John Sorensen
DMD, PhD, FACP
Sorensen is Professor, Department of Restorative Dentistry; Director, Biomimetics Biomaterials Biophotonics Biomechanics & Technology Laboratory; Director of Research, Graduate Prosthodontics Program; Director of Research for the Department of Restorative Dentistry at the University of Washington. The B4T team is actively engaged in materials science investigation, developing new diagnostic and analysis tools, R&D of digital workflows for conventional prosthodontics and implant surgical-prosthodontics and clinical trials. Dr. Sorensen is Past President of the Academy of Prosthodontics and a diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics. Over his career he has conducted 12 clinical trials on ceramic systems and implant prosthodontics, published over 95 research articles and chapters, and over 150 research abstracts. He has given over 150 invited lectures in 37 countries and over 300 lecture courses, hands-on programs and patient-treatment classes. Sorensen was awarded the 2018 Clinician-Researcher Award of Distinction by the American College of Prosthodontists and Distinguished Speaker Award by Greater New York Academy of Prosthodontics in 2017.