Shayan Barootchi, DMD, MS, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Oral Medicine, Infection, and Immunity, Division of Periodontology, at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, and holds a position as Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan, Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine.

He received his Periodontal training and obtained a Master of Science degree also at the University of Michigan, after completing a two-year post-doctoral fellowship program in the same institute.

Dr. Barootchi has conducted numerous research projects in the field of periodontal and peri-implant plastic surgery, immediate implant therapy, and implant disease management, ranging from basic and translational research on large and small animal models, as well as human studies and clinical trials. His work has led to over 100 peer-reviewed scientific articles and manuscript, and has been the recipient of national and international prestigious awards, such as the American Academy of Periodontology Foundation (AAPF) Balint Orban Clinical Research Award, the AAPF Nevins Clinical Research and Teaching Fellowship award, the AAPF Schoor Research Award for best scientific article in the year, Best Clinical Innovations Award by the Academy of Osseointegration, among many others. He lectures internationally and serves as the associate editor for the Journal of Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research, as well as on the editorial board and a scientific reviewer for many other renowned journals in Dentistry.

Through his research, he has pioneered the application of novel technologies for diagnosis of implant diseases, and new minimally invasive methods for performing soft tissue grafting procedures, along with designing specific kits, microsurgical instruments, and prototypes for performing soft tissue grafting procedures. Currently, Dr. Barootchi’s clinical research focuses on microsurgical and minimally-invasive approaches for soft tissue augmentation around teeth, dental implants, and at the time of immediate implant therapy.

After a traumatic accident at 14 left him with multiple injuries, including extensive broken bones and dental trauma, Dr. Godat knew he wanted to help heal people. With this in mind, he dedicated himself to the study and practice of periodontics and dental implants to help restore healthy smiles to patients.

He completed his undergraduate degrees at Oxford College and Emory University and received his Dental Degree from the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry, graduating with highest honors. He trained for three more years in a residency at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and received his Masters and Specialty Degree in Periodontics and Dental Implants. He attends over 200 hours of continuing education every year.

He joined Periodontal Associates of Memphis in 2000, the Office of PD Miller. Together with his partners, they have placed over 29,000 dental implants. He is also the co-founder of the Mid-South Interdisciplinary Dento-Facial Study Club and Mid-South Spear Study Club.

Dr. Godat has a variety of interests and activities outside of work. He participates in multiple local, national, and international study clubs. He lectures at the Univ. of Tennessee College of Dentistry as well as the Univ. of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He believes in giving back to the community and founded the Mid-South Mission of Mercy, which provides free dental care, works with the Church Health Center, and has been on numerous mission trips. With a lifelong interest in computers and new technologies, his passion has led Periodontal Associates of Memphis to have the most up-to-date equipment ensuring patients receive the best care possible.

He has been married to his wife, Paige, for 26 years and has two daughters. They are members of Grace Evangelical Church and he attends a weekly bible study. You can also find him at Iron Tribe most days before he comes to the office.

Top Dentist, Top Periodontist, and Top Dental Implant Surgeon in Memphis and the Mid-South for over 15 years

Fellow International Society of Periodontal Plastic Surgeon

Humanitarian Award Memphis Dental Society

American Academy of Periodontology Educator Award for Outstanding Excellence in Periodontics

Board Certified Periodontist and Dental Implant Surgeon

Board Member & Treasurer International Society of Periodontal Plastic Surgeons, Chief Executive Officer MidSouth Mission of Mercy

Jim Janakievski received his D.D.S. from the University of Toronto, which was followed by a general practice residency. After several years in general practice, he completed his post-graduate training at the University of Washington, where he received a certificate in Periodontology with a M.S.D. degree and a fellowship in Prosthodontics. He began his academic position at the University of Washington as assistant director of Graduate Periodontics and is currently an affiliate assistant professor.

Dr. Janakievski is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, and a Fellow of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry. He is a reviewer for several dental journals and has published in the area of interdisciplinary dentistry, dental implants and tooth autotransplantation. Dr. Janakievski teaches at Spear Education in Scottsdale Arizona and he participates in practice based clinical research through the McGuire Institute. He maintains a private practice in Tacoma, Washington.

After completion of his dual specialty training, both Periodontics and Fixed Prosthodontics, Dr. Karateew practiced for 20 years in his hometown of Vancouver, Canada.  Maintaining a practice which focused on Periodontics, Prosthodontics and Implant centered dentistry. Currently, he is the Dean of Clinical Affairs and Patient Care at Marquette University School of Dentistry, and Clinical Professor in the Department of Surgical Services.  Prior to this current position, he served as the Program Director of the Advanced Education in Periodontology (PG Residency) at UIC College of Dentistry in Chicago Illinois, where he was involved in both the education of the postgraduate Periodontology residents as well as with clinical research.  Dr. Karateew received his MS degree from UIC, where he researched Molecular Alterations in the Peri-Implantitis Junctional Epithelium. He has earned the status of a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and Implant Surgery as well as being both a Fellow and one of only forty international Diplomates of the Academy of Osseointegration (AO).  He has also taught post-graduate Prosthodontics at the University of Washington (Seattle) and University of British Columbia (Vancouver).

Dr. Karateew is considered by his peers as an international expert on implant dentistry, having participated in, and co-chaired, two international summits on best practice guidelines and polices for dental implants.  He has made multiple clinically relevant presentations, focused on implant related topics, in over 20 countries.  Additionally, Dr Karateew has published many clinically relevant articles, served as the Medical Editor for a reference book on 3-D imaging for dental applications (Specialty Imaging: Dental Implants, Tamimi (Amirsys Publishing)) as well as publishing his own reference book on implant dentistry (Implant Aesthetics, Springer Publishing (Berlin)) and authoring or co-authoring a chapters on Crown Lengthening (Advances in Periodontal Surgery, Nares ed., Springer Publishing (Berlin)) and Role of CBCT and its diagnostics in the treatment of Interdisciplinary Dentofacial Therapy (Surgically Facilitated Orthodontic Therapy - An Interdisciplinary Approach, Mandelaris, G and Vence, B. eds., Springer Publishing (Berlin)).  Recently, Dr. Karateew served as the Scientific Chair for the 2021 annual meeting of the Academy of Osseointegration.  He has held a seat on the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) Education Committee and is a past Chairperson of the AAP Program Directors Committee.

Eduardo R. Lorenzana, DDS, MS, established his private practice in San Antonio, Texas, focused on Periodontics, Oral Plastic Surgery, and Dental Implant Aesthetics. He earned his Certificate in Periodontics and Masters in Oral Biology from Texas A&M - Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas, Texas, where he is also Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Graduate Periodontics Department. Dr. Lorenzana is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and a Fellow of the International Team for Implantology. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed scientific articles, contributed to several textbooks, and shares his work and clinical perspectives through national and international presentations. Dr. Lorenzana is Past-President of the Texas Society of Periodontists (2008-2010), the Southwest Society of Periodontists (2016-2017), and is past Chair of the United States Section of the ITI (2022-2024).

Dr. Ganeles is a periodontist practicing with the South Florida Center for Periodontics & Implant Dentistry in Boca Raton, FL. Currently, he serves as Associate Professor at Nova Southeastern University, in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and holds an appointment at Boston University Goldman School of Graduate Dentistry. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology; Fellow of the American College of Dentists; Fellow and Member of the Boards of Directors of the Academy of Osseointegration and ISPPS and a Fellow of the International Team for Implantology (ITI).  Previously, he was a consultant and surgeon for several reality television shows for immediate implant loading and restoration for ABC “Extreme Makeover” and UK Channel 5 “Brand New You”.

