Dr. Thomas Craig Kunkel, DMD
ProsthodonticsNPI: 1598874273
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Dr. Thomas Kunkel is a prosthodontist with over 20 years of experience helping patients restore their smiles through advanced dental and facial reconstruction. As a Pittsburgh native and graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, Dr. Kunkel specializes in complex cases involving tooth replacement and maxillofacial prosthodontics—the specialized field of replacing or restoring facial structures. He is board-certified and recognized as a Fellow of the American College of Prosthodontists, and currently leads the Prosthodontic Department at the University of Pittsburgh while continuing to care for patients. Dr. Kunkel is accepting new patients and brings both extensive training and a commitment to teaching the next generation of dental professionals.
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Education & Training
- BS Life Sciences, University of Pittsburgh, 1981
- 2-year Residency in Prosthodontics, University of Pittsburgh
- 1-year Residency in Maxillofacial Prosthodontics, Eye and Ear Institute Pittsburgh
- DMD, University of Pittsburgh, 1985
- Certificate in Prosthodontics, University of Pittsburgh, 1987
Board Certifications
- American Board of Prosthodontists (1994)
- FACP (Fellow)
Credential: DMD
NPI registered: 08/29/2006
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Part-time instructor at University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine (13 years)
Full-time instructor at University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine (since 2013)
Chair of Prosthodontic Department, University of Pittsburgh (since 2018)
Program Director of Prosthodontics Residency Program (since 2019)
Assistant Professor at University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine
Pittsburgh native
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