THE AMERICAN PROSTHODONTIC SOCIETY

MISSION STATEMENT

To promote the advancement of the discipline of prosthodontics by integrating the generalist, specialist and dental laboratory technologist in a manner that will continuously seek improvement of patient treatment. We will accomplish this through education and research.

2008 AMERICAN PROSTHODONTIC ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING PROGRAM

Materials, techniques and biology for esthetic outcomes of the dental restoration

George Zarb D.D.S, M.S.

Title: On Surgical and Prosthodontic Synergies and the Continuum of Implant Therapy

Marco Ferrari, M.D., D.D.S., Ph.D., 

Dean of the University of Siena Dental School.

Title: Adhesion and all-ceramic materials: Scientific principles and clinical guidelines.

Robert Kelly DDS PhD Professor of Biomaterials at University of Connecticut

Title: All-ceramic Prostheses: Materials Considerations for Balancing Esthetics and Durability.

Mauro Fradeani, Adjunct Associate Professor Louisiana State University.  Private practice in Pesaro & Milano, Italy.

Title: Prosthetic challenges with all-ceramics restorations: materials and techniques

Ricardo Mitrani, D.D.S., Affiliate Assistance Professor University of Washington, Private Practice, Mexico city, Mexico.

Title: Implant  Supported Alternatives for the Edentulous Maxilla

Ken S. Hebel, B.Sc., D.D.S., M.S., Private Practice London, Ontario. 

Title: Esthetic treatment planning for implants and teeth using all ceramic restorations

Domenico Massironi D.M.D., D.D.S.

Title: “Stereomicroscopy in clinical prosthetic dentistry”

Chris B. Marchack, D.D.S., Associate Clinical Professor Department of Continuing Education USC School of Dentistry. Private practice in Pasadena, CA

Title: The immediate load prosthesis: Achieving esthetic results for the fully

and partially edentulous patient using NobelGuide

German O. Gallucci, D.D.S.

Title: ”Fixed Implant Rehabilitations for the Edentulous Patient: A Critical Assessment of Immediate Loading Protocols and Current Prosthetic Design”

Michael K. McGuire, D.D.S. –Periodontist, past president of the American Academy of Periodontology, private practice, Houston, TX.  Teaching appointments at University of Texas Dental School, Houston and San Antonio.

Title: “Tissue Engineered Solutions for Soft Tissue Defects”

Dennis P. Tarnow, D.D.S., Professor and Chair, Arthur Ashman Department of Implant Dentistry, College of Dentistry, New York.

Stephen J. Chu, D.M.D., M.S.D., C.D.T., M.D.T., Clinical Associate Professor, Depart. Of Implant Dentistry, Division of Reconstructive and Prosthodontic Sciences, New York University, College of Dentistry. 

Title: "The interdisciplinary team approach to ultimate implant esthetics"

Reserve Speaker: Dr. Rafael Del Castillo, Spain Private Practice, Alicante Spain

Title: Esthetic integration of the anterior dentition: Simplicity and reliability with a team approach.