Alfred Heller, DDS, M. S., has placed more than 20,000 implants since 1969. He earned his DDS (1962) and M. S. (1974) from The Ohio State University College of Dentistry. He is an Honored Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID). He also served on the Admissions and Credentials Board of AAID for seven years. In 1980, he founded the Midwest Implant Institute (MII). He is Board Certified in Oral Implantology by the American Board of Oral Implantology. Additionally, Dr. Heller has served as President of the American Board of Oral Implantology(ABOI).
The Midwest Implant Institute (MII) is built on a foundation of presenting material from introduction level to the most advanced in implant surgery and related prosthetics, all while the students perform surgery on their own patients. Over 1000 Externs of MII have continued to bring their own patients to perform live surgery. Dr. Heller has lectured on topics regarding all aspects of implant dentistry for over 30 years within the institute and for multiple other implant oriented organizations in all corners of the United States of America.
Dr. Heller's participation with implant research has enabled him to advance and develop the field of implant surgery. Dr. Heller has completed two FDA studies associated with dental implants and bone grafting materials. Dr. Heller has taught hands-on dental implant surgery post-graduate courses in eight American dental colleges. He and the Midwest Implant Faculty teach all different implant modalities as Dr. Heller believes that, "Bone dictates the type of implant to be used that will best serve the patient."
Dr. Heller is a graduate of The Ohio State University School of Dentistry (1988). He completed his prosthodontics residency at The Medical College of Virginia (1990) and completed his hospital based implant residency/graduate training at Loma Linden University, CA in 1997.
Dr. Heller currently serves as Co-Director of the Midwest Implant Institute (MII). The Midwest Implant Institute helped seven Dental Schools develop their dental implant program and has taught thousands of doctors to become dental implant surgeons. Dr. Heller has trained these doctors in the hands-on externship of the Midwest Implant Institute, providing individualized surgical instruction to the doctor and their staff.
Since 1997, he has taught and surgically performed numerous courses ranging from implant placement to advanced bone grafting, lateral nerve repositioning, sinus elevation and numerous other surgical procedures. He continues to lecture on a national scale for multiple organizations, including the American Academy of Implant Dentistry(AAID) and Rutkowski Seminars.
Dr. Heller has extensive experience with dental implants, having placed more than 8,000. A noted author and speaker, he has lectured on dental implants both nationally and internationally. Dr. Heller maintains a private practice oriented to implant surgery and related prosthetics for nearly 25 years. He believes that the patient is the purpose of his restorative practice. Up-front discussion with patients about their treatment plan and fees standardize Dr. Rob’s practice and further his goal to provide the highest possible quality of dental care.
Dr. Thomas Bilski received a dual Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Chemistry from Baldwin-Wallace College in 1984. He then earned a Doctorate of Dental Surgery from The Ohio State University, College of Dentistry in 1988. Dr. Bilski followed by completing training of the Conscious IV Sedation Program at the Miami Valley Hospital in 1993.
Dr. Bilski is the Co-Director of the Midwest Implant Institute. Additionally, he is a graduate and a Honored Fellow of the Midwest Implant Institute. He is an American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID) member and is recognized by International Association of Dentists being included into Leading Physicians of the World 2014-2015; inclusion is limited to those individuals who have demonstrated leadership and achievement in the field of dentistry.
Dr. Bilski is published in numerous articles and is a lecturer/Key Opinion Leader, Luminary Status, in organizations such as Center for Oral and Systemic Health and multiple implant based companies. He has trained in numerous surgical and restorative programs, such as the Pinhole Surgical Technique, (PST…trained by Dr. John Chao). Dr. Bilski is a licensed international provider (one of 500 doctors in the world trained and licensed to provide the PST surgery as a non cutting and suturing surgical technique). Trudenta, Migraine and Mandibular-sensory rehabilitation, Carolinas Periodantal Plastic Surgery, Provánce Composite Veneers (Lead Clinical Director) and many others.
For over 27 years, Dr. Bilski has maintained a implant and cosmetic restorative based practice that encases simple and complex aspects of dentistry.
Financial Disclosure Statement: Dr. Robert Heller and Dr. Thomas Bilski receive compensation from Piezosurgery in his capacity as a key opinion leaders. All funds received from Piezosurgery for this role are redirected entirely to support the furtherance of the Midwest Implant Institute.
This arrangement ensures that their involvement with Piezosurgery contributes directly to the advancement of professional education and development within the field of implant dentistry.
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