Periodontist - DDS, BS, MSD, PHD

Dr. Jung-Chul Park is a distinguished dental professional specialising in periodontology and implant dentistry. He earned his dental degree and PhD from Yonsei University Dental College, Seoul, South Korea, with a focus on stem cell research in periodontal ligaments.

Dr. Park's groundbreaking work on alveolar bone-derived stem cells earned him the prestigious André Schroeder Research Prize in 2013 during his tenure as an ITI Scholar at the Eastman Dental Institute, UCL, London. Following this, he held academic roles at Yonsei University and Dankook University, where he served as Chair and Associate Professor in Periodontology.

Currently, Dr. Park is the Director of Yonsei Goodday Dental Hospital, Adjunct Professor at The Catholic University of Korea and Dankook University, and an ITI Study Club Co-Director. He is also an Associate Editor for the Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science and a Google Certified Innovator and Educator. Renowned for his expertise, he has delivered hundreds of lectures worldwide on implant dentistry, periodontology, and technology-driven education.

Sleep & TMJ Dentist - BHlthSciDent (La Trobe), MDent (La Trobe), GradDipDSM (UWA)

Dr. Damian Teo is a holistic dentist who has been exclusively treating patients for TMD, Bruxism and Sleep disorders for the last 10 years. He has completed various mini-residency programs covering TMD, craniofacial pain, sleep medicine, orofacial myology, and orthodontics with Dr. Steven Olmos, Dr. Derek Mahony, Dr. Jeffrey Okeson, Dr. Tony Ancell and Dr. Jamison Spencer.

Damian’s passion for TMD and Sleep medicine led to the founding of his own specialised TMD and Sleep clinics (Melbourne Dental Sleep Clinic), consulting with TMJ physiotherapists in the Melbourne TMJ & Facial Pain Centre and sleep respiratory physicians in Lung and Sleep Victoria.

Damian regularly lectures and holds an annual TMD & Sleep Mini Residency in Australia, teaching practitioners from around the world how to diagnose and manage TMD, OSA and bruxism. He is also currently studying medical acupuncture with the Australian Medical Acupuncture College (AMAC) and finishing his Fellowship in Dental Sleep Medicine. He is passionate in spreading the knowledge that dentists can help one’s health and quality of life by looking “beyond the mouth” and treating the body as a whole.

Sleep Dentist - BDSc (Melb), LDS (Melb), M Counselling (Latrobe), Grad Dip Counselling & HS (Latrobe), FDSM

     Dr. Harry Ball is a leading authority in dental sleep medicine with over two decades of dedicated experience. As the immediate past chairperson of the Dental Sleep Medicine Council of the Australasian Sleep Association, Dr. Ball has played a pivotal role in advancing the field. He founded Sleepwise Clinic, which has successfully treated over 16,000 patients with oral appliance therapy, making it the most renowned clinic of its kind in Australia.

     Dr. Ball is a sought-after educator and speaker, having organised and presented training programs for dentists across Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and several countries in Europe and Asia, including Holland, Belgium, Germany, Singapore, and Malaysia. His expertise is also recognised by general practitioners, sleep physicians, and professional organisations such as the Australian Dental Association, the Australian Orthodontic Society, and Dental Health Services Victoria.

     In addition to his work in sleep medicine, Dr. Ball served as the principal clinician at the Temporomandibular Disorders Pain Clinic at the Royal Melbourne Dental Hospital. He recently earned the Fellowship of Dental Sleep Medicine in Australia, further cementing his reputation as a leader in the field.

Sleep Dentist - BDS (Singapore), MPH (Singapore), FRACDS (Australia)

     Dr. Kelvin Chye is a distinguished dental professional with a broad and accomplished background in dental sleep medicine, public health, and healthcare management. He began his journey by earning a Bachelor of Dental Surgery in Singapore, followed by a Fellowship from the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons. He also holds a Master of Public Health and a Professional Certificate in Public Relations & Mass Communications.

     Dr. Chye serves as the CEO of Asia Pacific Dental Holdings and Group Clinical Director at Asia Pacific Dental Centres, where he leads with a vision of excellence and innovation. He is also a Visiting Consultant in Dental Surgery at Royal Healthcare Medical Centre and the Chief Clinical Governance Officer at Royal Healthcare Day Surgery Centre.

