Dr. Jon Ackerman is a prosthodontist with 19 years of experience helping patients in New York achieve healthy, beautiful smiles. He specializes in complex cases like dental implants, cosmetic dentistry, TMJ disorders, and facial pain treatment. Dr. Ackerman believes in creating personalized treatment plans and taking time to explain each step of your care. He brings expertise from his role as Clinical Director of Undergraduate Prosthodontics at Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery, where he teaches the next generation of dental specialists. Dr. Ackerman uses advanced technology including dental lasers and digital imaging to provide comfortable, precise care, and he is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

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ProsthodonticsPrimary
Dental prostheses including crowns, bridges, and dentures

Education & Training

University of Virginia, Biology major with published undergraduate research in genetics
University Of North Carolina / School Of Dentistry — Medical School (1988)
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, DDS (1988)
Boston University Goldman School of Dentistry, Prosthodontics degree
Long Island Jewish Medical Center, General Practice Residency, Chief Resident (2nd year)
University Of Virginia — Undergraduate School (1984)
Boston University School Of Med/boston Medical Center (1992)
Long Island Jewish Med Ctr/queens Hospital — Residency Hospital (1990)

Credential: D.D.S.

NPI registered: 04/23/2007

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Areas of Focus

ProsthodonticsDental implantsCosmetic dentistryTMJ disordersFacial pain treatmentTeeth bleachingGum surgeryFillingsDenturesDental care for aging patients

Technology & Equipment

WaterLase® laser
Dental lasers (multiple systems)
Digital X-rays
No Shot, No Drill fillings

Professional Memberships

Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society (inducted)

Awards & Recognition

Inducted into Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society

Beyond the Office

Full-time faculty member at Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery, Department of Prosthodontics

Clinical Director of Undergraduate Prosthodontics at Columbia University

Taught graduate prosthodontic residents

Founded Columbia University Dental Implant and Consultation Centers

Co-authored several papers on dental implant care

Lecturer on prosthodontics, cosmetic dentistry, and dental implants

Lifelong Westchester County resident

Published research in genetics during undergraduate studies

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