Anti-Trust Limitationsfor ACP 3

Orlando to Host 1997ACP Annual Session 5

Aquilino Electedto ASP 6

New JP SectionEditors 7

Schneider Elected to NBC Board

Dr. Robert Schneider, Chair ofthe ACPLaboratory Committee, was recentlyelected as Trustee of the new "consoli-

dated" National Board for Certification (NBC).His term will be for three years and his positionis as the ACP representative on the Board replac-ing Dr. Terry Eggleston who previously served.

The NBC administers both the CertifiedDental Technician and the Certified DentalLaboratory programs. The Board is composed ofan ACP nominee, ADA nominee, a dental tech-nology educator, a CDT elected by an at-largeballot of all CDTs and five Trustees nominatedand elected by the NADL's Executive Council.The Board administers Certification programswithin the dental laboratory industry and alsoadministers continuing education credits forCDTs. Additionally, the Board sets and reviewsstandards, issues certification to qualifyingapplicants, monitors certifees' continuingcompliance with established standards, overseesadministration of their programs and works toenhance recognition of certification for dentaltechnicians and dental laboratories.

There are currently about 8,500 technicianscertified. About 700 participate in the certificationtesting per year with about 350-400 achievingcertified status. In addition to the ACP endorse-ment, the NBC holds official recognition from theADA, and also has full cooperation and supportof the military dental services. The military dentalservices encourage technician certification withthe Navy and Air Force hosting a number of CDTexaminations in their facilities.

According to Dr. Schneider, "The participa-tion of the ACP on the Board will help promotegreater recognition of the importance of dentaltechnology certification and continuing educa-tion. Additionally, with the extremely closerelationship between technicians and prostho-dontists, the ACP is a leader in establishing andleading the way in enhancing communicationsbetween the two groups. We are all striving toachieve the same result - excellence in healthcare delivery to the patient - which we cannotachieve without interaction and communicationfrom each other." •

ACP Regional Seminars Begin in April

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his Spring the ACP is offering twoimplant prosthodontic seminars designedto strengthen members' practices.

"Marketing Implant Prosthodontics: AWinning Program for Prosthodontists" featuringMs. Lori Misch will be held on April 4, 1997.The program is being held in conjunction withthe California Section of ACP and will be heldin Los Angeles, California, at the LA AirportHilton & Towers.

The program will teach how to build asuccessful implant practice. Ms. Misch will alsoshow how to create a loyal referral base whilealso teaching how to educate, activate, andmotivate an office referral team. A segment ofthe seminar will be directed to auxillary officestaff to teach how to incorporate marketingsystems into both practice and referral relation-ships and how to gain patient acceptance.

Registrants in this course will receive acomprehensive work book, in-depth guides forimplementation, a sample referral packet forthe Implant Support Program, sample referralforms and letters, staff scripts, and commonlyasked questions and answers.

The Los Angeles program is made possible

through the generous contributions ofSTERr-OSS; Straumann USA; ImplantInnovations, Inc.; and Sulzer Calcitek.

The second seminar offered this April is"Day to Day Troubleshooting in ImplantProsthodontics" with Dr. Dan Sullivan on April18, 1997. This program will be held in Columbia,South Carolina at the Embassy Suites Hotel.

This course will be devoted to the restorativepotential of osseointegrated implants. Dr. DanSullivan will address the topic by providing a 15year retrospective, present-day analysis, andfuture vision. The course will detail what worksand why it works in the private practice setting.Dr. Sullivan will share his concepts of efficientdelivery of implant services including surgicalplacement, restorative designs, and delivery ofosseointegrated implant restorative services.

This program is made possible through agenerous contribution from Implant Innovations,Inc. and the assistance of Dom Veterans Hospital

ACP members in the states surroundingeach regional seminar have received brochuresfor each seminar.If you would like a detailedbrochure or more information, please contactthe ACP office at (312) 573-1260 .•

President's Report.......................................

Prosthodontist = Glorified General Dentist?

While drafting myfirst President'sMessage for the

November Messenger, Iwas confident that mypresidential year wouldbe filled with success bythe American College ofProsthodontists in its

John F. Burton, DDS ongoing efforts to pro-mote the specialty of

prosthodontics and meet the needs of its mem-bership. With an outstanding and forwardthinking professional staff, the excellent corpsof officers and directors, a strong membershipbase, and a spanking new strategic plan toguide us, I was convinced that the College waspoised to move with giant strides towardaccomplishment of its goals and objectives.And let me assure you up front, I have notbeen disappointed. However, I have also beenconstantly reminded of the many challengesthat lie before us, not the least of which includepublic recognition of the specialty of prostho-dontics, fragmentations within the specialty,and the growth and development of ourgraduate training programs.

