Dr. Alvaro Betancur
EDUCATION
University of Antioquia (1971-1976)
Graduated Bachelor
University of Antioquia (1977-1984)
Graduated DENTIST - D.D.S.
- Full-time program leading to license to practice Oral surgery and general Dentistry throughout Colombia.
- Fixed curriculum of basic sciences, professional ethics, dental anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, radiology, oral pathology and oral surgery.
- Preclinical and clinical work in Operative Dentistry, Endodontics, TMJ, Prosthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, Clinical Diagnosis, Oral Surgery, Maxillofacial Pathology, Periodontics, Maxillofacial Orthopedics and orthodontics.
Polyclinic-Hospital San Vicente de Paul- University Hospital (1985-1986)-Medellin.
- Emergency Services- Maxillofacial Trauma and Pain- Internship 1 Year to complete rural year as required by Colombian Government.
ADVANCED CONTINUING EDUCATION:
- HIV / AIDS Update for Health Professionals- University of Florida- 1991-94-95-97-98
- Nitrous Oxide Psycho Sedation- University of Florida- 1992
- Poe & Associates- Risk Management Seminar for Dentists- 1992/94/96
- Medical Collections Seminar- Capital Recovery- 1992
- Craniofacial Pain Pathofunction-TMJ- Part I- 1992
TM Joint Muscle Current Concepts.- University of Florida- 1992- Craniofacial Pain Phathofunction- Part II- 1993
TM Joint Muscle Current Concepts.- University of Florida- 1993- Guided Tissue Regeneration. Oral Reconstructive Applications- IADS- 1993
- Guided Tissue Regeneration. Periodontal Applications- IADS- 1993
- Surgical and Prosthetic Implant Training.- University of Miami- 1993. implant placement, bone graft harvesting from iliac bone and intraoral sites, sinus lift and grafting. post extraction grafting.
- Oral Antibiotic usage in the 1990`s-University of Mass- 1993
- Dental Implant Scientific Training course.- ITI- 1993
- High Quality Fixed Prosthodontics-ADA- 1993
- Surgical Endodontics-ADA- 1994
- Head and Neck Anatomy - University of Florida - 1994
- Mini-Residency in Craniofacial Pain and Pathofunction -TMJ - University of Florida - 1994
- Risk Management - POE- 1995
- Ethics & Jurisprudence - University of Florida - 1995
- Treatment of non Surgical Periodontal Patient - University of Florida - 1995
- Over dentures - ADA - 1995
- Time Management - ADA - 1995
- Soft Tissue Management-Dentec-Copolus-Boca Raton-1995
- Dental Management of the Geriatric Patient-AAOMS- Summer 1995
- Periodontal Surgery-GNYDM- Dec.1995
- CPR-GNYDM-1995
- Domestic Violence- SPBDA-1995
- Craniofacial Pain-TMJ- Miniresidency Update- University of Florida- 1996.
- Creating Periodontal Hygiene Appointments- Miami MWM- 1996
- Problems in Pediatric Dentistry-NY-Dec.1996-NYMWM
- Oclussal Mgt. for Implants and Partials-NY-1996 NYMWM
- Craniofacial Pain- TMJ Miniresidency Update- University of Florida- 1997
- Bad Breath Treatment-TDHS-Jan 1997- Miami- 1997
- International Symposium on Clinical Management of Head, Neck, Facial Pain and TMJ Disorders-AAHNFP- Boston-1997
- Restoration of pulpless teeth-ADA-WA-1997
- Excellence in Partials-ADA-WA-1997
- Word Dental Congress-Federation Dental International-Korea-1997
- Orthodontics for the General Dentist-Rondeau-1997
- Current Trends and Innovations in Implant Dentistry-ICOI-1998
- Craniofacial Pain- TMJ Miniresidency Update- University of Florida- 1998
- CPR-Retraining for Health Care Providers-1998
- Orthodontics for the General Dentist-part II-Rondeau-CA-1998
- Headache-The patient, the practice-Symposium on clinical Management of Head, Neck, Facial Pain and TMJ Disorders-AAHNFP-IL-1998
- Ethics and Jurisprudence-UF-1998
- HIV-Update for health care Providers-UF-1998
- TMJ-Surgical total and partial replacement-RM-CO-1998
- FDI-Word Dental Meeting-Barcelona-Spain-Oct/98
- Profitable Practice-NYWM-NY-Nov/98
- Orthodontics for the General Dentist III-Rondeau-Miami-March/99
- Implants-ICOI-New Orleans-Feb/99
- Cosmetic Dentistry Update-G.Christensen-Las Vegas-May/99
- Craniofacial pain and TMJ MiniResidency
- Symposium International-Trade-show Medellin-Colombia-june/99
- Headache, TMJ-AAHNFP-Symposium. Houston-TX-99
- Management-ADA-Hawaii-USA-October-99
- Domestic Violence for health care providers-CA-00
- Ethics and Jurisprudence-CA-00
- HIV-AIDS update for Health care providers-CA-00
- IMTEC Mini Dental Implants: Immediate Load/Ongoing Implant Care. Ft. Lauderdale- FL-00
- AAHNFP-American Academy of Head, Neck, and Facial Pain -JULY 27-29-2000.CLEVELAND, OH.
16th Annual International Symposium on Structural, Oclussal and Biomechanical Concepts of Temporomandibular Disorders and Orofacial Pain.- -ICOI- International Congress of Oral Implantologists World Congress XX- Implants.
