Amp W. Miller III, DDS

Biography

Education and Post-Graduate Training

• Certificate in Prosthodontics, College of Dentistry, Prosthodontic Certificate, 1980
• DDS, College of Dentistry, D.D.S., 1973
• BS, Southwestern University, 1969, Major - Chemistry, Minor - Biology/English

Teaching Interests

• 2018-2019 - Professor, Department of Restorative Sciences / Comprehensive Dentistry, Texas A&M College of Dentistry, Dallas, Texas
• 2016-2018 - Special Assistant to the Dean for Accreditation, Assistant Chair, Department of Restorative Sciences Texas A&M College of Dentistry, Dallas, Texas
• 2002 - 2016 - Director of Curriculum, Department of Academic Services, Assistant Chairman, Department of Restorative Sciences,  College of Dentistry, Dallas, Texas
• 2001 – 2002- Chairman, Department of Restorative Sciences, College of Dentistry, Dallas, Texas
• 1995 – 2001 - “Interim” Chairman, Department of Restorative Sciences, College of Dentistry, Dallas, Texas
• 1992 - Present - Professor, Restorative Sciences, College of Dentistry, Dallas, Texas
• 1992 - 1993 -  "Interim" Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, College of Dentistry, Dallas, Texas
• 1980 - 1992 - Associate Professor, Fixed Prosthodontics, College of Dentistry, Dallas, Texas (included part-time and full-time during this period)
• 1976 - 1980 - Assistant Professor, Fixed Prosthodontics, College of Dentistry, Dallas, Texas
• 1973 - 1976 -  Instructor, Fixed Prosthodontics, College of Dentistry, Dallas, Texas

Research Interests

Restorative materials, restorative techniques, ceramics, wear, implants, digital dentistry

Selected Publications

Refereed Papers

• Pallis K, Griggs JA, Woody RD, Guillen GE, Miller AW, Fracture of resistance of three all-ceramic restorative systems for posterior applications, J Prosthet Dent. 2004; 91:561-9
• Sadeq A, Cai Z, Woody RD, Miller AW, Effects of interfacial variables on ceramic adherence to cast and machined commercially pure titanium, J. Prosthet Dent. 2003; 90:10-17
• Watanabe I, Tanaka Y, Chikahiro O, Miller AW, Application of cast iron-platinum magnetic attachment to sectional collapsed complete dentures for an edentulous patient with microstomia: a clinical report. J Prosthetic Dent 2002; 88:573-7
• Martin WC, Woody RD, Miller BH, Miller AW, Implant abutment screw rotations and preloads for four different screw materials and surfaces. J Prosthetic Dent, Vol. 86, 24-32, 2001.
• Metzler K, Woody RD, Miller AW, Miller BH, An in vitro investigation of the wear of dental porcelain on human enamel.  J Prosthetic Dent, Vol. 81, Issue 3, 356-64, March 1999.
• Schilling ER, Miller BH, Woody RD, Miller AW, Nunn ME, Marginal gap of crowns made with a phosphate bonded investment and accelerated casting technique.  J Prosthetic Dent, Vol. 81, Issue 2, 129-134, February 1999.
• Konstantoulakis E, Woody RD, Nakajima H, Miller AW, Marginal fit and surface roughness of crowns made with an accelerated casting technique.  J Prosthetic Dent, Vol. 80, Issue 3, 337-345, September 1998.
• Utter JD, Miller BH, Harrison J, Miller AW, Woody RD.  An in vitro study of the retention of prefabricated stainless steel posts using resinous cement and zinc phosphate cement.  J Prosthetic Dent (accepted, manuscript 14102)
• Woody R, Miller A, Staffanou R.  Review of the pH of hemostatic agents used in tissue displacement.  Vol. 70, No. 2, 191-192, August 1993, Journal  of Pros Dent.
• Miller A, Long J, Cole J, Staffanou R.  Shade selection and laboratory  communication.  Quintessence International, Vol. 24, No.5, 305-309, 1993.
• Miller A, Long J, Cole J, Staffanou R.  Farbbestimmung kommunikation zwischen zannarzt und labor, 44.  Jahrgang, heft 6, Juni 1993, Quintessenz (German version of above)
• Okabe T, Miller A.  American Association of Dental Schools Presentation to the FDA Dental Products Panel.  J. Dent. Education  Vol. 55, No. 5, 335-337, 1991.
• Miller A, Okabe T, DePaola D, Cole J.  Amalgam and Mercury Toxicity:  An Update.  Texas Dental Journal, Vol. 108, No. 5, 25-29, May 1991.
• Miller A, Long J, Miller B and Cole J.  A comparison of the fracture strengths of ceramometal crowns versus several all-ceramic crowns. Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, Vol. 68, No. 1, 38-41, July 1992
• Marker V, Miller A, Miller B and Swepston J.  Factors affecting the retention and fit of gold castings.  Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, Vol. 57, No. 4, 425-430, April 1987.
• Swepston J, Miller A.  The incomplete fractured tooth.  Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, Vol. 55, No. 4, 413-416, April 1986
• Swepston J, Miller A.  Esthetic matching.  Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, Vol. 54, No. 5, 623-625, November 1985
• Miller A, Swepston J and Miller B.  Conservative management of occlusal disorders.  Journal of Gnathology, Vol. 4, No. 1, 3-18, September 1985
• Miller A.  Post and core systems, which one is best?  Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, Vol. 48, No. 1, 27-38, July 1982
• Miller A.  Post and core:  Direct cast technique.  Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, Vol. 40, No. 4, 392-397, October 1978.
• Lund N, Matthews L, Miller A.  Once is not enough - Cavity Varnish and Its Application.  Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry.  Vol. 40, No. 5, 534-537, November 1978.

