Speakers

Dr. Sausha Toghranegar, a periodontist based in Tampa, FL, is passionate about combining cutting-edge technology with exceptional patient care. After earning his dental degree and completing his master’s in periodontology at Nova Southeastern University, he has dedicated his practice to hard and soft tissue augmentation and implant dentistry. A strong advocate for digital tools and 3D printing, Dr. Sausha integrates advanced technology into his practice to deliver precise, predictable outcomes. Whether designing surgical guides or fabricating custom prosthetics, he uses innovation to elevate the quality of care for his patients. Dr. Sausha is equally committed to advancing the way dentistry is taught and learned. He brings creativity and a touch of entertainment to education, transforming traditional lectures and workshops into dynamic experiences that engage and inspire. By blending technology, storytelling, and hands-on techniques, he’s helping shape the future of dental education while empowering the next generation of clinicians. 

Dr. Teresa Cobo is a highly accomplished specialist in Orthodontics and Dento-Facial Orthopedics. She earned her Official Master’s Degree in Orthodontics from the University of Oviedo and holds an International Doctorate in Dentistry. Teresa is an Associate Professor of Orthodontics at the University of Oviedo, where she has been accredited as a Contracted Doctor. She also serves as the Co-Director of the university’s Postgraduate Degree in Orthodontics, playing a key role in shaping future orthodontic professionals. With a strong commitment to advanced orthodontic techniques, Teresa holds a Title of Expert in Orthognathic Surgery and Surgical Orthodontics from the Universitat Internacional de Catalunya (UIC) and is a certified specialist in Lingual Orthodontics with the Incognito® System. Additionally, she has completed training in Edgewise and Differential Diagnosis at the renowned Tweed Foundation in Tucson, Arizona. Teresa is dedicated to both clinical excellence and education, continuously contributing to the advancement of orthodontics through her teaching and specialised expertise. 

Martin graduated from the University of Bristol in 1995. Since 2004 he has been a partner at Ten Dental, an interdisciplinary specialist referral practice in Clapham, South London, where his work is limited to implant and Aesthetic Dentistry. He has been awarded the Diploma in Implant Dentistry at the Royal College of Surgeons, England, at the advanced level and has several external teaching commitments. He is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. He is a lecturer in the Master in Aesthetics program at the University of Frankfurt. He is a full member of the British Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry. He is particularly interested in digital implant dentistry and digital smile design and has lectured internationally on all aspects of implant dentistry. He enjoys time with his family, art, music and photography in his spare time. 

Dr. Michael R. Norton BDS FDS RCS(Ed) graduated from the University of Wales in 1988. He runs a practice dedicated to implant & reconstructive dentistry in London. He is a specialist in Oral Surgery and Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh. Michael is Adjunct Clinical Professor at the University of Pennsylvania Dental School. Michael is Past President & Life Fellow of the Academy of Osseointegration (AO) and is Past President and Honorary Life Member of the Association of Dental Implantology (ADI), UK. He is past editor of the AO’s Academy News and is Associate Editor of the International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants (JOMI). Michael maintains a worldwide reputation for his lectures and courses and is widely published in the literature. 

Malene Hallund qualified as a specialist in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery in from the Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital in Copenhagen, Denmark, and did here subspecialty in traumatology in Cape Town, South Africa. Since 2010 she has been consultant in Oral Surgery at Dep. of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Copenhagen, Denmark. As a senior consultant she lectures the students in oral surgery and implantology and is also lecturing postgraduates national and international. Malene Hallund has since 2006, been practicing in a private surgery referral practice. In 2012 she was co-founder of a referral clinic in Copenhagen for oral surgery and implants. Today she is the Founder of NORD - Nordic House of Advanced dentistry and oral surgery in Copenhagen. Malene is a member of the Postgraduate Studies Board at the Danish Dental Association, she is a present member and former chairman of the Danish Society of Dental, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and is a active board member of the NGO “Dental Health Without Borders” 

Simon qualified in 1992 at Liverpool University Dental Hospital and stayed on in the city to further his Specialist training in oral surgery. Whilst learning, he completed extensive research into 3D analysis of the head and neck, and tumour mapping using MRI. He is passionate about utilising dental technology to enhance patients’ treatment journeys and to reduce the impact on the environment wherever possible. Simon is an international Key Opinion Leader for digital dentistry. He lectures across the UK to post graduates and undergraduates on business and clinical aspects of digital dentistry and workflows. Simon offers patients oral surgery, general dental treatments and implants. When Simon took over his current practice in 2007, it was well-established with a loyal patient base but in desperate need of modernisation. Simon therefore combined his passion for dentistry with modern technology to update the existing equipment, introduce new treatments and techniques. Simon is committed to giving patients long term dental solutions to ensure their positive oral health. His investment in digital technology has allowed him to do this with much success. 

