Advancing Professional Excellence with Experts
IM8 is proud to be a pioneer in organizing high-quality educational programs, bringing together leading speakers from Vietnam and around the world. Through close collaboration with major hospitals and universities across Vietnam, these initiatives aim to enhance professional capabilities and contribute to building a strong, sustainable dental community in the country.
KEY TRAINING PARTNERS
IM8 is honoured to be trusted by leading universities, hospitals dental training centres across Vietnam to collaborate in developing a high-quality dental education ecosystem.
WORLD-CLASS SPEAKERS PARTNERING WITH IM8 IN 2026
Through an extensive collaboration network, IM8 invites leading experts from Vietnam and around the world to participate in its educational programs.
Speaker
PGS. TS. BS Trần Hùng Lâm
PGS. TS. BS Trần Hùng Lâm
VietnamAssoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Hung Lam, DDS, is widely recognised as one of Vietnam’s leading figures in dental implantology, playing an active role in advancing modern treatment standards across the country.
- Graduated with Distinction in Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from the University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City (2002).
- Completed his PhD and advanced training in Fixed Prosthodontics and Dental Implantology at the Faculty of Dentistry, Marseille, France (2008).
- Honored as a Fellow of the International College of Dentists (FICD), recognizing his outstanding contributions to dentistry, particularly in implantology and prosthodontics.
- President of ITI (International Team for Implantology) – Vietnam Section.
- President of the Ho Chi Minh City Society of Dental Implantology (HSDI).
- Co-founder of Elite Dental Group, a leading dental clinic system specializing in implant and aesthetic dentistry.
- Head of Prosthodontics Department and Vice Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry – Van Lang University.
Speaker
BS. Trần Châu Bảo Phúc
BS. Trần Châu Bảo Phúc
VietnamDr. Tran Chau Bao Phuc is an implant specialist and currently serves as Clinical Director at Elite Dental Metropole. His practice focuses on advanced approaches such as bone augmentation, soft tissue management, and digital dentistry, enabling more predictable outcomes with minimally invasive techniques and faster patient recovery.
- DDS, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City (2016)
- Master Clinician in Implant Dentistry, gIDE / Loma Linda University (2018)
- President, ITI Study Club Gia Dinh
- Clinical Director, Elite Dental Metropole
- Completed advanced international training in bone grafting, soft tissue regeneration, and Zygoma implants in Germany, Brazil, Italy, Spain, South Korea, and Hungary
Speaker
Dr. Ricardo Kern
Dr. Ricardo Kern
BrazilDr. Ricardo Kern is a specialist in implant dentistry and periodontology. He has many years of experience teaching and providing postgraduate training at the Brazilian Dental Association (ABO-PR), while also maintaining a private practice in Curitiba, Brazil. Dr. Kern frequently lectures and presents at international conferences, focusing on topics such as implants in the aesthetic zone, soft-tissue management, and the management of complications in implant dentistry.
- 2004 – 2006: Master of Science – State University of Ponta Grossa (UEPG), Brazil Academic Advisor: Gibson Luiz Pilatti
- 2003 – 2004: Executive MBA (424 hours) – Getulio Vargas Foundation, Institute of Economics and Management for Senior Executives (ISAE/FGV), Brazil
- 2001 – 2002: Specialization in Dentistry (540 hours) – Brazilian Dental Association (ABO-PR), Brazil Academic Advisor: Fabio Anibal Goires
- 2001 – 2002: Postgraduate Program in Implant Dentistry – Brazilian Dental Association (ABO-PR), Brazil
- 1997 – 2000: Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) – Federal University of Paraná (UFPR), Brazil
Speaker
Dr. Lorenzo Tavelli
Dr. Lorenzo Tavelli
ItalyDr. Lorenzo Tavelli, DDS, MS, PhD is a periodontist, clinical researcher, and Assistant Professor at Harvard School of Dental Medicine.
- He graduated from the University of Milan in 2017.
- He obtained his Master of Science in 2020 from the University of Michigan (USA).
- Dr. Tavelli has published more than 60 peer-reviewed scientific articles in international journals in the fields of periodontology and implant dentistry.
- Clinical Lecturer at the Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, University of Michigan (2020).
- He has received several research awards, including: First Prize – Balint Orban Research Competition, American Academy of Periodontology (AAP), 2020; First Prize – Osteology National Research Competition, 2020; AAP Foundation School Research Award, 2020; First Prize – Third International Conference on Soft Tissue Management, Florence, Italy.
Speaker
Dr. Jochen Tunkel
Dr. Jochen Tunkel
GermanyDr. Jochen Tunkel is an ITI Fellow and a leading periodontist based in Germany, widely recognised for his expertise in the Shell Technique and the management of complex bone defects in clinical practice.
