Meet Dr. David Madruga
Renowned dental implant surgeon and course director
Leading expert in advanced implant techniques, mentoring dental professionals worldwide through hands-on clinical education.
A Message from Dr. Madruga
Learn about our approach to advanced implant education and clinical excellence.
Qualifications
DDS, Associate Professor in Periodontics University Rey Juan Carlos (Madrid), DipImpDent RCS(Eng) (AdvCert), DipClinPerio (Gothenburg), MSc Implant Dentistry (Leeds), PGCertDentEd (UoB), FFGDP RCS (Eng), MJDF RCS (Eng), MFDS RCSEd, FHEA (UK), FIADI (USA), International PhD URJC (Madrid).
Biography
Dr David Madruga achieved a Diploma in Implant Dentistry and Advanced Certificate at the prestigious Royal College of Surgeons of England, leading towards a Masters degree in Clinical Implantology at the University of Leeds. David served as Tutor of the Diploma in Implant Dentistry and Fellowship adviser at the Faculty of General Dental Practice, Royal College of Surgeons of England. He achieved an International PhD at the University Rey Juan Carlos (Madrid) and has actively been involved in educational programs and research for the last 15 years. He has lectured extensively nationally and internationally in dental implantology and reconstructive surgery. He was appointed Associate Professor in Periodontics in 2018 at the University Rey Juan Carlos, Madrid. He is the Academic Director of the European MSc in Dental Implantology and the Masters in Advanced Implantology and Tissue Regeneration at the same institution.
Professional Excellence
Dr. Madruga combines extensive academic credentials with practical clinical expertise to deliver world-class dental education.
Academic Excellence
Advanced Diploma Implant Dentistry from Royal College of Surgeons (London) and an International PhD from the University Rey Juan Carlos (Madrid)
Teaching Leadership
Course Director, Masters in Advanced Implantology and Tissue Regeneration (University Rey Juan Carlos) and International MSc in Advanced Clinical Implant Dentistry (University European Miguel de Cervantes)
Associate Professor
Associate Professor and researcher in Periodontics at University Rey Juan Carlos (Madrid)
International Leadership
Key opinion leader and international speaker. Examiner for the Membership in Implant Dentistry Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.
Education & Training
Dental Surgery
University Complutense of Madrid
Diploma in Implant Dentistry
Royal College of Surgeons of England
MSc Implant Dentistry
University of Leeds (UK)
Diploma in Clinical Periodontology
University of Gothenburg
International PhD
University Rey Juan Carlos (Madrid)
Areas of Expertise
Advanced dental implantology techniques
Bone regeneration and grafting procedures
Complex implant placement procedures
Immediate placement and loading of implants
Full mouth rehabilitations ("same day teeth")
Soft tissue management and aesthetics
Publications
Patient reported pain following tooth extraction with different autologous platelet concentrates. Systematic review.
Hassan H, Shado R, Novo Pereira I, Madruga D.
BDJ Open. 2025 Jul 17;11(1):66. doi: 10.1038/s41405-025-00348-2. PMID: 40670376; PMCID: PMC12267419.
Occlusal vs non-occlusal modality of the loading protocol for oral implants in partially edentulous patients: A Systematic review and Meta-analysis.
Kourkoutis P, Shado R, Pereira IN, Madruga D, Hassan H.
BDJ Open. 2025 Jul. doi: 10.1038/s41405-025-00347-3
Vertical and horizontal bone loss following alveolar socket preservation using bone grafts and autologous platelet concentrates vs bone grafts alone: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Davda S, Shado R, Novo Pereira I, Madruga D, Hassan H.
BDJ Open. 2025 Feb 6;11(1):11. doi: 10.1038/s41405-025-00306-y.
Coronectomy of lower third molars in intimate relation to the inferior alveolar nerve: A report of two cases.
Salgado-Peralvo ÁO, Kewalramani N, Madruga-González D, Garcia-Sanchez A, Barbi-Actis J, Pérez-Sayáns M.
J Clin Exp Dent. 2024 Feb 1;16(2):e223-e228. doi: 10.4317/jced.60335. PMID: 38496802; PMCID: PMC10943674.
Efficacy and safety of using antibiotics to prevent post-operative complications in oral implant treatment: Evidence-based review.
Ikram J, Shado R, Pereira IN, Madruga D, Hassan H.
BDJ Open. 2023 Oct 31;9(1). doi:10.1038/s41405-023-00174-4
Soft tissue expansion using self-inflating osmotic hydrogel expanders prior to Bone Augmentation: Healing and complications. evidence based review.
Ellesøe AG, Shado R, Pereira IN, Madruga D, Hassan H.
BDJ Open. 2023 Nov 11;9(1). doi:10.1038/s41405-023-00175-3
Positive correlational shift between crevicular antimicrobial peptide LL-37, pain and periodontal status following non-surgical periodontal therapy. A pilot study.
Madruga D, Garcia MM, Martino L, Hassan H, Elayat G, Ghali L, et al.
BMC Oral Health. 2023 May 28;23(1). doi:10.1186/s12903-023-03023-w
Educational Philosophy
"Enthusiasm is the engine that drives us to go beyond our limits and achieve the most challenging goals. Our approach should consists of fostering humanism, treating every person as unique individuals, with compassion, care and respect and offering the best version of ourselves".
- Dr. David Madruga
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