Dr. Tapio Nurmi is a highly experienced specialist in clinical dentistry, focusing on cariology and endodontics. He graduated from the University of Helsinki in 2005 and completed his specialist training in 2014. Over the years, he has held various key roles in both public and private healthcare. He worked as a Clinical Instructor at Metropolia University and as a Clinical Lecturer at the University of Helsinki Dental Clinic. Dr. Nurmi also served as a senior consultant Endodontist at Oral Helsinki and is currently a senior consultant at Kanta-Häme Central Hospital in Hämeenlinna . In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Nurmi has contributed to professional organisations, serving on the boards of the Finnish Association of Cariology and Endodontics and the Finnish Health Center Dentist Association. He is also an enthusiastic educator, having delivered nearly 100 lectures and training sessions at various professional events. 

Adam is a skilled training consultant, communicator and accredited psychometric practitioner and coach. Many people like training with him as ‘training and a show’ because of the high energy, fun and light hearted approach he has to learning. Adam is recognised as a leader in changing behaviours and works globally. His award winning consulting and training work includes the prestigious National Training Award in the UK and has worked with many of the leading hotels & resorts, retailers and financial institutions of the world with clearly defined and proven results. He splits his time between Europe and the USA and is in continual demand for his insight into customer trends and business growth. SPECIALITIES: Sales Development, Strategic Account Management, Business Development, Customer Service Excellence, Presentation Skills, Leadership Development, Team Development, Culture Creation and Development, Service Excellence and Brand Positioning INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE: He has held roles including Head of Human Resources, International Learning & Development Manager and Head of Quality and Customer Experience for a number of global companies and is a passionate ambassador for sales and service excellence. NOTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Creator of many global Sales, Customer Service & Leadership programs across multiple industries including Dental & Medical, Retail, Hotels and Resorts and Automotive industries.

Dr. Kreena is a Specialist in Endodontics. She graduated from the University of Manchester and completed her specialist training at Kings College London, where she qualified with distinction. Kreena has also worked in general practice and carried out further hospital training in Oral Surgery, Paedodontics and Restorative dentistry. Kreena currently works in referral practice in South London and Reading. She also teaches on the endodontics speciality degree at Guy's Dental Hospital, London. Kreena is passionate about her work and enjoys the technical precision involved in the field of Endodontics and Endodontic Surgery. She is also keen on improving the field of Endodontics and her research has been published in several international journals. 

Eimear is leading the way for women in dentistry. She is the first woman to ever be president elect of the Association of Dental Implantology and works hard to promote women in dentistry in Scotland, England and Wales. She was also the first female dentist in the UK to gain her implant diploma from The Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh. There are only a few female implant dentists in the UK and even fewer as successful as Eimear, which means she is well known and well respected by her peers. She is a warm and reassuring dentist who builds excellent, long-term relationships with her patients. Eimear received her dental degree from the University of Edinburgh and she has run her own private dental practice in Edinburgh since 1996. She received her MFGDP and FFGDP from the Royal College of Surgeons London and her Diploma of Implant Dentistry from the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh. She is currently the committee member for Scotland. In 2014 Eimear won a UK business award from Software of Excellence as well as winning Best Overall Practice in Scotland. In 2015 her practice won Best Patient Care award. Eimear is an international speaker and opinion leader for Dentsply Sirona and she is especially interested in digital dentistry. She has been using Cerec technology since 2008 and believes the increased success of her practice has much to do with the implementation of digital dentistry. Outside of dentistry, Eimear coaches and plays hockey and she loves sailing and skiing. Eimear has 3 daughters, which is why she is so passionate about helping women in dentistry. 

Dr. Hirani is one of the UK’s most highly qualified orthodontists and a Consultant-trained Specialist in Orthodontics. He is one of fewer than 1% of British orthodontists to have received the Maurice Berman Prize for Clinical Excellence, the highest clinical honour from the British Orthodontic Society.

