Richard T. Masek DDS
Curriculum Vitae
Dental Expressions, Inc & Dentistry by Design, Inc8505 Navajo Rd San Diego, CA 92119 (619)-My Smile (697-6453) web: http://www.mysmile.com e-mail: smiledr@mysmile.com
Biography
Dr. Rich Masek is a 1992 Accredited member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. He is the CE Director and Founding Faculty Member of Dentistry by Design, Inc., established in 1993 to provide all levels of training for high tech continuing dental education, CEREC and CAD/CAM technologies to the professional community. Dr. Masek is the Vice President of the International Society of Computerized Dentistry and past President of the Academy of Computerized Dentistry of North America. He is certified as a trainer by the International Society for Computerized Dentistry (ISCD) and is a world recognized authority on the CEREC system and presents seminars for hands-on cosmetic dentistry. Since he began using CEREC technology in 1990 he has pihands-oneered many innovative techniques. He maintains a private fee-for-service practice in San Diego, CA focused on Cosmetic and CEREC dentistry which also houses the Dentistry By Design, Inc. training facility. Dr. Masek is the author of Thru The Lens© CEREC Newsletter, has published numerous articles on cosmetic and CAD/CAM dentistry, including 3 articles in the Journal of the Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and is the author of the book, “Highly Esthetic CEREC Solutions”. His website
http://www.mysmile.com has additional CEREC information and links.
Dr. Rich Masek is a 1992 Accredited member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. He is the CE Director and Founding Faculty Member of Dentistry by Design, Inc., established in 1993 to provide all levels of training for high tech continuing dental education, CEREC and CAD/CAM technologies to the professional community. Dr. Masek is the Vice President of the International Society of Computerized Dentistry and past President of the Academy of Computerized Dentistry of North America. He is certified as a trainer by the International Society for Computerized Dentistry (ISCD) and is a world recognized authority on the CEREC system and presents seminars for hands-on cosmetic dentistry. He graduated from the University of Southern California Dental School in 1976. He maintains a private fee-for-service practice in San Diego, CA focused on Cosmetic and CEREC dentistry which also houses the Dentistry By Design, Inc. training facility. Dr. Masek has published numerous articles on cosmetic and CAD/CAM dentistry and is the author of the book, “Highly Esthetic CEREC Solutions”. His website http://www.mysmile.com has additional CEREC information and links.
Education
1976 DDS Degree University of Southern California
Associations
Accredited Member of the AACD 1992 Academy of Computerized Dentistry Academy of General Dentistry Pacific Academy of Esthetic Dentistry Environmental Dental Association American Dental Association San Diego County Dental Society
Awards
• Gold Medal Onlay “American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Annual Smile Gallery”, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry annual meeting, Nashville, TN, April 22, 2005
Richard T. Masek DDS
Curriculum Vitae
Dental Expressions, Inc & Dentistry by Design, Inc8505 Navajo Rd San Diego, CA 92119 (619)-My Smile (697-6453) web: http://www.mysmile.com e-mail: smiledr@mysmile.com
• Silver Medal Inlays “American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Annual Smile Gallery”, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry annual meeting, Nashville, TN, April 22, 2005
• Silver Medal Crowns “American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Annual Smile Gallery”, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry annual meeting, Nashville, TN, April 22, 2005
