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Education
1987-1996 Continuum Level 1 to Level VI, The Pankey Institute for Advanced Dental Education
1963 D.D.S. - New York University, College of Dentistry
1959 B.A. - University of Notre Dame

Academic Appointments
1990 to present Visiting Faculty Member and Pankey Scholar - L.D. Pankey Institute for Advanced Dental Education, Key Biscayne, Florida
1982 to present Clinical Professor - Department of Prosthodontics and Occlusion, New York University, College of Dentistry
1965 to 2004 Extensive teaching career at New York University, College of Dentistry includes instruction and lecture in Pre-Clinical Fixed Prosthodontics for 39 years, and Pre-Clinical Occlusion for 16 years
1991 to 2000 Director - Pre-Clinical Sciences, Division of Restorative and Prosthodontic Sciences, New York University, College of Dentistry
1985 to 2000 Director of Pre-Clinical Fixed Prosthodontics, NYU College of Dentistry
1985 to 2002 Director of Pre-Clinical Occlusion, NYU College of Dentistry

Learned Society Membership
  • Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honorary Society
  • Northeastern Gnathological Society
  • American Prosthodontic Society
  • Greater New York Academy of Prosthodontiocs
  • New York Academy of Dentistry
  • International College of Dentists
  • American College of Dentists
  • American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics

Academic Lectures, Curriculum Demonstrations, and Presentations
2006 to present Northeast Regional Pankey Faculty Study Group
2006 to present Westchester Interdisciplinary Study Group
2004-2007 Updated and reproduced curriculum lectures and demonstrations into digital format for current faculty and student use to date
1995-96 Produced and directed multiple Pre-Clinical Fixed Prosthodontics and Occlusion Slide Lectures and corresponding courses on video tape
1994 Developed Fixed Prosthodontics Pre-Clinical Manual, NYU College of Dentistry
Developed "Occlusion and Fixed Prosthodontics Manual" for pre-clinical students at the NYU College of Dentistry, produced video tapes and lectures extensively

Honors and Awards
2009 Scholar, L.D. Pankey Institute for Advanced Dental Education
1988 Fellow, American College of Dentists
1986 Fellow, International College of Dentists
1986 Fellow, New York Academy of Dentistry
1984 Fellow, Greater NY Academy of Prosthodontics
1979 Fellow, Academy of General Dentistry
1963 Long Island Academy of Odontology Award for Excellence at New York University College of Dentistry
1963 Omicron Kappa Upsilon, Dental Honors Fraternity
1963 Founder Day Honors Convocation Award, New York University

Professional Society Membership
  • American Dental Association
  • Dental Society State of New York
  • Ninth District Dental Society
  • Scarsdale Dental Society
  • Academy of General Dentistry

Committees and Positions
2003 President, Greater New York Academy of Prosthodontics
1998-99 President, Omicron Kappa Upsilon
1998-99 Treasurer, Greater New York Academy of Prosthodontics
1997 Ethics Committee, Greater New York Academy of Prosthodontics

Military Service
1963-65 Captain, U.S. Army
U.S. Army Dental Corps at Brooke Army Medical Center, Brooke General Hospital, Fort Sam Houston, Texas



David C. Furnari, DDS
Dr David Furnari is a graduate of Georgetown University College of Dentistry and has practiced in Scarsdale since 1989 where he also lives with his spouse Sue and their three children. He is a father, coach, and athlete. He personally enjoys long distance running, tennis and skiing. His practice of Dentistry has focused on Comprehensive Care, TMJ TX., Occlusion, and Osseous surgeries prior to implant placement. In addition to his Scarsdale practice Dr. David Furnari does specialty dentistry for Main Street Dental (a four-office network in Gloucester County, NJ). David C. Furnari, DDS

Education
1995 March 6-10 Peter Dawson Master's Forum
1987-1992 Continuum Level 1 thru Level 6 The L.D. Pankey Institute for Advanced
Dental Education
1982-1986 D.D.S. - Georgetown University
1978-1982 B.S. - Marquette University

Continuing Education
  • Completed more than 2,500 hours of continuing education since graduating Georgetown in 1986. An active member of numerous dental organizations Dr David Furnari regularly attends advanced training courses to keep abreast of the latest advances in his field.
  • Proficient in implant placement, implant restoration, and immediate tooth replacement.


    • Americus Dental Studio Implant Training Program 1997 with Joel Rosenlicht DMD and Brian Chadroff DDS.
    • Trained at Montefiore Hospital's Richard Kraut Director of Oral surgery 1998 mini residency.
    • Surgical seminar with live demonstrations at Park Avenue Periodontal Associates 1999, directed by Dr. Alan Pollack and Dr. Alan Winter.
    • Seattle Institute for Advanced Education seminar with Dr. Frank Spear, April 2004.
    • September 2007 Michael A Pikos Institute in Tampa FL, for advanced block grafting and soft tissue management around Implants.
    • June 2009 attended "PARTNERS IN SYNERGY FOUR", with Doctors Pikos and Salama plus guest lecturers Dr. Dennis Tarnow and Dr. Edwardo Anitwa, "The Ultimate Grafting Course" a symposium and workshop featuring cutting edge techniques as well as the use of BIOACTIVE healing modifiers.

Professional Society Membership
  • International Academy of Osseointegration
  • North Eastern Gnathological Society
  • New York Academy of Dentistry
  • Academy of General Dentistry
  • American Dental Association
  • Dental Society of the State of New York
  • Ninth District Dental Society
  • Scarsdale Dental Society
  • L.D. Pankey Institute for Advanced Dental Education (Alumni Organization)

Committees and Positions
2003- 2006 Elected to Scarsdale Citizens Committee
2002 Program Co-Chair, Ninth District Dental Society
1996 thru 2006 Group Leader and Facilitator, NY Academy of Dentistry
1990 -1993 Instructor, New York University School of Dentistry.

Honors and Awards
  • Fall 2009 Dr. Furnari will be honored to return as a Speaker in the 85th Annual Greater New York Dental Meeting. The title of his essay is "Creative Transitions in Implant Dentistry".
  • Spring 2009 Awarded Top Dentist in Westchester County, NY
  • Fall 2004 Speaker at the 80th Annual Greater New York Dental meeting (Jacob Javits Center)
  • 1989 Naval Letter of Commendation
  • 1986 G. U. School of Dentistry Senior Excellence in Prosthodontics
  • 1982 Alpha Sigma NU, Jesuit Honor Society

Military Service
  • 1986-1989 Lieutenant, U.S. Navy Dental Corp
  • Branch Dental Clinic, Bethesda Naval Dental Command

Extracurricular Activities
  • 2002 Interactive Design Committee to develop an appealing Scarsdale downtown structure
  • Member of the Town and Village Club
  • Member Edgewood Athletic Association
  • Local chair for girls recreation
  • Volunteer Scouting
  • Volunteer Soccer Coach (recreational and travel for boys and girls)

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