Dr. Ordonez has focused his training on Temporomandibular Joint Disorders, Dental Occlusion and Orofacial Pain. We have the latest technology in the diagnoses and treatment of TMJ Disorders and agreements with other health care providers that are experts in this field including Neuromuscular therapists, Physical therapists and Chiropractors. The conditions involving TMJ disorders are presented in many cases with different signs and symptoms that usually go unnoticed in the conventional dental evaluation, it is common to find patients that have been misdiagnosed with conditions like trigeminal neuralgia and or phantom pain and have been on anticonvulsants for years and after careful evaluation by Dr Ordonez they were found to have conditions related to Cervical spine dysfunction and or muscle disorders and responded well to conservative treatment.
The evolution of a TMD patient depends on his compliance with the recomended treatment and with a radical change in his life style.
Dr Ordonez performs the surgical and reconstructive aspects of Implant Dentistry by which it is possible to replace the roots of missing teeth, secure bridges and dentures in a functional and cosmetic manner feeling and looking like real teeth. He believes in long term stability and design his cases with the desire to perform close maintenance and follow up so they last long, he has a strict warranty policy on the work that he performs. In this field we have agreements with two world class surgeons and periodontist to handle the surgical aspect of the medically compromised patient that require hospital management so we can concentrate in the restorative aspect of treatment.
"I want you to be happy when I am finished with your dental work, I want you to tell me that you got what you were looking for, then I am happy since I believe in long term relationships"
We have tried every dental whitening system available in the market, we are very proud of our results with our dental bleaching strategies, and have diferent treatment options and solutions to your specific needs and cosmetic desires.
Our equipments and technologies are the most advanced in the dental field, we have all kind of high tech devices, lasers (Diode Laser), Nitrous oxide units (for anxiety management and pain control), Cad Cam technology (Cerec system) that allows us to have cosmetic restorations made in a single appointment, Air Abrassion system (for conservative removal of decay and enhance adhesion of the restorative materials), Electric high torque handpieces (for silent and faster more precise preparation of teeth), electrical anesthesia (for a painless anesthesia experience), Digital radiography (with a great software to analyse data and minimal radiation), in office computerized ceramic oven (for perfect cosmetic modifications), ultrasound and Iontophoresis unit, EMG and Biofeedback among many others.
"I am very proud of my hospital grade sterilization process, it is very thorough"
We also implemented a Soft Tissue Management Program in order to detect, prevent and treat cases of periodontitis. The latest research on Dentistry has shown the high correlation between perio disease and other medical conditions such as strokes, diabetes, lung disease, among others. This findings highlight the importance of conducting a thorough dental assessment that goes beyond the regular dental evaluation.
Remember, your gums are the foundation of your teeth, you have to care for them!
Sunset Smile is a private dental practice that offers a wide array of services in the dental field. Only one patient is seen at a time making you the center of our attention. We are in a constant training process to provide our patients with the best oral health care within a comfortable, family-like environment. We use the latest technology available which guarantees a Cosmetic, precise and painless experience of dentistry.
Dr Ordonez doen't do root canal treatments, every saturday he has an endodontist in the office that does the root canals for his patients, if a patient needs a root canal during the week, he has agreements with recognized endodontist in the area and he will make the proper referral.
Our approach is solution focused meaning that we treatment plan our cases based on the patients specific needs and desires. Our goal is to work along with our patients in the re-design of their smiles in a functional yet aesthetic manner.
We have been very exigent and careful in the selection of our staff, they are professional and friendly and their job is to care for you and make you feel welcome.
Doctor Ordonez is not in any insurance plan, he believe that would compromise the quality of his treatment and the time he spends with his patients, his associate Dr Ximena Rojas is enrolled in PPO plans and will be able to treat patients that want to be in our office under Dr Ordonez supervision and philosophy of practice..
This practice has been designed with you in mind!
Dr. Ordoñez Bio:
Alvaro Jose Ordoñez García
1550 South Dixie Hwy, Suite 203
Coral Gables, FL 33146
Tel: (305) 666-3824; Fax: (305) 666-1431
Profile:
General Dentist Licensed to Practice Dentistry in the State of Florida, in Colombia (South America) and in Barbados.
General Practice related to:
TMJ Disorders, Dental Occlusion and Orofacial Pain.
Restorative Dentistry, Dental Implants and Dental Cosmetics.
Extensive experience in placing over 3,500 conventional implants including Nobel Biocare, 3i, LifeCore, Biohorizons, MIS, Revois, Zimmer and IMTEC devices. Also experienced in placing IMTEC MDI mini-dental implants.
Fellow, Master and Diplomate of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists.
Vicepresident for Latin America Of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. In charge of re organizing the chapters of the ICOI in Latin American Countries.
Clinical innovations Subcommittee member. American Academy of Osseointegration. In charge of evaluating, selecting and grading the clinical innovations submitted to the American Academy of Osseointegration for presentation at the annual meeting.
Member of the Executive Council of the South Florida Dental Association (Local Component of the ADA)
Legislative Contact Dentist of the Florida Dental Association (Flad- Pac)
Chair of the committee on the New Dentists for South Florida District Dental Association (ADA)
Member of the Miami Winter Meeting committee
President of West Dade dental society.
Member of the Scientific Committee of CEOLA-HELO (in charge of the selection of the speakers for the meetings and congresses)
Member of the Scientific Committee of LAODI (Latin American Academy of Osseointegrated Dental Implants) in charge of the selection of the speakers for the meetings and congresses.
International Lectures:
USA, Italy, Mexico, Guatemala, Barbados, Antigua, Colombia, Argentina, Brazil, Puerto Rico, Jamaica, Germany, Peru, Egypt, Costa Rica, Bahamas, Grenada, Iran, Kasaksthan, Ucraine, Russia.
Upcoming Lectures:
Mexico 05- 08, Rep Dominicana 8- 08, USA 8- 2008, Colombia 06- 08- Panama 8- 08, Peru 9- 08, Costa Rica, 9- 08, Colombia 9- 08, Egypt 11- 08.
