28 August 2026 | Brazil
Bone Grafting vs Remote Anchorage in Maxillary Edentulism
Prof. Andre Sakima Serrano
DDS, FICMFS, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Implant Dentistry Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein
Prof. Piet Haers
Founding Member & Board of Director – President, AOMI
MD(B), Lic. Dent (B), Dr. med (CH), Dr. med. Dent. (CH), PhD, FEBOMS, FDSRCS ad eundem, FGDPRCS ad eundem, FICD, FIBCSOMS hon.
Prof. Raymond Wong
Dr. Joan Wan
Specialist in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery BDS (HK), MDS (OMS) (HK), FRACDS (GDP), MFDS RCPS (Glasg), MFDS RCSEd, MOMS RCSEd, FHKAM (Dental Surgery), FCDSHK (OMS)
AOMI™ Symposium
8:30 – 10:15
Meeting & Plans for 2027 to 2028 plans with
AOMI™ Brazil Leaders
10:15 – 10:45
Tea Break
10:45 – 11:00
Smile Line in The Rehabilitation of Atrophic Maxilla
Prof. Andre Sakima Serrano
11:00 – 11:15
Modern Era of Patient-Optimized Digital Implantology: Graft or Not Graft?
Dr. Joan Wan
11:15 – 11:30
Dentoalveolar Defects: Rehabilitation with Grafting, New Materials or Other Techniques?
Prof. Raymond Wong
11:30 – 11:45
Augmentation Avoiding Techniques
Prof. Rober Sader
11:45 – 12:00
Surgical Principles of Subperiosteal Implants in the Atrophic Maxilla
Dr. Sergio Olate
12:00 – 12:15
Oral Rehabilitation with Dental Implants in Cleft and Oligodontia Patients
Prof. Piet Haers
12:15 – 12:30
Panel Discussion
12:30 – 14:30
Lunch
Prof. Andre Sakima Serrano
DDS, FICMFS, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon,
Implant Dentistry Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein
André Sakima Serrano, DDS, FICMFS, is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon with over 20 years of experience in zygomatic implant rehabilitation. He is co-author of the Extrasinus Zygomatic Implant Technique and author of the Subsinusal Zygomatic Implant Technique. Since 2020, he has been a member of the ZAGA Centers network, contributing to clinical innovation, education, and the advancement of treatment protocols for severely atrophic maxillae.
Prof. Piet Haers
Founding Member & Board of Director – President, AOMI
MD(B), Lic. Dent (B), Dr. med (CH), Dr. med. Dent. (CH), PhD, FEBOMS,FDSRCS ad eundem, FGDPRCS ad eundem, FICD, FIBCSOMS hon.
Prof. Dr. Piet Haers is a Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon with nearly twenty years of experience at the specialist level, providing advanced surgical referral services for dental colleagues.His practice is focused on orthognathic surgery for complex skeletal discrepancies (Class II/III), sophisticated dental implantology including bone augmentation, and advanced dentoalveolar surgery. He is a trusted partner for the management of impacted teeth, pre-prosthetic surgery, and the surgical components of interdisciplinary treatment plans.
He operates across several leading private hospitals in London and Surrey, including The Portland Hospital, London Bridge Diagnostic & Treatment Centre, and the Nuffield Health Guildford Hospital. Colleagues can refer with confidence, assured of a Mcollaborative approach, clear communication on treatment pathways, and a commitment to achieving functionally sound and aesthetically refined surgical outcomes for shared patients.
Prof. Rober Sader
MD, DMD, PhD (Univ.-Prof. Prof.h.c.mult. Dr.Dr.Dr.)
Robert Sader passed his OMFS training at Technical University Munich. After working at University Hospital Basel, in 2004 he was appointed professor, director and chair of Oral, Cranio-Maxillofacial and Facial Plastic Surgery at Goethe-University Frankfurt. His department offers the whole OMF surgical spectrum: dentoalveolar, implantology, traumatology, orthognatic and TMJ, oncology and plastic-reconstructive, cleft lip and palate and craniofacial surgery. He is as well medical director and CEO of Frankfurt University Dental Institute “Carolinum”. More than 400 published peer-reviewed articles show a profound scientific work. His clinical research focus are innovative 3D-technologies, interdisciplinary treatment of cleft lip and palate patients and new concepts in regenerative medicine.
He is president of the German Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, Executive Board Member of the International Foundation of Cleft Lip and Palate, Head of Research Committee of the International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and General Secretary of the International Federation of Esthetic Dentistry.
