International Conference on

Dentistry & Oral Health

  April 20-21, 2026

  Tokyo, Japan

  dentistry@averconferences.com

  Hotel Mystays Premier Narita

Keynote Speakers

Dr. Motomu Kudo

Institute of Science Tokyo

Japan

Dr. Motomu Kudo, DDS, graduated from Showa University School of Dentistry in 2001. He is a Certified Specialist and Instructor from the Japanese Society of Periodontology. Dr. Motomu Kudo is an Active Member of the Japanese Orthodontic Society and the Japanese Association of Aligner Orthodontics. He is the Co-Founder and Representative of the Perio-Ortho Project (POP). Dr. Motomu Kudo has participated in international conferences.

Dr. Prashanth Shenoy

Yenepoya Dental College

India

Dr. Prashanth Shenoy is a Professor and Head of the Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology at Yenepoya Dental College, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), Mangalore, India. With over 30 years of academic and clinical experience, he has contributed extensively to the field of oral medicine, with more than 220 scientific publications in reputed journals and over 50 invited guest lectures. A Certified Implantologist and trained in CBCT technology from Helsinki, Finland, Dr. Shenoy is currently serving as the President of the Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology. He also heads a private specialty dental practice, Dental Chamber, in Mangalore.

Prof. Dr. Edward Janev

UKIM Skopje Macedonia

Macedonia

Professor Dr. Edward Janev, was born on 23.09.1972 in Skopje. An employee of the Department for Oral Surgery and Implantology Clinic, University Dental Clinical Centre "St. Panteleimon" in Skopje, N. Macedonia. Graduated from the University of St. Cyril and Methodius in Skopje, Faculty of Dentistry-Skopje, in 1995. With the title Master of Dental Sciences in the field of oral surgery from the University of St. Cyril and Methodius in Skopje, it was received in 2004. He received his PhD from the Faculty of Dentistry-Skopje, with a doctoral dissertation under the title "Implication of Continuous Antiplatelet Therapy on Intraoperative and Postoperative Bleeding at Oral Surgical Interventions" in 2012. From 2003 to 2018, he completed continuous education and professional visits in several countries (Turkey, France, Deutschland, and Spain). As a beneficiary of a NATO-TUBITAK scholarship, he achieved a scientific research project at the Clinic for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Ankara. The authorized educator and opinion leader on several implant systems (MEGAGEN, IMPLA-Schutz Dental Group, and BIO-3 Implant). He is the author of several domestic and international expert scientific papers and publications, as well as scientific research projects.

Dr. Rekha P. Shenoy

Yenepoya University

India

Dr. Rekha P. Shenoy completed her master’s from Manipal University in 2006 and PhD from Yenepoya University in 2016. She has extensive teaching experience training undergraduate and postgraduate students, and PhD scholars. She made Oral Presentations and received Travel Grants to the 17th World Conference on Tobacco or Health at Cape Town in March 2018, and the International Conference on Dental Research & Dental Treatments at Chicago in July 2019. Dr. Rekha has been awarded Best Presentation prizes at multiple National and State Conferences and has Chaired scientific sessions at National and State Dental Conferences. She has been invited as Resource Person to more than 50 programs. She has carried out more than 50 research projects and has more than 80 Publications in national and international peer-reviewed journals. She is a practicing dentist in Mangalore with her own clinical setup since 1997.

Speakers

Dr. V.S. Kamal Ramjee

MGR University

India

Dr. V.S. Kamal Ramjee is an experienced Dental Surgeon with over 15 years of expertise in Oral and Maxillofacial Prosthodontics, Implantology, and Maxillofacial Prosthetics. Pursuing a Ph.D. at MGR University, his research focuses on patient-specific implants using bionic materials. A former Associate Professor in a reputed dental college, he has extensive teaching and surgical experience. With international exposure from Harvard University and workshops in Geneva and Turkey, Dr. Ramjee is dedicated to advancing innovation in dental rehabilitation.

Dr. Katsuhiro Asaka

Asaka Dental Clinic

Japan

Dr. Katsuhiro Asaka is a specialist in implant dentistry and a certified periodontist based in Japan. He serves as the director of Asaka Dental Clinic, where he leads a team of over 80 staff members. Dr. Asaka has lectured internationally on digital workflows, All-on-4, and 3D-printed implant prosthetics. He is a key opinion leader for Nobel Biocare, GC, Geistlich, and Graphy, and a part-time lecturer at Nihon University School of Dentistry at Matsudo. He also chairs the academic committee of the Japan Implant Clinical Research Society.

