Dr. Mora is a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics. He is a graduate of Indiana University with both DDS and MSD degrees. He is a pioneer in the field of Restorative Microdentistry and has been active in developing and inventing more user-friendly technology for his microdentistry practice since 1992. He is the inventor of the MORA Interface, which has been adapted to the Zeiss Pico microscope. The MORA Interface improves the ergonomics and the workflow with the operating microscope.

In 1998, He pioneered a new era in visualization technology to view a magnified operating field without looking directly into the microscope. He introduced the use of stereoscopic 3D video technology for viewing the operating field in real time for performing clinical dental procedure.

He is a contributor to the dental and patent literatures, and founder of the Institute of Microdentistry, a research institute dedicated to the development, modification, and implementation of new technologies for the enhancement of the practice of Microdentistry.

He resides with his wife Kathy Patmore (Endodontist) and their two young children in Santa Barbara, CA, where they’ve been maintaining their respective full-time practices in Restorative Microdentistry and Micro Endodontics since 1992, at the Center of Microdentistry.

Professional Services:

1980-1984	Chairman of Table Clinics, ACP
1985-1986	Director of Membership, AAFP
1986-1988	Credentials Committee, AAFP
1988 -1989	Chairman of the Credentials Committee
1989-1991	Board of Directors AAFP
1990	Chairman of Table Clinics AAFP
1988-1991	TMD Committee, ACP
1987-1988	Secretary of the Northern California Section of the ACP
1989-1991	Secretary of the Indiana Section of the ACP
1998-1999	Board of Directors, Santa Barabara Ventura County Dental Society
2002-Present	Board of Directors, AMED
2003-2006	Executive Director of AMED
2003-2006	Program Chairman of AMED
2006-2007	President, AMED-Academy of Microscope Dentistry

Membership:

1975-1984	ACP Member
1984-Present	ACP Fellow
1979-Present	ADA Member
1979-1980	Indiana Dental Association
1981-Present	California Dental Association and Component Societies
1981-Present	American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics
1985-Present	Inernational College of Prosthodontics
1988-1990	International Academy of Gnathology
1988-1991	Academy of Orofacial Pain Management
2001-Present	Academy of Microscope Enhanced Dentistry-Charter Member

Presentations:

