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www.gotoapro.org ACP MESSENGER – November 2011 3

4 From the Editor – Our new ACP Messenger and the message

5 Case Presentation – A lifetime journey to a beautiful smile

7 Noteworthy ACP Events

8 In the Office – Your crown – a remarkable achievement of

precision

9 At the Chair – How do you spell R.E.S.P.E.C.T.?

10 In the Lab – Duplicating nature: building your beautiful crown

11 ACP Education Foundation – Message from the Chair

14 Heard Here – Research: the pursuit of excellence

18 Transformations – Prosthodontists: cancer expertise on

your side

21 Prosthodontists In Their Communities

22 Our Community

In Every Issue

Featured

12 From the College’s Leadership – A shared vision

13 From the Executive Director – A shared vision

13 The Art of Communication

15 American Board of Prosthodontics News – What

board certification means to you

16 Leading the Industry – Meet Dr. George W. Tysowsky

17 Someone You Should Know – Meet Dr. Thomas G. Reddy

19 Advancing the Specialty – Enhancing educational

standards

20 Technical Stars – Meet Domenico Cascione, C.D.T.

20 Young Stars – Meet Suchada Kongkiatkamon, D.D.S.,M.S.

Editor-in-ChiefLyndon F. Cooper, D.D.S., Ph.D., F.A.C.P., University of North Carolina School of Dentistry

Associate EditorsLee M. Jameson, D.D.S., M.S., .F.A.C.P., University of Illinois at Chicago

Jacinthe Paquette, D.D.S., F.A.C.P., Private Prosthodontic Practice, New Port Beach, California

ACP Board of DirectorsJonathan P. Wiens, D.D.S., M.S.D., F.A.C.P., PresidentLily T. Garcia, D.D.S., M.S., F.A.C.P., President-ElectLee M. Jameson, D.D.S., M.S., F.A.C.P., Vice President

Susan E. Brackett, D.D.S., M.S., F.A.C.P., Secretary/ Director, Public Relations & Communications DivisionJohn R. Agar, D.D.S., M.A., F.A.C.P., Treasurer

Lyndon F. Cooper, D.D.S., Ph.D., F.A.C.P., Immediate Past PresidentDavid L. Guichet, D.D.S., F.A.C.P., Director, Continuing & Professional Education

Clark M. Stanford, D.D.S., Ph.D., Director, Education & ResearchFrank J. Tuminelli, D.M.D., F.A.C.P., Director, Forum

Steven J. Sadowsky, Director, D.D.S., F.A.C.P., Prosthodontic Practice & Patient Care DivisionDavid A. Felton, D.D.S., M.S.D., F.A.C.P., Editor, Journal of Prosthodontics/ACP Education Foundation Chair

Nancy Deal Chandler, M.A., R.H.I.A., C.A.E., Executive DirectorNadim Z. Baba, D.M.D., M.S.D., F.A.C.P., Regional Membership Director – Pacific

Thomas J. Bloem, D.D.S., M.S., Regional Membership Director – CentralLawrence E. Brecht, D.D.S., Regional Membership Director – NortheastTerry M. Kelly, D.M.D., F.A.C.P., Regional Membership Director – East

Victoria A. Vickers, D.D.S., Regional Membership Director – Rockies/PlainsRichard J. Windhorn, D.M.D., F.A.C.P., Regional Membership Director – Federal ServicesJohn P. Zarb, D.D.S., M.Sc., F.R.C.D. (C), Regional Membership Director – International

ACP Central Office StaffNancy Deal Chandler, M.A., R.H.I.A., C.A.E., Executive Director

Carla Baker, M.B.A., C.A.E. Associate Executive Director, Membership Services & Outreach Caroline Bozell, M.S., Communications & Marketing Manager

Lauren Dethloff, C.A.E., Associate Executive Director, Public Relations & Communications Jennifer Jackson, Administrative Coordinator

Melissa Kabadian, M.A., C.M.P., Director, Education & Meeting Services Jack Kanich Manager, Finance & Administration

Adam Reshan, Membership CoordinatorNathalie Williams, Sections & Governance Manager

ACP Messenger StaffCaroline Bozell, M.S., Managing Editor

Samira Sedigh, Graphic Art and Production ManagerPalmeri Media Group, Print Production and Advertising Sales:

Phone: (905) 489-1970 or (866) 581-8949 Fax: (905) 489-1971

ACP Messenger Mission Statement:Inform readers about current prosthodontic trends, challenges, and successes.

The ACP Messenger (ISSN # 0736-346X) is published four times per year in the winter, spring, summer andfall by the American College of Prosthodontists and printed by Palmeri Media Group: 145 Royal CrestCourt, Markham, Ontario, L3R 9Z4, Canada. ACP Central Office: 211 East Chicago Avenue, Suite 1000,Chicago, IL 60611 Phone: (800) 378-1260; Fax: (312) 573-1257; Email: [email protected]; Website:www.gotoapro.org.

Statements of fact and opinion are the responsibility of the authors alone and do not imply an opinion on thepart of the officers or the members of the ACP.

©Copyright 2011 American College of Prosthodontists. All rights reserved. Materials may not be reproducedor translated without written permission. Visit the ACP’s website at www.prosthodontics.org for reprintpermission.

Information for subscribers: The ACP Messenger annual subscription rate for members is $45, which isincluded in membership dues. The U.S. subscription rate for Prosthodontic Forum Organization members is$55 and $65 for non-members. Canadian subscribers add $5 each year; all other non-U.S. subscribers add $10each year.

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Classified ads are $100 for the first 50 words and $1 for each additional words for ACP members. The non-member rate is $200 for the first 50 words and $2 for each additional word. The minimum charge is $100.Logos are an additional $50. Logos must be emailed as high resolution (300 dpi) or more .jpg or .tiff file.Logos are limited to one per ad and are subject to approval. Payment by check, American Express, Visa orMastercard is required prior to placement. Contact Caroline Bozell at the ACP Central Office with questions(800) 378-1260, ext. 235.

+ Disclaimer: This vignette is a vision of how prosthodontists work in their communities to transform thelives of their patients and the people around them.

Parents have a lot to worry about. But we were never prepared for William’s malformed teeth and the years ofattention they would require. Our prosthodontist was the saving “light at the end of the tunnel.” Her vision for William’s smile, her attention to detail and her knowledge about everything teeth gaveus the comfort of knowing William would have a great smile. We are not the only ones who noticed. William’s sister is now in dental school.+

November 2011 Volume 42 Issue 5On the Cover


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Our new ACP Messengerand the messageLyndon F. Cooper, D.D.S., Ph.D.ACP Messenger Editor-in-Chief

From the Editor

The often quoted, “if you don’t like change, you’regoing to like irrelevance even less,” seems to sum upthe push to improve the communications efforts of

the American College of Prosthodontists. How do weprosthodontists share our skills and interests with the largercommunity of dentistry and medicine and how do weclearly tell the world about prosthodontics? The answer ischange.

Consultants tell us that change involves a three stepprocess of “see, feel, modify behavior.” The ACP haslooked at what needed changing through acommunications audit and clearly our members want to beacknowledged and recognized in their local communitiesand look to the College for direct help. We see.