Prof. Raymond Wong
Raymond Chung Wen Wong is a tenured Associate Professor and Vice Dean (Graduate Studies and Lifelong Learning) at the NUS Faculty of Dentistry, where he also directs the Residency Program in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery; clinically, he serves as NUHS Cluster Lead (OMFS) and Senior Consultant at the National University Centre for Oral Health Singapore. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Malaya (1997), an MDS (OMFS) from NUS on an Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) Postgraduate Scholarship (2003), advanced orthognathic, trauma and cleft surgery training in the UK (2007–2008 at Sunderland Royal Hospital and Morriston Hospital), and a PhD in Medical Sciences from Radboud University Nijmegen, the Netherlands (2011). His current leadership roles include Councilor and incoming Vice Chair of the Education Committee of the IAOMS, mExecutive Councilor at Large of the Asian Association of OMS, Study Club director for AOMI (Singapore) and incoming Chair of the AO CMF Asia Pacific Board. He is an active International and Regional Faculty for AOCMF. He was the previous President of ICOMS Singapore 2025 and Organising Chair for ACOMS Singapore 2021. His research bridges materials science, emerging technologies, patient-specific implants, and bone regeneration, alongside clinical work in obstructive sleep apnea. He sits on the editorial boards of Nature Scientific Reports and BMC Oral Health.
Dr. Sergio Adrian Olate Morales
DDS, MSc, MHA (h.c.), MBA, PhD, FICD, FIAOMS
Dr. Sergio Olate is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon and a recognized research leader in Latin America. He holds academic positions at several institutions and serves in leadership and educational roles within various international organizations dedicated to Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Implantology.
Dr. Joan Wan
Specialist in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery BDS (HK), MDS (OMS) (HK), FRACDS (GDP), MFDS RCPS (Glasg), MFDS RCSEd, MOMS RCSEd, FHKAM (Dental Surgery), FCDSHK (OMS)
Dr. Joan Wan has completed her training in the Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) at the Prince Philip Dental Hospital (PPDH) / Queen Mary Hospital in 2024. She has attained the Master of Dental Surgery (OMFS) in 2021. She is currently an Honorary Clinical Assistant Professor in the University of Hong Kong and works as an Honorary Dental Officer in Queen Mary Hospital. Dr. Wan’s special interest is in digital workflow of dental implants, optimizing patients’ smiles, and management of obstructive sleep apnea.
Prof. Teresa Tian Zhou
Associate Chief Physician, Ph.D
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial-Head and Neck Oncology, Ninth People’s Hospital,
Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
Visiting Researcher, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg, Germany
Member, Oral Rehabilitation Professional Committee, Shanghai Stomatological Association Member, Stomatological Materials Professional Committee, Chinese Stomatological Association Specializes in prosthodontic treatment for oral and maxillofacial as well as facial defects; jawbone reconstruction and implant-supported rehabilitation for complex dentition defects.
Research Achievements:
In recent years, Dr Zhou has obtained over two national and provincial-level research projects; published thirteen SCI papers as first author or corresponding author; obtained five national invention patents.
Prof. Surakit Visuttiwattanakorn
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery : Orthognathic Surgery, Reconstructive Surgery, Cle Surgery, TMJ Surgery, Facial Contouring Surgery
Dr. Surakit Visuttiwattanakorn, D.D.S., is a prominent Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon and Director of the Dental Hospital at Mahidol University in Thailand. With over two decades of clinical experience, he specializes in complex dental implants, orthognathic surgery, and facial reconstruction.
Dr. Surakit Visuttiwattanakorn is well-recognized both academically and clinically: Primary Roles: Lecturer and Director of the Dental Hospital at the Faculty of Dentistry, Mahidol University. Clinical Affiliation: He also practices at Bangpakok 9 International Hospital in Bangkok.Education & Board Certifications: Holds a D.D.S. (Doctor of Dental Surgery) and is certified by the Thai Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
Prof. Piet Haers
Founding Member & Board of Director – President, AOMI
MD(B), Lic. Dent (B), Dr. med (CH), Dr. med. Dent. (CH), PhD, FEBOMS, FDSRCS ad eundem, FGDPRCS ad eundem, FICD, FIBCSOMS hon
Prof. Dr. Piet Haers is a Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon with nearly twenty years of experience at the specialist level, providing advanced surgical referral services for dental colleagues.His practice is focused on orthognathic surgery for complex skeletal discrepancies (Class II/III), sophisticated dental implantology including bone augmentation, and advanced dentoalveolar surgery. He is a trusted partner for the management of impacted teeth, pre-prosthetic surgery, and the surgical components of interdisciplinary treatment plans. He operates across several leading private hospitals in London and Surrey, including The Portland Hospital, London Bridge Diagnostic & Treatment Centre, and the Nuffield Health Guildford Hospital. Colleagues can refer with confidence, assured of a collaborative approach, clear communication on treatment pathways, and a commitment to achieving functionally sound and aesthetically refined surgical outcomes for shared patients.