EDUCATION
Trained in Soft Tissue management By Pat Allen 2007
Trained in Soft Tissue Management By Michael Pikos 2007
University of Miami, Oral Surgery Deparment: Implant Continuum Program, Advance training in all the different restorative and surgical dental implant techniques, Miami, FL. 03/02 – 09/02.
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine: Advanced standing for International students, Boston, MA. 06/95 – 01/96.
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine: Master of Science in Dental Research with a major in T.M.J. Disorders, Dental Occlusion and Orofacial Pain, Boston, MA. 1994 - 1995.
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine: Research Fellowship in T.M.J. Disorders, Dental Occlusion and Orofacial Pain in the Gelb Craniomandibular Pain Center, Boston, MA. 1993- 1994.
Blas de Lezo Hospital: General Practice Residency, Cartagena, Colombia, 12/91- 12/92; Coordination and treatment of all kind of dental emergencies and pain management.
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, School of Dental Medicine: Doctor in Dental Surgery (DDS), 1987-1991.
Almirante Padilla Naval Academy: Naval Cadet, Cartagena, Colombia, 1986.
San Pedro Claver Salesian College: Bachelor of Science, Cartagena, Colombia 1985.
PROFFESIONAL EXPERIENCE
President of TMJ Dental Consultants, Inc. Coral Gables, FL, USA. 2000/ Present.
TMJ Dental Consultants Inc. is a dental practice devoted to management and treatment of TMJ and Orofacial pain patients. We perform their clinical dentistry as well since these patients have a very sensitive Craniomandibular and dental occlusal system. We have affiliated dental specialists. TMJ Dental Consultants Inc., provides expert opinions to dentists and companies involved in dental research and Cervical Whiplash Treatment litigation (Acceleration and Deceleration Syndrome). We are a comprehensive dental Implant center.
Associate Dentist: Private Practice, Hallandale, FL, USA. 1998/ Present.
Dr. Edward Neuwirth is a dentist well established in Hallandale for more than 30 years, he believes in high quality dentistry and excellent patient care.
Affiliated Clinical Assistant Professor, Division of Community Based Program, Instructor in the area of TMJ Disorders, Dental Occlusion and Orofacial Pain, University of Florida College of Dentistry, Department of Operative Dentistry, Miami, Fl, 04- 02/ Present.
Clinical Associate Professor, Complete Dentures and Removable Partial Dentures, TMJ Disorders and Orofacial Pain, Instructor in the areas of Dental Anatomy and Dental Occlusion; Nova Southeastern University, College of Dental Medicine, Restorative Department. 1998/ 2005.
Expert Consultant in TMJ Disorders and Facial Pain, Department of Veterans Affairs, Medical Center, Miami, Fl, 07 – 01/ Present.
Guest Speaker in TMJ Disorders and Facial Pain, Jackson Memorial Hospital, University of Miami, Miami, Fl, 2001/ Present.
Associate Dentist: Private Practice, Pembroke Pines, FL, USA. 01/2000 – 06/2001.
The Dental Center of Pembroke Pines is a high quality multidisciplinary dental facility. The Principals are Dr. Joshua Bodkian and Dr. Mark Cowan; a state of the art dental center. There are specialists in every dental field and good treatment coordination.
Associate Dentist: Private Practice, Kendall, FL, USA. 1998/ 2000.
South Dental Clinic is a corporation that hires dentist to treat their dental patients. They have specialists in different areas of dentistry. South Dental Clinic provides dentistry at competitive prices in a caring enviroment.
Private Practice, Cartagena, Colombia. 1996- 08/1998.
This is a dental practice related to Restorative Dentistry, TMJ Disorders, Dental Occlusion and Orofacial pain. It is a multidisciplinary practice composed of four dentists, specialized in different areas. The goal of this practice is to provide the patient with the highest quality dentistry. It is still active and leaded by my sister, Dr. Pilar Ordoñez.
Associate Dentist: Private Practice, Barranquilla, Colombia. 1996- 08/ 1998.
A Dental Practice related to TMJ Disorders, Dental Occlusion and Orofacial Pain. A multidisciplinary center with specialists in different areas of dentistry. I provided services once a week in this center to chronic pain patients referred by other centers of the city.
Clinical Instructor: Department of Restorative Dentistry. Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. 10/93- 02/96.
An instructor in the Preceptorial Program. The job was to work one- on- one with the students that needed special assistance to improve their level of practice. I enjoyed this work since I could see the results and improvement of the students.
Private Practice: Cartagena, Colombia. 01/92- 01/93.
Associate in a dental practice of general dentistry.
Blas de Lezo Hospital: General Practice Residency, Cartagena, Colombia. 12/91- 12/92.
Coordinator of the Dental Emergency Service (also Hotels and Hospitals). Center for patients with acute and chronic pain. We performed all kind of complicated dental surgeries. These services were directed mainly to the middle/ low income population.
San Antonio de Padua Hospital, Garagoa, Boyacá, Colombia. 03/91- 07/91. *Internship before graduation
Boyacá is an area of the emerald mines in Colombia. My general duties included hospital dentistry, dental emergencies and general practice; due to the lack of medical personnel, I delivered babies, practiced minor surgeries (sutures) in areas not related to the mouth, as legs, arms, etc.
National Institute of Cancer Research/ Head and Neck Department, Bogotá, Colombia. 01/91- 03/91. *Internship before graduation
Observation of all the examinations, diagnosis and treatments of patients with head and neck cancer followed by specific case presentations to our faculty supervisor.
Kennedy Hospital, Emergency Service, Bogotá, Colombia. 01/91- 03/91.
An on- call position with an oral surgeon (before graduation).
Student Instructor (Teaching Aid or Tutor), Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, School of Dental Medicine, Bogotá, Colombia. 8/89- 12/91.
I taught the first year students the application of dental sealant, prophyaxis, and health care promotion. I also assisted the first and second year students with their Lab work (Wax- up, mounting, preparations, etc.) in the area of Restorative Dentistry.
Internships
The internships were a requirement of the program of the Dental School before graduation.
“Santa Teresa” Senior Citizen Home, La Mesa, Colombia. 01/90- 06/90.
Once a week, complete denture care and maintenance were performed.
“Lions Club” Community Center, Bogotá, Colombia: 01/87- 06/87.
