SPORTSDDS - Key Persons
Dr. Schafigh received his DDS from the University of Giessen in 1999. Since February, 2000 he has been with the Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Chairman Prof. Dr. Dr. H.P. Howaldt. This is the former Department of Oral
Surgery and Dental Polyclinic; Chairman Prof. Dr. H. Kirschner. Dr. Schafigh's special interest is dental traumatology. On June 22, 2001 he addressed the World Congress on Sports Dentistry and Dental Traumatology in Boston, Massachusetts. His lecture outlined his important work on ankylosis and root resorption in persistant primary teeth. Dr. Schafigh discussed the use of persitant primary teeth for auto-transplantation to replace lost permanent incisors. He is married and the proud father of two lovely children.
Dr. Vachiramon received his dental degree and Graduate Diploma of Clinical Sciences in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery from Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand. He pursued surgical training and MSc in Oral and Maxillofacial
Surgery at Eastman Dental Institute, University College London. He also received Certificate Training in Maxillofacial Prosthetics from Eastman Dental Institute, University College London. Dr. Vachiramon is a fellow and Diplomate of International Congress of Oral Implantologists and holds a Mastership of prosthodontic section of International Congress of Oral Implantologists. In addition, he is a fellow of International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, corresponding fellow of American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and affiliate fellow of American Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics. He is also an active member of Academy of Osseointegration, American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association, European Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, International Congress of Maxillofacial Prosthetics, American Association of Anaplastologists, Academy of Laser Dentistry, Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, American Academy of Sleep Medicine, British Sleep Society, Canadian Society of Sleep Medicine and Academy of Sport Dentistry. Dr. Vachiramon lectures regularly on many different topics, with particular interest on craniofacial and dental implantology, dental sleep medicine and maxillofacial prosthetics. Furthermore, Dr. Vachiramon participated in numerous research projects which have been presented as oral, posters and table clinics and has had many articles published. Currently, he is a consultant to Plastic and Craniomaxillofacial Division, Police General Hospital in Bangkok, Thailand. He also has his private practice in Thailand.
Job Titles:
- Sports Dentist, Pymble Corporate Centre, 20 Bridge Street, Suite 304, Pymble, NSW 2073 Australia, PO Box 5, Pymble NSW 2073, 61 - 2 - 9488 - 7555
Job Titles:
- Member of Colegio Estomatol Gico De Guatemala
Dr. Carlos Ponce graduated from the Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala School of Dentistry in 1977. He received his postgrauate training in oral pathology, oral medicine and maxillofacial surgery from the same institution in
1987. Dr. Ponce is a member of Colegio Estomatol�gico de Guatemala, Asociaci�n de Cirug�a Oral y Maxilofacial de Guatemala, International College for Oral and Maxilofacial Surgery and the Academy for Sports Dentistry. He serves on the Comit� Ol�mpico Guatemalteco on both the doping control team and as Secretary of the Medical Commission. He is on the medical staff of Hospital Bella Aurora and Hospital Ciudad Vieja in Guatemala. Carlos Ponce is a member of the Sports Medical Commission of the VII Juegos Deportivos Centroamericanos Guatemala 2001 and Director of its Sports Dental Commission. Dr. Ponce is a speaker on dental implants and sports dentistry. His speaking engagements have included the Congress on Sports Medicine, Havana, Cuba, Congress of Sports Medicine, Guatemala and the Central American Congress of Sports Medicine, San Pedro Sula, Honduras.
Chukwudi Ochi Onyeaso was born in Abia State,Nigeria. . He received his BDS from the School of Dentistry, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria in January, 1990. Dr. Onyeaso did a Fellowship in Dental Surgery of the West African College of Surgeons (FWACS) and completed it in October, 1999. He serves as a Lecturer /Consultant Orthodontist, School of Dentistry, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria. Responsibilities include the teaching of orthodontics and tutorials to predoctoral dental students and residents, consultations for referred orthodontic cases requiring specialty management. He participates in teaching of revision courses for postgraduate dental surgeons preparing for the fellowship of the West African College of Surgeons in dental surgery since December of 2000. Dr Onyeaso received recognition as the Best Behaved student, Federal School of Arts and Science, Aba, Abia State, Nigeria in 1982; Best Biology student at Advanced Level, Federal School of arts and Sciences in 1982 and recently was honoured with the award of the lecturer of the year (2001 - 2002) in the Faculty of Dentistry, College of Medicine of University of Ibadan by the Unibadan Association of Dental students, University of Ibadan, Nigeria. Dr. Onyeaso is a member of the Nigeria Dental Association, Nigeria Medical Association, Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria, International Association Dental
Research. He is a Fellow of the West African College of Surgeons. Dr. Onyeaso holds an Honorary Appointment to the RESEARCH BOARD OF ADVISORS of American Biographical Institute (since 2003). He has been appointed a resource person in orthodontics for the Faculty of Dentistry of the West African College of Surgeons (2003). Dr.Onyeaso has many local and international publications to his credit. Among other research interests in orthodontics, Dr. Onyeaso has interest in sports Dentistry (promoting the use of mouthguards in sports especially among children and young adults). He reviews manuscripts for local and international journals and has presented papers at local and international conferences. He is happily married to Olutoyin with children.
Dr. Friedlander earned his DDS degree in 1984 from the Colegio Odontologico Colombiano in Bogota, Colombia. He then served as an instructor in the Department of Dental Occlusion at the University of Tel Aviv School of Dentistry, Tel Aviv, Israel. Subsequently, Dr. Friedlander pursued his
certificate in Prosthodontics at the University of Indiana in Indianapolis, Indiana. In 1988 he was awarded his MSD (Master of Science in Dentistry) from the very same institution. From 1989 until 1991 he was a Clinical Instructor and Guest Lecturer at the Department of Prosthodontics, Hebrew University School of Dentistry, Hadassa, Jerusalem, Israel. Since 1991 he has been the Chief Dentist and manager of the Dental Clinic at the Kibutz Givat Brenner, Israel. Dr. Friedlander is the Founder and Prosthodontist of the Rehovot Dental Clinic, Rehovot, Israel. As a prosthodontist he has treated many patients who have suffered dental trauma during the practice of sports, both amateur and professional. In 2001 Dr. Friedlander has attended both the First International Symposium on Dentistry & Sport in Cologne, Germany and the First World Congress on Sports Dentistry and Dental Traumatology sponsored by both the Academy for Sports Dentistry and the International Association of Dental Traumatology in Boston, Mass., U.S.A. His goal is to try to promote sports dentistry amongst dentists and patients in Israel. Dr. Friedlander is a member of the Israeli Dental Association, Israeli Academy of Prosthodontics, American Academy for Sports Dentistry.
