Irena Sailer received her dental education and Dr. med. dent. degree from the Faculty of Medicine, University of Tübingen, Germany in 1997/ 1998. In 2003 Dr. Sailer received an Assistant Professorship at the Clinic of Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics and Dental Material Sciences in Zurich. Since September 2013 she is the Head of the Division of Fixed Prosthodontics and Biomaterials at the University of Geneva. Irena Sailer is a Specialist for Prosthodontics (Swiss Society for Reconstructive Dentistry) and for Dental Implantology WBA (Swiss Society for Dentistry).
Since 2009 she is an Adjunct Associate Professor at University of Pennsylvania, USA, and since 2019 an Honorary Professor at the University of Aarhus, Denmark.
She is a Member of the Executive Committee of the EAO (European Association for Osseointegration), and the President of the EAED (European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry). She is also an Active Fellow of the GNYAP (Greater New York Academy of Prosthodontics).
Since 2019 Irena Sailer is the Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Prosthodontics and a member of ICP.

Dr. Cristina Zarauz graduated in dental medicine from the University Europea of Madrid in 2009. In 2011, she obtained the title ‘Expert in clinical periodontology’, certified by the Complutense University of Madrid, and in 2015 she specialized in Implantology and Prosthodontics (University of Amsterdam (ACTA)).

She obtained her Doctorate in Dental Medicine (PhD) from the Complutense University of Madrid in 2022 and a Doctorate in Dental Medicine (Dr med dent) from the University of Geneva in 2020. Dr. Zarauz is also a lecturer and the author of multiple peer-reviewed publications in the field of Fixed Prosthodontics, Implantology, and Digital Technologies: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=cristina+zarauz&sort=pubdate
Since 2017, Dr. Zarauz has been actively involved at the University of Geneva, where she supervises clinical treatment and coordinates theoretical courses for pre-graduate students in Fixed Prosthodontics. Additionally, she provides clinical supervision for post-graduate students in the same field.

Actively engaged in professional associations, Dr. Zarauz is a Fellow of the International Team for Implantology (ITI), a Member of the European Association for Osseointegration (EAO), and a Member of the Spanish Society of Prosthodontists (SEPES).

Dobrila Nesic studied Molecular Biology and Physiology at the University of Belgrade, Yugoslavia. She received the M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees at the University of Belgrade, Yugoslavia in 1989 and 1993, respectively. Her Ph.D. work was performed at the Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, USA. where she uncovered the role of introns in pre-mRNA 3’end formation. As a post-doctoral scientist, she worked at the Department of Cellular Biology in Geneva, Switzerland (1994 to 1999), at the Walter and Elisa Hall Institute of Medical Research in Melbourne, Australia (2000-2002) and at the Institute of Pathology, University of Bern (2002-2003). In 2003 she was promoted to senior researcher and in 2009 she received the Venia Docendi in Experimental Pathology from the University of Bern. She was a group leader of Osteoarticular Research from 2010 to 2018, when she became a faculty member (Maître d’enseignement et de recherche) at the Division of Fixed Prosthodontics and Biomaterials at the Dental Clinic of the University of Geneva. In 2023, she obtained a diploma in advanced studies “Management of Clinical Trials” form the University of Geneva.

At the University of Bern, Dobrila Nesic was involved in teaching activities comprising “Tissue Engineering” for Master Program in Biomedical Sciences, tutoring medical students and supervision of medical and veterinary doctorants and PhD students. She is currently tutoring students studying medicine and biomedical sciences, supervising master work of dental undergraduate students and giving lectures in the post-graduate program. Her research interests encompassed pre-mRNA processing, p53 and NF-kB cell-signaling pathways, basic biology of chondrocytes and mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) and their application in tissue engineering of cartilaginous tissues. Her current interests comprise regeneration of oral soft tissues, and biomaterials-cell interactions in vitro. Dr. Nesic was giving lectures at the national and international congresses.

Memberships (past):
International Cartilage Repair Society (Communication committee member, Scientific committee member), International Society for Stem Cell Research, Biomedical Engineering program jury member for best Master thesis.

Faculty at the Division for Fixed Prosthodontics and Biomaterials, University Clinics for Dental Medicine, University of Geneva, Switzerland

Dr. Duygu Karasan earned her DDS degree at Hacettepe University Faculty of Dentistry in Ankara, Turkey, progressing to specialization in Prosthodontics and a subsequent PhD at the same institution.

In 2018, she was honored with the ITI scholarship, for 1-year fellowship in the Division for Fixed Prosthodontics and Biomaterials at the University Clinics for Dental Medicine, University of Geneva, Switzerland (Chair: Prof Irena Sailer). Following the completion of her scholarship year, Dr. Karasan was offered the opportunity to continue her career within the same division. From 2020 to 2023, she underwent a specialization program in Reconstructive Dentistry at the University of Geneva and earned her Master in Advanced Studies and doctorate.