• Bronze Medal Anterior Single Crown “American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Annual
Smile Gallery”, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry annual meeting, Nashville, TN, April 22,
2005
• Bronze Medal Anterior Veneers “American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Annual Smile
Gallery”, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry annual meeting, Nashville, TN, April 22, 2005
• Gold Medal Inlay “American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Annual Smile Gallery”, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry annual meeting, Vancouver, BC, April 30, 2004
• Gold Medal Full Crown “American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Annual Smile Gallery”, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry annual meeting, Vancouver, BC, April 30, 2004
• Silver Medal Full Onlay “American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Annual Smile Gallery”, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry annual meeting, Vancouver, BC, April 30, 2004
• Silver Medal Anterior Veneers “American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Annual Smile
Gallery”, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry annual meeting, Vancouver, BC, April 30, 2004
• Bronze Medal Inlay/Onlay “American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Annual Smile
Gallery”, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry annual meeting, Vancouver, BC, April 30, 2004
• Honorable Mention Anterior Bridge “American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Annual
Smile Gallery”, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry annual meeting, Vancouver, BC, April 30,
2004
Presentations
• “A Comprehensive Approach To CEREC Anterior Esthetics”, Lecture and Workshops, International Symposium, International Society of Computerized Dentistry of South Africa, Johannesburg, SA, August 3-4, 2005
• “CEREC Esthetic Workshop”, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry annual meeting, Nashville, TN, April 21, 2005
• “CEREC Esthetic Workshop”, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry annual meeting, Nashville, TN, April 20, 2005
• “CEREC Anterior Design Workshop 4”, Academy of Computerized Dentistry Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL April 15, 2005
• “CEREC Anterior Design Workshop 3”, Academy of Computerized Dentistry Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL April 15, 2005
• “So It Fits Already, Now What?”, Academy of Computerized Dentistry Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL April 15, 2005
• “CEREC Anterior Design Workshop 2”, Academy of Computerized Dentistry Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL April 14, 2005
• “CEREC Anterior Design Workshop 1”, Academy of Computerized Dentistry Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL April 14, 2005
• “Highly Esthetic CEREC Solutions”, University of Minnesota Dental School, Minneapolis, MN, April 1, 2005
• “CEREC Quadrant Technique”, Trainer’s Course International Symposium, International Society of Computerized Dentistry International Trainer’s Meeting, Orlando, Florida, October 3, 2004 • “CEREC To The Limit – The Challenging Case”, Trainer’s Course International Symposium,
International Society of Computerized Dentistry International Trainer’s Meeting, Orlando, Florida, October 4, 2004
Richard T. Masek DDS
Curriculum Vitae
Dental Expressions, Inc & Dentistry by Design, Inc8505 Navajo Rd San Diego, CA 92119 (619)-My Smile (697-6453) web: http://www.mysmile.com e-mail: smiledr@mysmile.com • “Beyond The Basics©
– Introduction to CEREC Anterior Restorations”, Dentistry By Design
Facility, San Diego, CA, July 22-23, 2004 • “CEREC – “ART & PASSION”©
5 Day Course”, Dentistry By Design Facility, San Diego, CA, July
12-16, 2004
• “The “ART Of CEREC”©
