Francisco Molina,

DDS, MSc

Francisco is an Orthodontist by Unversidad de Buenos Aires-Argentina (1987)

Francisco graduated from Dental School at Universidad Central in Quito-Ecuador (1984) and is also a national and international speaker focusing on orthodontic techniques.  lecturing in Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Venezuela, United States of America and Colombia

He has 30 years of experience in  of orthodontics  and orthopedic teaching actually is full-time professor in  Universidad Hemisferios in Quito-Ecuador. Focusing also in a private practice dedicated in maxillofacial Orthodontics and orthopedics.

VIKTORIIA GABAL,

DR

Dr. Viktoriia Gabal is a periodontist with a rich background in both academia and clinical practice. She earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the Bogomolets National Medical University in Kyiv, Ukraine in 2007. Dr. Gabal has 10 years of experience as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Dentistry, P.L. Shupyk National Healthcare University (2012-2022), where she taught periodontal therapy, diagnostics and peri-implant diseases to post-graduate dental students.

She is a distinguished member of several professional organizations, including the British Society of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry, the European Federation of Periodontology, and the American Academy of Oral and Systemic Health. She is also an accomplished researcher, with 10 publications in international journals and a book for dental assistants published in Ukrainian.

Dr. Gabal currently practices as a periodontist at a private clinic in Kyiv, where she has worked for 15 years. She has been an iTOP instructor since 2015, organizing numerous iTOP events in Ukraine, and has expanded her teaching to dental hygienists and dentists in Canada and the US since 2022.

Outside of her professional commitments, Dr. Gabal enjoys lecturing internationally on topics such as periodontology, peri-implantitis, preventive dentistry and integrative approaches to oral health.

CARLOS MOLINA,

Dr, PhD candidate

Carlos Molina is a Ph.D. candidate in clinical periodontology at the Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil and a periodontist trained at the Universidad de Buenos Aires in Argentina (2017). His research focuses on biofilm removal and the effectiveness of different elements, especially toothbrushes.

Carlos graduated from the School of Dentistry at the Universidad San Francisco in Quito, Ecuador in 2014. He is an accomplished speaker and has presented nationally and internationally on basic periodontal therapy and biofilm removal, with lectures in Ecuador, Brazil, Peru, and Argentina.

Currently, Carlos serves as Professor of Periodontology and Preventive Dentistry at the Universidad Hemisferios in Quito, Ecuador. He also has a private practice dedicated exclusively to periodontics and oral implantology.

Mário Rui Araújo,

MPsych BSc(DH) RDH

Mario holds a Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Lisbon (2021), with a focus on behavior change and the use of various technologies to improve patients' oral health behaviors. He also obtained a Master's degree in Health Psychology in 1999.

Mario graduated from the Dental Hygiene Program of the University of Lisbon in 1990 and received a Bachelor of Science (Dental Hygiene) degree from the University of Washington, Seattle, in 1993. He is a renowned international speaker on oral health behavior modification and communication skills and has given guest lectures in several countries.

Currently, Mario serves as Associate Professor and Director of the Dental Hygiene Program at the Portalegre Health School. He resides in Caldas da Rainha, Portugal, where he also works as a clinical and behavioral dental hygienist.

In addition to his professional roles, Mario enjoys family life with his wife, four children, and three cats, and is involved in Lego Serious Play as a facilitator.

Javier Rojas,

prof dr

Javier Rojas specializes in private practice with a focus on prevention, periodontal plastic surgery and implantology. As a researcher in periodontal surgery, he integrates his expertise in various fields to develop innovative approaches to dental treatment. Javier has been an active iTOP lecturer since 2010.

With 20 years of experience in various fields - from business and research to clinical specialties and health management - Javier combines his broad knowledge to improve dental care. He is a frequent speaker at universities and congresses around the world on topics such as periodontal plastic surgery, oral disease prevention and implant procedures.

Dr. Rojas serves as a visiting professor at UNAB and is an MSc thesis advisor in Public Health at U. Mayor in Chile. He has contributed to the development of public health guidelines in oral hygiene for the Chilean Ministry of Health.

Outside of his professional endeavors, Javier trains in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and enjoys touring on trail e-bikes.

Eric Thevissen,

Dr

Eric Thevissen graduated as a dentist in 1983 and specialized in periodontics and oral implants in 1986 at KULeuven, Belgium. Since 1988, he has been working as a private periodontist in Hasselt, Belgium.

In 2006, Eric joined the Department of Periodontology and Oral Implants at UGent, Belgium, as a part-time staff member. Since 2017, he has also been a part-time lecturer at the UCLL Department of Dental Hygiene in KULeuven.

Eric continues to serve as a reserve major at the military hospital in Neder-Over-Heembeek, Belgium. In 2022, he began a training program in forensic dentistry.

Throughout his career, Eric has held various positions in national professional associations and is a member of both national and international dental organizations. He has authored 20 publications and is a regular guest speaker at professional events.

