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PERIODONTIST

Dr. Daniel Nejat, DMD

Diplomat, American Board of Periodontology

Dr. Daniel Nejat is a board certified periodontist and a Diplomat of the American Board of Periodontology. As a leading NYC periodontist, he has made significant achievements beyond the educational requirements of the specialty. Dr. Nejat graduated magna cum laude with a degree in Bachelor of Arts from Drew University. He continued his education at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey Dental School, where he was honored with the UMDNJ-NJDS Academic Scholarship. He received his Doctorate of Dental Medicine, and was presented with an award in the Excellence in Oral Pathology.

After completing dental school, Dr. Daniel Nejat continued his training at New York University School of Dentistry for an additional 3 years post-graduation in periodontics. During his training, he mastered the art and science of periodontics and implantology with the guidance of some of the best periodontists in the country.

Through an educational grant from Colgate, Dr. Daniel Nejat has also published two continuing education articles: Periodontal Inflammation: The Oral Body Connection and Controlling the Intro Oral Environment Before and After Implant Therapy. These are peer reviewed publications designed to help dentists, physicians, dental hygienists and dental assistants understand the relationship between periodontal disease and it’s systemic influence, as well as how to maintain newly place dental implants

Dr. Daniel Nejat has given presentations at The Greater New York Dental Meeting, The North Eastern Society of Periodontists, and the Metropolitan Periodontal Symposium about the benefits and techniques involved in minimally invasive periodontal such as LANAP (which treats periodontal disease) and Pinhole Technique (which treats general recession).

Dr. Daniel Nejat practices with the philosophy of a conservative, minimally invasive and gentle approach in treating his patients. He also believes in educating patients about their dental needs and good oral hygiene, as maintenance of their teeth and implants are vital for successful, long-term periodontal and implant treatment. Dr. Daniel Nejat’s calm and smooth chairside manner is known to relax his NYC dental implant patients and make them feel at ease when it is time to receive dental therapy.

Dr. Daniel Nejat is a member of the American Academy of Periodontology, the North Eastern Society of Periodontist, the American Board of periodontology, the Academy of Osseointegration, and the New York Dental Society. Dr. Daniel Nejat is board certified by the American Board of Periodontology and maintains his private practice in Manhattan.

In his spare time, Dr. Daniel Nejat enjoys playing ping-pong, swimming, reading, photography and playing tennis.