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PUBLISHED BY THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF IMPLANT DENTISTRY

INSIDE: A New Approach to Implant Case Presentation – Page 4What Is a Dental “Specialist” – Page 6Interview with Steven Hewett, DDS – Page 122013 New Fellows and Associate Fellows – Page 20

WINTER 2014

Editor’s NotebookDavid G. Hochberg, DDSEditor, AAIDNews

I am very pleased that weare continuing some newinitiatives in AAID Newsthat we started in the pastyear. Our featuredMaxiCourse® — theRutgers School of DentalMedicine/AAIDMaxiCourse® — can befound on page 8. Thisissue’s “Rising Star” is Dr.Danny Domingue. Hisstory is on page 10. In ourcontinuing effort to addmore clinical and researchinformation to AAID News,we are pleased that Dr.Keerthi Senthil, winner ofthe 2013 Table ClinicCompetition, has sharedwith us her 82-page pres-entation. We aren’tpublishing it all here, butyou can download a pdf orpowerpoint file from theAAID web site. See page 30for the URL and a QRCode you can scan. Hopeour new features areenjoyed by all. w

Foundation awards $60,000in research grants

TITLE: APTAGEN – Biometric Surfaces forTissue RegenerationPRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR: Carlo Galli,University of Parma, Italy

ABSTRACT: The presence of localized bonedefects is a common occurrence in a maxillo-facial and oral bones. Bone defects usuallyrequire the use of bone grafts or biomaterialsto be treated. Available biomaterials are anestablished therapy approach, although theypresent with important limits. The purpose ofthe present project is to test the effectivenessof biomaterials with specific binding proper-ties, that is, biomaterials coated withaptamers that can specifically bind to andenrich the biomaterial surface with biologicalmolecules of interest from the host and there-fore promote and direct specific cellresponses, by de facto, sequestering the bio-logical molecules on the biomaterial surface.Aptamers are small, single-stranded biomole-cules, typically oligonucleotides (either DNA,RNA or their levo isomers), which specificallybind to a target molecule. Preliminary in-vitro results have shown that scaffolds coatedwith anti-human Fibronectin aptamersspecifically enriched the biomaterial for

Fibronectin and improved adhesion of humanprimary osteoblasts. The present project hastwo Specific Aims (SAs): the goal of SA1 is toinvestigate whether 3D hydrogel scaffoldscontaining anti-rat Fibronectin aptamers canpromote cell colonization and tissue integra-tion in an in vivo-rat soft-tissue model. Thegoal of SA2 is to investigate whether 3Dhydrogel scaffolds containing anti-ratFibronectin aptamers can promote tissuehealing and regeneration of critical calvariadefects in rats. To accomplish SA1, aptamersbinding to rat Fibronectin will be selected byan industry partner company. Polyethyleneclycol-thiolated Hyaluronic Acide (PEGDA-tHA) hydrogel discs with or withoutaptamers will be inserted in bilateral subcutepouches in 16 adult male rats. Each animalwill receive three hydrogel discs withaptamers in one pouch and three hydrogeldiscs without aptamers in the contralateralpouch. The animals will be sacrificed after 1,2, 3 and 4 weeks, biopsies of the implantedarea will be taken, and the samples will berecovered and processed for histologicalanalysis or gene expression analysis at RealTime PCR. To accomplish SA2, small, 0.5 cm

The AAID Foundation awarded $60,000 to three researches to help them continue theirwork in dental implant-specific research. This brings to $600,000 the amount awarded bythe Foundation over the past few years since the inception of the Endowment Fund.

see Grants p. 5

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Mr. President, Board ofTrustees, Fellow Academymembers, newly creden-tialed members, friends andguests. It is with greathonor that I accept thePresidency of the AmericanAcademy of ImplantDentistry.

AssociatesI would first like to onceagain congratulate the newAssociate Fellows andFellows. You will rememberthis day for the rest of yourcareer. Your achievement iswell deserved and quite anaccomplishment. The pursuit of your cre-

dentialed status haschallenged you to learnmore and work harder tobecome a better implantdentist. Today you see asign on every street corneradvertising implant serv-ices. Search for “implantdentist” on Google and youwill find about 3,000,000results. However, what doyou think is the first non-paid result? It’s AAIDwhich takes you to the“Find a Dental ImplantExpert” web site. Yes, byachieving your bona fideAAID credentials, you have

separated yourselves fromthe others. Today you should cele-

brate your academicachievement, but do realizethat in this ever advancingdiscipline of implant den-tistry, your work is not over.The Academy will help youin your journey of clinicaladvancement and knowl-edge. The benefits will beboth professionally and per-sonally rewarding. The AAID is a special

Academy. We have a level ofcamaraderie that extendsthrough our sharing ofknowledge and support ofeach other to become thebest we can be. Neverforget the Academy is herefor you.Now we ask you to con-

tinue in your journey. Forthose of you who havetaken the first step in cre-dentialing as an AssociateFellow, set your goal tobecome a Fellow. For thoseFellows and Diplomates,become mentors andencourage your colleaguesto enter into AssociateFellowship. To all of you, letyour patients know the truevalue of your credentials.Encourage your profes-sional friends andcolleagues within theAcademy to learn more andtest themselves further.

Volunteer to help the AAIDby serving on a committeeor forming an AAID StudyClub. There is so much youcan do to help yourself andour Academy continue togrow.

President CommitmentsAs your incoming president,I promise my commitmentto the best interests of theAcademy. The AAIDMission reads “To advancethe science and practice ofimplant dentistry througheducation, research supportand to serve as the creden-tialing standard forImplant Dentistry for thebenefit of mankind.”

AAID NEWSEditor David G. Hochberg, DDSExecutive Director Sharon BennettDirector of Communications Max G. MosesAAIDNEWS is a quarterly pubication of the American Academy of ImplantDentistry. Send all correspondence regarding the newsletter to AAID, 211 EastChicago Avenue, Suite 750, Chicago, IL 60611.

Please notify AAID and your postmaster of address changes noting old and newaddresses and effective date. Allow 6-8 weeks for an address change.The acceptance of advertising in the AAID News does not constitute an endorse-ment by the American Academy of Implant Dentistry or the AAID News.Advertising copy must conform to the official standards established by theAmerican Dental Association. Materials and devices that are advertised must alsoconform to the standards established by the United States Food & DrugAdministration’s Sub-committee on Oral Implants and the American DentalAssociation’s Council on Dental Materials and Equipment acceptance program.

It is the policy of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry that all potentialadvertisements submitted by any person or entity for publication in any AAIDmedia must be deemed consistent with the goals and objectives of the AAID and/orABOI/ID, within the sole and unbridled discretion of the AAID and/or ABOI/ID.Any potential advertisement deemed to be inconsistent with the goals and/or objec-tives of the AAID shall be rejected.

President’s MessageInaugural Address presented October 26, 2013, at 62ndAnnual MeetingJohn Minichetti, DMD, FAAID, DABOI/IDPresident, American Academy of Implant Dentistry

see President’s Message p. 32

Our Academy has alwaysbeen about sharing. Withinthe next few months theAcademy will hold aStrategic Planning Sessionat which the Board ofTrustees and key Academymembers will addressfuture goals and objectivesfor this great organization.This will enable us todevelop a new 5-year plan. Our Academy is fiscally

sound, but the number onechallenge every organiza-tion faces is sustainabilityand growth. Today’s realityis that there are many com-peting dental implantorganizations throughout

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• Feel positively about thedoctor and staff

ServicesToday, there are a variety oftreatment options for eden-tulous patients. Educatingpatients about the bestoption — usually implants— empowers them to makethe best decision for treat-ment. This kind of open andtransparent approach willkeep them fully involvedand informed during thecourse of implant treatment.

STAGE 3 - SERIOUSNESSPractices that attempt tomove patients directly fromStage 2 to a close will findmany implant casesrejected or indefinitely onhold because patients arenot yet serious aboutmaking a decision to havetreatment.

Frequently AskedQuestions (FAQs) Whenever information isprovided to implant candi-dates, there will bequestions. They want tounderstand why implantsare being recommended.Unlike in the recent past,patients have become morehesitant about acceptingelective treatment. As ques-tions are answered, patientscan move forward onto the

Like many businesses, gen-eral and surgical specialtypractices have beenadversely affected by therecession and a slowrecovery. An elective servicesuch as implants is particu-larly vulnerable in adifficult economy. For thatreason, the entire processfor implant case presenta-tions must be reinvented tomeet the needs of patientswho are more consciousabout spending. The 5 Stages of Closing™

is a case presentationsystem for doctors andimplant treatment coordi-nators (ITCs) that has beendesigned expressly toachieve higher results inthe new dental economy.This step-by-step processhas been extremely effec-tive for closing more than90% of implant candidatesduring consultations.This case presentation

method for increasingimplant case acceptancecreates an entirely newapproach to implant casepresentations. It comprisesthe following steps:Stage 1 - AwarenessStage 2 - Interest

Stage 3 - SeriousnessStage 4 - ConditionsStage 5 - Closing

STAGE 1 - AWARENESSAwareness is always thefirst step. Only whenpatients are aware ofimplants can they wantthem. Building awarenessrequires the efforts ofeveryone on the team.

Marketing Awareness is generatedthrough the practice’sinternal and referral mar-keting programs. In the GPoffice, implant candidatescould be current patients orpeople they have referred.In the case of specialists,referrals generally comefrom GPs. Strong internalmarketing programs andsound referral relationshipsensure a steady interest inimplant treatment.

The New PatientExperience The New PatientExperience starts with apatient or, for specialists, areferring office calling yourpractice. The team usesValue Creation Scripting tobuild confidence for thedoctor and practice. Thisapproach includes cus-tomized language thatfocuses on attributes of thepractice and transfer of

trust to the doctor. Thetarget is to have 98% of allcallers schedule an implantconsultation.

The New Patient ConsultWhen edentulous patientspresent to the office, theymust be impressed. Theywill often judge your prac-tice more by the level ofcustomer service theyreceive and the initialimpression the office makesthan by an explanation of ahighly clinical implant casepresentation.

STAGE 2 - INTERESTSome doctors and ITCsassume that patients willclose once patients are inter-ested during this stage. Inthe new economy, this is nolonger the case. Remember,the way people make theirpurchasing decisions haschanged. The case is actu-ally a long way from closing.

EducationThe doctor and ITC shouldbe positive and informativeso that the patient developsa full understanding of theremarkable benefits ofimplant treatment. Implantcandidates are impressedwhen they: • Are included in the con-versation

• Fully understand the sit-uation see Business Bite p. 33

Business BiteA New Approach to Implant Case PresentationBy Roger P. Levin, DDS

PEGDA-tHA hydrogel discs,with or without anti-Fibronectin aptamers, will becreated, and will be gentlyinserted in bilateral calvariadefects of 16 adult male rats.Each animal will receive onehydrogel disc with aptamersin one defect and onehydrogel disc withoutaptamers in the contralateraldefect. The animals will besacrificed after 1, 2, 3 and 4weeks, biopsies of theimplanted area will be taken,and histomorphometry willbe performed. Bone forma-tion will be quantitated, andarchitectural parameters willbe measured.

TITLE: Effect of Anti-hyper-lipidemic Therapy onImplant OsseointegrationPRINCIPAL INVESTIGA-TORS: Tara Aghaloo, DDS,MD, MphD; Flavia Pirih,DDS, PhD; UCLA School ofDentistry

ABSTRACT: Cardiovasculardisease and osteoporosis arethe two major causes ofincreased morbidity and mor-tality affecting the agingpopulation. Hyperlipidemia,because of dietary intake orgenetic mutations in choles-terol uptake and clearance,has adverse effects on thevasculature, including devel-opment of atheroscleroticcardiovascular disease. Inbone, osteoblast differentia-tion is directly inhibited byhyperlipidemia, and osteo-clast differentiation isincreased. Moreover, bone

mineral content and bonemineral density aredecreased in vivo. Evaluationof statins have revealed bene-ficial effects on bonemetabolism, specifically anincrease bone formation, bonemineral density, a decrease inhip fractures, and promotionof repair at bone healingsites. In our preliminary data,we have shown a significantdecrease in femur implantintegration, as well as lowerbone to implant contact inhyperlipidemic mice as com-pared to mice with normalserum levels at both four andeight weeks. Publishedstudies have further demon-strated that statins increaseosteogenesis, suppress osteo-clast formation, increase bonevolume around implants andincrease the push-in strengthin comparison to controltreatment. Because of thedeleterious effects of hyper-lipidemia on bone andimplant healing and the ben-eficial effects of statins, wehypothesize that hyperlipi-demia also significantlyaffects implant osseointegra-tion in themandible and thatstatins can counteract thosenegative effects. Our short-term goal is to evaluate earlymandibular implant healingand osseointegration inhyperlipidemic rats and theirresponse to statins. Our long-term goal is to identify andunderstand factors that canaffect implant placement, sta-bility and therefore implantsuccess. With the knowledgeand tools we expect to acquireas a result of the studiesdescribed herein, we willbegin to understand the role

of hyperlipidemia and com-monly utilized therapy onmandibular implant osseoin-tegration in vivo.Understanding the effects ofhyperlipidemia and athero-sclerotic cardiovasculardisease on implant healingand the role of cholesterollowering medications mayinfluence our clinical practicein our implant patients whosuffer from these issues.

TITLE: The Effect ofBacterial Biofilm andMicromotion on Corrosion ofDental ImplantsPRINCIPAL INVESTI-GATOR: Danieli BCRodrigues University ofTexas at Dallas, Departmentof Bioengineering

ABSTRACT: Corrosion oftitanium dental implants hasbeen associated with implan-tation failure and isconsidered one of the trig-gering factors forperi-implantitis. Corrosion isconcerning because a largeamount of metal ions anddebris are generated in thisprocess, which over time maylead to adverse tissue reac-tions in the oral environment.Understanding the triggeringmechanisms for corrosion inthe oral environment andfinding ways to mitigatedegradation processes in vivois of great importance. Thegoal of this study is to definethe role of bacterial biofilmand micromotion induced byocclusal forces, and their con-joint effects in producingcorrosion and permanentbreakdown of the titaniumoxide layer on the surface of

dental implants. Two specificaims will be addressed in thisstudy:(1) To determine whether thepresence of bacteria cancreate the ideal conditionsfor oxidation of dentalimplants made of titaniumgrade 4. It has beenhypothesized that bacteriapresent in the mediumand/or forming biofilmcolonies will reduce the pHsurrounding a dentalimplant to the levelsrequired to trigger oxida-tion and dissolution of themetal.

