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Episode 271: Lithium Disilicate: The Crown Jewel of Dentistry Surpasses the Test of Time

The Dr. Phil Klein Dental Podcast
Guest: Dr. Kenneth Malament CE Credits: 0 CEU
Release Date: 1/21/2021
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Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we will be discussing what the research shows related to the use of Lithium Disilicate, specifically IPS e.max. Our guest and expert on the topic is Dr. Ken Malament. Dr Malament has a full time practice limited to prosthodontics in Boston, he was Past-President of the American Board of Prosthodontics, he is a Clinical Professor at Tufts University and a Course Director in the postgraduate department of Prosthodontics. Dr. Malament has been the recipient of significant awards in Prosthodontics including the American College of Prosthodontists’ Clinician / Researcher Award.

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Presenter Information: Dr. Kenneth Malament

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Dr. Kenneth Malament Dr. Malament received his D.D.S. from N.Y.U. College of Dentistry and a specialty certificate and Master’s degree from Boston University School of Graduate Dentistry. Dr. Malament has a full-time practice limited to prosthodontics in Boston that includes a dental laboratory with master dental technologists. A Past-President of the American Board of Prosthodontics, he is a Clinical Professor at Tufts University and a Course Director in postgraduate department of Prosthodontics. Dr. Malament is a Fellow of the American College of Prosthodontists, Academy of Prosthodontics, Greater New York Academy of Prosthodontics, and Northeastern Gnathological Society. He is an active member of many dental organizations including the International College of Prosthodontists, American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics, American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, Academy of Osseointegration, Northeastern Prosthodontic Society and American Equilibration Society. A Past President of the Academy of Prosthodontics, Greater New York Academy of Prosthodontics, Northeastern Gnathological Society, Northeastern Prosthodontic Society and the Academy of Dental Science American. He has served as the Secretary and Director of the American College of Prosthodontists and Secretary-Treasurer of the International College of Prosthodontists. He is the President-elect of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry. Dr. Malament has been the recipient of significant awards in Prosthodontics including the American College of Prosthodontists’ Clinician / Researcher Award, Daniel F. Gordon Award for Lifetime Achievement and Distinguished Lecturer Award, the American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics’ George Moulton Award for Outstanding Achievement, the Greater New York Academy of Prosthodontics’ Distinguished Lecturer Award, the first Frank V. Celenza Memorial Award from the Northeastern Gnathological Society and the John McLean Lecture Award from the European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry. Dr. Malament was on the research and development teams for two different well-known ceramic products and developed instrumentation used in clinical practice. He is a consultant to three journals and has published significantly in the dental literature. Dr. Malament has been afforded the honor to speak often about prosthodontic issues concerning ceramics, implants and periodontics.
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