Curriculum Vitae

Dr. Hugh Flax

Dr. Hugh Flax practices full time in Atlanta, Ga., focusing on functional-appearance related conditions and advanced laser dentistry. Using the techniques that he teaches in his programs, he has grown his practice by almost 15 percent in the past year.

In addition to giving lectures, Dr. Flax has published several peer-reviewed articles on the closed flap technique.

Dr. Flax is an accredited member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, a certified member of the Academy of Laser Dentistry, and a fellow of the International Academy of Dento-Facial Esthetics. He is also a member of the editorial board of the Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry.

He served as WSB-TV.com’s expert on cosmetic dentistry in 2003, and appeared on FOX News demonstrating the miraculous benefits of laser dentistry. In 2004, he is the featured dentist on the “Meet the Products” television show and H2O Magazine.

EDUCATION

Curriculum Vitae – Through February 2006

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1976 Graduated from Ransom Everglades School, Miami, Florida, Cum Laude and Member of National Honor Society.
1976-1979 Attended Emory University undergraduate. GPA: 3.92.
1979-1983 Attended and graduated from Emory University Dental School with Phi Beta Kappa honors, 1980.
1980 Research Chemist at the Centers for Disease Control, Atlanta, GA
1983-1984 Participated in a General Practice Residency program at the Veteran’s Administration Medical Center, New Orleans, LA
1984-1985 Performed cosmetic material research at Louisiana State University School of Dentistry with Nikhil K. Sarkar, PhD
1997 Achieved Accredited status with the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
1999 Passed written examination of American Board of Aesthetic Dentistry, Eligible for Diplomate Status
2000 Graduated from “Advanced Functional Aesthetics Course” at Pacific Aesthetic Continuum
2003 Achieved Associate / Fellowship Status with the World Clinical Laser Institute
2004 Achieved Certification with Academy of Laser Dentistry
2005 Fellowship Status with World Clinical Laser Institute
2006 Fellowship Award, Pierre Fauchard Society
1983-Present Numerous and varied continuing education courses.(including the Center for Advanced Dental Study; the L.D. Pankey Institute through C.3;the Nash Institute, the Hinman Meeting 1987-Present, and AACD Meeting 1994-2000; 2002-Present)

PUBLICATIONS

Sept. 1997 AACD Journal, “Eight Indirect Veneers - Creating An Attractive Smile Through Minimally Invasive Care”
Various articles for the Dental Leader (1998-1999)
1998-2002 Contributor on Atlanta Magazine’s “Look” Supplement on Cosmetic Dentistry
Jan., 2001-Present Award winning website by Dental Economics ease of use and educational content: www.greatsmile4u.com
April, 2001 Oral Health (Canada), “Success by Design, Not By Accident”
December 2002 Atlanta Jewish Life “Winning Starts With Beginning”
May 2003 Contemporary Esthetic and Restorative Practice “Predictable Reconstruction of a Healthy Smile”
December 2003 Season Magazine “Smiles Without Fears”
February 2004 Season Magazine “Getting The Smile You Want”
March 2004 The New Face of Aesthetics (2003 AACD Meeting Monograph) “The Changing Face of Aesthetic Dentistry”(co-author)
April 2004 Contemporary Esthetic and Restorative Practice “Creating New Esthetic Veneer Provisionals”
April 2004 Journal Of Cosmetic Dentistry “Featured Smiles” (co-author)
April 2004 Practical Procedures & Aesthetic Dentistry “Maximizing Aesthetics and Health Using a Closed Flap Er:YSGG Laser Technique”
July 2004 H2O Magazine “Smiles Without Fears”
September 2004 Compendium magazine (lead author)
“Closed Flap Laser Assisted Dentistry Using Er:YSGG Technology”
December 2004 Season Magazine “ Memorable Smiles- Faster and More Comfortable”
February 2005 Contemporary Esthetic and Restorative Practice, “ Create A Great First Impression With Exquisite Tissue Control”
March 2005 Compendium “Chairside: Maximizing Esthetic Transformations Using a Closed Flap ErCr:YSGG Modality”
April 2005 AACD Monograph of the 2004 Annual Scientific Session “Creating Esthetic Illusions With ER-YSGG Technology”
July 2005 Practical Procedures & Aesthetic Dentistry
“ Visualization Tools as Adjuncts to Predictable Restorative Treatment”
September, 2005 Contemporary Esthetic and Restorative Practice “ Minimally Invasive Smile Enhancement With Mixed Media”
AACD Monograph of the 2005 Annual Scientific Session “ Conservative Esthetic Makeovers Using a Closed Flap ErCr:YSGG Modality “ (to be published in early 2006)

LECTURESHIPS (Note: Dr Flax did not lecture for 2 years during his wife’s battle with cancer from Fall 2000- Summer2002)