(2) To verify whether the con-joint effects of micromotionand an acidic environmentcaused by bacteria canresult in permanent break-down of the titanium oxidefilm, inducing corrosion. Here, the conjoint effects

of bacteria and micromotionare suggested to induce andexacerbate corrosionprocesses on the surface ofdental implants leading to apermanent disruption of thetitanium oxide film andactive dissolution of the bulkmetal. These questions willbe addressed by in vitrotesting of dental implantssubjected to different testingconditions that will involveimmersion in bacteria brothunder relevant physiologicalloads in order to mimic theoral environment.Determining the roles of oralbacteria and normal occlusalforces in this phenomenoncan lead to more targetedprevention methods and willcontribute for a better under-standing of their impact inthe initiation of bone loss. w


Grantscontinued from page 1

You can’t turn on a televisionor read a newspaper withoutseeing a multitude of “spe-cialists” advertising theirservices in fields as diverseas air conditioning, hair col-oring, remodeling, computersales, car repair, informationtechnology, and appliancerepair, just to name a few. Sothe public is inundated withself-proclaimed “specialists”in virtually every occupationor endeavor.Looking for a definition of

the term “specialist” providesa variety of answers,although all are, in essence,quite similar. These include:• “one who is devoted to aparticular occupation orbranch of study orresearch”

• “a person who has specialknowledge and skillrelating to a particular job,or area of study”

• “a medical practitionerwhose practice is limitedto a particular class ofpatients (as children) or ofdiseases (as skin diseases)or of technique (as sur-gery)”

• “a physician who is quali-fied by advanced training

and certification by a spe-cialty examining board toso limit his or her practice”

and the definitions go on.To anyone who learned

the definition of “specialty” or“specialist” in dental school,the answer to this questionseems obvious. We have allbeen taught, as dentists, that“specialists” are those den-tists whose area of practice isone that the AmericanDental Association hasdeemed a “specialty,” andwho attended (either full orpart-time) a dental programaccredited by theCommission on DentalEducation (CODA). Somedentists did not attend sucha program but were “grandfa-thered” as specialists if theymet certain requirements.While the above seems

straightforward and clear todentists, it has never beenshown to be clear to thepublic. In fact, in litigationover a dentist’s right to com-mercial free speech, severalcourts have opined on thesubject of advertising as a“specialist,” and a state’srestrictions on this right.Indeed, from a FirstAmendment, commercial-freespeech standpoint, the courtslook to a state’s restrictionson a dentist calling himself orherself a “specialist” quite dif-ferently. First of all, in order for a

state to justify any limita-tions or restrictions oncommercial free speech, oneof the requirements is“empirical evidence” that therestriction advances a state’sinterest in protecting thepublic, and also demon-strating that the publicwould be harmed withoutsuch a restriction. One suchcase was decided inCalifornia in 2010 (Potts vStiger, by the Federal DistrictCourt in Sacramento).In that case, the State of

California attempted to jus-tify its restrictions andlimitations on a dentist’sadvertising by obtaining asurvey regarding what thepublic perceives to be a“dental specialist” from anexpert in marketing, Dr.Michael Kamins, PhD.Dr. Kamins had been paid

a substantial sum of moneyto obtain a survey that wouldbe admissible in court, andwhich would substantiatepublic harm from allowingany “non-ADA” recognizedarea of dentistry to be adver-tised as a specialty or such adentist to advertise as a “spe-cialist.”When deposing Dr.

Kamins, it was important tounderstand how his surveywas composed, and what heunderstood a dental “spe-cialist” to mean. His surveywas intended to learn

whether or not the publicviewed ABOI/ID and/or AAIDcredentials to represent “spe-cialists” in implant dentistry.The only problem with Dr.

Kamins’ survey was that hedid not include a definition of“specialist” in his questions!When asked what he consid-ered to be a “dentalspecialist,” his answer wasvery revealing. He did notknow the areas of dentistrydeemed to be specialties bythe ADA, nor did he other-wise know exactly what wasrequired to be deemed a“dental specialist” or “dentalspecialty” by the ADA. Thefollowing are excerpt fromthe transcript of the deposi-tion of Dr. Kamins: Question:Would it be fair

to say that most people wouldequate the word “specialist”with “highly qualified,” or“more qualified than theaverage person (dentist) inthat particular area ofendeavor?”Answer: I think so. More

qualified probably. Morequalified. It’s hard to specifywhat “highly” means as far asoperational; but certainly ifyou claim to be a specialist,one, I think the average con-sumer would hope that youhave some right to call your-self a specialist, be it either byextensive training in an area,or a degree in the area, or


Legal BiteWhat Is a Dental “Specialist?”By Frank Recker, DDS, JD

see Legal Bite p. 10

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I have been a private prac-tice clinician for my entirecareer but do maintain anaffiliation as an AssistantProfessor in theDepartment of RestorativeDentistry at RutgersUniversity School of DentalMedicine. In addition toserving as Director of theAAID MaxiCourse® atRutgers, I also participatein the post-graduateprosthodontics specialtyprogram at the school. Rutgers University, for-

merly known asUMDNJ-New Jersey DentalSchool, is well known forexcellent dental educationin the Northeast. Our schoolhas an excellent undergrad-uate dental curriculum,along with many post-grad-uate programs including theclinical specialties ofprosthodontics, periodontics,oral and maxillofacial sur-gery, endodontics, pediatricdentistry, orthodontics, andoral and maxillofacial radi-ology. In addition toapproved programs in recog-nized specialties, we alsohave training in other disci-plines such as general

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see Legal Bite p. 38

Dr. Daniel Dominguegraduated from LouisianaState University School ofDentistry and obtained hisDDS degree in 2007.After dental school he

completed a three-yearcourse in advanced trainingat Brookdale UniversityHospital and MedicalCenter in New York City,where he served as ChiefResident of the Dental andOral Surgery Department.His training included oneyear in General PracticeResidency and two years inDental ImplantologyFellowship. During these years, he

was awarded the Certificateof Achievement from the

American Academy ofImplant Dentistry for out-standing leadership inImplant Dentistry, aFellowship from theInternational Congress ofOral Implantologists, and anAssociate Fellowship of theAmerican Academy ofImplant Dentistry. On Oct 30, 2010, Dr.

Domingue married the loveof his life, Megan, in Denver,Colorado. They decided tomove back to his home townin Louisiana to settle down,where he could practice den-tistry, and raise their family.On August 2, 2012, he andMegan were blessed withtheir first-born baby girl,Elle Ann Domingue.

After residency andduring his first years in pri-vate practice, Dr. Domingueearned Diplomate statusfrom the American Board ofOral Implantology/ImplantDentistry, in 2011, thehighest credential availablefor a general dentist prac-ticing implantology. He wasalso recognized as theyoungest Diplomate in theworld.At the recently concluded

AAID Annual Meeting inPhoeniz, Arizona, Dr.Domingue was inducted as aFellow by the AmericanAcademy of Implant. Dr. Domingue is a

member of the AmericanDental Association as well

as the Acadiana DistrictDental Association,American Academy ofGeneral Dentistry, and isthe Founder and Presidentof Acadiana SouthernSociety.He, Megan, and Elle cur-

rently reside in Lafayette,Louisiana, where he and hispartner/uncle, Dr. JeromeSmith DDS, work in animplant referral practice(www.acadianadentistry.com). w

Legal bitecontinued from page 6

Rising StarRising Daniel Domingue, DDS, FAAID, DABOI/ID

whatever else it takes…tomake that claim.”Later, at the trial held in

Federal Court in Sacramento,Dr. Kamins was not called asa witness by the State ofCalifornia nor did the Stateattempt to admit his surveyinto evidence. The challengedrestrictions on dental adver-tising were deemedunconstitutional. As we dentists realize,

most states have deferred thedetermination as to who canlegally call themselves “spe-cialists” in a respective state

to the ADA. And, most statesrequire that if a dentistwants to call himself or her-self a “specialist,” it must bein an ADA-recognized “spe-cialty” area of practice, andthat dentist must limit his orher practice to that specialtyarea.In fact, most states have

only one license that isgranted to every dentist whoobtains licensure. But moststates also require by regula-tion or statute that a dentistwho wishes to advertise thathe/she is a specialist mustmeet the qualifications estab-lished by the ADA, and theymust also limit their dental

practices to that specific areaof dentistry, even though theywere required to pass thesame licensure exam as wasa general dentist. One such advertising reg-

ulation is currently beingchallenged in a federal courtin Ohio. The simple issue is:if everyone has the samelicense in a state and mustpass the same exam, whyshould a dentist who istelling the truth (“I am adental specialist”) berequired to effectively con-strict his or her dentallicense in order to advertisethis truth? On the issue of a state

deferring to the ADA in orderfor a dentist to advertise as a“specialist,” at least one courthas declared such a regula-tion or statute to beunconstitutional. In Ducoin v.Viamonte Ros (decided in2009), a Florida state courtconcluded:“Of great interest to the

Court is that the challengedstatute delegates to the ADAthe sole discretion to desig-nate what specialties orspecialty credentialing organ-izations will be recognized bythe Florida Board ofDentistry and enforced underthe law of this State. The

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DR. HOCHBERG: Dr.Hewett, what made youdecide to reach out to thoseless fortunate and in need oforal health care?

DR. HEWETT: In 2008, mywife Cara and I, felt the needto expose our two teenagersto the act of service in acountry that had basichuman needs. Providingdental care was an obviouschoice for me. We contacted the ADA,

with no luck in finding aplace for us to go. However, acontact was given to us bysomeone who answered thephone at the ADA. We fol-lowed up on that lead. Anexperienced dentist wasneeded to take a group ofdental students toChichicastenango, a town inthe Western Highlands ofGuatemala.We have been going to

this region and the sur-rounding area every yearsince then.I determined that

although dental studentscertainly were able to treatmany patients during theweek, experienced dentistswere most needed for thedelicate care required totreat the Mayans. This is the main reason I

wanted to have the membersof the Academy see what wedo in Guatemala. I feel the

Mayans need and deserveexperienced dental profes-sionals to provide them care.

DR. HOCHBERG:Why didyou decide to take this good-will humanitarian project toGuatemala?

DR. HEWETT: After thefirst visit to Guatemala, weimmediately fell in love withthe Mayans and their cul-

ture. Basic dental care isreally nonexistent among thepoor Mayans of this area.They suffer from pain andinfection. They have no oralhygiene and no access to anycare because of extremepoverty.Here are some alarming

health statistics regardingthe indigenous Mayans(Source: www.mayanfami-lies.org, 2013):• Approximately 49% ofchildren in Guatemala arechronically malnourished.This is the fourth highestrate in the world. Inindigenous communities,the rate is closer to 70%.

• Although infant and childmortality has beensteadily decreasingthroughout Latin Americaover the last four decades,child mortality is still 70%higher among indigenous

children.• Malnutrition is twice asfrequent among indige-nous children.

• The rate of stunting[height/age] forGuatemala overall is 44%,but for indigenous chil-dren the rate is 58%,higher than either Yemenor Bangladesh.

• There is a 13-year gap inyears of life expectancybetween indigenous andnon-indigenous people.

• 40% of the country lacksaccess to water and sani-tation systems and havelimited access to an ade-quate diet due torestrictions.

• In the past 50 years, thecountry’s population hasquadrupled

DR. HOCHBERG: Pleaseshare with the membershipsome of the logistical issuesthat had to be addressed,when providing care topatients in this remoteregion.

DR. HEWETT: In yearspast, we have had a sta-tionary, make-shift dentalclinic in Chichicastenango.This past year, we traveled toremote villages and wereable to see many people whoare unable to travel. Thelines of those to be treatedwere very long, and unfortu-

Interview Interview with Steven Hewett, DDSConducted by Dr. David Hochberg, DDS, Editor, AAID News


A young Mayan child uses his first toothbrush.

Steven Hewett, DDS

nately, some had to beturned away. We will bereturning to these remoteareas to provide care. Most ofthese sites are within anhour’s drive by van fromPanajachel. This is the loca-tion for the headquartersand base for MayanFamilies, the organization wepartner with.Panajachel is on the shore

of Lake Atitlan, truly one ofthe most beautiful lakes inthe world. There are smallhotels and restaurants inPanajachel, as it is a populartourism spot.

DR. HOCHBERG:Whatservices are needed most onany given day?

DR. HEWETT: Due to theamount of advanced decay,periodontal disease andinfection, extractions com-prise 75% of the care.Restoration of molars andanterior teeth on both chil-dren and adults provideshope for the Mayans futuredental health. It is our hopethat we can set up a compre-hensive dental hygieneprogram including cleaningsand evaluations.

DR. HOCHBERG: The doc-umentary film (scan QR codeto view the 10-minute docu-mentary) you shared withthe membership at ourannual session in Phoenixfocused a good bit on thechildren. What are some ofthe programs set into placedesigned to educate this pop-ulation with the hopes oflowering the decay rate and

ultimately preserving theirdentition?

DR. HEWETT:What makesour project a little differentthan most organizations isthat we treat children andadults. There are as manyproblems among the maturepopulation as there are withthe young. Pain and suf-fering is not something thatonly exists with children.This comprehensive

approach is the key to edu-cating and changing the waythis indigenous group ofpeople maintain their dentalhealth.

DR. HOCHBERG: I knowyour wife has played a signif-icant part in making thishappen. In addition to herhard work, are there anyother AAID Members whohave been of assistance andvolunteered their services?

DR. HEWETT: Dr. SteveSwallow, from Maine, andhis wife K.C. Swallow wereof great assistance duringour last trip to Guatemala.Dr. Joseph Lau, fromAtlanta, Georgia, and hiswife Evita have gone with usfor two years. Dr. JasmineSung from Texas has trav-eled and served with ourproject as well.

They have been a won-derful addition to this teameffort. Without them, wewould not be able to treatthe large number of peopleneeding care.

DR. HOCHBERG:What isthe best way for someone toparticipate in this veryworthy project?

DR. HEWETT: There aretwo ways:1. Providing care inGuatemala requires sup-plies, equipment, andmoney. We are asking forall of these items. We haveestablished a websitecalled Mayangap.org.

On this website, thereis a heading called dona-tions. Any monetarydonations can be made toMayan Families/DentalProject. Mayan Families isa registered 501c(3) tax-exempt organization. Of course, we will

require surgical andrestorative units, dentalunits, and the necessaryinstruments to supportthese clinics. The greatest needs

right now include:• Mobile dental compressors

• Dental units• Surgical, restorative

instruments, and supplies.

Any donations would begreatly appreciated.2) We certainly would wel-come dentists, hygienists,and assistants on ourupcoming trips. Thebrochure can be down-loaded from our siteMayangap.org. All 2014dates are listed. From tremendous

response at the meeting, Iexpect to have fullcapacity. The first tripslated April 23 - 30, 2014,and has a deadline ofFebruary 1, 2014. Anyonewanting to go on that tripneeds to send in theirapplication very soon.We have added July 14

- 18, 2014, which is notlisted on the brochure.Other 2014 dates

include June 25 - July 2and November 26 -December 2.

DR. HOCHBERG: Do youhave any closing commentsyou would like to share withthe membership?

DR. HEWETT: This projectis really growing. In fact, bythe end of 2013, we will havea clinic with 14 dental chairsthat can be used as a mobileclinic as well as a permanentone.I would really like to

thank the companies whohave helped us in past years.They include TatumSurgical, Ace Surgical,Brasseler, and Root Lab whohave all graciously given tothis project. w


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AAID Foundation2013 Auction Participants

The AAID Foundation raised nearly $60,000 at its auctionheld during AAID’s 2013 Annual Meeting in Phoenix inOctober. The Foundation thanks the following individualsand organizations that donated items for the auction.

Dr. Michael Pikos, of PalmHarbor, Florida and Dr. EmileMartin, of Syracuse, New Yorkhave become the next donors totop $20,000 in cumulative con-tributions to the AAIDFoundation. We thank Drs.Pikos and Martin for their con-tinued generosity over the yearsand their support of theresearch programs funded bythe AAID Foundation. For infor-mation aboutthe Foundationand to donate,visitwww.aaid.comor scan the QRCode. w

Drs. Pikos andMartin top $20,000in donations

Provide for supportABOI/ID’s participation asa member of AmericanBoard of Dental Specialties(ABDS)

Approved 2013-14Committee appointments

Institute a “free for three”recent-graduate dues policywith electronic membershipfree for three years post-graduation (option to pay

$50 for access to EBSCOand printed publications).

Grant Life Membership toDr. Beverly Dunn

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Summary of Actions Taken byBoard of TrusteesOctober 22, 2013, Phoenix, AX

The AAID Foundation thanks the Central District andthe Northeast District for their generous contributions of$10,000 each to the AAID Foundation Endowment Fund.

Dr. Michael Pikos

Dr. Emile Martin

Don’t worry if you didn’t get a chance to place the winningbid at this year’s AAID Foundation auction. We havearranged for you to submit your bid easily for items offeredonline. Just visit AAID’s Foundation page on the AAID website — www.aaid.com/foundation/Auction.html — or scanthe QR Code to see the items available for bid. ContactAfshin Alavi at [email protected] or 312.335-1550 withquestions or to submit a bid. w

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A total of 196 AssociateFellows and Fellowsattended the annual busi-ness meeting on October26, 2013, in Phoenix, AZ. President Nick

Caplanis and Dr. BerneeDunson, chairman of theAdmissions and CredentialsBoard, presented certificatesto the new Associate Fellowsand certificates and medal-lions to the new Fellows. Dr.Caplanis administered theAAID Pledge to the newAssociate Fellows and theFellows who had not beeninducted previously. President Caplanis

announced that the deathsof the following six mem-bers had been reportedsince the 2012 AnnualBusiness Meeting: Drs.Harold Klein, PaulRogers, Walter DanStinson, Michael Uris,Edwin Weinfield andMichael Wood. President Caplanis

began his report by con-gratulating and welcoming22 new Fellow membersand 68 new AssociateFellow members. Notingthat they will be theAcademy’s future leaders,he encouraged them to takeadvantage of the opportuni-ties that credentialedmembership offers themand to continue their pro-fessional growth. President Caplanis also

expressed pride in theAcademy’s accomplish-

ments during the past nineyears that he served on theBoard of Trustees, notingthe following accomplish-ments during hispresidential year:• Contributing to the 2013Annual Meeting’s successwere fresh and informa-tive main podiumprograms, live surgeryprograms that the AAIDintroduced five years agoand which other organi-zations are nowbeginning to emulate, theAAID’s commitment tointernational growth andoutreach as evidenced bythe half-day programpresented in Spanishwith simultaneous trans-lation to English and Dr.Steve Hewett’s keynoteaddress that exemplifiedthe AAID’s true char-acter of helping others.

• The two district meetingshad a combined atten-dance of 300 doctors, andboth were successfulfinancially.

• Under Dr. JamesRutkowski’s leadershipas editor, the Journal ofOral Implantology hasgrown into a widely-respected dental journalwith an impact factorthat rivals many otherimplant organizations.

• The Admissions andCredentials Board hasmodified the casesrequired for theAssociate Fellow exami-

nation. Also, the Board isoffering those who havepassed Part 1 of theAssociate Fellow exami-nation and live outsideNorth American theopportunity to take Part2 of the examination nextyear in Dubai by web-conferencing.

• The EducationCommittee has beenreorganized into a gen-eral oversight committeeunder which several sub-committees focus on aspecific aspect of theAcademy’s educationalactivities.

• The Academy’s globalactivities have increased.In addition to the AsiaMaxiCourse®, which isoffered in four locations,and the KoreaMaxiCourse®, interna-tional programming hasincluded the “SpanishConnection” at this year’sannual meeting and co-sponsorship of the WCOI2013 meeting in SouthKorea and the FifthInternational DentalFacial Conference inDubai. Also, Drs. JamesL. Bush and John DaSilva represented theAAID at the WCOImeeting in Seoul, and Dr.John Minichetti hasjust returned from theDGZI meeting in Berlin.

• The AAID Foundation isnow one of the, largestdental implant grant

providers in the country,giving $80,000 to$100,000 annually todeserving research proj-ects. The Foundation hasalso implemented its firsthumanitarian project,which provides financialassistance and resourcesso disadvantaged youthcan replace their congen-itally missing teeth.

• The AAID membershipbenefits have beenexpanded to include freeaccess to an online data-base of over 400 journalsand other publications.

• Significant improve-ments have been made tothe AAID’s web andsocial media presence.The main AAID websitehas been redesigned tofeature a more interac-tive and continuallyupdated front page; andthe Academy is nowactive in the social mediaspace with Facebook,Twitter, LinkedIn,Google+ and YouTube.Also, a new website,called the DentalImplant Experts, hasbeen created specificallyfor the implant dentistryconsumer. This websitelists all of the Academy’scredentialed membersand facilitates a patient’ssearch for qualifiedimplant dentists.

• The Paul JohnsonService Award was inau-gurated this year. This

Annual Business Meeting

award will be givenannually to one volunteermember of the AAID whohas gone above andbeyond what wasexpected of them asexemplified by the lateDr. Paul Johnson. TheAcademy staff selects theannual recipient. Thisyear’s recipient is Dr.David Resnick.

• Leaders of the AAID, theAmerican Academy ofOral Medicine, theAmerican Society ofDentistAnesthesiologists, andthe American Academy ofOrofacial Pain haveestablished the AmericanBoard of DentalSpecialties (ABDS),which will offer an addi-tional mechanism for therecognition of dental spe-cialties. The AmericanBoard of OralImplantology/ImplantDentistry has agreed toparticipate as a foundingmember of the ABDS andto help frame its bylawsand constitution.

President Caplanis also dis-cussed a number ofconcerns that he has aboutthe AAID’s future:• The AAID’s annual mem-bership growth over thelast six years has beenthree percent whileexpenses over this periodhave increased anaverage of seven percent.President Caplanisattributes the almost flatmembership growth tohow the various member-

ship categories aredefined and the require-ments that are imposed.

• The current Academybylaws need to beupdated and streamlinedby eliminating detailsthat most other organiza-tions have in theirpolicies and standardoperating procedures.These details restrict theBoard of Trustees frommaking changes neededto help the AAID con-tinue moving forward. Itis anticipated that a moreefficient and streamlinedset of bylaws will be con-sidered at next year’sannual business meeting.In conclusion, President

Caplanis said that he wasproud to report that theAAID continues to be anorganization with a solidfoundation, focused andcommitted leadership and avery bright future and thathe was honored to haveserved as its president.

The following slate of offi-cers was elected as a groupby unanimous voice vote:President:John Minichetti, DMD(by automatic ascensionfrom President-Elect)

President-elect:John D. Da Silva,DMD, MPH, ScM

Vice-president:Richard Mercurio, DDS

Treasurer:Shankar Iyer, DDS, MDS

Secretary:David G. Hochberg,DDS

The 2013 Class of HonoredFellows was introduced:Richard Grubb, Havre deGrave, Maryland

William Liang, Surrey,British Columbia,Canada

William Locante,Brentwood, Tennessee

David Resnick, Ada,MinnesotaDr. Jaime Lozada,

chairman of the 62ndAnnual Meeting, reportedthat this year’s ImplantWorld Expo included thelargest number of compa-nies that have exhibited.They were excited tointeract with the 765 doc-tors registered for thisyear’s meeting. Eighty-sixof this year’s dentist regis-trants were not members ofthe AAID. Dr. Richard Mercurio,

Treasurer, reported that2013 has been another suc-cessful year from afinancial standpoint. Healso presented the budgetthat had been approved bythe Board of Trustees at itsmeeting on October 22,2013.Dr. John Minichetti,

chairman of the By-LawsCommittee, presented aproposed amendment tochange the name of AAID’sGershkoff Award to includethe name of NormanGoldberg, AAID’s firstpresident. The amendmentwas approved by a unani-mous voice vote, with thenew name of the awardbeing the Aaron Gershkoff-Norman Goldberg

Memorial Award. Dr. Frank Recker, AAID’s

legal counsel, brieflyreviewed legal develop-ments concerning theannouncement of AAID cre-dentials. He explained thatthe Florida State Courtmade it clear that theAmerican DentalAssociation (ADA) is a pri-vate trade associationwithout any real authorityto be the sole source fordetermining specialtystatus. Three other dentalorganizations are joiningthe AAID in the potentialchallenge of a Kentuckystatute that states that theADA determines dentalspecialty status. Dr. Natalie Wong, pres-

ident of the AmericanBoard of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry, reportedthat 16 new Diplomateswere certified in 2013bringing the total to 408Diplomates. She welcomedLaTasha Bryant as the newExecutive Director of theABOI/ID.Chairman of the AAID

Foundation, Dr. JaimeLozada, reported that theFoundation is on track withthe strategic goals that itset last year. In keepingwith the goal to provide ahumanitarian service to thepublic, the Foundation hasapproved a new projectcalled “With a Smile” pro-gram. Working inpartnership with volunteerswho are AAID credentialedmembers and the


see Business Meeting p. 18

Academy’s implant/bonegrafting corporate sponsors,the Foundation will providegrant assistance to patientswho are between 16 and 29years old, have congenitallymissing teeth and arefinancially disadvantaged.After thanking Dr. Nick

Caplanis for his contribu-tions to the Academy andhis friendship, newlyinstalled president, Dr.John Minichetti said thatserving as President of theAAID is a great honor. Hecongratulated the newAssociate Fellows andFellows, emphasizing thatthe education that was aprerequisite to taking theirexaminations made each ofthem a better dentist. Healso urged them to set goalsand to do things likebecome a mentor, volunteerto serve on a committee orstart a study club. Among the activities

that President Minichettisaid that his vision for theyear includes are: • Focusing on what is bestfor the AAID and its mis-sion “To advance thescience and practice ofimplant dentistry througheducation, research sup-port and to serve as thecredentialing standard forimplant dentistry for thebenefit of mankind.”

• Holding a strategic plan-ning meeting to developa five-year plan for theAcademy.

• Offering the best educa-tion related to implantdentistry.

• Expanding the Academy’seducational offerings toinclude a live surgicaltraining program.

• Continuing efforts toestablish the AmericanBoard of DentalSpecialties.Dr. Minichetti’s complete

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F E B R UA R Y 2 0 1 4

1 Application Deadline for2014 Associate FellowPart 2 Exam (Oral Case)

13-17 IIOI Hands-on SurgicalTraining (AAID Membersreceive $900 discount)Dominican Republic

27-28 Zimmer Institute CadaverCourse (AAID Membersreceive $500 discount)Miami, FL

A P R I L 2 0 1 4

11-12 Western and CentralDistricts MeetingSan Francisco, CA

J U N E 2 0 1 4

6-7 Southern and NortheastDistricts MeetingFort Lauderdale, FL

J U LY 2 0 1 4

2-6 IIOI Hands-on SurgicalTraining (AAID Membersreceive $900 discount)Dominican Republic

NO V EM B E R 2 0 1 4

5-8 63rd ANNUAL IMPLANTEDUCATION CONFER-ENCEOrlando, FL

Upcoming Key AAID Dates

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Dr. Edwin E. Weinfield, a long-timemember of the American Academy ofImplant Dentistry, passed away in earlyOctober 2013. He became an AssociateFellow of the Academy in 1973 and earnedhis Fellow in 1985. Among his survivors, is Dr. Linda A. Weinfield, a Fellow andDiplomate of the Academy. They have the distinction of having been the first mem-

bers of the AAID to contribute to the Endowment Fund ofthe AAID Foundation, then known as the AAID ResearchFoundation.Dr. Weinfield was preceded in death by his wife,

Paulette L. Weinfield. In addition to Dr. Linda Weinfield, heis survived by Debra W. (the late Dr. Lawrence K.) Horbergand David A. Weinfield, along with four grandchildren andtwo great-grandchildren. w

Dr. Edwin Weinfieldpasses away

Past Presidents Dr. Bert Balkin and Dr. Emile Martin and the 2013Annual Meeting.

