In Manhattan, where businesses often come and go with the changing skyline, longevity is an achievement in itself. Yet for nearly five decades, one periodontics and implant dentistry practice has remained a constant presence at 17 West 54th Street. Since establishing his own practice there in 1980, Dr. Stuart Froum has built a career that has advanced not only patient care but also the science, education, and clinical standards of periodontology and implant dentistry. His professional journey mirrors the evolution of modern osseointegration, placing him among the pioneers who helped shape the discipline into what it is today.
A Career Built on Clinical Excellence and Academic Leadership
Dr. Froum has successfully balanced private practice with an equally distinguished academic career for more than three decades.
Since 1995, he has served as Director of Clinical Research in the Department of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry at New York University College of Dentistry, one of the world’s largest and most respected dental schools. A year earlier, he was appointed Adjunct Clinical Professor, where he continues to educate practicing dentists, specialists, and postgraduate clinicians in advanced implant therapy and periodontal treatment.
His academic appointments place him at the center of one of the nation’s busiest dental institutions, where extensive clinical activity provides exceptional opportunities to evaluate treatment outcomes, refine surgical techniques, and translate research into everyday patient care. Over the years, he has contributed significantly to strengthening the evidence base that supports modern implant dentistry.
Credentials That Reflect Lifelong Commitment
Professional recognition has followed naturally.
Dr. Froum is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, a distinction reserved for specialists who demonstrate advanced clinical knowledge and maintain rigorous standards throughout their careers. He is also a Diplomate of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, underscoring his expertise in implant dentistry and osseointegration.
Licensed to practice in New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey, and California, he has shared his expertise with clinicians across the United States through consulting, teaching, and continuing education programs. He also holds New York certification in Dental Enteral Conscious Sedation, reflecting the breadth of his clinical qualifications.
Advancing the Science of Osseointegration
While many clinicians focus primarily on patient care, Dr. Froum has consistently invested in advancing the profession itself.
Since 1997, he has served on the Research Committee of the Academy of Osseointegration, contributing to one of the world’s leading organizations dedicated to implant science and bone integration. Since 2008, he has also served on the Academy’s Program Committee, helping shape scientific meetings and educational programs that influence implant specialists worldwide.
His commitment to research extends into scientific publishing. Dr. Froum has served on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Periodontology since 2007 and on its Editorial Liaison Committee since 2008. He has also been a Board Liaison for the American Academy of Periodontology’s Continuing Education Oversight Committee, helping guide educational standards across the specialty.
In addition, he serves as a consultant and reviewer for several internationally respected journals, including the International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants, the International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry, and the Middle East Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Since 2004, he has also held the position of Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Periodontics at Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine.
Collectively, these appointments reflect a career devoted not only to practicing dentistry but also to strengthening the scientific foundations of implant therapy for future generations.
Growing Alongside Modern Osseointegration
Few clinicians have witnessed the evolution of osseointegration as closely as Dr. Froum.
When he entered periodontics, implant dentistry was still emerging as a transformative treatment option. As scientific understanding expanded and long-term clinical outcomes validated the principles of osseointegration, he remained actively involved in both research and education, helping translate those advances into predictable, evidence-based patient care.
His decades of service with the Academy of Osseointegration have paralleled the organization’s own growth into one of the world’s leading authorities on implant dentistry. Through research, education, scientific publications, and continuing professional development, he has helped support the standards that define successful implant treatment today.
A Legacy That Continues to Shape the Profession
Throughout more than fifty years in dentistry, Dr. Stuart Froum has maintained a rare balance between clinical excellence, academic leadership, scientific research, and professional service.
His patients benefit from decades of experience at the forefront of implant dentistry, while generations of clinicians have benefited from his teaching, mentorship, and contributions to the scientific literature. As both a respected periodontist and a leader within the global osseointegration community, Dr. Froum has played a lasting role in advancing a field dedicated to restoring oral health, function, and quality of life.
His career stands as a testament to the enduring value of evidence-based practice, continuous learning, and a commitment to improving patient outcomes through the science of osseointegration.
