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Dr. Kurtzman is in private general practice in Silver Spring, Maryland. He has lectured both nationally and internationally on the topics of restorative dentistry, endodontics, dental implant surgery and prosthetics and has had numerous journal articles published in peer-reviewed publications. Dr. Kurtzman is on the editorial board of numerous publications. He is a consultant and clinical evaluator to multiple dental manufacturers. He has earned Fellowships in the Academy of General Dentistry, the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, the Pierre Fauchard Academy, and the American College of Dentists, as well as Masterships in the Academy of General Dentistry and the Implant Prosthetic Section of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. He also holds Diplomat status in the International Congress of Oral Implantology. Courses Written and/or Contributed to: 9053, 9070, 9072
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Bio: Dr. Marwan Abou-Rass, DDS, MDS, PhD, is Chairman of the Department of Endodontics, Director of the Advanced Endodontics program at the University of Southern California School of Dentistry, and Chairman of the Council of Dental Research and Development for the California Dental Association.
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Bio: Oluwole Ajagbe, DDS, MS, Assistant Professor Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology, Howard University College of Dentistry. Courses Written and/or Contributed to: 662
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Bio: Dr. Maya B. Alqueza-Vernon, DDS, is a Pediatric Dental Resident in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry, University of Maryland Dental School. Courses Written and/or Contributed to: 9032
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Bio: Dr. Armellini, DDS, MS, is a board certified prosthodontist specializing in the restoration of dental implants as well as providing prosthodontic treatment for health-compromised patients. Prior to coming to the University of Maryland, Dr. Armellini was a faculty member at the University of Michigan and the University of Toronto. Courses Written and/or Contributed to: 9048
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Bio: Michael E. Barkin, DDS, is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon and maintains a private practice in San Francisco, California. Until recently, Dr. Barkin was Chairman of the Department of Oral Surgery at the University of Pacific Dental School. Courses Written and/or Contributed to: 9074
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Bio: Douglas M. Barnes, DDS, MS is an Associate Professor and Director of the Advanced General Dentistry Program at the University of Maryland Dental School. Courses Written and/or Contributed to: 704, 9013, 9056
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Dr. Nasir Bashirelahi received his Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of Louisville, Kentucky followed by postdoctoral training in Molecular Endocrinology at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Bashirelahi is presently Professor of Biochemistry at the Dental and Medical Schools, University of Maryland at Baltimore. His research interest is the elucidation of the mechanism of action of steroid hormones in health and disease. Dr. Bashirelahi is especially interested in the effect of phytoestrogenes and xenoestrogen on normal and abnormal growth. Dr. Bashirelahi also has keen interest and knowledge of the role of dietary and environmental factors in the genesis and prevention of cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and the aging process. Dr. Bashirelahi has published numerous articles and various chapters in scientific journals and books.
