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ACPMessenger<br />
THE NEWS SOURCE FOR MEMBERS OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF PROSTHODONTISTS<br />
IN THIS ISSUE<br />
<strong>Digital</strong> <strong>revolution</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>prosthodontics</strong><br />
Prosthodontic<br />
Forum by the<br />
Numbers<br />
Regional<br />
Directors<br />
Members elect new<br />
leaders<br />
PAGE 4<br />
The Prosthodontic Forum is<br />
comprised <strong>of</strong> 17 organizations<br />
with more than 31,000 members.<br />
Academy <strong>of</strong> Osseo<strong>in</strong>tegration 5,500<br />
Academy <strong>of</strong> Prosthodontics 130<br />
<strong>American</strong> Academy <strong>of</strong><br />
Cosmetic Dentistry 7,807<br />
<strong>American</strong> Academy <strong>of</strong><br />
Esthetic Dentistry 130<br />
Annual Session<br />
Plan to attend <strong>in</strong><br />
Nashville<br />
PAGE 6<br />
Prosthodontic<br />
Forum<br />
Forum ga<strong>in</strong>s<br />
momentum<br />
PAGE 7<br />
By Pamela Krueger, M.S., Director, ACP Education Foundation<br />
The ACP Education Foundation together with the UNC<br />
School <strong>of</strong> Dentistry hosted a <strong>Digital</strong> Prosthodontics Technology<br />
Conference <strong>in</strong> Chapel Hill, N.C. which gathered 20 prosthodontists<br />
and 25 <strong>in</strong>dustry leaders for presentations and discussions focused<br />
on emerg<strong>in</strong>g technologies. Topics as diverse as technology transfer<br />
with<strong>in</strong> dental school and private practice sett<strong>in</strong>gs; lead<strong>in</strong>g<br />
research needs; the role <strong>of</strong> digital diagnostics <strong>in</strong> <strong>prosthodontics</strong>;<br />
and the most appropriate means <strong>of</strong> storage, management and<br />
shar<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> digital data. ACP Vice President Dr. Lyndon Cooper,<br />
who is the Stall<strong>in</strong>gs Dist<strong>in</strong>guished Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Dentistry and<br />
director <strong>of</strong> UNC’s Graduate Prosthodontics Program, organized<br />
the event. P<strong>in</strong>g Fu, chief executive <strong>of</strong>ficer <strong>of</strong> s<strong>of</strong>tware<br />
and services company Geomagic Inc., Dr. David Gratton,<br />
assistant pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> <strong>prosthodontics</strong> at the University <strong>of</strong> Iowa<br />
P<strong>in</strong>g Fu<br />
Together we will br<strong>in</strong>g cl<strong>in</strong>ical improvements to the dental<br />
community by careful test<strong>in</strong>g and evaluation, documentation<br />
and, especially, education. – Dr. Lyndon Cooper<br />
DID YOU KNOW?<br />
<strong>American</strong> Academy <strong>of</strong> Fixed<br />
Prosthodontics 600<br />
<strong>American</strong> Academy <strong>of</strong> Implant<br />
Dentistry 3,500<br />
<strong>American</strong> Academy <strong>of</strong><br />
Maxill<strong>of</strong>acial Prosthetics 277<br />
<strong>American</strong> <strong>College</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
Prosthodontists 3,034<br />
<strong>American</strong> Equilibration Society 950<br />
<strong>American</strong> Prosthodontic Society 481<br />
Greater New York Academy <strong>of</strong><br />
Prosthodontics 207<br />
The International Academy <strong>of</strong><br />
Gnathology – <strong>American</strong> Section 150<br />
National Association <strong>of</strong> Dental<br />
Laboratories 1,400<br />
National Board for Certification<br />
<strong>in</strong> Dental Laboratory<br />
Technology 7,000<br />
Northeastern Gnathological<br />
Society 159<br />
Pacific Coast Society for<br />
Prosthodontics 135<br />
Southeastern Academy <strong>of</strong><br />
Prosthodontics 230<br />
Introduc<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Prosthopedia TM<br />
New digital resource<br />
library<br />
PAGE 14<br />
VOLUME 39, ISSUE 21<br />
SPRING 2008<br />
Dr. David Gratton<br />
<strong>College</strong> <strong>of</strong> Dentistry and Scott Root,<br />
president and CEO <strong>of</strong> Astra Tech<br />
Inc., co-chaired the event.<br />
“Integrat<strong>in</strong>g digital <strong>in</strong>formatics,<br />
imag<strong>in</strong>g technology, rapid prototyp<strong>in</strong>g<br />
and novel dental materials will<br />
provide a new level <strong>of</strong> cl<strong>in</strong>ical<br />
excellence accessible to a wide<br />
array <strong>of</strong> dentists worldwide,” said<br />
Dr. Cooper. “Prosthodontists are<br />
<strong>in</strong>novation leaders and have formed<br />
new partners <strong>in</strong> the rapidly chang<strong>in</strong>g<br />
technology <strong>in</strong>dustry.<br />
See <strong>Digital</strong> Revolution on Page 8<br />
<strong>American</strong> <strong>College</strong> <strong>of</strong> Prosthodontists<br />
211 E Chicago Avenue, Suite 1000<br />
Chicago, IL 60611<br />
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David L. Pfeifer,<br />
D.D.S., M.S., M.ED.<br />
President’s Message<br />
The <strong>College</strong>’s transformation:<br />
enter<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>to the new ACP era<br />
An excit<strong>in</strong>g stir is <strong>in</strong> the air with the anticipation <strong>of</strong> our newly<br />
<strong>in</strong>stalled leadership as our Regional Directors and Alternate<br />
Directors embark on their new assignments and duties. The<br />
recent successful ACP election process resulted <strong>in</strong> seven new<br />
representatives to our Board <strong>of</strong> Directors, creat<strong>in</strong>g a more<br />
diverse and demographic representation for the <strong>College</strong>.<br />
Our membership will experience the evolution <strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>creased<br />
transparency <strong>in</strong> communication, serv<strong>in</strong>g as a conduit toward<br />
enhanced representation. This was re<strong>in</strong>forced as each Regional<br />
Director expressed s<strong>in</strong>cere enthusiasm when notified to confirm<br />
the results <strong>of</strong> your selection. They attended a two-day Board<br />
<strong>of</strong> Directors Orientation <strong>in</strong> Chicago <strong>in</strong> February, as well as<br />
participated <strong>in</strong> their first Board <strong>of</strong> Directors Meet<strong>in</strong>g. The<br />
outcomes <strong>of</strong> the February meet<strong>in</strong>g set the stage for the<br />
upcom<strong>in</strong>g year and also serve as a cont<strong>in</strong>uum toward the future<br />
commitments <strong>of</strong> our strategic plan.<br />
So what’s on the plate? Our centerpiece is address<strong>in</strong>g the mega<br />
issue <strong>of</strong> growth and value – the two are <strong>in</strong>separable. While we<br />
will cont<strong>in</strong>ually address the known value <strong>of</strong> our <strong>College</strong>, we<br />
will delve <strong>in</strong>to methods <strong>of</strong> communicat<strong>in</strong>g more tangible<br />
measurements to serve as irresistible <strong>in</strong>centives. This is coupled<br />
with an aggressive plan to vitalize our Sections by creat<strong>in</strong>g an<br />
enhanced sense <strong>of</strong> pride and a feel<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> compassion toward<br />
belong<strong>in</strong>g. A primary task<strong>in</strong>g for the Regional Directors will be<br />
growth and recognition <strong>of</strong> value. All <strong>College</strong> members are called<br />
upon to forge ahead the activities <strong>of</strong> the Sections br<strong>in</strong>g<strong>in</strong>g them<br />
to a more viable plane and engage all potential members to<br />
partake <strong>in</strong> this movement. Successful growth must be dynamic<br />
and consider all sectors <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g our educational faculty, tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g<br />
programs, science and research as well as <strong>in</strong>creas<strong>in</strong>g members<br />
from the Federal Services and private practice sectors. It will<br />
require commitment.<br />
Aside from growth and value there are many other complimentary<br />
activities slated and I will highlight just a few:<br />
• A thriv<strong>in</strong>g ACP Web Site promot<strong>in</strong>g a public relations<br />
message by creat<strong>in</strong>g new l<strong>in</strong>ks with consumers, members<br />
and organizations; with real-time list<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>of</strong> member<br />
prosthodontists and dental technicians for referrals; with new<br />
Section Web sites <strong>in</strong> development; and with expand<strong>in</strong>g<br />
educational and <strong>in</strong>formational opportunities (refer to Dr.<br />
Goodacre’s “Last Word” column on Page 14 <strong>of</strong> this issue <strong>of</strong><br />
the Messenger).<br />
• A grow<strong>in</strong>g group <strong>of</strong> Prosthodontic Forum organizations<br />
<strong>of</strong>fer<strong>in</strong>g support and advocacy to both the specialty and<br />
discipl<strong>in</strong>e <strong>of</strong> <strong>prosthodontics</strong> (refer to Dr. Goldste<strong>in</strong>’s article on<br />
Page 7 <strong>of</strong> this issue <strong>of</strong> the Messenger). The outreach to these<br />
organizations is <strong>of</strong> paramount importance toward<br />
leverag<strong>in</strong>g a favorable position on common issues.<br />
• An emerg<strong>in</strong>g Center for Prosthodontic Education <strong>of</strong>fer<strong>in</strong>g<br />
new programs tailored with topics and <strong>of</strong> importance and<br />
<strong>in</strong>terest. Check the ACP Web site (click “Meet<strong>in</strong>gs &<br />
Events”) and review the latest courses <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g Esthetic<br />
Cont<strong>in</strong>uum 2008 com<strong>in</strong>g up <strong>in</strong> August.<br />
• An excit<strong>in</strong>g 38th Annual Session <strong>of</strong> the ACP <strong>in</strong> Nashville this<br />
fall. If you missed the conference that was featured on the<br />
cover <strong>of</strong> this issue <strong>of</strong> the Messenger, you can still be part <strong>of</strong> the<br />
trend. Plan to attend the Annual Session to learn about<br />
emerg<strong>in</strong>g technologies dur<strong>in</strong>g the General Session<br />
Perspectives on Translat<strong>in</strong>g the Science and Practice <strong>of</strong><br />
Prosthodontics for the 21st Century. Don’t miss it – October 29<br />
to November 1.<br />
These representative activities are a small statement <strong>of</strong> the big<br />
momentum we’re experienc<strong>in</strong>g this year. Complimented by an<br />
extremely dedicated and talented staff at the ACP Central Office,<br />
you and our <strong>College</strong> are positioned for a fantastic future. So stay<br />
tuned and play an active role!<br />
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ACP MESSENGER WWW.PROSTHODONTICS.ORG SPRING 2008<br />
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ACP elects new Regional Directors<br />
By Nathalie Williams, Sections Manager<br />
ACP members elected seven new Regional Directors for the ACP Board <strong>of</strong><br />
Directors, along with seven Alternate Directors. Congratulations to:<br />
Region 1 (Northeast)<br />
Regional Director: Lawrence E. Brecht, D.D.S.<br />
New York, NY<br />
Alternate Director: Steven M. Morgano, D.M.D<br />
Boston, MA<br />
Region 2 (Eastern)<br />
Region 3 (Central)<br />
Regional Director: Richard D. Jordan, D.D.S., M.S.<br />
Mills River, NC<br />
Alternate Director: Mohammad Mazaheri, M.D.D.,<br />
D.D.S., M.Sc. Lancaster, PA<br />
Regional Director: Thomas Bloem, D.D.S., M.S.<br />
Ann Arbor, MI<br />
Alternate Director: Lars Bouma, D.D.S., M.S.<br />
Oklahoma City, OK<br />
Region 4 (Rockies/Pla<strong>in</strong>s) Regional Director: Alfonso Monarres, D.D.S., M.S.<br />
San Antonio, TX<br />
Alternate Director: Robert H. Ahlstrom, D.D.S, M.S.<br />
Reno, NV<br />
Region 5 (Pacific)<br />
Regional Director: Jenny Ji-yu Chen, D.D.S.<br />
San Francisco, CA<br />
Alternate Director: David Guichet, D.D.S.<br />
Orange, CA<br />
Region 6 (Federal Services) Regional Director: Colonel Steven Curtis, D.D.S.,<br />