The Western and CentralDistricts of the AAID arefurthering AAID’s promiseto provide PracticalEducation for the PracticingImplant Dentist™.This two-day course, to

be held in San Francisco,April 11-12, 2014, willaddress both placement andrestorative issues that yourpatients present with on aregular basis. The presenta-tions will help elevate yourfixed implant dentistrypractice to the next level.Learn about:• Full-Arch Planning,Surgery and Restorations

• Immediate ImplantDentistry Decision-Making and Delivery

• Esthetic Zone Planning,Surgery and Restorations

Main podium topics andspeakers include:All-on-Four - Fixed HybridSolutions: Surgical andRestorative ProtocolsAGD Subject Code 692Nicholas Caplanis, DMD, MS,FAAID, DABOI/ID

Critical Decisions inTreatment Planning forOptimal ImplantEstheticsAGD Subject Code 499Gregory Conte, DMD, MS

Staged Approach toAnterior ImplantSurgery and FinalRestorations

AGD Subject Code 691Colin Diener, DMD, FAAID

Immediate vs. DelayedImplant Surgery withSingle Unit PrototypesAGD Subject Code 691David Ehsan, MD, DDS

Anterior MaterialChoices and Long TermEsthetics: Surgical andProsthetic ProtocolsAGD Subject Code 695Dr. Peter Hunt

Diagnosis and TreatmentPlanning for AnteriorFixed RestorationAGD Subject Code 697

William Liang, DMD,FAAID, DABOI/ID

Immediate vs. StagedImplant Therapy in thePosterior MaxillaAGD Subject Code 691Jaime Lozada, DDS,FAAID, DABOI/ID

Understanding DigitalDentistry - CBCT andIntra-Oral 3D Scanningwith Guided SurgeryAGD Subject Code 696Jerry Peck, DXLT

Solutions for Full-ArchFixed RestorationsAGD Subject Code 692Lambert Stumpel, DDS

Practice ManagementObstacles – ImprovingPatient Case AcceptanceAGD Subject Code 697David Vassos, DDS, FAAID,DABOI/ID

Success with AnteriorImplant Dentistry:

Surgical Planning toFinal RestorationsAGD Subject Code 704Matthew R. Young, DDS,FAAID, DABOI/ID

In addition to lectures,there will be a number oftable clinics that will provideyou with interactive learningopportunities. Prizes —including registration to the2014 AAID Annual ImplantDentistry EducationalConference, recognition inthe AAID News, and profes-sional points towards earningAAID’s credential will begiven.As a special treat, the

Districts will honor Dr.David Vassos for a life-time of outstandingachievement as an implantdentist. Dr. Vassos is anHonored Fellow of theAmerican Academy ofImplant Dentistry and aDiplomate of the AmericanBoard of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry. He is afounding member of theCanadian Society of OralImplantology. Dr. Vassos isin private practice limitedto dental implants inEdmonton, Alberta,Canada. The dinner will beheld on Friday, April 11.The course will be held

at the centrally-locatedHotel Nikko San Francisco.More information is

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Overcoming Obstacles: Long-Term Beautyand Success with Fixed Implant Dentistry


San Francisco trolly cars provide for great site seeing.

Crabs at Fisherman’s Wharf

Taher Abuzalan, DDS,Mission Viejo, California,received his dental degreefrom Damascus University(Damascus, Syria) in 1998.He completed the LomaLinda UniversityMaxiCourse® in 2009.

Abdul Rahman Alas, DDS,Bakersfield, California,received his dental degreefrom Damascus University(Damascus, Syria) in 1998.He completed the LomaLinda UniversityMaxiCourse® in 2009.

Omar Hilal Abbood Al-Bayati, BDS, MDS, KualaLumpur, Malaysia, receivedhis dental degree from theUniversity of Baghdad (Iraq)in 2002. He received a MDS(Prosthodontics) degree fromUniversity Malaya (KualaLumpur, Malaysia) in 2009.He completed the AsiaMaxiCourse® in 2010.

Jamil Alkhoury, DDS,Brentwood, California,received his dental degreefrom University ofCalifornia San Francisco in1999 where he also com-pleted an advancededucation program in gen-eral dentistry in 2000. Hecompleted the Las VegasMaxiCourse® in 2012.

Fawaz IbnsaeedAlqahtani, BDS, MDS,Loma Linda, California,received his dental degreefrom King Saud Univeristy(Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) in2008. He completed aprosthodontic residency atthe University of Medicineand Dentistry of NewJersey (now Rutgers Schoolof Dental Medicine) in 2012and an Implant Fellowshipat Loma Linda Universityin 2013.

Essam AbdulazizAlsanawi, BDS, LomaLinda, California, receivedhis dental degree from KingSaud University (Riyadh,Saudi Arabia) in 2002. Hecompleted his postdoctoraleducation in implant den-tistry at Loma LindaUniversity in 2013.

Craig I. Aronson, DDS,Orangeburg, New York,received his dental degreefrom State University ofNew York Stony Brook in1988. He completed a gen-eral practice residency atEnglewood (NJ) Hospital in1989.

Joseph Adam Ata, DMD,Orlando, Florida, receivedhis dental degree fromNova SoutheasternUniversity in 2009. He com-pleted the Georgia RegentsUniversity MaxiCourse® in2010.

George Athansios, DMD,Cedar Grove, New Jersey,received his dental degreefrom the University ofMedicine and Dentistry ofNew Jersey (now RutgersSchool of Dental Medicine)in 2007. He completed theRutgers School of DentalMedicine MaxiCourse® in2012.

Nachum Augenbaum,DDS, Brooklyn, New York,received his dental degreefrom Stony BrookUniversity in 2009. He com-pleted a General PracticeResidency at New YorkHospital of Queens in 2010and an Implant Fellowshipat Brookdale UniversityHospital and MedicalCenter in 2012.

Lisa Michelle Augustine,DDS, Aurora, Colorado,received her dental degree

2013 Associate Fellows


from University of ColoradoSchool of Dental Medicinein 1996.

Hyeon Cheol Bae, DDS,PhD, Gwacheon-si,Gyeonggi-do, South Korea,received his dental degree,an MS Degree and a PhDdegree from DankookUniversity Dental College(Cheonan, Korea) in 1990,1995 and 2000, respectively.He completed the KoreaMaxiCourse® in 2012.

Ashwini Shirish Bhave,BDS, MDS, Loma Linda,California, received herdental degree from NasikUniversity (Mumbai, India)in 2006. She earned a cer-tificate in prosthodonticsand an MDS degree fromthe University of Medicineand Dentistry of NewJersey (now Rutgers Schoolof Dental Medicine) in2012. She completed animplant fellowship at LomaLinda University in 2013.

Ruby Singh Bhullar,DMD, Surrey, BritishColumbia, Canada, receivedhis dental degree from theUniversity of BritishColumbia in 2007. He com-pleted the VancouverMaxiCourse® in 2011.

Victor Roberto Camones,DDS, Whittier, California,received his dental degreefrom Cayetano HerediaPeruvian University (Lima,Peru) in 1989.

Michael D. Cary, DMD,Canby, Oregon, received hisdental degree from OregonHealth Sciences Universityin 1993. In 2009, he com-pleted the OregonMaxiCourse®.

Kathleen Marie Casacci,DDS, North Tonawanda,New York, received herdental degree from theState University of NewYork in Buffalo in 1993.She completed the Ti-MAXImplant MaxiCourse® inToronto in 2011.

Dr. Shigeo Cho,Tamanagun Kumamotoken,Japan, received his dentaldegree from HiroshimaUniversity (Hiroshimasi,Japan) in 2000. He com-pleted the KoreaMaxiCourse® in 2012.

Michael WoodwardDavis, DMD, Andrews,North Carolina, receivedhis dental degree from OralRoberts University in 1983.He completed the GeorgiaRegents UniversityMaxiCourse® in 2008.

Dr. Gert Jan de Weerd,Amsterdam, TheNetherlands, received hisdental degree fromAcademisch CentrumTandheelkunde Amsterdamin 2004. He completed theNew York MaxiCourse® in2009.

Anne Delisle, DMD,Quebec City, Quebec,Canada, received her dentaldegree from LavalUniversity in 1998. Shecompleted the New YorkMaxiCourse® in 2008.

Derek Duong, DMD,Costa Mesa, California,received his dental degreefrom Tufts School of DentalMedicine in 2001.


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Ted Yao-Te Fang, DDS,Palmdale, California,received his dental degreefrom New York Universityin 1995.

Franco Fernandez, DDS,San Jose, Costa Rica,received his dental degreefrom Universidad Veritas in2003. He completed theNew York MaxiCourse® in2008.

Kazuhito Fukuro, DDS,PhD, Maebashi-Shi,Gunma, Japan, received hisdental degree from TokyoDental College in 1987. Hecompleted the KoreaMaxiCourse® in 2012.

Rene Ghotanian, DDS,Encino, California, receivedhis dental degree from theUniversity of Southern

California in 1995. He com-pleted the Loma LindaUniversity MaxiCourse® in2012.

Salomon Goldenbaum,DDS, Courbevoie, France,received his dental degreefrom Faculté de ChirurgieDentaire (Paris V), wherehe also received a certificateof Oral Biology in 1976, aCertificate of Periodontologyin 1983 and a Certificate ofProsthetics in 1984. He alsocompleted the GeorgiaRegents UniversityMaxiCourse® in 2009.

Hooman Hamidifar,DDS, Tehran, Iran,received his dental degreefrom Islamic AzadUniversity (Tehran, Iran) in1994. He completed theIran ACECR TUMS BranchMaxiCourse® in 2011.

Eric Thomas Hogan, DDS,Miles City, Montana, receivedhis dental degree from theUniversity of Minnesota in

2003. He completed theGeorgia Regents UniversityMaxiCourse® in 2009.

Lars Björn Jonsson, DDS,MS, Laguna Hills, California,received his dental degreefrom the University of thePacific in 2001. He alsoreceived a certificate inendodontics and an MSdegree in Oral Sciences fromthe University of Illinois atChicago in 2005 and 2009,respectively, as well as a cer-tificate of fellowship inImplant Dentistry from LomaLinda University in 2010.

Frank Kristopher Kalhs,DDS, Spruce Grove, Alberta,Canada, received his dentaldegree from University ofAlberta in 1977. He com-pleted the VancouverMaxiCourse® in 2011.

Robert Kimbrel, DMD,Vidalia, Georgia, receivedhis dental degree from theMedical College of Georgiain 1990. He completed the

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Travis Lane Epperson,DDS, Lubbock, Texas,received his dental degreefrom Baylor College ofDentistry in 2008. He com-pleted the Georgia RegentsUniversity MaxiCourse® in2009.

Mark Daniel Evans,DDS, Maryville, Tennessee,received his dental degreefrom the University ofTennessee College ofDentistry in 1993. He com-pleted the Georgia RegentsUniversity MaxiCourse® in2011.

Paul I. Falvey, DDS,Grass Valley, California,received his dental degreefrom University ofCalifornia San Francisco in1984. He completed theLoma Linda UniversityMaxiCourse® in 2010.


Georgia Regents UniversityMaxiCourse® in 2012.

Adam Scott Kimowitz,DMD, Denville, NewJersey, received his dentaldegree from the Universityof Medicine and Dentistryof New Jersey (now RutgersSchool of Dental Medicine)in 2008. He completed theRutgers School of DentalMedicine MaxiCourse® in2011.

Tomonobu Koharazawa,DDS, Tokyo, Japan,received his dental degreefrom Nippon DentalUniversity (Niigata, Japan)in 1994 and completed theKorea MaxiCourse® in 2012.

Chun-I Lu, DDS, LomaLinda, California, receivedhis dental degree fromKaohsiung MedicalUniversity (Kaohsiung,Taiwan) in 2006 and com-pleted the implant programat Loma Linda Universityin 2013.

Peter James McDonald,DDS, East Grand Fortes,Minnesota, received hisdental degree fromMinnesota, University of in2005.

Tommy Neal McGee,DMD, Scottsboro, Alabama,received his dental degreefrom University of Alabamain 1983. He completed theGeorgia Regents UniversityMaxiCourse® in 2010.

James L. Nager, DMD,Belmont, Massachusetts,received his dental degreefrom Tufts University in1977. He completed theNew York MaxiCourse® in2008.

Thai Vinh Nguyen, DDS,Tacoma, Washington,received his dental degree

from University ofWashington in 1999. Hecompleted the OregonMaxiCourse® in 2010.

Heuiyung Oh, DDS, MS,Pohang-si Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, receivedhis dental degree in 1993and an MS degree in 1996,both from WonkwangUniversity Dental College(Iksan, Korea). He com-pleted the KoreaMaxiCourse® in 2012.

Mark Allen O’Hara, DDS,Eugene, Oregon, receivedhis dental degree fromIndiana University in 1980.He completed the OregonMaxiCourse® in 2011.

Petch Oonpat, DDS,Redlands, California,received his dental degreefrom Mahidol University(Bangkok, Thailand) in2004. He completed theimplant dentistry programat Loma Linda Universityin 2013.

Paul Ludwig Ouellette,DDS, MS, Merritt Island,Florida, received his dentaldegree from LoyolaUniversity of Chicago in1970. He also received anMS degree in oral biologyand a certificate in ortho-dontics from LoyolaUniversity of Chicago in1972. He completed theGeorgia Regents UniversityMaxiCourse® in 2010. Hewas certified in 2005 by theAmerican Board ofOrthodontics.

Ki Deog Park, DDS, MS,PhD, Jeollanam-do,Suncheon, South Korea,received his dental degreefrom Cheonnam NationalUniversity Dental College(Gwanju, South Korea)where he also received anMS degree in 1993 and aPhD degree in 2012. He iscertified by the KoreanBoard of MaxillofacialPlastic and ReconstructiveSurgery. He completed theKorea MaxiCourse® in2012.

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Allan Ruda, DDS, RedBank, New Jersey, receivedhis dental degree fromGeorgetown University in1983. He completed a gen-eral practice residency atJersey Shore MedicalCenter in 1984.

James Harl Sands, DDS,Verona, Wisconsin, receivedhis dental degree fromCreighton University in2006. He completed the LasVegas MaxiCourse® in 2011.

Zina Sarsam, BDS,Burnaby, British Columbia,Canada, received her dentaldegree from the Universityof Mosul (Iraq) in 1990 anda diploma in oral and max-illofacial surgery from theUniversity of Baghdad in1993. She completed theVancouver MaxiCourse® in2011.

Ashish Prakash Sharma,BDS, Loma Linda, CA,received his dental degreefrom Christian DentalCollege (Ludhiana, India)in 2003. He completed theadvanced education pro-gram in implant dentistryat Loma Linda Universityin 2013.

Roger K. Shieh, DDS,Munster, Indiana, receivedhis dental degree fromIndiana University in 2010.He completed the RutgersSchool of Dental MedicineMaxiCourse® in 2011.

Cory C. Stacpoole, DDS,San Francisco, California,received his dental degreefrom University ofCalifornia San Francisco in1980. He completed theLoma Linda UniversityMaxiCourse® in 2011.

John Richard Striebel,DDS, Miamisburg, Ohio,received his dental degreefrom Loyola University ofChicago in 1986. He com-pleted the Georgia RegentsUniversity MaxiCourse® in2011.

Richard C. Swanson,DMD, Beverly Hills,Florida, received his dentaldegree from University ofFlorida in 1985. He com-pleted the Las VegasMaxiCourse® in 2012.

