Meet the Founding Advisory Board members below, who guide AAAI-D’s work in responsible dental AI, education, ethics, and public trust.
Lakshman Samaranayake
Hon DSc, PhD (hc Armenia, Thailand), DDS, FRCPath, FDSRCS (Edin), FDSRCPS
Editor-in-Chief, International Dental Journal (IDJ)
Emeritus Professor, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong
Former Dean, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong and The University of Queensland
Professor Lakshman Samaranayake is a globally recognized expert in microbiomics and dental education. He is Emeritus Professor and former Dean at the Universities of Hong Kong and Queensland, and currently serves as Editor-in-Chief of the International Dental Journal. With over 500 publications, his work has shaped global research, including contributions advancing emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence in dentistry.
Michael M. Bornstein
Prof. Dr. med. dent.
Professor and Chair, University Center for Dental Medicine Basel, University of Basel, Switzerland
Editor-in-Chief, Dentomaxillofacial Radiology (DMFR)
Editor-in-Chief, Swiss Dental Journal (SDJ)
Professor Michael M. Bornstein is an internationally respected leader in oral and maxillofacial radiology, with influential work in diagnostic imaging, CBCT, and advanced technologies including artificial intelligence. As Editor-in-Chief of Dentomaxillofacial Radiology, he has helped shape global standards in imaging research, including the careful evaluation of AI-assisted diagnostics.
Reinhilde Jacobs
DDS, MSc, PhD, Dr Hc
Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Imaging, KU Leuven, Belgium
Secretary-General, International Association of Dentomaxillofacial Radiology (IADMFR)
President (2026–2027), Digital Dentistry Society (DDS)
Professor Reinhilde Jacobs is a dentist, periodontologist, and dental radiologist with a PhD from KU Leuven and a Master’s degree in Dental Radiology from the University of London. She is Full Professor at KU Leuven and Visiting Professor at Karolinska Institutet. Her work has been central to advancing oral and maxillofacial imaging research, digital dentistry, and international academic collaboration.
Kaan Orhan
PhD, MSc, MHM, DDS, BA, Dr Hc
Professor of Dentomaxillofacial Radiology, Ankara University
Dean, Faculty of Dentistry & Vice Rector (Provost), Ankara University
President, International Association of Dentomaxillofacial Radiology (IADMFR)
Professor Kaan Orhan is a leading figure in dentomaxillofacial radiology, with pioneering work in CBCT, advanced diagnostic imaging, and AI-driven clinical applications. His research has significantly shaped global standards in imaging, interpretation, and technology integration in dentistry.
Charles M. Cobb
DDS, MS, PhD
Professor Emeritus, Department of Periodontics, University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Dentistry
Dr. Cobb is Professor Emeritus of Periodontics at the University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Dentistry, with more than four decades of experience spanning private practice, academic teaching, research, and national professional leadership. He has received multiple honors from the American Academy of Periodontology for excellence in education, teaching and mentoring, clinical research, and service, along with institutional recognition from UMKC. He is widely regarded as a strong advocate for evidence-based dentistry and is known for emphasizing rigorous science, clinical relevance, and sound professional judgment.
Donald DeNucci
DDS, MS
Senior Consultant for Education and Research, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
Dr. Donald DeNucci is Senior Consultant for Education and Research at the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, with over 40 years of experience as a clinician, educator, and researcher in military and veteran oral healthcare. He is board certified in Periodontics and Oral Medicine and has held prior leadership roles at VA Central Office, the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), and Walter Reed. His current work focuses on evaluating AI applications in dentistry and advancing oral–systemic health research to improve Veteran outcomes.
Seth A. Gibree
DMD, FAGD
Senior Director, Clinical AI & Innovation, Heartland Dental
Dr. Seth A. Gibree is a national leader in clinical innovation, with extensive experience guiding digital transformation and AI adoption across large dental practice networks. His work bridges day-to-day clinical practice with scalable implementation strategies, offering valuable insight into how emerging technologies can enhance patient care and operational consistency.
Adam Foresman
Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, Ryden Solutions
American Society for Quality (ASQ), Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Regulatory Affairs Professional Society (RAPS), Rockville, Maryland, United States
Former American Dental Association (ADA) Technical Committee Member, Chicago, Illinois, United States
Former International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Standards Development Committee Member, Geneva, Switzerland
Adam Foresman has worked in dental device design and manufacturing for over 14 years across three companies, spanning nearly the full dental product portfolio. His experience includes extensive involvement in the development, testing, validation, and regulatory compliance of dental artificial intelligence tools. He currently focuses on applying AI and machine learning techniques to help life science manufacturers strengthen quality systems and regulatory compliance.
Faraz Moharrami
DDS, PhD
Emerging Research Leader
University of Toronto, Canada
Dr. Faraz Moharrami advances AI-driven diagnostics and prognostics across conditions ranging from dental caries and periodontal disease to head and neck cancer. Combining public sector data science experience with rigorous academic research, he applies deep learning to multimodal data including imaging, clinical text, and electronic health records, contributing to safer and more reliable artificial intelligence in oral health.
Dania Tamimi
BDS, DMSc
Owner, Inspire Imaging (Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology private practice), Orlando, Florida)
Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Consultant, BeamReaders
Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Consultant, Al-Kharsa Clinics, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Adjunt Clinical Professor at Roseman University, Henderson, Nevada
Adjunt Clinical Professor at Stonybrook University, Stonybrook, NY
Dr. Dania Tamimi is a board-certified oral and maxillofacial radiologist based in Orlando, Florida. She earned her dental degree from King Saud University in Riyadh and her doctorate of medical science (DMSc) and fellowship in oral and maxillofacial radiology from Harvard School of Dental Medicine. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology. She is lead or co-lead author of several major imaging textbooks and lectures nationally and internationally on CBCT and temporomandibular joint imaging.