Not long ago, I received a letter from anACP member expressing his shock and disap-pointment at hearing prosthodontists referred toas "glorified general dentists" by a nationallyrecognized prosthodontist. What was evenworse, the reference was made during akeynote address at a national meeting ofanother specialty organization. Though I toowas greatly disheartened when informed of thisgrossly inaccurate remark, it simply reinforcedfor me what all of us know quite well; prostho-dontists have a serious identification and namerecognition problem both within the dentalprofession as well as the public at large.Without some significant success in this arena,our specialty will never achieve its rightfulplace meeting the specialty level clinical needsand demands of the public.

And that is exactly what this College isdoing. At its recent meeting in late February, theBoard of Directors heard the new public andprofessional relations initiative under develop-ment by our Public and Professional RelationsCommittee, chaired by Dr. Peter Johnson andthe recently retained public relations firmPublic Communications, Inc. The proposalincluded a number of very exciting elements, allgeared toward educating our constituencies andproviding tools for our membership to success-fully market their practices. However, as SteveHines stated in the last issue of the Messenger,"the ultimate measurement of our success ...willbe increased public demand for services from

prosthodontists." Only when new patients beginknocking at the doors of your practices and thephone rings frequently with referrals from yourgeneral dentist and specialty colleagues can webegin to think in terms of success.

Another critical area of concern for the ACPis membership, particularly as it is beingimpacted by our graduate training programs. Inher recent report to the Board, Sabrina Whitlow,Director of Membership, presented data outlin-ing a flat membership profile for the ACP overthe last two years. Though our membershipretention rate is high, there is an alarming trendof increasing applications for life membershipstatus and limited numbers of new memberscoming into the organization, particularlyyoung prosthodontists recently completing theirprograms. A major contributing factor may bethe mix of students currently entering graduateprosthodontic training programs. Of just over150 students entering their training programs inacademic year 96-97, well over half are foreigntrained dentists, many of whom will, of course,ultimately practice outside the US. Anecdotally,a College member from a major metropolitanarea informed me that the program on which heserves as a faculty member has not enrolled aUS trained student in three years. This area toodemands a high priority on the College agenda.

As a second prong to our new public andprofessional relations initiative, we will alsobegin to aggressively market the specialty ofprosthodontics to undergraduate dental students.In the long run, focusing our recruitment effortson undergraduate dental students and investingour corps of graduate students are the keys toenhancing and further developing our specialty.With an aging population, the demand forprosthodontics services in this country willcontinue to exhibit strong growth. TheAmerican College of Prosthodontists mustposition itself to help meet this need.

If the College is to successfully address themany challenges our specialty faces, we mustimmediately begin to resolve the issue of frag-mentation, a problem that has faced this specialtyfor many years. A recent occurrence dramatizedto me just how pervasive this issue is. Whilemeeting with the president of a major dentalmanufacturer, we were discussing potentialpartnering initiatives that might benefit bothorganizations. He shared with me his observationthat prosthodontics is "incredibly fragmented."Though within the specialty we are well aware ofthis issue, hearing it from someone outside theprofession was quite disappointing.

Fragmentation wiLlbe the number one agendaitem for the ACP Prosthodontic Forum meeting inJune of this year. I will charge all member organi-zations to move in a unified effort to meet the ever

increasing challenges facing our specialty. We arealready working together on the 2nd InternationalSymposium on Evidence Based Dentistry inChicago September 19-22, 1997 cosponsored bythe American College of Prosthodontists and theEditorial Council of the Journal of ProstheticDentistry. In addition to the generous fmancialsupport provided by the Editorial Council, as ofthis date three Prosthodontic Forum organizationshave pledged additional - the Pacific CoastSociety of Prosthodontists, the NortheastGnathological Society, and the Greater New YorkAcademy of Prosthodontists. It is this kind ofconmlitment to the common goal of the advance-ment of the specialty and discipline of prosthodon-tics that will ensure a bright and prosperous futurefor the profession.

As you can see from this coluum andelsewhere in this issue of the Messenger, yourdues dollars are hard at work advancing thespecialty of prosthodontics, but we have manymore hurdles to cross. Our goal is a unifiedeffort in support of prosthodontics under theleadership of the College with emphasis ongetting our message to all the relevant con-stituencies. Let's pull together and win the fightin meeting this challenge. +

ACP Member CreditCard OfferThe CoUege is pleased to announceintroduction of a Platinum Plus MasterCardcredit card program designed for ACP mem-bers. Features of the card include the following:• Credit line of up to $100,000• $1 miLlion Common Carrier Travel

Accident Insurance

• No Annual Fee• Purchase protection against theft or damage• Toll-free MBNA Platinum Plus service

24 hours a day.ACP members will be receiving more infor-mation on the MBNA Platinum PlusMasterCard in an April mailing or can con-tact Mr. Steve Hines at the ACP office formore information. +

In Memorial

Dr. J. Walter CollingeLife Fellow, Santa Barbara, California

Dr. Arne G. LauritzenLife Fellow, Seattle, WashingtonDecember 24, 1996

Practice Management...........................................................

