About Dr. Eric Linden
Dr. Eric Linden is a periodontist (gum disease specialist) in the field of Laser Periodontal Surgery which includes LANAP, periodontics, regeneration, and dental implants. He has been practicing his specialty since 1985.
Dr. Linden is an occasional guest expert on WebMD. He is one of the first LANAP practitioners on the east coast. With 26 years experience in periodontal specialty practice, he now performs LANAP laser procedures every day. He has...
Our Periodontal Practice
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In addition to LANAP, our practice includes a wide range of periodontal services such as comprehensive treatment planning for advanced prosthetic/periodontal cases, second...
Dr. Eric Linden's Periodontal Lectures
Dr. Eric Linden's Recent Publications
The July issue of the Journal of the American Dental Association has published a letter by Dr. Eric Linden in response to a controversal article regarding laser periodontal therapy. To read the full text of Dr. Linden's letter, click the image below:
Dr. Linden's Upcoming Lectures
New York University College of Dentistry
Monday June 4th, 2012
"Advances in Laser Periodontal Surgery using a ND/YAG Laser"
Dr. Linden's Recent Lectures
St. Barnabas Hospital and Medical Center
4422 Third Avenue
Bronx, New York
Tuesday March 13th 8 AM
"Innovations in Laser Periodontal Surgery"
Over 30 residents, doctors and staff attended.
NJ Health Professions Development Institute
River Edge, NJ
Wednesday February 29, 2012, 6-9 PM
"Laser Periodontal Surgery - New Advances"
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This well-attended 3-hour lecture was given to doctors and staff, including general dentists and periodontists. Dr. Linden was invited to return for a full day course.
Staten Island University Hospital
Staten Island, NY
February 2, 2012, 8pm
"Laser Periodontal Surgery"
The lecture was well received by the over 50 residents, attending doctors and, affiliated medical staff for the Long Island Jewish affiliated hospital. Dr. Linden was asked to return for a follow-up lecture in the future.
Greater New York Dental Meeting
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
"Laser Periodontal Surgery With The ND:YAG Laser" <--Click on title for audio of talk.
Dr. Linden discussed the use of ND:YAG laser to treat periodontal disease. The program demonstrated where this specific type of laser therapy can be utilized. Comparisons to traditional periodontal surgery were also presented. The advantages of ND:YAG laser therapy were shown in detail. Clinical cases with full mouth radiographs, clinical photos and years of follow up were demonstrated. Dr. Linden also discussed treatment planning and the integration of the laser in the overall periodontal/restorative plan.
Pascack Valley Study Club
Thursday March 31st at 6:30PM
"Laser Periodontal Surgery using the ND:YAG Laser"
Boston University Alumni Club of New York
March 23rd, 2011
"Advances in Laser Periodontal Therapy"
New York County Dental Society
February 4, 2011
"Laser Periodontal Surgery" (more details)
Greater New York Dental Meeting
November 28, 2010, 10am-2pm
"Advances in Laser Periodontal Surgery"
Breaking News
New Jersey TV NEWSChannel 12 recently taped a medical segment with Dr. Linden, including video of him performing LANAP on a live patient, and an interview discussing laser treatment, gum disease, and its systemic connections, causes, treatment, etc.
Leading Periodontists Worldwide Excited About Research Data for the LANAP(R) Protocol - More human histologic research, this time on 'hopeless' teeth! New connective tissue attachment (CTA) and regeneration of root surface (cementum), both positive signs of the reversal of bone loss.
What is LANAP?
LANAP is an acronym for "Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure".
Traditionally, moderate to advanced periodontitis, or gum disease, was treated with surgery involving cutting, stitching, and significant recovery time. This invasive approach was often painful, and presented “roadblocks” for patients taking medications such as blood thinners, certain cardiac medications, and other systemic medications that would be contraindicated for traditional periodontal surgery. Although traditional procedures have been successful, our state-of-the-art approach to the treatment of periodontal (gum) disease is more conservative and predictable. With LANAP, we are now able to improve the periodontal health of our patients for many years in a much less invasive way.
LANAP enables a “qualified” periodontist to treat gum disease much more quickly and easily, with no cutting, stitching, bleeding, or pain. Not all lasers are FDA-approved for this procedure. LANAP is the only FDA approved protocol for the treatment of periodontal disease.
LANAP/Laser Surgery Videos
LANAP/Laser Surgery Animation
Healthy Mouth, Healthy You
There are more bacteria living in your mouth than there are people living on earth. The video below illustrates on a microscopic level why good oral care can affect not only your mouth, but your overhall health. If you would like to view it in a larger size, click here.
Visualization courtesy of TheVisualMD.com
Excellent video explaining the LANAP protocol and the benefits of laser periodontal surgery.
Recent Periodontal News
Important Video: Whoopi Goldberg talks about Gum Disease
May 11, 2012 - AAPHD supports study linking perio, heart disease
May 11, 2012 - The Connection Between Oral Health and Other Health
May 11, 2012 - Risk factors revisited
May 10, 2012 - Hormones can affect gum disease
May 10, 2012 - Tired of loose teeth? Implants have come a long way
May 9, 2012 - Good Vibrations – Pain Free at the Dentist
May 8, 2012 - Take a bite out of gum disease: What you should know
May 8, 2012 - Kids take gum disease to heart
May 8, 2012 - I Brush Yet Have Bad Breath!
May 6, 2012 - Tired of loose teeth? Consider implants
May 4, 2012 - Video interview with the American Academy of Periodontology about the link between periodontal diseases and cardiovascular diseases
May 3, 2012 - Even more reasons to floss
May 3, 2012 - Energy Drinks: Bad for the Teeth?
May 2, 2012 - Getting to the root of dental implants
May 2, 2012 - Busting the Myths About Dentists
May 2, 2012 - How much is general health affected by oral health?
More Peridontal News
There is nothing to worry about
After finding out from my regular dentist that I had to have gum surgery I was terrified. The recommendation at the time was to have flap surgery and after seeing pictures... read more..
I flew 9,500 miles from Thailand to see Dr. Linden.
I have been a patient of Dr Lindens' for almost seven years and throughout those years I have received nothing less than the most outstanding treatment. read more..