Dr. Ferencz is a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics and Clinical Professor of Prosthodontics and Occlusion in the Department of Advanced Education in Prosthodontics at the New York University College of Dentistry, where he has taught since 1972. He is also Adjunct Professor of Restorative Dentistry at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine.
Dr. Ferencz is a member of the American Academy of Restorative Dentistry, the American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics, the American College of Dentists, the New York Academy of Dentistry, and the American Dental Association. He is a Fellow of the American College of Prosthodontics, the American College of Dentists, the Academy of Prosthodontics, and the Northeastern Gnathological Society. Dr. Ferencz has served as President of the Greater New York Academy of Prosthodontics, President of the Northeastern Gnathological Society, and President of the American College of Prosthodontists.
Dr. Ferencz is a frequent contributor to the dental literature, having written numerous journal articles and textbook chapters, and has served on the editorial board of the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry. He currently serves on the Editorial Review Board of the Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry and recently released the textbook “High-Strength Ceramics: Collaborative Perspectives”, Ferencz, Silva and Navarro, Editors, Quintessence Publishing Co.
Dr. Ferencz has given over 250 invited lectures and presentations to dentists and post-graduate dental students throughout the United States, Europe, and the Middle East.
Dr. Ferencz has received many prestigious awards as follows:
• Greater New York Academy of Prosthodontics Distinguished Lecturer Award, 2011
• American College of Prosthodontists Distinguished Lecturer Award, 2010
• Greater NY Academy of Prosthodontics Achievement Award, 2007
• NYU College of Dentistry David B. Kriser Medal, 2006
• American College of Prosthodontists Presidents Award, 2006
Dr. Ferencz has engaged in clinical research involving clinical applications of zirconia based ceramics, complete dentures, and implant prosthetics.
Education:
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY, B.S, Biology 1967
New York University College of Dentistry, New York, NY, D.D.S., 1971
Montefiore Hospital and Medical Center, Rotating Dental Internship, 1971 & 1972
New York University College of Dentistry, New York, NY, Advanced Education in Prosthodontics, 1984
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