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ITI Future Leaders Program

Shaping the next generation of leaders in implant dentistry

Discover the ITI’s program for exceptionally talented young professionals — a two-year journey designed to identify, mentor, and empower emerging leaders in implant dentistry.

What the program offers

Career development

A transformative two-year journey toward personal and professional growth.

Mentorship

Guided by ITI’s Leadership Development Committee and Future Leaders Board of Mentors.

Leadership opportunities

Contributing directly to ITI initiatives.

Global connection

Joining an inspiring network of peers and experts advancing implant dentistry.

ITI Future Leaders Program

About the program

With its Future Leaders program, the ITI scouts, identifies and develops outstanding young dental professionals with early leadership experience. Through mentorship, collaboration, and exposure to new opportunities, the program builds a strong pipeline of emerging talent – both for the ITI and for the broader field of implant dentistry.

How to participate

Participation in the Future Leaders program is by nomination only. ITI Fellows are eligible to nominate candidates once annually, typically in October/November following an official invitation from ITI Headquarters.

The program targets young dental professionals who are emerging leaders in implant dentistry. Ideal candidates show strong motivation to contribute to the ITI, commit to its purpose, vision and mission, and have demonstrated early leadership success in one of these areas:

Networking

Proven ability to build communities in dentistry through study clubs, societies, conferences, workshops, online platforms, or similar initiatives.

Education

Successful track record as a speaker, educator, course creator, education platform builder or social media influencer in dentistry.

Academics

Strong academic credentials such as top 10% graduation, high-impact publications, or established international networks.

Entrepreneurship

Strong track record of value creation for patients or customers through exceptional clinical practices, consulting services, education businesses, product development, or patents.

Selection and mentorship

Leadership Development Committee

Future Leaders Board of Mentors

Future Leaders are selected through a structured process led by the ITI Leadership Development Committee and the Future Leaders Board of Mentors. These two bodies ensure that each Future Leader receives tailored mentorship, guidance, and support aligned with the ITI’s vision, mission, values and organizational goals.

German Galluci

Chair

Boston, USA

Gülce Cakmak

Bern, Switzerland

Luiz Gonzaga

Gainesville, USA

Oscar González Martín

Madrid, Spain

Adam Hamilton

Perth, Australia

Kevser Pala

Zurich, Switzerland

Andreas Utz

Straumann Representative

Basel, Switzerland

Future Leaders are selected through a structured process led by the ITI Leadership Development Committee and the ITI Board of Mentors. These two bodies ensure that each Future Leader receives tailored mentorship, guidance, and support aligned with the ITI’s vision, mission, values and organizational goals.

Lara Bakaeen

Jordan

Lawrence E. Brecht

USA

Romain Doliveux

France

Jenni Hjerppe

Switzerland

Tim Joda

Switzerland

Mohit Kheur

India

Ali Kökat

Turkey

Mario Romandini

Italy

Eik Schiegnitz

Germany

Shakeel Shahdad

Wah Ching Tan

Singapore

Aldo Tumini

Argentina

Julia Wittneben

Switzerland

ITI Future Leaders Program

Young ITI Global

Under the umbrella of the Future Leaders program, participants form the Young ITI Global Task Force.

In this role, they:

Act as ambassadors for Young ITI worldwide
Implement and run initiatives for young professionals
Foster networking and exchange among national/regional Young ITI groups
Inspire and connect the next generation of dental professionals

One member serves as the Young ITI Global Liaison, joining the Leadership Development Committee for a two-year term.

Meet the ITI Future Leaders 2025

Each year, five new dental professionals are selected for a two-year term. Together, they represent diverse regions, expertise, and visions for the future of implant dentistry.