EDUCATION . . . In Lincoln's writings he wrote ... "I will study hard and get ready and perhaps my chance will come."

This author, teacher, and brilliant lecturer of implantology has worked hard all his life and has had the stamina to go through the school of hard knocks.

From this text I am sure the entire dental profession can benefit through its new dimensions that the author has given to the field of implantology, and from his research of clinical studies, and the knowledge to clear the confusions for the future, and to help mankind.

May God bless this author with all precious things of life, health and happiness. May he continue his research and clinical accomplishments in the field of implantology, which will bring dentistry into the long awaited new dimension, to benefit mankind.

Peter K. Thomas, BS, DDS

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