).
In 2010, he completed a Mastership in Laser Dentistry at the University of Vienna under the supervision of Prof. Andreas Moritz.
From 2015 to 2018, he worked as a General Dentist and Director of the Dentistry Department at the Dr. Taher Medical Clinic & Life Care H.C. in cooperation with Sharjah University and Gulf Medical University Ajman (UAE).
In 2023, he became Co-Founder and CEO of TicinoLaser SA Center and Clinics in Locarno, Switzerland, focusing on holistic and integrative medicine, laser therapy, photobiomodulation (PBM), photo-acupuncture, and advanced pain treatments.
Dr. Šimunović is the former President of SGOLA (Swiss Society for Oral Laser Applications) and a member of several international professional organizations including the Swiss Dental Society (SSO), the Academy of Laser Dentistry (ALD), and the International Society for Laser Applications (SOLA).
He serves as an international lecturer and Master Instructor for the Laser and Health Academy (LA&HA), as well as at leading academic institutions including the University of Rome (Università Cattolica) and the University of Vienna.
He is also a member of the Editorial Board of the Laser & Health Academy.
Throughout his career, he has conducted numerous national and international hands-on workshops and advanced training programs on laser-assisted dentistry, anti-snoring therapies, and photobiomodulation (PBM).
He is a frequent speaker at international conferences and a contributor to scientific publications and laser dentistry textbooks.
From an early stage in his career, he specialized in Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT), gaining clinical experience through collaboration with his family’s medical and dental practices in Locarno, Switzerland.
His early work focused on periodontology, oral surgery, wound healing, mucosal lesions, and pain management.
In 1990, he joined the Department of Restorative Dentistry at the University of Zurich as an assistant.
In 1991, he earned his Doctorate in Dentistry with a pioneering study on the effects of the CO₂ laser on dental hard tissues and restorative materials, which he presented at the 2nd World Convention on Laser Dentistry in Paris.
Between 1991 and 1993, he served as an assistant in the Outpatient Department of Oral Surgery at the same university, where he was responsible for the use of LLLT / Photobiomodulation (PBM) in orofacial pain treatment, wound healing, and the care of patients undergoing radiotherapy for head and neck cancers.
In 1997, he founded the first Laser Dental Clinic in Zurich, dedicated to the clinical practice and education of laser-assisted dentistry.
The clinic also served as the official Swiss Training Center of the Laser and Health Academy (LA&HA).
In 2010, he completed a Mastership in Laser Dentistry at the University of Vienna under the supervision of Prof. Andreas Moritz.
From 2015 to 2018, he worked as a General Dentist and Director of the Dentistry Department at the Dr. Taher Medical Clinic & Life Care H.C. in cooperation with Sharjah University and Gulf Medical University Ajman (UAE).
In 2023, he became Co-Founder and CEO of TicinoLaser SA Center and Clinics in Locarno, Switzerland, focusing on holistic and integrative medicine, laser therapy, photobiomodulation (PBM), photo-acupuncture, and advanced pain treatments.
Dr. Šimunović is the former President of SGOLA (Swiss Society for Oral Laser Applications) and a member of several international professional organizations including the Swiss Dental Society (SSO), the Academy of Laser Dentistry (ALD), and the International Society for Laser Applications (SOLA).
He serves as an international lecturer and Master Instructor for the Laser and Health Academy (LA&HA), as well as at leading academic institutions including the University of Rome (Università Cattolica) and the University of Vienna.
He is also a member of the Editorial Board of the Laser & Health Academy.
Throughout his career, he has conducted numerous national and international hands-on workshops and advanced training programs on laser-assisted dentistry, anti-snoring therapies, and photobiomodulation (PBM).
He is a frequent speaker at international conferences and a contributor to scientific publications and laser dentistry textbooks.
Dr. Luciano Mayer, DDS, MSc, PhD is a Brazilian dentist and professor with extensive clinical and academic experience in laser dentistry, implantology, and digitally guided treatment workflows.
He serves as Professor and Director of the AGOR – Postgraduate Dental Education Program (Brazil), where he coordinates advanced postgraduate and continuing education programs in Implant Dentistry, Prosthodontics, Periodontology, and Laser Applications in Dentistry.
His academic and clinical work focuses on biologically driven clinical decision-making and the integration of surgical and photobiomodulatory laser applications to improve tissue response, predictability, and procedural efficiency in rehabilitative dental treatments.
