New approaches to maxillary sinus augmentation

Oral and maxillofacial surgeon specializing in implantology and bone regeneration. Former President of European Association for Osseointegration (EAO, 2012-2014). Program Director and Chairman of European Postgraduate Program in Oral Implantology at University of Corsica, France. Private practice in Paris limited to oral surgery and implant dentistry.

Over 44 years of clinical experience in oral surgery and implantology since graduating in 1982. Clinical Assistant in Department of Oral Surgery at University of Paris VII (1983-1987). Following postgraduate diploma in oral implantology (1992), served as Clinical Assistant in Department of Oral Implantology, University of Paris VII (1992-1996). International authority on maxillary sinus grafting procedures, having developed and refined surgical techniques for lateral window sinus augmentation using autogenous and xenogenic bone grafts achieving predictable long-term results.

International lecturer presenting worldwide on bone regeneration techniques, maxillary sinus surgery, GBR procedures, and advanced implantology. Associate Professor of Implant Dentistry at University of Loma Linda, California, USA. Adjunct Professor of Implant Dentistry at Griffith University, Queensland, Australia. Visiting Professor of Oral Surgery at University of Milan, Italy. Co-Director of University Diploma in Implantology at University of Liege, Belgium. Recipient of Robert James Award for Education in Implant Dentistry from University of Loma Linda (2010).

DDS from University of Paris VII Denis Diderot (1982). Postgraduate Diploma in Oral Implantology from University of Paris VII (1992). Past President of EAO (2012-2014), leading European organization for implant dentistry with over 7,000 members. Published extensively in peer-reviewed journals on sinus grafting techniques, bone regeneration, implant placement in grafted sites, and long-term outcomes of bone augmentation procedures. Author of numerous scientific articles establishing evidence-based protocols for maxillary sinus elevation and ridge augmentation.