Dennis Flanagan, DDS, MSc
Mystic Dentistry and Implantology, 56 Whitehall Avenue (Route 27), Mystic, CT 06355    Phone: (860) 222-7500    Email: dffdds@comcast.net

Education
  • University of Maryland- BS- chemistry/mathematics- AXS chemistry honorary
  • Georgetown University- DDS
  • Research Fellowship- 4 awards radio-Ca absorption- ADA/FDI NYC presentation
  • Oral Cancer Student Intern- Memorial Sloan-Kettering Medical Center, NY, NY  
  • Harvard University School of Dental Medicine- Oral Implantology CE- P Schnitman
  • Goethe Medical University, U of Frankfurt, Germany- MSc Oral Implantology 
  • CE >9000 CEUs- listed on AGD registry

Credentialing
  • Adjunct Professor of Jacksonville University- Clinical Site Director    
  • Assoc. Professor of Dental Medicine Tenured, Lugano U of Switzerland HEI- Malta
  • Master- Academy of General Dentistry
  • Diplomate- American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry
  • Diplomate- International Congress of Oral Implantologists
  • Fellow- American Board of Forensic Dentistry
  • Fellow/Honored Fellow- American Academy of Implant Dentistry
  • Diplomate- American Board of General Dentistry
  • Diplomate/Fellow- Academy of Osseointegration
  • Diplomate-International Academy Mini Dental Implants (HC)
  • Member- ADA, AGD, APS, AO, ICOI, AAID, AADE, CScEd, AADEJ, NEDS
  • ResearchGate: RG score: 31.77, 87.5% Impact Points 73.91; >61,735 reads; >1,341 citations
  • Research Interest: 930.2 (95% in dentistry), h-index 21
  • Google Scholar- Citations >2032; h-index 26; i10-index 46
  • ORCID- https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6611-2764
  • Certified peer reviewer- Researcher Academy- Elsevier
  • AAID Lew Research Award 2022

Publications
  • Waters R, Flanagan D. Solid injection technique. Journal of Chromatography-1968; 35:92-93
  • Flanagan D. A practical look at fees Dental Economics 1996 Feb: 41-47.
  • Flanagan D. Salvaging an oil painting. The Picture Restorer 2001; 19: Spring-p15. 
  • Flanagan D. A method for estimating preoperative bone volume for implant surgery. J Oral Implantol. 2000;26(4):262-266. doi: 10.1563/1548-1336(2000)026<0262:AMFEPB>2.3.CO;2. PMID: 11831232.
  • Flanagan D. A non-radiologic method for estimating bone volume for dental implant placement in the completely edentulous arch. J Oral Implantol. 2001;27(3):115-117. doi: 10.1563/1548 1336(2001)027<0115:ANMFEB>2.3.CO;2. PMID: 12500868.
  • Flanagan D. Journal of Oral Implantology- Retrograde Peri-implantitis: Report of an active lesion 2002; 28(2): 92-96.
  • Flanagan D. US Supreme Court decisions, expert testimony, and implant dentistry. J Oral Implantol. 2002;28(2):97-98. doi: 10.1563/1548-1336(2002)028<0097:USCDET>2.3.CO;2. PMID: 12498453.
  • Flanagan D. Guidelines Expert Testimony J Oral Implantol 2002; 28(2): 99-100.
  • Flanagan D. An incision design to promote a gingival base for the creation of interdental implant papillae. J Oral Implantol. 2002;28(1):25-28. Doi: 10.1563/1548-1336(2002)028<0025:AIDTPA>2.3.CO;2. PMID: 12498460.
  • Flanagan D. Cortical bone spreader osteotome and method for dental implant placement. J Oral Implantol. 2002;28(6):295-6. doi:10.1563/1548 1336(2002)028<0295:CBSOAM>2.3.CO;2. PMID: 12498539.
  • Flanagan D. Delayed onset of altered sensation following dental implant placement and mental block local anesthesia: a case report. Implant Dent. 2002;11(4):324-30. doi: 10.1097/00008505-200211040-00010. PMID: 12518698.
  • Flanagan D. Important arterial supply of the mandible, control of an arterial hemorrhage, and report of a hemorrhagic incident. J Oral Implantol. 2003;29(4):165-173. doi: 10.1563/1548 1336(2003)029<0165:IASOTM>2.3.CO;2. PMID: 12964796.
  • Flanagan D. External and occlusal trauma to dental implants and a case report. Dent Traumatol. 2003 Jun;19(3):160-164. doi:10.1034/j.1600-9657.2003.00144.x. PMID: 12752538.
  • Flanagan D. Oral triazolam sedation in implant dentistry. J Oral Implantol. 2004;30(2):93-97. doi: 10.1563/1548-1336(2004)30<93:OTSIID>2.0.CO;2. PMID: 15119458.
  • Flanagan D. Implants and Arteries JADA 2004 May 135(5): 566.
  • Flanagan D. Implant News & Views 2004; July/August 6(4): 2-3.
  • Flanagan D. Labyrinthine concussion and positional vertigo after osteotome site preparation. Implant Dent. 2004 Jun;13(2):129-132. doi: 10.1097/01.id.0000127527.44561.b8. PMID: 15179088.
