Dennis P. Tarnow
Dennis Perry Tarnow is an American dentist involved in the forefront of dental implant research. He is also a world-renowned speaker on the subject of implant dentistry.[1]
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[edit] Early years and education
Tarnow was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York and received his Bachelor's degree in biology from Brooklyn College in 1968. He decided he wanted to be a dentist because he liked working with his hands and was fond of his own dentist when growing up.[1] He attended NYU College of Dentistry, graduating with his DDS in 1972. After a one year GPR at Brookdale Hospital, he entered the postgraduate periodontics program at NYU, receiving his certificate in 1976. He then completed a postgraduate program in prosthodontics, also at NYU, receiving his certificate in 1978.[2]
[edit] Career
Tarnow is board certified in periodontics and practices at Specialized Dentistry of New York (SDNY), formerly 'Dr Dennis Tarnow, Dr Paul Fletcher, Dr Jonathan Zamzok & Dr Richard Smith,' a large joint-specialty practice in Manhattan since 1975.[1][3]
As of May 1, 2010, Tarnow is the Director of Implant Education at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine.
[edit] Personal life
Tarnow's wife's name is Karen and together they have a son named Derek.[4]
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- NYU Faculty Biography - Dennis P. Tarnow, DDS
- American Academy of Periodontology - Periodontal Program Directory
- List of Publications
- Specialized Dentistry of New York(SDNY) Website
- Specialized Dentistry of New York(SDNY) Website