November, 1998 Atlanta AACD Meeting, “Advanced and Conservative Posterior Restoration with Inlays and Onlays
March, 1999 GenR8TNext meeting, Ponte Vedra, FL, “Success By Design, Not By Accident”
May, 1999 AACD Scientific Meeting, San Antonio, TX, “Success By Design, Not By Accident”
April, 2000 GenR8TNext Meeting, Puerto Rico, “Unbeatable Habits of a Highly Effective Cosmetic Dentist”
September 2000 Atlanta Dental Hygiene Society, “How To Enhance Your Patient’s Smiles”
September 2002 Wilmer Eames Study Group, “The Unbeatable Habits of A Highly Effective Cosmetic Dentist”
May 2003 AACD Scientific Meeting , Orlando, FL , “Changing Lives Smile After Smile”
August 2003 World Clinical Laser Institute,Atlantic City, NJ
“ Explode Your Cosmetic Practice with the Waterlase”
October 2003 Wilmer Eames Study Group “Advanced Smile Design”
January 2004 World Clinical Laser Institute ,San Diego CA “Advanced Cosmetic Laser Symposium” and “Why Lasers are Vital to Today’s Top Cosmetic Practices”
April 2004 “Lasers In Dentistry”(full day) Atlanta GA Lecture and Hands-on
April 2004 AACD Scientific Meeting Vancouver, B.C. “Scalpel-free Face Lifts” and “The Magic Wand-Waterlase”
June 2004 “Extreme Makeovers-How to Pick the Right Team” Atlanta Esthetician’s Group
July 2004 “Lasers In Dentistry”(full day) New York Lecture and Hands-on
August 2004 World Clinical Laser Institute ,Orlando,FL “Advanced Cosmetic Laser Symposium” and “Why Lasers are Vital to Today’s Top Cosmetic Practices”
October 29 2004 “Lasers In Dentistry”(full day) Atlanta Lecture and Hands-on
November 5 2004 “Lasers In Dentistry”(full day) New York Lecture and Hands-on
January 21, 2005 “Lasers in the Modern Aesthetic Practice”, World Clinical Laser Institute, San Diego
February 11 , 2005 Live Patient Demo/Seminar (in office)
March 11, 2005 Laser Roundtable Dinner Seminar, Atlanta, GA
April 1-2, 2005 “Be the Future of Dentistry” Lecture/Hands-on/Live Patient Demo, Atlanta, GA
April 8 , 2005 “The Magic of the Closed Flap Smile” Academy of Laser Dentistry Meeting, New Orleans
April 20, 2005 “Cosmetic Dentistry and Lasers-The Revolution Starts Now”, AACD Meeting, Nashville, TN
April 21 ,2005 “The Magic of Closed Flap Smile Enhancement”, AACD Meeting, Nashville, TN
May 29, 2005 “Lasers in Cosmetic Dentistry: The Revolution Starts Now”, Discus Dental Extravaganza, Las Vegas
June 3-4, 2005 “Be the Future of Dentistry” Lecture/ Hands-on/Live Patient Demo, Atlanta, GA
July 9-10, 2005 “Lasers in the Modern Aesthetic Practice”, World Clinical Laser Institute, Boston, MA
August 25, 2005 “Better Dentistry with Lasers” Clark County Dental Society, Athens GA
September 9-10, 2005 “Be the Future of Dentistry” Lecture/Hands-on/Live Patient Demo, Atlanta, GA
September 16, 2005 “Minimally Invasive Dentistry” Georgia Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Athens GA
September 23, 2005 World Clinical Laser Institute Intro Course, Boca Raton FL
November 15, 2005 In Office Over The Shoulder Mini-Course, Atlanta, GA
December 2-3, 2005 “Be the Future of Dentistry” Lecture/Hands-on/Live Patient Demo, Atlanta, GA
February 10-11 ,2006 “Be the Future of Dentistry” Lecture/Hands-on/Live Patient Demo, Atlanta, GA

ACTIVE MEMBERSHIPS

American Dental Association
Georgia Dental Association
Academy of General Dentistry
Hinman Dental Society
American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
Atlanta Society of Cosmetic Dentistry
Pacific Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
Pankey Dawson Study Club for Advanced Dental Studies
Crown Council
Pankey Alumni Group
Academy of Laser Dentistry
Academy of Dento-facial Esthetics
Pierre Fauchard Society

LEADERSHIP POSITIONS (in addition to volunteer roles as speaker host, etc)

1989 Chairman of United Way Committee, Northern District Dental Society
1995-1997, President of Atlanta Chapter, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD)
1997-2000 Team Dentist Atlanta Falcons Cheerleaders
1997-1999, National Chairman of Local Chapters of the AACD
2001-2003 Co-Chairman of the 2003 AACD International Scientific Meeting, Orlando, Florida
2003-2004 Co-Chair AACD New Member Concierge Committee
2003-2005 Member of Editorial Board Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry
2004- Chairman, AACD Private Education Advisory Committee
2004 -2006 Member AACD Board of Directors
2004-2006 Member AACD Public Relations Committee
2005-2008 Chairman, 2008 AACD International Scientific Meeting, New Orleans , LA
2005- Chairman, AACD Disaster Relief Fund

COMMUNITY INTEREST

1998 - Present Big Brothers Organization
1989 Chairman, United Way committee of Northern District Dental Society (doubled previous years Campaign)
1998-2002 “Smiles for Life” campaign to raise funds for cancer research at St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, Memphis, TN
1998-Present “Give Back A Smile” program to help abused women
2001-Present Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Team In-Training --corporate sponsor and top fundraiser of over $35000 doing 3 marathons and 3 half marathons
2005- Founding Member of the Southeast 22Q Parent Support Group and Professional Liaison
Parent Advocate for the Southeastern Regional Center for Excellence for 22Q

PERSONAL BACKGROUND

Home Address: Alpharetta, Georgia
Wife: Mrs. Robyn Flax
Children: Lindsey & Brenna