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Bio: Dr. Stewart Bergman, DDS, MS, is Professor and Vice-Chair of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery Dental School, University of Maryland. Courses Written and/or Contributed to: 9023, 9034, 882, 9050, 9058, 9063, 9073
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Bio: Dr. L.W. Blank, DDS, MS, MSD, is a Clinical Associate Professor with the Advanced General Dentistry Program at the University of Maryland Dental School. Courses Written and/or Contributed to: 704, 9013
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Bio: Ronald S. Brown, DDS, MS is an Associate Professor, Departments of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Diagnosis and Radiology, Howard University College of Dentistry and Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Otolaryngology, Georgetown University Medical Center Courses Written and/or Contributed to: 662, 692, 9010, 9076
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Bio: Mr. Bullard, BA, MS, SI, ASCP, is the Chief Laboratory Technician of the Forensic Microbiology and Infectious Disease Laboratory at Oklahoma State University, Center for Health Sciences. He is part of the team that has studied transmission of bacteria, yeasts, fungi, amoebae, acid-fast, mycoplasma, and legionella by dentures. He has been a contributing author on 7 scientific papers. Courses Written and/or Contributed to: 9061
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Bio: Ms. Camardese, RDH, BA, is Coordinator of Dentistry at Children's National Medical Center in Washington, D.C. and serves as the Coordinator of Mid-Atlantic P.A.N.D.A Courses Written and/or Contributed to: 9033
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Bio: Janine Carrington, DDS, is an Assistant Professor, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Howard University College of Dentistry. Courses Written and/or Contributed to: 9010
Bio: Soli Choksi, BDS, MEd, Associate Professor, Department of Oral Diagnosis & Radiology, Howard University College of Dentistry. Courses Written and/or Contributed to: 662
Bio: Dr. George W. Cobb, Jr., DDS, is an Associate Professor of Restorative Dentistry, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Dentistry. Courses Written and/or Contributed to: 691
Bio: Robert W. Comer, DMD, MA, Chairperson and Associate Professor, Department of Oral Diagnosis and Patient Services, Medical College of Georgia, School of Dentistry. Courses Written and/or Contributed to: 741
Bio: Dr. Conrad is Professor of Microbiology and Chairman of the Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology. He is part of the team that has studied transmission of bacteria, yeasts, fungi, amoebae, acid-fast, mycoplasma, and legionella by dentures. He also studied Pseudomonas lipopolysacchrides and their relationship to the immune system. He has authored a number of scientific papers on both microbiology and biochemistry themes. Courses Written and/or Contributed to:9061
Bio: Sharon Crowe graduated from Northwestern University in Evanston, IL with her Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene and completed her Master of Science Degree from Silver Lake College in Manitowoc, WI. A practicing dental hygienist for 23 years she teaches at Fox Valley Technical College in Appleton, WI and works private practice in Oshkosh. Current president of Fox Valley Dental Hygienist's Association, Sharon provides continuing education courses for colleagues and participates in numerous community activities promoting dental health. Courses Written and/or Contributed to: 9075
Bio: Dr. Davidson is Professor in the Department of Orthodontics at the Dental School of the University of Maryland, Baltimore. He has served as chairman of the departments of orthodontics at University of Mississippi and the University of Maryland dental schools as well as Associate Dean at the University of Connecticut. He chairs the dental council of Operation Smile and has served on many national committees in organized dentistry. He has contributed numerous articles to professional journals and has lectured extensively on orthodontics to dental schools in the United States and in many different countries. Courses Written and/or contributed to: 941
Bio: Dr. Suzanne De Ball, DDS, is Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Mississippi School of Dentistry. Courses Written and/or Contributed to: 603
Bio: Dr. Tracy M. Dellinger, DDS, Research Fellow, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Dentistry. Courses Written and/or Contributed to: 691
Bio: Dr. DePaola, DDS, MS, is an Associate Professor, Department of Oral Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, Dental School, University of Maryland at Baltimore. Courses Written and/or Contributed to:9004, 9005, 9018, 9027, 9032
Bio: Dr. L. R. Eversole, DDS, MSD, MA is a professor and Chairman of the Department of Diagnostic Sciences at the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry, San Francisco, CA. Courses Written and/or Contributed to: 9000
