The 4th International Congress on 3-D Dental Imaging
June 25-26, 2010 La Jolla, CA

The 4th International Congress on 3-D Dental Imaging is designed specifically to educate dentists on how to optimize treatment through 3-D imaging. Connect with clinicians from all over the world as they come together to learn about the latest techniques with 3-D imaging and related software and products. Learn from leading technology experts on how transitioning to 3-D can benefit your patients and practice. 

Dr. Abramovitch

Dr. Abramovitch is an Associate Professor and Head of the Oral Radiology Section in the Department of Diagnostic Sciences at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Dental Branch. He is a Diplomat of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology and a Diplomat of the American Board of Oral Medicine. He received his D.D.S. from McGill University in Montreal, Canada and his M.S. in Oral Diagnostic Sciences – Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Dr. Abramovitch is currently the Director-elect of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology. He is a Past-President of the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology and a Past-President of the Southwestern Society of Oral Medicine. He is a member of the Editorial Advisory Board of the Journal of the Greater Houston Dental Society. He was a contributing editor for the same journal from 1989 – 2006. He also maintains a referral practice in oral radiology and oral medicine in Houston. Dr. Abramovitch has been performing patient evaluations with cone beam technology for the last three years. His research interests are concentrated on the effectiveness of diagnostic yields for dental radiographic imaging. He is recently coauthored a textbook chapter The Legalities of Cone Beam Imaging in A Textbook of Three-Dimensional Imaging in Orthodontics and Oral Maxillofacial Surgery . Richmond S and Kau Ch (EDS). He is also co-authoring a pocket atlas Cone Beam Ct Imaging Of The Head.
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David C. Bastacky, D.M.D

• Graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine in 1985
• Completed a General Practice Dental Residency in 1986 at Long Island Jewish Medical Center
• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residency completed in 1989 at The Washington Hospital Center
• Clinical Instructor at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in the Division of Dentsply and Oral Surgery
• Private Practice oral & maxillofacial surgeon since 1989

Areas of interest

• Bone grafting utilized in implant dentistry
• Conservative to surgical management of TMJ patients
• Surgical management of congenital skeletofacial deformities via orthognathic surgery

President of Greater Catonsville Dental Study Club from 1991 to present

President of GBMC oral and maxillofacial surgery study club from 2005 to the present
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Dr. Derek Fine

A New Jersey native, Dr. Fine received his Bachelor of Science degree from George Washington University. He then attended The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey where he received his degree of Doctor of Dental Medicine in 1987. Dr. Fine has a state-of-the-art comprehensive dental practice in Denville, New Jersey. He has completed advanced training in Neuromuscular Occlusion, Full Mouth Reconstruction and Implant restoration at the prestigious Las Vegas Institute. Dr. Fine is a Fellow of the academy of General Dentistry, Member of the Academy of Laser Dentistry, Academy of Comprehensive Esthetics, ADA and Tri-County Dental Society. Dr. Fine and his partner use the Gendex CB-500 daily for their patients to aid in the diagnosis and treatment planning process for implant placement and restoration. They use it for diagnosis and predictability in treating TMD, Sleep Apnea, Endodontics, Orthodontics and Oral Surgery.
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Dr. John W. Carey DMD

John W. Carey, DMD graduated from Temple University School of Dentistry in 1996. He then completed his residency in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at Emory University and Hospital in 2000. After a brief associateship, he started Cherokee Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, LLC in 2001. He has grown and maintained this practice with a pursuit of staying abreast in the technological advances within dentistry. To this end, he created and still is the president of the Cherokee Study Club. This study club is an affiliate of the Seattle Study Club and is one of the biggest dental study clubs in the state of Georgia. Dr. Carey believes that Cone Beam CT imaging is one of the biggest advances in dentistry in the last twenty years. In his spare time, Dr. Carey enjoys spending time with his wife and their four children!
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Dr. John Flucke

