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VOLUME 35 ISSUE 4 FALL 2004

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I n T h i s I s s u e :

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE “WE’VE TURNED THE CORNER”

When I arrived in Ottawa for the ACP Annual Session, Icould sense that something was different. I took a coupleof days figuring out exactly what it was, but from the

very beginning I knew something had changed. The feeling keptbuilding day after day. I didn’t mention it to anyone because Iwasn’t sure my senses were reading it correctly.

No matter who was talking, what the topic was or where thespeaker was from – all I heard was good news about our special-ty. Some told me a story about a remarkable thing that happenedin their practice. Others related a new piece of information theyhad just discovered. And some just wanted to share their person-al testimony on how well life was going for them. Eachencounter ended with an excited declaration: I can’t believe it. This isunprecedented. Who would have thought? It’s record breaking. It’s a trendreversal.

At first I just made mental notes of what I was hearing, but as the num-ber of encounters became more frequent and I began to see patterns, I start-ed making a list. By day three of our meeting, I had 10 significant pieces ofevidence that “we have turned the corner.”

There couldn’t have been a better time for me to make this discovery –on the day I was scheduled to deliver my president’s address at the AnnualLuncheon. One by one, I went through my “Top Ten” list.1. The number of people taking the first part of the Board examination is at

an all-time high. 2. The applicant pool for residency training in prosthodontics is deeper

and richer than we have seen in a decade.3. Practices all over America are getting patient referrals from our Web site.

4. The ACP central office staff is up to 10.5. Women have a greater presence among the ranks of our leadership. Currently among our ranks are the first woman onour examining board and the first woman president of theCollege. 6. The ACP has been cited on the cover of USA Today and men-tioned in the Wall Street Journal.7. With the addition of the AAMP and the APS, the Prosthodontic Forum has grown to 10 members. 8. A record number of contributors to the ACP EducationFoundation were first-time contributors.9. The Journal of Prosthodontics received more submissions

than ever before and is making plans to change to a bimonthly this nextyear.

10.The ranks of our laboratory technician alliance have set another new high.

We have definitely turned the corner, but it didn’t happen in Ottawa.That corner has been in sight for the last few years. That’s what kept megoing! What did I see that told me we were nearing the corner? First, out-siders no longer confuse the ACP with other prosthodontic organizations.Others know who we are, what we are about, and that our voice is thevoice for the specialty of prosthodontics. Second, we are on “the list” –alongside all the other specialty groups. People look for us at specialtyfunctions, want to hear what we have to say, and expect us to make a con-tribution. They value our role. Third, all types of lay and professional

Dr. Patrick Lloyd ACP President

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3 5 Years in Review: A Message from the Executive Director

4 A New Program Partnering Dentists and Dental Students

4 New Prosthodontics Definition added to the Commission on DentalAccreditation Standards

5 New Marketing Materials and a New Patient: Member Reaction

8 The Impact of the New CMS Rules on Dental GME Programs

8 Subscribe to the ACP Electronic Discussion List: Prostholist

It’s been a great year for marketing and publicrelations for prosthodontists. Whether on TV,radio or right in your own office, more and

more people are getting the message about whatprosthodontists are and what you do. With thehelp of our public relations agency, CKPR, theAmerican College of Prosthodontists has reachedmore than 45 million people with our messages –and we’re not done yet!

In the OfficeYour own patients are one of your best marketingresources. In October, we distributed marketingtoolkits to more than 2,300 current members tohelp you promote the specialty and your practicein your community. Each kit includes a con-sumer-friendly brochure, poster, marketing video,PowerPoint presentation, and an item intended tospark conversation – an “Ask me: What is aprosthodontist?” button.

On TVIn response to the reality makeover craze, we cre-ated a video news release explaining the benefitsof “going to a pro” – a prosthodontist. Local newsstations aired stories about the benefits of aprosthodontist, which not only included our keymessages about additional education and training,but positioned prosthodontists as the true expertsin esthetic procedures and advised viewers onhow to find a prosthodontist where they live.

In PrintThe ACP conducted a poll to see which presiden-tial candidate has the best smile. Not only did the“Road to the Pearly Whitehouse” poll resultsmake it in the Wall Street Journal, but newspapersnationwide ran our results in their feature andpolitical coverage.

Prosthodontists: Getting the Word OutA Public Relations Update from CKPR

On the RadioWhen we saw a story on the efforts of the Britishto grow human teeth, we promoted Dr. NancyArbree as an expert on the subject and secured aninterview on National Public Radio. In addition,ACP member Dr. Daryl Roy recorded a radionews release on the importance of seeking aprosthodontist reaching more than six millionradio listeners nationwide.

In 2005 we’re looking forward to more excitingprograms, including more Web site marketing,new public relations programs, and additionaloutreach to current and potential ACP members.Until then, whether it’s on the Web, on air, or inprint, we’re looking forward to finishing a banneryear for the ACP!

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Dear Delegates:

As I complete my fifthyear as your executivedirector, I am pleased tohave the opportunity toaddress you more formallythan in years past. It reallyseems like a short time agothat I was contacted by Dr.Tom Taylor and told I hadbeen selected for an inter-view for the position. Thediscussions I had with the

search committee were really two way conversa-tions convincing them I was a good person for thejob and convincing me the ACP was a great orga-nization with tremendous potential.

I wrote in my first executive director messagethat successful organizations flourish when itsleaders and stakeholders really care about theorganization and its mission. I believe we havethat atmosphere within the ACP and a briefreview of the major accomplishments from thepast five years demonstrates the great things thatcan be done with a synergistic team of leaders,volunteers, members and staff.

I have had the wonderful privilege of workingwith five exceptional individuals whom you haveelected as president of the American College ofProsthodontists. Drs. Arthur Nimmo, TomMcGarry, David Felton, Jonathan Ferencz andNancy Arbree may have different personalities orleadership styles but they share a common agendawith their predecessors: protecting and advancingthe specialty of prosthodontics and positioningour association to provide value to members.They all worked exceptionally hard on yourbehalf and represented you with integrity andcomplete dedication.

As we do each year, we heard about this year’ssignificant accomplishments from Dr. Arbree andothers thoughout this Annual Session. The list ofaccomplishments is impressive.

I would like to take this once-every-five-yearsopportunity to review the achievements of ourassociation that have come about from the effortsof literally hundreds of ACP members who haveserved on the Board of Directors, committees andthe House of Delegates during that time. I hopethis perspective will demonstrate to all that theACP is a dynamic organization that is moving for-ward and providing value to our members.

