Date of Birth:  August 8, 1946

MILITARY EXPERIENCE

U. S. Air Force (Dental Corps) 1972 - 1980  (active duty)
                                                 1980 – 1996 (reserve duty)

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS

*   Louisiana State University School of Dentistry, New Orleans, LA
** Nova Southeastern University School of Dentistry, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

HONORS AND SPECIAL MEMBERSHIPS

RECOGNIZED SPECIALTY BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS

PUBLICATIONS
Books:
Caudill, R.F., "New Attachment Procedures" and "New Attachment Procedures:  Treatment Guidelines" In Decision Making in Periodontology, Hall WB ( ed ), B.C. Decker, Inc., Toronto, pp. 208-211, 1988.
Caudill, R.F., "Establishing an Esthetic Gingival Appearance", Ch. 2 and 9 In Esthetics of Anterior Fixed Prosthodontics, Chiche G., Pinault. A. ( eds ), Quintessence, 1994.
Caudill, R.F., "Guided Bone Regeneration in Conjunction with Dental Endosseous Implants", Ch. 26 In Endosseous Implants for Maxillofacial Reconstruction, Block M.B., Kent, J.N. ( eds ), W.B. Saunders, 1995.
Caudill, R.F.,  "Esthetic Periodontics (Periodontal Plastic Surgery)" In Fundamentals of Periodontics, Wilson,T.G. ( ed ), Quintessence, Carol Stream, Illinois, Ch. 26, 1996.
Journal Articles:
Caudill, R., Periodontal Care for Cancer Patients, J. La Dent Assoc., 42 (1): 13-15, 1984.
Cassingham, R., Yukna, R., Caudill, R., Evans, G., Mayer, E., Miller, S., Simon, J.  Six Month Evaluation of Calcitek ® in Periodontal Osseous Defects. Abstract #392, J. Dent. Res. 64: 218, 1985.
Yukna, R., Harrison, B., Caudill, R., Evans, G., Mayer, E., Miller, S.  Evaluation of Periograf ® (Durapatite Ceramic) as an Alloplastic Implant in Periodontal Osseous Defects.  II. Twelve Month Re-entry Results. J. Perio. 56 (9): 540-547, 1985.
Yukna, R., Cassingham, R., Caudill, R., Evans, G., Simon, J., Miller, S., Mayer, E.  Six Month Evaluation of Calcitite ® (Hydroxylapatite Ceramic) in Periodontal Osseous Defects. Int. J. Perio. Res. Dent. 34-45, March 1986.
Caudill, R.  Sarcoidosis of the Gingiva-An Elusive Diagnosis. Int. J. Perio. Res. Dent. 2: 66-74, 1988.
Caudill, R., Kasten, F.  Differential Attachment of Gingival Epithelial Cells for Assessing Root Toxicity. AADR Abstract #1248, J. Dent. Res. 65: 308, 1986.
Caudill, R., Meffert, R., Steiner, R.  Response of Selected Calcium Phosphate Materials When Placed in Artificially Created Osseous Defects in Dogs. (Supported by Calcitek, Inc., San Diego, California).
Meffert, R.M., Thomas, J.R., Caudill R.F.  Hydroxylapatite Implantation-Clinical and Histologic Analysis of a Treated Lesion and Speculations Regarding Healing Phenomena.  Int. J. Perio. Res. Dent., 61-66, June 1986.
Coldiron, N.B., Yukna, R.A., Weir, J., Caudill, R.F.  A Quantitative Study of Cementum Removal with Hand Curettes. J. Perio. 61: 293-299, 1990.
Caudill, R., Meffert, R.M.  Histologic Analysis of the Osseointegration of Endosseous Implants in Simulated Extraction Sockets with and without e-PTFE Barriers.  Part I. Preliminary Findings. Int. J. Perio. Res. Dent. 3: 207-216, 1991.
Caudill, R.F., Meffert, R.M., Tillmans, H., Lancaster, D.,  Response to e-PTFE Barriers Overlying Implants into Simulated Extraction Sockets. J. Dent. Res. 70: 347, 1991 (AADR Abstract #652).