Dr. Mayer is an invited speaker at numerous national and international scientific congresses and actively contributes to postgraduate education and advanced professional training in laser dentistry.
Education
– DDS, Dentistry
– MSc, Dentistry
– PhD, Dentistry
Postgraduate Specialization and Residency Training
– Specialist in Implant Dentistry
– Specialist in Prosthodontics
– Specialist in Periodontology
– Specialist in Restorative Dentistry
– Postgraduate Residency Training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Current Positions
– Director and Professor, AGOR – Postgraduate Dental Education Program, Brazil
– Director, Clínica Mayer, Brazil
Academic and Scientific Activities
– Invited speaker at national and international congresses in Laser Dentistry
– Scientific Director of postgraduate and continuing education programs in Laser Dentistry
– Lecturer in postgraduate courses in Implant Dentistry, Prosthodontics, Periodontology, Restorative Dentistry, and Laser Dentistry.
He serves as Professor and Director of the AGOR – Postgraduate Dental Education Program (Brazil), where he coordinates advanced postgraduate and continuing education programs in Implant Dentistry, Prosthodontics, Periodontology, and Laser Applications in Dentistry.
His academic and clinical work focuses on biologically driven clinical decision-making and the integration of surgical and photobiomodulatory laser applications to improve tissue response, predictability, and procedural efficiency in rehabilitative dental treatments.
Dr. Mayer is an invited speaker at numerous national and international scientific congresses and actively contributes to postgraduate education and advanced professional training in laser dentistry.
Education
– DDS, Dentistry
– MSc, Dentistry
– PhD, Dentistry
Postgraduate Specialization and Residency Training
– Specialist in Implant Dentistry
– Specialist in Prosthodontics
– Specialist in Periodontology
– Specialist in Restorative Dentistry
– Postgraduate Residency Training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Current Positions
– Director and Professor, AGOR – Postgraduate Dental Education Program, Brazil
– Director, Clínica Mayer, Brazil
Academic and Scientific Activities
– Invited speaker at national and international congresses in Laser Dentistry
– Scientific Director of postgraduate and continuing education programs in Laser Dentistry
– Lecturer in postgraduate courses in Implant Dentistry, Prosthodontics, Periodontology, Restorative Dentistry, and Laser Dentistry.
Dr. Marina Polonsky is a graduate of the University of Toronto (1999) and the recipient of the prestigious Dean’s Gold Medal of Achievement.
She maintains a private general dental practice in Ottawa, Canada, with a clinical focus on multidisciplinary treatments using lasers of different wavelengths.
Dr. Polonsky holds a Mastership from the World Clinical Laser Institute (WCLI) and earned her MSc in Lasers in Dentistry from RWTH University, Germany.
She is also a Mastership Certificate recipient with the Academy of Laser Dentistry (ALD), a recognized member of the ALD Speaker Bureau, a Certified ALD Trainer, and serves as the ALD Secretary for 2026.
She is the founder of the Canadian Dental Laser Institute, an ALD-affiliated international study club, and currently holds the position of Executive Director of the World Clinical Laser Institute (WCLI).
Dr. Polonsky is deeply involved in the education and advancement of dental laser technology.
She regularly teaches laser safety courses and provides Diode and Erbium laser certification training, while also lecturing internationally on laser-assisted dentistry.
She serves as a faculty member and Clinical Mentor for Biolase Technologies Inc. and is a Key Opinion Leader (KOL) for Multi Radiance Medical (MRM).
Dr. Polonsky is the author of numerous scientific papers and case reports on the use of lasers in dentistry.
She is the Chief Editor of the Journal of Laser-Assisted Dentistry (JLAD) and a peer reviewer for several international journals including Lasers in Dental Science (LIDS), LIMS, BMC, Odontology, and other publications by Springer.
She maintains a private general dental practice in Ottawa, Canada, with a clinical focus on multidisciplinary treatments using lasers of different wavelengths.
Dr. Polonsky holds a Mastership from the World Clinical Laser Institute (WCLI) and earned her MSc in Lasers in Dentistry from RWTH University, Germany.
She is also a Mastership Certificate recipient with the Academy of Laser Dentistry (ALD), a recognized member of the ALD Speaker Bureau, a Certified ALD Trainer, and serves as the ALD Secretary for 2026.
