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VOLUME 34 ISSUE 2 SPRING 2003

4 ACPEF UpdateWith the culmination of a successful New Vision Campaign, the ACP Foundation has stepped up withits’ long-range developmental plans. Details on page 4.

6 ACP Appoints New Journal EditorDr. David Felton, of the University of North Carolina, has been named the new Editor-in-Chief of theJournal of Prosthodontics. See details on page 6.

7 Center for Prosthodontic EducationRead about the overwhelming success of the recent implant surgery training courses of the ACP Centerfor Prosthodontic Education, and learn of upcoming, new courses on the horizon see page 7.

7 PR CampaignWho has the ‘best smile’ in Hollywood? Answer on page 7.

8 Web WatchSee what’s new at www.prosthodontics.org on page 8.

10 ACP in MotionThe ACP and its’ Board of Directors has had a busy first couple of months in 2003. See pages 10-11 for details.

12 Changes to Life MembershipSee details on page 12.

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I n T h i s I s s u e :

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

The dental laboratory industry, along with the specialty ofProsthodontics, is facing significant challenges. There arechallenges associated with the decrease in the degree of labo-

ratory exposure and education provided to our dental students,both pre-doctoral and post-doctoral. There are challenges creat-ed by the decrease in dental technology educational opportuni-ties across the country. And, at the same time, our patients aredemanding a greater role in their dental experience with an ever-increasing focus on esthetics. In addition, all projections indicatethat there will be a tremendous increase in the number ofpatients needing and wanting prosthodontic services. Add tothis the explosion of new technologies in all-ceramic systems, theintroduction of metal-free fixed partial dentures, and the hightech instrumentation and systems associated with these areas and itbecomes apparent that there are likely to be significant challenges we allface.

As a private practice Prosthodontist, it has always been apparent to methat the dental laboratory technician is a highly valued partner in my abili-ty to provide high quality care. Whether using an off-site laboratory or in-house technicians, it is obvious that the role of the technician is vital for thesuccess of our specialty. Industry faces similar issues, in that emergingtechnologies require technicians with increased “high tech” skills added totheir traditional creative and technical background.

Not only has there been a significant decrease in the number of dentaltechnology programs throughout the country, coupled with the decline intechnical education within the dental school environment, it is rare to havedental technician and dental student learn and treat patients together. The

most outstanding model of high quality prosthodontic educa-tion paired with dental technician education has been the team-work concept fostered by Dr. Peter Schärer in Zurich. This pro-gram has produced some of the most outstandingProsthodontist-Technician teams in the world and has beensuccessful in creating a new awareness of the value of this col-laboration.

What is the American College of Prosthodontists doing toaddress this critical problem? Over the last few years we havelaunched several initiatives that, hopefully, will facilitate somesolutions. We have created a category of Technician Alliancethat will allow for the involvement of technicians within theACP and its programs. The Alliance Program started slowly

but has grown to the point that we have a significant number of techni-cians who have joined the Alliance and look to the College for educationalprograms and representation. For the first time the American DentalAssociation has acknowledged the problems facing dental technology andhas asked the ACP to serve on a newly formed Dental LaboratoryTechnology Oversight Review Committee. The committee will meet forthe first time this Spring, and will involve participation of the ADA,Prosthodontics and the laboratory industry.

In addition, we have partnered with industry leaders such as Ivoclar insponsoring events to recognize the special contribution made by the labo-ratory community. The ACP is moving forward with a project to facilitatea strategic thinking and planning meeting that will bring together repre-sentatives from the dental laboratory community, industry and

Dr. Jonathan L. FerenczACP President

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As one of the most exciting cities in thecountry, Dallas is a place where realcowboys roam, and where the DallasCowboys call home. It is a city that isnearly always sunny and where out-door activity is brimming with fun.And come October 8-11, 2003, it’swhere the ACP will hold its’ 33rd

Annual Session – The CollaborationBetween Prosthodontics and DentalTechnology.

The meeting will highlight the part-nerships formed by Prosthodontistsand Dental Laboratory Technicians, aswell as feature some of the emergingtechnologies that will have a profoundeffect on the way we treat patients in the future. Join us at the WyndhamAnatole Hotel in Dallas for four days of the most comprehensive, clinically-oriented educational program for Prosthodontists and their team.

Whether you’re a seasoned Prosthodontist looking to catch up with oldfriends and colleagues, a new Prosthodontist on the road to becoming board

ACP Annual Session �� October 8-11, 2003 �� Dallas, Texas

ACP Visits ‘The Old West’ for 2003 Annual Sessioncertified, a laboratory technician look-ing to find new Prosthodontists to part-ner with or a dental professional withan interest in the field of Prosthodontics,the ACP 2003 Annual Session offers avast array of seminars, workshops, sci-entific sessions and events designed toredefine the role of the Prosthodontistwithin the dental community and to thepublic. (The ACP is an ADA CERP rec-ognized provider of continuing educa-tion credit.) With unprecedented finan-cial support from our corporate part-ners—Nobel Biocare, Ivoclar Vivadent,Brasseler, Straumann, 3M ESPE,Dentsply, 3i, Astra Tech, Centerpulse

and Heraeus Kulzer, the ACP is proud to present an outstanding scientific pro-gram that will include:

• Keynote presentations by Dr. Carlo Marienello and Mr. Nicola Pietrobon• Presentations by top Prosthodontist/Technician teams from around the

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Dallas is less than four hours away by scheduled air from all the major cities in the U.S.,Canada and Mexico — no other city offers that convenience.

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Over the past few years Ihave attended a work-shop sponsored by the

American Society ofAssociation Executives. Theseworkshops are designed tofacilitate the working relation-ship between the ChiefElected and Chief StaffOfficers of associations. It hasbeen my pleasure to partici-pate in the program with Drs.

David Felton, Jonathan Ferencz and Nancy Arbree.As all Past Presidents will attest, the ACP year goesby very quickly and will likely see challenges drivenby changes in technology, human resources, member-ship needs, regulations, public relations, and more.The very pace of our activity demands excellent com-munication, understanding, and responsiveness. Tosucceed, we need to work in tandem, as productivelyand efficiently as possible.

The purpose of the workshop is two-fold. First, itis a wonderful opportunity to explore our prioritiesfor the year and determine how best to work togeth-er, clarify issues, jump-start important initiatives,gain insights into organization dynamics, understandeach other’s values, desires and interests, and createan effective working relationship essential to success.All of our participants have come away from themeeting feeling energized and excited about our yearto come.

The second part of the program consists of anintroduction to a new way of thinking about decisionmaking in association management. Glenn Tecker,President of Tecker Consultants, presents his conceptof Knowledge-Based Governance which creates animble process for Board and Staff work and decisionmaking. As he describes it, Knowledge-based gover-nance is a mechanism for consultative leadership thatrecognizes strategy as the necessary and appropriatelink between the board’s role in governance andoversight and staff’s role in management and imple-mentation.

It focuses on outcomes rather than activities –what should happen next, rather than what hasalready been done. It relies on full and open dialogueand deliberation relative to four key areas of knowl-edge. For any important issue the following ques-tions should be asked, researched and completelyunderstood;

1. What do we know about the needs, wants andexpectations of our members and prospectivemembers?

2. What do we know about the capacity and strategicposition of the ACP relative to the question?

3. What do we know about the current realities andevolving dynamics of dentistry and the specialtyof Prosthodontics that is relevant to the issue?

4. What are the ethical implications of any choice ofaction?

All of us who have had the opportunity to beexposed to this model have immediately seen thepotential it has to help the ACP focus strategicallyand work nimbly.

Tecker Consultants provided the facilitation of ourspecialty strategic conference held in Denver inJanuary 2001. The report from that conference,Shaping the Future, created a blueprint for the entirespecialty of Proshtodontics and is available on theACP web site, www.prosthodontics.org. At ourFebruary Board meeting, Kermit Eide, a Partner atTecker, worked with the Board on updating the con-clusions from that report and to begin the process ofdeveloping specific ACP goals and objectives forimplementing it. He also began the process of intro-ducing Knowledge-based Governance to our Boardand will return at our June meeting to help us workthrough several issues using the model.

What can we expect from this new way of think-ing? A governance system that values and encour-ages member input and participation and allows forincreased quality and speed in decision making. Thechallenges we face each day require nothing less.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE

Mr. Edward J. Cronin

ACP Welcomes New StaffMr. Burt Green has joined the ACP central office as Finance & Administration Manager where hewill manage all financial matters for the College. Born and raised in New York, Burt attendedAntioch College in Ohio and The Center for Photographic Studies in Louisville, where heinterned in biomedical photography at the University of Louisville Health Sciences Center.Coming to Chicago, Burt worked in various types of photography from architectural to cataloguebefore joining the ophthalmology department at Michael Reese Hospital doing fundus photogra-phy and flourescein angiography for some of Chicago’s leading retina specialists. From there hewent to Grant Hospital to head the department of Biomedical Photography where he was heavi-ly involved in the first application of Radial Keratotomy in the U.S. and assisted in laser researchfor correction of nearsightedness, and eventually went on to manage a surgical practice withthree offices and an outpatient surgical center. Having gained significant background in finan-cial management, Burt has gone on to work in a number of industries including restaurants,health club, law firm and a spa. He has three daughters between the ages 15 and 21.

Ms. Robin Swartz has joined the ACP staff as Executive Assistant. In this position, Robin will assist the Executive and Assistant Executive Director with various administrative functionsincluding the preparation and distribution of all Board reports and minutes, other letters and cor-respondences, coordination of all Board of Directors and Officers travel arrangements and reim-bursements, as well as serving as liaison with allied organizations. She graduated from BradleyUniversity in Peoria, IL in 1995. Her work experience lies in the fields of Public Relations,Administration, Product Marketing and Software Training. Prevously, she worked as ExecutiveAssistant to the VP of Sales and as Product Marketing Manager with Anixter, Inc. in Skokie, IL,as Executive Assistant to the Corporate Communications Department at Hill & Knowlton, a PRfirm in downtown Chicago, IL, and Software Trainer at HO Systems in Savannah, GA

Meet Your ACP StaffName: Lisa DeVriesDepartment/Title: Communications ManagerFavorite Restaurant: Anything MexicanLast book read: Not big on books. Currently

reading “Chicago Parent” and other parenting-type magazines, the Chicago Sun-Times (for news), and Better Homes & Gardens for home decorating ideas.

