Resume

Education:

Certificate of Geriatrics, Northwestern University Dental School, completed 1995.

University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, Masters of Dental Science, completed June 1979.

University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, Certificate of Prosthodontics, completed December 1978.

University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, D.M.D., December 1976. This was an early graduation of the class of June 1977.) In order to be a candidate for early graduation, the student must be in the upper quarter of the class, and have completed all of the requirements in the clinical areas by November of the fourth year. A total of 3 students in the class of 134 met these requirements.

Positions Held:

Private Practice, Fountain Hills, AZ. 2006 - present

Private practice, Chicago, IL. 1980 to 2005.

Adjunct Faculty, Northwestern University Dental School, 1995 to 1999. (Literature review sessions for Geriatric and AGD residents)

Adjunct Faculty, University of Pittsburgh, School of Dental Medicine 1997-1999.

Geriatric Fellow, Northwestern University Dental School (part time) 1994-1995.

Developer and lecturer: ICS, Implant Consultation Service

Developer and lecturer for continuing education courses for implant prosthetics for Northwestern University, 1989.

Associate Professor of Prosthodontics, University of Illinois, College of Dentistry, Comprehensive Oral Health Care Program, 50% contract 1983 to 1988.

Board Preparation for Senior Students, University of Illinois, Comprehensive Program, 1983-1990.

Associate Professor of Prosthodontics, University of Illinois, Department of Prosthodontics, 50% Prosthodontics, 50% geriatrics, 1980-1983.

Assistant Professor of Prosthodontics, University of Pittsburgh. Position included Advanced Prosthodontic elective for senior students.

Teaching experience during graduate program, primarily advanced Prosthodontics.

Part time practice in general dentistry during Prosthodontic Program (1977-1979) in New Castle, Pa.

Back To Top

Present and Previous Memberships:

• American College of Prosthodontists
• American Academy of Osseointegration
• National Osteoporosis Foundation
• North Michigan Avenue Dental Group
• American Dental Society
• Illinois Dental Society
• Chicago Dental Society
• American Association of Women Dentists
• American Prosthodontic Society 1978-1990
• Gerontological Society of America 1978-1988
• American Equilibration Society 1978-1988
• Progressive Club of the Chicago Dental Society 1980-1987
• American Association of Dental Schools 1979-1988
• International Association of Dental Research 1980-1986

Research:

Adjunct research proposals for Post Graduate Master's for AGD/Geriatric residents:Northwestern Dental School, 1996-1998.

Osteoporosis and Its Effect on Osseointegrated implants. Grant Proposal: Northwestern University, 1993.

Osteoporotic Changes in the Jaws of the Edentulous Patients, 1988-1992.

A Study of the Attitudes of Dental Students Toward the Elderly, University of Illinois, September 1983-October 1984.

Effect of Oral Status on the Nutritional Intake of Geriatric Patients. University of Illinois, 1982.

Effect of Complete Dentures on the Nutritional Intake of Geriatric Edentulous Patients. (Masters research). University of Pittsburgh, 1979.

Committees and Offices Held:

Coordinator "Smiles for Success", Phoenix Metro, 2006 - present

Director of American Association of Women Dentists “Smiles for Success” Chicago Branch, 2003 - 2005.

Director of YMCA Alliance “Welfare to Work Dental Program” 2003 - 2005.

Exhibits Committee, Academy of Osseointegration (AO), 2000-2002.

Corporate Steering Relations Committee, Academy of Osseointegration (AO), 2000-2002.

Government Relations Contact Network, Academy of Osseointegration (AO), 1998-2000.

Committee on Public Relations, American College of Prosthodontists (ACP) 1994-2004.

Chair: Sub-committee on Public Relations, Academy of Osseointegration (AO) 1995-1996.

Sub-committee for American College of Prosthodontists (ACP) on continuing education.

Sub-committee for American College of Prosthodontists (ACP) patient brochure development.

Chair: Sub-committee on Public Relations, Academy of Osseointegration (AO) 1995-1996.

Committee on Public Relations, American College of Prosthodontists (ACP) 1994-present.

Committee for Private Practice, American College of Prosthodontists (ACP), 1990-1993.

Program Chair, American College of Prosthodontists (ACP) Annual Meeting, Scientific Clinical Session, 1991.

Delegate to Federation of Prosthodontic Organization, American College of Prosthodontists (ACP), 1991-1994.

Professional Relations Committee, Academy of Osseointegration (AO), 1990-1994.

Chair, Quality Assurance Committee, Univ. Of Illinois, 1987-1988.

Member, Quality Assurance Committee, Univ. Of Illinois, 1983-1984.

Local Arrangements Committee, American Prosthodontic Society, 1988.

