Dr. Joseph Kan

Dr. Joseph Kan

Dr. Joseph Kan received his Prosthodontic and Implant Dentistry training from Loma Linda University (LLU) in 1997. He is currently a Professor at LLU and also maintains a private practice.

He has received numerous awards and recognition throughout his career, including the 1997 Academy of Osseointegration (AO) Best Research Award, the 2003 Judson Hinckey Scientific Award from the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, and the 2005 Robert James Implant Dentistry Award. In 2019, he was given Honorary Membership by the UK Association of Dental Implantology and received the LLU Distinguished Research Award and the Greater New York Academy of Prosthodontist Distinguished Speaker Award in 2020. Most recently, Dr. Kan received the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) Honorary Membership for his contribution to the field of Periodontology as well as the Clinical Research Award in 2021.

He serves on the editorial boards of the International Journal of Esthetic Dentistry and the Journal of Esthetics and Restorative Dentistry and was the Program Chairman for the 2018 AO Annual Meeting. He is currently a member of the AO Executive Board of Directors. He performed a live surgery at the 104th AAP Annual Meeting in 2018. In 2017, Fardi et al. (Int J Maxillofac Implants) listed four of Dr. Kan’s publications as the Top 100 Cited Articles in Implant Dentistry. In 2020, Praveen G et al. (J Prosthet Dent) cited two of Dr. Kan’s publications as among the Top 100 Most Cited Articles in Prosthodontics. Besides lecturing nationally and internationally, Dr. Kan has published over 140 referenced articles and book chapters on interdisciplinary treatment planning, periodontal peri-implant tissue management, and immediate tooth replacement concepts.

Main Podium Lecture

Anterior Immediate Tooth Replacement: Lessons Learned Over 27 Years

Achieving anterior implant esthetics is challenging. To create implant restorations with harmonious gingival contour that emulate nature is a fusion of science and art. Understanding the biologic and physiologic limitations of soft and hard tissue will facilitate predictability in simple to complex esthetic situations.

This presentation will focus on anterior immediate implant tooth replacement philosophies and methodologies. Emphasis will be placed on diagnosis and treatment planning, surgical, prosthetic, and complications management for anterior implants.