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University of Tennessee Department of Prosthodontics
[edit]Division of the University of Tennessee Health Sciences College of Dentistry
[edit]The Department of Prosthodontics is an advanced training department of the College of Dentistry at the University of Tennessee. The program provides advanced instruction and training in the specialized area of prosthodontics, allowing for private and academic practice.
History
[edit]The University of Tennessee College of Dentistry was founded in 1878 in Knoxville, Tennessee, making it the oldest dental college in the South and the third oldest public college of dentistry in the United States[1]. In 1911, The University of Tennessee moved its dentistry college to Memphis, Tennessee, to provide a larger facility for research and studies. The original building was located on Monroe Avenue in Memphis, until 1978 when it moved to its current location on Union Avenue to the Dunn Building. This building received its name after former Tennessee Governor Winfield C. Dunn (1971-1975), who was a graduate of the UT College of Dentistry (D.D.S.) in 1955.
In the early 1970s, the Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) sponsored the first formal program in postdoctoral prosthodontic training. This training became known as the Advanced Prosthodontics Program. It was shared between the two facilities, until November 2007, then moved to the Department of Prosthodontics at the UTHSC College of Dentistry.
Postgraduate Training
[edit]The Department of Prosthodontics offers advanced training and studies in basic sciences relevant to prosthodontics. Clinical applications are emphasized while maintaining academic and research activities throughout the study. In-depth instruction and patient treatment, involving dental implant therapy, is an integral component of didactic and clinical activities. Prosthodontic residents are encouraged to both surgically place and restore dental implants. Instruction in laboratory technology is an essential part of all treatment rendered. Review of current and classic literature related to prosthodontics is accomplished regularly. Interdisciplinary seminars emphasize the importance of comprehensive dental care in the treatment of complicated oral conditions. Additionally, case presentation seminars are conducted on a regular basis.
All residents engage in research and scientific studies based on requirements by the American Dental Association in the Accreditation Standards for Advanced Specialty Education Programs in Prosthodontics.[2] Resources and mentorship are provided by the Department of Prosthodontics' clinical research facility, the College of Dentistry’s dental research center and dental materials core facilities, the University’s Biomedical Engineering & Imaging program, the University’s Center for Cancer Research, and the University of Memphis Bioengineering program.
The 36-month program's[3] successful completion requires residents to demonstrate proficiency in the examination, diagnosis, and reconstruction of complex edentulous, partially edentulous, and dentate oral conditions. Upon completion, a Certificate in Prosthodontics is awarded by the UTHSC College of Dentistry, and a Master of Dental Science degree is granted by the UTHSC College of Graduate Health Sciences.
| Resident’s Name (Dental School) | Program Duration | Current Status |
|---|---|---|
| Angela Gullard (University of Alabama - Birmingham) | 2016-19 | UTHSC Faculty Member |
| Leila M. Sears (Oregon Health & Sciences University) | 2016-19 | UTHSC Faculty Member |
| Paul D. Edgerley (University of Missouri-Kansas City) | 2015-18 | Private Practice – Kirkwood, MO |
| Jody L. Clements* (Roseman Univ of Health Sciences) | 2015-18 | Private Practice – Salt Lake City, UT |
| Nicholas G. Norvell (UTHSC College of Dentistry) | 2014-17 | Private Practice - Brentwood, TN |
| Aaron Omura* (Oregon Health & Sciences University) | 2014-17 | Private Practice - Ashland, OR |
| Sanjay Karunagaran* (University of Detroit Mercy) | 2013-16 | Private Practice – Medina, Ohio |
| Vaibhav Latthe (SMD College of Dental Sci - India) | 2013-16 | Private Practice - Shenandoah, TX |
| Amir El Hassan (Univ California San Francisco) | 2013-16 | Assistant Professor, University of Alabama |