-OCTOBER 12-14 -2000 BERLIN, GERMANY-
Bone Grafting, Platelet Rich Plasma, sinus lift, Immediate Loading Implants, Tissue Response, Advanced State of the Art Information on Techniques, materials and equipment for Implantology.- ICOI-Word Congress 2001- Las Vegas-may 31/June 3, 2001. An Implant Odyssey: Research to clinical practice-New concepts in Loading times, bone grafts, immediate loading, different implants, safe practice/malpractice, sinus augmentation, aesthetic, histology, case acceptance, new implant designs, medical evaluation, transitional implants, immediate implants, implants connections, auto grafts.
- AACP-American Academy of CranioFacial Pain- 17th Annual International Symposium-13 Hrs. Practice Management, Behavioral Management for the Craniofacial Patient. Non-reducing TMJ Disc Recapture, Single Port Arthrocentesis, Trigger Point Injections and Proliferative Therapy Injections for TMJ Disorders. Medical/Legal Issues in the Management of TMJ Cases. Physical Modalities for the Craniofacial Pain Patients-san Antonio.Texas.July 27-28-2001
- ORTHODONTIC SUMMIT-MINNEAPOLIS-USA-OCT4,5,6.2001.35 Hrs. of continuing education. Adult and Children Orthodontic Treatment using the most modern approaches. Orthopedics and TMJ case finishing.
- INVISALIGN CERTIFICATION-MINNEAPOLIS-USA-OCT.6,2001. New and invisible approach to Orthodontic treatment.
- AACP-American Academy of CranioFacial Pain- 18th Annual International Symposium-12 Hrs. TMJ and Cosmetic Dentistry- Las Vegas, July 26-28, 2002.
- ADA Annual Meeting- Oct.19-23,2002 New Orleans. Dental Office Management, Pathology. Clinic Tables and scientific agenda.
- American Red Cross - CPR Certification- Nov.16,2002-Boca Raton.
- Craniofacial pain and TMJ Mini-Residency Update-UF March 28-29,2003
- DentoFacial Orthopedics Presentation-ATO-aUGUST 12-2003. Models lecture, diagnosis and treatment planning in orthopedics.
- Orthodontic Training for problem solving,biomechanics and comprehensive treatment-Sperling Seminars-August 8,9,10,15,16, 2003 Ft. Lauderdale.
- ICOI- International Congress of Oral Implantologists- Winter Meeting-New Orleans,LA. January 22-25,2004. New concepts in graft materials,zigomatic implants,Donor materials and techniques,immediate loading,esthetic zone,ridge preservation and bone augmentation,etiology and treatment of peri-implantitis,use of PRP and computer guided surgery.
- INVISALIGN- Certification Course- February 26,27, 2004. Denver, CO.
- Digital Photography: Gateway. Boca Raton, March 23, 2004.
- Advanced Bone Grafting - MAP Implant Institute - Palm Harbor, FL - By Dr. MIchael A. Pikos - November 2005
- AACP - Clinical Management of CFP and TMJ Disorders Update 2005
- New York College of Dentistry & ICOI-15th Annual Implant Symposium. Dec.9-10,2005.New York. Alveolar nerve repositioning, the role of bone substitute with PRP an PDGF, Osteointegration in inmediate loading, esthetic soft tissue management around implants, sinus grafting, block bone grafting, virtual implant placement,periimplant tissues guidance.
- Chicago Mid-Winter Meetings and Exhibits - February 2006
- Medical Errors - Update - Home Study Educators - February 2006
- Craniofacial pain and TMJ Mini-Residency Update - UF March 2006
- ADA-Annual meeting- Las Vegas, oct. 2006. Dental Implants and prosthodontics, Endodontics with rotatory instruments.
- Lasers -USA-Boca Raton 2007
- New York College of Dentistry & ICOI-18th Annual Implant Symposium. Dec.8-9,2007.New York. 3-D ridge augmentation, Smoking: factor?, Modeling and remodeling the extractionm socket, plataform switching, aesthetic treatment complications in dental implantology, 4-D implant planning, orthodontic alternative to surgical implant site development, new developments in implant and abutment design, post-extraction ridge alterations , Bone marrow Aspiration for grafts with stem cells.
- The academy of Dental Therapeutics and Stomatology. Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office. Dec. 12, 2007.
- Medical Errors - January 2008
PLANNED TRAINING-MEETINGS:
- Botox Trainning- 2008
- Miami-Winter meeting - Jaunuary 2008
- Chicago Mid-Winter Meeting - February 2008
- Orthodontics - Rondeau-Canada- 2008
- AACP - Clinical Management of CFP and TMJ Disorders 2008
- Implants -ICOI- winter meeting- 2007
- Risk Management 2007
- Specialty certification-Head and Facial pain Board. AACP 2008
- Cosmetic Dentistry Update. 2007
- Craniofacial pain and TMJ Mini-Residency Update-UF 2008
- ADA Meeting- 2008
- New York Dental Meeting-Nov. 2008
CERTIFICATIONS:
- Diploma - Doctor in Dental Surgery DDS - University of Antioquia
- Diploma - National Board Dental Examinations - U.S.A.
- License - Minister of Health - Colombia
- Evaluation Report - Equivalent DDS: Educational Credential Evaluators
- Florida State Dental License
- Hawaii State Dental License
- Craniofacial Pain-University of Florida
- Implants-University of Miami
ASSOCIATIONS:
- ADA
- AACP
- FDA-SPBDA
- ICOI
- IGFA
- UF Orofacial Pain Center Fellow
- NRA
- FLADPAC
- IOA
Experience in Emergency Services, Maxillofacial Trauma, Bone Augmentation, Implants, Oral Rehabilitation, TMJ Diagnosis and Treatment, Comprehensive Dentistry and Oral Surgery, Laboratory work, Cosmetic Dentistry.