He earned his BDS from Guy’s Hospital, London, followed by a Master’s in Orthodontics (MSc), and is a Fellow of Dental Surgery (FDSRCS) and Member in Orthodontics (MOrthRCS) from the Royal College of Surgeons of England. In 2005, he achieved first place in the UK’s highest-level orthodontic qualification, the FDS (Orth).

Dr. Hirani is Chairman of the British Lingual Orthodontic Society and in 2022 became a Titular Member of the European Society of Lingual Orthodontics (ESLO)—the only UK orthodontist ever to achieve this by examination.

He has published in top journals and presented globally, and works privately at SmileLux, Milton Keynes, with a focus on digital orthodontics, clear aligners, lingual systems, and interdisciplinary care.

Dr. Andrea Parpiola is a highly experienced clinician and educator in the field of implantology and restorative dentistry. He earned his Degree in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Padova (Italy) in 1988, followed by a postgraduate qualification in Odontology in 1992. With a strong commitment to education, Andrea served as a tutor and teacher for implant-supported restorations in the Master’s program in Implantology at the University of Padova from 2007 to 2016. Since 2019, he has been a Professor on contract at the University of Pavia (Italy), continuing to share his expertise with the next generation of dental professionals. Andrea has played an active role in professional organizations, previously serving as an active member of the Italian Society of Osseointegration, including six years on its board. He is currently an active member of the Italian Academy of Osseointegration (IAO). As an author and co-author of multiple publications in international journals, Andrea contributes to advancing knowledge in implantology and restorative dentistry. He is also a sought-after speaker at national and international courses and conferences, where he shares his extensive clinical and academic experience. 

Carol graduated with Honours from the University of Dundee in 1987 and worked in general practice for several years before returning to academia. She obtained a Masters Degree in Endodontics at the University of Stellenbosch in 1998 and was appointed as a Lecturer in Endodontics at the University of Dundee where she completed her higher specialist training in Endodontics in 2004. She is a Senior Lecturer, Honorary Consultant at the University of Dundee where she is the Lead for Undergraduate endodontic teaching and Programme Lead for a well-respected clinical Masters in Endodontics programme which she started in 2016. She also works in specialist practice in Edinburgh accepting referrals from throughout Scotland. Carol is a previous council member of the British Endodontic Society and an Opinion Leader for Dentsply Sirona. She is the Director of the Membership and Engagement Group at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow and a member of the Dental Executive Group. She has taught and examined widely throughout the UK and Internationally and is currently Deputy Lead examiner for MEndo exam at the Royal College of Surgeons England and an Postgraduate external examiner for the Universities of Birmingham and Edinburgh. 

Gregg graduated from UCC in 2008 with an honours degree and the W&H award for operative dentistry. Following that, he moved to Dublin and began working in private dentistry developing a love for the areas of aesthetic and restorative dentistry. This naturally combined with a love of technology and an ambition to grow, so in 2013 he opened his clinic – Docklands Dental with his friend and business partner Dr. Daniel Collins, with a strong focus on technology. With a constant need to keep learning and to measure standards of care against the best in the world, Gregg has constantly travelled, to work with international leaders in dentistry. He is a Key Opinion Leader for Dentsply-Sirona, an accredited international trainer from the Association of Digital Dental Academies and has undertaken the first accredited Diploma in Digital Dentistry from the International Digital Dental Academy. He is also a Board member for the CEREC PEERS group hosting international meetings for learning in the field of digital dentistry. He also parents, gyms, swims and surfs in that order. 

Dr. James Taylor is the UK Clinical Expert for Suresmile and a Key Opinion Leader for Dentsply Sirona's PrimeScan and CEREC CAD CAM Dentistry, holding credentials as BDS MFDS RCS Eng. In 2019, James established ‘the dentist,’ a purpose-built, multi-disciplinary private dental practice in the UK. With certifications in Occlusion, Aesthetics, and Restorative Dentistry (BARD), Orthodontics (Warwick University), and Dental Implantology (Warwick University), he possesses a broad and continually expanding skill set. James has a keen interest in 3D CBCT-guided aligner treatments, self-ligation fixed appliance therapy, and non-extraction orthodontic management with arch expansion. He has lectured internationally for Dentsply Sirona and other organisations, delivering Suresmile lecture programs and webinars across the UK and Europe. Most recently, James spoke at the European Aligner Congress and the Capstone Mastery Course for the SureSmile International Curriculum. 

