Councillors

Education:
Graduated from Faculty of Medicine, University of Tirana, on 1980
Postgraduate specialization PhD on 1999, Prof As on 2007, Prof on 2012 in medicine.

Research interests:
Research activity of Ramazan Isufi is focused on Reconstructive surgery; Orthognathic Surgery , Cleft Surgery and Oncology.

Experience:
Current Position is Head of Department of Oral & Maxillofacial surgery and senator in Medicine University, Lecturer from 1991, Head of O.MF. Service from 1995-2015.

Publications:
Author of 10 published books, 60 articles and 150 scientific presentations in national and international forums and actively participated in more than 500 national and international scientific activities.

Yerevan (Armenia), 1983
Armenian Medical Institute (2004-2009) Yerevan, Armenia
Yerevan State Medical University (2009-2012) Yerevan, Armenia
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon (2012)
Maxillofacial surgeon “Aramyanc” Medical Center (2012), Yerevan, Armenia
Director, Maxillofacial surgeon “Modern Implant Medicine” LLC (2012), Yerevan, Armenia
AAMFOS Member (2009-)
EACMFS Active member (2015-)

• Professor and Chairman of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Department of Azerbaijan Medical University, Azerbaijan, Baku.
• President of Azerbaijan Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Society
• 40 years of hands-on practice in Oral and Maxillofacial surgery, 37 years of scientific research and 25 years of teaching experience. Over 120 published scientific articles, of which 28 were added to PubMed.
• Have trained more than 10 PhD and 3 MDM young specialists.
• The youngest Doctor of Science in Maxillofacial Surgery in former USSR

Research interest:

• Cranio-maxillofacial reconstructive surgery based on digital technology;
• Arthroscopy and arthrocentesis TMJ; total joint TMJ arthroplasty
• Advanced dental and maxilla-facial implantation for maxillo-facial prosthodontics.

MsD, PhD, Professor, Head of the
Department of Oral Surgery, Dental Faculty
Belarusian State Medical University, Minsk Republic of BelarusIrina Pohodenko – Chudakova was born on 2.02.1968. In 1990 she graduated from the Dental Faculty of the Minsk State Medical Institute (nowadays Belorusian State Medical University). Irina Pohodenko – Chudakova is a Doctor of Medical Science, Professor, Head of the Department of Surgical Dentistry of the Belorusian State Medical University. She authored more than 730 scientific works (including 7 monographs, 17 patents, 30 rationalization proposals and 43 educational-methodological works).
Under her guidance, 6 doctoral theses are currently being defended. Irina Pohodenko – Chudakova has been the recipient of honorary diplomas awarded by the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Belarus, the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Belarus, and the Rector of the
Belarusian State Medical University.

– Head of Maxillofacial unit GH Monica, Antwerp – Belgium
– Consultant Maxillofacial surgery H. Hart Hospital, Lier – Belgium
– Consultant Craniofacial surgery University Hospital Antwerp
– Coordinator Head & Neck oncology GH Monica, Antwerp, H. Hart hospital, Lier,GH KLINA, Brasschaat
– Coordinator training program Maxillofacial surgery
– Secretary-general Royal Belgian Scientific Society for Oral & Maxillofacial surgery
– President Kiwanis Herentals 2022-2023
– Councillor EACMFS

Education
Specialist of Maxillifacial surgery for KCUS Sarajevo 05/2026
Doctoral sudies, Faculty of Medicine, Universitz of Tuzla 2023-ongoing
Specialization in Maxillofacial Surgery for KCUS Sarajevo 05/15/2023
Specialization in Maxillofacial Surgery – on independent request 05/04/2021
Faculty of Dentistry with clinics in Sarajevo 2011-2017
Zenica Medical School 2007-2011

Work experience
Clinical Center of the University of Sarajevo (KCUS) 2023-
Dental office “RiBa-Dent” Zenica 2019-2023
Dental practice “HD dental studio” Kakanj 2018-2019
Dental office “Kratina dr Nedzad” Zenica 2017
Health center Zenica – volunteer work 2016

Courses and seminars
28th EACMFS congress ATHENS-GREECE 2026
17th BHAAAS symposium Sarajevo 2026
16th BHAAAS symposium Sarajevo 2025
CLINICAL AFFILIATION and observeship at International Medical Center PRIORA Osijek 2025
27th EACMFS congress ROME-ITALY 2024
“Congress of Food, Nutrition and Health” (in which I participate with a paper entitled: Eating habits of students) 2017
“Basic implant course” – DentorisBH 2018
“Prosthetics on implants” – DentorisBH 2019
“Aesthetic Medicine Basic Course” – Neauvia Organic 2020

 

Prof. Ivica Luksic, MD, MSc, PhD, is a renowned expert in the field of head and neck cancer surgery. He is the Chair of the Department of Maxillofacial Surgery and Stomatology at the University of Zagreb School of Medicine and the Head of the Department of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery at the Dubrava University Hospital.

Professor Panayiotis Kyzas is a world renowned Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial / Head & Neck Surgeon. He specialises in Head and Neck Oncological Surgery (ablation and reconstruction), laser surgery, facial aesthetics, facial trauma, and salivary gland disease, and has a particular interest and case-portfolio for 3D printer – guided, patient specific, personalised surgery (PSP). He has relocated to Cyprus from the UK.

2000-2002
Training in Dentistry at 1st and 2nd Clinic of Dentistry, Teaching Hospital of Palacky University in Olomouc

2002-2006
Training at Clinic of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Teaching
Hospital of Palacky University in Olomouc

2006-2008
Junior Registrar, Clinic of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Teaching
Hospital of Palacky University in Olomouc

2006-
Specialist registration by Czech Board of Dental Surgery-equivalent Member of Faculty Of Dental Surgery Royal College of Surgeons of England

2008-2009
Senior Registrar, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dept of OMFS, Teaching Hospital, Olomouc

2009-2010
Clinical Fellow Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dept. of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics, The Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

2010
     Senior Specialist Registrar
Dept. of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics
King´College Hospital London


10/2010- 08/2012 – Consultant
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Dept.
Teaching Hospital Palacky University Olomouc
I.P. Pavlova 6

09/2012 – Chief Consultant
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Dept. Tomas Bata´s district hospital

Education
2025 – … University of Tartu, PhD student
2013–2024 University of Tartu, Department of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery, residency of oral and maxillofacial surgery
2008–2013 University of Tartu, dentistry

Social affiliations
2023- … International Bone Research Association (IBRA)
2023−… Estonian Medical Association
2023 -… European OMFS Trainee Forum of UEMS
2023 – 2024 International Association of Maxillofacial Surgeons in Training
2022-… International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
2015 – … European Association for Cranio Maxillo Facial Surgery
2013−… Estonian Society of Maxillofacial Surgery (board member since 2026)

2008 DDS, University of Helsinki, Finland
2011 PhD, University of Helsinki, Finland
2016 MD, University of Helsinki, Finland
2019 Specialist in OMFS (dent), University of Helsinki, Finland
2021 Specialist in OMFS (med), University of Helsinki, Finland
2021 Consultant OMFS, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Diseases, Helsinki University Hospital
2021 Board member in Finnish Association for Maxillofacial Surgery
2024 Councillor EACMFSHead and neck oncological surgery, microvascular reconstruction, maxillofacial traumatology, implantology

Hospital Practitioner in the Maxillofacial Surgery Department of Pitié-Salpêtrière University Hospital of Prof. Chloé BERTOLUS, Paris, France.

Assistant Prof 2010-2012 and hospital practitioner 2014-2018 in the Department of Profs. Bernard DEVAUCHELLE and Sylvie TESTELIN, Amiens, France.

Fields of expertise in orthognathic surgery and reconstructive microsurgery.

Treasurer of the French Association of Facial Surgeons (www.afcface.fr)

Researcher and Member of the Facing Faces Institute (www.institut-faire-faces.eu)

Board member of the French Society of Head and Neck Cancer (www.sfccf.org)

Member of the French Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (www.sfscmfco.fr)

Member of the French Society of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery (www.sofcpre.fr)

Education & Training:
1987 – 1996: Medical and dental education at the Hanover Medical University, Germany; one year fellowship in Boston /USA and in New York /USA;
1996: Entry into residency at the Dept. of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Hanover Medical University, Germany; (Head: Prof. Dr. Dr. J. E. Hausamen)
2001: Specialist in oral and maxillofacial surgery, appointment as senior physician
2004: PhD-thesis and transfer to the Dept. of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Goettingen, Germany (Head: Prof. Dr. Dr. H. Schliephake);
2018: Head of the Dept. of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Bonn, Germany