  • Flanagan D. An overview of complete artificial fixed dentition supported by endosseous implants. Artif Organs. 2005 Jan;29(1):73-81. doi: 10.1111/j.1525-1594.2004.29009.x. PMID: 15644087.
  • Flanagan D. Complete artificial dentition supported by endosseous implants: a case report of total in-office treatment. J Oral Implantol. 2005;31(2):91-97. doi: 10.1563/0-726.1. PMID: 15871528.
  • Flanagan D. Understanding the grapefruit-drug interaction. Gen Dent. 2005 Jul-Aug;53(4):282-285; quiz 286. PMID: 16158798.
  • Flanagan D. AO Academy News 2005 16(1): 6
  • Flanagan D. Triazolam. Editorial. Goodchild. J Oral Implantol 2005; 31(3): 153
  • Flanagan D. Comparison of Triazolam and Zaleplon. Dentistry Today- 2005 Sept 24(9): 64-69. 
  • Flanagan D. AO Academy News 2005 16 (3):6-7.
  • Flanagan D. Dentistry Today India 2005- Dec: 4-6.
  • Flanagan D. Arterial supply of maxillary sinus and potential for bleeding complication during lateral approach sinus elevation. Implant Dent. 2005 Dec;14(4):336-338. doi: 10.1097/01.id.0000188437.66363.7c. PMID: 16361882.
  • Flanagan D. Implant-supported fixed prosthetic treatment using very small-diameter implants: a case report. J Oral Implantol. 2006;32(1):34-37. doi:10.1563/778.1. PMID: 16526580.
  • Flanagan D. Implant News & Views, Jan 2006
  • Flanagan D. AO Academy News- Issues in Dentistry 2006 17 (1): 7  
  • Flanagan D. Implant News & Views, Expert Witness Mar 2006
  • Flanagan D. Osteotome Use. Dentistry Today- 2006 25(4):68-72. 
  • Flanagan D. Lingual nerve injury. AGD Impact, Apr 2006:9 
  • Flanagan D. Inventories AO Academy News 2006 17(2):6
  • Flanagan D. Oral Sedation- JADA 2006 July 137(7):944-946.
  • Flanagan D. Very Small Diameter Implants- Pract Proced Aesthet DentPerio/Implant2006 Winter: 6.
  • Flanagan D. Antioxidants Dentistry Today India- 2006 Dec Vol III: 10-11.
  • Flanagan D. Flapless dental implant placement. J Oral Implantol. 2007;33(2):75-83. doi: 10.1563/0.797.1. PMID: 17520950.
  • Flanagan D. Very Small Diam Implants. AO Academy News 2007 17 (4): 13-14.       
  • Ilies H, Flanagan D. Measuring luxation of dental implants. J Med Devices 2007     
  • Flanagan D. Alternative Treatment for Perio. Inside Dentistry- Nov/Dec 2(9):44-45. 
  • Flanagan D. Blu-Mousse Osseous Ridge Contour Mapping Parkell Today- June 2007: 1-3.      
  • Flanagan D. Flapless Implant Placement. J Oral Implantol 2007 33 (2):75-83.      
  • Flanagan D. Ridge Expansion ADI-CE Journal- (Kurtzman) 2007      
  • Flanagan D. Complete Implant Dentition J Indian Soc Oral Implantol 2007- 4(2):20-28.
  • Flanagan D, Ilies H, McCullough P, McQuoid S. Measurement of the fatigue life of mini dental implants: a pilot study. J Oral Implantol. 2008;34(1):7-11. doi: 10.1563/15481336 (2008)34 [7:MOTFLO]2.0.CO;2. PMID: 18390237.
  • Flanagan D. Immediate placement of multiple mini dental implants into fresh extraction sites: a case report. J Oral Implantol. 2008;34(2):107-110. doi: 10.1563/1548-1336(2008)34[107:IPOMMD]2.0.CO;2. PMID: 18478906.
  • Flanagan D, Ilies H, Raby M, Stevenson R. Force required to luxate a newly placed dental implant in bone: an in vitro pilot study. J Oral Implantol. 2008;34(3):128-134. doi: 10.1563/1548-1336 (2008)34[128:FRTLAN]2.0.CO;2. PMID: 18616073.
  • Flanagan D. Screwless fixed detachable partial overdenture treatment for atrophic partial edentulism of the anterior maxilla. J Oral Implantol. 2008;34(4):230-235. doi: 10.1563/0.913.1. PMID: 18780569.
  • Flanagan D. A comparison of facial and lingual cortical thicknesses in edentulous maxillary and mandibular sites measured on computerized tomograms. J Oral Implantol. 2008;34(5):256-258. doi: 10.1563/0.915.1. PMID: 19170291.             
  • Ilies H, Flanagan D. Determining the fatigue life of dental implants. J Medical Devices- 2008 Feb 2(1) doi: 10.1115/1.2889058       
  • Flanagan D. Efficacy of Articaine- JADA 2007 138 (11): 1418-1420.    
  • Flanagan D. Unsplinted Implant Overdentures. AO Academy News- Feb 2008- 19(1):11-13. 
  • Green D, Flanagan D. Understanding the autistic dental patient. Gen Dent. 2008 Mar-Apr;56(2):167-171. PMID: 18348375.