When not in the office, you can find me:Playing with my daughter, Tara or decorating my house.

One material thing, I can’t live without: pictures of my Tara.

Three words that best describe me: mother, dependable, creative

You can contact me for: All questions related to the Messenger, the ACP web site, continuing education

courses, or ACP saleable items at 312-573-1260 ext. 227 or ldevries@prosthodontics.org

Next issue will feature the “voice” of the ACP—the person you speak with every time you call into theoffice – Ms. Cassandra Curtis, ACP’s Administrative Coordinator.

Lisa DeVries, Communications Manager (withdaughter Tara)

CENTRAL OFFICE UPDATE

At Your Service…For questions regarding your membership, ACP programs and events or general inquiries, please contact the ACP headquarters at 312-573-1260; fax: 312-573-1257.

Mr. Edward Cronin, Executive Director – ext. 230 or ecronin@prosthodontics.orgManagement of overall College and Foundation operations.

Mr. Kevin Fitzpatrick, Assistant Executive Director – ext. 222 or kfitzpatrick@prosthodontics.orgBack-up support to Executive Director with overall operations of the College. Management of Annual Session and other College meetings.

Ms Lisa DeVries, Communications Manager – ext. 227 or ldevries@prosthodontics.orgACP Messenger, web site – www.prosthodontics.org, continuing education courses, saleable products.

Ms. Michelle Martin, Membership Services Manager – ext. 224 or mmartin@prosthodontics.orgDues, benefits, application processing, the House of Delegates, the Prosthodontic Forum, or anyMembership related questions.

Mr. Burt Green, Finance & Administration Manager – ext. 228 or bgreen@prosthodontics.orgFinancial and account payable/receivable issues.

Ms. Robin Swartz, Executive Assistant – ext. 229 or rswartz@prosthodontics.orgGeneral administrative inquiries and correspondences related to the Officers, Board of Directors,Executive and Associate Executive Director, and serves as liaison with allied organizations.

Ms. Cassandra Curtis, Administrative Coordinator – ext. 0 or ccurtis@prosthodontics.orgReceptionist and administrative support for all College departments and staff.

Mr. Brad Skeen, Director of Development, ACP Education Foundation – ext. 223 or foundation@prosthodontics.orgInformation about ACPEF programs and other developments.

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ACPEF UPDATEby: Dr. Thomas McGarry, Foundation Chair

With the successful completion of the NewVision Capital Campaign this past year, theACPEF has begun the considerable task of

reorganizing every aspect of the Foundation from theBylaws through the accounting systems. Particular

emphasis has been devoted to developing a strategic plan and disbursementprotocols so that the work of the Foundation can begin in earnest.Actions of the Foundation are as follows:

1. Completion of the New Vision Capital Campaign which exceeded everygoal in reaching over $5 Million in pledges.

2. Identification of each donor with their pledge and preferred method offulfillment.

3. Establishment of a complete accounting package that identifies everypledged dollar, every collected dollar and every expense paid.

4. Collection of over 1.3 million dollars of the pledged monies with manycorporate donors fulfilling their commitments ahead of schedule.

5. Ahead of schedule pledge fulfillment by ACP members with almost noattrition of pledged amounts.

6. Continued effort in contacting potential donors from the New VisionCampaign to make a pledge.

7. Retention of CCS for six months as consultants to the Foundation inpreparation for ACPEF to select a Foundation employee.

8. Adoption of a preliminary strategic plan and mission statement.9. Development of a complete disbursement protocol based on shared

material from the American Association of Orthodontists Foundation.10. Creation of the committees of the Foundation which include the

Executive Committee, Finance Committee, Development Committee andAwards Committee.

11. Preparation of web site materials for the Foundation.12. Preparation of a Planned Giving Campaign that will provide ongoing

funding for the mission of the ACPEF.

As we move ahead with the development of ourEducation Foundation, the ACP would first like tooffer its’ sincerest gratitude to one of the key indi-viduals who has demonstrated tremendous com-mitment and stability to the goals of our NewVision Campaign and Education Foundation.Through her expertise and influence, the ACPapplauds the diligent efforts of Ms. Karen Sloatfor her supporting role in helping to build ourFoundation as a premier center for research,teaching and marketing of the prosthodontic spe-cialty.

Throughout her past, Karen has had the oppor-tunity to work with a variety of different organi-zations and a multitude of causes, with the mostrecent being the ACP New Vision Campaign. As afundraising consultant for over 5 years, Karen hasworked for such organizations as Habitat forHumanity, Meeting Professionals Internationaland Leader Dogs for the Blind, and currently sheis working on a project with the AmericanAcademy of Pediatric Dentistry. Karen and hus-band, Doug, reside in sunny Peoria, Arizona withtheir two cats Princess and Autumn and dogSasha.

While you may not have gotten the chance tospeak with and meet Ms. Sloat in person, asCampaign Director for the ACP Foundation,Karen has been the driving force behind the day-to-day activities of the Campaign for the pastyear. She was instrumental in helping us achieveand surpass our Campaign goals. By Karen’s ownadmission, the ACP Campaign has been without adoubt one of the most enjoyable experiences ofher consulting career. Here’s why:

Karen first started with the ACP as part of theteam that conducted the initial campaign feasibili-ty study for the College. As a result of this study,the ACP decided to pursue a full Campaign.After the initial fundraising drive with our corpo-rate partners, the ACP was fortunate enough tosee Karen rejoin the ACP team for the next, moredifficult, campaign with our members. Karen wasthe “heart and soul” of this drive. Through herfundraising guidance and dedicated professional-ism, Karen helped to maintain a consistent mes-sage throughout the Campaign.

To truly understand how phenomenal the suc-

cess of this campaign has been, you have to lookback at where we were when we started. Duringthe initial study period, there were some peoplewho didn’t even know that we had a Foundation,let alone the goals and vision of the group. Now,less than two years later, we have over $5 millionand it’s still growing.

For those that have never been involved in aneffort like the New Vision Campaign, you shouldunderstand that this type of support, especiallyfrom the corporate community, is absolutely out-standing. Upon entering the campaign we reallyhad no established prospect base where we had ahistory of gift giving at the level that would beneeded for this campaign.

This campaign was special to Karen for anotherreason. “I have never before had the opportunityto work with a group that displayed the commit-ment, passion and pure dedication to achievingthe goals set as this group had,” she admits. “Itwas both inspiring and exciting to experiencesuch belief in the mission and goals of theFoundation as well as the pride in the specialty ofProsthodontics and the service that aProsthodontist provides to the community.Everyone should be extremely proud of what theACPEF has accomplished and should look for-ward to a very exciting and rewarding future as itrelates to education, research and marketing forthe specialty.”

Thank you Karen for all your hard work anddedication. We wish you the best in your futureendeavors.

Now that the Campaign has successfully culmi-nated, the ACP has moved ahead to the nextphase-the long-term, development plans for theEducation Foundation. Mr. Brad Skeen has beenbrought on board as Director of Development tomanage the day-to-day, development plans of theFoundation. Mr. Skeen has seven years offundraising/development experience with areasof expertise in design, technology, and communi-cations, and brings the resources of CCS to thework of the Foundation. Brad has extensive expe-rience with web-based projects and protocols.This knowledge will enable the ACPEF to providethe members with up-to-date information abouttheir Foundation. It will also provide the most

cost effective method of administering manyaspects of the Foundation.

Brad’s current emphasis is development ofplanned giving protocols and a campaign to edu-cate our members of the value both personallyand professionally of a long term planned gift.

Please join us in welcoming Brad to theCollege.

ACP Foundation Focuses on the Future

I must recognize the continued efforts of Community Counseling Services(CCS) to provide services that far exceeded their contractual obligations andin particular, the efforts of Karen Sloat. Karen, with the support of DavidHanneman, has gone so far beyond her outlined responsibilities that her contribution is immeasurable. Though Karen has now accepted another project, CCS has provided the ACPEF with another outstanding colleague,Mr. Brad Skeen.

Current work priorities of the Foundation are:

1. Completion of the reorganization of the Foundation and integration ofprevious programs into the new disbursement protocols.

2. Publication of the disbursement protocols so that applications can be sub-mitted to the Foundation’s Awards committee for funding.

3. Recruitment of more ACP members to be Foundation donors as our cur-rent percentage needs to be much higher.

4. Continued development of corporate partners as Foundation donors.5. An educational campaign to our members discussing the advantages of a

planned giving campaign.

The ACPEF is now in the third year of activity since the start of the NewVision Campaign. Though much more has been accomplished than was everthought possible, there remains so much more to do. It is now that the workof the Foundation is beginning so that the mission of the Foundation can befulfilled. Every member of the Foundation’s Board extends its thanks toeveryone who has helped make our success a reality. Whether it was a dona-tion or committee work, each effort provided the energy necessary for attain-ment of the vision. Please continue to support the mission of the Foundationthrough contributions of both money and committee work when you arecalled.

Name: Brad Skeen

Department/Title: Director ofDevelopment, ACP Education Foundation

Favorite Restaurant: The BallymaloeRestaurant at the Ballymaloe House in EastCork, Ireland. Highly recommended!www.ballymaloe.com/ballymaloesite/restaurant.php

Last book read: The Lord of the RingsTrilogy

When not in the office, you can find me:Between offices.

One material thing, I can’t live without:My dog, Sierra or my computer.

Three words that best describe me:Versatile, persistent, methodical

You can contact me for: Information aboutACPEF programs and other developmentsat 312-573-1260, ext. 223 orfoundation@prosthodontics.org.

JP Appoints New Editor-in-Chief

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After 10 successful years under the direction of Dr.Patrick Lloyd, the Journal of Prosthodontics will under-go a significant editorial change beginning this sum-

mer. Dr. David A. Felton, of the University of NorthCarolina, will begin a five year term of Editor-in-Chief forthe Journal beginning with the September 2003 issue.

Dr. Felton is an Associate Professor in the University ofNorth Carolina School of Dentistry Department of

Prosthodontics. He received his D.D.S. degree in 1977 and M.S. inProsthodontics in 1984 from UNC. He became a Diplomate of the AmericanBoard of Prosthodontics in 1996.