Dr. Low graduated with an MScDent and BDS from the University of Sydney. He is also a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (FRACDS). He holds an Assistant Professorship at the University of Hong Kong. In addition, his contributions to dentistry are recognized internationally through invitations to Fellowships in two international dental academies; the Pierre Fauchard Academy, FPFA and the Academy of Dentistry International, FADI.
Additionally, he has particular interest and considerable experience in Endodontics, Restorative Dentistry and Sports Dentistry. Dr. Low is engaged in clinical practice limited to Endodontics. He has several peer reviewed publications in international journals and maintains a committment to research in Endodontics and Dental Materials. Dr. Low is a member of the International Academy for Sports Dentistry. His Sports Dentistry related publications include: Low D (2002). Mouthguard Protection and Sports-related Dental Trauma. Annals of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons; 16: 153-155 and Low D, Sumii T, Swain M, Ishigami K, Takeda T (2002). Instrumented indentation characterization of mouth-guard materials. Dental Materials; 18: 211-215.
Job Titles:
- West Paces Professional Park, 1218 West Paces Ferry Road, Suite 200, Atlanta, GA 30327, 404 - 261 - 4941
Dr. David Garber has a dual appointment at the Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry, Augusta, Georgia as Clinical Professor in the Department of Periodontics, as well as Clinical Professor in the Department of Oral Rehabilitation. He also serves on the faculties at Louisiana State University, New Orleans, Louisiana as Clinical Professor in the Department of Prosthodontics and at The University of Texas, San Antonio, Texas as Adjunct Professor in the Department of Restorative
Dentistry. Dr. Garber graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with postdoctoral training in both periodontics and fixed prosthodontics (periodontal prosthetics). Prior to his coming to Atlanta, he was on the university faculty as Director of Crown and Bridge and Director of the Group Clinical Practice. He lectures extensively on multidisciplinary approaches to optimizing esthetics. The programs integrate restorative dentistry and periodontic implants in developing total dental facial harmony and he has presented throughout America, Europe, and the Orient. He has practiced in Great Britain, South Africa, and the U.S.A. Dr. Garber is an active member of numerous dental societies, including the American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics, the American Academy of Periodontology, the American Prosthodontic Society, and is a Board Member of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry. He has also been named "Fellow of the College" of the International College of Dentists, USA Section. Dr. Garber writes extensively, publishing enumerable articles and has contributed to many dental texts. He has co-authored texts on esthetic dentistry, including Bleaching Teeth, Porcelain Laminate Veneers, Porcelain and Composite Inlays and Onlays, and Complete Dental Bleaching. Dr. Garber is completing a text himself on integrated therapy in advanced esthetics and "the esthetic implant".
Dr Flanagan received his DDS degree from Georgetown University. He excelled in research concerning radio-calcium absorption. He did an oral cancer internship at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Medical Center in New York, New York. Dr Flanagan has a Masters in the Academy of General Dentistry, Diplomate status in the American Board of oral Implantology and Implant Dentistry, International College of Oral Implantologists and the American Board of Forensic Dentistry. He is Board Eligilble for the American Board of General Dentistry and a member of the ADA, AGD, APS, Academy of Osseointegration and ICOI. He is widely published in various dental journals and maintains several dental patents. His professional experience includes: Windham Community Memorial Hospital - Chief of Dentistry 1987 - 1989, 1994 - 2000, Eastern Connecticut Health Systems Agency - Board of Directors 1977 - 1982, Natchaug Psychiatric Hospital - Medical Staff 1988 - 1993, Windham School System - Dental Consultant 1978 - 1990, Northeastern Connecticut Dental Society - President 1976 - 1978, Windham Regional Vocational Technical School - Chief Advisor 1975 - 1979, National Medical Insurance Consultants, NY, NY - Consultant 1994 - Present, Proctor and Gamble, Cincinnati, Ohio - Actisite Consultant 1995, U.S. Olympic Committee - Attending Dentist 1993 - Present, Windham Dental Laboratories- Owner. He maintains community service affiliations with:Windham Area Heart Fund Chairman - 1976, Windham Area American Cancer Society - 1976-1978, Willimantic Chamber of Commerce - Board of Directors-1974-1976, Windham Senior Citizens Dental Clinic - Founder-1984, Direct Relief Foundation - Guatemala - April 1973, April 1975, Operation Friendship, American Med. Team, Yibin, Sichuan, Peoples Republic of China, Sept 1994, Conn. Bank and Trust - Advisory Board - 1987-89, Boston Museum of Science - Scientist by Mail - 1995-1999.
Dr. Donald Gary has over 25 years experience in cosmetic and restorative dentistry. He is a 1973 graduate of the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry and received his fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry in 1985. Dr. Gary is a member of the Academy
for Sports Dentistry. The Memphis Dental Society has selected Dr. Gary twice as the Memphis Dentist of the Year. Last year he was chosen "Tennessee Dentist of the Year" by the Academy of General Dentistry. For nearly two decades, Dr. Gary has lectured to thousands of dentists and their staffs throughout the country on subjects such as practice management, dental insurance, and the latest advancements and new procedures in dental management.
Dr Krishnan A Subramanian completed his BDS in 1991 from College of Dental Surgery from MAHE, Mangalore. A former lecturer in Endodontics and Restorative Dentistry in CODS, MAHE is in private practice since 1995. Dr. Krishnan has brought Sports Dentistry into India. He is a member of International Academy of Sports Dentistry and country representative in International Association for Dentistry and Sport. He has taken a lot of effort and formed Indian Society of Sports Dentistry. Recently he presented a paper on Sports Dentistry and Dental / facial injuries in Cricket and their prevention at the 2nd World Congress on Science and Medicine in Cricket at Cape Town, S.Africa. He has made mark in India for Sports Dentistry. Dr. Subramanian also is the National co-ordinator, Indian Academy of Aesthetic and Cosmetic Dentistry and also has earned a Certificate in Dental Sleep Medicine, Erkodent, Germany.
