Dr. John R. Calamia is a 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 39 years and is recognized both nationally and internationally as co-developer of Etched Porcelain Laminate Veneer Technology. His research, articles, and presentations 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 35+ years later. He is very active in research, teaching, and private practice and he describes this combination as the perfect marriage within the profession. He was a Board of Director for the Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry for 12 of the last 15 years. He is curently serving a two year term as BOD University Representative.
His American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry AWARDS include:
1994 Outstanding Contribution to the Art & Science of Cosmetic Dentistry
(Presentation on Cad/ Cam Veneers - 1994 Meeting)
2007 Award of Excellence in Cosmetic Dental Education
( For his work on the Text “Successful Esthetic and
Cosmetic Dentistry for the Modern Dental Practice”)
2009 Outstanding Scientific Advancement in Cosmetic Dentistry
(For his work in the development of Etched Porcelain Veneers)
2016 AACD Lifetime Achievement Award
(For recognition Nationally and Internationally of his many
contributions to the Field of Cosmetic Dentistry)
He has been granted Life membership in the American Dental Association and is a member of the American and International Associations of Dental Research. He has attained Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry and both the American and International College of Dentists. He was elected 2009 President of OKU National Dental Honors Society, NY Chapter. With over Fifty scientific articles published and more than one hundred presentations in the US as well as 15 foreign countries, Dr. Calamia is a recognized expert in Etched Porcelain Veneer Restorations and Aesthetic Dentistry.
He was the chief Editor of the Texts:
* “Successful Esthetic and Cosmetic Dentistry for the Modern Dental Practice”
Elsevier/ Saunders DCNA April 2007 Vol. 51 # 2
* “Esthetic and Cosmetic Dentistry for Modern Dental Practice:
Update 2011”
Elsevier/ Saunders DCNA April 2011 Vol. 55 # 2
* “Modern Concepts in Aesthetic Dentistry and Multi-disciplined Reconstructive Grand Rounds” Elsevier
Elsevier/ Saunders DCNA July 2015 Vol. 59 # 3
His private practices, which he shares with wife Sonia Calamia DDS, daughter Christine Calamia DDS, and son Vincent J. Calamia DDS is located at: THE SAGE HOUSE, 4 Lexington Ave at Gramercy Park, Suite 1NP, New York City, NY. & 1 Amherst Place, Massapequa, New York Tel. 212-370-0012 Web site: enamelique.com