Currently, Dr. Karasan serves as a Research and Teaching Fellow at the Division of Fixed Prosthodontics and Biomaterials at the University of Geneva. In addition to her role coordinating the undergraduate fixed prosthodontics clinic, she serves as a supervisor in the post-graduate education program. Since 2020, Dr. Karasan has also been a supervisor in the Master of Digital Dental Technologies program at the University of Geneva, playing a role in its establishment.

Dr. Karasan has authored numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals, focusing on implant dentistry, biomechanics, application of digital technologies in the dental field, and efficiency optimization in dental workflows. Recognizing her expertise, Dr. Karasan actively participates in professional organizations, including the Swiss Society of Reconstructive Dentistry (SSRD), the International Team for Implantology (ITI), the European Association Osseointegration (EAO), and the European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry (EAED). Her contributions are evident in invited lectures, various honors, certifications, and grants, underscoring her impactful presence in the field.

Vincent Fehmer received his dental technical education and degree in Stuttgart, Germany in 2002. From 2002 to 2003 he preformed fellowships in Great Britan and the US in Oral Design certified dental technical laboratories. From 2003 to 2009 he worked at an Oral Design certified laboratory in Berlin, Germany – The Dental Manufaktur Mehrhof. In 2009 he received the degree as a MDT in Germany. From 2009 to 2014 he was the chief dental technician at the Clinic for Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics in Zurich, Switzerland. Since 2015 he is dental Technician at the Clinic for Fixed Prothodontics and Biomaterials in Geneva, Switzerland and runs his own laboratory in Lausanne Switzerland.

MDT Fehmer is a Fellow of the International Team for Implantology, an Active member of the European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry (EAED), and a member of the Oral Design group, the European Association of Dental Technology (EADT) and German Society of Esthetic Dentistry (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Ästhetische Zahnheilkunde, DGÄZ). He is active as speaker on a national and international Level.

Mr. Fehmer has received honors like the KENNETH RUDD AWARD from the American Prosthodontic Society. He has published more than 50 articles in peer reviewed journals within the field of fixed prothodontics and digital dental technology, contributed to book chapters and co-authored the book „Fixed Restorations“.

Also he serves as Editor in Chief of the QDT Yearbook, as Editor in Chief for the International Journal of Esthetic Dentistry and is a Section Editor for the International Journal of Prosthodontics.

Professional experience

Clinical supervision of post-graduate students in Digital Dental Technologies, University of Geneva since 2020.
Clinical supervision of undergraduate students in Fixed Prosthodontics, University of Geneva since 2018.
Lecturer in the fields of Fixed Prosthodontics, Implantology and Digital Technologies.
Scientific research in the fields of Fixed Prosthodontics, Implantology and Digital Technologies.
Clinical practice in the field of perdiodontology, implantology and fixed prosthodontics since 2013.
Clinical practice in general dentistry since 2010.

Training

Doctorate in Dental Medicine (Dr med dent) candidate , University of Geneva 2024.
Swiss Specialist in Reconstructive Dentistry (SSRD) 2023.
Master’s degree in Comprehensive Dentistry 2013.
Dental medicine (med dent), Barcelona University 2010.

Member

Fellow International Team for Implantology (ITI)
Member of the European Association for Osseointegration (EAO)
Member of the Spanish Society of Prosthodontists (SEPES)

Malin Strasding studied dental medicine at the University of Freiburg, Germany, and the University of Sevilla, Spain. In 2013 she received her degree in dental medicine and in 2015 her doctoral degree from the Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg.
From 2014-2016 Dr. Strasding worked as an assistant dentist at the Department of Prosthetic Dentistry in Freiburg (Chair: Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. J. Strub).

Malin Strasding is a Specialist in Reconstructive Dentistry (SSRD & DGPro) and specialized in oral implantology (DGI Curriculum Implantology). She is a member of the Editorial Board of the International Journal of Prosthodontics (IJP).

Since September 2016 she is a senior lecturer at the Division of Fixed Prosthodontics and Biomaterials, University of Geneva (Chair: Prof. Dr. I. Sailer). As course instructor Dr. Strasding is responsible for the clinical and theoretical student education and the supervision of the assistant dentists and post-graduate students. Her main focus in research lies on digital techniques and new materials in implant dentistry and prosthodontics. Dr. Strasding is giving lectures on national and international level, is ITI Fellow and lecturer for the ITI and is a certified Trios trainer for 3Shape.