Program Committee, American Prosthodontic Society, 1988.

President, North Michigan Ave. Study Club, 1978-1989.

Chair, Geriatric Committee, American College of Prosthodontists (ACP), 1986-1989.

Committee to Evaluate the Dean, Univ. Of Illinois, 1986-1988.

Chair, Credentials, American Equilibration Society (AEQ), I 9g6.

Committee to Evaluate Prosthodontics, Univ. Of Illinois, 1983.

Chair, Committee for Curriculum Advances, Univ. of Illinois, 1982-1983.

Committee to Evaluate Specialty Programs, Univ. of Illinois, 1982-1983.

Committee for Geriatric Curriculum, Univ. of Illinois, 1982-1983.

Local Arrangements, American Equilibration Society (AEQ), 1983

Chair, Credentials, American Equilibration Society (AEQ), 1982.

Committee for Administrative Evaluation, Univ. of Illinois, 1981

Chair, Credentials, American Equilibration Society (AEQ), 1981.

Local Arrangements, American Equilibration Society (AEQ), 1980.

Chair, Women's Dental Student Assoc., Univ. Of Pgh., 1972-1977.

Vice President Dental School Class.

Member, Affirmative Action Committee, Univ. Of Pgh., 1972-1977.

Back to Top

Other Honors and Achievements:

Subject of “Member Volunteer Profile” Women’s Dental Journal, April 2004.

Subject of national television interview by Debra Norville, “Osteoporosis and Dental Health,” New York, NY filming, July 2001.

Subject of “Volunteer Profile,” public relations, Academy of Osseointegration, 1995.

Abstract selected for publication at International 30 Year Anniversary of Osseointegration, research section: "Osteoporosis and Its effects on Osseointegration", Gothenburg, Sweden, August, 1995.

Selected for 1995 "Who's Who in Professional Businesses".

Chosen for National Grant Writing Team, Northwestern University, 1993.

Subject of national press releases on Osteoporosis.

Taped for internationally distributed film on osteoporosis, 1986.

Numerous radio interviews on health and nutrition on Public Interest Affiliate Radio, 1985-1986.

CNN TV, program, "Nutrition News", 1985.

Selected for "Who's Who in Frontier Science," 1984.

Radio Interviews for national Health Spots, 1982.

Publications:

"A Survey of 242 Dental Negligence Cases with a Breakdown as to the Sex of the Defendant Dentist", Women's Dental Journal, September 2004.

"Osteoporosis and Osseointegration," Journal of Prosthodontics, June,1993.

"Osteoporosis, Oral Manifestations of a Systemic Condition," Quintessence International Journal, January 1987. (Also published in Japanese, Spanish, German and Italian).

"Fiber Consumption as Related to Oral Health in Geriatric Patients," Florida State Journal, Fall 1986.

"The Nutritional Intake of Geriatric Patients with Varied Dentitions," Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, February 1984.

"Prosthodontic Health and Fiber Consumption in Older Americans," American College of Prosthodontists Quarterly, Summer, 1983.

"The Importance of Nutrition in Prosthodontic Treatment of the Older Patient," Quintessence International Journal, February 1983.

"Edentulism and the Geriatric Diet," American Dental Association-s Special Care in Dentistry, November, 1981.

"Osteoporosis, a Systemic Contribution to Excessive Residual Ridge Resorption," Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, August 1981.

"The Importance of Nutrition in the Aging Patient," Quintessence International Journal, May 1981.

"Effects of Complete Dentures on the Nutritional Status of Geriatric Patients," Journal of Dental Research, March 1981.

"The Nutritional Intake of Complete Denture Patients: A Computerized Study," Journal of the Indiana Dental Association, January 1980.

"Diagnosis and Oral Pathology," Dental Survey 1977.

Lectures and Clinics:

“Osteoporosis, Relationship of Hormone Levels and Oral Health,” Lutheran General Hospital, Chicago, IL, April 2003.

“Osteoporosis, Smoking, and Bone Loss”. Advocate Hospital, Chicago, IL., April 2002.

“Osteoporosis and Dental Implant Treatment,” University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, June 2000.

“Risk Management for the Dental Specialist,” University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, June 1999.

“Effects on Facial Bones and Oral Health,” National Osteoporosis Foundation, Chicago Branch, Lutheran General Hospital, Chicago, IL, July 1998.

“Treatment Planning Key to Success,” AAWD, Chicago, IL, September 1998.

“Osseointegration and Dental Implants,” San Diego Center for Osseointegration, San Diego, CA, November 1997.

“Risk Management in Dental Implant Treatment,” Rockford Dental Society, Rockford, IL, October 1997.

“Dental Implants and Hormone Therapy,” Ravenswood Hospital, Chicago, IL, September 1997.

