Dr. Weiss first earned a B.A. in Biology and moved on to Indiana University‘s School of Dentistry in Indianapolis where he was awarded the Dentsply International Merit Award for Prosthodontics.
Following dental school, Dr. Weiss practiced in Kenilworth and Winnetka and gained experience with Lasers, Computer-Aided Design, and Machined Dentistry. He continued his education at the L.D. Pankey Institute in Florida and is honored to be a part of the Visiting Faculty since 2008. He has also been co-facilitating a study group for dentists interested in developing relationship-based dental offices in Vancouver, B.C. since 2010. He was inducted as a Fellow into the prestigious American College of Dentists in 2012.
Dr. Weiss has held a staff appointment at Evanston Hospital where he oversees residents in Restorative Dentistry since 2004. He was a delegate for the Illinois State Dental Society from 2006-2008. Currently, he serves on the Chicago Dental Society’s mediation committee.
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By: Brad WeissThis topic originally appeared on Pankey.org. Dr. Weiss granted permission for igniteDDS to share with…
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Transforming Financial Challenges into Triumphs: Lessons from Dr. Maragliano-Muniz’s Journey
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By: Savannah Craig The night before my first day of private practice felt a lot like the first day of school. I laid out my new scrubs, packed my lunch box, and double-checked my alarm was set ten times before I finally went to sleep. Of course, I woke up before my alarm with those…
Do Patients Parafunction In Centric Relation?
By: Lee Ann Brady DMDArticle Originally Appeared on PankeyGram.org Seated Condylar Position I know even the mention of the words centric relation probably has some readers bristling, as this is a much argued-over topic. With that said the research by Lundeen and Gibbs at the University of Florida shows that we do seat our condyles…
Swishing to Wellness: Oil Pulling for Oral Radiance
By: Dr. David Rice In the quest for natural and holistic oral care, you might have come across the ancient practice of oil pulling. This age-old technique, rooted in Ayurvedic traditions, involves swishing oil in the mouth for several minutes – as you’ll see below – several being an understatement. Let’s delve into the details,…
Navigating Dental Excellence with Jonathan Miller
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My Favorite Occlusal Deprogrammers
By: Lee Ann Brady DMDTopic Originally Appeared on PankeyGram.org Deprogramming of the lateral pterygoid muscle is generally done by placing something in the anterior that eliminates posterior occlusal contact. I have two “go-to” deprogrammers. One is a leaf gauge or what is often referred to as a Lucia jig, and the other is a little device…