Prosthodontist
Resume:
Dr. ANDRE A. HENRIQUES, DDS
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
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Profile
Board certified prosthodontist transitioning to civilian practice after 20 years of honorable service in the US Air Force Dental Corps. Active duty service ends July, 2017. Versatile clinician, motivated to leverage 25 years of dental experience to provide comprehensive prosthodontic specialty care for patients in private practice. Qualifications include complete mouth reconstruction and oral rehabilitation utilizing the full range of Fixed, Removable and Implant prosthodontics; extensive experience in dental laboratory management and procedures; several years of teaching experience, providing didactic, clinical and laboratory prosthodontics instruction in the US Air Force’s Advanced Education in General Dentistry and General Practice Residency programs.
Key Skills
Examines, diagnoses and treats disabilities incident to the loss of teeth/supporting structures
Designs and makes prostheses employing complete spectrum Fixed prosthodontics procedures/techniques
Plans and constructs prostheses applying full scope of Removable prosthodontics procedures/techniques
Formulates and fabricates a wide range of Fixed, Hybrid and Removable Dental Implant-supported prostheses
Prepares and generates restorations using Sirona CEREC OmniCam CAD/CAM system
Designs and produces prostheses utilizing Sirona CEREC InLab CAD/CAM technology
Instructs in clinical and laboratory prosthodontics procedures/techniques
Determines personnel, equipment, material and facility requirements for the operation of the prosthodontics service
Experience
US AIR FORCE DENTAL CORPS -- Current Assignment: Peterson Air Force Base, CO, Chief of Prosthodontics, 2013-Present
Dr. Andre A. Henriques currently serves as prosthodontist and Dental Support Flight Commander at the 21st Dental Squadron, Peterson Air Force Base, CO. He is the Chief of Prosthodontics at Peterson Air Force Base and provides the full range of Fixed, Removable and Implant prosthodontic specialty care to over 7 thousand active duty military personnel. Dr. Henriques oversees the Base Dental Laboratory and is the Air Force’s prosthodontics referral resource for military personnel and beneficiaries at Peterson Air Force Base.
US AIR FORCE DENTAL CORPS -- Current Assignment: Peterson Air Force Base, CO, Dental Laboratory Element Commander, 2013-Present
US AIR FORCE DENTAL CORPS -- Current Assignment: Peterson Air Force Base, CO, Dental Support Flight Commander, 2013-Present
US AIR FORCE DENTAL CORPS -- Chief of Prosthodontics, Aviano Air Base, Italy, 2013-2016
US AIR FORCE DENTAL CORPS -- Dental Laboratory Flight Commander, Aviano Air Base, Italy, 2013-2016
US AIR FORCE DENTAL CORPS -- Chief of Prosthodontics, Keesler Air Force Base, MS, 2012-2013
US AIR FORCE DENTAL CORPS -- Dental Laboratory Flight Commander, Keesler Air Force Base, MS, 2008-2012
US AIR FORCE DENTAL CORPS -- Chief of Prosthodontics, Keesler Air Force Base, MS, 2008-2012
US AIR FORCE DENTAL CORPS -- Sembach Area Dental Laboratory Flight Commander, Sembach Air Base, Germany, 2006-2008
US AIR FORCE DENTAL CORPS -- Dental Laboratory Consultant to the US Air Forces Europe Surgeon General, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, 2006-2008
US AIR FORCE DENTAL CORPS -- Prosthodontist, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, 2006-2008
US AIR FORCE DENTAL CORPS -- Dental Laboratory Flight Commander, Yokota Air Base, Japan, 2003-2006
US AIR FORCE DENTAL CORPS -- Chief of Prosthodontics, Yokota Air Base, Japan, 2003-2006
US AIR FORCE DENTAL CORPS -- Prosthodontics Resident, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio & Wilford Hall Medical Center, San Antonio, TX, 2000-2003
US AIR FORCE DENTAL CORPS -- General Dentist, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, 1997-2000
PRIVATE PRACTICE -- General Dentist, New York Hotel & Motel Trades Council Dental Fund, New York City, NY, 1995-1997
PRIVATE PRACTICE -- General Dentist, Kamlic Dental Center, Bronx, NY, 1993-1995
PRIVATE PRACTICE -- General Dentist, Dr. Winthrop A. Holder, DDS, PC, Brooklyn, NY, 1993-1995
Key Results
Dr. Henriques earned consistent commendations for devotion to duty, excellent management skills and high productivity. Delivered over $777,000 of prosthodontic care in 3 years at Aviano, $1,579,000 in 5 years at Keesler and $1,093,000 in 3 years at Yokota.
Under his supervision, the base dental laboratories have also surpassed regular production levels. Lab production was over $1,975,000 in 3 years at Aviano and $970,000 in 3 years at Yokota. Under his stewardship, over 80,000 lab procedures were accomplished in 4 years at Keesler.
He commanded 1 of only 3 US Air Force Area Dental Laboratories. Provided mission, vision and goals to 26 personnel in support of over 300 dentists in 67 Air Force, Army, Navy & NATO dental clinics in Europe. Streamlined and refined processes, reducing lab production time by over 25%. The Area Dental Lab produced over $534,000 of services in 2 years. Rendered $170,000 in patient care at Ramstein, despite being in a full-time lab administration position.
At Keesler, he taught fixed, removable and implant prosthodontics to 38 residents in USAF's largest Advanced Education in General Dentistry-1 residency.
Dr. Henriques led 20 medics on austere Dental Readiness Training Exercise in Veraguas, Panama; provided humanitarian dental care to 1,215 patients, accomplishing 4,296 procedures in 2 weeks.
He launched US Air Force’s first ACP in Implant Dentistry program; established goals/curriculum and was selected as program director in 2010.
Recognition & Awards
Air Force Meritorious Service Medal (2 Oak Leaf Clusters)
Air Force Commendation Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal (1 Oak Leaf Cluster)
Air Force Longevity Service Award (4 Oak Leaf Clusters)
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (5 Oak Leaf Clusters)
Air Force Overseas Ribbon (Long Tour)
Air Force Training Ribbon
Recognized as Air Education & Training Command’s "Dental Officer of the Year" in 2010
Education & Credentials
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO & WILFORD HALL USAF MEDICAL CENTER -- San Antonio, TX
Certificate in Prosthodontics, 6/2003
LINCOLN MEDICAL & MENTAL HEALTH CENTER -- Bronx, NY
General Practice Residency, 6/1993
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY -- New York City, NY
Doctor of Dental Surgery, 5/1992
Professional Memberships & Associations:
Diplomate, American Board of Prosthodontics since Feb 19, 2004, expires Dec 31, 2020
Fellow, American College of Prosthodontists since Feb 19, 2004, expires Dec 31, 2020
Certified in BLS/CPR, expires Jan 31, 2019
Secret Security Clearance
Air Force Education & Training Highlights:
Intermediate Executive Skills Course, 2010
Air Command and Staff College, 2005
Squadron Officers School, 1998
Combat Casualty Care Course, 1998
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