Kios, A.R., Graham, G.S., Caudill, R., Fatone, M.A., Broome, J.C., Tumey, E.C.  Periodontal Effect of Subgingival Irrigation with the Cavimed System. J. Dent. Res. 70: 324, 1991 (AADR Abstract #470).
Knox, R., Caudill, R., Meffert, R.,  Histologic Evaluation of Dental Endosseous Implants Placed in Surgically Created Extraction Defects. Int. J. Perio. Res. Dent. 11 (5): 365-375, 1991.
Zablotsky, M., Meffert, R., Caudill, R., Evans, G.  Histological and Clinical Comparisons of Guided Tissue Regeneration on Dehisced Hydroxylapatite-Coated and Titanium Endosseous Implant Surfaces:  A Pilot Study.  Int. J. Oral Maxillofac. Implants 6: 294-303, 1991.
Caudill, R., Lancaster, D.  Histologic Analysis of the Osseointegration of Endosseous Implants in Simulated Extraction Sockets with and without e-PTFE Barriers.  Part II.  Histomorphometric Findings. J. Oral Implantol. 19 (3): 209-215, 1993.
Siddiqui, A., Caudill, R.F.  Proceedings of the Fourth International Symposium on Implant Dentistry:  Focus on Esthetics. J. Pros. Dent. 72: 623-634, 1994.
Evans, G.H., Mendez, A.J., Caudill, R.  A Comparison of Loaded and Unloaded HA Coated Implants and Titanium Screw Implants in Canine Mandibles. Int. J. Oral Maxillofac. Implants, 11: 360-371, 1996.
Evans, G., Mendez, A., Caudill R.  Evaluation of the Mobility of Three Different Endosseous Implant Designs. J. Dent. Res. 77 (IADR Abstracts) #1660, 1998.
Severson,S., Vernino,A.R., Caudill,R., Holt,R., Church,C., Davis,A.  Effect of Early Exposure on the Integration of Dental Implants in the Babooon: Part I - Clinical Findings at Uncovering.  Int. J. Periodontics Restorative Dent.  20 (2):  163-171, 2000.                                                                            
Caudill  R., Vernino, A.R., Holt, R., Severson, S., Church, C.  Effect of  Unintentional Exposure of Two-Stage Implants Upon Subsequent Osseointegration: Six Months Post Loading Histological Findings.  Int. J. Periodontics Restorative Dent. 20 (3): 307-314, 2000.
Vernino, A.R., Kohles, S.S., Holt, Jr, R.A., Lee, H-M, Caudill, R.F., Kenealy, J.N.  Dual-Etched Implants Loaded After 1- and 2-Month Healing Periods: A Histologic Comparison in Baboons.  Int. J. Perio & Res. Dent. 22 (4) 399-407, 2002.
RESEARCH CONDUCTED
Caudill, R., Bayshore, T.  A Study of Neonatal Thymectomy in Rats and the Effects of a Transplanted Thymus on the Rate of Rejection of Skin Grafts, Undergraduate Research, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, 1968 (Unpublished).
Caudill, R., Kasten, F.  Disclosure of Root Contaminants by Fluorescent Dyes. (Intramural Research Project, LSUSD).
Caudill, R., Kasten, F., Yoshioka, S.  Comparison of the Effectiveness of Root Detoxification Using Smoothness Criteria Versus Disclosure of Contaminants by Fluorescein Dye-An In Vitro Study. (Intramural Research Project, LSUSD).
Caudill, R.  Countertorque Testing and Histomorphometric Analysis of Various Intraoral Implant Surfaces in Canines. 3 i , West Palm Beach, Florida, 1994-97.