Andreas Filippi, PD Dr. med. dent., Associate Clinical Professor of Oral Surgery, Radiology and Oral Medicine, Zentrum fur Zahnmedizin der Universitat Basel, Hebelstrasse 3, CH-4056, Basel, Switzerland, Tel +41-61-267-2606, Fax +41-61-267-2607, Andreas.Filippi@unibas.ch
Dr. Andreas Filippi started his career at the University of Giessen in Germany. After earning his dental degree he received an appointment as Assistant Clinical Professor of
Oral Surgery from 1990 until 1998. From 1999 until the early part of 2001 Dr. Filippi served as Associate Professor Clinic of Oral Surgery and Stomatology at the University of Berne, Switzerland. He has been Associate Clinical Professor of Oral Surgery at the University of Basel ever since. Dr. Filippi is well published. He has written more than 80 national and international articles. Many of them dealing with dental traumatology. In June, 2001 Dr. Filippi presented an important paper at the World Congress on Sports Dentistry and Dental Traumatology sponsored by the International Association of Dental Traumatology and the Academy for Sports Dentistry. Along with colleagues from the School of Dental Medicine, University of Berne, Switzerland he was able to show the usefulness of a newly developed and patented titanium trauma splint (TTS).
Dr. Burak Demiralp, obtained his PhD degree from Health Science Institute of Hacettepe University. He was awarded by The Scientific and Technical Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK) as a science fellow and studied at the Center for Craniofacial Regeneration at the
University of Michigan, U.S.A between 1999 and 2001. His research was focused on hormonal controls of bone remodeling. During this period he also taught periodontics at the undergraduate clinics of the University of Michigan. He got the third place at the Warner Lambert Hatton Award at the 30 th Annual Meeting of the AADR in Chicago, U.S.A in 2001. He was awarded by the American Association of Dental Research to participate in IADR/ Hatton Award competition in Chiba, Japan in 2001with AADR Travel Award. He also got ASBMR Young Investigator Award, which was awarded by the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research in Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.A in 2001. Recently he is working as a faculty member at Hacettepe University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Periodontology. He is the undergraduate clinical director for periodontology for D4s. He also has Advanced Implant Training Certificate from Misch Implant Institute. He is an international archery judge. He had served in 2 world championships, in Havana, Cuba in 1999, and Nimes, France in 2003.
Dr. David R. Patton graduated from the Ohio State University College of Dentistry in 1991. He then completed advanced training (GPR) at the Veteran's
Administration Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio. Since then Dr. Patton has maintained his private practice. He provides Preventive, Restorative and Cosmetic Dentistry as well as Sports Dentistry in the Cleveland suburb of Solon, Ohio. Currently, Dr. Patton is the Team Dentist for the Solon High School Comets. He is on staff at Saint Vincent Medical Center in Cleveland and a faculty member of Saint Luke's Medical Center (GPR). Additionally, Dr. Patton provides his expertise in dental and oro-facial trauma as the Dentist-on-call for the Solon Medical Campus of Saint Vincent's Medical Center. Dr. Patton is an active member of: the Academy for Sports Dentistry, International Association of Dental Traumatology, Academy of General Dentistry, American Dental Association, Ohio Dental Association and the Cleveland Academy of Dental Studies. He also is a Project Protect task force member (a community service project to make custom-fitted mouthguards for student athletes). Dr. Patton keeps abreast of new technology in dentistry as well as the latest advances in Sports Dentistry by participating in multiple continuing education programs. This includes the annual Academy for Sports Dentistry's meetings. Dr. Patton enjoys traveling, skiing, sailing and gardening. Most of all he enjoys his time at home with his family (Joyce, Ian and Madison pictured above).
Douglas Lambert, DDS, FACD, is in private practice in Edina, Minnesota with an emphasis on aesthetic, sports, and conprehensive dentistry. He lectures frequestly world-wide and presented at the 199 IASD Annual Symposium in Toronto, Canada and the 2002 IASD Annual Symposium in San Antonio, Texas. He is the former team dentist for the Minnesota North Stars (NHL). He has received numerous honors and awards, the most recent being the Top Cosmetic Dentist in the Minneapolis / St Paul Magazine. He is a fellow of the American College of Dentists and the Pierre Fauchard Academy. Dr Lambert does clinical research for various dental manufacturers and is currently a trustee for the Minneapolis District Dental Society. He is published in many dental publications focusing mostly on aesthetic dentistry. Dr Lambert also serves as the team dentist for the Minnesota Lynx Professional Basketball team.
Dr Laska was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, then moved to Los Angeles as a young child. He has lived in the Los
Feliz/Silverlake community of Los Angeles ever since. Dr. Laska attended UCLA for undergraduate studies and graduated from USC Dental School in 1970. He has been in private practice in Los Angeles since that time. Dr. Laska is married with three children. During the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games, Dr. Laska was selected as a dentist for the athletes and the officials. Also, Dr. Laska is currently the dentist for the Los Angeles Clippers professional basketball team. He keeps abreast of new techniques through participation in many continuing education seminars. He is active in the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry and the Academy For Sports Dentistry.
Dr. Mor�guez graduated with high honors from the University of Chile Dental School in 2001. Since March, 2002 he has been part of the Removable Prosthodontic Staff at the University of Chile Dental School. Dr. Mor�guez devotes attention to the study of Oclussion and Temporomandibular Joint Disorders. He is a member of the International Academy for Sports Dentistry. In 2001 he began working with soccer players. In 2003 the doctor participated in an Implant and Rehabilitation course using the ITI implant dentistry system. Also, in 2003 the doctor completed a Residency Program at the Center for Sports Health and Exercise Sciences at the Olympic Training Center of Puerto Rico. Dr. Mor�guez has been an avid sportsman all his life, He especially enjoys playing soccer. He is working for the development of sports dentistry as a recognized specialty in Chile and believes that Team Dentists can help athletes maintain good health and enhance their performance.
Dr. De Luna was born in S�o Paulo, Brazil, then moved to Mexico City as a young child. She then relocated to Crystal Lake, Illinois and later to Amsterdam, Holland. She returned
to S�o Paulo in 1987, where she finished her studies and has since set up her private dental practice which provides services to the International community of S�o Paulo in the area of General Dentistry for adults and children with a special interests in Prevention and in Sports Dentistry. She is a member of the Academy for Sports Dentistry (U.S.A.), Associa��o Brasileira de Odontologia Desportiva (ABRODESP - Brazil), Associa��o Paulista de Cirurgi�es Dentistas (APCD - Brazil), Conselho Regional de Odontologia (CRO-SP Brazil) and Conselho Federal de Odontologia (CFO - Brazil) and is active in many other social organizations in S�o Paulo. Dr. De Luna attends seminars and congresses throughout the year to keep up to date with advances and new techniques in Dentistry with special attention to the areas of Prevention, Pediatrics, Aesthetics and Sports Dentistry and promotes workshops and courses geared specifically towards parents, children and school staffs in Preventive Care for Children and Adolescents and Sports Dentistry.
