This congress brings together top dental professionals from around the world and local KOL's, offering an exclusive opportunity to learn from the best, right here in Riga. Whether you're a dentist, assistant, or hygienist, you’ll find invaluable insights to take your skills to the next level!
This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on knowledge from industry leaders – theory, practice, and experience all in one place!
Don’t miss the chance to meet and learn from world-class experts in Riga, all in one place.
Dr Zohaib Ali, Great Britain
Specialist in Prosthodontics,
BA BDentSc MFDS RCSEd MDPH MClinDent Prosthodontics RCSEng MRDPros RCSEd MPros
Based on the experience of treating thousands of patients in general practice and hospital environments, I have distilled the best practices and finest techniques to produce my workflows. Each treatment plan is meticulously created uniquely for each client. My work involves a detailed analysis which allows an open discussion regarding all of your treatment choices.
I am a specialist in prosthodontics. This includes both the restoration and replacement of damaged or missing teeth. Repaying the trust my patients place in me is always at the forefront of my mind and I consider this a privilege. Working alongside the brightest and most forward thinking dental technicians, I strive to achieve the most aesthetically pleasing and stable outcomes.
Dr. Rafael Beolchi, DDS, MSc
Dr. Rafael Beolchi majored in dentistry at the University of São Paulo (USP) and has maintained a private practice since 2001, working mainly in aesthetic dentistry and oral rehabilitation. In 2009 he received his Master’s degree in biomaterials from the Institute of Energetic and Nuclear Research, USP. He is a member of the Academia Brasileira de Odontologia Estetica. He is responsible for the Continuing Education Course on Aesthetics with Direct Composite Resins of FACOP – Sorocaba Center. He also teaches the post-graduate course of the Faculdade São Leopoldo Mandic, Campinas, Brazil.
Dr Ian Cline, Great Britain
is a London-based dentist specialising in aesthetic and restorative dentistry, who qualified from King’s College London (1993) and holds a Diploma in General Dental Practice from the Royal College of Surgeons (1996). He is an international lecturer, Co-founder and Course Director of Cosmetic Dental Seminars, and a guest lecturer for the King’s College London MSc programmes in Aesthetic Dentistry and Prosthodontics.
Professor Aylin Baysan, Great Britain
BDS MSc PhD MFDS RCSEd MEndo RCSEd FDTFEd FDS RCSEng PHEA
Clinical Professor in Cariology related to Minimally Invasive Dentistry at Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London (QMUL), and a UK General Dental Council registered specialist in Endodontics and Prosthodontics. She is also Adjunct Professor at Bezmialem Vakıf University Faculty of Dentistry in Istanbul and Honorary Professor at the University of Hong Kong Faculty of Dentistry since 2024.
Professor Baysan is an internationally recognised researcher in cariology and minimally invasive dentistry with over 60 peer-reviewed publications and active involvement in international organisations including IADR. She is the Master Programme Director of Minimally Invasive Dentistry (MID) and is committed to advancing innovation, education and collaboration in sustainable dentistry.
Consolata Pejrone, Italy
Teacher for over 25 years, she is an expert clinician and practices the profession as dental hygienist in different private practices in Northern Italy. Certificate Degree in Dental Hygiene from Forsyth School for Dental Hygienists and an Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene by the College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions of Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts (USA).
She is consultant and clinical coordinator for the EMEA area for Hu-FriedyGroup.
She volunteers in several local communities with special needing children, mothers, teen-agers and immigrants with the non-profit organization COI (Cooperazione Odontoiatrica Internazionale).
She holds lectures, seminars and webinars to dental hygienists, dental assistants, general dentists, periodontists, medical doctors.
Deyar Mahmood PhD, CDT
Business Development Manager – Dental, Kuraray Noritake Nordic
Deyar Mahmood holds a PhD in Dental Materials Science with research focused on ceramic materials, CAD/CAM technologies, and their clinical application in restorative dentistry. His academic background is further strengthened by postdoctoral research in additive manufacturing (3D printing) and intraoral scanning, reflecting a continued engagement with emerging digital workflows in dentistry.
His professional interests include ceramic biomaterials, adhesive technologies, digital prosthodontics, and the translation of materials science into predictable clinical outcomes. In addition to his industry experience, he has contributed to dental education as a lecturer and researcher at Malmö University.
Dr. Giedrė Ūzė, Lithuania
With over a decade of dedicated study and clinical experience, my journey in dentistry began with a BSc in Dental Hygiene, followed by an MSc in Dentistry at the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences and Rīga Stradiņš University. I’ve since completed a Mastership in Biomimetic Dentistry at the Alleman Center and currently pursuing a residency in Prosthodontics. In addition to long-term clinical practice, I lecture at the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, educate dentists worldwide, and I am proud to be the founder of UZE Academy. Dentistry runs in my blood — I’m a third-generation dentist, continuing a proud family legacy.
Cătălin Pogoreanu, Rumānija
is BDM for X-ray Imaging & CBCT at Dürr Dental, covering CEEU Adria, Balkans, Hungary, and the Baltic states. With over 10 years in the dental market, he has held key roles at GURSK Medica and Straumann Group. He holds a degree in International Affairs from the Romanian-American University and is a Year 2 Executive MBA candidate at the University of York & Université de Strasbourg.
Daiva Mačiulienė, Lithuania
an experienced dental hygienist, educator, and Head of the Department of Oral Health at Kauno kolegija, Lithuania with more than 25 years of clinical experience.
Alongside her clinical experience as a dental hygienist at the implantology and dental clinic „Stilus Optimus“, where she specializes in professional oral hygiene, patient preparation for implant procedures, and interdisciplinary teamwork, and with more than a decade experience in academia, she combines hands-on periodontal practice with evidence-based teaching.
She is also actively participating in national professional organizations and initiatives, is a Board Member of the Lithuanian Dental Chamber.
In 2016, she was awarded Best Dental Hygienist of the Year by the Lithuanian Dental Chamber.
Her lectures focus on practical approaches to biofilm management, non-surgical periodontal treatment, and effective oral care—from clinical procedures to patients’ daily home care routines.
Dr. Michael Stiksa, Austria
is a veterinary doctor turned dental expert with a rich background in pharmaceuticals. Graduating from Brno Veterinary and Pharmaceutical University in 1992, he later joined 3M's Oral Care Division in 2007. Now, as a Clinical Advisor at Solventum since April 2024, he focuses on educating and training others on dental materials and procedures. Dr. Stiksa brings experience and passion for improving dental care to his role and tries to help you solve your challenges — and advance dental care
Carola Auer, Austria
is a Sales Manager at Metasys GmbH specialising in dental hygiene and infection control solutions. She works closely with dental clinics and professionals, providing guidance on effective disinfection systems, instrument reprocessing and hygiene workflows, while sharing practical insights into modern hygiene standards in clinical practice.
Jørn Døi, Denmark
Nordic Manager Young Innovations, My Dental background is quite long, but the key points: RDH in 1997 from University in Copenhagen (UIC) BA 2009
1998-2017 Specialist Teacher at the Dental Hygienist education 19 years at UIC, Clinical and theoretical. Dipl. Statistics and Scientific methods.
Dipl. Periodontics. Master’s degree in Learning Theory from AAU
Course giver for American Eagle Instruments, advanced instrumentation techniques and dental legislation in Denmark.
Dr Mirela Shveys, OMFS, DMD, MD, Israel
certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon in Israel and Romania and completed her residency at Rambam Medical Health Care Campus in Haifa, Israel. She holds dual degrees in Dental Medicine (1998) and Medicine (2016) from Gr. T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Iași, Romania.
Dr Shveys is the founder of Dr Shveys Dental & Maxillofacial Clinic in Iași and specialises in complex implantology, including rehabilitation of atrophic jaws using zygomatic, pterygoid and nasal implants. She is actively involved in international professional organisations and regularly lectures internationally on bone and soft tissue regeneration, implantology and digital dentistry.
Doc. Dr. Anda Mindere Gūbele, Latvia
Certified Endodontist, Head of the Endodontics Residency Programme at RSU, Expert of the Ministry of Health in the field.