In a group of five first year dental students, we worked in a very low resources community; the focus was on health promotion, cleanings and sealants; after this program we discussed ways to improve the overall dental health of that community.
ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Writing a manual\ atlas on Internal Sinus Manipulation Techniques and Socket preservation.
Publishing a book on Mini Dental Implants, “Mini Dental Implants: An alternative”, Being published by Panamericana. 2008, undergoing final editing.
Organizer and Chairman of the first Dental Implants Industry Symposium of South Florida. (as part of the bi annual CEOLA- HELO congress) Different implant companies were present in the same room, lectures and workshops were conducted were Drs could use the different products available for free. Excellent results for the Drs and the companies.
It will be done again in two years. Aug 2006
Curasan: Speaker sponsored by the company for the promotion of their product “Cerasorb” and their implant system “Revois” 2006- 2007.
Imtec: Master Trainer, Speaker on the clinical applications of the different technologies of the company.
Lifecore: International Trainer, Speaker on the clinical applications of the different technologies and implant systems of the company. 2001- 2007
CDP (Caribbean Dental Programs): Scientific program advisor, Board member.
Osteogenics (Cytoplast): Speaker on their regeneration products.
Salvin Dental: Speaker on their implant related products and technology.
Inventor and Developer of a Curette and set of instruments for Internal Sinus Manipulation, actually being produced and distributed by IMETI corp. This curette has two instruments that can be rotated to different positions so one instrument does it all, you don’t need multiple curettes. Project developed in 2006. Patent Pending.
Inventor and Developer of set of dilators, Micro chisels and osteotomes for Internal Sinus Manipulation, ridge splitting tecniques and bone density modification actually being produced and distributed by IMETI corp. This set has a special device to convert straight osteotomes into off set osteotomes. Project developed in 2006. Patent Pending.
Designer, inventor and team member for the Development of a Preformed Collagen Membrane (dome shaped membrane) And Instruments (membrane carrier) To Simplify Repair Of Sinus Membrane Perforations During Sinus Elevation Procedures. The expected future of this technique (which is now being tested with promising results in Neuro and Vascular surgery at the Childrens Hospital in Colombia) is to be able to elevate sinuses fenestrating the dome shaped membrane with some previously harvested bone into the sinuses. Project developed during 2004- 2006
Supracrestal Approach for Sinus Elevation using the MASER
Presented at the Winter meeting of the ICOI 2007 in Orlando, It is a sinus elevation technique performed with a rotator curette specifically designed for this purpose.
A comparative study on the long term outcome of Implant Attachments
Segrera M, Ordonez A.
Presented at the Winter meeting of the ICOI 2007 in Orlando 2007. Two systems of attachments for dental implant overdentures were clinically compared, results were presented, Third Place
Repair of Sinus perforations with a dome shaped membrane
Presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Osseointegration, Clinical innovations presentations, abstract published in their annual meeting book. Seattle 03- 2006
Repair of Sinus perforations with a dome shaped membrane
“Is this the future of sinus elevation techniques?”
Table clinic presented at the annual winter meeting of the international congress of oral implantologists (ICOI), First Place Award. San Diego, California, 02- 2006
The use of splints to guide restorative dental treatment
Table clinic presented at the Miami Winter Meeting consisting of Case studies where splints were used as a guide to progresively and precisely perform an advance dental restoration, indications and step by step instructions were presented, Table clinic presentation directed for my residents of university of florida “First Place Award”. 2006.
Dome shaped membranes “an alternative for sinus perforation repairs”
Pilot studies to evaluate actual techniques and actual materials for repair of perforations during internal sinus elevation techniques. Consisted of different double blinded studies on an animal model to evaluate the efectivity of actual repair techniques and as a result postulate the need for more specific materials designed only with the purpose to assist in repair of perforations during sinus elevation procedures. Table clinic presentation directed for my residents of university of florida, Second Place Award, Miami Winter meeting, 2006
Atraumatic Sinus Elevation By Compression.
A new technique to elevate the sinus floor in an atraumatic manner, we developed the technique and instruments (presented at ICOI table clinics), second place Award, ICOI Miami meeting, winter 2005 and presented at the American Academy of Osseointegration, Clinical Innovations, Orlando Meeting, winter 2005).
TMD Tactics
An instructional DVD with different techniques for conservative management of TMD and facial pain. Developed and distributed by CIM productions.2004- 2007
T.M.J. Disorders and Orofacial Pain. “A guide for the clinician”.
The purpose of this book is to provide the dentist with a comprehensive guide of how to proceed when dealing with T.M.J. disorders and orofacial pain as a practicing dentist (Clinical solutions in different situations). Undergoing editing.
IMTEC Corporation 2005- present
Master Instructor, in charge of GBR courses, Endure system training and Mini dental implant courses. Courses are clinical and preclinical on patients and animal models.
Imeti Corp 2004- present
Expert consultant in implant design and development (contact Dr Bernardo Rojas)
Biomaster 2005- present
Expert consultant and advisor for the development and design of the “Dome Shaped Membrane” (contact Dr Briceno)
Energex Corp, 2002- 2005.
Expert consultant and advisor for the Energex (Radiofrecuency device for alternative treatment of TMJ), performing trials and tests of the device. (Contact Gregg Jhonson)
Tekscan INC. Boston, MA.
A former Consultant in the development of T- Scan II; I delivered several lectures related to the clinical and research application of this technology in Brasil, Argentina, Colombia and USA (Contact Mr. Craig Richlen for personal references).
The company provided the T.M.J. Gelb Pain Center with all the technological support for my research for the Master of Science. 1993- 1996.
Rafael Nuñez University, Cartagena, Colombia. 1996- Present.
International Academic Consultant and guest speaker for the School of Dental Medicine (Contact Dr. Miguel Henriquez, President of the University for personal references).
Neurodyne Corp. Boston, MA.
The testing of an 8 Channel Electromyograph Device that could send simultaneously the information of the activity of 4 pairs of muscles was the purpose of this research (Contact Mr. Tim Chaudry for personal references).
The company provided the T.M.J. Gelb Pain Center with all the technological support for my research for the Master of Science. 1993- 1996.
