| Jason J. Psillakis, D.D.S., M.S. jjp29@columbia.edu http://www.columbia.edu/~jjp29 |
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| EDUCATION: | |
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| 1996-1999 | Columbia University School of Dental & Oral Surgery New York, NY Masters of Science, Prosthodontics |
| 1990-1994 | Columbia University School of Dental & Oral Surgery New York, NY Doctor of Dental Surgery |
| 1986-1990 | Rutgers University New Brunswick, NJ Bachelor of Arts, Biology |
| CLINICAL EXPERIENCE: | 2000-Present | Assistant Professor of Clinical Dentistry Prosthodontics Columbia University School of Dental & Oral Surgery New York, NY |
| 1999-2000 | Maxillofacial Prosthetics Residency Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center / Bronx V.A. Medical Center New York, NY |
| 1996-2000 | Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow-Clinical Dentistry Operative/Restorative Dentistry Columbia University School of Dental & Oral Surgery New York, NY |
| June-Sept. 1996 | Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow-Triage Hospital Dental Services Columbia University School of Dental & Oral Surgery New York, NY |
| 1995-1996 | Fellowship Advanced Education in General Dentistry II Columbia University School of Dental & Oral Surgery New York, NY |
| 1994-1995 | General Practice Residency Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center New York, NY |
| CLINICAL EXTERNSHIPS: | |
| 1994-1995 | |
| Anesthesiology | Pre-evaluation, methods and techniques of anesthesia, Intubation/extubation, and post-anesthesia care |
| Oral Surgery | Orthognathic and Oral Surgery-Diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care |
| Emergency Medicine | Triage, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care |
| AWARDS/HONORS: | |
| Fraternal Achievement Award, Psi-Omega, 1994 | |
| Founder's Award for National Excellence, Psi-Omega, 1994 | |
| Founder's Award for Chapter Excellence, Psi-Omega 1993,1994,1995,1997,1998 | |
| Founder's Award for Community Service, Psi-Omega1993,1994,1995,1997,1999 | |
| Dean's List, Rutgers University, 1986, 1990 | |
| PUBLICATIONS: | |
| Psillakis, J., Toothaker, R. "A simple and reliable procedure for routinely capturing vestibular anatomy in preliminary impressions." J Prosthet Dent 1997;78:332. | |
| Psillakis, J., Wright, R., Toothaker, R. "A simple, expeditious method for placement of thermoplastic impression material for speech aid prosthesis." J Prosthet Dent 1999;81:247. | |
| Wright, R., Hatfield, R., Asher, E., Haddad Jr., J., Psillakis, J. "Procedure for construction of a tracheostomal obturator: A clinical report." J Prosthet Dent 1999;82:387. | |
| Psillakis,J., McAlarney, M., Wright, R. Urquiola, J. "Effect of Evaporation and Mixing Technique on Die Spacer Thickness: A Preliminary Study." J Prosthet Dent 2001;85:82. | |
| Asher, E., Psillakis, J., Piro, J., Wright, R. "Technique for quick conversion of an obturator to a hollow-bulb." J Prosthet Dent 2001;85:419. | |
| Humes, E., Psillakis, J., Wright, R. "Maxillofacial Prosthetic Management of a Patient with Hemifacial Microsomia." Columbia Dental Review 2001;6:16-18. | |
| Psillakis, J. "Treatment and Restoration of A Patient With Cleft Palate" Columbia University School of Dental & Oral Surgery-2001 Annual Report | |
| Psillakis, J. "Denture Adhesive Usage in Removable Prosthodontics." Dentistry Today Mar 2003;22:3:90-93 | |
| ARTICLES SUBMITTED FOR PUBLICATION: | |
| Psillakis, J., Wright, R., Grbic, J.T., Lamster, I.B.. "In Practice Evaluation of a Denture Adhesive Using a Gnathometer" J Pros (Manuscript # M03-003) | |
| PRESENTATIONS: | |
| 2nd Annual Implant Conference Implant Case Presentation Columbia University School of Dental & Oral Surgery/Harlem Hospital May 13, 1998 | |
