Dennis P. Tarnow is an American dentist involved in the forefront of implant research. He is professor and chair of the Department of Periodontics and Implant Dentistry and professor of prosthodontics at New York University College of Dentistry.^[1] He is also a world-renowned speaker on the subject of implant dentistry.^[2]

Contents 1 Early years and education 2 Career 3 Personal life 4 References 5 External links

[edit] Early years and education

Tarnow was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York and received his Bachelor's degree in biology from Brooklyn College in 1968. He decided he wanted to be a dentist because he liked working with his hands and was fond of his own dentist when growing up.^[2] He attended NYU College of Dentistry, graduating with his DDS in 1972. After a one year GPR at Brookdale Hospital, he entered the postgraduate periodontics program at NYU, receiving his certificate in 1976. He then completed a postgraduate program in prosthodontics, also at NYU, receiving his certificate in 1978.^[3]

[edit] Career

Tarnow is board certified in periodontics and practices at New York City Specialized Dentistry (NYCSD), formerly called 'Tarnow, Fletcher, Zamzok & Smith,' a large joint-specialty practice in Manhattan since 1975.^[4][2]

Tarnow has published numerous articles on both perio-prosthodontics as well as implant dentistry and lectures extensively throughout the United States and internationally, and especially on the topic of "controversies and innovations in implant dentistry."^[1][5] He also co-authored Aesthetic Restorative Dentistry with Stephen J. Chu and Jason Kim.^[6]

[edit] Personal life

Tarnow's wife's name is Karen and together they have a son named Derek.^[7]

[edit] References

[edit] External links

• NYU Faculty Biography - Dennis P. Tarnow, DDS
• American Academy of Periodontology - Periodontal Program Directory
• List of Publications
• New York City Specialized Dentistry (NYCSD) Website

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