Binario D.O.S. Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Training the staff in computerized occlusal analysis and helped with scientific support in a multimedia compendium of Clinical Dentistry in the area of T.M.J. Disorders. 1995- 1996 (Contact Mr. Gustavo Birriel for personal references).
Nucleo do Studos Avanzados. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
I provided advanced training in T.M.J. Disorders, Dental Occlusions and Orofacial pain, and the training in the use of computerized Occlusal Analysis Technology and Electromyography. 1995. (Contact Dr. Ariel Applebaum for personal references).
Team for the Community, Cartagena, Colombia.
A group of four dentists, two doctors, two hygienists and about fifteen people that collected money from private companies and politicians to do free Health Promotion in the low income neighborhoods of Colombia. This dental work was composed of extractions, cleanings, and health promotion. 1996- present. (Contact Dr. Rossana Pabon for personal references).
Hispanic Dental Association.
Former Editor of the Magazine and Chief of the revision committee for Massachusetts, Boston. MA. 1995. (Contact Dr. Elias Tobon for personal references).
Jumar, Inc. Boston, MA. USA.
Developed literature in Spanish for the indications in the use of the Aqualizer. Carefree, AZ. 1994. (Contact Mr. June Lerman for personal references).
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Charity Foundation for Special Diseases: “Special thanks and appreciation for Lecture and Live surgery on Stage; Clinical Strategies for Atraumatic Extraction and Socket Preservation, Teheran, 2- 2008.
Iranian Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons: Recognition for invaluable contribution with a clinical presentation; 4th International Congress, The Art and Science of Wide Diameter Implants, Teheran, 2- 2008.
DGOI (Deutsche Gesellschaft Fur) and ICOI: Recognition for contribution with an “Exemplary presentation” to the DGOI congress III / ICOI European meeting in Frankfurt Germany September 2007.
IMTEC Corporation: Master Trainer and Moderator, Second Advanced two day course on GTR, Endure and MDI system for South american, central american and Caribbean Drs and International sales force of IMTEC. Miami, Florida, June 2007.
IMTEC Corporation: Master Trainer and Moderator, First Advanced two day course on GTR, Endure and MDI system for South american, central american and Caribbean Drs and International sales force of IMTEC. Ardmore, Oklahoma, November 2006.
Universidad San Martin De Porres: Recognition for an excelent presentation and full day course on advanced techniques for implant dentistry in their international meeting. Peru, November 2006.
DGOI (Deutsche Gesellschaft Fur) and ICOI: Recognition for contribution with an “Exemplary presentation” to the DGOI congress III / ICOI European meeting in Baden Baden, Germany October 2006.
Asociacion Mexicana Interhospitalaria de Cirugia Maxilofacial AC
Reconocimiento por brillante participación en el congreso internacional de implantologia, México, September 2006
Federacion Odontologica Colombiana- Sociedad Odontologica de Bolivar- : Certificate of recognition for contributions as a speaker at their XXIV national and International meeting. Cartagena, Colombia, August 2006.
Ceola Helo: Recognition for an excellent job as a member of the Board of Directors. 2005- 2006
Ceola Helo: Recognition for an excellent job as a member of the Scientific Commission. 2005- 2006
Ceola- Helo: Recognition for contribution as a speaker to the success of their XXI convention “Alternative Materials for Bone Regeneration”, August 2006.
University Of Florida: Certificate of Appreciation 2005- 2006.
West Dade Dental Society: Recognition for outstanding services as a secretary, 2005- 2006.
Greater Miami Dental Societies and West Dade Dental Society: Recognition for scientific contributions as a speaker. May 18 2006.
Ceola Helo: Recognition for scientific contributions as a speaker, Miami, 05- 2006
ICOI: First Place Award, research competition, San Diego, Ca, Winter 2006.
ICOI: Second Place Award, research competition, Miami, Fl, Winter 2005.
Department of Veterans Affairs: Recognition For contributions in the general practice residency program in the area of TMD, Dental Occlusion and Facial Pain. 2001- 2005
International Academy of Implantology and Periodontics:”Recognition for contributions to this organization as a speaker”, Guatemala, Aug 2005.
LAODI: Recognition for contribution to the success of their 10th international congress on implant dentistry, Miami, July 2005..
Imtec Corp: Recognition as a Certified Instructor of the Endure and MDI Implant systems. July 2005.
Universidad del Valle and Coomeva: Recognition for a valuable contribution to the success of their fourth international Dental Congress. Cali, Colombia, June 2005
Lifecore Biomedical: Recognition as a “National and International Lecturer and Trainer for the advancement of dental implants” April 2005.
American Dental Association: ADA Presidents recognition for contribution made to the success of the annual session, 2004.
Dade County Dental Society: Certificate of appreciation, 2004.
Ceola Helo: Recognition plaque for clinical lecture, 2004.
University Of Florida: Certificate of appreciation 2004.
“South Florida Dental Association”: Certificate for clinical presentation at the Miami Winter Meeting. Miami, FL. January 2003.
Rafael Nunez University: Dean’s recognition for invaluable academic contributions, 2003.
University Of Florida: Certificate of appreciation 2003.
West Dade Dental Society: Recognition plaque for clinical lecture. 2003.
Asociacion Odontologica Javeriana De Bolivar: Recognition plaque for contributions to the success of the annual meeting as a speaker. 2003.
“South Florida Dental Association”: Certificate for clinical presentation at the Miami Winter Meeting. Miami, FL. January 2002.
University Of Florida: Certificate of appreciation 2002.
Nova Southeastern University: Recognition for the dedication to the teaching of dentistry 2000- 2001.
“South Florida Dental Association”: Certificate for clinical presentation at the Miami Winter Meeting. Miami, FL. January 2001.
University Of Florida: Certificate of appreciation 2001.
Colombian Dental Federation section of the state of Cordova: Recognition plaque as a speaker in their annual meeting. Montería, Colombia. September 1997.
Association of Javerianos Dentists of the Atlantic and Continued Education group of the Metropolitan University School of Dental Medicine: Recognition plaque as speaker in their special extra meeting. Barranquilla, Colombia. September 1997.
Roca Dental Society: Acknowledgement for lecturing in their BI Annual meeting. San Andres, Colombia. August 1997.
