Dr. Robert N. Eskow’s Resume
Education
University of Maryland, 1960-1963
University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, 1963-1967
Degree: Doctor of Dental Medicine
Boston University School of Graduate Dentistry, 1967-1969
Degree: Master of Science in Dentistry Certificate in Periodontology
Forsyth Dental Center, Boston Massachusetts, 1968-1969
Research in Microbiology
Honors
Phi Eta Sigma: Scholastic Honorary Society
General Electric Award in Periodontics
Fellow American Academy of Oral Medicine
Herschfus Award — American Academy of Oral Medicine
Fellow American Society of Osseointegration
Fellow American College of Dentists
Diamond Pin Award for Distinguished Service — American Academy of Oral Medicine
Fellow Academy of Osseointegration
Board Certification
American Board of Oral Medicine — May 1973
American Board of Periodontology — April 1977
American Board of Periodontology, Re-certified 2014
Licenses Held
New Jersey, Maryland, Rhode Island, New York, Massachusetts, & Pennsylvania
Academic Positions
Teaching Fellow in Periodontology
Department of Periodontology
Boston University School of Graduate Dentistry
1969-1970
Associate in Periodontics
Department of Periodontology
Boston University School of Graduate Dentistry
1970-1971
Clinical Assistant in Periodontology
Department of Oral Histopathology & Periodontology
Harvard University School of Dental Medicine
1971
Clinical Assistant Professor
Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine
Fairleigh Dickinson University School of Dentistry
1972-1979
Clinical Associate Professor
Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine
Fairleigh Dickinson University School of Dentistry
1979-1988
Clinical Professor
Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine
Fairleigh S. Dickinson Jr. College of Dental Medicine,
Fairleigh Dickinson University
1988-1990
Clinical Professor
Department of Periodontology & Implant Dentistry
New York University College of Dentistry
1992-Present
Clinical Professor
Section of Oral and Diagnostic Sciences, Division of Periodontics
College of Dental Medicine, Columbia University
2011-Present
Hospital Appointments
Member, Periodontics, Stomatology
University Hospital, Boston University Medical Center
Boston, Massachusetts
1969-1972
Full Attending
Saint Barnabas Medical Center
Livingston, New Jersey
1972-2010
Affiliate
Saint Barnabas Medical Center
Livingston, NJ
2010-present
Active Attending
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
Newark, New Jersey
1983-2010
Affiliate
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
Newark, New Jersey
2010-present
Full Attending
Chairman of the Section of Periodontics
1989-1993
Hospital Center at Orange Orange,
New Jersey
1986-1998
Consulting Staff
Morristown Memorial Hospital
Morristown, New Jersey
1991-2009
Practice
Private Practice of Periodontics
Five half days a week
June 1969 – June 1970
Private Practice of Periodontics
Six half days a week
July 1970 – June 1971
Private Practice of Periodontics
Four days a week
July 1971 – present
Memberships
American Dental Association
1964-present
American Academy of Oral Medicine
1967-present
American Academy of Periodontology
1970-present
Rhode Island Dental Society
1970-1971
New Jersey Dental Association
1971-present
Essex County Dental Society
1972-present
Union County Dental Society
1972-present
Tri-County Dental Society
1972-1974
Newark Dental Club
1972-present
Alpha Omega Fraternity
1963-present
The International Congress of Oral Implantologists
1991-present
The American College of Oral Implantology
Fellow 1991-present
The American Society of Osseointegration
Fellow 1991-present
Academy of Osseointegration
Fellow 1993-present
Offices Held
American Academy of Oral Medicine
- New Jersey Section President 1977-1979
Alpha Omega Fraternity Newark
- Alumni Chapter President 1979-1980
American Academy of Oral Medicine
- Treasurer 1979-1985
- Vice President 1985-1986
- President Elect 1986-1987
- President 1987-1988
Academy of Oral Diagnosis, Radiology and Medicine
(American Association of Stomatology)
- Executive Committee 1989-1991
Academy of Osseointegration
- Chairman 1996-2006
- Allied Staff Program Committee
Publications
Eskow, R.N., Loesche, W. J.