1992	The Microscope in dental Hygiene, Santa Barbara dental Hygiene Association
1992	The Microscope in Prosthodontics, John F. Johnston CE Course, Indiana University
1994	Microdentistry for the 21st Century, AAFP, Chicago, IL
1994	Precision Prosthodontics in the Microscope Era, ACP
1995	Restorative Microdentistry, AARD, Chicago, IL
1995	The Microscope in the Dental Practice and Education, American Dental Society of Europe, Monticatini, Italy
1995	Hands-on Microscope Training Course, Institute of Microdentistry, Santa Barbara, CA
1998	Real time 3D Video for Clinical Dentistry, Medicine Meets Virtual Reality Conference, Irvine, CA sponsored by Stanford University
1999	3D Video in Clinical dental Education, Medicine Meets Virtual Reality Conference, Irvine, CA sponsored by Stanford University
2000	Introduction to 3D Video in Clinical Dentistry, Loma Linda University, a Hands-on Course for Graduate Prosthodontics
Jun 23, 2001	3D Video Microdentistry. Carl Zeiss Dental Symposium, Oberkochen, Germany
Jan 20, 2002	3D Video For the Dental Hygienist, Santa Barbara dental Hygiene Association
Mar 01, 2003	3D Video Microdentistry: Vision for the 21 Century. AARD Lecture and Table Clinic, Chicago, IL
Apr 24, 2003	Microdentistry: The Foundation of Excellence in Dental Care. CDA, Anaheim, CA
Nov 8, 2003	Microdentistry; Part 1: The Past, the present, and the Future. Part 2: Creating an Esthetic Gingival Zone with Metal Ceramic Crowns. AMED, Scottsdale, AZ
Jun 09, 2004	Projection Microdentistry: Changing Concepts in Restorative dental Care. JFJ Society, Indiana Universit School of Dentistry, Indianapolis, IN
Nov 06, 2004	Decision Making and Treatment Planning with Borderline Teeth: Biomechanical and Microscopic Considerations. AMED, Scottsdale, AZ
Nov 17, 2004	The MORA Interface. Zeiss National Sales/Service Meeting, Cancun, Mexico
Apr 13, 2005	OPMI pico with Mora Interface: Enhancing Ergonomics and Work Flow in Microdentistry. IDS, Cologne, Germany
Jun 01, 2005	Projection Microdentistry: The new Frontier. Conejo Vally Academy of Dentistry, Westlake Village, CA
Jun 25, 2005	Microdentistry: Redefining Restorative Objectives. Pacific Coast Society, Marina Del Ray, CA
Aug 4, 2005	3D Video: Comfortable Viewing for Clinical microdentistry. AAED, The Fairmont Orchid, Kona, HI
Nov 05, 2005	What I have Learned in My 13 Years of Microdentistry. AMED, Tucson, AZ
Mar 16, 2006	Incorporating 3D Video Technology into the dental Practice and Clinical Education. AO, Seattle, WA
May 17, 2006	Projection Microdentistry: Vision for the Future of Dentistry. Tri-County Dental Society, Riverside, CA (6hrs CE Course)
May 26, 2006	3D Video, User Friendly Magnification for Enhancing Precision in Prosthodontics AP, San Francisco, CA
Jun 09, 2006	The Advent of 3D Microdentistry, Faculty Advance Seminar, Faculty Council, Loma Linda University School of Dentistry, Loma Linda, CA
Sep 02, 2006	3D Video Microdentistry: Challenging the Operating Environment, Dental Concepts, and Treatment Objectives. Belgian Academy of Esthetic dentistry (1 day course)
Nov 03, 2006	Microscope Magnification: Cleaning Old Concepts and Shaping New Attitudes, AMED, Tucson, AZ
Apr 21, 2007	Microscope Magnification: Cleaning Old Concepts and Shaping New Attitudes. SJCD Society of Japan Clinical Dentistry, Osaka, Japan
Apr 22, 2007	What I have Learned in My 14 Years of Microdentistry. JAMD Japan Association of Microscopic Dentistry, Osaka, Japan
May 17, 2007	The New Dimension in Esthetic Dentistry-3D: Putting it All Together. American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Atlanta, GA (Garber & Mora, 3hr. Course)
May 23, 2007	Update on Microscopes and Dentistry: Next Generation Magnification System. San Fernando Valley Dental Society (Friedman & Mora)
Jun 2, 2007	Stereoscopic HD Viewing: The Dawn of a new Era in Dental Practice and Clinical Dental Education. The John F. Johnston Society, Indiana University School of Dentistry, Indianapolis, Indiana
Sep 14, 2007	3D Video: User Friendly Magnification for Enhancing precision in Restorative Dentistry. Minnesota Academy of Gnathologic Research, Stillwater, MN (an all day course)
Nov 9, 2007	Esthetic Design Principles and a Systematic Approach to Microscopic Tooth Preparation for Complete Crowns. Academy of Microscope Enhanced Dentistry, 6th Annual Meeting, Tucson, AZ
Jan 18, 2008	3D Video: The Dawn of a New Era in Clinical Dentistry. Mississippi Dental Society, Jackson MS (an all day course)
Feb 15, 2008	New Perspectives in the Clinical Practice of Dentistry. UCSF Alumni Day, San Francisco, CA
Feb 22, 2008	3D Video, The Dawn of a New Era in Dentistry. American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics, Chicago, IL
Mar 14, 2008	Microscopes & Computers in Dentistry: Setting New Standards with Clinical Records. The Hinman Dental Meeting, Atlanta, GA

Publications:

Mora AF. Mandibular Movement During Speech in Angle’s Class II Individuals. Masters Thesis, Indiana University School of Dentistry, 1978

Lacy A. M., Mora A., Boonsiri I. Incidence of bubbles on samples cast in a phosphate-bonded investment. J Prosthet Dent, 54: 367-69, 1985

Mora AF: Photoaxiography for Transverse Horizontal Axis Location. Int J Prosthodont 1988; 1:181-185

Mora, AF. Restorative Microdentistry: A New Standard for the Twenty-First Century. Prosthet Dent Rev 1(3), 1998.

Friedman, MJ, Mora, AF, Schmidt, R. Microscope-Assisted Precision Dentistry. Compend Contin Edu. Dent. 20(8):723-736., August 1999

Mora AF: Emergence Profile and Finish Line Design: Restorative Protocol using advanced Magnification. Collaborative Techniques: Fall 2003:36-38

Patents:

Mora AF. Surgical microscope arrangement and interface unit for a surgical microscope. United States Patent 6982827, 2003
Mora AF. Stereoscopic Three Dimensional Visualization System and Method of Use. United States Patent Pending, 2007

Inventions:

1984	Optical Recorder for Hinge Axis Location
1983-1990	New Shear Test Design for Solder Joints
1984-1990	Automated Food Molding Machine (Kibby)
1993-1998	MORA Interface for Microscope
1998-Present	3D Video Microscope

Xpert:

Assad Mora