Job Titles:
- Member in Periodontics at the University of Louisville School of Dentistry
- Professor
Dr. Reagan Moore is a full time faculty member in periodontics at the University of Louisville School of Dentistry. He received his DDS at Ohio State U. in 1968. Dr. Moore served in the Europe while with the United States Army. He practiced general dentistry in Wilmington Ohio from 1968 until 1983; Dr Moore received his training in periodontics and a Peridontics training and Masters in Dentistry from the University of Kentucky in 1985. Dr Moore has researched and published in the area of periodontal plastic surgery, bone grafting materials and periodontal diseases in tobacco users. Most recently he has established a prototype for a student run organizations in sports dentistry. He is married to Dr. Margaret Hill who is a full time staff member of the Department of Periodontics at the University of Louisville, School of Dentistry.
Dr. Bacho was born in Beirut, Lebanon in 1958. He graduated from St. Joseph University (Beirut) in 1982. In 1985, Dr Bacho earned a certificate in Pediatric Dentistry and Prevention from the University of Paris. In 1994, he successfully completed a Doctorate of Sciences in Dentistry (D.S.O) from the University of Paris. Dr. Bacho has been a Fellow of the International College of Dentists (F.I.C.D) since 1999 and he is a former President of the Lebanese Society of Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Bacho is also a member of the French Society of Pediatric Dentistry and the International Association of Pediatric Dentistry. Currently, Dr. Bacho is an Associate Professor at the School of Dentistry, Lebanese University. Dr Bacho served as the Director of the post-graduate program in Pediatric and Community Dentistry from 1997 to 2003. Since 1986 he has maintained a private practice limited to Pediatric Dentistry in Beirut. Dr. Bacho has a strong interest in dental traumatology. He has given several international and local lectures on this topic focusing on the prevention of traumatic injuries to the teeth. Dr Bacho participated in the World Congress on Sports Dentistry and Dental Traumatology.held in Boston in 2001.
Dr. Robert Gassner, Associate Professor at the Departments of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Innsbruck, Austria and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania received his medical and dental training at the University of Innsbruck, Austria. Joining the Department of Oral &
Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Innsbruck, Austria in 1991 one of his research interests was craniomaxillofacial trauma. Therefore he established a database on dentofacial trauma. To date more than 10 000 cases reflect the busy everyday clinical workload and experience of the department. He is actively involved in dentofacial trauma research, with several scientific publications related to craniomaxillofacial and dental trauma and launched an interdisciplinary trauma research study group. He has given more than 60 scientific oral presentations at numerous meetings including the World congress of the International Association of Dental Traumatology and the Academy for Sports Dentistry in Boston, June 2001. Dr. Gassner is currently a Visiting Associate Professor, Dept. of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Pittsburgh 3501 Terrace Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15261, phone 412-648-8604, fax 412-648-3600.
Job Titles:
- Director De Area De Saleud Deportiva, Fundacion Luis Alberto Nicolao, Posadas 1284 8p DA, C1011ABF, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Dr. Sergio Maximilliano Bracco, Director de Area de Saleud Deportiva, Fundacion Luis Alberto Nicolao, Posadas 1284 8p dA, C1011ABF, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Telephone +54-11-4958-7705, Fax +54-11-4815-7222, E-mail: smbracco@intramed.net.ar and sef1960@infovia.com.ar
Job Titles:
- Director, Endodontic Residency Training Program
Dr. Varawan Sae-Lim, Director, Endodontic Residency Training Program and Undergraduate Endodontics, Department of Restorative Dentistry, National University of Singapore, 5 Lower Kent Ridge Road, Singapore 119074; Phone +65-6-772-4954, Fax +65-6-773-2603; rsdvsl@nus.edu.sg
Dr Sae-Lim received her DDS degree from Chulalongkorn U in Thailand, a Certificate in Endodontics from the University of Pennsylvania, USA and an FAM from Singapore. She
Job Titles:
- Director Center for Family and Implant Dentistry, 96 Millburn Avenue, Suite 100, Milburn, NJ 07041, 973 - 761 - 5090.
Dr. Tavormina pursued his interest in sports and implant dentistry from the outset of his career upon graduating from Columbia University. He is nationally and internationally recognized for his contributions to the field of implant
dentistry. Dr. Vincent Tavormina has spent countless hours, lecturing, teaching, and promoting dentistry to dentists, physicians, and patients. He has had the opportunity to work with Dr. Leonard Linkow and Dr. Anthony Riccardi. Dr. Tavormina is a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry, American College of Oral Implantology, Misch Implant Institute and Pierre Fauchard Academy. He is a Diplomate of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and a Diplomate and Fellow of the American Society of Osseointegration. Dr. Tavormina is Founder of the Clinical Hypnosis Society of New Jersey and the New Jersey Implant Study Group. He is on staff at Elizabeth General Hospital. Dr. Tavormina pursues an active interest in Karate.
Job Titles:
- Chairman of the Division of Interdisciplinary Dentistry, Osaka University Faculty of Dentistry.1 - 8 Yamadoaka, Suita, Osaka, 565 - 0871 Japan
- Visiting Professor at the University of British Columbia Faculty of Dentistry
Yoshinobu Maeda, DDS, PhD, Professor and Chairman of the Division of Interdisciplinary Dentistry, Osaka University Faculty of Dentistry.1-8 Yamadoaka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871 Japan +81-6-879-2386,2389 Fax +81-6-879-2387 ymaeda@dent.osaka-u.ac.jp Dr. Maeda is a practicing prosthodontist. He received his undergraduate education at the Osaka University Faculty of Dentistry from 1971 to 1977. He studied in the post-graduate division from 1977 until 1981.
Dr. Maeda is a practicing prosthodontist. He received his undergraduate education at the Osaka University Faculty of Dentistry from 1971 to 1977. He studied in the post-graduate division from 1977 until 1981.
Dr. Yoshinobu Maeda distinguished himself as a Visiting Professor at the University of British Columbia Faculty of Dentistry from 1986 to 1988. Currently Dr. Maeda is Professor and Department Head for the Division of Interdisciplinary Dentistry Osaka University Faculty of Dentistry. He speicalizes in Prosthodontics. Both he and colleague Dr. Yuri Yonehata engage in advanced sophisticated biomechanical analysis and research of the stomatognathic system. A presentation of their extremely intelligent world class study impressed many at the Annual Meeting of the Academy for Sports Dentistry in June, 2000. This took place at ADA Headquarters in Chicago, Illinois.
Yuri Yonehata, DDS, Osaka University Faculty of Dentistry, Division of Interdisciplinary Dentistry, 1-8 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan TEL +81-6-6879-2386 FAX +81-6-6879-2387 yuri-y@dent.osaka-u.ac.jp Dr. Yonehata received her undergraduate dental education at the Osaka University Faculty of Dentistry from 1992 to 1998. She is a practicing prosthodontist and is currently working on her Ph.D.