     Dr. Chye has attained the International Fellowship in Dental Sleep Medicine and is an active and engaged member of both the Australasian Sleep Association (ASA) and the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM). He is deeply committed to advancing the field through strategic communications and fostering meaningful local and international partnerships to enhance healthcare outcomes and elevate dental practices.

Sleep Dentist - BOH. DSc(QLD), G.Dip Dent (QLD), PG Dip Dental Implantology (CSU), FDSM

     Dr. Sam Talpis is a distinguished dental practitioner with a strong focus on dental sleep medicine, temporomandibular disorders, and dental implants. He earned his dental degree on the Gold Coast, graduating with a Bachelor of Oral Health and a Graduate Diploma of Dentistry. Dr. Talpis further honed his expertise by completing a Craniofacial Pain Clinical Residency at the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain in the USA, followed by a Sleep Residency in San Diego.

     As a leader in the field, Dr. Talpis is deeply involved in training dentists across Australia in dental sleep medicine. He has presented at the Australasian Sleep Association National Conference and has successfully passed the Fellowship examination in Dental Sleep Medicine in Australia. His innovative contributions have led to the development of several cutting-edge dental appliances now widely used throughout Australia.

     Collaborating closely with sleep physicians, ENT surgeons, and sleep psychologists, Dr. Talpis is passionate about the profound impact that quality sleep has on health, well-being, and overall quality of life.

ENT Surgeon - MBBS (Singapore), MRCS (Edinburgh), FAMS (Singapore)

     Dr. Valerie Tay is a leading Senior Consultant ENT surgeon in Singapore, recognized for her expertise in treating breathing and sleep disorders, as well as performing septorhinoplasty and facial plastic surgery. She is the immediate Past-President of the Society of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery (Singapore) as well as the Association of Women Doctors (Singapore).

     As the Director of Aspire ENT and Snoring Clinic at Mount Elizabeth Hospital, Dr. Tay combines advanced surgical techniques with a patient-centric approach to deliver outstanding care. Her extensive experience encompasses a range of procedures vital to managing sleep apnoea, including septorhinoplasty, barbed repositioning pharyngoplasty, and other surgical techniques for the nose and sinuses.

     In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Tay is dedicated to medical education, having served as a clinical senior lecturer at the National University of Singapore, an adjunct senior lecturer at the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, and is frequently invited as faculty for locoregional conferences.  

Sleep Dentist - BDS (University of Veracruz),
MSc (Tufts University), FICD

Dr. Correa is an associate professor and Director of the Craniofacial Pain and Dental Sleep Center at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston USA. He is committed to supporting academic learning as well as clinical practice and has worked as a faculty member at TUSDM Craniofacial Pain Center for over 20 years. Dr. Correa is an active member of several professional associations and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine (ABDSM) as well as a Fellow of the International College of Dentists (ICD). Dr. Correa was instrumental in incorporating Dental Sleep Medicine into the pre- and postgraduate programs at Tufts University.

The international reputation Dr. Correa holds is evident from his multiple well-attended courses, which have received overwhelmingly positive feedback. These include the Temporomandibular Disorders & Orofacial Pain Mini-residency, Dental Sleep Medicine Mini-residency, Dental Sleep Medicine Comprehensive Introduction, and Pediatric Dental Sleep Medicine Mini-residency. He also has been invited to present at institutions across multiple continents, including North and South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.

Dr Correa is the co-founder and current co-president of the WDSS (World Dento-facial Sleep Society).

ENT & Sleep Medicine Specialist - MD (University of Michigan)

Dr. Noah S. Siegel is Board Certified in both Sleep Medicine and Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery. He serves as the Director of Sleep Medicine and Surgery at Massachusetts Eye and Ear (Harvard Medical School). He is the Medical Director of Otolaryngology for Massachusetts Eye and Ear’s Longwood facility in Boston and is clinical faculty at Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Siegel also serves as the medical director for several sleep laboratories in the Boston area.

In addition, Dr. Siegel is part of the faculty at Tufts Dental School in the division of Craniofacial pain, TMD and Sleep. Dr. Siegel graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor in 1995. He completed his general surgery internship at Northwestern University and then completed his residency at Harvard University in Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Siegel has an active medical practice with primary interest in sleep apnea and the role of the nose in sleep disordered breathing.
He is frequently featured as a speaker at medical and dental sleep courses/training programs.

