Gerard Chiche & Álvaro Blasi: Interdisciplinary Dentistry: Bridging Classic Concepts with Digital Innovations

Dr. Gerard Chiche is presently Clinical and Emeritus Professor at Louisiana State University, School of Dentistry. He is a Past President of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, and he has lectured in Esthetic Dentistry nationally and internationally in 35 countries. He is the author of two textbooks in Esthetic Dentistry published by Quintessence Publishing Co. He became in 2009 the first recipient of the Endowed Chair sponsored by the Thomas P. Hinman Dental Society. He is the 2020 recipient of the Icon Award for Lifetime Achievement in Dentistry of the Seattle Study Club, 2025 Golden Medallion Award of the American Prosthodontics Society, and the 2025 C. Pincus / R. Goldstein Award of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry. Dr. Álvaro Blasi, DDS, CDT, PhD is an American Board-Certified Prosthodontist and a Certified Dental Technician. He completed a three-year Prosthodontics residency program at Augusta University, Dental College of Georgia. Following this, he was selected for a one-year Esthetic and Implant Fellowship at the Goldstein Center at Augusta University. Dr. Blasi earned his dental degree from the International University of Catalonia (UIC) in Barcelona, Spain, where he also obtained a PhD in Digital Technology. He serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Oral Rehabilitation at Augusta University and as faculty at UIC in Barcelona. Currently, he is the Editor-in-Chief of Quintessence Técnica dental journal. He has published extensively in international journals on topics related to interdisciplinary treatments, esthetics, and implants and lectures nationally and internationally in the field of prosthodontics. His main areas of interest include perio-ortho-pros treatments, esthetics, occlusion, and implant restorations. Dr. Blasi maintains a private practice in Barcelona, Spain, at Blasi Clinic.