Dr. Leila Jahangiri is a prosthodontist with nearly 20 years of experience helping patients restore their smiles through advanced dental techniques. She specializes in complex cases like extensive crown and bridge work, dental implants, and removable dentures, and she uses cutting-edge technology including robotic implant placement and 3D digital design tools to plan and create beautiful results. As Chair of the Department of Prosthodontics at NYU College of Dentistry, Dr. Jahangiri combines her clinical expertise with a passion for teaching the newest proven methods and materials to the next generation of dentists. Her education spans three prestigious institutions—King's College London, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, and Harvard University—and she's been recognized throughout her career with multiple awards for her contributions to dentistry. Dr. Jahangiri is accepting new patients and brings both technical excellence and a commitment to preparing dentistry for the future.

Specialties

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ProsthodonticsPrimary
Dental prostheses including crowns, bridges, and dentures

Education & Training

MMSc, Masters of Medical Sciences - Molecular Biology, Harvard University, 1995
DMD, Dentistry, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, 1997
BDS, Dentistry, King's College University of London, 1991
Specialty Certificate, Prosthodontics, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, 1995

Board Certifications

Fellow of the Greater New York Academy of Prosthodontics (2004)
Honorary Fellow, Academy of Distinguished Educators, NYU College of Dentistry (2015)

Credential: DMD, MMSC

NPI registered: 01/08/2007

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Areas of Focus

ProsthodonticsExtensive crown and bridge reconstructionsImplant prosthodonticsEsthetic dentistryRemovable prosthesesDigital dentistrySmile design

Technology & Equipment

YOMI robotics for implant placement
3D-design platforms (Z-Brush)
Digital Dentistry tools
3D imaging and case sharing platforms
Electronic Objective Structured Clinical Examination (e-OSCE)
Artificial teeth arrangement digital methods

Professional Memberships

American College of Prosthodontists
International Association of Dental Research (IADR)

Awards & Recognition

Class Prize in Prosthodontics, King's College School of Medicine & Dentistry, London (1990)
First Prize, Presentation Competition, Massachusetts Section of the American College of Prosthodontics (1994)
Joseph L. Henry Commencement Prize, Harvard School of Dental Medicine (1995)
First Prize, Arthur R. Frechette Award in Prosthodontics, IADR (1996)
Student Council Appreciation Award, NYU College of Dentistry (2007)
ADEA Leadership Institute class of 2010
Distinguished Teaching Award, New York University (2014)
American College of Prosthodontists Distinguished Service Award (2019)
Edward Kleinert Service Award, inaugural recipient (2022)
Distinguished Alumni Award, Harvard School of Dental Medicine (2022)
American College of Prosthodontists Educator of the Year Award (2022)

Beyond the Office

Chair of the Department of Prosthodontics at NYU College of Dentistry (since 2002)

Chaired the Education Committee of the American College of Prosthodontics

Advisory Board Member of the Institute for Professional Development, Associated Medical Schools of New York

NYU Senator representing the College of Dentistry (2016-2022, maximum term limit)

Elected to Steering Committee Council of the NYU Senate (2020-2022)

Conducted Global Training Initiative Workshops for dental schools worldwide

Teaching at Harvard School of Dental Medicine and Rutgers (University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey)

Co-authored 'A Guide to Better Teaching: Skills, Advice, and Evaluation for College and University Professors' (2012), used as core text in three business schools and several dental/medical schools

Pioneered an extensive predoctoral implant curriculum in 2005, among the first of its kind

Received $15 million in educational funding from Nobel Biocare (2005-2019)

Published clinical cases textbook available in 4 languages

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