Edentulism Conference
Edentulism Conference
May 20-22, 2027 | Barcelona, Spain
“Evidence-based presentations supporting and comparing new and traditional techniques”
Dr. Barbara Woodhouse
“Knowledge, venue, location, meeting colleagues, friendly atmosphere.”
Dr. Saud Ibrahim
Speakers Edentulism 2027
18 speakers and 3 moderators. Tap “Read bio” to learn more about each one.
Prof. Tomas Albrektsson
Evidence or Belief? The Hidden Biases in Implant Dentistry
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Prof. Tomas Albrektsson, a pioneer in osseointegration since 1967, is esteemed for his extensive research and publications that have significantly advanced the field of maxillofacial surgery.
Dr. Louie Al-Faraje
Advanced Surgical Techniques for the Rehabilitation of the Atrophic Maxilla: The Pterygoid Implant Solution
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Dr. Louie Al-Faraje is a specialist in oral implantology, implant surgery, and bone grafting procedures. He serves as a leading educator and innovator in evidence-based surgical protocols through the California Implant Institute in San Diego. Currently, Dr. Al-Faraje focuses his work on advanced implant dentistry, surgical anatomy, complications management, and training clinicians worldwide in predictable implant procedures.
Dr. Carlos Aparicio
The ZAGA Concept: From A to Z
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Dr. Carlos Aparicio is a leading clinician, author, and pioneer of the Zygoma Anatomy-Guided Approach (ZAGA) for zygomatic implants, transforming the treatment of severe maxillary atrophy. He is the president of the ZAGA Centers Network.
Prof. Dr. Howard Gluckman
The Evolution of Partial Extraction Therapy and the Socket Shield Technique
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Prof. Dr. Howard Gluckman is a Cape Town–based periodontist, implantologist, author, and international lecturer with more than 25 years of experience in implant dentistry. He is the founder/director of the Implant & Aesthetic Academy, where he trains dental professionals in advanced implantology, bone regeneration, soft tissue aesthetics, and periodontal plastic surgery. His clinical and academic work focuses especially on immediate implant placement, bone reconstruction, and innovative techniques in aesthetic implant dentistry.
Dr. Juan Gonzalez
The PATZi Protocol: A Systematic Approach to Full-Arch Treatment
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Dr. Juan Gonzalez is a board-certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon with more than two decades of experience in full-scope oral surgery and implant dentistry. His work focuses on full-arch rehabilitation, especially complex cases involving severe bone loss and advanced implant techniques such as zygomatic, pterygoid, and trans-nasal implants. He is also board-certified in anesthesia and has performed over 15,000 sedation and general anesthesia cases. Dr. Gonzalez will deliver the session alongside Dr. Simon Oh.
Dr. Dan Holtzclaw
The HESIAn Protocol
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Dr. Dan Holtzclaw is an internationally recognized periodontist and implantologist specializing in full-arch implant dentistry. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and has published more than 60 peer-reviewed articles. He has delivered over 150 lectures worldwide and currently serves as Director of Fixed Arch Solutions for Affordable Care, LLC.
Prof. Dr. Ole Jensen
Future Tissue Engineering for the Edentulous Patient
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Prof. Dr. Ole T. Jensen is a world-renowned oral and maxillofacial surgeon recognized for his major contributions to implant dentistry, bone grafting, sinus grafting, and maxillofacial reconstruction. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and has authored more than 100 scientific articles and several textbooks, including work on sinus bone grafting. He received the Brånemark Osseointegration Award in 2016 for lifetime achievement in implant dentistry.
Dr. Ronald Jung
The Edentulous Patient: Comprehensive Patient Assessment and Treatment Plan
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Prof. Dr. Ronald Jung, a specialist in prosthodontics, implant therapy, and oral surgery. He serves as Chairman and Clinic Director of the Clinic of Reconstructive Dentistry at the Center for Dental Medicine, University of Zürich. Currently, Prof. Jung focuses his academic and clinical work on hard and soft tissue management, reconstructive dentistry, and new technologies in implant dentistry.
Dr. Adi Lorean
The Pterygoid Heist: Decoding the Pterygoid Solution for the Atrophic Maxilla
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Dr. Adi Lorean, a specialist in oral and maxillofacial surgery and an international expert in zygomatic and pterygoid implants. He serves as a Visiting Professor at Titu Maiorescu University and is a founder of Lorian Medical, the ZAGA Center in Tel Aviv. Currently, Dr. Lorean focuses his practice on complex full-arch rehabilitation, bone grafting, sinus augmentation, nerve repositioning, and advanced implant treatments performed under general anaesthesia.