– Advanced Posterior Techniques”, Dentistry By Design Facility, San
Diego, CA, June 10-11, 2004 • “Beyond The Basics©
– Improving CEREC Posterior Restorations”, Dentistry By Design
Facility, San Diego, CA, May 27-28, 2004
• “Am I The Only One? Common CEREC Problems and Their Solutions”, Academy of Computerized Dentistry Annual Meeting, Montreal, Canada, May 15, 2004
• “CEREC - Innovative Solutions for Everyday Dentistry”, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry annual meeting, Vancouver, BC, April 30, 2004
• “CEREC – “ART & PASSION”©
5 Day Course”, Dentistry By Design Facility, San Diego, CA,
April 19-23, 2004 • “Beyond The Basics©
– Introduction to CEREC Anterior Restorations”, Dentistry By Design
Facility, San Diego, CA, April 1-2, 2004 • “The “ART Of CEREC”©
– Mastering Anterior Techniques ( 3 Day ) ”, Dentistry By Design
Facility, San Diego, CA, March 25-27, 2004
• “The Colors of CEREC” © Advanced Porcelain Characterization”, Dentistry By Design Facility, San Diego, CA, March 11-12, 2004
• “The “ART Of CEREC”©
– Advanced Posterior Techniques”, Dentistry By Design Facility, San
Diego, CA, March 4-5, 2004 • “Beyond The Basics©
– Improving CEREC Posterior Restorations”, Dentistry By Design
Facility, San Diego, CA, February 19-20, 2004 • “CEREC – “ART & PASSION”©
5 Day Course”, Dentistry By Design Facility, San Diego, CA,
February 2-6, 2004 • “Beyond The Basics©
– Introduction to CEREC Anterior Restorations”, Dentistry By Design
Facility, San Diego, CA, January 22-23, 2004 • “Beyond The Basics©
– Improving CEREC Posterior Restorations”, Dentistry By Design
Facility, San Diego, CA December 18th – December 19th, 2003
• “Beyond The Basics©
– Introduction To CEREC Anterior Restorations”, Dentistry By Design
Facility, San Diego, CA, November 13th – November 14th, 2003
• “CEREC – “ART & PASSION”©
5 Day Course”, Dentistry By Design Facility, San Diego, CA,
October – October 10th, 2003
• “The “ART Of CEREC”©
– Advanced Posterior Techniques”, Dentistry By Design Facility, San
Diego, CA, September 25th – September 26th, 2003
• “CEREC – Innovative Solutions For Everyday Dentistry” FDI Congress Symposium International Society of Computerized Dentistry Meeting, Sydney, Australia, September 16, 2003
• “Creating A CAD/CAM Masterpiece” International Society of Computerized Dentistry International Trainer’s Meeting, Sydney, Australia, September 12, 2003
• “The CEREC Posterior Crown” Master’s Course International Symposium, International Society of Computerized Dentistry International Trainer’s Meeting, Sydney, Australia, September 14, 2003 • “The CEREC Bridge” Master’s Course International Symposium, International Society of
Computerized Dentistry International Trainer’s Meeting, Sydney, Australia, September 15, 2003 • “Speaking To Be Heard – Keeping the Attention Of Your Audience” International Society of
Richard T. Masek DDS
Curriculum Vitae
Dental Expressions, Inc & Dentistry by Design, Inc8505 Navajo Rd San Diego, CA 92119 (619)-My Smile (697-6453) web: http://www.mysmile.com e-mail: smiledr@mysmile.com • “Beyond The Basics©
– Introduction To CEREC Anterior Restorations”, Dentistry By Design
Facility, San Diego, CA, August 14th - August 15th, 2003
• “Beyond The Basics©
– Improving CEREC Posterior Restorations”, Dentistry By Design
Facility, San Diego, CA, July 31st – August 1, 2003
• “The “ART Of CEREC”©
– Mastering Anterior Techniques”, Dentistry By Design Facility, San
Diego, CA, July 16th – July 18th, 2003
• “The “ART Of CEREC”©
– Advanced Posterior Techniques”, Dentistry By Design Facility, San
Diego, CA, June 26th – June 27th, 2003
• “Beyond The Basics©
– Introduction To CEREC Anterior Restorations”, Dentistry By Design
Facility, San Diego, CA, June 12th – June 13th, 2003
• “CEREC – “ART & PASSION”©
5 Day Course”, Dentistry By Design Facility, San Diego, CA,
May 19th – May 23rd, 2003