Caudill, R.F., Vernino, A., Holt, R., Lee, H., Kohles, S., Kenealy, J.  Acid-Etched Implants Loaded After One and Two-Month Healing Periods - A Histologic Comparison in Baboons.  3 i , Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, 1997-99.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES GIVEN
“That Periodontist – Just What is He Thinking About Periodontal Treatment Methods?” Florida Dental Association Annual Meeting, Orlando, Florida, June 13, 2003
“That Periodontist – Just What is He Thinking About Endosseous Implant Placement?” Florida Dental Association Annual Meeting, Orlando, Florida, June 13, 2003
“Radiology and Imaging Techniques for Implant Treatment Planning,” Nova Southeastern University, October 19, 2005
29th Annual Periodontics Review Course, San Antonio, Texas, February 8 – 10, 2006
“Implant Related Radiology and Digital Imaging,” Nova Southeastern University, January 24, 2007
30th Annual Periodontics Review Course, New Orleans, Louisiana, January 31 – February 2, 2007
31st Annual Periodontics Review Course, New Orleans, Louisiana, February 27 – March 1, 2008

CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES ATTENDED (1996-present)
BiomendT and Tissue Regeneration - North Palm Beach County Dental Society - Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, October 15, 1996
Sinus Lift Procedures - Academy of General Dentistry - Chicago, Illinois, January 27, 1997
Advances in Tissue Engineering & Regeneration - The Institute for Advanced Dental Studies - Orlando, Florida, April 17, 18, 1997
Bone Biology and Bone Grafting for the Next Century - Implant Innovations, Inc. and the University of Miami - Palm Beach, Florida, May 10, 1997
Local Anesthesia Update - University of Kentucky College of Dentistry Continuing Dental Education - Lexington, Kentucky, October 3, 1997
Esthetic Implant Site Development: The Restorative Connection - The American Academy of Periodontology 83 rd Annual Meeting - San Diego, California, October 5, 1997
Root Coverage and Membranes - The American Academy of Periodontology 83 rd Annual Meeting - San Diego, California, October 6, 1997
Update on Ectopically Positioned Teeth - The American Academy of Periodontology 83 rd Annual Meeting - San Diego, California, October 6, 1997
Treatment Planning 2000; Interdisciplinary Choices, Options and Solutions - The American Academy of Periodontology 83 rd Annual Meeting - San Diego, California, October 7, 1997
An Afternoon with the Masters/Surgical Procedures Via Video and Live Interaction - The American Academy of Periodontology 83 rd Annual Meeting - San Diego, California, October 7, 1997
New Advances in the Management of Intrabony Defects - The American Academy of Periodontology 83 rd Annual Meeting - San Diego, California, October 8, 1997
Predictable Attachment Solutions - Sterngold-ImplaMed's Dental Education Programs - Palm Beach Gardens, October 22, 1997
HIV/Aids Awareness for the Dental Practice - Central Palm Beach County Dental Association - West Palm Beach, Florida, November 8, 1997
Dental Jurisprudence and Ethics - Domestic Violence - Central Palm Beach County Dental Association - West Palm Beach, Florida, November 8, 1997
Guided Bone Regeneration: A Hands-On Workshop - Tampa Florida, February 28, 1998
"101" Technology Pearls for Dentistry - 16 th Annual Farber Day Lecture Series - Boca Raton, Florida, April 25, 1998
Periodontics Course - Atlantic Coast Dental Research Clinic - Lake Worth, Florida, May 1998
Regenerative Success:  The Principles. The Procedures. The Predictability - 3 rd Annual Regeneration Symposium - Boston, Massachusetts, September 12, 1998
Predictable Prosthetics Through Precise Implant Placement - The American Academy of Periodontology 84 th Annual Meeting - Boston, Massachusetts, September 14, 1998
The Interdental Papillae: Interdisciplinary Approach to Preservation/Reconstruction - The American Academy of Periodontology 84 th Annual Meeting - Boston, Massachusetts, September 14, 1998
Special Video Session on Enamel Matrix Surgical Techniques and Sinus Augmentation with Implants - The American Academy of Periodontology 84th Annual Meeting - Boston, Massachusetts, September 15, 1998
