iACD Enters New Chapter with Distinguished Leadership Team
iACD Announcement by Executive Director Kate E. Matsumoto: New leadership in the Asia Pacific region.
Professor Shohei Kasugai Assumes 2025 iACD Asia Pacific Section Presidency; Dr. Wang Yuming Elected 2026 AP Section President-Elect; Dr. Suguro Tsujimura Elected 2027 AP Section President-Elect; and Mr. Sun Junbo Appointed Strategic Advisor for Dental Education Development.
iACD Asia Pacific Vice presidents
Prof. Kwon Taeho, Dr. Chung Hyeok, Prof. MaoSuan Huang, Dr. ChihChu Chen, Dr. Yutaka Ikeda, Dr. Akitoshi Hayashi, and Dr. Songtao Wu Elected 2026 AP Section Vice Presidents
iACD Korea New Leadership
Prof. Kwon Taeho Appointed President of iACD Korea; Dr. Chung Hyeok and Dr. Min Koungho Appointed Vice Presidents of iACD Korea; Dr. Lee Jin Ho Appointed Secretary-General of iACD Korea
The International Academy of Contemporary Dentistry (iACD) is pleased to announce the appointment of its new Asia Pacific leadership team, marking a significant step toward strengthening international partnerships and advancing innovation in dentistry.
2025 ~ President of iACD Asia Pacific
Professor Shohei Kasugai, DDS, PhD — a renowned implantology expert and former Chair of Tokyo Medical and Dental University — has assumed the role of President of the iACD Asia Pacific Section. He brings unparalleled academic and clinical expertise to his new role, including– Over 60 international publications in oral implantology and regenerative medicine; Leadership of the Department of Oral Implantology at Tokyo Medical and Dental University; Mentorship of 12 professor-appointed protégés, including 5 international scholars now leading institutions abroad
2026 President-Elect: Dr. Wang Yuming
Dr. Wang Yuming, a celebrated Chinese dental innovator and educator, has been elected President-Elect for 2026. Dr. Wang is widely recognized for his contributions to advancing clinical practice, dental research, and professional education in China and across Asia.
2027 President-Elect: Dr. Suguro Tsujimura
Dr. Suguro Tsujimura, President of the International Dental Hygienist Association, has been elected President-Elect for 2027. Dr. Tsujimura has delivered an exceptional number of professional dental hygienist training courses across numerous Asian countries, significantly advancing dental hygiene education and elevating professional standards throughout the region.
2025~ Strategic Advisor for Dental Education Development.
Mr. Sun Junbo has been appointed Strategic Advisor for Dental Education Development. He is a highly skilled and results-driven professional with extensive experience in project execution and team leadership. Among his notable achievements in 2023 is his work in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where he advanced cooperation with Riyadh Elm University’s Dental College to jointly establish a dental medical school — a project now in the implementation phase.
Dr. Steven Xue Lectures at NYU to Great Acclaim -. Jan. 29, 2025
Dr. Steven Xue, co-founder of the International Academy of Contemporary Dentistry (iACD), recently delivered a well-received lecture at New York University (NYU), sharing his expertise in implant dentistry and soft tissue augmentation.
A graduate of Shanghai Jiao-Tong University School of Stomatology, Dr. Xue earned his DDS from the University of Southern California and has been practicing in Houston, Texas, since 2001. With nearly 20,000 implants placed and restored, he is a highly respected clinician and educator.
Dr. Xue has taught extensively in the U.S. and China, leading live surgery courses at UFM Guatemala and other institutions. A former Vice President of ICOI AP and an Ambassador, he now serves as an international visiting professor for UFM.
iACD congratulates Dr. Xue on his impactful NYU lecture and his continued contributions to dental education worldwide.
Requirements and Pathway for Reciprocity of Diplomate and Fellowship to iACD Diplomate and Fellowship
iACD Announcement:
By Prof. Jon B. Suzuki Chairman
November 5, 2024
Requirements and Pathway for Reciprocity of Diplomate and Fellowship to iACD Diplomate and Fellowship:
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- Diplomate and/or Fellowship Certificates or both certificates signed by Dr. Randy Resnik (USA) or Dr. Mark Lin (Canada)
- Submission of PDF applications for iACD Diplomate and/or Fellowship or both which are available on iACDentistry.org website. Click on the link for Diplomate – Fellowship
- Submission of current CV
- Submission of 5 well documented clinical cases by power points of treated Periodontal, Implant, Prosthetic, Aesthetic dental patients, recognizing HIPPAA, patient confidentiality.
- Review of submitted materials by both President Peter Loomer (Univ Texas San Antonio) and Professor Jon B. Suzuki must be approved. Additional documentation, including but not limited to clinical cases, attendance at national and international conferences within the past 5 years.
- After approval of the application, attendance at the iADC World Congress is required to receive the awards (San Antonio, Texas USA April 24-25, 2025).
- Payment of iACD annual dues is required to maintain current status as a Diplomate – Fellow.
Please submit your application document to: application@iacdentistry.info
iACD membership: https://iacdentistry.info/nonmember/newmember.aspx
Any questions, please contact:
Kate Matsumoto, Executive Director: kate.office2012@gmail.com
Announcement to iACD Members
iACD Announcement by Executive Director Kate E. Matsumoto to iACD members
Date: November 8, 2024
Subject: Board Approval – Reciprocity of Diplomate and Fellowship Status with Approved U.S. and Canadian Institutions
Dear iACD Members,
We are pleased to announce that the iACD Board has approved a reciprocity agreement with the NYU College of Dentistry Linhart Continuing Education Programs for Japan, China, and Korea. This new arrangement allows participants in these NYU Linhart programs to qualify for iACD’s Diplomate and Fellowship status, under specific conditions.