Kotter and Cohen stated that successful organizations(that’s us; our ACP!) embrace change and influencefeelings. ACP members feel the urgency forchange. Fortunately it’s not about who we are, but ratherhow we communicate who we are in ourcommunities. Theevidence surrounds us; it isn’t pretty, but it’s starklyrealistic. I’ve had the opportunity to hear concerns aboutprosthodontics in education, in research and in themarketplace, and in all cases we prosthodontists want tobe relevant. The kudos for small achievements, therecognition for greater accomplishments, a dissentingadmonition or two, several frustrated expletives, and othervocalized emotions about our feelings surroundingprosthodontics in our community is a central part of thisprocess. We feel. These feelings are an important part ofwhat we are experiencing.

Modified behavior is the third part of change in asuccessful organization. We prosthodontists must find anew voice in the community. Our message is clearly one ofcaring and expertise; your smile, our specialty. That’s whatprosthodontists have always represented. Our newcommitment is to share this message with everyone in allcommunities.

There are many ways we communicate as professionals and as a professional organization. Together, a sharedvision and common voice can elevate both the individualand the organization to the highest level of recognitionand achievement. Our message of your smile, ourspecialty is our profession’s message and each member is a100 percent owner of this message. Misbehave! Telleveryone, share your story, use every format and enjoyevery moment.

About the author

ACP Fellow Dr. Lyndon F. Cooper is the Chair and StallingsDistinguished Professor of Dentistry of the Department ofProsthodontics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Heis Immediate Past President of the American College ofProsthodontists as well as the Editor-in-Chief of the ACP Messenger.

“Our message of your smile, our specialty is our profession’s message andeach member is a 100 percent owner of this message.”



A lifetime journey to a beautiful smileACP member Jean Wu, D.D.S. and patient Diane Kimbro Share their story of hope, trust and friendship

Case Presentation

Diane was about three years old when she wasprescribed tetracycline for a problem with her knee.Of course no one knew then that taking the drug

would cause teeth to be stained or darkened.It was in fifth grade when the questions from classmates

and friends started coming in. “What happened to yourteeth?” She naturally began to hide her teeth and notsmile.

Diane always wondered what it would feel like to havewhite teeth and a beautiful smile. While she knows thatnot everyone will understand, for her it was a long anddifficult process to build up the strength to ask for help.Finally, in her early 30’s, she started researching teethwhitening.

She asked some of her tennis friends whom she trustedand separate referrals were made to Sheets and PaquetteDental Practice in Newport Beach, CA. She wascomfortable and confident with everyone at Sheets andPaquette from the front office staff, to the dentalhygienists, to her eventual hero and friend, Dr. Jean Wu.

Dr. Wu started Diane on a slow, conservative approachwith a long term goal to improve her overall dentalhealth. Diane was confident with her decision to moveforward with the plan, but there was still the ‘fear of theunknown.’

The two-year process included various forms ofbleaching, Invisalign braces for six months and eventually,porcelain veneers. Her trust in Dr. Wu was strengthenedevery step of the way and the bond between the twowomen became one of trust and friendship.

In August of 2011, the process that spanned most of herlifetime was complete and her smile is now one ofconfidence and pride.

The patient’s smile before treatment.

ACP members are exemplary clinicians who provideextraordinary care.The ACP Messenger provides a glimpseinto the treatment offered by the specialty and its practicingprosthodontists.

“The most rewarding part of dentistryis not only to help people who are inpain and have serious infections, butto improve their quality of life.”

Porcelain build-up

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Laboratory work testing the shades during preparations.

The patient’s teeth before treatment from theright.

The patient’s teeth before treatment from theleft.

Before treatment view of top teeth. Before treatment view of bottom teeth.

The patient’s teeth before treatment.

Front teeth close up during preparations.

The patient’s smile after treatment



The patient’steeth aftertreatment fromthe left.

The patient’s top teeth after treatment.

The patient’steeth aftertreatment fromthe right.

About the author

ACP member Dr. Jean Wu received her dental degree fromthe University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center andprosthodontic training from University of Pittsburgh. Shecurrently works in private practice in Newsport Beach, CA.

Diane’s long process beginning at childhood was oneof turning fear into hope, and at the core of her dentaltreatments was the trust and friendships built at Sheetsand Paquette. Dr. Wu says, “The most rewarding partof dentistry is not only to help people who are in painand have serious infections, but to improve theirquality of life.”

“This has been a particularly long journey for Dianeand I’m proud that our whole team was able tocontribute to her incredible results. What we will nowenjoy is seeing Diane enter this next phase of her lifewith renewed enthusiasm and confidence toaccomplish anything that she desires.”

Organization Name Event/Course Name Location Date Web site

American College of

Prosthodontists

Grow Your Prosthodontic Practice

Revenues Through Ethical Marketing

Washington,

DC

November 18-19, 2011 www.prosthodontics.org

American College of

Prosthodontists

Grow Your Prosthodontic Practice

Revenues Through Ethical Marketing

Las Vegas,

NV

February 17-18, 2012 www.prosthodontics.org

American College of

Prosthodontists

42nd Annual Session Baltimore,

MD

October 31 - November 3,

2012

www.prosthodontics.org

ACP Massachusetts

Section

Massachusetts Section Winter

Meeting

Boston, MA January 25, 2012

ACP Massachusetts

Section

YDC2012 Prosthodontics Specialty

Program

Boston, MA January 28, 2012

Noteworthy ACP Events 2011-2012



Perhaps you have never needed acrown made for one of your teeth.Or perhaps you’ve experienced

this many years ago and have forgottenthe process and are no longerconcerned. Now you sit here in theprosthodontist’s office and you mayhave questions about thecrown you will soon havemade for your tooth. Willthis procedure hurt ordamage my tooth? Howlong will this wholeprocedure take? What will my crownlook like? What can I eat with mycrown? How long will this crown last?Is this crown good for me? Will thistruly be the best crown? These are goodquestions that deserve answers.

Your crown is a prosthesis that ismade explicitly for you. Your tooth isunique; unique like a fingerprint.And someone else’s crown cannot fityour tooth. Your crown will be andmust be made for you and you alone.It’s remarkable that science andengineering has developed ways ofmaking exact copies of an intricateobject over and over again (thinkabout the millions of iPhones outthere). It’s quite another miracle thatdentistry makes millions of teeth thatare all different, each individualizedfor each individual patient. Theprocess of making an outstandingindividualized crown is truly aremarkable achievement.

An exceptional crown will be onethat can perform all the duties of atooth and cannot be differentiatedfrom the natural teeth in your mouth.Three important features are notable.One is that the crown must attachseamlessly to your remaining tooth

and root. This connection cannotallow bacteria or plaque theopportunity to cause more decay orincrease the risk of inflammationleading to gum disease. Another isthat the crown must be mechanicallystrong. It has to remain attached toyour tooth and it must not break.Finally, it has to look like and chewlike your tooth. An exceptional crowndoes these things well at themicrometer level. The ‘margin’ of yourcrown – where your natural tooth andthe crown meet – should be perfectlyclosed (within 50 – 100 micrometers).A strong crown is made using superiormaterials and to exacting dimensions.This requires extremely skillfulmanagement of your gum tissues andduring the precise process ofpreparation or grinding your tooth soa crown can be placed on it. Toomuch and the tissues are at risk; toolittle and the crown will be weak. Thecrown must complement your smile

and requires exceptional esthetics byproviding the proper shape, thecorrect color and materials that mimicthe appearance of your own teeth.