“Growth of Anaerobes at Low Oxygen Levels” IADR Abstracts 1969, p. 86
Eskow, R.N., Loesche, W. J.
“Oxygen Tensions in the Human Oral Cavity” Arch. Oral Biology 16:1127, 1971
Wagenberg, B.D., Eskow, R.N., Bloomstein, R.
“Orthodontic Therapy for Advanced Periodontal Lesions” Dental Survey 55:20 1979
Wagenberg, B.D.; Eskow, R.N.; Langer, B.
“Orthodontic Procedures that Improve the Periodontal Prognosis” J.A.D.A. 100:370, 1980
Wagenberg, B.D.; Eskow, R.N.; Langer, B.
“Orthodontic Procedures that Improve the Periodontal Prognosis” Oral Health 70:61 1980
Cooper, S.A., Wagenberg, B.D., Eskow, R.N., Kruger, G
“Relative Analgesic Efficacy of Suprofen” World Conference on Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics Abstracts 1980
Eskow, RN., Wagenberg, B.D.
“Repair of Crestal Lesions in Primary Occlusal Trauma: A case Report” International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry 3:71, 1981
Cooper, S.A., Wagenberg, B.D., Eskow, R.N., Kruger, G.
“Analgesic Efficacy of Suprofen in Two Dental Pain Models” Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics 29:240, 1981
Eskow, R.N. , Kapin, S.H.
“Furcation invasions: Correlating a Classification System with Therapeutic Considerations Part I. Examination, Diagnosis, Classification” Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry 5:479-488, 1984
Eskow, R.N., Kapin, S.H.
“Furcation invasions: Correlating a Classification System with Therapeutic Considerations Part II. Periodontal and Restorative Considerations in Furcation Management” Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry 5:527-532, 1984
Kapin, S.H., Eskow, R.N.
“Furcation Invasions: Correlating a Classification System with Therapeutic Considerations Part III. Sectioning Teeth in the Treatment of Furcation Invasions.” Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry 5:612-623, 1984
Kapin, S.H., Eskow, R.N.
“Furcation Invasions: Correlating a Classification System with Therapeutic Considerations Part IV. Restoration of Sectioned Teeth” Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry 5:734-744, 1984
Eskow, R.N. , Kapin, S.H.
“Furcation Invasions: Correlating a Classification System with Therapeutic Considerations” 1985 Year Book of Dentistry Ed. D.W. Cohen, Year Book Medical Publishers Inc. Chicago, 1985; p. 252
Wagenberg, B.D., Eskow, R.N., Langer, B.
“Orthodontics: A Solution for the Advanced Periodontal or Restorative Problem” International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry 6:37-45. 1986
Wagenberg, B.D., Eskow, R.N., Langer, B.
“Exposing Adequate Tooth Structure for Restorative Dentistry” International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry 9:323-331, 1989
Tarnow, D.P., Eskow, R.N.
“Periodontal Considerations” Color Atlas of Oral and Maxillofacial Implants, Japan Quintessence, 1995
Tarnow, D.P., Eskow, R.N.
“Considerations for single unit Esthetic Implant Restorations” Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry 16: 778-788, 1995
Rosenstein, E.D., Eskow, R.N., Lederman, D., Kramer, N.
“Case Report: Lagerhans Cell Histiocytosis Associated with Elevation of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Levels” The American Journal of the Medical Sciences 2:65-67, 1995
Tarnow, D.P., Eskow, R.N.
“Preservation of Implant Esthetics, Soft Tissue and Restorative Considerations” The Journal of Esthetic Dentistry 8: 12-19, 1996
Tarnow, D.P., Eskow, R.N.
“Esthetics and Implant Dentistry” Periodontology 2000 11: 85-94 1996
Small, B., Eskow, R.N.
“Aesthetic Restoration of Altered Passive Eruption Utilizing an Innovative PressableCeramic System” Finesse All Ceramic Supplement Practical Periodontics & Aesthetic Dentistry 10(7) :813-822 1998
Eskow, R.N., Sternberg-Smith, V., Hoshino, K.