Dr. Felton is currently in his 9th year on the ACP Board of Directors hav-ing served as President in 2002. Dr. Felton is an active member of numerousorganizations including the ACP, the American Dental Association, theAcademy of Prosthodontics, the American Dental Educators Association, theInternational College of Prosthodontists, the Academy of Osseointegration,the Greater New York Academy of Prosthodontics, the International Collegeof Dentists, the International and American Associations for Dental Researchand the North Carolina Dental Society.

Previously, Dr. Felton has served on several editorial boards, including theJournal of Prosthetic Dentistry and the Journal of Dentistry. “I am looking for-ward to this opportunity because it will allow me to continue the extraordi-nary efforts of Dr. Lloyd as only the third editor of the Journal ofProsthodontics,” said Dr. Felton. “While the challenges of producing an excel-lent journal exist, I am confident that the Section Editors and Reviewers ofthe Journal will enable me to move this excellent periodical forward.”

Plans are currently underway to transfer all relevant files to the newJournal office. The managing editor of the Journal for the foreseeable futurewill remain Colleen A. Martin, who can be contacted via telephone at 319-335-7181, fax: 319-353-4929 or email: ann-colleen@uiowa.edu. All new man-uscript submissions should be sent to the following address:

Dr. David FeltonDepartment of ProsthodonticsUNC School of Dentistry, CB 7450Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7450

A special thank you to Dr. Patrick Lloyd for his editorialleadership in making the Journal of Prosthodontics one of themost respected and leading publications for the specialty ofProsthodontics over the past 10 years.

Dr. Lloyd is Chair of the Family Dentistry Department atthe University of Iowa College of Dentistry. He received hisD.D.S. from Marquette University School of Dentistry in1978, Certificate in Prosthodontics from the VA Medical

Center in Milwaukee, WI in 1981, M.S. in Dental Science from MarquetteUniversity Graduate School in 1989 and has been a Diplomate of theAmerican Board of Prosthodontics since 1991. Dr. Lloyd is currently servinghis first year on the ACP Board of Directors as Vice President, and 13th yearon the Board overall.

His contributions to the Journal over the past 10 years include a revampedfront cover and overall layout to create a more reader-friendly, modern look,as well as pioneering a consistent level of editorial excellence prevalent to thespecialty of Prosthodontics.

We wish him continued success in his future endeavors, and look forwardto the new roles he will bring to the College over the next few years.

Exit interview with Dr. Lloyd will be published in the next issue of theACP Messenger.

• An extensive commercial exhibition that promises enormousappeal to both Technicians and Prosthodontists. Meet with repre-sentatives from key companies that focus on such products and/orservices as laboratory products and equipment, dental implants,education and research materials and practice managementresources.

• Special Seminars and Workshops that offer methods for position-ing Prosthodontists as a formidable member of the dental team.Specific courses include: Board Preparation Course, Writer ’sWorkshop, Predoctoral Educators Seminar, Educators MentoringWorkshop, and the Implant Surgical Training Course presented byNobel Biocare, 3i Implant Innovations, Straumann, Astra Tech, andCenterpulse.

• Table Clinics will feature research results, clinical outcomes, laborato-ry techniques and/or topic of general interest to ACP members andguests by current prosthodontic graduate students or clinicians whohave completed their graduate training during the past year, and aseparate competition open to dental students new for this year.

• Mini-symposia on CAD/CAM Prosthodontics and digital shadetechnologies.

• ACP Annual Welcome Reception— Kick off the 2003 AnnualSession with this annual welcoming event. Meet old friends andmake new ones as you join your colleagues and enjoy some greatTexas-style food and drinks in a relaxed, informal setting.

• Annual Luncheon—Come celebrate another great year of achieve-ment, and spend an afternoon with some of the most influentialindividuals in the specialty of Prosthodontics, as we honor andacknowledge those individuals who have made significant contri-butions to the College and/or specialty during the past year.

• President’s Reception—The passing of the gavel is one of the manyhighlights of this four day event. Join us for a pre-dinner receptionwith light hors d’oeurves and cash bar and witness history in themaking as we welcome Dr. Nancy Arbree as President of the ACP.

• President’s Dinner—This year’s President’s Dinner honoring Dr.Jonathan Ferencz will be held at the Dallas Museum of Art. Afterenjoying the exclusive viewing of both the outdoor sculpture gardenand contemporary gallery during a pre-dinner reception, you willdine with the dramatic Dallas skyline as a backdrop.

The Wyndham Anatole Hotel, headquarters hotel for the meeting, isone of the largest convention hotels in the Southwest. It offers first-class accommodations that have recently been upgraded to an evenhigher standard, a private seven-acre park, the Verandah Club healthand fitness center, an extensive collection of fine art and antiques, andthe highly-rated and very popular Nana restaurant with sweepingviews of the Dallas skyline. The ACP conference rate is $189 (single ordouble) or $209 (triple or quad) plus applicable taxes.

Use the registration brochure, included with the mailing of thisnewsletter, to register today. Online registration is available on theACP’s web site at www.prosthodontics.org. For more information,contact ACP headquarters at (312) 573-1260.

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Call for Table ClinicPresentations

The American College of Prosthodontists Annual Session

October 8-11, 2003Wyndham Anatole Hotel

Dallas, Texas

Table Clinics Session:Thursday, October 9, 2003

12:15 P.M. to 2:30 P.M.

Poster or Display Presentations of Research Results, Clinical Outcomes, Laboratory Techniques,

and Topics of Interest

Application Deadline:August 15, 2003

Please Contact:Michael A. Mansueto, DDS, MS

Department of Prosthodontics (7912)University of Texas Health Science Center

7703 Floyd Curl DriveSan Antonio, TX 78229-3900

Tel: (210) 567-3644FAX: (210) 567-6376

mansueto@uthscsa.edu

Dr. David Felton

Dr. Patrick Lloyd

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The ACP is proud to announce the tremendousinterest among our membership of the newlyestablished Center for Prosthodontic

Education (CPE) Introduction to Implant SurgeryTraining Courses.

The Center has completed two courses withoverwhelming success. The first took place inDecember 2002 at Loma Linda University and thecorporate headquarters of Nobel Biocare inCalifornia. The second course took place inJanuary-February 2003 at the University of NorthCarolina in Chapel Hill, NC. A third course isscheduled for June 12-14, 2003 at UNC, and hasbeen sold out since mid-March. This latter coursewill have a parallel track Dental AuxiliaryProgram.

These implant courses are designed forProsthodontists interested in gaining introductorylevel skills through hands-on, clinical patientexperience in implant placement. Participants aretrained to diagnose, treatment plan and deliverstate-of-the-art care in complete and partiallyedentulous patients. Participants experience first-hand the surgical aspects of implant dentistry byplacing dental implants for patients. Note: Allregistrants must show proof of malpractice insur-ance prior to participating in the course.

The ACP Center for Prosthodontic Educationwould like to thank its’ partners/sponsors: LomaLinda University, Nobel Biocare, the University ofNorth Carolina, Straumann USA and Astra Tech,for their help in making these courses such a hugesuccess.

Additional courses are currently beingplanned. Interested individuals can add theirname to a waiting list by contacting the ACP.Registration is $2,495 per course. With interest inthese courses so high, and course space so

Center for Prosthodontic Education

Surgical Implant Training Course Continues to Draw Interestlimited, you are encouraged to reserve you spot early by calling Lisa De Vries at the ACP at312-573-1260, x227.

Upcoming CoursesThe Center for Prosthodontic Education isdesigned to offer intense, interactive, state-of-the-art, mastery-level prosthodontic education pro-grams focusing on clinical techniques. In doing so,the Center will strive to increase the presence ofProsthodontists in dental education, and promotethe specialty of Prosthodontics to all dental profes-sionals, including general dentists, specialists anddental schools world-wide.

Other courses that have been scheduled for 2003include:

Prosthodontic Review CourseWhether you are looking for a refresher course inProsthodontics or for additional preparation forthe specialty examination, this course is for you!Scheduled for November 13-15, 2003 at the Inter-Continental Hotel in Chicago, the ACP Center forProsthodontic Education has put together an out-standing program featuring the most importanttopics by some of the most respected lecturers inProsthodontics including: Implants, State of theScience – G. Zarb; Implant Interface – HP. Weber;Implant Systems – TBA; Implant Biomechanics – J.Brunski, L. Lang; Tooth Preparation – D. Appleby;Classifications - T. McGarry; Complete Dentures –A. Nimmo; Removable Partial Dentures – A. Carr;Complete Denture Occlusion – B. Lang;Maxillofacial Prosthodontics – S. Eckert;Overdentures – D. Felton; Geriatrics and DrugInteractions - P. Lloyd; Sleep Disordered Breathing -J. Ivanhoe; Materials - J. Wataha; Evidenced Based

Dentistry - R. Jacob; Articulators - M. Edge;Occlusion - J. Okeson, S. Neeser ; Failures - V.Celenza; Ceramics - JR. Kelly; Esthetics - G.Chiche; Periodontal Considerations - A. Weisgold;Bonding and Luting Agents - S. Bayne; Color-W.O’Brien. Registration for this course is $995, andincludes continental breakfast and coffee breaks allthree days, and a Friday night reception with lighthors d’oeuvres. The program provides an excellentexperience for Board Candidates, Prosthodontistsand General Dentists.

Dental Implant Surgery Auxillary Training:Everything Dental Auxiliaries Should KnowAbout Dental Implant SurgeryThe participation of a skilled dental assistant dur-ing implant surgery is critical for success. TheACP Center for Prosthodontic Education andAstra Tech is sponsoring a two-day, hands-ontraining program for dental auxiliaries whose jobinvolves assisting Prosthodontists with the surgi-cal placement of dental implants. Topics include:Biology of Surgery in Relation to Implants, morespecifically the Astra Tech Dental Implant System,Surgical Concepts, Anatomy and Flap Design, Pre-operative, Post-operative and emergency consider-ations, as well as marketing and basic prosthodon-tic assisting tips. The course concludes with theopportunity for auxiliaries to attend and observe alive surgery. Registration fee is $295 when accom-panied by a Prosthodontist attending the concur-rent Introduction to Implant Surgery Course; $495when taking the course without a Prosthodontist.

For the most recent information on all CPEcourses, visit the ACP web site at www.prosthodontics.org.

President’s MessageContinued from page 1

Prosthodontics. In fact, we have developed thereputation of being one of the few dental orga-nizations that cares about our technical part-ners and is willing to provide much neededadvocacy within organized dentistry.