Job Titles:
- Director, Center for Sports Health, Periodontics, Concordia St.8129 Apt. 502, Ponce, Puerto Rico 00717
Dr Amy is Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Puerto Rico. He is also Director of the Center for Sports Health and Exercise Sciences at the Olympic Training Center of Puerto Rico. He is a member of the Olympic Committee of Puerto Rico and Advisor of the Governor of Puerto Rico on Exercise, Recreation and
Sports. Dr. Amy serves on the Board of Directors of the International Federation of Sports Medicine and as Secretary of the Interfederal Commission. He is President of the Anti-doping Control Commission of the Olympic Committee of Puerto Rico and Vice-President of the Puerto Rican Federation of Sports Medicine. Enrique Amy is a member of the Board of the Academy for Sports Dentistry. He graduated from the School of Dentistry of the University of Puerto Rico in 1972 and earned his Masters in Dental Science and Certificate in Periodontics from the School of Dental Medicine of the University of Pittsburgh in 1975. Dr. Amy will be in charge of hosting the 2003 meeting of the Academy for Sports Dentistry in Puerto Rico.
Enrique Amy, DMD, MDS, Director, Center for Sports Health, Periodontics, Concordia St.8129 Apt. 502, Ponce, Puerto Rico 00717 Tel 787-844-0125 Fax 787-844-9019 eamy7@hotmail.com Dr Amy is Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Puerto Rico. He is also Director of the Center for Sports Health and Exercise Sciences at the Olympic Training Center of Puerto Rico. He is a member of the Olympic Committee of Puerto Rico and Advisor of the Governor of Puerto Rico on Exercise, Recreation and
Dr. Westerfeld received his DDS from the University of Giessen in 1998. Since June, 1999 he has been with the Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Chairman Prof. Dr. Dr.
H.P. Howaldt. This is the former Department of Oral Surgery and Dental Polyclinic; Chairman Prof. Dr. H. Kirschner. Dr. Westerfeld's special interest is dental traumatology. On June 23, 2001 he addressed the World Congress on Sports Dentistry and Dental Traumatology in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Westerfeld spoke about "Definitive One-Appointment Therapy of Multiple Severely Injured Teeth." This therapy featured the use of Biora's Emdogain.
Job Titles:
- Director, New Jersey TMJ & Orofacial Pain Center
Dr. Winter graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in 1976 with honors in oral medicine. He served on the cleft palate team at St Peter's Medical Center in New Brunswick, NJ for 10 years until
1991. Dr. Winter is currently on staff at the John F. Kennedy Medical Center in Edison, NJ. He has served as President of the Middlesex County Dental Society and is active with the State Society as well. He is a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry and Regional Dentist for the United States Olympic Committee. He is a member of the American Society of Laser Therapy and the primary clinical investigator for Lasermedics 830 under a United States FDA grant. The laser is being used in the treatment of head, neck, facial and TMJ pain. Dr. Winter's research includes testing for Noven Pharmaceuticals and ESPE as well. He has amassed over 3000 hours of continuing education and is also a member of the American Dental Association, American Cleft Palate Association, Metuchen Chamber of Commerce, National Foundation of Dentistry for the Handicapped, Academy for Sports Dentistry, American Society of Forensic Dentistry, American Academy of Craniofacial Pain, American Society of Laser Therapy, Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine and the American Pain Foundation.
Gerald S. Fine, DDS, 1223 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA 02446 Phone 617-731-6060 Fax 617-975-1990, & 1629 Central Street, Stoughton, MA 02072 Phone 781-344-7100 Fax 781-344-7101 fine525@aol.com Dr. Gerald S. Fine is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon who has been in practice more then 20 years. He is a member of the American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. His professional memberships include the American Dental
Association, the Massachusetts Dental Society, the Academy for Sports Dentistry, and a member of the Boston College Sports Medicine staff. He is also a past president of the Brookline Dental Study Club. Dr. Fine has a strong continuous interest in education, providing clinical and educational articles to his colleagues and has appeared on many occasions as both a guest as well as co-host of Oral Health Update, a television program devoted to providing current dental information to the Greater Boston community. He has a special interest in both sports dentistry and oral pathology and is active in many other educational and professional organizations.
Following his graduation from St. John's University with a B.S. Degree, Dr. Scuderi received his Doctorate of Medicine from the state University of New York - Downstate Medical Center. He completed his orthopaedic residency at Lenox Hill Hospital and furthered his training with a knee fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery. As a Board certified orthopaedic surgeon, he is also a fellow of both the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and American College of Surgeons, as well as a member of the American College of Sports Medicine.
Currently, he is the Associate Chief of Adult Knee Reconstruction within the Department of Orthopaedics at Beth Israel Medical and one of the Directors of the Insall Scott Kelly Institute. He is active in many professional organizations including The Knee Society, The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and The American Arthroscopy Association of North America. In fact, he is the Chairman of the Research Committee for The Knee Society.
His national and international recognition has brought about his lecturing worldwide on the subject of knee surgery. His thoughts and techniques in knee surgery and sports medicine have also been published extensively in numerous peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. While he is on the editorial board of the American Journal of Knee Surgery he has also edited several textbooks, including The Patella; Sports Medicine; Principles of Primary Care; and Surgical Techniques in Total Knee Arthroplasty.
Gloria Roberts has graduated from dental school twice - first as a dental hygienist and then, 12 years later, as a dentist. She and her husband, Jeff, live with their two sons in Overland Park, Kansas. Their oldest son , Spencer inspired Dr. Roberts to become avidly involved in activities and organizations
benefiting people with special needs. Having attracted patients from as far away as Texas, Dr. Roberts welcomes and encourages medically compromised or special needs patients to her practice in Overland Park. In addition to frequently performing in-service training at hospitals and nursing homes, she also speaks to churches, schools and other interested groups. Dr. Roberts has been honored as the UMKC School of Dentistry Young Alumna of the Year, as well as, the recipient of the Arthur E. Iwersen Award for excellence in the field of pediatric dentistry and the Munksgaard International Award for excellence in the care and treatment of the geriatric patient. She has been active with the Alice Berry Graham Board at Children's Mercy Hospital and UMKC Dental School Recent Graduate Committee. A fellow and alumni member of the Chi Chapter of Xi Psi Phi, Dr. Roberts is also a member of ADA, AGD, ASDC, AWDA, ASD, and KDA.