  • Flanagan D. Fixed partial dentures and crowns supported by very small diameter dental implants in compromised sites. Implant Dent. 2008 Jun;17(2):182-191. doi: 10.1097/ID.0b013e31817776cf. PMID: 18545050.
  • Flanagan D. An implant-retained maxillary overdenture to obturate a patent oronasal communication: a case report. J Oral Implantol. 2009;35(1):12-17. doi: 10.1563/1548-1336-35.1.12. PMID: 19288883.
  • Flanagan D. A method to retrieve a displaced dental implant from the maxillary sinus. J Oral Implantol. 2009;35(2):70-74. doi: 10.1563/1548-1336-35.2.70. PMID: 19400061.
  • Flanagan D. Calcium hydroxide paste as a surface detoxifying agent for infected dental implants: two case reports. J Oral Implantol. 2009;35(4):204-209. doi: 10.1563/1548-1336-35.4.204. PMID: 19813427.
  • Flanagan D. A removable snore reduction appliance for a mandibular edentulous patient. J Oral Implantol. 2009;35(5):221-224. doi: 10.1563/AAID- JOI-D-09-00007.1. PMID: 19882817.
  • Flanagan D, Ilies H, Lasko B, Stack J. Force and movement of non-osseointegrated implants: an in vitro study. J Oral Implantol. 2009;35(6):270-276. doi: 10.1563/1548-1336-35.6.270. PMID: 20017642.
  • Flanagan D. Stress related peri-implant bone loss. J Oral Implantol. 2010;36(4):325-327. doi: 10.1563/AAID-JOI-D-09-00097. PMID: 20545532.
  • Flanagan D. Osteotomy irrigation: is it necessary? Implant Dent. 2010 Jun;19(3):241-249. doi: 10.1097/ID.0b013e3181dc9852. PMID: 20523180.
  • Flanagan D. Implant stability. JADA Feb 2010 141(2):135.
  • Flanagan D. Literature review: moxifloxacin. J Oral Implantol 2010 37(1): 80-81 
  • Flanagan D. Book Review- Legends of Implant Dent- Linkow. J Oral Implantol 2010 36(3): 247     
  • Mascolo A, Flanagan D. Guideline Mini Implant Treatment- Poster- WCMID- San Diego-Sep 2010     
  • Flanagan D. Stress related peri-implant bone loss. J Oral Implantol 2010 36(4): 325-327.      
  • Flanagan D. Third Molar Ortho Removal. J Implantol Advanced Clin Dent- 2010 Sep 2(7):87-94. 
  • Flanagan D, Mascolo A. The mini dental implant in fixed and removable prosthetics: a review. J Oral Implantol. 2011 Mar;37 Spec No:123-132. doi:10.1563/AAID-JOI-D-10-00052.1. 
  • Flanagan D. A dual-laminate snore reduction appliance: a report of four cases. Gen Dent. 2010 Jul-Aug;58(4): e156-161. PMID: 20591763.
  • Flanagan D.  Book Review- Complications- Froum. J Oral Implantol 36(5):414.  
  • Flanagan D, Mascolo A. The mini dental implant in fixed and removable prosthetics: a review. J Oral Implantol. 2011 Mar;37 Spec No:123-32. doi: 10.1563/AAID-JOI-D-10-00052.1. Epub 2010 Jun 16. PMID: 20553165.
  • Flanagan D, Ilies H, O'Brien B, McManus A, Larrow B. Jaw bite force measurement device. J Oral Implantol. 2012 Aug;38(4):361-364. doi: 10.1563/AAID- JOI-D-10-00101. Epub 2010 Sep 7. PMID: 20822470.
  • Flanagan D. Avoiding osseous grafting in the atrophic posterior mandible for implant-supported fixed partial dentures: a report of 2 cases. J Oral Implantol. 2011 Dec;37(6):705-711. doi: 10.1563/AAID-JOI-D-10-00094. Epub 2010 Oct 6. PMID:20925498.
  • Flanagan D. Oral implantology for the traumatic brain injured patient: a case report. J Oral Implantol. 2011 Dec;37(6):713-716. doi: 10.1563/AAID-JOI-D-10-00095. PMID: 20925500.
  • Flanagan D. Should the patient fit the implant? J Oral Implantol- Oct 2012 38(5):547. 
  • Flanagan D.  Evidence based-practice based evidence J Oral Implantol Mar 2012  
  • Flanagan D. Fold-over Flap- J Oral Implantol- 2012 Sep 38 Spec No.: 458-460.
  • Flanagan D. ThirdMolarExts Revista EspañolaCirugíaOralMaxilofac- -2012Jan-Mar34(1):25-30.
  • Flanagan D. Expedited Treatment- Implant News Views 2012
  • Flanagan D. Inspissated oral secretions and a review of their clinical, biological, and physiological significance. Spec Care Dentist. 2012 Jun;32(3):99-104. doi: 10.1111/j.1754-4505.2012.00241.x. PMID: 22591432.
  • Flanagan D. Fold-over flap technique for developing the facial gingival contour: a case report. J Oral Implantol. 2012 Sep;38 Spec No:458-60. doi: 10.1563/AAID-JOI-D-11-00064. Epub 2012 Jun 19. PMID: 22712726.
