Publications — Dr. Edgard El Chaar, DDS, MS

Clinical Professor of Periodontics, University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. Founder and Clinical Director, NYC Dental Smiles.

Over 25 years of clinical practice — founded NYC Dental Smiles in 1999.

50+ peer-reviewed publications in periodontics, dental implant surgery, bone grafting, guided tissue regeneration, and full-arch implant restoration.

Two textbooks authored and edited, published by Quintessence Publishing and John Wiley & Sons.

U.S. Patent holder — System and Method for Dental Implant Surgery, U.S. Patent No. US 10,123,823 B2.

Editorial Consultant for The International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry and The Journal of Oral Implantology.

Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry, and the American Board of Oral Implantology.

Fellow of the International Team for Implantology (ITI) and Education Committee member · Fellow of the International Academy for Dental-Facial Esthetics (IADFE) · Member and Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID).

Founder and Director, EEC Institute — an AGD PACE-approved continuing dental education provider (AGD ID# 331968).

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Authored and Edited Books

Reclaiming Dentistry: A Blueprint for Practitioner Empowerment in the Corporate Age

Edgard El Chaar · Quintessence Publishing · 2026

A blueprint for independent dental practitioners navigating the consolidation of corporate dentistry. Draws on Dr. El Chaar’s decades of academic leadership at Penn Dental Medicine and NYU College of Dentistry, alongside his clinical and entrepreneurial experience leading NYC Dental Smiles.

Practical Techniques in Periodontics and Implant Dentistry

Edited by Edgard El Chaar · John Wiley & Sons · 2023

A clinician-focused volume used by periodontists and implant surgeons internationally, covering surgical protocols for bone regeneration, soft tissue grafting, immediate implant placement, and full-arch restoration.

Podcast

Dr. Edgard El Chaar Podcast

Hosted by Dr. Edgard El Chaar · Podcasting since 2022 · 48+ episodes

A conversation series on healthcare and wellness focused on oral health, periodontics, dental implants, and the cultural and clinical shifts shaping modern dentistry. Recent episodes feature interviews with members of the NYC Dental Smiles team and leading voices in the specialty.

Recent Episodes

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Book Chapter Contributions

  1. El Chaar E. The Tissue Level Implant. Chapter 5 in The Immediacy Concept. Quintessence Publishing.
  2. El Chaar E. Soft Tissue Assessment and Grafting for Alveolar Ridge Enhancement. In Essential Techniques of Alveolar Bone Augmentation in Implant Dentistry: A Surgical Manual. John Wiley & Sons, 2022.
  3. El Chaar ES, Cruz SE. Surgical Periodontal Procedures. Chapter 6 in Clinical Cases in Dental Hygiene. John Wiley & Sons, 2019.
  4. El Chaar E, Oshman S. Techniques of Soft Tissue Grafting in Implant Dentistry. Chapter 29 in Horizontal Alveolar Ridge Augmentation in Implant Dentistry: A Surgical Manual. John Wiley & Sons, 2016.
  5. El Chaar E, Oshman S. Management of Complications of Soft Tissue Grafting in Implant Dentistry. Chapter 30 in Horizontal Alveolar Ridge Augmentation in Implant Dentistry: A Surgical Manual. John Wiley & Sons, 2016.

U.S. Patent

System and Method for Dental Implant Surgery

Inventor: Edgard El Chaar · U.S. Patent No. US 10,123,823 B2

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Editorial Appointments

  1. Editorial Consultant — The International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry
  2. Editorial Consultant — The Journal of Oral Implantology

Peer-Reviewed Clinical Research

2026

  1. Chao J, Reyes Rosales E, El Chaar E, Shibly O, Al-Sabbagh M, Ma LW. Long-Term Retrospective Case Series of the Pinhole Surgical Technique. International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry, 2026;46(3):299–305. doi:10.11607/prd.7291

2025

  1. El Chaar E. Periodontal Disease: A Contributing Factor to Adverse Outcome in Diabetes. Journal of Diabetes, 2025.
  2. Anderson B, Erdeljac JD, Iyer S, El Chaar E, Rutkowski JL. Proper Diagnosis of the “Terminal Dentition.” Journal of Oral Implantology, 2025.

2024

  1. El Chaar E, Rutkowski JL. Periodontal and Peri-Implant Oral Diseases as a Public Health Crisis. Journal of Oral Implantology, 2024.

2023

  1. El Chaar E, Rutkowski JL. Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses: Are They a Reliable Resource for Making Sound Clinical Decisions? Journal of Oral Implantology, 2023.

2022

  1. Magic M, Zupanek G, Lazic Z, El Chaar E. Primary Stability of Trabecular Metal Implant in Comparison to Fully Threaded Implants: In Vitro Study Simulating Immediate Implant Placement. Journal of Oral Implantology, 2022.
  2. El Chaar E, Rutkowski JL. Is Autogenous Bone Still the “Gold Standard” in Oral Bone Grafting? Journal of Oral Implantology, 2022.

2021

  1. El Chaar E, Shi Y, Engebretson S, Zahedi D, Chang E. Bone Ring Allograft: Digitally Guided Placement in the Anterior Esthetic Area. A Retrospective Case Series. International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry, 2021.
  2. El Chaar E, White C, Salama T, Andrawis A. Quantifying the Emergence Profile Contour for Immediate Provisionalization: A Proposed Mathematical Model. Journal of Oral Implantology, 2021.
  3. Rogers K, El Chaar E. COVID-19 and Periodontal Disease: Associations and Clinical Implications. New York State Dental Journal, 2021.
  4. El Chaar E, Puisys A, Sabbag I, Bellón B, Georgantza A, Kye W, Pippenger BE. A Novel Fully Tapered, Self-Cutting Tissue-Level Implant: Non-Inferiority Study in Minipigs. Clinical Oral Investigations, 2021.

2020

  1. Catros S, Sandgren R, Pippenger B, Fricain JC, Herber V, El Chaar E. A Novel Xenograft Bone Substitute Supports Stable Bone Formation in Circumferential Defects Around Dental Implants in Minipigs. International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants, 2020.
  2. Rutkowski J, Camm DP, El Chaar E. AAID White Paper: Management of the Dental Implant Patient During the Coronavirus Pandemic and Beyond. Journal of Oral Implantology, 2020.
  3. Shi Y, Segelnick SL, El Chaar ES. A Modified Technique of Tacking Acellular Dermal Matrix to Increase Keratinized Mucosa Around Dental Implants as an Alternative to a Free Gingival Graft: A Case Report. Clinical Advances in Periodontics, 2020.
  4. Abed PF, El Chaar E, Boltchi F, Bassir SH. The Novel Periosteal Flap Stretch Technique: A Predictable Method to Achieve and Maintain Primary Closure in Augmentative Procedures. Journal of the International Academy of Periodontology, 2020.
  5. El Chaar E, Almogahwi M, Abdelkader K, Alshehri A, Cruz S, Ricci J. Decontamination of the Infected Implant Surface: A Scanning Electron Microscope Study. International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry, 2020.

2019

  1. Soltani L, Loomer PM, El Chaar E. A Novel Approach in Periodontal Accelerated Osteogenic Orthodontic: A Case Report. Clinical Advances in Periodontics, 2019.
  2. El Chaar E, Zhang L, Zhou Y, Sandgren R, Fricain JC, Dard M, Pippenger B, Catros S. Osseointegration of Superhydrophilic Implants in Simultaneously Augmented Bone. International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants, 2019.
  3. El Chaar E, Urtula B, Georgantza A, Cruz S, Fallah-Abed, Castaño A, Abitbol T, Warner MM. Treatment of Atrophic Ridges with Titanium Mesh: A Retrospective Study Using 100% Mineralized Allograft and Comparing Dental Stone versus 3D-Printed Models. International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry, 2019.
  4. El Chaar E, Amin S, Cruz S, Fernandez-Gil N, Engebretson S. Bone Level Around Laser-Lok® 3.0 mm. International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry, 2019.