Steve is a registered dental technician with 23 years’ experience. Steve has a history of working on CAD/CAM and beta testing work for implant and milling companies that have products which are in the pre-release phase for the UK and Europe. He has lectured on digital implant solutions throughout the UK, Switzerland and Sweden focusing on the benefits of CAD/CAM, including a talk at The Dentistry Show and ADI National Members forum, and the more recent Digital Focus Day. Steve also writes articles for online publications both in the UK and USA, and has had articles published in Implant Dentistry Today, the EDi Journal and other printed publications. Steve is also the Technical representative for the ADI, Director of Finance for the DLA, and BIDST Council member. 

• Graduated in Dentistry from the University of Barcelona in 2002
• Master's degree in Integrated Dentistry in 2006 from the UB
• Associate Professor at the University of Barcelona since 2007
• Private practice dedicated to Periodontology, Implantology and Aesthetics.
•  Clinical Director of Autrán Dental Barcelona
•  Author of articles and lecturer at courses and conferences on Periodontology, Implantology and Digitalisation of Dentistry from a multidisciplinary perspective.
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Shalini is a Specialist Endodontist registered with the General Dental Council (UK), having completed her training at Guy's Hospital in 2009. She teaches undergraduate and postgraduate students at the School of Dentistry. She is a Course Lead for the part-time MSc Endodontology programme and the full time MClinDent Endodontology programme. She accepts referrals for endodontic treatment at the UCLAN Dental Clinic. 

Dr. Gertrud Fabel moved to Munich for her dental studies and chose to make it her home, where she now lives with her family and three children. Since 1998, she has worked alongside her husband in their dental practice, providing high-quality care with a focus on advanced restorative and digital dentistry. Her expertise lies in metal-free prosthodontic rehabilitation, crowns and bridges, aesthetics, digitalisation of the dental office and laboratory, and single-visit dentistry. A dedicated CEREC user since 2008, she pursued further specialization, earning a Master of Science in Clinical Dental CAD/CAM in 2015. Her master’s thesis focused on establishing a suitable surface for lithium disilicate abutments. Dr. Fabel is an internationally certified CEREC Trainer (ISCD), a CEREC ORTHO Trainer, and a CEREC Mentor. She is also a member of Dentista, DGCZ, DGZMK, and AG Keramik and serves as a beta tester for SICAT Function and SICAT Air. She regularly delivers national and international lectures and training sessions. In her practice, she embraces a fully digital workflow, specialising in everything CEREC, including inlays, crowns, implants, bridges, full-mouth rehabilitation, aligners, snoring devices, and Michigan splints. 

Jon and Luca are both GDC registered specialists in endodontics. Jon completed his formal specialist training at King’s College and Luca from the Eastman Dental Institute. Both work in specialist endodontic referral practice in Bristol and also together at The Circus Dental Practice in Bath which is their main referral hub. Prior to specialising , Jon and Luca have spent time in NHS and mixed general practice. They work most of the week in practice and have been accepting referrals for many years. They are involved heavily in dental education as founders of Contemporary Endodontics. Jon and Luca run small group, bespoke endodontic courses based around the UK, working in partnership with other high-end clinicians. Both are UK key Opinion Leaders for Dentsply Sirona. Aside from this they are involved with foundation dentist training, postgraduate teaching at Bristol Dental Hospital and clinical teaching for the MSc in Endodontics at Kings College. They truly are passionate about endo.

Jon and Luca are both GDC registered specialists in endodontics. Jon completed his formal specialist training at King’s College and Luca from the Eastman Dental Institute. Both work in specialist endodontic referral practice in Bristol and also together at The Circus Dental Practice in Bath which is their main referral hub. Prior to specialising , Jon and Luca have spent time in NHS and mixed general practice. They work most of the week in practice and have been accepting referrals for many years. They are involved heavily in dental education as founders of Contemporary Endodontics. Jon and Luca run small group, bespoke endodontic courses based around the UK, working in partnership with other high-end clinicians. Both are UK key Opinion Leaders for Dentsply Sirona. Aside from this they are involved with foundation dentist training, postgraduate teaching at Bristol Dental Hospital and clinical teaching for the MSc in Endodontics at Kings College. They truly are passionate about endo.

