Dental Tribune International

Short CV

Dr. David. L. Hoexter is a clinical professor in Periodontics at Temple University, Philadelphia, and Director of the International Academy for Dental Facial Esthetics. He is a diplomate of implantology in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and the American Society of Osseointegration, and a diplomate of the American Board of Aesthetic Dentistry. Hoexter lectures throughout the world and has published nationally and internationally. He has been awarded 11 fellowships, including Fellow of the American College of Dentists, of the International College of Dentists, and of the Pierre Fauchard Academy. He maintains a practice in New York City that specialises in periodontics, implantology and aesthetic surgery.

Articles

Mar 12, 2013 | News USA

Big meetings — and a big name in dentistry

NEW YORK, N.Y., USA: I enjoy attending and speaking at dental conferences as often as my schedule allows. The big, international events are especially enjoyable, because of the broadened perspectives gained by being able to interact directly with fellow professionals from across the globe and seeing firsthand some of the latest techniques and technologies in action, perhaps long before they're common practice here.

Dec 5, 2011 | General Dentistry USA

Cosmetic periodontal surgery: Multiple gingival graft techniques (Part 2)

In today’s new information age, patients want a better quality of life. They want to keep their youthful, brighter-appearing smile more than ever; keep their natural teeth; have their teeth feel and look better; and have a glowing smile. In recent years, dentistry seems to be concentrating almost exclusively on accomplishing this “smile” by focusing on the crown portion of the tooth.

Nov 9, 2011 | General Dentistry USA

Esthetics, prosthetics, periodontics, implants and bisphosphonates

Controversy involving the oral cavity and the effects of using bisphosphonates is causing an obstacle for dentists to help patients achieve optimal health. The following case presentation demonstrates that the continuous use of oral bisphosphonates before, during and after treatment did not prevent an esthetic result involving implants, sinus augmentations, periodontal regenerative techniques, extractions and prosthetic restorative treatments.

Jun 15, 2009 | Cosmetic Dentistry International

Cosmetic periodontal surgery: pre-prosthetic soft-tissue ridge augmentation (Part 1)

Dentists understand that patients demand outstanding esthetic, as well as physiological, results in all phases of dentistry today. This places an onus on dentists, who must therefore be able to apply the latest technologies and techniques to successfully achieve each patient’s unique esthetic desires. A successful esthetic means knowing how to create the right illusion, which is subjective for each individual. Yet, it can be measured in objective and subjective standards. How then can practitioners ...