Bio: Dennis Flanagan, DDS, is in private general dental practice. He is certified by the boards of General Dentistry and Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry. Dr. Flanagan is an Attending Dentist for the US Olympic Committee and the Windham Community Memorial Hospital where he has been Chief of Dentistry for more than seven years. He is a Diplomat in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and the American Board of Forensic Dentistry. Dr. Flanagan has published over 50 articles in dentistry and holds five US patents on medical and dental devices. He has made many presentations at national and international dental conferences. Dr. Flanagan is a Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, an editorial consultant to the Academy of Osseo integration, and an editor for Oakstone Medical publishing. He has been a paid consultant to Proctor and Gamble, Blue Cross, and National Medical Insurance Consultants. Courses Written and/or Contributed to: 9080
Bio: James C. Gingell, DDS is an Associate Professor and Associate Director of the Advanced General Dentistry Program at the University of Maryland Dental School. Courses Written and/or Contributed to:9013
Bio: Dr. Glass, DDS, PhD, is Professor of Forensic Sciences, Pathology, and Dental Medicine and Adjunct Professor of Microbiology at Oklahoma State University, Center for Health Sciences. He is also Professor Emeritus of Oral Pathology from the University of Oklahoma. He is a board certified oral and maxillofacial pathologist whose work in disease transmission by toothbrushes, dentures, contact lenses, toothpicks, and cosmetics have changed the care and use of these devices. He has written over 100 scientific papers and abstracts along with four book chapters. Courses Written and/or Contributed to: 634, 9061
Bio: Paul Glassman, DDS, is the Director of the Center for the Treatment of Dental Fear in the Department of Dentistry at Mount Zion Hospital. The activities of the center include treating fearful dental patients, research, and education for dental professionals and psychologists. Courses Written and/or Contributed to: 9006
Bio: Dr. Harold S. Goodman is an Associate Professor at the Department of Pediatric Dentistry, University of Maryland Dental School. Courses Written and/or Contributed to: 9027, 9031, 9032
Bio: Dr. Sue Hauwiller, DMD, MS, is a Diplomat of the American Board of Periodontology since 1994, obtained her Doctorate of Dental Medicine from Southern Illinois University in 1980; and her Certificate in Advanced Periodontology and Master of Science from Northwestern University in 1986. She was an Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois, School of Dentistry, and Department of Oral Diagnosis 1983-1984; and at Loyola University, College of Dentistry, Department of Periodontology, 1986-1990. She retired from the U.S. Navy in 1997 and remains active as a periodontist in the dental profession writing dental continuing education courses. Courses Written and/or Contributed to: 9015, 9026
Bio: Wayne W. Herman, D.D.S., M.S., is an Associate Professor of Oral Diagnosis and Patient Services and a Diplomat of the American Board of Oral Medicine. Dr. Herman also serves as Director of Emergency Dental Services. Courses Written and/or Contributed to: 9007, 741
Bio: Ray Holder, MS, DMD, Associate Professor of Restorative Dentistry, Director, AEGD Residency Program, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Dentistry. Courses Written and/or Contributed to: 691
Bio: Dr. Kevin Huff is a Clinical Instructor at the Case School of Dental Medicine, Department of Comprehensive Care, in Cleveland, OH, and is a general dentist in Dover, OH. He received his dental degree from the Ohio State University College of Dentistry and has achieved the status of Master in the Academy of General Dentistry. He has authored several articles in both refereed journals and non-refereed publications on various topics of dentistry including ethics and direct tissue fluorescence visualization, and he is a sought-after lecturer on the topic of early detection of mucosal lesions. Although Dr. Huff has no vested financial interest in any of the products discussed herein, he has received honoraria for his courses from LED Dental, Inc. Courses Written and/or Contributed to: 9097
Bio: Steven R. Jefferies, DDS, MS is the Vice President and Director of Product Development at Dentsply International. Courses Written and/or Contributed to: 9013
Bio: Russell Jumbelic, DMD, MS, is an Associate Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, Howard University College of Dentistry. Courses Written and/or Contributed to: 692
Bio: Dr. Kerr, DDS, MDS, is a diplomat of the American Board of Oral Medicine and an assistant professor in the Department of Oral Medicine at NYU College of Dentistry where he runs the Special Patient Care Clinic and the Hospital Dentistry program. Courses Written and/or Contributed to: 9017