“Preventive Periimplant Protocol” Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry 2(2):137-154 1999
Sternberg-Smith, V., Eskow, R.N.,
“Quantitative Assessment of Three Ti Surfaces with Prophylactic Instrumentation” Academy of Osseointegration Poster Presentation Palm Springs, CA March 1999
Weinberg, M., Eskow, R.N.
“An Overview of Delayed Passive Eruption” Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry 21(6) 511-520 2000
Weinberg, M.A., Eskow, R.N.
“Osseous Defects: Proper Terminology Revisited” Guest Editorial Journal of Periodontology 71:1928 2000
Sternberg-Smith, V., Eskow, R.N.
“Contemporary Implant Debridement” Journal of Practical Hygiene March/April 15-22 2001
Elian N., Pereria N., Grasso G., Cho S-C, Eskow R.N., Froum, S., Tarnow, D.P.
“Evaluation of the Width of Bone For Symphysis Bone Graft Using CAT-Scan Images” Academy of Osseointegration Poster Presentation February 2003 Weinberg, M.A.,
Eskow, R.N.
“Periodontal Terminology Revisited” Commentary Journal of Periodontology 74: 563-565 2003
Al Harb,i M., Cho, S., Eskow, R., Elian, N., Froum, S., Tarnow, D.
“Implant Success Rates in HIV Positive Patients” Academy of Osseointegration Poster Presentation March 2004
Sternberg-Smith, V., Eskow, R.N.
“Implant Dentistry: The Standard of Care” Journal of Practical Hygiene Volume 13/Number6: November/December 2004
Choi PD, Eskow R, Cho SC, Elian N, Froum S, Tarnow D
“Host Factors Associated with Dental Implants” Academy of Osseointegration Poster Presentation March 2005
Choi PD, Eskow R, Cho SC, Elian N, Froum S, Tarnow D
“Host Factors Associated with Dental Implants” Academy of Osseointegration Poster Presentation March 2005
Elian N., Mitsias, M., Eskow, R.N., Jalbout, Z.N., Cho, S.C., Froum, S., Tarnow, D.P.
“Unexpected Return of Sensation Following 4.5 Years of Paraesthesia: Case Report” Implant Dentistry 2005; 14:364-370
Sternberg-Smith V., Eskow, R.N., Tarnow, D.P.
“Assessment is Key to Implant Success” Dimensions of Dental Hygiene July 2005
Choi, D.H., Eskow, R.N., Cho, S.C., Froum, S., Elian, N., Tarnow, D.
“Comparison of GBR, Block Bone Grafts and DO to Achieve Vertical and Horizontal Ridge Augmentation-A review of the literature” Academy of Osseointegration Poster Presentation March 2006
Sternberg-Smith, V., Eskow, R.N.
“Tools for Success” Dimensions of Dental Hygiene September 2006
Sternberg-Smith, V., Eskow, R.L., Eskow, R.N.
“Follow Up and Maintenance of the Implant Overdenture” Clinical & Laboratory Manual of Implant Overdentures
Shafie HR Blackwell Munksgaard 2007 Eskow RN, Lowe RA, Chu SJ
“Restorative-Periodontal Interrelationships” Aesthetic Restorative Dentistry Principles and Practice Tarnow DP, Chu SJ, Kim JJ Montage Media Corporation 2008
Jang B, Pena M, Eskow R, Elian N, Cho S, Froum S, Tarnow D
“Implant Design and its effect on Papilla Regeneration- A Literature Review” Academy of Osseointegration Poster Presentation Boston, MA February 2008
Archambault, K., Wright, L., Cavallaro, J., Eskow, R., Cho, S., Froum, S., Elian, N., Tarnow, D
“The effect of systemic factors on long term implant survival rates Academy of Osseointegration Poster Presentation San Diego, CA February 2009 Park
J, Saito, H., Vahidi, F., Eskow, R., Cho, S., Elian, N., Froum, S., Tarnow, D.
