Dr. Kunal Lal is a board-certified prosthodontist with 18 years of experience helping patients restore their smiles with missing or damaged teeth. He specializes in dental implants and uses advanced computer technology to plan and place implants with precision, including a technique that minimizes surgical cuts. Dr. Lal trained at top institutions including Columbia University and Manipal Academy of Higher Education, and he has taught prosthodontics at Columbia University while also presenting his work at national conferences. He thinks of himself as an architect of smiles—carefully planning each patient's treatment to create natural-looking teeth that work well and boost confidence. Dr. Lal is accepting new patients in New York and is a member of the American College of Prosthodontics and the Academy of Osseointegration.

Specialties

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ProsthodonticsPrimary
Dental prostheses including crowns, bridges, and dentures

Education & Training

BDS from Manipal Academy of Higher Education, College of Dental Surgery, Manipal, India (1996)
DDS from Columbia University, College of Dental Medicine, New York, NY (2004)
1 year internship at Manipal Academy of Higher Education, College of Dental Surgery, Manipal, India (1997)
Master of Science in Post-doctoral Prosthodontics from Columbia University, College of Dental Medicine, New York, NY (2002)

Board Certifications

Board Certified Prosthodontist, American Board of Prosthodontics (March 1, 2006)

Credential: DDS , MS

NPI registered: 03/05/2008

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Areas of Focus

ProsthodonticsDental implantsImplant dentistryTreatment of partially and completely edentulous patientsComputer-guided flapless implant placementEsthetic and reconstructive dentistryDentures (partial and full)Missing teeth restorationImmediate loading of dental implants

Technology & Equipment

Computer-guided surgical templates
CAD/CAM (Computer-Assisted Design/Computer-Assisted Manufacturing)
Stereolithographic templates
Digital dentistry
Interactive planning software
Zirconia implant prosthesis

Professional Memberships

American College of Prosthodontics
Academy of Osseointegration
Greater New York Academy of Prosthodontics
Indian Dental Association

Awards & Recognition

Teaching Appreciation Award, Columbia University SDOS (June 2004)
Resident Achievement Award, Columbia University SDOS (June 2002)
1st Prize, Award for best table clinic presentation, American College of Prosthodontists Annual Conference, New Orleans (November 1-4, 2001)
1st Prize, Award for best table presentation, American College of Prosthodontists, New York section meeting (October 22, 2001)
1st Place Winner, American College of Prosthodontics New York Section Meeting (2008)

Beyond the Office

Assistant Professor of Clinical Dentistry, Division of Prosthodontics, Columbia University College of Dental Medicine (2002-2010)

Program Director, Graduate Prosthodontics, Columbia University College of Dental Medicine (January 2005 - June 2008)

National lecturer on implant, esthetic and reconstructive dentistry

President and CEO of Digital Dentistry Forum

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