USAF. Wash<strong>in</strong>gton, DC<br />
Alternate Director: Capta<strong>in</strong> Steven D. Florer,<br />
D.D.S., USPHS. Cape May, NJ<br />
From L-R: Dr. Lawrence Brecht, Dr. Alfonso Monarres, Dr. Guillermo Bernal, Col. Steven Curtis, Dr. Thomas Bloem<br />
and Dr. Jenny Chen. (Not pictured: Dr. Richard Jordan.)<br />
Region 7 (International)<br />
Regional Director: Guillermo Bernal, D.D.S.,<br />
M.S.D. Bogota, Columbia<br />
Alternate Director: Jack D. Gerrow, D.D.S., M.S.,<br />
M.Ed. Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada<br />
The ACP 2007 Election closed at midnight on Dec. 31. with a total number<br />
<strong>of</strong> voters larger than any previous House <strong>of</strong> Delegates meet<strong>in</strong>g. Because there<br />
were clear w<strong>in</strong>ners for both Directors and Alternates, run-<strong>of</strong>f elections were not<br />
necessary. The Regions where elections were held were very close—thanks to the<br />
strong nom<strong>in</strong>ees that were submitted by the Sections. We would like to thank the<br />
Section Presidents and Officers for their work and support <strong>in</strong> this process.<br />
Because there were no nom<strong>in</strong>ees from the Pacific or International regions, the<br />
Board <strong>of</strong> Directors appo<strong>in</strong>ted the <strong>in</strong>dividuals for the positions <strong>of</strong> Regional Director<br />
and Alternate Director. Please congratulate and support your new Regional<br />
Directors and Alternates.<br />
Check out new Section <strong>in</strong>formation and resources posted <strong>in</strong> the Members Only<br />
area <strong>of</strong> www.<strong>prosthodontics</strong>.org and stay tuned for Regional E-newsletters and<br />
Section Web sites that will be developed this summer.<br />
Section News to Share?<br />
Send your upcom<strong>in</strong>g events <strong>in</strong>fo, articles and photos from recent activities<br />
to nwilliams@<strong>prosthodontics</strong>.org for publication <strong>in</strong> Regional newsletters and<br />
on the Web.<br />
Do We Have Your E-mail?<br />
Have a new e-mail address? Update your contact <strong>in</strong>formation <strong>in</strong> the Members<br />
Only area <strong>of</strong> www.<strong>prosthodontics</strong>.org so you don’t miss an issue <strong>of</strong> the new<br />
Regional communications.<br />
ACP provides <strong>in</strong>put regard<strong>in</strong>g CODA revision<br />
By Arthur Nimmo, D.D.S., F.A.C.P.<br />
With the guidance <strong>of</strong> several ACP leaders, the <strong>College</strong> presented recommendations<br />
to the <strong>American</strong> Dental Association’s Commission on Dental Accreditation task<br />
force regard<strong>in</strong>g prosthodontic education.<br />
The ADA Board <strong>of</strong> Trustees formed a task force to review potential changes <strong>in</strong><br />
the operation <strong>of</strong> CODA, which is responsible for periodic accreditation review for<br />
all dental schools and advanced education programs <strong>in</strong> <strong>prosthodontics</strong>. A group <strong>of</strong><br />
ACP members, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g President Dr. David Pfeifer, President-Elect Dr. Charles<br />
Goodacre, Immediate Past President Dr. Stephen Campbell, and Past Presidents<br />
Dr. Arthur Nimmo and Dr. Ronald Woody, collaborated on a position paper to<br />
provide <strong>in</strong>put to the task force. Dr. Nimmo presented the recommendations last<br />
fall <strong>in</strong> Chicago.<br />
“Dur<strong>in</strong>g the evolution <strong>of</strong> these proceed<strong>in</strong>gs, the ACP has played a strong<br />
advocacy role support<strong>in</strong>g both the specialty and the discipl<strong>in</strong>e <strong>of</strong> <strong>prosthodontics</strong>,”<br />
Pfeifer said. “It was critical to have <strong>in</strong>formation provided to the CODA task force<br />
on behalf <strong>of</strong> all stakeholders, ACP members and the Forum Organizations.”<br />
The position paper recognized the importance <strong>of</strong> the cont<strong>in</strong>ued function <strong>of</strong><br />
CODA with some revisions <strong>in</strong> structure to better serve the needs <strong>of</strong> the<br />
dental specialties. Three dist<strong>in</strong>ct subdivisions were proposed: 1.) predoctoral<br />
education 2.) advanced education and 3.) allied dental programs <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g dental<br />
technology tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g.<br />
“In particular, predoctoral standards need scrut<strong>in</strong>y and revision as concerns exist<br />
with the dilution <strong>of</strong> educational curricula <strong>in</strong> <strong>prosthodontics</strong>,” Pfeifer said.<br />
The ACP recommended that CODA reconsider its role <strong>in</strong> the accreditation <strong>of</strong><br />
new areas <strong>in</strong> general dentistry. This process has created confusion for the general<br />
public <strong>in</strong> know<strong>in</strong>g the difference between accredited areas <strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>terest <strong>in</strong> general<br />
dentistry and accredited dental specialties. Other procedural recommendations<br />
<strong>in</strong>cluded a requirement for a 2/3 majority for major policy changes as well as<br />
suggestions for improved communications and report<strong>in</strong>g through the ADA Web site.<br />
The ACP also recommended that CODA def<strong>in</strong>e and create an accreditation<br />
process that promotes and encourages <strong>in</strong>novation and excellence <strong>in</strong> teach<strong>in</strong>g and <strong>in</strong><br />
academic programs <strong>of</strong>fered to students. Further, the ACP proposed a fundamental<br />
change <strong>in</strong> how CODA revises the predoctoral standards. Historically, this process<br />
has been driven by dental school deans with little or no <strong>in</strong>put from the faculty<br />
directly <strong>in</strong>volved <strong>in</strong> teach<strong>in</strong>g. The ACP has suggested that CODA take advantage<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>put provided by faculty from the dental specialties and discipl<strong>in</strong>es, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g<br />
ACP and Prosthodontic Forum members.<br />
The ADA Task Force on CODA is <strong>in</strong> the process <strong>of</strong> conduct<strong>in</strong>g follow-up<br />
electronic surveys <strong>in</strong> the communities <strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>terest to further ref<strong>in</strong>e their proposals.<br />
The task force will then present its recommendations to the ADA Board <strong>of</strong><br />
Trustees for further review and consideration.<br />
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ACP MESSENGER WWW.PROSTHODONTICS.ORG SPRING 2008
2008 ACP Annual Session Schedule at a Glance<br />
Tuesday, October 28<br />
2:00–5:00 p.m. AAMP Sponsored Workshop<br />
Wednesday, October 29<br />
6:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Registration Open<br />
7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Board Preparation Course<br />
7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Achiev<strong>in</strong>g Excellence <strong>in</strong> Prosthodontic<br />
Education<br />
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Prosthodontic Diagnostic Index<br />
(PDI) Calibration Sem<strong>in</strong>ar<br />
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Prosthodontic Forum<br />
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. ACP Regional Sections Meet<strong>in</strong>gs<br />
Northeast Region 1<br />
Eastern Region 2<br />
Central Region 3<br />
Rockies/Pla<strong>in</strong>s Region 4<br />
Pacific Region 5<br />
Federal Services Region 6<br />
International Region 7<br />
1:00–4:00 p.m. ACP Annual Membership Assembly<br />
and Leadership Program<br />
6:00–8:00 p.m. Welcome Reception<br />
Thursday, October 30<br />
7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Registration Open<br />
7:30–8:30 a.m. Cont<strong>in</strong>ental Breakfast with Exhibitors<br />
7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Exhibits Open<br />
8:15 a.m.–4:30 p.m. General Session<br />
9:40–10:15 a.m. John J. Sharry Research Competition<br />
10:15–10:45 a.m. C<strong>of</strong>fee Break with Exhibitors<br />
12:15–2:00 p.m. Lunch with Exhibitors<br />
12:15–2:30 p.m. Table Cl<strong>in</strong>ics<br />
1:00–5:00 p.m. Spouse/Companion Event –<br />
Frist Center for Visual Arts and<br />
Tour <strong>of</strong> Nashville<br />
4:30–5:30 p.m. Exhibitor/Attendee Reception<br />
6:30–8:00 p.m. Navy Reception<br />
Air Force Reception<br />
Friday, October 31<br />
7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Registration Open<br />
7:30–8:30 a.m. Cont<strong>in</strong>ental Breakfast with Exhibitors<br />
7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Exhibits Open<br />
8:15 a.m.–4:30 p.m. General Session<br />
10:15–10:45 a.m. C<strong>of</strong>fee Break with Exhibitors<br />
12:15–2:00 p.m. Annual Luncheon<br />
12:15–2:00 p.m. Lunch with Exhibitors<br />
4:30–5:30 p.m. Student/New Prosthodontist Reception<br />
6:00–10:00 p.m. President’s D<strong>in</strong>ner at the Country<br />
Music Hall <strong>of</strong> Fame ® and Museum<br />
Saturday, November 1<br />
7:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Registration Open<br />
7:00–8:00 a.m. Army Breakfast<br />
Veterans Adm<strong>in</strong>istration Breakfast<br />
Alliance Technician Breakfast<br />
8:00–9:00 a.m. Technology Forum Cont<strong>in</strong>ental<br />
Breakfast<br />
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Technology Forum<br />
1:00–4:30 p.m. Advanced Prosthodontic Practice Tools<br />
and Techniques<br />
1:00 –4:30 p.m. New Horizons <strong>in</strong> Dental Laboratory<br />
Technology<br />
Sunday, November 2 – Wednesday, November 5<br />
7:00a.m.– 6:00 p.m. ABP Board Exams<br />
Network with colleagues <strong>in</strong> Nashville:<br />
get connected<br />
Mark your calendar for October 29 to November 1<br />
By Melissa Kabadian, M.A., Director <strong>of</strong> Education and Meet<strong>in</strong>g Services<br />
Plan to attend the 38th Annual Session <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>American</strong> <strong>College</strong> <strong>of</strong> Prosthodontists <strong>in</strong> Nashville,<br />
Tenn. Get connected at “the” meet<strong>in</strong>g to attend <strong>in</strong><br />
<strong>prosthodontics</strong> <strong>of</strong>fer<strong>in</strong>g engag<strong>in</strong>g educational<br />
sessions; a remarkable new technology showcase;<br />
cutt<strong>in</strong>g-edge exhibitors; and a variety <strong>of</strong> events and<br />
opportunities to network with colleagues.<br />
“The Nashville Annual Session has been designed<br />
to provide a range <strong>of</strong> perspectives on the future <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>prosthodontics</strong> from the ongo<strong>in</strong>g developments <strong>in</strong><br />
digital dentistry and applications <strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>dustrial<br />
approaches, to fabrication <strong>of</strong> restorations, the policy<br />
and practical implications <strong>of</strong> the electronic health record to changes <strong>in</strong> the scope <strong>of</strong> practice,”<br />
said Dr. Clark Stanford, 2008 Annual Session program chair. “This will be an excit<strong>in</strong>g, highly<br />
<strong>in</strong>formative meet<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> a great location.”<br />
The Gaylord Opryland Resort ® & Convention Center will host our group this fall. The resort<br />
<strong>of</strong>fers endless excitement below the majestic, climate-controlled glass atriums, where you’ll be<br />
surrounded by n<strong>in</strong>e acres <strong>of</strong> lush <strong>in</strong>door gardens, w<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>g rivers and pathways, and sparkl<strong>in</strong>g<br />
waterfalls where you can unw<strong>in</strong>d, explore, shop, d<strong>in</strong>e and be enterta<strong>in</strong>ed to your heart’s content.<br />
The General Session educational program – Perspective on Translat<strong>in</strong>g the Science and Practice <strong>of</strong><br />
