AAOMS/ACPMeeting 3

Sherry AwardFinalists 4

NYU Names BlatterfeinDepartment 6

College MournsStewart ?

College Visible at DentalLaboratory Meeting

Dr. Robert Schneider, Chair of the ACPLaboratory Committee represented theCollege at the NADL Annual Meeting in

San Diego this past June. Dr. Schneideraddressed the opening ceremonies of theNADL House of Delegates where he waswarmly received by the officers and delegates.

Dr. Schneider reported, "They very muchappreciated our participation, support, andinvolvement." He presented the ACPLaboratory Relations Committee's proposedcombined survey to the organizational leadersfor co-funding consideration of the projectalong with the ACP. The survey would be sentto prosthodontists and dental laboratories toelicit information about quality, training, andperceptions. NADL agreed to provide fundingfor the survey. The results of the survey wouldbe prepared for consideration for publication inthe Journal of Prosthodontics and the Journalof Dental Technology.

Dr. Schneider also addressed the NADLEducators Meeting. "I expressed support fromthe ACP in improving and developing neweducational programs and training for futuretechnicians. With the rapid increase inadvanced technology into the dental laboratory

NIH Holds TMD Conference

Athree day conference on theManagement of TemporomandibularDisorders was held in Bethesda,

Maryland in April of this year. The conferencewas sponsored by the NIH Office of MedicalApplications of Research in conjunction withthe National Institute of Dental Research, theNational Institute of Arthritis andMusculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, the NationalInstitute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke,the National Institute of Nursing Research, andthe NIH Office of Research on Women's Health.

The planning and execution of this conferencedid not include representation from the prostho-dontic community. The ACP was unaware of itsexistence until shortly before the event. Accordingto Dr. Keith Kindeknecht, Chair of the ACP TMDCommittee who attended the conference, 'Theabsence of representation from prosthodontics

ACP Executive Director Steve Hines joined Dr. Schneider inmanning an exhibit booth meeting HADL members andexchanging ideas and concerns.

industry a closer relationship between dentaltechnician educators with dental schools andleading edge practitioners, researchers andeducators groups such as the ACP is critical forthe continued assurance of quality health carefor our patients. This relationship in the educa-tional process of dental technicians will helpensure that satisfactory numbers of qualifieddental technicians are being trained to meet thefuture demands of the public and to providesupport to the prosthodontist." +

during the presentation of information was notice-able. The role and usefulness of occlusal therapyin the management of any TMD was questionedand generally dismissed. There were numerousattacks on the biomechanical treatment modalitiesciting lack of long term randomized controlleddouble-blind clinical studies to scientifically provea cause and effect relationship between occlusaldysfunctional states and the development oftemporomandibular disorders."

He went on to observe, "There was anotable lack of science in many of the presenta-tions. There were no studies or discussions onthe diagnosis, etiology, treatment, or manage-ment of any patient with a specific diagnosis,or with multiple diagnoses. Epidemiologystudies were not based on diagnostic subtypesbut on signs and symptoms of TMD. TMD was

From the Executive Director•••.••..........................................••••••.•.

Whatisaprosthodontist?Doesn't my

dentist provide the sameservices at a lower rate?Why hasn't my dentistreferred me to a prostho-dontist? Why should I goto a prosthodontist? How

Stephen D. Hines do I learn more about thisdental specialty? These

are the most frequently asked questions Ireceive when talking to friends and colleaguessince I joined The American College ofProsthodontists.

I too raised these and other questions whenfirst contacted by the College's executivesearch firm early this year. During my prepara-tions for interviews for the ACP ExecutiveDirector position, I was unable to find onemember of my own family who could clearlydescribe the services provided by a prosthodon-tist. The "best guess" came from a familymember who had major restorative work doneby their general dentist.

College priorities must include thoughtfulresearch, development and execution of a costeffective consumer education plan which targetsthe general public and dental communities alike.ACP members have made clear to me that theywant more and better referrals from generaldentists as well as informed, prospective patientsinitiating calls to schedule an initial consultation.A well educated public is the best and mosteffective way to generate additional patientdemand for prosthodontic services. With theaging of America, the need for prosthodontic carewill increase and, as with all growth markets, wecan expect even more competition for patients.

Since joining the ACP, I have spent consid-erable time in person and on the phone withmembers of the College learning all facets ofthe specialty from training to the practice ofprosthodontics. I recently spent a day in apractitioner's office observing patient consulta-tions and treatment as well as meeting withoffice and laboratory staff to better understandhow the "business" is run. In addition, Dr.Richard Jones met with the Chicago ACP statfand provided us with some invaluable continu-ing education in prosthodontics. In June, Dr.Bob Schneider and I represented the College atthe NADL Annual Meeting and visited withmany of the dental supply and equipment ven-dors. It was clear this group has great regard forthe professionalism and quality of patient ser-vices provided by the prosthodontic community.

