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CURRICULUM VITAE

Name:
DONALD E. ARENS, DDS, MSD

Education:
Undergraduate: St. John's University, NY; 1951 to 1953
Indiana University, Bloomington, IN; 1953 to 1956
BS degree, Zoology, 1956
Graduate: Indiana University School of Dentistry, Indianapolis, IN
DDS degree; 1959
Post Doctoral: Indiana University School of Dentistry, Indianapolis, IN
MSD degree, Endodontics; 1972

Academic Appointments:
Indiana University School of Dentistry:
1959-1973 Instructor, Sophomore & Junior Endodontic Lecture and Laboratory Clinic
1969-1973 Clinical Instructor, Senior XL Program
1973-1977 Assistant Professor
1963-1978 Course Director - Graduate Department, Analysis Endodontic Literature
1975-1988 Course Director - Graduate Department, Endodontic Surgery
1977-2000 Associate Professor of Endodontics
1987-pres. Director of Continuing Education
2000-pres. Professor of Endodontics
Nova Southeastern School of Dental Medicine:
1995-pres. Professor, Endodontics
Loma Linda University School of Dentistry:
1992-pres. Visiting Professor, Endodontics

Other Appointments and Professional Consultanships:
Indiana University School of Dentistry:
1975-1985 Student Liaison Committee
1977-pres. Graduate Committee, IU Endodontic Department
1987-pres. Faculty Council
1987-pres. Faculty Advisor to Dental Students
1992-pres. Endodontic Surgery Lecture/Workshop - Director
1992-pres. Advanced Conventional Lecture/Workshop - Director
1996-pres. Microscopic Surgical Lecture/Workshop - Director
1997-pres. Executive Dean's Council
1997 - 2000 Initiated Class of '59 Fundraiser

Outside Indiana University School of Dentistry:
U.S. Armed Forces:
1980–pres. Consultant, U.S. Army and U.S. Navy
Indiana Dental Association:
1984–pres. Council on Dental Education
Council on Long Range, 3 years
Social Chairman, 4 years
Children's Dental Health
Program Chairman, IDA/IUSD Academy of CE
Indianapolis District Dental Society:
1970-1984 Board of Directors
Golf Chairman, 3 years
Membership, 3 years
Editorial Board, 5 years
Social Chairman, 4 years
Fund Raiser, Auxiliary Dental Clinic, 6 years
Ethics Committee, 1 year
Speakers Bureau, 16 years
Science Fair, 2 years
Indiana Section of the American College of Dentists:
1994 Board of Directors
1995 Secretary/Treasurer
1996 Vice-President
1997 President-Elect, Continuing Education Chair
President, Nomination Committee Chair
Harry Healey Study Club:
Founder
American Association of Endodontists:
1964-1971 Chairman, Library Committee
1970-1974 Legislative Committee
1971-1975 Membership Committee
1972-1975 Board of Directors
1974-1991 Chairman, Professional Awareness, Subcommittee
1975-1976 Continuing Education
1976-1978 Trustee Endowment and Memorial Foundation
1977-1978 Chairman, Conference on Drug Therapy
1978-1979 President, Endowment and Memorial Foundation
1979-1982 Treasurer - AAE
1981-pres. Editorial Advisory Committee
1981-1989 Council for International Affairs
1981-pres. Scientific Advisory Committee
1982-1988 Long Range Committee
1983-1984 President Elect, AAE
1984-1985 President, AAE
1984-pres. Spokesperson for Political Awareness
1985-1989 Chairperson, International Committee
1988-1990 Chairman, Honors and Awards
1989-pres. Chairperson, Financial Advisory Committee
1991-pres. Chairman of Public & Professional Awareness Committee
1992-pres. Long Range Advisory Committee Foundation Constitution & Bylaws Facilitator
1996 Foundation Strategic Planning Facilitator
International Federation of Endodontic Associations:
1989-1991 Board of Directors
1989 Sessions Chairman
1990 Social Chairman
1991 General Arrangements, Annual Session Chair
1991 Treasurer
1992 Secretary
1992 Long Range Committee, Chair
1993 Vice-President
1993 Strategic Planning Chairman
1994 President-Elect, President
American Association of Esthetic Dentistry:
1989-1991 Board of Directors
1989 Sessions Chairman
1990 Social Chairman
1991 General Arrangements, Annual Session Chair
1991 Treasurer
1992 Secretary
1992 Long Range Committee, Chair
1993 Vice-President
1993 Strategic Planning Chairman
1994 President-Elect, President
Licensure and Certification:
1959 State of Indiana Dentistry License, Indianapolis, IN
1989 Institute for Advanced Studies, Boston, MA; Surgical Certificate According to the Principle of Osseointegration; Certified Gore Regenerative Technologies
1990 State of Indiana Health Professionals Bureau, Indianapolis, IN; License to sell Life, Health, Accident and Disability Insurance