Scientific & Clinical Focus:
Tumor biology and therapy of oral carcinoma, bone biology and osseous regeneration, orofacial microvascular reconstruction, virtual planning, correction of congenital malformations, e.g. cleft lip and palate, orthognathic surgery, dental implantology

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Medical Historian.
Graduate of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki School of Dentistry, Greece, and National and Kapodistrian University of Athens School of Medicine, Greece. PhD degree in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens School of Dentistry, Greece, and PhD degree in History and Philosophy of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens School of Medicine, Greece. Board certified in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery [Hellenic Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery] (2003).
Associate Director, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, “Metropolitan” Hospital, N. Faliro, Piraeus, Greece. External Partner-Clinical Associate, “Eugenideio Hospital-The Holy Trinity SA”, and “ORTHOBIOTIKI-Prevention & Antiaging Private Polyclinic SA”, Athens, Greece. Private Practice of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Athens, Greece.
Clinical Instructor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, and Research Associate-Medical Historian, Department of History of Medicine and Medical Ethics, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece. Clinical Instructor of Microvascular Surgery, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the Thorax Foundation Department of Experimental Surgery, “Evangelismos” General Hospital of Athens, Greece, (2002-2012).
Post-graduate training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Germany, Netherlands, UK, Austria, USA). Editor-in-Chief (2016-2020), Hellenic Archives of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Official publication in Greek and English of the Hellenic Association for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
Visiting Scholar/Professor, University Hospital Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Michigan Schools of Medicine and Dentistry, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
(9/2016-12/2016).
Regular Member of the Working Group for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Central Health Council, Ministry of Health, Hellenic Republic (2017-2020). President (2021-2024) of the Board of Directors of the Hellenic Association for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

 

 

 

Degree in DDS and MD. Specialist in Maxillo-Facial Surgery. He was Head of the School of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Messina (2001/2004). Full Professor of Maxillo-Facial Surgery , Head of the School of Maxillo-Facial Surgery and Head of Maxillo-Facial Surgery Unit at University Policlinic Hospital in Messina, Italy.

Dr.sc. Mergime Prekazi Loxha,
Born on 01.09.1973 in Zagreb-Croatia.
1999- Faculty of Medicine , Dentistry School- Tirana , Albania
2000-Teaching Assistant, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry Branch, Department of Maxillofacial Surgery
2000-University Clinical Center of Prishtina, Department of Maxillofacial Surgery
2006-Specialist of Maxillofacial Surgery
2007-Master Degree, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry Branch, Department of Maxillofacial Surgery:’ Epidemiology of Maxillofacial Region Fractures in Kosova”
2014-PhD Degree, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry Branch, Department of Maxillofacial Surgery: “Selective neck dissection, necessary or not in Squamos Cell Carcinoma od the lip T1 and T2”
Present: Works at University of Prishtina-Faculty of Medicine – University Clinical Center of Kosova

MD, DDS, PhD Ieva Bagante
Is an assistant professor at the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Oral Medicine, Riga Stradins University, Latvia. She is a head of department of Oral and maxillofacial surgery in P. Stradins Clinical University Hospital, works as consultant for Specialized Emergency Medical Center and as oral and maxillofacial surgeon in Institute of Stomatology and Children’s Clinical University hospital.
She completed her PhD studies in Medicine (2018) at the Riga Stradins University, Latvia.
She recently participated in the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 857287 (BBCE – Baltic Biomaterials Centre of Excellence) (2021-2024), the Ministry of Economics Republic of Latvia project “State research project in the field of biomedicine, medical technologies, and pharmacy (BioMedPharm)” (project No. VPP-EM-BIOMEDICĪNA-2022/1-0001). (2022-2024) and ERASMUS+ project: Early Care Training Programme, 2017-1-NL01-KA202-035195 (2017-2019). Rare PREPARE (A Multi-Stakeholder Workshop to Co-Design a Rare Diseases and Complex Conditions PreConsultation Tool to Enhance Patient Readiness and Experience), ERDERA ( European Rare Diseases research alliance) (2025-2026) She has published 15 papers in various journals, and serves as a board member of Latvian Oral and Maxillofacial surgery association and member of Oral and Maxillo-Facial Surgery Section of UEMS, European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial
Surgery, Latvian Medical Association, Latvian Dental Association, Baltic Association of Maxillofacial and Plastic Surgery. Her research interests include: Cleft lip and palate; orbital floor fracture; facial trauma; Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw; etc.

 

Suharschi Ilie, PhD, associate professor of oral and maxillo-facial surgery department of State Medical University and Emergency Medicine Institute in Chișinău, Republic of Moldova with a background of dental faculty, OMF residence and doctoral studies in Moldova and Moscow, Russia. His clinical practice is focused on trauma, benign tumors and reconstructive surgery, with researches in implementation of static computer assisted surgery in treatment of those patients.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
May 2018 – present
Acting Head, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Maastricht University Medical Centre+ (MUMC+)
Jan 2018 – present
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon / Head and Neck Oncologic Surgeon, consultant
Maastricht University Medical Centre+ (MUMC+)
2016 – 2017
Fellowship in Oncologic Head and Neck Surgery (KIVOO)
Maastricht Comprehensive Cancer Center; incl. fellowships in ENT oncology (prof. dr. I.B. Tan), Fachklinik Hornheide, Münster (Germany) and observership at Head and Neck Surgical Associates, Portland, OR (USA) (dr. R. Bryan Bell and dr. Eric J. Dierks)
2012 – 2015
Residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Maastricht University Medical Center+ and Elkerliek Hospital, Helmond, The Netherlands
EDUCATION
2026
PhD, Maastricht University
“A bone of contention: tumor–bone interaction in oral cancer” (defended 30 January 2026)
2017
KIVOO fellowship in oncologic head and neck surgery and reconstructive surgery
2015
Board certification in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, MUMC+
2011
MD, Maastricht University
2006
DDS (Dentistry), ACTA / University of Amsterdam
BOARD AND COMMITTEE ROLES
May 2021 – 2027
Treasurer, Dutch Association for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (NVMKA)
May 2021 – 2027
Treasurer, Foundation for Education and Quality Improvement in OMF Surgery (SSKMKA)
Mar 2012 – present
Member, working group for revision of the national Head and Neck Tumours guideline, on behalf of the NVMKA

Professor Vladimir Popovski is Maxillofacial surgeon on the University Clinic for Maxillofacial Surgery, in Skopje, Macedonia.
Formerly Head of the Clinic 2006-2008 and President of MAMFS 2004-2014. From 2007-2013 Director of the Skopje EACMFS Educational Trainee Center.
Currently – President of BAMS, Councillor in EACMFS and President of the MDC.

Dr. Nils Petter Fossland

Head of the Department of Maxillofacial Surgery at St. Olavs University Hospital since 2015

• Authorised to practice as a medical practitioner, M.D 2005
• 2005-2015 registrar in otorhinolaryngology, and oral/maxillofacial surgery.
• 2012 specialist in Otorhinolaryngology
• 2015 specialist in Maxillofacial Surgery
• Fellowships:
  • Chris O’Brien Lifehouse, Sydney, Australia. 2019, 6 months, Honorary fellow Head and Neck
• Main interests: Orthognathic surgery and Reconstructive Surgery with 3D simulation and virtual treatment planning.

Dr Zygmunt Stopa is Vice-Head of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Associated Professor at the Medical University of Warsaw in Poland, where he studied medicine and later obtained his PhD. He is a regional specialist in Maxillofacial Surgery of the Mazovian Voivodeship. Dr Stopa runs research into TMJ surgery and endoscopic treatment of mandibular fractures. He regularly participates in national and international Congresses and co-organizes international EACMFS Training Courses and Workshops.

 

 

Alexandre L. Ivanov, PhD is Head of Department of Pediatric Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery in the Central Research Institute for Stomatology and Maxillofacial Surgery.
He is EACMFS Councillor for Russian Federation, IAOMS Councillor for Russian Federation and Councillor of the Russian National Association of Maxillofacial Surgeons.
His research interests include new methods of surgical treatment, congenital pathology, bone pathology, craniofacial surgery, 3D modeling preparation for surgical treatment.

Professor VITOMIR S. KONSTANTINOVIĆ, DDS, MD, MSc, PhD, Specialist in Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dental medicine, University of Belgrade; Director of Serbian Dental Chamber;

EDUCATION: University of Belgrade – Faculty of Stomatology (1984), Faculty of Medicine (1992); Master of Science (MSc) Thesis (1991); Specialist in Maxillofacial Surgery (1993); Doctorate Thesis (PhD) (1996)

TEACHING AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Professor in Maxillofacial surgery (1997 – ) and in Implantology (2002 -); member of Serbian Medical Academy (2006 -); Councillor for Serbia in EACMFS (2006-2012); European AO faculty (2006 –);President of Balkan Association of Maxillofacial Surgeons (2008-2011); Councillor for Serbia in IAOMS (2012-); Director of Serbian Dental Chamber (2013 – )

RESEARCH PROJECTS: from 1991 – principal investigator or collaborator more than 15 scientific projects;

MEMBERSHIPS OF ASSOCIATIONS: European Association for Cranio – Maxillo – Facial Surgery; International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons; Balkan Association of Maxillofacial Surgeons; Balkan Stomatological Society; Worldwide Forensic Odontology Contacts; Serbian medical Society; Serbian Association for Maxillofacial Surgery;

PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS: presented more than 200 scientific papers and reports; published 11 Textbooks, 43 articles in international journals, 9 in domestic, cited more than 520 times (WoS, Scopus); more than150 lectures by invitation

 

Dr Prodnik graduated from the Faculty of Medicine, University in Ljubljana in 2007. He completed the residency programme at the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Ljubljana in 2015. In 2016, Dr Prodnik graduated from the Faculty of Dental Medicine. His main fields of interest have always been oncological surgery with microvascular reconstructions, facial trauma, and implantology. Since 2009, Dr Prodnik has been employed in the Department of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery at the University clinical centre in Ljubljana, the national referral centre for facial trauma and one of the three head and neck centres in Slovenia.

Dr. Fernando Almeida Parra is a highly qualified specialist in oral and maxillofacial surgery, recognised for his expertise in a variety of procedures including temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, orthognathic surgery, zygomatic implants and facial fillings.

Dr. Almeida Parra earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Dentistry and a Master of Science degree in Aesthetic and Anti-Aging Medicine, which has helped him develop a comprehensive approach to patient care. He is committed to keeping abreast of the latest advances in his field and, as a member of the Spanish Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (SECOM), he is actively involved in promoting the development of the speciality. He is currently an Area Specialist in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal, as well as at the Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro Majadahonda. His dedication to reconstructive and implant surgery is evident in his work, as he strives to provide his patients with the best possible results. He is also a member of the team of specialists at the prestigious Clínica Dental Madrid Orense, where he frequently works alongside other leading experts.

Dr. Almeida Parra’s experience, combined with his warm and caring personality, has earned him a reputation as one of the most sought-after maxillofacial surgeons in Madrid. Dr. Fernando Almeida Parra is committed to providing the highest level of care to his patients, and believes in taking a personalized approach to everyone he treats.

Department of Oral and Maxillofacial surgery, University Hospital of Lund, Sweden
– 1997 DDS
– 2004 Member of EACMFS
– 2005 Hugo Obwegeser scholarship
– 2006 Specialist in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
– 2006 AO Fellowship, Cleft and Maxillofacial unit, Morriston Hospital, Swansea, UK
– 2012- Head of specialist training program in OMFS
– 2022 President, Swedish Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
– Main interests; Maxillofacial trauma

 

Prof. Tüz completed his OMFS training at Ankara University. He has held positions of Vice Dean and Dean at Kırıkkale University and currently serves as a faculty member at Hacettepe University, Faculty of Dentistry, Ankara.

Prof. Tüz has clinical experience from various centres in the UK. He has sserved as both Chairman and Member of specialty-related committees and has held executive roles, including Board Member and President of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (ACBID).

Prof. Tüz has delivered invited lectures and scientific presentations at national and international conferences. He has authored and co-authored over 80 publications in peer-reviewed journals and contributed as editor and section writer for national and international textbooks.

His main clinical interests include orthognathic surgery, management of temporomandibular disorders (TMD), maxillofacial trauma, and oral surgery.

Professor Kanatas is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon with special interests in Oral Oncology, Microvascular Reconstruction and Clinical education. He was trained in the UK (Liverpool and Leeds), and he is a Professor in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in the University of Leeds. He is the author of over 250 publications in international peer-reviewed journals, two books (Co-editor of the Oxford handbook of Clinical Dentistry) and several book chapters. He is a Senior Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy and a member of the council of the British Association of Surgical Oncology.