Dr. Sergio Rubinstein received his dental degree from the Universidad Tecnologica de Mexico in 1980. He went on to complete a specialty program in Periodontal-Prosthesis at the University of Illinois College of Dentistry from 1980-82. From 1980-1992 he was an assistant professor at the University of Illinois College of Dentistry. Dr. Rubinstein has lectured nationally and internationally on Adhesive Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Periodontal Prosthesis and Implant Prosthodontics and has given hands-on courses in bonding techniques. Dr. Rubinstein has published articles on Adhesive Dentistry and Implant Prosthodontics.
Education:
1973-1976
High School: Colegio Israelita de Mexico, Mexico City.
1976-1980
Professional School: Universidad Tecnologica de Mexico.
College of Dentistry, D.D.S. Degree.
1980-1982
Postgraduate: Postgraduate Program of Periodontal Prosthesis.
College of Dentistry, University of Illinois.
Graduate: July 1982, Fixed Partial Prosthodontic Certificate
1983
1985
Part I and Part II of the U.S. National Boards
1986
Illinois State Dental License/Private Practice
1987
Michigan State Dental License
Dental Reconstruction Center, P.C
Memberships:
Mexican Dental Association (A.D.M) 1976-1980
Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity 1984-present
American Dental Association (A.D.A.) 1988-present
Chicago Dental Society 1988-present
Illinois State Dental Society 1988-present
American Equilibration Society 1989-1992
Chicago Academy of Dental Research 1989-present
American Prosthodontic Society 1994-1998
American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry 1994-2002
Academy of Osseointegration 1994-present
Nominations:
Who’s Who Among Young Rising Americans. American Society & Business 1992
International Who’s Who 1996
Who’s Who Among Young Rising Americans. American Society & Business 1998
America’s Top Dentist. Consumer Research Council of America. 2004
Chicago Consumers' Checkbook. Outstanding Dental Specialist. Summer/ Fall 2008.
Inventions:
Rubinstein-Hoshi Abutment. One-piece screw and angle post prosthetic
abutment to correct misaligned implants. Patent No. 5,007,834, April 16, 1991.
Community Service:
Volunteer at DVI (Dental Volunteers for Israel). Children’s Dental Clinic
In Jerusalem, Israel. October,2006
Academic Appointments:
Faculty Member at the College of Dentistry, University of Illinois. 1980
Instructor in the Crown and Bridge Department and Lecturer to Junior/Senior students, College of Dentistry, University of Illinois. Occlusion and Technique courses, Junior Clinic. 1980-1982
Introduced and Director of Resin Bonded Retainers, University of Illinois. 1982-1990
Appointed to serve on the Student Table Clinic Committee, University of Illinois. Promoted to Assistant Professor, September. 1983
Consultant and supervisor for the Postgraduate Orthodontic clinic on Prosthetic-Orthodontic cases. 1984-1990
Active participation on a department course director’s workshop: Evaluation of department’s courses, programs, policies, philosophies, techniques, staffing and politics. June 4 and 5. 1985
Lecturer and Instructor in the Postgraduate and Junior Clinic. 1986-1989
Fixed Partial Prosthodontics Research Committee. 1987-1990
Dental Economics’ Editorial Advisory Panel. 1989
Recording Secretary - Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity. 1988-1990
Treasurer - Chicago Academy of Dental Research. 1994-1995
President - Chicago Academy of Dental Research. 1995-1996
Prosthodontic consultant - Lutheran General Hospital (Park Ridge, Illinois). 1996-2004
Publications:
Restoration of Hemisected Teeth. Thesis Presentation at the Universidad Tecnologica of Mexico, March 1985.
Preparations for Anterior Resin Bonded Retainers, The Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry, October 1986, Vol. VII, No. 9, pp. 631-635.
- Translated into Spanish. Compendio de Educacion Continua en Odontologia. Vol III.
No. 9. Oct 1987, pp. 15-18.
Contributor to Book: Implantologia Integral. Eduardo Oscar Gurfinkel. Published, 1991 Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Posterior Direct Resin-Bonded Restorations: Still an Esthetic Alternative.
