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| EDUCATION |
| 1979 | Andrew Jackson High School Kershaw, South Carolina |
Diploma |
| 1983 | Wofford College Spartanburg, South Carolina |
B.S. (Biology) Cum Laude |
| 1987 | College of Dental Medicine Medical University of South Carolina Charleston, South Carolina |
D.M.D. |
| 1989 | Prosthodontic Graduate Program College of Dentistry University of Iowa Iowa City, Iowa |
Certificate, M.S. |
| 1993 | Maxillofacial Prosthetic Program M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Houston, Texas |
Certificate |
| 1994 | Maxillofacial Prosthetic/Implant Program University of California at Los Angeles Los Angeles, California |
Certificate |
HONORS |
| 1985 | Blue Key National Honor and Leadership Fraternity Wofford College Spartanburg, South Carolina |
| 1986 | Feature Editor 1986-1987 American Student Dental Association |
| 1987 | Recipient of the American Equilibration Society Award Medical University of South Carolina Charleston, South Carolina |
| 1987 | Recipient of the Psi Omega Fraternal Achievement Award Medical University of South Carolina Charleston, South Carolina |
| 1996 | Recipient of the Young Alumna Award Wofford College Spartanburg, South Carolina |
ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTIVITIES |
| Academy of Osseointegration American College of Prosthodontists American Dental Association Cascades Dental Specialty Study Group Charleston Dental Society Coastal Dental District MD Anderson Associates |
| Offices Held: |
| 1984 - 1985 | Secretary, Dental Class of 1987 Medical University of South Carolina |
| 1985 - 1986 | Treasurer, Psi Omega Dental Fraternity Medical University of South Carolina |
| 1986 - 1987 | Feature Editor American Student Dental Association |
| 1989 - 1991 | Member of the Professionalism Committee Ohio State University College of Dentistry |
| 1990 - 1992 | Member of Color Science Committee American College of Prosthodontists |
| 1991 - 1992 | Advisor, The Ohio State University’s American Student Dental Association |
WORK AND TEACHING EXPERIENCES |
| 1987 - 1988 | Clinical Instructor in Junior Fixed Prosthodontics Clinic University of Iowa Iowa City, Iowa |
| 1987 - 1988 | Teaching Assistant in Pre-Clinical Fixed Prosthodontic Course University of Iowa Iowa City, Iowa |
| 1989 - 1992 | Assistant Professor Ohio State University College of Dentistry Columbus, Ohio |
| Currently | Director, Maxillofacial Prosthodontic Clinic Assistant Professor, Department of Otolaryngology Medical University of South Carolina Charleston, South Carolina |
PRESENTATIONS |
| 1978 | Davis, BK "The Effect of Cholesterol on the Heart in New Zealand Rabbits." Presented at the 29th International Science and Engineering Fair Anaheim, California, Spring, 1978, Fourth Place. |
| 1979 | Davis, BK "The Effect of Cholesterol on the Heart in New Zealand Rabbits." Presented at the American Academy of Science Houston, Texas, 1979 |
| 1987 | Davis, BK "Senior Case Presentation: Coordinating Periodontics, Endodontics, Orthodontics, and Prosthodontics in Treatment Planning." American Student Dental Association Clinic Day Charleston, South Carolina, April, 1987. |
| 1989 | Davis, BK "Porcelain and Color." Presented at the University of Iowa for the Dental Technicians Study Club Iowa City, Iowa, Summer, 1989. |
| 1990 | Davis, BK "Vertical Dimension and Esthetics for the Full Mouth Reconstruction." Columbus Dental Society Columbus, Ohio |