Paediatric Pulmonologist & Pediatric Sleep Specialist - MBBS (India)

Dr. Umakanth Katwa is the Director of Sleep Center at Boston Children’s Hospital and faculty at Harvard Medical School in Boston. He did his fellowship training in pediatric pulmonary and sleep medicine at the Harvard University in
Boston.

He co-directs, multidisciplinary sleep apnea and sleep surgery program. He has extensive teaching experience and co-directs pediatric sleep medicine courses at Harvard and Tufts Universities. His research interests include phenotyping pediatrics OSA, infant sleep apnea, drug induced sleep endoscopy, and technology integration in sleep evaluation. His current research includes AI based modeling of sleep study interpretation of pediatric OSA. He lectures widely across the world and involved in teaching sleep physicians, dentists and medical students and has extensively published in several peer reviewed national and international journals.

Sleep Dentist - BDS (NUS), GradDip Dental Sleep Medicine (COLDS), CertBBM (Buteyko Clinic Method)

Dr. Chen graduated from the National University of Singapore (NUS) and has worked as a general dentist for over thirty years. She is the first dentist in Malaysia to attain both Diplomate and International Certificant status by ABDSM (American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine) and she has recently completed her Graduate Diploma in Dental Sleep Medicine (COLDS).

Dr. Chen is also the first dentist in Malaysia to complete the Adult and Paediatric Dental SleepMedicine Residency as well as the Dental Sleep & Orofacial Pain Preceptorship Program from Tufts University (USA) under the guidance and mentorship of A/P Dr Leopoldo Correa and Prof Dr. Noshir Mehta. Dr Chen is also a certified Buteyko Breathing International Instructor.

Dr Chen is an experienced sleep dentist and has been providing a variety of treatments for her patients with sleep disorder since 2017.

Orofacial Myologist

Rochelle stands at the forefront of Orofacial Myology in Australia, recognized as a distinguished practitioner in the field. Rochelle employs a distinctive and holistic approach to patient care through her Sydney based orofacial myology practice, OM Health. With a reputation for excellence, she is a sought-after expert, contributing significantly to the industry’s advancement both in Australia and internationally.

Rochelle’s collaborative philosophy is evident through her integration of a team approach, collaborating with dentists, ENTs, Sleep Specialists, and other health professionals.
At OM Health, she delivers comprehensive care to a diverse patient base of all ages. Her particular focus areas include Orofacial Growth and Development, Orofacial Pain, and Sleep Disordered Breathing.

A dedicated leader in the field, Rochelle serves as a director and lecturer at the esteemed Australian Academy of Orofacial Myology. Rochelle recently co-authored the acclaimed textbook, “Dental Sleep Medicine”, published by Springer in 2022, making important and ground-breaking contributions to the wider recognition of orofacial myofunctional therapy.

Health Care Attorney

Attorney Jayme Matchinski draws on her extensive experience in health and corporate law to help health care companies handle the complex regulatory and operational issues unique to the industry.

A former vice president of a national health care consulting firm, Jayme has successfully represented health care providers in reimbursement claims against insurance carriers and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Physicians and health care systems look to Jayme for guidance on the legal and reimbursement structuring of post-acute venues of care, including sleep disorder centers, rehabilitation hospitals and facilities, ambulatory surgery centers, long-term acute care hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.

Jayme has significant experience in the area of sleep medicine and regularly works with sleep disorder centers, durable medical equipment companies, and other organisations in the sleep medicine space.

Oral Medicine - BDSc, MRACDS (GDP), DClinDent (OralMed), MRACDS (OralMed), CertADL, FOMAA, FPFA, FICD, FADI, MAICD

Dr. Amanda Phoon Nguyen is an oral med specialist based in Perth, Western Australia. She is an Adjunct Senior Lecturer at the University of Western Australia and a Consultant at Perth Children’s Hospital. She is the chair of the Oral Medicine Academy of Australasia Education and Scientific Committee, on the Board of Studies for Oral Medicine at the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons, and on the Expert Advisory panel for Head and Neck Cancer Australia. She was previously chair of the Australasian Sleep Association Dental Sleep Medicine Council, and was on the Executive committee of the Australian Dental Association Western Australia.

Amanda enjoys being on multiple committees and not-for-profit boards in dentistry as well as other health-related causes.

