Chief Director | Prosthodontist | Implant Specialist
With over 22 years of clinical experience, Dr. Kang Dong-ho is a highly respected prosthodontist and implant specialist in Korea. He holds a Ph.D. in Prosthodontics from Yonsei University and has served as a department head, educator, and clinical researcher. Dr. Kang is known for his precision in advanced prosthodontic care, implant surgeries, and clear aligner treatments like Invisalign.
Education & Certifications
Ph.D. in Prosthodontics, Yonsei University College of Dentistry
Completed Prosthodontics Program, Yonsei University
Certified in Integrated Medical Treatment by the Ministry of Health and Welfare
Certified Invisalign Provider
Adjunct Professor, Yonsei University College of Dentistry
Former Head of Prosthodontics, Yonsei University Yongin Severance Dental Hospital
Director, Yonsei University Gangnam Severance Implant Research Association
Completed Mini-Residency, Yonsei University Gangnam Severance Dental Hospital
Over 22 years of clinical experience in prosthodontics and dental implantology
Full Member, Korean Academy of Prosthodontics
Recognized Specialist, Korean Academy of Prosthodontics
Full Member, Korean Academy of Oral & Maxillofacial Implantology
Dr. Bum Seung Gyun
Prosthesis Specialist – Director
Dedicated prosthodontist with extensive clinical training and a strong academic foundation in prosthetic and restorative dentistry. Dr. Bum is a certified Conservative Specialist and holds memberships in several prestigious dental academies, reflecting his commitment to excellence and continued education in advanced dental care.
Internship & Residency in Prosthodontics
Wonkwang University Dental College Hospital
Conservative Specialist, certified by the Ministry of Health and Welfare
Full Member, Korean Academy of Prosthodontics
Full Member, Korean Academy of Advanced General Dentistry
Full Member, Korean Academy of Stomatognathic Function and Occlusion
Education & Specialization
•2009 to 2014 Başkent University Faculty of Dentistry
•2017 to 2021 Biruni University Faculty of Dentistry Orthodontics-Ph.D.
Experience
•2015 Baskent University Dental Hospital (Istanbul)-General Dentist
•2016 Hospitadent Dental Hospital-General Dentist
•Hospitadent Dental Hospital-Orthodontic Specialist
Courses & Certifications
•Damon Master Academy Course-June 1, 2021
•Myobrace Course-November 2, 2021
•Invisalign Provider Certificate-November 7, 2020
Professional Memberships
•Member of Turkish Dentists
•Member of Turkish Orthodontic Society
•Member of Turkish Aligner Association
Research and Articles
•Demirel B, Gülyurt M. Fixed Functional Appliance Treatment of Class 2 Division II Young Adult Patient: Case Report. 17. Türk Orthodontics Derneği Sanal Kongresi.2021.
Dr. Isabel Simão | General Dentist | OMD (Ordem dos Médicos Dentistas de Portugal - 2189)
- Dentist at the Instituto Superior de Ciências da Saúde Sul in 1998.
- Degree in Nursing from Artur Ravara 1988.
- Higher Course in Chinese Medicine at the University of Chinese Medicine in 2010.
- Training in Endodontics by the Health and Training Center in 2001.
- Orthodontics course at Gnatus in 2001.
- Continuing education in orthodontics at Construímos Sorrisos in 2011.
- Damon Orthodontics Course in 2015.
Dr. Cristina Alves | Oral Hygienist
- Oral Hygienist.
- Degree (1992) and Master's from FMDUL (2009).
- Doctoral student in Health Sciences and Technologies.
- Professor of the Oral Hygiene Course at FMDUL (since 1992).
- Clinical practice in a private practice and support in periodontology consultation (since 1992).
Dr. Daniel Ribeiro | Orthodontist | OMD 5255
- Graduated in Dentistry from the State University of Rio de Janeiro – BRAZIL.
-Master in Lingual Orthodontics from the University of Hannover – GERMANY.
-Areas of expertise: Children and Adults: Orthodontics (Preventive and Corrective), Aesthetic Orthodontics (Lingual Orthodontics and Invisalign).
Doctor of Dentistry, Central University of the East, San Pedro de Macorís,
Dominican Republic 1996
Postgraduate in Pediatric Dentistry, Catholic University of Santo Domingo, Santo
Sunday, Dominican Republic 2002
Master's Degree in Management and Higher Education, Catholic University of Santo Domingo,
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic 2016
“Baby Clinic” Internship, Inca Garcilazo de la Vega University, Lima-Peru, 2005.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Pediatric Dentist from the National Health Service, Sabana Municipal Hospital
Grande de Boya, Monte Plata, Dom. Rep. from 1997 to 2018.
Military Assimilated Pediatric Dentist, Dr. Ramon de Lara Military Hospital, Dominican Air Force, from 2002 to 2021.
Professor of the Pediatric Dentistry Specialty, Graduate School in
Dentistry, Catholic University of Santo Domingo, 2006 to present.
Coordinator of the Pediatric Dentistry Specialty, Graduate School of Dentistry
Dentistry, Catholic University of Santo Domingo, 2013 to present.
Guest Professor at the Pediatrics Residency of the Dr. Ramon de la Frontera Military Hospital
Lara, FARD 2006-2009
Pediatric Dentist from the National Health Service, Dr. Reynaldo Maternity Hospital
Almanzar, 2018 to present.
Volunteering:
"Fernández Foundation for Community Health", Santo Domingo, since 2003
until 2018.
LECTURES GIVEN
"Level of Dental Education in Public Schools of the Dominican Republic"
1st Student Conference School of Graduates in Dentistry, University
Catholic Santo Domingo, 2000.
“Pulpectomy with VITAPEX” Study Circle Conference Night
Military Dentistry, 2003
“Dental Care for Newborns” National Congress of Dentists,
CONAOD XV, 2003
“Baby Clinics in the Dominican Republic, first steps” 1st Meeting
International Baby Dentistry, Peru, 2007
“Baby Clinics in the Dominican Republic, first steps” FOLA Congress
2007
“Management of Pediatric Dentistry Trauma” Study Circle
Military Dentistry, 2008.
“Dental Importance of Breastfeeding” FOLA Congress, 2008
“Dentistry for babies”. A night of pediatric dentistry. Association
Dominican Dentistry. 2008
“Early Dental Care” Breakfast with the Dominican Society of
Pediatrics, 2009
“Dental Importance of Breastfeeding” Pre-Congress Course
Dominican Society of Pediatrics, 2009
“Baby Clinics” Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of
Dentistry, UCE, 2010.
PUBLICATIONS
Collaborator of the book “Dentistry for Babies. Theoretical and practical foundations”
practical for the clinician”. Drs. Mario Elias Podestá, Cesar Arellano and Gustavo
Tello. RIPANO. 2013
Scientific posters:
“Early childhood caries before the first year of age. Clinical case”.
“Neonatal hyperbilirubinema. Effects on dentition. A case report”
“Rehabilitation in deciduous dentition with endopins and aesthetic crowns”
“Amylogenesis imperfecta in infants. Clinical management. A case report”
Scientific articles:
“Level of knowledge about oral health care in infants aged 0-5 years
years of age of parents and/or guardians who attend the San Luis Maternal and Child Hospital
Lorenzo de Los Minas”. OdontoUCSD Journal, vol. 10:18-24. 2015