Bio: Dr. Patricia W. Kihn is a volunteer faculty member in the Department of Restorative Dentistry, Baltimore College of Dental Surgery Dental School, University of Maryland, and a research associate in the Clinical Research Department of Dentsply Caulk, Milford, Delaware. Courses Written and/or Contributed to: 9014, 9045
Name: Konzelman, Joseph L., Jr. Bio: Joseph L. Konzelman, Jr., D.D.S., is an Associate Professor of Oral Diagnosis and Patient Services and is a Diplomat of the American Board of Oral Medicine. He is a past President of the American Academy of Oral Medicine. Courses Written and/or Contributed to: 9007, 741
Bio: A. Michael Krakow, DMD, MS, MFS, is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology, Howard University College of Dentistry. Courses Written and/or Contributed to: 662
Bio: Dr. D. Kurtzman is in private general practice in Marietta,Georgia. He is an accomplished illustrator and can becontacted at info@drkurtzman.com Courses Written and/or Contributed to: 9083
Bio: Dr. Kurtzman is in private general practice in Silver Spring, Maryland. He has lectured both nationally and internationally on the topics of restorative dentistry, endodontics, and dental implant surgery and prosthetics. Courses Written and/or Contributed to: 9081, 9083
Bio: Robert P. Langlais, D.D.S., M.S., F.A.C.D., is Professor at University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio and is the National Consultant in dental radiology Courses Written and/or Contributed to: 683
Bio: Mr. Lech, BS, MBA, is Global Head of Innovation for Consumer Healthcare, GlaxoSmithKline and is based in Parsippany, N.J. Mr. Lech has responsibility for directing GSK's R&D efforts for a diverse range of OTC products. Until recently, he was Vice President for Dental Care and was responsible for recent innovations in the field of denture care and patient comfort with particular interest in the cleansing and sanitization of oral appliances. Courses Written and/or Contributed to: 9059
Bio: Dr. Eric Levine is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Endodontics, Prosthodontics and Operative Dentistry of the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery Dental School, University of Maryland. Dr. Levine also maintains a private practice in Olney, MD, with a special interest in preventive and esthetic dentistry. Bio: David Macdonald is a 3rd year dental student at the University of Maryland Dental School. Originally from Washington State he has always been interested in health and nutrition. He is active in many student dental groups and currently serves as the Legislative Liaison for the University of Maryland ASDA chapter, the Eastern Region Trustee for the Hispanic Student Dental Association and Vice President of the Student Chapter of the Maryland Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. David's lifetime goals include improving the overall physical and dental health of children and minority groups. Courses Written and/or Contributed to: 972
Bio: Stanley F. Malamed, DDS, is Associate Professor of Anesthesia and Medicine, University of Southern California School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, California. Courses Written and/or Contributed to: 9091
Bio: Dr. Mancini, DDS, was the previous editor for ADI. He maintains a private dental practice in Bethesda, MD. Courses Written and/or Contributed to: 682, 9007, 9024, 9028, 9030, 9035, 9038, 9042, 9043
Bio: Ms. Manski has practiced dental hygiene for over 20 years. She is a graduate of The Forsyth School for Dental Hygienists, The Baltimore College of Dental Surgery, and most recently from The University of Maryland, Baltimore where she earned her Master's degree. Ms. Manski is a faculty member in the Department of Health Promotion and Policy - Dental Hygiene Division of the University of Maryland Dental School. She provides clinical and didactic instruction to junior and senior dental hygiene students. Additionally Ms. Manski is in private practice. Her research interests include nutrition, dental caries and caries prevention. Courses Written and/or Contributed to:9052, 9054
Bio: Timothy F. Meiller, DDS, PhD is professor of Oral Medicine and Oncology, Department of Oral Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences at the University of Maryland Dental School. He is a co-author of Drug Information Handbook for Dentistry, 7th edition. Courses Written and/or Contributed to: 9023
Bio: Allen M. Metcalf, Jr., DDS, is an Assistant Professor, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Dentistry. Courses Written and/or Contributed to: 691
Bio: Dr. Mouden, DDS, MPH, is the Director, Office of Oral Health for the Arkansas Department of Health, the President of the Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors, and founder of the P.A.N.D.A. educational program. He has faculty appointments at the UMKC School of Dentistry, the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine, College of Health Related Professions and the College of Public Health. Courses Written and/or Contributed to: 9033