Dr. John Flucke was born and raised in Kansas City. He received his DDS degree from the University of Missouri - Kansas City in 1987. He has practiced in Lee’s Summit since 1989 and was pleased to open his new state of the art facility in 2007. Dr. Flucke’s passion is technology and he is always looking for the latest development to benefit his patients. Shortly after graduating from dental school, Dr. Flucke became fascinated with the emerging field of technology in health care. He began incorporating digital technologies and saw the benefits in treatment and education his patients received. Energized by his experiences, Dr. Flucke began writing articles on all aspects of technology for a dental newsletter. This, in turn, evolved into clinical testing for dental manufacturers and lecturing at major dental meetings. Now, several years later, he is well respected for his knowledge and achievements in the industry. Dr. Flucke is the Technology Editor of Dental Products Report magazine. He is the Peer Review Chairman for the State of Missouri and past president of the Greater Kansas City Dental Society. .
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Scott D. Ganz, DMD

Successful implant reconstruction is dependent upon several factors acting in concert. These include proper pre-surgical diagnosis and treatment planning, appreciation of correct vertical dimension and occlusal control, pre-surgical prosthetic fabrication of the restorative components, surgical guidance to insure suitable fixation and immobility of the implant. The diagnostic phase is the foundation for successful implementation. The advent of new Cone Beam CT (CBCT) scan technology, and especially the i-CAT machine, has been a major factor in removing many of the barriers associated with the use of CT scan imaging, making it a simple for clinicians to almost instantly gain the most relevant information for the patient's treatment and benefit. This presentation will cover concepts regarding the diagnostic power of the technology, for appreciating unanticipated pathology, impacted teeth, bone grafting applications, and implant evaluation and placement. Dr. Ganz's "Triangle of Bone"TM concept will be illustrated as an important decision-making tool, correctly defining available anatomy as an aid in locating implant and/or bone graft receptor sites. Additionally, state-of-the art tools will be presented for improved diagnosis, and treatment planning to achieve true restoratively driven implant dentistry. Clinicians attending this program will gain an indepth understanding of this exciting technology, and how it will impact the future of dentistry for years to come.
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Dr. Guttenberg

Dr. Guttenberg is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, practicing the full scope of his specialty in Washington, DC where he is Director of the Washington Institute for Mouth, Face and Jaw Surgery. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and a Fellow of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and of the American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, of which he is currently the Immediate Past-President. Dr. Guttenberg is a member of the teaching staff at the Washington Hospital Center and is the chairman of its Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Training and Education Committee. He is a frequent lecturer throughout the United States and abroad as well. Doctor Guttenberg has written numerous scientific articles and book chapters which have been published in the dental and medical literature.
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Dr. Jack T. Krauser

Dr. Jack T Krauser, DMD started his dental career at the University of Pennsylvania, Dental school. He then went on to become a practitioner in the Periodontics department at Boston University. After a short stay in private practice in NY, he started his own practice in Boca Raton, Florida, where he practices today. He has lectured nationally and internationally on subjects including implant design and surfaces, extraction socket therapy, ridge augmentation and regeneration as well as guided implant surgery. He is involved as an editor of several implant related journals, he has published over 20 journal articles and three text chapters. He will also be a co-author of a new implant text scheduled for release in 2009. He belongs to many dental and implant organizations and is presently the Secretary of the ICOI, the worlds largest implant organization.
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Dr. Matthew Lark

Synopsis CV Narrative: Dr. Matthew Lark was and has practiced general dentistry in Toledo, Ohio for the past 27 years with an emphasis on Temporomandibular Disorders. Orofacial Pain, and Implantology. Dr. Lark is a Fellow and current President of the American Academy of Orofacial Pain. He is also an assistant clinical professor at the University of Toledo Medical Center, Department of Dentistry. He became a diplomat of the American Board of Orofacial Pain in 1995, is a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, a Master in the Academy of General Dentistry, and a Clinical Instructor at the Kois Center. Dr. Lark has lectured and published internationally and has been awarded Fellowship in the American and International College of Dentists. Currently, Dr. Lark is teaching and conducting clinical research using cone beam radiology as a diagnostic aid for implantology, orofacial pain, head and neck pathology, and sleep disorders.
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Dr. Ed Lin

