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Mission Statement
Successful surgical outcomes are directly related to the knowledge and skill of the surgeon. The mission of the Center for Advanced Dental Education is to empower the surgeon with enhanced knowledge, confidence and practical skills to perform oral plastic surgery procedures with successful results.
The Center for Advanced Dental Education utilizes a multi-media approach to adult learning exposing participants to scientific evidence-based material through lecture, live surgery, video surgery, and hands-on model surgery. Upon completion of the course, participants may expect to immediately incorporate these procedures into their daily practices.
As a former full-time Professor of Periodontics and current full-time private practitioner, Edward P. Allen, DDS, PHD, combines his recognized teaching abilities and clinical skills to present a practical multimedia course on current soft tissue grafting techniques.
Dr. Allen has served as President of the American Academy of Periodontology Foundation, the American Academy of Restorative Dentistry, and the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry. He is the recipient of the Master Clinician Award from the American Academy of Periodontology and the President's Award for Excellence in Dental Education from the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry. In 2019, he was honored with the AAP Gold Medal Award, the highest award bestowed by the Academy.
Dr. Allen has published over 100 articles in the area of esthetic surgery and has presented numerous lectures and surgical demonstrations worldwide.
View a partial list of Dr. Allen's publications related to Minimally Invasive Soft Tissue Grafting HERE.
As a former full-time Professor of Periodontics and current full-time private practitioner, Edward P. Allen, DDS, PHD combines his recognized teaching abilities and clinical skills to present a practical multimedia course on current soft tissue grafting techniques.
Dr. Allen has served as President of the American Academy of Periodontology Foundation, the American Academy of Restorative Dentistry, and the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry. He is the recipient of the Master Clinician Award from the American Academy of Periodontology and the President's Award for Excellence in Dental Education from the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry. In 2019, he was honored with the AAP Gold Medal Award, the highest award bestowed by the Academy.
Dr. Allen has published over 100 articles in the area of esthetic surgery and has presented numerous lectures and surgical demonstrations worldwide.
View a partial list of Dr. Allen's publications related to Minimally Invasive Soft Tissue Grafting HERE.
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Craig Gainza, DDS, MSD graduated from the University of the Pacific College of Dentistry in San Francisco, CA and holds a periodontal certificate and Master of Science in Dentistry from Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas, TX. As a resident, he was trained by Dr. Allen and focused on esthetic soft tissue surgical techniques.
Dr. Gainza served as clinical instructor at Baylor College of Dentistry, and at Diablo Valley College in Concord, CA. In addition, he has lectured nationally and internationally on the interdisciplinary treatment of complex esthetic cases and led an interdisciplinary study group in Napa, CA.
While practicing periodontics full time, Dr. Gainza managed to build three airplanes, raise two daughters and currently resides near Lake Tahoe with his first wife. In addition to aviation, he enjoys golf, skiing and spending time with his new grandson.
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Kevin Murphy, DDS, MS received his dental degree from the University of Illinois where he also received specialty certificates in both Prosthodontics and Periodontics. Dr. Murphy is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and is an Associate Professor, Department of Periodontics at Maryland. He leads the Esthetically Driven Treatment Planning and Periodontal Surgical Therapies course in the Periodontal Graduate Program.
Dr. Murphy practiced privately in Baltimore, Maryland, specializing in periodontics and prosthodontics. He currently serves as Director of the Volunteer Services for the Dental Clinic at the Esperanza Center in Baltimore, Maryland. The Esperanza Center provides the immigrant community in Baltimore with medical, dental, legal, and social support services for those in need. Dr. Murphy also serves on the Mortel High Hopes for Haiti Foundation that provides dental care to children in Saint-Marc, Haiti.
Dr. Murphy has published numerous articles and textbook chapters on periodontal regeneration, surgical orthodontia, and implant dentistry. He is a fellow of the International College of Dentists and of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry.
