Bertrand A. A. Bonnick D.D.S, F.A.G.D.

 

SUMMARY

I am a highly motivated general dentist with over 1000 credit hours of continuing education in dentistry. I have attended three institutions for post-graduate training and obtained intensive training in Implant, Cosmetic, and Laser dentistry. I have also served as an instructor in both institutional and continuing education programs nationally. I am a founding member and group leader for an international healthcare volunteer organization, and have been in private practice for over 18 years. 

 

EDUCATION

Medical College of Georgia                                                                            Augusta, GA

·        American Academy of Implant Dentistry comprehensive Maxi-course training in oral implantology. Course work included anatomy, pharmacology, oral medicine, dental materials, simulated implantology using software on CT scans, assisting complex surgery, and an original research paper adding to the body of knowledge in implantology.                      March-Dec 2004

Montefiore Hospital and Medical Center                                                           Bronx, NY

·        Mini-Residency in the surgical placement of implants. Initially assisting in and placing implants over a two day period with supervision, followed by admitting privileges and placement of implants on private patients.       July 2002-Dec 2003

Medical University of South Carolina                                                       Charleston, SC

·        Advanced Bone Grafting techniques taught in a hands-on setting, including cadaver exercises. Rationale for different types of grafting procedures as well as the diagnosis and treatment planning aspects were covered.                 June 2003

Long Island Jewish/Queens Hospital Center                              Lake Success, NY

·        Chief Resident in Dentistry. Responsibilities included creating on call scheduling, planning and working with each new resident in the operating room, treatment planning and completing complex dental cases, and some administrative responsibilities. Rotations in Facial Pain Clinic, as well as consultations for other hospital departments.                                                                                                                  1987-1988

 

  • Resident. General dentistry on Inpatients and Outpatients. Oral Surgery on call duties including treatment, referrals and admissions. Rotations in Hematology, Anesthesiology, and Internal Medicine. Extensive experience with all specialty areas of dentistry including pediatrics, endodontics, oral surgery, orthodontics, prosthodontics as well as operating room and Inpatient rotations.                                                                     1986-1987                                                                                            

University of Maryland Dental School                                                Baltimore, MD     

  • Doctor of Dental Surgery                                                                            1982 – 1986

State University of New York                                                                                Albany, NY

  • Bachelor of Science, Chemistry                                                            1977 – 1982

 

EXPERIENCE

  • Missionary Dentistry                                   Jamaica, WI & Dominican Republic

             1985-present

  • Lecturer for Continuing Education                               FL, LA, MA, NY, GA, JA.

1987-present

  • Private Practice                                                                                             NY, NC     

Comprehensive dental care for children and adults                               1986 – 2004

  • Queens Hospital Center                                                                            Queens, NY  

Part-time Attending and Clinical Instructor                                             1988 –1998   

  • St. Vincent’s Hospital Prison Health Service, Manhattan House of Detention   NY

Doctor on Staff 2 days per week                                                    1990 – 1992

  • Fulton Dental Center                                                              New York, NY

Doctor on Staff 3 days per week                                                    1987 – 1989

  • Dental Assistant                                                                             Washington D.C

Chair side assistant to Dr. Pearstine Adgerson                                   1983 – 1986   

  • Morgan State University Upward Bound Program                             Washington D.C

Tutor/Counselor                                                                                   1982 – 1985

  • Southwestern Company                                                                      Nashville TN

Sales, Recruiting, Training and Management                                       1978 – 1983

(Built own organization, and managed 31 person sales force)

 

HONORS AND AWARDS

BSc. Chemistry Cum Laude    1982

Tough Minded Businessman Award, Southwestern Company                                     1983

Who’s Who University of Maryland Dental School                                                      1986

LIJHMC Excellence in Medical Writing Award                                                          1987

Fellowship, Academy of General Dentistry                                                                           1992

Attending of the Year, Queens Hospital Center Dental Department                                  1991

 

Continuing Education

I am currently enrolled in the Master in Academy of General Dentistry program  (M.A.G.D.) a post Fellowship program in the Academy of General Dentistry requiring a total of 600 credit hours, 400 of which is hands-on.