Leanne Branton graduated from Glasgow in 2003 and established Southside Dental Care in Edinburgh a few years later. She started placing implants 10 years ago and over the last couple of years has been studying for the Diploma in Implant Dentistry with the Royal College in London as well as the Diploma in Digital Dentistry with the IDDA. Southside Dental Care is equipped with the latest technology which allows Leanne to take her patients through the complete digital implant journey increasing accuracy, predictability and patient satisfaction. 

An internationally recognised expert in endodontics, founder of the Italian Academy of Microscopic Dentistry and honorary member of the French Society of Endodontics. Marco graduated with honors in 1988. Marco leads a private clinic in Rome, Italy, and dedicates his practice to endodontics, pre-prosthetic core build-up, restorative dentistry, prosthodontics through full digital flow, and aesthetic procedures using an operatory microscope. He has published research on post-endodontic core build-up and, as a speaker, gives numerous lectures and practical workshops in Italy and worldwide on endodontics, core build-up, restorative procedures, and the use of the operatory microscope in dentistry. Marco is a past­president of the Italian Society of Endodontics and has been president of the congress ESE­Rome 2011 (European Society of Endodontology). He is the founder of the Italian Academy of Microscopic Dentistry and an honorary member of the French Society of Endodontics. He is the founder of the SIPRO Italian Society of Prosthodontics and Oral Rehabilitation and a Visiting Professor at the International Master in Endodontics and Restorative Dentistry, University of Siena. 

Dr Asif Chatoo is a dentist, specialist orthodontist, trainer and pioneer in the fields of lingual braces and digital dentistry. After qualifying in dentistry from King’s College in 1993, Asif worked in general practice before gaining a Masters degree in orthodontics and a specialist membership diploma from the Royal College of Surgeons (MOrth) and going on to train in the lingual technique in Paris. Asif believes in providing the level of care he would want for his own family. He founded The London Lingual Orthodontic Clinic, the first UK practice dedicated to lingual orthodontics, to provide a holistic approach to treatment in a wonderful setting. Our patients regularly comment on how at home they feel in the practice and how at ease they feel with him taking care of their braces. Some of his memberships include:

• Accredited member of the World Society of Lingual Orthodontics (WSLO)
• President of the European Society of Lingual Orthodontics (ESLO)
• Founding member of the British Lingual Orthodontic Society (BLOS)
• Fellow in Dental Surgery of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (FDS RCS)
• Fellow of the World Federation of Orthodontics (WFO)
• British Orthodontic Society (BOS) • European Orthodontic Society (EOS)
• American Association of Orthodontists (AAO)
• In 2018 he was the first orthodontist in the UK to win a Top Doctor Award

Tim Doswell qualified as a Dental Surgeon, with Honours, from Leeds University in 1996. Tim is a clinical coach for Astra tech implant system and is an active member of the Association of Dental Implantology. He lectures across the UK on dental implants. In addition to an interest in dental implants, he has extensive experience in advanced restorative and cosmetic dentistry. Tim was awarded an advanced diploma in implant dentistry by the Royal College of Surgeons in London at the end of 2010. 

Trey Ford is the owner of Design Dental, with over 13 years of experience in the dental laboratory industry. Known as an early adopter of digital dentures, Trey has spent the past 4 years speaking on digital workflows, lab innovation, and lab-clinic collaboration. His leadership blends big-lab vision with small-lab agility, helping labs and clinicians thrive in the digital age. 

Dr. Mahrukh Khwaja is a dentist, positive psychologist, accredited mindfulness teacher, and the founder of Mind Ninja, an award-winning wellness startup dedicated to improving mental health and resilience at work, with a specialism in supporting healthcare professionals. With nothing of its kind currently available in the healthcare industry, she envisioned a system of support that, just like daily brushing and flossing, took a preventive maintenance approach to mental health. Drawing on the neuroscience of well-being, and positive psychology, she developed Mind Ninja as a solution that would help teams build mental resilience, foster connection and meaning, and thrive. Mind Ninja’s comprehensive range of training, coaching, and wellness products, including the signature Mind Flossing Toolkit, have been implemented by a diverse range of organisations, including NHS Health England, Unilever, Colgate, BUPA, King's College London, Acteon, British Dental Association, and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. Dr. Khwaja is the creator and facilitator for the first Resilience and Culture programme for Foundation Dentists and trainers in the UK, for NHS Midlands. She is also the author of the book ‘Resilience and Well-being for Dental Professionals’, published by Wiley-Blackwell. Dr Khwaja has been featured as a well-being expert for The Independent, Daily Express, Marie Claire, Conde Nast Travel and iNews. 

