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At the DuCoin Center for Advanced Dentistry, you will find that Dr. DuCoin takes care of your teeth but care about you! He cares about your total health, and can show you the many ways he can improve and maintain your dental health and your smile.
He has received rigorous post-doctoral training in the art and science of cosmetic dentistry as well as implant dentistry. Implants function as your natural teeth, and restore your ability to chew and smile again. Improve your smile with whiter, brighter, straighter teeth using veneers or our successful in office whitening techniques. He is known for cosmetic dentistry, gentle dental care, and of course, dental implants. So if you have a big dental problem, a small dental need, or just a question for the dentist, give Carolyn at Dr. DuCoin's office a call or send an email. She can reserve a free consultation with Dr. DuCoin so you can see what he can do for you. He is a dentist who cares about his patients, and can bring out your best smile. After you meet him, you will agree.
Post - Graduate Education
Biomedical Engineering - Drexel University
Doctor of Dental Medicine - University of Pennsylvania
Dental Implants - Medical College of Georgia
Staff Members:
Mary : Office Manager
Carolyn : Patient Coordinator
Mindy : Registered Dental Hygienist
Linda : Dental Assistant
PERSONAL Married, six children
Birth date: January 23, 1950
Birthplace: Camden, New Jersey
EDUCATION
Doctor of Dental Medicine, May, 1982 University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Master of Science, June, 1973
Biomedical Engineering, Drexel University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science, June, 1972
Drexel University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
LICENSURE Florida Dental License; August, 1983
Pennsylvania Dental License; June, 1982
North East Regional Board; May, 1982
Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate; June, 1972 Certified to teach High School Chemistry, Biology, General Science, Mathematics and Physics.
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENT
Co-Director, Implant Dentistry Section Atlantic Coast Dental Research Clinic Palm Beach County Community College West Palm Beach, Florida 1990 to 2000.
JOURNAL APPOINTMENTS
Associate Editor, Journal of Oral Implantology
1992 - present
Editor, Atlantic Coast Dental Research Center, Newsletter
1992 - 2000
ACADEMIC HONORS
Dean's List, University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine
1979, 1980, 1981, 1982
Award in Oral Radiology, American Academy of Dental Radiology, 1982
O.K.U., National Dental Honor Society, 1982
Highest Clinical Grade, Florida Dental Board Examination, June, 1983
POST-GRADUATE HONORS
Diplomate, American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry, 1991
Fellow, American Academy of Implant Dentistry, 1994
Fellow, Academy of General Dentistry, 1991
Who's Who in Dentistry, 1994 - 1995
ARTICLES AND PRESENTATIONS
14 Journal Articles
21 Presentations, National & International
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
Immediate Past-President
American Academy of Implant Dentistry, 2004 - 2005
President
American Academy of Implant Dentistry, 2003- 2004
President
Southern District, American Academy of Implant Dentistry, 1997
President
Atlantic Coast Dental Research Center
Palm Beach County Community College, 1996
Board of Directors
American Academy of Implant Dentistry
1996 to present
Board of Directors
Atlantic Coast Dental Research Center
Palm Beach County Community College, 1991 - 2000
Board of Directors
American Academy of Implant Prosthodontics, 1991,1992.
