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WORLD CONFERENCE 2003 IN RETROSPECT

Orchestrating Esthetic Success... From Solo to Symphony

Abstract
Dentistry has evolved exponentially in the last decade. New technology, space age materials, as well as high tech equipment have empowered the dentist and office staff to provide their patients with real lifelike enhancements in a variety of debilitative conditions. With this evolution in technology and technique, has come a necessity for an expansion of our knowledge base of interdisciplinary therapy, so essential in delivering these "quality of life" smile enhancements.

This presentation gave an overview of the way dentistry has evolved and how the generalist needs to be at the forefront of this process, not only in the selection of the appropriate therapeutic modality, but in the sequential planning protocols and decision making strategies of the "10 Essential Steps in Smile Design".

Pinhas Adar, MDT, CDT, Atlanta, Georgia

Master Ceramist Pinhas Adar trained initially in Tel Aviv, Israel and then studied with Mr. Willi Geller in Zurich, Switzerland. He practices, teaches and does research from his laboratory in Atlanta, Georgia. He is the President of Adar International, Inc., and an active member of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry and the International Oral Design group. He is on the editorial board of the Quintessence Yearly Journal, the Journal of Esthetic Dentistry and the Journal of Collaborative Techniques.

Mr. Adar has developed instructional videotapes on all aspects of porcelain laminate veneers, and has contributed chapters in several textbooks as well as numerous articles in the dental literature. He is also one of the co-authors for the upcoming Quintessence book entitled "Porcelain Laminate Veneers – An Esthetic Essential".

David A. Garber, DMD, Atlanta, Georgia

Dr. Garber is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Dentistry, where he also received his specialty training in Periodontics and Fixed Prosthodontics. He holds faculty appointments at the Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry, Louisiana State University, and the University of Texas in San Antonio. Dr. Garber serves on the boards of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry and the American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics. He is a member of the American Academy of Periodontology and past president of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry.

He has served as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Esthetic Dentistry and is on the editorial boards of Practical Periodontics and Aesthetic Dentistry, Esthetique, the Journal of World Dentistry, and Contemporary Esthetics and Restorative Practice. Dr. Garber lectures extensively throughout the world and maintains a full-time private practice in Atlanta, Georgia.

Henry Salama, DMD, Atlanta, Georgia

Dr. Salama received his DMD degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as well as his postgraduate specialty certificates in both periodontics and periodontal prosthesis. He is the former Director of the University of Pennsylvania Implant Research Center, and continues to be Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Periodontics at the University of Pennsylvania.

Dr. Salama's current clinical research activities focus on long-term stability of esthetic soft tissue enhancement techniques and immediate and early functional loading of root form implants. He has lectured and published internationally and maintains a private practice limited to advanced restorative and implant therapy in Atlanta, Georgia..

Maurice A. Salama, DMD, Atlanta, Georgia

Dr. Salama received his DMD degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, as well as a dual certification in periodontics and orthodontics. In addition, he completed externships at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem and at Beth Israel Hospital in New York. He currently holds dental school faculty appointments at the University of Pennsylvania, the Medical College of Georgia, and Nova Southeastern University in Florida.

Dr. Salama is a member of the American Association of Othodontists, the American Academy of Periodontology, the Academy of Osseointegration, and the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry. He has lectured extensively around the globe on orthodontics, periodontal surgery and implant dentistry while maintaining a full-time private practice in Atlanta, Georgia.