Greg J Jorgensen, DDS, Practice Limited to Orthodontics, 1401 Barbara Loop SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124, 505-891-9440, Fax 505-891-1370, nmortho@aol.com or q&a@gregjorgensen.com
Greg Jorgensen has practiced dentistry since 1985. He grew up in California and Missouri and became an Eagle Scout at age 13. . He served as a missionary in Spain for his church at age 19. He was Valedictorian at Moberly High School and graduated with honors from Brigham
Young University in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Jorgensen was Valedictorian at Washington University Dental School in Seattle. He did his orthodontic residency training at the University of Iowa. Dr. Jorgensen attended college, dental school and his orthodontic residency on full scholarships. His research on growth and development has been published. Dr. Jorgensen is a past President of the New Mexico Association of Orthodontists and former Editor of the Journal of the Rocky Mountain Society of Orthodontists. He is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists, Rocky Mountain Society of Orthodontists, New Mexico Association of Orthodontists, American Dental Association, New Mexico Dental Association, Albuquerque District Dental Society and the Academy for Sports Dentistry. Dr. Jorgensen enjoys playing the piano, singing and skiing. He is married to his wife Cheryl and has three children: Brian, Brent and Brooke.
Job Titles:
- Director, Center for Head and Facial Pain, 2045 Route 35 South, South Amboy, NJ 08879 USA
Dr. Klemons holds the first Ph.D. specifically related to the diagnosis and treatment of head and facial pain and TM Joint
dysfunctions. He is President of the American Board of Craniofacial Pain and has approximately 30 years of experience treating headaches and face pain. His patients,
including Olympic and other athletes, have traveled from across the country and around the world. Among his many other accomplishments are worldwide lectures at medical schools and hospitals, national television and radio interviews, over 4,500
Job Titles:
- FAGD, 283 West Esplanade Avenue, Kenner, LA 70065, 504 - 461 - 0500 Fax 504 - 461 - 0501, Jim@Roetheledental
Dr. Roethele is a 1989 graduate of LSU School of Dentistry and a 1983 graduate of USL, where he was the captain of the football team. He is the current President of the New Orleans Dental Association and the PR Chairman for the Louisiana Dental Association. Dr. Jim is only the second dentist in
history to receive the Young Dentist Award from the Louisiana Dental Association and has been awarded membership to the prestigious Pierre Fauchard Academy. With over 500 hours of continuing education, Dr. Roethele is a Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry. As a member of the Academy for Sports Dentistry since 1989, Dr. Roethele is the team dentist for many local athletic teams and the Official Dentist of the Sugar Bowl. He has been interviewed on television, radio and the newspaper because of his involvement in organized dentistry and the community. As an accredited member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Dr. Roethele has had the pleasure of providing smile enhancement for celebrities like ESPN's Milo Levell and Miss USA 1996, Ali Landry. He was a first place recipient of the 1996 and 2000 International Smile Galleries, sponsored by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Dr. Roethele practices metal free dentistry in his new facility located in Kenner, Louisiana.
The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry has approximately four thousand members worldwide, while only 170 have achieved accreditation status. An Accredited Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry has completed extensive advanced training and education in cosmetic dentistry. In addition, this dentist has successfully passed a rigorous Accreditation Board Examination. An Accredited Member is a licensed dentist who has demonstrated a very high level of technical skill and clinical ability in cosmetic dentistry. So rest assured that you would be in excellent hands as Dr. Roethele is one of 170 accredited dentists in the world and one of only five in the state
Job Titles:
- Member of the Academy of General Dentistry
James L. Sanderson, Jr., D.M.D., is a graduate of the University of Alabama and the University of Alabama School of Dentistry. A native of Birmingham, Dr. Sanderson is active throughout the greater Birmingham Community both professionally and personally. Dr.
Sanderson is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry and the Alabama Dental Association, L D Pankey alumni association and other dental organizations. He lectures throughout the community on topics such as esthetic dentistry, dentistry in athletics, and other topics. In addition, Dr. Sanderson works with many athletic endeavors throughout the community. He is a member of the Academy for Sports Dentistry. Lecture on Preventive Cosmetic and Restorative Dentistry as well as Sports Dentistry 1974-1979 Student Athletic Trainer for the University of Alabama Athletic Department on scholarship. Member of the 1978 National Championship Football Team for The University of Alabama. In the photo below Dr. Sanderson, with cap, huddles as a member of that Team.Dr. Sanderson serves on a number of committees for various community organizations. He is a member of The Church at Brook Hills. He and his wife, Katrina, live in Hoover with their three daughters, Sara, Emily, and Jill.
Dr. Jeff Rosenthal is a 1996 graduate of Case Western Reserve University School of Dentistry. Upon completing a general practice residency at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri he returned to the Cleveland area with his wife Debbie and they currently reside in University Heights with
their son Matthew. His wife is a graduate of West Geauga High School and the Ohio State University. She is currently employed as an executive recruiter with J.B. Brown and Associates. Dr. Rosenthal is originally from South Bend, Indiana. His parents Sheila and Bill currently reside in Baltimore, Maryland. He is the eldest of three boys. Marc, his middle brother, is a pediatrician residing with his wife Amy in Providence, Rhode Island and Mike is a professional football player with the New York Giants and resides with his wife Lindsay in Palisades Park, New Jersey.
Dr. Kenneth Barrack has been a Member of the Academy for Sports Dentistry since 1992. He completed a comprehensive mouthguard program given by the Academy at the New Orleans, LA meeting. This was taught by charter member
Dr. Robert M. Morrow of Osceola, Missouri. Dr. Barrack has fabricated mouthguards for the Martial Arts School, Youth Soccer League, and a recreational softball league. Previously he was responsible for producing boxing mouthguards for the United States Marine Corps Boxing Team at Camp LeJeune, NC. Dr. Kenneth Barrack is a specialist in Prosthodontics and Clinical Assistant Professor of Prosthodontics at the Medical University of South Carolina. He is on the Editorial Board of the Journal of the American College of Prosthodontists. Dr. Barrack graduated from Emory University School of Dentistry in 1985. He is engaged in private practice in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina and has his own in-house dental laboratory and technician skilled in fabricating custom mouthguards.
Job Titles:
- Associate Professor Karolinska Institute, Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, Chairman of Department, Central Hospital SE 721 89 Vasteras, Sweeden
Dr Andersson graduated from Karolinska Institute in Stockholm 1974 and obtained his postgraduate qualification as a Swedish specialist in Oral Maxillofacial Surgery in 1981. He
presented his PhD thesis in 1988 on the subject replantation of avulsed teeth and is since 1990 docent at Karolinska Institute in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Chairman of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Central Hospital in Vasteras, Sweden. His experience cover all aspects of oral & maxillofacial surgery. Implant surgeons from all around the world are regularly attending Dr Anderssons surgical implant training programs in Sweden. He is director for board examination program of specialists in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Furthermore Dr Andersson is conducting extensive research mainly focused on trauma and its consequences. He is a lecturer in his field world-wide.
