Meet the Speakers

Miguel Stanley, DDS

Ana Paz, Médica Dentista

Redefining the Mouth-Body Connection: Cutting-Edge Technology and the Future of Dentistry  

Learning Objectives: 

1. Understand how cutting-edge technologies like CBCT, AI, lasers, dynamic motion sensors can help diagnose and plan complex cases and how technological biohacking innovations can be integrated into daily dental practice to address oral health and systemic conditions effectively
2. Explore the clinical applications of advanced diagnostics, such as liquid biopsies, genetic testing, and immune profiling, in identifying and managing chronic diseases through an interdisciplinary approach in an integrative dental practice
3. Master the art of the first appointment by reverse-engineering dentistry to achieve occlusion-driven, airway-focused outcomes and create an inflammation-free oral environment for optimal health and function, always using advanced biomaterials and a minimal invasive approach

Sharam Ghanaati

Cavitation Treatment

Learning Objectives: 

Prof. Shahram Ghanaati is a specialist in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery with the additional designation of plastic operations and has a triple doctorate in medicine, dentistry, and science (MD, DMD, PhD) from the German universities Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz, and Johann Wolfgang Goethe University, Frankfurt. From 2007 to 2013, he completed his residency at the Clinic of Oral, Cranio-Maxillofacial and Plastic Surgery, Johann Wolfgang Goethe University, Frankfurt. In 2013, he earned a Specialist in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery degree. Today, he leads the Head and Neck Oncology section at the University Cancer Center, Johann Wolfgang Goethe University, Frankfurt, and is an Associate Professor at the Clinic of Oral, Cranio-Maxillofacial and Plastic Surgery and a faculty member at the Johann Wolfgang Goethe University, Frankfurt. In 2016, he earned a degree as a Specialist in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery with the additional designation of Plastic Operations and was appointed the Chief Senior Physician.  In 2017, he was appointed as Deputy Director of the Clinic.

Prof. Ghanaati has performed several translational studies (preclinical and clinical) with a particular focus on biomaterial-related cellular reactions and regeneration capacity. Since 2005, he has extensively studied biomaterials’ inflammatory patterns and regeneration capacities concerning different physicochemical properties. In 2009, he founded the FORM-Lab (Frankfurt Orofacial Regenerative Medicine, www.form-frankfurt.de), the research laboratory of the Clinic of Oral, Cranio-Maxillofacial and Plastic Surgery, Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Frankfurt, and has led it ever since. In FORM, he manages a working group of scientists and clinicians who perform basic science and clinical studies focusing on understanding the biomaterial-based regeneration process and aspects of vascularization in managing soft and bone tissue regeneration. In 2010, he started to develop advanced preparation protocols for platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) with Dr. Joseph Choukroun, the founder of PRF. In 2016, Prof. Ghanaati and his team established the so-called LSCC (Low-Speed Centrifugation Concept) for PRF-derived blood concentrates on gaining a highly bioactive autologous drug delivery system. This development led to the establishment of worldwide the first AWMF S3 guideline for using PRF in oral dentistry.

Prof. Ghanaati performed more than 180 lectures at national and international congresses and gave more than 150 courses and workshops on GTR & GBR in implantology and regenerative concepts, and blood concentrates for application in Guided Open Wound Healing. Up to now, he has published more than 200 peer-reviewed publications, with a respective H-Index of 41 and a cumulative impact factor exceeding 600, in the field of regenerative and reconstructive medicine and research covering a whole translational research chain from basic in vitro research, animal in vivo research, and finally clinical studies and trials.

Johannes Lechner, PhD

Is Pre-Existing Chronic Jawbone Cavitation RANTES/CCL5 Signalling a Hidden Co-Morbidity affecting the acute COVID-19 Cytokine Storm?