Lastly, one of most exciting programs willbe our Fall Annual Session in Dallas which willhonor the contributions made toProsthodontics and the dental laboratoryindustry by Dr. Peter Schärer. Program Chair,John Sorensen, has put together a program thatwill focus on the collaboration between dentaltechnology and Prosthodontics. This single-track program will feature presentations byworld-class teams of technicians andProsthodontists in an absolutely exquisite edu-cational facility.

These varied programs and initiatives are firststeps in a process that will, hopefully, insure thefuture of Prosthodontics. As we move forwardwith our goal to improve the quality of life ofour patients by advancing Prosthodontics, it isclear that we can’t do it alone. We will need thetype of support that only a partnership withdental technology can provide.

Whether you watched the Oscars from home or were gracing the red carpet,a great looking smile has been identified as an important asset for everyone,not just the stars. This was the message being pitched to the media by theACP and recently retained PR firm, CKPR.

Through Harris Interactive®, a worldwide market research and consultingfirm headquartered in Rochester, NY, the ACP conducted a survey using tele-phone interviews with a nationally representative sample of 1,037 Americansages 18 or older. The margin of error for the total sample is plus or minus 3.0percent. Harris Interactive combines proprietary methodologies and technol-ogy with expertise in predictive, custom and strategic research.

The ACP has learned that much of the American population would con-sider cosmetic and restorative procedures such as crowns, bridges, implantsor dentures to improve their smiles. Ninety-three percent felt that a greatlooking smile was just as important for those of us not in the spotlight; with61 percent saying they would even consider professional teeth whitening and41 percent would consider other procedures including crowns or bridges toenhance the look of their teeth.

American’s were also asked to rate, in their opinion, which of the 2003 BestActress Nominees had the best smile. With one third of the votes, NicoleKidman was selected as the ACP’s “Best Hollywood Smile”, with Renee

ACP Public Relations Campaign

ACP Promotes ‘Award-Winning’ Smiles for EveryoneZellweger and Salma Hayek taking second and third place respectfully.

A press release was distributed to the top 50 newspapers in the country.In addition, the information from the survey was developed into a matrelease story which will be issued to hundreds of outlets later in the year.

Other Campaign NewsThe College has recently added three additional URL addresses in addition tothe current ACP web address, www.prosthodontics.org. In an effort to increaseour exposure to the general public looking for prosthodontic related services ordental implants, it is our hope that these new addresses will increase the fre-quency of visitors to the College’s web site. The new addresses are:

www.findaprosthodontist.comwww.findaprosthodontist.orgwww.dentalimplantdentists.org

In other public relations news, ACP member Dr. Chris Loukaitis was recentlyfeatured in a Washington Times article on the medical conditions and treat-ment of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). The complete article can beread on the ACP web site at www.prosthodontics.org in the Consumer section under “Success Stories”.

DID YOU KNOW???• Texas ranks second behind California as a

pleasure travel destination for U.S. residents.

• Dallas is less than four hours awayby scheduled air from all the majorcities in the U.S., Canada and Mexico– no other city offers that convenience.

• The frozen margarita was invented inDallas. There are currently more than

1,600 places that serve margaritas (and otheradult cocktails) in Dallas.

• The Dallas Public Library in Downtown Dallashas on permanent display one of the original copiesof the Declaration of Independence.

Information is supplied by the Dallas Convention & Visitors Bureau.

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Over the last few years, insurance companieshave dramatically reduced the amount ofdisability coverage they will allow dental

professionals to purchase. On new individualpolicies, most companies will not issue more than$10,000 of monthly benefit. As incomes continueto increase, it is more important than ever to max-imize your disability coverage in order to main-tain an adequate amount.

Recently, MassMutual introduced Retireguard,a new rider to their Radius® Disability Incomepolicy. Normally, the percentage of income onecan insure is between 35% and 65%. Retireguardallows you to insure your retirement contribu-tions at 100%, in addition to the above amount.

Thus, if your net income is $300,000 and anadditional $30,000 is being placed into a profitsharing plan, the base disability policy can beissued at $10,000 per month and the Retireguardrider at an additional $2,500 per month. Yourtotal coverage would be $12,500 instead of the$10,000 maximum normally allowed.

Another way to maximize your benefits, andensure future buying capabilities, is to split cover-age between two companies. As mentioned pre-viously, MassMutual will issue a benefit up to$10,000 per month, and they will participate withanother carrier up to $15,000 per month. (Note,the $15,000 participation limit was specificallyapproved for ACP members and is not availableto other individuals.)

If you currently have a policy with anothercompany for $8,000 per month, and you financial-ly qualify for a total of $12,000 of benefit, youcould add a MassMutual policy for $4,000 permonth. More importantly, if you are buying cov-erage for the first time, and financially qualify for$8,000 in benefits, it would be wise to divide thecoverage between MassMutual and MetLife. Bycombining policies you may provide the ability toincrease your policy to the higher limits whileprotecting your insurability. If you were to pur-chase the entire $8,000 through the MetLife pro-gram, and wait to add the Mass Mutual, youcould lose the ability to add the second policyshould a significant change in health occur.

Net Profit Sharing Base Disability Retireguard Total Income Plan Policy Rider Coverage

Radius Disability Income Policy $300,000 $30,000 $10,000/mo. $2,500/mo. $12,500/mo.

Other Policy $300,000 $30,000 $10,000/mo. N/A $10,000/mo.

Finally, with the restricted limits on the month-ly benefits available to the dental professionalthrough personal disability income insurance, it isimperative that business owners purchaseBusiness Overhead Expense insurance to covertheir fixed business expenses. This will allow theindividual to free up his or her disability policyfor personal expenses.

If you haven’t visited the ACP web site lately, www.prosthodontics.org, youare probably not aware of all the additions and changes that are taking place.The ACP continually strives to make improvements and enhancements that

will create a world-class, online resource for prosthodontic information formembers, dental professionals and students and the public. Just a few of theupdates that have recently taken place include:

Dialog CenterWhether distributed directly from the College or from your peers, there isinformation out there that is critical to the specialty and needs to be communi-cated. The ACP has recently revamped its current Discussion Board (in theMembers Only section) to make peer communication easier, timelier and morecost effective. With the new design of the ACP Dialog Center, members canpost messages for all members to read and respond to. Electronic files can alsobe shared with your fellow members through the upload/download capabilityof the system. Specific groups (ie state sections, committees and special inter-est groups, students and military personnel) can conduct private conversationsby setting up a “restricted” discussion area. (Note: Contact the ACP centraloffice for more information.) Also new, members can be emailed with eachnew post so they don’t miss out on any important discussions.

Your Voice: While there has been a lot of negativity talked and written aboutthe future of our specialty, we have to try not to focus on it. There is a lot goingon to strengthen the specialty that you may or may not even be aware of. Weencourage you to read this issue’s editorial by Dr. Nancy Arbree (pg. 13) andvoice your opinion on the subject.

To post your comments to this topic/editorial in the Dialog Center visit ACP’sMembers Only web site.

Continuing EducationThe ACP recently started offering continuing education courses through thenewly developed Center for Prosthodontic Education, and now you can viewand register for current course offerings, as well as read summaries and testi-monials of previous courses, online. The Center is designed to provide thehighest quality of education related to the specialty and discipline ofProsthodontics. ACP members, non-member Prosthodontists and dental pro-fessionals worldwide will find the Center to be THE source for all theirprosthodontic education needs. By offering courses featuring the latestadvances in clinical prosthodontics, science and technology, the Center forProsthodontic Education will assist dental professionals in keeping up-to-datewith the latest advances and innovations in the field of Prosthodontics, dentalimplants and esthetic dentistry. Through this outreach effort, the Center strives

The ACP would like to congratulate the following new Diplomates of the the American Board ofProsthodontics. Front row, left to right: Debra Haselton, Lily Garcia, Patchanee Rungruanganunt,Minaxi Patel, Marion Brown, Villa Guillory. Second row, left to right: Konstantina Dedi, unknown, LarsBouma, Radi Al-Masri, Song Auttawetchakul. Third row, left to right: unknown, Keith Phillips, WilliamDinse, Mike Brenyo.

New Diplomates of the American Board of Prosthodontics

As you can see from the above examples, youcan maximize your disability income coveragethrough careful planning. Sitting down with aqualified financial advisor to review your disabili-ty portfolio on a regular basis is extremely impor-tant. To discuss how to maximize your coverage,contact Treloar and Heisel, Inc. at 800-345-6040, orvisit our website at www.th-online.net.

Maximizing Your Disability Coverageby Ken Thomalla, CPA, CLU, CFP Vice President, Marketing - Treloar and Heisel, Inc.

to promote the specialty of Prosthodontics and elevate the knowledge andskills of all dental professionals in the discipline of Prosthodontics.

To view current course offerings or register for a course online, visit:(Address to come)

Enhanced “Find a Prosthodontist”The ACP has enhanced its’ “Find a Prosthodontist” section to enable a simpli-fied, more user-friendly method for locating Prosthodontists in private practicefor specific geographic regions. Step-by-step instructions and tips guide usersthrough the process for successfully locating a Prosthodontist in the desiredarea. Users can search by the doctors name, city and/or state, postal code orcountry. Also, if the user does not have a specific doctor or area in mind,he/she can select the “search by state” drop-down menu. Once a state is select-ed, a complete list of cities in that state will be pulled up so the user could nar-row their search even further if necessary. Another helpful feature that wasadded is a link to Mapquest to allow visitors to search specific criteria for prac-tice locations that meet their needs.

To view this redesigned feature, visit the ACP’s web site – Find AProsthodonist Section.

Annual SessionThe online registration for the ACP 2003 Annual Session is now available.Preview complete the schedule of events including scientific programming,workshops and seminars, special events and even visit a virtual exhibit hall tolearn which companies are planning to be at the meeting in Dallas.

To register for the meeting online, visit the ACP’s web site – Annual SessionSection.

Calling all sections, committees, division directors… Whether you know of a web resource to add to the “Related Links” section, orhave some valuable piece of knowledge for the “Consumer FAQ” section, theseare just two potential areas where your expertise can add a wealth of informa-tion for visitors to obtain. We strongly encourage all committee members, divi-sion directors and special interest groups to take a few moments to explore thesite and how your area of expertise might be represented on the web site.Whether its sleep apnea, temporomandibular disorders, geriatrics or somethingelse, we welcome any and all suggestions and/or recommendations for maxi-mizing our web site to its fullest potential. Please contact Lisa DeVries at 312-573-1260, x227 or ldevries@prosthodontics.org to make your suggestions.