Professional Organizations:
1959–pres. American Dental Association
1959–pres. Indiana Dental Association
1959–pres. Indianapolis District Dental Society
1978–pres. Fellow American College of Dentists
1984–pres. Fellow International College of Dentists
1957–pres. Harry Healey Study Club
1970–pres. Edgar D. Coolidge Study Club
1984–pres. Indiana Endodontic Association
1962–pres. American Association of Endodontists
1980–pres. American Association of Stomotologic Surgeons
1986–pres. Royal Academy of Medicine - London, England
1984–pres. Society of French Endodontics - Paris, France
1986–pres. International Federation of Endodontic Associations
1967-pres. Omicron Kappa Upsilon
1978–pres. American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry
1984–pres. Association Medici Dentisti - Rome, Italy
1977–pres. J.J.P.
1978–pres. American Association of Prosthodontics
1998–pres. Israel Endodontic Association
1988–pres. Societa Italiana di Odontoiatria Conservatrice
1995–pres. British Academy of Esthetic Dentistry

Honors and Awards:
1998 Honorary Member of Israel Endodontic Association
1995 Honorary Member of the British Academy of Esthetic Dentistry
1995 O.K.U., Omicron Kappa Upsilon - Life-time Member
1994 Louis I. Grossman Award
1994 Edgar D. Coolidge Award - Lifetime Dedication Award AAE
1994 Distinguished Alumni Award, IU Alumni Association
1993 French Endodontic Award
1993 Honorary Member, Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity
1988 Silver Medallion of Merit, City of Paris, France
1987 President of Honor, International Federation of Endodontics
1987 Medallion of Honor, International Federation of Endodontists
1986 Honorary Fellow Royal Academy of Medicine, London, England
1986 Medallion of Honor, French Dental Association
1985 Past-president, American Association of Endodontists
1985 Honorary Member, Japanese Endodontic Association
1984 Fellow, International College of Dentists
1984 Fellow, Societa Italiana di Odontoiatria Conservatrice, Rome, Italy
1984 President of Honor, French Endodontic Society
1984 Life-time Member, Board of Directors, French Endodontic Society
1983 Warren Wakai Medal of Honor, Japanese Endodontic Association
1978 Fellow, American College of Dentists
1972 Diplomate, American Board of Endodontics
1967 Founder and first President, Harry J. Healey Study Club
1959 Indiana University Senior Dental Student Award
1954 Roger Bacon Scientific Society

Teaching Assignments:
2002 CE: Microendoscopic Surgery, Lecture/Demonstration, 24 people
1993-2002 CE: Advanced Endodontics for GP, Lecture/Workshop, 50 people
1996–pres. Graduate Endodontic Surgery, Nova Southeastern School of Dental Medicine, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
1991–1999 D-826 Current Concepts - You Be the Judge
1991–1999 D-826 Current Concepts - The Anatomy of Case Acceptance
1987–pres. Faculty Counselor for Undergraduate Students
1975–1988 Endodontic Surgery
1975–1988 Microbiologic Aspects of Endodontics
1963–1978 Endodontic Literature Review
1959–1973 Clinical Instructor

Professional Service:
1959–1972 Private Practice in General Dentistry
1972–pres. Private Practice Limited to Endodontics
1980–pres. Consultant, U.S. Army and U.S. Navy

Litigation Service:
A number of litigation over of period of the past twenty years. Opinions rendered, depositions taken and court appearances.
* Names and places must be excluded from this CV because of client privilege.

University Service:
2001–pres. Professor, Endodontic Department
1977-2001 Associate Professor of Endodontic Department
1987-pres. Director of Continuing Education
1977-pres. Graduate Committee, IU Endodontic Department
1987-pres. Faculty Council
1987-pres. Faculty Advisor to Dental Students
1992-pres. Endodontic Surgery Lecture/Workshop - Director
1992-pres. Advanced Conventional Lecture/Workshop - Director
1996-pres. Microscopic Surgical Lecture/Workshop - Director
1997-pres. Executive Dean's Council
1997-1999 Initiated Class of '59 Fundraiser

Other Professional Activities:
Research:
Arens, D.E., Healey, H.J.; Construction of an Improvised Incubator, Endodontics; C.V. Mosby, St. Louis, 1960
Arens, D.E.; Torque and Tensile Properties of Root Canal Sealers, Thesis 1972; Indiana University Publications, Indiana University School of Dentistry Library, Indianapolis, Indiana
Evaluation of the Piezoelectric Ultrasonic Prototype Instrument - Sponsored by Caulk Dentsply, York, PA, 1977
Sonic Low Frequency Instruments – Micromega, New York, NY, 1978
Laser Apicoectomy- Comparison of the Nyd Yag 35 Laser with the conventional bur technique (current) Grant from Laser Medical Technology, San Clemente, CA, 1988
Evaluation of the Rotary Series 29 Prototype Nickel Titanium .04 Taper Instrument, Tulsa Dental Products, Tulsa, OK, 1989
The Nyd Yag 35 Laser for conventional intracanal instrumentation
Grant Laser Medical Technology, San Clemente, CA, 1990
Clinical Evaluation of Mineral Trioxide Aggregate - Pre-FDA approval, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA, 1990
Evaluation of the Root ZX Prototype Apex Locator, J. Morita, Kyoto, Japan, 1992
Evaluation of the Fully Automatic Prototype Apex Locator, J. Morita, Kyoto, Japan, 1994
Evaluation of the Jetti Prototype Apex Locator, Medidenta; NY, NY, 1995

Editorial Experience:
1962-1968 Editorial Board, Journal Indianapolis District Dental Society
1978-pres. Editorial Advisory Board, Academy of General Dentistry
1980-pres. Editorial Advisory Board, Journal of Endodontics
1982-pres. Editorial Board, Journal of the French Endodontic Society
1991-pres. Scientific Advisory Board Journal of Esthetic Dentistry

Lectures:
Dr. Arens began his lecturing career in the fall of 1959. The following highlights his lecturing in the United States and overseas during the years of 1959-2003.

Professional Organization Meetings:
American Dental Association - twelve times
American Association of Endodontists - eighteen times
American Association of Periodontology - two times
American Association of Orthodontics
American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry - three times
Academy of General Dentistry, Indianapolis
State Association Annual Sessions:
New Jersey - two times
Florida State - three times
North Carolina
Utah
Indiana - three times
Tennessee
Kansas
Ohio - two times
Michigan
Texas
Washington
Utah
Minnesota
Maryland
Iowa
California (CDA) - two times
Kentucky

Universities - Continuing Education:
Bethesda Endodontic Program, US Army
Ft. Gordon Endodontic Program, US Army
Ft. Mead Endodontic Program, US Army
Pensacola Naval Endodontics, US Army
Ft. Lewis Endodontic Program, US Army
Pittsburgh University
New York University
University of Detroit
University of Kentucky
University of Texas, Houston
University of Washington, Seattle
Louisiana State University
University of Texas, San Antonio
University of Pacific
Boston University
Beth Israel Resident Program
University of North Carolina
Virginia Commonwealth University
University of Pennsylvania
North Western University
West Virginia University
Columbia University
Loma Linda
Indiana University
University of Michigan
University of Tennessee
Ohio State University
University of Nebraska
UCLA
Northwestern University
University of Minnesota
University of Southern California
University of Pacific
Tufts University
Temple University
Brigham Young University
Washington University

Major Dental Association Meetings:
Chicago Mid Winter - nine times
Hinman - three times
Dallas Mid Winter - two times
Greater Houston - two times
Georgia
Greater New York - two times
New Orleans
Washington DC
Yankee Dental
California Dental Society - two times
Atlanta Dental Association
Greater Philadelphia Dental Society, PA

International Meetings Abroad:
French Endodontic Society, Paris, France - three times
Marseilles Endodontic Society, Marseilles, France - two times
Osaka Dental Society, Osaka, Japan - two times
Japanese Endodontic Society, Tokyo, Japan
French Endodontic Society, Toulouse, France
University of St. Joseph, Beirut, Lebanon
University of Rome Dental School, Rome, Italy - two times
University of Toulouse, Toulouse, France
Odontologic Society of Italy, Bari, Italy
University of Paris 7, Paris, France
1st World Congress, International Federation of Endodontic Associations
(IFEA) Mexico City, Mexico
French Dental Association (ADF), Paris, France, two times
2nd World Congress, IFEA, Paris, France
Les Journees Dentaires, Du Quebec, Montreal
Toronto Academy of Dentistry, Toronto, Ontario - two times
Endodontic Seminars, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
3rd World Congress, IFEA, Rome, Italy
Southern Italy Dental Society, Amalfi, Italy
Italian Dental Association, Latina, Italy
British Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, London, England
Italian Dental Stomotologica, Bari, Italy
4th World Congress, IFEA, Jerusalem, Israel
Israel Endodontic Society, Jerusalem, Israel
Spanish Endodontic Society, Madrid, Spain
Spanish Dental Association, Alicante, Spain

