Periodontics
Dr. Edgard El Chaar
A distinguished leader in periodontics and implant dentistry with decades of clinical and academic experience.
Clinical Professor
University of Pennsylvania
School of Dental Medicine
Former Director
Advanced Education in Periodontics
NYU College of Dentistry
Diplomate
American Board of Periodontology
Implant Dentistry
Author
Practical Techniques in Periodontics and Implant Dentistry
Reclaiming Dentistry
Host
Dr. Edgard El Chaar Podcast
Recognition
Manhattan Magazine Top Doctor
2025
Areas of Expertise
What Dr. Edgard El Chaar treats
Each area links through to the corresponding treatment page.
- Comprehensive periodontal evaluation
- Treatment of advanced periodontal disease
- Peri-implant disease / peri-implantitis treatment
- Single-tooth or multiple dental implants
- Full-arch implant treatment / All-on-x
- Digitally planned implant surgery
- Bone grafting
- Ridge augmentation
- Socket preservation / socket grafting
- Sinus augmentation / sinus lift
- Gum grafting
- Soft-tissue grafting
- Esthetic gum procedures
- Soft-tissue enhancement around implants
- Atraumatic tooth extraction
- Extraction with immediate implant placement
- Extraction with bone/socket preservation
Meet the Doctor
Meet Dr. Edgard El Chaar
The Philosophy Behind the Practice & His Approach to Patient Care
Care Philosophy
The core of my philosophy is built around how deeply I care about every patient I treat. I take the time to listen, understand where they are and where they want to go, and create a thoughtful path to get them there.
The Doctor
Background & training
Credentials & Affiliations
Clinical Professor, University of Pennsylvania, Dental Medicine
Former Director of Advanced Education In Periodontics, New York University, College of Dentistry
Diplomate American Board of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry
Author of “Practical Techniques in Periodontics and Implant Dentistry” and “Reclaiming Dentistry”
Host of Dr. Edgard El Chaar Podcast
Manhattan Magazine Top Doctor, 2025
Credentials & Affiliations
Training, awards, and memberships
New York University
Doctorate of Dental Surgery; Advanced Periodontics and Dental Implants; Master’s in Oral Biology
University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
Clinical Professor, Department of Periodontics
New York University College of Dentistry
Former Director of Advanced Education in Periodontics
Lutheran Medical Center
Director & Founder, Advanced Education Program in Periodontics
Manhattan Magazine Top Doctor
2025
Diplomate
American Board of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry
Diplomate
American Board of Oral Implantology
Member & Fellow
Academy of Periodontology
Member & Fellow
Academy of Osseointegration
Member & Fellow
International Team for Implantology (ITI)
Member & Fellow
American Academy of Implant Dentistry
Fellow
International Academy for Dental-Facial Esthetics (IADFE)
Retired Major
U.S. Army
What to Expect on Your Consultation
Thoughtful Care, Step by Step
Gather & Assess
We gather the clinical data — x-rays, 3D scan, photos, and intraoral scans — needed to understand your oral health picture.
Study & Plan
Dr. El Chaar carefully reviews your records and develops treatment scenarios based on your individual needs.
Review Together
You'll review the findings and options together, ask questions, and determine the right path forward.
Care With Precision
Your treatment is thoughtfully sequenced and carried out with precision, with your long-term health and outcome always in focus.
Location
Schedule with Dr. El Chaar
Midtown
130 East 35th Street
New York , NY 10016
(212) 685-5133
Upper East Side
933 5th Ave
New York, NY 10021
(212) 772-6900
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