Over the past months, I have become aninformed, educated dental consumer. In myjudgment, prosthodontics is the best kept secretof all the dental specialties. Now is the time tostep forward and initiate public education onthe specialty with particular emphasis on thepotential patient benefits and value of seekingconsultation from a prosthodontist. Sucha major undertaking must be planned andimplemented very carefully.

This is exactly the approach being taken byThe American Academy of Periodontologywhich recently announced plans to proceed"...with the development of a direct-to-consumeradvertising campaign to increase awareness ofwho periodontists are and the services we pro-vide". As reported in the July, 1996 AAP News,the first phase of developing and testing con-sumer message concepts will be directed by anadvertising firm specializing in consumer mar-keting. The Academy plans to bring theresearched and tested program to the member-ship by the 1997 Annual Meeting. The memberswill then decide whether to implement the pro-gram and what resources to invest in a campaign.

The ACP Planning Committee, chaired byDr. John Burton, met this summer and is devel-oping an updated strategic plan. The committeeagreed that a top priority College goal must beto "Increase public awareness and demand forprosthodontic specialty care". Work is under-way on developing specific objectives, timeta-bles and feasible action plans to address thismajor consumer education goal.

In the coming weeks, we will be talking topublic relations, advertising and marketingcommunications specialists to gather morespecific data on consumer research, messagedevelopment, delivery options (direct mail,radio, TV, press releases, customized presenta-tions, collateral materials etc.) and costs. Whilethis basic research is in process, we'll continueto expand and update the information on theCollege Web page (http://www.prosthodon-tics.org), including the possible addition ofthe College membership roster, and also lookat ways to enhance our other existinginformational materials.

As I wrote in the May, 1996 ACP Messenger,I encourage all members to give me a call when-ever you have an idea or thought on ways we canbetter serve you. I need and want to know what'son your mind so we are always working smartand focusing all our resources most efficiently.I hope to see and talk to you in person nextmonth in Kansas City at what promises to be anoutstanding Annual Session. +

The AmericanBoard ofProsthodontics

The American Board ofProsthodontics announcesits 1996-97 officers.Dr. Robert S. Staffanou - PresidentDr. Richard J. Grisius - Vice PresidentDr. Edward J. Plekavich - Secretary-Treasurer.Dr. William Culpepper remains theExecutive Director.

The following individuals successfullycompleted the certification process on June21, 1996

Dr. Neal A.AndrenDr. Daniel K. BaileyDr.Wayne S. BarkerDr. GaryA. BraunDr.David D. CarrierDr.WinstonWL CheeDr. LyndonF. CooperDr. Douglas M. EricksonDr. Mark ExlerDr. David A. FeltonDr. Betty G. GalvanDr. Lawrence K. GreenDr. David R. HillDr. Barbara B. KingDr. Kevin C. KoppDr. PatrickA. MattieDr. Gregory MorandoDr. John A. MurrellDr. James E. ParkerDr. TimothyA. PetersonDr. Johanna P.RomoDr. Steven E. SchellerDr. Gerald A. SantulliDr. Michael D. Turck +

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

Reinventing the Prosthodontic Dental PracticeEditor s note: The following monograph on practicemanagement is designed to respond to memberrequests for more information on this subject and wasproduced by D,: Roger Levin who presented thePrivate Practice Seminar at the 1995 A CP AnnualSession. It began in the March 1996 issue in The ACPMessenger as a series of articles and concludes withthis issue. The statements and opinions expressed inthis series are solely those of D,: Levin. His state-ments and opinions do not reflect any endorsement byrhe American College of Prosthodontists.

Part IVThe Prosthodontic Dental Practice andEntertainmentAs part of the re-invention process, the prostho-dontic dental practice needs to become enter-taining. I realize this may sound a little bitfunny, but the reality is that people respond toentertainment in a positive manner. Today, thislevel of fun and entertainment is essential.

This is the re-invention concept neededtoday. Your practice has to be far more thansimply clinical or technical dentistry. People nolonger respond only to the concept of quality. Ifpatients do not perceive a value in your service,or if they cannot have a pleasant experience inyour practice, they will seek out another office.Keeping patients satisfied will lead to increasedreferrals. Have you ever wondered why a smallpercentage of your patients make up the activereferral sources? Simply put, the answer is thatmost people do not think much about the prac-tice after their visits. Why don't you receive onenew patient from every current patient on anannual basis? The answer is that your practicehas not gone beyond the necessary threshold.

You haven't been able to generate the positiveword of mouth that would have patients talkingabout you to all their friends and throughout thecommunity. One way to rectify this is to be surethat each experience has high quality customerservice and that every patient has an entertain-ing and positive experience.

