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Richard B. Smith, DDS
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Associate Clinical Professor, Columbia University College of Dental Medicine
Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry, Specialized Dentistry of New York
Dr. Smith, received his dental degree from the New York University College of Dentistry as part of an accelerated seven-year B.A./D.D.S. combined degree program at New York University. After completing a general practice residency at Booth Memorial Medical Center, he earned a specialty certificate in prosthodontics from NYUCD's Postgraduate Advanced Education Program in Prosthodontics.He is a former Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Periodontics and Implant Dentistry at NYUCD, and the former director of the Periodontal-Prosthetics residency program at New York Hospital Queens. Dr. Smith is currently an Associate Clinical Professor at the Columbia University College of Dental Medicine in the Department of Prosthodontics, where he teaches postgraduate Prosthodontics and Implant Dentistry and also part of the Specialized Dentistry of New York team.
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41,129 viewsNot everyone is born with sparkling teeth like Kanye West. Not even Kanye. He took his rapping riches and bought himself a shiny set. Watch this to learn if what he and others are flashing around can ...
Expert: Richard B. Smith, DDS
Eating Disorders & Your Teeth
31,158 viewsWith our image-driven culture, it's no surprise that more than 8 million Americans have an eating disorder. But it may be surprising to know that while they're fussing over their figures, they couldn'...
Expert: Richard B. Smith, DDS
Fluorosis: White Specs & Yellow Teeth
21,923 viewsNobody likes yellow, stained teeth. But imagine embarrassing white specks on your teeth that can never be brushed away.Those specks may be a condition called fluorisis. Watch this to learn more about ...
Expert: Richard B. Smith, DDS
Cosmetic Dentistry Basics
4,655 viewsWe've become pros at hiding our imperfections. And thanks to cosmetic dentistry, the same can be done for your smile. Everything from teeth whitening to veneers and braces may be considered cosmetic t...
Expert: Richard B. Smith, DDS
Alcohol, Drugs & Your Teeth
4,590 viewsWhat might make for a great night of partying can be bad news for your oral health. That shot of straight tequila, no big deal. But mix it into a margarita and you're asking for a mouthful of oral hea...
Expert: Richard B. Smith, DDS
Fillings 101
4,119 viewsThere's nothing like a cavity to make you suddenly regret those days and nights when you skipped brushing.Unlike other wounds, cavities don't heal. Once you have them, they need to be filled - or they...
Expert: Richard B. Smith, DDS
Get Smart About Wisdom Teeth
3,872 viewsWhile some people do have space in their mouths for wisdom teeth, the fit is usually way too tight. If left alone, they can sometimes damage other teeth and cause gum problems around the wisdom teeth ...
Expert: Richard B. Smith, DDS
Beauty Gaps: Natural Vs. Cosmetic
3,730 viewsYou've seen them on Marc Jacob's runway and the cover of Vogue. Once seen as a beauty flaw, that gap between the two front teeth is must have look. Instead of trying to close their gaps, more women ar...
Expert: Richard B. Smith, DDS
The Long and Short of Cosmetic Gum Reshap...
3,548 viewsWith advances in cosmetic dentistry you can fix almost any flaw. For crooked teeth, you've got braces. Yellow teeth can be bleached.But what if the issue is not your teeth, but your GUMS? Turns out ev...
Expert: Richard B. Smith, DDS
Can Tooth Decay Affect Overall Health?
3,425 viewsIf cavities and bad breath aren't enough to make you floss and brush regularly, you can add heart disease, Alzheimer's, and other serious conditions to the list. Turns out your oral health may have a ...
Expert: Richard B. Smith, DDS
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