Memberships:
International Team for Implantology (ITI), European Association for Osseointegration (EAO), Swiss Society of Reconstructive Dentistry (SSRD), German Society of Reconstructive Dentistry (DGPro), German Association of Oral Implantology (DGI), German Society of Dentistry and Oral Medicine (DGZMK), ICD (International College of Dentists)

Lecturer and clinical responsible of predoctoral fixed prosthodontics course and supervisor of postgraduate students at Division of Fixed Prosthodontics and Biomaterials of University of Geneva. Private practice in Geneva, Switzerland. Specialist in Reconstructive Dentistry (Swiss Society Reconstructive Dentistry – SSRD) and in Prosthodontics (European Prosthodontic Association – EPA). Master of Advanced studies and Doctorate from University of Geneva. Member of EAO Junior Committee. ITI and ICD fellow. Author of numerous publications in international peer-reviewed journals in the fields of fixed prosthodontics, implant dentistry and digital technologies.

Professor Dr Bjarni E Pjetursson, received his DDS from University of Iceland in 1990. From 1990 to 2000 he worked as a general dentist in his private clinic in Iceland. In 2000 he started his postgraduate training in Periodontology and Implant Dentistry at the University of Bern, Switzerland. He received his specialist certificate (EFP & SSP) and Masters of Advanced Studies in Periodontology and Doctorate in Dentistry (Dr. med. dent) from the Faculty of Medicine, University of Bern, Switzerland. From 2003 to 2005 he did his postgraduate training in Prosthodontics at the University of Berne, Switzerland. In 2014 he received his PhD from Faculty of Odontology, University of Iceland. From 2005 he was Assistant Professor and Senior lecturer at the Department of Periodontology and Fixed Prosthodontics, University of Berne and from 2009 to 2014 he was an honorary professor at the University of Hong Kong. From 2014 to 2019 he was the Dean of the Faculty of Odontology, University of Iceland. From 2014 to 2020 he was a EAO board member and from 2019 to 2021 an associate editor of International Journal of Prosthodontics

Presently, he is a Professor and Chairman of the Department of Reconstructive Dentistry and Vice Dean, University of Iceland and a Titular professor at the Division of Fixed Prosthodontics and Biomaterials, University of Geneva. Dr. Pjetursson has published extensively in resent years. He has also given over 800 lectures in 60 countries around the world. His research interests are clinical studies in implant dentistry and evidenced based evaluation of different treatment modalities in implant- and prosthetic dentistry. Professor Pjetursson´s passion apart from dentistry is horse breeding and his farm Hjardartun has been nominated as the Breeding farm of the year in Iceland three years in a row.

Professor Susanne Scherrer received her D.D.S (1984), her doctorate (1986) and her Privat Docent (2003) from the University Clinics of Dental Medicine, University of Geneva, Switzerland.

She is Full Professor in the Division of Fixed Prosthodontics-Biomaterials, Head of Biomaterials and Head of Continuing Education. Prof. Scherrer is the current President of the University Clinics of Dental Medicine (2022-2025). She is a Fellow of the Academy of Dental Materials and of the Academy of Prosthodontics. She has served as President of the Academy of Dental Materials (2002-2004) and President of the Dental Materials Group of the IADR (2001-2002). In 2014 she was awarded the IADR-Distinguished Scientist Wilmer Souder Award from the IADR-Dental Materials Group.

Her primary area of research and publishing involves dental ceramics, mechanical properties, clinical longitudinal trials and failure analysis using fractography. She has worked as a general practitioner from 1984 until 2015 in extramural family private practices half of her time.

Luís Pedro Pereira Azevedo, born on May 20, 1995, in Paços de Brandão, Portugal and professional license from the Portuguese Dental Association number 11824.

In 2018, he obtained a Master’s degree in Dentistry from the Faculty of Dentistry at the Portuguese Catholic University. In 2019, he completed a Postgraduate program in Implant Prosthodontics at the Faculty of Dentistry, Complutense University of Madrid.

Also in 2019, he earned a Master’s degree in Dental Sciences from the Faculty of Dentistry, Complutense University of Madrid.
In the same year, he started his Ph.D. in Dental Sciences, specializing in Digital Dentistry, at the Faculty of Dentistry, Complutense University of Madrid. Currently, he serves as a Researcher and Teaching Assistant in the Division of Fixed Prosthodontics and Biomaterials at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva. He is a researcher
at CIIS (Interdisciplinary Research Center in Health) and is pursuing his doctoral studies at the Faculty of Dentistry, Complutense University of Madrid.

He has a number of publications in the form of scientific articles in indexed journals, as well as abstract publications in indexed journals resulting from presentations at scientific events. (ORCID: orcid.org/0000-0001-9984-653X).