Dentistry
Dr. John R Calamia, DMD
Calamia Comprehensive Dentistry · New York, NY
Identity verified on September 2, 2026
3 Peer Endorsements
5.0
EndorsedHas endorsed Dr. Hugh Flax.
“John is legendary in his contributions to cosmetic dentistry and teaching it to others. His humbleness and attention to detail have been a huge contribution to our efforts at the AACD. His students and fellow faculty are very lucky to work with such a talented person.”
Dr. Hugh Flax, DDSDentist · Atlanta, GASeptember 9, 2016
“I was both a student of John's as well as an instructor for his program. There is no one with more patients, understanding and passion for teaching than John. He supports students with encouragement to get the very best from them. He is a great mentor to students and invaluable at NYU.”
Dr. Michael Apa, DDSDentist, General Practice · New York, NYMarch 9, 2015
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“John is an excellent clinician. In addition, he is very knowledgeable in a wide variety of restorative techniques with an emphasis on esthetics. He is also an excellent teacher imparting his vast experience to hundreds of students over his time at NYU. In addition to the techniques, he also demonstrates a great rapport with both students and patents. His colleagues also find him a pleasure to work with. I had the privilege of working with him in clinic and as co-editors of Dental clinics of North America. L look forward to many more years with John.”
Dr. Richard Trushkowsky, DDSDentist, General Practice · Staten Island, NYMarch 9, 2015
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About
Dr. Calamia is currently Full Professor, and Director of Aesthetic Dentistry for the Department of Cariology and Comprehensive Care, New York University College of Dentistry, New… Read moreShow less
Dr. Calamia is currently Full Professor, and Director of Aesthetic Dentistry for the Department of Cariology and Comprehensive Care, New York University College of Dentistry, New York City, New York. He has taught Restorative Dentistry and Dental Material science at NYU Dental Center for over 30 years and is recognized both nationally and internationally as co-developer of Etched Porcelain Laminate Veneer Technology. His research, on porcelain etching and Silane coupling agents led to his placement of the earliest recorded Etched Bonded Porcelain Veneers in October of 1982 and these restorations are still successful 28 years later. The procedure developed by Dr. Calamia in 1983 is still a mainstay of all cosmetic dental practices.
He is a member of the American Dental Association since 1979 and is a member of the American and International Associations of Dental Research. He has attained Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry and American College of Dentists and was 2009 President of OKU Dental Honors Society NY Chapter. He has been a member of AACD (American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry) since 2000, was elected to its Board of Directors in April 2003 till 2010.
Recognition history
1 award
- 2016 City WinnerDentistry · New York
Issued in earlier Doctors’ Choice Awards cycles. History, not current standing.
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