Dr. Steven Engebretson is a periodontist with 19 years of experience treating gum disease, dental implants, and complex cases involving bone loss and implant complications. He earned his dental degree from Harvard School of Dental Medicine and completed specialized training in periodontics at Columbia University. Dr. Engebretson is deeply involved in research on the connection between diabetes and gum health, and he teaches the next generation of periodontal specialists as Associate Professor at NYU College of Dentistry. He believes in taking time to understand each patient's unique needs and focuses on education to help prevent future dental problems. Dr. Engebretson is accepting new patients in New York and is a member of the American Academy of Periodontology.

Specialties

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PeriodonticsPrimary
Treatment of gum disease and dental implants

Education & Training

Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) cum laude et thesis propria from Harvard School of Dental Medicine
Columbia University / College Of Dental MedicineResidency Hospital, 1998
Master of Science in Periodontics from Columbia University
New York UniversityUndergraduate School, 1990
PeriodonticsResidency Hospital, 1998
Master of Science in Biostatistics (patient-oriented research focus) from Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia University
Harvard School Of Dental MedicineMedical School, 1995
Mailman School Of Public Health, Columbia UniversityFellowship Hospital, 2005

Credential: DMD, MS, MS

NPI registered: 03/08/2007

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Areas of Focus

PeriodonticsDental implantsPeri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitisGuided bone regenerationDiabetes and oral healthChronic periodontitisGingival healthEsthetic rehabilitation

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Periodontology

Awards & Recognition

U.S. patent for 'Methods for Facilitating Metabolic Control'
NIH grant recipient ($12.5M in 2008 for Diabetes and Periodontal Therapy Trial)
Principal Investigator on three supplemental DPTT awards (totaling $2.5M+)

Beyond the Office

Associate Professor in the Ashman Department of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry at New York University College of Dentistry

Former Department Chair at NYU College of Dentistry

Program Director of the Advanced Education Program in Periodontics at NYU

Full-time academic appointments at Columbia University, Stony Brook University, and New York University

Thesis advisor and mentor to 7 Master's degree students and 2 Doctoral students

Served 7 years as Associate Editor of the Journal of Periodontology

Frequent guest on Sirius Dr. Radio (nationally broadcast program)

Speaker at seminars and workshops in North America, Europe, and the Middle East

Founder of KT Therapeutics, LLC and OraDelivery, LLC (privately-held biotechnology companies)

Prolific author and lecturer

Regular guest on nationally broadcast radio program answering patient questions about periodontal health and dental implants

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