I have completed the M.A.G.D candidate hands-on courses in

  • Endodontics
  • Orthodontics
  • Implantology
  • Photography
  • Esthetic Dentistry
  • Occlusion
  • Oral Surgery

The Implant Associates of North Carolina have two yearly sessions, one for surgery and the other for prosthetics. I have participated in 2003, and 2004.

I am currently on Fellowship tracks with both the International Congress on Oral Implantology, and the American Academy of Implant Dentistry.

I am a general member of American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and have been giving lectures in esthetics since 1988.

I take courses with the Guilford County Dental Society, the High Point Dental Society, and the Dental Society of North Carolina (American Dental Association’s North Carolina Chapter).

 

 

Special Skills

  • CT Scan simulated surgery using the Simplant Software
  • Posterior composites
  • Sinfony inlays & onlays
  • Porcelain veneers and captek crowns
  • Prefabricated post and core with Bisco posts and Absolute dentin
  • One visit endodontics using Tulsa electric hand piece, apex locator, and Thermafil
  • Selected apicoectomies with MTA cement
  • Proficient with the Compudent local anesthesia delivery system
  • Biolase: operative,endodontics, and surgical laser procedures
  • ZOOM Bleaching
  • Proficient in surgical procedures including. but not limited to:

a)      Lingual and labial frenectomies.

b)      Retained roots

c)      Extractions and immediate insertion of dentures

d)      Implants: Nobel Biocare  Replace-Select, Perioseal, and Imtec mini implants.

 

Research

  • “The effect of different concentrations of zinc in the diet of Sprague-Dawley rats. Thymus concentrations analyzed.” Professor Bryant in Department of Chemistry, State University of New York at Albany. 1981.
  • “Comparison of the ability of Streptococcus mutans to stick to smooth surfaces when fed different concentrations of sucrose from pure versus natural sources.” Professor Chang in Department of Biochemistry, Baltimore College of Dental Surgery. 1985.
  • “Immediate Implant Placement.” An original paper with literature review and cases completed in conjunction with Andrew Kelly DDS, Alex Resnansky DDS, Richard Nguyen DDS, and Jean Woods DDS. 2004.

 

Dental Organizations

  • Academy of General Dentistry
  • North Carolina Dental Society-ADA
  • Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation
  • International Congress on Oral Implantology
  • American Association of Implant Dentistry
  • Dental Implant Associates of NC
  • American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry

 

Extra Curricular Activities

Organization for International Development (Volunteer)                            1989 – Present

Board of Trustees – Kiwanis of Crown Heights                                     1986 – 1994

President, Greater Metropolitan Dental Society                                      1991 – 1992

Catholic Medical Mission, Dominican Republic                                               1985 – 1987

Additional Information

Enjoy golfing, writing and public speaking. I published a novel in 1995 “Jamaican Child.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Academy of General Dentistry

Department of Dental Education

211 E. Chicago Avenue, Suite 900

Chicago, Illinois 60611-1999

(888) AGD-DENT                                          Fax: (312) 440-0559

Continuing Dental Education Transcript



116610 
Bertrand A. Bonnick, DDS, FAGD 
1295 Carroll St
Brooklyn, NY 11213-4207  		Previous AGD/ADA# 006860276
  		Member since:
Status:
Passed Exam:
MAGD Accrual Date:
Postgrad Work:
  		05/01/1986 
FAGD 
07/12/1991 
12/13/1991 
2 year Residency
 
Current Maintenance Period: 06/01/2004 - 05/31/2007 Current Grace Period: (not in a grace period)
Maintenance Credits Required: 75 Grace Period Credits Required:
Current Maintenance Credits: 465 Current Grace Period Credits:
Maintenance Credits Needed: 0 Grace Period Credits Needed:

Activity
Date		 Program Provider Subject/
Discipline		 Delivery
Mode		 Verify
Code		 Approved
Hours		 Maint
Hours		 Exclusion
Codes*

