New course
Adhesive cementation of ceramic restorations
held on June 6, 2026 in Subotica
In an excellent organization by Dental-Medical Co., primarius Stamenković, representative of Kuraray Noritake, held yet another successful course on the adhesive cementation of ceramic restorations.
New protocols and a modern approach to the treatment of partial edentulism with ceramic restorations were the focus of Dr Stamenković. Through a carefully designed program, participants had the opportunity to become familiar with contemporary approaches to cementing lithium disilicate and zirconia restorations, as well as with the factors that affect the long-term success of prosthetic work. Through numerous clinical examples, Dr Stamenković walked participants through the everyday challenges they face in practice, offering practical advice for achieving predictable and esthetically successful results.
Special emphasis was placed on proper preparation of teeth and ceramic restorations, selection of appropriate materials, and the clinical application of tips & tricks techniques that contribute to safer and more efficient work. The training concluded with a knowledge assessment, analysis of the results, and a discussion with the lecturer. Upon completion of the course, all participants received certificates of successfully completed training.
Symposium
Modern Tehnologies and AI in Oral Surgery and Implantology
May 17, 2026, Struga, North Macedonia
Organized by the Association of Oral Surgeons and Implantologists of North Macedonia, a highly successful symposium was held on May 17, 2026 at the Mirage Hotel in Struga: Modern Tehnologies and AI in Oral Surgery and Implantology. Among the invited speakers from Macedonia, Italy, and Poland was primarius Stamenković, with the lecture A Digital Workflow in Fabrication Removable Partial Denture Framework. In an inspiring lecture, Dr Stamenković shared his experience with digital technology in the treatment of partially edentulous patients. He highlighted the high precision of restorations obtained using digital technologies (intraoral scanning and sintering of Co-Cr-Mo-W alloy), particularly emphasizing the increased productivity and environmental sustainability of the digital workflow.
The gracious hosts presented primarius Stamenković with a beautiful replica of the “Dove Earrings” from Trebenište, 2nd century BC.
30th BaSS Congress
From May 7 to 10, 2026, the 30th BaSS Congress was held at the Met Hotel in Thessaloniki, Greece.
It was a tremendous honor to serve as Session Chair at the jubilee BaSS Congress in Thessaloniki. Chairing the session for my mentor was a moment to remember and a significant professional milestone.
Special thanks to our Greek friends and colleagues for their flawless organization and warm hospitality. The event was exceptional, both in its scientific excellence and its wonderful atmosphere.
Course
Adhesive cementation of ceramic restorations
held on December 6, 2025 in Belgrade
Organized by Dental-Medical Co., primarius Stamenković held a highly successful course on the adhesive cementation of ceramic restorations. The course brought together numerous colleagues who showed great interest in modern protocols and approaches to treating partial edentulism with ceramic restorations. Dr Stamenković's goal was to enable participants to: choose the best cement and accompanying materials for adhesive cementation, properly prepare prepared teeth and ceramic restorations for adhesive cementation, safely and reliably cement all types of ceramic restorations (crowns, bridges, and veneers), and recognize all the tips and trics involved in the adhesive cementation of ceramic restorations. The interactive approach between the course director and participants, together with numerous clinical case presentations and a Q&A session, contributed to the success of the course.
DM DAY 2025
Educational day of Dental-Medical company
The DM Day 2025 educational event gathered a large number of dentists, dental technicians, and students at the School of Dentistry in Pančevo on October 24, 2025. Among the eminent speakers was primarius Stamenković, with a lecture on the adhesive cementation of ceramic restorations. In an inspiring presentation, Dr Stamenković shared many practical tips and new ideas for everyday work in dental practice. The questions and answers, and especially the interactive relationship between the lecturer and the audience, greatly contributed to this educational DM Day.
On the DentalMedical company website
two blog posts were published, as a result of a fruitful collaboration with Prim. dr sci. Dejan Stamenković
Learn directly from the author of this clinical case and advance your skills in adhesive cementation.
In the course led by Prim. dr sci. Dejan D. Stamenković, you will gain practical knowledge for predictable and esthetically outstanding results.
For more on primarius Stamenković's collaboration with DentalMedical, see: https://www.dental-medical.rs/blog/stavka/stucni-i-naucni-i-doprinost-u--klinickoj-praski/102723/
3rd International Dental Congress
Zlatibor Dental Conference 2025
May 29–31, Grand & Sky Tornik Hotel, Zlatibor
This inspiring knowledge-sharing event, organized by the Serbian Association for Contemporary Dentistry (USSS), was marked by great energy, high-quality professional discussions, and collegial gatherings of more than 300 colleagues from Serbia and the region.