Dr. Endo was born in Los Angeles, California. He attended the California State University at Long Beach and graduated Cum Laude with a degree in zoology. Dr. Endo completed
his dental training at the USC School of Dentistry in 1981. Since that time, he has been in private practice promoting conservative dental treatment and preventive dentistry. Dr. Endo is a member of the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association, the Orange County Dental Society and the Academy for Sports Dentistry. Dr. Endo attends seminars year round to keep abreast of advances and new techniques in the field of dentistry such as the fabrication of custom fitted athletic mouthguards that are laminated to provide better protection.
Job Titles:
- PC Phoenix, AZ Dentist 4 / 86 - Present
Dr. Rivera graduated from the University of Mexico School of Dentistry in 1972. He is a member of the Academy for Sports Dentistry since 1998. Dr. Rivera is engaged in private practice and is a Board Certified Endodontist. He has participated in
several research projects and has presented lectures. In addition, Dr. Rivera has contributed posters and table clinics at major national and international meetings. He has also published many articles in dental and medical journals.
Dr. Biasca is a 1988 graduate of the Medical School at the University of Zurich in Switzerland. He completed a primary surgical and orthopedic residency at the Emergency and Trauma Department of UCLA and also at the Sport
Orthopedics Department of Rothman Institute in Philadelphia. Dr. Biasca received additional postgraduate surgical training at the General Hospital of Uster and at the Department of Surgery of the University Hospital of Zurich. He received his specialty certification by the Swiss Board of Surgery in 1995. Afterwards Dr. Biasca completed a second postgraduate training program in orthopedics at the Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University Hospital of Zurich. In 1998 he received his specialty certification by the Swiss Board of Orthopedic Surgery. In 1999 he received certification by the Swiss Board of Sports Medicine. Since 1999 he has been a Staff Member of the Orthopedic University Hospital of Zurich. In December, 2001 Dr. Biasca will be the Head of the Orthopedic and Trauma Clinics of the Hospital of Oberengadin Samedan (St. Moritz). Since 1992 he has been a member of the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials and Testing and Research (INB TK 120/UK13 EMPA). Since 1993 he has been a member of the European Committee for Standardization (CEN/TC162/WG11 CEN). Dr. Biasca is member, as a physician, of Rules and Technical Committees of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) since 1996. Dr. Biasca himself is a former ice hockey player in the Swiss National Hockey League and from 1988 has been engaged as a physician of the National Ice Hockey Association in the prevention of ice hockey related injuries. He is also member of the "International Committee for Spinal and Head Injuries" under the Chairmanship of Prof. Charles Tator since 1997. In collaboration with Prof. Dr. Yelverton Tegner, Prof. Dr. Ronny Lorentzon, Mr. Pat Clayton, Mr. John Powell and Dr. Hugo Battaglia (1996) he developed an internationally standardized Injury Report System IRS for a systematic evaluation and analysis of typical ice hockey related injuries. The intention of this project is to help improve equipment, rules, standards and training schedules. In co-operation with Prof. Yelverton Tegner, Dr. Biasca has also just developed an International Sports Injury System "ISIS�, (FOR A DESCRIPTION OF ISIS CLICK HERE) which is an expanded computerized internet-based data version of the IRS. The ISIS gives the possibility to improve the epidemiological analysis of most sports related injuries, to make available an internationally compatible system for the continuous monitoring of risk factors, to be able to evaluate the different training methods, to evaluate the protective effects of different kinds of equipment and to evaluate the effects of changes in rules for many sports worldwide. This ISIS is an internet-based database system that makes possible to early detect any changes in injury pattern through the years. It is a valid and reliable way of documenting injuries and if used worldwide it can give very important information concerning injuries, epidemiology and treatment.Dr. Biasca has also done a lot of research for the prevention of sequelae after minor Traumatic Brain Injury mTBI. In collaboration with Prof. Tegner, Dr. Reto Agosti and Dr. Hugo Battaglia he has developed (1998) Emergency Procedures following 'minimal Traumatic Brain Injury' mTBI in ice hockey and other contact sports to prevent Second Impact Syndrome (SIS). Dr. Biasca has written many national and international articles concerning orthopedics, surgical and sports related injuries.
Job Titles:
- Member of Poland 's Society of Sports Medicine
Dr. Pieta is a 1988 graduate of the Academy of Medicine, Department of Dentistry in Cracow, Poland. For ten years from 1989 until 1999 he worked in a government outpatient clinic. Currently Dr Pieta is a general dentist at Ergomed, a private
polyclinic in Cracow. Dr Pieta has been a member of Poland's Society of Sports Medicine since 1991. Since 1998 he has been a member of Poland's Society of Dentistry. Pawel Pieta is a member of the Academy for Sports Dentistry. He has lectured on sports dentistry at the Congress of Sports Medicine and "Medicina Sportiva" Symposium held in Poland. Dr. Pieta has authored articles on sports dentistry and sports medicine. He is an avid sports participant in marathon running, swimming, tennis, cross-country skiing and downhill skiing. Dr. Pieta has taken part in forty marathons including those of New York City, Chicago, Manitoba, Calgary, Warsaw and Vienna.
Dr. Ciampi began his interest in Sports Dentistry while an undergraduate at Franklin And Marshall College in Lancaster, PA. At F&M, Dr. Ciampi played NCAA football for the Diplomats. Upon graduation from Franklin & Marshall, Dr. Ciampi pursued his education at the University of Maryland, where he graduated from their School of Dentistry
with several awards and honors. Dr. Ciampi completed a General Practice in Dentistry residency at the Naval Hospital, Bethesda, Maryland and served with the US Navy Dental Corps. He held the rank or Lieutenant Commander and was stationed at the US Naval Academy and on the USS Kitty Hawk. Dr. Ciampi Holds a faculty position as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Restorative Dentistry Department at the Uni Of Pennsylvania School Of Dental Medicine
He is a Fellow in the Academy of General Denti stry and a Master in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. Dr. Ciampi is also a Sustaining Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Dr. Ciampi has also completed advanced postgraduate training in Cosmetic and Restorative Dentistry at the UCLA Center for Esthetic Dentistry in Los Angeles, CA. and at the Dawson Center for Advanced Dental Studies in St Petersburg, Fl.