Anti-Trust Limitations for the American College of Prosthodontists

The American College of Prosthodontistsinitiated a new committee at the 1995annual meeting. The Committee on Dental

Insurance and Managed Care was formed todelve into the question of prosthodontists andthird party payers. The committee was given anempty palette and the opportunity to createwhatever they could.

When contemplating our course of action,it became immediately apparent that vastlimitations existed regarding statements in thisarea of growing concern. The ACP, like anysociety, is limited in their actions due to anti-trust laws. As this committee embarks on ourinitial undertaking, those limitations should beunderstood by the entire membership.

As a basic definition, the antitrust laws areenforceable at any time when two dentistsconvene to discuss their fees, environment, oropportunities. If an action is derived from sucha situation, then an antitrust violation hasoccurred. There are manners in which groupsof dentists can band together and be exemptfrom antitrust violations. A dental society is notone of those.

Dental societies such as the ACP can beheld liable for statements as policy or forstatements by members representing theCollege which can be interpreted as violationsof antitrust laws. Those making the commentsare also liable. All statements must be fully

supportable by fact and cannot disparagemanaged care or any other plans. Any variationmay be considered a violation and create aliability issue for the College and those personsinvolved. Currently, the ADA and my homestate dental society, Illinois State DentalSociety, are under anti-trust litigation from theinsurance industry. Your state may also beinvolved. As a further bite to the laws ofantitrust, damages awarded are tripled resultingin significant risk for all dental practitioners.

The American Dental Association has alreadyevaluated this consideration regarding the man-aged care arena with its vast legal support. Theyhave recommended that the best course for theACP to follow is with helping our members tounderstand the changes in the marketplace anddisseminate information. It is this charge that thenew committee has taken. The Committee onDental Insurance and Managed Care will begin aseries of articles in the Messenger discussingdental insurance and managed care issues froman educational perspective.

The College will not condone statementswhich will put our entire membership at riskfor antitrust violations. While some membersmay believe we should challenge these restric-tions, the College does not have the resources,the need, nor the will to do so at this time. Themembership should be well informed in orderto make educated decisions. Your new commit-tee will work hard to ensure that occurs.

The ACPMessenger...................................................................................................................

The ACP Messenger is published bimonthly by:

The American College of Prosthodontists211 E. Chicago Avenue, Suite 1000Chicago, IL 60611Phone: (312) 573-1260Fax: (312) 573-1257E-mail Address:acpros@aol.com

Editor-in-ChiefDavid R. Bums, DMDMedical College of VirginiaVirginia Commonwealth UniversityBox 980566, MCV StationRiclunond, VA23298(804) 828-3661 or (804) 828-0832FAX (804) 828-3661E-mail Address:bumsdent@aol.com

Managing EditorJoanne M. ConstantineDirector of Communications, ACP

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This Messenger series will initially includefive articles of general and specific interest.Support you are offered but may not be awareof is outlined for those who are participating inthe managed care arena. A common managedcare option is the Preferred ProviderOrganization. This often misunderstood plan isbroken down so that we can make educateddecisions when considering joining such a plan.

The American Dental Association haslaunched a campaign to generate interest in theDirect Reimbursement option to dental bene-fits. What will this mean to prosthodontists? Anarticle will answer those questions. There arepotential antitrust issues when you discussmanaged care with your patients. What can yousay and what should you say when a patientmentions that they may be leaving your prac-tice. And finally, what can you do in your areato join forces with other dentists and protectyourself from antitrust violations. There are afew options you should know about. Our seriesof articles will discuss these issues for yourinformation and education.

If there are other topics you wish to discussor receive information about, feel free to contactany of the members on this committee. Wewould welcome your input and support. You cancontact the College via phone, fax, or email. Mye-mail addressisMNSDDSMS@AOL.com. +

Announcements. .

GNYAP Announces New Officers and Council Members TheGreater New York Academy of Prosthodontics held its forty-

second annual scientific meeting on Oecember 6 and 7, 1996at The Plaza in New York, New York. Pictured are the newofficers and council members of the Academy (I to r):

Stanley M. Weinstock, Treasurer, Clifford O. Kopp,Secretary; Jonathan L Ferencz, Immediate Past President;

Paul J. Hoffman, President; Eugene P. LaSota, President-Elect; Robert A. Saporito, Vice President; Gary S. Rogoff,

Member of Council; Vincent Celenza, Member of Council.

Members in the News

Dr. Carol A. Lefebvre,Associate Professor ofOral Rehabilitation in theMedical College ofGeorgia School ofDentistry received the1996 TeachingExcellence Award duringits Fall Student Assemblyin August, 1996.111ecriteria for selection

included knowledge of clinical skills, scientificcompetence, teaching skills,methods and materials, modeling professionalcharacteristics and the impact on students.

