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Dr. John Ference is an Associate Professor at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), College of Dental Medicine, where he serves as Digital Residency Director. His work focuses on integrating digital tools, additive/subtractive manufacturing, and artificial intelligence into dental education to enhance prosthetic fabrication and patient care.
- Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD), University of Pittsburgh
- Master of Public Health (MPH), University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health
- Prosthodontic Residency Certificate, University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine
- Master of Science in Dentistry (MDS), University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine
- Bachelor of Science, Citadel College
His research explores CAD-CAM technologies, metal printing, and hybrid analog-digital workflows for dentures and prostheses, collaborating with mechanical engineering teams on IRB-approved studies. He mentors residents in ethical technology adoption and leads partnerships with tech companies to advance digital dental education.
Dr. Ference’s expertise spans dental materials, computational design, and clinical innovation. He has lectured internationally in Iraq and Afghanistan, co-authored publications in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, and contributed chapters to Barron’s Dental Admission Testing Book.
As a combat veteran with 38+ years in the military, he combines leadership experience with a commitment to community outreach through Charleston’s Navigation Center, providing dental care to unhoused populations.
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