TSS Island Breeze Nassau: Letter of gratitude for dental services rendered to the crew of this ship. Cartagena, Colombia. May 1997.
New England Dental Society: Acknowledgement and honorary member for valuable Scientific Cooperation. Boston, MA.
Tufts Craniomandibular Club: Honorary member for demonstrating a high level interest and preparation in the area of Orofacial Pain. Boston, MA.
Argentina Trade Chamber and Dental Industry: Recognition plaque for collaboration with demonstrations and lectures in Expodent 96. Buenos Aires, Argentina. August 1996.
Colombian Student Dental Association and Colombian Dental Federation: Recognition certificate and acknowledgement for contribution to the success of their BI annual meeting as a speaker. Cartagena, Colombia. March 1996.
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine: Deans recognition certificate for “Excellence as a teacher and dental educator”, Boston, MA. December 1995.
Hispanic Dental Association Massachusetts: Recognition certificate for “Invaluable contributions to the organization”. Boston, MA. October 1995.
Argentina Dental Association: Recognition certificate for “Excellent Presentation” and participation in the Centenary Congress as an active member and speaker. Buenos Aires, Argentina. October 1995.
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, School of Dental Medicine: Certificate as a token of appreciation for Scientific Cooperation in the organization and success of a continued education course (Speaker). Bogotá, Colombia. August 1994.
Del Valle University, School of Dental Medicine: Acknowledgement plaque from the Dean for collaboration in the TMJ area update of the school. Cali, Colombia. August 1994.
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine: Deans recognition certificate for “Excellence as a teacher and dental educator”, Boston, MA. June 1994.
Northeast Craniomandibular Society: Acknowledgement for the excellence in Scientific Presentation, New York, NY. May 1994.
Lectures Presented
University of Florida: Series of lectures of Comprehensive TMD and Facial Pain Management to the Dental residents (every year), Hialeah Clinic, Miami.
University of Miami: Series of lectures of Comprehensive TMD and Facial Pain Management to the Dental residents (2000- 2005), Miami.
Veterans Administration Series of lectures of Comprehensive TMD and Facial Pain Management to the Dental residents (every year), Hialeah Clinic, Miami.
Rafael Nunez University, School of Dental Medicine: Series of lectures in Implants surgery and restorative, TMD, Occlusion and Facial Pain Management (every year), Cartagena, Colombia.
Kasaksthan Dental Implants Society: Full day course in advanced surgical and prosthetic techniques in implant dentistry, Almaty, Kasaksthan, 4, 2008.
Colombian Academy Of Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery: Corporate Forum, Presentation for Biomaster (Curasan Colombia), Immediate loading and clinical indications of an intelligent implant system “Revois”. Cartagena, Colombia, 4, 2008.
Caribbean Dental Programs (CDP): Identification and Management of TMD and Facial Pain Related Disorders, Barbados, 4, 2008.
Caribbean Dental Programs (CDP): Botox in dentistry, clinical applications and indications, Barbados, 4, 2008.
Implants Live Northwest (Dr Dan Collum Institute): A full day course on: Single Implants, Wide Diameter Implants, Soft Tissue Management Around Implants, Design and Planning of Complex Implant cases. Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, March 2008
West Dade Dental Society: TMJ Disorders- Identification, Differentiation- Management, Miami, Fl, 2- 2008
University of Teheran, School of dental medicine: Implant dentistry from the Atraumatic Extraction to the Delivery and Maintenance of the Prosthetic devices and Soft Tissues, Teheran, 2- 2008
Iranian Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons: 4th International Congress, The Art and Science of Wide Diameter Implants, Teheran, 2- 2008.
Charity Foundation for Special Diseases: Lecture and Live surgery on Stage; Clinical Strategies for Atraumatic Extraction and Socket Preservation, Teheran, 2- 2008.
Winter Symposium ICOI- IMTEC: Master trainer for the Advanced Course on Mini Dental Implants and Socket Preservation, Las Vegas, USA, Feb 2008.
IMTEC Corporation- Speakers Forum: Lecture presented on GBR protocols for the trainers and directors of the courses of IMTEC world wide. Ardmore, Oklahoma, January 2008.
St George University- ICOI: Management of Occlusion for Dental Implants: Lecture dictated at the university, Grenada, January 2008.
Sponsored by: Sybron (Innova- Pitt Easy) and by Cytoplast.
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana: Diplomates training course, Full day “Hands on course on different advance techniques for implant dentistry” (block grafts, connective tissue graft, split ridge techniques, socket preservation, sinus elevation). Bogota, November 2007.
Sponsored by: Curasan, Revois, Salvin dental, Cytoplast, Satelec and Imtec.
DGOI- ICOI: September 2007
ICOI- SENAME: October 2007
Contemporary Socket Preservation and Soft Tissue Management in Implant Dentistry: Clinical lecture and live surgeries, Organized by Implantes Tecnicos de Costarica, San Jose, Costa Rica, August 2007.
Colombian Academy of Prosthetic Dentistry: Annual international Meeting, Lecture on Clinical Techniques For Management of Acute and Chronic Craniomandibular Disorders, Bogota, Colombia, August 2007
Santa Maria University- FOLA- Humanitas: Annual symposium of the Santamaria University, “Case Selection, Comprehensive Planning and Clinical Performance Affect the Cosmetic Treatment Outcome”, Caracas, Venezuela, July 2007
IMTEC Corporation: “Curso avanzado de tecnicas de regeneracion osea e implantes dentales” Master Trainer and Moderator, Second advanced two day course on GTR, Endure and MDI system for South american, central american and Caribbean Drs and International sales force of IMTEC. Miami, Florida, June 2007.
LAODI: BI- Annual Meeting, “Implants and Mini Implants: Case selection and case planning”, Sponsored by IMTEC, Miami, Fl, June 2007
Miami Childrens Hospital: “The Dental Applications of Botox in Adolescents”, lecture to the Staff members, residents and instructors, Miami, Florida, June 6, 2007
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana: “Alternative Graft Materials”, Presented at the Oral surgery and Periodontology Dept, sponsored by Curasan, Bogota Colombia, May 2007
Zimmer Simposium: “Keeping your Implants In”, Academic lecture on biomechanics, Parafunction and Implant occlusion concepts, sponsored by Zimplant, Bogota, Colombia, May 2007.
