About Dr. Abbate

Education

L.D. Pankey Institute
Comprehensive Occlusion TM
Key Biscayne, Florida
Graduated 1988

University of Detroit Mercy
College of Dentistry
Graduated 1980

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI
Chemistry Major/Math Minor
Graduate 1974

Continuing Education

Basic Cardiac Life Support
American Red Cross – C.P.R. Certified

Synergy Training Program
Mini-Residency Program in Implant Restorative Dentistry. Dr. Faulkner
Grosse Pointe, MI
Sept.-Dec. 2002

Advance Endodontic Training
Extensive courses in Endodontics with Dr. Schuller
Boston University, Boston, MA

Anterior Aesthetics
Covering latest techniques in veneer implants with Dr. Rosenthall
New York, NY
Feb.-March 1999

Creating a Thriving Practice in the New Health Care Environment
Comprehensive care, developing communications skills, preventing insurance interference in the Doctor/Patient relationship. Dr. Joe Nemeth with Joy Millis
Southfield, MI
1995

Attended many other seminars featuring nationally and internationally known speakers with over 1,000 educational hours accumulated to date.

Educational Appointments (Teaching)

President of University of Detroit Board of Directors Alumni. 1999-2001

University of Detroit Mercy Dental School. 1981-84; Operative Dentistry

St. Clair College 1994-present; Offering dental internships and on the job training to dental students.

Professional Societies

Recognized as a member in good standing:

American Dental Association

Detroit District Dental Society

Academy of General Dentists