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Certified Dental Technician (CDT) specializing in aesthetic and functional ceramics, all-ceramic restorations, veneers, and implant prosthodontics. Founder and Master Technician at Innovative Dental Design Oliver Brix laboratory in Bad Homburg, Germany, where he creates complex aesthetic and functional restorations for interdisciplinary cases.

Over 35 years of clinical laboratory experience combining traditional handcrafted ceramic layering techniques with contemporary digital workflows. Expert in biomechanical occlusal surface design, minimally invasive veneer preparations, and predictable aesthetic outcomes using lithium disilicate and zirconia materials. Known for systematic approach to teamwork between clinician and technician for optimal treatment results.

International guest lecturer and consultant to Ivoclar Vivadent AG. Founder of the International Training Centre offering intensive small-group courses on all-ceramics and veneers at his laboratory facility. Active member of the Bio-Emulation group, promoting biologically-driven restorative approaches. World-renowned lecturer presenting in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, United States, Dubai, Russia, India, China, Thailand, Vietnam, Australia, and other countries on ceramic techniques and dental aesthetics.

Certified Dental Technician (CDT), completing training in 1989. Author of "Das Einmaleins der Ästhetik" (The Fundamentals of Esthetics, 2010) and bestseller "Faszination Vollkeramik" (Fascination All-Ceramics, 2013), both published by Quintessence and translated into multiple languages. Numerous publications in national and international dental technology journals.

1987 - 1989: Dentist at a dental office, Bad Zwischenahn, Germany

1987: Graduation in Dentistry, University of Goettingen, Germany

1993: DMD, University of Muenster, Germany

1989 - actual: Owner of „Dr. Wahlmann & Associates“, Edewecht, Germany

2004: Master in Aesthetics, Rosenthal Institute at New York University, United States of America

2005: Goldmedal, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Indirect Restaurations Category

2006 - 2015: Head of Dentistry, Estetica Clinic, private clinic for plastic surgery and esthetic dentistry, Hamburg, Germany

2008: Chairman, International Membership Committee, AACD

2010: Appreciation Award, International Academy of Laser Education, ?????Vienna, Austria

2010 - 2015: Owner, White Lounge, Hamburg, Germany

2011 - actual: Chairman, Give back a Smile Germany

2015: Fellow, IADFE, International Academy for Dental/Facial ???????Esthetics

2015: Member Science Advisory Board

2017: President, German Society of Cosmetic Dentistry

More than 200 lectures and Hands-on workshops in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, England, USA, Dubai, Russia, India, China, Thailand, Vietnam, Australia and more

2011 - 2013: Guest lecturer, University of Manchester, England, Master Program „Restorative and Aesthetic Dentistry“

since 2013: Professor invitado for Aesthetic Dentistry at State University of Seville, Spain