Dr. Eric Linden is a Periodontist (gum disease specialist) in the field of Laser Periodontal Surgery which includes LANAP and LAPIP. In addition, Dr Linden performs traditional periodontics, bone regeneration, cosmetic enhancement procedures, and dental implants. He has been practicing his specialty since 1985. Dr. Linden is an occasional guest expert in the Oral Health community of WebMD. Dr. Linden is the “Most Thanked Periodontist in New York” on HealthTap, due to his helpful responses to people’s questions.
- Dr. Linden is one of only a handful of Laser Periodontal Surgeons to utilize a variety of lasers, each appropriate for a specific application. These include the Nd/YAG lasers (including LANAP/LAPIP), Erbium lasers at 2780nm & 2940nm, CO2 laser at 10,600nm, Thor LLT non thermal laser, and diodes at 820nm and 980nm.
- Dr. Linden treats peri-implantitis (implant disease) with lasers. He also trains other professionals in doing this, and is conducting related research.
- Dr. Eric Linden, D.M.D., M.S.D. is Laser Periodontics, Dental Implants, Bone Regeneration Assistant Attending Professor, Division of Periodontics, Section of Oral Diagnostic and Rehabilitation Sciences, Columbia University. in New York City. In that capacity, directs several clinical trials now in progress assessing the efficacy of laser treatment around failing implants.
- He currently serves on the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) Committee on Peri-Implantitis.
- In addition, Dr Linden is currently teaching, certifying, and training faculty, residents, and doctors from around the world in various laser therapies, including the ND/YAG (LANAP) laser, Erbium 2780nm, 2940nm, CO2 10,600nm and diodes.
Dr. Linden’s Qualifications
Dr. Eric Linden was an early pioneer in the field of laser periodontal surgery. With 35+ years’ experience in periodontal specialty practice, he trains other doctors in laser procedures worldwide. He has treated patients from all over the world, performing tooth extractions, implants, laser periodontal surgery and other periodontal procedures with various lasers appropriate to each procedure. Dr Linden developed the first “closed” protocol with the CO2 10,600nm for the treatment of Peri-Implantitis.
Most periodontists still treat advanced gum disease with traditional surgery, while laser options would often be more effective and less painful and invasive. Although Dr. Linden still utilizes traditional surgery in some cases, a majority of his patients qualify for different laser protocols.
Many of Dr. Linden’s patients are direct referrals from other dentists, periodontists, hygienists, medical professionals, and educated patients seeking the most advanced, innovative, and least invasive techniques available to treat gum disease. Dr. Linden is currently preparing clinical cases for publication and has several clinical studies in progress and in publication.
More about Dr. Linden
In addition to LANAP and the various laser options, our practice includes a wide range of periodontal services such as comprehensive treatment planning for advanced prosthetic/periodontal cases, second opinions, dental implants, sinus augmentation, bone grafting, tooth extractions, ridge augmentation, cosmetic enhancement procedures, gingival grafts , gum re-contouring, and maintenance procedures.
We offer our services in comfortable, state-of-the-art offices with the latest in digital and laser technology. After a thorough clinical evaluation and review of dental radiographs, each patient is presented with a comprehensive treatment plan. All options are discussed in detail so the patient can make an informed decision.
Our philosophy is to provide the highest quality of care in the most conservative way possible. All of the supporting staff are certified and licensed by the States of New York and New Jersey and their constituent professional societies. Patient comfort is our primary consideration.
We pride ourselves in having maintained a high quality practice for over 30 years, caring for our patients with the latest proven techniques available. Our long-time and current patients appreciate the efforts of our office to maintain the highest level of care through our extensive continuing education schedule and constant goal of improving and learning new and predictable procedures.
