Didier Dichy

An authoritative name in the field of adhesive and aesthetic dentistry. His work has changed the approach to non-invasive and minimally invasive restorative techniques. After graduating from the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Geneva in 1984, he specialized in periodontology and restorative dentistry. In 1988 he received his doctorate, in 2003 - PhD at the Academic Center for Dentistry Amsterdam, and in 2004 he became Privat-Docent at the University of Geneva. Since 2005, he has been an Adjunct Professor at Case Western Reserve University (Cleveland, USA) and a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Karyology and Endodontics at the University of Geneva. His private practice in Geneva, founded in 1990, focuses on aesthetic restorations, soft tissue management and periodontal implant surgery.

Dr. Ditchie's scientific legacy includes more than 100 peer-reviewed publications in prestigious journals, including Quintessence International and The International Journal of Esthetic Dentistry. His book Adhesive Metal-Free Restorations: Current Concepts for the Esthetic Treatment of Posterior Teeth (Quintessence, 1997), co-written with Roberto Spreafico, has been translated into seven languages and remains an important resource for dentists today. His "Natural Layering" concept for composite restorations has become the standard for aesthetic dentistry. A 2007 article in Quintessence International "Biomechanical Considerations for the Restoration of Endodontically Treated Teeth" (co-authored with Ivo Krejčí) and research on tooth wear have had a major impact on restoration practice.

Dr. Ditchie is an active speaker at international congresses. In 2025, he presented his approaches at a conference in Le Méridien Lav (Croatia) and at the Dental-Expo in Moscow, where he showed the application of the concept of "Natural Layering" in complex restoration cases. His workshops at Otexe.com and Geneva Smile Center bring together hundreds of dentists from dozens of countries, and his participation in educational projects such as IDEA and Edudent International courses strengthens his status as a world leader.

Key achievements and awards
– Development of the "Natural Layering" concept for composite restorations
— Author of the book Adhesive Metal-Free Restorations (1997), translated into 7 languages
– Creation of CompoSculp instruments in collaboration with Hu-Friedy
— More than 100 scientific publications in international journals
– Adjunct Professor at Case Western Reserve University and the University of Geneva

Main publications
— Adhesive Metal-Free Restorations (Quintessence, 1997)
— «Biomechanical Considerations for the Restoration of Endodontically Treated Teeth» (Quintessence International, 2007)
- "Functional Assessment of the Stomatognathic System" (Quintessence International, 2021, with Carlo Massimo Saratti)

Accomplishments
— More than 5477 citations of his works
– Global recognition as an expert in adhesive dentistry
– Contribution to the development of minimally invasive restorative techniques
— Participation in the editorial work of leading international journals

Skills taught
– Adhesive dentistry: protocols for minimally invasive restorations
– Aesthetic restorations: application of the "Natural Layering" concept
– Treatment of tooth wear: erosion and abrasion using composites
– Periodontal implant surgery: work with soft tissues
– Finishing of composites: techniques for durability and high aesthetics

The significance for Otexe.com specialists lies in the fact that Dr. Didier Ditchie's courses and workshops allow dentists to master advanced techniques in adhesive and aesthetic dentistry. His practical approaches and scientific rigor help achieve long-lasting and aesthetically perfect results, making Otexe.com learning an indispensable resource for professionals.