Medco PRF Courses Faculty & Speakers
The pillars to a great training course, is to have accredited professors who are passionate about sharing their knowledge and transmit their enthusiasm to the next generation of oral implantologists.
Karl Koerner, DDS, MS
Until recently, Dr. Koerner was an Associate Professor in Oral Surgery at Roseman University of Health Sciences, College of Dental Medicine in Utah. Currently, he is an adjunct professor there. He has presented hundreds of didactic and participation oral surgery courses in the U.S. and around the world — speaking about twice a month at dental meetings both large and small.
Dr. Koerner is the author of many articles on various aspects of oral surgery for the general dentist and has authored or co-authored four books on oral surgery. He has a Masters Degree in education.
In addition, Dr. Koerner has made several surgery DVDs with Dr. Gordon Christensen on various surgery topics. He is past president of the Utah Dental Association and Utah Academy of General Dentistry. Though not an oral surgeon, Dr. Koerner received surgery training in the U.S. Army where he completed a General Practice Residency. He was given the National AGD’s Weclew award for his contributions to dentistry and dental education and the Utah Dental Association’s Distinguished Service Award.
Karl Koerner, DDS, MS
Until recently, Dr. Koerner was an Associate Professor in Oral Surgery at Roseman University of Health Sciences, College of Dental Medicine in Utah. Currently, he is an adjunct professor there. He has presented hundreds of didactic and participation oral surgery courses in the U.S. and around the world — speaking about twice a month at dental meetings both large and small.
Dr. Koerner is the author of many articles on various aspects of oral surgery for the general dentist and has authored or co-authored four books on oral surgery. He has a Masters Degree in education.
In addition, Dr. Koerner has made several surgery DVDs with Dr. Gordon Christensen on various surgery topics. He is past president of the Utah Dental Association and Utah Academy of General Dentistry. Though not an oral surgeon, Dr. Koerner received surgery training in the U.S. Army where he completed a General Practice Residency. He was given the National AGD’s Weclew award for his contributions to dentistry and dental education and the Utah Dental Association’s Distinguished Service Award.
Xerxez M. Calilung, DDS
Stem Cell and exosome-based therapeutic applications in the craniofacial and dental field.
Dr. Calilung has been using stem cells and exosomes clinically in his dental practice since 2017.
Exosomes are a derivative of stem cells and are also secreted by many types of cells and modulate biofunctions by conveying unique signals obtained from their parental cells to recipient cells. Read More…
Dr. Joseph Leonetti
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial, Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology and Diplomat of the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology. Current President of the American Board of Oral Implantology.
Dr. Joseph Leonetti
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial, Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology and Diplomat of the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology. Current President of the American Board of Oral Implantology.
Virgil Mongalo DMD, DICOI, MAAIP, FICD
Chairman and Clinical Director
Dr. Virgil Mongalo is a pioneer in the field of implant dentistry, having placed over 20,000 implants since opening lis private office in South Florida in 1991.
President of The American Academy of Implant Prostodontics in Latin America, President of the International Congress of Oral Implantology in Nicaragua, Board Member of AAIP in USA and Ambassador of the ICOI in USA.
He is passionate about replacing lost teeth and giving patients back a beautiful smile. He holds active licenses in Massachusetts, Colorado, Florida, and Nicaragua.
Dr. Mongalo spends his professional time traveling to Nicaragua and Mexico where he trains the USA and Canadian dentists on how to perform implant surgeries on the underprivileged population as part of a Catholic Dental outreach program.
Al Panjali DDS, MS, DICOI
Dr Panjali is a graduate from New York University. He attended Oral Surgery residency in Frankfurt, Germany 1991 and continued his implant Dentistry education at NYU 2003. Thereafter, he completed his masters degree in Oral Implantology from Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany in 2016.
Dr Panjali is a Fellow of Academy of General Dentistry and a Diplomat of International Congress of Oral Implantologist. He is the Director of New York Implant Institute since 2008 and runs a comprehensive program in Implant Dentistry as well as clinical research program. He has published several articles including a 2 year study on placing implants successfully in infected sites. He has also developed the “No Drill Osteotomy Technique” and invented “ALSAC” Sinus elevation technique. Read More…
Al Panjali DDS, MS, DICOI
Dr Panjali is a graduate from New York University. He attended Oral Surgery residency in Frankfurt, Germany 1991 and continued his implant Dentistry education at NYU 2003. Thereafter, he completed his masters degree in Oral Implantology from Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany in 2016.
Dr Panjali is a Fellow of Academy of General Dentistry and a Diplomat of International Congress of Oral Implantologist. He is the Director of New York Implant Institute since 2008 and runs a comprehensive program in Implant Dentistry as well as clinical research program. He has published several articles including a 2 year study on placing implants successfully in infected sites. He has also developed the “No Drill Osteotomy Technique” and invented “ALSAC” Sinus elevation technique. Read More…
Dr. Josh Brower, DDS
Dr. Brower began his academic career at the University of South Dakota, graduating Cum Laude in just three years before earning a scholarship to the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, then ranked the #1 dental school in the nation. During dental school, he developed a strong focus in dental implants and orthodontics and accepted a U.S. Army Health Professional Scholarship, completing advanced surgical and orthodontic training at Tripler Army Medical Center in Hawaii. After graduating with Honors in 1997, he served as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Army, continuing advanced specialty training in Germany and later practicing in a large military dental clinic in Louisiana before receiving an honorable discharge.
Since entering private practice in the Midwest, Dr. Brower has remained at the forefront of implant dentistry. He has placed and restored over 9,000 dental implants, contributed to the development of two dental implant systems for manufacturers, and is recognized nationally and internationally as a lecturer and trainer in advanced implant techniques. Doctors from around the world attend his live surgical training courses to learn directly from his expertise.
Dr. Mikhail (Mike) Mukhin, DDS
Dr. Mikhail Mukhin is a general dentist, educator, and U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel with a passion for teaching practical, real-world surgical dentistry. He is a graduate of Marquette University School of Dentistry and a recipient of the Air Force Health Professions Scholarship. Following dental school, he completed an intensive USAF Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) residency, where he received advanced training in surgical extractions, third molar removal, IV sedation, and complex case management under the mentorship of senior Air Force oral surgery faculty.
With over 15 years of clinical and military experience, Dr. Mukhin has served on overseas assignments in Korea, Guam, Italy, and Hungary and is licensed in Illinois, Wisconsin, Utah, and Saipan. He currently serves in the U.S. Air Force Reserves while maintaining a civilian practice and teaching dentists nationwide through the KCSI Surgical Continuum program. His unique blend of military, academic, and private-practice experience allows him to equip general dentists with the skills and confidence to perform surgical extractions safely and effectively.
Outside of dentistry, Dr. Mukhin enjoys spending time with his family and is an avid scuba diver, outdoor enthusiast, and martial arts practitioner. He also pursues photography, videography, and world travel — experiences that continue to inspire both his teaching and clinical work.
