Dr. Karen L Gear, D.D.S

Endodontics

NPI: 1275605826

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Contact Information

Address

125 W 79TH ST APT B
New York, NY 10024

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Phone

(212) 721-2266

Fax

(212) 721-4142

Practice Details

Accepting new patients

Website

www.marthasvineyardendo.com/meet-dr-gear

Patient Rating

5.0/ 5.0(44 reviews)

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About This Provider

Dr. Karen Gear is a specialist in endodontics—the branch of dentistry that treats tooth pain and saves teeth that might otherwise be lost. With over 20 years of experience and advanced training from top dental programs, Dr. Gear handles everything from root canals to complex cases like teeth that have been knocked out or injured. She's known for working closely with other dentists to make sure your whole treatment goes smoothly, and she's actively teaching the next generation of dental professionals at Harlem Hospital Center. Dr. Gear is now accepting new patients in New York, NY.

Specialties

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EndodonticsPrimary
Root canal treatment and diseases of dental pulp

Education & Training

Doctor of Dental Surgery, Howard University, 1989
Endodontic Specialty Certificate, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, 1993

Credential: D.D.S

NPI registered: 11/15/2006

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Areas of Focus

Surgical endodontic proceduresNonsurgical endodontic proceduresManagement of traumatic dental injuriesAvulsions and luxation injuriesEndodontic infectionsIncomplete root formation management

Professional Memberships

American Association of Endodontists
Massachusetts Dental Society
American Dental Association
Past member: New York Society of Forensic Dentistry

Beyond the Office

Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Dentistry, Harlem Hospital Center (7 years)

Didactic and clinical instruction on endodontics to post-graduate dental residents

Invites Pre-Dental School interns to work in her office annually

Member: 9/11 World Trade Center Dental Identification Team

Past Board Member: Ahead, Inc. (provides medical resources to disadvantaged women in Tanzania)

Member: Dukes County Health Council

Chair: Dukes County Oral Health Work Group

Advocate for uninsured and underinsured island residents

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