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VOLUME 40, ISSUE 4

FALL 2009

ACPMessengerTHE NEWS SOURCE FOR MEMBERS OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF PROSTHODONTISTS

IN THIS ISSUE

Young StarsMeet Dr. Elsa WongPAGE 8

ProsthodonticChampionDr. Jack Preston reminisces about his tenure with the CollegePAGE 6

President’s MessageWhat are we going to do now?PAGE 3

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Annual Session in San Diego poised to be best yetBy Jonathan P. Wiens, D.D.S., M.S.D., F.A.C.P., Vice President and Annual Session Chair

The 39th AnnualSession of the ACPis one not to miss, packed withexcellent education,networking and

special events, San Diego is the ideal backdrop for thepremiere prosthodontic meeting of the year. If you have notregistered, it’s not too late! Go online atwww.prosthodontics.org/AS to read complete meeting detailsand to register. The Manchester Grand Hyatt has lowered theroom rate for ACP members. If you do not have a reservationat the conference hotel, secure your room today by clicking onthe hotel reservation link from the Annual Session homepage.

This year’s general registration includes an Early BirdScientific Session on Wednesday – Advances in MaxillofacialProsthodontics and Saturday programming including theTechnology Forum and Dental Technology Workshop. Be sure

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to come early and stay late to enjoy these continuing educationopportunities and enjoy all that San Diego has to offer.

If you haven’t already, plan to attend one or more of theseexciting events and special programs (please note, some of theseevents require pre-registration and may have a registration fee):

W EDNE SDAY, NOV. 4

1 to 4 p.m. – Writers’ Workshop – This hands-on workshopwill feature tips and best practices for publishing dental research.Participants will have opportunities to use their skills indeveloping an actual manuscript. Learn how to develop achecklist of key items for a scientific manuscript; overcomechallenges of writer's block; and how to turn those endless draftsinto a timely submission for publication.6:30 to 9:30 p.m. – Welcome Reception – Celebrate with yourcolleagues on the U.S.S. Midway located within walking distancefrom the hotel. The ACP will have exclusive access to this venue

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The 2009-10 College officersare: President, Dr. Lyndon F.Cooper; President-Elect, Dr. Jonathan P. Wiens; Vice President, Dr. Lily T.Garcia; Secretary, Dr. StevenEckert; and Treasurer, Dr. John Agar

The College is pleased to announce theresults of the ACP 2009 Election for the Boardof Directors

See Election Results on Page 7

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meeting budget goals during an economically challenging time;development of a clinical evaluators network; and othersubstantial accomplishments.

However, these advancements are not what really count. In apresentation for a Whitecoat Ceremony, Dr. William Ten Pas,past president of the American Dental Association, made aprofound statement. He said, “It’s not what you have done up tothis point that counts since that is history; it’s what you are nowgoing to do that counts.” This statement is true for all of us andalso for the ACP.

With the upcoming succession of exceptional leaders and thequality of the Central Office personnel, I know even greateraccomplishments will occur as together we continue tostrengthen the leadership role of prosthodontists in practice,education and public/professional service.

Thank you again for the privilege of service.

What Are We Going To Do Now?

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As the year of my ACP presidency comes to a close, I want toexpress my appreciation for the opportunity to be of service. Ithas been a time of great personal and professional growth. I haveenjoyed working with an exceptional Central Office staff andoutstanding Board of Directors. With the help of manymembers, a number of programs have been initiated orcompleted such as: the launching of Prosthopedia® (the ACPonline digital resource library for members); a new edition of theACP Private Practice Procedures Manual; development of aguide for institutions that want to start a new AdvancedEducation Program in Prosthodontics; new patient educationbrochures for prosthodontic offices (TMJ, Oral Cancer andSpanish translations of the patient and referral brochures); thelaunching of a National Prosthodontics Awareness Week; thepublication of the 2008 Prosthodontic Private Practice Surveyresults; integrated marketing and communications plans;

complete with flight simulators andspectacular views on both the hangerdeck and flight deck. Be sure to takeadvantage of this unique opportunity toexplore one of the longest serving aircraftcarriers while catching up with friendsand networking with new contacts.

THURSDAY, NOV. 5

7 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Exhibit Hall –Explore the latest technology andmaterials for the specialty by visiting theExhibit Hall on Thursday, all day andFriday until 2 p.m. Complimentarybreakfast and lunch will be served bothdays in the Exhibit Hall. Please thank thecompanies and meeting sponsors forsupporting the College and our specialty.

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – San Diego ZooEvent – For family members and guests,plan to attend an excellent outing to the100-acre San Diego Zoo. This landmarkattraction is home to more than 4,000rare and endangered animals representingmore than 800 species and subspecies,and a prominent botanical collection withmore than 700,000 exotic plants.

FRIDAY, NOV. 6

6:30 to 9 p.m. – Annual Awards &President’s Dinner – Another can’t missevent! The Annual Awards & President’sDinner will be an unforgettable evening.Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy anight with colleagues and honor theindividuals that have made a significantcontribution to the College and ourspecialty during the past year. Ourcurrent ACP President Dr. Charles J.Goodacre will present the 2009

President’s Award. The 2010 ACPPresident Dr. Lyndon F. Cooper will be inducted.

SATURDAY, NOV. 7

12:30 to 5 p.m. – Private PracticeWorkshop – Led by Dr. DavidEggleston, topics will include: practicemanagement, office design, Web sitestrategies and more. The speakers bring awealth of expertise for your considerationincluding Stewart Gandolf, M.B.A. fromHealthcare Success Strategies and Mr.Seth Watson from Patterson DentalSupply, private practitioners Drs. JohnMurrell, Alan Hickey and Susan E.Brackett followed by Dr. Bette Robin who also holds a law degree with extensive knowledge on practice transitions.

12 to 4:30 p.m. – Bone Grafting forImplant Site Preparation – The coursewill focus on the most current techniquesin bone grafting to improve long termclinical success with dental implants. Thiscourse is designed for the clinician thathas prior implant experience and wouldlike to broaden his/her knowledge andscope of practice and improve surgicalskills. Dr. Bach Le, an oral andmaxillofacial surgeon, is the coursedirector and has planned lecture andhands-on surgical laboratory sessionswith wet specimens.

Together with the 2009 Annual SessionCommittee, we hope that you will enjoythe expanded program and encourage youto come early and stay later to take

advantage of the fantastic educationalvalue and outstanding location. TheManchester Grand Hyatt Hotel is firstclass. San Diego is alive with many shopsand restaurants and as an ocean frontdestination it cannot be surpassed. Seeyou in San Diego!

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Plan to Attend

REGIONAL MEET & GREET

BREAKFAST7:30 to 9 a.m.

Saturday, November 7

Celebrate the launch of NationalProsthodontics Awareness Week,

March 7-13, 2010 and the College’s 40th Anniversary

in 2010!

Meet your Section Officers andRegional Directors.Don’t miss thisopportunity to network with your colleagues and learn how youcan be a part of an exciting

year ahead!


