Dr. John Jude Ference, DMD
ProsthodonticsNPI: 1184713752
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(412) 648-8781Practice Details
About This Provider
Dr. John Ference is a prosthodontist with over 20 years of experience helping patients restore their smiles with advanced dental solutions. He specializes in complete dentures, removable partial dentures, and uses cutting-edge technology like 3D printing and CAD-CAM design to create custom prostheses tailored to each patient's needs. Dr. Ference believes that modern technology, when used thoughtfully and with compassion, can significantly improve your dental care experience. Beyond his practice in Pittsburgh, he has dedicated himself to serving vulnerable populations through community dental outreach and brings a wealth of knowledge earned through military service and advanced education in public health. He is licensed in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and South Carolina, and is a member of the American College of Prosthodontics.
Specialties
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Education & Training
- Citadel College, BS 1980
- US Army War College, Carlisle Barracks, PA, MSS 2002
- University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, DMD 2000
- University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, Certificate in Prosthodontics 2003
- University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health, MPH 2003
- University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, MDS 2004
Credential: DMD
NPI registered: 10/12/2006
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Areas of Focus
Technology & Equipment
- 3D printing
- Additive manufacturing
- Subtractive manufacturing
- Metal printing
- Stereolithography
- CNC milling
- Selective laser sintering
- Digital tools and platforms
- Artificial intelligence in prosthetic fabrication
- CAD-CAM
Professional Memberships
- American College of Prosthodontics
Awards & Recognition
- Recognition at the Medical University of South Carolina as a leader in digital dental education
Beyond the Office
Community outreach with the Navigation Center in Charleston supporting vulnerable and unhoused populations by providing dental services
Military career spanning more than 38 years
Combat veteran who deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom
Licensed in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and South Carolina
Has lectured extensively to international dentists in Iraq and Afghanistan
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