Expert Details
Dentistry: Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Implantology, Bone Grafting, Wisdom Teeth, Sedation & Anesthesia
ID: 726654
Florida, USA
Expert’s specialties include maxillofacial trauma, oral pathology, and complex reconstructive procedures. His expertise spans a wide range of procedures, such as wisdom tooth extractions, jaw reconstruction, bone and soft tissue grafting, and all phases of dental implantology. He is highly skilled in the "Same Day Smiles" (All-On-Four) technique and stays current with advanced imaging technologies, including CBCT (Cone Beam Computed Tomography), to ensure precision in implant diagnostics and placement.
In addition to his surgical skills, Expert has extensive experience in anesthesia for oral and maxillofacial procedures. He is adept with various anesthetic techniques and delivery systems, including general anesthesia, IV sedation, and outpatient inhalation anesthesia, and is proficient in using multiple anesthesia devices and computerized drug delivery systems.
Expert has also served as an expert witness on numerous cases involving dental implantology, trauma, and the standard of care in oral surgery, particularly for medically compromised patients. His testimony has covered best practices in implantology, management of post-radiation oral surgery cases, and the application of hyperbaric chamber treatment in post-cancer care. His broad experience, dedication to his specialty, and commitment to patient care make Expert a trusted expert in oral and maxillofacial surgery.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year: 1977 | Degree: DMD | Subject: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | Institution: Veterans Administration, Dept. Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery |
| Year: 1971 | Degree: DMD | Subject: General Dentistry | Institution: Tufts University, School of Dental Medicine |
| Year: 1967 | Degree: BA | Subject: Pre-Med | Institution: Rutgers University |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 1982 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: President | Department: |
Responsibilities:Providing a full range of OMFS services including dentoalveolar, bone grafting, implantology, CBCT computer guided implant surgery, oral pathology, general anesthesia and IV sedation, and oral medicine. |
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Government Experience
| Years | Agency | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 1974 to 1977 | Agency: Veterans Administration | Role: Resident | Description: Academic & Clinical Responsibilities related to the full scope of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Training |
| Years: 1971 to 1974 | Agency: US Air Force | Role: General Dentist | Description: Chief of Dental Clinic at Hulbert Air Force Base, Ft. Walton Beach Florida |
International Experience
| Years | Country / Region | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Years: 1970 to 1970 | Country / Region: British West Indies | Summary: Clinical Chief of Oral Surgery-British Public Health Clinics-St.Kitts, Nevis |
Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| Miami Society of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons (MSOMS), Florida Society of Dental Anesthesiology (FSDA), American College of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery(ACOMS) |
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| Advanced Cardiac Life Support, CPR; Florida Dental Boards; Northeast Regional Boards; LICENSES: Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Florida. |
| Professional Appointments |
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| Expert has held several staff appointments at various hospitals throughout the state of New Jersey and Florida. He has also been co-chairman of a dental research clinic and currently is the primary surgeon in a multi-specialty group practice. |
| Awards / Recognition |
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| Tufts University-Honors (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery) |
Additional Experience
| Expert Witness Experience |
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| Serves as an expert witness in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and has been deposed multiple times for Broward County District Court. |
| Training / Seminars |
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| Expert continues work with the Annual Seminar on Assessment and Management of the Medical Risk Patient. He has presented at several seminars and meetings including the British Dental Association in Ipswich, England and Weisbaden Dental Conference, and has lectured for various societies such as the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology and the American Society of Oral Surgeons throughout the United States. He also participated and completed a two year clinical course in Dental Implantology at the West Palm Beach Dental Research Clinic, and he attends the Miami Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons as a senior member. |
| Marketing Experience |
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| Expert has hands on experience with facial bone plating systems for maxillofacial trauma and all technical aspects of dental implantology. He uses a variety of anesthetics and anesthetic techniques and is intimately in touch with changing techniques and organizational trends in his segment of health care. He has broad knowledge of cost drivers and demographic influences on the services he delivers. |
Language Skills
| Language | Proficiency |
|---|---|
| Spanish | Technical Proficiency |
| French | Basic Proficiency |
Fields of Expertise
bridge prosthodontics, ceramic dental material, cosmetic dentistry, dental anesthesiology, dental prosthesis, dental prosthetic material, denture, facial pain, hydroxyapatite, hypnotic, local anesthesia, nitrous oxide, oral surgery, periodontium, tooth remineralization, neuroleptanalgesia, non-narcotic analgesic, anesthetic adjuvant, anesthetic drug, apicoectomy, dental implantology, dental occlusion, dental orthopedics, endodontics, general anesthesia, gerodontics, gingivectomy, gingivoplasty, intravenous anesthesia, jaw fixation technique, Le Fort osteotomy, mandibular advancement, maxillofacial prosthesis implantation, nerve block, opioid, orthognathic surgery, periodontal disease, periodontal guided tissue regeneration, periodontology, preprosthetic oral surgery, prosthodontics, trauma anesthesia, airway management, alcohol deterrant, alveolar ridge augmentation, alveolectomy, alveoloplasty, ambulatory care, ambulatory surgery, analgesia, anesthesia, anesthesia equipment, anesthesia monitoring, anesthesiology, annuloplasty, anti-obesity agent, anticaries product, anticariogenic agent, anticonvulsant drug, antiemetic drug, antitussive, aphthous stomatitis, artificial cornea, atherosclerosis, atmospheric gas, barbiturate, Bell palsy, benzodiazepine, bioglass, biopsy analysis, blood coagulation factor, bone, candidiasis, canine tooth, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, cariogenic agent, central muscle relaxant, central nervous system agent, central nervous system depressant, chlorhexidine gluconate, clinical anesthesiology, closed-circuit anesthesia, cobalt-chromium alloy, codeine, curettage, debridement, dental adhesive, dental caries, dental floss, dental implantation, dental material, dentifrice, dentistry, dissection, drainage (medical), drinking water fluoridation, elective surgical procedure, electrosurgery, emetic, general anesthetic, gingiva, gingivitis, gutta percha, hemostasis, herpes labialis, hydromorphone, implant coating material, inflammation, inhalation general anesthesia, lidocaine, ligation, local anesthetic, medical drill, medical gas, microsurgery, minimally invasive surgery, morphine, mouth disease, mucositis, narcotic, narcotic antagonist, nitric oxide, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent, oral cancer, oral hygiene, orthopedic product, oxycodone, pain medication, plaque, postoperative care, preoperative preparation, preventive dentistry, prosthesis implantation, reconstructive surgery, sedation, sinus surgery, stannous fluoride, surgical care, surgical implant device, surgical product, suture thread, tooth, tooth extraction, tooth replantation, toothbrush, vestibuloplasty, mandibular prosthesis transplantation, glossectomy, forensic dentistry, lymph node excision, dental polymer, calcium phosphate, orthopedics, dental tool, toothpaste