The Art and Science of Monocortical Block Grafting - The American Academy of Periodontology 84 th Annual Meeting - Boston, Massachusetts, September 15, 1998
Taking the Byte Out of Technology - American Dental Association - San Francisco, California, October 23, 1998
A Synergistic Approach to Implant Dentistry - The 3 i International Symposium - Lake Buena Vista, Florida, January 29-30, 1999
"Periodontal Bone Regeneration", Dr. James Mellonig - Southern Academy of Periodontology - St. Petersburg Beach, Florida, June 24, 2000
Periodontics 2000 - Southern Academy of Periodontology - St. Petersburg Beach, Florida, June 25, 2000
Platelet Rich Plasma Workshop - VII Latin American Symposium - Miami, Florida, July 16, 2000
American Academy of Periodontology Annual Meeting - Honolulu, Hawaii, September 17-20, 2000
"Update on Surgical Procedures in Implant Dentistry", Dr. Daniel Buser, Nova Southeastern School of Dentistry, October 4, 2001
American Academy of Periodontology Annual Meeting - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, October 8-10, 2001
"Clinical Applications For Host Modulatory Therapy",Collagenex Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, April 25, 2002
"Enhancing Esthetics with Periodontal Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery" (AAP) - Chicago, Illinois, May 18-19, 2002
"The Cutting Edge of Periodontal Research: News You Can Use", Drs.Ray Williams, Steven Offenbacher, and Roy Page, Destin, Florida, June 16-19, 2002
"Definitive Treatment and Post-Treatment Management - Occlusal Considerations, Dr. Peter Neff, Orlando, FL, June 20, 2002
"Digital Radiography and Digital Imaging-State of the Art", Dr, J. Khademi, Orlando, Florida, June 21, 2002
"The Orthodontic/ Restorative/Periodontal Interface", Dr. R. Boyd, Orlando , Florida, June 21, 2002
"Update on HIV / AIDS and Other Infectious Diseases Pertinent To the Practice of Dentistry", Dr.R. Mufson, Orlando, Florida, June 22, 2002
"Complex Patient Treatment Planning, Including     Immediate Loading and Ridge Preservation", Dr. R. Marx, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, September 19, 2002.
“Impact of Orthodontic Innovations on Periodontal Therapy,” Drs. Farguson, Viaskalic, and Wilcko, AAP, New Orleans, Louisiana, September 27, 2002
“Advanced Surgical Workshop,” Dr. Lazzara, 3i Institute for Implant & Reconstructive Dentistry, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, November 22, 2002
“A Systemic Approach to the Management of Periodontal Disease,” Dr. Sweeting, West Palm Beach, Florida, February 12, 2004
“Sinus Lift Surgery: An Evidence-based Approach to Treatment,” Dr. Wallace, AAP, Orlando, Florida, March 26, 2004
“Advanced Surgical Workshop,” Drs. Swift and Olin, 3i Institute for Implant & Reconstructive Dentistry, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, May 21, 2004
“Regeneration: Heroics or Routine Periodontics?” Dr. Bowers, Amelia Island, Florida, July 3, 2004
“Computer Guided Implantology,” Dr. Rosenfeld, Materialize Symposium, Las Vegas, Nevada, October 15 & 16, 2004
“Oral Plastic Surgery,” Dr. Miller, AAP, Orlando, Florida, November 14, 2004
“Alternatives in Techniques and Materials for the Maxillary Sinus,” Drs. Fugazzotto, Langer, Oates, Pikes, Saadoun, and Wallace, Orlando, Florida, November 15, 2004
“Implant Complications – Etiology and Management,” Drs. Krauser and Lazzara, AAP, Orlando, Florida, November 16, 2004
“(Implant) Immediate Loading from A to Z,” 3i International Symposium, Lake Buena Vista, Florida, February 3, 2005
“Implant Infinity,” 3i International Symposium, Lake Buena Vista, Florida, February 4 and 5, 2005
Zimmer Puros Block Allograft Training Course, Kissimmee, Florida, April 6, 2005
“Emerging Trends in Implant Dentistry,” Drs. Meltzer and Sclar, 3i Institute for Implant and Reconstructive Dentistry, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, July 22 and 23, 2005
“World Celebration – 40 years of Osseointegration,” São Paulo, Brazil, September 22 – 24, 2005
