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Dr. Terry Grant
(Dr. Terry Grant has over 20 years experience as a Cosmetic, General, and Geriatric Dentist. He was awarded Diplomat in Geriatric Dentistry by American Board of Special Care Dentistry. He had served as a Chief Geriatric Dentist at major NYC and Long Island Hospitals, Medical Centers, Nursing Homes and Assistant Living Facilities. He also served as a Clinical Assistant Professor at New York University College of Dentistry. He has received fellowship status from the American Society of Geriatric Dentistry, American College of Dentistry, and the International College of Dentistry.
Dr. Grant served as a Geriatric Dentistry Expert in 1994 for the U.S. Government Dept. of Health and Human Services working to accommodate President Clinton with Health Care Reform. He served on the American Dental Association, Advanced Dentistry Accreditation Committee. He has been acknowledged by the United States 33rd Congress with a Congressional Record Award. He received Citations for community services from New York State Governor George Pataki, New York State Assembly and the Nassau County Executive Office.
Dr. Grant has written many grants and has received funds from many organizations and institutions for advanced Dental Education Programs. He has lectured extensively for years, often the key note speaker at Advanced Dental Education Hospitals and Dental conventions across the United States and world, most notably at the University of Hong Kong.
Dr. Grant, his administrative staff and hygienist have established a new state of the art office in Hempstead, Long Island that provides the latest technology in dentistry today, with emphasis on cosmetic restoration and preventive dental care that is affordable. His ability to communicate and explain procedures to his patients and work closely within his dental laboratory, allows for dental services to be completed in a proficient manner.
Professional Background
B.S. Biology/Chemistry,
Wagner College, Staten Island, NY, 1979
Certificate of Gerontology,
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, IL, 1988
D.M.D Degree,
Southern Illinois University, School of Dental Medicine, Alton, IL, 1988
General Practice Residency,
Veterans Administration Medical Center, Perry Point, MD, 1988-1989
Chief of Geriatric Dentistry,
Brookdale Hospital Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY, 1993-2001
Assistant Clinical Professor,
New York University, College of Dentistry, New York, NY 1994-1997
Chief Geriatric Dentist,
North Shore University, Cornell University Medical College, Manhasset, NY 1991
Fellow ASGD,
American Society of Geriatric Dentistry, 1993
Fellow ICD,
International College of Dentistry, 2001
Fellow ACD,
American College of Dentistry, 2003
Diplomate,
American Board of Special Care Dentistry, 2006
Professional Affiliations
- American Dental Association
- National Dental Association
- American College of Dentistry
- International College of Dentistry
- American Society of Hospital Dentistry
- American Society of Geriatric Dentistry
Awards / Acknowledgements:
2006 - Diplomat, American Board of Special Care Dentistry
2005 - 109th Congressional Record; Congressman Edolphus Towns
2003 - Fellow – American College Dentistry
2001 - Fellow – International College of Dentistry Leadership
2000 - Award Black History Month, Brookdale Medical Center
1998 - Influential Businessman of the Year, National Business Publications, Inc.
1998 - Hospital and Community service Award, Brookdale University Hospital
1997 - Citation for Community Service – New York State Governor George Pataki
1997 - Newcomer Businessman of the Year, Hempstead Chamber of Commerce
1996 - Appointed north East Regional Representative for Geriatric Care by the American Society of Geriatric Dentistry
1995 - Martin Luther King Community Service Award, Faith Baptist Church
1994 - Citation from Community Service, Nassau County Executive
1994 - Citation from New York State Assembly for Assemblywoman Hill
1994 - Community Service Award, National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Club, Inc
1993 - National Institute of Health Summer Institute in Research of Minority Aging Award
1993 - Fellow – Academy of Society for Geriatric Dentistry
1987 - Sigma Phi omega, Iota Chapter (National Academic Honor And Professional Society for Geriatric Dentistry)