| 6th Annual Northeast Postdoctoral Implant Symposium "Fabrication of a Surgical Template to Place Implants for an Auricular Prosthesis" Baltimore, Maryland October 8, 1999 | |
| 15th Annual Conference-American Anaplastology Association "Infection Control Precautions for Maxillofacial Prosthetics" Washington D.C. May 6, 2000 | |
| American Academy Of Fixed Prosthodontics/2001 Table Clinics Program "Effect of Evaporation and Mixing Technique on Die Spacer Thickness" Chicago, Illinois February 24, 2001 | |
| APPEARANCES: | |
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Television Interview-Channel 4-NBC "Improving Your Smile" New York, New York February 26, 2001 | |
| Television Interview-Channel 4-NBC/Web Casting Interview/www.healthsurfing.com "Whiter Teeth Fixes: Dentists debate bleaching methods for brighter smiles" New York, New York March 7, 2001 & August 22, 2001 | |
| Newsweek Magazine-Interview/Health Tips "Health/Pearly Whites"-page 86 November 18, 2002 | |
| The Washington Post-Article/interview "Blinded by the White: Fast Tooth Bleaching: Costly, Popular and Maybe Even Safe" Section: Health-page F1 December 3, 2002 | |
| Television Interview-Channel WB11/WPIX-TV "The Dark Side of Teeth Whitening" New York, New York July 28, 2003 | |
| LECTURES: | |
| Electrosurgery in Prosthodontics Presented to Advanced Education in General Dentistry I & II Fellows Columbia University School of Dental & Oral Surgery January 5, 2000 | |
| Magnets & Dentistry Presented to Advanced Education in General Dentistry I & II Fellows Columbia University School of Dental & Oral Surgery February 9, 2000 | |
| Rotational Path Removable Partial Dentures Presented to Advanced Education in General Dentistry I & II Fellows Columbia University School of Dental & Oral Surgery March 1, 2000 | |
| Course Title: Dental Specialties-Prosthodontics Presented to the Dental Assistant trainees Columbia University School of Dental & Oral Surgery November 14, 16, 21 & 30, 2000 | |
| Implant Restorations and Partial Edentualism Presented to the Post Graduate Dental Students Columbia University School of Dental & Oral Surgery February 19, 2002 & April 29, 2003 | |
| Implant Restorations and Partial Edentualism Presented to the Undergraduate Dental Students Columbia University School of Dental & Oral Surgery November 22, 2002 | |
| Effect of Evaporation and Mixing Technique on Die Spacer Thickness: A Preliminary Study Presented to The Jarvie Dental Research Society/Continuing Education Program Columbia University School of Dental & Oral Surgery February 25, 2003 | |
| COURSES: | |
| Removable Partial Denture Classical Literature Review Columbia University School of Dental & Oral Surgery/Post Graduate Prosthodontics September 2002-Present | |
| Current Literature in Prosthodontics Columbia University School of Dental & Oral Surgery/Post Graduate Prosthodontics September 2001-June 2002 | |
| RESEARCH IN PROGRESS: | |
| Grant By: Procter & Gamble Oral Care Research "Effectiveness of a denture adhesive on denture retention and bite force." Clinical Investigator May 2000-Present | |
| COMMITTEES: | |
| Quality Assurance Committee Columbia University School of Dental & Oral Surgery December 2000-Present | |
| Admissions Committee Columbia University School of Dental & Oral Surgery February 2003-Present | |
| ORGANIZATIONS: | |
| American College of Prosthodontics Academy of Osseointegration American Dental Association | |
| COMMUNITY SERVICE: | |
| Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU) Dental Honor Society President 2005 - Present Secretary/Treasurer 2003 - 2005 | |
| Cyprus Children's Fund Board of Director's Cypriot Embassy/Consulate New York, NY 1997 - Present | |
| Hellenic Dental Society Treasurer/Secretary New York, NY 1999 - Present | |
| Psi-Omega Dental Fraternity Deputy Councilor May 1994 - Present | |
| PERSONAL: | Traveling, Sports, Gardening, Reading |
| REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST | |