Certificate, Advanced Education in General Dentistry University of Maryland, College of Dentistry, 1995-1996
DMD, University of Florida, College of Dentistry, 1991-1995
BA, University of Florida, College of Liberal Arts and Science, 1984-1989
EMPLOYMENT
Associate for Dr. Fred J. Witkoff 475 Biltmore Way, Suite #307, Coral Gables, Florida 33134 (305) 444-4842, 1996-Present
Associate for Dr. Pete Richards 9505 Park Drive, Miami Shores, Florida 33138, 1996
Associate at Dental Associates of Kendall 8966 S.W. 87th Court, Suite #3, Miami, Florida 33176 (305) 271-2254, 1997-2001
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Fellow, American College of Dentists, 2005
President, Dade County Dental Research Clinic, 2002-2004
President, Riviera Study Club, 2002-2003
Vice-President, Riviera Study Club, 2001-2002
President-elect, Dade County Dental Research Clinic, 2001-2002
Vice-President, Dade County Dental Research Clinic, 2000-2001
Treasurer, Dade County Dental Research Clinic, 1999-2000
Treasurer, Academy of General Dentistry, Southeast Florida Chapter, 1999-2000
Member, ADA and its components: ASDA, FDA, SEFDA, 1991-Present
ACADEMIC ORGANIZATIONS
Dentistry College Council, 1991-1995
President, 1993-1994
Treasurer, 1992-1993
Psi Omega Dental Fraternity, 1992-1995
Editor, 1994-1995
Dental School Representative to Association of Health Center College Councils, 1993-1994
University of Florida College of Dentistry Student Representative to Alumni Association, 1993-1994
FACULTY POSITIONS
Faculty NOVA Southeastern University AEGD Post-graduate Dental Residency Program, 2001-2004
COURSES/PRESENTATIONS
Panelist, Open forum at the Miami Winter Meeting (Dental Convention) "Bridging the Gap - A Specialty/Interdisciplinary Forum and Consensus Conference, 2004
Table clinic - at the Miami winter Meeting with Dr. Fred Witkoff presented clinical research on current dental materials and techniques for provisional restorations, 2002
Chairman, Hands-On Continuing Education Series Created and organized a first-ever continuing education program to dentists, technicians and assistants in the community. Three separate courses included endodontics (root canals) with stats of the art instrumentation; porcelain staining and glazing; and a porcelain veneer course in which dentists worked on patients. 2000
Co-chairman of elective - initiated a literature review course of pertinent restorative materials and techniques. Dr. Donald Antonson guided a small group of classmates through research and literature. Independent study, one year. (Course continued on with succeeding class). 1994
GRANT WRITING
Public Health Trust. Received $150,000 for the Dade County Dental Research Clinic, 2002
Health Foundation of South Florida. Received $12,000 for the Dade County Dental Research Clinic, 2003
HONORS AND AWARDS
Florida Dental Association's "Project: Dentists Care" Distinguished Service Award, 2004
Miami-Dade County Department of Health. Outstanding Service Award, 2003
Miami-Dade County Public Schools Finalist for Volunteer of the Year, 2003
Dade County Dental Research Clinic. Five Year Service Award, 2001
University of Florida Presidential Recognition Award, 1994
Motar Board Honor Society, 1988
Golden Key National Honor Society, 1988
Dean's List, 1986
EXTRACURRICULAR
Participant, 100k Bike Ride to Benefit the Lance Armstrong Foundation, 2003
Participant, Triathlons, 2000, 2003
Participant, Duathlon, 2000
Participant, Fencing tournaments: local, regional and national, 1996-2000
Organized Fundraiser "Molar Miles for Kids" 5k run/walk. Proceeds to Craniofacial Center Camp for Kids, 1994
Performed in Community Theatre "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum", 1993
Received music scholarship for non-music majors - University of Florida, 1984-1988
SERVICE
Attend "Dentists Day on the Hill" Lobby with legislators at Florida Capitol, 2004, 2005, 2006