Dental Societies and Study Clubs:
Alaska Dental Study Club, AK
Boston Institute of Basic Science, MA
Tar Heel Dental Society of Endodontics
NC9th District of New York
14th District of New York
Louisville Dental Society, KY
Brevard County Dental Society, FL
Indianapolis District Dental Society, IN
South Eastern Dental Society, FL
Dentists for Tennis Assoc. - National
Isaac Knapp Dental Society, IN
Boston Endodontic Society, MA
North Shore of Boston Dental Society, MA
Massachusetts Dental Society, MA
St. Claire's Hospital C.E., NJ
Southern Illinois Dental Society, IL
Queens City Dental Society, OH
Greater Cincinnati Dental Society, OH
San Francisco Dental Society, CA
Northern Calif. Dental Society, CA
Edgar D. Coolidge Endodontic Study, IL
Nassau Dental Society, NY
West Palm Beach City, FL
Palm Springs Seminars, CA
CAIC - Sadona, CA
Dixie Dental Seminar, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
North Palm Beach Dental Society, FL
IU Alumni Association, Bloomington, IN
Twenty Five Million Dollar International Forum, Scottsdale, AZ
St. Petersburg Dental Society, St. Petersburg, FL
Richmond Dental Society, NY
Rochester Dental Society, Rochester, NY
New York State Dental Assoc. Mtg.
Endodontic Seminars, Phoenix, AZ
Endodontic Seminars, New Orleans, LA
SOFFE, Ft. Smith, MT
Broward County Dental Society, FL
Dayton Dental Society, OH
Tufts University, MA
West Palm Beach Endo Study Club, FL
Tulsa Dental Leaders Meeting, OK

2004 Lectures:
"Endodontic Surgery Workshop: Principles, Techniques and Materials," sponsored by Indiana University School of Dentistry, March 12-13, 2004, Indianapolis, IN
"Effective Anesthetic Delivery – X-Tip," sponsored by Alpha Omega, April 2004, Indianapolis, IN
"World Class Endo Therapy," sponsored by Dentsply Tulsa Dental, June 16-20, 2004, Manitoba, Canada
"X-Tip," sponsored by Dentsply Tulsa Dental, July 18-24, 2004, Alaska Cruise

Grants and Fellowships:
"Bacterial Leakage of Mineral Trioxide Aggregate as compared with Zinc-Free Amalgam, Intermediate Restorative Material; and Super-EBA as a Root-End Filling Material," 1995-1997. Tulsa Dental Products, Dr. Mahmoud Torabinejad of Loma Linda University School of Dentistry, the Infection Control Research and Services of Indiana University School of Dentistry all assisted with in-kind grants.
"Clinical Evaluation of Four Apex Electronic Locators," 1997-1998. J. Morita and EIE/Excellence in Endodontics assisted with in-kind grants.
"Bacterial Leakage of Gutta Percha: MGP Compared to Commercially Available Gutta Percha," 1998-present. Lone Star Technologies assisted with a $500.00 grant.