Prosthodontics for the 21 st Century – promises to be exceptional. “Prosthodontics has entered a phase<br />
<strong>of</strong> rapid change with developments occurr<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> allied <strong>in</strong>dustries, technologies, policies and modes<br />
<strong>of</strong> practice,” Stanford said. “The rate <strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>novations is occurr<strong>in</strong>g so rapidly it is <strong>of</strong> value to see where<br />
the vision is <strong>in</strong> 20 years.”<br />
We <strong>in</strong>vite you to experience the energy <strong>of</strong> the Music City at the world-famous Gaylord Opryland<br />
Resort ® & Convention Center, recognized around the world for its extraord<strong>in</strong>ary service, luxurious<br />
accommodations and first-class enterta<strong>in</strong>ment. Highlights <strong>in</strong>clude a 44-foot waterfall, founta<strong>in</strong><br />
shows and tours aboard our Delta Flatboats – right <strong>in</strong>side the hotel. While you are there, you may<br />
experience the legendary sounds <strong>of</strong> the Grand Ole Opry ® , play at Nashville’s premier golf course,<br />
Gaylord Spr<strong>in</strong>gs ® , enjoy a lunch or d<strong>in</strong>ner cruise aboard the General Jackson ® Showboat, get your<br />
kicks at the Wildhorse Saloon, or walk to the nearby mall, Opry Mills<br />
Located just 20 m<strong>in</strong>utes from Nashville International Airport the resort is easy to access and <strong>of</strong>fers<br />
affordable hotel room rates. Please visit www.gaylordhotels.com/gaylordopryland for<br />
more <strong>in</strong>formation on the property. Watch your mail for the 2008 Annual Session<br />
Registration Brochure and visit www.prothodontics.org<br />
to register onl<strong>in</strong>e and for the most updated <strong>in</strong>formation<br />
about this year’s Annual Session.<br />
Don’t Miss!<br />
Technology Forum<br />
Saturday, November 1 from 9 a.m. to Noon<br />
8 a.m. Cont<strong>in</strong>ental Breakfast<br />
The 2008 Technology Forum is a tremendous opportunity to explore what’s new <strong>in</strong> the<br />
specialty. Companies on the lead<strong>in</strong>g edge <strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>novative technologies will host demonstrations<br />
and m<strong>in</strong>i-lectures on key topics <strong>in</strong> <strong>prosthodontics</strong>. Featured presentations will <strong>in</strong>clude<br />
<strong>of</strong>fer<strong>in</strong>gs from: 3M ESPE, Dentsply Tulsa, Ivoclar Vivadent, Nobel Biocare and Straumann.<br />
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Prosthodontic Forum ga<strong>in</strong>s momentum<br />
By Gary R. Goldste<strong>in</strong>, D.D.S., F.A.C.P.<br />
Prosthodontic Forum Chair<br />
Some years ago the <strong>College</strong>, realiz<strong>in</strong>g that a strong<br />
discipl<strong>in</strong>e was critical to the health <strong>of</strong> the specialty, formed the<br />
Prosthodontic Forum. When first created the goal was to<br />
achieve the critical mass necessary to make an impact on<br />
significant issues. In a little more than three years, the Forum<br />
has grown from 8 to 17 organizations, allow<strong>in</strong>g it to <strong>in</strong>terface with the <strong>American</strong><br />
Dental Association, the ADA’s Commission on Dental Accreditation, the<br />
<strong>American</strong> Dental Education Association and the ADA’s Cont<strong>in</strong>u<strong>in</strong>g Education<br />
Recognition Program <strong>in</strong> a unified manner. The Forum now represents more than<br />
31,000 members (see Did You Know graphic on the cover <strong>of</strong> this issue for<br />
complete breakdown by organization). While some people ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong> multiple<br />
memberships <strong>in</strong> these organizations, the total is still a compell<strong>in</strong>g number.<br />
The Forum’s purpose is to provide a unified voice <strong>in</strong> the representation <strong>of</strong><br />
the prosthodontic discipl<strong>in</strong>e and a means <strong>of</strong> exchang<strong>in</strong>g ideas, <strong>in</strong>centives and<br />
<strong>in</strong>formation among prosthodontic-related organizations. While each association<br />
has its own sphere <strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>terest, the one overlapp<strong>in</strong>g common denom<strong>in</strong>ator is the<br />
discipl<strong>in</strong>e <strong>of</strong> <strong>prosthodontics</strong>. Some <strong>of</strong> the organizations are large and others small<br />
with limited membership. All are <strong>in</strong>fluential. Collectively, the comb<strong>in</strong>ed <strong>in</strong>tellect,<br />
energy and numbers give the Forum the ability to be <strong>in</strong>fluential <strong>in</strong> decisions that<br />
impact on <strong>prosthodontics</strong>.<br />
What have we accomplished?<br />
In 2005, the Forum unanimously voted to request that the Glossary <strong>of</strong> Prosthodontic<br />
Terms be available onl<strong>in</strong>e at no charge. The Academy <strong>of</strong> Prosthodontics (who<br />
authored the glossary) and the Editorial Council <strong>of</strong> the Journal <strong>of</strong> Prosthetic<br />
Dentistry (who published it) agreed,<br />
and it is now available.<br />
The Prosthodontic Forum report<br />
on CERP was forwarded to the ADA<br />
and as a result Ms. Laura Neumann,<br />
associate executive director <strong>of</strong> the<br />
ADA Division on Education, attended<br />
the 2006 Forum meet<strong>in</strong>g. After an<br />
extremely positive <strong>in</strong>teraction she<br />
assured the Forum that the ADA is<br />
listen<strong>in</strong>g, that CERP will become<br />
more user friendly and that Forum<br />
member organizations can look<br />
forward to expedited reviews <strong>in</strong> the<br />
near future. In fact, as a result <strong>of</strong> that<br />
meet<strong>in</strong>g, the ADA CERP committee<br />
met and approved an abbreviated<br />
application for CE providers<br />
who were previously approved for a<br />
three- or four-year period and<br />
are reapply<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
Us<strong>in</strong>g the Northeastern<br />
Gnathological Society’s program<br />
to support Laboratory Technology<br />
education, the Forum alerted all <strong>of</strong> the<br />
organizations to the problems that<br />
exist <strong>in</strong> this area. The Forum’s<br />
Laboratory Committee provided a<br />
detailed report at the 2007 meet<strong>in</strong>g<br />
and as a result the Forum has<br />
<strong>in</strong>terfaced with the ADA, CODA and<br />
ADEA on this matter. (To read the<br />
THE FORUM’S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE A UNIFIED VOICE IN THE<br />
REPRESENTATION OF THE PROSTHODONTIC DISCIPLINE AND A MEANS<br />
OF EXCHANGING IDEAS, INCENTIVES AND INFORMATION AMONG<br />
PROSTHODONTIC-RELATED ORGANIZATIONS.<br />
letter, visit the Forum News page on www.<strong>prosthodontics</strong>.org by click<strong>in</strong>g on the<br />
Dental Pr<strong>of</strong>essionals l<strong>in</strong>k from any page <strong>of</strong> the Web site.)<br />
Also <strong>in</strong> 2007, the Pacific Coast Society <strong>of</strong> Prosthodontics presented a position<br />
paper on what they perceive as an alarm<strong>in</strong>g decl<strong>in</strong>e <strong>in</strong> the cl<strong>in</strong>ical prosthodontic<br />
skills <strong>of</strong> recent dental school graduates. Members <strong>of</strong> PCSP feel the deficiencies <strong>of</strong><br />
cl<strong>in</strong>ical skills <strong>in</strong> fixed, removable and implant <strong>prosthodontics</strong> are a result <strong>in</strong> shortcom<strong>in</strong>gs<br />
<strong>in</strong> educational programs, requirements and competencies with<strong>in</strong> U.S.<br />
dental schools. The premise was unanimously endorsed by the member organizations<br />
and an e-mail was sent to Neumann, with copies to CODA and ADEA. (To<br />
read the letter, visit the Forum News page on www.<strong>prosthodontics</strong>.org.)<br />
As Chair <strong>of</strong> the Forum, I have had the pleasure <strong>of</strong> serv<strong>in</strong>g as a representative at<br />
three Laboratory Summits; an ADEA conference on the Specialties <strong>in</strong> December<br />
<strong>of</strong> 2006; as a speaker on “Big Challenges <strong>in</strong> Dentistry” at the NADL meet<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong><br />
January 2007; and on the Board <strong>of</strong> Directors <strong>of</strong> the ACP. In addition I have, and<br />
cont<strong>in</strong>ue to, <strong>in</strong>terface with the ADA on the CERP issue, and with the ADA,<br />
CODA and ADEA on the laboratory technology and predoctoral prosthodontic<br />
education concerns.<br />
What are our plans?<br />
The Forum will cont<strong>in</strong>ue to be active with issues <strong>in</strong>volv<strong>in</strong>g the laboratory<br />
<strong>in</strong>dustry and predoctoral prosthodontic education. We encourage all <strong>of</strong><br />
our organizations to foster programs that enhance the exposure <strong>of</strong> undergraduate<br />
students to cont<strong>in</strong>u<strong>in</strong>g education <strong>in</strong> <strong>prosthodontics</strong>, and we will be open to new<br />
<strong>in</strong>itiatives recommended by our member organizations.<br />
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<strong>Digital</strong> Revolution cont<strong>in</strong>ued from page 1<br />
President-Elect honored with <strong>in</strong>augural ADEA award<br />
The <strong>American</strong> Dental Education Association Gies Foundation honored ACP President-Elect Charles<br />
J. Goodacre, D.D.S., M.S.D. for his vision, <strong>in</strong>novation and achievement <strong>in</strong> global oral health<br />
and education.<br />
The <strong>in</strong>augural William J. Gies Awards for Vision, Innovation and Achievement were presented at<br />
the 85th ADEA Annual Session <strong>in</strong> late March. Goodacre received the Outstand<strong>in</strong>g Innovation, Dental<br />
Educator award, which was one <strong>of</strong> n<strong>in</strong>e honored <strong>in</strong> 2008. The recipients were selected by a<br />
dist<strong>in</strong>guished panel <strong>of</strong> judges consist<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> the ADEAGies Foundation Board <strong>of</strong> Trustees.<br />
“It’s a privilege to recognize these award w<strong>in</strong>ners, each <strong>of</strong> whom took on a challenge <strong>in</strong> global<br />
oral health and education and pursued it tirelessly,” said Richard W. Valachovic, D.M.D., M.P.H.,<br />
president <strong>of</strong> the ADEAGies Foundation and executive director <strong>of</strong> ADEA.<br />
Goodacre is Dean <strong>of</strong> the Loma L<strong>in</strong>da University School <strong>of</strong> Dentistry. He is a member <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>American</strong> Academy <strong>of</strong> Fixed Prosthodontics, is a Diplomate <strong>of</strong> the <strong>American</strong> Board <strong>of</strong> Prosthodontics,<br />
Past President <strong>of</strong> the ABP, and Fellow <strong>of</strong> the Academy <strong>of</strong> Prosthodontics and the ACP. Dr. Goodacre<br />
also serves as the Messenger Editor-<strong>in</strong>-Chief.<br />
ACPEF pays 2008 student ACP dues<br />
Cont<strong>in</strong>u<strong>in</strong>g the program launched <strong>in</strong> 2007, the ACPEF Board <strong>of</strong> Directors voted <strong>in</strong> favor <strong>of</strong> pay<strong>in</strong>g<br />
ACP student membership dues for all eligible post-graduate students <strong>of</strong> <strong>prosthodontics</strong>. ACP<br />
student membership is a vital enhancement <strong>of</strong> postgraduate <strong>prosthodontics</strong> students’ tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g as<br />
membership provides access to the Journal <strong>of</strong> Prosthodontics, the ACP Messenger, the Prosthodontic<br />
Diagnostic Index , discounted cont<strong>in</strong>u<strong>in</strong>g education opportunities, and many other benefits<br />
<strong>of</strong> membership <strong>in</strong> the only organization recognized by the ADA to represent the specialty. ACP<br />