Dr. Beatriz Chaves

University of the Basque Country

Spain

Dr. Beatriz Chaves is an accomplished implantologist and oral surgeon with a passion for rehabilitation and implantology. With extensive experience in complex surgeries and rehabilitations, has held senior positions in renowned institutions across Spain. Driven by a commitment to excellence, she specializes in procedures such as periodontal plastic surgery, bone regeneration, implants, and atrophic maxilla rehabilitation. Master's Degree in Periodontics and Implantology (University of the Basque Country), specialist in Implant Prosthesis (University Complutense), Continuing education in bone regeneration, mucogingival surgery, and oral rehabilitation. Exclusive Private Practice in Oral Surgery and Rehabilitation Since 2010.

Dr. Dai Kawanabe

Kawanabe Dental Clinic

Japan

Dr. Dai Kawanabe Graduated from Nihon University School of Dentistry at Matsudo in 2010. He has been the Director of Kawanabe Dental Clinic since 2017. He is a Certified Periodontist from the Japanese Society of Periodontology and the Japanese Academy of Clinical Periodontology.

Dr. Shaimaa Nasr

October University

Egypt

Dr. Shaimaa Nasr is an Associate Professor in Periodontology Department at October University for Modern Science and Arts (MSA University) and Fayoum University, with a PhD from Cairo University. She has served as the Head of the Periodontology Department at Fayoum University for three years and is currently a Course Director in Clinical Master of Implantology, as well as an active board member of the implant committee at MSA University. Dr. Nasr was a visiting professor at Princess Nourah University in Saudi Arabia. She has extensive clinical experience in implant dentistry and is an active international speaker, with significant publications in the field.”

Dr. Aparna Pandya

Chaitali Polyclinic

India

Dr. Aparna Pandya—a periodontist and host of the podcast Soft Smiles: Skills Beyond the Chair. I’ve had the honor of delivering a TEDxNM micro talk, conducting national and international sessions, and serving as a speaker and panelist at various dental forums. I’m also proud to be Mrs. India Vivacious 2019. My passion lies in helping dental professionals connect better with patients, teams, and themselves through empathy, communication, and confidence. I believe a thriving dental practice begins not just with skill, but with a genuine human connection.

Dr. Arpit Sikri

Bhojia Dental College & Hospital

India

Dr. Arpit Sikri [BDS (Gold Medallist), MDS (Prosthodontics), PGDHM, DWCOI] is currently working as Associate Professor & Post Graduate Teacher in the Department of Prosthodontics, Bhojia Dental College & Hospital, Baddi, Himachal Pradesh, India. He had earlier worked as a Senior Resident in the most prestigious dental institute of the country, i.e., Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, New Delhi, India. He had also worked as Senior Lecturer in Santosh Dental College, Santosh Deemed to be University, Ghaziabad (Delhi NCR) & Senior Lecturer in Sudha Rustagi College of Dental Sciences & Research, Faridabad, Haryana, India. He is the youngest dental surgeon of India to have completed his Post Graduate Diploma in Hospital Management from the National Institute of Health and Family Welfare (NIHFW, New Delhi), and that too with distinction. He has also been conferred with Diplomate Fellowship in the field of implantology by the World Congress for Oral Implantology (WCOI), Tokyo, Japan. Throughout his academic career, he had been awarded gold medals, being the Topper of the University, back to back. He has authored a book on “Oral Pathology” under Scientific Medtech Publishers. He has to his credit around 28 books under Lambert Academic Publishing (LAP) and more than 100 national as well as international publications in various reputed journals. He is the Editor of Webmed Central, Associate Editor of Current Dental Research Journal, and Assistant Editor of Asia Pacific Dental Journal & I-Dentistry journal. He is on the panel of various national and international journals as an editorial board member. Apart from this, he is also an active reviewer for various journals. He has also been conferred with many awards, namely IDA Profile of the Month 2011, Budding Dentist Award 2010, Dental Youth Icon 2009, Student Ambassador and Mentor by the publishing group “Elsevier”, and “The Best Post Graduate Student in Prosthodontics in India” in 2016. He has been recently awarded as “The Most Dynamic Dentist of the year 2021” during the Next Den Gen Awards 2021, where he was also appointed as the Guest of Honour and esteemed jury member.