  • Flanagan D. The bis-acryl stent. J Oral Implantol. 2013 Feb;39(1):69-72. doi: 10.1563/AAID-JOI-D-11-00129. Epub 2012 Jul 17. PMID: 22804806.
  • Flanagan D. More about research. JADA- 2013 Feb 144(2): 131.
  • Flanagan D. Osteo-Periosteal Bone Flap. Implant News Views- - 2013 Feb   
  • Kelly A, Flanagan D. Ridge expansion and immediate placement with piezosurgery and screw expanders in atrophic maxillary sites: two case reports. J Oral Implantol. 2013 Feb;39(1):85-90. doi: 10.1563/AAID-JOI-D-11-00124. 
  • Flanagan D. Implant Dent- Editorial 2014 Aug 23(4):370.
  • Flanagan D. Preserving osseous tissue. JADA 2014 145(12):213       
  • Flanagan D. Gingival Embrasure Proliferation. J Oral Implantol- -2014 Dec- 41(6): e297-300.
  • Flanagan D. Heat generated during seating of dental implant fixtures. J Oral Implantol. 2014 Apr;40(2):174-181. doi: 10.1563/AAID-JOI-D-13-00261. PMID: 24400840.
  • Flanagan D, Phillips J, Connor M, Dyer T, Kazerounian K. Hoop stress and the conical connection. J Oral Implantol. 2015 Feb;41(1):37-44. doi: 10.1563/AAID- JOI-D-12-00180. PMID: 23418913.
  • Flanagan D. Tranexamic Acid Tamponade to Control Postoperative Surgical Hemorrhage. J Oral Implantol. 2015 Jun;41(3): e82-89. doi: 10.1563/AAID- JOI-D-13-00158. Epub 2013 Nov 5. PMID: 24191902.
  • Flanagan D, Mancini M. Bimaxillary full arch fixed dental implant supported treatment for a patient with renal failure and secondary hyperparathyroidism and osteodystrophy. J Oral Implantol. 2015 Apr;41(2):e36-43. doi: 10.1563/AAID- JOI-D-13-00188. Epub 2013 Dec 27. PMID: 24372491.
  • Flanagan D. Mini Implants Supporting Fixed Partial Dentures in the Posterior
  • Mandible: A Retrospective. J Oral Implantol. 2015 Aug;41(4): e138-143. doi:
  • 10.1563/aaid-joi-D-14-00081. Epub 2014 Apr 29. PMID: 24779887.
  • Flanagan D. Gingival Embrasure Fill in Fixed Implant-Supported Prosthetics: A Review. J Oral Implantol. 2015 Dec;41(6):e297-300. doi: 10.1563/aaid- joi-D-14-00185. Epub 2014 Dec 29. PMID: 25545968.
  • Flanagan D. Mini implant posterior mandible. J Oral Implantol-2015 Aug 41(4): 138-143.  
  • Flanagan D. Trichloroacetic acid. JADA 2015 Apr 146(4):220-221.
  • Flanagan D. Oral Implant Specialty- ADA News My View 2015 July 13; 46(13): 4-5.     
  • Flanagan D. General dentists. J Oral Implantol 2015 41(2):124.
  • Flanagan D. Case for small diameter implants. Int J Clin Implant Dent 2015 Sept-Dec Issue 3
  • Flanagan D. Porcine collagen J Oral Implantol 2016 42(2): 209-213. 
  • Flanagan D. Cylindrical Ringbone Allograft to Restore Atrophic Implant Sites: A Pilot Study. J Oral Implantol. 2016 Apr;42(2):159-163. doi: 10.1563/aaid-joi-D-15-00052. Epub 2015 Sep 8. PMID: 26348838.
  • Flanagan D. Diet and Implant Complications. J Oral Implantol. 2016 Jun;42(3):305-310. doi: 10.1563/aaid-joi-D-15-00127. Epub 2015 Oct 9. PMID: 26451670.
  • Flanagan D. Implant Placement in Failed Endodontic Sites: A Review. J Oral Implantol. 2016 Apr;42(2):224-230. doi: 10.1563/aaid-joi-D-15-00126. Epub 2015 Nov 9. PMID: 26550925.
  • Flanagan DF. The effectiveness of articaine in mandibular facial infiltrations. Local Reg Anesth. 2015 Dec 18;9:1-6. doi: 10.2147/LRA.S94647. PMID: 26730209; PMCID: PMC4694664.
  • Flanagan D, Palmer O. Referrals to Specialists- J Oral Implantol 2016 Jun 42(3): 231    
  • Flanagan D. Case for Small Diameter Implants- AAID Asia- 2016      
  • Mascolo A, Flanagan D. J Dent Sci RRJDS- About implantology training 2016 Apr 4(2)     
  • Flanagan D. Case for Small Diameter Implants- J Oral Implantol 2016 Dec 42(6): 517.    
  • Flanagan D. Management Fractured Abutment Screw. J Oral Implantol 2016 Dec 42(6): 508-511
  • Flanagan D. Photofunctionalization of Dental Implants. J Oral Implantol. 2016 Oct;42(5):445-450. doi: 10.1563/aaid-joi-D-15-00145. Epub 2016 May 11. PMID: 27168159.
