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James Holtan
Associate Professor and Director
Graduate Program in Prosthodontics
Division of Prosthodontics
Department of Restorative Sciences
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Address:
9-176 Moos Tower
515 Delaware Street, SE
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455
Phone: (612) 625-5650
Fax: (612) 626-2655
E-mail: holta001@umn.edu
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Education / Training:
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Degree |
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University of Minnesota Minneapolis, Minnesota
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B.S., D.D.S. |
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June, 1963 |
Naval Dental Clinic Norfolk, Virginia |
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Certificate, Fellowship in Prosthodontics |
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July, 1970 |
Naval Graduate Dental School Bethesda, Maryland |
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Certificate, Residency in Prosthodontics |
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July, 1972 |
Georgetown University Washington, D.C. |
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Certificate in Graduate Studies |
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July, 1972 |
| American Board of Prosthodontics |
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Diploma |
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July, 1974 |
Teaching Experience:
| Position/Institution |
Dates
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University of Minnesota School of Dentistry
Department of Restorative Sciences
Division of Prosthodontics |
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1986-present |
| Director, Graduate Program in Prosthodontics |
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1997-present |
Honors & Awards:
| Military Honors: |
| National Defense Service Medal, US Navy |
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1963 |
| Sea Service Ribbon, US Navy |
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1976 |
| Battle Efficiency Ribbon, US Navy |
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1976 |
| Meritorious Service Medal, US Navy |
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1983 |
| Meritorious Service Medal, US Navy |
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1986 |
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| Other Awards / Honors: |
| Elected OKU |
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1991 |
| Outstanding Instructor Award, |
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1987, 1989, 1990 |
| University of Minnesota School of Dentistry |
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1992 |
| Selected as Faculty Advisor to Student Council |
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1990, 1991, 1992 |
Selected in conjunction with Dr. James Jensen to present graduation address by Class of 1992 |
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1992 |
Selected by graduating class as a sponsor for the graduation ceremony |
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1993, 1994 |
Selected to participate in the "Bush Faculty Development Program on Excellence and
Diversity in Teaching" |
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1994, 1995 |
Accepted to the Graduate School Faculty of the University of Minnesota |
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1994 |
Nominated as first Speaker of the House of Delegates,
American College of Prosthodontists |
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1996 |
Selected Publications:
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Holtan JR, Olin PS, Rudney JR (1991). Dimensional stability of a polyvinylsiloxane impression material following ethylene oxide and steam autoclave sterilization. J Prosthet Dent 65: 519-25.
Lehner CR, Holtan JR (1991). SEM and energy dispersive x-ray surface analysis of the interfacial region of selected porcelain-metal systems.
Schweiz Monatsschr Zahnmed 101: 285-93.
Quick DC, Holtan JR, Ross GK (1992). Use of a scanning laser three-dimensional digitizer to evaluate dimensional accuracy of dental impression materials.
J Prosthet Dent 68: 229-55.
Holtan JR, Nystrom GP, Olin PS, Phelps RA, Phillips JJ, Douglas WH (1994). Bond Strength of Six Dentinal Adhesives. J Dent 22: 92-6.
Holtan JR, Lua J, Belvedere P, Lambert D (1995). Effect of latex gloves on shear bond strength of porcelain laminate veneers. JADA 126:611-616.
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Brief Biographical Data:
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Dr. Holtan arrived at the University of Minnesota
School of Dentistry in 1986 after retiring from
the Dental Corps of the United States Navy. He is
presently an Associate Professor in the School of
Dentistry. He has served in a variety of
educational and administrative positions at the
School of Dentistry including Chair of The
Department of Restorative Sciences from 1997-2004.
Dr. Holtan has authored a number of scientific
abstracts and articles in his area of interest. He
is a member of appropriate professional
organizations including the American Dental
Association, the American College of
Prosthodontists, the American Academy of Fixed
Prosthodontics and the International Association
for Dental Research. Dr. Holtan is currently
Director of the Graduate Program in
Prosthodontics.
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