Take the Test BelowMy Prosthodontic Dental Practice:(Place check if true)

D Every patient leaves with the"WOW" factor

D All patients are aware of and understandour elective services

D Each patient knows that we appreciateand desire referrals

o Patients find our practice entertainingD Patients tell their friends about our

practice.D We have a clear and informative new

patient orientationD Our decor changes every five yearsD The advanced technology in our practice

is explained to every patientD We measure customer service results

through evening telephone calls, patientsurveys or patient focus groups

D Almost all patients would report thatthey have a highly positive experiencein our office.

Now you know where to begin. +

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

The ACP Messenger is published bimonthly by:

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

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

Managing EditorJoanne M. ConstantineDirector of Communications, ACP

DesignNeigerDesignlnc.

ProductionUnited Letter

© Copyright 1996The American College of ProsthodontistsAll Rights Reserved ISSN 0736-346X

often spoken of as a syndrome or as a singledisease. The conference also failed to applyknowledge from the sciences of anatomy,neuromuscular physiology, neuroanatomy, andclinical observation to the diagnostic subtypesin an attempt to evaluate effective andappropriate therapeutic modalities."

The purpose of the conference was toaddress five basic questions:1. What clinical conditions are classified as

temporomandibular disorders? What occursif these conditions are left untreated?

2. What types of symptoms, signs, and otherassessments provide a basis for initiatingtherapeutic interventions?

3. What are effective approaches to the initialmanagement and treatment of patients withvarious TMD subtypes?

4. What are effective approaches to manage-ment and treatment of patients withpersistent TMD pain and dysfunction?

5. What are the most productive directions forfuture research? What types of new collab-orations and partnerships should be devel-oped for pursuing these directions?

During an oral presentation by Dr.Kinderknecht, a position statement from theACP TMD Committee was submitted to theconference in an attempt to clarify the role ofprosthodontic therapy in the management ofTMD. To receive a copy of that statement and/orDr. Kinderknecht's report on the meeting, pleasecontact the ACP office at (312) 573-1260.

A formal response to the five questionsaddressed at the conference will be developed bythe ACP TMD Committee as their input was notsolicited or included in the conference. Anymembers of the College who wish to have inputinto the future direction and activities of the TMDCommittee should contact Dr. Kinderknecht orany member of the committee. +

The AAOMS Midwinter Conference will beheld in conjunction with the American Collegeof Prosthodontists next year. The conferencewill be held February 7-9, 1997 at the ChicagoMarriott Downtown.

Representing the ACP on the Joint PlanningCommittee are Co-Chair Dr. Ned Van Roekel,and Drs. Stephen Parel, Gerald Barrack, JohnKois, and Brien Lang.

The scientific program will feature sessionson TMD, Problems of Vertical Dimension,Restoration of the Aging Face, Rehabilitationof Acquired Maxillofacial Defects, andEvaluation of Implant Treatment Modalities.The list of speakers includes several Collegemembers.

Registration fees for members oftheACP andAAOMS will be $450. Program brochures will besent to ACP members in November. +

The comments made by Dr. Jim Lord ondenturism in Open Forum in the July issue oftIleACP Messenger stimulated me to go to myfIles on denturism, which go back to 1955. As adental assistant, dental laboratory technician,dental student, general dentist, prosthodontistand dental educator, I have been in dentistry forthe past 45 years. In every one of those years rhave heard the denllrrist problem discussed andthe dental profession is still discussing, notsolving it. It leads one, of my years, to thinkthat maybe the profession does not understandjust what the denturist problem is.

Dr. Lord stated, " ...it saddens me to manytimes find the better quality dentures pro-vided by the denturist." That is interesting,because for years I have believed that whilethere are many reasons for the proliferation ofthe denturist movement, the basic reasonalways has been the inability of many dentiststo provide adequate prosthodontic treatmentespecially in the areas of complete andremovable partial dentures. One of the mainreasons for this is that the curriculum of ourdental schools does not provide sufficientcurriculum time and/or properly trainedfaculty to teach the difficult proceduresrequired to learn complete and removablepartial denture treatment.

The administrators of many schools followthe philosophy (even if they don't believe it) thatthe dentist does not need to be competent in theperformance of many prosthodontic procedures,but just supervise and evaluate a technicianperforming those procedures. This philosophyfalls short on several counts. If dentists cannotcompetently perform a procedure, it will be verydifficult for them to supervise technicians orproperly evaluate their completed procedure. Ifthe dentists are unable to perform the procedure,who will properly train the technicians to do it?

In order to properly accomplish the proce-dures of prosthodontic treatment, or superviseand evaluate that work by another, the dentistmust have a thorough basic knowledge ofprosthodontics, sufficient skill and the devel-opment of the required manual dexterity.Then and only then, will the dentist have theconfidence necessary to direct and utilize theservices of the dental laboratory techniciansin the proper maruler, thus gaining the respectof the technician. For if you want trouble, justhave a supervisee (dental lab tech) that ismore competent in the procedure than thesupervisor (dentist). I suspect that is the veryreason that denturism frrst got started.

Far too many of our practicing dentistslack this confidence. Unfortunately, thisstems from a lack of sufficient training andexperience in their undergraduate dentaleducation. Dr. A.H. Grunewald directed

attention to this as early as 1958. Curriculumtime devoted to removable prosthodontics hasdecreased, not increased, in most, if not all, ofour dental schools since then.

Dr. Lord asks, "What should we do next?"When one reaches my point in life you tend toanswer that question with, "Do nothing. Letsomeone else do it." However, like Dr. Lord, Itoo long ago volunteered to defeat denturism.So I recommend we do the following.

Convince our dental school deans that itrequires a large amount of curriculum time tobecome proficient in providing removable aswell as fixed prosthodontic treatment. Further, itis essential to have properly trained facultyteaching basic prosthodontics as well as super-vising prosthodontics treatment in the clinic. Wemust induce them to invest the required amountsof curriculum time, money, and trained facultyto meet the removable prosthodontic standardsfor tmdergraduate dental education - even if thismeans adding prosthodontic curricuhrrn time.Adding to an already crowded curriculumrequires many difficult decisions. Deans andcurriculum committees should ask dlemselves;in dentistry, what things are just nice to knowand what things are necessary to know? Thenmake curriculum changes accordingly.

To accomplish this, the American Collegeof Prosthodontists must establish meaningfulliaisons willi undergraduate prosthodonticeducation. One way might be through theAmerican Association of Dental Schools.Notice I said undergraduate prosthodonticeducation. Ever since the 1984 ACP AnnualMeeting, I have the feeling that the ACP hasnot been overly interested in undergraduateprosthodontic education. I do not quite under-stand that either, for undergraduate prostho-dontic education produces our graduateprosthodontic students.

Another focus might be the dental exam-ining boards. Determine if they feel theprosthodontic competency of their candidateshas increased or decreased over the years.

I feel that more education is the key tosolving the denturist issue. Should that educa-tion be directed to the dental student, generalpractitioner, dental laboratory technician ordenturist, or all of them? What type of educa-tion should it be? To increase their technicalskils, their knowledge, llieir dexterity, dleirability to refer some types of patients?

Dr. Jim Lord is to be commended for re-introducing us to an old, but ever-present prob-lem - denturism. As he does, I too hope you willrespond by expressing your views drrough ournewsletter and during the business meetings.

Dr. Bill WelkerDublin, Ohio

Sharry AwardSemi-Finalists Named

The Research Committee of the AmericanCollege of Prosthodontists has recentlycompleted its selection of the six

semi-finalists for the 1996 John J. SharryProsthodontic Research Competition. Afterreviewing the submitted manuscripts, theResearch Conunittee will select three finaliststo present their research at the ACP AmmalSession in Kansas City, Missouri.

The six semi-finalists are:

Dr. Panagiotis ZoidisTemple University School of Dentistry"The Effect of Soldering, Electrowelding andCast-to Procedures on the Accuracy of Fit ofCastable Implant Bars"Mentor: Dr. Sheldon Winkler

Dr. Edmundo I. MartinezUniversity of North Carolina Schoolof Dentistry"Gender-, Side-, and Site-Dependent Variationsin Human Perioral Thermal Sensitivities"Mentor: Dr. Greggory Essick

Dr. Geoffrey W. SheenMCG Dental School"Tensile and Sher Strengths of Several BondingSystems Following Various Surface Treatmentsin In-Ceram All-Ceramic Core Material"Mentor: Dr. Steven A. Aquilino

Dr. Joe 1. VillalobosWliford Hall Medical Center Lackland AFB"Potassium and Rubidium Ion Exchange of aLeucite-Reinforced Porcelain"Mentor: Dr. Stephen Schmitt

Dr. Alan J. SuttonWilford Hall Medical Center Lackland AFB"Sprue Designs Effects on Castability andPorosity of Titanium RPDs "Mentor: Dr. Stephen Schmitt

Dr. George H. ClaytonUSA Dental Clinic Command"The Effect of Luting Agents on the Retentionand Marginal Adaptation of the CeraOneImplant System"Mentor: Dr. Carl F. Driscoll +

ACP Represented at Canadian Denturism Conference

The Canadian Dental Association (CDA)held a meeting of its Task Force onDenturism June 7-8, 1996 in Chicago. Dr.

Catherine Lach, Chair of the ACP DenturismCommittee, attended on behalf of the College.

According to Dr. Lach, "The CDA appearsvery committed to the issues related to denturism.Although denturism is much more a nationalphenomenon in Canada the CDA has seriousconcerns about denturists in the areas of quality ofcare, lack of appropriate education, and the under-lying denturist agenda to expand scope of practiceto include all aspects of removable prosthodonticsincluding implant supported prostheses."

