Join us in Alexandria to learn how and why the world’s leading laser dentists have integrated YSGG laser technology to further elevate and grow their practice.
The World Clinical Laser Institute (WCLI) has been holding forums & symposiums focused on laser applications in periodontology, implantology, endodontics, restorative dentistry, pain therapy, and other dental disciplines for more than a decade. In 2026, WCLI is holding this exciting Middle East Forum that is focused on laser education for all dental professionals.
This event will include fascinating presentations from world-renowned laser dentists, sharing their own unique experiences with YSGG technology, along with social and networking opportunities to relax and make new friends while learning about new groundbreaking dental technologies.
WCLI forums & symposiums have stood out amongst a world of dental conventions, consistently providing the most advanced dental clinical knowledge & insights! We look forward to seeing you there!
Why Attend?
Learning is Fun!
While WCLI has been consistently providing high quality laser training courses, WCLI is more than an educational association of dentists seeking clinical knowledge and techniques relating to the most advanced technologies in dentistry. As the largest organization of its kind, WCLI is a closely knit network of thousands of dental professionals who share a passion for improving the patient experience, elevating their clinical results to the highest level, and building the best possible practice they can.
At WCLI’s 2026 Middle East Forum in alexandria, dental professionals will learn from world renowned laser dentistry experts sharing their own experiences, challenging cases and innovative techniques utilizing the unique YSGG laser technology. Above all else, the WCLI Middle East Forum is a great place to meet new colleagues and forge lasting friendships with mentors and colleagues from around the globe. Experience the latest advancements in dentistry that are making a difference in the world.
It’s a full day of education and fellowship. Register today-don’t miss out!
Event Registration
WCLI 2026 Middle East Forum
Alexandria, Egypt
November 3, 2026
7 CE Units
Hilton Alexandria Green Plaza
- 14th of May Bridge Road - Smouha, Alexandria, Egypt
- +20 3 4209120
Event Information
- [email protected]
- +1 949.449.2259
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DOCTORS: General Registration US $450
(Register on or after June 1, 2026)
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RDH/Office Staff/Student: General Registration US $175
Cancellation Policy – Refunds less a $150.00 cancellation fee will be given for cancellations received in writing to [email protected] prior to July 31, 2026. Following this date, no refunds will be given, but a credit will be issued to use towards another event within one year.
Speakers
Dr. Justin Kolnick - USA
In full-time private practice limited to endodontics in Westchester County, New York, Dr. Justin Kolnick is a world authority on laser-assisted endodontics and a frequent lecturer at international endodontic conferences. He also serves as Clinical Mentor for Biolase, Inc., overseeing Advanced Laser Training for endodontists worldwide.
He attended dental school at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa, graduating cum laude, and completed the postdoctoral endodontic program at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine in New York City in 1982, receiving his Certificate in Endodontics.
A founder and mentor of the Endodontic Study Club of Westchester and the Lasers in Dentistry Study Club of NY, he has held academic positions including Associate Clinical Professor in Endodontics at Columbia University, Attending at Westchester Medical Center, and Associate Clinical Professor in Endodontics at New York Medical College. He continues to lecture extensively at local, national, and international levels and has published numerous articles on endodontics.
Dr. Jesus Creagh - Spain
Director of Clínica Dentoral, a Digital Smile Design (DSD) Clinic in Seville, Spain, Dr. Jesús Creagh is recognized for his expertise in multidisciplinary facially guided treatments. He is a DSD Master, DSD Key Opinion Leader, and part of the elite network of DSD Clinics, and heads the DSD Education Center in Seville.
A graduate of the University of Seville (2000), he has pursued extensive continuing training in digital dentistry, orthodontics, and implant prosthesis, and has been certified in Invisalign since 2001.