  • Flanagan D. Enterococcus faecalis and Dental Implants. J Oral Implantol. 2017 Feb;43(1):8-11. doi: 10.1563/aaid-joi-D-16-00069. Epub 2016 Oct 4. PMID: 27700696.
  • Flanagan D. Bite force and dental implant treatment: a short review. Med Devices: Evidence and Research (Auckl). 2017 Jun 27;10:141-148. doi: 10.2147/MDER.S130314. PMID: 28721107; PMCID: PMC5501108.
  • Flanagan D. Zinc phosphate as a definitive cement for implant-supported
  • crowns and fixed dentures. Clin Cosmet Investig Dent. 2017 Nov 3;9:93-97. Doi: 10.2147/CCIDE.S146544. PMID: 29138601; PMCID: PMC5679570.
  • Mascolo A, Boschetti E, Flanagan D. An ectodermal dysplasia patient treated with a small diameter implant supporting a single crown. Clin Cosmet Investig Dent. 2018 Aug 10;10:171-177. doi: 10.2147/CCIDE.S170670. PMID: 30127647; PMCID:PMC6089102.
  • Flanagan D. Osseous Remodeling Around Dental Implants. J Oral Implantol.2019 Jun;45(3):239-246. doi: 10.1563/aaid-joi-D-18-00130. Epub 2019 Jan 31. PMID: 30702964.
  • Peñarrocha-Diago M, Balaguer-Martí JC, Peñarrocha-Oltra D, Bagán J, Peñarrocha-Diago M, Flanagan D. Floor of the mouth hemorrhage subsequent to dental implant placement in the anterior mandible. Clin Cosmet Investig Dent. 2019 Aug 7;11:235-242. doi: 10.2147/CCIDE.S207120. PMID: 31496828; PMCID: PMC6690045.
  • Cabianca M, Flanagan D. Ramus Frame- J Oral Implantol 2019 45(4): 307-311.
  • Nguyen VG, Flanagan D, Syrbu J, Nguyen TT. Socket Shield Technique Used in Conjunction With Immediate Implant Placement in the Anterior Maxilla: A Case Series. Clin Adv Periodontics. 2020 Jun;10(2):64-68. doi: 10.1002/cap.10087. Epub 2020 Jan 13. PMID: 31854514. Top Cited Article 2020-2021
  • Flanagan D. Bite force capability: the most important diagnostic parameter? J Oral Implantol. 2020 Oct 7. doi: 10.1563/aaid-joi-D-20-00323. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 33027518.
  • Flanagan D. JOI-Editorial- Parallelism- J Oral Implantol 2019 45(2): 87.
  • Flanagan D. Atrophic Bone-Shatkin Mini Implants Journal 2020- 
  • Flanagan D. Editorial- Bite Force- J Oral Implantol 2020 Dec 46(6):539
  • Flanagan D. Mini Implants AAID News 2020 Issue 2, 20-22.
  • Flanagan D. Postextraction sinus lining prolapse. Clin Case Rep. 2020; 00:1–5.
  • Flanagan D. Editorial- Leptin. J Oral Implantol 2020 https://doi.org/10.1563/aaid-joi-D-20-00369
  • Flanagan D. JADA-Editorial- AP Spread- Bite Force Capability- 2021
  • Flanagan D, Fisher A, Ciardiello C, Moreno V, Uvalic A, Winsor J, Rubano
  • M, Eric Howard E, Lykotrafitis G, Pierce D. A THEORETICAL ITERATION FOR PREDICTING THE FEASIBILITY FOR IMMEDIATE FUNCTIONAL DENTAL IMPLANT LOADING. J Oral Implantol. 2021 47(4):310-317. 
  • Flanagan D. Rationale for Definitive Mini Dental Implant Treatment. J Oral Implantol. 2021 47(5): 437-444 doi: 10.1563/aaid-joi-D-19-00317.
  • Surathu N, Flanagan D, Surathu N, Nittla PP. The lingual foramen as a potential anatomical complication for dental implant placement in the anterior mandible. J Oral Implantol. 2022 Apr 1;48(2):92-98. doi: 10.1563/aaid-joi-D-19-00299. PMID: 33945626.
  • Flanagan D. Autogenous Dentin With Calcium Sulfate as Graft Material: A Case Series- JOI accepted 20-00309
  • Flanagan D. Extraction and replantation of a periapically infected tooth. Clin Case Rep. 2022;10: e05278. doi:10.1002/ccr3.5278
  • Flanagan D. Editorial- Credentials- AAID News 2020 Issue 4: 4
  • Flanagan D. Editorial- Dental School- AAID News 2021 Issue 1: 4
  • Flanagan D. Clinical Bites- Maximum Bite Force- AAID News 2021 Issue 2: 24
  • Flanagan D. Editorial- Centric relation AAID News 2021 Issue 3: 4
  • Flanagan D. Editorial- 2mm AAID News 2021 Issue 4: 4
  • Flanagan D. Clinical Bite- Hand-Held Ultrasonics- AAID News 2022 Issue 
  • Flanagan D. Submucosal administration of dexamethasone for dental implant surgery. Clin Case Rep. 2022;10:e06589. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.6589
  • Flanagan D. Frailty and Mini Dental Implants. Clin Case Reports. accepted 2022-02-0357
  • Flanagan D. Lingual gingival grafts. J Oral Implantol- accepted 2022-00016

Patents
  • Implantable Percutaneous Device #4812120 (1989)
  • Endermic Method and Apparatus #5171215 (1995)
  • Gingival Cord Packing Instrument #5718583 (1998)
  • Cortical Bone Spreader for Implants #6659769 (2003)
  • Interproximal Non-surgical Caries Treatment Device- #8591230 (2013)
  • Interproximal Non-surgical Caries Treatment Method- # 9211169 (2015)
  • Interproximal Shim for Laser Application- patent pending
  • Interproximal Wedge for SDF delivery- #10350040 (2019)

Significant Activities in Dentistry
  • Connecticut Dental Groups-former president/managing partner- 4 dentist, 37 employees dental corp.