Her nomination noted Dr. Lefebvre's useof a problem-based learning format in herpreclinical removable prosthodontics course.

Dr. David Myers, Dean of the MCG Schoolof Dentistry, said the adaptation resulted in apositive experience for both faculty and stu-dents involved in the course. "She is an exem-plary teacher who demonstrates genuineinterest in the academic and personal welfareof the student. Her faculty colleagues, alongwith current and fOffi1erstudents, provided theselection committee with high praise for herteaching skills and her concem for students atall levels," said Dr. Myers.

Dr. Lefebvre received her Bachelor ofScience, Master of Science, and Doctor inDental Science degrees from Michigan StateUniversity. Since 1992, she has served assection head for Removable Prosthodontics inthe Department of Oral Rehabilitation.

The Lancaster CountyDental Society namedDr. MohammadMazaheri the recipientof the Herbert K.Cooper DentalAchievement Award.The award is presentedannually to one whoembodies the highestideals of the LancasterCounty community and

the dental profession as exemplified by Dr.Cooper. Dr. Mazaheri was honored at theannual dinner dance on January 18th, 1997.

Dr. Mohammad

Mazaheri

Dr. David Pfeifer was named OutstandingPeer Review Chaim1an by the California DentalAssociation. Dr. Pfeifer was presented hisaward at the CDA House of Delegates meetingheld in December, 1996.

Sharry Prosthodontic Research Competetion

The John J. Sharry ProsthodonticResearch Competition, sponsored by theEducation Foundation of the American

College of Prosthodontists, will be held duringthe Annual Session of the College in Orlando,Florida, November 5-8, 1997. TheProsthodontic Research Competition is held tostimulate and acknowledge original research inprosthodontics by students.

Persons are eligible for competition if theyare currently enrolled in a post-doctoralProsthodontic program, or have completedtheir program less than three (3) years from thedate of the competition. Papers must not haveappeared in print or been previously presentedat a major meeting.

Abstracts must be submitted to the Chairof the Research Committee of the AmericanCollege of Prosthodontists no later thanMay 12, 1997. Please note the following:1. The abstract must adhere to developed guide-

lines, and be submitted on available abstractforms. The abstract foffi1Scan be obtainedfrom the Chair of the Research Committee.

2. The abstract must be accompanied by aletter of support from the research mentor.

3. Other authors on the abstract are limited tothe research mentor.

Six abstracts will be selected as semi-finalistsno later than June 30, 1997; all authors will benotified of the decision on or about June 7,1997. The six semi-finalists will be required tosubmit manuscripts, according to guidelinesdeveloped for the Journal of Prosthodontics, tothe Research Committee by August 1, 1997.The Committee will review the manuscripts,and select three finalists to compete at theACP Annual Session; the three finalists will benotified by September 15, 1997.

The three candidates selected as finalists topresent their papers at the Annual Session willreceive travel and one day per diem expensesfor the meeting. In addition, each finalist willreceive a plaque, and cash awards of $1,250.00for first place, $750.00 for second place, and$500.00 for third place. Matching funds will bepresented to the candidates' program directors.These awards will be presented during theAwards Luncheon held at the Annual Session.

For further information and abstract forms,contact Dr. David A. Felton, Chair, ResearchCommittee, UNC School of Dentistry,Department of Prosthodontics, Room 404Brauer Hall CB 7450, Chapel Hill, NC27599-7450. Telephone: (919) 966-2712;Fax: (919) 966-3821; or e-mail Ms. MelanieBarbour: barbour.dentce@mhs.unc.edu. +

Dr. Nancy S. Arbreehas been appointedAssistant Dean forAcademic Affairs atTufts University Schoolof Dental Medicine(TUSDM) in Boston,MA. Dr. Arbree will behelping to implementthe school's ongoingCurriculum Revision.Her additional positions

at the school include Associate Professor andDivision Head, Complete DentureProsthodontics, Department of Restorati veDentistry, Infection Control Coordinator, andCourse Director for the Predoctoral ImplantDentistry Course. She has been at TUSDMsince 1981.

Dr. Arbree earned her DDS at GeorgetownUniversity School of Dentistry and completeda Postgraduate Prosthodontic and MaxillofacialProsthetic Residency at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. Sheis a Board-certified prosthodontist and recentlycomplete her Masters of Dental Science atTUSDM. Dr. Arbree has been active in theACP, providing continuing education coursesand overseeing the Annual Session's TableClinic Presentations. +

Editor Needed forACP Study GuideAn editor is needed for the next edition of theACP Study Guide for Board Certification inProsthodontics, which is scheduled for releasein September 1998. The study guide is a usefulreference for candidates taking the exam givenby the American Board of Prosthodontics. Thelast three editions have been edited by Drs.Arthur Nimmo and Kenneth Malament, and thestudy guide contents are on computer disk(Write Now 4.0, Macintosh). The new editormust be a diplomate, preferably having takenthe exam under the new format. We are lookingfor a new editor who is computer literate andinnovative to do a major redesign and update ofthe study guide.

If you are interested in taking on this challeng-ing responsibility, please contact: Dr. ArthurNimmo, Professor and Chairman, Departmentof Prosthodontics, University of Detroit Mercy,School of Dentistry, 2985 E. Jefferson Avenue,Detroit, MI, 48207-4282, by June 1, 1997.Telephone: (313) 446-1895, Fax: (313) 446-1918,e-mail toACNimmo@aol.com +

House Notes.......................................

Please tell us whoyou have elected toserve as your

delegates and alternatedelegates to the OrlandoHouse of Delegates.Have your section take anactive role in the gover-nance of the ACP.

Remember that thenumber of delegatesrepresenting your sectionis determined by the

number of dues paying members in the ACPresiding in your state. At the 1997 House ofDelegates Meeting we will have the opportunityto formally grant charters to four new sections,North Carolina, Arkansas, Arizona andLouisiana. We will also assess the unification ofsections in those states who previously have hadmore than one section. This year, many of ourmembers have demonstrated their confidence inthe College by paying their dues early. Eachsection member should encourage students andprosthodontists who are not members of theCollege to join and become involved.

To assist your section efforts, Steve Hineshas successfully recruited Sabrina Whitlowto join our staff as Director of Membership

Kenneth Kent, D.M.D.Speaker. House of

Delegates

Annual Session Update...............................................

Orlando to Host 1997ACP Annual SessionThe stage is set for the 1997 ACP AnnualSession in Orlando, Florida. The RenaissanceOrlando Resort, right across from SeaWorld, is thesite for this year's meeting from November 5-8.

The theme for the meeting will be "Interfacesin Prosthodontics: Technology to Implants toEsthetics - Narrowing the Gap." Representativesfrom eight implant companies will be included inthe scientific presentations providing the oppor-tunity to learn more about the variety of systemsavailable. No matter what system you use,chances are it will be represented.

Members bringing their families to the 1997Annual Session in Orlando can take advantageof the ACP hotel rate for a longer stay. FromOctober 30 to November 11, 1997 the rate fora single or double room at the RenaissanceOrlando Resort is $150 per night. To secure thisrate, contact reservations at 1-800-327-6677and say you are with the American College ofProsthodontists. +

and Education. Sabrina has an impressivebackground in membership recruitment andretention as well as coordinating ProfessionalDevelopment Programs. While working withthe AGD for three years, Sabrina helped trainchapter officers in administration, legislation,membership marketing and meeting planning.Sabrina will be an invaluable resource as westrengthen our sections and aggressively acti-vate membership recruitment and retention.

Marsha Holub, our Membership Directorsince 1994, recently resigned to assume a moreadvanced position with the American PlanningAssociation in Chicago. Marsha's pleasantsmile, willingness to help and knowledge of ourmembership and database will be sorely missed.We greatly appreciate all Marsha's efforts onbehalf of the College and wish her the best.

Member participation at the section andnational level will strengthen our organization at agrass-roots level. Our sections will continue togrow as each of us recruits our entire potentialmembership. Then the ACP can truly serve as aneffective voice to the public and other health careprofessionals and accomplish its priority goals.Your involvement will make our AmericanCollege of Prosthodontists the most representativeand premiere specialty health care organization. +

The American College of ProsthodontistsAnnual SessionNovember 5-8, 1997

Table Clinics SessionThursday, November 6, 199712:00 - 1:30 p.m.

Poster or Display Presentations of ResearchClinical and/or Laboratory TechniquesNo Slide Projectors Allowed

Please ContactDr. Nancy S. ArbreeChair, 1997 Table Clinic SubcommitteeTufts University School of Dental MedicineOne Kneeland StreetBoston, MA 02111Telephone: 617-636-0866FAX: 617-636-6583E-mail: narbree@infonettufts.edu

Meet the NewACP Staff Members

Three new employees havejoined the staff of theACPoffice.

The first new staff personthat College members aremost likely to meet is Ms.Tasha Thomas, ourReceptionist/Clerk. Ms.Thomas began with theCollege on January 15 andhas already spoken with manymembers who have called theACP office in recent weeks. Inaddition to being the primaryphone contact, she will alsoprovide administrative supportfor other staff members.

Ms. Sabrina Whitlow hasassumed the position ofDirector, Membership andSection Relations vacated lastNovember by Ms. MarshaHolub. She will continue theCollege's membershiprecruitment and retention planwhile also facilitating Houseof Delegates and Section

Phoebe Weinbergactivities. A graduate ofBeloit College, Ms. Whitlow

comes to the College after working at theAcademy of General Dentistry, MCI, and mostrecently, the Illinois Bankers Association.