“Platform Switching and its Effects on the Interproximal Bone and Papilla in the Esthetic Zone” Academy of Osseointegration Poster Presentation Orlando, FL March 2010
Eskow, R.N., Sternberg-Smith,V. Chapter 23
“Implant Complications Related to Maintenance Therapy” Dental Implant Complications, Etiology, Prevention, and Treatment Froum SJ Wiley-Blackwell 2010
Takanori, S., Eskow, R., Cho, S., Bloom, M., Froum, S., Elian, N.
“Factors Influencing Extraction Socket Healing Using Socket Grafting Procedures” Academy of Osseointegration Poster Presentation Washington, DC March 2011
Greenstein, G., Carpentieri, J., Changi, K., Cavallaro, J., Eskow, R.
“Using d-PTFE Barriers to Enhance Bone and Soft Tissue Regeneration” Decisions in Dentistry Santa Ana, CA July 2017
Presentations
“Growth of Anaerobes at Low Oxygen Levels”
International Association of Dental Research Houston, Texas
March, 1969
“Interceptive Plastic Periodontal Procedures”
Rhode Island Society for Dentistry of Children Warwick, Rhode Island
October 1970
“Periodontal Workshop, Modern Day Approach to Gingiva”
Providence District Dental Society Providence, Rhode Island February 1971
“Plaque Control: The Role of the Dental Hygienist”
Rhode Island Dental Hygienists’ Association Providence, Rhode Island
February 1971
“Modern Concepts in Periodontics Relevant to the General Practitioner”
Cranston Dental Society Cranston, Rhode Island
March 1971
“Periodontal Prosthesis”
Rhode Island Dental Laboratory Technicians Association Providence, Rhode Island
March 1971
“Osseous Therapy in Periodontics”
Tobey Hospital Staff Wareham, Massachusetts
March 1971
“Endodontic and Periodontic Interrelationships”
Dental Interns of Martland Hospital Newark, New Jersey
November 1972
“Exposing Sound Tooth Structure for Restorative Dentistry”
Hadassah School of Dental Medicine Hebrew University Jerusalem, Israel
October 1977
“Present- Day Rationale for Periodontal Therapy”
Fairleigh Dickinson University, School of Dentistry Hackensack, New Jersey
November 1978
“Restoring the Tooth with Inadequate Clinical Crown”
Greater New York Dental Meeting New York, New York
December 1978
“Periodontal Health”
Fairleigh Dickinson University, School of Dentistry Department of Continuing Education Bergen Pines Hospital Hackensack, New Jersey
March 1979
“Present Day Rationale for Periodontal Therapy”
Fairleigh Dickinson University, School of Dentistry Department of Continuing Education Hackensack, New Jersey
April 1980
“Modification of Osseous Defects with Forced Eruption”
University of Athens, School of Dentistry Athens, Greece October 1980
“Periodontal Surgery”
Nagoya Dental Society Nagoya, Japan
October 1981
“Present Day Rationale for Periodontal Therapy”
Fairleigh Dickinson University, School of Dentistry Department of Continuing Education Hackensack, New Jersey
November 1981
“Expanding Your Practice: New Approach to Dental Hygiene Utilization”
New Jersey Dental Association Annual Session Atlantic City, New Jersey
June 1984
“The Role of Orthodotics in Periodontal Therapy”
International Symposium of Chambery Chambery, France
September 1986
“The Role of the Dental Hygienist on the Periodontal Team”
American Academy of Periodontology San Diego, California October 1988
“The Furcation: Definitively Managing a Dilemma”
Greater New York Dental Meeting New York, New York
November 1988
“The Practice of Periodontics in the USA”
Lederle Laboratories Pearl River, New York
December 1988
“Elusive Pains of the Head & Neck: Periodontal Pain”
Newark Beth Isreal Medical Center Department of Dentistry January 1990
“Implant Maintenance”
New York University Periodontic and Prosthodontic Graduate Students
New York, New York July 1992
“Periodontal Screening and Recording”
Bear Brook Study Club Livingston,
