Dr. Christopher J. Walinski is the Program Director for the Mastership Program in Laser Dentistry and has been an author, inventor and innovator in Laser Dentistry for over two decades. His 2003 text on laser dentistry has been published in over ten languages. He is a Founding member of the American Academy of Oral Systemic Health, and the World Clinical Laser Institute, from which he has received Masters certification. Dr. Walinski is a Diplomate and Past-President of the World Congress of Minimally Invasive Dentistry, and sits on numerous laser dentistry boards worldwide. He has Fellowships with the International College of Dentists (ICD), the International Association for Laser Dentistry (IALD) and the American Society for Lasers in Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS). He is Associate Professor and Director of Laser Dentistry at the Touro College of Dental Medicine and is a Visiting Professor at several dental colleges, emphasizing dentistry using lasers and other technologies.
Dr. Suganya Selvarangam
Dr. Robert Miller is a 1981 graduate of New York University College of Dentistry. He completed a general practice residency at Flushing Medical Center in New York and currently practices in Delray Beach, Florida at The Center for Advanced Aesthetic and Implant Dentistry. Dr. Miller is a Master of the IPS, Diplomate of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology. He currently serves as chairman of the Department of Oral Implantology at the Atlantic Coast Dental Research Clinic in Palm Beach Florida and is a member of the executive board of the Society for Oral Laser Applications (SOLA), based at the University of Vienna, Austria. He began his training in lasers in 1990 using multiple wavelengths. In 1997, Dr. Miller was the first purchaser of the Er,Cr:YSGG laser. For the last 18 years he has been a major proponent of the use of the lasers in dental surgery and oral implantology.
Dr. Jaebum Lee is a Board-Certified Periodontist. He specializes in all facets of implant and gum surgery. Dr. Lee strives for excellence by being at the cutting edge of dentistry to ensure all his patients benefit from the latest and best technique available. Dr. Lee earned his DDS in 1992 at Yonsei University, South Korea. To further his knowledge in dentistry, he went on to earn his MSD in 2003 and PhD with a Certification in Prosthodontics in 2006. As a leader in his field, he has vast experience with complex cases needing specialty care whether implant, bone regeneration, or gum disease. Dr. Lee has published over 30 journal articles and 5 book chapters on Implant Dentistry. Dr. Lee earned his post-graduate Periodontal Degree at Georgia Regents University. He is board certified by the American Board of Periodontology and obtained his Implant Fellowship and Diplomat from International Congress of Oral Implantologists.
Dr. Preety Desai, BSc, DDS, Dip Periodontics, MSc Laser Dentistry is the first Canadian periodontist implementing the all tissue laser into her periodontal practice since 2006. She has called Kamloops her home since 1996 and has over 12 years postgraduate training. Dr Desai has received degrees from all 3 major Canadian Universities: BSc from the University of Toronto, DDS from McGill University and a GPR from the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. She has implemented the erbium all tissue laser into all aspects of periodontal and implant surgery since 2006. She is clinical associate professor at University of British Columbia and is passionate about sharing her experience of the advantages laser technology into her specialty practice. Leading the Spear Study Club and multiple others, she has also lectured at the American Academy of Periodontology, Academy of Osseointegration, ICOI, Pacific Dental Conference, CARDP, JDIQ, Academy of Laser Dentistry, Mastership WCLI and internationally in India, Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, New Zealand amongst others. In addition, has ALD Advanced Proficiency Status and is also a published author in Periodontics and Laser Periodontal Surgery.
Dr. Justin Kolnick received his dental degree, cum laude, from the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa, where he was the first dental school graduate to ever be awarded the University Scholarship for Overseas Postgraduate Study. Dr.
Kolnick received his postdoctoral endodontic training from Columbia University in the City of New York. Dr. Kolnick has been committed to endodontic education, first as an Associate Clinical Professor in Endodontics at Columbia University and then as an Attending at Westchester Medical Center and an Associate Clinical Professor in Endodontics at New York Medical College. Although he no longer holds these positions, he continues to lecture extensively on local, national and international levels and has published several articles on endodontics. Dr. Kolnick is dedicated to fostering excellence in endodontics through education and the incorporation of the latest technology, and has developed a comprehensive, laser-assisted treatment concept in endodontics. Currently, Dr. Kolnick is a Clinical Mentor for Biolase, Inc. and is responsible for the Advanced Laser Training for endodontists worldwide. Dr. Kolnick is in full-time private practice limited to endodontics in Westchester County, New York.
Dr. Eric Linden is a graduate of Boston University School of Dental Medicine where he received his DMD degree and the University of Kentucky where he received his Certificate in Periodontics and a Master of Science degree in 1985. Dr Linden is a Professor of Periodontics, Implants, and Oral Medicine at Columbia University in New York City, where he teaches and is involved in research. He is on the editorial board of Dentistry Today, Implant US, and is on the peer review panel of many others. As a Professor at Columbia University, Dr Linden is directing several clinical trials now in progress assessing the efficacy of laser treatment around failing implants. He is currently serving on the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) Committee on Peri-implantitis. In addition, he is teaching, certifying, and training faculty, residents, and doctors from around the world the various laser therapies including the Nd:YAG (LANAP) laser, Erbiums 2780nm and 2940nm, CO2 10,600nm and diodes. Dr. Eric Linden is one of the first pioneers in the field of laser periodontal surgery and also works in private practice. With 30 years’ experience in periodontal specialty practice, he performs, teaches and trains other doctors laser procedures worldwide.