The College's new Director, MeetingPlamung and Education is Ms. PhoebeWeinberg. Joining the College in earlyFebruary, Ms. Weinberg is the primary contactfor the Annual Session and other ACP meet-ings, the ACP Education Foundation, continu-ing education and ADA CERP compliance, andrelated issues. A graduate of IndianaUniversity, Ms. Weinberg has worked in hotelsales for a Chicago hotel, at the Hyatt Hotels'corporate office, and most recently, in associa-tion management. +

The American Board of Prosthodontics.......................................................................................

From the ABP Executive Director ...

The June examinations for Boardcertification will be held June 15 - 20,1997 in Dallas, Texas at the Crescent

Court Hotel. Candidates who plan to stay in thehotel are requested to inform the hotel of theirstatus as candidates of the Board. This willensure that they will receive a reduced occu-pancy rate for their stay. The candidates will beinformed of other hotels in the area when theyregister to take the examinations. The final datefor the acceptance of applications to participatein the June examinations will be May 1, 1997.Please make every effort to send in your appli-cation as soon after March 1, 1997 as possible.Your cooperation will be greatly appreciated.

1 have had several inquiries concerning theissuance of certificates for 1997. The Boarddetermined that certificates would only beissued every eight years coincidental with therecertification process. The certificate issuedfor 1996 is an eight year certificate.

The Board is pleased to inform themembership that participation in the Februaryexaminations increased significantly overFebruary, 1996. Seven candidates are in theirthird year of a postgraduate program. This is thefirst year that these candidates are eligible toparticipate. In addition, several candidates havechosen to take all four parts of the examination.

If you have not already sent in your renewalfee, please do so as soon as possible. This willeliminate the necessity of sending additionalletters to remind you.

Diplomates who have retired from all com-pensation in the dental profession are requestedto inform the Executive Director so that theBoard can recognize them as life members.

If any Diplomate has questions concerningthe Board, they are asked to make inquiries tothe Executive Director.

Correspondence concerning the AmericanBoard of Prosthodontics should be directed to:

Dr. William CulpepperExecutive Director, ABPP.O. Box 8437Atlanta, GA 30306(404) 876-2625Fax (404) 872-8804 +

The American Boardof Prosthodontics haselected Dr. Steven A.Aquilino as anExaminer.

Dr. Aquilino iscurrently a Professorand Director ofGraduateProsthodontics at theUniversity ofIowa,College of Dentistry.

He received his M.S. in Prosthodontics fromthe University of North Carolina where healso received his dental degree. Dr. Aquilinocompleted a general practice residency atthe VA Medical Center in San Francisco.

A consultant to the ADA Commissionon Dental Accreditation and Council onScientific Affairs, Dr. Aquilino is a Fellowin the American College of Prosthodontists.He was nominated for the Board ballot bythe College and the American Academy ofFixed Prosthodontics and won election tothe Board in a November election.

Dr. Aquilino lives in Iowa City with hiswife, Mary and daughter, Kristin. +

Sections. .

The Kentucky Chapter of the American College of

Prosthodontists held a six-hour continuing education coursetitled, "A Day with Prosthodontists" on November 8, 1996.Twelve members of the state chapter presented talks on

clinical and research topics. The course was cosponsoredby Kelley Dental Laboratory of New Albany, Indiana, and

Whip Mix Corporation of Louisville, Kentucky, whose

Sollinger Conference Center served as the venue. Sixteen

dentists registered for the course and proceeds weredivided between Kelley Dental and the KentuckyChapter. Speakers included: (I to r) Oscar D. Vasquez,

Lawrence Gettleman, John Dominici, Russ Williamson,Keith Kinderknecht, and Christopher C. Cron

In January, the Massachusetts Section of the AmericanCollege of Prosthodontists conducted its Yankee Dental

Event and Annual Meeting. This year's meeting was very

successful thanks to guest speaker Or. John Sorensen,

numerous sponsors, and a high level of attendance.Pictured standing from left to right are: background: BerdjKiladjian, DMD, Past President; Or. John Sorensen; fore-

ground· Elliot Kronstein, ODS, president; Louis M. Brown,

DMD, vice president; Daryl Roy. OMD, secretary; andHiroshi Hirayama, ODS, treasurer.

The ACP Membership Committee is seekingnominees for the following College awards.Nominations for both awards can only bemade by active Fellows and/or Members ofthe College. Supporting letters from two (2)active Fellows and/or Members must be sentto the Headquarters Office by May 1, 1997.

The ACP Outstanding YoungProsthodontist AwardSelection Criteria and Requirements:• Nominees must be members or fellows of

the College

• Nominees must be 40 years of age oryounger at the time the award is conferred.

• Selection of awardee is based onoutstanding contributions to the specialtyof prosthodontics.

• One award will be conferred each year.