She is the founder of the Canadian Dental Laser Institute, an ALD-affiliated international study club, and currently holds the position of Executive Director of the World Clinical Laser Institute (WCLI).
Dr. Polonsky is deeply involved in the education and advancement of dental laser technology.
She regularly teaches laser safety courses and provides Diode and Erbium laser certification training, while also lecturing internationally on laser-assisted dentistry.
She serves as a faculty member and Clinical Mentor for Biolase Technologies Inc. and is a Key Opinion Leader (KOL) for Multi Radiance Medical (MRM).
Dr. Polonsky is the author of numerous scientific papers and case reports on the use of lasers in dentistry.
She is the Chief Editor of the Journal of Laser-Assisted Dentistry (JLAD) and a peer reviewer for several international journals including Lasers in Dental Science (LIDS), LIMS, BMC, Odontology, and other publications by Springer.
Masoud Mojahedi🇮🇷
Head of Medical Laser research center - Senior Research Fellow at University of Bonn
Masoud Mojahedi🇮🇷
Head of Medical Laser research center - Senior Research Fellow at University of Bonn
Degrees:
Medical Science Degree “MD.sc”, 1996
Doctorate in Dental Surgery (DDS) – 2005
M.Sc in Laser in Dentistry (RWTH Aachen – Germany) – 2007
Master’s degree in Oral Perio Implant (Bern – Switzerland) – 2006
PhD Laser in Dentistry – 2009
MD–PhD Perio Laser, Bonn University – 2018
Academic Activities and Positions:
2010 – Present: Faculty Member of National University of Tehran (Prof. Dr.)
2010 – Present: Head of Medical Laser Research Center, Tehran – Iran
2015 – Present: Senior Research Fellow at University of Bonn, Germany
Executive board member of International Committee of Iran Ministry of Health
Article Publications:
Over 30 publications in PubMed and Medline (Google Scholar)
Citations: 635 / 418
h-index: 12 / 11
i10-index: 16 / 15
Books Publications:
Clinical Application of Laser in Dentistry – 2018
Diode Lasers in Dentistry – 2014
University Textbook “Laser in Dentistry” – 2016
Medical Science Degree “MD.sc”, 1996
Doctorate in Dental Surgery (DDS) – 2005
M.Sc in Laser in Dentistry (RWTH Aachen – Germany) – 2007
Master’s degree in Oral Perio Implant (Bern – Switzerland) – 2006
PhD Laser in Dentistry – 2009
MD–PhD Perio Laser, Bonn University – 2018
Academic Activities and Positions:
2010 – Present: Faculty Member of National University of Tehran (Prof. Dr.)
2010 – Present: Head of Medical Laser Research Center, Tehran – Iran
2015 – Present: Senior Research Fellow at University of Bonn, Germany
Executive board member of International Committee of Iran Ministry of Health
Article Publications:
Over 30 publications in PubMed and Medline (Google Scholar)
Citations: 635 / 418
h-index: 12 / 11
i10-index: 16 / 15
Books Publications:
Clinical Application of Laser in Dentistry – 2018
Diode Lasers in Dentistry – 2014
University Textbook “Laser in Dentistry” – 2016
Dr. David Montalvo Arias graduated in Dentistry from the University of Barcelona, Spain, where he also completed a Master’s degree in Periodontics and Implants.
After several years of clinical practice focused exclusively on periodontics, he moved to New York, U.S.A., to complete the International Postgraduate Program in Aesthetic Dentistry at New York University.
Continuing his commitment to clinical excellence and innovation, Dr. Montalvo pursued a Mastership in Laser Dentistry at the prestigious AALZ (Aachen Dental Laser Center) in Germany.
He currently resides and practices in Dubai, U.A.E., where he has served as Clinical Director at Apa Aesthetics since 2023.
In this role, he leads a multidisciplinary team at one of the region’s most renowned aesthetic dental clinics.
He also contributes to academia as Visiting Faculty at the International Postgraduate Program in Aesthetic Dentistry at New York University.
Dr. Montalvo is the author of numerous scientific publications and book chapters, and is an internationally recognized speaker known for his interdisciplinary approach to advanced aesthetic and periodontal treatments.
After several years of clinical practice focused exclusively on periodontics, he moved to New York, U.S.A., to complete the International Postgraduate Program in Aesthetic Dentistry at New York University.