Dr Iveta Ābola DDS, PhD, Latvia
Specializes in aesthetic restorations
ZEAC – Dental and Aesthetic Training Centre
Dr Arnolds Bite, Latvia
DDS, MClinDent, MSc, PGCert, Certified Prosthodontist
Specialist in prosthodontics, microprosthodontics and aesthetic dentistry. He obtained his prosthodontics qualification at Riga Stradiņš University (2018), completed further education in aesthetic dentistry in Frankfurt (2022) and microprosthodontics in the United States (2023). His clinical work focuses on smile aesthetics, complex prosthetic and ceramic restorations, and the management of occlusal problems.
He is a member of the International College of Prosthodontists and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.
Dr Māris Gržibovskis, Latvia
Dr. med., Orthodontist, Member of the European Aligner Society, MOrth RCSEd, DDS, Board Member of the Latvian Orthodontic Association (LOA)
Dr Antons Vostroilovs, DDS, Latvia
Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Specialisation – Provides both emergency and planned oral surgical care, performs dental implant placement and all types of dentoalveolar surgical procedures. Also performs orthognathic (jaw) surgery.
Member of the Latvian Dental Association and the Latvian Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.
Dr Natālija Protasa, DDS, Latvia
Certified Paediatric Dentist, Certified Dentist, President of the Latvian Association of Paediatric Dentists
Specialisation – Her clinical priorities focus on working with children, treatment of primary and newly erupted permanent teeth, management of dental trauma, and educating patients and their parents on oral hygiene and caries prevention.
Education – Residency Programme in Paediatric Dentistry, Riga Stradiņš University Faculty of Residency Studies (currently). Dental degree from the Faculty of Dentistry, Riga Stradiņš University. Member of the Latvian Dental Association and the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry (EAPD).
Dr Aiva Pakule, Latvia
FICD, Certified Dentist, SAVANTI
Gary Itkin, DDS, MSc (Dental Implantology), Latvia
certified endodontist and experienced dentist specialising in implantology and restorative dentistry. He is the lead dentist at Dentiks Dental Clinic in Riga, focusing on complex implant procedures including full-arch rehabilitation (All-on-4), immediate implant placement, bone augmentation and microsurgical endodontics.
Dr Itkin holds a Master’s degree in Oral Implantology from Unicamillus University in Rome and completed his endodontic certification at Riga Stradiņš University. He is actively involved in research and professional education, with publications in implantology and regular presentations at international conferences on implant dentistry, endodontics and digital treatment planning.
Dr Baiba Spriņģe, Latvia
certified prosthodontist and Associate Professor at the Department of Prosthodontics at Riga Stradiņš University, with more than 13 years of experience in dentistry. She graduated from the Faculty of Dentistry at Riga Stradiņš University in 2008, obtained her subspecialty in prosthodontics in 2011, and earned her PhD in Medical Sciences in 2015.
Dr Spriņģe is the author of several scientific publications and regularly presents her research at national and international conferences. She continuously advances her professional knowledge through international courses and is a member of the European Prosthodontic Association (EPA), the International Team for Implantology (ITI), and the Latvian Dental Association.
Dr. Olga Depere, Latvia
Dentist–Implantologist with experience in surgical dentistry and implantology. Performs dental implant placement, complex tooth extractions (including impacted and wisdom teeth), bone augmentation procedures, apicoectomies, frenuloplasty, and removal of benign oral mucosal lesions. In clinical practice also applies regenerative techniques, including PRF (platelet-rich fibrin) therapy.
Graduated from the Faculty of Dentistry at Riga Stradiņš University in 2014 and continuously advances professional knowledge through international implantology courses and congresses across Europe, including the Osteology Symposium in Barcelona, as well as training in bone augmentation, soft tissue management, and modern implant placement techniques.
Dr Vitalijs Gnusins, Latvia
is a dentist specialising in implantology and oral surgery with more than 10 years of clinical experience. In his practice he applies modern treatment approaches and digital technologies to ensure precise treatment planning and long-term outcomes in dental rehabilitation.Dr Gnusins focuses on immediate implant placement, bone and soft tissue augmentation, and the management of complex clinical cases. He is the Director of the ITI (International Team for Implantology) Study Club Riga and actively contributes to professional education as a lecturer, sharing expertise in modern implantology and surgical workflows.