Dr. Eric Linden
DMD, MSD, MPH (2022)
Assistant Professor, Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center
Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, Columbia University School of Dental Medicine
Private Practitioner, Laser Periodontal Surgery, Periodontics & Dental Implants
201-307-0339 | drericlinden@drgums.com | www.drgums.com
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, Exec. Master of Public Health (2022)
Institute for Advanced Laser Dentistry, Certification for Laser Education (2007)
University of Kentucky College of Graduate Dentistry, Postgraduate Program in Periodontics Certificate of Specialization (1985)
University of Kentucky Graduate School of Science, Master of Science in Dentistry (1985)
Boston University School of Dental Medicine, DMD (1983)
State University of New York at Binghamton, Harpur College, B.S., Biological Sciences (1979)
TEACHING & HOSPITAL APPOINTMENTS
Columbia University School of Dental Medicine, Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Graduate Periodontics and Oral Medicine (2012-Present)
Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, Assistant Professor (2012-Present)
Institute for Advanced Laser Dentistry, Certified Instructor (2007-Present)
St. Barnabas Hospital Residency Program, Hospital Appointment, Professor of Periodontics and Implantology (1995-2000)
Helen Hayes Hospital, Hospital Appointment, West Haverstraw, NY (1999)
University of Kentucky Graduate School of Dentistry, Clinical Professor (1983-1985)
Beth Israel Hospital/Harvard Medical Center, Hospital Appointment (1982-1988)
Boston University School of Dentistry and Medicine, Hospital Appointment (1979-1983)
RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS
- “Efficacy of Removal of Residual Dental Cement by Laser, Ultrasonic Scalers, and Titanium Curette Vitro Study,” Compendium (May 2021)
- “Erbium-doped: (Er:YAG) versus scaling and root planing for the treatment of periodontal disease: A single-blinded split-mouth randomized clinical trial,” Journal of Periodontology (July 2021)
- “SEM Evaluation of the Effects of Laser-Mediated Implant Surface Decontamination: An In Situ Human Pilot Study,” International Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry (September 2021)
- “Comparison of Live Bacteria Aerosolization during Removal of Dental Enamel Using a 9.3μm CO2 Laser, a 2.78μm Erbium Laser and a High-Speed Dental Drill,” Journal of Dental Sciences (October 2021)
- “Peri-Implant Disease, a Consensus for Treatment,” Journal of Oral Implantology Vol XLVI #5 (2019)
- “Laser Use in Periodontics and Peri-implantitis,” Decisions in Dentistry, The Journal of Multidisciplinary Care (2016)
- “Laser Use in Periodontics and Peri-Implantitis,” Journal of Implant Dentistry (June 2016)
- “Laser Basics,” Dimensions of Dental Hygiene (June 2016)
- “SuperPulse 10.6nm CO2 Laser-assisted, Closed Flap Treatment of Peri-implantitis,” Implant Practice Volume #4 (2015)
- “Pulsed Nd:/YAG Laser Treatment for Failing Dental Implants Due to Peri-implantitis,” Proceedings of SPIE The International Society for Optical Engineering (January 2014)
- “Laser Treatment,” Journal of the American Dental Association (2011)
- Poster presentation at the International Association of Dental Research Annual Meeting (1985)
- University of Kentucky College of Dentistry, Department of Periodontics. Masters Thesis entitled “A Comparison of Postoperative Pain Experience Following Periodontal Surgery Utilizing Two Local Anesthetic Agents” (1985)
- A Comparison of Postoperative Pain Experience Following Periodontal Surgery Using Two Local Anesthetic Agents,” Journal of Periodontology (August 1985)
- Southern Academy of Periodontology Annual Meeting Scientific Speaker (1984)
- Tufts University School of Medicine and Cancer Research Center, Department of Anatomy and Biochemistry, Research on Alpha-foetoprotein and cancer growth (1979)
- Cold Spring Harbor Research Laboratory, Cold Spring Harbor, NY, Research in Biochemistry (1978)
PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT & EDITOR
- “International Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry”
- “Journal of Laser Dentistry”
- “Dentistry Today”
- American Academy of Periodontology, “Research Submission Committee”
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- American Academy of Periodontology
- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health Association
- American Dental Association
- Institute for Advanced Laser Dentistry, Board of Directors
- Academy of Laser Dentistry, Board of Directors
- American Dental Laser Club
- New York County Dental Society, Founder and Board of Directors
- New Jersey Dental Association
- Southern Academy of Periodontology
- New Jersey Society of Periodontists
- American Association of Dental Research
- Bergen County Dental Society
- Northeast Society of Periodontists
LICENSES
- State of New York Dental License
- State of New Jersey Dental License
- State of New Jersey Periodontal Specialty License
- State of California Dental License
- State of California Dental Specialty License
- Northeast Regional Licensed Commonwealth of Kentucky
- Licensed Southeast Regional Licensed Laser Periodontal Therapy
LECTURES