It’s hard to imagine that a crown has so many features or hidden parts.Our emerging dental technology hasadvanced these clinical procedures to a high level of quality andachievement. Impression materialsand procedures are vastly improved.Lasers modify tissues and newimpression polymers capture precisedetails. Computers are now capable ofrecording jaw movements andscanners can replace impressions.

Digital cameras and spectro-photometers have been developedthat capture the color dimensions ofyour teeth. New dental materialsmake crowns more beautiful and evenstronger than before. These details arelearned, practiced and ingrained in the advanced education yourprosthodontist receives and continuesthrough his or her commitment tolifelong learning.

Ask your prosthodontist for anexceptional crown.

“Your crown is a prosthesis that is made explicitly for you.”

Your crown - a remarkable achievement of precisionLyndon F. Cooper, D.D.S., Ph.D.

In the Office



How do you spellR.E.S.P.E.C.T.?Jacinthe Paquette, D.D.S., F.A.C.P.

At the Chair

For your prosthodontist, thedecisions made “at the chair”relative to your care are

important ones that will be with youfor a lifetime. Some decisions may be

simple ones and some may be quitecomplex in nature. Yet, often whatmight appear to be simple at the surfacesuch as the creation of a crown torepair a broken tooth, for example, canactually require numerous decisions tobe made. These decisions include howto best preserve and protect the healthof your tooth, how to best incorporatethe necessary functional elements, andhow to create beautiful estheticoutcome.

Respect nature: One must keep inmind that the restoration of a tooth isthe restoration of a biological system.

And, like all biological systems a toothand the tissue environment around itare delicate and must be respected andpreserved. The more conservativelytreated tooth maintains integrity andstrength. And, additionally, thestronger tooth better protects thedelicate vital structures containedwithin. Preservation of nature’s giftshelps ensure the longevity of thesestructures over time and can reduce theoccurrence of long-term complicationsor the need for re-treatments overtime.

Respect function: The way a patient’sjaw functions is unique to eachindividual patient. Prosthodontists aretrained to recognize and understandcertain elements of jaw function thatassists in creating a restoration to fitwithin an individual’s functionalframework. This attention tofunctional details helps preventrepeated adjustments of the crownbeing placed that can oftencompromise the final structural andesthetic outcome of the crown andcreates a stable and comfortable biterelationship.

Respect natural esthetics: Replicatingnature and the beauty of the naturaldentition is a sought after goal increating a crown or multiple crowns.This ensures the restoration will beundetectable in the end. A beautifulcrown is not only the result of a nicecolor match or selection, but is createdwith a shape and luster that mimicsnature.

The advanced training required ofprosthodontists provides them with theability to understand the intricateelements necessary to create the bestrestoration suited for you. Thisattention to detail and respect for oralhealth, beauty, and function results in arestoration that strives to recreate thedentition you once had.

About the author

ACP Fellow Dr. Jacinthe Paquette,Associate Editor of the ACPMessenger, maintains a full-timeprivate prosthodontic practice inNewport Beach, California. She

serves on numerous editorial boards, advisoryboards, and peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Paquettealso serves as Co-Executive Director of theNewport Coast Oral Facial Institute, a nonprofitinternational teaching facility.

Prosthodontists differentiate themselvesfrom other dental health care providersas expert diagnosticians.This articlehighlights the role and responsibility ofthe prosthodontist in making the bestscientifically-based decision.

“Decisions made at the chair relative to your care areimportant ones that will be with you for a lifetime.”



In The Lab

Duplicating nature: building your beautiful crownLee Culp, C.D.T.

The blending of art and science isthe alchemy of quality dentistry.Somewhere in the process of

providing every patient who seeks the‘perfect’ restoration of their tooth, artand science intersect. Yourprosthodontist has identified everyaspect that makes your tooth ‘yourtooth.’ He or she has taken everyprecaution to save the biologic and

anatomic parts of your mouth andconserved them in creating an idealcrown to replace your worn or damagedtooth. Prosthodontists work hand inhand with master dental laboratorytechnicians to create restorationsespecially for you.

Dental technologists are highlyskilled artists who may choose to focuson waxes and stones, or may work inthe new and completely virtual realmof the computer with the designing,

modeling and then reproducing anexact replica of your tooth. Usinginformation provided by yourprosthodontist, great care is taken todesign your crown. Each restoration isa sculpted masterpiece representinggreat details taken from carefulexamination.

Any great plan must be perfectlyexecuted. The technologist’s skill iscritical here. The crown must...

1. Fit with exactness and this requiresaccurate replication in modelingand careful fitting of theconstructed crown.

2. Be physically strong which dependson the technician’s knowledge ofmaterials and their proper use.

3. Be of ideal form and the laboratorytechnician must reproduce theanatomy of the tooth with thehighest of reliability.

4. Have the proper color and theprosthodontist must providethorough clinical information toguide the technician’s decisionmaking with this.

5. Have the right texture, a detailoften overlooked and can thenrequire additional attention. Andfinally

6. Possess matching visual properties(translucency, opalescence, etc.).

Putting this all together in a simplesingle crown requires great knowledge,skill and experience. Behind the scenes,a highly trained technologist is working

with remarkable attention to detail.Combining of all of this information,blending the art and science of dentistry,is truly alchemist’s formula for dentalexcellence.

Dental technology is both art andscience. Crowns are created fromremarkably sophisticated materialsusing combinations of sculpture andcolor art developed over time andusing digital technologies, metallurgyor the science of materials andceramic science known for only thepast decades.

The crown, bridge or denture receivedin a dental office often involves the inputof a dental laboratory technician. Read below to discover the details that contribute to excellence inprosthodontics.

“Each restoration is a sculpted masterpiecerepresenting great details taken from careful examination.”

About the author

Lee Culp, C.D.T. is the ChiefTechnology Officer at DTITechnologies, where he guides thedevelopment of the DTI digitaltechnologies program, and their

applied applications to restorative dentistry.

Do you know which tooth is real?



ACP Education Foundation

As clinicians, scientists andeducators, prosthodontists playa vital role in diagnosing

dental disease and in treating some ofthe most devastating and complexdental conditions. Difficult oral healthchallenges exist for individual patientsin every community across our country.Tooth loss and rehabilitation can havetremendous patient impact and socialimplications as well. Prosthodontistsare on the front lines every dayworking with their patients to meettheir oral health challenges and toachieve high quality results.

The ACP Education Foundation issupported by a community of ACPmembers, patients, families and friendsof prosthodontists, and our corporatedonors. The active participation of ourcommunity has enabled theFoundation to achieve manysignificant milestones, such as fundingcutting-edge education and researchinitiatives and funding scholarships fordentists pursuing prosthodontics as aspecialty. These become the residentswho our prosthodontists will ultimatelyrecruit as associates in their practices orto purchase their practices.

The Foundation launched a newPlanned Giving Program this year.

Planned giving allows donors tocombine their personal philanthropicgoals and financial planning. Aplanned gift to the Foundation can bean important investment vehicle, andempowers donors to leave a legacy thatwill make a difference to futuregenerations of prosthodontic residents,faculty and practitioners. Dr. Charles J.Goodacre, Dean of Loma LindaUniversity School of Dental Dentistry,and I co-chair the Foundation’sPlanned Giving Program SteeringCommittee.

It is the spirit of giving andvolunteering that fosters our specialty’stradition of excellence anddistinguishes us in the field of dentistry.If you have not been a supporter of theACP Education Foundation, pleaseconsider making a gift. If you havebeen a past supporter, considerincreasing your support to a higherlevel. Your help is essential foraccomplishing the Foundation’smission!