Among the invited speakers was Prim. dr sci. Dejan D. Stamenković, with a lecture on an ever-relevant topic: “Digital protocol in the fabrication of a removable partial denture framework.”.
In a pleasant atmosphere and before a full auditorium, the latest insights into the application of digital technologies (the Dentistry 4.0 concept) in everyday practice were shared through a hands-on approach.
The open exchange of ideas with colleagues once again confirmed that Serbian dentistry keeps pace with the world, and the beautifully organized moments on Zlatibor remain a wonderful memory.
29th BaSS Congress
From April 24 to 26, 2025, the 29th Congress of the Balkan Stomatological Society was held at Sava Center in Belgrade
For the third time in the three-decade-long history of the association, the Congress of the Balkan Stomatological Society (Balkan Stomatological Society - BaSS) was held at Sava Center in Belgrade. As a long-standing member of the association, and now as a Councilor of the BaSS, primarius Dr Stamenković took an active part as a member of the Organizing Committee and as an invited speaker with the topic A Digital Workflow in Fabrication RPD Framework. The audience followed with great attention this ever-relevant topic on digitalization in dentistry. Numerous questions and answers about new protocols for the digital design of removable partial denture frameworks and alloy sintering contributed to this session of the congress.
Dentistry 4.0 – digital dentistry
The 4th Industrial Revolution in dentistry
Dentistry is a highly dynamic scientific field, and the changes taking place in it reflect the development of the basic and, above all, technical sciences. History offers many examples of technical innovations that have shaped new diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in clinical dentistry. Faster than expected, a major shift toward automation and robotics is emerging in industry and in the medical sciences. The changes have been so profound that they have been named the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Even the greatest visionaries could not have imagined how quickly the dental profession, its science, and the accompanying industry would embrace the new concept of digital transformation. In scope and complexity, this transformation surpasses all previous ones. The digital revolution has enabled dentistry to support almost all clinical and laboratory procedures with digital technologies. This new revolution, this new concept, has taken root and become known as Dentistry 4.0.
The use of digital technologies — intraoral scanners, 3D printing, CAD/CAM systems, digital 2D and 3D radiographs — enables faster and more accurate diagnostics. Numerous software systems reduce the need for analog (conventional) impressions and shorten the fabrication time of restorations. Digital dentistry is at the top of the priority list at the Stamenković & Team practice, because, alongside its comfort and precision, it allows our clinicians to create personalized treatment plans for patients requiring complex therapy. On top of the advantages already mentioned, digital dentistry is a clean technology (with no medical or municipal waste) and fits perfectly into the technological trends of the 21st century.
International Dental Show (IDS) in Cologne
The International Dental Show in Cologne — a prestigious event with a long tradition, held every two years.
Dr Stamenković is a regular visitor to the International Dental Show (IDS) in Cologne. During these visits, he has had the opportunity to become acquainted with the latest advances in dental equipment, instruments, and materials. The show is a great opportunity to meet and exchange experiences with colleagues and exhibitors from around the world. His interests are broad, but he spends most of his time in lectures and workshops related to digital dentistry, esthetics, and new technologies. Visits to IDS and the new contacts formed there expand Dr Stamenković's knowledge and experience, which contributes to raising the quality of care provided to his patients.
BaSS Council
The Serbian delegation at the meeting of the Balkan Stomatological Society Council
As a long-standing member of the Balkan Stomatological Society (BaSS), Dr Stamenković was elected in 2022 as Deputy BaSS Councilor, representing Serbia. His activities include work on various commissions and committees of the BaSS Council, chairing sessions at BaSS congresses, and working within The BaSS Serbian Section.
The BaSS Council holds regular sessions: a spring meeting within the BaSS congress, and an autumn meeting in Thessaloniki, where the association's office is based. The core motto of this regional professional association is One Region – One Vision. BaSS's mission is to organize annual congresses at which Balkan dentists can share knowledge and experience from everyday practice, to promote friendship and cooperation among dentists in the Balkans, to coordinate the exchange of dental students between Balkan universities, and to support the publication of scientific work by its members in the journal it founded — Balkan Journal of Dental Medicine (BJDM).
Continuity at the top: The latest global trends from Miami
Miami (2024)
Esthetic dentistry is changing at an incredible pace. What was cutting-edge a few years ago is already outdated today. To always deliver the best to our patients, continuity in education is essential. That is why our next stop was Miami in 2024 — the 15th SCAD Annual Meeting, held at the Novotel Miami Brickell hotel.
