My goal is to help people feel better. If you or a family member is in pain, I can help. Smiling is for many reasons, including good dental health.
Teaching and Professional Appointments
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• Faculty position as Clinical Associate, University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, Department of Restorative Dentistry, 1981-1985
• Board of Governors of the Dental Clinic Club of Philadelphia, 1990-present
• Secretary of the Board of Governors, 1996-2001
Membership in Professional Organizations
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• Philadelphia County Dental Society, 1965-present
• Pennsylvania Dental Association, 1965-present
• American Dental Association, 1965-present
• Academy of General Dentistry, 1975-1977
• Dental Clinic Club of Philadelphia (Board of Governors), 1975-present
• Chapel of the Four Chaplains, 1980
• Association of Functional Orthodontists, 1987-1992
Certifications
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• Certificate in International Analgesia Society, 1972-1975
• Certificate in Equipoise Dental Institute, 1980
• Certificate in Straight Wire Orthodontic Studies, 1987
• Certificate in American Association of Functional Orthodontics, 1987
• Certificate in Treatment of Sleep Apnea, 1990
• Certificate in International Association of Implantology, 2014
• Certificate in Implant Continuum, 2014
Post Graduate Education
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• Education ranged between 25 – 100 hours/year beginning with periodontal-prostheses in 1967, and included but was not limited to:
• Blade implant with Dr. Leonard Linkow, 1972-1997
• Restorative dentistry with Dr. William Strupp, 1980-1990
• Fixed and removable orthodontics with Dr. Jay Gerber, 1987-1989
• Perio and Restorative – Dr. Daniel P. Casullo, 10/1999
• Endodontics Update 2000 – Dr. Peter Brothman, 2/2000
• Restorative Dentistry for the 21st Century – Dr. Edward M. Narcisi, 3/2000
• Internet: A Guide for Health Professionals, Multiple Professionals, 3/2000
• Periodontal Prosthesis – Dr. Daniel Brice 10/2000
• Esthetics – Dr. Damian Dachowski 10/2000
• Pedodontics – Dr. Angela Stout 10/2000
• Restoring the Gorilla Bite – Dr. Dean Elledge, 11/2000
• Mastering Direct Resins – Dr. Ronald Jackson 11/2000
• Prosthodontics – Removable – Dr. Jeffrey Goodman 1/2001
• Occlusion – Dr. Bertram Krieger 2/2001
• Controversies and Innovations in Implant Dentistry – Dr. Dennis P. Tarnow 3/2001
• Gold Restorations in Dentistry – Dr. Joseph O. Newell 10/2001
• Cardiac Issues in Dental Practice – Dr. Ronald P. Emmi 2/2002
• Craniomandibular Disorders – Diagnosis and Treatment – Dr. Ralph Garcia Jr. 2/2002
• Attachments – Dr. George E. Bambera 6/2002
• Dental Professional Risk Management – Dr. John R. Vaselaney 6/2002
• A-Splints and Implants – Drs. Andrew B. Cohen and Trevor F. Quick, 10/2002
• Professional Rescuer CPR – Earliette Hinton 1/2003
• Functionally Fixed Restorations – Dr. Paul J. Berson 1/2003
• Intraoral Digital Photography and Esthetics – Dr. Bruce A. Singer 1/2003
• Implant Prosthodontics – Dr. David A. Garber 3/2003
• Disability and Dentistry – What You Need to Know – Dr. Murray Cohen 10/2003
• Invisalign® - Applications for the General Dentistry – Dr. Gary Udis 1/2004
• Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea – Dr. B. Franklin Diamond 2/2004
• Sex, Lies and Partial Coverage – Porcelain – Dr. William C. Strupp 3/2004
• Current Standards in Implant Restorations – Dr. John H. Muhr 10/2004