The ACP Distinguished Service AwardSelection Criteria and Requirements:• Nominees must be members or fellows of

the College• Selection of awardee is based on outstand-

ing contributions to dentistry with emphasis

on prosthodontics; outstanding service to theCollege; contributions to the sciences orhealth professions; or contributions of ahumanitarian nature

• One award will be conferred each year.The awardees will be selected by theMembership Committee with fmal approval atthe summer Board of Directors meeting. Theawardees will be recognized and receive a plaqueat the Annual Awards Luncheon at the 1997Annual College Meeting in Orlando, Florida. +

Meetings and Conferences Calendar........................................................................

May 30 - June 3, 1997

The Academy of ProsthodonticsSheraton Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia.Contact: Dr. Edward J. Plekavitch, 4830 V. Street, NW,Washington, DC 20007.

June 5-7, 1997

Seventh International Congress on ReconstructivePreprosthetic Surgery, CopenhagenContact: E. Hjorting-HansenDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryUniversity of Copenhagen20 Norre AlleDK-2200 Copenhagen N Denmark

June 25-28,1997

62nd Annual Meeting of the Pacific Coast Societyof ProsthodontistsChateau Whistler Resort, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada.Contact: Dr. Madeline Kurrasch, 23451 Madison Street,Suite 220, Torrence, CA 90505. Phone: (310)378-9261.

September 18-23, 1997

Second International Symposium on Evidence-Based DentistryOmni HotelChicago, IllinoisContact: ACP, (312) 573-1260

October 18-21, 1997

ADA Annual SessionWashington Convention Center, Washington, DC.Contact: ADA 312-440-2500.

October 29 - November 2, 1997

International College of ProsthodonticsSliema, Malta,Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza.Contact: RES Seminars (619) 272-1018, Fax: (619) 272-7687.

November 2 - 5, 1997

American Academy of Maxillofacial ProstheticsOrlando, Florida.Contact: Dr. Jonathan Wiens, 810-932-5191.

Journal of Prosthodontics......................................................

I

T;e Editorial Boardof the Journal ofProsthodontics is

pleased to announce theselection of Dr. Rodney D.Phoenix and Dr. Mark W.Richards to serve as sec-tion editors. Dr. Phoenix,the Director of Researchin the Department ofProsthodontics at TheUniversity of Texas HealthScience Center at SanAntonio, will serve theJP

as the Topics of Interest Section Editor. Dr.Richards, from West Virginia University wherehe is the Chair of Restorative Dentistry, andDirector of the Prosthodontics ResidencyProgram, will be section editor for the Journal Snewest section, Clinical Reports.

"It is so gratifying to have College membersstep forward and compete to participate in thefurther development of our Journal," said Dr.Patrick M. Lloyd, Editor-in-Chief of the JP."All prosthodontists need to rally around theJP, just as Drs. Pheonix and Richards have,

Mark W. Richards,

DDS,MEd

Clinical Reports

Section Editor

and find a way to contribute, either by submit-ting manuscripts, serving as reviewers, advo-cating that colleagues and libraries subscribe,or promoting its reading among study clubsand other dental organizations," he continued.

Dr. Phoenix brings a collection of specialskills and experiences to the editorial board. ABoarded prosthodontist with a bachelors degreein Joumalism and biomaterials training at TheUniversity of Florida, he stands ready to workwith authors and reviewers so that manuscriptsare developed to the fullest potential. His years inthe United States Air Force first as a generaldentist and then a prosthodontist, directing edu-cation programs and supervising dentallabora-tory personnel, have given him the broadperspective needed to serve as the Topics ofInterest Section editor. His record of publicationsand participation in the peer review process ofthe JP and other dental journals are evidence ofhis ability to advance the College's journal.

"To serve the College as a Section Editorwould be a great honor and a tremendous opportu-nity," was how Dr. Richards expressed his desireto serve on the JP Editorial Board. A researcher,educator, and clinician in the US Navy, he

completed his tenure asChairman of theDepartment ofProsthodontics, Director ofthe ProsthodonticsGraduate Program, andResearch Coordinator atthe Naval Dental School inBethesda, Maryland.Certified by the American Rodney D. Phoenix,

Board of Prosthodontics, DDS MS

he has held positions on Topics of Interest

numerous committees for Section Editor

prosthodontic and dentalresearch organizations. Additional credentials thatfurther enhance his ability to contribute to the JPinclude a Masters of Arts degree in HigherEducation from The George WashingtonUniversity. Dr. Richards is a funded clinical!laboratory researcher, a published author in theprosthodontics literature and a recognized lecturerin the specialty. His well rounded background inand commitment to all levels of the specialty willbe the key to his successful development andmanagement of the Clinical Reports Section oftheJP. +