Dr. Aavan K Matharu

West End Dental

United Kingdom

I graduated from Trinity College Dublin School of Dentistry in 2022. Following my degree, I had the opportunity to work in a mixed private and public healthcare dental practice in Dublin, Ireland, before migrating to Ottawa, Canada, and then to Colwyn Bay, Wales, where I currently deliver private dental care. I provide routine general dentistry, including restorative, endodontic, prosthodontic, and paediatric care. I hold a dental licence in both Canada and the UK and I’m an active member of the Ontario Dental Association. In addition to clinical practice, I have published articles and advice columns in the Dental Update, the British Dental Journal, and with the College of General Dentistry in the UK.

Mrs. Andra Calin

Romania

I am a dentist, a specialist periodontist, and I work in Bucharest, Romania. Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to participate as a speaker at numerous national and international conferences – most recently, at the prestigious EuroPerio 2025 congress, in Vienna. In addition to my clinical work, I am actively involved in the training of the new generation of specialists as a mentor for periodontology residents. I also hold courses and workshops for my fellow doctors, aiming to constantly contribute to the professional development of our field. I am also the head of the department at the clinic where I work.

Dr. Badea Florin Ciprian

Ovidius University of Constanta

Romania

I was born on 17 of june 1987 in Constantza, Romania and graduated the Faculty of Dental Medicine, Ovidius University from Constantza, Romania on 2012. The first residency, in Dental Prostehtics graduated in 2015; the second residency, in Dental Surgery i graduated in 2018; also, in 2017 i finished the Phd studies. The most important steps regarding university activity were: 2013, when i become Assistant Professor, 2019, Lecturer and starting with 2024 until present, Associated Professor, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Ovidius University from Constantza, Romania. I was passionate for research and this materialised by publihed or presented the research results to dentistry congress (37 articles ISI-Web of Science, Indexed in International Data Base; 45 abstracts). The research activity was appreciated with awards at different national and international congresses (APDC - HongKong 2011,UEFISCDI Romania - 2020, 2021, WDC - Bangkok 2025). I wrote 2 books in the dental speciality.

Dr. Grigorian Mircea

Ovidius University of Constanta

Romania

My name is Grigorian Mircea, I am an Associated Professor, PhD, in the Faculty of Stomatology, Ovidius University from Constanta, Romania. I am teaching since 2007, and during this period I have published one book, 3 book chapters, 52 ISI (Web of Science) and IDB (International Data Base) articles, 59 ISI and IDB abstracts. Also, I have over 26 presentations from my research in Romania and around the world. I was a member in the organizing committee for 9 international congresses and 4 national ones and a member in 4 research projects. Also, the research activity was appreciated by 3 awards.

Dr. Augusto Macedo

Moderna Del Sur

Peru

Dr. Augusto Macedo obtained his DDS degree from the Catholic University of Santa María, Peru, and a Master’s in Health Management from the same university. He completed his Specialty in Orthodontics at the Peruvian University Cayetano Heredia, Peru, and an Orthodontic Internship at the University of Concepcion, Chile. Additionally, he pursued a Specialty Program in Administration at the Catholic University San Pablo, Peru. He received education in Occlusal Medicine and TMJ Basic Curriculum from the Vienna School of Interdisciplinary Dentistry (VieSID Brasil), along with several professional certifications, including Craniomandibular System and Posture, Passive Self-Ligating Systems, Inter-radicular and Extra-alveolar Mini-implants, Digital Workflow in Orthodontics and 3D Diagnosis, and Laser Therapy. As an international speaker at various congresses and courses, his clinical interests focus on craniofacial growth and development, early treatments, 3D analysis, and functional diagnosis in Orthodontics.

Dr. Laura-Elena Apostol

Regina Maria Dental Clinics

Romania

I am Laura-Elena Apostol, I’m a dentist specialized in prosthetic dentistry, graduated from the Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Bucharest, Romania. My current practice focuses on direct and indirect restorations, with a strong passion for dental aesthetics, a field I continuously refine my skills in. Dentistry is a dynamic field where new techniques, technologies, and treatments emerge continuously, and my passion for it will never fade. I am also the founder of Dentstudy Academy, a platform dedicated to dental education, where I organize courses and workshops for professionals in the field. Dentistry is about passion, pragmatism, patience, empathy, and effective patient communication, qualities that define me.