| 1990 | Davis, BK "Agreement Between Porcelain Shade and Final Shade of Porcelain Veneers." Abstract #1518 Oral Presentation, IADR-AADR Annual Meeting Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 1991 | Davis, BK "Adjusting Porcelain Laminate Color by Dilution with Body and Modifier Porcelains." Abstract #1524, Oral Presentation, IADR-AADR Annual Meeting Acapulco, Mexico |
| 1991 | Davis, BK "Effect of Porcelain Shade on Final Shade of Porcelain Veneers." Dilution with Body and Modifier Porcelains." Abstract #1671, Poster Presentation, IADR-AADR Annual Meeting Acapulco, Mexico |
| 1991 | Davis, BK, Johnson, WM, Saba, RF "Kubelka-Munk Theory Applied to Porcelain Veneer Systems Using a Colorimeter." Abstract #2416, Poster Presentation, IADR-AADR Annual Meeting Acapulco, Mexico |
| 1992 | Davis, BK "The Amount of Colorimetric Light Losses for Pigmented Maxillofacial Materials." Abstract #285, Poster Presentation, AADR Annual Meeting Boston, Massachusetts |
| 1992 | Davis, BK "Estimating the Optical Properties of Dental Porcelain Using Thick Samples." Abstract #812, Poster Presentation, AADR Annual Meeting Boston, Massachusetts |
| 1994 | Davis, BK, Roumanas, ED, Caputo, AA, Hong, S-H, Nishimura, R "Stress Distributions of Implants Used for Retention of Maxillary Obturators." Abstract #2, Oral Presentation, First International Congress on Maxillofacial Prosthetics Palm Springs, California |
| 1994 | Davis, BK, Roumanas, ED, Caputo, AA, Hong, S-H, Nishimura, R "Stress Distributions of Implants Used for Retention of Maxillary Obturators." Oral Presentation, American Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics New Orleans, Louisiana |
| 1995 | Davis, BK, Roumanas, ED, Caputo, AA, Hong, S-H, Nishimura, R "Stress Distributions of Implants Used for Retention of Maxillary Obturators." Oral Presentation, Sixth International Congress on Preprosthetic Surgery Palm Springs, California |
| 1996 | Davis, BK "Restoration of the Edentulous Mandible." Spoleto Symposium Current Surgical and Prosthodontic Concepts of Dental Implants. Medical University of South Carolina Charleston South Carolina |
| 1996 | Davis, BK, Roumanas, ED, Caputo, AA, Hong, S-H, Nishimura, R "Stress Distributions of Implants Used for Retention of Maxillary Obturators." Oral Presentation, Second International Congress on Maxillofacial Prosthetics Seoul, Korea |
| 1997 | Roumanas, ED, Nishimura, RD, Davis, BK, Beumer III, J "Clinical Evaluation of Implants Retaining Edentulous Maxillary Obturator Prostheses." Abstract #33, Oral Presentation, Seventh International Congress on Reconstructive Preprosthetic Surgery Denmark |
| 1997 | Davis, BK, Roumanas, ED, Caputo, AA, Hong, S-H, Nishimura, R
"A Photoelastic Evaluation of Various Attachments for Maxillectomy Patients." Abstract # 95, Poster Presentation, Seventh International Congress on Reconstructive Preprosthetic Surgery Denmark |
| 1997 | Weber, PC, Davis, B, Adkins, Jr, WY.
"Congenital Canal Atresia Reconstruction With Dental Impression Material." Presented at the American Academy of Otolaryngology Annual Meeting Washington, DC, 1996. |
| 1998 | Davis, B, Roumanas, E, Nishimura, R, and Caputo, A.
"Implant Retention Bars in Maxillary Defects." Presented at the Third International Congress on Maxillofacial Prosthetics RES Seminars, Torino, Italy, 1998. |
| 1998 | Davis, BK, Roumanas, ED, Nishimura, RD, and Hood, K.
"Prosthetic-Surgical Collaborations in the Rehabilitation of Patients with Head and Neck Defects." Presented at the 10th International Symposium of Surgical Prosthetics and Epithetics and 13th Annual Conference of the American Anaplastology Association RES Seminars, Linz, Austria, 1998. |
| 1998 | Hood, K, Davis, BK.