Hugo Roberto Lewgoy,

DDS, MSc, PhD

Hugo Lewgoy received his degree in Odontology from the University of Mogi das Cruzes, Brazil in 1986. He completed his Masters and Doctorate in Restorative Dentistry at the University of São Paulo, where he also specialized in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

Since 1986, Hugo has been in private practice and has held various academic positions throughout Brazil. He currently teaches Esthetics and Restorative Dentistry at the São Leopoldo Mandic School of Dentistry. Hugo is also the Co-CEO and Partner of Curaden Swiss of Brazil and an iTOP Lecturer.

With over 30 years of experience, Hugo's research focuses on restorative and implant dentistry. He is actively involved in the International Team for Implantology (ITI) and the International Association for Dental Research (IADR). He has participated in several iTOP seminars around the world, including Colombia, Prague, Budapest and Chile.

Fluent in English, Portuguese and Spanish, Hugo continues to advance the field through his clinical work, teaching and research.

Gisèle Choquette,

RDH

Gisèle Choquette graduated as a dental hygienist in 1989 and received her certificate from the University of Montreal in 1992. With over 24 years of experience in private practice, she has specialized in neuromuscular, cosmetic, periodontal and implant dentistry.

She was appointed Clinical Senior Instructor by Periowave Dental Technologies Inc. in 2007 and later became a speaker and clinician for IDI in Quebec. Since 2008, Gisèle has also been a consultant and trainer for Planident. In 2010, she earned her iTOP Clinical Instructor title from Curaden Swiss, specializing in dental prophylaxis, and has been a Canadian Instructor and Speaker since 2014. 

Gisèle earned her Fellow title in Implant Dentistry in 2012 and remains active in continuing education and professional development. She is passionate about the advancement of dental hygiene and the education of her colleagues.

Jagoda Weihonig,

RDH

Jagoda Weihonig graduated as a Certified Dental Hygienist in Krakow, Poland in 2009 and holds a master’s degree in biology and chemistry from the Pedagogical University in Krakow (2011).

She has been working as an iTOP instructor since 2016, following her initial iTOP training in Prague. Jagoda has extensive experience as a dental hygienist, working with periodontists from 2008 to 2015. She is also a sought-after speaker, presenting on oral prophylaxis at national and international congresses, including those organized by the Polish Dental Society and the Central European Dental Congress.

Her expertise includes giving lectures and workshops on prophylaxis to various audiences, including pregnant women, parents, dental assistants and dental hygienists throughout Poland and the Czech Republic. Jagoda continues to contribute to the field through individual and group training sessions focused on improving oral health practices.

Lucie Sedelmayer,

MUDr

Lucie Sedelmayer has been a dedicated teacher of preventive dentistry at the Charles University in Prague since 2014. She graduated from the Charles University in Prague in 1990 and continued her postgraduate studies in Hamburg, Munich and Frankfurt between 1991 and 1993.

In 1994, she established her own private dental practice in Prague, demonstrating her entrepreneurial spirit. Lucie has been an iTOP Chief Instructor since 2000, integrating advanced preventive dentistry techniques into her teaching.

She is also a co-founder of the Czech Association of Preventive Dentistry, where she served as vice-president for seven years and was elected president in April 2023. Lucie is fluent in Czech, English and German and continues to make significant contributions to dental education and preventive care.

Catherine Schubert,

RDH

Catherine Schubert is a dental hygienist with extensive experience and a focus on both clinical practice and education. She has been in private practice since 2009 and has been an iTOP Lecturer since 2010. Previously, she was an iTOP instructor from 2008 to 2010.

From 1987 to 1993, Catherine was a teacher and clinical director at the Geneva School of Dental Hygiene (EHDG). Her career also includes sales positions with Curaden AG and dental hygiene positions in various practices, including her current position with Dr. Rolf Kufus in Zurich.

Catherine has been actively involved in a project for dental hygiene in nursing homes, collaborating with several Geneva-based organizations since 2016. She received her diploma in Dental Hygiene from the EHDG in 1987 and completed advanced iTOP training in Lucerne, Slovenia and the Czech Republic.

Fluent in French, German, Spanish, Italian and English, Catherine continues to advance the practice of dental hygiene through her various roles and contributions.

Pavol Andel,

MUDr

Pavol Andel is an experienced iTOP Lecturer, actively involved since 2006. He has been sharing his expertise as an external lecturer at the Faculty of Medicine in Bratislava and at the Medical Faculty of Pavol Jozef Šafárik in Košice, Slovakia, since 2008.

He founded Andel Dental Academy in 2015, a practical training center for dentistry and dental hygiene, and launched the Civil Association Healthy Gums and the Dental Alarm prevention program in 2006. Pavol was a Board Member of the Slovak Society of Orthodontics from 2009 to 2013 and has been serving on advanced prevention and education committees since 2016.

With an MDDr. in Dental Medicine from Comenius University in Bratislava (2000) and specialized training in orthodontics, Pavol brings over 20 years of experience to his roles. Fluent in English and Slovak, he continues to advance dental education and practice through his contributions and initiatives.