Bio: Dr. Mulreany, DDS, is director of MJM-Health Training Concepts in Burtonsville, Maryland. Courses Written and/or Contributed to: 9009
Bio: Karen Mygil, DDS is an Assistant Professor, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Howard University, College of Dentistry. Courses Written and/or Contributed to: 692
Bio: Stanley J. Nelson, D.D.S., M.S., is Associate Professor in the Division of Occlusion, Department of Restorative Dentistry, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio. Courses Written and/or Contributed to: 683
Bio: Dr. Nurko, DDS, MS, is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, where he is involved with pre and post-doctoral education. Courses Written and/or Contributed to: 9012
Bio: Dr. O'Connell is the Acting Clinical Director, NIDCR, NIH, Bethesda, MD and Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Maryland at Baltimore. Courses Written and/or Contributed to: 9003
Bio: Dr. Linda Otis is a Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology in the Department of Diagnostic Sciences and Pathology at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry. She received her dental degree from the University of Nebraska and completed advanced training in Radiology at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center in San Antonio. She has published numerous papers in scientific journals and contributed four chapters to edited works. Courses Written and/or Contributed to: 9066
Bio: James R. Perlstrom is licensed in clinical psychology and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Sleep Medicine. He took his Ph.D. (1994) and M.S. (1990) degrees in psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University and completed his B.A. (1981), also in psychology, at Northwestern University. Dr. Perlstrom has subspecialty training in hypnosis and in sex therapy (Masters and Johnson Institute, 1996). He completed a fellowship in sleep medicine at Eastern Virginia Medical School (1997), where he conducted a number of studies regarding sleep apnea, the pharmacological treatment of insomnia, and the treatment of impotence. Courses Written and/or Contributed to: 661
Bio: Dr. Judith Porter, MA, EdD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Restorative Dentistry, Baltimore College of Dental Surgery, Dental School, University of Maryland, where she is currently Coordinator of Dental Anatomy and Occlusion. Dr. Porter is a general dentist with a special interest in educational methods and learning styles within pre-clinical and clinical dentistry. Prior to coming to the University of Maryland, she was in private practice for 25 years in Charleston, WV. Courses Written and/or Contributed to: 9047, 9049, 942
Bio: Alan Rappoport, PhD, is the Chief Psychologist at the Center for the Treatment of Dental Fear, in the Department of Dentistry at Mount Zion Hospital. The activities of the center include treating fearful dental patients, research, and education for dental professionals and psychologists. Courses Written and/or Contributed to:9006
Bio: Howard University of Dentistry, Washington, DC Courses Written and/or Contributed to: 9076
Bio: Howard University of Dentistry, Washington, DC Courses Written and/or Contributed to: 9076
Bio: Dr. Sawar Sayed received his DDS degree from Loma Linda University, and obtained his Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry and MS degree in Oral Biology from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry. He now practices in California. Courses Written and/or Contributed to: 9020
Bio: Dr. Serio, DDS, FAGD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Care Planning and Restorative Services at the University of Mississippi School of Dentistry. Courses Written and/or Contributed to: 9040
Bio: Dr. Shatz is assistant clinical professor of periodontics at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, Georgia, and is in private practice in Marietta, Georgia. Courses Written and/or Contributed to: 933, 9083
Bio: Howard University of Dentistry, Washington, DC Courses Written and/or Contributed to: 9076
Bio: Dr. Shelton, DDS, MS, is an Associate Professor and Director of the Post-graduate program in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Maryland at Baltimore. Courses Written and/or Contributed to: 9003
Bio: Dr. Shin was a former resident in the Advanced General Dentistry clinic at Baltimore College of Dental Surgery, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD. He is currently an orthodontic resident at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN. Courses Written and/or Contributed to: 9056
Bio: Dr. Sharon C. Siegel, DDS, MS, is an assistant professor in the Department of Restorative Dentistry at the University of Maryland Dental School. She is a prosthodontist with interests in dental cutting and corrosion. Courses Written and/or Contributed to: 9008