"Prosthetic Auricular Reconstruction of a Golodenhar's Syndrome Patient." Presented at the 10th International Symposium of Surgical Prosthetics and Epithetics and 13th Annual Conference of the American Anaplastology Association RES Seminars, Linz, Austria, 1998. |
| 1999 | Davis, B, Gallagher, C, and Lamb, N
"Splint Fabrication Technique for Bone Grafting Guide." Presented at the 8th International Congress on Preprosthetic and Reconstructive Surgery RES Seminars, San Diego, California, 1999. |
| 1999 | Davis, BK
"A Review of Currently Used Materials for Maxillofacial Prosthetics: Combining Art and Science." Presented at the 14th Annual Conference of the American Anaplastology Association RES Seminars, Toronto, Canada, 1999. |
RESEARCH |
| 1976 - 1978 | Developed, completed, and published the results of research on
"The Effects of Cholesterol on the Heart in New Zealand Rabbits". |
| 1987 - 1989 | Master Thesis on
"The Effect of Porcelain Veneer Opacity on the Resultant Color of the Veneer Substrate System". University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa |
GRANTS |
| Winter, 1990 Ohio State University |
College of Dentistry Research Committee
"Application of the Kubelka-Munk Theory to the Porcelain Veneer System." Second Investigator (40%) $2,408.80 |
| Summer, 1990 Ohio State University |
National Institute of Health
"Application of the Kubelka-Munk Theory to the Porcelain Veneer System." Co-Sponsor of Student Internship $300 (supplies) |
| Summer, 1990 Ohio State University |
The Ohio State University Seed Grant Funding
"Standardization of Porcelain Veneer Shade Selection." Principal Investigator (100%) $10,000 |
| Summer, 1990 Ohio State University |
College of Dentistry Internal Student Assistantships
"Standardization of Porcelain Veneer Shade Selection." 2 Students (40%) $1,500 (per student) |
| Summer, 1990 Ohio State University |
Accoe Company
"Standardization of Porcelain Veneer Shade Selection." $300 |
| Summer, 1990 Ohio State University |
Ceramco Company
"Standardization of Porcelain Veneer Shade Selection." $906.50 |
| Summer, 1990 Ohio State University |
Caulk/Dentsply
"Standardization of Porcelain Veneer Shade Selection." $2,747.90 |
| Summer, 1990 Ohio State University |
Kerr/Sybron
"Standardization of Porcelain Veneer Shade Selection." $180 |
| Winter, 1990 Ohio State University |
College of Dentistry Research Committee
"Dependence of Tristimulus Values Upon Porcelain Translucency and Colorimeter Geometry." Principal Investigator (75%) $2,448.30 |
| College of Dentistry, Ohio State University
Developed a Color Research Room Equipment: Vita Porcelain Furnace - $6,000.00 Mixer - $200.00 |
| Received the 1990-1991 Educational Grant from Coltene
Whaledent Company for The Ohio State University College of Dentistry. Coltene's Light/Heat Curing System $3,876 |
| 1992 - 1993 | Recipient of the Federation of Prosthodontic Educational Grant for
"The Effect of Various Primers on the Bond Strength Coltene's Light/Heat Curing System $3,876 of Polyurethane to Silicone Elastomer." M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas. |
| 1993 - 1994 | Research on the
"Stress Distributions of Implants Used for Retention of Maxillary Obturators." Sponsored by Implant Innovations, Inc., West Palm Beach, Florida Conducted at the University of California at Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California |
PUBLICATIONS |
| Davis, BK
“The Effect of Cholesterol on the Heart in New Zealand Rabbits.” Proceedings of the 29th International Science and Engineering Fair Anaheim, California, Spring, 1978 (Fourth Place) |
| Davis, BK
"The Effect of Cholesterol on the Heart in New Zealand Rabbits." Proceedings of the American Academy of Science Houston, Texas, 1979. |
| Davis, BK and Pearce, M
“A Life of My Own, Thank You -- “What Dental Students Do When They’re Not In School.” Dentistry 87, Vol. 7, No. 1, February 1987, Pages 17-21. |
ABSTRACTS |
| Linden, JJ, Swift, Jr, EJ, Davis, BK
The Effect of Porcelain Opacity on Curing of Composite Resin J Dent Res 69: 209, 1990, Abstract #806. |
| Davis, BK, Aquilino, SA, Lund, PS, Diaz-Arnold, AM, Denehy, GE.
Agreement between Porcelain Shade and Final Shade of Porcelain Veneers. J Dent Res 69: 298, 1990, Abstract #1518. |
| Davis, BK, Papcum, LJ, Johnston, WM.
Effect of Cement Shade on Final Shade of Porcelain Veneers. J Dent Res 70: 297, 1991, Abstract #250. |
| Davis, BK, Johnston, WM.
Adjusting Laminate Color by Dilution with Body and Modifier Porcelains. J Dent Res 70: 456, 1991, Abstract #1524. |
| Davis, BK, Scott, JO, Johnston, WM.
Effect of Porcelain Shades on Final Shade of Porcelain Veneers. J Dent Res 70: 475, 1991, Abstract #1671. |
| Davis, BK, Johnson, WM, Saba, RF.
Kubelka-Munk Theory Applied to Porcelain Veneer Systems Using a Colorimeter. J Dent Res 70: 568, 1991, Abstract #2416. |
| Johnston, WM, Davis, BK.
The Amount of Colorimetric Light Losses for Pigmented Maxillofacial Materials. J Dent Res 71: 141, 1992, Abstract #285. |
| Davis, BK, Johnston, WM, Saba, R.
Estimating the Optical Properties of Dental Porcelain Using Thick Samples. J Dent Res 71: 207, 1992, Abstract #812. |
| Davis, BK, Roumanas, ED, Caputo, AA, Hong, S-H, Nishimura, R.
