RICHARD I. WEISS, DDS
EDUCATION:
Doctor of Dental Surgery -1977
Northwestern University Dental School: Chicago, Illinois
Bachelor of Arts – Chemistry Major
Arizona State University: Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix College: Phoenix, Arizona
High School of Music and Art: New York City, New York
POST
GRADUATE EDUCATION:
Occlusion and Restorative Dentistry
L.D. PANKEY INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCED DENTAL STUDIES:
Attendance from 1983-1996
Teaching Assistant - 1992-1994
Mentors Program-1995-1996
IMPLANT DENTISTRY:
Advanced training in most Osseointegrated root form implants (SterriOss, BioHorizons, Branemark,
Calcitek, Core-Vent). Completion of curriculum at Scripps Implant
Dentistry Education and Research Center-La Jolla, California.
This advanced program of certified education in Implant Dentistry
included over 500 hours of lecture and participation and was completed
in November 1991.
Fellowship in the American Society of Osseointegration - 1992.
Associate Fellowship in the Academy of Implant Dentistry - 1993.
This advanced program included over 500 hours of clinical surgical
training at the University of Pittsburg Dental School through
the Misch Implant Institute. 1997-1999.
Diplomate in the International Congress of Oral Implantologist - 1999.
Misch Fellowship in Implant Dentistry - 1999.
Diplomate in the American Board of Oral Implantology / Implant Dentistry - 2003
COSMETIC
DENTISTRY:
The UCLA
Cosmetic Continuum. This program included over 150 hours
of training in state-of-the-art cosmetic techniques including
porcelain laminate veneers, all porcelain restorations and smile
design. All programs were at the UCLA Dental School-Los Angeles
California.
Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
ORTHODONTICS:
750 hours of continuing education Approved by the American Academy
of General Dentistry
1983-1988
CRANIOMANDIBULAR DISORDERS:
Numerous courses taken including two years of part- time clinical
training at the Facial Pain and TMJ Clinic – University
of California, San Diego Medical Center.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
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American Dental Association
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Arizona State Dental Association
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Southern Arizona Dental Society
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L.D Pankey Institute for Advanced Dental Education
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Academy of General Dentistry
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Academy of Dentistry International
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American Academy of Implant Dentistry
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International Congress of Oral Implantologist
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American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
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American Society of Osseointegration
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Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS/PUBLICATIONS::
Dr. Weiss has lectured on such topics as Advances in Cosmetic Dentistry,
Advanced Implant Dentistry and the Importance of Quality Provisional
Restorations.
“Success and Failures of Endodontic Endosseous Implants” Dental Student Magazine 1976.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:
- Arizona Theatre Company - Board of Trusties 2005 - Present
- Rotary Club of Tucson – 1991-2002
- Board of Directors, Congregation Bet Shalom – 1983-1986
PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT:
- Delegate/Alternate Delegate S.A.D.S. 2001 - Present
- President, Southern Arizona Dental Society– 2000
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Vice President, Southern Arizona Dental Society – 1999
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Membership Committee Chairperson
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Secretary/Treasurer, Southern Arizona Dental Society – 1998
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Board Member at Large, Southern Arizona Dental Society – 1996-1997
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Council on Communications, Arizona State Dental Association –
1996-1997 -
Southern Arizona Dental Society Task Force on Membership Recruitment and Retention - 1995-1996
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Board of Directors, L.D. Pankey Institute for Advanced Dental Education- 1994- 2001
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President, Northwest Tucson Dental Study Club – 1985-1988
HONORS:
- Board Certified in The American Board of Oral Implantologist/Implant Dentists - 2003
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Diplomate – International Congress of Oral Implantalologist - 1999
- Board of Directors – L.D. Pankey Institute – 1994-2001
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Southern Arizona Dental Society Delegate to the Arizona State Dental Association House of Delegates
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Associate Fellowship – American Academy of Implant Dentistry – 1993
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Fellowship – American Society of Osseointegration – 1992
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Fellowship – Academy of Dentistry International – 1992
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Fellowship – Academy of General Dentistry – 1991
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Phi Theta Kappa – Arizona State University – 1972
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Numerous Awards in Art – High School of Music and Art- New York City, New York; Phoenix College and Arizona State University- Phoenix, Arizona
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Honorable Mention – Art Exhibit – American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry – 1994
HOBBIES:
Skiing, Scuba Diving, Hiking, Native American Art, Pre-Columbian
Art, Sculpting, and Painting.
