Dr. Kenneth Bural

Biography

Kenneth Bural received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff in 1978, followed by his Doctor of Dental Surgery in 1988 and Master of Science in Prosthodontics in 1990 from the University of Michigan. He is an Associate Professor Emeritus in the Department of Biologic and Materials Sciences/Prosthodontics at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry. Previously, he served as the Director of the Office of Multicultural Affairs. His teaching responsibilities included directing courses on Fixed Prosthodontic Principles and leading the Advanced Lecture Series and Complete Denture Seminar for graduate residents. His clinical and research interests encompass Prosthodontic rehabilitation, focusing on removable, conventional, and implant-supported fixed prostheses. He has conducted research on the effects of aging on the color of prosthetic restorative materials and the bond strength of denture base acrylic resins. Bural has also studied precision fit methods for both implant and tooth-supported Prosthodontic rehabilitations. He is an active Fellow in multiple professional organizations, including the Academy of Prosthodontics and the American Dental Association.

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