About the author

ACP Fellow Dr. David Felton is Dean of West Virginia University’s School of Dentistry.He completed his D.D.S. and MS(Prosthodontics) degrees at

University of North Carolina School of Dentistrywhere he later served as Director of GraduateProsthodontics from 1989-1992 and Chair ofProsthodontics from 1992-2002. Dr. Felton is aPast President of the American College ofProsthodontists and currently serves as the ACPEducation Foundation Chair and Editor-In-Chief of the Journal of Prosthodontics.

The mission of the ACP EducationFoundation is to secure and stewardresources with the aim of advancingprosthodontics through education andresearch.

Founders Society Award

In honor of the ACPEF’s 25thAnniversary, the Board ofDirectors in 2010 created theFounders Medallion Awardhonoring the nine individuals whofounded the ACP EducationFoundation.

This year, the ACPEF has createdthe Founders Society Award torecognize individuals whosignificantly impacted the growthand development of theFoundation. In 2000, the ACPEFlaunched the New Vision CapitalCampaign under the extraordinaryleadership of Jonathan L. Ferencz,D.D.S., F.A.C.P. and Thomas J.McGarry, D.D.S., F.A.C.P. Werecognize them as the firstFounders Society Award recipientsfor their legacy of vision,leadership, service and dedicationto the Foundation and thespecialty of prosthodontics.

Congratulations to our colleagues Dr. McGarryand Dr. Ferencz!

Message from the ChairDavid A. Felton, D.D.S., M.S.D., F.A.C.P



A shared visionFrom the College’s Leadership

Jonathan P. Wiens, D.D.S., M.S.D., F.A.C.P., ACPPresident

Once entering the office asPresident, there is a realization ofthe accountability needed to guidethe specialty in serving theorganization, our members and alsoour patients. This is a time ofgathering knowledgeable peoplearound you, which include yourOfficers, Board of Directors, theACP Education Foundation and

the Executive Director along with a cadre of CentralOffice staff, as they are your “dream team” who quicklybecome your lifeline. One immediately learns the inertiaand momentum created by nurturing these relationshipsas a common and shared vision is embraced.

2011 has been a most unique year in the College’shistory, beginning with the ADA submission of the Re-recognition of the Specialty document to reaffirm ourspecialty and a second challenge with a communicationsaudit that assessed our ability to connect withmembership. While the recognition of the specialtydocument clearly points to future directions of thespecialty, perhaps the most important outcome of this pastyear was the creation of an effective public relation mediapresence to enhance awareness of prosthodontics by thepublic. This ACP Messenger publication is but one facetof the new College. These were no small feats and theyreflect earlier changes set forth within the College layinga foundation for future growth and accomplishments.

For these strategic efforts to occur requiredimplementation of a shared vision that first began withthe change in our bicameral governance structure, from aHouse of Delegates to Regional Directors which would beengaged directly as members of the Board of Directors.This restructuring required a significant degree of trustand wisdom by the membership and the House ofDelegates. As a direct result, this transformation has had ahuge impact on how the College communicates with itsmembers and has created a vibrant organization that ismore nimble.

Lily T. Garcia, D.D.S., M.S., F.A.C.P.ACP President-Elect

It also took the good judgment ofour leaders, members and corporatesponsors in endowing the ACP Education Foundation. Itshould be acknowledged thatcorporate sponsors support our meetings with financialcontributions that significantlyreduce meeting registration fees as

well as partnering with us in contributing to the ACPEFto advance our specialty. It is the recognition of ourmission and goals as a common vision that validates ourstrategic plans. This type of undertaking requires bothmember and corporate support to create success as well asengaging our corporate sponsors as mutual stakeholders.

A shared vision could not have materialized withoutthe actions of the membership. The first action began as asimple project of developing a grassroots effort to reachthe public, which later became known as NationalProsthodontics Awareness Week™ (NPAW™) that hasreceived proclamations by state governors across thenation. We also began an oral cancer screening during ourAnnual Session as a public service. In reaching out to thepublic, they learned what a prosthodontist is and how wemay be of service. We also learned of our inherent natureof giving back to the patients we serve. Manyprosthodontic graduate students have taken NPAW™ tonew levels by providing pro bono care or sharing theireducational experiences with their colleagues.

The revitalization of our sections has emerged under thedirection of our seven Regional Member Directors. Thefocus has shifted towards making members aware of thebenefits of membership in the College to sharing newideas or concerns that allows immediate assessment by theBoard of Directors via the Regional Directors. The mostimportant outcome is the membership networking thathas occurred creating greater involvement and a strongerspecialty and College.



A shared visionFrom the Executive Director

The art of communication

Nancy Deal Chandler, M.A., R.H.I.A., C.A.E.ACP Executive Director

Prosthodontists are seeing moreinformed patients enter their officesarmed with the information ormisinformation they read inmagazines or found on the Internet.But how much do these patientsreally know about the value of seekingthe care of a prosthodontist?

The Board of Directors launched our new public relationsprogram immediately following Memorial Day of this year.This program includes three major initiatives:

• Creation of a public relations presence in the CentralOffice to build relationships with the media and achieveplacements in the press that inform the public about ourpriority messages;

• Development of an intuitive and engaging ACPconsumer web site, GoToAPro.org --rich withinformation about the questions the public has about theirown dental care and oral health; and

• Redesign of the ACP Messenger from a members-onlytabloid newspaper to an educational magazine that notonly showcases ACP member prosthodontists, but alsooffers useful information to patients about their treatmentoptions and outcomes.

The heart of the College’s new public relations initiative isto give the public a better understanding of what aprosthodontist is and does, and why a prosthodontist is thebest choice for optimal restorative and esthetic oral healthcare. This patient advocacy initiative will empowerconsumers with the information they need to make informeddecisions about their dental and oral health care.

We encourage our ACP members to fully support this newprogram and to do their part in educating consumers in theirown communities. The powerful partnership of our membersacross the country and the strategic resources of the ACP’snational headquarters and volunteer organization will serveto increase consumer awareness about prosthodontists andthe care they provide. The 16th century quote from SirFrancis Bacon, “knowledge is power” resonates with our timeand our reality, and it is our job together to promote care byprosthodontists at every turn, and to all who will listen.

Prosthodontics is a term growing in significance inour communities. Not often used in pastdecades, we hear it more frequently in the

general community today. This is no accident.

The ACP is strategically working to increase theawareness of prosthodontics and prosthodontists.These are two different tasks that require teamwork.Together, ACP members support the preservation andpromotion of the specialty. The College in turnsupports individudal prosthodontists and theirpractices. The new ACP Messenger is one part ofthis complex task. Our new ACP logo and its message“Your Smile. Our Specialty.” is one of the tools younow have to help promote our specialty.



Heard Here

The June issue of the Journal ofProsthodontics had fourteenpublished papers, and more

than half of the submissions wereresearch reports! Maybe the subheadingshould read: “Research, Implant,Esthetic and Reconstructive Dentistry.” Dr. David Felton, the Editor-in-

Chief of the Journal should be veryproud of being accepted for ranking byThomson Reuters Journal CitationsReports. This will encourage moresubmissions to the journal from ourcurrent student researchers andinternational colleagues. The initialACP/ACPEF Young ProsthodontistInnovator Award was given in 2010 toSeiichi Yamano, D.D.S., Ph.D.,D.M.D., M.M.S.C. and we are againaccepting applicants for this year’sfully funded $25,000 award. The scopeof the research is any area of sciencethat contributes to the understanding

of prosthodontic tooth replacementtherapies.

Thirteen abstracts were submittedfor judging in the 2011 SharryResearch Competition. Three finalistswill present their findings at theAnnual Session in Scottsdale. Studentinvolvement in research is critical asthey are the future of our specialty.ACP member Dr. Steve Sadowsky has

been instrumental in creating studentresearch presentation niches at boththe American Prosthodontic Societyand the Pacific Coast Society forProsthodontics meetings. ACPmember Dr. Tony Randi has workedtirelessly at the Columbia UniversitySchool of Dental Medicine fosteringmentored research projects for theirprosthodontic residents. The GreaterNew York Academy of Prosthodonticshas increased its funding support for student memberships forprosthodontic residents in theAmerican Association for DentalResearch in a program administeredby Dr. Vicki Petropolous at theUniversity of Pennsylvania.

We are making an effort across thespecialty and country to foster theculture of research amongst ourstudents. A meaningful mentoredresearch project may tip an individualtowards considering a career inacademia and validates our specialtyas one which introduces the concept

of continuing scholarship to ourstudent base. There is no better timeto partner with industry to verify the validity of new technologies via mentored research projects.Collaborative research betweenprograms is another initiative forstudent involvement.

If any members have any ideas tofoster research or are looking forproject collaborators please send your questions/information to:[email protected].

About the author

ACP Fellow Dr. Kurtz , Chair ofthe ACP Research Committee,graduated from the New YorkUniversity College of Dentistry,and after twelve years of general

dental practice, returned for prosthodontictraining at Montefiore Medical Center andsubsequent maxillofacial prosthetic training at theBronx Veteran’s Administration Medical Center/Columbia University School of Dentistry. He isthe Assistant Director, Advanced EducationProgram in Prosthodontics for InternationalDentists at NYUCD. He also serves asDirector- Maxillofacial Prosthetics, GraduateProsthetics, New York Hospital- Queens.

Patients referred to prosthodontists oftenhave unique problems requiringexpertise developed by the years ofadditional training after dental school.As part of the training, prosthodontistslearn the importance of selecting theappropriate dental material to createcrowns and bridges for both teeth andimplants. As the coordinator of care across several specialties, theprosthodontist often relies upon scientificresearch to decide the treatment plan fora patient. During their training period,some prosthodontists complete aresearch project. In the prosthodonticcommunity, knowing what to use andwhen to use it has become an integralpart of graduate training programsacross the United States.

Research: the pursuit of excellenceKenneth S. Kurtz, D.D.S.

“Prosthodontists are experts in selecting materials for restoring smiles.”



American Board of Prosthodontics News

The American Board ofProsthodontics continues to seesteady growth in the number of

candidates for examination each year.This positive trend is extremelyencouraging. To further improve theexamination process a new type of oralexamination was introduced in 2009,the Section C Scenario basedexamination. Section C Scenario is aseries of 3 clinical scenarios presentedto the candidate during the course ofone hour that the candidate is asked torespond to a series of standardizedquestions. This can reduce the numberof patient based presentations from 3 to

2 for those candidates who choose totake the Section C examinations.In 2011 the ABP made additional

changes to the Section B oral patientpresentation examinations to reduce thedifficulty candidates have in identifyingpatients with the required patterns ofedentulism that meet the categories ofcombined fixed and removable, full archfixed and full arch removable treatment.These changes will be phased in overthe next four years to allow currentcandidates to continue with theirpatient treatment preparations underthe old guidelines but allowing newcandidates to use the new guidelinesshould they choose to do so. The description of both the old and

the newly revised patient treatmentdescriptions are available in theGuidelines for Certification on the ABPwebsite www.prosthodontics.org/ABP underthe heading “Certification andRecertification.”

Questions regarding the certificationprocess should be directed to Dr. TomTaylor, executive director of the ABP [email protected].

About the author

Dr. Thomas Taylor is Professor andHead, Department of ReconstructiveSciences, University of ConnecticutSchool of Dental Medicine, where hespecializes in Prosthodontics and

Maxillofacial Prosthetics. He holds a B.S. degree,University of Iowa, a D.D.S. degree, University ofIowa, and an M.S.D. degree, University ofMinnesota. He completed his residency inProsthodontics and Maxillofacial Prosthetics at theMayo Clinic. Dr. Taylor is a Past President of theAmerican College of Prosthodontists and currentlyserves as the Executive Director of the AmericanBoard of Prosthodontics.

Board certification is probably the mostconsistent way in which patientssearching for the best in medical anddental care can evaluate the credentialsof care givers and the services theyprovide. Practitioners who haveundergone board certification in theirrespective specialties have been subjectedto rigorous examination of theirknowledge base and skills in providingcare. Board certification means that thepractitioner has met certain standardsand has been judged competent by apanel of their peers. The public hasbecome more aware of the value ofboard certification and its role in qualityassurance in health care. In the specialtyof prosthodontics those dentists whosuccessfully complete certification havebeen examined as to their knowledgebase, critical decision making abilityand, most importantly, have beenevaluated as to their clinical experienceand skill. Board certification adds onemore layer to a practitioner’s educationalexpertise and credibility.

What board certification means to you

Thomas D. Taylor, D.D.S., M.S.D., F.A.C.P.


LEADING THE INDUSTRY

Ivoclar Vivadent is a research and development basedorganization, that values its partnership with theAmerican College of Prosthodontists in supporting

professional education and validating the application ofnew technologies. As a leading global dental materialsmanufacturer focused on developing new technologies toimprove clinical dentistry, Ivoclar Vivadent recognizes theACP’s many leading educators and criticalthinkers in the profession. The College alsorepresents a level of excellence thatdemonstrates the highest standard ofdentistry that establishes a goal for productdevelopment benchmarks. Therefore, IvoclarVivadent proudly supports both the ACP andthe ACP Education Foundation to betterassure the survival and growth of qualitydentistry.

Ivoclar Vivadent is creating new materialsand processes that provide optimum esthetics,durability and function to all dentalrestorations. Our new technologies cannot beimplemented without the proper training ofboth dental clinicians and technicians. During the July 7-8 Scientific Meeting focusing on Implant Superstructuresat Ivoclar Vivadent headquarters in Schaan,Liechtenstein, ACP member Dr. Clark Stanford presentedon "All-ceramic Restorations: What Is the Evidence forThe transformation Occurring in Restorative Dentistry?"The ACP’s expertise was instrumental to this carefullyintegrated program that brought an internationalattendance of clinicians and researchers together tohighlight the best knowledge in ceramic functions. IvoclarVivadent’s partnership with the ACP also encompassesestablishing clinical guidance and validation of newtechnologies. Critical input regarding the relevantbenefits and clinical outcomes of new materials and

procedures is necessary. ACP Fellows are leadingclinicians and researchers in the field whose input andexpertise are particularly important for validating,evaluating and testing the clinical relevancy of thesetechnologies and procedures.

Meet Dr. George W. Tysowsky

About Dr. Tysowsky

Dr. George Tysowsky,Vice President of Technology forIvoclar Vivadent, Inc., is a member of the ACPEF Board ofDirectors and is a strong advocate within both the ACP andcorporate dentistry for excellence in dentistry andprosthodontics.

Our profession is part of the larger dental industry. Our members are key opinion leaders and share experiences with innovators andmanufacturers of the products that serve our patients. Here we recognize a leader of industry who strongly identifies with our visionand our plans for improving prosthodontics and oral health care.

Dr. George Tysowsky,shown here at IvoclarVivadent corporateresearch offices, is adentist andinvestigator whohelps lead productand technologyinnovation indentistry.

Picture from left to right: Dr. Clark Stanford, Dr. George Tysowsky, Dr. JonathanFerencz and Dr. Jonathan Wiens. Dr. Tysowsky, Vice President of Technology forIvoclar Vivadent, recently hosted these ACP members during a scientific researchsymposium on implants at the organization’s corporate headquarters in Schaan,Liechtenstein.

“The College represents a level of excellencethat demonstrates the highest standard ofdentistry that establishes a goal for product development benchmarks.”




Meet Dr. Thomas G. Reddy

Someone You Should Know

How did you come to serve the dentalprofession by working in the industry?

While pursuing my career in the U.S. Army DentalCorps., I never envisioned being in corporatedentistry. I assumed I would be in private practice,an academic position or a combination of the two. Ihave now been with Nobelpharma (Nobel Biocaresince 1996) for almost 20 years, and have focusedexclusively on training, education and institutionalactivities. Although I have never lost sight of the fact thatI am in a “for profit” industry, it became readily apparentthat success and growth in this industry will only occurthrough collaborative interaction with clinicians,educators and researchers in private practice, academicand federal settings.

What are some of the significant efforts andtechnological advances that the industry has madeto improve patient care?

Clinical research, product innovation, patient safety,training and education to name just a few, demand aninteractive and professional relationship between thedental profession and industry. The technical evolutionthat has occurred, beginning with the 1980’s era offunctional, but esthetic challenged designs, andtraditional healing procedures, to the current era ofimmediate placement, immediate function and estheticexcellence, was a direct result of those collaborativerelationships. The future of osseointegration, just in themultiple clinical opportunities associated with currenttrends and innovations in digital technology, promises tobe even more exciting.

The most significant accomplishment of our industry,ultimately leading to improved patient care, has been itsabsolute commitment in support of dental implanteducation. Nobel Biocare alone educated almost 70,000dental professionals in the U.S. and Canada in 2010, andthrough the first 6 months of 2011, an additional 50,000!A variety of efforts, such as support of pre-doctoraleducation at no cost, implant curriculum development,

hands-on training programs, student symposiums,fellowships and scholarships, the industry has filled aneducational void, one that now seems to be closing andfinally moving back into the halls of academia, where itobviously belongs.

About Dr. Reddy

ACP Fellow Dr. Thomas G. Reddy, graduated from GeorgetownUniversity School of Dentistry. He then went on to serve in the U.S.Army Dental Corps for 24 years. His final assignment was asDirector, Dental Services, U.S. Army Health Services Command,with oversight for all U.S. Army dental care provided in the U.S.A.,including the responsibility for all U.S. Army dental specialty

residency programs. Dr. Reddy joined Nobelpharma in 1992, and in his currentposition as Vice President, Professional Relations, has direct responsibility for allNobel Biocare training & education programs.

Each issue, the ACP introduces one of the more than 3,000 members of the College to our community. Dr. Tom Reddy has been along standing member of the College with a rather unique role. His recognized knowledge and abilities as a prosthodontist has helpedin developing strong industry, academia and industry professional relationships. In this critical position, Dr. Reddy has contributedenormous value to our specialty.

“Although I have never lost sight of the factthat I am in a “for profit” industry, it becamereadily apparent that success and growth inthis industry will only occur through collaborative interaction with clinicians, educators and researchers in private practice,academic and federal settings.”


Transformations


Prosthodontists: cancer expertise on your sideRhonda Jacob, D.D.S., M.S., F.A.C.P.

Oral tumors on the roof of themouth or upper jaw are mostoften treated by surgery and

create a deficiency that connects theoral cavity of the mouth with thecavities of the sinus and nose. Whenonly a portion of the roof of the mouthor the palate is removed, a maxillaryobturator prosthesis supported by theremaining teeth is worn by the patientat all times. This prosthesis is veryeffective in preventing food and liquidfrom leaking back into the nose, andkeeps air from escaping from the mouthinto the nose preventing theunintelligible, nasal quality speech thatoccurs with this type of palatal defect.Unfortunately patients who have noremaining upper teeth or have theirentire palate removed are greatlydisabled because an obturator prosthesishas nothing to connect to.

For the past 20 years, use of the fibulaor calf bone to reconstruct themandibule or lower jaw is now almostuniversal in major medical centers.However, use of the fibula to reconstructthe maxilla has only been reported inthe past few years. This is largely due tothe success of the obturator prosthesis inrestoring function in the immediate andlong-term postoperative course of a

partial palate removal, and the fact thattotal palate removal is rare. In a totalpalate reconstruction, placing the fibulain the small space occupied by thepalate, shaping a complete alveolar orjaw ridge form, and stabilizing the boneto other facial bones requiresconsiderable expertise. When the fibulareconstruction is complemented withimplants and prosthodonticrehabilitation, the patient’s life istransformed.

This 55 year old patient’s experienceexemplifies the tremendous strides weare making in maxillofacial prosthetics.A large salivary gland tumor requiredremoval of approximately 2/3 of the roofof her mouth and associated anteriormaxillary or upper front bones. Herremaining teeth served dutifully withmagnetic retainers to hold anedentulous obturator, but these wereeventually lost. Eighteen years later,cumulative biologic mouth changesresulted in a poor fitting of theobturator, causing pain and ulcerationwithin the mouth and maxillary defect.Fortunately, she underwent upper jawreconstruction using an immediatefibula flap to reconstruct the entirepalate and both sinus areas. Thispermanently closed the largeconnection between her mouth andsinus cavities. Four months later thepatient underwent dental implantplacement in the upper and lower jawsand in another three months she had animplant retained removable upper andlower jaw prosthesis placed.

After four years, due to plastic surgeryand prosthodontic collaboration, thepatient is enjoying better oral functionthan she had prior to her initialdiagnosis of cancer.

About the author

ACP Fellow Dr. Jacob received herdental degree from the University ofIowa College of Dentistry and herprosthodontic certificate withrotations in the Veterans Hospital

and University Hospital. She then went on tocontinue her training at MD Anderson CancerCenter for where she has worked for over 30 yearsas a maxillofacial prosthodontist. Dr. Jacob’scurrently holds the position of Professor of DentalOncology and Prosthodontics (Maxillofacial).This has included an opportunity to mentor morethan 100 one-year fellows in maxillofacialprosthodontics. Dr. Jacob also serves a Presidentof the American Board of Prosthodontics.

“This 55 year old patient’s experience exemplifies the tremendous strides we are making in maxillofacial prosthetics.”

ACP members provide extraordinarycare that in many cases transforms thelives of their patients. The below articleis a glimpse into the treatment of an oralcancer patient.



Enhancing educational standardsJohn R. Agar, D.D.S., M.A., F.A.C.P.

Elevating the specialty

The Commission on DentalAccreditation (CODA) has directedspecialty organizations to use CODArevised language to rewrite theirspecialty standards by winter 2012. Thepublic, profession and the U.S.Department of Education recognizeCODA as the accrediting agency indentistry. The specialty standards defineeach specialty and exactly what we arelicensed to do in our practice.

Changes in language required self-assessment and change

CODA previously categorizedknowledge as “in-depth, understandingand familiarity” and skills as “proficient,competent and exposed.” The newlanguage combined knowledge and skillsinto three levels. The terms in-depthand understanding are to remain forlevels of knowledge with onlycompetent remaining for the level ofskill. The ACP is using this opportunityto write new standards that reflect whatprosthodontists should be learning andpracticing in the future as technologyand evidence-based informationadvances.

A lengthy, collegial, and electronicprocess

The Task Force used a knowledge-basedapproach to write new standards thatwould be empowering and acceptable toall prosthodontic educators. Informationwas collected from important resources

including: the definition of our specialty;the ACP 2011 response to the Councilon Dental Education and LicensurePeriodic Review of Dental SpecialtyEducation and Practice; theProsthodontic Parameters of CarePublication; the ProsthodonticDiagnostic Index; current standards ofother specialty(s); and Glossary ofProsthodontic Terms. The processincluded statements of what thespecialty of prosthodontics should be in10-20 years. A large quantity ofinformation was condensed throughagreement of what was needed. Theclinical standards were drafted first andthen didactic standards were written tosupport what prosthodontists doclinically. Intent statements werecomposed to provide clear expectationsof each educational standard. E-mail and interactive conference

calls were the primary venues for ourdiscussion. An online scheduling systemcoordinated times for members to meet.The process is evidence of the growingcapacity and efficiency of the ACP, itsmembers,and the Central Office Staff.

Moving Ahead

These newly crafted standards will nowgo to CODA for evaluation, commentsand final review before distribution asthe CODA Standards document for ourspecialty. We feel this process andshared ACP dedicated efforts arecreating a document that will serve usall well for defining prosthodontics inthe future.

About the author

ACP Fellow Dr. John Agar is retiredfrom the U.S. Army in which he servedas clinician, educator, consultant andcommander. He is currently Director ofGraduate Prosthodontics at theUniversity of Connecticut School of

Dental Medicine. He is Past President of the AmericanAcademy of Fixed Prosthodontics and is a PastPresident of the American Board of Prosthodontics. Dr.Agar also currently serves as Treasurer on the ACP’sBoard of Directors. If you have any questions please e-mail them to Dr. John Agar at [email protected].

Advancing the specialty

“The ACP is using this opportunity to write newstandards that reflect whatprosthodontists should belearning and practicing inthe future as technologyand evidence-based information advances.”

Dentistry is a regulated profession and being a specialist requires education by anaccredited program. The ACP is the organization responsible for creating the standardsthat lead to accreditation. At the national level, ACP members work with theAmerican Dental Association to continually update and revise these standards, therebyenhancing our education and patient care.

Acknowledgements:

• The Task Force members are Drs. Avi Bidra ,Matthew Bryington, Lyndon Cooper, CarlDriscoll, Jonathan Ferencz, Julie Holloway,Rhonda Jacob, Mathew Kattadyil, CraigNeitzke, Clark Stanford, Robert Wright, andCommissioner Kent Knoernschild as advisorand active participant. Director of CODA andprosthodontist Anthony Ziebert serves asconsultant and advisor during our deliberations.The Task Force members were carefully selectedto ensure diversity. They include: programdirectors in both three-year prosthodonticprograms and maxillofacial programs; recentgraduates of these programs; leaders serving inthe Education and Research Division of theACP; and a private practice prosthodontist thatknows what skills and knowledge are needed inpractice as well as market trends. ACPExecutive Director Ms. Nancy Deal Chandlerasked Associate Executive Director Ms. CarlaBaker to support the Task Force from the ACPCentral Office.

• Dr. Rhonda Jacob chaired a MaxillofacialProsthodontic Sub-Task Force consisting of themaxillofacial prosthodontic program directorsfor revision of the maxillofacial portion of theprosthodontic standards.

• ACP President Wiens and members of the ACPExecutive Committee demonstrated interest andsupport by being present without commentduring conference calls. After contributinginitial future expectations for the specialty,Immediate Past President Cooper contributedideas and suggestions anonymously to reduceexecutive influence on the process. Dr.Knoernschild is the current CODA Comissionerfor our specialty and Dr. Tony Ziebert is theDirector of CODA.


Domenico Cascione, C.D.T. – A former accomplishedpianist from Bari, Italy, Domenico Cassione has emerged asone of prosthodontics’ inspiring dental technologists. AC.D.T. and master ceramist, Domenico founded his lab inBari while pursuing metallurgy research and perfectingcomplex esthetic rehabilitation.

Today, Domenico is the Director of Oral Design CenterLaboratory in LA, California and is Clinical AssistantProfessor and Course Director for the Advanced DentalMorphology for Esthetic Restoration at the University ofSouthern California Ostrow School Of Dentistry. In 2007,he was awarded the Judson C. Hickey Award in theresearch category in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry.He has both authored and co-authored several articles in

dental literature and serves as an advisory board member ofSpectrum Dialogue magazine.

Domenico shares his skills and knowledge with students,residents and faculty and to provide patients restorationsthat bring life-long satisfaction. To achieve this, Domenicohas included undergraduate dental students on his dentalhealthcare team. At the graduate level, Domenico aidsyoung dental technicians and aspiring prosthodontists indeveloping skills that will enhance their accuracy, artisticability and attention to detail. Students work with variousmaterials and sophisticated instruments to create dentalprostheses reflecting art and science. He shares enthusiasm,innovation and exploration using new instruments,equipment and materials.

As a Dental Technician he helps to provide a valuedhealthcare service and positively affects patients' oralhealth and self image. “That gleam a patient receives fromhaving confidence in their teeth is the same gleam Ireceive from an audience listening to my music,” saysDomenico of his work.

Technical Stars

Suchada Kongkiatkamon, D.D.S., M.S.Dr. Suchada Kongkiatkamon received her D.D.S. degree,graduating at the top of her class from the SrinakharinwirotUniversity, Bangkok, Thailand. A 2011 graduate of theUniversity of Illinois at Chicago Advanced SpecialtyEducation Program in Prosthodontics, she received aMasters of Science in Oral Sciences. Her research, titled“Immobilized Dentin Matrix Protein 1 on Titanium SurfacesFacilitates Osteogenic Differentiation of Stem Cells,”addressed a novel surface modification that has potential toimprove osseointegration. Remarkably, she also publishedtwo additional papers while at UIC that are published in theJournal of Prosthodontics and the Journal of DentalEducation addressing gender disparities and gender trends inresearch, leadership and academics.

Dr. Kongkiatkamon’s goals are to give backto the community and to improve patients’lives. She is presently a Clinical Fellow in theSection of Oral Oncology and MaxillofacialProsthodontics at the M.D. Anderson CancerCenter. Her ultimate objective is to improve thequality of life of patients affected by acquired orcongenital defects by reducing the diseases associatedwith those treatments. She expects to integrate thoseexperiences with her prosthodontic knowledge and skills to best meet what patients’ need and expect. Dr. Kongkiatkamon believes that prosthodontic

rehabilitation has the potential to transform notonly a person’s smile, but his or her entire life. Herfuture goals are to work in academics and research ina university setting. With the background inprosthodontics and maxillofacial prosthodontics,she is learning to care for patients with a widerange of needs and complexities. She seesteaching as an opportunity to furthergive back to society in many waysthrough academics.

Young Stars

Domenico Cascione is a talented dentallaboratory technician with amazing passionfor dentistry. Here we introduce Domenicoas a leader who makes time on a daily basisto share both knowledge and enthusiasmwith students of all levels of education indentistry and dental technology.

Prosthodontics is a growing specialty indentistry. Among the expanding number ofrecent graduates, there are many superstarsand the ACP is the professional home for these up and coming superstars. Read below and see the remarkableachievements of our youngest members.



Prosthodontists in Their Communities


This fall ACP Fellow, Thomas J. Balshi, D.D.S., F.A.C.P., a private practitioner in Fort Washington,PA, hosted the Swing for a Smile golf outing with his team at Pi Dental Center. Good MorningAmerica’s Robin Roberts served as the honorary chair at the Saucon Valley Country Club inBethlehem, PA. All proceeds of the event benefitted the Pi Foundation, Pi Dental Center’sorganization with the mission to reach out and treat patients with the most dire medical conditionsand no resources to be cared for.

ACP member L. ScottBrooksby, D.D.S., a privatepractitioner in Las Vegas,performs in home exams andprocedures to patients in thearea. Here, Dr. Brooksby isperforming ozone therapy on apatient at home. He is using anaseptico portable dental unitwith suction and handpiececonnectors as well as an analyozone generator to reduce thebacterial population on theteeth.

ACP member Clark Stanford D.D.S., Ph.D., volunteered histime at the Annual Family Conference for the NationalFoundation for Ectodermal Dysplasias Annual Meeting heldnear St. Louis, MO in July. The NFED is a family organizationthat seeks the best care and support for its families. During theAnnual Family Conference, dental consult exams areperformed by a team of pediatric dentists (Drs. Tim Wright andFrank Ferrington) along with Dr. Stanford for prosthodonticconsultations. This year 84 patients were seen in a morningsession in which clinical field exams and discussions regardingoptions for prosthodontic were provided as well as locatinglocal specialists to provide care.

Several weeks before NPAW™, ACP Fellow and Georgia Program Director Philip Baker, D.D.S., F.A.C.P., received a request from a localnon-profit education, technology and recreation program named MACH Academy, Inc. for underprivileged youth located in South Augusta.The organization’s theme this year is, "Reach for the Stars” and is geared to placing young people in a positive and safe environment that allowsthem to explore education, career goals and aspirations.The prosthodontic residents from Georgia presented three 1-hour sessions for groupsages 4-7, 8-11, and 12 and up.

Prosthodontic residents from the IndianaUniversity School of Dentistryparticipated in the West Side Health Fairin Indianapolis in 2010. The residents didscreenings for several people and alsoeducated them on oral health topics. Theresidents also distributed free samples toattendees such as tooth brushes, toothpastes, mouth washes and brochures forhow keep teeth clean and healthy.



Our Community

ACP Staff visit UIC – The ACP Central Office staff was immersed in prosthodontics during a day at the UICCollege of Dentistry. Organized by ACP Past President and Head of Restorative Dentistry Dr. Stephen D. Campbell,the staff learned about the specialty and dental education, met with UIC faculty and residents, and toured the dentalschool and clinics. A highlight of the day allowed ACP staff to shadow residents in the clinic and the lab. The goal ofthe visit was to educate the ACP staff about prosthodontics and to offer insight about our ACP members and theirdaily work.

1. Prosthodonticresident Dr. MaikoSakai works on herpatient in the UICProsthodontic Clinic.

2. Prosthodonticresident Dr. SuchadaKongkiatkamonworks with materialsfor her patient.

3. UIC Faculty Dr.Alex Chan works onhis patient.

4. Prosthodontic residentDr. Michael Young discussestreatment options.

5. Prosthodontic residentJoshua Kristiansenexplains to his patientthe next steps needed tobe taken in his treatmentplan.

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ACP Fellow and Program Director John Agar, D.D.S., M.A.,F.A.C.P., and prosthodontic residents for the University ofConnecticut School of Dentistry were invited during NPAW™week at the Bloomfield Senior Men’s Breakfast. Residentspresented to a room of 45 on topics such as what the specialty ofprosthodontics encompasses and the care a prosthodontistprovides. This was actually the second year in a row the residentswere invited to present. They were very well received theprevious year and were asked to come again.



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1. Dr. Roy T. Yanase received the Kenneth Wical Award at the annual graduation dinner hosted by the Advanced Specialty Education Program in Prosthodontics, Loma Linda University School of Dentistry. Pictured: sitting from left to right: Dr. Wical and Dr. Yanase; standing from left to right: Dr. Charles Goodacre and Dr. Mathew Kattadiyil.

2. Dr. Lawrence E. Brecht, Chair of the 2011 NPAW Committee, spoke to 75 dental laboratory technical students on the relationship between our technical colleagues, prosthodontists and prosthodontics.

3. The New York Section Distinguished Service Award was presented to Dr. Gary Goldstein for his contributions to prosthodontic research and his clinical and academic achievements. He was presented with a certificate and a $500 donation was made from the New York Section to the ACP Education Foundation on his behalf.

4. The East Bay Chapter of the CA Section held a dinner meeting in May. There were a mix of residents from the Veteran’s Administration and University of California San Francisco, faculty, lab technicians and private practice prosthodontists. Pictured left to right: California Section President Dr. Ann Wei, Dr. Lily Huynh, Dr. Natalie Buu, Dr. David L. Pfeifer, Dr. Cynthia Morford, and Dr. Catherine Do.

5. The New Jersey Section held their spring meeting in May in Edison, NJ co-sponsored with the New Jersey Society of Periodontists. Pictured left to right the New Jersey Board of Directors: Drs. Mauricio Lavie, David Lipani, (Speakers, Sonia Leziy and Brahm Miller from N. Vancouver, Canada) Anthony Sallustio, Jack Piermatti and Reena Varghese.

6. Mr. Enrico Steger and Dr. Larry Sims presented at the Georgia Section recent continuing education meeting in July. Approximately 50 people attended the presentation on zirconia.

7. Residents from the University of Maryland celebrate their recent graduation. Pictured left to right: Drs. Monica Parehk, Elias Rivers, Joanna Kempler and Daniel Greenbaum

8. New York Section Board of Directors promote NPAW at their spring meeting at the Union Club. Pictured Left to Right: Drs. Lawrence Brecht, Ash Estafan, Caroline Grasso, Daniel Schweitzer, Igor Gerzon, Debra Cohn, and Anthony Randi.

9. During the National Prosthodontics Awareness Week, Loma Linda University's graduate prosthodontic students Drs. Doris Kore and Miguel Pappaterra visited the Linda Valley Care Center, Loma Linda, California, to coordinate a panel describing modern solutions to typical dental issues encountered by the elderly.

10. Dr. Igor Gerzon, President of the New York Section addressing members at the section’s spring meeting11. Drs. Farhad Vahidi, Igor Gerzon and Mamta Mehra at the New York University College of Dentistry open house during NPAW.

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Save the Date to CelebrateNational Prosthodontics Awareness Week™

The American College of Prosthodontists advocates for the valuable role that prosthodontists play on the dental team. National Prosthodontics Awareness WeekTM focuses on raising public awareness about the critical importance of a healthy mouth.

Find out more at www.prosthodontics.org/npaw

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