Prof. James Chow
Founding Member & Board of Director – Vice-President, AOMI
Specialist in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery BDS(HK), MDS(HK), MBBS(HK), FRCS(ENG), FDSRCS(ENG), FRCD(C), FCDSHK(OMS), FHKAM, FICD
Dr. James Chow received his dental and medical degree from Hong Kong University in 1988 and 1998 and completed his specialist training in Oral and Maxillofacial surgery in Hong Kong. He is the Honorary Associate Professor at Hong Kong University and Shanghai Jiaotong University. Dr. Chow has expertise in immediate dental implant loading, Zygomatic implants, and guided surgery. He lectures nationally and internationally and has published over 20 articles on dental implants, computer-aided surgery, and three-dimensional technology in oral surgery. His private practice is located in Hong Kong.
Prof. Gunaseelan Rajan
Board of Director & Editor in Chief, AOMI
MBBS., BDS., FDSRCS (England)., PhD., DSc (Honoris Causa).,
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, Medical Director, Rajan Dental Institute
Prof. Dr. Gunaseelan Rajan holds both Medical and Dental degrees followed by a Fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons of England, a PhD and more recently a DSc Honoris Causa who serves as the Medical Director of Rajan Dental. He has earned a tremendous reputation as a dentist and is also a high profile researcher and academician who has been published repeatedly in international peer-reviewed journals. He has developed Rajan Dental into a multi-specialty modern institute of world-class dental care, building on the founder Dr. B. P. Rajan’s core values of trust, expertise and care.He has been instrumental in bringing advanced treatment techniques and clinical concepts to India such as: Computer based planning and ‘Nobel – guide’ surgical technique, ‘Teeth-in-an-hour’ concept (where implants and artificial teeth are fixed in 1 hour) and Zygoma implant technique.
Dr. Benjie Law
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Dr. Benjie Law is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon with strong academic distinction and extensive clinical experience in Malaysia. He graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) from Manipal University in 2013, where he was awarded the Gold Medal for Best Outgoing Student. He subsequently obtained Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery (MFDS) from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in 2017, and holds both Fellowship (FICOI) and Mastership (MICOI) credentials from the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. In 2022, he completed his Master of Clinical Dentistry in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery with Distinction from the University of Malaya.
Dr. Law began his career with the Ministry of Health Malaysia before pursuing specialist training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre (UKMMC). His postgraduate training included rotations across major tertiary centres, including University Malaya Medical Centre, Hospital Kuala Lumpur, and Hospital Melaka, providing comprehensive exposure to complex maxillofacial pathology and reconstructive surgery. He currently serves as an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon at Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, and is actively involved in undergraduate clinical teaching as a Visiting Lecturer at the Faculty of Dentistry, UKM.
His clinical interests include dentoalveolar surgery, advanced implantology and full-arch rehabilitation, bone grafting, management of odontogenic cysts and tumours, facial trauma, orthognathic surgery, temporomandibular joint disorders, sinus surgery, and the rehabilitation of oncology and post-traumatic defects. He has a particular focus on complex surgical cases and digitally guided implant workflows. Dr. Law is an active member of several professional bodies, including the Malaysia Dental Council, Malaysian Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (MAOMS), International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (IAOMS), the Malaysian Dental Association, and the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. He has published in peer-reviewed journals, presented at international scientific meetings, and is a sought-after speaker in implantology and surgical education programs.
