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Dr. Mora is a Diplomat of the American Board of Prosthodontics. He is a graduate of Indiana University with both DDS and MSD degrees. He is a pioneer in the field of Restorative Microdentistry and has been active in developing and inventing more user-friendly technology for his microdentistry practice since 1992. He is the inventor of the MORA Interface, which has been adapted to the Zeiss Pico microscope. The MORA Interface improves the ergonomics and the workflow with the operating microscope.
In 1998, He pioneered a new era in visualization technology to view a magnified operating field without looking directly into the microscope. He introduced the use of stereoscopic 3D video technology for viewing the operating field in real time for performing clinical dental procedure.
He is a contributor to the dental and patent literatures, and founder of the Institute of Microdentistry, a research institute dedicated to the development, modification, and implementation of new technologies for the enhancement of the practice of Microdentistry.
He resides with his wife Kathy Patmore (Endodontist) and their two young children in Santa Barbara, CA, where they’ve been maintaining their respective full-time practices in Restorative Microdentistry and Micro Endodontics since 1992, at the Center of Microdentistry.
Professional Services:
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1980-1984 |
Chairman of Table Clinics, ACP |
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1985-1986 | Director of Membership, AAFP | |
1986-1988 | Credentials Committee, AAFP | |
1988 -1989 | Chairman of the Credentials Committee | |
1989-1991 | Board of Directors AAFP | |
1990 | Chairman of Table Clinics AAFP | |
1988-1991 | TMD Committee, ACP | |
1987-1988 | Secretary of the Northern California Section of the ACP | |
1989-1991 | Secretary of the Indiana Section of the ACP | |
1998-1999 | Board of Directors, Santa Barabara Ventura County Dental Society | |
2002-Present | Board of Directors, AMED | |
2003-2006 | Executive Director of AMED | |
2003-2006 | Program Chairman of AMED | |
2006-2007 | President, AMED-Academy of Microscope Dentistry |
Membership:
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1975-1984 |
ACP Member |
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1984-Present | ACP Fellow | |
1979-Present | ADA Member | |
1979-1980 | Indiana Dental Association | |
1981-Present | California Dental Association and Component Societies | |
1981-Present | American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics | |
1985-Present | Inernational College of Prosthodontics | |
1988-1990 | International Academy of Gnathology | |
1988-1991 | Academy of Orofacial Pain Management | |
2001-Present | Academy of Microscope Enhanced Dentistry-Charter Member |
Presentations:
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1992 |
The Microscope in dental Hygiene, Santa Barbara dental Hygiene Association |
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1992 | The Microscope in Prosthodontics, John F. Johnston CE Course, Indiana University | |
1994 | Microdentistry for the 21st Century, AAFP, Chicago, IL | |
1994 | Precision Prosthodontics in the Microscope Era, ACP | |
1995 | Restorative Microdentistry, AARD, Chicago, IL | |
1995 | The Microscope in the Dental Practice and Education, American Dental Society of Europe, Monticatini, Italy | |
1995 | Hands-on Microscope Training Course, Institute of Microdentistry, Santa Barbara, CA | |
1998 | Real time 3D Video for Clinical Dentistry, Medicine Meets Virtual Reality Conference,
Irvine, CA sponsored by Stanford University | |
1999 | 3D Video in Clinical dental Education, Medicine Meets Virtual Reality Conference, Irvine, CA
sponsored by Stanford University | |
2000 | Introduction to 3D Video in Clinical Dentistry, Loma Linda University, a Hands-on Course for
Graduate Prosthodontics | |
Jun 23, 2001 | 3D Video Microdentistry. Carl Zeiss Dental Symposium, Oberkochen, Germany | |
Jan 20, 2002 | 3D Video For the Dental Hygienist, Santa Barbara dental Hygiene Association | |
Mar 01, 2003 | 3D Video Microdentistry: Vision for the 21 Century. AARD Lecture and Table Clinic, Chicago, IL | |
Apr 24, 2003 | Microdentistry: The Foundation of Excellence in Dental Care. CDA, Anaheim, CA | |
Nov 8, 2003 | Microdentistry; Part 1: The Past, the present, and the Future.
Part 2: Creating an Esthetic Gingival Zone with Metal Ceramic
Crowns. AMED, Scottsdale, AZ | |
Jun 09, 2004 | Projection Microdentistry: Changing Concepts in Restorative dental Care.
JFJ Society, Indiana Universit School of Dentistry, Indianapolis, IN | |
Nov 06, 2004 | Decision Making and Treatment Planning with Borderline Teeth: Biomechanical and
Microscopic Considerations. AMED, Scottsdale, AZ | |
Nov 17, 2004 | The MORA Interface. Zeiss National Sales/Service Meeting, Cancun, Mexico | |
Apr 13, 2005 | OPMI pico with Mora Interface: Enhancing Ergonomics and Work Flow in
Microdentistry. IDS, Cologne, Germany | |
Jun 01, 2005 | Projection Microdentistry: The new Frontier. Conejo Vally Academy of Dentistry,
Westlake Village, CA | |
Jun 25, 2005 | Microdentistry: Redefining Restorative Objectives. Pacific Coast Society, Marina Del Ray, CA | |
Aug 4, 2005 | 3D Video: Comfortable Viewing for Clinical microdentistry. AAED, The Fairmont Orchid, Kona, HI | |
Nov 05, 2005 | What I have Learned in My 13 Years of Microdentistry. AMED, Tucson, AZ | |
Mar 16, 2006 | Incorporating 3D Video Technology into the dental Practice and Clinical Education.