It was agreed by all in attendance thatdenturism is going to exist in Canada as wellas some US states. The goal of the Task Forceis to promote professional, public and legisla-tive awareness.

One course of action proposed by the TaskForce was to develop a survey to access theattitudes of Canadian (and US) dentists regard-ing their current provision for removableprosthodontic treatment modalities. If the resultsshow many dentists feel uncomfortable in

Dr. Kenneth L.StewartAugust 1, 1996Fellow, San Antonio,Texas

The College mourns theloss of Kenneth LoweStewart, DDS who passedaway on August 1, 1996.

Dr.Kenneth Stewart Dr. Stewart was a CharterMember of the ACP.

Ken was a great contributor to the disciplineand specialty of prosthodontics and workedtirelessly to foster interest in prosthodonticswith the objective of improving the quality oftreatment of the prosthodontic patient througheducational activities. Ken's desire to dissemi-nate new ideas, techniques and research intoclinical practice served as the motivation for hisparticipation in the development of the Journalof Prosthodontics. He was appointed as theEditor of the ACP proposed journal in 1988 andthen served as the Editor-in-Chief of the Journalfrom its initial publication in 1992 until 1994. Itwas his vision and leadership prior to the initialpublication that has allowed the Journal ofProsthodontics to flourish and rapidly take itsplace alongside the other publications coveringthe field of prosthodontics.

Ken served his country as a fighter pilotduring World War II. He graduated from theBaltimore College of Dental Surgery in 1951.After a year as a postgraduate student at theUniversity of Texas Dental Branch at Houston,he completed a residency in prosthodontics atWilford Hall United States Air Force MedicalCenter in Texas and successfully challenged

providing these procedures then it may bepossible to develop an educational program toassist them, teaching advanced techniques inremovable prosthodontics and implant supportedprostheses. By supporting the education ofdentists in practice, dIe dentist will feel morecomfortable providing removable prosthodonticservices and the public will have a better alterna-tive than a denturist. The public will have thebenefits of comprehensive diagnosis, treatmentplanning, and treatment provided by generaldentists. The education process will also help thegeneral dentist identify patients that may bebetter served by referra I to prosthodontist.

If the survey results indicate interest andcommitment to an educational program thisprogram would be conducted by prosthodon-tists and allied specialists to further educationin removable prosthodontics, oral medicine,oral pathology, pre prosthetic surgicaltechniques and implant related dentistry(surgical and prosthodontic phases). Thisprogram would be a modular system tailored tothe needs of the individual dentist. The partici-pating dentist could continue through modules

the American Board of Prosthodontics in 1964.Dr. Stewart served thirty years with the Air

Force before joining the faculty of TheUniversity of Texas Health Science Center atSan Antonio in 1973. He remained on thefaculty until his death and was truly loved andrespected by his students and peers.

Ken Stewart was a determined, resilientindividual who overcame many serious med-ical problems, but nevertheless continued tolive life to dIe fullest. He was stricken withcancer in 1994, complications of which even-tually claimed his life.

Dr. Kenneth L. Stewatt's death is a great lossto prosthodontics and to dental education. Wewill all miss Ken - the prosthodontist, the educa-tor, the publisher, the individual. He establisheda benchmark, a benchmat'k of courtesy, honestyand integrity, that will be remembered by hisstudents, colleagues, family atld friends.

Dr. Florian J. KnapFebruary 13, 1996Life Fellow, Colgate, Wisconsin

Dr. Knap was a board certified prosthodontist.A graduate of Marquette University's dentalschool in 1947, he pioneered advanced dentaleducation by achieving a Master of Sciencedegree and then founding a fixed prosthodon-tics program in the 1960's. He rose to theposition of full professor atId chairmatl offixed prosdlOdontics. While chairman, headvanced the principles of occlusion by doingresearch and improving pre-doctoral teaching.

In the late 1960's he established andguided a graduate program in fixed prostho-dontics that attracted many talented young

with more advanced modules involving "handson" involvement with a mentor specialist. Thisprogram is not intended to create "specialists."

To promote public awareness, the Task Forcesuggested informing the public of the names ofgeneral dentists and specialists in their communi-ties who provide removable prosthodontic treat-ment (including implant retained proSdIeses).

A brochure illustrating denture and implantservices provided by dentists was also dis-cussed with emphasis on the education of thedentist and the dentist's ability to providecomprehensive oral health care.

In the area of legislative awareness, the TaskForce plans to develop resources to promote thevalue of comprehensive dentist-provided care forall patients - especially the totally edentulous.These resources will be targeted to legislatorsand state/provincial healili regulatory bodies.

The Canadian members of the Task Forcehave made it very clear that they would like thesupport of the ACP and the ADA to create aNorth American effort. +

people and influenced the evolution ofrestorative dentistry into formalized graduatetraining in prosthodontics.