Continuing his commitment to clinical excellence and innovation, Dr. Montalvo pursued a Mastership in Laser Dentistry at the prestigious AALZ (Aachen Dental Laser Center) in Germany.
He currently resides and practices in Dubai, U.A.E., where he has served as Clinical Director at Apa Aesthetics since 2023.
In this role, he leads a multidisciplinary team at one of the region’s most renowned aesthetic dental clinics.
He also contributes to academia as Visiting Faculty at the International Postgraduate Program in Aesthetic Dentistry at New York University.
Dr. Montalvo is the author of numerous scientific publications and book chapters, and is an internationally recognized speaker known for his interdisciplinary approach to advanced aesthetic and periodontal treatments.
Ralf Borchers 🇩🇪
DDS, M.Sc., specialist in Laser Dentistry
Ralf Borchers 🇩🇪
DDS, M.Sc., specialist in Laser Dentistry
DDS, M.Sc., Specialist in Laser Dentistry
Profession and Experience
1987 – Examination for dentist diploma
1988–1989 – Dentist in the German military forces
1990–1991 – Employed dentist in Berlin, Germany
1991–2025 – Self-employed dentist in general dental practice
2006–2008 – M.Sc. studies at RWTH Aachen University, Germany
2008 – Master of Science in Lasers in Dentistry, RWTH Aachen University, Germany
2009 – European Master Degree of Oral Laser Application (EMDOLA), Germany, Italy, France, Belgium
Member of
DGL – German Society for Laser Dentistry
ISLD – International Society for Laser Dentistry
ISLD Board, Treasurer; Editorial Board of “Laser” and “IALD” Laser Journal
Profession and Experience
1987 – Examination for dentist diploma
1988–1989 – Dentist in the German military forces
1990–1991 – Employed dentist in Berlin, Germany
1991–2025 – Self-employed dentist in general dental practice
2006–2008 – M.Sc. studies at RWTH Aachen University, Germany
2008 – Master of Science in Lasers in Dentistry, RWTH Aachen University, Germany
2009 – European Master Degree of Oral Laser Application (EMDOLA), Germany, Italy, France, Belgium
Member of
DGL – German Society for Laser Dentistry
ISLD – International Society for Laser Dentistry
ISLD Board, Treasurer; Editorial Board of “Laser” and “IALD” Laser Journal
René Franzen works as Scientific Director at AALZ Aachen Dental Laser Center and has taught and researched dental laser applications and use cases since 2001, with more than 100 publications related to this field.
As the former head of preclinical research and education at AALZ, he is now a Course Director of the Master Professional “Lasers in Dentistry” at SFU Sigmund Freud Private University in Vienna, Austria.
He is also a member of ISLD and DGL, and a board member in the journals “Lasers in Dental Science” and “Biomedicines”.
Academic Degrees:
2017 – Venia Legendi (Privatdozent, Habilitation), degree awarded by RWTH Aachen University, Germany, in Experimental Maxillofacial Surgery
2003 – Ph.D. in Theoretical Medicine (Dr. rer. medic.), RWTH Aachen University, Germany
2000 – Physicist (Dipl.-Phys.), HHU Universität Düsseldorf, Germany
Affiliations:
Scientific Director at AALZ Aachen Dental Laser Center, Aachen, Germany
Institute of Medical Statistics, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
Course Director, ULG Lasers in Dentistry, Medical Faculty, SFU Sigmund Freud University, Vienna, Austria
Visiting Professor at MIU Misr International University, Cairo, Egypt
Member of Scientific Advisory Board, DGL – German Society for Laser Dentistry
As the former head of preclinical research and education at AALZ, he is now a Course Director of the Master Professional “Lasers in Dentistry” at SFU Sigmund Freud Private University in Vienna, Austria.
He is also a member of ISLD and DGL, and a board member in the journals “Lasers in Dental Science” and “Biomedicines”.
