- Doctor of Medical Dentistry (DMD) University of Pennsylvania
- Prosthodontist: New York University College of Dentistry
- Invisalign: Align Technology
Degrees & Certifications
Dr. Ryan Sellinger DMD
Dr. Sellinger received his DMD status at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and was awarded the University of Pennsylvania Academic Scholarship. He continued his training at New York University College of Dentistry where he earned his specialty certification in Prosthodontics. He is a board qualified Prosthodontist.
Dr. Sellinger has been named by the Consumers’ Research Council of America as “America’s Top Dentist” three years in a row. In addition to this recognition in excellence for his reconstructive dentistry skills and care of his patients, he received the Basil Abrams Quintessence Award in Restorative Dentistry and the Leonard Abrams, DDS Prize in Dental Anatomy and Occlusion. Dr. Sellinger is the chief contributor of clinical cases in the textbook “Clinical Cases in Prosthodontics. This textbook is used to help train other prosthodontic students throughout the country. Additionally Dr. Sellinger is a contributor and editor on “Realself “ a website dedicated to health care, he is also a preferred provider of Invisalign.
Recently Dr. Sellinger was inducted into the exclusive Haute MD Network. An invitation-only circle, the Haute MD Network inducts members who represent the best and brightest doctors and plastic surgeons in their respective specialties and markets. Dr. Sellinger, an award winning Prosthodontist, was handpicked for his exceptional talents in Cosmetic Dentistry and will be featured as the exclusive Smile expert in the New York market.
When not in private practice, Dr. Sellinger teaches Prosthodontics at NYU College of Dentistry and lectures on aesthetic dentistry, including porcelain veneers and bonding to achieve personalized smiles along with “Modern Conveniences in Dentistry.”
Pursuing a Passion
Dr. Sellinger’s dedication to dentistry began in 1999 and has grown exponentially with time. Dr. Sellinger has been immersed in evolving dental technology from the beginning, from pioneering an effective whitening system for all tooth types, to implementing CAD/CAM technology to craft porcelain restorations for same day insertion. Innovation and technology have always been his passions, especially when it comes to benefiting his patients.
Specialty in Prosthodontics
A Prosthodontist is one of nine specialties recognized by the American Dental Association. As a Prosthodontist Dr. Sellinger is able to diagnose and treatment plan more complex mouth issues including full mouth reconstruction. The specialty focuses on replacement of one or more broken or missing teeth using implants, crowns, veneers, bridges, partial dentures or full dentures.
A Glimpse into the Person
Dr. Sellinger and his wife, Helyce, have a daughter Logan, a son named Asher and they are expecting their third child in May. Dr. Sellinger played ice hockey growing up, traveling all over the country to games. He now enjoys road cycling and running. Before Logan was born he entered into his first Biathlon; the next race was to welcome Asher. Dr. Sellinger’s greatest pleasure is spending time with Helyce and his three children.