Bioclear Instructor & KOL - BSc (UBC), BDent (USyd), FAGD

Dr. Geoffrey Wan brings over 17 years of experience in dentistry to his practice with experience in orthodontics, occlusal rehabilitation, and the use of the Bioclear Method. Since 2010, Dr. Wan has honed his skills under the mentorship of Dr. David Clark, the founder of Bioclear, completing the entire continuum of courses. Recognized for his expertise, Dr. Clark appointed Dr. Wan as the Bioclear instructor for Oceania, highlighting his commitment to advancing the field of direct restorative dentistry. He has been running courses Australia-wide since 2022 and guest lecturing for national dental conferences including the FDIC and the ADX.

Dr. Wan's dedication to Bioclear stems from its potential to revolutionise dental care by extending the lifespan of natural teeth and delaying the need for porcelain crowns. At his private practice in Penrith, NSW, Dr. Wan spends much of his time in orthodontics and Bioclear restorations, offering patients innovative solutions for their dental needs.

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon - MBBS (Hons), BDSc (Hons), MSurg, FRACDS (OMS)

Dr. Anik Saha (Nik) is a skilled maxillofacial surgeon based in Victoria, Australia, specialising in temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and orthognathic surgery. With a solid academic foundation, including a Bachelor of Dentistry, Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery with Honours, and a Master of Surgery, Dr. Saha's commitment to surgical mastery is evident. Currently pursuing a Juris Doctor degree, he expands his knowledge into healthcare law.

As part of his daily practice, Dr. Saha expertly utilises the latest advancements in dental implants, TMJ, and orthognathic surgery to address issues related to bite, aesthetics, and breathing. His focus extends to the surgical treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea, aiming to enhance patients' sleep quality and overall health.

Cosmetic Dentistry - BDSc Melbourne (Hons)

Dr. Sam Koh is a Melbourne-based dentist, graduating from The University of Melbourne with First Class Honours. As the Director and Principal Dentist of Dental Boutique Mornington, his special interests are in Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry.

Following a personal recommendation from world-renown Orthodontist Dr. Derek Mahony, Dr. Koh has been awarded with a fellowship from the International Academy of DentoFacial Esthetics in New York, and also holds a fellowship in Orthodontics as well as a fellowship from the Pierre Fauchard Academy in London.

Dr. Koh is a proud founding member of the Colgate Advocates for Oral Health: Editorial Committee. He is also the co-founder of the Young Dentist Hub, and a mentor for the DentalX ACE program. Further to this, Dr Koh is a KOL and clinical advisor for several dental companies including 3Shape, Straumann, SDI and ClearCorrect.

Restorative Dentistry - DDS, PhD

Dr. Jun Iwata obtained his dental degree from Kagoshima University, before furthering his studies and obtaining a PhD from Osaka University. He owns a private practice in Takasago and his interests lie in restorative dentistry.

Dr. Iwata is world-renowned for his skills in tooth preparation as well as restorative dentistry, and is currently authoring his first book which is due to be published soon.

Memberships:
Society of Japan Clinical Dentistry - Osaka Branch (2010-Present)
Bio-emulation (2020-Present)

Wisdom Teeth & Implants - DDS, MS, PhD

Dr. Kim is a world famous dentist and lecturer for implants and 3rd molar extractions.

He is internationally known and travels all over the world providing lectures on safe and efficient methods of 3rd molar extraction and dental implants. He is a published author of several books, including Extraction of Third Molars: Easy Simple Safe Efficient Minimally Invasive & Atraumatic (2018), which has currently been published in five different languages. He is also author of ESSE Mastering Dental Implants (2021).

He is from Seoul, Korea, and is the owner of Gangnam Dental Clinic. He graduated from Chonbuk National University School of Dentistry in Korea. He has been part of many different honorable programs, such as: University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry Periodontics-Implant CE (2005) and UCLA Periodontics Preceptorship (2007-2008) and UCLA Dentistry OMS Preceptorship (2018-2019).

He is an a​​ssociate professor at Chonbuk National University School of Dentistry, Yonsei University College of Dentistry and Pusan National University. He is also a faculty member of Osstem (Hiossen) Implant Korea, head director of Dentis Implant continuing education, director of Gangnam Academy of Wisdom tooth Extraction (GAWE), director of Gangnam International Implant Academy (GIIA Korean Co.) and Great Implant Academy (GIA USA Co.)