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana: “Controversies and future trends in dental implants”, Presented at the post graduate fellowship in dental implants, Bogota, Colombia, May 2007. Sponsored by Curasan.
Caribbean Dental Seminars- ICOI: “Alternative Materials for Bone Grafting, Sinus Elevation and Socket Preservation Techniques”, Full day course, divided in two parts: Clinical Live surgery demonstrations on patients and academic lecture. Sponsored By Curasan, Barbados, 2007.
Caribbean Dental Seminars- ICOI: “Implant Occlusion and Management of Forces”, Lecture sponsored by IMTEC, Barbados, 2007.
Caribbean Dental Seminars- ICOI: “ Clinical applications of Pitt Easy Implants” Sponsored by Innova, Barbados, 2007.
South Florida District Dental Association: “Internal Sinus Manipulation”, Directed research and clinical cases and abstract for the table clinic presented by the residents of University of Florida, First Place, Miami, 2007
Riviera study club: “Biomechanics and parafunction affect our clinical strategies”, Miami, Fl, 2007.
American Academy of Osseointegration: Annual Meeting, Clinical Innovations, Clinical lecture, “Micro Adjustable Sinus Elevator”, San Antonio, Texas, March 2007
American Academy of Osseointegration: Annual Meeting, Clinical Innovations, Clinical lecture, “Immediate bone condensor”, San Antonio, Texas, March 2007
American Academy of Osseointegration: Annual Meeting, Table Clinic, “The Dome shaped membrane, a year later”, San Antonio, Texas, March 2007
ESOR: Bone graft, socket preservation and sinus elevation techniques, full day course, Sponsored by Curasan and ESOR, Cairo, Egypt, 2007
Sename- DGOI- ESOR: “Keeping your implants in”, Sponsored by Curasan, Luxor and Aswan, Egypt, 2007
LAODI: “Selection and Alternatives Materials for Bone Graft Techniques”, Latin American Osseointegrated Dental Implants Academy, Miami, Fla, February 2007
ICOI: Internal Sinus Manipulation, Winter meeting, Table clinic, Orlando, USA, 2007
ICOI: “Overdenture Attachments”, Director and writer of a clinical study presented by Dr Maria Segrera, third place, Winter meeting, Orlando, Florida, 2007.
South Palm Beach Study Club (FDA affiliate): “Contemporary techniques for socket preservation and bone graft”, Sponsored by Curasan. Fla 2007.
IMTEC Corporation: “Consideraciones clinicas para la estabilidad a largo plazo en odontologia de implantes” Master Trainer and Moderator, First Advanced two day course on GTR, Endure and MDI system for South american, central american and Caribbean Drs and International sales force of IMTEC. Ardmore, Oklahoma, November 2006.
Universidad San Martin De Porres: Consideraciones clinicas para la estabilidad a largo plazo en odontologia de implantes” full day course on advanced techniques for implant dentistry in their international meeting. Peru, November 2006.
DGOI (Deutsche Gesellschaft Fur) and ICOI: (DGOI congress III / ICOI European meeting) “Dome Shaped Membranes for repair of Sinus perforations” Germany October 2006.
Asociacion Mexicana Interhospitalaria de Cirugia Maxilofacial AC
“Advanced Techniques for Bone grafting in any clinical situations” and “Management of Parafunctional Forces in Implant Occlusion”, Sponsored by IMTEC, México, September 2006
Florida National Dental Congress (FDA): A full day course on Fundamentals and Rationale for Orofacial Pain Management (morning session) and Splint Therapy for the every day practice (afternoon session), presented with Dr Jadad. Orlando, June 2006.
Federacion Odontologica Colombiana- Sociedad Odontologica de Bolivar- XXIV National and International meeting. “TMJ Disorders and Facial Pain “Clinical Management” Cartagena, Colombia, August 2006.
Federacion Odontologica Colombiana- Sociedad Odontologica de Bolivar- XXIV National and International meeting. “Socket Preservation and Simple Grafting Techniques” Cartagena, Colombia, August 2006.
Ceola- Helo: Alternative Materials for Bone Regeneration, XXI Convention, Sponsored by Curasan. August 2006.
3RD International Conference and ICOI, DGOI Italy Meeting: Consensus Conference on immediate Loading. Management of Parafunctional Forces in implant dentistry, “The Missing Link to Immediate Loading”. Naples, Italy, May 2006.
American Academy of Osseointegration: Clinical Innovations Lecture, Dome Shaped Membranes, Clinical innovations abstract presented at the World Congress, Seattle, 03- 2006.
Caribbean Dental Seminars: Mini residency Program of Two days in Exam, Diagnosis, management and Splint Therapy in Craniomandibular Disorders (sponsored By Henry Schein Int). Annual meeting, St Jhons, Antigua, 04- 2006.
Caribbean Dental Seminars: Training Course in Bone Regeneration Techniques for the general dentist, Annual Meeting, St Jhons, Antigua, 04- 2006.
Caribbean Dental Seminars: Mini residency Program of Two days in Exam, Diagnosis, management and Splint Therapy in Craniomandibular Disorders (sponsored By Henry Schein Int). Annual meeting, St Jhons, Antigua, 04- 2005.
Caribbean Dental Seminars: Training Course in Sendax Mini Implants and the Endure System (Imtec), (Sponsored by Imtec Caribbean), Annual Meeting, St Jhons, Antigua, 04- 2005.
American Academy of Osseointegration: Clinical Innovations abstract, Atraumatic Sinus Elevation By Compression, World Congress, Orlando, Fl, 03- 2005.
Miami Childrens Hospital: Series of lectures in “Craniomandibular complications in Pediatric Dentistry”, Miami, FL, 03- 2005.
Riviera Study Club: “Clinical Strategies For Power Bleaching”, Miami, Fl, 03- 2005.
International Congress of Oral Implantologists: Table Clinic presentation on: “Atraumatic Sinus Elevation By Compression” Miami, Fl, 01- 2005.
Ceola- Helo Dental Association: “Clinical Strategies For TMD”, Miami, Fl, 10- 2004.