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The ACP Board of Directors met on March 2-3, 2003 in Chicago.Present at the meeting were: Dr. Jonathan Ferencz, Dr. Nancy Arbree, Dr. Patrick Lloyd, Dr. KennethMalament, Dr. David Pfeifer, Dr. David Felton, Dr. Lyndon Cooper, Dr. GregGuichet, Dr. Bruce Valauri, Dr. Glenn Wolfinger, Dr. Ana Diaz-Arnold, Dr.Charles Goodacre, Dr. Stephen Campbell, Dr. Richard Seals, Dr. ThomasMcGarry, Dr. Scott Ganz, Dr. Lily Garcia, Dr. John Agar, Dr. Clark Stanford, Mr.Edward Cronin, and Mr. Kevin Fitzpatrick. Complete copies of the minutesare available on the ACP Members Only web site at www.prosthodontics.org.

Among the topics discussed were:

Dr. Charles Goodacre presented his report for the Journal of Prosthodontics TaskForce. He outlined the process that the Task Force followed in recruiting andinterviewing candidates for Editor-in-Chief for the Journal, and announced theTask Forces’ recommendation that Dr. David Felton be named the next Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Prosthodontics. The Board passed a motion to appointDr. David Felton as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Prosthodontics.

After a brief adjournment for a strategic planning session (see details onpage 3), the meeting was reconvened. The meeting agenda, the minutes fromthe November 2002 Board of Directors meeting and all informational officerand directors reports as written were approved. The Board moved on to dis-cuss the specific action items presented to them. After some deliberation, thefollowing resolutions have been made:

President’s Report:1. Approved the ACP’s participation in the 2nd Interdisciplinary Care

Conference , June 9-11, 2006 pending participation from other specialties.2. Approved in concept the ACP’s participation as a Founding Sponsor in

the 2004 Lab Congress during the 2004 Midwinter Meetings with a contri-bution of $25,000 (as a 2004 expense).

3. Approved a contribution of $7,500 to the ADEA to support the develop-ment and distribution of a videotape promoting academic careers in den-tistry, which would be referred to the ACPEF for funding.

4. Approved a contribution of $5,000 to the ADA program to sponsorProsthodontist speakers at the 2003 ADA meeting under the conditionthat the ACP would receive recognition on signage and in program listings.

Treasurer’s ReportACP Treasurer Dr. David Pfeifer presented a proposed change to the ACPPolicies relating to the duties of the Treasurer. He had been working withpast Treasurers and Central Office to create a workable oversight protocol. 5. Approved a motion to refer to the Judiciary Committee for development

of a change to Policy B-5 increasing the limit authorization of theTreasurer to approve unbudgeted expenditures.

Executive Director’s Report6. Approved a new clerical staff position in the Membership

Services/Meetings department. 7. Approved the development of a credential for Dental Assistants in

Prosthodontics in conjunction with the American Association of DentalAssistants that would include at home study and lectures during theACP Annual Session beginning in 2004.

Membership Division8. Approved Dr. Peter Scharer as an Honorary Member of the ACP.9. Approved new membership applications and status changes that had

been presented by the Credentials Committee

House of DelegatesDr. Richard Seals, Speaker of the House, presented several By-Laws changeswhich had been drawn by the Judicial Committee pursuant to previousBoard resolutions. These changes would be presented to the House ofDelegates for final adoption.

10. Approved Bylaws change to add the Treasurer to the Central OversightCommittee.

11. Approved Bylaws change adding the annual nomination of three prostho-dontic consultants for the CDA to the duties of the NominatingCommittee.

12. Approved Bylaws change eliminating the Private Practice WorkshopSubcommittee (see details on page 6.)

Dr. David Felton updated the Board on a proposed Symposium on DentalFaculty and Student Recruitment. This is a significant project that wouldtake place during the 2004 ADEA meeting in Seattle. Funding for the sympo-sium will be requested from the ACP Education Foundation. Dr. Felton alsoreported that due to much interest the Dental Implant Surgical Course to beheld at UNC in June will include a program for Dental Assistants. If success-ful, this concept will be included with future courses.

Dr. Thomas McGarry informed the Board of two opportunities presentedto him during the Academy of Osseointegration meeting. Dr. Dennis Tarnowpresented him with a CD Rom of local New York news broadcasts on dentalimplants. It could be used as a model for our public relations campaign. Dr.Tom Balshi has authored a patient-oriented book on implants and offered towork with ACP in distributing it to all dental students and faculty.

Dr. Ferencz reviewed the format and location of the June 2003 Board meet-ing which will be held in Mohunk, NY.

Board of Directors Update Dr. Stephen ParelNamed Examiner of ABP

Dr. Stephen Parel was elected Examiner of theAmerican Board of Prosthodontics (ABP) by theDiplomates of the ABP beginning in October 2004.

Dr. Parel is currently a professor at Baylor Collegeof Dentistry—Texas A&M University System HealthScience Center and director of the Center for OralMaxillofacial Prosthetics in the Department of Oraland Maxillofacial Surgery/Pharmacology in SanAntonio. He received his dental degree from The

Medical College of Virginia in 1969, spent one year as a general practice resi-dent with the Veterans Administration Hospital in Richmond, and then com-pleted a two-year residency in Prosthodontics at the Wadsworth VeteransAdministration Hospital in Los Angeles. He received his maxillofacial pros-thetics training at the M.D. Anderson Hospital and Tumor Institute inHouston in 1973.

Dr. Parel is a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics andFellow of the American College of Dentists, and is a member of many profes-sional organizations including the ACP, the American Dental Association andthe Academy of Prosthodontics. He is a recipient of the Andrew J. AckermanAward for meritorius lifetime service in the field of Maxillofacial Prostheticsand the 2001 ACP Distinguished Lecturer Award.

The officers of the American College of Prosthodontists and the Council forthe American Board of Prosthodontics thank all the Diplomates for their partic-ipation in this electoral process. This level of participation signifies the interest,responsibility and awareness that mark our specialty and Diplomate status.

Dr. Stephen Parel

Recent Changes to ABP ExaminationRequirements

The American Board of Prosthodontics (ABP) endorsed the followingchanges to the requirements for the ABP Examination in February 2003.To summarize: candidates may utilize digital photographs and radi-

ographs provided that no alterations of the images have taken place. Anyalterations to the photograph/radiograph will result in automatic failure ofthe candidate. A printed copy of the photograph/radiograph must be provid-ed at the time of examination. Digital photographs must be converted toprints for part 2 and to slides for parts 3 and 4. Presentations using digitalsystems were not approved for several reasons including potential complica-tions during the presentations.

For other news related to the ABP, including upcoming exam dates, visitthe ABP web site at www.prosthodontics.org/abp.

E D U C AT I O N S P O T L I G H TDalhousie University, in Canada, has recently opened a new graduate Prosthodontics program:

Program: Graduate Studies in Prosthodontics Combined with Biomedical Engineering

Degree/Diploma Awarded: Combined Diploma in Prosthodontics andMaster of Applied Science (M.A.Sc.), Biomedical Engineering

Program Length: Approximately three years

Program Description: The primary objective of the Graduate Studies inProsthodontics and Biomedical Engineering program is to produce clin-ician-researchers who will be prepared for an academic career in therelated fields of Prosthodontics and Biomedical Engineering. As clini-cians, graduates will provide an important link between clinical treat-ment and basic science research. The program will be particularlyattractive to students who are interested in an academic career inProsthodontics. Students work in dedicated space in the Faculty ofDentistry clinics and dental laboratories, as well as the fully equippedbiomaterials research and the new tissue engineering facilities. All stu-dents in the program are given the opportunity to teach in the under-graduate D.D.S. program. The program, recently accredited, isdesigned to provide extensive clinical and research experience in therelated fields. Students take Prosthodontic-specific didactic, clinicaland laboratory courses, core Biomedical Engineering courses, as well asintegrated multidisciplinary courses. Students provide treatment forpatients with complex needs in areas of Fixed and RemovableProsthodontics, Implants and Maxillofacial Prosthodontics. Studentsundertake a research-based thesis.

Start date: First week of September.

Fees, admission and calendar information: www.registrar.dal.ca

Graduate Proshthodontics: www.dentistry.dal.ca/programs/gradpros

Contact: Dr. Robert W. Loney, Program DirectorTel: 902-494-7179Fax: 902-494-1662Email: robert.loney@dal.ca

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ACP IN MOTIONThe first few months of the year have been very busy for the ACP and its

Board of Directors. From prosthodontic specialty meetings like theAmerican Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics and American Prosthodontic

Society to meetings where the ACP has had significant partnering roles likethe Academy of Osseointegration’s interdisciplinary conference and theCenter for Prosthodontic Education one-day program during the CDSMidwinter Meeting in addition to exhibiting opportunities such as Lab DayChicago to promote our Alliance. Highlights from the meetings we haveattended include:

ACADEMY OF OSSEOINTEGRATIONThe ACP, along with the American Assocation of Periodontology andAmerican Association of Maxillofacial Surgery, co-sponsored the Academy ofOsseointegration’s 18th Annual Session: Collaborative Strategies in ImplantDentistry from February 27 to March 1, 2003 at the Hynes Convention Centerin Boston, Massachusetts. Attendees witnessed the largest meeting ever forthe Academy with over 3,000 dental professionals and students and nearly4,500 in attendance overall, as well as one of the most successful stories den-tistry has ever created. The record-breaking attendance was due largely tothe collaboration of the four groups into one historic inter-specialty meeting.

Leading researchers and clinicians from the three specialties participatedin to create the most comprehensive program in implant therapy. “Theunique value of a conference like this is the ability to learn from our col-leagues in other disciplines,” states Dr. Jonathan Ferencz, ACP President.“To experience implant treatment through the eyes of our surgical colleaguesis extremely valuable for Prosthodontists, just as experiencing the same treat-ment through the perspective of the Prosthodontist is very useful for thePeriodontist and Oral Surgeon. It is only through this type of open exchangethat the entire arena of implant dentistry can advance and our patient treat-ments continually improve.”