“Practical Clinical Decisions: Implant Dentistry in Your Office,” Drs. Nevins and Lewis, 3i Institute for Implant and Reconstructive Dentistry, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, October 7 and 8, 2005
“Annual Meeting of American Association for Dental Research,” Orlando, Florida, March 11, 2006
“Hard and Soft Issue Regeneration for Ideal Implant Placement,” Drs. Sonick and Wallace, 3i. Institute for Implant and Reconstructive Dentistry, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, April 6 and 7, 2006
“Periodontally Accelerated Osteogenic Orthodontics,” Dr. Wilcko, Southern Academy of Periodontology, Naples, Florida, June 23 and 24, 2006
“Ridge Augmentation Incorporating Cone Beam CT Technology,” Dr. Russo, Southern Academy of Periodontology, Naples, Florida, June 25, 2006
“Save or Extract the Tooth in the Esthetic Zone?” Drs. Tarnow and Pasquinelli, AAP, San Diego, California, September 17, 2006
“Emerging Trends in Periodontal Regeneration,” Drs. Fugazzotto, Giannoble, Mellonig, and Murakami, AAP, San Diego, California, September 18, 2006
“Mini-Implants to Facilitate Orthodontic Care,” Drs. Bumann and Kerns, AAP, San Diego, California, September 18, 2006
“Management of the Deficient Ridge for Implant Placement,” Drs. Clem, Keith, Pikes and Winter, AAP, San Diego, California, September 19, 2006
 “Predictability and Simplification of Implant Overdentures,” Dr. Vogel, West Palm Beach, Florida, October 10, 2006
“Platform Switching in Implant Restorations,” Dr. Holt, West Palm Beach, Florida, March 6, 2007
“Cosmetic and Rehabilitation Cases from Consult to Delivery,” Dr. Barr, West Palm Beach, Florida, April 10, 2007
BioHorizons Global Symposium, Dr. Allen, Hollywood, Florida, April 12, 2007
Simplant Academy World Conference, Washington D.C., June 1 and 2, 2007
“Esthetic Zone Reconstructions: Synergy of Interactive CT/Hard and Soft Tissue Grafting,” Dr. Pikos, (Ohio State University), July 14, 2007
“Ohio State Implant Clinical Trials: What We Have Learned That Can Help Your Practice!” Dr. McGlumphy, (Ohio State University), July 21, 2007
“Innovations in Periodontics,” Drs. Cha, Fakhry, Tal and Trylovich, AAP, Washington, D.C., October 28, 2007
“Clinical Decisions in Periodontal Regeneration: Using Scientific Evidence to Maximize Treatment,” Dr. Tonetti, AAP, Washington D.C., October 29, 2007
“Piezoelectric-Aided Bone Surgery,” Dr. Thomas, AAP, Washington D.C., October 30, 2007
“Evaluation and Management of Inferior Alveolar and Lingual Nerve Injuries,” Dr. Norkin, West Palm Beach, Florida, November 6, 2007
“TMD and Orofacial Pain,” Drs. Fusilier and Loughner, West Palm Beach, Florida, January 8, 2008
“Ridge Preservation and Augmentation in Dental Implant Therapy,” Drs. Gutierrez and Leal, West Palm Beach, Florida, February 5, 2008
“Single Tooth Implants for the Adolescent Orthodontic Patient,” Dr. Kokich, Orlando, Florida, February 9, 2008
“Surgical and Orthodontic Management of Impacted Teeth,” Dr. Kokich, Orlando, Florida, February 9, 2008
 “Jaw Surgery and Prosthetic Dentistry,” Dr. Rimer, West Palm Beach, Florida, April 1, 2008
“Comprehensive Treatment Planning for the Implant Team,” Dr. Baumgarten, 2008 BioMet 3i Global Symposium, Chicago, Illinois, April 25 and 26, 2008
General Session, 2008 BioMet 3i Global Symposium, Chicago, Illinois, April 25 and 26, 2008
“Minimally Invasive Soft Tissue Coverage: the Patient’s Choice,” Dr. Allen, Southern Academy of Periodontology, Sarasota, Florida, June 20 and 21, 2008
“Sedation Session – Anxiety Management,” Dr. Reed, AAP, Seattle, Washington, September 6, 2008
“Understanding and Managing BioFilms,” Drs. Costerton, Offenbacher and Van Dyke, AAP, Seattle, Washington, September 8, 2008
“Provisional (Temporary) Restorations with Single Tooth and Partially Edentulous Implant Patients,” AAP, Seattle, Washington, September 8, 2008
“Management of the Deficient Ridge,” Drs. Nevins, Pikes and Pilcor, AAP, Seattle, Washington, September 8, 2008
“Dental Implant Planning Using Computerized Tomography,” Drs. Sawisch and Schaumberg, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, October 25, 2008