His philosophy for everything including dentistry is to be simple, safe, and efficient.

English Translator - BDSc in OH, Grad Dip Dentistry (Griffith)

Dr. John Hur graduated from the School of Dentistry in Griffith University, Australia. He is a director and a principal dentist of two private dental practices based in regional towns; Tamworth and Gunnedah in the state of New South Wales. His special interests lie in aesthetic dentistry and oral surgery, including wisdom teeth, dental implants and soft tissue grafting.

Since 2019, he has been helping Dr Young Sam Kim with his wisdom teeth lecture in Sydney and in Los Angeles. He was also a visiting faculty for Dr. Kim's Mexico Live Surgery courses.

Sleep Apnoea - BDSc (Melb), LDS (Melb), M Counselling (Latrobe), Grad Dip Counselling & HS (Latrobe)

Dr. Ball is the immediate past chairperson of the dental sleep medicine council of the Australasian Sleep Association. He restricted his practice to dental sleep medicine over 20 years ago and is one of the most experienced practitioners in the world, establishing Sleepwise Clinic which has treated over 16,000 patients with oral appliance therapy.

Dr. Ball has organised and presented training programs for dentists throughout Australia and New Zealand as well as in the United Kingdom, Holland, Belgium, Singapore and Malaysia. He has presented on sleep to GPs, sleep physicians as well as on behalf of the Australian Dental Association, the Australian Orthodontic society and Dental Health Services of Victoria.

Dr. Ball has also been a principal clinician at the Temporomandibular Disorders Pain Clinic at the Royal Melbourne Dental Hospital from 1998-2001.

Oral Medicine - BDSc, MRACDS (GDP), DClinDent (OralMed), MRACDS (OralMed), CertADL, FOMAA, FPFA, FICD, FADI, MAICD

Amanda is an oral med specialist based in Perth, Western Australia. She is an Adjunct Senior Lecturer at the University of Western Australia and a Consultant at Perth Children’s Hospital. She is the chair of the Oral Medicine Academy of Australasia Education and Scientific Committee, on the Board of Studies for Oral Medicine at the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons, and on the Expert Advisory panel for Head and Neck Cancer Australia. She was previously chair of the Australasian Sleep Association Dental Sleep Medicine Council, and was on the Executive committee of the Australian Dental Association Western Australia.

Amanda enjoys being on multiple committees and not-for-profit boards in dentistry as well as other health-related causes.

Prosthodontics - DCD (Pros)

Kirthi graduated from India in 2000 and received her Doctorate in Prosthodontics (DCD) from the University of Sydney in 2013. She then went on to teach Prosthodontics at the Universities of Melbourne and Sydney. Her interests lie in implant dentistry, cosmetic reconstructions and fixed prosthodontics.

Kirthi is currently a fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (general) and a member of International College of Prosthodontists. She is also a member of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (Pros), Australian Osseointegration Society, Australian Prosthodontic Society (Federal representative-past), and the International Team for Implantology (ITI).

Kirthi directs the ITI Melbourne Inner East study group and is a registered ITI speaker and an ITI Fellow.

Orthodontics - DCD (Ortho), DDS (Distinction), BOptom

David is a specialist Orthodontist in full-time private practice in metropolitan Melbourne. After a short career in Optometry, David completed both his Doctor of Dental Surgery and Doctor of Clinical Dentistry in Orthodontics degrees from the University of Melbourne.

Academically, David has published several papers in peer-reviewed journals and presented at various conferences. He has taught and mentored dental students at the University of Melbourne, with an aim to invest in the future generation of dental practitioners.

David has special interests in orthodontic biomechanics, skeletal anchorage, surgical orthodontics and early treatment.

Restorative Dentistry

Onny studied and graduated from Airlangga University in Surabaya, Indonesia and currently works as a full-time dentist in his clinic in Surabaya. He has a keen interest in restorative and aesthetic dentistry, honing his skills by participating in courses like Naoki Aiba’s Oral Design Dentscape course and the renowned DSD Master Course with Dr Christian Coachman.

In 2014, Onny was appointed as BISCO’s Key Opinion Leader (Asia) in Seoul, South Korea. In 2016, Micerium appointed him as their Key Opinion Leader (Asia) under Prof Francesco Mangani’s guidance in Tokyo, Japan. In 2019, Dr Onny became one of 3Shape’s Key Opinion Leaders.