membership gives residents entrée to the community and possession <strong>of</strong> the <strong>in</strong>formation necessary to<br />
maximize their tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g and education.<br />
Register now for Esthetic Cont<strong>in</strong>uum <strong>in</strong> August<br />
The ACP Center for Prosthodontic Education together with the University <strong>of</strong> Wash<strong>in</strong>gton School <strong>of</strong><br />
Dentistry present Esthetic Cont<strong>in</strong>uum 2008 on Aug. 15-16 at The West<strong>in</strong> Seattle <strong>in</strong> Seattle, WA.<br />
This unique update <strong>of</strong> esthetic technology and techniques features renowned faculty lead by Course<br />
Director Ariel J. Raigrodski, D.M.D., M.S. Sponsored by 3M ESPE, Crest Oral-B P&G Pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
Oral Health, Nobel Biocare and Cusp Dental Laboratory, this comprehensive program will cover<br />
topics from ceramic restorations; porcela<strong>in</strong> lam<strong>in</strong>ate veneers and anterior implant<br />
esthetics to the role <strong>of</strong> orthodontics and periodontal surgery <strong>in</strong> facilitat<strong>in</strong>g esthetic results.<br />
Book your hotel reservation now onl<strong>in</strong>e. Visit www.<strong>prosthodontics</strong>.org and click on Meet<strong>in</strong>gs &<br />
Events from any page to access <strong>in</strong>formation about the August course <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g the conference<br />
overview and registration brochure. Don’t forget to register now onl<strong>in</strong>e while space is still available.<br />
CPE partners with Institute for Facial Esthetics<br />
The ACP Center for Prosthodontic Education is pleased to announce a new jo<strong>in</strong>t partnership<br />
with the Institute for Facial Esthetics located <strong>in</strong> Fort Wash<strong>in</strong>gton Pa., <strong>of</strong>fer<strong>in</strong>g several excellent<br />
cont<strong>in</strong>u<strong>in</strong>g education opportunities. All ACP members will receive a $100 discount <strong>of</strong>f registration<br />
fees when they register early.<br />
Courses feature computer presentations, videos and hands-on tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> live surgeries with a<br />
special <strong>in</strong>traoral live video giv<strong>in</strong>g participants the “surgeon’s eye view” <strong>of</strong> the procedures.<br />
For more <strong>in</strong>formation visit the Institute for Facial Esthetics’ Web site at<br />
www.dentalimplants-usa.com/iffe or contact Tricia Lansek by phone at (215) 643-5881 or by e-mail<br />
at tricia.lansek@pidentalcenter.com. All courses also appear on the ACP Calendar <strong>of</strong> Events, which may<br />
be accessed by click<strong>in</strong>g on the Meet<strong>in</strong>g & Events l<strong>in</strong>k from any page <strong>of</strong> www.<strong>prosthodontics</strong>.org.<br />
2007 John J. Sharry Research Award W<strong>in</strong>ners<br />
Michael D. Forde, D.D.S., M.S. placed first <strong>in</strong> the 2007 John J Sharry Research Competition with his<br />
presentation, “Proteomic Analysis <strong>of</strong> Oral Fluids.” Amit Sachdeo, B.D.S., M.S., D.M.Sc., placed<br />
second based on his research, “Bi<strong>of</strong>ilm formation <strong>in</strong> the Edentulous.” Seiichi Yamano, D.D.S., Ph.D.,<br />
D.M.D., M.M.Sc. rounded out the w<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g presentations with, “Effects <strong>of</strong> nicot<strong>in</strong>e <strong>in</strong> the plasma on<br />
wound heal<strong>in</strong>g and osseo<strong>in</strong>tegration <strong>of</strong> a titanium implant <strong>in</strong> a rat.” Mary P. Walker, D.D.S., Ph.D.<br />
serves as Chair <strong>of</strong> the ACP Research Committee and presented the John J. Sharry Research<br />
Competition Awards with Thomas J. McGarry, D.D.S., Chair <strong>of</strong> the ACP Education Foundation.<br />
ACP President Dr. David L. Pfeifer engages the panelists with a question dur<strong>in</strong>g the<br />
<strong>Digital</strong> Prosthodontics Technology Conference.<br />
“Together we will br<strong>in</strong>g cl<strong>in</strong>ical improvements to the dental<br />
community by careful test<strong>in</strong>g and evaluation, documentation<br />
and, especially, education.”<br />
He added that Fu’s collaborative effort <strong>in</strong> spearhead<strong>in</strong>g this<br />
conference is a perfect example <strong>of</strong> the importance <strong>of</strong> teamwork<br />
among the ACPEF, educational <strong>in</strong>stitutions and <strong>in</strong>dustry.<br />
Fu discussed “The <strong>Digital</strong> Revolution,” illustrat<strong>in</strong>g the<br />
recent technology advances from automotive and aerospace<br />
<strong>in</strong>dustries that have made their way <strong>in</strong>to the medical appliances<br />
market. “Three-D scanners and CBCT [cone beam computed<br />
tomography] have advanced to where it is cost-effective to<br />
design and manufacture <strong>in</strong>dividualized dental devices,”<br />
said Fu. “S<strong>of</strong>tware is now simple enough to be used by<br />
non-technical operators, and automated fabrication systems<br />
with new medical-grade materials are production-friendly<br />
and efficient.”<br />
After Fu’s remarks, sessions on diagnostic imag<strong>in</strong>g, <strong>in</strong>tra-oral<br />
data capture, custom implant abutments/prostheses, prosthesis<br />
fabrication and s<strong>of</strong>tware’s role <strong>in</strong> treatment plann<strong>in</strong>g followed.<br />
The f<strong>in</strong>al session allowed participants to discuss what they’ve learned.<br />
This conference comes a year after the School <strong>of</strong> Dentistry<br />
and ACPEF sponsored “The Scope <strong>of</strong> Prosthodontic<br />
Research,” featur<strong>in</strong>g 15 presentations by deans, department<br />
chairs and academic, military and corporate <strong>in</strong>vestigators from<br />
throughout the United States and Canada.<br />
“Build<strong>in</strong>g on the substantial discussions we had at last year’s<br />
event focused on research,” said Cooper, “this was a real<br />
opportunity to <strong>in</strong>crease awareness <strong>of</strong> the rapid evolution <strong>of</strong><br />
digital technology <strong>in</strong> dentistry, to pa<strong>in</strong>t a complete picture <strong>of</strong><br />
the digital landscape for <strong>prosthodontics</strong> and to focus the<br />
grow<strong>in</strong>g resources <strong>of</strong> the ACPEF on the issues <strong>of</strong> technology<br />
<strong>in</strong> <strong>prosthodontics</strong>.”<br />
Call<strong>in</strong>g all residents<br />
John J. Sharry Prosthodontic<br />
Research Competition entries<br />
now be<strong>in</strong>g accepted.<br />
Visit www.acpef.org for<br />
all the details on the 2008<br />
competition <strong>in</strong> Nashville.<br />
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MEMBER NEWS<br />
The newest Fellows <strong>of</strong> the ACP were welcomed dur<strong>in</strong>g the 2007 Annual Session Luncheon <strong>in</strong> Scottsdale.<br />
Front Row: Dr. Rob<strong>in</strong> Schumacher, Dr. Heather Joan Conrad, Dr. Fernando Munguia, Dr. Carlos Alfonso, Dr. Monica<br />
Johnson Cayouette and Dr. Lewis Todd Carpenter. Back Row: Dr. Ahmad Maalhagh-Fard, Dr. Daniel A. Givan,<br />
Dr. Charles A. Stock, Dr. William Wilson, Jr., Dr. Christian A. Silvaggio, Dr. Robert M. Bentz and Dr. Todd B. Barsky.<br />
Welcome New Members<br />
(Approved by the Board <strong>of</strong> Directors dur<strong>in</strong>g the January conference call and February meet<strong>in</strong>g)<br />
Members<br />
Dr. Nargiz Schmidt<br />
Fellows<br />
Dr. Jon Curtis Dailey<br />
Student Members<br />
Dr. Khaled Al-Abdullah<br />
Dr. Inna Amirian<br />
Dr. Hanna Ashkar<br />
Dr. Ghadeer Basunbul<br />
Dr. Claire Chang<br />
Dr. Polykarpos Papangiotou<br />
Dental Technician Alliance<br />
Mr. Christopher D. Pendry<br />
Academic Alliance<br />
Dr. Michael B. Ferguson<br />
Global Alliance<br />
Dr. Jose Bandala<br />
Dr. Carlo Mar<strong>in</strong>ello<br />
Membership Status Changes<br />
Members to Active Life Members<br />
Dr. Jan<strong>in</strong>e Bethea<br />
Dr. Richard R. Cavanaugh<br />
Dr. Erik D. Cragg<br />
Dr. James A. Commette<br />
Dr. Gerald M. Galv<strong>in</strong><br />
Dr. Richard E. Jones<br />
Dr. Jerome Kaufman<br />
Dr. William Lefler<br />
Dr. Richard D. Miller<br />
Dr. Edward A. Monaco<br />
Dr. Paul A. Schnitman<br />
Members to Retired Life Members<br />
Dr. Sam R. Adkisson<br />
Dr. Jerry L. F<strong>in</strong>elli<br />
Dr. Robert L. Hochstetter<br />
Dr. Edward J. Kuch<br />
Dr. Francis Panno<br />
Dr. John Ross<br />
Dr. Philip Ruben<br />
Dr. Clifford Sel<strong>in</strong>ger<br />
Dr. Conrad Albert Schwalm<br />
Dr. Jeffrey Sotack<br />
Dr. Kenneth Turner<br />
Re<strong>in</strong>stated Members<br />
Dr. Guillermo Bernal<br />
Dr. Rowan H. Busk<strong>in</strong><br />
Dr. Jorge Gonzalez<br />
Dr. Denise Pieczynski<br />
Dr. Preeda Pungpapong<br />
Re<strong>in</strong>stated International Members<br />
Dr. Cheryl Cable<br />
Re<strong>in</strong>stated Active Life Members<br />
Dr. Peter Manickas<br />
Re<strong>in</strong>stated Student Members<br />
Dr. Monica Fernandez<br />
Dr. Donald R. Schmitt Jr.<br />
Re<strong>in</strong>stated Dental Technician Alliance<br />
Mr. Paul D. Holodnak<br />
Mr. Larry P. Mercadel Sr.<br />
Mr. V<strong>in</strong>cent Verderosa<br />
In Memorial: Dr. Raymond J. Loiselle<br />
The <strong>College</strong>’s first President Raymond<br />
Joseph Loiselle, D.D.S., Lt. Col. USAF<br />
retired military, died on Dec. 24, 2007, at<br />
age 87. Funeral services were held <strong>in</strong><br />
early January at Florida National<br />
Cemetery. His family both mourns his<br />
loss and celebrates his life. Dr. Loiselle<br />
earned his D.D.S. from the University <strong>of</strong><br />
Tennessee Health Science Center,<br />
Memphis, Tenn. <strong>in</strong> 1953 and then studied<br />
<strong>prosthodontics</strong> at the Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center, Memphis,<br />
where he earned his Certificate <strong>in</strong> Prosthodontics <strong>in</strong> 1959.<br />
His first career was <strong>in</strong> the military. Two days after Ray’s<br />
21st birthday, Pearl Harbor endured its <strong>in</strong>famous attack, and<br />
immediately, he enlisted <strong>in</strong> the U.S. Army Air Corps and became<br />
expert as an airman. He flew out <strong>of</strong> both MacDill Air Force Base<br />
<strong>in</strong> Tampa, and Randolph Field <strong>in</strong> San Antonio, Texas. Dur<strong>in</strong>g his<br />
dist<strong>in</strong>guished United States Air Force career, Lt. Col. Loiselle<br />
was a command navigator, bombardier, and pilot <strong>of</strong> the B-24<br />
“Liberator” and the B-36 “Peacemaker.” In 1945, the dash<strong>in</strong>g<br />
young aviator from North Hampton, Massachusetts met his<br />
Southern belle sweetheart, Mary Nell Hunter. They married the<br />
follow<strong>in</strong>g year and would have celebrated their 62 wedd<strong>in</strong>g<br />
anniversary on Jan. 6, 2008.<br />
The Lt. Col., <strong>in</strong> his lifelong quest for new frontiers,<br />
endeavored to beg<strong>in</strong> a residency <strong>in</strong> the Veteran’s Adm<strong>in</strong>istration<br />
where he was able to care for members <strong>of</strong> the military, his second<br />
family. Raymond’s unquenchable thirst for knowledge led to a<br />
st<strong>in</strong>t as Director <strong>of</strong> Dental Services at the V.A. Research Hospital<br />
<strong>in</strong> Chicago, and later, Director <strong>of</strong> the Dental Department at<br />
H<strong>in</strong>es V.A. Hospital, the world’s largest dental cl<strong>in</strong>ic. Dur<strong>in</strong>g this<br />
time, he served as a pr<strong>of</strong>essor at Northwestern, Loyola, and<br />
the University <strong>of</strong> Ill<strong>in</strong>ois Schools <strong>of</strong> Medic<strong>in</strong>e, concurrently. In<br />
what rema<strong>in</strong>ed <strong>of</strong> his free time, he helped found the ACP, and<br />
proudly served as the first President.<br />
He leaped at the opportunity to move from Chicago to Tampa,<br />