Academic Degrees:
2017 – Venia Legendi (Privatdozent, Habilitation), degree awarded by RWTH Aachen University, Germany, in Experimental Maxillofacial Surgery
2003 – Ph.D. in Theoretical Medicine (Dr. rer. medic.), RWTH Aachen University, Germany
2000 – Physicist (Dipl.-Phys.), HHU Universität Düsseldorf, Germany
Affiliations:
Scientific Director at AALZ Aachen Dental Laser Center, Aachen, Germany
Institute of Medical Statistics, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
Course Director, ULG Lasers in Dentistry, Medical Faculty, SFU Sigmund Freud University, Vienna, Austria
Visiting Professor at MIU Misr International University, Cairo, Egypt
Member of Scientific Advisory Board, DGL – German Society for Laser Dentistry
Robert Convissar🇺🇸
Dr. David Montalvo Arias graduated in Dentistry from the University of Barcelona, Spain, where he also completed a Master’s degree in Periodontics and Implants.
After several years of clinical practice focused exclusively on periodontics, he moved to New York, U.S.A., to complete the International Postgraduate Program in Aesthetic Dentistry at New York University.
Continuing his commitment to clinical excellence and innovation, Dr. Montalvo pursued a Mastership in Laser Dentistry at the prestigious AALZ (Aachen Dental Laser Center) in Germany.
He currently resides and practices in Dubai, U.A.E., where he has served as Clinical Director at Apa Aesthetics since 2023.
In this role, he leads a multidisciplinary team at one of the region’s most renowned aesthetic dental clinics.
He also contributes to academia as Visiting Faculty at the International Postgraduate Program in Aesthetic Dentistry at New York University.
Dr. Montalvo is the author of numerous scientific publications and book chapters, and is an internationally recognized speaker known for his interdisciplinary approach to advanced aesthetic and periodontal treatments.
After several years of clinical practice focused exclusively on periodontics, he moved to New York, U.S.A., to complete the International Postgraduate Program in Aesthetic Dentistry at New York University.
Continuing his commitment to clinical excellence and innovation, Dr. Montalvo pursued a Mastership in Laser Dentistry at the prestigious AALZ (Aachen Dental Laser Center) in Germany.
He currently resides and practices in Dubai, U.A.E., where he has served as Clinical Director at Apa Aesthetics since 2023.
In this role, he leads a multidisciplinary team at one of the region’s most renowned aesthetic dental clinics.
He also contributes to academia as Visiting Faculty at the International Postgraduate Program in Aesthetic Dentistry at New York University.
Dr. Montalvo is the author of numerous scientific publications and book chapters, and is an internationally recognized speaker known for his interdisciplinary approach to advanced aesthetic and periodontal treatments.
Roland Crippa🇮🇹
Dr. David Montalvo Arias graduated in Dentistry from the University of Barcelona, Spain, where he also completed a Master’s degree in Periodontics and Implants.
After several years of clinical practice focused exclusively on periodontics, he moved to New York, U.S.A., to complete the International Postgraduate Program in Aesthetic Dentistry at New York University.
Continuing his commitment to clinical excellence and innovation, Dr. Montalvo pursued a Mastership in Laser Dentistry at the prestigious AALZ (Aachen Dental Laser Center) in Germany.
He currently resides and practices in Dubai, U.A.E., where he has served as Clinical Director at Apa Aesthetics since 2023.
In this role, he leads a multidisciplinary team at one of the region’s most renowned aesthetic dental clinics.
He also contributes to academia as Visiting Faculty at the International Postgraduate Program in Aesthetic Dentistry at New York University.
Dr. Montalvo is the author of numerous scientific publications and book chapters, and is an internationally recognized speaker known for his interdisciplinary approach to advanced aesthetic and periodontal treatments.
After several years of clinical practice focused exclusively on periodontics, he moved to New York, U.S.A., to complete the International Postgraduate Program in Aesthetic Dentistry at New York University.
Continuing his commitment to clinical excellence and innovation, Dr. Montalvo pursued a Mastership in Laser Dentistry at the prestigious AALZ (Aachen Dental Laser Center) in Germany.
He currently resides and practices in Dubai, U.A.E., where he has served as Clinical Director at Apa Aesthetics since 2023.
In this role, he leads a multidisciplinary team at one of the region’s most renowned aesthetic dental clinics.
He also contributes to academia as Visiting Faculty at the International Postgraduate Program in Aesthetic Dentistry at New York University.
Dr. Montalvo is the author of numerous scientific publications and book chapters, and is an internationally recognized speaker known for his interdisciplinary approach to advanced aesthetic and periodontal treatments.
With more than 40 years of clinical and surgical experience, he has performed over 10,000 cranio-maxillofacial operations throughout his career.