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan FerenczACP President

AMERICAN DENTAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATIONThe ACP was represented in full force at the American Dental EducationAssociation from March 7–11, 2003 in San Antonio, Texas. During the meeting,ACP President Dr. Jonathan Ferencz was videotaped for a new CD Rom beingproduced by the ADEA to increase recruitment of predoctoral students intoacademic careers. The ACP is co-sponsoring, along with several other special-ties, the project with the ADEA. Other highlights of ACP’s participationincludes:

Special Interest Presentations

The ACP conducted a two hour program to approximately 75 attendees onthe “Future of Prosthodontics - how can we keep our programs vital?” onSunday, March 9 from 1:30pm-3:30pm. Open to Prosthodontists, postgradu-ate prosthodontic program directors, dental educators and administrators,the program highlighted the challenges currently facing our postgraduateprosthodontic Programs during this time when the patient need for the spe-cialty is greater than ever. Program coordinator Dr. Nancy Arbree (ACPPresident Elect) along with fellow ACP member (and husband!) Dr. ArnoldRosen, presented results of a survey to postgraduate program directors andillustrated examples to help achieve institutional strength. ACP MembersDrs. Hiroshi Hirayama and Ki-Ho Kang from Tufts University School ofDental Medicine explained methods for interfacing with dental students toinform them about the specialty, show them teaching as a career option andimprove their overall diagnosis and treatment planning skills.

Contributed by: Dr. Nancy ArbreeACP President-Elect

A special interest meeting of the American College of Prosthodontists washeld in San Antonio on Monday, March 10, 2003 from 2:15pm to 3:30pm. Thepresentation focused on the future of electronic education in dentistry bydescribing the factors which are currently creating pressures in dental educa-tion that make it difficult to encompass the body of knowledge and skillsrequired in the education of dental students. Electronic education programsprovide a potential means of enhancing dental education while reducing thenegative impact of these pressures. However, important questions remainunanswered regarding the development and use of such programs including:1) how they should be formatted and 2) how they should be incorporatedinto the curriculum.

The presentation identified some of the factors creating pressure in dentaleducation, described the types of programs that could enhance the educa-tional process, and demonstrated multiple computer programs that havebeen used or are currently in development. The characteristics of a good pro-gram were described along with specific descriptions of the various featuresthat students have found to be helpful. Four CD-ROM programs weredemonstrated to provide the audience with a visual understanding to thefeatures previously identified as desirable: Implant Dentistry 2002; Principlesof Tooth Preparation; Personal Finance Series for Health Professionals; andDental Anatomy and Interactive 3-D Tooth Atlas.

Contributed by Dr. Charles GoodacreACP Director-at-Large

Deans’ ReceptionOver 60 people attended a reception hosted by the ACP for Dental SchoolDeans and ACP members on Sunday evening, March 9. The two-hour eventwas very festive and allowed an opportunity to discuss many importantissues relating to the role of Prosthodontists within dental schools. Many ofthe Deans who attended were impressed with the ACP’s overall presence atthe meeting and appreciated the opportunity to interact with our leadership.

Contributed by: Mr. Edward CroninACP Executive Director

New Council MeetingSee sidebar on page 11.

CDA HearingThe ADA Commission on Dental Accreditation held an open hearing duringthe ADEA meeting on Monday, March 10 to receive comment on several top-ics. Dr. Jonathan Ferencz presented oral and written testimony presentingthe ACP’s objection to the concept of accrediting non-specialty programs.Many of the other specialties presented similar comments. The concept ofaccrediting these programs has already been adopted by the Commission butthe ADA House of Delegates requested that the proposed guidelines bereviewed at hearings during the ADEA and upcoming ADA meetings. ACPPast President Arthur Nimmo represents the ACP on the Commission andwas a member of the panel. He has done an outstanding job of representingthe specialty in this area.

Contributed by: Mr. Edward CroninACP Executive Director

Fixed/Removable Prosthodontic SectionsThe Sections of Fixed & Removable Prosthodontics joined together to presenta half-day program on Tuesday, March 11 on “Recruiting and RetainingProsthodontic Patients.” Presenters highlighted unique and innovative pro-grams in schools that are used to recruit and care for prosthodontic patients.Drs. Eugene Labarre and Stephen Stefanac presented programs unique to twodental school environments, one in a large metropolitan area with two dentalschools in one city and the other in a rural area. The program was well-received and stimulated discussion pertinent to challenges occurring withindental schools today.

Business meeting reports indicate that the Sections maintain solid member-ships and healthy financial profiles. Dr. Jonathan Ferencz, President of theACP and Dr. Nancy Arbree, President-elect of the ACP were in attendanceand offered their support of the Sections and their programs. Section Officersrecognized Mr. Allen Steinbock, President of Whip-Mix Corporation and Mr.Jim Robinson, Institutional Sales Representative, who supported the JointProgram by providing refreshments for those in attendance. Members votedto maintain Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics as separate Sections inresponse to discussion of a possible merger. They were asked to help supportthe activities of the Sections, such as the program at the Annual AmericanCollege of Prosthodontists meeting and at the American Dental EducatorsAssociation Annual Session. Any member interested in serving as a futureofficer should contact one of the current officers:

Section on Fixed Prosthodontics: Dr. Lily T. Garcia, Councilor; Dr. BelindaGregory-Head, Chair; Dr. Lisa Lang, Chair-Elect; Dr. Joyce F. Palik, Secretary

Section on Removable Prosthodontics: Dr. Igor Pesun, Councilor; Dr. TerryLindquist, Chair; Dr. Ivy Schwartz, Chair-Elect; Dr. Kenneth W. Gehrke, Jr.,Secretary

Contributed by: Dr. Lily GarciaACP Member

CHICAGO DENTAL SOCIETY MIDWINTER MEETINGThe ACP continues to draw “sell out” attendance figures during the one dayprogram preceding the CDS Midwinter Meeting. The program, presented bythe ACP Center for Prosthodontic Education, consistently features complex,clinical Prosthodontics-related issues by some of the best Prosthodontists thespecialty has to offer. This year’s program, Thursday, February 27, 2003,offered expert insight on topics related to restoring endodontically treatedteeth, ceramics, impressions for tooth restorations, implant prosthodontics,and implant overdenture treatments. The ACP would like to thank the fol-lowing members for their role in creating such a successful program: Dr.Kenneth Malament, Program Coordinator; Dr. Richard Jones, ProgramModerator; Dr. Vincent Celenza, Speaker; Dr. Nancy Chaffee, Speaker; Dr.Tony Daher, Speaker; Dr. J. Robert Kelly, Speaker; Dr. Dennis Weir,Speaker; and Dr. Jonathan Wiens, Speaker.

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LAB DAY CHICAGOFor the second consecutive year, the ACP had a solid presence at the ChicagoLab Day Exhibition on Saturday, March, 1, 2003. The purpose of ACP’s par-ticipation was to further promote the College, and Alliance, to nearly over3,000 buyers dental technicians in attendance. Dr. Larry West, Dr. BruceValauri and Ms. Michelle Martin were on hand to answer questions from vis-itors to the ACP booth. The event also provided an opportunity for the ACPto announce the recent changes in the Alliance membership qualifications toallow a broader segment of dental technicians to take advantage of all thatwe have to offer. This proved to be significant as the news of yet anotherpotential Dental Technology Program closure (University of Texas - SanAntonio Dental School) surfaced. Plans are currently underway to partici-pate with the ACP booth in future events including the 2004 Lab DayChicago, Lab Day East and Lab Day West.

Contributed by: Dr. Larry WestACP Dental Laboratory Committee Chair

AMERICAN ACADEMY OF FIXED PROSTHODONTICSThe American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics met on the Friday, February28 and Saturday, March 1, 2003 at the Chicago Marriott Hotel Downtownwith approximately 700 members and guests in attendance. The program,“State of the Art in Fixed Prosthodontic Patient Care”, was chaired by Dr. L.James Bell and featured various international speakers in the areas ofPredictable Dental Implants, Periodontal Tissue Preparation, PatientTreatment Acceptance, Materials Utilization, Tooth Preparation, TotalEsthetics and Web Utilization. ACP members Dr. Stephen Aquilino was pre-sented with the Judson Hickey Award for research and Dr. Joseph Kan withthe Judson Hickey award for clinical research. Dr. Luis Keys, of theUniversity of Connecticut was the first place winner of the Tylman ResearchAward. Dr. Maurice H. Martel was presented the George H. Moulton Awardfor Outstanding Achievement in the Art and Science of Fixed Prosthodontics,which is the highest award given by the AAFP. Dr. William Nagy was elect-ed President for 2003-04. Speakers included: Dr. Stephen Parel, Dr. SamuelStrong, Dr. Luis Keys, Dr. Mete Fanuscu, Dr. Pat Allen, Dr. Paul Homoly, Dr.Avishai Sadan, Dr. Marshall Piekoff, Dr. Ronald Bryant, Dr. Richard Robleeand Dr. Robert Lowe.

Contributed by: Dr. Robert StaffanouAAFP Secretary

AMERICAN PROSTHODONTIC SOCIETYThe American Prosthodontic Society celebrated its 75th Diamond Anniversaryin Chicago on Thursday, February 27 and Friday, February 28, 2003 at theHyatt Regency Hotel. A pre-meeting continuing education program featuredspeakers Dr. Frank Lauciello on complete dentures and Dr. Peter Furnari onfixed partial dentures. The Scientific Session program included an impressivegroup of speakers including: Dr. Harold Preiskel - “The Ascent ofProsthodontics”, Dr. Nancy Arbree – “The Esthetic Denture: An Oxymoron”;Dr. Ronald Verrett – “Analyzing the Etiology of an Extremely WornDentition”; Ms. Karen Baker – “Drug Interactions & Reactions Important inClinical Prosthodontics”, Dr. Shane White – “Update on Dental LutingAgents”, Robert Berger, CDT, FNBC – “Creating Natural Esthetics”, Dr.Sreenivas Koka – “Management of the Soft Tissue Interface with DentalImplants”, Dr. Ken Hebel – “Leonardo DeVinci & Implant TreatmentPlanning…A Parallel Philosophy in Art & Dentistry”, Dr. Lyndon Cooper –“Optimization of mandibular Implant Overdenture Therapy”, Dr. VanThompson – “All Ceramic Crowns & Teeth – Problems & Solutions to Damage& Fatigue”, Dr. Dan Nathanson – “Matching & Reproduction of Tooth Colors:Revisited”. APS President Dr. Bob Schneider, Program Chairperson Dr. GaryGoldstein, and Table Clinic Chairperson Dr. Terry Lindquist were verypleased to be able to contribute to such a successful meeting.

