Jeffrey E. Rubenstein, DMD, MS

Education/Training

Dr. Jeffrey E. Rubenstein was awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biological Sciences (1972) from Rutgers College, a D.M.D. from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (1975) and a Certificate in Prosthodontics with emphasis on Maxillofacial Prosthodontics from M.D. Anderson Hospital and Tumor Institute and a post doctoral M.S. from the University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston, Texas (1980)

Dr. Rubenstein teaches:

• Prosthodontics 563 Intra-oral Maxillofacial Prosthetics
• Prosthodontics 564 Extra-oral Maxillofacial Prosthetics
• Prosthodontics 571 Prosthodontics Seminar
• Prosthodontics 660 Clinical Teaching Graduate Prosthodontics
• Dentistry 540 Implant Dentistry (contributing lecturer)· D586 Perio/Pros Seminar (contributing lecturer)
• Dentistry 534 Geriatric Dentistry(contributing lecturer)

Research Interests

Dr. Rubenstein is Professor and Director of the Prosthodontic Faculty Practice and Maxillofacial Prosthetic Service. His research focus is that of developing cutting edge technological approaches toward the oro-facial rehabilitation of the patient with anatomical compromise in the region of the head and neck. Dr. Rubenstein along with the surgical/reconstructive team at the University of Washington Medical Center have collaborated to facilitate improved function and restoration of such patients with significant and severe compromise and insult to their oro-facial anatomy stemming from management of oro-facial cancer treatment, trauma or congenital disorders. He also has attempted to develop research projects for graduate students and undergraduate dental students stemming from his seminal research on interface fit of implant components and prostheses. Further, clinical trials on cutting edge techniques such as ProceraÒ All Ceramic Restorations and computer generated implant abutments and frameworks has also been a focus of research activity. He has authored a number of publications in the periodic and text literature. As well he has actively contributed to University of Washington Continuing Education Programs, and lectured locally, nationally and internationally.

Awards and Professional Service:

He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics, a Fellow in the American Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics and American College of Prosthodontists. Recently he was inducted as an Associate Fellow in the Academy of Prosthodontics. Dr. Rubenstein is a Past President of the Washington State Society of Prosthodontists and currently is Vice-President Elect of the American Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics. He currently serves as editorial review boards of the The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry and the International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Implants. Just recently, Dr. Rubenstein was informed that he will be listed in the inaugural edition of “Best Dentists in the United States”.

Personal Interests:

Dr. Rubenstein has a wide array of interests which include hiking, cross country skiing, snow shoeing, travel especially to places he has never been, chess, reading, theater, classical music, and gardening (he recently designed and built a large waterfall/pond) to name a few.