Dr. Ed Lin is a full-time practicing orthodontist and is one of four partners at Orthodontic Specialists of Green Bay (OSGB), a private group practice in Green Bay, WI. OSGB is a completely digital practice and they have made the transition into the 3-D world in orthodontics. There are 3 specific technologies that have given their practice the capabilities of making this major transition: Dolphin Imaging, SureSmile, and i-CAT. OSGB is also responsible for working together with both SureSmile and Imaging Sciences in creating SureSmile wires generated off of the i-CAT scan. In fact, these SureSmile generated i-CAT wires are only the 2nd dental appliance that have ever been utilized for active patient care!!! Dr. Lin will share his practice’s experience with the benefits of 3-D imaging in regards to diagnostics and therapeutic patient care.
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Dr. James Mah

Dr. James Mah is an Associate Clinical Professor at the University of Southern California and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. At USC he is the Director of Redmond Imaging Center and the Director of the Craniofacial Virtual Reality Laboratory. Dr. Mah obtained his Bachelor of Science, Doctorate of Dental Surgery, Master of Science degrees and his Certificate of Specialization in Orthodontics from the University of Alberta, Canada. Following he graduated from Harvard Medical School with a Doctorate of Medical Science degree and completed a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in the Department of Orthopaedics at Children’s Hospital, Boston. His current research has been focused on creating virtual 3-dimensional craniofacial patients upon which diagnosis, treatment planning and simulations can be performed.
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Dr. Gordon McCarthy

An Ohio native, Dr. McCarthy received his Bachelor of Science degree from Ohio University. He then attended the Ohio State College of Dentistry where he received his degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery in 2004. Dr. McCarthy runs a comprehensive general dental practice in his hometown of Marietta, Ohio. He has completed numerous hours of CE courses related to implant placement surgery and restoration as well as advanced bone and soft tissue grafting. Prior to purchasing a Cone Beam machine Dr. McCarthy spent 2 years researching the technology as it emerged into the dental market. Dr. McCarthy uses the technology daily for his patients to aid in diagnosis and treatment planning. He has also created an imaging center for the surrounding dental and medical professionals to utilize in their patient care.
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Dr. Terry Myers

Dr. Terry Myers completed his residency in advanced general dentistry and served as an instructor in the Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency Program and director of the faculty practice at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry. He is a fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry, and a member of the Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry as well as the Dental Sleep Disorder Society. Dr. Myers is on the board of directors at Research Belton Foundation and is a participating provider for the dental care program to improve children’s dental care. His private practice, where he had implanted the Gendex GXCB-500 and DEXIS, is in Belton, Mo. Dr. Myers can be reached by e-mail at office@keystone-dentistry.com
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Dr. Ernest S. Orphanos

Dr. Ernest S. Orphanos is a board certified Periodontist with extensive experience in dental implants and bone augmentation procedures in conjunction with Cone Beam Technology. He receieved his dental degree from SUNY Stony Brook and his specialty certificate from Tufts University in Boston. It was at Tufts University that he spearheaded a dental implant study club at Tufts University and wrote his final thesis paper on CT scan technology for the clinical practice. Dr. Orphanos has created a dental implant quick reference guide for a particular implant company that has been published and distributed both nationally and internationally. As a continuing education provider for the State of Florida, he hosts a local study club whose curriculum emphasizes the current trends in implant dentistry. Dr. Orphanos has a private practice in Boca Raton, Florida. He and his staff are committed to providing his patients the best of care to ensure his patients a safe and pleasant dental experience.
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Dr. Anthony Polimeni

Education

• Temple University, Philadelphia, PA.
  Postdoctoral Program in Periodontology.
  Earned Certificate July 1990.
• University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA.
  Postdoctoral program in Advanced General Dentistry and Prosthodontics.
  Earned Certificate July 1988.
• Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA.
  Earned D.M.D. degree May 1987

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Teaching Affiliations

• Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Periodontics, SUNY Stony Brook Dental School
• Visiting Professor, Department of Periodontology, Temple University School of Dentistry.

