02/25/2026
Image Specialty Partners is proud to celebrate our founder, Dr. Yan Kalika, on an outstanding international recognition: the Smile Creator Award, presented as part of the Global Partner Awards â an honor that highlights leaders shaping the future of orthodontics worldwide.
In February in Basel, an international partner summit brought together top clinicians and key opinion leaders from across the globe. Being recognized on this stage is not just an accolade; it is a statement of influence, clinical excellence, and leadership.
This recognition carries even greater weight coming from the Straumann Group â a global powerhouse in dental innovation and a standard-setter for excellence in modern dentistry. As a Global Partner within the Straumann ecosystem, Dr. Kalika represents the United States and serves as a Key Opinion Leader, providing high-level clinical feedback that shapes strategy, elevates standards, and advances the future of orthodontic solutions worldwide. Being acknowledged at this level is not only an honor, but also a powerful validation of the clinical leadership and forward-thinking impact behind Dr. Kalikaâs work.
Dr. Kalika received this award as a representative of the United States.
To be recognized among the worldâs top partners â and to stand on that platform carrying the standard of excellence associated with the USA â is not only a personal achievement. It is a statement. A moment of pride. A reminder that true leadership is visible far beyond any single clinic, city, or country.
Dr. Kalika represents a rare combination: clinician, visionary, and builder. This award is a powerful confirmation that the standards he champions â and the work he leads â resonate on a truly global level.
Congratulations, Dr. Yan Kalika.
We are honored that you represented the United States â and proud that you represent Image Specialty Partners.