Dr. Horowitz’s CV

EDUCATION

Implant Dentistry Fellowship, NYU College of Dentistry (1994-96)
Periodontics Resident, Manhattan VA Hospital and NYU (1983-85)
General Practice Dentistry Resident, New Rochelle Hospital, NY (1982-83)
DDS, Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery of NY (1982)
BS, Genetics and Microbiology, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY (1978)

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS

Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Implant Dentistry, Periodontology, NYU College of Dentistry of NY (1996 – Present)
Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, NYU College of Dentistry of NY (2009 – 2019)
Assistant Professor, Department of Periodontology, Tito Maiorescu University, Bucharest, Romania (2013 – Present)
Adjunct Professor, Department of Periodontology, SGT University, Gurgaon, India (2017 – Present)

HONORS/CREDENTIALS

Member of the Advisory Council – Asian College of Oral Implantology and Tissue Regeneration (2018)
Wm Laney Committee, Academy of Osseointegration (2013-2016)
Editor, Journal of the Indian Clinical Dental Research Organization (2013)
President, Indian Clinical Dental Research Organization (2011-2012)

RESEARCH INTERESTS/PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW

Clinical and histologic evaluation of sinus grafting materials (NYU College of Dentistry and private practice); Clinical and histologic evaluation of graft materials in extraction sockets (private practice); Clinical and histologic evaluation of enamel matrix proteins as growth factors; Clinical and histologic evaluations of growth factors including Calcium Sulfate, L-PRF, BMP; Consultant for DTG 3D – an internet-based digital imaging and technology group focusing on the integration of computer based technologies to improve patient education and delivery of advanced dentistry to patients; Multi-center, international study on histologic and radiographic evaluation of new graft materials for extraction socket augmentation (participant and study coordinator), sinus augmentation (participant and study coordinator), alveolar ridge augmentation (participant and study coordinator); and Multi-center study on new methods, techniques and materials (bone replacement grafts, barriers and growth enhancers) for root coverage, immediate socket implant placement.

Dr. Horowitz has published dozens of peer reviewed articles and five book chapters. He has lectured and taught hands-on courses in many regions of the U.S. and internationally. He is a reviewer for the Journal of Periodontology, Quintessence, Compendium, Journal of Biomedical Materials Research and other high impact peer reviewed journals in the U.S., and around the world. Robert Horowitz was guest editor for an issue of the Indian Clinical Dental Research Organization, of which he was honorary chairman for one year. He has performed research (and authored manuscripts) in periodontal regeneration, perio-plastic surgery, bone grafting, extraction socket augmentation, growth factors/enhancers and the placement of dental implants in areas of limited available bone. Ongoing research is on a number of bone replacement techniques and materials, periodontal regenerative materials and procedures, growth factors/enhancers, minimally invasive surgical techniques, guided surgery and implant surfaces/designs and the use of surgical enhancements to both fixed and clear aligner orthodontic therapy.

We invite you to view his published works at your convenience to learn more about treatment options for periodontal disease in Scarsdale, New York, and across the nation. You are welcome to contact our office today to schedule a visit with our periodontist and learn more about our office.