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Academic OpportunitiesTexas - ProsthodonticsThe Department of Prosthodontics at TheUniversity of Texas Health Science Center atSan Antonio Dental School is seeking appli-cants for two tenure-track faculty positions atthe Assistant Professor level. Teaching responsi-bilities include preclinical and clinical instruc-tion in fixed, implant, and removableprosthodontics. Participation in research, patientcare and service is expected. Board certificationor commitment to becoming board certified,research experience and a commitment to acad-emic dentistry are also expected. Qualificationsinclude a DDS/DMD degree, completion of anADA-accredited advanced education programin prosthodontics and eligibility for licensure inTexas. Evaluation of applicants will beginimmediately and continue until positions arefilled. Applicants should provide a personalstatement delineating their qualifications andcareer goals, curriculum vitae, and the namesand addresses of three references. Direct appli-cations or inquiries to Dr. Richard R. Seals,Director of Predoctoral Education, Departmentof Prosthodontics, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, SanAntonio, Texas 78284-7912, telephone (210)567-6400, internet SealsR@UTHSCSA.EDU).The UTHSCSA is an Equal EmploymentOpportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Practice OpportunitiesAvailableTexas - Houston: Private PracticeOpportunityThe Texas Institute of Dental Prosthetics andImplant Reconstruction is accepting inquiriesfrom prosthodontists interested in privatepractice association. The Institute's new, ultra-modern facility with in-house laboratory andremovable prosthodontic technician is locatedadjacent to some of the most prestigious com-munities in the southwestern U.S. Associationwith our Institute could lead to ownershipdepending upon the interest of the applicantand commitment to quality and productivitygoals. Many universities, hospitals, referringphysicians, and an ever-expanding population

base make The Texas Institute of DentalProsthetics and Implant Reconstruction anideal place to grow a practice dedicated toprogressive and aggressive patient procurementin a private practice, fee-for-service, non-managed care environment. Please send orFAX resume and introductory letter to Keith A.Robinson, DDS, PC, 7500 San Felipe, Suite900, Houston, Texas 77063. Phone: (713) 785-7767. FAX (713) 785-7890.

New York Metropolitan AreaWe have listed for sale a large, well-establishedpractice in a very desirable community. Selleris willing to stay for a number of years.Financing available to qualified buyer. Formore details, call Dr. Philip Cooper, AmericanPractice Consultants, 609-234-3535.

Virginia - NorthernStraight Buy-Out or Short-term Associate withOption to Buy. Fixed, removable, and implants.$325,000 Gross in just 2-3 days; potentialmuch higher for full-time dentist. Three opera-tories. 1,250 square feet. Lovely area, highquality of life for individual or family. WAG-NER/DMS: 901-385-7713.

Practice OpportunitiesWantedProsthodontist seeking associateship with a viewtoward partnership or buy-in. Trainiug and experi-ence includes: fixed, removable, and implantprosthodontics; several years of general privatepractice before specializing; and recent experiencein private practice limited to prosthodontics. Opento re-location. Please contact ACP, Box 11, 211 E.Chicago Ave., Suite 1000, Chicago, IL 60611.

Prosthodontic resident at Houston VA is graduat-ing in July 97. DMD from Tufts, GPR fromBoston VA. NERB &WREB, licensed inMassachusetts and Texas, is seeking full timeassociateship in a high voltune quality restorativeoffice with an option to buy. Willing to relocate.Please call home (713) 665-3378 or pager (713)318-2777. Walid 1. Dehui, DMD, 4848 Pin OakPark, Apt. #218, Houston, TX 77081. Phone(713) 665-3378. Fax (713) 794-7460.

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For Sale: Complete set of The Journal ofProsthetic Dentistry from 1951 - 1987. 1951-1984 are bound. 1985-1987 unbound. 1951bound Bartel Book Co. reprint. All others areoriginal journals. Must go as a complete set.$3000. For particulars, P.O. Box 1496,Paradise, CA 95967 or call (916) 877-2505.

For Sale: JPD, Volumes 1 thru 70 (1951-1993): Vols 1-27 are bound, Vols 28-70 arecomplete but unbound. Will sell as a set.($3,500). Contact Richard A. Foster, 2805 OldBroadmoor Road, Colorado Springs, CO80906. (719) 576-4375.

For Sale: Complete original set of the Journalof Prosthetic Dentistry, 1951 to present. $4450.Will consider split by complete volumes only.Many early prosthodontic and other dentaltextbooks. 410-224-2001. Send SASE to JohnOstrowski, 621 Ridgely Ave., Suite 202,Annapolis, MD 21401.

For Sale: ACP Academic Robe and square stiffmortarboard with gold nylon tassle. Robe - inDeluxe Material - has lilac front panels anddoctoral sleeve bars outlined with gold nylonbraid. Purchased at College's $272.68 price andis like new. Buyer must furnish own doctoralhood of own dental school colors. Price of$145 includes shipping. Please contact NoelWilkie (301) 251-6282.

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