Douglas J Alterman DMD
Summary
Dental professional with vast knowledge of clinical procedures and medical and dental terminology . Emphasis throughout has been in complex restorative care and restorative and cosmetic dentistry.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Professor/ Director of DFP
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC
08.2019 - Current
I taught a course involving Dental Occlusion to first year dental students. This course also involved pre-clinical laboratory activities. I also serves as an attending throughout the week in the student clinic , working with 3rd and 4th year students.
My administrative duties involved being the director of the Director of Dental Faculty Practice. This involved coordinating all personnel and budgets. I implemented many changes to promote growth and a positive patient and staff experience.
Private Practitioner
Douglas J Alterman DMD PA
Charleston, SC
06.1988 - 07.2019
I managed and practiced restorative dentistry for 32 years. I bought a failing dental practice in 1988 and grew the practice into a thriving and successful leader in the community.
Dental Officer
U. S. Naval Ship , USS Ponce LPD-15
Norfolk, VA
06.1986 - 06.1988
Responsible for the dental readiness of over 3000 active duty sailors and Marines. Constantly led the Atlantic Fleet in Dental readiness
Education
High School Diploma - High School
Porter-Gaud School
1977
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Tulane University
1981
D.M.D. - Dentistry
Medical University of South Carolina
1985
General Practice Residency Certificate - Dentistry
Naval Medical Center San Diego - Dentistry
Restorative and occlusal studies
LD Pankey Institute
1993
Esthetic Dentistry
The Center for Esthetic Excellence
2000
Posterior and Anterior Ceramics
The Center for Esthetic Excellence
2005
Esthetic Dentistry and Occlusion
PankeyAltermanAltermanThe Eubanks Teaching Institute
2007
Implant placement and restoration
The Whitecap Institute
2010
Skills
Superior patient centered service- Detailed treatment planning for complex restorative and esthetic dental cases
- Management skills in running a successful private practice of over 30 years
Affiliations
American Association of Cosmetic Dentistry
American Dental Association
American Academy of General Dentistry
South Carolina State Board of Dentistry 2010-2016
President 2015-2016
Volunteer at MUSC as Instructor 2002-2009
Best Clinical Instructor 2022
Faculty Award for Best Instructor 2022
Best Clinical Instructor 2023
Most Approachable Instructor, 2023
Best Clinical instructor 2024
Best Clinical instructor 2025
Course Director
- Course director Preclinical Occlusion
- Course director Introduction to Dentistry
- Course director Fundamentals of Treatment Planning
- Course director Advanced Occlusion
Timeline
Assistant Professor/ Director of DFP
Medical University of South Carolina
08.2019 - Current
Private Practitioner
Douglas J Alterman DMD PA
06.1988 - 07.2019
Dental Officer
U. S. Naval Ship , USS Ponce LPD-15
06.1986 - 06.1988
High School Diploma - High School
Porter-Gaud School
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Tulane University
D.M.D. - Dentistry
Medical University of South Carolina
General Practice Residency Certificate - Dentistry
Naval Medical Center San Diego - Dentistry
Restorative and occlusal studies
LD Pankey Institute
Esthetic Dentistry
The Center for Esthetic Excellence
Posterior and Anterior Ceramics
The Center for Esthetic Excellence
Esthetic Dentistry and Occlusion
PankeyAltermanAltermanThe Eubanks Teaching Institute
Implant placement and restoration
The Whitecap Institute
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