New Jersey October 1992
“Practicing Dental Hygiene in the High Tech Era”
New Jersey Dental Association Annual Session Atlantic City,
New Jersey June, 1993
“Implant Dentistry: Clinical Skills for the Hygienist & Dental Assistant”
New Jersey Dental Hygienists’ Association Northern Component Parsippany,
New Jersey April 1994
“Implant Dentistry: Clinical Skills for the Hygienist & Dental Assistant”
Morristown Memorial Hospital, Department of Dentistry Bridgewater, New Jersey
October 1994
“Implant Dentistry: Clinical Skills for the Hygienist & Dental Assistant”
Massachusetts Periodontal Society Massachusetts Dental Hygienists’ Association Natick, Massachusetts
November 1994
“Implant Dentistry: Clinical Skills for the Dental Team”
Maimonides Dental Society Silver Spring, Maryland
March 1995
“Guided Tissue Regeneration and the Role of the Dental Hygienist”
New Jersey Dental Hygienists’ Association Northern Component East Hanover, New Jersey
September 1995
“Practicing Dental Hygiene in the High Tech Era”
Connecticut Dental Hygienists’ Association Annual Meeting Milford, Connecticut
October 1995
“Preventative Implant Therapy for the Dental Team”
Yankee Dental Congress Boston, Massachusetts
January 1996
“Hands on Preventative Implant Care”
Yankee Dental Congress Boston, Massachusetts
January 1996
“Esthetic Considerations in Implant Surgery”
Orange Mountain Institute Orange, New Jersey
March 1996
“Periodontal Plastic Surgery for Recession Defects”
Moderator for Satellite Symposium University of North Carolina, School of Dentistry Lyndhurst, New Jersey
May 1996
“Implant Dentistry: Clinical Skills for the Dental Hygienist”
American Dental Hygienists’ Association Phoenix, Arizona
June 1996
“Hands on Preventive Implant Care”
Yankee Dental Congress Boston, Massachusetts
January 1997
“Contemporary Periodontal Concepts”
Yankee Dental Congress Boston, Massachusetts
January 1997
“Implant Dentistry: Clinical Skills for the Dental Team”
Academy of Osseointegration San Francisco, California
March 1997
“Implant Dentistry: Skills for the Implant Team”
Delaware Valley Academy of Osseointegration Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
October 1997
“Implant Dentistry: Essential Skills for the Dental Team”
National Dental Meeting Washington, DC
May 1998
“Biologically Engineering the Implant for Success”
Monmouth-Ocean County Dental Society Eatontown, NJ
October 1998
“Implant Dentistry: Essential Skills for the Dental Team”
St. Clare’s Hospital Whippany, NJ
October, 1998
“Biologically Engineering the Implant for Success”
Astra Tech Implant Conference Tucson, AZ
November, 1998
“Peri-implantitis: Recognition & Prevention”
Yankee Dental Congress Boston, MA
January 1999
“Biologically Engineering the Implant for Success”
Yankee Dental Congress Boston, MA
January 1999
“Biologically Engineering the Implant for Success”
Interdisciplinary Study Club New York, NY
March 1999
“Soft Tissue Procedures in Implant Dentistry”
Academy of Osseointegration New Orleans, LA
March 2000
“Preventive Peri-Implant Protocol”
Chicago Midwinter Dental Meeting Chicago, IL
February 2001
“Peri-Implant Therapy”
American Dental Association Annual Meeting Kansas City, MO
October 2001
“Creating The Designer Smile”
Yankee Dental Congress Boston, MA
January 2002
“Contemporary Implant Debridement”
Yankee Dental Congress Boston, MA
January 2002
“The Preventive Peri-Implant Protocol”
Les Journes Dentaires International Canandian Dental Association Montreal, Canada
May 2002
“Concepts for Designing a New Smile”
Greater New York Dental Meeting New York, NY
December 2002
“Allied Staff Program”
Annual Meeting of Academy of Osseointegration Moderator and Chairman Boston, MA
February 2003
“Crown Lengthening: When, Where & Why”
