• Initial training at the Faculty of Nantes, thesis on agenesis of lateral incisors
• Private training in orthodontics: FGSOCO
• Apprenticeship with Dr. Medina, Paris 12
• Masters in aligners: Manuel Roman, COIP

Dr. Boris Sonnenberg is an orthodontist with over 20 years of experience, specializing in aligner orthodontics. He is the Vice-President of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Aligner Orthodontie (DGAO) and has treated over 4,000 patients with Invisalign. Dr. Sonnenberg is a prominent speaker for Angel Aligner and other aligner systems. His practice utilizes advanced technologies such as CBCT and 3D printing to deliver high-quality orthodontic care. He has also been recognized with the Diamond Apex Award for his contributions to Orthodontics.

Dalia Latkauskienė graduated cum laude from Kaunas University of Medicine, Department of Dentistry in 1999. After graduation, she continued her studies in Orthodontics at the same university. She defended her Phd thesis „Herbst- effects on jaws and dental arches in growing Class II patients“ in 2013. Dalia Latkauskienė is currently working as clinical instructor for postgaduate orthodontic students in Lithuanian University of health sciences. Dalia Latkauskienė is an international speaker. She has presented lectures, seminars and continuing education courses on crowned Herbst appliance, mixed dentition treatment, aligner treatment, adult orthodontics, multidisciplinary treatment and combined orhodontic-orthognatic treatment (together with maxillo-facial surgon S. Grybauskas DDS, MD, Phd) to dental and orthodontic organizations as well as conferences . She is currently a president of Lithuanian orthodontic society as well as European Aligner Society board member.

MOrth RCS Eng 2005, MPhil Orthodontics Birm 2005, BDS Manc 1998, MFDS RCPS Glasg 2001

Darsh graduated in 1998 from Manchester University. He moved to Birmingham to study his specialist membership in orthodontics (Morth) before heading home to London to set up a private “squat” orthodontic practice in 2009. He has been a recipient of multiple awards both clinical and business throughout his career. Darsh’s passion is to work smarter and not harder. With the use of technology and workflows, his aim is to provide a service level that is five-star with an emphasis on reducing clinical and travel time for the orthodontist and patient respectively.

Dr. David González Zamora has balanced a professional career as an orthodontist, educator, and clinical advisor. He practices exclusively as an orthodontist at Clínica Smilodon, as founder and medical director. His practice specializes in numerous orthodontic techniques including Lingual Orthodontics, functional orthodontics for growing patients and interceptive Orthodontics.
He has taught postgraduate orthodontics classes at various Spanish universities including La Universidad Europea de Madrid and  Universidad Alfonso X El Sabio.

Dr González Zamora also  regularly shares his expertise in the field of digital orthodontics through international courses & conferences worldwide. Dr Zamora currently serves on the advisory board of Angel Aligner, contributing to the improvement of clear aligner systems.

 

 

Dr. Dietmar Zuran earned his dental degree from the Free University in Berlin, Germany. He furthered his education by completing post-graduate programs in orthodontics at the Royal Dental College in Aarhus, Denmark, under the guidance of Prof. Melsen, and at Charité-Berlin with Prof. Miethke. During his academic journey, Dr. Zuran collaborated with Prof. Burstone on the multimedia project titled “Dynamics of Orthodontics,” with the focus on biomechanics. In the year 2000, Dr. Zuran established his private orthodontic practice in Austria. Building on his expertise, he expanded his scope to include aligner orthodontics, running a specialized satellite practice since 2008. As an early adopter of innovative orthodontic techniques, Dr. Zuran has served as a “Clinical Speaker” for the Invisalign System for many years. Additionally, he has played a pivotal role as a pilot doctor for various other systems such as SureSmile, ClearCorrect, and AngelAlign. Dr. Zuran’s commitment to embracing cutting-edge technology is evident in his practice. He has been utilizing CBCTs (Cone Beam Computed Tomography) since 2008, intraoral scanners since 2011, 3D printing since 2016 and remote monitoring since 2018. These advancements have formed the cornerstone of his fully digitalized orthodontic practice.

Dr Skander Ellouze has contributed throughout the years to the orthodontics literature through publishing several books and articles. His Text Book ‘’ Mini-Implants: Orthodontics for the future’’ (Quintessence International in French  English , Russian…) is a reference book in the field of Skeletal Anchorage. Dr Skander Ellouze has contributed many years as a Visiting Professor in the master in lingual Orthodontics at the Universities Of Valencia and Oviedo (Spain) , and as an associate Professor in the department of orthodontics at the University of Bordeaux 2. He is continuously contributing with different R&D departments of leading world companies at the development and improvement of new appliances for more simplified and efficient treatments concepts, to give to every single patient the best possible outcome.

Since 1992, He runs a private practice in Tunis that specializes in the use of advanced technologies such as Passive self-ligation, lingual orthodontic, and clear aligners, and the use of cutting edge technologies such as CT SCAN, intra oral scan, 3D printing, and other digital imaging to produce aesthetic and efficient customized solutions for his patients.

