Thirty-five years of clinical practice, interspersed with teaching, lecturing, writing and research. An established clinician in the placement and restoration of dental implants, as well as dental esthetics, private practice development and crown and bridge prosthodontics. Proficient in dental prosthetic laboratory techniques, dental photography and computer sciences. Formerly Director of Education in charge of all implant related educational programs; Presently Board of Directors.

EDUCATION:

College: Temple University (1962-1965)

Dental: Tufts University (1965-1969): D.M.D. 

Fixed Prosthodontic Residency: Wadsworth VA Hospital Jack Preston - Director (1977-1979)


BOARD CERTIFIED IN FIXED PROSTHODONTICS:

 Phase I completed February 1985
Phase II completed June 1985


NOBELPHARMA CERTIFICATION:

Prosthodontics - 1984
Surgery - 1989


STATE LICENSES:

 New York
 California
 Florida


SOCIETIES:

Fellow, American College of Prosthodontists
Diplomate, American Board of Prosthodontics
Diplomate International College of Oral Implantologists
Mastership, American Academy of Implant Prosthodontics
Fellow, Academy of Osseointegration
Member, American Dental Association
Member of the Human Race


TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

Nova southeastern University: Assistant Clinical Professor Department of Restorative Dentistry 1996-1998

Ohio State University: Former Adjunctive Assistant Professor Department of Graduate Prosthodontics 1986-1988

New York University: Guest Lecturer: Graduate Program of Prosthodontics, 1983

Morrissania Hospital: Director of Prosthodontic Education 1980-1982

Columbia University: Former Adjunctive Assistant Clinical Professor Department of Prosthodontics, 1980-1982, 1972-1974

Tufts Dental School: Student Instructor in "Crown and Bridge Prosthodontics", 1969

Wichita Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene: Lecturer, 1970

PARTICIPATION COURSES AND LECTURES GIVEN (partial list):

2003 
Boca Raton - Mini Dental Implant/ Immediate Non-Load Implants
Nice, France- Mini Dental Implants
Naples, Italy- Twenty years of Dental Implantology
2002
Loma Linda University - Dental Implant Surgery for Prosthodontists
University at Sea - Dental Implants
San Palo, Brazil - Twenty years of Dental Implantology
2001
University at Sea - Dental Implants
Boca Raton - Treating Edentulous Patients
Boca Raton - Developing a Dental Implant Practice
2000
Hawaii - American College of Prosthodontists
University of Connecticut - Dental Implant Prosthodontics
University at Sea - Dental Implants
Tunisia, North Africa - Implant Standard of Care
Tufts University - Boston, MA - Dental Implant Prosthodontics
 University of Missouri - KC - Dental Implant Prosthodontics
1999
Ft. Lauderdale - Full Day Implant Symposium
Toronto - Implant Overdentures
Loma Linda - Three day seminar with Implant Dentistry Program
1998
San Diego - AAID meeting speaker
Bogota, Columbia - International Implant Seminar - Full Day Seminar
Boca Raton - IMTEC - Full Day Implant Lecture
Dearborn, MI - ICOI Implant Prosthodontic Symposium
1997
Hawaii - AAIP 5-day Seminar Series on Dental Implants
Fort Lauderdale - Implant Supported Overdentures
West Palm Beach - Implant Supported Overdentures
1996
St. Croix - Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry
Boca Raton - Implant Supported Overdentures
Boca Raton, Florida - Working Efficiently and Profitably With Dental Implants
1995
Hollywood Florida - Memorial Dental Study Group
University of Pittsburgh - Continuing Education
West Palm Beach - Implant Group of the Palm Beaches
1994
Mexico - Study Group
Las Vegas - Study Group
San Antonio - Study Group
Fort Lauderdale - Brazilian Group
North Carolina - Dental Lab Meeting
Medical College of Virginia - Graduate Program
Ohio State - Graduate Program
Los Angeles, California - Dennis Smiler Study Group
Philadelphia, PA - American Academy of Implant Prosthodontics
Tampa, Florida - Study Group
Fort Lauderdale, Florida - Brazilian Study Group (Three Days)
Dallas, Texas - Academy of General Dentistry
Seattle, Washington - Study Group
Boston University - International Implant Symposium
Tufts University - Graduate prosthodontic Program
New Jersey Implant Study Group - Dr. Christensen
New York University - Implant Residency
1993
Academy of Osseointegration: A Prosthodontically Based Implant Patient Classification System.
UCLA Int. Implant Conference: A Prosthodontically Based Implant Patient Classification System. 
Florida International University - Small Buss. Program. Marketing for Professionals.
Dental Seminars, Inc. Restoring Hex-Top Implants. Ft. Lauderdale
University of Florida, College of Dentistry. Dental Implants
Dade-Broward (Florida) Osseointegration Study Club. Abutment Design
1992
Certified Technicians, North Miami, FL; Dental Implants for Every Day Dentistry.
San Diego Implant Study Group; Utilizing Dental implants for Every Day Restorative Dentistry.
Dade-Broward Osseo Study Group; Modern Prosthodontic Applications in Implant Dentistry
The University of Texas: Full day course on Implant Surgery and Implant Prosthodontics
Los Vegas study group, Los Vegas, Nevada; Utilizing Dental Implants for Every Day Dentistry
Eisenhower Mem Hosp, Rancho Mirage, CA Implants for Every Day Rest Dent

PUBLICATIONS:
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