Staff

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Ståle Petter Lyngstadaas

Prof., DDS, PhD, BEng

Founder and dentist with background in molecular biology and biomaterials. As Managing Director, Lyngstadaas oversees Corticalis’ strategic direction and daily operations. He ensures cross-functional collaboration to drive the company’s vision and maintain sustainable growth. R&D Experience from the biotech industry.

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Jan Eirik Ellingsen

Prof., DDS, PhD

Founder, dentist and specialist in prosthodontics and implantology. Ellingsen leads the board and oversees clinical research, drawing on his extensive experience to guide Corticalis’ commitment to evidence-based, patient-focused innovation. Experience in implant product commercialisation.

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Håvard Jostein Haugen

Prof., PhD, MEng

Haugen spearheads research, development, and manufacturing at Corticalis. He has long-term experience in biomaterials, innovation, and translation. His focus on innovation and quality control ensures that products meet the highest industry standards.

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Angela De Lauretis

MEng

Chemical engineer and industrial PhD candidate committed to driving innovation in the MedTech industry. She manages day-to-day laboratory operations, plays a key role in production processes, and upholds consistent quality across all Corticalis products.

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Chiara Ravaioli

MSc

Passionate about advancing sustainable healthcare solutions with expertise in economics, quantitative methods and health policy. She provides expert product support at Corticalis, delivering business solutions tailored to the needs of clinicians and patients.

Clinical Advisory Board

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Mariano Sanz

DDS, PhD

Professor and Head of Periodontology at the Complutense University of Madrid. With a background in medicine and dentistry and a specialisation in periodontology from UCLA, he is internationally recognised for his leadership in oral health innovation.

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Morten Klepp

DDS, MSc

A highly qualified periodontist at Colosseum Tannlege Solakrossen, specialising in advanced periodontal treatment and implantology. Educated at the University of Minnesota and the University of Oslo, he offers expert care for periodontal diseases, implant placement, and long-term oral health maintenance.

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Lisa Heitz-Mayfield

DDS, PhD

Adjunct Professor at the University of Western Australia and the University of Sydney. Dr Heitz-Mayfield also runs a specialist periodontal practice in Perth, combining extensive academic expertise with clinical care. She additionally serves as Editor-in-Chief of Clinical Oral Implants Research.

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Leonardo Trombelli

DDS, PhD

Professor and Head of Periodontology at the University of Ferrara. With extensive expertise in periodontal regeneration, soft-tissue treatment, and peri-implant health, he has been instrumental in advancing clinical and translational research in these areas.

Board

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Jan Eirik Ellingsen

Chairman

Founder, dentist and specialist in prosthodontics and implantology. Ellingsen leads the board and oversees clinical research, drawing on his extensive experience to guide Corticalis’ commitment to evidence-based, patient-focused innovation. Experience in implant product commercialisation.

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Ståle Petter Lyngstadaas

Board member

Founder and dentist with background in molecular biology and biomaterials. As Managing Director, Lyngstadaas oversees Corticalis’ strategic direction and daily operations. He ensures cross-functional collaboration to drive the company’s vision and maintain sustainable growth. R&D Experience from the biotech industry.

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Bjørn Gabriel Reed

Board member

Corporate lawyer and previous managing partner at the law firm BAHR. Reed is now independent advisor and arbitrator. He brings wide experience from board positions in industrial, financial and commercial listed and non-listed businesses.  

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Mikael Sander

Board member

Broad global experience from various senior leadership and board positions in pharma and MedTech industry, lastly with Dentsply Sirona Implants and Bactiguard AB, focusing on dental implants and infection prevention. 

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Erlend Basmo Ellingsen

Board member

Managing partner and CEO at HitecVision, with broad experience in merger and acquisition and board positions. He brings financial and business expertise to the company.

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René Willi

Board member

CEO of Medmix AG, formerly President of the Global Oral Surgery Group at Henry Schein Inc. and Head of the Surgical Business Unit at Straumann Group. He has served on the boards of Medmix AG, Camlog Biotechnology, BioHorizons Inc., and Biotech Dental SA.

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