In the early 1980's Dr. Knap relocated tothe Medical College of Virginia. He wasprofessor and chairman of restorative den-tistry. He grew to love the school and thecommunity as much as his alma mater.

ill honor of dIe memory of Dr. Knap, thenew prosthodontic graduate clinic atMarquette University will be named for him.Partial funding for the new clinic will comefrom donations made by Marquette's prostho-dontic graduates and other interested individ-uals in Dr. Knap's name.

Dr. Alexander L. MartoneJune 6,1996Life Fellow, Norfolk, Virginia

ACP Charter Member Alexander L. Martone,DDS passed away June 6, 1996 at his home inVirginia. A Life Fellow of the ACP, Dr.Martone made great contributions to dentistryholding the office of president ill eight dental-related organizations.

Dr. Martone was a member of the ADAHouse of Delegates for 21 years and served asPresident of the Virginia State Board ofDentistry for II years.

A graduate of the Medical College ofVirginia School of Dentistry, he received hisMaster's degree in Prosthodontics from OhioState University.

Dr. WaIter K. FarrellJune 2, 1996Member, Milwaukee, Wisconsin +

Announcements.......................................•.

The Northeastern Gnathological Societyhonors the memory of Ernest R. Granger andWilliam H. Pruden II by offering the Granger-Pruden Award. This award of $2500 is givenannually for research in prosthodonticsor related materials science. Deadline for

submission of protocol or completed researchis March 1, 1997. For further informationcontact: Dr. R. Brian Ullmann, 312 WarrenAvenue, Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey 07423,(201) 444-0046 or Fax (201) 612-0423 +

The University of Michigan School ofDentistry is proud to announce their seventhannual "Comprehensive Review inProsthodontics" scheduled for October 24-26,1996. This three-day conference is for prostho-dontists, prosthodontic residents, and generaldentists who provide prosthetic services as amajor component of their practice. This pro-gram will provide an intense review of thebiologic and clinical principles that form thefoundation of prosthodontics. A group ofnationally renowned speakers will present theirmaterial in a seminar format and will supporttheir presentations by the literature wheneverpossible. A reading list will be provided foreach presentation. The conference will takeplace at the University of Michigan School ofDentistry in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

On October 23, 1996, the day before theReview Course, the University of MichiganSchool of Dentistry is sponsoring a symposiumhonoring Dr. Brien R. Lang at the time of hisretirement as Chair of the Department ofProsthodontics. Presentations will be made byDr. Charles Goodacre, Dr. Torsten Jemt, Dr.Howard Landesman, and Dr. George Zarb.

For further information regarding the reviewcourse and/or the symposium, please contact Dr.Emerson Robinson, at the Department ofProsthodontics, University of Michigan School ofDentistry, 1011 North University, Ann Arbor, MI,48109-1078, or by telephone at (313) 763-5280.For registration infonnation, please contactthe Office of Continuing Dental Education at(313) 763-5070. +

The Carl O. Boucher ProsthodonticConference dedicated a multifunctional roomat the Ohio State University College ofDentistry during its 31st atmual meeting inColumbus. About 70 people attended the cere-mony including many of Dr. Boucher's formerstudents, colleagues, friends, and admirers.

Dr. Boucher, DDS '28, taught dentistry forforty-seven consecutive years at Ohio State,including thirty years as chairman of the divi-sion of prosthodontics. He was and continuesto be recognized world wide as the man whowrote the book on complete dentures.

The Carl O. Boucher ProsthodonticConference, established in 1966, spent manyyears planning the remodeled room. Theconference membership presently includesnearly 200 dentists from nine countries andtwenty-seven states. +

Portrait of Dr. CarlO. Boucher donated by his son Or. James

B. Boucher (DDS 1993) and wife Roberta. The painting ispresented at the dedication by Dr. Robert B. Stevenson,

secretary of the conference.

Members in the NewsThe New YorkUniversity College ofDentistry hasreceived a $500,000gift from ACP mem-ber Dr. LouisBlatterfein. In honorof him, the NYUCollege of Dentistrywill name the Dr.Louis Blatterfein

Department of Prosthodontics.Dr. Blatterfein is a Professor Emeritus

at the school. "NYU made it possible forme to be successful as a dentist," said Dr.Blatterfein, "It is my great pleasure to beable now to return the gift of my professionand life's work in a meaningful way." +

Dr. John R. Ivanhoe,a member of the EastGeorgia section, wasrecently named theMedical College ofGeorgia School ofDentistry'sOutstanding FacultyMember for 1996. Hewas nominated forthis prestigious award

by the Sophomore dental class. Dr. Ivanhoewas recognized for his efforts in revampingthe Pre-Clinical Complete Denture Courseand the amount of time he spends outsideof class hours assisting the students. Dr.Ivanhoe was the Charter President of theACP East Georgia section. +

