Who are the Misch Educators?
The Misch Educators are world-renowned clinicians, researchers, and university educators chosen for theirprofound impact on dental implantology.
Meet the Misch Educators
Implant surgical program educators
Dr. Jonathan Misch
DDS, MS
Dr. Rodrigo Neiva
DDS, MS
Dr. Pier Gallo
DDS, PhD
Dr. Naïf Sinada
DMD, MS
Dr. Markus B. Blatz
DDS, PhD
Dr. Mauricio Araújo
DDS, MSc, PhD
Dr. Kelly Misch
DDS, MS
Dr. Muhammad Saleh
BDS, MSD
Dr. Furat George
BDS, MS
Dr. Andrea Ravidà
DDS, MS, PhD
Dr. Martinna Bertolini
DDS, MSc, PhD
Dr. David Wong
DDS, MS
Dr. Fadi Hasan
DDS, MSD
Dr. Junying Li
DDS, MS, PhD
Dr. Ramon Gomez Meda
Dr. Tarek Assi
DDS, DMD, FAGD, FAAID, DIDIA, DICOI, DABOI/ID
Dr. Marco Toia
DDS, PhD
Dr. Banu Karayazgan
DDS, PhD
Dr. Robert A. Levine
DDS, FCPP, FISPPS
Dr. Amar Katranji
Fresh Sockets
Indications for immediate implant placement; complications related to marginal bone loss and prevention techniques.
Visionary Chair of Periodontics at Penn Dental Medicine and globally recognized implant educator. Innovator of the Lasso GBR technique and a recipient of the AAP Educator Award.
Indications for immediate implant placement; complications related to marginal bone loss and prevention techniques.
Overcoming Deficiencies
Trans-crestal and lateral approaches to sinus elevation. Hands-On Lab: Implant Placement.
Dr. Gallo specializes in periodontics, bone regeneration, and dental implants. With education from top universities and a pioneering role in guided bone regeneration courses in Latin America, he’s been an influential lecturer internationally since 2006. His role as scientific director of the Training Institute and Development in Oral Implantology, along with his unwavering commitment to education and field advancement, positions him as a vital contributor to the Misch Implant Institute, where he inspires clinical excellence.
Distinguished maxillofacial prosthodontist known for innovative prosthodontics and integrating digital dentistry into clinical workflows.
Trans-crestal and lateral approaches to sinus elevation. Hands-On Lab: Implant Placement.
Multi-Implant Strategies
Full-Arch Rehabilitation. Hands-On Lab: Guided Full-Arch Implant Placement.
Chairman at Penn Dental Medicine and global leader in restorative dentistry, recognized for work in CAD/CAM, ceramics, and esthetic implant dentistry.
CAD/CAM Technologies and Digital Dentistry, Restorative design, Prevention of Peri-Implant Diseases through Restorative Design.
Pioneer in periodontics and implantology research with foundational work on ridge alterations, preservation techniques, and immediate implant placement.
Extract, Preserve & Place
With over 15 years experience as partner at one of the most successful periodontal practices in the Midwest, Dr. Misch brings a wealth of clinical knowledge to the Misch Institute. Receiving dental and periodontal degrees from the acclaimed University of Michigan, she’s also a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. Acknowledged as a Kois Center Specialist and having held pivotal leadership roles in dental societies, her contributions and dedication shine brightly as she strengthens the legacy began by her uncle, Dr. Carl Misch.
Full-Arch Rehabilitation. Hands-On Lab: Guided Full-Arch Implant Placement.
Educator Topics
Implant placement with simultaneous GBR, Sinus elevation, Treatment of hard and soft tissue complications, Holistic approaches, and more...
Our esteemed Co-Director of Education and clinical assistant professor at the University of Michigan, Dr. Saleh is celebrated for his expertise in implant dentistry. With rich private practice experience, coupled with an impressive educational journey, including degrees and residencies from universities such as Cairo University and the University of Louisville, his relentless pursuit of excellence sets him apart. As a scholar, he has pioneered research in periodontics and implant therapies. The institute is privileged to have Dr. Saleh enrich its programs with invaluable insights and unwavering dedication to Periodontics and Oral Medicine.
Implant placement with simultaneous GBR, Sinus elevation, Treatment of hard and soft tissue complications, Holistic approaches, and more...
Extract, Preserve & Place
Atraumatic Extraction Techniques. // Implant Site Evaluation and Classification of ridge defects.