Caribbean Dental Seminars: Second annual meeting, Power bleaching Techniques, (comprehensive course on power bleaching sponsored by Discus Dental and Henry Schein), Antigua, 2004.
Caribbean Dental Seminars: Second annual meeting, “Splint Therapy for the Everyday Practice”, (comprehensive course on TMD and Facial Pain management sponsored by Caribbean Dental Seminars and Henry Schein), Antigua, 2004.
Dade County Dental Society: “Splint Therapy For the Everyday Practice”, Miami, Fl, 03- 2004
ICOI “Implants in Jamaica”: “Custom Design Of the Static And Dynamic Occlusal Scheme in Implant Prosthetics”, sponsored by Lifecore, Montego Bay, Jamaica, 08- 2003.
West Dade Dental Society: “Comprehensive Evaluation Of Patients With Craniomandibular Disorders”, Miami, Fl, 05- 2003.
ICOI Puerto Rico: “Common TMD Complications in Implant Patients”, International Congress of Oral Implantologist:, Table Clinic presented at the annual ICOI meeting, San Juan, Puerto Rico,
Ceola Helo Study Club: A New Technique for TMJ and Facial Pain Management, Miami, Fl, 2002.
University Of Miami: Guest speaker at the course “7 Steps to Mastering Dental Implantology”, Invited by Dr Stevens and Mongalo; the lecture was: “Custom Design of the Static and Dynamic Occlusal Scheme in Implants Prosthetics”, Miami, FL, USA, 08- 2002.
“Clinical Management Of Head, Neck and TMJ Pain”, University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital, Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department, Miami, FL, February 2002.
“Class II Restorations”, Dental Anatomy and Dental Occlusion, Nova Southeastern University, School of Dental Medicine, Davie, FL, USA. February 2002.
“Stabilization Appliances and Their Effect in Chronic Pain Symptoms”, South Florida Dental Association, Miami Winter Meeting, Certificate for presentation of Table Clinic, Miami, FL, USA. January 2002.
“Comprehensive Exam, Diagnosis and Management of Orofacial Pain”, LAODI (Latin-American Oseointegrated Dental Implants), Miami, FL, USA. November 2001.
“Caring for the Acute TMJ Patient”, Miami Beach Study Club, Miami Beach, Fl, USA, November 2001.
“Caring for the Acute TMJ Patient”, LAODI (Latin-American Oseointegrated Dental Implants), Miami, FL, USA. August 2001.
“The Effective Management of Parafunctional Forces in Cosmetic Restorations”, LAODI (Latin-American Oseointegrated Dental Implants), Miami, FL, USA. March 2001.
“Class II Restorations”, Dental Anatomy and Dental Occlusion, Nova Southeastern University, School of Dental Medicine, Davie, USA. February 2001.
“A Simple and Effective Technique for early Diagnosis, Management and follow up of Orofacial Pain”, South Florida Dental Association, Miami Winter Meeting, Certificate for presentation of Table Clinic, Miami, FL, USA. January 2001.
“Clinical Exam of the Cervical Spine”, TMJ Disorders, Nova Southeastern University. School of Dental Medicine, Davie, USA. April 2001.
“Treating Craniomandibular Disorders with Applied Biomechanics”, Association of Javerianos Dentist of the Atlantic and Continued Education Group of the Metropolitan University School of Dental Medicine, Recognition plaque as a speaker in their special extra meeting, Barranquilla, Colombia. September 1997.
“Contemporary Treatment of Facial Pain”, Colombian Dental Federation section of the state of Cordova, Recognition plaque as a speaker in their annual meeting. Montería, Colombia. September 1997.
“A Clinical Approach to Craniomandibular Disorders and Facial Pain”, Roca Dental Society, Acknowledgement for lecturing in their BI Annual meeting, San Andres, Colombia. August 1997.
“Bite Plates”, Javerianos Dental Society Annual Meeting, Bogotá, Colombia. August 1997.
“Trigger Points and Craniomandibular Disorders”, Monthly Meeting of the Medical Corp. of the Colombian Petroleum Company, Cartagena, Colombia. March 1997.
“Applied Biomechanics in Craniomandibular Therapy”, Monthly Meeting of the Medical Corp. of the Colombian Petroleum Company, Cartagena, Colombia. March 1997.
“Craniomandibular Disorders, An Introductory Course”, Annual Meeting of the Student Colombian Dental Federation, Cali, Colombia. March 1997.
“Conventional Treatment and Refractory Cases”, Continued education for the Head and Neck Department, Naval Hospital, Cartagena, Colombia. July 1996.
“Annual Meeting of the American Dental Association (A.D.A.)”, Hired by Tekscan Inc. to give scientific and technical assessment in the application of Computerized Occlusal Analysis in clinics and research (During their showroom presentations). Orlando, Fl. September 28- October 1996.
“Occlusal Interrelationships”, Conference dictated at the annual meeting of the Colombian Society of Prosthodontics, Congress “Charles Stuart”. Bogotá, Colombia. June 1996.
“Clinical Examination, Diagnosis, Treatment and Follow up of the TMJ”, Annual Meeting of the Head and Neck Department, Naval Hospital, Cartagena, Colombia. June 1996.
“The Occlusal Modifiers and their Role in Dental Occlusion”, BI- Annual Meeting of the Colombian Federation of Dentist, Cartagena, Colombia. March 1996.
“Hands on Computerized Occlusal Analysis”, Sao Paulo International Congress of Dentistry, Sao Paulo’s second International Fair of Dentistry, 46th Latin American Dental Seminar, sponsored by Bioresearch/ Tekscan, Sao Paulo, Brazil. March 1996.
“Graphic Occlusion, Electromyography and Orofacial Pain”, Continued education for Dentists, sponsored by Dyna Corp. Sao Paulo, Brazil. March 1996.
“Computerized Occlusal Analysis in the Every Day Practice”, Expodent 96, The Meeting of the Argentina Trade Chamber and Dental Industry. Buenos Aires, Argentina. October 1995.
“Occlusal Adjustment, Mehta’s Technique”, Centenary Congress of the Argentina Dental Association, Buenos Aires, Argentina. October 1995.
“Headache Management by Dentist”, Annual Meeting of the Nucleo Do Estudos Avanzados, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. October 1995.