Bill Schaeffer is a doubly-qualified Specialist Oral Surgeon and a medically-qualified surgeon. He has been placing dental implants for 27 years and set up The Implant Centre with Guy Barwell in 2006. These two implant centres have won awards for Best Referral Practice and UK Practice of the Year multiple times, as has their on-site laboratory, Ceramic Designs Laboratory. 

Dr. Shubham Mittal is Honesty's implantologist and sedationist, known for his holistic approach to dentistry. He is dedicated to delivering expert-quality dental care while prioritising overall patient well-being. Specialising in a full spectrum of cosmetic dentistry, he utilises the latest technology and research, particularly to support anxious patients. With years of experience in sedation techniques, he provides both surgical and routine dental treatments with comfort and ease. Shubham’s passion for Implantology led him to earn a Master’s degree from the University of Warwick, where he conducted three years of research culminating in a thesis he was invited to present at The International Association of Dental Research in Seattle. His expertise allows him to treat even the most nervous patients with dental implants. Committed to furthering his knowledge, he is currently pursuing another Master's degree at King’s College London to explore advanced restorative methods for complex cases. Beyond clinical practice, Shubham has a strong interest in teaching and lecturing, sharing his expertise at national seminars, international symposiums, and conferences. His dedication to education helps spread the importance of quality dentistry among colleagues and clinicians. Outside of dentistry, Shubham enjoys spending time with his wife, Pari—who is also a dentist—and their young son. In his free time, he loves playing badminton, cooking, and exploring music. 

Dr. Felix German has been running his own orthodontic practice in Berlin-Adlershof since 2011. He earned a Master of Science in Orthodontics from Danube University Krems, Austria, from 2006 to 2009. He gained extensive professional experience, starting with an internship and an assistant position at Dr. Mojgan Nowroozi’s practice from 2006 to 2010. He also worked in various roles, including practice substitutions in London, and had an assistant position at Dr. Anschütz’s practice in Berlin in 2006. Earlier, he was a partner at CitySmile Dental Practice from 2002 to 2005, and worked as a locum and preparatory assistant across several dental practices. Dr. German has been involved with aligners since 2006, and since 2022, he has been a KOL for SureSmile, giving lectures at national and international events.

Doctor R. Molinari obtained his diploma as a dental technician in 1986; subsequently he obtained his degree in dentistry and dental prosthetics with honors from the University of Bologna (Italy) in 1993. After having trained with the most notable experts in modern dentistry, he specialised in periodontology, implantology and aesthetic prosthetics. He holds courses for odontologists on the correct use of CAD/CAM techniques on natural teeth and implants. He is an active member of the board of PEERS, international Key Opinion Leader for Dentsply Sirona, MIS and Zeiss about respectively CAD- CAM, Implantology and Micro-Dentistry. He lives in Mantova (Italy) where he has his own dental clinic. 

Dr. Matthew Jerreat qualified in dentistry at Bristol University in 1999 and completed his Fellowship in Restorative Dentistry in 2006 at the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh. He provides care for patients with head and neck cancer as well as those with developmental disorders. His specialist interests include the multidisciplinary management of patients with orthodontic-restorative needs and the rehabilitation of cancer patients using dental implants. Matt has a strong passion for education. He is an Associate Professor in Clinical Education at Plymouth University, where he oversees the implant dentistry modules for the postgraduate certificate, diploma, and master's programs in Restorative Dentistry and Periodontology. As the Training Program Director for Restorative Dentistry in the Southwest and the lead for National Recruitment, he actively shares his enthusiasm for his specialty. In addition to his academic and clinical roles, Matt has been appointed the Local Dental Network Chair for the Southwest NHSE/I. Through this leadership position, he works to improve access, prevention, and workforce development across the region, striving to enhance dental services and the overall quality of patient care. 

Ashley is the owner of Byrnes Dental Laboratory, a leader in modern dental technology. He qualified with a degree in Dental Technology in 2000 and started his own lab with his Dad in 2006. As early pioneers in the world of scanning and CAD-CAM, the lab has gone from strength to strength and now even has its own training facility. Ashley lectures on digital dentistry, and building a highly motivated team, and has spoken in countries as far as the USA, India and South Africa. Their training facility is one of the first of its kind, working to take school leavers through their technical education and to become world leading dental technicians. In his spare time Ashley is a keen cook and has a smallholding for chickens and goats.