- AAID Annual Conference, “Synergy & Success: Lasers for the Treatment of Peri-implantitis” (October 2019)
- Columbia University College of Dental Medicine Class Reunion Day, “ Lasers for the Treatment of Periodontal Disease and Peri-Implants” (April 2018)
- Restorative Dental Group of Cambridge, MA Lecture Series, “ The Role of Laser Technology for Treating Periodontal and Peri-Implant Disease” (April 2018)
- Academy of Laser Dentistry 24th Annual Conference and Exhibition, “Superpulse 10,600nm CO2 Laser Uses in Periodontics” (April 2017)
- Academy of Laser Dentistry, Annual Meeting, “Closed Flapless Approach in Treating Peri-Implantitis Utilizing Different Wavelength Lasers” (April 2016)
- Academy of Osseointegration Annual Meeting, “Do Different Lasers Have a Role in Peri-Implantitis Management?” (March 2016)
- AAP International Meeting, “Closed Flapless Approach in Treating Peri-Implantitis/Mucositis utilizing Different Wavelength Lasers” (November 2015)
- Academy of Laser Dentistry, “Superpulse 10,600 nm CO2 Laser Assisted Soft Tissue Procedures in Periodontics” (February 2015)
- Columbia University Laser Symposium, “Laser Physics and Laser Periodontal Surgery using multiple Wavelengths to treat periodontal disease and failing dental implants” (December 2014)
- Greater New York Dental Meeting, “Laser Periodontal and Implant surgery…Choices?” (December 2014)
- Columbia University School of Dental Medicine and Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, “Dental Lasers: What wavelengths are right for your practice?” (December 2014)
- New York City College of Technology, “Lasers in Periodontics and Dental Implants… Where are We Today?” (October 2014)
- Columbia University School of Dental Medicine and Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, “Periodontal Laser Surgery Overview and Latest Innovations” (May 2013)
- Greater New York Dental Meeting, “Innovations in Laser Periodontal therapy” (November 2012)
- New York University College of Dentistry, “Advances in Laser Periodontal Surgery using a ND/YAG Laser” (June 2012)
- Barnabas Hospital and Medical Center, “Innovations in Laser Periodontal Surgery” (March, 2012)
- University of Kentucky School of Dentistry. “Latest Innovations in Laser surgery” (October 2012)
- NJ Health Professions Developmental Institute. “Laser Periodontal Surgery- New Advances” (February 2012)
- Staten Island University Hospital, “Laser Periodontal Surgery” (February 2012)
- Greater New York Dental Meeting, “Laser Periodontal Surgery With The ND: YAG Laser” (November 2011)
- Boston University Alumni Club of New York, “Advances in Laser Periodontal Therapy” (March 2011)
- New York County Dental Society, “Laser Periodontal Surgery” (February 2011)
- Greater New York Dental Meeting, “Advances in Laser Periodontal Surgery” (November 2010)
- Mercer County Dental Society, “Laser Periodontal Surgery” (October 2010)
- Passaic County Dental Society, “Advances in Laser Periodontal Surgery” (October 2010)
- Northeast Society of Periodontists, “Laser/LANAP Periodontal Surgery” (September 2010)
- Ninth District Dental Society, New City, NY, “Laser Periodontal Surgery, Including LANAP and Other Advances in Laser Gum Treatment” (June 2010)
- Boston University, Henry M. Goldman New York Alumni Association, “Laser Periodontal Surgery Case Reports and Current Trends” (March 2010)
- Ninth District Dental Association, “LANAP, Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure” (March 2010)
- Northern Bergen County Study Club, “Laser Periodontal Surgery” (March 2010)
- 85th Annual New York Dental Meeting, “Laser Periodontal Surgery” (December 2009)
- Faculty of Dental Oncology at Memorial-Sloan Kettering Hospital, New York, NY, “The Need for Periodontal Treatment Prior to Bone Marrow Transplant and Chemotherapy” (December 2009)
- Greater New York Dental Meeting, “Laser Periodontal Surgery” (November 2009)
- Boston University, Goldman School of Dental Medicine, Greater New York Alumni Club, “Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure, LANAP for Periodontal Regeneration” (Spring 2009)
- Ninth District Dental Association Continuing Education Program,“Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure (LANAP)” (Spring 2009)
- 75th Annual New York Dental Meeting, “New Innovations in Periodontal Therapy” (1999)
- First District Dental Society of New York Symposium, “Guided Tissue Regeneration and Bone Grafting” (1997)
- International Association of Dental Research Annual Meeting, “Periodontal Surgery and Regeneration” (1990)
- Southern Academy of Periodontology Annual Meeting, “New Periodontal Therapies” (1985)
AWARDS
- American Academy of Implant Dentistry, Award for Laser Presentation (2019)
- Academy of Osseointegration, Award for Outstanding Presentation (2017)
- New York County Dental Society, Award for Outstanding Scientific Presentation in the Field of Periodontics and Regeneration (1999)
- Southern Academy of Periodontology, Billy Pennel Award for “Excellence in Published Research” (1984)
- Boston University School of Dental Medicine, Wallin/Cove Award for Excellence in Periodontology (1983)
- State University of New York at Binghamton, Academic Excellence Award in Biology (1979)