Learning Objectives:

1. You learn that high levels of the chemokine CCL5/RANTES/CCL5 have been found in fatty degenerated osteonecrotic alveolar bone cavities (FDOJ) and aseptic ischemic osteolysis of the jaw (AIOJ) and their prominent role in creating chronic immune diseases
2. You learn how scientists report on reducing the COVID-19 “cytokine storm” by treating infected patients through targeting the chemokine receptor 5 (CCR5) with antibodies and interrupting the activation of CCR5 by high RANTES/CCL5 signaling
3. You learn a new approach to containment of the COVID-19 cytokine storm by a prophylactic Jawbone Detox®, which may be early surgical clean-up of RANTES/CCL5 expression sources in the FDOJ/AIOJ areas, thus diminishing a possible chronic pre-sensitization of CCR5. A more complete dental examination includes trans-alveolar ultrasonography (TAU) for hidden FDOJ/AIOJ lesions

Dr. Lechner has served as the Head of the Clinic for Integrative Dentistry in Munich, Germany, since 1980. He has published nine books, 80+ articles, and 20 scientific papers on Integrative Dentistry in PubMed-indexed journals. He has presented at over 80+ education seminars in 8 countries, emphasizing clinical features of bone research, chronic inflammation, and heavy metal load in jawbone and systemic interference.  He serves on the Executive Board of the DAH (German Association for Research on Disturbance Fields and Regulation) and as Science Chair for the GZM (International Society for Holistic Dentistry). Dr. Lechner is the founder of ICOSIM (International College of Maxillo-Mandibular Osteoimmunology) and developer of CaviTAU®.

Juan Pablo Gramajo, Odontologo, Esp en Cirugia Oral

Concepts and the Path of Neurofocal Dentistry: 100 Years of History

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand the relationships between oral health and the autonomic nervous system
2. Know the history of neurofocal dentistry
3. Identify areas of oral irritation related to the autonomic nervous system

Rebecca Dutton

Scoliosis, Spinal Surgery, and Metal Allergy

Learning Objectives:

1. To understand that the use of dental amalgam in dentistry is no longer a viable option, as it’s outdated and dangerous
2. For Doctors to explore/offer the use of alternative treatments for scoliosis and only suggest spinal surgery as a last resort
3. All surgeons to test for metal allergy so as to identify any potential risks prior to surgery

Rebecca Dutton is a member of the MELISA Diagnostics team. She worked in dentistry during the 1970’s and was occupationally exposed to mercury. Her daughter was exposed to mercury in utero while she worked in dentistry and subsequently developed a neural tube defect and scoliosis.

In 2014, Rebecca was appointed lead activist to represent the UK in the Global Minamata Treaty to ban mercury pollution. One of the successful outcomes of this was the new EU regulation to ban dental amalgam use in children under 15 and pregnant and nursing women. This regulation came into force in July 2018 in 28 countries, including the UK. Rebecca runs two websites: www.understandingscoliosis.org and www.mercurymadness.org, and a support group. She is currently investigating the link between mercury exposure and scoliosis.

Michael Gossweiler, DDS, MD

Iron and Systemic Well-Being

Learning Objectives: 

Dr. Michael Gossweiler is an integrative periodontist who has practiced in the US and Germany. He received his DDS from the Indiana University School of Dentistry and has his postgraduate certificate in periodontics from the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry. In 1994, he established a specialty practice in Indianapolis, IN, and in 2005, he began incorporating holistic practices such as nutritional counseling and blood chemistry analysis.

He has taught as an​ ​adjunct professor in the Department of Periodontology at the Indiana University School of Dentistry since 1995. He is a member of the American Dental Association, Indiana Dental Association, American Academy of Periodontology, and the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology, where he chairs the Periodontology committee. He has published journal articles in the Journal of Periodontology and other professional journals. He is also a board member of the​ ​International Scientific Committee on Ozone Therapy​ ​(ISCO3). He has recently completed work on the​ ​dental section of the third edition of the Madrid Declaration on Ozone Therapy.​ ​He has conducted medical ozone research at Indiana​ ​University School of Dentistry along with his wife, Dr.​ ​​Ana Gossweiler. He has lectured at conferences on periodontics, implant dentistry, and dental ozone therapy since 2012. He currently lectures on Redox Biology related to​ ​Periodontology, Implantology, and Regenerative Dentistry.