Tye Alan Thompson,DDS, Queen Creek,Arizona, received his dentaldegree from University ofthe Pacific San Francisco in2008. He completed theLoma Linda UniversityMaxiCourse® in 2009.

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Joseph Matthew Pitts,DMD, Smyrna, Georgia,received his dental degreefrom Medical College ofGeorgia in 2004. He com-pleted the Georgia RegentsUniversity MaxiCourse® in2009.

Jenna Leigh Polinsky,DDS, New York, New York,received her dental degreefrom State Univ of New Yorkat Buffalo in 2010. She com-pleted an implant dentistryfellowship at BrookdaleUniversity Hospital andMedical Center in 2013.

John Rezaei, DMD,Corona Del Mar, California,received his dental degreefrom Tufts University in2008. He completed theprosthodontics program andthe implant dentistry pro-gram at Loma LindaUniversity in 2011 and2013, respectively.


Taisuke Tsukiboshi, DDS,PhD, Loma Linda,California, received hisdental degree from Aichi-Gakuin University (NagoyaCity, Japan) in 2004. In 2009,he completed an advancedprogram in prosthodontics atOsaka University School ofDentistry (Japan) in 2009and an implant fellowship atLoma Linda University in2013.

DitsawanUechiewcharnkit, DDS,MS, Loma Linda,California, received herdental degree fromChulalongkorn Univeristy(Bangkok, Thailand) in2007, where she also com-pleted a Master of Scienceprogram in periodontics in2010. She completed animplant fellowship at LomaLinda University in 2013.

Hiromasa Uematsu,DDS, Tokyo, Japan,received his dental degree

from Nihon University(Japan) in 1998. He com-pleted the KoreaMaxiCourse® in 2012.

Patrick Lane Williams,DMD, MS, Port Orange,Florida, received his dentaldegree from the Universityof Florida in 2001. He com-pleted the Georgia RegentsUniversity MaxiCourse® in2010.

Kazunori Yoshikawa,DDS, Fukuoka, Japan,received his dental degreefrom Fukuoka DentalCollege (Fukuoka, Japan) in1989. He completed theKorea MaxiCourse® in 2012.

Debra Smith Zombek,DDS, Rocky Mount, NorthCarolina, received herdental degree fromUniversity of NorthCarolina at Chapel Hill in2004. She completed theGeorgia Regents UniversityMaxiCourse® in 2011. w

Billy Joe Anderson Jr.,DDS, Findlay, Ohio,received his dental degreefrom the University ofDetroit Mercy in 1998. Hecompleted the GeorgiaRegents UniversityMaxiCourse® in 2006 andbecame a Diplomate of theAmerican Board of OralImplantology in 2012.

Joseph Blum, DMD,Lynbrook, New York,received his dental degreefrom the University ofConnecticut in 1999. Hecompleted a GeneralPractice Residency atMontefiore Medical Centerin 2000 and received aProficiency Certificate fromthe University of Buffalo in2007. He became aDiplomate of the AmericanBoard of Oral Implantologyin 2012.

Charles StephenCaldwell, DDS, El Paso,Texas, received his dentaldegree from University ofTexas Health ScienceCenter at Houston in 1978.He received a certificate inperiodontics at theUniversity of Texas HealthSciences Center in 1981and became a Diplomate ofthe American Board of OralImplantology in 2001.

Richard Casteen, DDS,Bakersfield, California,received his dental degreefrom the University ofMissouri in Kansas City in1989.

Jeffrey Alton Cauley,DDS, Waycross, Georgia,received his dental degreefrom Howard UniversityCollege of Dentistry in1983. He completed the

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Georgia Regents UniversityMaxiCourse® in 2007 andbecame a Diplomate of theAmerican Board of OralImplantology in 2012.

Patrick Chu, DDS,Toronto, Ontario, Canada,received his dental degreefrom University of Torontoin 1983. He became aDiplomate of the AmericanBoard of Oral Implantologyin 2012.

Hasan Dbouk, BDS,MSD, Bellevue,Washington, received hisdental degree from BeirutArab University (Beirut,Lebanon) in 2002. He com-pleted his postdoctoraleducation at Paris VIIUniversity (Paris, France)in 2004 and a ResidencyProgram at Loma LindaUniversity in 2010. Hebecame a Diplomate of theAmerican Board of OralImplantology in 2012.

Kian Djawdan, DMD,Annapolis, Maryland,received his dental degreefrom Tufts School of DentalMedicine in 1992. He com-pleted a General PracticeResidency at MedicalCollege of Virginia in 1994.He became a Diplomate ofthe American Board of OralImplantology in 2012.

Daniel Domingue, DDS,Lafayette, Louisiana,received his dental degreefrom Louisiana StateUniversity in 2007. He com-pleted a General PracticeResidency and an ImplantFellowship at BrookdaleHospital and MedicalCenter in 2008 and 2010,respectively. He became aDiplomate of the AmericanBoard of Oral Implantologyin 2012.

Zakar L Elloway, DDS,Flagstaff, Arizona, receivedhis dental degree fromLoma Linda University,

where he also completed animplant preceptorship. Hebecame a Diplomate of theAmerican Board of OralImplantology in 2012.

John E. Hamrick, DMD,Greenville, South Carolina,received his dental degreefrom the MedicalUniversity of SouthCarolina in 1982. He com-pleted his postdoctoraleducation in periodontologyat the University ofAlabama at Birmingham in1984, was certified by theAmerican Board ofPeriodontology in 1990 andbecame a Diplomate of theAmerican Board of OralImplantology in 2011.

Christopher HaydenHughes, DMD, Herrin,Illinois, received his dentaldegree from SouthernIllinois University in 1989.He completed the New YorkMaxiCourse® in 2004 andbecame a Diplomate of theAmerican Board of OralImplantology in 2012.

Dimitrios Kilimitzoglou,DDS, Smithtown, NewYork, received his dentaldegree from the StateUniversity of New YorkStony Brook in 2002 andcompleted his residencythere in 2004. He com-pleted the New YorkMaxiCourse® in 2004 andbecame a Diplomate of theAmerican Board of OralImplantology in 2012.

Suzanna Ngoc Lee, DDS,Mountain View, Californiareceived her dental degreefrom University of thePacific in 1996. She becamea Diplomate of theAmerican Board of OralImplantology in 2012.

Trinh Ngoc Lee, DDS,Mountain View, California,received her dental degreefrom University of thePacific in 1998. She becamea Diplomate of theAmerican Board of OralImplantology in 2012.

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David D. McFadden,DMD, Dallas, Texas,received his dental degreefrom the University ofPittsburgh in 1988 and wascertified by the AmericanBoard of Prosthodontics in1995. He became aDiplomate of the AmericanBoard of Oral Implantologyin 2012.

Mohammad AliMostafavi, BDS, DDS,Tehran, Iran, received hisdental degree fromAnnamalai University(India) in 1992. He com-pleted the AsiaMaxiCourse® in 2005.

Kevin James Owoc,DMD, MSD, Monroeville,Pennsylvania, received hisdental degree fromUniversity of Pittsburgh in2002. He completed hispostdoctoral education inprosthodontics at theUniversity of Minnesota in2005, received anImplantology FellowshipCertificate at BostonUniversity in 2006, andbecame a Diplomate of theAmerican Board of OralImplantology in 2012.

Sydney Reyes, DDS,Toronto, Ontario, Canadareceived his dental degree

from University of Torontoin 1999. He became aDiplomate of the AmericanBoard of Oral Implantologyin 2012.

Takashi Saito, DDS,PhD, Nisinomiya, Hyogo,Japan, received his dentaldegree from Aichi-GakuinUniversity (Nagoya City,Japan) in 1990 where healso completed an oralpathology program in 1994.He completed the KoreaMaxiCourse® in 2009.

M. Drew Shabo, DDS,Chattanooga, Tennessee,received his dental degree

from Loma LindaUniveristy in 1998. He com-pleted the Georgia RegentsUniversity MaxiCourse® in2008 and became aDiplomate of the AmericanBoard of Oral Implantologyin 2012.

Ryan Joel Voelkert,DMD, MHS, Greenville,South Carolina, receivedhis dental degree fromMedical University of SouthCarolina in 2001. He com-pleted his postdoctoraleducation at MedicalUniversity of SouthCarolina in 2004. Certifiedby the American Board ofPeriodontology in 2009, hebecame a Diplomate of theAmerican Board of OralImplantology in 2012. w



A Radiographic Assessmentof 3–Dimensional MarginalBone Changes aroundImmediately-LoadedImplantsBy Keerthi Senthil DDS*

ABTRACT: Preliminaryresults of a prospective studycomparing radiographic cre-stal bone changes aroundendosseous implants placedin extraction sockets fol-lowing alveoloplasty andendosseous implants placedin healed sites.The surgical procedure is

performed using a stere-olithographic bone model

fabricated from reformattedDICOM files of the patient’smandible. Reduction guidesand initial drill guides arefabricated, and the surgeryis preplanned on the model.On the day of the surgerythe implants are placed inthe planned position fol-lowing extraction andalveoloplasty in the testgroup. In the control groupimplants are placed withoutany ridge modifications.Immediate-loading protocolis followed, and the patient’sinterim denture is convertedinto an implant supportedinterim denture on the same

day. Standardized periapicalradiographs are taken tomeasure baseline mesialand distal crestal bonelevels in relation to theimplant platform. J Moritascan is taken to measurebaseline crestal buccal andlingual bone levels in rela-tion to the implant platform.The test and the controlpatients will be followed for12 months and standardizedradiographs will be taken at3 months and 12 monthspost-surgery. J Morita scanwill be taken at 6 monthsand 12 months. This studywill help determine the 3-

dimensional crestal bonechanges around implantsplaced in extraction socketsfollowing alveoloplasty.It will help us determine

and compare the post-extraction and post-alveoloplasty bone remod-eling and how it will affectthe marginal crestal bonelevels. Will extensive alveolo-plasty dramatically affectthe bone remodeling? Willlack of crestal cortical bonein the test group affectimplant success in immedi-ately- loaded implants? Isthere a true benefit for thepatient to undergo thisextensive surgery or wait tillbone remodeling is completeas in the control group?Download a pdf or pow-

erpoint of the entire pre -sentation from the AAIDweb site at www.aaid.com/education/Annual_Meeting/2013_Annual_Meeting/Program/Poster_Presentations_and_Table_Clinics.html orscan the QR code.

* Dr KeerthiSenthil is agraduate stu-dent at theImplantDentistry Program at LomaLinda School of Dentistry.As a part of her masterthesis she is conducting thisprospective controlled clin-ical research under theguidance of JaimeLozada, DMD. w

The American Academy ofImplant Dentistry (AAID)elected four dentists fromaround the world to thecoveted status of HonoredFellow at its recently con-cluded 62nd AnnualMeeting. The HonoredFellow designation isawarded to those membersof the AAID who, throughtheir professional, clinical,research or academicendeavors, have distin-guished themselves withinimplant dentistry.

William Locante, DDS,FAAID, DABOI/ID,Brentwood, TN

David Resnick, DDS, FAAID,DABOI/ID, Ada, MN w

American Academy of Implant Dentistryelects new Honored Fellows


Clinical BiteFirst Place Table Clinic Presentation 2013

Named as Honored Fellows were:

Richard Grubb, DDS,FAAID, DABOI/ID, Havre deGrace, MD

William Liang, DMD, FAAID,DABOI/ID, Surrey, BC, Canada


Poster Presentations and Table Clinicsat 2013 Annual MeetingTable Clinics and PosterPresentations were impor-tant parts of the 62ndAnnual Meeting. Dentalprofessionals, including fac-ulty and graduate studentspresented dozens of PosterPresentations and TableClinics during the meetingand were judged. Followingare the top winners in eachcategory.

POSTER PRESENTATIONS1ST PLACE: AbutmentMaterial Effect on Peri-Implant Soft Tissue Colorand Perceived EstheticsPresenters: Aram Kim,DMD; Stephen Campbell,DDS, MMSc; Marlos Viana,PhD; Kent Knoernschild,DMD, MS

2ND PLACE: A NovelInsight into the Formationof Titania Nanotubes onThermally Formed Oxide ofTi-6Al-4VPresenters: Arman Butt,Sweetu Patel, DmitryRoyhman, Cortino Sukotjo,Matthew T. Matthew, TolovShokuhfar, ChristosTakoudis

3RD PLACE: The Effect ofAngulation Sensors onImplant PlacementPresenters: BrianGoodacre, DDS; JasonMashni, DDS; John Yankee,DDS; Charles Goodacre,

DDS, MSD; Jaime Lozada,DDS; John Won, DDS, MS

TABLE CLINICS1ST PLACE: ARadiographic Assessment of3-Dimen sional MarginalBone Changes AroundImmediately LoadedImplantsPresenter: KeerthiSenthil, DDS

2ND PLACE (TIE): Effectsof the Combination of BoneMorphogenetic Protein (rh-BMP-2) and PlateletDerived Growth Factor (rh-PDGF-BB) on EctopicBone Formation in RatsPresenters: IgnacioGinebreda, DDS; ZeenatKhan, BDS; Ting LingChang, DDS; Peter K. Moy,DMD; Tara L. Aghaloo, MD,DDS, PhD

2ND PLACE (TIE): SpaceMaintenance Using TentingScrews in AtrophicExtraction SocketsPresenters: Tigura Reddy,BDS; Nidhi Shah, BDS;Howard Drew, DDS, MS

3rd Place: A Novel Insightinto the Formation ofTitania Nanotubes onThermally Formed Oxide ofTi-6Al-4VPresenter: Arman Butt w

Table clinics and poster presentations attracted strong interest bythose in attendance.