| Nathan E. Robison (Univ of Minnesota School of Dentistry) | 2012-15 | Private Practice - Durango, CO |
| Wainscott Hollis* (UTHSC College of Dentistry) | 2009-15 | UTHSC Faculty Member |
| Pradeep C. Adatrow (UTHSC College of Dentistry) | 2011-14 | Private Practice and UTHSC Faculty Member |
| Jonathon S. Egbert (Creighton University) | 2011-14 | Private Practice - Salt Lake City, UT |
| Jenny Phung Stevens* (Temple University) | 2011-14 | US Air Force Prosthodontist |
| Sarah Gibbs (UTHSC College of Dentistry) | 2010-13 | Private Practice - Palm Coast, FL |
| Andrew Johnson* (UTHSC College of Dentistry) | 2010-13 | Private Practice - Fayetteville, AR |
| J. Heath Balch (UTHSC College of Dentistry) | 2009-12 | Private Practice - Brentwood, TN |
| Russell D. Morrell (Temple University) | 2009-12 | Private Practice - Salt Lake City, UT |
| Mark J. Hopkins (University of Saskatchewan) | 2008-11 | Private Practice - Victoria, B.C., Canada |
| Nicholas L. Egbert* (Creighton University) | 2008-11 | Private Practice - Salt Lake City, UT |
| Vinay Jain (Govt. Dental College - India) | 2007-10 | UTHSC Faculty Member |
| Swati A. Ahuja (Nair Dental College - India) | 2006-09 | Private Practice - Mumbai, India |
| Jonathan M. Hart (UTHSC College of Dentistry) | 2006-09 | Private Practice - Little Rock, AR |
| Resident’s Name (Dental School) | Program Duration | Current Status |
|---|---|---|
| Suzanne K. Coco (UTHSC College of Dentistry) | 2005-08 | Private Practice - Little Rock, AR |
| Audrey M. Selecman (UTHSC College of Dentistry) | 2004-07 | UTHSC Faculty Member |
| John West Lewis (UTHSC College of Dentistry) | 2003-06 | Staff Prosthodontist, VAMC Memphis, TN |
| Resident’s Name (Dental School) | Program Duration | Current Status |
|---|---|---|
| Darton D. Taylor (UTHSC College of Dentistry) | 2002-05 | Private Practice and UTHSC Faculty Member |
| Paivi A. Samant (UTHSC College of Dentistry) | 2001-04 | Private Practice - Gainesville, FL |
| Ngoc H. Tran (UTHSC College of Dentistry) | 2000-03 | Private Practice - Germantown, TN |
| Brendan Bernhart (UTHSC College of Dentistry) | 1998-01 | Private Practice - Fairfax, VA |
| Resident’s Name (Dental School) | Program Duration | Current Status |
|---|---|---|
| Larry D. Powell (Univ. Tennessee, Memphis) | 1996-99 | Private Practice - Hot Springs Village AR |
| Ettienne R. Van Zyl (Univ. Tennessee, Memphis) | 1995-97 | Private Practice - Rogers, AR |
| J. Scott Scallion (Univ. Tennessee, Memphis) | 1994-96 | Private Practice - Little Rock, AR |
| John C. Howell (Univ. Tennessee, Memphis) | 1993-95 | Private Practice - North Little Rock, AR |
| Michael McBride (Univ. Tennessee, Memphis) | 1992-94 | UTHSC Faculty Member |
| Fredrick A. Shaw, III* (Univ. Tennessee, Memphis) | 1991-93 | Private Practice - Austin, TX |
| Kenneth K. Lisenby (Univ. Tennessee, Memphis) | 1990-92 | Retired |
| Resident’s Name (Dental School) | Program Duration | Current Status |
|---|---|---|
| Carl Wegner (Northwestern Univ.) | 1989-91 | Unknown |
| William D. Caldwell (Univ. Tennessee, Memphis) | 1988-90 | Retired |
| Peter J. Simone (Tufts Univ.) | 1987-89 | Private Practice - Larchmont, NY |
| Marc A. Cohen (Univ. Tennessee, Memphis) | 1986-88 | Private Practice - Memphis, TN |
| John R. Popper (Univ. Tennessee, Memphis) | 1985-87 | Private Practice - Kingsport, TN |
| A. Max Metcalf (Univ. Tennessee, Memphis) | 1984-86 | Unknown |
| James J. Simone* (Tufts Univ.) | 1983-85 | Private Practice - Larchmont, NY |
| Harry W. McCool (Univ. Tennessee, Memphis) | 1982-84 | Private Practice - Lilburn, GA |
| Jeff Raphael (dental school unknown) | 1981-83 | Unknown |
| Thomas D. Flanders (SUNY at Buffalo) | 1980-82 | Private Practice - Murrells Inlet, SC |
| Michael A. Smith (Univ. Tennessee, Memphis) | 1979-81 | Private Practice - Germantown, TN |
| Linda O. Wible (Univ. Tennessee, Memphis) | 1978-80 | Retired |
| Tom Peaspanon (dental school unknown) | 1976-78 | Unknown |
| Carl W. Schulter* (Temple University) | 1975-77 | Private Practice - Memphis, TN |
| Resident’s Name (Dental School) | Program Duration | Current Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald Foltz (dental school unknown) | 1974-76 | Deceased |
| Arthur Swanson (dental school unknown) | 1973-75 | Unknown |
| Stephen E. Garrett* (Univ. Tennessee, Memphis) | 1972-74 | Unknown |
* indicates Diplomate status, American Board of Prosthodontics.
| Director’s Name | Appointment Date | Completion Date | Appointment |
|---|---|---|---|
| David R. Cagna, DMD, MS* | July 1, 2004 | Present | Program Director |
| Russell A. Wicks, DDS, MS | April 26, 2004 | July 1, 2004 | Transitional Coordinator |
| John J. Gary, DDS* | Dec. 22, 1998 | April 26, 2004 | Acting Director |
| William F. Bowles, III, DDS* | April 2, 1997 | Dec. 22, 1998 | Program Director |
| Linda O. Wible, DDS | May 1990 | April 2, 1997 | Program Director |
| Stephen E. Garrett, DDS* | 1975 | May 1990 | Program Director |
| James R. Douglas, DDS, MS | 1972 | 1975 | Program Director |
* indicates Diplomate status, American Board of Prosthodontics.
The current Program Director is David R. Cagna, DMD, MS, Professor and Associate Dean of Postgraduate Affairs. Program Assistant Director is Wainscott Hollis, DDS, MDS, Associate Professor.
Other notable faculty in Prosthodontics include:
Head of Fixed Prosthodontics
Leila M. Sears, DMD, Assistant Professor
Prosthodontic Training: University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Head of Prosthodontics Research
Angela Gullard, DMD, PhD, MDS, Assistant Professor
Prosthodontic Training: University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Head of Maxillofacial Prosthetics
Gregory J. Paprocki, DDS, Associate Professor
Prosthodontic Training: University of Texas Health Science Center
Maxillofacial Prosthetic Training: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Head of Surgical Prosthodontics
Pradeep Adatrow, DDS, MS, Associate Professor
Periodontal Training: Indiana University School of Dentistry
Prosthodontic Training: University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Dentistry
Graduate TMD Clinic Coordinator
Vinay Jain, BDS, MS, MDS, Associate Professor
Prosthodontics Training: University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Dentistry
Publications Coordinator
Swati Ahuja, BDS, MDS, Assistant Professor
Prosthodontic Training: University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Dentistry
Faculty/Consultants: Prosthodontic Research and MDS Support
[edit]Jegdish P. Babu, MS, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Bioscience Research
Scientific Training: Osmania Univ., India (M.Sc.); West Virginia Univ. (MS); Michigan State Univ. (PhD – Microbiology and Immunology)
Liang Hong, DDS, MS, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Pediatric Dentistry
Diplomate, American Board of Dental Public Health
Scientific Training: University of Iowa (MS); University of Iowa (PhD)
Mark Scarbecz, PhD, Professor, Department of Bioscience Research
Scientific Training: University of Arizona (PhD, Sociology)
Mohamed Shafter, BDS, DScD, Assistant Professor
Prosthodontic Training: Boston University
Scientific Training: Boston University (DScD, Prosthodontics)
Antheunis Versluis, DDS, PhD, Professor, Department of Bioscience Research, Director, Biomaterials and Dental
Dental Training: University of Nijmegen, Netherlands
Scientific Training: Eindhoven University of Technology (PhD, Mechanical Engineering)
Daranee Versluis-Tantbirojn, DDS, MS, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Restorative Dentistry
Dental Training: Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
Scientific Training: University of Alabama (MS) and University of Minnesota (PhD, Materials)
References
[edit]- ^ "College of Dentistry". UTHSC. Retrieved 2020-08-13.
- ^ "Postgraduate Prosthodontics". UTHSC. Retrieved 2020-08-13.
- ^ "Postgraduate Prosthodontics". UTHSC. Retrieved 2020-08-12.
- ^ "Postgraduate Prosthodontics History and Alumni". UTHSC. Retrieved 2020-08-13.
- ^ "Postgraduate Prosthodontics History and Alumni". UTHSC. Retrieved 2020-08-13.
- ^ "Postgraduate Prosthodontics Faculty". UTHSC. Retrieved 2020-08-13.