The iACD has approved the NYU Linhart program’s requirements, including both written reports and oral presentations conducted at NYU, as meeting our criteria for recognition. To complete the reciprocity process, candidates need only to participate in an oral interview at the upcoming iACD World Congress.
This reciprocity program builds on our commitment to expand professional development opportunities for our members and strengthen connections with leading dental institutions. We believe this collaboration with NYU’s Linhart Continuing Education Programs will further enhance our organization’s reach and support dental professionals across Asia.
For any questions or additional information regarding this program, please feel free to reach out to the iACD Board.
Sincerely,
The iACD Board
Dr. Tsujimura
IACD News Today:
Dr. Tsujimura, President of IACD Japan, was interviewed by one of Japan’s major newspapers, Asahi News, about the importance of oral health (preventive dentistry) in our daily lives on June 4th, June 4th is Japan’s Cavity Prevention Day.
Dr. Tsujimura is internationally renowned for his expertise in total oral health. Over the past 15 years, he has trained many dental hygienists clinically in Japan and China.
2024.6.4 Tokyo
Misinformation on Professor Randy Resnik Clarified Here (03-30-2023)
Misinformation on Professor Randy Resnik Clarified Here (03-30-2023)
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It is great pride that I address you today in support of my friend and colleague Randy Resnik. I am truly troubled by the recent public statement that Dr. Craig Misch made about Randy and the accusatory charges that he decided to put out for all to hear, but not for Randy to rebut or even have the chance to challenge. Carl and Randy have served as my mentors over the past 23 years and over that timeframe, I have been immersed in expanding my understanding of the field of implant surgery and the restorative aspects of implantology. The Misch Institute provided me with the foundational tools that I use daily in my surgical practice and only through the tireless efforts of Carl and Randy have I developed an organized approach to planning and executing the delicate steps required for successful care of my patients.
I studied the field of implant surgery long before I met Carl and Randy, but only through their structured program was I able to successfully implement the level of clinical care needed for predictable results in this challenging field of Implantology. While Carl led the didactic portion of the program, Randy singlehandedly directed the “hands-on” education that provided students at the Institute the one-on-one instruction that ultimately led to confident and competent clinicians. This process required endless hours of work on both of their parts, and they always stood by each other, without question. I watched Randy’s role change as Carl’s illness progressed and, in the end, Randy was the driving force that saved the Misch Institute from becoming obsolete. Since the time of Carl’s death, Randy has devoted his full attention and time to expanding the quality of the Institute and the program has flourished. It is interesting to note that I never met Dr. Craig Misch while serving as a surgical faculty member of the Misch Institute for 23 years. That should point out the discrepancy in who was truly there for Carl, the Institute, and in the end, the students of the Misch Institute.
I have always taken great pride being a member of the Misch Team and I have never been ashamed of the actions or character of any of our team members or the Misch family. Unfortunately, the day has come for me to regret the actions of not only an experienced surgeon, but more importantly the “brother” of Carl Misch, who has made a spectacle of himself.
I ponder, what could have prompted Craig Misch to outwardly question the one person who stood by Carl and the Misch Institute through thick and thin and in the end, has kept vision of Dr. Carl Misch alive and healthy. It couldn’t have been because Randy has let the curriculum deteriorate, or that he has been neglectful in his dedication to providing optimal educational experiences to Misch graduates. It couldn’t have been because
Randy hasn’t improved the content and quality of the evidence-based curriculum that he has tirelessly developed since we lost Carl. I have concluded that his outcry came from the realization that the “family” simply lost control of the “Institute” when no one from the family was willing to step forward and participate in the arduous process that has been required to keep the Institute alive and make it what it is today. It all come too easily when Carl was there to take care of the whole family, but when he was gone, no one stepped up to take the rein.
As a Diplomate of the ICOI and a Diplomate of the ABOI, I have always trusted that the Board of Directors andparticularly the “Editor of the Journal” would fulfill their role in a respectable and professional manner. The Editor of any professional organization represents “All of the Members” of the organization and therefore does not have the luxury of using his role as editor to denigrate a colleague or to demean the general dental members of the ICOI. I have always felt that the role of the dental specialist is to serve as a teacher and facilitator in dental education and I feel our role ultimately is to help promote the “elevation of knowledge” in the general dental community. I would hope that Dr. Craig Misch would re-evaluate his feelings in respect to the ability of the general dentist to participate in the field of implantology. I would hope that he would redirect this frustration into a dedication to raising the bar in the field of implantology and supporting the entire dental community.
I have decided that I can no longer support the ICOI and its failure to remedy the egregious behavior of its editor. I will be submitting my resignation immediately and I would encourage all other ICOI members to follow suit if this has insulted them as much as it has me and my principles.
C. Stephen Caldwell, DDS, FACD
**C. Stephen Caldwell, D.D.S., F.A.C.D.
Dr. Caldwell is practicing periodontist with extensive experience in surgically focused care of patients with complex restorative and implant-based treatment plans. Dr. Caldwell has published numerous articles and portions of two textbooks related to bone regeneration in compromised implant cases. Dr. Caldwell is a Diplomate of the American Board of Implantology/Restorative Dentistry and a Diplomate of the International College of Oral Implantology. Dr. Caldwell’s contributions to the field of Dentistry were recognized by his peers when he was selected by the Texas Academy of General Dentistry as the “Texas Dentist of the Year” in 2010. He is a Fellow of the American College of Dentists and a Fellow of the International College of Dentists.