President-Elect
American Academy of Implant Dentistry, 2003
Chairman, Nomination Committee
American Academy of Implant Dentistry, 2004 - 2005
Chairman, ABOI Liaison Committee
American Academy of Implant Dentistry, 2002 - 2004
Chairman, Bylaws Committee
American Academy of Implant Dentistry,. 2003
Chairman, Executive & Officers Committee
American Academy of Implant Dentistry, 2003 - 2004
Chairman, Study Club Committee
American Academy of Implant Dentistry, 2002 - 2003
Chairman, Membership Committee
American Academy of Implant Prosthodontics, 1990 - 1992
Member, Test Item Writing Committee
American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry, 1995 - 2002
Member, Research Committee
American Academy of Implant Dentistry, 1992 - 2001
Member, Membership Committee
American Academy of Implant Dentistry, 1995 - 2000
Member, Public & Professional Relations Committee
American Academy of Implant Dentistry, 1992
Member, Committee on Materials and Devices
American Academy of Implant Dentistry, 1990 to 1992
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Elder,
First Presbyterian Church of Stuart, 2004 - present
Deacon,
First Presbyterian Church of Stuart, 2002 - 2003
Florida State Chamber of Commerce, 1990 - present
Jensen Beach Youth Athletic League
Girls Softball Sponsor, 1991 - 1997
Boys Soccer Sponsor, 1993, 1994
Little League Coach, 1987 - 1991
Boys Soccer Coach, 1987 - 1991
Chairman, Board of Trustees
Jensen Beach Community Church, 1994
Board of Trustees
Jensen Beach Community Church, 1993 - 1996
MEMBER
American Dental Association
American Academy of Implant Dentistry
American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
American Academy of Implant Prosthodontics
International Congress of Oral Implantologists
American College of Oral Implantology
Academy for Implants and Transplants
American Society of Osseointegration
Academy of Osseointegration
Academy of General Dentistry
American Academy of Dental Radiology
It takes more than ambition to succeed in a demanding field. It takes character, ingenuity, dedication, and, of course, the will to succeed. And, for some, it takes an educational and career path with many interesting twists and turns. This is the case with Francis J. DuCoin, D.M.D., M.S., who, today, rates among the most influential dental implantologists in the state.
Dr. DuCoin, who founded the DuCoin Center for Dental Implants in 1987, provides the highest quality of dental care for the young or the young at heart. At the DuCoin Center, which is a leading dental implant facility in Florida, the emphasis is on helping people. "No problem is small to the patient. Some problems are easier to correct while other more significant dental problems may require the stability of secure dental implants to support new teeth." This outstanding care, from examinations and diagnosis to advance implant surgical and reconstructive procedures, is due to someone who does care.
A native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Francis DuCoin is a Drexel University graduate. Usually it requires five years at Drexel to earn a Bachelor's degree. It took Dr. DuCoin five years to obtain both a B.S. in Science and a Master's degree in Biomedical Engineering. Living in the city made him very aware of the situation of underprivileged children. Wanting to help, he became a teacher of high school science in the Philadelphia inner city public school system. After five years, and pondering other avenues to explore for a future career, Dr. DuCoin realized the challenge of dentistry appealed to his commitment to help others and afforded him the opportunity to continue learning in science, medicine and engineering. Interestingly enough, this sudden realization occurred to him while he was having a cavity filled.
Dr. DuCoin attended the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine on a scholarship from the U.S. Public Health Service. This scholarship, which was one of only seventeen awarded nation-wide that year, required Dr. DuCoin spend three years practicing dentistry in a rural area. He selected Okeechobee of which he said, "This was an extremely rewarding experience because I was individually responsible for treating a wide range of people with a multitude of dental problems."
To receive his Oral Implantology training, Dr. DuCoin has traveled thousands of miles around the country learning the most advanced techniques. These trips have taken him from small places like Leawood, Kansas to major centers such as the Medical College of Georgia and Northwestern University.
As Dr. DuCoin's reputation has grown, so has his professional affiliations. He was one of the first dentists in the United States to become a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry. He is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry and a Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry. Continuing his desire to share his knowledge, he has lectured nationally on dental implants and general dentistry. Dr. DuCoin has served on the Board of Directors of the Dental Research Clinic at Palm Beach Community College, where he was also Co-Director of the Dental Implant Section.
The move after dental school to the Treasure Coast was by choice not chance. After living in the city, Dr. DuCoin knew he wanted to raise his family in a peaceful, friendly, healthy community. Stuart was the answer. While there may have been greater financial gain in Philadelphia, he does not believe that is the way success is measured. Equally devoted to his community, Dr. DuCoin served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Jensen Beach Community Church, and has been active in the Jensen Beach Youth Athletic League, local parent/teacher organizations and the chamber of commerce.
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