Dental LaboratorySurvey Results

The dental laboratory survey published inthe May 1996 Messenger evoked thirty-tworesponses from the ACP membership. Thelow (approximately 1.6%) response raterendered results which are statisticallyinsignificant and inconclusive. A more com-prehensive survey is currently being plannedby the ACP Laboratory Committee. If asked,please participate in this upcoming survey. +

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

September 28 -October 2,1996

September 29 -October 2,1996

c

American Dental AssociationOrlando, FloridaContact: Mr. Edward Jeske, 800-621-8099, Ext. 2658

American Academy of Maxillofacial ProstheticsHyatt Regency Crown Center, Kansas City, MOContact: Dr. John J. Gary (501) 661-1202, ext. 2658

First International Meeting on Implant Rehabilitation of theCompromised Patient, Academy of Osseointegration andthe European Academy for OsseointegrationHotel Krasnapolsky, Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Contact:Academy of Osseointegration, 800-656-7736.

AAOMS Midwinter Conference held in conjunctionwith theACPChicago Marriott Downtown, Chicago, ILContact: AAOMS

American Prosthodontic SocietyAnnual Scientific MeetingHyatt Regency ChicagoContact: Dr. Alan Keyes, (312) 664-3057

American Academy of Fixed ProsthodonticsAnnual Scientific ProgramMarriott Downtown Hotel, Chicago, ILContact: Dr. Robert S. Staffanou (707) 875-3040

Academy of Osseointegration Annual MeetingSan Francisco, CAContact: AO, (800) 656-7736

American Association of Dental SchoolsOrlando, FLContact: ADDS, (202) 667-9433

Annual Meeting of the American Associationof Women DentistsScottsdale, AZ Contact: AAWD, (312) 644-6610

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

Seventh International Congress on ReconstructivePreprosthetic Surgery, CopenhagenContact: E. Hjorting-HansenDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryUniversity of Copenhagen20 None AileDK-2200 Copenhagen N Denmark

ACP Research SymposiumOmni HotelChicago, IllinoisContact: ACP, (312) 573-1260

Call for Papers for OralPresentation at 1997Annual SessionDo you have a unique procedure or atime-saving technique that you would bewilling to share with your colleagues? Atthe 1997 ACP Annual Session, a half daywill be devoted to clinical techniques ofprosthodontic practice and laboratory proce-dures. It is our plan to provide a series of20-minute presentations by our members toour members wherein we "share" whatworks in our office. At this time, theguidelines are as follows:• Presentations must be directed to clinical

practice with an emphasis on techniquerather than theory or philosophy.

• Papers will be presented at themain podium.

This is an excellent opportunity formembers to present in a structured formatand we anticipate a strong response.

Any ACP member may submit an abstractfor a 20-minute presentation at the 1997Annual Session. This presentation must bedirected to clinical practice with an empha-sis on technique rather than theory or phi-losophy and should address topics thatwill allow the audience to return to theirpractice with specific clinical knowledge.

Abstracts are due by December 1, 1996and should be mailed to: Dr. Tom, McGarry,1997 Annual Session Chair, 4320 McAuleyBlvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73120 or faxedto him at (405) 755-7169.

If you have other questions or needadditional information, you can call eitherthe ACP office at (312) 573-1260 or Dr.Tom McGarry's office at (405) 755-7777 .•

Mark Your Calendars forFuture ACP Meetings

1996 Annual SessionOctober 2 - 5Hyatt Regency Crown CenterKansas City, MO

1997 Annual SessionNovember 5 - 8Renaissance Orlando ResortOrlando, FL

1998 Annual SessionSeptember 16 - 19Sheraton San Diego Hotel and MarinaSan Diego, CA

1999 Annual SessionOctober 20-23New York, New York

Classifieds, .........................................

ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIESAVAILABLE

Michigan - Prosthodontics. The Universityof Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry invitesapplications for a full-time, tenure-trackposition at the assistant/associate professor levelin the Department of Prosthodontics, availableJanuary 1997. Responsibilities include teachingin the didactic, preclinical and clinical programof fixed and removable prosthdontics, as well asscholarly activity, including original research.Extramural or intramural dental practice is arequired condition of continued appointment.Applicants must possess a DDS/DMD degreefrom an ADA accredited school, havecompleted an advanced education program inprosthodontics, and be eligible for licensure inthe state of Michigan. Academic rank and salarywill be conm1ensurate with qualifications andexperience. The University of Detroit Mercy isan independent and Catholic with Jesuit andMercy cosponsors. The University emphasizesacademic excellence, ethics, personal attentionto students and the University Mission and CoreValues. We have a culturally diverse faculty andstudent body, and welcome persons of all racesand backgrounds. EEO/ AA employer. To ensurefull consideration, applications should bereceived by October 15, 1996. Qualifiedappl icants should send a letter of interest,curriculum vitae, and the names of three refer-ences to Dr. Arthur Nimmo, Chairperson,Department of Prosthodontics, University ofDetroit Mercy School of Dentistry, 2985 E.Jefferson Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48207-4282.

Pmsthodontics. The University of TexasHealth Science Center at Houston DentalBranch is accepting applications to its three-year Certificate Program. A Master of Sciencein Dentistry or Oral Biomaterials is available.Eligibility for and participation in extramuralrotations at the VA, a local assisted livingfacility, and a community clinic effect stipend.UTDB participates in the PASS and MatchPrograms. Women and minorities are encour-aged to apply. For additional information con-tact: Thomas I. Hurst, DDS; Director,Postgraduate Prosthodontics; PO Box 20068;Houston, TX 77225. Application deadline isOctober 1, 1996

Director, Postgraduate Prosthodontics -West Virginia University School of Dentistry isseeking applications for a full-time, tenure trackposition as Director of PostgraduateProsthodontics. Candidates must be eligible fora West Virginia dental license, which requires aDDS or DMD degree from an accreditedAmerican or Canadian dental school. Advanced

training in prosthodontics is required. Applicantsmust be certified by the American Board ofProsthodontics or attain certification during thefirst year. In addition to duties as PostgraduateProgram Director, responsibilities will includepredoctoral didactic and clinical teaching,independent research and faculty practice.Candidates should have a history of demon-strated competence in education, aclministration,clinical teaching, and independent research.The search will begin inunediately and continuew1til the position is filled. Send application,curriculum vita, and names, addresses, andphone numbers of three references to Dr. MarkRichards, Chair, Restorative Dentistry, WestVirginia University, School of Dentistry, P.O.Box 9495, Morgantown, WV 26506-9495.West Virginia University is an AffirrnativeAction/Equal Opportunity Employer.

PRACTICE OPPORTUNITIESAVAILABLE

Florida - West Coast: Private, 15-year-old, solopractice in one of country's best implant marketsbeing sold due to owner's disability. Located inbeautiful urban waterfront setting with outstand-ing recreational opportW1ities and good privateschools. Diversification of practice with cleftpalate team, professional sports injury rehab,etc. makes for rewarding professional experi-ence. Expansion of physical plant possible fortwo doctors to split shift if desired. Practicehas included extensive crown and bridge,complete/partial dentures, implant rehabilitation,and all cosmetic procedures. Excellent marketfor prosthodontist who could add maxillofacialabilities to the practice. Seller will stay 3-6months for transition. Experienced, friendlystaff. Please send resume and/or introductoryletter to Box M I, c/o ACP, 211 E. Chicago Ave.,Suite 1000, Chicago, IL 60611.

Chicago - I am searching for a board certifiedor board eligible prosthodontist for an associ-ateship leading to a partnership and buy-out fora prominent, well-established, and well-respected prosthetic practice for over 25 years.I am interviewing applicants for this unique,once in a lifetime opportunity to work in aprosthetic office that represents the highest inexcellence of restorative prosthetic care.

Special emphasis in porcelain chemistry,dental materials, and periodontal/implant prosth-dontics is essential. A caring, understanding,people-oriented applicant is desired. A minimumof 3-5 years of clinical experience in privatepractice and/or military service is required.

Prosthetic practice located near O'HareAirport at a large medical center. Please call foran interview. References and curriculum vitaeessential. 312-631-0630.

Established solo prosthodontic practice insouth Denver suburb is seeking an associateleading to partnership in one year and buyoutwithin eight years. Currently scheduling 3months in advance. Beautiful 1860sf suite with4 operatories and lab. Located in amedical/dental building with outstandingaccess, parking and views. Equipment andleaseholds new in 1990. Applicant must havecertificate or be graduating from an accreditedprogram. Send resume to: K. Lee Kuhlke,DDS, MS, 3601 S. Clarkson St., Suite 400,Englewood, CO 80110.

Wanted: Old articulators for documentationpurposes, photographing and possible acquisi-tion. Please contact Dr. Edgar Starcke, Dr.Tracey Keefe, or Dr. Robert Engelmeier at TheUniversity of Texas - Houston Dental Branch,(713) 500-4137.

Issue Date Closing DateNovember October IJanuary December 1March February 1May April 1July June 1September August 1

For more information or to place aclassified ad for The ACP Messenger,please contact:

Joanne ConstantineACP211 E. Chicago Ave., Suite 1000Chicago, IL 60611Phone (312) 573-1260Fax (312) 573-1257

Ads will be charged at a rate of $35 for thefirst 60 words and $1 for each additionalword. The minimum charge is $35.Payment by check, VISA, or MasterCardmust be received with the advertisement.

To ensure consistency in style, adver-tisements will be subject to editing. TheACP reserves the right to decline or with-draw advertisements at its discretion.