About Us
Our Mission

Since 2006, we foster innovation in implant dentistry through research, education, and a global expert network – where science meets clinical practice.

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Our Story

Since our founding, we have been driving progress through research, education and collaboration. And each milestone we reached strengthened our expert community. But we are just getting started.

Discover our story
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Our Values

Scientific excellence, lifelong learning and collaboration. These are the cornerstones of the ORF. And what we believe that can push the boundaries.

Explore the values that drive us
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Our Board

The ORF is privileged to work alongside a distinguished Board of Trustees. Guided by expertise and driven by purpose.

Meet the experts behind our mission

A Voice from
Our Board

“At ORF, everything we do is rooted in our mission to connect science with clinical progress. Through education, research, and collaboration, we create opportunities for professionals to grow—and for ideas to become impact.”

Martin Schuler
Executive Director
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“Innovation in oral reconstruction starts with curiosity and responsibility. At ORF, we advance science with a clear focus on improving patient care worldwide.”

Katja Nelson
Trustee
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“We are committed to advancing science that matters—independent, evidence-based, and grounded in clinical reality. Our mission is to create lasting impact by supporting innovation, education, and global collaboration in oral reconstruction.”

Hom-Lay Wang
Trustee
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“Scientific progress only has meaning when it reaches the clinician—and ultimately, the patient. ORF’s mission is to ensure that research, education, and collaboration translate into better outcomes and a stronger profession.”

Luca Cordaro
President
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“Our mission is to serve the profession by advancing science that improves patient care. ORF brings together independent research, high-quality education, and a global community—built on trust, integrity, and a shared commitment to progress.”

Mariano Sanz
Past President
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“ORF is driven by a clear purpose: to connect science, education, and clinical relevance in ways that truly benefit patients. As part of the Advisory Board, my role is to help guide this mission with scientific insight, global perspective, and a focus on what really moves our field forward.”

Daniel Thoma
Advisory Board
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