The Table Clinic judges quiz one of the presenters.


the world. The strength ourAAID depends upon con-tinued membership growth. At home we need to

attract younger dentistsand recent graduates. Thiscan be accomplished byincreasing our presence indental schools. We havemade progress in achievingacademic recognitionthrough our Journal ofOral Implantology. I wantto publicly acknowledge oureditor, Dr. JamesRutkowski, who has beeninstrumental in attainingscientific recognition for ourJournal. Our AAID Foundation,

which awards grants to students and otherresearchers, has increasedour presense in schools andacademia. We take greatpride in providing the mostfunding for research grantsamong all implant organi-zations.Through our member-

ship committee, we havehad good success with our“Bite of Education” lectureseries at dental schools, andwe will work to continue toattract young dentists.Our Academy has seen

growth internationally. Thisis an area where we haveroom for further expansion.All major companies areincreasing their interna-tional presence, and weshould be no different.American education isviewed quite highlythroughout the world, and

American Academy ofImplant Dentistry canleverage our position as thepremiere implant dentalorganization. We have thename, networking, and rep-utation to provide dentistsfrom around the world withthe best dental implanteducation available.The AAID has always

been a source for implanteducation. All membersnow have access to hun-dreds of full journal articleson our website, includingour own JOI. The AAIDAnnual Meeting is nowknown as one of the bestdental implant meetings inthe world. Our districtmeetings, with the help ofthe central office, aregrowing and financiallysound.The Academy will con-

tinue to grow throughonline education, interna-tional meetings, hands-onprograms and webinars.Plans are being made todevelop live surgicaltraining courses and aMaxicourse II program formembers to continue intheir clinical education.Partnering with otherorganizations is somethingthe Academy will continueto do in order to create abroad and comprehensivespectrum of courses.Education is the foundationon which our Academy cangrow.One challenge our organ-

ization has is protecting thecredentials of our members.We all know how multi-dis-ciplinary this field of

implant dentistry is. Thereare a lot of specialties outthere that feel they are theonly ones that are qualifiedto perform implant-relatedprocedures. We are going togreat lengths to prove thatour ABOI/ID and our AAIDcredentialing process is rig-orous – in fact, maybe evenmore rigorous than someother specialty programs.These efforts should con-tinue since it separates ourimplant organization fromthe rest.To validate our

Academy’s testing and cre-dentialing, we encouragethe ABOI in joining theAmerican Board of DentalSpecialties (ABDS). TheABDS will offer a newalternative for state dentalboards and legislatures toindentify recognized dentalspecialties. As president, Iam committed to sup-porting ABOI’s becoming anactive part of this newly-formed certifying Board.

Thank You Members I would like thank thoseindividuals within theAcademy — too many tomention — for their uncon-ditional sharing, support,encouragement, and guid-ance. I’ll start by thankingPresident Nick Caplanisfor his outstanding leader-ship to this Academythroughout his tenure andfor his friendship of over 25years. I’m not sure whetherI should thank Dr. FrankLaMar or not for allowingme to get started by servingthis great Academy as a vol-

unteer before our local dis-trict meeting inCooperstown, NY. Dr.Emile Martin was there forhis encouragement, support,and prodding me to moveforward. Thanks to Dr.Beverly Dunn for all hishelp and to Dr. Larry Bushfor his trust and confidencein my abilities. I thank Dr.Shankar Iyer for hisenergy and for introducingme to our internationaldental culture. Of course, I want to

thank the Board ofTrustees and executiveboard members Dr. JohnDa Silva and Dr. RichardMercurio for their knowl-edge, support andreasoning for the better-ment of the AAID. Thanksgo to Frank Recker’s never-ending amazement inchallenging the status quoin dentistry on our behalf. I want to thank the

entire staff of the AAIDcentral office under thedirection of our executivedirector, Sharon Bennett,and watchful eye of AfshinAlavi, our CFO. I look forward to

working with our AAIDstaff, Joyce Sigmon, MaxMoses, Sara May, JenniferHopkins, CarolinaHernandez, Maria Devine,Catherine Frank, and LisaVillani. They are a well-oiled machine workingtirelessly to help move ourAcademy forward. Thankyou all for your hard workand commitment the AAIDand get ready because wehave a lot to do this year.

President’s Messagecontinued from page 3


next stage of closing.

ObjectionsMany implant surgeons andITCs react negatively anddefensively to objections,feeling that their expertise isbeing questioned. In truth,objections are normal. I haverepeatedly stated in my sem-inars that objections are partof closing the case. Patientsare basically saying, “If youanswer my objections prop-erly, I am very serious aboutgetting implants.”

Should-Have-AskedQuestions (SAQs) These are questions thatpatients did not ask, but ifthey had, they would havebeen more likely to accepttreatment. Many implantsurgeons have told me how

they have been fooled intothinking that the case wasclosed only to find out thiswasn’t true. To keep such asituation from happening,practices can say, “Onequestion you might want toknow the answer to is…”When making an importantdecision, people greatlyappreciate being giveninformation about “thingsthat they don’t know butshould know and be askingabout.” This builds trustinstantly and dramatically.

STAGE 4 - CONDITIONSThis stage is probably themost important. Consumersand patients today are veryconcerned about how muchthey are spending, howthey are spending it, andwhen they spend it. IfStage 4 is not properly han-dled, patients will reject theimplant case.

Financial ArrangementsFor most patients, implantsare a significant investment.It is important to presentseveral options and allowpatients to decide which oneis in their best interest.Implants have never beenan “easy sell” due to theircost. In the new dentaleconomy, more people thanever will have difficultyaffording them. Therefore,the practice should offeroutside patient financing asa convenient option.

SchedulingOnce patients have selecteda financial option, useValue Creation Scripting toselect a mutually agreeableappointment to begin thecase. Effective scriptingemphasizes patient conven-ience, while allowing thepractice to maximize itsschedule.

Logistics This step covers the lengthof treatment, any discom-fort, and how manyappointments are requiredto place and restore animplant. These details willobviously be of greatinterest to patients.

STAGE 5 - CLOSINGIf the first four stages andall of the factors are prop-erly covered, then theimplant candidate is mostlikely to say “yes” to thecase. It would be rare forpatients who have reachedthis stage to change theirmind. In fact, the show ratefor the first appointmentfollowing The 5 Stages OfClosing™ is extremely high.

ScheduledNote that the first factorhere is not “scheduling,” but

Dr. Jaime Lozada, Dr.Michael Pikos and Dr.Matthew Young did anoutstanding job this yearwith our 62nd annualmeeting. Their exceptionalefforts in putting togetherthis program in Phoenixcannot be overstated. This meeting will be a

tough act to follow. Ourannual meeting planningcommittee will have theirwork cut out for themunder the direction ofShankar Iyer and JaimeLozada.We all look for-ward to next year’s annualprogram entitled “ImplantDentistry — More than

Magic.” It will be held atthe Hyatt Regency Hotel,Orlando Florida.

Thank You FamilyOn the personal side, I wantto thank my loving wife ofover 32 years, Joanne. Shehas provided me with allher support throughout theyears, as she raised our fourbeautiful daughters -Lauren, Nina, Alyssa andCara. I am blessed to haveher. She has had a busyschedule. Now I refer to heras your Honorable MayorMinichetti, since her recentappointment last year inUpper Saddle River, New

Jersey, the town in whichwe live. She’s now at NYU med-

ical center with her firstgranddaughter who wasborn just yesterday.You all now know that

today is my birthday! Ican’t think of a better wayto celebrate. Think about it,when I was born, 57 yearsago, the Academy was just5 years old. My parentsemigrated from Europe. Mymother was a seamstress,and my father was amechanic, trained in the USNavy. You can now under-stand where I got the genesto become an implant den-

tist. It still amazes mewhat great opportunitiesAmerica holds for each ofus. Despite all you read inthe paper today, this is stillthe land of opportunity.Likewise, the AmericanAcademy of ImplantDentistry has the potentialto provide great opportuni-ties for all of us and ourmembers throughout theworld.I look forward to

working with all of you inthis upcoming year. and Ithank you all for thisopportunity to serve asPresident of this greatAcademy. w

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More than 1300 attendedAAID’s 62nd AnnualMeeting, held in Phoenix,Arizona, October 23rd to26th. Implant dentists fromover 20 countries, allied staffmembers, as well as dentalstudents and technicians par-ticipated in the conference. It was a week filled with

diverse continuing educationopportunities. Over 60 world-class clinicians andpresenters, includingrenowned implant dentistssuch as Drs. Istvan Urban,Lyndon Cooper, CharlesGoodacre, Stuart Orton-Jonesand Ulf Wikesjö gave lecturesand facilitated hands-oncourses. Dr. Urban’s hands-oncourse on Vertical RidgeAugmentation sold out morethan a month before themeeting started, not onlybecause of the instructor’sreputation, but also becausethe procedure is on the cut-ting edge in the dentalimplant world. Dr. Urban’s course wasn’t

the only one on the “cutting

edge.” In fact, the theme ofthe meeting, “Technology andBiology Converge” was inte-grated throughout the entirescientific program. Thisevent included four live sur-geries during which realpatients were operated on ata remote location, which wasbroadcast live to the audi-ence at AAID’s meeting.Several Main Podium pre-sentations, hands-on courses,as well as Dental TeamTraining included guidanceon how to incorporate 3-Dand CAD/CAM into one’simplant practice. Severalother presentations intro-duced new techniques,products and procedures to the practicing implantdentist.Experienced and aspiring

implant dentists alike lookforward to attending AAID’smeeting every year. Manyanticipate seeing old col-leagues and making newacquaintances both for thecamaraderie and getting tolearn from one another as a

part of the educational expe-rience. Dr. Jason Kim saidthat “there are a lot of greatbenefits I look forward to [atthe AAID Annual Meeting]but one is definitely justcatching up with friends andcolleagues from all aroundthe nation.” Old friends gath-ered during breaks in theexhibit hall, where AAIDhosted over 168 exhibitbooths - the largest number

of vendor booths in the his-tory of the meeting. Don’t miss AAID’s 63rd

Annual Implant DentistryEducation Conference to beheld November 5 – 8, 2014, inOrlando, Florida. More infor-mation about the Conferenceand the AAID, the home ofdental implant experts, canbe found at www.aaid.com orwww.thedentalimplantexperts.org. w

Technology, Biology and AAID converged in Valley of the Sun

Eighteen hands-on programs were available during the meeting.World-class presenters lectured during three-and-one-half days ofMain Podium Programs.

The exhibit hall was packed with exhibitors and members interested inbuying.


AAID MembershipAmbassadors know first-hand how membership inthe Academy helps dentistsestablish or expand theirexpertise in implant den-tistry and encourage theircolleagues to join the AAID.We would like to thank

the MembershipAmbassadors who havereferred colleagues as newmembers between August24, 2013 - December 1, 2013.

Thank you for referringthree colleagues to theAcademy.John Minichetti, DMD,from Englewood, NJ

Thank you for referringone colleague to theAcademy.Bill Anderson, DDS, fromFindlay, OH

Bruce Baird, DDS, fromGranbury, TX

Gordon J. Christensen,DDS, MSD, PhD, fromProvo, UT

Robert Colman, DMD,from Merrick, NY

Piyuse Das, DDS, fromWebster, TX

Todd Engel, DDS, fromCornelius, NC

Joseph Field, DDS, fromLos Altos, CA

Jaime Lozada, DMD,from Loma Linda, CA

Mark Mitchell, DDS, fromNew Port Richey, FL

Brett Shkopich, DMD, fromSaskatoon, SK, Canada

Dr. Tram Vu from Gilbert,AZThank you to Richard

Grubb, DDS, from Havrede Grace, MD, for referring24 student members; JayElliott, DDS, fromHouston, TX, for referringthree students members;and Adam Foleck, DMD,from Norfolk, VA, for refer-ring one student member.

Would you like to be anAAID MembershipAmbassador? Simply encourage your col-leagues to join the AAID.Offer your colleagues a dis-count on their first year’smembership dues by havingthem specify your name inthe “How did you learnabout the AAID?” section ofthe membership applica-tion. Your colleague saves$50 off their 2014 dues bysimply placing your nameon the referral line. Refer a member by

November 1, 2014, and beentered into a drawing for2015 AAID membershipdues up to a $600 value. If you would like to

request membership appli-cations, contact CarolinaHernandez in the Head -quarters Office [email protected] or byphone at 312-335-1550. w

Congratulations to Keven Owoc,DMD, MSD from Monroeville, PA!Dr. Keven Owoc won a drawing for the free2014 AAID membership dues. He wasselected in the drawing of those whoreferred a new member to the Academyduring 2013.Any member who refers a new member

is entered into the annual drawing. The more referrals youmake, the more entries you receive. Don’t worry about onlyreferring one new member. Dr. Kevin Owoc won thisyear’s drawing with only one referral during the year. Ofcourse, your odds increase the more members you refer. w

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“scheduled.” The patienthas made an appointmentto have treatment. SinceThe 5 Stages Of Closing™is not about hard selling,but a process of educatingand motivating to gainacceptance, patients areunlikely to change theirminds at this stage.

Present for TreatmentHere is the ultimate proofthat the patient will followthrough with an implantrecommendation. Whilescheduling and deposits arereassuring, patients actuallyshowing up for treatment isthe true mark of success. Ifthere are concerns aboutpatients following through,the surgical practice shouldconfirm the appointmentwith them via their cellphone. Use this call as anopportunity to review thevalue and create new excite-ment for implants.

ConclusionThe 5 Stages Of Closing™give doctors and teams anextremely effective methodto: • Understand patient psy-chology

• Determine which stagethe implant candidate isin

• Close 90% of all implantcases Doctors and ITCs fol-

lowing this protocol willdramatically improve theirclose rates. ImplementingThe 5 Stages Of Closing™ isthe first step to increasingimplant production.

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Core3daCADemy® HoldsInaugural Session

Core3daCADemy®, the edu-cational arm ofcore3dcentres®, held its firstcourse offering October 18and 19, 2013 at CAPE –The Center for AdvancedProfessional Education inLas Vegas, NV (Home ofLVI – The Las VegasInstitute).Entitled “aCADemy 1 –

The Fundamentals ofScanning and Designing,”the two-day course isdesigned by dental techni-cians for dental techniciansand features a smaller classsize. This ensures dedicatedhands-on experience alongwith lecture-style instruc-tion, allowing instantfeedback and tips and tricksthat will increase yourdesign efficiency, thusincreasing your profitability.Over the two days,

participants gained a com-prehensive understanding ofall of the critical aspects ofCAD/CAM technologies, dig-ital dental workflow(including the current stateof intraoral scanning andleading edge materials) andhow they will impact the

dental laboratory.Future sessions of

“aCADemy 1 – TheFundamentals of Scanningand Designing” are sched-uled for January 14 & 15and May 9 & 10, 2014, inLas Vegas.Core3daCADemy® alsooffers a range of courses off-site at your laboratory orvia presentations with avariety of dental organiza-tions. For more information,Course schedules andRegistration information(or to arrange for coursedelivery at your labora-tory), please visitwww.core3dcentres.com orcontact Emily Bradley,Director at Core3dcentres®

Core3daCADemy® toll-freeat 888-750-9204 or by email [email protected].