CEs counting toward MAGD
 
01/14/1992  209765 - SMART PRACTICE  550 - Practice Management  Lecture    20  20 
01/14/1992  214527 - Ada Accredited Res Prog  820 - Post Grad Education  Postgrad2    0  0 
02/18/1992  214534 - GRTR METRO DS STUDY GRP-NY  752 - Geriatric Dentistry  Lecture    2  2 
05/06/1992  210572 - NATL SOC DENT PRACTITIONERS  555 - Dental Jurisprudence  Lecture    6  6 
05/19/1992  214534 - GRTR METRO DS STUDY GRP-NY  552 - Fin Mgmt Dental Office  Lecture    2  2 
07/25/1992  214534 - GRTR METRO DS STUDY GRP-NY  552 - Fin Mgmt Dental Office  Lecture    2  2 
07/25/1992  214534 - GRTR METRO DS STUDY GRP-NY  780 - Esthetics  Lecture    3  3 
07/26/1992  214534 - GRTR METRO DS STUDY GRP-NY  016 - Pharmacotherapeutics  Lecture    2  2 
07/26/1992  214534 - GRTR METRO DS STUDY GRP-NY  148 - Infection Control  Lecture    3  3 
07/26/1992  214534 - GRTR METRO DS STUDY GRP-NY  754 - Dentistry for the Medically Compromised  Lecture    2  2 
07/28/1992  214534 - GRTR METRO DS STUDY GRP-NY  434 - Management of Child Patient  Lecture    3  3 
07/28/1992  214534 - GRTR METRO DS STUDY GRP-NY  734 - Clinical Diagnosis  Lecture    3  3 
07/28/1992  214534 - GRTR METRO DS STUDY GRP-NY  552 - Fin Mgmt Dental Office  Lecture    2  2 
03/05/1993  212346 - 2nd District Dental Society, New York  770 - Self-Improvement  Lecture    2  2 
05/18/1996  219318 - AGD, NY  550 - Practice Management  Lecture    7  7 
07/11/1997  210367 - LIFECORE BIOMEDICAL  692 - Reconstructive Phase Therapy  Lecture    6  6 
04/24/1998  219318 - AGD, NY  250 - Operative Dentistry  Lecture    7  7 
09/24/1999  216561 - CLINICAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATES  017 - Dental Materials  Lecture    6  6 
11/06/1999  211003 - Dawson Center  550 - Practice Management  Lecture    19  19 
10/13/2000  216856 - Becker-Parkin Dental Supply  550 - Practice Management  Lecture    6  6 
06/22/2001  217651 - DOCS  132 - Anesthesia and Pain Control  Lecture    5  5 
06/22/2001  217651 - DOCS  132 - Anesthesia and Pain Control  Participation    10  10 
08/10/2001  218642 - BIOLASE TECHNOLOGY, INC  554 - Patient Insurance Programs  Lecture    3  3 
08/10/2001  218642 - BIOLASE TECHNOLOGY, INC  135 - Laser Therapy / Electosurgery  Participation    7  7 
08/10/2001  218642 - BIOLASE TECHNOLOGY, INC  495 - Non-Surgical Therapeutic Management  Lecture    4  4 
03/01/2002  215773 - Peninsula Hospital Dent Society  734 - Clinical Diagnosis  Lecture    7  7 
03/15/2002  215773 - Peninsula Hospital Dent Society  780 - Esthetics  Lecture    7  7 
03/21/2002  209504 - Excellence in Dentistry  770 - Self-Improvement  Lecture    5  5 
03/21/2002  209504 - Excellence in Dentistry  550 - Practice Management  Lecture    3  3 
03/22/2002  209504 - Excellence in Dentistry  490 - Periodontics  Lecture    1  1 
03/22/2002  209504 - Excellence in Dentistry  550 - Practice Management  Lecture    2  2 
03/22/2002  209504 - Excellence in Dentistry  610 - Prosthodontics - Fixed  Lecture    3  3 
03/23/2002  209504 - Excellence in Dentistry  550 - Practice Management  Lecture    1  1 
03/23/2002  209504 - Excellence in Dentistry  612 - Ceramic Restorations  Lecture    2  2 
03/23/2002  209504 - Excellence in Dentistry  610 - Prosthodontics - Fixed  Lecture    3  3 
04/18/2002  219262 - NY State Dental Association  739 - Oral Pathology  Lecture    2  2 
04/19/2002  215773 - Peninsula Hospital Dent Society  552 - Fin Mgmt Dental Office  Lecture    7  7 
05/03/2002  219318 - AGD, NY  370 - Orthodontics  Participation    6  6 
06/14/2002  219318 - AGD, NY  370 - Orthodontics  Participation    6  6 
07/08/2002  211461 - Montefiore Hosp & Medical Ctr  690 - Implants  Participation    0  8  *P 
07/09/2002  211461 - Montefiore Hosp & Medical Ctr  690 - Implants  Participation    0  8  *P 
08/03/2002  209771 - Sendax Sem  690 - Implants  Participation    0  4  *P 
09/12/2002  208212 - NY DENT FORUM  780 - Esthetics  Lecture    4  4 
09/20/2002  219318 - AGD, NY  430 - Pediatric Dentistry  Participation    14  14 
09/21/2002  219318 - AGD, NY  010 - Basic Science  Participation    14  14 