• Stress, Depression and Pain – Multiple Professionals 12/2004
• Pathology – Update on Oral Pathology – Dr. Robert M. Lucas 2/2005
• The Future of Geriatric Dentistry and Strategies for a New Approach – Dr. Patrick M. Lloyd 3/2005
• Restorative Dentistry – Multiple Professionals 10/2005
• Periodontal Update – Surgical and Non-surgical – Dr. Edward A. Marcus 1/2006
• Oral Pathology – A Review – Dr. Michael R. Romeo 2/2006
• Treatment Planning and Restorative Considerations in Implants – Dr. Aldo Leopardi 3/2006
• What’s Hot in our Dental Practice – Dr. Barry Wills 9/2006
• Introduction to Acupuncture – Adam Schrieber, L.OM, MAOM, Dipl. OM, registered Acupuncturist 1/2007
• Contemporary Update on Obstructive Sleep Apnea – Dr. Edward P. Schuman 2/2007
• Chronic Pain – Multiple Professionals 2/2007
• The Aging Brain (Alzheimer’s) – Multiple Professionals 3/2007
• Members Meeting – Dr. P. Michael Schelkun 10/2007
• Smile Design – Planning and Treatment – Dr. David Faust 1/2008
• Head and Neck Cancer – Dr. John Ridge 2/2008
• Prosthetically driven Implant Dentistry – Dr. Aldo Leopardi 3/2008
• Beauty is the Eyes of the Beholder – Dr. David S. Hornbrook 3/2008
• Table Clinics – Dr. Michael Schelkun 10/2008
• Advanced Procedure and Materials for Restorative Dentistry - Dr. Douglas A. Terry 3/2009
• Immediate Load and Temporization of Implants – Dr. Eric C. Weiss 2/2009
• Endodontics Update – Dr. Robert A. Caruso Jr. 1/2009
• Correlation of Systemic Health and Dentistry – Dr. Marc S. Rabinowitz 10/2009
• Oral Pathology Update – Dr. Gordon A. Pringle 1/2010
• Biomet 3I® Innovative Seminar – Dr. Steven H. Goldstein 3/2010
• Taking the Mystery out of Endodontics – Dr. Arthur K. Weathers Jr. 3/2010
• The Dentist On Trial – Gary V. Gittleman, Esq. 10/2010
• Periodontal Plastic Surgery – Dr. Andrew B. Diamond 1/2011
• Laser Technology in Dentistry – Dr. Nelson Marquina 2/2011
• Esthetic Inlays and Onlays – Metal Free Crowns – Dr. Ronald Jackson 3/2011
• Orthodontics – Dr. Arnold J. Malerman 10/2011
• Update on Traumatic Dental Injuries – Dr. Charles Nissman 12/2011
• Cone Beam Technology Facial Imaging – Drs. Brothman and Middleberg 1/2012
• Dental Composite and Bonding Techniques – ESPE®/3M® (Manufacturer) 2/2012
• New Techniques for Simplified Implant Dentistry – Dr. Gary Morris 5/2012
• Members Meeting – Drs. Sock, Charles, Hewitt 10/2012
• Endodontics Update for the General Dentist – Dr. Fred Barnett 1/2013
• CPR for the Professional Rescuer – Joseph Edwards 2/2013
• Update in Prosthodontics – Dr. David Donatelli 2/2013
• The Dentist on Trial – Gary Gittelman, Esq. 2/2013
• Principles of Periodontics – Conservative Surgical Implants – Dr. Michael Sonic 3/2013
• Realizing Success in Endodontics – Scientific Approach – Dr. George Bruder 5/2013
• Implementing Cloud and Smart Technologies in our Practices – Dr. Andrew Cantor 10/2013
• Apthae, Bullae and Crusts – Oral Mucosal Diseases – Dr. Michael Salin 11/2013
• Update on Bronj and Orapharyngeal/HPV Cancer – Dr. Eric Carlson 1/2014
• Tooth Preparation, Restorative Materials, Function and Esthetics – Dr. Robert Winter 3/2014
• Edentulous and Failing Dentition Arches – Immediate Loading – Dr. Steven Fallon 5/2014
• Endodontic Treatment vs. Implants – Dr. John Orenstein 5/2014
• Anterior Restorative Esthetics – Dr. Leonard Kobern 10/2014
• Imaging with No Brain Surgery Required – Drs. Nissman and Salin 11/2014
• Child Abuse – Recognition and Reporting for Dental Professionals – Camille Cherry, Esq. 1/2015
• New York Implant Continuum (100 Credit Hours) – Dr. Arum Garg 9/2013-2/2014
