Education/Training

Dr. Raigrodski holds both a Bachelor’s of Medical Science and a DMD from the Hebrew University School of Dental Medicine in Israel. He also holds an MS and a certificate in Prosthodontics from Louisiana State University School of Dentistry.

Dr. Raigrodski is a Professor of Restorative Dentistry, involved in teaching and research. He is also an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Materials Sciences and Engineering at the University of Washington.

Research Interests

Dr. Raigrodski’s research focuses on esthetic and implant restorative dentistry. He is involved in basic and clinical research on all ceramic systems, implants, and CAD/CAM technology.

Awards and Professional Service

Dr. Raigrodski has served as faculty at the Louisiana State University School of Dentistry as both an Assistant Professor and as an Associate Member of the School of Graduate Studies. He has received appointments to the Editorial Boards of several Professional Journals, including Quintessence of Dental Technology (Section Editor, 1999-2002 and Member of the Editorial Board, 2003), Practical Procedures and Aesthetic Dentistry (Member of Editorial Board, 9/2001 to 2010), The Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry (Member of the Editorial Board, 1/2003 to present), The Journal of Prosthodontics (Member of the Editorial Review Board 2004 to present), The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry (Member of the Editorial Board, 2004 to present), and The American Journal of Esthetic Dentistry (Member of the Editorial Review Board, 2012 to present).

Dr. Raigrodski has been honored both as a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics (February 2001), as a Fellow of the American College of Prosthodontics (November 2001) and as a Fellow of the International College of Dentists (2007). He is the 2004 recipient of the American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics Claude Baker Award. He currently holds membership in the American Dental Association, the Academy of Osseointegration, the International Association of Dental Research, the Carl O. Boucher Prosthodontic Conference, the American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics, and has held the office of President in both the New Orleans Chapter of the American College of Prosthodontists and the New Orleans Chapter of the American Association of Dental Research.

Dr. Raigrodski is involved in giving CDE courses, lectures and hands-on courses to professional organizations and study clubs, both nationally and internationally. The topics on which he lectures include esthetics and implant restorative dentistry and innovative ceramic materials and CAD/CAM technology. Dr. Raigrodski lectured to the American College of Prosthodontics, American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics, the Boucher Prosthodontic Society, the Pacific Coast Society for Prosthodontics, the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, the Spanish Prosthodontic Society, the Australian Dental Association, the Israeli Society of Oral Rehabilitation, The Korean Academy of Prosthodontics, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the Academy of Osseointegration, the International Symposium of Dental Ceramics, the International CAD/CAM Symposium, the South African Dental Society, and to other national and international organizations.

Xpert:

Ariel Raigrodski, DMD, MS, FACP