Dr. Giuseppe Scuzzo, graduated in medicine in 1983 (Rome University), specialized in dentistry in 1987 (Rome University) and in orthodontics at Ferrara University. He is adjunct professor in the lingual technique at University Vita-Salute San Raffaele,Milan)at Complutense University(Madrid) and University of Salamanca(Spain). He was also director of the First International Master in Lingual orthodontics at Ferrara University and Director of the PG Program in Lingual Orthodontics at the Complutense University and at MASLO (Master Advanced Study Lingual Ortho.) Basel University Swiss. He has spoken and published extensively in Italy and abroad on lingual orthodontics and invisible treatment publishing 80 article and 3 books on lingual orthodontics translated in 6 languages. EBO diplomate the only one in Europe with all lingual cases Dr. Scuzzo has a private practice limited to invisible orthodontics in Rome, Italy.

• Professor of Orthodontics –  University of Murcia – Spain and The Netherlands
• PhD Science in Dentistry  – Complutense University of Madrid – Research in orthodontic aligners
• MSD Master of Science in Dentistry –  Complutense University of Madrid
• Master in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics  University of Alcala
• Degree in Dentistry – Spain and Peru
• Orthodontist exclusive practitioner since 2009
• International speaker since 2015

Dr. Schwarze studied dentistry in Bologna, Cologne and Bonn where he obtained his orthodontic specialization and doctorate degree. Since 2001, he has treated more than 3000 patients with aligners in his two private practices in Cologne. Dr. Schwarze is also running an independent specialist orthodontic laboratory (KFO24 GmbH) and founded the Aligner Academy in 2017. He is in permanent scientific exchange with various Universities such as Bonn, Cologne, Düsseldorf, Mainz and Ferrara/Italy (Associate Professor). He constantly holds lectures on an international level and is releasing scientific publications. Dr. Schwarze is a member of various orthodontic associations and co-founder and General Secretary of the German Association of Aligner Orthodontics (DGAO), member of the Scientific Advisory Board of Angelalign. He won three awards (1992, 2009, 2013) of the German Orthodontic Society (DGKFO) and received the Align Technology International Research Award in 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015 and 2019 as well. In 2012 and 2021 he also received the Scientific Award of the DGAO. Dr Schwarze published his extraction strategy “IPRpe” (Smart Extraction) in 2012 for the first time and developed the Aligner pliers “Gun I”, “Gun II” and “SlotMachine”.

Dr. María Hernández Vilarrasa obtained her Dentistry degree from the European University of Madrid in 2001. Over the years, she attended courses in Occlusion and Surgery and completed her postgraduate studies in Orthognathic and Neuro-Occlusal Rehabilitation (RNO) at the University Alfonso X El Sabio in 2009. She served as a Clinical Advisor for Biomers until 2017, during which time she was involved in research and development with the National University of Singapore and also presented as an international speaker in South Asia. Currently, as an Exclusive Orthodontist in Madrid, Dr. Hernández Vilarrasa specializes in invisible orthodontics with aligners, lingual appliances, and surgical cases. She is also a speaker for Angel Aligner.

Dr. Marieke Bakker studied dentistry at ACTA in Amsterdam and subsequently completed her specialization in orthodontics at Radboud UMCN in Nijmegen. During her training, she co-founded and served as secretary of the European Postgraaduate Student Orthodontic Society (EPSOS). Since 2007, Dr. Bakker has been running her own practice in Leiden and was the owner of another practice in Amsterdam until 2014. Her areas of expertise cover a broad range of modern orthodontic treatments, including aligner systems as well as traditional orthodontic appliances. Additionally, she has experience with combined orthodontic-surgical therapies. Alongside her clinical work, Dr. Bakker has been actively involved in various professional associations for many years, including ANT, KNMT, NVvO, EOS, WFO, and EAS. From 2007 to 2010, she served on the board of ANT, and from 2018 to 2023, she was a board member of the Dental Association of Leiden (LTV). Dr. Bakker frequently lectures and is committed to advancing orthodontics both nationally and internationally.

Dr Pedro Costa Monteiro is an orthodontist with  over 20 years dedicated  exclusively to orthodontics and facial orthopedics. He started practicing Dentistry at Oporto- Portugal in 2002 after getting licensed by the Faculty of Dental Medicine of the University of Porto in 2002. In 2009 , he obtained his Master in the specialty of orthodontics and facial orthopedics (3 years full time). Dr Costa Monteiro is also director of the PCMFG clinic where he works as a full time orthodontist. In 2016, he founded  b.pcm.education, opened his own 100% Invisalign practice and became an Invisalign KOL & Speaker. He now focuses on teaching and helping orthodontists to achieve the next level on their own practices and is since 2018 the CEO & Co-Owner Master Aligner Portugal and CEO & Co-Owner of Master Aligner Online Academy.

Dr. Romina Vignolo has earned her Dentistry degree from Complutense University of Madrid and her Master’s in Orthodontics and Dentomaxillary Orthopedics from Southern Mississippi University. Additionally, she has completed specialized training in areas such as Posturology and Podoposturology from the University of Barcelona, and Orthognathic Surgery from Alcalá de Henares University and Ramón y Cajal Hospital. Dr. Vignolo is also certified in Clinical Dental Care for Disabled Children from Complutense University of Madrid and is a specialist in Occlusion, Dysfunction, and Oral Rehabilitation, certified by the San Pablo Ceu University Foundation in Madrid. Since 2006, she has been teaching in the Orthodontics Postgraduate Programs at prestigious universities such as Alfonso X el Sabio University, European University, and San Pablo CEU University. Dr. Vignolo is a pioneer in early treatment and the use of aligners in children and adolescents. She regularly shares her knowledge and experience through courses and congresses, both nationally and internationally. Dr. Vignolo is an active member of several professional organizations, including SEDO, EAS, and EOS, where she stays up-to-date with the latest innovative techniques in orthodontics.

Graduated from the Faculty of Dental Surgery in Reims in 1990, docteur Séverin is a Qualified Specialist in Orthodontics (ODF) and holds several university diplomas, including a DIU in SAOS treatment and a DIU in applied dentomaxillofacial orthopedics. She also completed advanced training seminars in the United States (POS Seminars, Post Graduate 2002-2005) and obtained Invisalign certification in 2007. With over 950 cases treated and Diamond status, she was a clinical teaching instructor and a former associate for 8 years in the maxillofacial surgery and orthodontics department at La Salpêtrière. Her practice has been 100% dedicated to aligners for the past 6 years, and she is also the president of the SFSO (French Union of Orthodontic Specialists).

Graduated in Dentistry and Dental Prosthetics from La Sapienza University in Rome, later dedicating his clinical practice exclusively to Orthodontics. He has earned numerous certifications in advanced orthodontic techniques, completed the prestigious two-year FACE Master program, and achieved a Specialization in Orthodontics with highest honors from Tor Vergata University in Rome.

A sought-after international speaker and Key Opinion Leader (KOL) in aligner-based therapies, he brings extensive expertise with over 1,200 personally treated cases. He also serves as a faculty member and lecturer in postgraduate master’s programs at Tor Vergata University and Unicamillus University in Rome.

Dr. Steffen Decker holds an advanced degree in orthodontics from the University of Freiburg, Germany, and another in lingual orthodontics from the University of Basel, Switzerland. He is the first and only specialist recognized by the Kois Center in Seattle in the United Kingdom and now serves as the scientific advisor for orthodontics and airway issues at the Kois Center. Dr. Decker is highly qualified and experienced in early interceptive orthodontic treatments. He has been an INTERNATIONAL LECTURER with ALIGN TECHNOLOGY until December 2023 and currently represents ANGEL ALIGNERS in the EMEA region (Europe + Middle East). He is an APEX Provider 1%, having treated over 600 cases with aligners in growing patients. He is also the author of numerous articles and chapters in orthodontic scientific journals. Dr. Decker directs the Orthodontic Specialist Clinic and Academy in Amersham, UK, where early interceptive treatments are practiced and taught to orthodontists as part of a carefully planned educational program.

– PhD in Orthodontics, Postgraduate Orthodontic degree from U.C.M University Madrid 2002 -Belong to the first group in Spain of Invisalign providers since 2001. -European clinical speaker – Assistant professor for the master’s program in Orthodontics at UCM from 2003 to 2007 and currently assistant professor at Salamanca University in Spain from 2018. – Doctor’s degree in Orthodontics and Dento-facial Orthopedics 2003-2005 – Invisalign peer Award 2015 (First International Award) and Invisalign Peer Award 2017 (second European Award) in Gallery case published. – Invisalign APEX doctor until April 2023. – Angel international speaker from July 2023. – Belong to the first group in Spain of postgraduates in Lingual Orthodontic Incognito technique from Valencia University since 2011. – Co-director of the Advance International Program of Aligners Academy in Invisalign Technique from 2016 till 2023. – Co-author of the book Aligner Technique in Orthodontics translated into 4 languages with more than 2000 cases treated with aligners.

-Since 2019:        Director of the TPAO Society (Treatment Planning in Aligner Orthodontics)  -Since 2014:        Founder & CEO – TP SOLUTION GmbH | TP ACADEMY -2010 – 2014:     Clinical Manager EMEA at Align Technology – Manager, Trainer, and Supervisor – Align technology -2005 – 2010:     Master Dental Technician – Manager of a dental laboratory, specialised in aligner orthodontics -Member of the European Aligner Society (EAS) -Member of the German Association for Aligner Orthodontics (DGAO) -Member of the Austrian Association for Aligner Orthodontics (ÖGAO) -Member of the Swiss Association for Aligner Orthodontics (SGAO) -Member of the Turkish Aligner Society (TAS) -Member of the Society for Orthodontic Dental Technology (GK) -Lecturer at several Universities in Germany for Aligner Orthodontics -Lecturer at several master schools for orthodontics and digital aligner therapy  -Author published in many orthodontic journals and books -To date worked on more than 125.000 digital treatment plans