CBCT Applications in Dental Medicine

Prof. Michael Bornstein, expert in CBCT and dental imaging, teaches at Basel and HKU. He has authored 130+ articles on oral health and radiology.

Yoshinori Arai is a distinguished Professor in the Department of Oral and Maxillo-Facial Radiology at Nihon University School of Dentistry in Tokyo, Japan. He holds a PhD in Dental Sciences from Nihon University and is renowned for his groundbreaking work in dental imaging technology. In the late 1990s, Arai developed the world's first limited volume, high-resolution cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) for dentistry, revolutionizing the field of dental radiology. His contributions have earned him numerous prestigious awards, including the Special Award from the Japanese Society for Oral and Maxillo-Facial Radiology, the Minister of State for Science and Technology Policy Award for Industry-Academia-Government Collaboration, and the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award. As a prolific researcher, Arai has authored over 100 peer-reviewed publications, co-authored two English books, and delivered multiple invited lectures. His expertise in DentoMaxilloFacial Radiology has led to his appointment as the Immediate Past President of the Asian Congress of Oral and Maxillo-Facial Radiology (ACOMFR). Arai's work continues to shape the field of dental imaging, with a focus on improving diagnostic capabilities and advancing CBCT technology for clinical applications.

Reinhilde Jacobs is a distinguished professor and researcher at the forefront of dental and maxillofacial radiology. With an extensive educational background, including a PhD in Dental Sciences from the University of Leuven and a Master's in Dental Radiology from the University of London, she has established herself as a leading expert in her field. As a full professor at KU Leuven and visiting professor at prestigious institutions like Karolinska Institutet and Dalian Medical University, Jacobs brings a wealth of international experience to her work.

Dr. Angeline Hui Cheng LEE, Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Hong Kong, specializes in endodontics, focusing on treatment outcomes and diagnostic imaging.

Dr. Mihai TARCE is a multifaceted expert in periodontology and implant dentistry, currently serving as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Hong Kong. His unique background combines dentistry and software engineering, positioning him at the forefront of AI applications in dental medicine. Dr. TARCE completed his postgraduate studies and PhD at KU Leuven in Belgium, where he now holds a visiting professorship in Periodontology & Oral Microbiology. His academic journey includes an ITI scholarship at Queen Mary University of London, where he maintains an Honorary Clinical Research Fellow position. With clinical experience from prestigious institutions like University Hospitals Leuven and San Paolo university hospital in Milan, Dr. TARCE brings a wealth of practical knowledge to his research. His expertise spans AI-assisted treatment planning, digital workflows in implant dentistry, bone augmentation, and peri-implant disease management. Dr. TARCE's research focuses on integrating artificial intelligence into dental implantology, particularly in areas such as implant identification, planning, and prediction of outcomes. His work contributes significantly to advancing the field by enhancing diagnostic capabilities, streamlining treatment planning, and improving patient care through innovative AI-driven approaches in periodontics and implant dentistry.