Contributed by: Dr. Robert SchneiderAPS President

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF DENTAL RESEARCHIn March 2003 the American Association for Dental Research (AADR) hadtheir sectional meeting in San Antonio, Texas. During the four day meetingaround 1700 papers were presented on state-of-the art topics dealing with allareas of dental research. This type of meeting is different than a typical den-tal meeting because each presenter spoke for ten minutes followed by ques-tions and answers. There were also poster presentations within the conven-tion hall where the results were discussed with interested clinicians and sci-entists. At the meeting specific studies were presented on advanced materi-als, Prosthodontic techniques and outcomes, restorative materials andImplantology research of interest to Prosthodontists. For instance, Z. Cai pre-sented a paper on methods to improve the adhesion of porcelain to titaniumsubstrates. Vazquez-Martinez presented a clinical trial on fixed partial den-tures in the VA Dental Longitudinal Study (DLS) in a cohort of men in PuertoRico starting in 1968. A follow-up of 167 subjects found that periodontalmeasures had the most predictive risk factor for failure of the FPDs.Harnden et al., presented results that overdenture attachment retentiondeclined rapidly (through 600 cycles). The AADR meeting is a great way tolearn about cutting edge research in Prosthodontists. The next meeting willbe the international research association meeting (IADR) in Göteborg,Sweden during June, 2003 (www.iadr.com) and the next AADR/IADR com-bined meeting will be in March 2004 in Hawaii.

Contributed by: Dr. Clark StanfordACP Committee Chair

Unprecedented representation of specialty organizations at ADEAMeeting

For the first time in the 80-year history of the American DentalEducation Association (ADEA), each dental specialty was invited toparticipate in the Council of Hospitals and Advanced Education

Programs (COHAEP). Representatives from the nine ADA-recognizedspecialties met with the officers of the Council of Deans to discuss dentalfaculty shortages and plans that addressed the recruitment of future facul-ty. Programs and initiatives that organizations were taking to promotecareers in academic dentistry were also presented.

Representing the ACP was our Vice President, Dr. Patrick M. Lloyd.He reported on the many projects the College had undertaken and willbe undertaking to encourage Prosthodontists to pursue opportunities indental education. Projects include:

1. ACP Education Foundation support of educational programmingfor Prosthodontics in academics.

2. Special visits by ACP officers to dental schools to speak with stu-dents and residents about careers in Prosthodontics.

3. Attendance of all ACP officers at annual ADEA meetings.4. ACP-hosted reception for dental school deans during annual ADEA

meetings.5. Journal of Prosthodontics, considered the source of information on

education in the specialty.6. Recent survey of demographic and economic profiles of prostho-

dontists – private practice, academic, and military (results soon to bepublished).

7. Awards funded by Proctor & Gamble and 3M/ESPE to support resi-dents’ research activities.

8. Support during the 2004 ADEA meeting for a two-day conference forjunior prosthodontic faculty on innovations in teaching, research, andother new technologies to enhance their career opportunities.

Dr. Lloyd also identified five issues that the ACP believes are affect-ing our ability to recruit and retain prosthodontics faculty in academics:

1. Fading identity of the discipline at dental schools where multipleclinical departments have merged and generalists have beenappointed as chairs.

2. Untenable disparities between the salaries of dental school facultyand private practitioners.

3. Negative perceptions of prosthodontics by many dental students. 4. A shrinking pool of applicants for prosthodontic residencies.5. Decisions by several dental school administrations to close their

prosthodontic residency programs.

In his summary comments to other specialty representatives, Dr.Lloyd said, “Prosthodontic programs help make all your programs bet-ter. Your patients are better cared for and your residents are better trainedwhen we are there to support your programs.” Dr. Lloyd went on to say,“As specialists, we need to think of our residency programs as one unitrather than as individual programs. If one program closes, we all lose.We’re in this together.”

Official representatives of specialty organizations also served asDelegates to the ADEA House of Delegates – attending opening and clos-ing sessions of the House and voting on resolutions. Such an opportunitypermits prosthodontics additional chances to have an influence in thegovernance of the Association as well as through advocacy efforts direct-ed at governmental agencies and within the dental profession.

The COHAEP sponsored a symposium during the meeting that dealtwith financial issues related to faculty practices in dental school settings– “Faculty Practice Plans: Equal Pay for Equal Work.” A pediatric den-tist, an oral surgeon, and an orthodontist from three different schoolspresented details on the structure of their intramural faculty practiceand how faculty are compensated for their efforts. The program drewan audience with a keen interest in the topic. Questions for the speakersand testimonials from those who attended provided additional insight.

Of particular interest to Council members was the announcement byCOHAEP Vice President Dr. Jim Swift that in 2004 there will be anEducation Summit for Advanced Education Programs. He also reportedthat COHAEP will conduct a national survey to determine the needsand priorities of all specialty organizations. It is his hope that the sum-mit will attract faculty from around the country so that issues of com-mon concern among all disciplines can be discussed and solutions tomeet the needs of dental schools can be shared.

For more information on COHAEP and how you can contribute, visittheir web site at www.adea.org and click on Council AdministrativeBoards in the left hand column.

Contributed by: Dr. Patrick M. Lloyd, ACP Vice President

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New MembersStudent Level

Dr. Rodney Andrus Dr. Hyunki Cho Dr. Hasan Khajah Dr. Seungyee KimDr. Samantha King Dr. Wan Hoi Koo Dr. S. Laosunthara Dr. P. LimkangwalmongkolDr. Myong Ho Maeng Dr. Astrid Recio Dr. David Schleider

Member LevelDr. Alper Comut Dr. Carlos De Leon Dr. Panagiotis Glavas Dr. Lauren HebelDr. Jeffrey Hodd Dr. Heidi Huber Dr. Henry A. Miller Dr. Asha SamantDr. Charles Schmitt Dr. N. Shah-Hosseini Dr. Frank Sulaiman

Fellow Level: Dr. Keith Alpine

Alliance Technicians:Ms. Debra Beierle Mr. Patrick Briggs Mr. Kenneth Cathers Mr. Bob CohenMr. Ernest Dymond Mr. Michael Fortuna Mr. Eldon Poisel Mr. Peter PizziMr. Jesse Rodriguez Mr. Michael Scully Mr. Jeffrey Smith Mr. Mark TweedieMr. William Verlin Mr. John Yellen

Life Status:Dr. Mark Connelly - Retired Life FellowDr. Clifford Freidline - Active Life Member

Honorary Membership:Dr. Peter Scharer

The New York University Graduate Program inProsthodontics has been renamed “TheJonathan and Maxine Ferencz Advanced

Education Program in Prosthodontics” in recogni-tion of the astounding generosity and unprecedent-ed commitment to the specialty of ACP Presidentand NYU alma mater, Dr. Jonathan Ferencz. Heand wife Maxine have graciously pledged $1 mil-lion in support to the NYU Graduate Program inProsthodontics. “This wonderful new financialcommitment by Jonathan and Maxine will ensurethat our graduate program in Prosthodontics main-tains its preeminence far into the future, and is amodel that I hope others will emulate,” adds NYUDean Michael C. Alfano.

ACP members, Dr. Patrick Lloyd of theUniversity of Iowa and Dr. Fonda Robinson of theUniversity of Kentucky have been selected to TheAmerican Dental Education Association (ADEA)Leadership Institute Class of 2004. The LeadershipInstitute is a year-long program designed to devel-op the nation’s most promising dental faculty tobecome future leaders in dental and higher educa-tion. The four-phase institute includes a self-assess-ment, peer assessment, in-depth leadership devel-opment, team building, analysis of issues critical todental and higher education, administrative compe-tencies development and application experiences.

Member’s News

Have you recently moved your home or office?Do you have a new email address or someother change to your membership record to

report? The ACP is doing a lot these days for itsmembers, but if we don’t have accurate informa-tion on file for you, it is possible that you don’tknow about it and therefore not receiving the fullbenefits of your membership. The ACP will besending out its annual membership update formsshortly. We urge you carefully review this formwhen you receive it, and submit any changes foryour listing to the ACP as soon as possible, or goto the ACP Members Only at www.prosthodon-tics.org, and submit your changes today. Thedeadline for submitting all changes to be includedin the 2004 Membership Directory is July 31, 2003.

The ACP Membership Directory is a compactand easy to use reference for networking andmember-to-member referrals. Updated and pub-lished annually, the comprehensive directory con-tains listings for nearly 2,700 Prosthodontiststhroughout the world, as well as nearly 100 dentaltechnicians looking to partner with the prostho-dontic community. The directory includes analphabetical listing with names, addresses, tele-phone and fax numbers, e-mail and web siteaddress for all members, and primary activity andinterests for each Prosthodontist member. A geo-graphical listing of members is provided to offer afast and convenient method for locating and com-municating with colleagues in a specific region.

Questions regarding your membership, contactthe ACP at 312-573-1260, x224.

Membership Update

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Summary of Changes to ACP Life Membership Category

ACP Life Members Get More

We would like to extend full appreciation to the Life Members/Fellows who have shown extensivesupport of the College and everyone who commented on the changes in life membership recentlyapproved during the 2002 House of Delegates meeting. It is the voice of our members which

shapes the College, just as these changes demonstrate. This article will outline the details of our new lifemembership categories in order to answer some of the questions and address the discussion that havebeen generated by the decision to pass resolution HDR-02-A1.

Our Life Member or Life Fellow category remains exactly as it was before the resolution wasapproved. Under a new title of “Retired Life”, the benefits and qualifications of this category are thesame as those previously available to Life Members/Fellows. However, our membership found theseterms too restrictive. Members who had been with the College for 20 years or more could not vote orhold office unless they paid full dues and they had to purchase personal subscriptions to publicationsthey previously received as a benefit. Your concerns were heard, and the Board of Directors respondedby proposing the addition of two new membership categories – “Active Life” and “Life”.