• “CEREC and the Full Mouth Rehabilitation”, Academy of Computerized Dentistry Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, May 17, 2003
• “Melding Technologies, T-Scan CEREC 3D & Correlation”, Academy of Computerized Dentistry Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, May 15, 2003
• “Beyond The Basics©
– Improving CEREC Posterior Restorations”, Dentistry By Design
Facility, San Diego, CA, April 10th – April 11th, 2003
• “The “ART Of CEREC”©
– Mastering Anterior Techniques”, Dentistry By Design Facility, San
Diego, CA, March 26th – March 28th, 2003
• “The “ART Of CEREC”©
– Advanced Posterior Techniques”, Dentistry By Design Facility, San
Diego, CA, March 6th – March 2003
• “Beyond The Basics© – Introduction To CEREC Anterior Restorations”, Dentistry By Design
Facility, San Diego, CA,February 27th – February 28th, 2003
• “Beyond The Basics©
– Improving CEREC Posterior Restorations”, Dentistry By Design
Facility, San Diego, CA, February 13th – February 14th, 2003
• “CEREC – “ART & PASSION”©
5 Day Course”, Dentistry By Design Facility, San Diego, CA,
January 27th – January 31st, 2003
• “A Day in the Life of Cerec”, Vancouver Cerec Study Club, Vancouver, BC, Canada, June 14, 2002 • “Correlation with Cerec”, Academy of Computerized Dentistry Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX,
March 16, 2002
• “Power Point Workshop”, Academy of Computerized Dentistry Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX, March 13, 2002
• “Introduction to CEREC Dentistry Hands on Workshop”, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry annual meeting, Boston, MA, April, 2002
• “Introduction to CEREC Dentistry Hands on Workshop”, Yankee Dental Conference, Boston, MA, February 1, 2002
• "Cerec and Esthetic Dentistry - Color Matching", Cerec Symposium 2001, Princess Resort, Scottsdale, AZ, February 2, 2001
• "Stretching the Limits - A 3 Day Hands on Anterior and Posterior Ceramic Workshop", Luzern, Switzerland, November 23-25, 2000
• "An Introduction to Cerec 3", Candian Academy of Computerized Dentistry Annual Meeting, Vancouver, BC, September 30, 2000
• "Posterior Cerec Dentistry - Where the Butter Meets the Bread", Candian Academy of Computerized Dentistry Annual Meeting, Vancouver, BC September 29, 2000
Richard T. Masek DDS
Curriculum Vitae
Dental Expressions, Inc & Dentistry by Design, Inc8505 Navajo Rd San Diego, CA 92119 (619)-My Smile (697-6453) web: http://www.mysmile.com e-mail: smiledr@mysmile.com
• "Anterior Esthetics with Cerec - A One Day Design and Characterization Workshop", Vancouver, BC September 28, 2000
• "Cerec Hands on Workshop", "The Gateway to Succesful Practice Integration - Academy of Computerized Dentistry Annual Session, San Francisco, CA, September 17, 2000
• "Cerec Mastery - Successful Correlation", "The Gateway to Succesful Practice Integration - Academy of Computerized Dentistry Annual Session, San Francisco, CA, September 16, 2000 • "Stretching the Limits - A Two Day Hands on Anterior and Posterior Ceramic Workshop",
Sydney, Australia August 11 & 12, 2000
• "Stretching the Limits - A Two Day Hands on Anterior and Posterior Ceramic Workshop", Sydney, Australia August 13 & 14, 2000
• "Single Visit Esthetic Options-A Hands on Workshop", American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry annual meeting, San Francisco, CA, May 2000
• "Machinable Glass Ceramics - Single Visit Esthetic Options", California Dental Association annual meeting, Anaheim, CA. April 2000
• "Single Visit Esthetic Solutions for the 21st Century", Beverly Hills Study Club, Nov 1999
• "Single Visit Esthetic Solutions for the 21st Century", Southwest Chapter AACD, San Diego, CA, Sep 1999
• "1 Day Intermediate Posterior Cerec 2 Course", Tulsa, OK, Aug 1999
• "Single Visit Esthetic Solutions for the 21st Century", American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX, May 1999
