Dr. Victoria Sampson is a functional dentist and researcher based in central London. She obtained her Bachelor in Dental Surgery from Barts and the London and is now known for her work in developing salivary diagnostics and microbiome testing. Her work has been acknowledged worldwide resulting in her becoming a scientific advisor, board member and clinical lead of multiple dental companies globally. Victoria has published numerous papers in the UK and internationally and was the first dentist in the world to link gum disease with worse COVID complications. Victoria is also the first dentist to shortlist for Forbes 30 under 30 in Healthcare and Science in Europe and has now cofounded her own multidisciplinary health centre in London aimed at putting the mouth back in the body and connecting the oral microbiome with general health. She is also a topical team member of the European Space Agency and NASA aimed at creating guidelines for astronauts before long haul flights.

• Origin: Vietnam
• Came to Denmark in 1989 when I was 9 years old
• Graduated dental hygienist from School of Oral Health Care in 2009 in Copenhagen/Denmark.
• Founded DH Talks in 2019
• KOL for Hufriedy Group

Continuou development and growth in my profession is the key to my lasting dedication and passion for dental hygiene.

Being on top of my game and constantly keeping myself updated is key to ensuring my patients receive high quality and appropriate services – beneficial for not only my clients but also personally. I value and appreciate the joy of doing a high-quality job. It gives me great personal joy to seek new knowledge within my field and improve my skill set.

I believe the key to success is continuous education and professional immersion.

Steffen Rieger is a private practitioner in Reutlingen, Germany. His degree and doctorate are from the University of Tübingen, Germany. He completed a three-year postgraduate Master program in periodontology and peri-implant-therapy at the University of Freiburg, Germany. In addition to his work as dentist in a private practice focused on periodontology and prophylaxis, he is active in dental education for dentists and dental assistants. He absolved a certificate program as e-learning developer at the University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany. As a teletutor, he supports Master-students at the University of Freiburg, where he also works as guest doctor in research (f.e. modern methods of dental education).