Awards and Honors

• Teacher of the Year Award, Baylor College of Dentistry / Texas A&M College of Dentistry 1992, 2005, 2011, 2018
• Distinguished Alumni Award, Baylor College of Dentistry Alumni Association, 2011
• Distinguished Achievement Award College Level, Texas A&M College of Dentistry, 2018

National Service/Recognition

• International Academy of Gnathology, 1998 – 2015
• Dallas Section of IADR, 1997 – 2001
• American Academy of Restorative Dentistry, 1985 - Present
• Fellow, American College of Dentists, 1984
• Sigma Xi Scientific Research Society, 1982
• Southwest Academy of Restorative Dentistry, 1982 - Present
• American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics, 1982 - Present
• Texas Gnathological Society, 1980 - 1996
• American College of Prosthodontics, 1978 - 1993
• American Dental Association, 1973 - Present
• Texas Dental Association, 1973 - Present
• Dallas County Dental Society, 1973 – Present
• American Academy of Restorative Dentistry, President 2008, Council Chair, 2009, Offices, 1990-2019
• President, Southwest Academy of Restorative Dentistry, 1993
• Vice President, Dallas County Dental Society, 1992 – 93
• Program Committee, American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics, 2000-2001
• Southwest Dental Conference at Dallas, Eat and Learn Chairman, 1999
• American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics Table Clinic Chairman, 1998-99
• Essay Chairman, American Academy of Restorative Dentistry, 1997
• Chairman, Photo-roster Committee, American Academy of Restorative Dentistry, 1994-1998
• Member, Dental Practice Parameters Committee, National Panel, American Dental Association, 1994-1995
• Board of Director, Dallas County Dental Society, 1994-1995
• Board of Directors, Dallas County Dental Society, 1992-1993
• President, Southwest Academy of Restorative Dentistry, 1992-1993; President-Elect, 1991-1992; Vice President, 1990-1991; Secretary-Treasurer, 1988-1990; Governing Council, 1987-1992
• Member, Due Process Committee DCDS, 1991
• Member, Judicial Committee, Dallas County Dental Society, 1985-1988
• Fellow, American College of Dentists, Atlanta, Georgia, October 20, 1984
• Member, Patient Relations Committee, 1983-1985 (Chairman, 1984-1985)
• Faculty Election to O.K.U., 1978, Vice President – 1996, President - 1997
• Western Regional Examining Board (WREB) 2007-2019, Team Captain 2010-2019