- Master of Science in Oral Medicine and Implant Dentistry
- Specialist of The German Society of Periodontology (DG Paro)
- Director of a private practice focused on Implant Dentistry, Periodontology and Oral Surgery in Bad Oeynhausen, Germany
- the chairman of the Surgical Periodontology section of the German Society of Oral Surgery
- Speaker for the International Team for Implantology (ITI)
- Founder of "Regenerative Bioversity," an online platform focused on advanced regenerative techniques
Speaker
Prof. Dr. Markus Hürzeler
Prof. Dr. Markus Hürzeler
GermanyProf. Dr. Markus Hürzeler is a highly respected figure in dentistry, known for his expertise in periodontology and restorative care. Combining strong academic credentials with extensive clinical experience, he has been instrumental in shaping modern approaches to implant and esthetic dental treatment worldwide.
- Specialist in Periodontology (1989) – Swiss Society of Periodontology (SSP)
- Specialist in Prosthodontics (1991) – German Society of Prosthodontics
- Visiting Associate Professor, University of Texas, Houston (1991–1993)
- Associate Professor, Albert-Ludwigs University of Freiburg (1997)
- Professor of Dentistry, University of Freiburg (since 2002)
- Co-founder, Hürzeler/Zuhr Education Center (2008)
- Former President, European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry (EAED)
Speaker
Dr. Otto Zuhr
Dr. Otto Zuhr
GermanyDr. Otto Zuhr is a board-certified periodontist (DGParo) with over 25 years of clinical and teaching experience. His work centres on soft tissue healing and reconstruction around teeth and implants, contributing to more predictable outcomes in contemporary esthetic dentistry.
- Board-certified Specialist in Periodontology – German Society of Periodontology (DGParo)
- Member of the Board, German Society of Periodontology (2007–2014)
- Associate Professor, Department of Periodontology, Goethe University Frankfurt
- Over 25 years of clinical and teaching experience
Speaker
Dr. Adam Hamilton
Dr. Adam Hamilton
AustraliaDr. Adam Hamilton is an Australian board-certified prosthodontist with expertise in implant dentistry and regenerative sciences. With advanced training in Australia and the United States, and academic experience at Harvard School of Dental Medicine, he is recognised for his contributions to research and the application of digital technologies in modern dentistry. Dr. Hamilton is an active international speaker, delivering valuable insights on contemporary implant and prosthodontic practices at leading dental conferences worldwide.
- Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours), University of Western Australia (2006)
- Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (Prosthodontics), University of Melbourne (2012)
- Fellowship in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Florida (Centre for Implant Dentistry)
- Lecturer & Assistant Professor, Harvard School of Dental Medicine (since 2016)
- Director, Division of Regenerative Sciences and Implant Dentistry
- Faculty member, Advanced Graduate Implant Dentistry Program
- International speaker at major dental conferences; author of numerous scientific publications and textbooks; serves on editorial boards and as a reviewer for leading international dental journals.
Speaker
Dr. Martina Stefanini
Dr. Martina Stefanini
ItalyDr. Stefanini is a recognised authority in periodontology and implant dentistry, with a strong academic background from the University of Bologna, Italy. Her career combines in-depth research experience with active involvement in international education. Through her leadership and academic roles, she continues to shape and elevate global standards in esthetic dental care.
- DDS, University of Bologna, Italy (2005)
- PhD in Medical Sciences, University of Bologna, Italy (2016)
- Visiting Professor, University Vita-Salute San Raffaele, Milan (2015–2016)
- Lecturer, International Master Program (Level II), University of Bologna (2017–2025)
- Professional Memberships & Leadership Active Member, Italian Society of Periodontology (SIdP) since 2012
- Member, Scientific Board of SIdP (2016–2017)
- Editorial Board Member, SIdP (2018–2019)
- ITI Fellow since 2018
- President, ITI Study Club
- Member, ITI Leadership Development Committee (2018–2025)
- Executive Committee Member, ITI Italy Section (2023–2025)
Speaker
Prof. Panos Papaspyridakos
Prof. Panos Papaspyridakos
United StatesProf. Dr. Panos Papaspyridakos is an internationally recognized expert in Prosthodontics and Implant Dentistry, actively involved in academic teaching, clinical research, and advanced implant education in the United States. With extensive scientific contributions and international recognition, he is a frequent speaker at major dental conferences worldwide.
- Professor of Postgraduate Prosthodontics at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
- Adjunct Professor at the Eastman Institute for Oral Health – University of Rochester
- Fellow of the International Team for Implantology (ITI) and the Greater New York Academy of Prosthodontics (GNYAP)
- Author of more than 100 peer-reviewed scientific publications in Implant Dentistry and Prosthodontics
- Recipient of the 2022 ACP First Prize Award for Best Clinical Article of the Year
- Reviewer for multiple international dental journals
- Maintains a full-time private practice limited to Prosthodontics and Implant Dentistry in Boston
Speaker
Dr. Sepehr Zarrine
Dr. Sepehr Zarrine
FranceDr. Sepehr Zarrine is a globally recognised expert in surgery, prosthodontics, and bone grafting.
- European Master’s degree in Oral Implantology and Maxillofacial Surgery
- President of International Team for Implantology (ITI) France, and is an international speaker as well as an active member of ITI.
- One of three key experts who co-developed the Straumann Zygomatic Implant System (SZI)