Dr. Ricardo Mitrani
Terminal Dentition Challenge: Definitive Protocols for Tooth Conservation or Extraction
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Dr. Ricardo Mitrani, a specialist in prosthodontics, implant prosthodontics, and aesthetic dentistry. He serves as an international lecturer, educator, and mentor with more than three decades of clinical experience. Currently, Dr. Mitrani focuses his practice in Mexico City on prosthodontics, implants, and aesthetic dentistry, while contributing to global dental education through publications, lectures, and academic appointments. Dr. Mitrani will share the stage at the Edentulism 2027 Conference with Dr. Andrés Peñalva.
Dr. Pedro Moura
Talk title to be announced
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Dr. Pedro Moura, a specialist in implantology, periodontology, and advanced oral surgery. He serves as the founder and pedagogical coordinator of Foramen Dental Education in Porto and directs its Surgery and Clinical Residency Master’s programme. Currently, Dr. Moura focuses his clinical and educational work on full-arch rehabilitation, autogenous bone grafting, digital dentistry, sinus elevation, and advanced surgical training.
Dr. Simon Oh
The PATZi Protocol: A Systematic Approach to Full-Arch Treatment
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Dr Simon Oh is a board-certified implant surgeon recognized for his expertise in complex full-arch rehabilitation, He focuses on advanced implant solutions for patients with severe bone loss, including zygomatic, pterygoid, and transnasal implant techniques. Dr. Simon Oh will share the stage at the Edentulism 2027 Conference with Dr. Juan Gonzalez, presenting their combined expertise in advanced full-arch implant rehabilitation and the management of complex edentulous cases.
Dr. Andrés Peñalva
Terminal Dentition Challenge: Definitive Protocols for Tooth Conservation or Extraction
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Dr. Andrés Peñalva, a specialist in periodontics, advanced grafting procedures, and implant dentistry. He serves as a leading expert in remote anchorage implant placement and zygomatic implant treatments. Currently, Dr. Peñalva focuses his practice in Mexico City on complex implant rehabilitation and leads the only certified ZAGA Center in Mexico City. Dr. Peñalva will deliver the session alongside Dr. Mitrani.
Prof. Dr. Alessandro Pozzi
Guided Full-Arch That Actually Works: Planning, Stack Errors, and Reproducibility
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Prof. Dr. Alessandro Pozzi is an Italian dentist, researcher, and international lecturer recognized for his expertise in digital implant dentistry, guided surgery, and prosthetic rehabilitation. Practicing in Rome since 1997, he specializes in oral surgery, orthodontics, and TMJ dysfunctions, and is licensed by both the Italian General Dental Council of Rome and the UK General Dental Council of London. His work focuses on advanced digital workflows, full-arch rehabilitation, and minimally invasive implant treatment.
Dr. Marco Ronda
The Success in GBR: Meticulous Planning and Flap Passivation
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Dr. Marco Ronda, a specialist in implantology and horizontal and vertical bone regeneration. He serves as an international speaker and educator in advanced regenerative surgical techniques. Currently, Dr. Ronda focuses his practice in Genoa, Italy, on implant dentistry, guided bone regeneration, and advanced flap management techniques.
Prof. Xie Rui
Robotics in Remote Anchorage Implantology
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Prof. Rui Xie, a researcher in implant dentistry, autonomous robotic surgery, and digitally assisted treatment planning. His work focuses on robotic-assisted dental implant placement, full-arch implant rehabilitation, artificial intelligence, and CBCT-based tissue analysis. Through clinical and scientific research, He contributes to improving the accuracy, predictability, and efficiency of advanced dental implant procedures.
Dr. Marina Morante Silva
Management of Nerve Injuries in Implantology
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Dr. Marina Morante Silva, a specialist in oral and maxillofacial surgery, head and neck surgery, and microvascular reconstruction. She serves as an Assistant Professor at the University of Florida and as an oral and maxillofacial surgeon at UF Health Jacksonville. Currently, Dr. Morante Silva focuses her clinical work on head and neck pathology, oral cancer, nerve reconstruction, and complex facial and microvascular reconstructive procedures.
Dr. Safa Tahmasebi
Staying Ahead of the Curve: Preventative Protocols in Full Arch Implants and Advanced Approaches for Failure Management
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Dr. Safa Tahmasebi, a specialist in Prosthodontics and full-mouth implant rehabilitation. He serves as a leading expert in immediate loading protocols and smile reconstruction. Currently, Dr. Safa focuses his practice in Jacksonville, Florida, on immediate fixed full-mouth implant-supported reconstructions.
