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Stephen J. Chu, DMD
Dr. Stephen Chu is Associate Editor of the Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry and served for 26 years as Adjunct Clinical Professor at New York University College of Dentistry in the departments of Periodontology, Implant Dentistry, and Prosthodontics, where he also directed the Continuing Education Program in Advanced Aesthetic Dentistry.
He received his DMD from the University of Pennsylvania, his MS in Restorative Dentistry and prosthodontic training at the University of Washington, and a Master's in Dental Technology from NYU, and is a board-certified dental technician in ceramics.
He has received the Peter Scharer Distinguished Lecturer Award from the European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, and both the Society for Color and Appearance in Dentistry Award and the E. B. Clark Award from SCAD.
Dr. Chu maintains an active private practice in New York City, has published over 100 articles, co-authored seven textbooks, and lectures internationally.
Dennis P. Tarnow, DDS
Dr. Dennis Tarnow is Clinical Professor of Periodontology and Director of Implant Education at Columbia School of Dental Medicine, and former Chairman of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry at NYU College of Dentistry, where a wing was named in his honor in 2008.
He received his degrees in both Periodontics and Prosthodontics from New York University College of Dentistry and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology.
He has received the Master Clinician Award from the American Academy of Periodontology and the Academy of Osseointegration, the Teacher of the Year Award from NYU, the Distinguished Lecturer Award from the American College of Prosthodontists, and Lifetime Achievement Awards from the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, the Spanish Society of Prosthodontists and Aesthetic Dentistry, and the NGS Academy of Multidisciplinary Dentistry.
Dr. Tarnow maintains a private multispecialty practice in New York City, has published over 250 peer-reviewed articles, co-authored four textbooks, and lectured in over 45 countries.
