Dr. Akshay Kumar, DMD
PeriodonticsNPI: 1558485250
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Dr. Akshay Kumar is a board-certified periodontist with 19 years of experience treating gum disease, gum recession, and dental implants in Hackensack, NJ. He earned his dental degree from Tufts University and completed specialized training in periodontics at Temple University, and he is recognized as a Fellow of the American College of Dentists. Dr. Kumar uses advanced technology like laser treatment and specialized implant techniques to help patients get results quickly. Beyond his private practice, he teaches other dentists at Hackensack University Medical Center and is an active member of several prestigious dental organizations. He is currently accepting new patients.
Specialties
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Education & Training
- B.S. Natural Science, Muhlenberg College
- Tufts University School Of Dental MedicineMedical School, 1992
- Specialty Certificate in Periodontics, Temple University School of Dentistry, Philadelphia, PA
- Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD), Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA
- Temple University School Of DentistryResidency Hospital, 1994
Board Certifications
- Diplomate, American Board of Periodontology
Credential: DMD
NPI registered: 03/19/2007
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Areas of Focus
Technology & Equipment
- Laser dentistry
- Laser gum treatment
- Immediate loading of dental implants
- Immediate provisionalization
Professional Memberships
- American Board of Periodontology
- American Academy of Periodontology
- Academy of Osseointegration – Chairman, Historian Committee
- American Dental Association
- Bergen County Dental Society – Delegate
- New Jersey Dental Association
- Northeastern Society of Periodontics
- NJ Society of Periodontics
Awards & Recognition
- Fellow, The American College of Dentists
- Fellow, International Team of Implantologists
- Associate Fellow, New York Academy of Dentistry
- New Jersey Monthly's Top Dentists of 2025
Beyond the Office
Clinical Attending, Department of Dentistry, Hackensack University Medical Center
Teaching periodontics and implants at Hackensack University Medical Center
Facilitator, Ethics Course, Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, 2005-2016
Past President, Bergen County Dental Society, 2005-2006
Program Chairman, Bergen County Dental Society, 1999-2003
Visiting Lecturer, University of Medicine & Dentistry of NJ
National and international lecturer
Head Coach – Ridgewood Baseball Association (instructional league), 2008-2011
Interests: Golf, tennis, skiing
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