  • Windham Dental Laboratories- owner 1980-2020- two technician employees
  • Surgically placed and restored >11,000 endosseous implants (>6000 patients)
  • Windham Community Mem. Hospital-Chief of Dentistry 1987-89, 1994-00, 2005-10
  • US Olympic Committee- Attending Dentist-1993-present
  • Senior Associate Editor- J Oral Implantology- 2011- present
  • Windham Laboratories- director- PACE approved CE provider Conn. 2015-present
  • Annual Scientific Session Council ConnStateDentalAssoc- board member 2013-22
  • Examiner- American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry 2012-present
  • Examiner-AAID- Fellow/Associate Fellow oral exam- 2005-2022
  • Board of Directors/Examiner- American Board of General Dentistry- 2016-2023
  • Director AAID MaxiCourse Malta 2016-2018
  • Editor of AGD Region 1 Newsletter- 2017 to 2020
  • ABOI/ID Part 1 Exam Construction 2018-2021
  • Council Member CSDA Continuing Education 2018-2021
  • Editor-AAID News 2021-present
  • Windham Research-owner- 2023-present- opinions in the dental industry for investment advisors
  • ADA DLOSE-exam writer- 2022-present

Presentations & Lectures Presented
  • ADA-FDI, NY, NY Oct. 13, 1970-table clinic-Radiocalcium Absorption
  • DC Dental Soc. Wash, DC April 12, 1971-table clinic-Radiocalcium Absorption
  • ICOI Las Vegas June 1, 2001-Incision Design for Papillae Base
  • AAID New Orleans Nov.16, 2001-Pre-Op Bone Vol. Determination
  • Academy of Osseointegration Dallas Mar.14&15, 2002- Pre-op Bone Contour
  • Connecticut Study Club Nov 12, 2003 Arterial Supply of the Mandible 1hr
  • Connecticut Study Club Feb 5, 2004 Bimaxillary Implant Supported Dentition 1hr
  • WCOI Honolulu, Ha. Mar. 5, 2004-Mandibular Vascular Bleeding
  • WCOI Honolulu, Ha. Mar. 6, 2004-Bimaxillary Implant Supported Dentition
  • WCOI Honolulu, Ha. Mar. 6, 2004-lecture-Avoid & Managing Floor Mouth Bleeds
  • Maryland AGD, UofMd School of Dent. Baltimore Sept 24, 2005 Flapless Surg 2hr
  • Connecticut Study Club Nov 9, 2005 Flapless Implant Surgery 1hour
  • Oakstone Publishing, Nov. 10, 2005: Understanding the Grapefruit-Drug Interaction
  • Oakstone Publishing, Nov. 10, 2005: Arterial Supply of the Mandible
  • Indian Academy of Osseointegration, New Delhi,India Dec 8,2005 FlaplessSurg 1hr
  • Maryland AGD, Uof Md. School of Dent. Baltimore April 1, 2006 FlaplessSurg 1hr
  • Maryland AGD, U of Md. School of Dent. Balt. Oct. 7, 2006 MandArterySupply1hr
  • Maryland AGD, Oral Implantology for the GP April 16, 2007 all day 6 hr. lecture
  • Advanced Dental Ed. Seminars- Oral Implantology April 28, 2007 6 hr lecture/lab
  • Connecticut Study Club- Oct 17, 2007 implant case presentation 1 hour
  • Academy of Osseointegration poster presentation- Boston- Feb 28, 2008-Case Series
  • Practical Oral Implantology for the Gen. Dentist- May 14, 2008-OakstonePubl-6 hrs
  • Practical Oral Implantology for the Gen. Dentist- Oct 17,2008-NobelBiocare-6 hrs
  • Connecticut Study Club- Dec 12, 2008 implant case presentation 1 hour
  • Generic and Practical Oral Implantology- April 24, 2009- Mohegan Sun- 6 hours
  • Academy of Osseointegration San Diego Feb 28, 2009 Poster- Gingival Flap
  • Connecticut Study Club- Mar 18, 2009 implant case report 1 hour
  • Dental Society of Greater Waterbury-Nov 10, 2009- Implant Ridge Mapping- 1 hour
  • AAID Annual Meeting New Orleans- Moderator- Nov 12, 2009
  • Connecticut Study Club- Dec 2, 2009 Implant Complications and Case Management
  • Middlesex County Dental Assoc. Jan 12 2010 Understanding Autistic Dental Patient
  • Litchfield Dental Association- Feb8 2010 Understanding the Autistic Dental Patient
  • MeridenWallingfordCheshire Dent Assoc. Feb 9 2010 Spec. Needs Implant Treatmt
  • Univ of Genoa Italy- Mini Implants May 19, 2010 2 hr- Prof Silvestrini, A. Mascolo
  • Acad Min Invas Dent- Aug 21, 2010- San Diego- poster Mini Implants- A. Mascolo
  • Utica College- Oct 1, 2010-AdvIssueImplantDent- Goldstone Seminar-Jackson-3hrs
  • Implantol Spec Needs Pt Dec 13 2010-WindhamLab/York Lab- 2 hours
  • WCMID-Aug 19, 2011 Minimally Invasive Implant Treatment San Diego 2 hours
