Dr. Richard Niederman, DMD

Periodontics

NPI: 1003029679

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About This Provider

Dr. Richard Niederman is a periodontal specialist based in Boston with 19 years of experience helping patients with gum health and disease prevention. He has advanced training from Harvard School of Dental Medicine and Oxford University in evidence-based dentistry, which means he uses the latest scientific research to guide his patient care. As founding editor of the Journal of Evidence-Based Dentistry and director of the Center for Evidence-Based Dentistry, Dr. Niederman is dedicated to bringing the best dental science into practice. His work has earned significant recognition, including a $6.6 million research grant to improve oral health and prevent cavities in communities that need it most. When you choose Dr. Niederman, you're working with a dentist who combines specialized expertise with a commitment to science-backed care.

Specialties

  • 1
    PeriodonticsPrimary

    Treatment of gum disease and dental implants

Education & Training

  • Certificate in Medical Informatics - Marine Biological Laboratory, Woods Hole, MA
  • Certificate in Evidence-Based Medicine - Oxford University
  • Specialty training in Periodontics - Harvard School of Dental Medicine
  • DDS - Harvard School of Dental Medicine
  • MA in Zoology - University of California, Davis

Credential: DMD

NPI registered: 05/08/2007

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Areas of Focus

PeriodonticsEvidence-based medicineMedical informaticsOral healthCaries prevention

Professional Memberships

  • American Dental Association (consultant to Council on Scientific Affairs)
  • Journal of Evidence-Based Dentistry (founding associate editor)

Awards & Recognition

  • $6.6M NIH/NIMHD grant for oral health and caries prevention programs

Beyond the Office

Director of Center for Evidence-Based Dentistry (since 2003)

Senior member of staff at The Forsyth Institute

Chairman of Department of Epidemiology and Health Promotion at NYU College of Dentistry

Tenured Professor of Epidemiology and Health Promotion at NYU College of Dentistry

Previous: Head of Office of Evidence-Based Dentistry at Harvard School of Dental Medicine

Previous: Associate Professor of Health Policy and Health Services Research at Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine

Previous: Head of Department of Cell Biology at The Forsyth Institute

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