Lorena Alex

Lorena Alex is an Assistant Professor and Practice Coordinator in the Comprehensive Care Department at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (since June 2021). She holds academic roles at NYU Langone Dental Medicine and non-academic positions as an Implant Surgeon and General Dentist at Community Health Connections. She is also a CE Speaker for Dental Career Symposium and founder of The Implant Club.

Education:

• Doctorate in Dentistry, Universidad del Zulia, Venezuela
• Master of Dental Science in Prosthodontics, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (2019–2021)
• Implant Digital Dentistry Postdoctoral Research, Tufts (2017–2020)

Research Focus: Specializes in implantology, prosthodontics, and dental materials. Her work integrates clinical practice with advancements in oral surgery and digital dentistry. She emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches in comprehensive dental care and implant restoration.

Certifications: Implantologist (Tufts), Academy of Osseointegration member, American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID), and American Academy of Women in Dentistry (AAWD).

Professional Activities: Leads The Implant Club at CHC-NYU Langone Dental Health, focusing on advancing implant dentistry education and community outreach. Engaged in humanitarian dental missions through Hispanic International Mission.