A lot has changed over the past five years. Ourannual operating budget has grown by 88% from$1.4 million to our proposed 2005 budget of$2.644 million. Although this House did approvea $100 dues increase to be dedicated solely to pub-lic relations efforts, we have not had significantdues increases, and have proposed no increase,for the second year in a row. In 1999, we depend-ed heavily on dues revenue (about 57% of totalrevenues) to fund our operation. In the proposed2005 budget, we have reduced dues revenue toonly 42% of our total. We have done this by sig-nificantly increasing our corporate support, devel-oping a profitable annual meeting and creatingthe successful Center for ProsthodonticEducation.

Highlights of the past five years include theactivities below. While some were highly visibleand provided tangible benefits to individualmembers, many were less obvious yet critical tothe future of the specialty.

• Prepared a Defense of the Specialty report for theADA Council on Dental Education andLicensure. This report must be presented every10 years to continue ADA-recognition of thespecialty.

• Developed and distributed ClassificationSystems for complete edentulism, partial eden-tulism and dentate patients and renamed themto the Prosthodontic Diagnostic Index or PDI.

• Revised the official definition of the specialty.This 3 year effort resulted in a new definition

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE

Mr. Edward J. Cronin, Jr.ACP Executive Director

At Your Service…For questions regarding your membership, ACP programs and events or general inquiries, please contact the ACP headquarters at 312-573-1260; fax: 312-573-1257.

Mr. Edward Cronin, Executive Director – ext. 230 or ecronin@prosthodontics.orgManagement of overall College and Foundation operations.

Mr. Kevin Fitzpatrick, Associate Executive Director – ext. 222 or kfitzpatrick@prosthodontics.orgBack-up support to the executive director with overall operations of the College. Management of AnnualSession and other College meetings.

Ms. Kirsten Ahlen, Communications Manager – ext. 227 or kahlen@prosthodontics.org ACP marketing materials and products, media and public relations, Messenger newsletter, Web site, and otherCollege communications.

Mr. Burt Green, Finance & Administration Manager – ext. 228 or bgreen@prosthodontics.orgFinancial and account payable/receivable issues.

Ms. Michelle Martin, Membership Services Manager – ext. 224 or mmartin@prosthodontics.orgHouse of Delegates, state sections, Prosthodontic Forum, continuing education courses, and any membership-related inquiries.

Mr. Ryan Detwiler, Membership Services Coordinator – ext. 225 or rdetwiler@prosthodontics.orgDues, benefits, application processing, database administration and any membership-related inquiries.

Ms. Robin Swartz, Executive Assistant – ext. 229 or rswartz@prosthodontics.orgLiaison with Board of Directors, program directors, and allied organizations. Executive assistant to the executive director.

Ms. Cassandra Curtis, Administrative Coordinator – ext. 0 or ccurtis@prosthodontics.orgReceptionist and administrative support for all College departments and staff.

Ms. Pamela Insley Krueger, Director of Development, ACP Education Foundation – ext. 223 or foundation@prosthodontics.org

Information about ACPEF programs and developments.

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recognizing and protecting prosthodontists’role in implant dentistry.

• Significantly revised the Standards for AdvancedEducation in Prosthodontics which strengthenedthe requirements for surgical implant training.

• Hosted a strategic retreat for leaders of allprosthodontic organizations which resulted in a“shaping the future” document for the specialty.

• New Vision Campaign raised an unprecedent-ed $5.1 million to secure the future of the spe-cialty.

• Center for Prosthodontic Education developedand presented courses in surgical implantplacement, esthetic dentistry, complete den-tures as well as the Prosthodontic ReviewCourse.

• Created the ACP Dental Technician Alliance –over 100 members and growing.

• Expanded the ACP central office in the ADAbuilding.

• Presented Prosthodontic Education Symposium atADEA which was recognized as a model forother specialties.

• Conducted the first comprehensive survey ofACP members and non-members.

• Developed a major public relations campaignthat has reached over 50 million people throughTV, radio, print and practice campaigns.

• Redesigned the ACP Web site and improvedinternet search engine ratings resulting in actu-al patient referrals.

• Created a Prosthodontic Dental AssistantAward to encourage specific training for dentalassistants and to recognize the special role theyplay in a successful practice.

• Exhibited 6 years at AARP meeting presentingthe value of prosthodontic care to a key patientmarket.

• Instituted a knowledge-based approach to asso-ciation governance.

• Developed a program to aggressively approachany non-prosthodontist who may advertiseinappropriately.

The list could go on for pages but I hope bynow you have the picture. We may be small but

the ACP is making things happen and is respectedby organized dentistry as an organization thatworks hard for our members.

We do, however, still face a membership marketpenetration which is substantially below the levelsof the other specialties. This may be the result ofthe many other prosthodontic organizations andthe relatively recent (10 yrs) recognition of theACP as the sponsoring organization for the spe-cialty. We are taking a three-tiered approach toaddressing this issue: 1) retaining all our currentmembers and reducing the drop-out rate eachyear; 2) converting 100% of our students and newgraduates to membership; and 3) proving to cur-rent non-member prosthodontists that the ACPdeserves their support. As we move forward onthis issue I hope we can count on all of ourDelegates and members to be advocates and helpget our positive message out to the prosthodonticcommunity.

Finally, I would like to say a few words aboutyour dedicated staff. When I joined the ACP, thestaff consisted of 6 budgeted positions, two ofwhich were vacant. We now have grown to 8 fulltime positions in the College and one in ourEducation Foundation. During the past year,Pamela Krueger has joined us as the director ofdevelopment at the Foundation and Kirsten Ahlenis our new communications manager. The pro-posed 2005 budget contemplates the addition of afull time continuing education position to manageour growing Center for Prosthodontic Educationprograms.

Kevin Fitzpatrick, our associate executive director, and I are very pleased with the team wenow have in place. They are all very skilled andcommitted; they work hard together and, best ofall, they are really nice people who I am proud tocall my friends.

Thank you very much for this opportunity tospeak to you and remember, if we all continue tocare enough and work hard together then evengreater things are possible.

Remarks to the 2004 ACP House of Delegates

media are highlighting our projects, meetings,and opinions.

How did all this happen? The ACP hasbecome more member-responsive and proac-tive. We look for opportunities everywhere. Weare learning to use technology to meet theneeds of patients, our membership, and theorganization. Our officers are everywhere, andwe aren’t afraid to ask for something we believein. The general public is becoming more educat-ed and is searching for the real experts. Finally,

President’s MessageContinued from page 1

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The relationship between the dentist or prostho-dontist and the dental technician is an impor-tant one. Our patients’ outcomes depend, in

part, on the depth of understanding and thebreadth of skill the technician brings to his or hercharge. The American College of Prosthodontistsrecognizes this and has welcomed dental techni-cians into the College to facilitate interactions.

Similarly, the Northeastern GnathologicalSociety (NGS) – recognizing the need to supportthose training to enter the dental laboratoryindustry – has developed a successful programconnecting dentists and students at theDepartment of Dental Technology at the NewYork City College of Technology (NYCCT). Thegoal is to see that graduating students have asmuch hands-on experience as possible in sought-after skills – giving them the best opportunities toenter the dental technology industries.

As with any successful program, regularreviews and enhancement are necessary to contin-ue to improve the program and ensure studentsreceive the education and training necessary tofind gainful employment and successfully andconstructively collaborate with dentists andprosthodontists throughout their careers.

The NYCCT-NGS program has involved regu-lar communication between NYCCT and NGSleaders. For example, NGS members met with theNYCCT program dean, Victor Ayala, and programdirector, Professor Nicolas Manos, at the very startof the alliance to conduct site visits, discuss thecurriculum and possible improvement. Initialimprovements resulting from these meetingsincluded:

M Introducing externship opportunities to givestudents a first-hand look at how skilled dentists and technicians interact in dental laboratories located within dental offices andcommercial dental laboratories dedicated toproviding the highest quality restorations.

M Providing all first-year students an opportunityto sit next to experienced member and commercial lab technicians.

M Encouraging all second-semester students tospend a day in the offices of NGS dentists witha collocated dental laboratory.

The alliance is not only an educational partner-ship, but also a relationship to develop furtherfunding and partnerships with manufacturers.The NGS is now working to determine the budgetnecessary to create programs that provide equip-ment and faculty training to develop students’skill sets in state of the art technical areas not cur-rently available to students preparing for the jobmarket. For instance, the college cannot currentlyprovide its students with practice in all-ceramicrestoration fabrication, specifically pressed glass-ceramics, CAD-CAM procedures. Fabricationprocedures for implant supported prosthetics areanother area that needs to be expanded at the col-lege. The NGS and Professor Manos are workingto determine the level of utilization in the secondsemester of 2005 and, specifically, which productsthe faculty will need to carry out these educationalobjectives.

This is a solid beginning to increasing the col-laborative working relationships between dentistsand technicians. NGS is working on a proposalrequesting funds to create a model program thatcan be replicated with other dental technologyprograms across the country, attracting candidates

M Assisting many students to visit commerciallaboratories of members of the NGS. Theenrichment process, in addition to the ongoingcommitment by the NGS to welcome the tech-nical students into offices and laboratories,will include hands-on courses in fundamentalskills necessary to enter the job market at ahigh level of proficiency. Dental members willspeak to the student body from the dentist’sperspective about the elements of tooth prepa-ration, articulation and denture skills that helpthe dental technicians get a more complete pic-ture of the process of providing dental pros-thetic service.

NGS and NYCCT are continuing to refine andimprove the program. The NGS membership iseager to expand the students’ access to theseexperiences by creating longer and more stan-dardized externship experiences. In the samevein, Professor Manos has developed guidelinesto assist dentists and their staff in future visits.

NGS Adopts New York City College of Technology, DentalLaboratory Technology Department By Burney M .Croll, D.D.S

Dean Victor Ayala and Dr. Burney Croll, NortheasternGnathological Society visiting dental technology students.

Figure 1. Vincent Celenza, President of the NortheasternGnathological Society visiting New York City College ofTechnology

and providing excellent education for the team ofdentists and dental technologists. The NGS ishopeful it can develop more programs to give stu-dents of dental technology access to the materials,equipment and experience that will make themprosthodontists’ indispensable partners in provid-ing the highest quality care to our patients.

In July 2004, the revision of the AccreditationStandards for Advanced Specialty EducationPrograms in Prosthodontics was passed by the

Commission on Dental Accreditation. The changes that were made included the addi-

tion of our new definition:

Prosthodontics is the dental specialty pertain-ing to the diagnosis, treatment planning, reha-bilitation and maintenance of the oral function,comfort, appearance and health of patients withclinical conditions associated with missing ordeficient teeth and/or maxillofacial tissuesusing biocompatible substitutes

The section on standard 4, curriculum and pro-gram duration, was the only other area revised.Revisions included editing some of the lists in thedidactic and clinical curriculum, the inclusion of

Commission on Dental AccreditationStandards UpdateContributed by Dr. Nancy S. Arbree, Past President

the ACP Classification System, the inclusion ofimplant placement and maxillofacial changes fromthe American Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics.

The implant placement update was reflected inthis new statement:

Students must participate in all phases ofimplant treatment including implantplacement.

Intent: It is anticipated that students will act asfirst assistant and/or primary surgeon for someof their own patients.

To see the official version of the new Standards, goto http://www.ada.org/prof/ed/accred/stan-dards/prostho.pdf.

Note: When you use this Web site, you will see thatthe old standards are listed first. The revisions are in abox at the end of the document.

dentists – especially young dentists – are realiz-ing that to treat patients, and not just their frontteeth, they need formal training.

This is an exciting time to assume theCollege presidency, when such good news andopportunities abound. To keep us moving inthe same promising direction, I’d like to askyou what I asked those who attended the lun-cheon: Tell your partners, the people you workwith, graduate students who were unable to bethere, and anyone else who will listen: “Wehave turned the corner.”

Classification System (Prosthodontic Diagnostic Index) Articles

The classification system (prosthodontic diagnostic index) articles referenced and checklists pub-lished in the Summer issue of the Messenger were originally published in the Journal ofProsthodontics. Their citations follow.

McGarry, Thomas J, A. Nimmo A, J.F. Skiba, et al. 1999. “Classification system for completeedentulism.” Journal of Prosthodontics 8:27-39.

McGarry, Thomas J, A. Nimmo A, J.F. Skiba, et al. 2002. “Classification system for partialedentulism.” Journal of Prosthodontic 11:181-193.

McGarry, Thomas J, A. Nimmo A, J.F. Skiba, et al. 2004. “Classification system for the complete-ly dentate patient.” Journal of Prosthodontic 13:73-82.

The articles and the checklists are now available to download from the ACP Web site atwww.prosthodontics.org.

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Afree trip to Hawaii is a wonderful thing,especially if you have someone working foryou while you lay in the sun. Not wanting to

watch the movie on the return flight, I was channelsurfing when I was surprised to hear the distinc-tive voice of a friend, Dr. Daryl Roy. I listenedintently about prosthodontics and the ACP — mostimpressed with the presentation and information.I understand that this tape will be running onUnited Airlines’ flights for two months.

Two weeks later, I saw a new patient who wasreferred from a telephone number (312-573-1260,the ACP central office) that was listed in an articlefrom our local newspaper. It was a wonderfularticle about cosmetic dentistry and how tochoose a dentist wisely.

I have been debating how much to increase myannual pledge to the ACP Education Foundationto help fuel activities. It is difficult with a child incollege, a new house, still owning my former resi-dence, a church building pledge and my localdental society foundation. I decided on $250 inaddition to my annual $1000.

A New Patient and New MarketingBy Richard Jones, DDS

From the ACP Education Foundation Board of Directors

Visionary – Gifts from $2,500Susan E. Brackett, DDS, Oklahoma City, OKEric M. Gordon, DMD, Red Bank, NJNortheastern Gnathological Society

Directors – Gifts from $1,000 to $2,499California State SectionVincent Celenza, DMD, New York, NYStephen I. Hudis, DDS, Princeton, NJLeonard nd Park, KSCosmo DeSteno DMD, PhD, Newark, NJAlfred W. Fehling, DDS, Murrieta, CASteven H. Feit, DMD, Boca Raton, FLDavid A. Felton, DDS, Chapel Hill, NCJonathan L. Ferencz, DDS, New York, NYE. Mithcell Greenstone, DDS, New York, NYGregory N. Guichet, DDS, Orange, CAJonathan B. Levine, DMD, New York, NYPaul J. Michaelson, Watertown, NYM Reza Moini, DDS, Washington, DCDavid L. Pfeifer, DDS, Walnut Creek, CAPaul H Pokorny, DDS, Clinton Township, MIFredrick A. Shaw III, DDS, Austin, TXGary S. Wetreich, DDS, Wellesley, MA

Supporters – Gifts from $250 to $499Jay A. Black, DMD, Virginia Beach, VAKaren J. Bruggers, DDS, Cary, NCMarvin Carmen, DDS, New York, NYNancy R. Chaffee, DDS, Cary, NCDr. Robert J. Chapman, MassachusettsGordon J Christensen, DDs, PhD, Provo, UTChristopher TD Di Turi, DDS, Fair Haven, NJCharles W. Dorman, DDS, Stockton, CALily T. Garcia, DDS and David MBohnenkamp, DDS, San Antonio, TXDr. M. J. GardinerMichael J. Gibbons, DMD, Scottsdale, AZCharles J. Goodacre, DDS, Loma Linda, CAW. Peter Hansen, DDS, Palo Alto, CADean A. Hudson, DDS, Dallas, TXPeter F. Johnson, DMD, La Mesa, CARichard D. Jordan, DDS, Asheville, NC

Katherine H. Lee, DMD, Scottsdale, AZKenneth A. Malament, DDS, Boston, MABlake M. Mueller, DDS, Westlake Village, CAParagon Esthetics, Oklahoma City, OKRobert C. Rawdin, DDS, White Plains, NYRichard R. Seals, Jr, DDS, San Antonio, TXJose Sol, New YorkPaul Tanners, DDS, New York, NYDiane C. Tarica, DDS, Beverly Hills, CAFrank J. Tuminelli, DMD, Great Neck,NYStephen A. Wagner, DDs, Albuquerque, NMSam J. Westock, DDS, CaliforniaPaul W. Wilkes, DDS, Tulsa, OK

Friends – Gifts up to $249Constantine B Aronis, DDS, Los Angeles, CAMr. William M. BaumLars O. Bouma, DDS, Omaha, NEDonald A. Brunton, DDS, Conyers, GAJuan D. Cardenas, DDS, Miami, FLDr. Charlson ChoiWilliam M. Dern, DDS, Oceanside, CAJohn T. Dominici, DDS, Lexington, KYTerry Eggleston, DDS, Santa Rosa, CAYasin M. El-Husban, DDS, Amman, JordanLawrence Gettleman, DMD, Louisville, KYJohn W. Harrison, DMD, Meadville, PAEzra H. Kantor, DDS, San Rafael, CADonald Kitzis, DDS, New York, NYLloyd S. landa, DDS, New York, NYWilliam S. Lenihan III, DDS, Oak Ridge, TNDavid A. Lipani, DMD, Bridgewater, NJGlenn B Lucas, DDS, Houston, TXKenneth A. Malament, DDS, Boston, MADonald M. Missirlian, DDS, Oklahoma City, OKDr. Marjan K. MoghadamTimothy C. Moore, DDS, Grand Rapids, MIDavid J. Reisberg, DDS, Oak Park, ILEvangelos T Rossopoulos, DDS, Whittier, CADavid A. Sather, DDS, Oklahoma City, OKTheresa E. Segat, DMD, Oradell, NJPeter Stevenson-Moore, MSD, Vancouver,

British ColumbiaIra D. Zinner, DDS, New York, NY

“Prosthodontists are trained to treat the whole mouth – the teeth must look great andfunction properly in the oral cavity. The key to this is correct diagnosis. Generally, inmaking any diagnosis, we only see what we know and recognize. This is where specialtytraining comes in, because it expands this knowledge base so that the details that influ-ence the outcome are recognized and we can make the correct diagnosis.” – Daryl Roy

With that brief description, Dr. Roy pinpointsone of the key reasons prosthodontists pro-vide superior outcomes for our patients:

Accurate diagnoses lead to comprehensive andeffective treatment plans.

The ACPEF partnered with the ACP to bringthis message to the public – in this case by airingan interview with Dr. Roy and ACP President Dr.Nancy Arbree on United Airlines’ AirRadio. Thisis one feature of a far-reaching public relationseffort supported by both the College and theFoundation designed to make “prosthodontics” ahousehold word.

We hope you share in our enthusiasm about thefuture of prosthodontics. The ACPEF makes sub-stantial grants to advance the specialty and in justa year the ACPEF has done more to: M introduce the public to prosthodontics and the

superior care they can expect from a specialist; M direct internet “surfers” seeking information

on restorative care to your practice;M improve prosthodontic programs’ appeal to the

brightest young dentists; andM secure students’ ability to meet the financial

hurdles of becoming a prosthodontist;

than ever before in the specialty’s history. We allhave a right to be excited.

However, securing the future of prosthodonticsgoes far beyond simply increasing demand for thehighest quality prosthodontic procedures. It goesbeyond simply encouraging an adequate numberof new dentists to pursue advanced prosthodontictraining to meet the increased demands. These are,of course, important, but…

Securing the future of prosthodontics alsoembraces generous and unprecedented support ofprosthodontic-related research so that patients and

their practitioners have access to the most effectivetreatments. Each fragment of new knowledgeuncovered through research affords prosthodon-tists an expanded ability to do what prosthodon-tists do best: accurately diagnose the problem anddirect the proper course of treatment. And securingthe future of prosthodontics includes humanitarianoutreach to those whose need for prosthodonticintervention determines their very quality of life.

Therein lays the reason for being a prosthodon-tist. We all know the tangible advantages of beinga being a prosthodontist: The “freedom” of self-employment and an income commensurate withbeing a specialist. And, the ability to create realand lasting improvement in a patient’s life,through enhanced knowledge and skill, is benefitbeyond measure. Improving our patient’s qualityof life is the reason more of us find such profoundsatisfaction in our work. We improve the out-comes for patients. And that is the single mostimportant reason to secure the future of our spe-cialty. None of this is achievable without the financialsupport of each and every member of the ACP.

We encourage you to translate your passion forour specialty – the change you bring to people’slives – to fund the research, the scholarships, theeducation programs, and the public relations out-reach that will lead a population with growingreplacement, restoration and esthetic needs to thespecialists who continually improve the definitionof the highest quality of care. A remittance enve-lope has been included in this issue of theMessenger. Give to the ACPEF today and join yourcolleagues in ensuring a solid future for prostho-dontics.

Please join us in expressing gratitude to the fol-lowing ACP members who have contributed to the2004 ACP Education Foundation Annual Appeal.

Friday, I was surprised to receive a packagefrom the ACP public relations division. “What isa prosthodontist”, is an extremely well done andvaluable tool. It will increase awareness of thespecialty, bring in new patients and stimulatedemand for our graduate programs. I increasedmy pledge to $500. What a steel to get this won-derful marketing and a new patient.

I am out of the loop. But having served as ACPtreasurer for six years, I know our dues are barelyadequate for our organizations activities. It isonly through the resources of the ACPEF, that wecan realize the large projects necessary to get theword out about “what is a prosthodontist.”

As a dues paying member, I thank the officers,directors and committees of the ACP and ACPEF.

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PERMANENT LIFE INSURANCELong term protection for your family and assets,in the event of your death, is a fundamental con-sideration. The careful selection, review andupdate of your life insurance contract stands as animportant component of your overall coverage.• Universal Life

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INDUSTRY NEWSACP Represented at the AmericanStudent Dental Association AnnualMeetingFor the second year, the ACP attended theAmerican Student Dental Association meeting asan exhibitor. We were one of only two specialtiesat the meeting of over 300 student leaders fromacross the country. Our message was that prostho-dontics is a very attractive specialty and we hadgreat conversations with many interested stu-dents. Special thanks to program director Dr. JLHochstedler, faculty Dr. Michael Smith and Dr.Narong Potiket and resident Dr. Marco Brindisfrom LSU School of Dentistry for participating inthis successful project.

ACP Generates Referrals and Talksabout Prosthodontics at the AmericanAssociation for Retired PersonsFor the sixth consecutive year the ACP participat-ed in the Annual AARP Life@50 event fromThursday, October 14 through Saturday, October16, 2004 in Las Vegas. Representing the Collegewere ACP members Drs. Jim Dunne, ScottBrooksby and Nelson Lassiter and staff membersEd Cronin and Robin Swartz.

The meeting had over 25,000 attendees and theexhibit hall was crowded throughout the meeting.For the first time, we were featured in the exhibit

hall lecture series as Dr. Dunne presented on den-tal implants and over-dentures.

Since this was the 6th time we have attendedthe meeting, we had many visitors who remem-bered us from previous years. One man was par-ticularly proud to show us his implant restorationwhich was done by a prosthodontists referred tohim at last year’s AARP meeting. Also, manysought our booth out after seeing our ad in theprogram guide. We distributed many brochureson prosthodontists, implants, dentures and cos-metic procedures.

We directed all to visit our Web site and thefind-a-prosthodontist locator. In addition, wewere often able to use our ACP MembershipDirectory to provide almost 200 specific referrals toACP members across the country. Overall, it wasanother great experience.

ADA Symposium on Evidence-BasedDentistryDr. Lloyd represented the ACP August 12-13 atthe impressive ADA Symposium on Evidence-Based Dentistry (EBD) in Chicago, IL. Among hisfellow attendees and participants were represen-tatives from a wide array of general to specialtydental organizations, national and internationaldental groups, insurance companies and federalgovernment agencies.

This symposium sought to answer and discussfour key questions for the future developments inevidence-based dentistry: What are the mostimportant clinical questions facing the dental pro-fession today? How can we work synergisticallyto answer these key clinical questions? What pro-grams should be implemented to answer thesequestions? And, what role should the ADA playin EBD, by itself and with other organizations?

The symposium was also an opportunity forthe many organizations represented, including theACP, to share perspectives and activities. Itdemonstrated to all participants the need for col-laboration among organizations, the dental insur-ance industry and federal agencies for successfulimplementation.

Dr. Kenneth Fink of the federal Agency forHealthcare Research and Quality’s (AHRQ) Centerfor Outcomes and Evidence noted a recent partner-ship with the National Institute for Dental andCraniofacial Research which plans to conduct evi-dence-based reviews and encourage dental topicnominations for future evidence reports. AHRQsenior scholar Dr. Richard Manski continued,expressing the AHRQ’s interest in developing rela-tionships with other organizations to spur topicsubmissions and share reports with the profession.

Remember to Renew yourACP MembershipAs another Annual Session concludes and Dr.Lloyd assumes the presidency, we look aheadto another exciting year at the ACP. As high-lighted in the president’s message, we havetaken great strides for the specialty and 2005will be no exception. The ACP has anotherexciting year planned including new educa-tional opportunities for prosthodontists anddental technicians through the ever growingCenter for Prosthodontic Education, contin-ued public awareness projects bringingpatients to your practice and informationsharing among members on the ACP elec-tronic discussion list are just of a few of theobjectives the ACP plans to focus on in thecoming year.

In order for all this to happen, however,we need your continued support and partici-pation. Membership renewal statements willbe sent out soon and we need you to contin-ue your support of the ACP and our goals.Pay your 2005 dues today – log on to theACP Web site at www.prosthodontics.org –or return your renewal statement at your ear-liest opportunity.

For more information about the featuresand benefits of your membership or help logging on to the members-only Web site,contact Ryan Detwiler, ACP membership services coordinator, at (312) 573-1260 or rdetwiler@prosthodontics.org.

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You can now submit your manuscript at theJournal of Prosthodontics’ online submissionand review Web site: http://mc.manuscript-

central.com/jopr.To create an account, simply click the “create

account” link, and follow the instructions given.An online users’ guide and movie tutorials areavailable by clicking the “get help now” link.

You can still submit online, even if you onlyhave hard copies of your figures. You may submitthe body of your manuscript online, but send thehard copy figures to the editorial office.

Once you have submitted a manuscript, youwill be able to follow its progress through thepeer-review process.

The American College of Prosthodontists is theowner of PROSTHOLIST, an electronic discus-sion list dedicated to professional information

sharing among ACP members.With electronic discussion lists, users can …

M Communicate efficiently and economicallywith peers.

M Generate and exchange ideas.M Share and find solutions to problems.M Discuss important issues and concerns.M Disseminate information.M Alert users of industry trends or events.

As you will recall we had some technical difficul-ties when we proactively added all ACP membersto the list. We have now worked out all of thoseissues and would like to extend an invitation toour members to voluntarily join the list and takeadvantage of these benefits.

To join the list:

1. Go to http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/prostholist.html

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3. Enter your email address and full name in the appropriate boxes and click the “JoinPROSTHOLIST” button.

Once you subscribe to the list, you should receive an automated message fromlistserv@peach.ease.lsoft.com. Follow the instruc-tions and click on the link to confirm your sub-scription. You will receive a confirmation of yoursubscription with list rules and etiquette. Pleaseread and keep this email.

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When your subscription is approved, you willbe able to post new messages, receive messagesfrom others, and search the archives for past topics or issues. These options are available athttp://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/prostholist.html.

If you have any questions aboutPROSTHOLIST or problems subscribing, pleasecontact Ryan Detwiler, ACP membership servicescoordinator, at rdetwiler@prosthodontics.org or(312) 573-1260.

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Members ShareInformation &Experiences

EDITOR’S MESSAGE

DR. BRUCE G. VALAURI

Ihope the title of this piece has grabbed yourattention and now you are curious to knowwhat this is about. Perhaps you already guessed:

implant surgical training.This is a very complex issue, and I have had

numerous opportunities to witness its evolution,both from the inside (on the ACP Board ofDirectors) and the outside (as a graduate programdirector for 13 years and a private practitioner).Before I launch into the debate, please rememberthat my observations and opinions do not neces-sarily reflect those of the ACP. Here goes.

Should endossesous implants be placed byprosthodontists? In broader terms, should weeven consider this approach to implant surgery? Ifwe go down this road, what will be next? LaForteosteotomies and molar endodontics?

These questions were posed at an ACP Board ofDirectors meeting several years ago (one of the firstI attended). At the time, I was vehemently opposedto the concept of prosthodontists placing implants.I tried to keep an open mind, put my biases aside,and objectively evaluate the arguments in supportof the education and training of prosthodontists insurgical aspects of implant therapy.

So let’s take a look at the potential benefits.• Diagnosis-based care rather than procedure-

based care. In other words, experts in therestoration of edentulous spaces could performprocedures by whatever they decide is the mostappropriate method (which might, of course,include implant therapy).

• Level of care dictated by the ClassificationSystem (Prosthodontic Diagnostic Index).

• Prosthodontists cast as the master clinicians bestable to serve our patients by rendering this care;implant therapy driven by prosthetic expertise.

• With proper education and training, delivery ofbetter care (compared to that offered by generaldentists with little or no training).

• Based on survey data, many of our membersare already placing implants and many morehave expressed a strong desire to learn.

• Organized curricula with clinical instruction byexperienced oral and maxillofacial surgeonsand periodontists at university sites.

• Patient access to higher quality care.

Potential pitfalls:

• Political fallout; a decline in referrals.• Strain on graduate curricula: Can we teach the

necessary techniques within a short time frame,given already congested curricula?

• The only “simple” implant surgeries are thosewith no complications.

Are We Blurring the Line or Bringing It into Focus?

Of course, few debates can be distilled into asimple list of pros and cons, and this is no excep-tion. For example, in my own practice (which Ishare with my brother David, an oral and maxillo-facial implant placing surgeon), why not educatemy surgeons about where implants should beplaced and why they should be placed there? Isn’tthe notion of placing my own implants insane?

Our guiding principles, plain and simple, shouldbe vision and progressive thinking. We need to real-ize and remember that the whole is greater than thesum of all the parts we play as individuals.Although this initiative predates my involvement inthe College, the recent wave was generated by Dr.Tom McGarry while he served as ACP presidentand was followed up by later presidents Felton,Ferencz and Arbree, along with the support of theACP Board and membership. I applaud them fortheir passion and conviction, I have evolved in myopinion, and I now understand that there is greatvalue in proceeding along this path.

I celebrate this new avenue for providing edu-cation and training to practitioners interested inlearning surgical techniques and to those graduatestudents who realize the potential benefits of thisknowledge and experience for their ability to pro-vide optimal care. Amazingly, in spite of three-yearprograms and the loss of GME funding, the 2005graduate prosthodontic applicants nationwide aregreater in number and richer in qualifications. Theyare enthusiastic in expressing their desire to pursuethe specialty with implant surgical training as partof their graduate experience.

So, I propose we move forward, beyond thedebate. Even though I might never place animplant myself, I know many prosthodontistswho have and many more who will do so in thefuture. I have seen the light and believe that this isthe right direction for our specialty. Where I oncethought we might be blurring the line, now I seeour future coming into focus. Patients areresponding positively, graduate students are ener-gized, and colleagues understand that we do notintend to exclude them from the interdisciplinarytreatment of patients.

As we continue to assess outcomes, I am confi-dent that skeptics (and remember, I once was one)will embrace this path. I am excited by theprospects our specialty offers in the pursuit ofproviding the highest level of educational oppor-tunities and patient care.

The future is bright for making implant surgicaltraining part of our specialty.

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Three words that best describe me: Three is limiting. Curious, persistentand creative. Genial, driven, steadfast and inventive.

You can contact me for: Anything related to communications from or to the College. From the Web site to advertising, media and press relations to product orders, the Messenger to materials to market your practice. You can ask me about other things too. If I don’t know, I’ll find out; I’m also inquisitive.

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Dr. Ashraf Estafan and Dr. Daniel Schweitzerrecently graduated from the New York UniversityCollege of Dentistry’s three-year prosthodonticscertificate program. Dr. Estafan will be on facultyat the NYUCD and Dr. Schweitzer will be enteringan implant dentistry fellowship.

Dr. John Ball, VAMC (Houston) prosthodonticprogram director, has been named assistant chiefof the Central Dental Laboratory at the VAMC inDallas, Texas.

Dr. Tony Daher and his practice were featured onthe front page of the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin’sLiving Section. The article detailed a Glendora(CA) resident’s experiences receiving implants.Dr. Daher’s offered additional detail about stepsin implant care and other options in replacingteeth. The Daily Bulletin serves Chino, ChinoHills, Claremont, Diamond Bar, Fontana,Montclair, La Verne, Ontario, Pomona, RanchoCucamonga, Rialto, San Dimas, and Upland,California.

Dr. Joseph Huryn has been named chief of dentalservice at Memorial Sloan-Kettering CancerCenter.

Dr. Katherine Lee was featured in Phoenix maga-zine’s “2004 Top Dentists” where she explainedprosthodontists, the additional training prostho-dontists undergo and prosthodontic care options.

Dr. Steven Lewis was appointed treasurer of theAcademy of Osseointegration.

Dr. Morton L. Perel, washonored by BostonUniversity GoldmanSchool of Dental Medicinewith the DistinguishedAlumni Award “in recog-nition of his dedicationand outstanding service tothe profession.”

Dr. Farhad Vahidi, associate professor of NewYork University and Fellow of the AmericanCollege of Prosthodontists, has been appointeddirector of Advanced Education Program inProsthodontics at the New York UniversityCollege of Dentistry.

Dr. Glenn Wolfinger was quoted in the MarchAARP Bulletin Online Web exclusive “When YourToothache Becomes a Headache” and “Mother’s DayHealth and Fitness Gifts,” a WebMD feature article.

In July, the American Dental EducationAssociation (ADEA) surveyed all US dentalschool deans regarding dental graduate medical

education (GME) residency training programs innon-hospital settings in 2003.

There were two purposes of the survey: Collectdata with regard to the impact of the Centers forMedicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) new ruleon dental GME programs and assist the ADEA’spublic response to the Office of the InspectorGeneral’s (OIG) audit report. All 56 schoolsresponded.

Results show that the CMS rule had its intendedimpact: 81% of respondents will lose GME fundingfor all or most of their current programs after the“grandfather” period expires; 69% will lose GMEfunding for all of their current training programs innon-hospital settings; and two of the 32 schoolshave now lost that funding source because theirhospital partners withdrew from the agreements.

84% of schools entered into GME agreements

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ADEA GME Survey: The Impact of the CMS’ New Rule on Dental GME ProgramsContributed by Rick Valachovic, ADEA

with hospitals in direct response to the incentivesincluded in the Balanced Budget Act of 1997(BBA’97). The BBA made dental residency train-ing programs in non-hospital settings eligible forIME payments and exempted dental residencyprograms from the cap Congress placed on med-ical residency programs.

Results also demonstrated key access issue andthe rule’s injurious consequences on uninsuredand publicly insured patients: 73% of patientsreceiving services in GME-funded residency train-ing programs in non-hospital settings in 2003 wereeither uninsured or covered by Medicaid.

ADEA reports that it continues to work to pre-pare for the public release of an audit report bythe HHS Office of the Inspector General. Some ofthe data collected in the GME survey will be use-ful in that effort. ADEA is also contemplatingrequesting assistance from the new Congress inJanuary with regard to three outstanding GMEissues: 1) whether to count didactic training time

It has been a pleasure to serve as your presidentthis past year. The most wonderful aspect of thepresidency is the early realization that there is atremendous work force to carry out the businessof the ACP: The central office – Executive Director,Associate Director and staff – and the volunteer,involved members of the ACP who work togetherto carry out many initiatives throughout the year.As noted upon becoming president last October2003, the ACP president has only to “steer theship”. Working as a team with Mr. EdwardCronin, our executive director, to serve the mem-bership together, was a privilege.

Board of Directors (BOD). The 2003-4 ACPofficers and directors, Drs. Pat Lloyd, BruceValauri, Dave Pfeifer, Lily Garcia, Lyndon Cooper,Ana Diaz-Arnold, Greg Guichet, Frank Tuminelli,and Deron Ohtani, worked tirelessly for you. InNovember of 2003, each officer and division direc-tor was given a list of charges to work on. Thesecharges were all consistent with our ACP StrategicPlan. Their accomplishments have been varied,difficult, time-consuming and challenging.Together with and because of our excellent ACPcommittee chairs and committee members, theyhave met and exceeded their goals.

Other representatives on the BOD such as thepast-president, Dr. Jon Ferencz; director-at-large,Dr. Charles Goodacre; Forum chair; Dr. SteveCampbell; House of Delegates speaker, Dr.Richard Seals; and, Journal of Prosthodontics editor,Dr. Dave Felton, provided wisdom, counsel andneeded guidance. Many times throughout theyear, their input has made the difference or decid-ed the discussion.

Central office. Mr. Ed Cronin has established acentral office with clear protocols and responsibili-ties. He has made decisions that have saved us timeand money. He has been always patient with theprosthodontist in us. His leadership is appreciated.

The central office staff: Kevin Fitzpatrick, associ-ate executive director; Robin Swartz, executive assis-tant; Michelle Martin and Ryan Detwiler, member-ship; Burt Green, accounts and budgets; CassandraCurtis, reception; Kirsten Ahlen, communications;and Pam Krueger, ACP Education Foundation(ACPEF), are all dedicated to the ACP, the ACPEFand prosthodontists. They work hard behind thescenes supporting our good ideas.

This stable central office has allowed us toaccomplish more than we could ever do alone asvolunteers and has placed us on an equal level incommunications and transactions with othernational organizations. Together, with our mem-bers and the constant support and vision of ourpast-presidents, we have achieved much. Hereare a few of the highlights from this past year:• Major membership survey.

MESSAGE FROM OUR PAST-PRESIDENT

DR. NANCY S. ARBREE

• The American Academy of MaxillofacialProsthetics (AAMP) and the AmericanProsthodontic Society (APS) rejoined the ACPForum.

• The ACP submission of the Academy ofProsthodontics (AP)’ Outreach Program wonthe Geriatric Oral Health Care Award.

• Support of Dialogue 04 – the ACP providedpresentations at this technician meeting.

• A successful pre-ADEA symposium forprosthodontic educators.

• CD-ROM endorsements by the ACP: theIvoclar/UCLA CD-ROM and Dr. PaulBrown/NASA Dental “Dental Anatomy andInteractive 3-D Tooth Atlas” CD-ROM.

• A new postgraduate program opened in NYC;director, Dr. David Silken.

• The revision of the Accreditation Standards forAdvanced Specialty Education Programs inProsthodontics – adding implant placement.

• A cosmetic dentistry video news release.• A marketing kit for all ACP members.• A sky radio interview (on United Airlines’

health channel).• Our new definition of prosthodontics was sent

to the state boards of dentistry.• A new federal services award was made.• Our committees were restructured.• An ACP review of the Glossary of Prosthodontic

Terms; addition of the Classifications Systems.• A classification system survey of dental

schools.• A protocol for the ACP endorsement of educa-

tional materials.• The renaming of the Classification Systems to

Prosthodontic Diagnostic Index or PDI.• The Center for Prosthodontic Education’s first

esthetic dentistry course and first completedenture course – sold out.

• A survey of postgraduate programs regardingimplant placement education.

• A new central office ACP EducationFoundation person, Pamela Krueger.

• A new central office communications person,Kirsten Ahlen.

• Web site audit.The future will only be secure if we concentrate

on increasing our postgraduate student numbersand ACP numbers (membership), extending ourphilanthropy (to our own organization and topatients), and in modifying our behavior (toaccentuate the positive).

Upon leaving the ACP presidency, one feels asif a “50-lb backpack has been lifted off one’sshoulders (ref: Tecker, Inc.)”. It is passed on to thebest group of officers whom it has been my honorto work with and a BOD and central office whonever say “no.” Best wishes and thanks.

in calculating FTEs eligible for GME funding; 2)resurrecting the “effective date” issue; and 3)treating GPR and AEGD as a “transitional” year.

Additional survey results

✓ 785,487 patient visits were made in GME-fund-ed residency programs in non-hospital settings.

✓ 1 million patient contact hours were made inGME-funded residency programs in non-hospi-tal settings in 2003.

✓ 23% of patients who received services in GME-funded residency programs in non-hospital set-tings were covered under Medicaid.

✓ 27% of patients who received services in GME-funded residency programs in non-hospital set-tings were privately insured.

✓ 50% of patients who received services in GME-funded residency programs in non-hospital set-tings were uninsured.

✓ 1,482 dental residents trained in GME-fundedprograms in non-hospital settings.

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CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Florida (Gainsville) A full-time position isavailable in the Department of Prosthodontics asof January 1, 2005 or later — starting date nego-tiable. The rank of assistant/associate professorand tenure-track or clinical track (non-tenureaccruing) will be determined by qualifications anddepartmental needs. Responsibilities will centeron predoctoral and graduate level didactic, pre-clinical and clinical instruction, participation inintramural faculty practice, and include opportu-nities for research collaboration. Requirementsinclude a DDS/DMD or equivalent degree andcertificate from an ADA-accredited postgraduateprosthodontics program. Completion of a post-graduate prosthodontics program which includessurgical implant placement experience is desir-able. Board certification in prosthodontics oractive progress toward board certification is pre-ferred. Salary and academic rank commensuratewith credentials and experience. The University of

Florida is an Equal Opportunity Institution Thisselection process will be conducted under the pro-vision of Florida’s “Government in the Sunshine”and Public Records Law. Applicants should sendcurriculum vitae and statement describing theirinterest in the position with names and address ofat least three references. The committee will beginreviewing applications upon receipt, and will con-tinue to receive applications until the position isfilled. Send applications to Dr. Arthur Nimmo,Chair; Department of Prosthodontics; PC Box100435; University of Florida College of Dentistry;Gainesville, FL 32610-0435.

Maryland (Rockvil le) Opportunity forProsthodontic associate/partnership in establishedstate of art practice in Washington, DC suburb.Practice includes fixed, removable, implant,restorative, and cosmetic dentistry. Must haveMaryland license. Please call or submit resume toDr. Robert Sanker; 12250 Rockville Pike, Suite 210;Rochville, MD 20852.

Oregon (Portland) The School of Dentistry atthe Oregon Health & Science University is seekinga qualified individual for a full-time position at thelevel of Assistant/Associate professor in theDepartment of Restorative Dentistry, Division ofProsthodontics. Specific responsibilities will focuson teaching at the pre-doctoral level, with anemphasis in removable prosthodontics.Experience in teaching, research, service, patientcare, and academic management, as well as excel-lent interpersonal and communication skills arepreferred. Candidates should possess aDMD/DDS degree, and have completed an ADAapproved Prosthodontic residency. One day perweek (0.2 FTE) will be devoted to participation inthe Faculty Dental Practice. Collaboration inresearch opportunities is expected. Salary will bedetermined by credentials and experience. OHSUis an Equal Employment Opportunity institution.Interested candidates should submit a letter, cur-riculum vitae and references to Dr. Charles M.Malloy, DMD, MS; Director, Division ofProsthodontics; OHSU School of Dentistry; 611S.W. Campus Drive; Portland, OR 97239-3097;malloye@ohsu.edu; (503) 494-8974.

PRACTICE FOR SALE

Colorado (Denver) Highly qualified individualto purchase a true “blue-chip” 36-year solo fee forservice practice. Exceptional patient nucleus in pre-mier Cherry Creek location. Next door to national-ly known oral surgeon–implantologist. Ideal forexperienced general practitioner or prosthodontist.Sheldon H. Carr, DDS; (303) 322-6415.

FOR SALE — PRODUCTS

KaVo Master Tech Lab Benches. Two bench-es in excellent condition with 2 handpieces andmotors. Self-contained shared suction. Task light-ing and shelves. Single bench dimensions: 48”wide, 25” deep, 35” high with 66: for light clear-ance. May buy one for $2000 (without suction) orboth for $5000. Contact Carol at (405) 755-7777 orcarol @implantassociates.net.

CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES

January 17-18-19, 2005 – This course,Traditional 2-stage and 1-stage TEETH-IN-A-DAY,teaches traditional dental implant surgery andTEETH IN A DAY through the observation of livesurgeries, lectures, slides, videos, and hands-ontraining. Courses are presented by Drs. ThomasBalshi and Glenn Wolfinger in a private practiceclinical facility with full laboratory support.Twenty-four hours of continuing education creditis offered. Sponsored by Nobel Biocare USA Inc.and the Institute for Facial Esthetics. For moreinformation or to register, call Liz at 215-643-5881.

LABORATORY SERVICES

Hawaii (Honolulu) Clair de Lune DentalLaboratories would like to foster a relationshipwith a small number of prosthodontists who wantto provide an outstanding level of patient care atevery stage of treatment. In our opinion, that caremeans more than simply delivering replacementteeth. That care means addressing esthetic andfunctional issues throughout – from treatmentplanning to fully customized provisionals todelivery to post-treatment maintenance. We arelooking for prosthodontists who share our opin-ion. At Clair de Lune, we produce beautiful andaccurate removable, fixed and combination dentalprosthetics with the finest bio-compatible materi-als because we care about our community, ourwork and your patient’s health. We limit our pro-duction. Inferior work does not leave our lab. Ifyou are curious, contact Kenneth Kellogg, CDT atKenneth@cdldl.com or 808-941-6308 or visitwww.cdldl.com.

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