AO, Seattle, WA | |
May 17, 2006 | Projection Microdentistry: Vision for the Future of Dentistry.
Tri-County Dental Society, Riverside, CA (6hrs CE Course) | |
May 26, 2006 | 3D Video, User Friendly Magnification for Enhancing Precision in
Prosthodontics AP, San Francisco, CA | |
Jun 09, 2006 | The Advent of 3D Microdentistry, Faculty Advance Seminar, Faculty Council,
Loma Linda University School of Dentistry, Loma Linda, CA | |
Sep 02, 2006 | 3D Video Microdentistry: Challenging the Operating Environment, Dental Concepts,
and Treatment Objectives. Belgian Academy of Esthetic dentistry (1 day course) | |
Nov 03, 2006 | Microscope Magnification: Cleaning Old Concepts and Shaping New Attitudes, AMED, Tucson, AZ | |
Apr 21, 2007 | Microscope Magnification: Cleaning Old Concepts and Shaping New Attitudes.
SJCD Society of Japan Clinical Dentistry, Osaka, Japan | |
Apr 22, 2007 | What I have Learned in My 14 Years of Microdentistry. JAMD Japan Association
of Microscopic Dentistry, Osaka, Japan | |
May 17, 2007 | The New Dimension in Esthetic Dentistry-3D: Putting it All Together.
American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Atlanta, GA (Garber & Mora, 3hr. Course) | |
May 23, 2007 | Update on Microscopes and Dentistry: Next Generation Magnification System.
San Fernando Valley Dental Society (Friedman & Mora) | |
Jun 2, 2007 | Stereoscopic HD Viewing: The Dawn of a new Era in Dental Practice and Clinical Dental Education.
The John F. Johnston Society, Indiana University School of Dentistry, Indianapolis, Indiana | |
Sep 14, 2007 | 3D Video: User Friendly Magnification for Enhancing precision in Restorative Dentistry.
Minnesota Academy of Gnathologic Research, Stillwater, MN (an all day course) | |
Nov 9, 2007 | Esthetic Design Principles and a Systematic Approach to Microscopic Tooth Preparation
for Complete Crowns. Academy of Microscope Enhanced Dentistry, 6th Annual Meeting, Tucson, AZ | |
Jan 18, 2008 | 3D Video: The Dawn of a New Era in Clinical Dentistry.
Mississippi Dental Society, Jackson MS (an all day course) | |
Feb 15, 2008 | New Perspectives in the Clinical Practice of Dentistry. UCSF Alumni Day, San Francisco, CA | |
Feb 22, 2008 | 3D Video, The Dawn of a New Era in Dentistry. American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics, Chicago, IL | |
Mar 14, 2008 | Microscopes & Computers in Dentistry: Setting New Standards with Clinical Records.
The Hinman Dental Meeting, Atlanta, GA |
Publications:
Mora AF. Mandibular Movement During Speech in Angle’s Class II Individuals. Masters Thesis, Indiana University School of Dentistry, 1978
Lacy A. M., Mora A., Boonsiri I. Incidence of bubbles on samples cast in a phosphate-bonded investment. J Prosthet Dent, 54: 367-69, 1985
Mora AF: Photoaxiography for Transverse Horizontal Axis Location. Int J Prosthodont 1988; 1:181-185
Mora, AF. Restorative Microdentistry: A New Standard for the Twenty-First Century. Prosthet Dent Rev 1(3), 1998.
Friedman, MJ, Mora, AF, Schmidt, R. Microscope-Assisted Precision Dentistry. Compend Contin Edu. Dent. 20(8):723-736., August 1999
Mora AF: Emergence Profile and Finish Line Design: Restorative Protocol using advanced Magnification. Collaborative Techniques: Fall 2003:36-38
Patents:
Mora AF. Surgical microscope arrangement and interface unit for a surgical microscope. United States Patent 6982827, 2003
Mora AF. Stereoscopic Three Dimensional Visualization System and Method of Use. United States Patent Pending, 2007
Inventions:
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1984 |
Optical Recorder for Hinge Axis Location |
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1983-1990 | New Shear Test Design for Solder Joints | |
1984-1990 | Automated Food Molding Machine (Kibby) | |
1993-1998 | MORA Interface for Microscope | |
1998-Present | 3D Video Microscope |
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Address:
Center of Microdentistry
2780 State Street, Suite 11
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Phone:
805.687.4747
Fax:
805-687-0014
moramicro@mac.com |
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