New York County Dental Society New York, NY
March 2003
“A Day of Surgical Training”
NYU Center for Continuing Dental Education New York University, College of Dentistry New York, NY
September 2003
“Creating the Natural Smile: A – Z Ceramic Laminate Veneers”
NYU Center for Continuing Dental Education New York University, College of Dentistry New York, NY
May 2004
“Dental Implants: Essentials for Success”
Ontario Dental Association Annual Meeting Toronto, Canada
May 2004
“Dental Implant Coordinators’ Program”
Moderator Academy of Osseointegration Annual Meeting Orlando, FL
March 2005
“Speaking the Implant Language: Case Acceptance” “Contemporary Implant Debridement”
Delaware Valley Academy of Osseointegration Philadelphia, PA
October 2005
“Speaking the Implant Language: Case Acceptance” “Contemporary Implant Debridement”
Yankee Dental Congress Boston, MA
January 2006
“Preventive Strategies of Osseointegration”
Astra Tech World Congress New York, NY
April 2006
“Astra System Overview”
Astra Tech New York, NY
May 2006
“Maintaining Osseointegration: Problems & Solutions:”
The Atlanta Seattle Study Club Center for Advanced Dental Study Atlanta, GA
February 2007
“Selecting an Implant System: A Biological & Biomechanical Approach”
Marotta Dental Studio Farmingdale, NY
March 2007
“Speaking the Implant Language: The Key to Case Acceptance” “Preventive Care: The Key to a Favorable Prognosis”
Second District Dental Society Brooklyn, NJ
September 2007
“Implant Dentistry: Recent Advancements in Techniques & Materials”
Greater New York Dental Meeting New York, NY
December 2007
“Soft Tissue Surgical Procedures in Implant Dentistry”
Center of Dentistry Shanghai 10th People’s Hospital Shanghai, China
May 2008
“Components of a Preventive Protocol”
Astra Tech Dental World Congress Washington, DC
June 2008
“Osseointegration: What We Know Now That We Didn’t Know Then”
Periodontal Graduate Students University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey Newark, NJ
January 2011
“Osseointegration: What We Know Now That We Didn’t Know Then”
Academy of Osseointegration Washington, DC
March 2011
“The Challenge: Achieving or Sustaining Osseointegration”
Massachusetts Periodontal Society Boston, MA
March 2011
“Implant Complications: Influence of Systemic Factors”
Northeast Implant Study Club Philadelphia, PA
September 2011
“The Challenge: Achieving or Sustaining Osseointegration”
Greater New York Dental Meeting New York, NY
November 2011
“Contemporary Implant Debridement”
Greater New York Dental Meeting New York, NY
November 2011
Columbia University College of Dental Medicine Implant Symposium in Italy Moderator Venice, Italy
May 2012
“Pre-Treatment Therapy and Site Preparation”
Academy of Osseointegration Tampa, FL
March 2013
“The Challenge: Achieving or Sustaining Osseointegration”
Periodontal Graduate Program University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio, TX
April 2013
“Interpreting Crestal Bone Loss”
5th Annual Columbia University/ICOI Dental Implant Symposium New York, NY
December 2014
“Etiology and Detection of Peri-Implant Disease”
American Academy of Periodontology Orlando, Fl
November 2015
“Understanding the Peri-Implant Disease Controversy”
Greater New York Dental Meeting New York, NY
December 2015
Moderator Dennis Tarnow Alumni & Friends Symposium Seoul , Korea
April 2016
“Understanding and Managing Peri-implant Crestal Bone Loss”
Academy of Comprehensive Dental Studies Mountain Lakes, NJ
April 2017
“Understanding the Peri-Implant Crestal Bone Loss Controversy”
Rutgers School of Dental Medicine Newark, NJ
June, 2017
“The Debate: Keratinized vs Non-Keratinized Peri-Implant Mucosa”
9th Annual Columbia University/ICOI Dental Implant Symposium New York, NY
December, 2018