Clinical Practice Experience
Currently in private practice limited to Periodontics and Dental Implant Surgery, Huntington, N.Y.
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Dr. Rawson

Dr. Rawson is a board certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon with advanced training and extensive experience in the field of dental implants and bone augmentation. He received his undergraduate degree in molecular and cell biology from the University of California, Berkeley before completing his doctorate degree from the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry. Dr. Rawson then completed his four year residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Loma Linda University Medical Center where he was awarded a certificate and master’s degree for his research in bone grafting and bone regeneration. Dr. Rawson has received numerous honors and currently lectures nationally on dental implants, bone grafting, advanced CT imaging, and many other aspects of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Dr. Rawson founded Reno Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery in Nevada with the vision of having the highest level of care through technology and compassion. The state-of-the-art practice is equipped with an in office 3D CT scanner which enables him to place implants with tremendous accuracy. He and his staff are dedicated to every detail in making the patient experience the best it can possibly.
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Dr. Stephen Swallow

Dr. Swallow has practiced general dentistry in Kittery, Maine since 1974. A graduate of the Medical College of Virginia, he began incorporating implant dentistry into treatment plans in 1984; since 2001 he has practiced all phases of implant dentistry. Dr. Swallow is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology and a Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry. He is currently the President of the Northeast District of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry and serves on the Education Committees of the ABOI and AAID. He is Vice President of the Alabama Implant Study Group, the original source of education in implant Dentistry.
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Dr. Rik A. Vanooteghem

Rik A. Vanooteghem, DDS, MS has been practicing periodontics since 1986 in Sunnyvale, California. His career has been highlighted by his commitment to his patients and continuing education. Dr. Vanooteghem earned his dental degree from the Catholic University of Leuven’s Dental School in Leuven, Belgium in 1981. After immigrating to the United States of America from Belgium in 1984, he received his Master of Science Degree in Periodontics from Loma Linda University. He then returned to Belgium to earn a diploma in Surgical Placement of Bränemark Dental Implants in 1985. Dr. Vanooteghem’s commitment to education is evident by his involvement in both teaching and learning. He has been a full-time and part-time assistant professor at the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry. Dr. Vanooteghem is also founder and director of the Silicon Valley Study Group, a group of dentists dedicated to elevating the standard of care in their communties. Dr. Vanooteghem lives in San Jose with his wife, Kathy, and two teenage daughters, Tessa and Tara. Dr. Vanooteghem enjoys an invigorating game of tennis or a heart pounding bike ride. He as been a private pilot since he was 16 and enjoys every opportunity to take to the sky’s.
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Dr. Way

Dr. Way is in private practice of orthodontics in Ft. Collins, CO. He integrated the i-CAT CBCT technology into his initial examinations in November of 2005. He utilizes this CBCT/3D directed diagnosis to improve treatment outcomes for every patient. Dr. Way is a board certified orthodontist with a special interest in orthognathic surgery, obstructive sleep apnea and the promotion of long term periodontal health through appropriate orthodontic treatment.
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Dr. Richard Weems

Dr. Richard Weems is a native of Birmingham, Alabama and received his DMD from the University of Alabama School of Dentistry in 1977. He returned to UAB for graduate training earning a Master’s Degree in Dental Radiology in 1984, and has been a full-time dental educator since that time. Currently, he is Associate Professor and Director of Dental Radiology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry. He is also the Director of the new Oral and Maxillofacial Imaging Center at UAB. Dr. Weems is also a dental consultant to the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences and the Jefferson County (Alabama) Coroner/Medical Examiner’s Office. He has investigated over 200 cases involving criminal human bitemark analysis and victim identification through dental remains resulting from homicide and accidental death. He is also a member of the national mass disaster mortuary team, DMORT, and was deployed to the World Trade Center, as well as, Hurricanes Katrina and Ike to aid in victim identification. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Forensic Odontology.
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