James L. Rutkowski D.M.D., PhD. is a Pharmacist, Dentist, and has a PhD. in Pharmacology. Dr. Rutkowski’s PhD dissertation was on the use of autogenous platelet concentrates for the development of de novo bone for use in dental implant procedures. He continued his Platelet Concentrate Research as CEO of the Clarion Research Group (CRG) for use in both dental bone grafting and orthopedic spinal fusion surgeries. Dr. Rutkowski has authored multiple publications in peer-reviewed journals and textbook chapters. Jim currently is Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Oral Implantology, a Diplomate/Past-President of the American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry (ABOI/ID) and Honored Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID). He lectures nationally and internationally on bone grafting materials and techniques. Dr. Rutkowski has been bestowed the Gershkoff-Goldberg Award for service in the field of Implant Dentistry and the Isaih Lew Memorial Research Award for contributions to research in the field of Implant Dentistry.