Dr. Christian Coachman

Dr. Christian Coachman is a pioneer in digital and esthetic dentistry and founder of Digital Smile Design (DSD). A global educator and innovator, he has developed influential concepts in interdisciplinary dentistry and helped transform dental education worldwide. He serves as an adjunct professor at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, is a member of the European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry and the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, and is a former president of the Brazilian Society of Esthetic Dentistry. In 2025, he received the APS Kenneth Ruud Award for his contributions to the profession.