Dr. Maciej Zarow graduates from Semmelweis University in Budapest in 1995. After a three years training program he achieved specialization in Operative Dentistry in 1999. From 1998 till 2005 he was teaching at Jagiellonian Uniwersity in Krakow, where in 2002 he defended PhD and in 2005 he achieved specialization in endodontics. He runs a private dental clinic (since 1999) and postgraduate course centre (since 2003) in Krakow, Poland (2013, in Polish, 2014 in Russian, 2015/16 in English). Co-author of more than 60 papers published in Polish and international journals. Author of book edited by Quintessence Publishing: “Endo-Prosthodontics: guidelines for clinical practice” (2013, in Polish, 2014 in Russian, 2015/16 in English). Since 2012 – Editor-in-chief of Medycyna Praktyczna – Stomatologia, dental magazine in Polish language. He has lectured extensively in Poland and other European countries.

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"EndoProsthodontics. A Guide for Practicing Dentists"

Written by Maciej Zarow, Camillo D'Arcangelo, Luis Antonio Felippe, Gianluca Paniz, Gaetano Paolone, an international group of renowned experts in the field of reconstruction of pulpless teeth, this is a very practical book explaining in detail, step by step, the general principles of correct decision-making in endodontics, reconstructions and aesthetics of root canal treated teeth. How to avoid fractures? Should we carry out retreatment, or use implants? Should we restore pulpless teeth with direct or indirect restorations? How we can bleach discolourations after teeth have been endo-treated? The aim of the book is to answer questions and help practicing dentists make the right decisions, which often require making difficult choices. Each of the 10 chapters include detailed photographs of clinical cases, descriptions of technical procedures, and practical tips for dental practitioners. For more information visit Quintessence Shop.

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Dr. Hirata is Assistant Professor of Biomaterials and Biomimetics Department at New York University (NYU), working with research on implant and restorative biomaterials. Also, he keeps private practice in Curitiba, Brazil, working with Esthetic Dentistry. He is coordinator of several post grad programs with focus on Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry in Brazil, lecturing about Esthetic Restorations in many countries. He finished his DDS in Federal University of Parana/Brazil in 1995, the MSc in Biomaterials in Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul/Brazil in 2002, and his PhD in Restorative Dentistry in Rio de Janeiro State University, in 2009. Dr. Hirata have published papers in Journals, more than 10 chapters, and two textbooks. One named “TIPS in esthetic dentistry” in 2011, being translated to 3 languages already; and a new one named “SHORTCUTS in Esthetic Dentistry”, translated to 3 languages as well.

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