He co-directs the University Expert program in DSD, photography, video, and 3D digital planning at PGO-UCAM, and serves as Academic Director of both the European Master in Orthodontics and the International Master in Surgery, Periodontics, ROG, and Facially Guided Implant Prosthesis at PGO-UCAM in Seville. An Honorary Professor of the PGO-UCAM Degree in Dentistry, he received the DSD Clinic GOLD Award in 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa.
Dr. Raluca Cruceanu — Romania
Specializing in laser-assisted dentistry, Dr. Raluca Cruceanu applies BIOLASE Waterlase and Epic laser systems for minimally invasive treatment in periodontology, dental aesthetics, and restorative dentistry.
She began her academic path studying biology at New College of Florida, USA, before completing her dental education in Romania. She went on to pursue a Master of Science through the EMDOLA European Master of Science Program in Laser Therapy and a Mastership in Laser Therapy at RWTH Aachen University, and is currently enrolled in the University of Barcelona’s Master of Science in Lasers and Light Systems.
An active participant in international courses and congresses, she continues to build on the research foundation established at New College of Florida while keeping pace with the latest protocols in laser dentistry.
Dr. Saleh Aria — United Kingdom
Principal Dentist at The Harrow Dental Practice since 2001, Dr. Saleh Aria has been practising dentistry in the UK since 1999, with a particular focus on the clinical application of dental lasers in implant treatment.
He holds a Master of Science in Implantology and an MSc in Lasers in Dentistry from AALZ in Germany, and received his WCLI Mastership in 2021.
A member of the Association of Dental Implantologists (ADI), the International Team for Implantology (ITI), the British Dental Association (BDA), the Academy of Laser Dentistry (ALD), the World Clinical Laser Institute (WCLI), and the International Society of Laser Dentistry (ISLD), he holds Straumann Gold Member status for his implant achievements and serves as a keynote speaker for Neoss Dental Implant.
Dr. Moataz Khamis — Egypt
Professor and Chairman of the Department of Prosthodontics at the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Alexandria, Egypt, Dr. Moataz Khamis is also Founder and Director of the Clinical Masters of Oral Implantology Program at the same institution, and Co-Founder and Board Member of the Clinical Masters Degree in Oral Laser Applications, a joint degree with the University of Barcelona, Spain.
He graduated in 1990, earned his Master’s degree in 1994, and completed his residency and fellowship programs at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, USA, in 1997, before obtaining his PhD in 1998.
He has worked with dental lasers and conducted related courses since 2011, contributed 4 chapters across 2 textbooks on dental implants published by Quintessence and Springer, and authored more than 65 publications in dental implants, prosthodontics, maxillofacial prosthetics, and dental lasers. He serves on the editorial review boards of multiple journals, including the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry and BMC Oral Health, and is an international speaker and fellow of multiple international associations.
Agenda
Tuesday, November 3, 2026 — Hilton Alexandria Green Plaza
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LECTURE/PROGRAM
SPEAKER
08:30 – 09:00
Registration
09:00 – 09:30
Opening Remarks
Dr. Marina Polonsky
09:30 – 10:30
Clinical Merits of Er,Cr:YSGG compared to Er:YAG In Daily Practice (Laser Physics)
Prof. Mohamed Moataz Khamis
10:30 – 11:00
Coffee Break
11:00 – 12:00
Validation of an Er,Cr:YSGG Laser-Assisted Endodontic Protocol using a Rapid, Chair-Side ATP Biomarker Test (Endodontics)
Dr. Justin Kolnick
12:00 – 13:00
The Digital Blueprint: Mastering Laser Synergy for Esthetic & Functional Success (Esthetics)
Dr. Jesús Creagh
13:00 – 14:00
Lunch Break
14:00 – 15:00
Beyond the Scalpel: Soft Tissue Applications of the 940 nm Diode Laser (Periodontology)
Dr. Raluca Cruceanu
15:00 – 16:00
All-Tissue Laser-Assisted Oral Surgery and Implantology: Clinical Protocols for Predictable Outcomes (Oral Surgery & Implantology)
Dr. Saleh Aria
16:00 – 16:30
Panel Discussion