Unlike Chicago, where we participated with our own scientific work, in Miami we focused on absorbing the latest knowledge from the congress, whose main theme was “Where Art Meets Science – A Pathway 2 Success.” The focus was on new generations of ultra-natural materials and digital precision that simulate the behavior of teeth under different lighting conditions (in the office, in sunlight, or in a restaurant).
What are we bringing back to the practice, straight from Florida?
• A NEW GENERATION OF MATERIALS. Working with ceramics that offer even better optical properties, natural light reflection, and long-lasting luster.
• MINIMALLY INVASIVE ESTHETICS. Techniques that allow us to achieve outstanding changes in tooth shape and color with minimal or no reduction of your natural tooth structure.
• FIVE YEARS OF CONTINUITY. Our practice actively follows the work of the SCAD association (2019, 2023, 2024), which positions us among the leaders in esthetic dentistry in our region.
One step further: Our scientific work on the world stage in Chicago
Chicago (2023)
Attending world congresses to learn is a sign of dedication. But being invited to present your own scientific work before the world's leading experts in dental esthetics is proof of top quality and a recognition many can only dream of.
Building on the foundations laid in California, the next major step was at the SCAD conference in Chicago in 2023, held at the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile. The main theme that year was “Minimally invasive & digital protocols for maximized esthetics,” which aligned perfectly with the philosophy of our practice. Before an international audience, we presented our advanced technique: how, in everyday practice, we objectively determine the color of ceramic crowns using the scientific CIE Lab formula.
Why does this matter when choosing your dentist?
• THE END OF SUBJECTIVE GUESSING. Color is no longer chosen “by eye.” The CIELab formula completely eliminates human error and the usual problems with poor lighting in the office.
• A PERFECT MATCH WITH THE ORAL ENVIRONMENT. This technique allows ceramic materials to blend seamlessly with the remaining natural teeth in color and translucency.
• A GLOBALLY VALIDATED METHOD. Our American colleagues enthusiastically embraced our presentation, confirming that our practice applies protocols at the very forefront of digital dentistry.
Where it all began: At the source of American esthetic dentistry in California
Newport Beach (2019)
Have you ever noticed that some artificial teeth look “plastic” and overly white, while others look completely natural, as if they were your own? The answer lies not only in the material, but also in the science of tooth color.
Our journey toward the top of this science began in September 2019. That is when Dr Stamenković attended the 11th Annual Meeting of the prestigious American association SCAD (Society for Color and Appearance in Dentistry). The event was held at the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach hotel in California, under the slogan “NextGen Esthetics: A Global Outreach,” — the world's leading institution that brings together dentists and researchers to create the perfect, natural appearance of teeth.
What do the conclusions of this SCAD annual conference mean for you as our patient?
• COLOR IS NOT JUST WHITE. A tooth has its own translucency, depth, and a specific way of refracting light.
• AN INDIVIDUAL APPROACH. In this training we adopted the American standards by which the color of a crown or veneer is fully matched to your natural teeth and complexion.
• NO “ARTIFICIAL TEETH” EFFECT. From California we brought knowledge that guarantees visual harmony — no one around you will notice that you have any dental work, only a beautiful smile.
Research stay
The University of Texas, UTHealth, School of Dentistry, Houston, Texas USA
Dr Stamenković spent the winter semester of 2019 as a doctoral student at the prestigious School of Dentistry in Houston, Department of Biomaterials and Biomimetics. Excellent conditions for learning and research, under the mentorship of Prof. Rade Paravina, allowed him to become familiar with the core doctrines of American colleagues' scientific research. He carried out important research in the field of the color of dental ceramic materials, and published the results as first author in the prestigious American journal Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry. Dr Stamenković happily applies the rich experience gained during his stay in Houston to the treatment of his patients.
American – Brazilian – Serbian friendship
Colleagues, friends, and co-authors of several scientific papers published in the USA and Serbia
The time spent in Houston and at the annual SCAD meetings in the USA is used by Dr Stamenković, among other things, for socializing and exchanging experiences with colleagues and friends — Prof. Rade Paravina (USA), Prof. Steven Abu Al Tamn (USA), and Prof. Rubens Tango (Brazil). What brought them together was a shared love for esthetic dentistry, which first grew into friendship, and then into collaboration. This collaboration has produced scientific papers published in prestigious journals in the USA and Serbia.