Co-Director of weekly literature review seminars for Northwestern Dental School Graduate students in Geriatric and AGD program, 1995 to present.

Co-director of weekly literature review seminars for Northwestern Dental School Graduate students in Geriatric and AGD program, 1995-present.

"Treatment Planning for osseointegrated Implants, McNeil Hospital, Oak Park, IL. May 1996.

"Focus on Women's Health in Osteoporosis," Northwestern Medical School, May, 1995.

"Risk Management for the Entire Dental Team," American Dental Association, Chicago, IL. April 1995.

"Treatment Planning for Implant Success, Huntington, West VA, April 1995.

"Osteoporosis and Osseointegration," Academy of Osseointegration, Chicago, IL. March 1995.

"Optimal Cosmetics for the Implant Patient," New York, NY, Nov. 1994.

"Risk Management for Implant Dentistry," Scottsdale, AZ, Nov. 1994.

"Implants, A Team Approach," Toledo, OH, October 1994.

"Esthetics for the Edentulous Implant Patient," CAL meeting, Chicago, IL. Feb. 1994.

"Treatment Planning for Osseointegrated Implants," Southeastern Dental Conference. Atlanta, Georgia, March 1993.

"Cosmetics for the Edentulous Patient," Tri-State Dental Meeting, Cannel, CA, Nov. 1992.

"Interdisciplinary Communication for Optimal Implant Results," Texas Dental Association, Houston TX, Sept. 1992.

"Treating the Cosmetic Patient with Osseointegrated Implants," Cambridge, Ontario, Canada, October, 1991.

"Teamwork for Optimal Results in Osseointegrated Implants," Congress of Dental Technology, New York, NY, September 1991.

"Complex Issues in Implant Treatment," Capons, NW. March 1991.

"Cosmetics for the Fully Edentulous Implant Patient," Chicago Dental Society Chicago, IL. Feb. 1991.

"Implant Treatment Planning," Toronto, Ontario. October, 1990.

"Advances in Implant Treatment," Detroit, MI. October, 1990.

"Implant Treatment for the Partially Edentulous Patient," Dallas,TX. June 1990.

"The Geriatric Patient, Implant Considerations," GECC, Chicago,IL. June 1990.

"The Importance of the Team in Implant Treatment," Minneapolis, MN. April 1990.

"Prosthetics for Osseointegrated Implants," Syracuse, NY., Feb. 1990.

"Communication in Implant Treatment," CAL Meeting, Chicago, IL. Feb 1990.

"Treatment Planning For Osseointegrated Implants," Lab-Day, Chicago, IL. September 1989.

"Osseointegrated Implants in Kennedy Class 4 Situations,", Midwest Academy of Prosthodontists, Chicago, IL. September 1989.

"Periodontal Considerations in Implant Treatment," Northwestern University, Chicago IL. Sept. 1989.

"Osteoporosis and Osseointegration Protocol," International College of Prosthodontists, Toronto, Ontario. July 1989.

"Geriatric Nutrition and Dentistry," GECC, Chicago, IL. June 1989.

"Implant Basic Science Course," (Series, 4 lectures) Thorek Hospital, Chicago, IL. May 1989.

"Background and Prosthetics for Osseointegrated Implants," American Prosthodontic Society, Chicago IL. Feb. 1989.

"Advancements in the Branemark Implant System," Northern Ca. Dental Society, Monterey, CA. Jan. 1989.

"Osseointegration and the Osteoporotic Patient," Taylor Study Club, Chicago, IL. Nov. 1988.

"Esthetics and the Branemark System," Mid-American Conference, Chicago, IL. September, 1988.

"Osseointegration and The Geriatric Patient," 7th Annual Fall Conferencein Clinical Geriatrics, Milwaukee, WI. Sept. 1988.

"The Relationship Between Osteoporosis and Osseointegration," AO Annual Session, Dallas, TX. March 1998.

"Osteoporosis and Oral Bone Loss," Clinic, Chicago Midwinter, Chicago, IL. Feb. 1988.

"Osteoporosis," Women's Health Program, Yankee Congress, Boston, MA. Jan. 1988.

"Board Preparation for Specialty Exams," ACP Annual Session, San Diego, Ca. Oct. 1987.

"Prosthetic Reconstruction with the Nobelpharma System," Crystal Lake Study Club, Crystal Lake, IL. Sept. 1987.

"The Nobelpharma System of Osseointegration," American Congress of Implantology Annual Session, Chicago, IL. August 1987.

"Osseointegration, Science and Clinical Considerations," Oshkosh Study Club, Oshkosh, WI. April 1987.

"Nutrition for the Dental Team," South Suburban Study Club, Homewood, IL. April 1987.

