Dr. Keith Ferro is a board-certified prosthodontist in West Hartford, Connecticut, who specializes in creating custom tooth replacements including implants, crowns, bridges, and dentures. With 20 years of experience and advanced training from prestigious institutions like Boston University and the Eastman Institute of Oral Health, Dr. Ferro combines expert craftsmanship with state-of-the-art technology to restore both the beauty and function of your smile. He is recognized internationally by his peers and has taught prosthodontics at top universities including Harvard and Boston University. Dr. Ferro's passion for his work is backed by his unique background in oral microbiology and ceramic materials research, which helps him create the highest-quality restorations. He is accepting new patients and looks forward to helping you achieve a confident, healthy smile.

Specialties

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ProsthodonticsPrimary
Dental prostheses including crowns, bridges, and dentures

Education & Training

Bachelor's degree, University of Rochester (concentration in microbiology)
General Dentistry Fellowship, The Forsyth Institute, Boston, MA, 1987
Advanced Specialty Residency in Prosthodontics, Eastman Institute of Oral Health, University of Rochester, NY
Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD), Boston University, 1986

Board Certifications

Board Certified Prosthodontist
FACP (Fellow of the American College of Prosthodontists)
FAP (Fellow of the Academy of Prosthodontics)

Credential: DMD

NPI registered: 10/10/2006

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Areas of Focus

ProsthodonticsDental implantsCrownsBridgesDenturesTooth replacementsRehabilitation from tooth infectionsTrauma rehabilitationCancer rehabilitationDental and facial restorationAesthetic dentistry

Technology & Equipment

State-of-the-art technology for custom tooth replacements
Dental ceramics
Full-service laboratory
UV-c disinfection air handling system
H-13 HEPA filtration
PAPR respirator

Professional Memberships

Academy of Prosthodontics
Greater New York Academy of Prosthodontics

Awards & Recognition

Recognized by prosthodontists from around the world

Beyond the Office

Assistant Clinical Professor, University of Connecticut (1990-2013)

Director of Graduate Prosthodontics, Harvard University (2013-2015)

Associate Professor, Boston University (2015-2019)

Attending Prosthodontist, Montefiore Hospital, New York (2019-2020)

Hospital staff appointment at Saint Francis Hospital (1994-current)

30 years of teaching and research

Mentored by Dr. Robert Marquis, Chairman of Microbiology at University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry

Worked on oral microbiology research with Harvard professor Dr. Hans Van Houte

Consulted with researchers at Corning Glassworks on ceramic materials

Observed dental implant surgeries by Professor Leonard Shulman, a pioneer in dental implantology

Trained at Eastman Institute during pioneering era of dental implant research

Author/Editor of The Glossary of Prosthodontic Terms (2017)

Maintains solo clinical practice with full-service laboratory for 33 years

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