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SCOTTSDALE– The American College of Prosthodontists will present the 2011 ACP Major General, USA (Retired) Bill B. Lefler Federal Services Award to Dr. Roy Y. Nakamoto, for his active participation in the United States Army and for exhibiting excellence in the areas of leadership, patient care, mentorship and service to the community.
Dr. Nakamoto graduated from the University of Minnesota with a B.S. and D.D.S. degree with High Distinction. While serving as a Commissioned Officer in the U.S. Public Health Service he completed a Mixed Rotating Internship. His graduate training was through the Department of Veterans Affairs and the University of Missouri at Kansas City culminating with a Certificate in Prosthodontics and an M.S. degree. He completed a Maxillofacial Prosthetics Fellowship at The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX. Dr. Nakamoto started his extended VA career in Houston, TX as Director of the Prosthodontic Residency. He continued his VA career in San Francisco as Director of the Prosthodontic Residency and Assistant Chief, Dental Service. He holds an appointment at the University of California at San Francisco as Clinical Professor and Assistant Director of the Combined UCSF/VA Prosthodontic Residency Program.
Dr. Nakamoto will accept his award at the Annual Awards & President’s Dinner during the 41st Annaul Session held on Nov. 2-5 in Scottsdale, AZ. Nearly 1,000 ACP members are expected to be in attendance, which include prosthodontists, dental technicians and other dental industry professionals and guests. Annual Session topics include: the use of digital imaging, management of sleep apnea, the role of clinical psychology in prosthodontic practice, esthetic dentistry with state-of-the-art ceramics, advances in implant procedures and the future of implant dentistry, facial reconstruction, tooth loss and the continuing use of dentures, bone grafting in a hands-on cadaver workshop and the new age digital dental office.
Prosthodontists are among the most highly trained dentists in the world. Their training requires three additional years beyond a dental degree. These specialists provide implants, dentures, crowns and caps, partial dentures, bridges, tooth whitening and veneers. Prosthodontists also are known for full mouth reconstruction, some of the most complex and challenging cases.
The ACP is the only prosthodontic specialty organization whose membership is based solely on education credentials. ACP members must be in or have completed an ADA-accredited advanced education program in prosthodontics.
### The American College of Prosthodontists is the professional association of dentists with advanced specialty training who are the experts in the restoration and replacement of teeth to create optimal oral health, both in function and appearance including dental implants, dentures, veneers, crowns and teeth whitening. For more information visit www.prosthodontics.org or to find a prosthodontist near you visit www.gotoapro.org.