October 6, 2008

John Beumer III

CURRENT CONCEPTS OF REMOVABLE PROSTHODONTICS

This program will cover the current concepts of partial denture design including biomechanics of RPD design, positive rests, bracing and guide planes, retainers and coverage of extension areas. Mastication efficiency vs implant supported fixed partial dentures will be explored along with the prognostic factors, epidemiology and patient satisfaction.

Complete dentures will be also be discussed including the issues of bilateral balance vs neutrocentric, implant assisted overlay dentures and implant supported overlay prostheses for edentulous patients.

Finally, implant concepts and controversies will be considered. Topics will include the biologic basis including machine surfaces vs micro-rough surfaces vs nanoenhanced surfaces, heal times, bone anchorage and patient selection criteria for immediate loading.

Patient selection criteria and pitfalls of immediate placement into extractions sites will be reviewed as will implants in maxillofacial rehabilitation including maxillary defects, mandibular defects, facial defects and implants in growing children. The course will conclude with implants and bisphosphonates.

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH

Dr. Beumer received his educational training at UC Berkeley, UCSF (DDS, 1967 and Certified Oral Medicine, 1970) and UCLA (Prosthodontics Certified, 1975). Dr. Beumer has directed UCLA’s Maxillofacial Prosthetics Clinic for 30 years. He currently serves as
Professor and Chair, Division of Advanced Prosthodontics, Biomaterials and Hospital Dentistry, and oversees several training programs. As the author of over 150 publications in the dental and medical literature, and three textbooks, Dr. Beumer is a nationally and internationally sought-after lecturer. He received an Honorary Doctorate in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Turin in 1999. Currently, he is president of the International Society of Maxillofacial Rehabilitation. His professional awards include the Ackerman Award given by the American Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthodontics, and the Schweitzer Award from the New York Academy of Prosthodontics in 2005. The Gordon Award, was presented to Dr. Beumer by the American College of Prosthodontics in 2004. He also holds an Honorary Degree from the University of Turin.