After graduating from Carnegie Mellon University with a B.S. in Biology with University Honors, Dr. Joseph Wang obtained his dental degree from Columbia University, where he was awarded the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) Dental Student Award. He then completed a rigorous 3-year Periodontics specialty residency at Columbia to obtain his MS degree. His extensive work during residency led to him receiving various awards, including the Melvin Morris Award for Excellence, given to the top resident of the graduating class. Dr. Joe’s research study in dental implants was published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology and led to a First Place award at the annual Birnberg Research Symposium. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and achieved board-certification status in periodontology and dental implant surgery. Dr. Joe has extensive experience with surgical implant placement, complex extractions, bone grafting, sinus augmentation, gum surgeries, and gum grafting. Currently, Dr. Joe serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine.