An oral and maxillofacial surgeon is a surgical specialist in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects in the mouth, jaws, face, and neck. Oral surgeons are the only dental specialists who are surgically trained in a hospital-based residency program for a minimum of four years after dental school. They perform a broad spectrum of operations including extractions, dental implants, bone grafting, removal of cysts and tumors, TMJ disorders, and facial trauma. They are also uniquely trained in office-based anesthesia.

A prosthodontist is a specialist in the replacement of missing teeth. They have completed a full-time two-year residency after dental school. Prosthodontists are experts in the fabrication of implant replacement teeth including crowns, overdentures, dentures, and fixed bridges. They focus on delivering cosmetic and functional prosthetic replacement of missing teeth.

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Dr. Craig Misch received his dental degree from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry in 1985, graduating Omicron Kappa Upsilon (top 5%). Thereafter, he practiced with his brother Dr. Carl Misch for three years at Michigan Implant Dentistry, one of the first practices in the country to focus on dental implant treatment. Dr. Misch then decided to specialize and attended the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine where he received a certificate in Prosthodontics in 1990. He also completed a fellowship in oral implantology at the University of Pittsburgh and in 1992 was awarded a Master of Dental Science degree for his research on dental implants. Dr. Misch was appointed Co-Director of the University of Pittsburgh Oral Implant Center and taught implant dentistry to the postdoctoral residents. An interest in jaw reconstructive surgery led him to enter a four-year residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at St. Francis Medical Center and Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh. He completed his advanced surgical training in 1999 and moved to practice in Florida.

Dr. Misch is board certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and the American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry. He is a Clinical Associate Professor and teaches at four dental schools including the University of Florida, the University of Michigan, the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Misch is an honored member of numerous dental organizations including Fellow of the Academy of Osseointegration, Fellow of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry and Fellow of International Congress of Oral Implantologists. He is also active in several dental organizations. He has served on the Board of Directors for the Academy of Osseointegration and is Chairman of the Education Committee for the Osteo Science Foundation. Dr. Misch is Editor in Chief of the Quintessence publication, The International Journal of Oral Implantology. He also serves on the editorial boards of several other dental journals including the International Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry, Journal of Oral Implantology, and Dentistry Today.

Dr. Misch has published over 70 scientific articles and 22 textbook chapters on dental implants, bone grafting, and implant prosthodontics. He has been the main podium speaker at numerous conferences including the American Dental Association, Academy of Osseointegration, American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, American Association of Periodontology, American College of Prosthodontics, American Academy of Implant Dentistry, and International Congress of Oral Implantologists. In addition, he has lectured extensively throughout North and South America, as well as Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Dentistry Today has recognized Dr. Misch as one of the Leaders in Continuing Dental Education. He is a consultant and has performed clinical research for many dental manufactures. Dr. Misch serves on the advisory board for the Michigan-Pittsburgh-Wyss Regenerative Medicine Resource Center providing grants for research on tissue engineering for dental, oral, and craniofacial tissues.

Dr. Katherine E. Misch received her bachelors degree from Trinity College in Washington, D.C graduating cum laude. In 1991 she received her dental degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. Upon graduation, she was awarded the Teldyne-Hanua award in Prosthodontics, the International Merit Award in Removable Prosthodontics, and the Outstanding Undergraduate Achievement in Prosthodontics from the American College of Prosthodontics. During dental school, she also completed training and licensure in intravenous anesthesia. Dr. Misch then enrolled in a two-year specialty training program in prosthodontics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine at the Highland Drive Veterans Hospital. Prosthodontics is the specialty of restoring teeth and/or replacing missing teeth with artificial substitutes such as dental implants. She completed her residency in 1993 and practiced in the South Hills of Pittsburgh. In 1999 she moved with her husband to Florida and established a specialty office in Sarasota. Her practice is concentrated on implant prosthodontics and cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Misch is an active member of the Academy of Osseointegration and the key opinion group Dentsply PEERS. Her dental peers have voted her a Top Dentist in the Sarasota area.

Dr. Harry Haring is a native of Auburn, Alabama. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in biomedical science from Auburn University in 2013. He then went on to receive his Doctorate of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry in 2017, where he was awarded the American College of Dentists Student Leader Award for his outstanding leadership, scholastic performance, and potential for impact on the profession of dentistry.

Dr. Haring went on to complete an additional three-year specialty training program in prosthodontics at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry. This program focused on restoring and/or replacing missing teeth with an emphasis on complex rehabilitative care, such as highly esthetic cases and dental implants.

With his advanced education, in addition to his passion for esthetics and attention to detail, he is highly qualified to obtain natural results while ensuring the optimal health and longevity of his patients smiles.

Dr. Haring felt drawn to the creative, patient-centered atmosphere and the constant pursuit of excellence found at Misch Implant Dentistry. He believes in being a part of a group practice where patients receive high-quality care from a team of highly trained and respected dental specialists.

As a prosthodontic specialist, his extensive training has established him as an expert in all areas of implant rehabilitation, cosmetic prosthetic care, and complex comprehensive dental treatment. Dr. Haring is an active member of the Southeastern Academy of Prosthodontics, American College of Prosthodontics, and the Academy of Osseointegration.