Dr. Suchetan Pradhan earned his BDS from Nair Hospital, Mumbai, in 1983, MDS in Prosthodontics from Nair Hospital in 1986. MSc in Laser Dentistry, Aachen University, Germany 2008. Dr. Pradhan has 27 years of experience in the field of Dental Implantology, and has used virtually all the implant systems available. He has lectured extensively & conducted workshops in over 25 countries on Cosmetic Dentistry, Laser Dentistry, Fixed Prosthodontics & Implant Dentistry. Dr. Pradhan ghs published several papers and is also a co-author of a chapter on dental Radiology in a Radiology textbook. Is the pioneer of Minimally Invasive Dentistry in India with extensive experience on both hard and soft tissue lasers. Performed the first live teeth in an hour surgery on television in India (NDTV) 2005. Has conceptualized, designed and conducts the Nobel fellow program for Nobel Biocare, Sweden. Member of Academy of Laser Dentistry USA & member International Committee till 2011. Board Member, Laser Education International, US. Founder President, Indian Academy of Laser Dentistry since 2004 to date. Visiting professor at Taipei Medical University February 2014 – January 2017. Director, Department of Laser Dentistry, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal. Professor, Implantology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, University of Manipal. Editor-in-Chief – International Journal of Laser Dentistry. Head of Dentistry, P.D. Hinduja Hospital, Bombay since 1990. Director, Pradhan Dental Centre.
Dr. Weng Cheu Yeu completed his BDS degree at the National University of Singapore and was awarded The Pierre Fauchard Academy Foundation Annual Scholarship Award. He was elected Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons, Fellow of the International College of Dentists, Fellow of International Congress of Oral Implantologists, Fellow of the World Clinical Laser Institute. He is also a Member of the Joint Dental Faculties of the Royal College of Surgeons, England. An ISCD-Certified International CEREC trainer (Paris 2010, Istanbul 2012 and Barcelona 2014). He has also obtained his Certificate of Oral Implantology from Frankfurt University. He has also completed the full TMD continuum at Occlusion Connections under the tutelage of Dr Clayton Chan. Dr Yue has been lecturing and conducting hands-on courses on Clinical Digital Photography, CAD-CAM, Laser Dentistry and TMD. He is the Clinical Director of DP Dental and his six-chair practice focusing on integrated utilization of advanced dental technology such as Laser, CAD-CAM and 3D jaw tracking and imaging to enhance diagnostic and therapeutic outcomes for his patients.
Dr. Gilles P. Chaumanet graduated from the University of Nantes, France, in 1983. He is Professor at the University of Cagliari in Italy. He maintains a private practice in oral surgery and implantology in Villeneuve Loubet, France and Verona, Italy. Dr. Chaumanet has earned Masters degrees in Lasers, Periodontology, Implant therapy, Oral surgery, Radiology and Anatomy. He is President of the French Chapter of the Society for Oral Laser Applications (SOLAFr) and President for France of the Academy of Laser Education (ALE), Ambassador of Global Oral Implant Academy (GOIA), Active Member of CENALOS, Member of the French Society of Medical Laser (SFLM), Member of the International Academy of Periodontology (IAP), Member of the Italian Society of Oral Surgery(SICO), Member of AGLZ Academy, Member of International Congress of Oral Implantologist as well as Member in many other Scientific Committees and Societies.
Our esteemed faculty continues to grow. Some names will be unfamiliar to you, others are pioneers and inventors in the field of lasers in dentistry, either ablative or non-ablative. We promise that you will not be disappointed.
Faculty for the Mastership Program in Laser Dentistry
The IDLR Institute is extremely proud to be able to offer one of the most experienced and well-versed laser dental educators assembled anywhere in the world. With a combination of some of the stalwarts, we are recently joined by a select few of the brightest young minds in dental laser education. Please check back, as our faculty continues to grow!
James Carroll was trained as an electronics engineer since 1978 and has worked with low level laser therapy devices since 1988. Mr. Carroll has a particular interest and expertise in irradiation parameters and dose as this aspect of Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) research has been poorly measured, poorly reported and the dose rate not well understood. As a result, he has gained an international reputation for his conference presentations, published papers and educational seminars on this topic. Mr. Carroll continues as Conference Chair of the Biomedical Optics Society, is Fellow of The Royal Society of Medicine, is on the Editorial Board of Photomedicine and Laser Surgery, sits on the Board of the World Association for Laser Therapy and the North American Association for Laser Therapy. Mr. Carroll is an expert reviewer on LLLT parameters for the following: Public Library of Science (PLoS ONE), Photomedicine and Laser Surgery, Photomedicine and Photochemistry, Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology Biology, and Annals of Biomedical Engineering.
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