Dr. Ralph Szilagyi, DMD
Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryNPI: 1578540043
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About This Provider
Dr. Ralph Szilagyi is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon based in Westport, CT, with over 20 years of experience helping patients with complex dental and jaw surgery needs. He specializes in implant surgery, jaw reconstruction, TMJ treatment, and other advanced surgical procedures. Dr. Szilagyi completed his training at prestigious institutions including Columbia University and Montefiore Medical Center, and has earned fellowships from the American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology. His unique background includes training in engineering before dental school, which brings a special precision to his surgical approach. He has taught at Albert Einstein School of Medicine and served as an attending surgeon at major hospitals in New York and Connecticut.
Specialties
- 1Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryPrimary
Surgical treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects of the mouth, jaw, and face
Education & Training
- BSME, The City College of New York, NY, NY (1963-1968)
- Oral Surgery Resident, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY (1976-1979)
- D.D.S., Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery, NY, NY (1970-1975)
- General Practice Resident, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY (1975-1976)
Board Certifications
- Fellow, The American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (1987)
- Fellow, American Dental Society of Anesthesiology (1980)
- Branemark Implant Certification at N.Y.U. College of Dentistry (1990)
- Fellow, American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (1982)
Credential: DMD
NPI registered: 12/27/2005
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Areas of Focus
Professional Memberships
- American Dental Association
- First District Dental Society, NY
- NY State Dental Society
- CT State Dental Association
- Norwalk Dental Society
- Alpha Omega Honor Fraternity
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Beyond the Office
Assistant Professor, Albert Einstein School of Medicine, Bronx, NY (1979-2001)
Attending Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY (1979-2001)
Attending Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Norwalk Hospital, Norwalk, CT (1979-2015)
Volunteer oral and Maxillofacial surgeon in Jerusalem, Israel treating at-risk children at clinic affiliated with Hadassah Hospital (2017-present)
CPR/BLS and ACLS Certified Instructor (1979-2014)
Teacher of National Mini-Residency Courses in Orthognathic Surgery (1979-2001)
Teacher of National Mini-Residency TMJ Courses (1979-2001)
Prior engineering background: worked for Pratt & Whitney Aircraft and Electric Boat (1968-1970)
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