09/22/2002  219318 - AGD, NY  730 - Oral Medicine, Oral Diagnosis  Participation    14  14 
12/13/2002  215773 - Peninsula Hospital Dent Society  017 - Dental Materials  Lecture    7  7 
01/10/2003  215773 - Peninsula Hospital Dent Society  690 - Implants  Lecture    7  7 
01/24/2003  218642 - Biolase Technology, Inc  258 - Caries Prevention  Participation    7  7 
02/02/2003  218642 - Biolase Technology, Inc  690 - Implants  Lecture    10  10 
02/02/2003  218642 - Biolase Technology, Inc  070 - Endodontics  Participation    10  10 
02/07/2003  215773 - Peninsula Hospital Dent Society  016 - Pharmacotherapeutics  Lecture    7  7 
03/16/2003  219318 - AGD, NY  430 - Pediatric Dentistry  Participation    14  14 
03/16/2003  219318 - AGD, NY  010 - Basic Science  Participation    14  14 
03/16/2003  219318 - AGD, NY  730 - Oral Medicine, Oral Diagnosis  Participation    14  14 
05/08/2003  215227 - Dent Kings Participation Association  070 - Endodontics  Participation    15  15 
05/08/2003  215227 - Dent Kings Participation Association  750 - Special Patient Care  Participation    6  6 
05/09/2003  215227 - Dent Kings Participation Association  750 - Special Patient Care  Participation    6  6 
06/21/2003  214222 - Medical College of Georgia Divison of Co  690 - Implants  Lecture    15  15 
08/03/2003  209771 - Sendax Sem  690 - Implants  Lecture    0  4  *P 
08/08/2003  219263 - North Carolina Dental Society  690 - Implants  Lecture    4  4 
09/20/2003  217563 - T.H.E Design, Inc  553 - Office Design  Lecture    13  13 
10/17/2003  219318 - AGD, NY  180 - Myofascial Pain Dysfunction/Occlusion  Participation    42  42 
02/13/2004  214203 - Univ of NC School of Dentistry  670 - Prosthodontics-Removable  Lecture    6  6 
03/21/2004  214222 - Medical College of Georgia Divison of Co  012 - Anatomy  Lecture    22  22 
03/21/2004  214222 - Medical College of Georgia Divison of Co  012 - Anatomy  Participation    19  19 
03/21/2004  214222 - Medical College of Georgia Divison of Co  561 - Computers  Lecture    1  1 
04/04/2004  219318 - AGD, NY  490 - Periodontics  Participation    42  42 
04/16/2004  214222 - Medical College of Georgia Divison of Co  016 - Pharmacotherapeutics  Lecture    7  7 
04/16/2004  214222 - Medical College of Georgia Divison of Co  561 - Computers  Lecture    3  3 
04/17/2004  214222 - Medical College of Georgia Divison of Co  693 - Implant Maintenance  Lecture    3  3 
04/17/2004  214222 - Medical College of Georgia Divison of Co  024 - Immunology  Lecture    2  2 
04/17/2004  214222 - Medical College of Georgia Divison of Co  018 - Physiology  Lecture    4  4 
04/18/2004  214222 - Medical College of Georgia Divison of Co  693 - Implant Maintenance  Lecture    2  2 
04/18/2004  214222 - Medical College of Georgia Divison of Co  693 - Implant Maintenance  Participation    3  3 
04/18/2004  214222 - Medical College of Georgia Divison of Co  014 - Biochemistry  Lecture    4  4 
05/21/2004  214222 - Medical College of Georgia Divison of Co  691 - Surgical Phase Therapy  Lecture    9  9 
05/22/2004  214222 - Medical College of Georgia Divison of Co  150 - Nutrition  Lecture    4  4 
05/22/2004  214222 - Medical College of Georgia Divison of Co  490 - Periodontics  Participation    5  5 
05/23/2004  214222 - Medical College of Georgia Divison of Co  490 - Periodontics  Participation    4  4 
05/23/2004  214222 - Medical College of Georgia Divison of Co  691 - Surgical Phase Therapy  Participation    4  4 
06/17/2004  214222 - Medical College of Georgia Divison of Co  734 - Clinical Diagnosis  Lecture    9  9 
06/18/2004  214222 - Medical College of Georgia Divison of Co  731 - Radiology  Lecture    9  9 
06/19/2004  214222 - Medical College of Georgia Divison of Co  731 - Radiology  Participation    4  4 
06/19/2004  214222 - Medical College of Georgia Divison of Co  142 - Emergency Training/CPR  Lecture    2  2 
06/19/2004  214222 - Medical College of Georgia Divison of Co  142 - Emergency Training/CPR  Participation    3  3 