Prof. Alfred Lau
Founding Member & Board of Director – Treasurer, AOMI
Specialist in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
BDS(HK), MDS(OMS)(HK), MSc(HCM)(Ireland), MOSRCS(Edin), AdvDipOMS(HK), FDSRCS(Edin), FDSRCPS(Glasg), FHKAM(DS), FCDSHK(OMS)
Dr. Alfred Lau works in a private day surgery center and serves as an honorary Clinical Associate Professor of OMFS at HKU. He is the honorary consultant in OMS at Queen Mary Hospital and the Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital. Dr. Lau was the President of the Hong Kong Association of OMS (2016-2019) and is the founder of the Young Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon Group of HK. He holds leadership positions in several international OMS associations and serves as a Hong Kong Dental Council examiner. Dr. Lau frequently speaks at international conferences and authored a book on OMS to increase public awareness in Hong Kong.
Prof. Srinivasa R. Chandra
Dr.Srini R. Chandra, an American and an International Board Certified OMF Surgeon, Section Head of Oral Surgery. Formerly the Program Director at OHSU, Portland, Oregon, as an Associate Professor, is a surgical specialist with fellowship training in all aspects of head and neck surgery, including Head and Neck cancer, Craniofacial trauma, vascular tumors and lesions, airway reconstruction, Oral rehabilitation, and skull base reconstructive surgery. He is proficient in a full spectrum of harvest and microvascular reconstruction as well as Dentofacial Implant Surgery. His research and clinical investigations include patient relation outcomes in rehabilitations and reconstructions.
Prof. Piet Haers
Founding Member & Board of Director – President, AOMI
MD(B), Lic. Dent (B), Dr. med (CH), Dr. med. Dent. (CH), PhD, FEBOMS, FDSRCS ad eundem, FGDPRCS ad eundem, FICD, FIBCSOMS hon.
Prof. Dr. Piet Haers is a Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon with nearly twenty years of experience at the specialist level, providing advanced surgical referral services for dental colleagues. His practice is focused on orthognathic surgery for complex skeletal discrepancies (Class II/III), sophisticated dental implantology including bone augmentation, and advanced dentoalveolar surgery. He is a trusted partner for the management of impacted teeth, pre-prosthetic surgery, and the surgical components of interdisciplinary treatment plans.
He operates across several leading private hospitals in London and Surrey, including The Portland Hospital, London Bridge Diagnostic & Treatment Centre, and the Nuffield Health Guildford Hospital. Colleagues can refer with confidence, assured of a collaborative approach, clear communication on treatment pathways, and a commitment to achieving functionally sound and aesthetically refined surgical outcomes for shared patients.
Prof. Hendrik Terheyden
Prof. Dr. Dr. Hendrik Terheyden is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon and chairman of the Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at the Helios Hospital, Kassel, Germany. He holds a professorship at Medical Faculty of the University of Kiel. After his dental and medical education at the University of Kiel, he specialised in oral and maxillofacial surgery and plastic operations at the University Hospital of Kiel, where he worked as vice director until 2007. His clinical and scientific focuses are preprosthetic bone regeneration and reconstructive surgery in oncology. He published international textbooks on bone augmentation surgery and >100 international scientific papers. Prof. Terheyden is past president of the German Association of Dental Implantology (DGI). He currently serves as president of the International Academy of Facial and Oral Rehabilitation (IAOFR) and as treasurer of the German Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons (DGMKG). He was a founding editor of the International Journal of Implant Dentistry (IJID) until 2022 and is section editor of the International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (IJOMS).
Prof. Bilal Al-Nawas
Ph.D.
Bilal Al-Nawas is qualified in medicine and dentistry (universities Frankfurt and Saarbrücken, Germany). Since 2017 Bilal Al-Nawas is Head of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Plastic Surgery, University Medical Center of the J. Gutenberg University, Mainz, Germany. Since September 2009 Adjunctive Associate Professor at Kyung Hee University School of Dentistry, Seoul, Korea Graduated in Dentistry and Medicine and affiliated to the University of Mainz for more than 15 years. His clinical activity covers the full spectrum of oral and maxillofacial surgery and is dedicated to rehabilitation of compromised patients including clef lip an palate, oncology, bone diseases and other general medical aspects. His departments cover the full digital workflow from image acquisition (CBCT, IOS) to planning and 3D printed models and guides as well as intraoperative dynamic navigation in Oncology, Orthognatic surgery and Implantology. Focus: Compromised patients, Bone Grafting, Reconstructive Surgery, Digital planning. He published over 150 publications in peer-reviewed journals. He is a Fellow of the ITI Section Germany, Education Delegate, member of the Research Committee and since 2018 Member of the ITI Board of Directors. He serves as an editorial board member for Medical Journals such as International Journal of Implant Dentistry, European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, Clinical Oral Implants Research.