Dr Baiba Roze, Latvia
dentist with more than 28 years of clinical experience and 7 years of teaching experience as a lecturer at the University of Latvia. She also holds a diploma from the Karolinska Institute Dental School.
Dr Roze is a Key Opinion Leader for Ultradent Products in Latvia and is actively involved in professional education, promoting modern clinical techniques and evidence-based dental practice.
MSN Inga Buša, Latvia
Infection control specialist, Head of the Central Sterilisation and Sterile Supply Department at the Traumatology and Orthopaedics Hospital. Member of the Infection Control and Sterilisation Association and active participant in professional working groups related to infection control and healthcare sterilisation standards.
She is involved in the development of national regulations and guidelines, including contributions to working groups related to Cabinet of Ministers regulations and infection prevention and control practices in healthcare institutions.
Doc. Agita Melbārde-Kelmere, Latvia
Programme Director, Faculty of Health and Sports Sciences
Lecturer, Department of Nursing and Midwifery Care
Researcher (acting), Institute of Public Health
Lita Spulle, Latvia
dental hygienist with over 12 years of experience in patient care, specialising in biofilm management and minimally invasive prevention. In her daily practice she works with structured modern hygiene protocols, emphasising clinical precision, tissue preservation and patient education.
Lita is a Swiss Dental Academy (SDA) trainer in Latvia and is actively involved in professional education, supporting colleagues in implementing modern preventive care standards in clinical practice.
Dr Anete Vaškevica, Latvia
Certified Periodontist specialising in both non-surgical and surgical treatment of periodontal diseases.
She graduated from Riga Stradiņš University, obtaining a dental degree and completing her residency training in periodontology. Alongside her clinical work, Dr Vaškevica is actively involved in teaching and delivers lectures at the Faculty of Dentistry at Riga Stradiņš University.
Raimondas Dragašius, Lithuania
Hygiene physician, lecturer and consultant specialising in sterilization and infection control. He provides training and consulting for healthcare professionals on sterilization processes and infection prevention. Founder and head of DeRAIMAS.
Dr. Mārtiņš Eleksis, Latvia
Liene Mangale, Latvia
is an experienced Dental Hygienist, Nutrition Specialist and Medical Sales Representative with more than 15 years of experience in oral healthcare, education and medical representation. She graduated from the Dental Hygiene programme at Riga Stradiņš University and also holds academic training in nutrition science, allowing her to integrate knowledge of nutrition and oral health into prevention and patient education.
Mangale has a strong background in academic teaching, public health projects and professional training programmes. She has delivered lectures and seminars for students, dental professionals and the wider community on oral disease prevention, nutrition and healthy lifestyle habits. An active contributor to national and international conferences and health promotion initiatives, she is also a member of the Latvian Dental Hygienists Association and the Latvian Association of Oral Medicine and Pathology.
Jörg Iowa, Estonia
dental technician, Fibonacchi Dental Studio training center founder, CEO
Dr. Jeļena Meždreija, DDS, Latvia
Certified dentist, obtained a dental degree from RSU in 2005, leading specialist and owner of the dental clinic “CityDental” since 2010, specializing in functional dental prosthetics since 2020, based on the occlusion concept of Prof. R. Slavicek, supplementing her knowledge in the VieSID Basic and Advanced training programs in Vienna, as well as in Prof. G. Slavicek’s international continuing education courses; widely uses digital tools and technologies in practice: intraoral scanning, 3D computed tomography, digital recording of mandibular movements (condylography), digital diagnostic computer software.
Maria van der Ploeg, The Netherlands
M.A. (Magistra Artium)
An expert in seating, works as Export Manager at Score. Attends congresses and trade fairs, visits clinics and dental practices, engaging with dental professionals on the topic of ergonomic working conditions. Advises dental professionals across Europe on how to work in a healthier, more efficient and pain preventive way.
Dr. Marija Gūtmane, Latvia
Dr. Kirils Reihs, Latvia
Sandra Ošleja, Latvia
founder and manager of "Meistarības skola".
Mg.sc.oecon. Trainer, Business and personal development coach
Vairis Plečkens, Latvia
SIA ALTEX specialist, head of the structural unit