Bio: Dr. Silverman is the Chairman of, and a Professor in, the Division of Oral Medicine at the University of California at San Francisco, CA. Courses Written and/or Contributed to: 9001
Bio: Dr. Lee Silverstein is an Associate Clinical Professor of Periodontics at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, Georgia, and he is the author of the text "Principles of Dental Suturing: A Complete Guide to Surgical Closure". Courses Written and/or Contributed to: 9053, 9083
Bio: Dr. Steven Steinberg received his B.A. from the University of Chicago and his D.D.S. from the University of Illinois College of Dentistry. He did a General Practice Residency at the University of Illinois and the West Side Veterans Administration Hospitals. He also did an externship in geriatric dentistry at Long Island Jewish Hospital in New York. Courses Written and/or Contributed to: 9079
Bio: Dr. Howard Strassler is Professor and Director of Operative Dentistry at the University of Maryland Dental School in the Department of Endodontics, Prosthodontics and Operative Dentistry. He has lectured nationally and internationally on techniques and selection of dental materials in clinical use and esthetic restorative dentistry. He has presented at most of the major dental meetings in the United States and has been recognized for the past ten years as one of the top 50 speakers in Restorative Dentistry in the United States by Dentistry Today. Courses Written and/or Contributed to: 722, 9016, 9021, 9031, 9039, 9040, 9047, 9070
Bio: Dr. Len Tolstunov is an Assistant Clinical Professor at Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of the Pacific School of Dentistry, San Francisco, CA. He also has a private practice in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeryin San Francisco, CA. Courses Written and/or Contributed to: 9078
Bio: Dr. Tucker is a diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics. He maintains a full time private practice in Minneapolis and is a clinical assistant professor in the Division of Endodontics at the University of Minnesota. Courses Written and/or Contributed to: 9041
Bio: Dr. Vaikuntam is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. Courses Written and/or Contributed to: 731
Name: von Fraunhofer, Anthony J. Bio: Dr. J. Anthony von Fraunhofer is Professor and Director of Biomaterials Science in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery Dental School, University of Maryland. He has an honors degree (BSc) in chemistry and an MSc and PhD in metallurgy as well as having Chartered Scientist, Chartered Chemist and Chartered Engineer designations from the Science Council of the United Kingdom. Dr. von Fraunhofer also holds Fellowships in the Academy of Dental Materials, ASM International, the Institute of Corrosion and the Royal Society of Chemistry. Dr. von Fraunhofer has written over 380 scientific papers and 11 books, and contributed chapters to 12 monographs on dental biomaterials and materials science. His particular fields of interest and research activity are biomechanics and the biomechanical properties of materials used in medicine and dentistry, dental cutting, suture materials, wound closure devices and wound healing; the degradation, wear and corrosion of materials in the bio-system and the corrosion and corrosion protection of metals by organic and metallic coatings. Courses Written and/or Contributed to: 9008, 9011, 9014, 9020, 9034, 9048, 9054, 9059, 9056
Bio: Dr. Sean Wetterer is an oral care researcher for GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare. As a developer of new products for the care of teeth as well as products for dentures, Dr. Wetterer is acutely aware of the benefits of fluoride and the consequences of insufficient usage. Courses Written and/or Contributed to: 9069, 9082
Bio: Christine Wisnom, BSN, RN, is a nurse educator in the Department of Oral Diagnosis and Pathology at the University of Maryland, School of Dentistry and the Mid-Atlantic AIDS Education and Training Center. She is also the chair of the Infection Control/Biosafety Committee at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry. Courses Written and/or Contributed to: 9004, 9005, 9019, 9022, 9025, 9036, 9044, 9046, 9055, 9057, 9060, 9062, 9067, CA3, CA4, IN3, TX2
Bio: Richard L. Wynn, PhD is a professor of Pharmacology and researcher of new drug development at the University of Maryland Dental School. He is the lead author of the reference book entitled Drug Information Handbook for Dentistry. Courses Written and/or Contributed to: 9023, 9029, 9051, 9065
Bio: Daniel Yustin, DDS, MS, is a Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Restorative Dentistry, State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Dental Medicine. Courses Written and/or Contributed to: 692
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