Stress Distribution of Implants Used for Retention of Maxillary Obturators. Proceedings of the First International Congress on Maxillofacial Prosthetics RES Seminars, Indian Wells, 1994, Abstract #2. |
| Davis, B, Roumanas, E, Caputo, A, Nishimura, R.
Stress Distributions of Implants Used for Retention of Maxillary Obturators. Sixth International Congress on Reconstructive Preprosthetic Surgery Palm Springs, California, 1995, Abstract #49. |
| Davis, BK, Roumanas, E, Hong, S, Nishimura, R
Stress Distributions of Implants Used for Retention of Maxillary Obturators. Proceedings of the Second International Congress on Maxillofacial Prosthetics RES Seminars, Seoul, Korea, 1996, Abstract #31. |
| Roumanas, ED, Nishimura, RD, Davis, BK, Beumer III, J.
Stress Distributions of Implants Implants in Maxillary Resection Patients. Proceedings of the Second International Congress on Maxillofacial Prosthetics RES Seminars, Seoul, Korea, 1996, Abstract #32. |
| Roumanas, ED, Nishimura, RD, Davis, BK, Beumer III, J.
Clinical Evaluation of Implants Retaining Edentulous Maxillary Obturator Prostheses Seventh International Congress on Reconstructive Preprosthetic Surgery Denmark, 1997, Abstract #33. |
| Davis, BK, Roumanas, ED, Caputo, AA, Hong, S-H, Nishimura, R
A Photoelastic Evaluation of Various Attachments for Maxillectomy Patients Seventh International Congress on Reconstructive Preprosthetic Surgery Denmark, 1997, Abstract # 95. |
ARTICLES |
| Davis, BK, Aqulinio, SA, Lund, PS, Diaz-Arnold, AM, Denehy, Ge
Subjective Evaluation of the Effect of Porcelain Opacity on the Resultant Color of Porcelain Veneers. The International Journal of Prosthodontics 3(6):567-572, 1990. |
| Davis, BK, Aqulinio, SA, Lund, PS, Diaz-Arnold, AM, Denehy, Ge
Colorimetric Evaluation of the Effect of Porcelain Opacity on the Resultant Color of Porcelain Veneers. The International Journal of Prosthodontics 3(6):567-572, 1990. |
| Linden, JJ, Swift, Jr, EJ, Boyer, DB, Davis, BK
Photo-Activation of Resin Cements Through Porcelain Veneers. Journal of Dental Research 70(2):154-157, 1991. |
| Davis, BK, Johnson, WM, Saba, RF
Kubelka-Munk Theory Applied to Porcelain Veneer Systems Using A Colorimeter. The International Journal of Prosthodontics 7(3):227-233, 1994. |
| Davis, BK, Roumanas, ED, Caputo, AA, Hong, S-H, Nishimura, R
Stress Distributions of Implants Used for Retention of Maxillary Obturators. Proceedings of the First International Congress on Maxillofacial Prosthetics. Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, 1995: 204-208. |
| Johnson, WM, Hesse, NS, Davis, BK, Seghi, RR
Analysis of Edge-Losses in Reflectance Measurements of Pigmented Maxillofacial Elastomer. Journal of Dental Research 75(2): 752-760, 1996. |
| Roumanas, ED, Nishimura, RD, Davis, BK, Beumer 3rd, J
Clinical Evaluation of Implants Retaining Edentulous Maxillary Obturator Prostheses. Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry 77(2): 184-190, 1997. |
| Davis, BK, Roumanas, ED, Nishimura, RD.
Prosthetic-Surgical Collaborations in the Rehabilitation of Patients With Head and Neck Defects. Otolaryngolic Clinics of North America 30(4):631-645, 1997. |
| Osguthorpe, JD, Hochman, M, Weber, P, Davis, B.
Head and Neck Oncology: What’s New. Journal of the South Carolina Medical Association 94:279-280, 1998. |
| Weber, PC, Davis, B, Adkins, Jr, WY.
Canal Atresia Reconstruction With Dental Impression Material American Journal of Otolaryngology 20(4, July-August):236-240, 1999. |
CERTIFICATIONS |
| 1988 | Certificate in Special Jaw Reconstruction from Nobelpharma |
| 1989 | Certificate in Special Jaw Reconstruction with IMZ Implants |
| 1989 | Certificate in Dicor |
| 1995 | 3i Surgical Certification Program |
BOARD EXAMINATIONS |
| Spring, 1987 | South Carolina State Boards, License #2858 |
| Spring, 1988 | Central Regional Dental Boards |