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Gnathological society engages graduate studentsBy Marion S. Brown, D.M.D., F.A.C.P.

With the leadership of President Dr. Stephen Hudis, the Northeastern Gnathological Society hasstarted an initiative to engage graduate students in the New York area prosthodontic programs tobecome involved in the organization and to provide support for their prosthodontic careers.

Acknowledging the importance of having young prosthodontists and dental technologists asmembers of the organization, the NGS has supported and subsidized the attendance of students inprosthodontic and technology programs for years. In the past few years, dental members of theNGS have supported students of area dental technology programs by opening their offices to thestudents as a summer externships in their office laboratories. This has proved to be valuable forboth dentists and students as many of the students have acquired jobs in these offices upongraduation.

Dr. Hudis and the Graduate Student Committee have actively pursued current students andrecent prosthodontic graduates to identify their needs and find out how the NGS could help themin their careers. Past Presidents Dr. Robert Rawdin, Dr. Leonard Kobren, and Committee ChairDr. Marion Brown met with a small group of students and young prosthodontic graduates for anopen table discussion at a recent dinner event.

This past summer the NGS hosted a seminar for area postgraduate prosthodontic and dentaltechnology students. The seminar took place at New York University College of Dentistry. Acomprehensive treatment planning presentation was by Dr. Victor Avis and Master DentalTechnician Mr. Paul Federico. Approximately 50 students attended and the format of thepresentation allowed for interaction and discussion between the students, presenters and otherNGS members in attendance. The students found it to be a stimulating and practical discussion ofclinical prosthodontics.

With the start of school this fall, Dr. Hudis has charged the NGS Graduate Committee to selectan resident from each of the six New York Metropolitan postgraduate prosthodontic programs tobe an NGS Graduate Student Liaison. These liaisons will actively meet with Dr. Hudis and theGraduate Student Committee in an effort to keep in touch with all graduate students and keepthem apprised of NGS meetings and with all the NGS has to offer, including mentorship, as theycomplete their programs and pursue their prosthodontic careers.

Prosthodontic Appeal Committee working hardtowards goal

Members of the 2009 Prosthodontic Appeal Committee, led byChair Dr. Gregory N. Guichet, are contacting their colleagues

throughout the College to spread the word about theimportant campaign for the ACP Education Foundation.

The appeal was created to promote renewable, yearlygiving options for prosthodontic visionaries who areinterested in impacting the specialty of prosthodonticsthrough projects such as: a National ProsthodonticsAwareness Week, the 40th Anniversary of the College in2010 and enhancements to the online digital resource

library, Prosthopedia®.In addition to contributions from members across the

country, several noteworthy developments have occurred. On thegrassroots level, both the California Section and the Pennsylvania

Prosthodontic Association contributed $2,000 for the appeal. Thisyear’s ACPEF Annual Appeal 2009 volunteers have also raised

nearly $100,000 to date for the effort. The 2009 Prosthodontic Appeal Overview and

Pledge Form mailed with the 2009 MembershipDirectory this summer. Thanks to those members who

have already returned their membership directory pledgeforms. Each and every pledge received will bring the Foundation one step closer to reaching andexceeding its goal for the 2009 Appeal.

Thank you to all contributors of this year’s campaign. Through your generosity the College andFoundation will continue outstanding programming to support the specialty. To learn more visitwww.acpef.org. Stop by the ACPEF Booth during the Exhibit Hall at Annual Session in San Diegoto celebrate the year’s success with your colleagues.

College announces NationalProsthodontics AwarenessWeek in 2010The ACP is pleased to announce a brand new initiative ofthe Board of Directors, Regional Directors and SectionOfficers: National Prosthodontics Awareness Week (NPAW)!

The Board charged the NPAW Task Force to developthis initiative to enhance public awareness of the disciplineof prosthodontics. NPAW is designed to be a grassrootsmember driven program that will help to meet this need.National Prosthodontics Awareness Week (NPAW) wasofficially recognized by Illinois Governor Pat Quinnthrough a proclamation declaring March 7-13, 2010 asNational Prosthodontics Awareness Week.

The NPAW Task Force has developed a toolkit thatSections and Members can use to support this exciting,new ACP initiative – complete with action plans andtemplates for press releases, letters, proclamations andpublic service announcements. A month by month ActionPlan Checklist has been developed for Members, Sections,Dental Programs/Students and the Prosthodontic Forum.Everyone is encouraged to review these plans once they’reavailable online soon at www.prosthodontics.org.

A special Regional Meet and Greet will be held atAnnual Session in San Diego on Saturday, November 7,from 7:30 to 9 a.m. During this meeting RegionalDirectors will review the Action Plans and SectionOfficers will work with their members to leverage thisawareness at the local level. National ProsthodonticsAwareness Week preparation will require every memberto create their own personal action plans. Every Sectionwill be looking for member champions to spread the wordabout National Prosthodontics Awareness Week.

Throughout the meeting, the ACP Booth on Thursday,Nov. 5 and Friday, Nov. 6 will be the hub of activity formembers looking for ideas on how to promote NPAWand prosthodontics in their communities.

Will you be a champion for NPAW? Stay tuned formore information in the College’s weekly e-newsletter theWednesday Wake-up Call.

SAVE THE DATE: MARCH 7-13, 2010

Goals of National Prosthodontics Awareness Week:• To raise public awareness about the critical importance of

oral health

• To raise public awareness on how to best care for missing teeth

• To raise public awareness of the pro bono care thatprosthodontists provide in their local communities.

• To inspire dental students to pursue a career in prosthodontics



Before I try to recount anyaspects of my term as ACPPresident, I must state that nopresident actually accomplishesanything as an individual.Achievements are the result ofthe efforts of the entire council,its committees, and ultimately,of the College itself. Much ofwhat an individual may

contribute comes during the years prior to thepresidency, during service on committees and inother offices. The presidency is merely theculmination of those previous years of service. Theremust be a consensus agreement for any action tooccur and for any substantial achievement; themembership must allow the action. The president istasked with providing direction and leadership, andallowing dissenting factions an equal voice. Thishaving been said, I will try to recapitulate some ofwhat I consider the highlights of my term in office.

The College was growing in many directions, andthere was considerable stress on its financial ability toachieve its goals. It was evident that fiscalresponsibility was essential, and that a reasonable andworkable budget had to be established. Once this wasdone, it became necessary to do what no president

wants to do – go to the membership for a duesincrease. This was presented at the Nashvillemeeting, and, blessedly, overwhelmingly approved.

The College has always felt it should have primaryresponsibility for the accreditation process, and beresponsible for placing qualified individuals on theexamining board. I spent many hours with therepresentative from the (now) Academy ofProsthodontics, Dr. Bill Laney. These were difficult

meetings made easier only by the gentlemanlyconduct of Dr. Laney. Even though there wassubstantial disagreement, the meetings were neverdisagreeable. Eventually from these meetings, as you all know, the College received theresponsibility it merited.

I was concerned at that time, about movements tolimit specialization. There was some very worrisomeaction about “Sunshine Laws” and desire to controlwhat is and what is not a “specialty.” I felt that ifprosthodontics were established internationally as aspecialty, then those of us in the U.S. would have noproblem. I wrote to world renowned prosthodontists

in nine countries, and proposed the idea of anInternational College of Prosthodontics. This waspresented to the executive council of the ACP andsupported. Following our annual meeting inNashville I flew to London for the first explorativemeeting that eventually resulted in the ICP. Thesupport of the ACP was critical to this action.

The time I was allowed to serve the College was aperiod of maturation and definition of purpose. TheAims and Goals meetings were productive andhelped set the course for the College and its role inorganized dentistry. There will always be more to bedone, new challenges and new opportunities. Thereare many societies and pseudo-organizations thatwould like to pose as having specialty interests andabilities. The general public, dental students andgeneral practitioners must be constantly informedabout the specialty of prosthodontics and how itdiffers from the discipline. Dental schools shouldstress these differences, and the public needs toconstantly be informed about the differencesbetween a fully qualified, residency-trainedprosthodontist, and those individuals taking short courses.

My best wishes to the College members and those whom they choose to lead the ACP in theupcoming years.

Reflections from a Past President

DR. JACK D. PRESTONACP PAST PRESIDENT



Dr. J. Robert Kelly

R E S E A R C H L U M I N A R Y

Dr. J. Robert Kelly is likely one of very few prosthodontists who trulyrevels in failures. His studies of clinical failure mechanisms have providedimportant insights into improving “clinical engineering” with all-ceramicprostheses and he has developed validated failure tests to study importantclinical treatment variables. Dr. Kelly is responsible for the development

of one major CAD/CAM ceramic and continues to be active in related materials developmentfor automated systems. He is co-inventor of a novel dental implant for patients having limitedvertical bone height that is in late-stage development with a team of colleagues at theUniversity of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine and Health Center.

Dr. Kelly serves as Professor, Reconstructive Sciences, Center for Biomaterials and asDirector, Dental Clinical Research Center. These appointments followed 21 years (4 monthsand 24 days, not that he was counting!) with the U.S. Navy culminating with a tour asCommanding Officer, Naval Dental Research Institute.

His academic credentials include a B.A. in chemistry (University of California, 1974), aD.D.S. (The Ohio State University, 1979), an M.S. in dental materials science (MarquetteUniversity, 1985), the Doctor of Medical Sciences degree in oral biology (Harvard, 1989) anda Certificate in prosthodontics (Harvard, 1989). The Doctor of Medical Sciences is a Ph.D.equivalent degree granted by the Faculty of Medicine at Harvard University. He has receivedawards for biomedical research (Harvard), research and post-graduate education (Associationof Military Surgeons of the U.S.) and as a clinician/scholar (American College of Prosthodontists).

The new Membership Services Division Director isDr. Eleni Roumanas. Three Regions also had electionsfor Regional Directors and the new directors who willserve on the Board of Directors are:

Region I (Northeast) – Regional Director, Dr. LawrenceE. Brecht; Alternate Director, Dr. Steven Morgano;

Region III (Central) – Regional Director, Dr. ThomasBloem; Alternate Director, Dr. Lars Bouma;

Region VI (Federal Services) – Regional Director,Colonel Richard Windhorn, United States Army;Alternate Director, Captain Gerald Grant, United States Navy.

Please congratulate your new ACP Board Membersand their Alternates. The Board members will beinstalled during the Annual Awards & President’s Dinner on Friday, November 6, 2009 in San Diego. Plan to attend! Visit the Annual Session Homepage at www.prosthodontics.org/AS for more details or to register.

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Young StarsDr. Elsa Wong

H E A R D H E R E

Procter & Gamble supports research through ACPEducation FoundationThanks to an education grant from Procter & Gamble, theAmerican College of Prosthodontists Education Foundationawarded research fellowship grants up to $6,000 formeritorious research proposals that seek to advance basic

scientific and appliedclinical knowledge in thearea of prosthodontics.

With the support of thisunrestricted educational grant from P&G, the ACPEF is ableto recognize promising research conducted by dentalscientists-in-training. The ACPEF deeply appreciates P&G’ssupport of this program.

Visit the ACPEF homepage at www.acpef.org to learn moreabout future research programs including eligibility, guidelinesand deadlines.

Follow us on TwitterThe American College of Prosthodontists is now on Twitter!Get connected with the latest news and events from theCollege by following ACPros on Twitter. The ACP launchedits Twitter page to reach out to members at a moment’s notice

and to deliver breaking news andinformation related toprosthodontics and the College. By

following the ACP at http://twitter.com/ACPros, you willhelp the College expand its network and increase awarenessabout the specialty, as well as connect with colleagues and friends in the College and beyond. Join the conversationwith your peers and colleagues today.

Register Now for Bone Grafting Course in San DiegoA new cutting-edge course at an unbeatable price is now beingoffered through the ACP’s Center for ProsthodonticEducation. The Bone Grafting for Implant Site Preparation isan advanced course that will feature scientific lectures

and a hands-on workshopfocusing on the mostcurrent techniques in bonegrafting to improve longterm clinical success with

dental implants. A course of this nature typically costs severalthousand dollars; however the ACP is pleased to offer a $285 rate for members and a $785 rate for non-members. For more information and to register visit the Meeting &Events page at www.prosthodontics.org.

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Today, many patients areaware of implants as atreatment option and someare even educated enoughto demand implants astheir first choice oftreatment when they comein for a consultation.

Similarly today, we as prosthodontistsincorporate implants into our treatmentplan. So, is it necessary to become aprosthodontist cross-trained in implantsurgery? Even general dentists are now verypro-active in taking continuing educationcourses to advance theirknowledge and clinicalskills in the surgicalplacement of implants,yet many prosthodontistsare still reluctant toincorporate surgicaltraining into their practices.

It is exciting to contemplate the role ofperforming the surgical implant phase in ourpractice of prosthodontics. After all, asspecialists we have the skills and knowledgefor educating our patients and informingthem of the best possible treatment options.Advances in implant technology and theInternet have facilitated communications ona global scale with the push of just a fewbuttons. As a result, the Digital Age hastransformed the way dentists diagnose,treatment plan and manage their practices.

“Implantology” has not gained recognitionas an official specialty. Periodontists, oralsurgeons, prosthodontists, endodontists,orthodontists and even general dentistswould like to benefit from placing andrestoring implants. Every clinician whoperforms surgery would like to title him orherself as an implant surgeon. Finding anidentity for the newest generation of thecross-trained prosthodontist in this era mayseem confusing. Periodontists who performimplant surgery do not label themselves as“implantologists.” Likewise, a prosthodontistshould not use this misnomer just becausethey have had surgical training. As a recentgraduate from both prosthodontics andimplant training programs, I feel that animplant surgical background is essential.Since all implant treatments areprosthetically driven, a prosthodontist who isable to render both the surgical andrestorative treatments can optimize thecontrol, precision and dynamics required forsuccessful treatment.

After completing my prosthodontictraining program in 2007, I was determinedto continue my education and accepted aposition in the Implant Fellowship Programat New York University College of Dentistry.While in training, I joined a prosthodontic

practice as an associate and began teaching asa part-time faculty in the InternationalProsthodontics Program at NYU College ofDentistry. I am committed to refining myskills as a clinician and I believe that theadditional hard work will eventually berewarded in the future. My fellowshiptraining was intense but I had theopportunity to perform many complicatedsurgeries as an implant fellow. Theseincluded several moderately complexperiodontal surgeries such as connectivetissue grafting. The surgical training offeredme an opportunity to explore my identity

and career options duringthose two years. After all, I still identify myselfprimarily as an “implantsurgically trained prostho-dontist” and not animplant surgeon.

“We are the future”…The ACP alwaysattempts to encourage youngerprosthodontists to prepare for boardcertification. However, I believe the ACPshould not neglect the importance ofencouraging all prosthodontists to pursueadvanced skills in their career and perhapsabove all, implant surgical training.

During this slow economy, newprosthodontists like me are most vulnerableto challenges that the business side ofdentistry poses for us. We are well versed inthe clinical aspects of our profession, but wealways need continual training to overcomethose business hurdles that may inevitablyhinder us during these early years indeveloping a practice. The financial rewardsof combining surgical implant placement andimplant prosthodontic treatment can assist anew prosthodontist in balancing the lengthytreatment plan and high cost of running a practice.

Personally, for me, it is simply a necessityto have surgical implant training. Implantsurgery is an excellent additional asset in myknowledge-base for providing the optimumcomprehensive dental treatment to mypatients. Ultimately, I see myself as a newgeneration prosthodontist with anotheruseful clinical skill in my professional andpractice armamentarium.

Dr. Wong earned her D.D.S. degree fromNew York University College of Dentistry in2004 and her Prosthodontics Certificate fromNYU in 2007. She served as a part-time Fellowin the NYU College of Dentistry’s ImplantFellowship Program and is now a part-timefaculty member within the Prosthodonticsprogram, as well as an associate in a privateprosthodontic practice. Her goal is to becomeBoard Certified, operate her own private practiceand continue to teach in prosthodontics.

Surgical training forprosthodontists: trend or

future mandate?

Don’t miss! Annual Session Welcome Receptionon the U.S.S. MidwayPlan to attend this year’s Annual Session Welcome Receptionbeing held on the longest-serving aircraft carrier, the U.S.S.Midway. The ACP will have exclusive access to the museumfeaturing storytelling veterans and docents, thrilling flight

simulators and spectacularviews from the hangar andflight decks. You will not wantto miss the opportunity tourthe museum and catch up withcolleagues and friends while

kicking off the Annual Session. For more information on thisand other Annual Session events please visit the AnnualSession homepage at www.prosthodontics.org/AS.



In MemorialThe College and the Board of Directors remember the following colleague who is deceased:Dr. Stephen Cameron

The ACP makes an annual donation to the ACP EducationFoundation in honor of all members who have died during the year.The ACP Education Foundation accepts donations in honor of ACPcolleagues who are deceased. For more information visitwww.acpef.org and click on the Making a Donation link.

MEMBER NEWSQ&A With Two College Members Who Earned DualSpecialty Board Certification

Dr. Robert Baima

Why did you decide to pursue a dual board option?I decided to pursue dual training in periodontology and prosthodonticsbecause it was evident to me that there was a paucity of expertise in this typeof crossover/combined treatment planning and delivery of care in the academic world. After finishing my formal education and beginning an academic career, completing the requirements for Board Certification was anatural culmination of my training and education.

How will this benefit you in your future career endeavors?Having the ability to interact with peers in both specialties affords me the opportunity to continuity my education in both disciplines. I feel that this is especially important as and technology and treatment options continue to evolve in the field of dental implants.

What inspires you?To offer quality care to patients, to help in the education and training of dental students and residents and to continue to learn new technology and clinical techniques in the fields of periodontology and prosthodontics.

Dr. Miles Yacker

Why did you decide to pursue a dual board option?When I graduated dental school I felt that dentistry was constantly advancing and continuing education was necessary to deliver quality care to the patient. I enrolled in my first specialty program in prosthodontics, anddeveloped a passion for prosthodontics and periodontics and after practicing for 12 years as a prosthodontist and completing a two-year fellowship inimplantology. Following completion of each specialty program I spent

considerable amounts of time organizing and reviewing what I had learned in order to becomeBoard Certified. The board certification process is a positive experience because it helps to gaina deeper understanding and appreciation of the specialty. I believe this often translates to bettercare for the patient.

How will this benefit you in your future career endeavors?By being dual trained in both disciplines of prosthodontics and periodontics it became apparentto me how dependent each discipline is on the other. Another of my passions is teaching the postgraduate residents at NYU College of Dentistry. One of the points I stress in my teaching isnot to see dentistry with tunnel vision but rather to diagnose and treatment plan with knowledgeof the great benefits to the patient when an interdisciplinary approach is employed.

What inspires you?I have been very fortunate to have had a number of inspirational mentors throughout my training and both an understanding and supportive family all of which helped me pursue mycareer in dentistry to which I am truly grateful.

Dr. Robert Baima

Dr. Miles Yacker Dr. Stephen M. Cameron died on Aug.12, 2009. He was a member of theAmerican College of Prosthodontistsand a Diplomate of the American Boardof Prosthodontics. His service to theCollege included managing the ACPWritten Mock Board Examination from2000 through 2005 in an outstanding

manner. He was one of the first members of the ACPCouncil for the ABP when it was reconfigured to its presentform. Colonel Cameron was a maxillofacial prosthodontistwith the U.S. Army Dental Corps until he retired in 2005.He was Assistant Director of the Prosthodontic ResidencyProgram at Tingay Army Dental Clinic at Fort Gordon,Georgia from 1991 to 1998 and he was Director of theResidency from 1998 until 2003. During his last two years ofservice, Col. Cameron was Project Officer for majorrenovation of the Tingay Clinic that housed the ArmySpecialty Training Programs. Dr. Cameron’s greatest joy washis wife, Helen, and his three children. He took pride in theskills and knowledge he shared with his colleagues andresidents. He truly enjoyed analysis of the status quo andfinding ways to improve the quality of prosthodontics. Col.Cameron’s analytical mind, tremendous work ethic and goodhumored approach to teaching residents and fellowprosthodontists will be missed by all who were fortunate toknow and work with him.

ACP member named first director of MCG Center forEsthetic and Implant Dentistry

ACP member Dr. Gerard J. Chiche, who chaired the Department ofProsthodontics at the Louisiana State University School of Dentistry for 13years, has been named the inaugural director of the Center for Esthetic andImplant Dentistry at the Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry.Additionally, Dr. Chiche’s appointments will include Thomas P. HinmanEndowed Chair in Restorative Dentistry and professor in the Department ofOral Rehabilitation. He joined the faculty July 1 after retiring from LSU inMarch. He also serves on the editorial advisory board of the Journal ofEsthetic and Restorative Dentistry. Dr. Chiche, who lectures worldwide, has

written two textbooks on dental ceramics and esthetics and numerous articles for refereedjournals. Dr. Chiche earned his dental degree from Paris 7 University (now Paris DiderotUniversity). He completed postdoctoral prosthodontics training and a fixed-prosthodonticsfellowship at LSU.

ACP members deliver lectures abroad

Dr. Gerard J. Chiche

L-R Trio of Prosthodontists: ACP Fellow Dr. Kenneth S. Kurtz, Irish Dental Association (IDA)President Dr. Donal Blackwell, ACP Member Dr. Dennis Tarnow. Drs Kurtz and Tarnow eachdelivered three lectures at the Annual IDA Meeting in Kilkenny, Ireland. Drs. Kurtz andBlackwell are both graduates of the NYU College of Dentistry’s Implant Fellowship Program,directed by Dr. Tarnow. Dr. Kurtz received his certificate for completing the four-year surgicaltraining program at the June 2009 commencement ceremony. Dr. Kurtz is the AssociateDirector for the Advanced Education Program in Prosthodontics at NYUCD, in addition toteaching Graduate Prosthodontics at Montefiore Medical Center (Director-ProsthodonticResearch) and NY Hospital-Queens (Director-Maxillofacial Prosthetics).



Welcome New MembersStudent MembersDr. Cailyn X. AbramsonDr. Hadi Al-MeraikhiDr. Ahmad Alawadhi Dr. Jabran AlemiDr. Mohammad Q. AlenziDr. Sheena L. AllenDr. Rene J. AlovaDr. Abdulmonem AlshihriDr. Abdulaziz M. AltamimiDr. Nariman AmiriDr. Matthew AndersonDr. Arnav AparicioDr. Sun-Yung BakDr. Daniel W. Bakko Dr. Joshua Heath BalchDr. Nissim M. BenbassatDr. Luis BozaDr. Ryan BurkeDr. Carlos A. CastroDr. Carolina CespedesDr. Quinn K. ChanDr. Jenn-Hwan ChenDr. Seung Woo ChoiDr. Jason ChongDr. Pavinee ChotiwannapornDr. Fotini ChrisopoulosDr. Dimitrios ChronaiosDr. Miles ConeDr. Justin CraigheadDr. Sarra E. CushenDr. Jeffery R. DamonDr. Alesandra De Fuentes

Dr. Erica De FabioDr. Luis DelimaDr. Richard Brian DerksenDr. Matilda DhimaDr. Giuliana DiazDr. Christopher D. DindalDr. Vinh D. DoanDr. Jesse M. DuncanDr. Marina FuntikDr. Tzur Sela Gabi Dr. Edward Givens Jr.Dr. Satoshi GoDr. Inna GrishinDr. Michael L. GurneyDr. Techkouhie HamalianDr. William Todd HegmannDr. Carlos HernandezDr. Ramzi HindiehDr. Thuytran HoangDr. William Vaughn HollandDr. Sarah Jafari-NaminDr. Rami R. JekkiDr. Hossam Fajsal JokhadarDr. Christopher J. JonesDr. Maria D. Julia-MontanezDr. Maria Julia-MontanezDr. Amit KamatDr. Lisa M. KaneDr. Mehdi KarimipouDr. Michael T. Kase Dr. Brandon KatzDr. Ryan KeyesDr. Kelvin Khng

Welcome New Members (Approved by the Board of Directors during the July and August Board conference calls.)

Dr. Bangok KimDr. Carol Kim Dr. Doris Kore Dr. Joshua Kristiansen Dr. Catherine KwonDr. David LalandeDr. Jeong LeeDr. Jing LeeDr. Tsung-Lin James LeeDr. Paul LeungDr. Bryan LimmerDr. Siyan LinDr. Weigiang LokeDr. Junping MaDr. Manoel Roberto MacedoDr. Francesco MarattaDr. Jamie MarquezDr. Thomas C. MaveliDr. Sloan D. McLaughlinDr. Patrick J. MiklosDr. Lauren N. MillsDr. Russell MorrellDr. Alireza MoshaveriniaDr. Hisham Abdullah MouslyDr. Abdulaziz Mubarek Al BenaliDr. Atsushi NishigoriDr. Otabor OkundayeDr. Luis G. OrozcoDr. Ambar D. PaganiDr. Karina M. PezoDr. Wesley PhillipsDr. Carl PogoncheffDr. Sumana Posritong

Dr. Tatiana L. QuintilianoDr. Hanadi A. RebeeahDr. David J. Rusthoven Dr. Ramtin Sadid-ZadehDr. Maiko Sakai Dr. Andreina J. SananezDr. Michael SchererDr. Justin ShekDr. Todd SlogockiDr. Yves K. SmithDr. Arif SumarDr. Garima K. TalwarDr. Hung-Hsiang TsoDr. Alejandro J. UrdanetaDr. Audrey UstinenkovDr. Eric VillarrealDr. Theresa WangDr. Berge WazirianDr. Annie WilsonDr. Cramin Wiltz IIDr. Kirstin A. WolfeDr. Erik K. WongDr. Zheng YuDr. Helios A. Zeno

Predoctoral Student AllianceMembers Dr. Anil K. GudipatiDr. Phillip S. HuberDr. Brent A. MedemaDr. Jonathan MillerDr. Prem B. PatelDr. Jamie Darran Royal

Dr. Natalia J. SanchezDr. David WagnerDr. Melanie D. Yuen

Members Dr. Maria L. AguilarDr. Bashir M. LabanDr. Luis J. RuedaDr. William Young

Global Alliance MemberDr. Thomas G. Canning

Membership Status Changes

Reinstated Members Dr. Mark A. BoldtDr. Antonio CharnecoDr. Efterpi Zantopoulos-Deegan

Reinstated Fellow Dr. Robert Davidoff

Members to Active LifeMembersDr. Wayne Vincent Campagni

Members to Retired LifeMembers Dr. Suteera T. HovijitraDr. Richard D. Jordan

Members provide denture care inWyoming to those in needA team of ACP members, organized through the Academy ofProsthodontics, traveled to the Arapahoe Outreach Program inRiverton, Wyoming, to provide complete denture therapy forthe Native American Indians in need. The laboratory work wascompleted on site with the guidance of Mr. Cal Cowan from theUniversity of Washington and Dr. Bill Kotowicz, a retired lifemember of the College and former dean of University ofMichigan. Four clinicians who are members of the College – Dr.Ken May, Dr. Jeff Rubenstein, Dr. Sharareh Tajbahsh and Dr.Steven Sadowsky – delivered 33 removable prosthetic units infour days.

From left to right: Dr. Kevin Sheridan (staff dentist on the Arapahoe Reservation), Dr. KenMay (chair of the Academy of Prosthodontics Outreach Program), Dr. Bill Kotowicz, Mr. CalCowan, Ms. Tina Makeshine (managing staff dental assistant), Ms. Sonja (staff dentalassistant), Dr. Jeff Rubenstein, Dr. Steven Sadowsky and Dr. Sharareh Tajbahsh (graduatestudent at University of Washington).

ACP member creates a smile, gives new lifeACP Member Dr. Anthony LaVacca, owner of Naperville Dental Specialists, recently teamed upwith Nobel Biocare and Artistic Dental Studio to partner on a special case. Becky has extremeadvanced genetic periodontal disease and her teeth had transitioned out of their normal positions.Her mouth no longer represented a typical facial structure. She had no smile, her teeth lookedelongated because they were super erupted and her gums were infected. It did not seem thatanything she was doing for regular maintenance was making a difference and she had been told thatall her teeth would eventually have to be removed. Dr. LaVacca immediately got on the phone withhis associates a Nobel Biocare and Artistic Dental Studio to see what they could all do to help herand perhaps use her as a test sample case.

Her case was extreme and potentially complicated. Fortunately for her, she was a good candidatefor the All-On- Four technique because of her bone density. The All-On-Four technique is just onthe verge of becoming mainstream dentistry as a replacement for take out dentures. NapervilleDental Specialists worked with Nobel Biocare and Artistic Dental Studios to get the imprints andfittings they would need for Becky. “Dr. LaVacca is a mentor to both implant reps and other doctorsalike,” said Bill Bruni of Nobel Biocare. “He is very good at what he does. He was instructed by thetop guys in the industry and they taught him to pass on the knowledge. At the end of the day though,what he really likes is for the patient to feel overwhelmed by their new smile.”

ACP CODA Commissionerretires Dr. Ron Woody has retired as the ACP’sCODA Commissioner this past July. Dr.Woody has graciously served as acommissioner the past four years. Theincoming ACP CODA Commissioner is Dr.Kent Knoerschild.

Photo courtesy ADA News © 2009 American Dental Association



When I look back at the history and evolution of the College’sgovernance and committee structure during the past four years,I am reminded of the Chinese proverb that says, “Onegeneration plants the trees; another gets the shade.” In October2007, the House of Delegates took a bold step and voted todissolve itself in favor of planting a new organizational structurebased on seven regions and a new governance structure. Thoseshade trees in our new structure have matured very effectivelyand continue to evolve as planned, often exceeding ourexpectations.

But development and implementation of the new structure didnot involve a review of the College’s division and committeeeffectiveness because both tasks would have been too daunting totake on at the same time. Your Board of Directors (BOD)recognized that the existing divisions and committees could beimproved and streamlined by providing better mechanisms forengaging our membership in the important work of the College.In late 2008, ACP President Dr. Charles J. Goodacre appointeda Task Force on the ACP BOD, Divisions and CommitteesStructure with the following members – Chair: Dr. David L.Pfeifer; ACP Immediate Past President; Dr. Steve D. Campbell,ACPEF Chair and ACP Past President; Dr. Lily T. Garcia, ACPBoard of Director’s Secretary; Dr. David A. Felton, Editor of theJournal of Prosthodontics and ACP Past President; Dr. Bruce G.Valauri, ACP Past President; and Dr. Jonathan P. Wiens, ACPVice President.

The Task Force was charged to review the structure foreffectiveness and efficiency in: policy formulation; new productdevelopment; use of volunteer time; leadership development,clarity of roles and responsibilities; and relevance and value; andto make recommendations to the Board for potentialimprovements. Coincidently, the Task Force’s work began andcontinued through this period of economic uncertainty, which

incented a rapid, but careful “taking stock” of the currentstructure and reevaluation of our core values.

The BOD received and hotly debated multiple reports from the Task Force and in July approved proposed changes inthe structure of the Board of Directors, divisions andcommittees. The goals of these changes are to improveaccountability and effectiveness, ensure appropriate memberinvolvement and participation, and emphasize and secure ourcore values and mission well into the future. These changes willrequire ACP Bylaws revisions, which were subsequentlydeveloped by the Judicial Committee – Chair: Dr. Keith Ferro;Dr. Kenneth Kent; and Dr. Richard Seals Jr.; and then approvedby the BOD.

In early September, ACP members were notified electronicallyof proposed bylaws amendments and an impending vote. TheACP Bylaws state: “Upon approval by the BOD, the BOD shallannounce proposed bylaws amendments to the membership atleast 60 days in advance of a vote to Active Members and ActiveFellows and International Members and International Fellows.”

In early November, voting on the proposed Bylawsamendments opens electronically to membership. The ACPBylaws require that “A minimum number of ballots shall be 10%of the Active Members and Active Fellows and InternationalMembers and International Fellows.” Bylaws voting results willbe announced to membership on November 9 if the 10 percentis achieved; if not, voting will be extended an additional week andso on until a quorum has voted.

Please vote on these Bylaws revisions. The College needsevery eligible member’s vote if we are to reach the quorumrequired to revise the Bylaws. Not reaching the required numberof votes will result in additional expense to the College becausewe will need to reschedule the electronic vote. Your voice in theCollege’s future has never been more important.

Nancy Deal Chandler,

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Deal Chandler may be reached by e-mail at [email protected].

It was during my dental schoolyears that I had a high interestin prosthodontics. Havingsome background in jewelrymaking and as a goldsmith,which is what my last nametranslates into, I found thatbeing a prosthodontist wouldfit me well. I had a greatopportunity to receive myundergraduate and specialtyProsthodontics training atIndiana University, School of Dentistry. Being in thepostgraduate prosthodonticprogram where I was fortune to have mentors like Dr.Chalian, Dr. Dykema, Dr.Goodacre and Dr. VanRoekel, I learned not onlyfundamentals of prosthodonticsbut also about hard work,ethics and most importantly thesignificance of volunteerism.Through my membership in the ACP, serving as a

Prosthodontic Champion Dr. Jack Koumjian

volunteer, and in a differentcapacity as a delegate, andbeing a past president of theACP California Section, Ideveloped a lot of friendshipsthat I will cherish for the rest

of my life. As a specialty,prosthodontics not onlyrewards us monetarily but alsobrings a personal satisfactionespecially when we make adifference in peoples’ lives and

when we receive appreciationfor the services that we giveto our patients. There aretwo things as human beingsthat we aim in life. The firstis to achieve our dreams, and

that comes with hard work.After achieving our goals, welike to enjoy them. But themeasure of our success is by sharing it with the less fortunate because the truemeasure of our worthincludes all of the benefitsothers have gained from our success. Therefore volunteerism has to be part ofour professional life.

Dr. Koumjian is a Fellow of theACP and currently is in privatepractice in Palo Alto,California. Dr. Koumjian serveson several Boards including theSt. Gregory Church, KZVSchool and the ArmeniaProfessional Society of the BayArea. He does volunteer workboth independently and with theArmenian Relief Society. Muchof this volunteer work is done in Armenia.

Dr. Koumjian volunteering at an orphanage in Peru.


At Your Service…For questions regarding yourmembership, ACP programs andevents or general inquiries, pleasecontact the ACP headquarters at(800) 378-1260; fax: (312) 573-1257or visit our Web site atwww.prosthodontics.org.

Nancy Deal Chandler,MA, RHIA, CAE, ExecutiveDirector – ext. 230 or [email protected]

Management of overall Collegeand Foundation operations.

Carla Baker, MBA, AssociateExecutive Director, MembershipServices and Outreach – ext. 222or [email protected]

Membership benefits, databaseadministration, membership dues processing and any membership-related inquiries.

Rachel Brunswick, MembershipCoordinator – ext. 224 [email protected]

Assists with member servicesincluding membership applicationsand renewals, saleable productorders and updating member contact information.

Lauren Dethloff, AssociateExecutive Director, Communicationsand Marketing – ext. 223 [email protected]

ACP marketing materials andproducts, media and public relations, Messenger newsletter,Web site, and other College communications.

Jennifer Jackson, AdministrativeCoordinator – ext. 221 or [email protected]

Receptionist and administrativesupport for all College departments and staff.

Melissa Kabadian, MA,Director, Education and Meeting Services – ext. 227 or [email protected]

Information on continuing education programs and the ACP Annual Session.

Jack Kanich, Manager, Financeand Administration – ext. 228 [email protected]

Financial and accountpayable/receivable.

Caroline Kinczyk, MS,Communications and MarketingCoordinator – ext. 235 [email protected]

Assists with ACP Web site, communications and marketingincluding the Messenger newsletter.

Nathalie Williams, SectionsManager – ext. 229 [email protected]

Supports Sections includingRegional Director Elections andonline resources.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Arizona & Colorado – PROSTHODONTISTS WANTED:Opportunities available in CO & AZ,for part and full-time prosthodontistswith exceptional compensation. Call Dr.Mark Birner at (303) 691-0680, e-mailat [email protected] or visitwww. BDMS-PerfectTeeth.com.

California (La Jolla) –Prosthodontist/associate/by-in for wellestablished, excellent reputation, primelocation. Private practice in beautiful LaJolla (San Diego). Modern facility,paperless office, newly remodeled.Unique opportunity will shortly lead topartnership or full ownership. Sendinquiries to [email protected].

Maryland (Bethesda) –Partnership available in aninternationally renowned prosthodonticand implant practice dedicated toexcellence and leading edge care. This isa unique opportunity to be part of ahighly successful prosthodontic practicethat has earned a reputation forpioneering, inventions anddevelopment of state of the arttechniques in implant dentistry. Seriousinquires only to: [email protected] orby phone at (703) 638-5257.

Minnesota (Minneapolis) – Fee forservice group specialty practice offeringfull or part time practice associationwith long established group practice(prosthodontics). Located in downtownMinneapolis. Office has fully equippedlaboratory and six operatories. Full

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Calendar of EventsO C T O B E R 2 0 0 9

Northeastern GnathologicalSociety Fall Scientific SeminarNew York, New YorkOctober 30, 2009ngsnet.org

American Academy ofMaxillofacial ProstheticsAnnual MeetingSan Diego, CAOct. 31-Nov. 3, 2009www.maxillofacialprosth.org

N O V E M B E R 2 0 0 9

American College ofProsthodontists Annual SessionSan Diego, CANov. 4-7, 2009www.prosthodontics.org

American Academy of ImplantDentistry Annual MeetingNew Orleans, LANov. 11-15, 2009www.aaid.com

J A N U A R Y 2 0 1 0

National Association of DentalLaboratories Vision 21 MeetingLas Vegas, NVJan. 21-23, 2010www.nadl.org

F E B R U A R Y 2 0 1 0

American Equilibration SocietyAnnual Scientific MeetingChicago, ILFeb. 24-25, 2010www.aes-tmj.org

The American ProsthodonticSociety Annual MeetingChicago, ILFeb. 25-26, 2010www.prostho.org

American Academy of FixedProsthodontics Annual Scientific SessionChicago, ILFeb. 26-27, 2010www.fixedprosthodontics.org

M A R C H 2 0 1 0

Academy of Osseointegration25th Anniversary MeetingOrlando, FL March 4-6, 2010www.osseo.org

A P R I L 2 0 1 0

Southeastern Academy ofProsthodontics Annual MeetingHoover, AlabamaApril 21-24, 2010www.seaop.com

Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Annual ScientificSessionGrapevine, TexasApril 27-May 1, 2010www.aacd.com

M A Y 2 0 1 0

The Academy of Prosthodontics Annual MeetingSanta Ana Pueblo, New MexicoMay 11-15, 2010www.academyofprosthodontics.org

service of fixed, removable and implantprosthodontics offered. Threeprosthodontists in group to encourage,consult with and aid transitions to groupprivate practice. Compensationnegotiated. Contact: Dr. T. A. Peterson(612) 338-8638.

New Jersey (Voorhees) –Enthusiastic, motivated, productiveprosthodontist for group practice withprosthodontists, OMFS, perio, GPworking under one roof. Includespremier implant practice, largest inDelaware Valley. Join successful practicewith collections at 6M annually. Futurepossibilities for right person. Top qualityabilities paramount. Location is SouthJersey 20 minutes from Philadelphia.Call in confidence to: 856-770-0007.

Tennessee (Memphis) – Firstestablished, limited to prosthodontics,practice in Memphis is seeking apatient-centered, highly skilled,energetic prosthodontist with anopportunity to purchase. Facility(7,000+) houses prosthodontist-owner(IUSD grad), two periodontists/implantsurgeons, one G.P.(Suite 2) plus a 3-man Zirconia (Forte scanner) in-officelab. Pros gross avg 1.23M last four years. Serious, available individuals only please.

Tennessee (Memphis) – TheDental Implant Aesthetic Center ofMemphis, TN is expanding and lookingfor a full-time prosthodontist withexperience in implant dentistry to growwith the Center. An opportunity for anequity partnership is available. If you areinterested in applying for a position at

the Center, please contact our office at (901) 682-5001 or [email protected]. Our Webpage can give you additionalinformation about our office and staffwww.dentalimplantac.com.

Texas (Dallas) – 6 Day Dental justmay be the premier Fee-for-Servicealliance of dental practices in thecountry. Our doctors earn more, seeingfewer patients, with plenty of time toenjoy a rich and healthy lifestyle. 6 DayDental has an immediate opening for a Prosthodontist in Dallas, TX. Send CV to [email protected].

Texas (San Antonio) – TheDepartment of Prosthodontics at TheUniversity of Texas Health ScienceCenter at San Antonio Dental School isseeking applicants for a clinical non-tenure, or tenure-track faculty positionat the Assistant/Associate Professorlevel. The primary area of responsibilityof the faculty position will be directpatient care in a maxillofacialprosthodontic tertiary care center.Participation in teaching, research,service and patient care is expected.Board certification or commitment tobecoming board-certified, researchexperience and a commitment toacademic dentistry are also expected.Qualifications include a DDS/DMDdegree, completion of an ADA-accredited advanced education programin prosthodontics, completion of an ADA-accredited maxillofacialprosthodontic program and eligibilityfor licensure in Texas. Evaluation ofapplicants will begin immediately andcontinue until the position is filled. TheUniversity of Texas Health ScienceCenter at San Antonio is an EqualEmployment Opportunity/AffirmativeAction Employer. All facultyappointments are designated as securitysensitive positions. Applicants shouldprovide a personal statement delineatingtheir qualifications and career goals,curriculum vitae, and the names andaddresses of three references. Directapplications or inquiries to:

Dr. Richard R. Seals, Jr.,Director of Predoctoral EducationDepartment of Prosthodontics7703 Floyd Curl DriveMail Code 7912San Antonio, TX 78229-3900Telephone (210) 567-6400Fax (210) [email protected]

PRACTICE FOR SALE

Maryland (Salisbury) – One-manpractice 23 hr. week. 40 weeks/yr., easy$400k. All lab work done in house byprosthodontist – gold, porcelain,removables. Needs affable young Dr.willing to work. 36 years on “the shore.”? way between ocean and CheasapeakeBay. Best sailing in the world. Greatwaterfowl, deer hunting, tennis and golf.Excellent place to raise a family. 3Universities. Walk to work, lunch athome or with friends. Long-termrelationships with real people of alllevels of life. Best opportunity for a longand happy life. (410) 742-4048

Michigan (Grand Rapids) –Outstanding Fee for ServiceProsthodontic Practice. Grossed in high6 figures in 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008.

On 4 days per week New building,2,650 sq. ft. office, 5 high techoperatories, Digital cameras, Digitalpano, Dentrix Management Software.New Tom 3-D Cone Beam Scanner inavailable. 1/3 fixed, 1/3 removable, 1/3implants Full service dental lab onpremises with Cerec In-Lab millingmachine, Eris, Empress and Captekcrowns. Staffed by CDT. Emphasis ondental implant treatment. Transition toearly buyout. Dr. will stay as long asdesired. Great Community. Rapidlydeveloping medical service/researchcorridor. Van Andel Institute with 200 research scientists and 600 to beadded shortly. Vibrant downtown,Michigan State Medical School,Numerous Local Colleges, MinorLeague Sports (Hockey, Arena Football and Baseball), Close to LakeMichigan beaches, Skiing, Hunting,fishing. Great place to raise a family.Take an “Office Tour” at our high techweb site at www.MooreSmiles.org CallDr. Tim Moore in evenings at home616-942-6838

Michigan (West Wayne County) –This well established prosthodonticpractice is in a very stable, upscalesuburban community. This is a cashonly practice with 4 operatories. Theseller has a great professional reputationand is willing to stay on for a period oftime providing for a smooth transition.This is a great opportunity for therecent prosthodontic grad or anotherprosthodontist looking to expand theirpatient base. Full 110% financing isavailable. Contact David J. Dobbins,D.D.S. for details at (313) 550-6509.

New York (Capital District) –Restorative dental practice for sale.Great mix of removable, fixed, esthetic,and implant prosthodontics. Ownerdoes not place implants, does nosurgery, perio, endo, or ortho. Ownerrelocating. Practice for sale, real estate isalso for sale, or can be leased. ContactDave Kasper (603) 355-2260, ext. 204.

Vermont (Norwich, VT –Hanover, NH) – A long establishedand well known limited prosthodonticpractice in east central Vermont.Conveniently located near I-89 and I-91and very near to the Ivy League Collegetown of Hanover, NH, the home ofDartmouth College. Spacious andefficient office floor plan of 2,000 sq ftwith 4 treatment rooms and a large lab.A great opportunity for someonelooking to advance in the art and scienceof prosthodontics. Hanover, NH was #2on Money Magazine’s Best Places toLive in the U.S. in August 2007. Pleasecall (978) 855-0643 for moreinformation.

Washington (Seattle) – Neardowntown Seattle, turn-key surgical-pros implant practice. Includes: Charts,Equipment, Long-Term Lease,Marketing/Sales Systems and ProspectList. 100% FFS. $750K-$1M on 2-2.5days. Info: [email protected]

SERVICES AVAILABLE

Washington (Yakima) – Completeset of JPD Journals. All issues areoriginal. Bounded from vol.1, 1951 through vol.88, 2002. Have all other issues through current date but they are unbounded. Call 509-654-2264.



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Certain uncertainties for prosthodonticsA recent e-mail from a colleague and member of the College reminded me that, once upon atime, I was asked to learn a small amount of physics to enable my entry into our greatprofession of dentistry. Admittedly not fully inspired, I can still recall aspects of my formalcollege education – girls, beer, classic rock music, and, of course, the Heisenberg UncertaintyPrinciple. The uncertainty principle states that the position and momentum of an objectcannot be known simultaneously. I was taught that the mere act of measuring the positionintroduced significant disturbances in momentum. And that is where quantum mechanics andI chose to part ways.

In dentistry, we have no issue with uncertainty. We like being certain. This is our comfortzone. The margin is either open or closed and the occlusion is either correct or incorrect. Webuy expensive instruments to assure certainty and we take special pride in accepting clinicaldata sets with 99 percent success rates and even greater experimental certainty. We extend thisto the careful design of our practices and our lives. To the prosthodontist, there is a particularplace for every item and a sequence of steps for every procedure. When it comes to decisionmaking, we have a need to be sure. No uncertainty offered here.

During the past few weeks, I have experienced this through the pleasure of introducing mynew students to our Graduate Prosthodontic Curriculum. We have shared the certainty ofcrown margins and provisional restorations, the precise dimensions of the dentition,achievement of reproducible centric relation records, the exacting geometry of balancedocclusion, those statistically certain data sets concerning dental implants and the assurance thatthe next few years will certainly be filled with long hours of dedicated learning. But there endsthe certainty of Graduate Prosthodontic education, ground zero for any prosthodontic future.

It is difficult to estimate our current position and exactly where we are headed. Three issuesof uncertainty are front and center. The first is technology. If teaching techniques for castingalloys requires a portion of our curriculum, how can our current actions lead to rapiddevelopment of digital skill sets needed to fabricate an alloy framework by selective lasersintering or milling? Does three weeks of stacking porcelain lead a resident to a near future ofmilled or pressed ceramic restorations? The second is demographics. Do current patients wantor will they accept techniques, procedures or outcomes that are 2 or 3 decades old? Should wefocus on dental implants and full mouth rehabilitation if the financial future spells removablepartial overdentures and complete dentures? The third is economics. How do prosthodonticprograms support their educational programs and attract talented students in an era ofdiminishing resources?

I believe the answer to these questions is simply “us.” The members of the American Collegeof Prosthodontists have the opportunity to be leaders in technology, providers to emergingdemographic groups and prove they are among the strongest, fiscally responsible members ofdental educational institutions. The membership has the ability to look beyond its currentposition and become fully engaged to assure momentum in select directions. If the answer is“them,” the focus could be on our current position and how we cannot achieve greatadvancement to the future. By being an active participant in the ACP discussions of its ownfuture, each of us contributes to the certainty of a bright future for prosthodontics.

Th e L a s t W o r d

Lyndon F. Cooper,

D.D.S., Ph.D., F.A.C.P.


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