Nicolas Elian is president and CEO of Vizstara. Renowned for his expertise in the evaluation and retreatment of implants, Dr. Elians clinical practice focuses on surgical procedures such as advanced bone grafting and ridge augmentations. He completed his DDS degree and postgraduate studies in prosthodontic and implant dentistry at NYUCD. Dr. Elian was head of the Division of Implant Dentistry and program director, and director of experimental research at New York University College of Dentistry (NYUCD) for over 10 years.

Dr. Elian consults on product development for industry manufacturers and is an inventor and expert in both cell culture and tissue engineering. An international instructor, Dr. Elian is a visiting professor at the University of Chietti, Italy, and Tong Ji University, China, as well as an honorary professor at El Instututo de Investigaciones Craneo Dento Maxilo Facial de la Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Argentina. He was also an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Periodontics at the University Of Pennsylvania School Of Dental Medicine.

As a key opinion leader, Dr. Elian is highly sought after as a skillful and motivating international speaker. He serves on the editorial boards of many peer-reviewed journals and has trained an extraordinary number of specialists and general dentists in the science and surgery of implants.

Dr. Martha Miqueo is a specialist certified in pediatric dentistry and orthodontics. She is a graduate of New York University College of Dentistry, where she also held a teaching position as assistant clinical professor for several years in graduate and post-graduate programs. She has served as attending physician at Bellevue Hospital, The New York Foundling Hospital,New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center and Hackensack Hospital. Dr. Miqueo has a vast experience in education and clinical training. At Vizstara Professional, she is the ADA/CERP and AGD/PACE accreditation officer. In this capacity, she sets the standards and protocols for continuing education and clinical training programs. In her ortho/pedo practice she guides growth and development maximizing growth spurts in the childand adolescent patient, creating a more stable and esthetic occlusion. In her adult ortho practice, Dr. Miqueo works with Dr. Elian developing interdisciplinary treatment plans for a sound periodontium and ideal implant placement position to set a new and unique therapeutic paradigm.

Dr. Frank Celenza is unique in his qualifications in that he is a dual-certified specialist and is active in both the practice and teaching of periodontics and orthodontics. He received his periodontal certificate from University of Pennsylvania in 1986 and his orthodontic certificate from New York University College of Dentistry in 1988. He has authored numerous publications in dental literature; his pioneering work regarding the use of implants in conjunction with orthodontics is groundbreaking and extensively published. He has been involved in postgraduate teaching for over 20 years and is a recognized speaker, nationally and internationally. Dr. Celenza is a past president of the Northeastern Society of Periodontists and a recipient of the Isador Hirschfeld Memorial Award, their highest honor.

Dr. Brian Ehrlich graduated from the New York University College of Dentistry. He continued his postgraduate training in periodontics and did a general practice residency at the Veterans Administration Medical Center of N.Y. In 2001, he joined the faculty of the Implant Division of the Department of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry at New York University, where he later became clinic chief. Dr. Ehrlich has received many awards, honors, and certificates for his academic and clinical excellence and research from universities, fellow dentists, and dental organizations. His accomplishments include published works in dental journals, textbooks, and presentations at numerous dental conferences.