2017

  1. El Chaar E, Castano A. A Retrospective Study of Trabecular Metal Implants Immediately Placed in Posterior Extraction Sockets. Journal of Oral Implantology, 2017.
  2. El Chaar E, Oshman S, Cicero G, Soltani L, Lee N, Dinoi C. Soft Tissue Closure of Grafted Extraction Sockets in the Anterior Maxilla: The Modified Pedicle Palatal Connective Tissue Flap Technique. International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry, 2017.
  3. Danesh-Sani SA, Movahed A, El Chaar ES, Chong Chan K, Amintavakoli N. Radiographic Evaluation of Maxillary Sinus Lateral Wall and Posterior Superior Alveolar Artery Anatomy: A Cone-Beam Computed Tomographic Study. Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research, 2017.
  4. Oshman S, El Chaar E, Lee YN, Engebretson S. Effect of Patient Age Awareness on Diagnostic Agreement of Chronic or Aggressive Periodontitis Between Clinicians: A Pilot Study. BMC Oral Health, 2017.

2016

  1. El Chaar E, Oshman S, Fallah-Abed P. Single-Rooted Extraction Sockets: Classification and Treatment Protocol. Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry, 2016.
  2. Danesh-Sani SA, Wallace SS, Movahed A, El Chaar ES, Cho SC, Khouly I, Testori T. Maxillary Sinus Grafting With Biphasic Bone Ceramic or Autogenous Bone: Clinical, Histologic, and Histomorphometric Results From a Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial. Implant Dentistry, 2016.
  3. El Chaar E. A Prospective Case Study Using Mastergraft Putty in Extraction Sockets for Alveolar Ridge Preservation. Implant Dentistry, 2016.
  4. El Chaar E, Oshman S, Castano A, Sani A, Fallah PA. A Technique for Management of Connective Tissue Grafting Over Prominent Roots. Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry, 2016.

2013

  1. El Chaar E. Demineralized Bone Matrix in Extraction Sockets: A Clinical and Histologic Case Series in Extraction Sockets. Implant Dentistry, 2013.

2012

  1. Jalbout Z, El Chaar E, Hirsch S. Dental Implant Placement by Predoctoral Dental Students: A Pilot Program. Journal of Dental Education, 2012.
  2. El Chaar E. Demineralized Bone Matrix in Extraction Sockets: A Clinical and Histologic Case Series. Abstract presented at the Academy of Osseointegration, 2012.

2011

  1. El Chaar E. Immediate Placement and Provisionalization of Implant-Supported, Single-Tooth Restorations: A Retrospective Study. International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry, 2011.

2010

  1. El Chaar E. Soft Tissue Closure of Grafted Extraction Sockets in the Posterior Maxilla: The Rotated Pediculated Palatal Connective Tissue Flap Technique. Implant Dentistry, 2010.

2009

  1. El Chaar E. Overview of Peri-Implantitis. Journal de Parodontologie et d’Implantologie Orale, 2009.

2002

  1. El Chaar E, Jalbout Z. Periodontal Surgery to Regenerate a Peri-Implantitis Lesion: Clinical Case Reports. Periodontal Clinical Investigations, 2002.

Undated

  1. El Chaar E. Site Augmentation and Site Preservation in the Aesthetic Anterior Area Using a Rotated Pediculated Palatal Connective Tissue. Dentistry Today.

Editorial Articles and Professional Publications

  1. Rogers K, El Chaar E. COVID-19 and Periodontal Disease: Associations and Clinical Implications. The New York State Dental Journal, 2021.
  2. El Chaar E, Stern G, Weatherington B. Centering Implants with the Gingival Zenith in the Anterior Region. Inside Dentistry, 2020.
  3. Almutairi SM, Shi Y, Wang W, El Chaar E, Froum SJ, Cho SC. Utilizing the Lateral Wall of the Maxillary Sinus as a Donor Site for Autogenous Block Grafts: A Case Series. The NEXTDDS.com, 2015.
  4. Danesh-Sani S, El Chaar ES. Three-Dimensional Printing of Onlay Grafts for Bone Tissue Engineering. Clinical & Educational Scholarship Showcase, NYU College of Dentistry, 2015.
  5. El Chaar E. Implant Dentistry in Today’s Highly Esthetic Environment. DentistryIQ, 2010.
  6. El Chaar E. Use of Bioresorbable versus Non-Resorbable Membranes in the Treatment of Gingival Recession. Arab Dental Journal, 1999.
  7. El Chaar E. Ridge Augmentation for Improved Implant Placement. Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry, 1998.
  8. El Chaar E. Editorial: “LE CALVAIRE.” Amalgames, 1993.
  9. El Chaar E. La Trousse D’Urgence. Amalgames, 1993.

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