  • Litchfield Dental Assoc- Mini Implants May 9, 2011- 1 hour
  • San Remo, Italy- Oct30, 2011-ANDI- Mini Implants- 2 hour lecture
  • Abu Dhabi UAE- AAID Maxi Course- Jan 2012- all day lecture
  • New Dehli, India- AAID Maxi Course- Jan 2012- all day lecture
  • Bangalore, India- AAID Maxi Course- Jan 2012- all day lecture
  • Tehran, Iran- AAID Maxi Course- Jan 2012- all day lecture 
  • WILI radio- Dental implants 2-9-12
  • WICH radio call-in interview- Dentistry and dental implants 2-18-12
  • Conn State Dental Assoc Meeting- May 9, 2012- Mohegan Sun Casino- 3 hrs 
  • Western/Central Dist AAID- June 8, 2012 Vancouver, BC, Canada 1 hour
  • New York Implant Institute-July 14, 2012 NYC- Complications, Mini Impl 4 hrs
  • Ohio AGD- at Dent School Ohio U Columbus, Oct 7, 2012- all day
  • ConnStudyClub- 1-16-13 Manchester-Acryl base impl support fixed compl dent 1 hr
  • AAID MaxiCourse-AbuDhabiUAE,Delhi,Bengaluru,India, all day, June10-20,2013
  • NewEnglandDentSociety Nov 9, 2013 Mini Implants- 1 hour Waltham,Mass.
  • Goethe Medical Univ Annual Cong Keynote Lect- Heat Generation Sept 23, 2014
  • AAID Nov 6, 2014 ABOI/ID Lecture Diplomate Exam Workshop Orlando
  • AAID MaxiCourse-U AbuDhabi, Penang U Malaysia, Kuwait- 4 All Day Feb 2015
  • AAID- New Orleans- Planning to take the ABOI/ID exam- 1 hour
  • Spear Study Group- SHYC- Anterior Implant treatment Nov 9, 2016 1 hour
  • AAID TexMaxicourse- J Elliot- 4-hour lecture- Houston, Tex. Feb 2017
  • Spear Study Group- SHYC- Incidental Findings on CBCT Mar 8, 2017 1 hour
  • AAID- NE Regional Chicago- Anatomical Implant Issues June 2017
  • TexMaxiAAIDCourse-Applied Clin Anatomy/Complications-Houston Feb 8-9,2018
  • Tex-MaxAAIDCourse-Applied Clin Anatomy/Complications-Houston Feb 8-9,2019
  • Spear Study Club May 1, 2019, Gulino Stonington Yacht Club
  • Shatkin Lecture-Mini Implants Buffalo NY Sept 12, 2019 2 hours
  • AAID Las Vegas Mini Implants LectureWorkshop, 2019, 3 hours
  • AAID ePoster- oral ultrasonics, 2019 
  • Shatkin Lecture Charleston SC Mini Implants Nov 1, 2019, 4 hours
  • MOI Montreal Canada-Dental Implant Complications Dec 6 2019- 1 hour
  • TexMax AAID Applied Clin Anatomy Complications Feb 6-7, 2020, 10 hours
  • Implant Seminars (Garg) Zoom Lecture Anatomical Complications 1Hr May 5, 2020
  • Damascus University Dent Med Damascus Syria- Dr Anas Abdo 4hr Zoom Aug 29, 2021
  • CSDA Annual Meeting Mohegan Sun, Mini Implant Debate May 12, 2022- Larry Ryan
  • In Service- 42 North Groton Dental Group- Peri-implantitis- June 29, 2022
  • AGD Annual Meeting- Orlando Fla- Anatomical Complications- 1 hour lecture July 30, 2022
  • Int Academy Mini Dent Implants- National Harbor- Mini Implant Anat Issues Aug 4, 2022 1 hour

Other Activities in Dentistry
  • Consultant- Windham Community Memorial Hospital Sleep Clinic 2003-2006
  • Eastern Conn. Health Systems Agency-Board of Directors-1977-1982
  • Natchaug Psychiatric Hospital- Medical Staff- 1988-1990
  • Windham School System- Dental Consultant- 1978-1990
  • Northeastern Conn. Dental Society- Pres. 1976-1978
  • Windham Region Vocational Tech School- Dental Assist. Chief Advisor-1975-1979
  • National Medical Insurance Consultants, N.Y., N.Y.- Consultant-1994-04
  • Proctor and Gamble, Cincinnati, Ohio- Actisite Consultant- 1995
  • Interview: St Louis Ladue News- Grapefruit Drug Interact- Mary Blackwood
  • Council of Advisors-Gerson Lehrman Group-2003-2020-Health Care Div- top 5%
  • Coleman Consulting- advisor 2006-2020
  • Editorial Consultant- Academy News- Academy of Osseointegration 2004-2007
  • Exam Trend Committee- American Board Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry
  • Exam question writer- American Board of General Dentistry
  • Interview: Barron’s- Dental Implant Industry- Vito Racanelli
  • AAID Admissions and Credentials Committee- Exam writer/examiner 2005-2012
  • American Board of General Dentistry- Examination Mentor
  • Coordinating Editor- Oakstone Publishing-Practical Reviews Gen Dentistry2006-09
  • Reviewer- General Dentistry- journal of the AGD
