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Dr. Thomas A Bissell, DDS, DMSC

Periodontics

NPI: 1609896877

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Contact Information

Address

CHESTER WOODS PROFESSIONAL
385 STATE ROUTE 24 SUITE 3J
Chester, NJ 07930

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Practice Details

Accepting new patients

Patient Rating

4.7/ 5.0(30 reviews)

Rating sources

Healthgrades4.6 (10)
Google4.8 (20)

About This Provider

Dr. Thomas Bissell is a board-certified periodontist serving Chester, NJ with over 20 years of experience treating gum disease and dental implants. He completed advanced training at Harvard Medical School and holds a rare Doctor of Medical Sciences degree, reflecting his dedication to the latest research and techniques. Dr. Bissell specializes in cosmetic gum procedures, including gummy smile correction and gum recession treatment, and uses advanced laser technology like LANAP to provide gentle, effective care. As a clinical instructor at both Rutgers and Harvard dental schools, he stays at the forefront of his field while giving back to the next generation of dentists. Dr. Bissell is accepting new patients and is ready to help you achieve a healthier smile.

Specialties

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    PeriodonticsPrimary

    Treatment of gum disease and dental implants

Education & Training

  • Stony Brook University — Undergraduate School (1991)
  • Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) - Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine
  • Postdoctoral Certificate of Periodontology - Harvard School of Dental Medicine
  • Doctor of Medical Sciences Degree (DMSc) - Harvard Medical School
  • Harvard Medical School — Medical School (1995)

Board Certifications

  • Diplomat of the American Board of Periodontology
What does Board Certified mean?

Credential: DDS, DMSC

NPI registered: 07/20/2006

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Areas of Focus

Periodontal disease treatmentGum diseaseDental implantsCosmetic periodontal proceduresGummy smile correctionGum recessionGum graftingTooth extractionSocket preservationOsseous surgeryScaling and root planingSedation dentistry

Professional Memberships

  • American Dental Association
  • American Academy of Periodontology
  • New Jersey Society of Periodontists
  • Omicron Kappa Upsilon (National Dental Honor Society)

Awards & Recognition

  • James H. Shaw Award for excellence in biomedical research (Harvard)

Beyond the Office

Clinical Assistant Professor at Rutgers School of Dental Medicine

Clinical instructor in Periodontology (Harvard School of Dental Medicine)

Lectures to Rutgers dental students on topics including Soft Tissue Grafting

First Hines Scholar at the Forsyth Dental Research Center

Long Island native

Enjoys golf

Has a wife, two sons, and a daughter

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