06/20/2004  214222 - Medical College of Georgia Divison of Co  734 - Clinical Diagnosis  Lecture    5  5 
06/20/2004  214222 - Medical College of Georgia Divison of Co  148 - Infection Control  Lecture    2  2 
07/15/2004  214222 - Medical College of Georgia Divison of Co  692 - Reconstructive Phase Therapy  Lecture    9  9 
07/16/2004  214222 - Medical College of Georgia Divison of Co  691 - Surgical Phase Therapy  Lecture    4  4 
07/16/2004  214222 - Medical College of Georgia Divison of Co  692 - Reconstructive Phase Therapy  Lecture    4  4 
07/17/2004  214222 - Medical College of Georgia Divison of Co  312 - Orthognathic Surgery  Lecture    4  4 
07/17/2004  214222 - Medical College of Georgia Divison of Co  691 - Surgical Phase Therapy  Lecture    5  5 
07/18/2004  214222 - Medical College of Georgia Divison of Co  770 - Self-Improvement  Participation    4  4 
07/18/2004  214222 - Medical College of Georgia Divison of Co  691 - Surgical Phase Therapy  Lecture    5  5 
08/08/2004  219263 - North Carolina Dental Society  690 - Implants  Participation    4  4 
08/15/2004  214222 - Medical College of Georgia Divison of Co  690 - Implants  Lecture    19  19 
08/15/2004  214222 - Medical College of Georgia Divison of Co  780 - Esthetics  Lecture    4  4 
08/15/2004  214222 - Medical College of Georgia Divison of Co  149 - Multi-Disciplinary Topics  Lecture    6  6 
08/15/2004  214222 - Medical College of Georgia Divison of Co  493 - Osseous Surgery  Lecture    4  4 
09/16/2004  214222 - Medical College of Georgia Divison of Co  692 - Reconstructive Phase Therapy  Lecture    10  10 
10/10/2004  214222 - Medical College of Georgia Divison of Co  550 - Practice Management  Lecture    12  12 
10/10/2004  214222 - Medical College of Georgia Divison of Co  738 - Communicating Case Presentations  Lecture    2  2 
10/10/2004  214222 - Medical College of Georgia Divison of Co  691 - Surgical Phase Therapy  Participation    13  13 
10/10/2004  214222 - Medical College of Georgia Divison of Co  149 - Multi-Disciplinary Topics  Participation    8  8 
10/22/2004  219318 - AGD, NY  310 - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery  Lecture    8  8 
10/23/2004  219318 - AGD, NY  310 - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery  Lecture    8  8 
10/24/2004  219318 - AGD, NY  780 - Esthetics  Participation    42  42 
10/24/2004  219318 - AGD, NY  780 - Esthetics  Lecture    42  42 
11/14/2004  214222 - Medical College of Georgia Divison of Co  690 - Implants  Participation    20  20 
12/03/2004  214222 - Medical College of Georgia Divison of Co  691 - Surgical Phase Therapy  Participation    6  6 
12/03/2004  214222 - Medical College of Georgia Divison of Co  692 - Reconstructive Phase Therapy  Participation    6  6 
12/04/2004  214222 - Medical College of Georgia Divison of Co  691 - Surgical Phase Therapy  Participation    5  5 
12/04/2004  214222 - Medical College of Georgia Divison of Co  692 - Reconstructive Phase Therapy  Participation    5  5 
12/05/2004  214222 - Medical College of Georgia Divison of Co  691 - Surgical Phase Therapy  Participation    3  3 
12/05/2004  214222 - Medical College of Georgia Divison of Co  692 - Reconstructive Phase Therapy  Participation    3  3 
12/05/2004  214222 - Medical College of Georgia Divison of Co  490 - Periodontics  Participation    30  30 
12/05/2004  214222 - Medical College of Georgia Divison of Co  690 - Implants  Participation    30  30 
02/05/2005  216647 - American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry  780 - Esthetics  Lecture    8  8 
03/01/2005  214236 - Special Activity  690 - Implants  Publication    40  40 
04/08/2005  219318 - AGD, NY  310 - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery  Participation    42  42 
05/20/2005  214222 - Medical College of Georgia Divison of Co  250 - Operative Dentistry  Lecture    4  4 
05/21/2005  214222 - Medical College of Georgia Divison of Co  250 - Operative Dentistry  Lecture    7  7 
05/22/2005  214222 - Medical College of Georgia Divison of Co  250 - Operative Dentistry  Lecture    7  7 