Journal of Esthetic Dentistry, Vol. 7, Number 4, 1995, pp. 167-173.
New Age of the Direct Posterior Resin Bonded Restoration. Journal of Contemporary Esthetics and Restorative Dentistry, April 1999, Vol. 3, No. 4, pp. 82-84.
- Translated into Norwegian. Dental Produktguide. 2/99. pp. 29-31.
- Translated into Spanish. Bisco Dental.
Current Concepts in Direct Posterior Bonded Restorations. Clinical Research Dental, Canada. pp. 2-3. Nov. 1999.
“Transition from Artificial to Natural Esthetics.” Selected Case Presentations 131-134. Quintessence Dental Technology (QDT) 2002. Carol Stream, Illinois. Masayuki Hoshi, RDT., Dr. Sergio Rubinstein and Dr. Alan J. Nidetz.
“Transition from Artificial to Natural Esthetics.” Selected Case Presentations. Quintessence Dental Technology (QDT) 2002 Japan. Volume 27 No 8:3-7. Masayuki Hoshi, RDT., Dr Sergio Rubinstein and Dr. Alan J. Nidetz.
Contributor to the book: La Implantologia del Nuevo Milenio. Dr. Oscar Alberto Ranalli.
Published 2002. Chapter #14. Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Direct posterior bonded restorations- an outline of a clinical technique. Independent Dentistry Journal. England. Restorative and Aesthetic Practice. Volume 7. No 7.
pp. 71-76. Sept 2002.
“Why electric handpieces are making us better dentist.” Dental Equipment
and Materials.” pp. 26,27 October 2003.
“A Multidisciplinary Approach to Single-Tooth Replacement.” Quintessence Dental
Technology (QDT) 2004:157-175. Carol Stream, Illinois.
“Strengthening Weakened Teeth with Direct Bonded Restorations.” Australasian Dentist, Vol. 4, 2004. pp.54-57.
“Dental Implants-New Horizons in Diagnosis and Treatment Planning.” Contributed Clinical Case. PerioDontaLetter. Periodontics Ltd., Winter 2004.
“An Esthetic Alternative in Full-Coverage Restorations.” Contemporary Esthetics and Restorative Practice. November 2004, Vol.8, No.11, pp.36-40.
“Direct restorations”. Posterior clinical case. Dental Products Report. June 2005, pp 62.
“A Multidisciplinary Approach to Single-Tooth Replacement”. Quintessence Dental Technology (QDT) 2005, Japan; Vol 30 (8): 2005.8:31-46.
“Prosthetic Management of Implants with Different Osseous Levels”. Quintessence Dental Technology (QDT) 2006:147-156.Carol Stream, Illinois.
“ Endodontic-restorative symbioses”: Diagnosis and treatment. Endo Tribune.
May 2007, Vol.2, No 5, pp 1,8=10,12.
“The Art and Science of the Direct Posterior Bonded Restoration: Recreating Form, Color and Translucency . Alpha Omegan. Journal of Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity. Accepted for publication.
“The Evolution and Integration of Current Restorative-Endodontic Concepts.
Alpha Omegan. Journal of Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity. Accepted for publication.
“ Optimum Esthetics and Retention with Cast-to Abutments. Insight. Astra publication.
Accepted for publication.
“ Do All Endodontic Treated Teeth Require a Post and Core?”.
Inside Dentistry. July/August 2007, Vol 3, No. 7, pp 86-.88.
“ Endodontic-restorative symbioses”: Diagnosis and treatment.
Roots Journal. Vol.2, 2007, pp 31-38. (reprint).
“The Evolution and Integration of Current Restorative-Endodontic Concepts.
Alpha Omegan. Journal of Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity. 2007.
Vol 100(3): 120-126.
“Optimum Esthetics and Retention with Cast-to Abutments”. Insight. Astra publication. Vol 10:1, pp 18-20.
“The Art of Treatment planning-Integrating Prosthodontics, Orthodontics, Periodontics, Implantology, Plastic and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dental Technology and Psychology in Esthetic Dental Treatment. Contributor to the book of Dr. Rafi Romano. Parameters for Integration of Esthetics and Function. Accepted for publication.