Gendex SRT TechnologyRecognized As DistinctiveTechnologyGendex, developers of theGXDP-700™ cone beam 3Dsystem, has been awardedthe Pride Institute’s Best ofClass Technology Award for2013 for its SRT™ ScatterReduction Technology.Unique in its approach andscope, the Pride Institute’s“Best of Class” TechnologyAward — now in its fifthyear — recognizes productsthat demonstrate excellencein their category.SRT image optimization

technology delivers 3Dscans with higher clarity

and detail around scatter-generating material. Byusing SRT Technology, clini-cians are able to reduceartifacts caused by metal orradio-opaque objects suchas restorations, endodonticfilling materials, andimplant posts. When a scanis prescribed near a knownarea of scatter generatingmaterial, the user onlyneeds to select the SRTbutton from the GXDP-700touchscreen interface to uti-lize this new optimizationtechnology. Fromendodontic to restorativeand the post-surgicalassessment of implantsites, SRT offers a signifi-cant improvement to imagequality. Dr. Lou Shuman, DMD,

CAGS, President of PrideInstitute and founder of the“Best of Class” TechnologyAward noted, “Over thepast two years, the panelhas been particularly inter-ested to see whatcompanies would take theinitiative in responding tothe need to reduce radia-tion in their nextgeneration products.”The panel is committed

to an unbiased and rigorousselection method.Throughout the course ofthe year, members of thepanel review new andexisting technologies inpreparation for the vote.Panelists who receive com-pensation from dentalcompanies are prevented

from voting in that com-pany’s category. Thisprovides the dental profes-sional with a productperspective untainted bymanufacturer intervention.Learn more about the

full line of Gendex productsat www.gendex.com.

7th International Congresson 3D Dental Imaging:From Scan to Plan to Treati-CAT and Henry ScheinDental held the fall sessionof the 7th InternationalCongress on 3D DentalImaging in Boston onOctober 25-26, 2013. Thissession informed, inspired,and educated general den-tists and specialists on thebenefits of cone beamimaging for the modern-daydental practice. Duringthese two information-packed days, experiencedprofessionals delved intothe many applications of3D dentistry for implants,orthodontics, TMD andairway diagnosis, oral andmaxillofacial surgery, andperiodontics.3D technology has

already become a valuabletool for facilitating effi-ciency and accuracy oftreatment planning for amore precise implementa-tion by the doctor. Thiseducational opportunityallowed dental practitionersto experience real-worldutilization of this tech-nology.Lectures ranged from

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basic information sessionsto detailed clinical use andhands-on training with 3Dplanning software pro-grams. Attendees heardfrom knowledgeableindustry experts and col-leagues who shared theirperspectives on real 3Dimaging applications duringmain podium lectures andbreakout sessions. To maxi-mize the learningopportunities at the confer-ence, small group sessionsallowed attendees to meet,socialize, and exchangeinsights with the experts incone beam 3D imaging.Clinicians also benefited

from networking opportuni-ties with colleagues fromaround the world. Partnersand vendors demonstrated3D imaging tools andoptions, supporting 3Dproducts for imaging,implant, restorative sys-tems, orthodontics, and 3Dtreatment-planning soft-ware.The next International

Congress will be held April11-12, 2014, in Scottsdale,Arizona. For more informa-tion, call 267-954-0330 orvisit www.i-cat.com/events/congress. For further infor-mation, contact the i-CATmarketing team at [email protected].

i-CAT® FLX Wins Best ofClass Technology Awardfrom the Pride Institutei-CAT is proud to announcethat the i-CAT FLX conebeam 3D imaging systemhas won Pride Institute’s“Best of Class” Technology

Award. This highest honorfrom the Pride Institutehas achieved significantrecognition as a result of itsLeadership Panel and itsunbiased, rigorousapproach in evaluatingtoday’s marketplace tech-nologies. The “Best ofClass” award recognizes i-CAT FLX for its uniquecharacteristics that differ-entiate it in a compellingway and create value forclinicians.The most recent addition

to the i-CAT brand, i-CATFLX, delivers greaterclarity in images and con-trol over low dose scanningacross a range of dentalspecialties. i-CAT FLXincludes Visual iQuity™image technology thatresults in i-CAT’s clearest3D and 2D images.*Additional innovations,SmartScan STUDIO andQuickScan+, allow clini-cians to select the mostappropriate scan for eachpatient, including a fulldentition 3D scan at alower dose than apanoramic image*. Thetouchscreen interface andintegrated acquisitionsystem yield more controland workflow flexibility.The Pride Institute Best

of Class Technology awardswere launched in 2009 as anew concept to provide anobjective, non-profit assess-ment of availabletechnologies for the dentalcommunity. Dr. LouShuman, DMD, CAGS, Bestof Class founder andPresident of Pride Institute

cant honors. Candy’sjourney with the companybegan when she joinedDEXIS in 1999. Over theyears, her responsibilitieshave grown to includeacting liaison and facili-tator between industryassociations and KeyOpinion Leaders and theentire portfolio of KaVoKerr Group equipmentbrands.On November 1, 2013,

the American DentalAssociation (ADA) pre-sented Candy with the firstSteven W. Kess Give Kids aSmile Corporate VolunteerAward for her long-termdedication to growing theprogram. She was praisedfor her consistent represen-tation of DEXIS, and nowKaVo Kerr Group, at eventsnationwide, sharing theircommitment to caring forunderserved children in theU.S. GKAS was co-foundedin 2001 by Dr. Jeffrey B.Dalin and brought to anational level in 2002 bythe ADA. It is at this timethat Candy becameinvolved and was instru-mental involving DEXIS.Since then, she has main-tained the relationship withGKAS as well as orches-trated the delivery ofsystems for use in its out-reach events heldnationally each year. Today,DEXIS and its sole distrib-utor, Henry Schein Dental,remain the only twofounding sponsors of GKAS.Additionally, on October

23, 2013, the Directors of

shared, “i-CAT FLX wasrecognized as a winner inthe very competitiveimaging category this yearbecause the systemaddresses an issue of greatimportance to thepanel...lowering radiationdosage to the patient.”Imaging Sciences

International celebratedtwo decades of dedication todental imaging, includingthe development and manu-facture of advanced dentaland maxillofacial radiog-raphy products such as thei-CAT® Next Generation™,i-CAT® Precise™ and TxSTUDIO™ software appli-cations. The i-CAT brandhas become among themost trusted 3D radi-ographic systems in thedental industry. Now, i-CATFLX continues this legacy.To learn more, visit www.i-cat.com. *data on file

Candy Ross of KaVo KerrGroup, NA Equipment IsHonored For ExemplaryService

KaVo Kerr Group is pleasedto announce that CandyRoss, Director of Industryand Professional Relationsfor KaVo Kerr Group, NAEquipment, has beenawarded with two signifi- see Industry News p. 38


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securing governmentfunding for dental X-rayequipment and, again,organized the delivery ofthis equipment for useduring disasters such asHurricane Katrina and thetornado in Joplin, MO. Shecontinues to collaboratewith forensic leaders tooffer assistance in disasterrelief from the KaVo KerrGroup family of brandswhenever possible.KaVo Kerr Group is a

world leader in smart prod-ucts and processes thatenable dental professionalsto confidently optimizetheir work and lives. Withdeep experience and provensolutions, they serve 99 per-cent of dental practicesaround the world. In addi-tion, they work closely withspecial markets including:universities, military, gov-ernment, DSOs, labs andcommunity health organi-zations for the bettermentof dentistry. Learn more at www.kavokerrgroup.com. w

the American Board ofForensic Odontology(ABFO) unanimously votedCandy to be the third recip-ient of the Haskell PitluckAward that is issued to anon-odontologist who hasserved the ABFO commu-nity in an exemplaryfashion. She is heralded for her

many years of dedicatedwork and support of theABFO’s mission fornational mass disasterdental identification. In2001 when DEXIS becamethe system of choice for theDisaster MortuaryOperational Response Team(DMORT), and the companywas experiencing rapidgrowth in the nation’s med-ical examiners sector,Candy took the lead indeveloping the relationshipwith the forensic commu-nity at large. She aidedthese odontology groups in

ADA refuses to recognize theAGD, AACD, AAID and ABOIas certifying boards, and con-sequently advertising thosecredentials without the dis-claimer, violates Florida law.In fact, under Florida law,the legislature may not dele-gate unguided anduncontrolled authority to aprivate organization to deter-mine prospectively thelawfulness or unlawfulness of

commercial speech. This isprecisely what the State didby the implementation of (thestatute at issue). The courtshave rejected an ambulatoryconstruction that would allowa private organization unbri-dled, prospective discretion todetermine the lawfulness ofcertain specifications. (casecitations)…clearly, the legisla-ture cannot delegatelawmaking authority to theADA. This makes the statuteunconstitutional on itsown…” “the Court finds that

the statutory scheme haseffectively granted the ADAthe power to regulate a cit-izen’s right to free speech andthis cannot stand.”…the ADAis given the authority, finaland unchecked, to determinethe limits of lawful dentaladvertising and is free fromprocedures consistent withdue process.…the ADA doesnot have to give a dentistnotice or an opportunity to beheard as it determines thelegality of dental adver-tising…there is no right toappeal any decisions made bythe ADA…the challengedstatute compels dentists toabide by the lawmakingdeterminations of the ADA. Inthis respect, the ADA effec-tively serves as a regulatorybody of the state, and itsdeterminations constitutestate action…” The Florida court con-

cluded that such delegationand deferral to the ADA bythe State of Florida wasunconstitutional. The State ofFlorida did not appeal thatdecision.Interestingly, in the med-

ical world, specialty orspecialist determinations aremade by the American Boardof Medical Specialties (ABMS),an entity that has existed forover 50 years. It is an inde-pendent entity, and notcontrolled or governed by theAMA House of Delegates.Such an entity avoids theinherent constitutional infir-mities of specialty statusbeing determined by theAmerican Medical Associ -ation, private trade associ -ation much like the ADA.

Unfortunately, dentalregulatory bodies havedeferred to the ADA in mat-ters of “specialty.” Whileintentions were certainlygood, the law continues toevolve, and such a deferralto the ADA now clearlyseems to be contrary to law.The recent debacle encoun-tered by the AmericanSociety of Dentist Anesthesi -ologists (ASDA) when theypursued specialty statuswithin the ADA, is a pow-erful argument supportingwhy a court determinedsuch a process to be in con-flict with constitutionalprotections. As a profession, we den-

tists all need to step backand realize that there aremultiple areas of dentistry,including general dentistry,which have credentialingboards, and very likelyshould be entitled to bedeemed “specialists.” Weshould support the creationof an independent entitymodeled after the ABMS todetermine what constitutesa legitimate certifyingboard of “specialsts” in spe-cific areas of dentalpractice. I think we can either work

together and create amethodology which would besupported by the courts, or donothing and watch the courtsallow anyone to call them-selves a specialist in virtuallyanything they wish,including “anterior teeth,”“occlusion,” “geriatrics,”“cavity prevention,” and vir-tually unlimited variationsthereof. w


Membership

ALASKAJerry Hu, DDSSoldotna

ARIZONAFatuma Osman Chandler

Tram Vu Gilbert

Charles Roberts Glendale

Mark Valrose Glendale

Christopher Yoon Glendale

Jonathan Kalika Mesa

Steven Deisz Peoria

Mark Espinoza, DDSPhoenix

Tam Le Phoenix

Erin McKinney, DMDPhoenix

Viray Patel Phoenix

C. Rani Ramnath Phoenix

Gary Steen, DDSPhoenix

Omar Virani Phoenix

Adam Stout Prescott

Todd Walker, DMD, MSPrescott

Saba Heday Scottsdale

Kevin Lee Gasser, DDSSun City

Tahany Whiting-Elakkad Surprise

Kelli M. Garrett, DDSTempe

Wayne K Goodner, DDSTucson

Francisca Topete Vallejo,DDSYuma

CALIFORNIAJason Kane Drew, DDSAptos

Rachel MitchellBrea

Evan Gold, DMDCarlsbad

Gurminder S. UppalDublin

Mauricio Cardenas, DDSFoothill Ranch

Artur Shahnubaryan,DDSGlendale

Christopher MartinBonin, DDSHuntington Beach

Robert R. Loomis, DDSIrvine

Buu LeeLa Verne

Dina MattarLoma Linda

Kyle Gregory Stanley,DDSLos Angeles

Maungmaung RyanThaw, BDSMilpitas

Amandeep GillModesto

Rimmie PandherModesto

MHD Maher Abu SamraRedlands

Saad SagmanRedlands

Minal DesaiRiverbank

Hoang TruongSacramento

Russell Wayne McCalley,DDSSan Diego

Paul Murray, DMDTustin

COLORADOLaci Dawn Rector, DDSAurora

Benjamin DonnColorado Springs

Arthur AbercrombieGrand Junction

Ryan Bond, DMDLongmont

DELEWAREMichael R. Butterworth,DDSDagsboro

FLORIDAJames Boeller, DMDEnglewood

Rodrigo Souza, DDSHialeah

Pushpak Narayana,MDSLady Lake

Matthew Carl Byars,DDSLakewood Ranch

Uday Mehta, DMD,MDNew Port Richey

GEORGIAVanessa Phan, DMDClarkston

ILLINOISAkber SaeedBrook

Paul Anast, DMDChicago

Joseph GerardMcCartin, DDSChicago

Ravi PatelHoffman Estates

INDIANAJeffrey Canfield, DDSShelbyville

KENTUCKYTimothy A. Rush, DMDMount Washington

MARYLANDTodd Davis, DMDBaltimore

MASSACHUSETTSRaymond Tang, DMDJamaica Plain

MICHIGANLanny R. Lesser, DDSHuntington Woods

Monish Bhola,DDS,MSDNovi

NEBRASKATimothy Vacek, DDSWaverly

NEVADAAndrew Ingel, DMDLas Vegas

Carol-Ann RoweLas Vegas

Austin J Ladner, DMDNellis Air Force Base

Michael GilmanReno

Peter RicciardiReno

NEW HAMPSHIREAlbert St Germain, DDSNashua

NEW JERSEYSabry Y Moawad, DDSEast Brunswick

Robert T. Martini, DDSEmerson

Bhavin C. Patel, DDSGalloway

Ryan C. Maher, DMDTotowa

NEW MEXICOThomas Baiamonte,DMD,MSAlbuquerque

NEW YORKCraig R. Henry, DDSAstoria

Eric Satterlee, DDSAstoria

Simon Kappel, DDSBrooklyn

Anthony Geraci, DDSOceanside

NORTH CAROLINATheodore HermonMorris, DDSCharlotte

Gordon J Roznik, DMDCharlotte

OHIODouglas Ferguson, DDSColumbus

OKLAHOMAJuan R. Lopez, DDSLawton

Chris WardOwasso

Richard R. Miller, DDSStillwater

OREGONSten EricksonGrants Pass

Aron GeelanPortland

PENNSYLVANIAAmy Elizabeth Shoumer,DMDBryn Mawr

NEW MEMBERSThe AAID is pleased to welcome the following new members to the Academy. The following members joinedbetween August 27, 2013 and December 1, 2013. If you joined the Academy recently and your name does notappear, it will be listed in the next newsletter. The list is organized by country, by state and then alphabeticallyby city. Contact your new colleagues and welcome them to the Academy. You may find their contact informationonline in the members’ section of AAID’s web site. Scan the QR code to log into the members’ section.