staff<strong>in</strong>g and equipp<strong>in</strong>g the first dental services at James A. Haley<br />
Veteran’s Hospital, as well as the outpatient cl<strong>in</strong>ics at Bay P<strong>in</strong>es<br />
and Ft. Myers. He was also one <strong>of</strong> the found<strong>in</strong>g pr<strong>of</strong>essors at the<br />
University <strong>of</strong> South Florida’s School <strong>of</strong> Medic<strong>in</strong>e and was thrilled<br />
at the outcome for Tampa and the veterans he cont<strong>in</strong>ued to treat.<br />
In lieu <strong>of</strong> flowers, the family requests that donations be made<br />
to The James A. Haley Fisher House GPF9154, 13000 Bruce<br />
B. Downs Blvd., Tampa, FL 33612 <strong>in</strong> the memory <strong>of</strong><br />
Dr. Raymond J. Loiselle, Lt. Col., USAF-Retired. The Fisher<br />
House generously <strong>of</strong>fers the much-needed service <strong>of</strong> provid<strong>in</strong>g<br />
hous<strong>in</strong>g for the loved ones <strong>of</strong> soldiers undergo<strong>in</strong>g treatment.<br />
— Compiled from Veterans Funeral Care and staff reports.<br />
In Memorial<br />
The <strong>College</strong> and the Board <strong>of</strong> Directors remember the follow<strong>in</strong>g<br />
colleagues who are deceased:<br />
Dr. Dennis W. Anderson<br />
Dr. Phillip M. Jones<br />
Dr. Raymond J. Loiselle<br />
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Nancy “Deal” Chandler,<br />
MA, RHIA, CAE<br />
Executive Director’s Corner<br />
Accelerat<strong>in</strong>g pace <strong>of</strong> change<br />
<strong>in</strong>vigorates <strong>College</strong><br />
We are <strong>of</strong>f to a great start <strong>in</strong> 2008! We have a position <strong>of</strong><br />
strength—a team <strong>of</strong> Board leaders, committees, task forces,<br />
volunteers, grow<strong>in</strong>g membership ranks, staff, and corporate<br />
partners with the reach and brand required to take us to the<br />
next level and realize our strategic goals. We have a history <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>in</strong>novation—<strong>in</strong>novation is an important piece <strong>of</strong> our heritage and<br />
now we are lead<strong>in</strong>g science and technology <strong>in</strong>itiatives through<br />
such venues as our <strong>Digital</strong> Prosthodontics Technology<br />
Conference held <strong>in</strong> January with the University <strong>of</strong> North<br />
Carol<strong>in</strong>a School <strong>of</strong> Dentistry. We have the ability to change—<br />
just look at the many milestones we have achieved s<strong>in</strong>ce our<br />
found<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> 1970. As the pace <strong>of</strong> change accelerates around<br />
us, we are more agile and flexible than ever before. Our<br />
metamorphosis to a new governance structure and our Board’s<br />
adoption <strong>of</strong> a new policy <strong>in</strong> February that commits the Board to<br />
conduct<strong>in</strong>g its affairs <strong>in</strong> an open and transparent atmosphere<br />
have enhanced the trust and understand<strong>in</strong>g we have with<br />
members and other stakeholders.<br />
As the pace <strong>of</strong> change accelerates around us, we are more<br />
agile and flexible than ever before.<br />
I hope you share my enthusiasm for how far we have come and<br />
for what lies ahead <strong>in</strong> the ACP’s brilliant future. This will be<br />
a pivotal year <strong>in</strong> our history—a year that will redef<strong>in</strong>e<br />
our relationships with our members—a year where our newly<br />
created Regions and Regional Directors will reach out to Section<br />
Officers and members <strong>in</strong> new ways to stir grassroots member<br />
<strong>in</strong>volvement <strong>in</strong> our <strong>College</strong>. The ACP Board encourages your<br />
participation <strong>in</strong> ACP activities, especially with<strong>in</strong> your Regions<br />
and Sections, and will consider your op<strong>in</strong>ions <strong>in</strong> the Board’s<br />
deliberations and decision-mak<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
Our metamorphosis is not limited to a new governance<br />
structure—it <strong>in</strong>cludes our Web site and ACP Web Services, new<br />
and updated product <strong>of</strong>fer<strong>in</strong>gs, and cont<strong>in</strong>u<strong>in</strong>g education. For<br />
example, significant changes <strong>in</strong> the format and content <strong>of</strong> the<br />
ACP’s Annual Session were made last year, and there are more<br />
excit<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>novations <strong>in</strong> store for the 2008. I was recently<br />
approached by one member who felt negatively about the<br />
quality <strong>of</strong> the ACP’s Annual Sessions. When I asked about the<br />
last time he attended the Annual Session, he said five years ago.<br />
I challenge him and others like him to come back to our Annual<br />
Session start<strong>in</strong>g this fall <strong>in</strong> Nashville, and I’m confident you will<br />
leave with changed and positive perceptions.<br />
Your <strong>in</strong>sights about ACP membership are important to us, so<br />
take advantage <strong>of</strong> the new opportunities to communicate with<br />
your leadership and <strong>in</strong>fluence the direction <strong>of</strong> the <strong>College</strong>. Set<br />
aside your old views about the ACP and help us to reshape the<br />
ACP membership value proposition <strong>in</strong> ways that have mean<strong>in</strong>g<br />
for you and for all <strong>of</strong> our members.<br />
Member’s essay on historical<br />
Stevenson reveals curious<br />
dental mystery<br />
ACP member Robert B. Stevenson,<br />
D.D.S., M.S., M.A. presented a paper<br />
titled, “Stevenson’s Dentist – Unsung<br />
Hero” at the 2006 Robert Louis<br />
Stevenson Conference held at Saranac<br />
Lake, N.Y. The article was published <strong>in</strong><br />
the Journal <strong>of</strong> Stevenson Studies,<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Stirl<strong>in</strong>g, Issue 4,<br />
pp. 43-51, 2007.<br />
Dr. Stevenson demonstrated the surgical mallet and chisel likely<br />
used by an Oakland, Calif. dentist when remov<strong>in</strong>g RLS’s teeth <strong>in</strong><br />
preparation for complete dentures <strong>in</strong> April 1880, three weeks<br />
before Stevenson got married. Dr. Stevenson’s presentation also<br />
<strong>in</strong>cluded a floor fan, which used to disperse familiar dental <strong>of</strong>fice<br />
odors <strong>of</strong> eugenol/clove and ether, a common anesthetic, around<br />
the lecture room. A variety <strong>of</strong> other oral surgical <strong>in</strong>struments<br />
used to extract teeth that were available <strong>in</strong> 1880 were also<br />
demonstrated, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g sound effects.<br />
Fellow appo<strong>in</strong>ted to specialty<br />
group board<br />
The Academy <strong>of</strong> Osseo<strong>in</strong>tegration’s<br />
Foundation Grant Review Board<br />
appo<strong>in</strong>ted Glenn J. Wolf<strong>in</strong>ger,<br />
D.M.D., F.A.C.P., to a position on the<br />
board. The foundation annually<br />
contributes more than $100,000 to<br />
subsidiz<strong>in</strong>g the care <strong>of</strong> eligible patients.<br />
This committee is responsible for<br />
review<strong>in</strong>g charitable grant applications<br />
and select<strong>in</strong>g grant recipients.<br />
Dr. Wolf<strong>in</strong>ger is a partner at Prosthodontics Intermedica, <strong>in</strong><br />
Fort Wash<strong>in</strong>gton, Pa., one <strong>of</strong> the first dental implant treatment<br />
and tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g centers <strong>in</strong> the United States. Dr. Wolf<strong>in</strong>ger, a<br />
Diplomate <strong>of</strong> the <strong>American</strong> Board <strong>of</strong> Prosthodontics, has served<br />
on several <strong>College</strong> committees.<br />
ACPEF adopts new mission<br />
statement<br />
The mission <strong>of</strong> the ACPEF is to secure and steward resources<br />
with the aim <strong>of</strong> advanc<strong>in</strong>g <strong>prosthodontics</strong>. The ACPEF<br />
provides fund<strong>in</strong>g to support education, research and growth <strong>of</strong><br />
the specialty and discipl<strong>in</strong>e <strong>of</strong> <strong>prosthodontics</strong>.<br />
ACP staff welcomes membership coord<strong>in</strong>ator<br />
The ACP is pleased to announce the appo<strong>in</strong>tment <strong>of</strong> a new<br />
Membership Coord<strong>in</strong>ator Rachel Brunswick.<br />
She has a non-pr<strong>of</strong>it background <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g a recent<br />
position with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s<br />
Team <strong>in</strong> Tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g program. As campaign coord<strong>in</strong>ator she<br />
managed all aspects <strong>of</strong> the triathlon & cycle portions <strong>of</strong><br />
the program <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g – recruitment, retention, communications<br />
and customer service – for the Western Pennsylvania<br />
and West Virg<strong>in</strong>ia Chapter.<br />
Rachel earned a B.A. <strong>in</strong> Political Science with a concentration<br />
<strong>in</strong> non-pr<strong>of</strong>it management from Slippery Rock University<br />
<strong>of</strong> Pennsylvania. Rachel recently relocated to Chicago<br />
from Pittsburgh with her husband Jared, a safety manager<br />
for U.S. Steel. She’s thrilled to be a member <strong>of</strong> the ACP<br />
team and looks forward to work<strong>in</strong>g with the <strong>College</strong> and its<br />
esteemed members.<br />
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Calendar <strong>of</strong> Events<br />
JUNE 2008<br />
New Jersey Dental Association<br />
Annual Convention<br />
Atlantic City, NJ<br />
June 4-6, 2008<br />
www.njda.org<br />
AstraTech<br />
AstraTech World Congress 2008<br />
Wash<strong>in</strong>gton, DC<br />
June 4-7, 2008<br />
www.astratechdental.com<br />
New York State Dental Association<br />
Semi-Annual Meet<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Port Jefferson, NY<br />
June 5-8, 2008<br />
www.nysdental.org<br />
<strong>American</strong> Academy <strong>of</strong> Dental<br />
Sleep Medic<strong>in</strong>e<br />
17th Annual Meet<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Baltimore, MD<br />
June 6-8, 2008<br />
www.aadsm.org<br />
Qu<strong>in</strong>tessence, LSU<br />
Esthetic Masters at the Forepo<strong>in</strong>t:<br />
22nd International Symposium<br />
on Ceramics<br />
Los Angeles, CA<br />
June 6-8, 2008<br />
www.qu<strong>in</strong>tpub.com<br />
Academy <strong>of</strong> Dental Sleep Medic<strong>in</strong>e<br />
SLEEP 2008 Meet<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Baltimore, MD<br />
June 7-12, 2008<br />
www.aadsm.org<br />
European Orthodontic Society<br />
84th Congress<br />
Lisbon, Portugal<br />
June 10-14, 2008<br />
www.eos2008.com<br />
Alabama Dental Association<br />
139th Annual Session<br />
Orange Beach, FL<br />
June 10-15, 2008<br />
www.aldaonl<strong>in</strong>e.org<br />
Florida Dental Association<br />
Florida National Dental<br />
Convention<br />
Orlando, FL<br />
June 12-14, 2008<br />
www.floridadental.org/pro/fndc<br />
New Mexico Dental Association<br />
99th Annual Session<br />
Albuquerque, NM<br />
June 12-14, 2008<br />
www.nmdental.org<br />
Colorado Dental Association<br />
Annual Session<br />
Vail, CO<br />
June 12-15, 2008<br />
www.cdaonl<strong>in</strong>e.org<br />
Organization for Safety<br />
& Asepsis Procedures<br />
Infection Control<br />
& Safety Symposium<br />
Palm Spr<strong>in</strong>gs, CA<br />
June 12-15, 2008<br />
www.osap.org<br />
Mississippi Dental Association<br />
133rd Annual Session<br />
Dest<strong>in</strong>, FL<br />
June 13-17, 2008<br />
www.msdental.org<br />
<strong>American</strong> Dental Society<br />
<strong>of</strong> Europe<br />
Annual Meet<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Lisbon, Portugal<br />
June 17-20, 2008<br />
www.adse.co.uk<br />
Pacific Coast Society for<br />
Prosthodontics<br />
Annual Meet<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Kona, HI<br />