MAGD Summary of Transcript

Delivery Earned
Hours 		Maximum
Allowed 		Total Usable
Hours
LECTURE 489 --- 489
PARTICIPATION 504 --- 504
PUBLICATION 40 100 40
EXAM STUDY GUIDE 0 25 0
MILITARY ROTATION 0 200 0
POSTGRAD 300 300 0
SELF INSTRUCTION 0 150 0
TEACHING 0 100 0
TEACHING_PUBLICATION 0 150 0
   Total All Delivery Modes 1333   1033

Discipline Summary

  Total Participation   Total Overall
Discipline/Description Minimum
Hours
Required 		Total
Hours
Earned
 Hours
To Go 		  Minimum
Hours
Required 		Total
Hours
Earned 		Hours
To Go
010 - Basic Science 0 47 0   6 108 0
070 - Endodontics 0 25 0   23 25 0
130 - Electives 0 28 0   23 50 0
180 - Myofascial Pain Dysfunction/Occlusion 0 42 0   23 42 0
250 - Operative Dentistry 0 7 0   23 30 0
310 - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 0 42 0   23 62 0
370 - Orthodontics 0 12 0   6 12 0
430 - Pediatric Dentistry 0 28 0   6 31 0
490 - Periodontics 0 81 0   23 90 0
550 - Practice Management 0 0 0   12 109 0
610 - Prosthodontics - Fixed 0 0 0   23 8 15
670 - Prosthodontics-Removable 0 0 0   23 6 17
690 - Implants 0 102 0   23 254 0
730 - Oral Medicine, Oral Diagnosis 0 32 0   6 69 0
750 - Special Patient Care 0 12 0   6 16 0
780 - Esthetics 0 42 0   23 110 0
    500 0     1022 32
 
  Participation       Overall    
Total Hours Requirement 0       300    
Minimum Hours Still Required 0       32    

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Exclusion Codes

G
P
 Non-approved post-graduate program
Program Provider not approved
 V
X
 Placeholder - credit given elsewhere
DART issue expired