Moderators
Prof. Dr. Tara Aghaloo
Moderator
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Prof. Dr. Tara Aghaloo is a Professor and Postgraduate Program Director of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the UCLA School of Dentistry. She holds DDS, MD, and PhD degrees, and is board-certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Her clinical and research work focuses on bone biology, bone and soft tissue regeneration, dental implant surgery, and medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaws.
Prof. Dr. Chantal Malevez
Moderator
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Prof. Dr. Chantal Malevez is a Belgian specialist in Maxillofacial Surgery and an Honorary Professor at the Faculty of Medicine, Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB). She is internationally recognized for her contributions to zygomatic rehabilitation, advanced implant technologies, bone grafting, and the treatment of edentulous patients. Her work has had a major influence on zygomatic implant protocols, and she has lectured and published widely in implant surgery and maxillofacial congenital deformities.
Dr. Isabella Rocchietta
Moderator
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Dr. Isabella Rocchietta, a specialist in periodontics and implant dentistry. She serves as an international speaker, researcher, and academic contributor in bone regeneration, tissue engineering, and implant protocols. Currently, Dr. Rocchietta focuses her clinical work in Milan, Italy, and London, United Kingdom, on periodontics, implant dentistry, osseointegration, and soft and hard tissue regeneration.
Included in every registration
Every lecture, live in your language
The conference is held in English, and every lecture and round table is translated live by AI into the language you choose. Follow it on your own phone, with captions or audio, from the first session to the last.
Español
Português
Français
Deutsch
Italiano
Polski
Türkçe
العربية
中文
日本語
한국어
+ many more
Used throughout Edentulism 2025 by participants from all over the world.
Dr. Antoine Chehade
Barcelona, 20 to 22 May 2027
The third Edentulism Conference is back at the World Trade Center, on the Barcelona waterfront. We hold it every two years so the speakers have new results to show.
When
Thursday 20 to Saturday 22 May 2027
Where
World Trade Center Barcelona, Moll de Barcelona s/n, 08039 Barcelona
Programme
18 speakers and moderated round tables. 24 CE credits.
Language
Talks are in English. Live AI translation runs on your phone in the language you pick.
Previous editions
Gran Canaria 2023, Barcelona 2025
REGISTRATION
🟢 €1,200 is a temporary First Release rate. The price goes up to €1,350 on 1 April 2027. Lock in your seat at today’s rate.
Early Release
Best Value
June - September 2026
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3-day full conference access
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All scientific sessions
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Roundtable discussions
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Welcome cocktail
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Coffee breaks & lunches
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Social event (+1 welcome)
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AI-powered simultaneous translation (all languages)
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Certificate of attendance (24 CE credits)
First Release
Standard
Oct 2026 - Mar 2027
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3-day full conference access
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All scientific sessions
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Roundtable discussions
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Welcome cocktail
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Coffee breaks & lunches
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Social event (+1 welcome)
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AI-powered simultaneous translation (all languages)
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Certificate of attendance (24 CE credits)
Final Release
Late Registration
Apr - May 2027
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3-day full conference access
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All scientific sessions
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Roundtable discussions
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Welcome cocktail
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Coffee breaks & lunches
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Social event (+1 welcome)
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AI-powered simultaneous translation (all languages)
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Certificate of attendance (24 CE credits)
The Edentulism 2025 Conference was a resounding success, attracting over 200 dental clinicians from around the world. After the first edition in Gran Canaria, the 2025 edition was held in Barcelona, featuring over 20 world-renowned speakers.
Participants enjoyed a science-rich program led by experts in edentulous treatments, covering topics such as zygomatic, pterygoid, nasal, and short implants, as well as digital workflows and smile design. Moderated by top oral and maxillofacial surgeons, the event featured dynamic roundtable discussions and valuable networking opportunities…
About Us
Edentulism Conference is organized by the international network of ZAGA Centers. As a group of advanced dental solutions and technology experts, ZAGA Centers is committed to delivering and educating on the most advanced and scientifically backed solutions to help all patients, especially those who are edentulous.
This is the foundation for organizing the Edentulism Conference. Its first two editions, Edentulism Conference in 2023 and 2025, met great success and appreciation by the participants and world-renowned speakers. Edentulism 2027 builds on this experience to provide an even more comprehensive, scientific and clinical learning experience to all clinicians joining!
Edentulism 2027 Sponsors