Victoria Sampson, BDS, MFDS, RCS, Ed, PgDip

The Oral Microbiome – What is it and How Does it Relate to Dentistry?

Learning Objectives:

1. Discuss the oral microbiome and how it is connected to the mouth and the rest of the body
2. To understand how an imbalanced oral microbiome can cause local diseases such as gum and periodontal disease
3. To understand how an imbalanced oral microbiome can contribute to systemic diseases and their mechanisms
4. To understand how to test for the oral microbiome and influence it

Victoria Sampson, BDS, MFDS, RCS, Ed, PgDip is a functional dentist and researcher based in central London. She obtained her Bachelor in Dental Surgery from Barts and the London, and is now known for her work in developing salivary diagnostics and microbiome testing. Her work has been acknowledged worldwide resulting in her becoming a scientific advisor, board member and clinical lead of multiple dental companies globally as well as a topical team member of the European Space Agency and NASA. Victoria has published numerous papers and was the first dentist in the world to link gum disease with worse COVID complications. Victoria is also the first dentist to shortlist for Forbes 30 under 30 in Healthcare and Science in Europe and has launched her own oral microbiome test, ORALIS 1, which assesses the saliva for bacteria, inflammatory markers, and genetic mutations. Her aim is to help predict and treats patients at risk of oral diseases, as well as help patients achieve full body health through the mouth first. She has also cofounded a multidisciplinary health centre in London aimed at putting the mouth back in the body and connecting the oral microbiome with general health.

David Vinyes, MD, MSC

Neural Therapy in Post-Orthodontic Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain Case Series and Mechanisms of Action

Learning Objectives:

1. Recognize the potential for orthodontic force transmission to cause musculoskeletal pain in areas beyond the oral cavity, impacting the overall body
2. Understand the role of the fascial system and trigemino-cervical complex in transmitting tension from the trigeminal area, contributing to pain syndromes in orthodontic patients
3. Explore the application of neural therapy using local anesthetics as a fast, effective, safe, and economical option for managing musculoskeletal pain in patients undergoing orthodontic treatment

Dr. David Vinyes is the Medical Director of the Institute of Neural Therapy (NT) and Regulatory Medicine in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). He is an authority in the field of Neural Therapy, serving as the Director of the Master’s Degree in Medical and Dentistry NT at the University of Barcelona. With extensive teaching experience, Dr. Vinyes has conducted NT courses across Europe and America, sharing his expertise with healthcare professionals globally.

As President of the NT Research Foundation and member of the Scientific and Ethics Commission of the International Federation of Medical Associations of NT, Dr. Vinyes is deeply involved in advancing the field through clinical research, recently earning the HUNTER Research Award 2024 from the University of Heidelberg. His dedication to expanding NT practice is evident as the founder of the Medical Association of Neural Therapy in Spain.

In recognition of his contributions to the field, Dr. Vinyes has been honored as an honorary member of the Medical Societies of NT in Austria, Italy, Portugal, Türkiye, Colombia, and Ecuador.

Catherine Murphy

Orthodontic Appliances: Tailoring Treatments for Individualized Care

Learning Objectives: 

1. Identify the differences between removable and fixed orthodontic appliances and their distinct applications in patient treatment
2. Differentiate between pre-fabricated removable appliances, understanding the criteria for choosing each type

3. Explain the importance of proper diagnosis in appliance selection and the limitations of “one-size-fits-all” approaches
4. Recognize how diagnostic strategies can impact treatment success with a brief review of foundational diagnostic techniques for appliance selection

Dr. Catherine Murphy is an orthodontist by profession and a holistic health advocate by passion. She graduated from Indiana University School of Dentistry (IUSD), where she later served as part-time adjunct clinical faculty while practicing general dentistry for two years in private practice. She then pursued an orthodontic residency, after which she joined her father, also an orthodontist, as an associate and headed the orthodontic department of a pediatric dental office.  an associate. During this time, she encountered increasingly rare and complex cases, prompting her to expand her expertise by consulting with healthcare professionals across disciplines.