June 18-21, 2008<br />
www.pcsp.org<br />
Idaho State Dental Association<br />
112th Annual Session<br />
Boise, ID<br />
June 18-21, 2008<br />
www.isdaweb.com<br />
<strong>American</strong> Dental<br />
Hygienists' Association<br />
85th Annual Session<br />
Albuquerque, NM<br />
June 18-25, 2008<br />
www.adha.org/annualsession<br />
Virg<strong>in</strong>ia Dental Association<br />
Annual Meet<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Williamsburg, VA<br />
June 19-21, 2008<br />
www.vadental.org<br />
Academy for Sports Dentistry<br />
Annual Symposium<br />
St. Louis, MO<br />
June 19-21, 2008<br />
www.sportsdentistry-asd.org<br />
Wyom<strong>in</strong>g Dental Association<br />
92nd Annual Meet<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Jackson, WY<br />
June 19-22, 2008<br />
www.wyda.org<br />
<strong>American</strong> Association <strong>of</strong> Women<br />
Dentists Annual Meet<strong>in</strong>g & Conference<br />
Oak Brook, IL<br />
June 19-22, 2008<br />
www.aawd.org<br />
Ma<strong>in</strong>e Dental Association<br />
Annual Convention<br />
Rockport, ME<br />
June 20-21, 2008<br />
www.medental.org<br />
<strong>American</strong> Academy <strong>of</strong> Oral &<br />
Maxill<strong>of</strong>acial Pathology/IAOP<br />
Jo<strong>in</strong>t Annual Meet<strong>in</strong>g &<br />
Cont<strong>in</strong>u<strong>in</strong>g Education Program<br />
San Francisco, CA<br />
June 22-26, 2008<br />
www.aaomp.org<br />
Missouri Dental Association Heart<br />
<strong>of</strong> America Dental Symposium<br />
Branson, MO<br />
June 26-28, 2008<br />
www.modental.org<br />
<strong>American</strong> Dental Association<br />
ADA New Dentist Conference<br />
New Orleans, LA<br />
June 26-28, 2008<br />
www.ada.org<br />
European Academy <strong>of</strong> Esthetic<br />
Dentistry Spr<strong>in</strong>g Meet<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Madrid, Spa<strong>in</strong><br />
June 26-28, 2008<br />
www.eaed.org<br />
JULY 2008<br />
International Association for<br />
Dental Research/CADR 86th<br />
General Session & Exhibition<br />
Toronto, Canada<br />
July 2-5, 2008<br />
www.dentalresearch.org<br />
Wash<strong>in</strong>gton State Dental<br />
Association Pacific Northwest<br />
Dental Conference<br />
Seattle, WA<br />
July 10-11, 2008<br />
www.wsda.org<br />
Nevada Dental Association<br />
Annual Summer Meet<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Laguna Beach, CA<br />
July 10-12, 2008<br />
www.nvda.org<br />
Academy <strong>of</strong> General Dentistry<br />
Annual Meet<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Orlando, FL<br />
July 16-20, 2008<br />
www.agd.org<br />
West Virg<strong>in</strong>ia Dental Association<br />
102nd Annual Session<br />
White Sulphur Spr<strong>in</strong>gs, WV<br />
July 17-20, 2008<br />
www.wvdental.org<br />
UNC School <strong>of</strong> Dentistry<br />
24th Annual Prosthodontics for<br />
General Practitioners<br />
Hilton Head, SC<br />
July 21-26, 2008<br />
www.dent.unc.edu/ce/cde/courses/list<br />
course.cfm?Meet<strong>in</strong>gCode=09-PR-001<br />
Alaska Dental Society<br />
Annual Meet<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Ketchiken, AK<br />
July 23-26, 2008<br />
www.akdental.org<br />
Georgia Dental Association<br />
141st Annual Meet<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Amelia Island, FL<br />
July 24-27, 2008<br />
www.gadental.org<br />
National Dental Association<br />
95th Annual Convention<br />
Detroit, MI<br />
July 25-30, 2008<br />
www.ndaonl<strong>in</strong>e.org<br />
International Association <strong>of</strong><br />
Comprehensive Aesthetics<br />
Annual Meet<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Orlando, FL<br />
July 30-Aug. 2, 2008<br />
www.theiaca.com<br />
AUGUST 2008<br />
<strong>American</strong> Academy <strong>of</strong> Crani<strong>of</strong>acial<br />
Pa<strong>in</strong> 24th Annual International<br />
Cl<strong>in</strong>ical Symposium<br />
Indianapolis, IN<br />
Aug. 1-2, 2008<br />
www.aacfp.org<br />
<strong>American</strong> Academy <strong>of</strong> Esthetic<br />
Dentistry Annual Session<br />
Dana Po<strong>in</strong>t, CA<br />
Aug. 6-9, 2008<br />
www.estheticacademy.org<br />
<strong>American</strong> <strong>College</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
Prosthodontists<br />
Esthetic Cont<strong>in</strong>uum<br />
Seattle, WA<br />
Aug. 15-16, 2008<br />
www.<strong>prosthodontics</strong>.org<br />
SEPTEMBER 2008<br />
<strong>American</strong> Academy <strong>of</strong><br />
Periodontology Annual Meet<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Seattle, WA<br />
Sept. 6-9, 2008<br />
www.perio.org<br />
Canadian Academy <strong>of</strong> Restorative<br />
Dentistry and Prosthodontics<br />
Annual Conference<br />
Vancouver, BC, Canada<br />
Sep. 10-13, 2008<br />
www.cardp.ca<br />
<strong>American</strong> Association <strong>of</strong><br />
Oral & Maxill<strong>of</strong>acial Surgeons<br />
90th Annual Session<br />
Seattle, WA<br />
Sept. 16-20, 2008<br />
www.aaoms.org<br />
National Association <strong>of</strong> Dental<br />
Laboratories University<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Management<br />
Education<br />
Dallas, TX<br />
Sep. 16-21, 2008<br />
www.nadl.org<br />
FDI World Dental Federation<br />
Annual World Dental Congress<br />
Stockholm, Sweden<br />
Sep. 24-27, 2008<br />
www.fdiworldental.org<br />
Classifieds<br />
PRACTICE FOR SALE<br />
California (Monterey Pen<strong>in</strong>sula) -<br />
Practice/Buy-<strong>in</strong> opportunity available<br />
at a well established prosthodontic<br />
practice. Contact via email:<br />
monterey<strong>prosthodontics</strong>@gmail.com<br />
California (Northern) – Well<br />
established, prosthodontic practice<br />
50 miles north <strong>of</strong> San Francisco,<br />
<strong>in</strong> fast grow<strong>in</strong>g, desirable area.<br />
Independently appraised; complete<br />
transition available (owner will<strong>in</strong>g to<br />
stay on as associate). Practice is<br />
fee-for-service only. Located <strong>in</strong> a s<strong>in</strong>gle<br />
story pr<strong>of</strong>essional build<strong>in</strong>g with a<br />
well established referral base –<br />
Contact (707) 447-6985.<br />
Canada (Vancouver, BC) – Three<br />
operatory referral practice <strong>in</strong> modern<br />
<strong>of</strong>fice <strong>in</strong> heart <strong>of</strong> the medical and<br />
dental center <strong>of</strong> Vancouver. Highly<br />
skilled staff. Flexible transition.<br />
Contact Manfred Purtzki,<br />
CA at (888) 668-0629 or<br />
Manfred@purtzki.com<br />
Canada (Toronto, ON) – Offered by Bruce Glazer D.D.S., bglazer@drglazer.com. Call: (416) 485-0321.<br />
42 year old prosthodontic specialty practice, located <strong>in</strong> midtown, major<br />
subway stop. Easy access to university and hospitals. Has been pr<strong>of</strong>essionally appraised. State <strong>of</strong> art s<strong>of</strong>tware, digital x-ray<br />
& photography. Immediate position as contribut<strong>in</strong>g editor to Canada’s lead<strong>in</strong>g dental journal available. Owner wishes to<br />
cont<strong>in</strong>ue on practice if desired. Hygiene 2 days/week, 2 underground private park<strong>in</strong>g spots.<br />
Maryland (Salisbury / Eastern<br />
Shore) – High pr<strong>of</strong>it marg<strong>in</strong><br />
prosthodontic specialty practice for<br />
sale. Retir<strong>in</strong>g dentist with 35-year-old<br />
practice. Large patient backlog and<br />
low competition <strong>in</strong> the area.<br />
Corner the market. High volume<br />
implants, dentures, crown and<br />
bridge. Call for <strong>in</strong>formation (410)<br />
742-4048 (even<strong>in</strong>gs).<br />
Michigan (Grand Rapids) –<br />
Outstand<strong>in</strong>g fee-for-service prosthodontic<br />
practice. Grossed 7 figures <strong>in</strong><br />
2005, 2006, 2007 on four days per<br />
week. New build<strong>in</strong>g, 2,650 sq. ft.<br />
<strong>of</strong>fice, five high-tech operatories;<br />
digital cameras, digital pano, computerized<br />
Dentrix Management<br />
S<strong>of</strong>tware. One-third fixed, one-third<br />
removable, one-third implants.<br />
Full service dental lab on premises.<br />
Transition to early buyout. Dr. will<br />
stay as long as desired. Great community.<br />
Rapidly develop<strong>in</strong>g medical<br />
service/research corridor. 200<br />
research scientists at the Van Andel<br />
Institute (600 additional research<br />
scientists planned); Michigan State<br />
Medical School, numerous local<br />
colleges, m<strong>in</strong>or league sports (hockey,<br />
arena football and baseball). Close to<br />
Lake Michigan beaches, ski<strong>in</strong>g,<br />
hunt<strong>in</strong>g, fish<strong>in</strong>g. Great place to raise a<br />
family. Call Dr. Tim Moore <strong>in</strong><br />
even<strong>in</strong>gs at home: (616) 942-6838.<br />
New Jersey (Bergen County) –<br />
$1.7M Gross <strong>in</strong>come, 9 modern<br />
operatories, 100% fee-for-service,<br />
top location and area, long<br />
established, seller will stay for nice<br />
transition, ask<strong>in</strong>g $1.1M<br />
Contact: Epste<strong>in</strong> Practice<br />
Brokerage, Inc. (201) 291-3888;<br />
www.practice-broker.com<br />
Ohio (Akron/Fairlawn) – A long<br />
established and well known practice<br />
<strong>in</strong> Northeast Ohio is for sale. It is<br />
conveniently located near the major<br />
highways <strong>in</strong> the highly regarded<br />
Akron suburb <strong>of</strong> Fairlawn.<br />
It is a limited practice that has provided<br />
the full range <strong>of</strong> our services for<br />
over 20 years. A spacious and efficient<br />
floor plan has 3 treatment rooms and<br />
a large lab. This is a great opportunity<br />
for someone look<strong>in</strong>g to advance the<br />
art and science <strong>of</strong> Prosthodontics <strong>in</strong> a<br />
great area <strong>of</strong> the state. Please<br />
contact Gary Kutsko DDS at<br />
gtk33@sbcglobal.net.<br />
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Pennsylvania (Meadville) – FOR<br />
SALE: Board certified Prosthodontist<br />
is look<strong>in</strong>g to cut back or completely<br />
retire and sell a well established, fee<br />
for serviced <strong>prosthodontics</strong> practice<br />
with a large referral base.<br />
The practice is located <strong>in</strong> a small<br />
college town <strong>in</strong> northwestern<br />
Pennsylvania, equidistance from<br />
Pittsburgh, Cleveland and Buffalo.<br />
The practice <strong>in</strong>cludes all areas<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>prosthodontics</strong> and has its<br />
own <strong>in</strong>-house laboratory and is<br />
located <strong>in</strong> its own free stand<strong>in</strong>g<br />
build<strong>in</strong>g. It is <strong>in</strong> a great recreational<br />
area that <strong>of</strong>fers an excellent<br />
quality <strong>of</strong> life. Please call:<br />
Office (814) 724-4408 or Home<br />
(814) 763-3908<br />
Texas (Dallas/Fort Worth) – Fee<br />
for Service prosthodontic dental<br />
practice available Summer 2008.<br />
Purchaser should have post graduate<br />
<strong>prosthodontics</strong> degree or comprehensive<br />
private practice experience.<br />
Attractive <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>in</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
build<strong>in</strong>g. Highly desirable<br />
demographics and location. <strong>Digital</strong><br />
radiography. Excellent staff. Large<br />
lab. Practice is a blend <strong>of</strong> general<br />
dentistry and restorative referral<br />
cases. Contact Dan Lewis at Lewis<br />
Health Pr<strong>of</strong>ession Services, Inc. for<br />
additional <strong>in</strong>formation. All <strong>in</strong>quiries<br />
are confidential. (972) 437-1180 or<br />
Dan@lewishealth.com.<br />
EMPLOYMENT<br />
OPPORTUNITY<br />
Arizona (Scottsdale) - Scottsdale<br />
is a new and grow<strong>in</strong>g community. It is<br />
an ideal location to practice and raise<br />
a family.<br />
Long established prosthodontic<br />
<strong>of</strong>fice search<strong>in</strong>g for youthful and<br />
motivated prosthodontist to jo<strong>in</strong> an<br />
exceptional team <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essionals.<br />