Dr. Furat M. George, a noted Misch Educator and prosthodontist, earned his dental degree from the University of Baghdad and specialized in prosthodontics at the University of Michigan. With over 14 years as faculty, he’s contributed significantly to implant programs and holds fellowship status with the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. His extensive research, numerous publications, and dedicated patient care in his private practice embody his commitment to dental education and implant dentistry.
Multi-Implant StrategiesAtraumatic Extraction Techniques. // Implant Site Evaluation and Classification of ridge defects.
Prosthetic Remediations for Surgical Errors, Angled Implants & Abutments, Fixed vs Removable vs Hybrid vs Complete Denture, Hands-On Lab: Multiple Implant Placement Dr. Andrea Ravidà, a notable Misch Educator and Co-Director of Education at the Misch Implant Institute, is a renowned periodontist currently leading the Periodontics Department at the University of Pittsburgh. With advanced training in Periodontics from the University of Michigan and a PhD from the University of Granada, Dr. Ravidà’s expertise spans periodontal and implant diseases and therapies. His tenure as a full-time faculty member at the University of Michigan underscores his commitment to teaching. Dr. Ravidà’s research focuses on peri-implantitis, periodontitis, and short implants, contributing over 70 peer-reviewed articles and many international conference presentations. Extract, Preserve & Place
Overcoming Deficiencies
Navigating Complications Dr. Bertolini is a clinician-scientist-researcher currently working full time as Assistant Professor at the University of Pittsburgh, specializing in Prosthodontics and Periodontics. She holds a PhD from the University of Campinas and is a Diplomate of the American Academy of Periodontology. She teaches graduate residents, conducts influential research on oral biofilm diseases, and has published over 40 peer-reviewed articles. Fresh Sockets Dr. David Wong, a revered periodontist and Misch Educator, is recognized for his expertise in implant dentistry and oral plastic surgery. Earning his dental degree from the University of Oklahoma and completing advanced training at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, Dr. Wong established Route 66 Dental Implants & Periodontics in 2003, now one of Oklahoma’s most trusted practices. Fresh Sockets Dr. Hasan is a renowned specialist in Periodontology and Dental Implant surgery with a distinguished academic background from the University of Baghdad and the University of Colorado. Completing his residency at Virginia Commonwealth University, he earned Board certification in Periodontology and Dental Implant Surgery. A published expert in Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF) and Osseodensification, Dr. Hasan is an Assistant Clinical Professor at VCU Dental School and co-founder of Perio Amigos, offering advanced courses. Navigating Complications Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan blending clinical excellence with digital dentistry innovation. 30+ peer-reviewed publications in computer-assisted implant surgery and virtual patients. Multi-Implant Strategies Leading clinician and educator known for highly esthetic restorative and implant outcomes, with international teaching influence across modern digital and cosmetic workflows. Dr. Assi earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Nova Southeastern University where he also finished a post-graduate AEGD residency enhancing his skills. Dr. Assi’s commitment to education and his passion for Implant Dentistry led him to pursue additional training in Dental Implantology at the prestigious Misch Implant Institute where he graduated as a Fellow with a dual certification in Implant Surgery and Prosthodontics. Dr. Rafael Siqueira is a Periodontist, Clinical Assistant Professor and Director of Graduate Periodontics at Virginia Commonwealth University, and part-time private practitioner in the state of Virginia. He earned a Doctor of Dental Surgery at the University of Pernambuco in 2010 (Brazil) and received a certificate of specialist in Periodontics by the Brazilian Military Academy of Dentistry in 2013. Extract, Preserve & Place
Patient Evaluation & Treatment Planning, Anatomical considerations for Dental Implant Placement An innovator in dentistry, Dr. Toia specializes in Orthodontics and Oral Surgery, pioneering techniques in flapless implant placement and bone regeneration.
Navigating Complications
Intra-operative Complications in Full-Arch and Multi-implant Cases; GBR and Sinus Augmentation. Hands-On Lab: Clinical complication management.
Dr. Banu Karayazgan is a leading figure in Prosthodontics, currently serving as the Chair of Prosthodontics at the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Dental Medicine and leading the Maxillofacial Prosthodontics Department at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.
Fresh Sockets
Dr. Robert A. Levine is a distinguished Misch Educator, with over 35 years of experience as a prominent periodontist and private practice clinician. A graduate from Temple University School of Dentistry and post-graduate from the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Levine is celebrated for his expertise in periodontics and implantology.
Bio coming soon.
Intra-operative Complications in Full-Arch and Multi-implant Cases; GBR and Sinus Augmentation. Hands-On Lab: Clinical complication management.