“Hip position and occlusal changes”, Table clinic presented in a meeting of the New England Dental Society, Boston, MA. November 1994.
“New Concepts in Dental Occlusion”, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, School of Dental Medicine, Division of Continued Education, Bogotá, Colombia. August 1994.
“Computerized Occlusal Analysis”, A series of lectures about the T- Scan System. I was elected to lecture in several Colombian Universities and Dental Societies, including” Pontificia Universidad Javeriana School of Dental Medicine (Bogotá, Colombia), Metropolitan University School of Dental Medicine (Barranquilla, Colombia), Autonoma University School of Dental Medicine (Manizales, Colombia), Universidad del Valle School of Dental Medicine (Cali, Colombia), “C.I.E.O.” Research Center for studies in Dentistry (Bogotá, Colombia), “MAC” Study group (Cali, Colombia), CES Centro de Estudios para la Salud School of Dental Medicine (Medellín, Colombia), Association of Javerianos Dentists of the Atlantic (Barranquilla, Colombia), August 1994.
“Bioestimulation, Soft Laser therapy for the TMJ Patient”, Weekly meeting of the Gelb Center Study Group, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston. MA. June 1994.
“Lateral Changes in Posture and the effect in Dental Occlusion”, Clinic Table, Annual Meeting of the Northeast Craniomandibular Society, New York City, NY, May 14, 1994.
“Examination of the Cervical Spine”, Weekly meeting of the Gelb Center Study Group, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston. MA. April 1994.
“Miofacial Trigger Points”, Weekly meeting of the Gelb Center Study Group, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston. MA. October 1993.
“Oral Manifestations of AIDS”, Monthly meeting of the Medical and Paramedical Corp. San Antonio de Padua Hospital, Garagoa, Boyacá, Colombia. August 1991.
“Preventive Dentistry for the Community”, A series of presentations for Elementary Schools, High schools, and Nursing Houses. Garagoa, Boyacá, Colombia. August 1991.
“Dental Emergencies, Diagnosis and Treatment”, Monthly meeting of the Medical and Paramedical Corp., San Antonio de Padua Hospital, Garagoa, Boyacá, Colombia. April 1991.
Publications and Research
Osseonews.com: Interview conducted by Dr Gary Kaplowitz on Craniomandibular disorders in patients with dental implants. November 2007.
American Academy of Osseointegration: Clinical abstract published at the Annual Meeting, Clinical Innovations, Clinical lecture, “Micro Adjustable Sinus Elevator”, San Antonio, Texas, 2007
American Academy of Osseointegration: Clinical abstract published at the Annual Meeting, Clinical Innovations, Clinical lecture, “Immediate bone condensor”, San Antonio, Texas, 2007
American Academy of Osseointegration: Clinical abstract published at the Annual Meeting, Table Clinic, “The Dome shaped membrane, a year later”, San Antonio, Texas, 2007
“Mini Dental Implants, They are here to stay”, Article published by the British Journal Caribbean Dentist, 2007
MASER, Micro Adjustable Sinus Elevator, Abstract published by the American Academy of Osseointegration, 2007, San Antonio, Texas.
Abstract published by the American Academy of Osseointegration, 2007, San Antonio, Texas.
Dome Shaped Membranes, Table clinic, Abstract published by the American Academy of Osseointegration, 2007
“Are you a TMJ Patient?”, Article published by the Miami Herald, Miami, Fla 2007
Repair of sinus perforations in internal sinus manipulation with Dome shaped membranes Abstract Published by the American Academy Of Osseointegration, Alvaro Ordonez. Fernando Briceno, Yin Kim, Bernardo Rojas, 2006.
Mini Dental Implants “They are here to stay”, Published in December by the Caribbean Dental Journal Journal, Alvaro Ordonez D.D.S, 2005- 2006
Bruxguard “A great alternative for acute TMD Therapy”, Alvaro Ordonez D.D.S, Ximena Rojas D.M.D, Enrique Jadad D.D.S, submitted for publication, 2005,
Trephine Assisted Osteotome Sinus Floor Elevation For Simultaneous Implant Placement, Abstract Published by the American Academy Of Osseointegration, Jim Kim, Alvaro Ordonez. 2005.
Atraumatic Sinus Floor Elevation By Compression, Abstract Published by the American Academy Of Osseointegration, Alvaro Ordonez, Jim Kim. 2005.
Splint Therapy, South Florida Dental Association Bulletin, Miami, Fl, 2001.
“New Concepts in Diagnosis and Treatment of Craniomandibular Disorders”, Colombian Dental Federation, Cartagena, Colombia. 1997.
“A possible interrelationship between Hip imbalance and Dental Occlusion”, Gelb Pain Center Study Group, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA. 1994.
“The inflammatory mediators and the mechanism of Headache”, Gelb Pain Center Study Group, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA. 1993.
“Soft Laser Therapy “Biostimulation” as a treatment alternative for the T.M.D. Patient”, Gelb Pain Center Study Group, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA. 1993.
Thesis Degree (D.D.S.): “Curriculum Program for Education and Training of Dental Technicians in the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana School of Dental Medicine”, Bogotá, Colombia. 1991.
DENTAL SOCIETIES
Tufts Orofacial Pain Society
L.D. Pankey Alumni Association
South Florida Dentist in Pursuit of Excellence
American Academy of Osseointegration
American College of Oral Implant Implantologists
Implant Prosthodontic Section of ICOI
ICOI (International College of Oral Implantologists).
American Dental Association
Florida Dental Association
FLAD- PAC
South Florida Dental Association
West Dade Study Club
Riviera Study Club
Ceola Helo Dental Association
LAODI
Javerianos Dental Association.
Dental Association of Argentina (Honorary Member Certificate).
Nucleo do Estudos Avanzados de Brazil (Honorary Member).
Hispanic Dental Association.
Northeast Craniomandibular Society.
Tufts Craniomandibular Study Club.
Tufts University Alumni Association.
LANGUAGES
Spanish: Native language.
English: Second Language, Intensive Courses at:
City University of New York, Queens College, NY.
Harvard University, Cambridge, MA.
Copies of Certificates and Recommendations are available upon request.