His expertise covers a wide range of advanced surgical procedures in cranio-maxillofacial and aesthetic facial surgery.
In 2003, he was appointed Professor, recognizing his contribution to both clinical practice and academic medicine.
In 2007, he became Medical Director of the Department of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery and Aesthetic Facial Plastic Surgery at the General Hospital Osnabrück.
In 2018, he was appointed General Secretary of the German Society of Laser in Dentistry (DGL).
Since 2020, he has been practicing as a Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgeon in private practice.
His main professional activities include:
– Dental Implantology and Preprosthetic Surgery
– Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery
– Craniofacial Surgery for congenital skull malformations
– Tumor Surgery
– Traumatology
– Aesthetic Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
– Orthognathic Surgery
– Laser Therapy in Dentistry and Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery
He is also a Fellow of ten national and international scientific medical societies, reflecting his longstanding contribution to research, education, and surgical innovation.
His expertise covers a wide range of advanced surgical procedures in cranio-maxillofacial and aesthetic facial surgery.
In 2003, he was appointed Professor, recognizing his contribution to both clinical practice and academic medicine.
In 2007, he became Medical Director of the Department of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery and Aesthetic Facial Plastic Surgery at the General Hospital Osnabrück.
In 2018, he was appointed General Secretary of the German Society of Laser in Dentistry (DGL).
Since 2020, he has been practicing as a Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgeon in private practice.
His main professional activities include:
– Dental Implantology and Preprosthetic Surgery
– Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery
– Craniofacial Surgery for congenital skull malformations
– Tumor Surgery
– Traumatology
– Aesthetic Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
– Orthognathic Surgery
– Laser Therapy in Dentistry and Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery
He is also a Fellow of ten national and international scientific medical societies, reflecting his longstanding contribution to research, education, and surgical innovation.
University Education
1996 – University of Vienna Medical Studies
Medical Studies: Doctorate in General Medicine
Dissertation: “The Optimal Timing for Wisdom Tooth Removal”
1990–1992 – Vienna University of Economics and Business
University Program for Hospital Management
Degree: Academically Certified Hospital Manager
Medical Education
1996–1997 – Assistant Physician at the Public Hospital Stockerau
1997–2000 – Training at the University Dental Clinic
2000 – Specialist Examination for Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Medicine
Doctorate in Dental Medicine
Professional Experience
1980–1986 – Laboratory Assistant at Laboratory OMR Dr. Reinhart in Vienna
1986–1988 – Pharmaceutical Representative at Sigmapharm
1988–1991 – Field Sales Representative and Sales Manager at Sigmapharm, Ferring, Aesculap; Assistant to the Managing Director at PEG, a Purchasing Cooperative for Private Hospitals
1992–1996 – Involvement in the organization and course management of the University Programs for Hospital Management at the Vienna University of Economics and Business
2000–2020 – Contracted Dentist in Private Practice in Paudorf
2013–2019 – Contribution to the development of the Medical Faculty at Sigmund Freud Private University Vienna; Planning and establishment of the SFU Dental Clinic
Since 2019 – Medical Director of the Dental Clinic
1996 – University of Vienna Medical Studies
Medical Studies: Doctorate in General Medicine
Dissertation: “The Optimal Timing for Wisdom Tooth Removal”
1990–1992 – Vienna University of Economics and Business
University Program for Hospital Management
Degree: Academically Certified Hospital Manager
Medical Education
1996–1997 – Assistant Physician at the Public Hospital Stockerau
1997–2000 – Training at the University Dental Clinic
2000 – Specialist Examination for Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Medicine
Doctorate in Dental Medicine
Professional Experience
1980–1986 – Laboratory Assistant at Laboratory OMR Dr. Reinhart in Vienna
1986–1988 – Pharmaceutical Representative at Sigmapharm
1988–1991 – Field Sales Representative and Sales Manager at Sigmapharm, Ferring, Aesculap; Assistant to the Managing Director at PEG, a Purchasing Cooperative for Private Hospitals
1992–1996 – Involvement in the organization and course management of the University Programs for Hospital Management at the Vienna University of Economics and Business
2000–2020 – Contracted Dentist in Private Practice in Paudorf
2013–2019 – Contribution to the development of the Medical Faculty at Sigmund Freud Private University Vienna; Planning and establishment of the SFU Dental Clinic
Since 2019 – Medical Director of the Dental Clinic