Dr. Ganeles is a graduate of Cornell University and received his DMD from Boston University Goldman School of Graduate Dentistry in 1983. He completed a General Practice Residency at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania then received his Certificate in Periodontics from the University of Pennsylvania College of Dental Medicine in 1987.  He has authored more than 50 articles and chapters in textbooks and has participated in a number of clinical research projects looking at various aspects of implant dentistry, technology innovations and tissue regeneration.  He is a frequent lecturer at local, national and international specialist meetings and serves as a peer review editor for numerous journals.

He was a clinical consultant to Neocis, Inc. the first company to receive FDA approval for robotic dental implant surgery and is believed to have performed the first robotically placed dental implant worldwide.

Dr. Rubin is an accomplished periodontist and prosthodontist with extensive education and professional experience. She earned her DMD degree from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine before completing a three-year Prosthodontics Residency at Boston University followed by a three-year Periodontics Residency at the University of Connecticut. This gives her the distinction of being one of the only dual specialists in the nation. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Rubin is also an Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Periodontics at the UConn Health Center and has won numerous awards for her teaching, mentorship, and clinical research contributions. She is highly respected within her field and has held leadership roles in several professional organizations throughout her career. Dr. Rubin is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, a member of both the American College of Prosthodontics and American Academy of Periodontology, a board member of the International Society of Periodontal Plastic Surgery and was a past President of the Connecticut Society of Periodontists and she was honored with an international award for her clinical research contributions. She was also selected to be a member of AAP's prestigious LEAD program for 2021, which provides leadership development opportunities for individuals looking to advance their careers in periodontics and implantology.

Satoru Urano DDS

Private Practice, Osaka, JAPAN   http://dojima-perio.com

Education

1988 Osaka Dental Collage

1999 The Japan Institute for Advanced Dental Studies

Professional Experience

Past President - The Japanese Academy of Clinical Periodontology

Invited Faculty - Tokyo Dental Collage,

Executive Director - The Japan Institute for Advanced Dental Studies

AAP, International member

Dr. Makoto Ono graduated from Asahi University School of Dentistry in 2010. Shortly thereafter, he joined the practice of the esteemed Japanese periodontist, Dr. Miyamoto, who has presented at ISPPS and AAP multiple times. Dr. Ono is set to succeed Dr. Miyamoto's practice in 2026. Known as one of Japan's top periodontal plastic surgeons, Dr. Miyamoto has clearly influenced Dr. Ono's journey to excellence. Dr. Ono teaches at JIADS, has numerous scholarly publications, and his innovative research earned the Best Poster Award at the Japanese Academy of Clinical Periodontology's annual meeting. This marks his third presentation at ISPPS, showcasing a technique from Dr. Pat Allen.

Education:
Asahi University School of Dentistry, 1991 Takino Dental Clinic Perio Implant Center, private practice, at Kyoto, Japan, 1995

Professional Experience:
Asahi University School of Dentistry, Visiting Professor for Periodontology The Japan Institute for Advanced Dental Studies(JIADS)

Membership:
Certified Dentist, Japanese Academy of Clinical Periodontlogy Japanese Society of Oral Implantology Japanese Society of Periodontology American Academy of Peridontology

Dr. Gopalakrishnan Dharmarajan, an eminent periodontist, completed his BDS and MDS in Periodontology at Annamalai University, India. He earned his PhD at Thammasat University, Thailand, mentored by Dr. P.D. Miller, specializing in Periodontal Plastic Surgery. He is currently serving as Dean and Professor in Periodontology at Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India. He is: Immediate Past President of the Indian Society of Periodontology.

Fellow & Board Member of ISPPS.

• Fellow of the Indian Society for Dental Research(India Division of the IADR, USA)
• Fellow of the Pierre Fauchard Academy, USA. With extensive international affiliations,
  
  

He's been recognized with numerous awards for his contributions to dentistry, including commendation from the President of the American Academy of Periodontology in 2011.