Curriculum vitae Dr. Helmut Walsch

Academic/Professional Qualifications:
· DDS (1994), Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Germany
· Ph. D. (1996), Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Germany
· Certificate in Endodontics (2000), University of Pennsylvania, USA
· MS (Oral Biology - Endodontics) (2001), University of Pennsylvania, USA
· Certified Specialist in Endodontics (2003), EDA (European Dental Association)
· Certified Member ESE (European Society of Endodontology) (2005)
· Diplomate, American Board of Endodontics (2006) 
· Certified Specialist in Endodontics (2006), DG-Endo (German Association of Endodontics; accredited by ESE & IFEA (International Federation of Endodontic Associations))
· Certified Specialist in Endodontics (2007), DGZ (German Society of Restorative Dentistry; accredited by the DGZMK (German Society of Dento-Maxillo-Facial Sciences))

Awards/Honors
· Outstanding Contribution to Teaching Award (1999), University of Pennsylvania
· Best Presentation Award (2000), University of Pennsylvania
· Best Case Presentation Award (2000), University of Pennsylvania
· Country Representative for Germany, IFEA 6th World Endodontic Congress (2004), Brisbane, Australia
· Member American College of Diplomates (2007)

Career History
· Assistant Dentist in a number of dental practices specializing in Periodontics, Prosthodontics and Endodontics (1994-1998), Munich
· Course Assistant Prof. A. Gutowski (1996-1998), Munich
· Clinical Assistant in Prof. S. Kim’s private practice (1998-2001), New York
· Adjunct Assistant Professor (2003), Endodontics, University of Pennsylvania
· Established Independent Endodontics and Endodontic Microsurgery Practice (2001), Munich
· Bodensee-Team member, Endodontic Specialist
· Continuing Education Courses, Presentations and Lectures (2001-present), in Europe, USA, Asia and Australia

Memberships and Affiliations
· American Association of Endodontists (since 1998), USA
· Louis I. Grossman Endodontic Study Club (since 1998), USA
· European Society of Endodontology (since 2001)
· Microscopy in Dentistry Study Club (since 2001), Germany
· Founding member, Board member and Continuing Education Representative DG-Endo, (2002), Germany
· German Society of Restorative Dentistry
· German Society of Dento-Maxillo-Facial Sciences
· Peer Review Panel member for the Endodontie-Journal (2002)

Publications and selected Invited Lectureships & Presentations attached