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THOMAS KAUFFMAN,
howlonghaveyoubeeninvolvedindentistry?
Thirty-nine years. I graduated from Loyola Univer-
sity Dental School in Chicago in 1975, and proudly
served in the U.S. Army Dental Corp for three
years. The first year I was fortunate to be chosen
to be a general practice resident at Reynolds Army
Hospital, Ft. Sill, Okla. From there, I was stationed
at Ft. McPherson, Ga., until I left active duty in 1978.
I began my private practice in Atlanta while on
active duty in 1977, and have practiced in downtown
Atlanta continuously since then.
canyoudescribeyourpracticeandwhatthe
focus isforthetypeoftreatmentthatyoudo?
Our practice is somewhat diverse and has evolved
into a very interesting mix of complex care treat-
ment, blended with a general family practice. CBVT
imaging has led to a growing interest and expertise in
the arena of odontogenic contributory non-resolving
chronic sinus disease. I am fortunate to have a
supportive, energetic and committed team that has
enthusiastically supported the expansion of services
offered to our patients. Being a resource to medical
colleagues and their patients is a great source of
personal satisfaction and pride. Incorporating the
CEREC CAD/CAM system allowed
further expansion possibilities with
the patients who require IV conscious
sedation for treatment.
whataresomeofthetechnologiesthat
youhaveinvestedinforyourpractice?
whichisyourfavorite?
I purchased the Sirona Compact small FOV CBVT
in 2009 when I made the decision to move into the
arena of implant surgery. Within a year, I made the
decision to purchase the CEREC Bluecam, MCXL
labmilling unit and recently the Omnicam. I jumped
in with both feet, and have continuously been
involved in the process of integrating and utilizing
both landmark purchases successfully. About a year
ago, needing the larger expanded FOV to support
the integration and coordination with my medical
colleagues, I upgraded the Compact to the Comfort
large field of view imaging. The decision to become
trained in IV sedation was another big change.
youareheavilyinvolvedwithimplants.
wheredidyoureceiveyourtraining,
andwhatkindoftreatmentsdoyouperform?
Mybasicsurgicaltrainingbeganasapartofmymilitary
hospital residency training, and my later training and
certification for IV sedation was under Dr. Pat Louis
at the Univ. of Alabama Dental School and University
Hospital in Birmingham. Both programs were and are
some of the best available anywhere in the world.
While on active duty, I was fortunate to spend a
year working with some of the most talented dental
and medical clinicians who all were marvelous
INTERVIEW |||
STORY AND PHOTOS BY
SAMEER PURI , D.D.S.
Dr. Thomas Kauffman is one of those individuals who is truly passionate about what
he does. One of dentistry’s most respected experts on implants and radiology, he’s also
a valued member of our own community. His tell-it-like-it-is style has helped countless
doctors on the cerecdoctors.commessage boards become better leaders in their practices.
It is our honor to profile him for this issue of the cerecdoctors.com magazine.
An Expert and a Leader With a Tell-it-like-it-is Style