Dr. Peter Seng Hui Tay, 55, graduated in 1971 from the University of Singapore in Dentistry. In that year he was awarded the USSU Gold Medal for the best All Round Graduate. After 2 years as an associate in a group practice he started his own group practice of 23 dentists. Apart from his involvement with volunteer organizations and
professional dental societies both locally and internationally, he also lectures in dental practice management, clinical dentistry with emphasis in craniomandibular disorders, prosthodontics and dental aesthetics. He is also a practice management consultant in the health care industry. Dr Tay was a Founder and Past President of the Asian Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry, Asian Academy of Craniomandibular Disorders and Asian Academy of Prosthodontics. He is currently the President-Elect of the International Federation of Esthetic Dentistry. Dr. Tay's many memberships include: American Academy of Dental Implants, American Academy of Dental Group Practice, American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics, American Equilibration Society, American Dental Association, American Prosthodontic Society, Academy of General Dentistry, Academy of Osseointegration, Association of the International College of Craniomandibular Orthopedics (Regent-At-Large), British Dental Association, Clinical Research Associates (Evaluator), Fellow International College of Dentists, International College of Prosthodontists, Malaysian Dental Association, International Academy of Gnathology (Director 1986), Society for the Advancement of Anesthesia in Dentistry and the Singapore Pain Association.
Professor Stephen J. Moss, D.D.S., M.S. is a past president of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. As an NIDR research fellow, following graduation from NYU College of Dentistry, he obtained a Master of Science degree at NYU
Graduate School of Arts and Science. His major area of study is preventive dentistry. As Chairman and Professor of the Department of Pediatric Dentistry, he has published books, monographs, and over 200 pediatric and orthodontic scientific papers, many dealing with public health and infant dental education. In recognition of his abilities at the New York University College of Dentistry, Dr. Moss was appointed Division Head of Growth and Developmental Sciences. In that position, he was given the responsibility of coordinating prevention, pediatric and orthodontic education. Dr. Moss represents the Federation Dentaire Internationale (FDI) as its Delegate to the United Nations. His present activities include developing international education programs designed to promote oral health. He is a member of the Academy for Sports Dentistry.
Professor Stephen J. Moss, DDS, MS, Health Education Enterprises, 330 Madison Avenue, 9th Floor, New York, NY 10017, 212-573-0902, Fax 212-573-0905, E-mail: healthee@ix.netcom.com
Professor Stephen J. Moss, D.D.S., M.S. is a past president of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. As an NIDR research fellow, following graduation from NYU College of Dentistry, he obtained a Master of Science degree at NYU
Dr. Glendor graduated from the Karolinska Institute, School of Dentistry in Stockholm, Sweden in 1973. He had been working as a dentist in the Public Dental Health Service in Sweden when he began his research in dental traumatology in
1991. In 2000 he presented a thesis with the entitled "On Dental Trauma in Children and Adolescents - Incidence, Risk, Treatment, Time and Costs" Its special focus was on the economic consequences of dental trauma. He has been a member of the International Association of Dental Traumatology (IADT) since 1992. Dr. Glendor's speaking engagements have included the 5 th World Congress, La Jolla, California (1994) and the World Congress on Sports Dentistry and Dental Traumatology (2001). Presently Dr. Glendor is focusing his research on the frequency of dental trauma in sports and attitudes regarding the use of prevention devices in ice hockey.
Dr. Matsumura has served at the local, state, and national levels of Dentistry. He served on the Board of Directors for his San Francisco Dental Society; California State Council on Dental Health and Education; State Delegate to the California
Dental Association (CDA); President for the California Society of Dentistry for Children in 1984; and President for the Northern California Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) in 1993. He was appointed by the Governor to serve as an "Expert Examiner" for the California State Board of Dentistry. Dr. Matsumura was selected as the California statewide Chairperson for National Dental Health Month for two consecutive years. He recently completed over 5 years of service as the Chairperson for the Continuing Education Committee for the AGD. His voracious appetite for knowledge and his quest for ongoing self-improvement has meant completion of well over 9,000 hours of certified postgraduate study.
He has been inducted into Fellowship status in many dental organizations - AGD, ASDC, American College, International College, Academy for International Dental Studies, Academy of Dentistry Internationale (ADI), American Orthodontic Society (AOS), Federation of Dentistry Internationale (FDI), International Association for Orthodontics (IAO), American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID), International Congress of Oral Implantology (ICOI), and the Pierre Fauchard Honor Society.
Dr. Matsumura was honored with the following recognitions:
Distinguished Service Award (DSA) from the American Society of Dentistry for Children (ASDC) 1985.
Mastership award from the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD).
Mastership award from the American Society of Dentistry for Children (ASDC).
Active Membership from the Academy of Osseointegration (AO) - Implantology.
Certificate in Dental Acupuncture from the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA).
Diplomate - American Orthodontic Society (AOS).
Diplomate - International Association for Orthodontics (IAO).
Diplomate - International Congress of Oral Implantology (ICOI).
Expert Examiner for the California State Board of Dentistry.
Dr. Matsumura has contributed to various civic and community groups as a member of the Board of Directors as well as on his magic club, one of his avocations. For further information http://www.matsumura-dentist.com
Job Titles:
- Member of the Academy for Sports Dentistry
Dr. Tawfik was born in Cairo, Egypt. He graduated from the Cairo University in 1985. Dr. Tawfik has been a member of the Academy for Sports Dentistry since
1999. He is one of two dentists who introduced Sports Dentistry as part of Sports Medicine in Egypt at 1986. This was while was practicing at the Sports Medicine Hospital, Gezira, Cairo. Dr Tawfik also established, and practiced for about 10 Years as a part-timer, in the dental clinic of the Japan Budo Center at the Zohour Club. He began by providing services to athletes practicing Japanese Sports. This was later expanded to all sports practiced at Zohour Club. Presently, he is Head of the Dental Department, Sports Medicine, Specialized Hospital, Nasr City, Cairo where he is engaged in equipping and organizing the Dental Department. Dr. Yasser Tawfik has spent many hours conducting dental services and doping control in many national and international games. He has a strong interest in continuing education, lecturing, teaching, and promoting sports dentistry to dentists, physicians, coaches and athletes. Dr. Tawfik has served as both Chairman and Speaker in sports dentistry at International Conferences held in Egypt. In November 2000, Dr. Tawfik presented a thesis on mouthguards, as partial fulfillment of his Masters Degree in Prosthodontics at the Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine, Cairo University. He has been accepted for the degree with high honors.
Dr. Yonehata is co-investigator along with Dr. Yoshinobu Maeda of the biomechanical analysis of stomatognathic system as it applies to sports dentistry. She was a co-presenter of an impressive high-tech study at t the Annual Meeting of the Academy for Sports Dentistry in June, 2000. This took place at ADA Headquarters in Chicago, Illinois.