Joseph A Leonetti, DMDPaoli

PUERTO RICOOrlando Jose Abreu Fuerte,DDSGuaynabo

Edwin Rodriguez, DMDMayaguez

Luis Cintron, DMDToa Alta

SOUTH CAROLINADouglas Walker, DDSCharleston

TENNESSEEJohn Van Shanks, DDSCrossville

TEXASDustin Jacob Adamek, DDSHouston

Jonathan Penchas, DMDHouston

Thai Vuu, DDS,MDHouston

Naren MikkilineniIrving

Jose CabreraLaredo

Maulik Nanavati, DDSPinehurst

Heather DarceyWebster

UTAHDennis Scott Stucki, DDSSt. George

WASHINGTONMonica YuOthello

Lyle BeckPoulsobo

Steven HawsPoulsobo

Daniel PeckPoulsobo

Donald Melvin Jayne, DDSSeattle

Steven Paige, DDSTacoma

BERMUDAGeorge B. Alford, DDSPembroke

CANADAALBERTAMohamed Soliman, DDSCalgary

Todd McClenaghanGrande Praire

ONTARIOWajahat Khan, DDSKingston

Zeljko RovicKitchener

Gun-Woo Alex Rhee, DDSPeterborough

Jovan Milanovic, MScDToronto

QUEBECBlackburn FrançoisJonquiere

SASKATCHEWANCaitlin Brown, DMDRosetown

Michael Koskie, DMDSaskatoon

Arjunn Sachdev, DMDSaskatoon

Brett Shkopich, DMDSaskatoon

EGYPTAhmed Gamal HamzawiMaghagha

FRANCELaurent Ohayon, DDSSaint Maur des fosses

MEXICOCesar Ortiz Campos,DDS,MScDCol Granada

SOUTH KOREAInsung YeoPocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Youngmu Park, DMScBucheon, Gyeonggi

Taehun KimNamyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do

DongHyuk LeePusan

Hoseung LeeSeoul

UNITED ARAB EMIRATESSahar Abdo Othman, BDSDubai

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Continuing Education BiteAAID MaxiCourses®27th Annual GRU/AAID MaxiCourse®

“Comprehensive Training Program in ImplantDentistry”

Monthly March through DecemberContact: Lynn ThigpenPhone: 800-221-6437 or 706-721-3967E-mail: [email protected] site: www.georgiamaxicourse.com

Oregon/AAID MaxiCourse®

Medoline, Inc.September – June 1 weekend per monthContact: Dr. Shane SamyPhone: 800-603-7617E-mail: [email protected] site: www.oraaaidmaxicourse.com

Loma Linda University/AAID MaxiCourse®

Loma Linda, CaliforniaMonthly March through DecemberContinuing Dental Education11245 Anderson St.; Suite 120Loma Linda, CA 92354www.llu.edu/assets/dentistry/documents/cde/maxicourse2010.pdf

9th MaxiCourse® AsiaOctober – August One week bi-monthlyAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; New Dehli,India; Bangalore India; Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Contact: Dr. Shankar IyerE-mail: [email protected] site: www.aaid-asia.org

Korea MaxiCourse®

Monthly March through DecemberContact: Dr. Jaehyun ShimE-mail: [email protected] site: www.kdi-aaid.com

Puerto Rico MaxiCourse®

Ten sessions from September through JuneContact: Miriam Montes, Program CoordinatorPhone: 787-642-2708E-mail: [email protected] site: www.theadii.com

Ti-MAXImplant Maxicourse®

September – June Ten 3-day weekendsOakville, Ontario, Canada and Waterloo,Ontario, Canada

Phone: 905-235-1006Contact: Chantel FurlongE-mail: [email protected] site: www.ti-maxicourse.ca

University of Nevada Las VegasMaxiCourse®

Contact: John Minichetti, DMDPhone: 201-871-3555E-mail: [email protected]

Rutgers School of Dental MedicineContact: Janice Gibbs-ReedPhone: 973-972-6561E-mail: [email protected]

Vancouver, British Columbia MaxiCourse®

Contact: Andrew GilliesPhone: 604-531-3344 Email: [email protected]

Iran ACECR TUMS Branch MaxiCourse®

Contact: Mohammad Ali Mostafavi, BDS, DDSFrank LaMar, DDS

Phone: 585-305-4305E-mail: [email protected]@rochester.rr.com

Web site: www.jdtums.ir/aaid/

Courses presented by AAID credentialed members*U.S. LocationsAAID Study Club/Mini Residency inImplant Dentistry

September – June, Bi-weekly100 hours CE creditApproved by NJ State Board of DentistryContact: Dr. Shankar IyerE-mail: [email protected] site: www.aaid-asia.org

Advanced Laser CourseEdward Kusek, DDSOctober 18 & 19, 201318 CE hoursContact: Kristi MeyerPhone: 605-371-3443Web site: www.drkusek.com/courses.html

Basic and Advanced Implant Mini-Residency in Surgery & Pros. and LiveSurgery Weekend

Zimmer Dental Training CourseJohn C. Minichetti, DMDContact: Lisa McCabePhone: 201-871-3555Web site: www.englewooddental.com

Certified Training Course for the Er,Cr;YSGG Laser

Edward Kusek, DDSMarch 14 & 15, 2014Contact: Kristi MeyerPhone: 605-371-3443Web site: www.drkusek.com/courses.html

Connecticut Dental Implant InstituteJoel L. Rosenlicht, DMD, Director* Advanced Bone Grafting* Basic Implant Dentistry* Advanced Implant DentistryAll courses feature live surgeries and hands-onmodel workshops Venue: Rosenlicht Oral &Facial Surgery Center, Manchester, CT

Contact: Michelle MarcilPhone: (860) 649-2272E-mail: [email protected] site: www.JawFixers.com

Fixed Removable Implant TreatmentCarol Phillips, DDSContact: Melissa MartinPhone: 800-549-5000

Hands-on Training InstituteDr. Ken HebelHands On Implant Training –Prosthetics, Surgery and Bone Grafting

Contact: Kerri JacksonPhone: 888-806-4442 or 519-439-5999E-mail: [email protected] site: www.handsontraining.comPrograms held throughout the year in Canada,New Jersey, California and Texas

Laser Pocket Reduction & Diode Trainingfor the Dental Professional

Edward Kusek, DDSApril 4 & 5, 2014Contact: Kristi MeyerPhone: 605-371-3443Web site: www.drkusek.com/courses.html

Linkow Advanced Implant CoursesCourse Director: Dr. Michael ShulmanPhone: 201-840-7777Contact: AmeliaPhone: 551-655-1909E-mail: [email protected] site: www.adiseminars.com

Midwest Implant Institute Externship –Bring Your Own Patients

Drs. Duke & Robert HellerContact: 614-885-1215E-mail: [email protected] site: www.midwestimplantinstitute.com

Pathway Learning Series Swiss Implants, Inc.

Carol L. Phillips, DDS. Director84 CE Units – Six 2-DayWorkshopsContact: Julie HansenPhone: 805-781-8700


Pikos Implant InstituteMichael A. Pikos, DDSCT Diagnosis and Treatment PlanningContemporary Soft Tissue Grafting

Advanced Bone GraftingAdvanced Bone Grafting IIContact: Alison ThiedePhone: 727-781-0491E-mail: [email protected]

Sendax Mini-Implant Seminars & MDIMini Residencies

Basic & Advanced Interactive & Hands-OnMDI training

Contact: Keith HenryPhone: 580-504-8068E-mail: [email protected] site: www.sendax-minidentimpl.com

Tatum Institute USAA Hands-on Learning Series empha-sizing the “Hilt Tatum” NIRISABPhilosopy

Location: Atlanta, GeorgiaInstructors: Dr. Richard Borgner and Dr. BerneeDunson

• Sinus Augmentation/Manipuulation• Bone Expansion• Advanced Bone Grafting• Nerve Lateralization• Segmental Osteotomies• Cadaveric Specimen Course• Each module contains both hands-on practicals and live surgeries

Contact: Rebekah RegisterPhone: 727-459-4910E-mail: [email protected] site: tatuminstituteusa.com

Outside U.S. LocationsBeirut Implant Dentistry CenterCE Courses Survey of Surgical and ProstheticImplant Care

Drs. Jihad Abdallah & Andre AssafContact: Mahia CheblacPhone: +961 1 747650 or +961 1 747651Fax: +961 1 747652E-mail: [email protected]

The D.M. Vassos Dental Implant CentreIntroductory & Advanced Surgical &Prosthetic Programs

Dr. D.M. VassosMentor Program – Hands-on Program over sixSaturdays

Contact: Rosanna FreyPhone: 780-488-1240E-mail: [email protected] site: www.dmvassos.com

Dr. Samuel Lee’s Mini-Residency ImplantProgram

Live Surgical TrainingDr. Samuel Lee, DirectorVariable dates year-roundLocations include: Tecate, Mexico; Dong Yang,China; Santiago, Chile

Contact: Sarah ChungPhone: 714-308-9413E-mail: [email protected] site: www.ce4dentist.com/live-surgical-training.html

Leigh Smile Center, Alberta Canada“Hands-on” Introductory to Advanced Surgicaland Prosthetic Implant Courses with LiveSurgery.

Dr. Robert E. Leigh, DirectorYear-round, Custom Tailored and 5-DAY MINI-RESIDENCY Courses

Contact: Corie ZeisePhone: 1-888-877-0737 (Toll Free)E-mail: [email protected] Sites: www.rockymountainsmilecenter.comwww.leighsmilecenter.com

Pacific Implant InstituteDr. Ron ZokolComprehensive Training in Implant DentistrySeptember through JuneLocation: Vancouver, B.C., CanadaContact: KimPhone: 1-800-668-2280E-mail: [email protected] site: www.piidentistry.com

AAID Affiliated Study Clubs*CaliforniaBay Area Implant Synergy Study GroupSan FranciscoMatthew Young, DDS, FAAID, DABOI/IDContact: KimberlyPhone: 415-392-8611E-mail: [email protected] site: www.drmatthewyoung.com/BayAreaImplantSynergyPage.htm

Northern California Dental ImplantContinuum

Craig A. Schlie, DDS, AFAAIDPhone: 530-244-6054E-mail: [email protected]

FloridaCentral Florida Dental Implant StudyGroup

Altamonte Springs, FLDon Preble, DMDContact: Sharon BruneauPhone: 407-831-4008Fax: 407-831-8604

New JerseyBergen County Implant Study ClubJohn C. Minichetti, DMDContact: Lisa McCabePhone: 201-871-3555Web site: www.dentalimplantlearningcenter.com

Lincroft Village Dental Implant StudyGroup

Treatment planning, bonegrafting, prostheticsRichard J. Mercurio, DDSContact: Martha GattonPhone: 732-842-5005E-mail: [email protected]

New YorkCNY Implant Study GroupBrian Jackson, DDSContact: Melanie – Course CoordinatorPhone: 315-724-5141E-mail: [email protected]

New York Study ClubEdgard El Chaar, DDSJohn Minichetti, DMDPhone: 212-685-5133E-mail: [email protected]

CANADASurrey, British ColumbiaImplant Connection I:Advanced Surgical Group

Ongoing program that is specifically designedfor experienced doctors in implantology. Thisclass covers lecture and live surgery.

Implant Connection II: SurgicalMentorship to Incorporate Implantsinto Your Practice

One-year program that incorporates lecture, labwork, surgical demos and live patient surgery.

Implant Connect: Prosthetic CourseOne-year program that will cover patient selec-tion, treatment planning, occlusalconsiderations and how to incorporateimplants into your practice.

E-mail: [email protected] site: www.implantconnection.ca

* This calendar section is available to any cre-dentialed member of the AAID to postinformation about implant education coursesoffered by the member. The member must agreeto provide the list of attendees to AAID inexchange for publication of the course in thecalendar. Study Club listings are available onlyto Affiliated AAID Study Clubs. For informationabout becoming an Affiliated AAID Study Club,contact Carolina Hernandez [email protected]. w


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Editor’s Notebook ....................................................................1

President’s Message................................................................3Inaugural Address presented October 26, 2013, at 62nd Annual Meeting

Business Bite ............................................................................4A New Approach to Implant Case Presentation

Legal Bite ..................................................................................6What Is a Dental “Specialist?”

Featured MaxiCourse® ............................................................8Rutgers School of Dental Medicine/American Academy of Implant Dentistry MaxiCourse®

Rising Star................................................................................10Rising Daniel Domingue, DDS, FAAID, DABOI/ID

Interview ..................................................................................12Interview with Steven Hewett, DDS

AAID Foundation ....................................................................142013 Auction Participants

Drs. Pikos and Martin top $20,000 in donations ............14

Summary of Actions Taken by Board of Trustees ..........14

Mark Your Calendar ..............................................................15ABOI/ID Implantology Update and Comprehensive Board Review Course

Annual Business Meeting ....................................................16

Dr. Edwin Weinfield passes away ......................................18

Upcoming Key AAID Dates..................................................18

Overcoming Obstacles: Long-Term Beauty and Success with Fixed Implant Dentistry ..............................19

2013 Associate Fellows........................................................20

2013 Fellows ..........................................................................27

Clinical Bite ............................................................................30First Place Table Clinic Presentation 2013

American Academy of Implant Dentistry elects new Honored Fellows................................................30

Poster Presentations and Table Clinics at 2013 Annual Meeting............................................................31

Technology, Biology and AAID converged in Valley of the Sun................................................................34

AAID Membership Ambassadors ......................................35

Congratulations to Keven Owoc, DMD, MSD from Monroeville, PA!............................................................35

Industry News ........................................................................36

Membership ............................................................................40New Members

Continuing Education Bite ..................................................42

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