Spacious <strong>of</strong>fice with 8 operatories<br />
and modern, digital equipment.<br />
Dental laboratory on site.<br />
Contact Michael J. Gibbons, D.M.D.<br />
Info: 7477 E Doubletree<br />
Ranch Rd, Ste 200<br />
Scottsdale, AZ 85258<br />
E-mail: jf<strong>in</strong>egl@yahoo.com<br />
Arizona (Scottsdale/Phoenix) –<br />
Well established Prosthodontics<br />
Private Practice and Consierge Care<br />
Service. Located <strong>in</strong> beautiful NE<br />
Scottsdale by Mayo Cl<strong>in</strong>ic and<br />
Scottsdale Hospitals. Office is<br />
adjacent to excellent dental laboratories<br />
facilities and is located <strong>in</strong> a<br />
community <strong>of</strong> Dentists and other<br />
Dental Specialists. Please contact<br />
Dr. Fritch to discuss further details:<br />
(602) 689-0508; kentfritch@aol.com.<br />
California (Bakersfield) – Central<br />
valley <strong>of</strong> California, $1.5 mil on 4<br />
days/week, open<strong>in</strong>g second <strong>of</strong>fice,<br />
needs one or two associates. Must be<br />
able to restore implants and learn<br />
implant placement. Presently only<br />
<strong>of</strong>fice do<strong>in</strong>g Teeth <strong>in</strong> an Hour. Has<br />
own Forte Scanner, full laboratory,<br />
etc. Fax resume with cover letter to<br />
(661) 616-0214.<br />
Nebraska (Omaha) - Creighton<br />
University School <strong>of</strong> Dentistry,<br />
Omaha, Nebraska is seek<strong>in</strong>g<br />
a dynamic <strong>in</strong>dividual to <strong>in</strong>itiate<br />
curricular and cl<strong>in</strong>ical experiences to<br />
provide students with entry level<br />
competencies <strong>in</strong> the treatment<br />
<strong>of</strong> patients with special needs. The<br />
position will require participation <strong>in</strong><br />
the study, plann<strong>in</strong>g, and development<br />
<strong>of</strong> education and care delivery<br />
programm<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> the area <strong>of</strong> special<br />
needs. The position <strong>in</strong>cludes<br />
responsibilities <strong>in</strong> the didactic and<br />
cl<strong>in</strong>ical <strong>in</strong>struction <strong>of</strong> pre-doctoral<br />
dental students with<strong>in</strong> the exist<strong>in</strong>g<br />
curriculum. Understand<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> the<br />
mission and purpose <strong>of</strong> the School <strong>of</strong><br />
Dentistry and the identity <strong>of</strong><br />
Creighton as a premiere Jesuit,<br />
Catholic university is necessary.<br />
Primary appo<strong>in</strong>tment will be <strong>in</strong> the<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Prosthodontics.<br />
Candidates must have a DDS/DMD<br />
Degree from an ADA accredited<br />
<strong>in</strong>stitution and be licensed or eligible<br />
for licensure <strong>in</strong> the state <strong>of</strong> Nebraska.<br />
Successful completion <strong>of</strong> a GPR or<br />
AEGD program <strong>in</strong> conjunction with<br />
advanced education or significant<br />
experience <strong>in</strong> care for patients with<br />
special needs is highly desirable. This<br />
is a tenure track position and will<br />
require academic appo<strong>in</strong>tment <strong>in</strong> the<br />
Teach<strong>in</strong>g-Research or Cl<strong>in</strong>ician<br />
Educator track. Candidates must also<br />
possess strong organizational<br />
and communication skills and<br />
a demonstrated ability to work<br />
collaboratively <strong>in</strong> a collegial,<br />
<strong>in</strong>terdiscipl<strong>in</strong>ary environment. This<br />
position will be available July 1, 2008<br />
and open until filled.<br />
If <strong>in</strong>terested, please transmit/send a<br />
letter <strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>terest and a curriculum<br />
vitae (jhsmith@creighton.edu or<br />
(402) 280-5084) with a list <strong>of</strong> three<br />
references to Dr. Jared Smith, Chair,<br />
Creighton University School <strong>of</strong><br />
Dentistry, 2500 California Plaza,<br />
Omaha, NE 68178. Creighton<br />
University is an Equal Opportunity/<br />
Affirmative Action Employer.<br />
Nebraska (Omaha) – Creighton<br />
University School <strong>of</strong> Dentistry,<br />
Omaha, Nebraska is seek<strong>in</strong>g a<br />
dynamic <strong>in</strong>dividual to support an<br />
exceptional cl<strong>in</strong>ical prosthodontic<br />
program, contemporary curriculum<br />
and an emerg<strong>in</strong>g research pr<strong>of</strong>ile.<br />
Primary appo<strong>in</strong>tment will be <strong>in</strong><br />
the Department <strong>of</strong> Prosthodontics<br />
teach<strong>in</strong>g pre-doctoral students.<br />
Additional responsibilities will<br />
<strong>in</strong>clude the development <strong>of</strong> a collaborative<br />
work<strong>in</strong>g relationship with<br />
area surgeons, oncology teams and<br />
other care providers; and, also<br />
participate <strong>in</strong> the study, plann<strong>in</strong>g and<br />
development <strong>of</strong> additional programm<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>in</strong> alignment with the goals <strong>of</strong><br />
the School and University.<br />
Understand<strong>in</strong>g the mission and<br />
purpose <strong>of</strong> the School <strong>of</strong> Dentistry<br />
and the identity <strong>of</strong> Creighton<br />
as a premiere Jesuit, Catholic<br />
university is necessary.<br />
Candidates must have a<br />
DDS/DMD degree from an ADA<br />
accredited <strong>in</strong>stitution and be licensed<br />
or eligible for licensure <strong>in</strong> the state <strong>of</strong><br />
Nebraska. Board certification<br />
or eligibility for board certification <strong>in</strong><br />
<strong>prosthodontics</strong> is required. Advanced<br />
tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g and/or qualifications <strong>in</strong> the<br />
areas <strong>of</strong> Oral Maxill<strong>of</strong>acial<br />
Prosthodontics are highly desirable.<br />
This is a tenure track position and<br />
will require academic appo<strong>in</strong>tment at<br />
the Assistant, Associate or Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
level. This candidate must also<br />
possess strong organizational<br />
and communication skills and<br />
a demonstrated ability to work<br />
collaboratively <strong>in</strong> a collegial,<br />
<strong>in</strong>terdiscipl<strong>in</strong>ary environment. This<br />
position will be available July 1, 2008<br />
and open until filled.<br />
If <strong>in</strong>terested, please transmit/send a<br />
letter <strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>terest and a curriculum<br />
vitae (jhsmith@creighton.edu or<br />
(402) 280-5084) with a list <strong>of</strong> three<br />
references to Dr. Jared Smith, Chair,<br />
Creighton University School<br />
<strong>of</strong> Dentistry, 2500 California<br />
Plaza, Omaha, NE 68178.<br />
Creighton University is an<br />
Equal Opportunity / Affirmative<br />
Action Employer.<br />
New Jersey (Cherry Hill) – Well<br />
established thriv<strong>in</strong>g Prosthodontic<br />
practice <strong>in</strong> Southern New Jersey,<br />
close to Philadelphia, is seek<strong>in</strong>g<br />
an associate with future buy out<br />
possibilities. Educationally qualified<br />
or Board certification required. The<br />
pr<strong>in</strong>ciple <strong>of</strong>fice is located <strong>in</strong> its own<br />
free stand<strong>in</strong>g build<strong>in</strong>g with an <strong>in</strong><br />
house lab and excellent referral base.<br />
There is also a satellite <strong>of</strong>fice that is<br />
located <strong>in</strong> a three <strong>of</strong>fice medical/<br />
dental build<strong>in</strong>g. Both locations<br />
can be purchased with the<br />
practice. Contact via e-mail:<br />
sjprosto@yahoo.com; or telephone:<br />
(856) 424-7177.<br />
North Carol<strong>in</strong>a (Chapel Hill) –<br />
The University <strong>of</strong> North Carol<strong>in</strong>a at<br />
Chapel Hill, School <strong>of</strong> Dentistry<br />
seeks to fill a full-time, tenured-track<br />
or fixed-term faculty position at the<br />
Assistant/Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor level<br />
depend<strong>in</strong>g upon qualifications <strong>in</strong> the<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Prosthodontics,<br />
effective July 1, 2008. Specific<br />
responsibilities will focus on didactic<br />
and cl<strong>in</strong>ical teach<strong>in</strong>g with particular<br />
emphasis on the Prosthodontics<br />
pre-doctoral programs. Participation<br />
<strong>in</strong> the Dental Faculty Practice and<br />
contribution to the cont<strong>in</strong>u<strong>in</strong>g<br />
education program is required.<br />
Candidates should possess a D.D.S.<br />
degree or equivalent <strong>in</strong> addition to<br />
advanced tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> Prosthodontics.<br />
Particular <strong>in</strong>terest <strong>in</strong> esthetics and the<br />
cl<strong>in</strong>ical performance <strong>of</strong> ceramic<br />
materials is desirable. Prosthodontic<br />
board eligibility and demonstrable<br />
teach<strong>in</strong>g experience is preferred. The<br />
School <strong>of</strong> Dentistry is supported by<br />
an established and successful Dental<br />
Research Center. Applicants should<br />
<strong>in</strong>clude a curriculum vitae and the<br />
names/addresses <strong>of</strong> four references by<br />
February 15, 2008. Nom<strong>in</strong>ations or<br />
<strong>in</strong>quiries should be directed to:<br />
Dr. Glenn M<strong>in</strong>sley<br />
Chair, Search Committee<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Prosthodontics<br />
School <strong>of</strong> Dentistry, CB #7450<br />
The University <strong>of</strong> North Carol<strong>in</strong>a<br />
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7450<br />
As an Equal Opportunity/<br />
Affirmative Action Employer, The<br />
University is committed to equality <strong>of</strong><br />
educational and employment opportunities,<br />
as well as actively seeks promotion<br />
<strong>of</strong> diversity by its recruitment.<br />
North Carol<strong>in</strong>a (Chapel Hill) –<br />
The University <strong>of</strong> North Carol<strong>in</strong>a at<br />
Chapel Hill, School <strong>of</strong> Dentistry<br />
seeks a board certified prosthodontist<br />
to assume the position <strong>of</strong> Director,<br />
Advanced Education Program <strong>in</strong><br />
Prosthodontics <strong>in</strong> the Department <strong>of</strong><br />
Prosthodontics. This is a full-time,<br />
tenured-track, or fixed-term faculty<br />
position at the Assistant/<br />
Associate/Full Pr<strong>of</strong>essor level,<br />
depend<strong>in</strong>g upon qualifications.<br />
Specific responsibilities <strong>in</strong>clude the<br />
management and cl<strong>in</strong>ical and didactic<br />
teach<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> the Advanced Education<br />
Program <strong>in</strong> Prosthodontics.<br />
The successful candidate will have<br />
prior experience <strong>in</strong> teach<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong><br />
Graduate Prosthodontics and<br />
demonstrable support <strong>of</strong> research<br />
activities <strong>of</strong> graduate prosthodontic<br />
students. Additional primary<br />
responsibilities <strong>in</strong>clude participation<br />
<strong>in</strong> the UNC Dental Faculty Practice<br />
and contribution to the departmental<br />
cont<strong>in</strong>u<strong>in</strong>g education program.<br />
Strength <strong>in</strong> digital dental<br />
technologies and digital educational<br />
technologies is preferred. Candidates<br />
should possess a D.D.S. degree or<br />
equivalent <strong>in</strong> addition to advanced<br />
tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> Prosthodontics. The<br />
School <strong>of</strong> Dentistry is supported by<br />
an established and successful Dental<br />
Research Center. Applicants should<br />
<strong>in</strong>clude a curriculum vitae and the<br />
names/addresses <strong>of</strong> four references.<br />
Nom<strong>in</strong>ations or <strong>in</strong>quiries should be<br />
directed to:<br />
Dr. David Felton<br />