Long standing members who qualify for life status are now able to choose between several degrees ofcontinued participation in College activities. Active Life membership offers the complete benefits of fullmembership at half the dues, while Life Membership is a completely new category which allows longstanding members to keep in communication with the College. Retired Life members pay no dues, andkeep the benefits available under the original terms of life membership. The benefits for each categoryare detailed below:

Benefits Active Life Life Retired Life

Journal of Prosthodontics yes yes by paid subscription

The Messenger yes yes by paid subscription

Membership Directory yes yes yes

Full Web site Access yes yes yes

Member Discounts for Events yes yes yes

Member Discounts on Products yes yes yes

Vote yes — —

Hold Office yes — —

Dues 1/2 1/4 waived

In order to become a life member at any level, there are two qualifications that must be met. All cate-gories of life membership have the same requirements. The first is length of membership in the College.A Member or Fellow must be with the College for 20 or more consecutive years. If there was ever abreak in the membership for any reason, then a total of at least 30 years membership is required to quali-fy. Second, a Member or Fellow who wishes to change their status must be at least 65 years old.Individuals who are younger than 65 may still qualify if they are retiring completely from the activefield of dentistry. Applications and additional information are available from the Membership ServicesDivision of the Central Office or off the College website. Members and Fellows who held life statusprior to HDR-02-A1 were given the opportunity to select one of the new categories. Any life memberwho wishes to change his/her level of participation can do so with ease by submitting a written requestto the Central Office.

There have been concerns about these changes, so we would like to stress that benefits for life mem-bers have been increased, not reduced. While appropriate dues payments are required when applyingfor life status or changing categories of life membership, there are NO other fees associated with theprocess. All life members are welcome at the Annual Session and encouraged to attend. The Collegewill notify the ENTIRE membership (including all Active, Life, and Retired members) of conferencedates and registration deadlines via standard mail, postings on the web site, and electronic notices.Special discounted rates for the Annual Session, product purchases, and other College events still apply.

Attaining life status takes tremendous dedication to the College and our specialty. The officers andstaff here are honored to recognize this achievement. With the greatest respect, we have sought toaddress the concerns of this worthy group and are pleased to increase the services we can offer our mostcommitted members.

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While it would be easy to focus on the negative…• Decrease in applicant pool.• Closure of five postgraduate programs within the last five years.• Only 40% domestic student enrollment in our programs…

Let’s not!

Changes are already occurring at the grassroots level, which will turn thisaround. We need to focus on the positives:• A new postgraduate program is opening in Canada (See article in this

Messenger). Combined with other data recently obtained from directors,which makes four that opened in the last ten years.

• According to Douglas [JPD 2002; 87(1):5-8], the number of patients with atleast one edentulous arch will increase by the year 2020 (from 33.6 to 37.9million).

• Many schools are organizing agendas to introduce predoctoral students tothe excitement of being a Prosthodontist.

• Plus, our own ACP student recruitment task force is mobilizing to increaseinterest in our specialty.

Now what can you do? Our successes have always relied on you. We know that the life of a practic-ing Prosthodontist (which 75% of you are) is busy. With patients, treatmentplan letters, laboratory work and phone calls/emails, the day is full, as is thelife of today’s prosthodontist educator. With faculty shortages nationwide(still holding at 400 open positions, according to the American DentalEducation Association), prosthodontist faculty are spread thinner than everwith increased didactic and clinical teaching responsibilities. So who has thetime and what can be done?

If each of us does a little, it will add up. Each one of us can find a way tointroduce a young person to our specialty. A local member, Dr. BillHeggerick, mentioned that while he may not have the time to come to schoolto teach as often as he’d like, he invites high school students to visit his busyprosthodontic practice to observe. Other ideas include:• Call your local dental school to see if you can piggyback on an existing

recruitment program. • Prosthodontist faculty identify several students by the end of their second

year that have the skills and the detail-oriented-thought-process unique toour specialty. Usually the Chair of the Prosthodontics Department or thePostgraduate Prosthodontics program director will welcome your help inhosting these students.

• Invite a predoctoral student to your practice. Offer your office as a placewhere one could visit to see how wonderful the practice of Prosthodonticsis and the types of patients we see and restore to health.

• Offer to sponsor a predoctoral student to attend a local ACP section meet-ing or other prosthodontic meeting.

• Offer to condense the presentation that you just gave to a dental groupand give a noontime/evening session (preferably with pizza!) to the pre-doctoral students. Nothing speaks volumes about our specialty as muchas pictures of our grateful patients.

• Become a Mentor to a predoctoral student. As Peter Furnari said in hisrecent President’s message (Greater New York Academy ofProsthodontics): “All of us had a special teacher or mentor during our life-time. Is it important to give back to dental education the equivalent of allthat has been received?”

• As alumni, get involved at your school in alumni programs. Interact withstudents and influence their consideration of a specialty.

• Convince a friend who is a nonmember to join the ACP. The more mem-bers we have, the more students see that we are a vital specialty.

• If you are a faculty member in the postgraduate department, stop by andsee your predoctoral prosthodontist counterpart. Offer to take him/herand a predoctoral student out to lunch.

• If you can, make a commitment to teach.

Why is this so important? • A rumor was heard the other day in the predoctoral clinic: A general den-

tist told a student that they didn’t need to become a Prosthodontist,because “As a general dentist, I can do all that”.

• Students choose other specialties at a higher rate than ours because theysee these faculties interacting in a friendly, relaxed manner.Prosthodontists are usually underrepresented on dental school faculty sohe/she is too stressed to stop and socialize.

If we all stop and give a little of ourselves, then we can preserve ourspecialty. Share the excitement.As recently quoted in the ProsStars Newsletter (editor Noel Wilkie),John Flocken (UCLA) abided by this statement: “Only those who have thepatience to do simple things perfectly ever develop the skill to do difficultthings easily.”

Let’s all find the students who have this skill and introduce them to acareer in our rewarding specialty.

EDITOR’S MESSAGE

DR. NANCY ARBREE

What You Can Do To StrengthenYour Specialty

The ACP Massachusetts Section has had an eventful year in 2002. OnMonday, November 18, the annual “Steven R. Gordon MemorialEssay Contest” was open to all Postgraduate Prosthodontic Residents

in Boston and Connecticut. Presenters pictured from the left to right are:Dr. Ching-Ling Chang from Harvard University—second place, Dr.Giacomo Ori, first year resident in Prosthodontics at Boston University—first place, Dr. Balsam Behbehani, third year resident in Prosthodontics atBoston—second place, Dr. Arron Sheinfeld from Tufts University—thirdplace. Standing to the far right is Dr. Theodoros G. Trakaas.

News from the Sections

It is with great sadness to relate the recentpassing of the father of our MembershipDivision Director and BOD member, Dr.Bruce Valauri.

Dr. Augustus John Valauri, a pioneer inoral and maxillofacial reconstruction,passed away on Thursday at his home inRye, New York at the age of 83. He was agraduate of Stuyvesant High School,

Manhattan College and New York University College ofDentistry. During World War II, he served the US Navy in thePacific theatre and retired as a Lt. Commander. After completionof his specialty training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery atBellevue Hospital, he became a founding member of the Instituteof Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at NYU Medical Center.For over 40 years, he maintained dual faculty appointments at theNYU Medical and Dental Schools. He became a most respectedProfessor at each institution. Through his role as a teacher atNYU College of Dentistry, Dr. Valauri trained many of today’sProsthodontists in the oral rehabilitation of patients with CleftPalate. He was a dedicated and compassionate clinician whoshared his talent and knowledge with all he came in contact with.He authored numerous articles and chapters in the area of Oraland Maxillofacial Surgery, as well as, Maxillofacial Prosthetics.He was an active member and past president of numerous presti-gious professional organizations. He shared a private practicewith two of his sons. He was the beloved husband for 52 yearsof wife, Violet and devoted father of sons Fredrick, David andBruce and grandfather of Matthew, Amanda, Nicholas andAlexandra.

On January 29, 2003 during the Yankee Dental Congress, theMassachusetts Section hosted Dr. Stephen Chu. A cocktail hour and reception preceded this well attended event. Pictured below fromright to left are: Dr. Nui Chaimattayompol, Councillor; Dr, AramSirakian, Vice President; Dr. Alan Sulikowski, President and Dr.Stephen Chu, guest speaker.

OBITUARY

The ACP Georgia Section conducted its second annual advanced education seminar for specialists on April 11 at the Evergreen ConferenceCenter at Stone Mountain, GA. The program, ‘Advanced EstheticConcepts in Implant Dentistry’ was presented by Dr. Peter Wohrle, wasattended by approximately 140 dentists. Program sponsors included theACP, Nobel Biocare, Brasseler USA, Atlanta Dental Supply and theGeorgia Dental Laboratory, and ACP President Dr. Jonathan Ferenczattended as a special guest.

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TUFTS UNIVERSITY—The Department of Prosthodonticsand Operative Dentistry, TuftsUniversity School of DentalMedicine in Boston, MA is seekingapplicants for two full or part timeclinical track positions at theInstructor/Assistant Professor level.Responsibilities include teachingpreclinical and clinical studies in allphases of Prosthodontics includingimplant dentistry and biomaterialsciences. Qualifications includeDDS/DMD degree from an ADA-accredited program or equivalent,completion of an ADA-accreditedAdvanced Education Program inProsthodontics and eligibility forlicensure in Massachusetts.Advanced degree in biomaterial orbiomedical sciences is preferable butnot required. Participation in theintramural faculty practice is alsoavailable 1 day/week. Interestedcandidates should submit a currentcurriculum vitae, addresses of atleast three references and letter ofinterest to Dr. Robert Chapman,Chair-Dept. of Prosthodontics andOperative Dentistry, DHS-452, OneKneeland St, Boston, MA 02111 oremail to Robert.chapman@tufts.edu.

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Calendar of Events

2003June19 - 21 Pacific Coast Society of Prosthodontists Annual Meeting

20 – 22 ACP Board Meeting

July7 – 13 International College of Prosthodontists Annual Meeting

Halifax, Nova Scotia

15 – 17 American Dental Assistants Association Annual MeetingNashville, TN

August27 – 30 American Student Dental Association Annual Meeting

Philadelphia, PA

September5 – 7 AARP

Chicago, IL

10 – 11 American Association of Maxillofacial Surgery Annual MeetingToronto, ON Canada

20 – 24 American Academy of Periodontology Annual MeetingSan Francisco, CA

October8 – 11 American College of Prosthodontists Annual Session

Dallas, TX

24 – 26 American Dental Association Annual MeetingSan Francisco, CA

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