  • American Dental Association- Clinical Evaluator (ACE)
  • Reviewer- Journal of the American Dental Association
  • Reviewer- ASME Journal
  • Reviewer- J of Oral Implantology
  • Reviewer- Indian Journal Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery- Dr. S. M. Balaji
  • Reviewer- Artificial Organs
  • Reviewer- International Journal of Clinical Dentistry
  • Reviewer- Clinical Anatomy CA-08-0428
  • Reviewer- OMICS Publishing Group/Bio- 15-364	
  • Literature Review Editor- Journal of Oral Implantology 2010- 2012
  • Reviewer- Clinical Cosmetic Investigational Dent- Dove Med Press
  • Editorial Board J Oral Implantology- 2012-present
  • American College of Forensic Examiners Institute- board member 2013-2015
  • Reviewer- Medical Devices: Evidence and Research- Dove Medical Press Journals
  • Reviewer- Saudi Dental Journal
  • Reviewer- Saudi Medical Journal
  • Editorial Board- J of Dental Surgery March 2013-present
  • Editorial Board-Reviewer- Chronic Diseases International 2014
  • Editorial Board Member- International Journal of Clinical Implant Dentistry
  • AAID- Annual Conference Education Committee- 2015-17
  • AAID- Education Committee 2016-2018 plan annual conferences
  • Reviewer- Local and Regional Anesthesia- 2016
  • Press Release-XenograftJOI http://www.prweb.com/releases/xenograft/implants/prweb13336193.htm
  • Editorial Board- SciTz Dentistry: Research & Therapy
  • Science Advisory Board- life science and medicine member
  • AAID MaxiCourse Education Committee 2016-17
  • AAID Annual Conference Education Committee 2016-18
  • Reviewer- BMJ Case Reports- British Medical Journal Case Reports
  • Reviewer- Acta Odontogica Scandinavica
  • EditorialBoard- J Advanced Dental Sciences, Delhi, India
  • Reviewer- Current Dentistry- 2018
  • Oakstone Publishing- Advisory Board- 2016-present
  • Reviewer- Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research-3 reviews- certificate
  • Editorial Board- J of Surgery- 2018
  • AAID 2020-21 Honored Fellow Committee
  • Reviewer- Bioengineering

Community Service
  • Windham Area Heart Fund Chairman 
  • Windham Area American Cancer Society Chairman 
  • Willimantic Chamber of Commerce- Board of Directors
  • Windham Senior Citizens Dental Clinic- Founder- 1984
  • Direct Relief Foundation- Guatemala- April 1973, April 1975
  • Operation Friendship, American Medical Team, Yibin, Sichuan, Peoples Republic of China, Sept1-30,1994                                           
  • Conn. Bank and Trust- Advisory Board- 1987-89
  • Boston Museum of Science- Scientist by Mail- 1995-1999
  • Board of Directors, St. Joseph’s Living Center- 2003-2011
  • Christopher Society- Diocese of Norwich, Connecticut
  • Order of Malta. Nov 9, 2007- present
  • American Dental Association- Donated Dental Services-Clinician 
  • Bimaxillary implant supported fixed complete dentures.
  • Complete mandibular denture Class III.
  • CenterLearningRetire U of Ct 1-22-13 2hr lect TravelWorkFriendUnfriendNations
  • Connecticut Special Olympics July 2014, Sept 2016 croquet coach- Watch Hill, R.I.
  • Riverfront- Groton, Conn. – advocate 2015
  • Usher volunteer- Pope Francis Mass Madison Square Garden Sept. 25, 2015
  • Board of Directors- St Edmunds Enders Island Retreat/Recovery 2019-present
  • Connecticut Mission of Mercy April 14, 2019
  • Prison Ministry- Universal Life Church- Cheshire Connecticut Dept of Corrections
  • Georgetown University Alumni Association Dental Board 2021-24

Awards
  • U of Md. - AXS chemistry honors fraternity
  • Georgetown U School of Dentistry- Tobacco Council- 4 research fellowship awards
  • ADA- Volunteer Service Awards- Guatemala and Peoples Republic of China
  • AGD- Life Long Learning and Service Recognition 2008 
  • ADA- Donated Dental Services Award 
  • AAID- Honored Fellow
  • Mensa
  • AAID Lew Research Award 2022

Additional Accomplishments
Innkeeper- Shelter Harbor Inn, Westerly, Rhode Island. 23-room hotel, 60-seat restaurant
  • Certified food service manager ServSafe
  • Certified alcohol server ServSafe