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 handson cosmetic dentistry. Since he began using CEREC technology in 1990 he has pioneered 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
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
Beyond The Basics Introduction to CEREC Anterior Restorations, Dentistry By Design Facility, San Diego, CA, July 22-23, 2004 July 12-16, 2004 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 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 Diego, CA, March 4-5, 2004 Beyond The Basics Improving CEREC Posterior Restorations, Dentistry By Design Facility, San Diego, CA, February 19-20, 2004 February 2-6, 2004 Beyond The Basics Introduction to CEREC Anterior Restorations, Dentistry By Design Facility, San Diego, CA, January 22-23, 2004 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 October October 10th, 2003 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 Computerized Dentistry International Trainer s Meeting, Sydney, Australia, September 12, 2003
Beyond The Basics Introduction To CEREC Anterior Restorations, Dentistry By Design Facility, San Diego, CA, August 14th - August 15th, 2003 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 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 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 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 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 Facility, San Diego, CA, February 13th February 14th, 2003 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
"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 CEREC Advanced Training Seminars with Dentistry by Design, Inc. (Monthly)
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 21 st 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 American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Vol 13, No 3 Fall 1997