Prints and Publications:
  • Teaching:
    1. Arens, D.E., Rich, J.J., Healey, H.J.; Practical Method of Bleaching Vital Teeth; Indpls. District Dental Society Jo., Sept., 1973
    2. Arens, D.E.: Apexification Pulp Capping, and Pulpotomy, Clinical Dentistry Vol. 4, Chapter 3, Harper and Row, 1976
    3. Arens, D.E.: Treatment of the Incompletely Formed Tooth, J Indiana Dent Assoc (JIA) 1977, Jan- Feb; 56 (1) 15-20
    4. Arens, D.E.: Treatment of the Incompletely Formed Tooth, J Oreg Dent Assoc (JIP) 1977 Dec; 47 (2), 17-21
    5. Arens, D.E.: Treatment of the Incompletely Formed Tooth, IL Dent J (GGS), 1978 Mar; Vol. 47; 110-116
    6. Arens, D.E., Martin, H.; Proceedings of Conference on Drug Therapy, Chicago, IL September, 1979
    7. Arens, D.E: Chirurgie Endodontique (Endodontic Surgery) Inf Dent (GN1) 1982 Sept; 64; 3069-76; published in France in French
    8. Arens, D.E.: Chirurgie Endodontique (Endodontic Surgery) Inf Dent (GN1) 1982 Sept; 64; 3079-82; published in France in French
    9. Arens, D.E., Cohen, S., Burns, R.C.; Endodontic Surgery, Pathways to the Pulp, 3rd Edition; Mosby - 1985
    10. Arens, D.E., Cohen, S., Burns, R.C.; Endodontic Surgery, Pathways to the Pulp, 4th Edition; Mosby – 1988
    11. Arens, D.E., Cohen, S., Burns, R.C.; Endodontic Surgery, Pathways to the Pulp, 5th Edition; Mosby - 1990
    12. Arens, D.E.; Bleaching - The Why and How, American Academy of Esthetics, Tape for TV, Core-Vent Industries, 1988
    13. Arens, D.E.; Dentistry Today, Academy of General Dentistry, 1988
    14. *Arens, D.E.; The Role of Bleaching in Esthetics, Dental Clinics of North American; Vol. 33, No. 2: 1989 Apr; 319-36
    15. Arens, D.E.; Technologic Endodontics Video Tape Chicago Dental Society, 1991
    16. Arens, D.E ; The Crown Down Technique, Dentistry Today, Vol. 15, No. 8, 1996 Aug; 38-47
    17. Arens, D.E.; Carr, G.B.: La tecnica crown-down: un approccio deverso. L’Informatore Endodontico; Vol. 1, Nr 3, 12-27, 1997
    18. Arens, D.E.; Torabinejad, M.; Rubinstein, R.; Chivian, N.: Practical Lessons in Endodontic Surgery, Quintessence International Publication, Chicago, IL, 1998
  • Research, Scholarship, or Creative Activities:
    1. Arens, D.E., Healey, H.J.; Conservative Endodontics for the Periapical Lesions; Veterans Administrations, 1970
    2. *Arens, D.E.; Rich, J.J.; Healey, J.J.: A Practical Method of Bleaching Tetracycline Stained Teeth. Oral Surg. Vol. 34, No. 5, 1972 Nov: 812-817
    3. *Arens, D.E.; Replantation of Avulsed Teeth using Vitalium Pins; Quintessence International Dental Digest, 1975
    4. *Arens, D.E.; Levy, G.C.; Rizoiu, I.M.: A Comparison of Dentin Permeability After Bur and Laser Apicoectomies, Compend Contin Educ Dent (COP), Vol. 14, No 10; 1993 Oct, 1290-98
    5. *Arens, D.E.; Dentin Permeability Following Nyg Yag 35 Laser Treatment in-vitro study, COP, Vol. 16, No. 4, 1995 Apr, 358
    6. *Arens, D.E.; Alteration of Dentin by Laser, French Endodontic Journal, Paris, France
    7. *Arens, D.E.; Dryden, J.A.; Intentional Replantation: A Viable Alternative for Selected Cases, Dental Clinics of North America, W.B. Saunders, PA: 1993 Jan
    8. *Arens, D.E.; Repair of Furcal Perforations with Mineral Trioxide Aggregate, Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod, 1996 July, 82: 84-88
    9. *Arens, D.E.; Alternative Treatment for a Severely Resorbed Maxillary Lateral Incisor; A Sequelae of Ectopic Eruption, J Endod, Baltimore, MD, 1995 Feb; 21: 95-1000
    10. *Arens, D.E.; Fischer, E.J.; Miller, C.H.: Bacterial Leakage of Mineral Trioxide Aggregate as Compared with Zinc-Free Amalgam, Intermediate Restorative Material, and Super-EBA as a Root-End Filling Material, J Endod, Vol. 24, No. 3, 1998 March
  • Professional Service:
    1. Arens, D.E.; Calcium Hydroxide to Induce Root Calcification; Dental Abstracts, August 1978
    2. Arens, D.E.; Money Matters - Accumulating Wealth, McKenzie Management Newsletter, November 1992
    3. Arens, D.E.; Financial Independence - The Ultimate Goal, McKenzie Management Newsletter, September 1993
  • Integration of two or more aspects of faculty work:
    1. Arens, D.E., Adams, W.R., DeCastro, R.A.; Endodontic Surgery, Harper-Row Lippencott, Philadelphia, 1981
    2. Arens, D.E.: Chirurgie Endodontique (Endodontic Surgery) Inf Dent (GN1) 1982 Sept; 64; 2945-59; published in France in French
  • Principal Investigator, Drug Study Institute, Jupiter, Florida, May 2005-Present
    • * Peer-reviewed Journals