In March, Glidewell Dental Vice President of Clinical Affairs Dr. Neil Park and Executive Vice President Stephenie Goddard attended the 2018 American Dental Education Association Annual Session in Orlando, Florida, to discuss the new digital dentistry curriculum developed by the American College of Prosthodontists Education Foundation and supported with a grant from Glidewell Dental. “I can’t think of a better time than the present to take on the challenge of expanding the scope of academic dentistry to include the latest digital tools and techniques available to doctors for the benefit of their patients,” Dr. Park said, recalling the meeting’s theme of “Vision 2030,” which was meant to inspire plans in 2018 that will help the dentists of 2030.

Brett Allen, who received his bachelor’s degree in biology from Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, and a master’s in ecology and evolutionary biology from the University of Toronto, was recently introduced as the first participant in the Glidewell Summer Internship in Digital Dentistry. The program offers a unique opportunity for dental students to gain valuable experience at Glidewell Dental in research, advanced digital technologies and product development.

Brett’s research experience has been instrumental in producing several clinical studies under the direction of Dr. Mayuri Kerr, clinical research manager, and he will continue to gain valuable research experience before attending dental school next year. Dr. Neil Park said, “Glidewell Dental is committed to supporting the ongoing success of the dental profession, and the Glidewell Summer Internship in Digital Dentistry will allow us to help develop the next generation of dentists.”

Dr. Robert Horowitz of Scarsdale, New York, attended the American Academy of Periodontology Annual Meeting to present his research poster, titled, “Decreasing Peri-Implantitis and Periodontitis Risk with Novel Restorative Techniques and Materials.” His presentation discussed common causes of peri-implantitis and periodontitis as well as ways clinicians can minimize the likelihood of these diseases and other complications.

According to Dr. Horowitz’s findings, practitioners can achieve predictable results and reduce the risk of bone loss around osseointegrated implants by using implants with machined collars and stable prosthetic connections, custom abutments, screw-retained crowns and monolithic zirconia restorations.

Glidewell Dental is proud to welcome Dr. Taylor Manalili as the first-ever Glidewell fellow. Dr. Manalili received her bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from Northeastern University in Boston, and her DDS and certificate in prosthodontics from Stony Brook University in New York.

In this one-of-a-kind, yearlong fellowship program, Dr. Manalili will treat patients and generate case documentation for research, teaching and marketing purposes; develop and conduct a clinical research project; and lecture at courses and symposia. The clinical team at Glidewell Dental is excited to work alongside Dr. Manalili to help shape the future of dentistry through testing the clinical performance of new materials engineered by the R&D department and by providing continuing education for dentists in the state-of-the-art Glidewell International Technology Center in Irvine, California.

Andy Klein, director of clinical education and events at Glidewell Dental, is pleased to announce the opening of the newest Glidewell International Technology Center, located in Louisville, Kentucky, following the success of the first location, which opened in Southern California in 2011. This second location, just minutes from Louisville International Airport and downtown Louisville, is a state-of-the-art training, education and demonstration center dedicated to providing contemporary continuing education for dental professionals.