• "Advanced 2 Day Anterior Crown & Veneer Course – CEREC 2", University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada, May 1999
• "CEREC 2 Esthetic Dentistry for the 21st Century", San Dieguito Esthetic Study Club, Carlsbad, CA, Jan 1999
• "Stretching the Limits of CEREC 2", Academy of Computerized Dentistry Annual Session, Monterey, CA Oct 1998
• "CEREC 2 Anterior Esthetic Considerations", Academy of Computerized Dentistry Annual Session, Williamsburg, VA Nov 1997
• "CEREC 2 - the Range of Applications", Patterson Dental Supply, Portland, OR, 1997 • "CEREC 2 in Esthetic Dentistry", Patterson Dental Supply, San Diego, 1997
• "High Tech Dentistry", Annual Meeting Southwest Chapter AACD 1995
• "Cosmetic Video Imaging Workshop", AACD New York Chapter Meeting New York 1992 • "Cosmetic Video Imaging Workshop", AACD Annual Meeting New Orleans 1992. • "Cosmetic Video Imaging Workshop", AACD Annual Meeting Palm Springs 1991. • "High Tech Dentistry", San Diego County Dental Society Meeting 1990
Offices Held
Vice President, International Society of Computerized Dentistry (2003 - current) President, Academy of Computerized Dentistry (2000 - 2004)
Board Member, Academy of Computerized Dentistry (1998-2000)
President Southwest Chapter American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (1997 - 1999) Vice - President Southwest Chapter American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (1995 - 1997)
Teaching Positions
Richard T. Masek DDS
Curriculum Vitae
Dental Expressions, Inc & Dentistry by Design, Inc8505 Navajo Rd San Diego, CA 92119 (619)-My Smile (697-6453) web: http://www.mysmile.com e-mail: smiledr@mysmile.com
Basic trainer for the Sirona CEREC System - 2 times monthly with Dentistry by Design, Inc. Trainer Cosmetic Imaging Systems and Intra-Oral Video Fuji/Patterson
Publications
“Margin Isolation For Optical Impressions & Adhesion ”, Journal of the International Society of
Computerized Dentistry, 1/2005
“Versatility in the Chairside Fabrication Of Aesthetic, Metal-Free Restorations”, Practical
Procedures & Aesthetic Dentistry (PPAD), June 2005
“Achieving Occlusal Excellence With CEREC”, Cosmetic Dentistry Oemus Verlag June 2005, Vol 2
2005, pp 51-53
“CEREC 3D – Surgery System For Chairside Use”, Technologie Dentaire, No 44, October 2003
“Dentistry in 3D - A Smile Make Over with Single Appointment Porcelain Veneers”, Journal of the
American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Vol 19, No 2 Spring 2003
"CEREC 3D – A More Visual Approach", Journal of the International Society of Computerized
Dentistry, 1/2003
"Getting The Best CEREC Occlusion", Journal of the International Society of Computerized Dentistry,
4/2002
"CEREC Scan Bridgework - A 2 year case report", Journal of the International Society of
Computerized Dentistry, 4/2002
“Meeting Patient Demand With Computer-Generated Veneers”, Dentistry Today, Vol 21 No6, June
2002
“Office Spotlight”, Dental Equipment and Materials, January 2002
“Achieving High-Level Esthetics with CEREC , Compendium, Vol 22, No 6, June 2001 "Using Correlation with Cerec 3", Dental Products Report, September, 2000
"Direct Ceramic Veneers - The Single Visit Advantage", Contemporary Esthetics and Restorative
Practice, Vol 4, No 5, May 2000
“Dentistry for the 21st Century – The Role of CEREC 2 in a Full Mouth Rehabilitation”, Journal of
the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Vol 15, No 1 Spring 1999
"Reproducing Natural Color Effects on Milled Vita Mark II Porcelain Restorations", Journal of the
International Society of Computerized Dentistry, 3/1998
“Anterior Direct Ceramic Restorations Using Computer-Aided Technology”, Dentistry Today, Nov
1998
"Cutting Time and Expenses With the Cerec 2 CAD/CIM System”, Dentistry Today, Vol 18, No 4,
April 1999
“Esthetic Direct Ceramic Restorations Utilizing CEREC 2 CAD/CIM Technology”, Journal of the