"Osteoporosis: Systemic and Oral Bone Loss," Chicago Dental Society, Chicago, IL. Feb. 1987.

"Lecture for Board Candidates," ACP Annual Session, Williamsburg, VA. October 1986.

"Advances in Osseointegration Prosthodontics," Oak Brook Study Club, Oak Brook, IL. October 1986.

"Osteoporosis: Oral Effects of a Systemic Disease," American College of Prosthodontics, Annual Session, Seattle, WA. October 1985.

"Removable Partial Dentures on Geriatric Patients," Annual Symposium on Geriatrics, Medical College of Wisconsin, Madison, WI. Sept. 1985.

"Nutrition and the Elderly Denture Patient," Skokie Valley Dental Club, Skokie, IL. May 1985.

"Oral Effects of the Nursing Home Patient," Illinois Association of Homes for the Aged, Matteson, IL. May 1985.

"Practical Prosthodontics for the Aging Patient," All day continuing education program for the Veteran's Administration, San Juan, PR. March 1985.

"Board Preparation," ACP Annual Session, Nashville, TN. October 1984.

"Osteoporosis and Integration," Winthrop Symposium, Albany, NY. April 1984.

"Practical Nutrition for The Dental Office," Westlake Dental Group, Elmwood Park,IL. April 1984.

"The Role of the Hygienist in Nutrition Education," West Suburban Dental Meeting, Oak Brook IL. April 1984.

" Nutrition for the Dentist and Patient," National ADA meeting, Anaheim, CA. November 1983.

"Affiliate Seminar," ACP Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA. Oct. 1983.

"Osteoporosis and The Difficult Denture Patient," ADA National Meeting, Las Vegas, NV. November 1982.

"Occlusal Changes and the Geriatric Patient," U. of I., Continuing Education Program, Oct. 1982.

"Oral Health; Its Effect on Diet and Aging," Medical College of Wisconsin, Madison, WI. Oct. 1982.

"Dental Research Update,", Northwestern University, Chicago IL. August, 1982.

"Preventive Nutrition for the Geriatric Patient," Southeastern Conference, Birmingham, AL, July 1982.

"Nutritional Research in Dentistry Today," Emory University, Atlanta, GA. June 1982.

"Improving Nutrition for the Dentist and Patient," One day continuing education course, U. Of I., Chicago,IL. May 1982.

"Modem Nutrition and the Dental Team," Chicago Dental Society, Chicago, IL. Feb. 1982.

"Modem Challenges of Dentistry," Northwestern University, Chicago, IL. Feb. 1982.

"Clinical Studies 'in Nutrition and Oral Health," Continuing education seminar, U. Of I., Chicago, IL. Jan. 1982.

"Calcium and Its Effect on Alveolar Bone," American Diary Association, Chicago, IL. August 1981.

"Integrating Geriatrics With The Dental School Curriculum," University of Connecticut, Hartford, CT. May 1981.

"Bone Loss in the Older Prosthetic Patient," VA Hospital, Washington DC. May 1981.

"Nutrition in Fixed and Removable Prosthetic Patients," Howard University, Washington, DC. May 1981.

"Drugs, Alcohol and Smoking: Nutritional Effects," Henrotin Hospital, Chicago, IL. April 1981.

"Nutritional Factors and Premature Aging," Henrotin Hospital, Chicago, IL. April 1981.

"Geriatric Trends in Dentistry," U. Of C. Zoller Clinic, Chicago, IL. April 1981.

"The Effect of Complete Dentures on the Nutrition of Geriatric Dental Patients," International Assoc. Of Dental Researchers, Chicago, IL. March 1981.

"Nutrition and Geriatric Bone Loss," Chicago Dental Society, Chicago, IL. Feb. 1981.

"Nutrition and The Geriatric Prosthodontic Patient," APS, Chicago, IL. Feb. 1981.

"Osteoporosis and Aveolar Bone Atrophy," APS, New Orleans, LA. October 1980.

"Dietary Factors and Bone Loss in the Edentulous Patient," Midwest Academy of Prosthodontics, Pgh., PA. September, 1980.

"Osteoporosis and Its Relationship to Residual Ridge Reduction," APS, Chicago, IL. Feb. 1980.

"Nutran Analysis," American Equilibration Society, Chicago, IL. Feb. 1980.

"Nutrition for Geriatric Edentulous Patients," APS, Dallas, TX. October 1979.

"Symposium for Teaching Aids," American Equilibration Society, Chicago, IL. Feb. 1978.

"Intraoral Photography," American Prosthodontic Society, Miami Beach, FL. Oct. 1977.

"Intraoral Photography in Dentistry," Western Pa. Odont. Society, Pgh., PA. Sept. 1977.