Chair, Search Committee<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Prosthodontics<br />
School <strong>of</strong> Dentistry, CB #7450<br />
The University <strong>of</strong> North Carol<strong>in</strong>a<br />
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7450<br />
As an Equal Opportunity/<br />
Affirmative Action Employer, The<br />
University is committed to equality<br />
<strong>of</strong> educational and employment<br />
opportunities, as well as actively<br />
seeks promotion <strong>of</strong> diversity by<br />
its recruitment<br />
Pennsylvania (Wilkes Barre) –<br />
The VA Medical Center,<br />
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, is<br />
currently recruit<strong>in</strong>g for a full-time,<br />
board certified or board eligible<br />
Prosthodontist pr<strong>of</strong>icient <strong>in</strong> all phases<br />
<strong>of</strong> general dentistry, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g fixed,<br />
removable and implant-borne<br />
prostheses. The successful candidate<br />
must have the full range <strong>of</strong> general<br />
dentistry skills, with particular<br />
emphasis on operative procedures,<br />
and removable prosthetics. This<br />
position will require excellent<br />
diagnostic skills and the ability to<br />
triage, diagnose, and manage a broad<br />
spectrum <strong>of</strong> urgent dental problems<br />
<strong>in</strong> a patient population with a high<br />
percentage <strong>of</strong> medically compromised<br />
<strong>in</strong>dividuals. The candidate<br />
needs to be experienced <strong>in</strong><br />
conventional and implant-borne fixed<br />
and removable <strong>prosthodontics</strong>. His/<br />
her responsibilities will <strong>in</strong>clude supervis<strong>in</strong>g<br />
general practice residents.<br />
The applicant selected for this<br />
position will be eligible to apply for<br />
an education loan reimbursement<br />
award under the provisions <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Education Debt Reduction Program.<br />
In addition to an attractive salary,<br />
we <strong>of</strong>fer paid malpractice <strong>in</strong>surance,<br />
vacation/sick leave, health and life<br />
<strong>in</strong>surance coverage and an attractive<br />
retirement package <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g a<br />
tax deferred sav<strong>in</strong>gs plan. Please<br />
fax your curriculum vitae and license<br />
verification to (570) 821-7289 or<br />
call (570) 824-3521 extension<br />
7209 for an application. EQUAL<br />
OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER<br />
Virg<strong>in</strong>ia (Charlottesville) –<br />
Seek<strong>in</strong>g enthusiastic, car<strong>in</strong>g, prosthodontic<br />
associate with opportunity<br />
to buy <strong>in</strong>. Private, fee for service<br />
prosthodontic practice. Enjoy liv<strong>in</strong>g<br />
and work<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> a grow<strong>in</strong>g community<br />
with an established referral<br />
base. Nice comb<strong>in</strong>ation <strong>of</strong> dental<br />
implants, esthetic dentistry, fixed/<br />
removable <strong>prosthodontics</strong>. Send<br />
resume with references<br />
togregwall1@embarqmail.com<br />
At Your Service…<br />
For questions regard<strong>in</strong>g your<br />
membership, ACP programs and<br />
events or general <strong>in</strong>quiries, please<br />
contact the ACP headquarters at<br />
800-378-1260; fax: 312-573-1257<br />
or visit our Web site at<br />
www.<strong>prosthodontics</strong>.org.<br />
Nancy “Deal” Chandler,<br />
MA, RHIA, CAE, Executive<br />
Director – ext. 230 or<br />
dchandler@<strong>prosthodontics</strong>.org<br />
Management <strong>of</strong> overall <strong>College</strong><br />
and Foundation operations.<br />
Carla Baker, MBA, Associate<br />
Executive Director, Membership<br />
Services and Outreach – ext. 222<br />
or cbaker@<strong>prosthodontics</strong>.org<br />
Membership benefits, database<br />
adm<strong>in</strong>istration, membership<br />
dues process<strong>in</strong>g and any<br />
membership-related <strong>in</strong>quiries.<br />
Rachel Brunswick, Membership<br />
Coord<strong>in</strong>ator – ext. 224 or<br />
rbrunswick@<strong>prosthodontics</strong>.org<br />
Assists with member services<br />
<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g membership applications<br />
and renewals, saleable product<br />
orders and updat<strong>in</strong>g member<br />
contact <strong>in</strong>formation.<br />
Lauren Dethl<strong>of</strong>f, Director,<br />
Communications and<br />
Market<strong>in</strong>g – ext. 223 or<br />
ldethl<strong>of</strong>f@<strong>prosthodontics</strong>.org<br />
ACP market<strong>in</strong>g materials and<br />
products, media and public<br />
relations, Messenger newsletter,<br />
Web site, and other <strong>College</strong><br />
communications.<br />
Jennifer Jackson, Adm<strong>in</strong>istrative<br />
Coord<strong>in</strong>ator – ext. 221 or<br />
jjackson@<strong>prosthodontics</strong>.org<br />
Receptionist and adm<strong>in</strong>istrative<br />
support for all <strong>College</strong><br />
departments and staff.<br />
Melissa Kabadian, MA, Director,<br />
Education and Meet<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Services – ext. 227 or<br />
mkabadian@<strong>prosthodontics</strong>.org<br />
Information on cont<strong>in</strong>u<strong>in</strong>g<br />
education programs and the<br />
ACP Annual Session.<br />
Jack Kanich, Manager, F<strong>in</strong>ance<br />
and Adm<strong>in</strong>istration – ext. 228 or<br />
jkanich@<strong>prosthodontics</strong>.org<br />
F<strong>in</strong>ancial and account<br />
payable/receivable.<br />
Pamela Insley Krueger, MS,<br />
Director, ACP Education<br />
Foundation – ext. 226 or<br />
foundation@<strong>prosthodontics</strong>.org<br />
Oversees ACPEF programs and<br />
fundrais<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g corporate<br />
partnerships and <strong>in</strong>dividual donor<br />
relations. Also handles ACP sponsorship<br />
opportunities.<br />
Nathalie Williams, Sections<br />
Manager – ext. 229 or<br />
nwilliams@<strong>prosthodontics</strong>.org<br />
Supports Sections <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Regional Director Elections and<br />
onl<strong>in</strong>e resources.<br />
ACP MESSENGER WWW.PROSTHODONTICS.ORG SPRING 2008<br />
13
The Last Word<br />
Prosthopedia and the Gift <strong>of</strong> Shar<strong>in</strong>g<br />
The ACP Messenger<br />
The ACP Messenger is published<br />
quarterly by:<br />
By Charles J. Goodacre, D.D.S., M.S., M.S.D., Editor-In-Chief<br />
I would like to share a story about shar<strong>in</strong>g. Dr. Arthur Dugoni, recently retired as Dean <strong>of</strong><br />
the University <strong>of</strong> the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School <strong>of</strong> Dentistry, told me this story. It relates<br />
to his first responsibility as a young educator.<br />
In Dr. Dugoni’s own words:<br />
“I met an <strong>in</strong>dividual somewhere around 1950 as a young educator<br />
who <strong>in</strong>spired me and taught me what it is to be a pr<strong>of</strong>essional, Dr. Ralph<br />
Phillips. He was the <strong>in</strong>dividual who was the most respected when it came<br />
to dental materials and their use. He provided that <strong>in</strong>formation to<br />
generations <strong>of</strong> dentists.<br />
I was given an assignment by the dean <strong>of</strong> the dental school to teach<br />
dental materials as a young faculty member. I knew noth<strong>in</strong>g about<br />
dental materials so I called Ralph Phillips at Indiana University.<br />
I didn’t know him, he didn’t know me.<br />
When I called him I said, ‘Dr. Phillips, I have been assigned by my<br />
dean to teach dental materials and I know noth<strong>in</strong>g.’ He said, ‘That’s a<br />
great start, let me help you.’ I will be <strong>in</strong> San Francisco <strong>in</strong> two weeks and<br />
we can meet. When he came to San Francisco we met, and for the next<br />
five or six years Ralph Phillips sent me his slides, sent me his documents,<br />
sent me the results <strong>of</strong> his experiments, provided me with copies<br />
<strong>of</strong> his lectures.<br />
I found out then what it was to be a pr<strong>of</strong>essional; because so <strong>of</strong>ten as a<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional you th<strong>in</strong>k you have the right to own everyth<strong>in</strong>g that you<br />
develop, and sometimes you don’t want to share it. What Ralph Phillips<br />
showed me is that you share your knowledge, you share the th<strong>in</strong>gs that<br />
you have developed with your colleagues, and the pr<strong>of</strong>ession’s better as a<br />
result. I thank Ralph Phillips for teach<strong>in</strong>g me a lesson <strong>in</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essionalism<br />
and for be<strong>in</strong>g a wonderful friend and colleague.”<br />
Because Dr. Phillips was one <strong>of</strong> my major pr<strong>of</strong>essors and was so will<strong>in</strong>g to share his resources,<br />
it has been a personal dream to develop a library <strong>of</strong> resources for practic<strong>in</strong>g prosthodontists and<br />
educators. As Chair <strong>of</strong> the ACP Education Task Force, which was developed as a result <strong>of</strong> the<br />
2006 Refram<strong>in</strong>g the Future <strong>of</strong> Prosthodontics Summit, I have led the work to create a digital<br />
resource library as a new member benefit <strong>of</strong> the <strong>College</strong>.<br />
This library will conta<strong>in</strong> documents, presentations, images, videos and animations. The<br />
textual content will <strong>in</strong>clude guidel<strong>in</strong>es related to patient treatment, literature reviews,<br />
curricular content for both predoctoral and postdoctoral prosthodontic courses, and other<br />
resources. <strong>Digital</strong> images and videos <strong>of</strong> patient treatments and cl<strong>in</strong>ical laboratory procedures<br />
will be available, as well as animations. All members <strong>of</strong> the <strong>College</strong> will be able to download<br />
and use these resources at no charge.<br />
As design and development cont<strong>in</strong>ue on the first phase <strong>of</strong> the digital library, plans for future<br />
expansion may <strong>in</strong>clude complete keynote presentations available for purchase at a nom<strong>in</strong>al cost<br />
<strong>of</strong> production fee. Likewise, high resolution videos <strong>of</strong> extensive procedures produce file sizes<br />
that preclude download<strong>in</strong>g. Their distribution may also be managed by a similar mechanism <strong>in</strong><br />
future phases <strong>of</strong> the project.<br />
The success <strong>of</strong> this venture lies squarely <strong>in</strong> our own hands. I <strong>in</strong>vite you to jo<strong>in</strong> me by shar<strong>in</strong>g<br />
your resources. We will be <strong>in</strong>vit<strong>in</strong>g members to contribute content this year. The <strong>College</strong> has<br />
secured a very special doma<strong>in</strong> name for this unique resource. So look for Prosthopedia – and<br />
plan to attend the 38 th Annual Session <strong>of</strong> the <strong>American</strong> <strong>College</strong> <strong>of</strong> Prosthodontists <strong>in</strong> Nashville<br />
on October 29 through November 1, where the digital resource library will be unveiled.<br />
Dr. Goodacre may be reached by e-mail at cgoodacre@llu.edu.<br />
211 E Chicago Ave, Suite 1000<br />
Chicago, IL 60611<br />
Phone:<br />
800.378.1260<br />
Fax:<br />
312.573.1257<br />
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Editor-<strong>in</strong>-Chief<br />
Dr. Charles J. Goodacre<br />
Loma L<strong>in</strong>da University School <strong>of</strong> Dentistry<br />
11092 Anderson St.<br />
Loma L<strong>in</strong>da, CA 92354<br />
Phone: (909) 558-4683<br />
Fax: (909) 558-0483<br />
E-mail: cgoodacre@llu.edu<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> Communications<br />
and Market<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Lauren Dethl<strong>of</strong>f<br />
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