Today, Dr. Catherine Murphy serves as a specialist to offices seeking to add or transform their orthodontic departments, integrating patient-centered, holistic approaches to care. As the author of two picture books (“Dear Momma…” and “Dear Friend…Do You Know About Tongue Ties?”), she empowers families to recognize the deeper connections between symptoms like poor breathing, sleeping, and eating, and their root causes. Her personal and professional journey has led her to unlearn conventional approaches in favor of more compassionate, collaborative care. Committed to providing life-enhancing treatments rather than short-term solutions, Dr. Murphy strives to bring health, hope, and harmony to every family and audience she serves.

Mike Mew

Ortho

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Linda Nelson

From Identification to Recovery – The Role of Metal Allergy

Learning Objectives: 

A passionate leader and entrepreneur in the field of medical testing, Linda Nelson founded MELISA Diagnostics in 2005 to further the research and clinical application of MELISA testing for metal hypersensitivity. Inspired by her late mother, Prof. Vera Stejskal, the inventor of MELISA testing and a prominent immunotoxicologist, Linda has dedicated her career to advancing knowledge on the effects of metal exposure on human health. Her efforts have led to collaborations with laboratories who offer MELISA metal hypersensitivity testing worldwide, as well as providing education and support for patients affected by metal hypersensitivity. In 2018, she organised an international conference in London on the topic “Systemic Effects of Metal Exposure in Clinical Practice: Protecting Patients and Optimising Outcomes.”

Monica Piña D’Abreu

Looking for Hidden Injuries with CBCT

Learning Objectives:

Dr. Monica is a dentist specialised in the area of oral and maxillofacial radiology with an integrative vision, who has practised her profession in Venezuela, Peru, Brazil, and Spain. She received her DDS degree from the Faculty of Dentistry of the University of Zulia in Venezuela, where she later worked as a professor in the Semiology Department, in professional practice in the area of dental radiology. She completed her postgraduate degree in maxillofacial radiology at the Peruvian University Cayetano Heredia; and in Brazil, the Master in Digital Dentistry at the University Sao Leopoldo Mandic, being one of the few university courses in the area of technological innovation for dentistry.

She teaches as a postgraduate professor and master in oral and maxillofacial radiology at the Latin American Institute of High Studies in Stomatology, with an agreement with the Scientific University of the South of Peru, and currently with the University of the North of Sao Paulo_Brazil, she has also been a guest lecturer at the Master of Neural Therapy at the University of Barcelona and more recently at the School of Dentistry at the University of Balearic Islands in Spain.

Dr. Monica has lectured at universities and international congresses, and has given courses and workshops on dental radiology and cone beam tomography, oriented to the interpretation of pathologies and findings, as well as on digital dentistry, new technologies, and radiological practice management, in several countries, sharing her experience with health professionals from all over the world. She has published several articles in scientific journals and co-authored books on imaging interpretation.

Dr. Monica is the founder of the radiological center IMAX, for the acquisition of 2D studies and 3D tomography; as well as the digital planning center MAXILLOLAB, where more predictable treatments in the dental and maxillofacial area can be designed with the tools of digital dentistry, and her most recent venture, the TRADIT radiodiagnostic center, where she provides a second diagnostic opinion service to colleagues and patients, as well as the interpretation of 2D images and especially cone beam tomography for the detection of hidden lesions and dental treatment planning, leading a renowned group of specialists from several countries, with extensive experience in the area, who evaluate and issue diagnostic reports for a large number of dental offices and radiology centres in America and Europe.
She developed her PhD in dental sciences, oriented to image interpretation and radio morphometric indexes, and currently participates as a researcher in the development of an artificial intelligence research project for the detection of oral cancer through cone beam computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasonography and facial scanning.

Dr. Monica is one of the few dentists expert in dental imaging that incorporates holistic three-dimensional integrative interpretation with a biological approach, and has chosen Spain as her centre for remote work in other countries; giving colleagues and patients from all over the world the opportunity to have a remote consultation to make the best decisions and treatment planning, which influence their integral health and quality of life.