About Dr. Stern
Dr. Richard Stern was born and raised in Brooklyn, where his childhood dentist inspired him to pursue dentistry. Eventually, during dental school, he was exposed to the oral and maxillofacial surgery specialty. After seeing the interesting procedures and challenges that oral surgeons encounter, he decided to expand his skillset and complete an oral and maxillofacial residency program.
Dr. Stern has over 18 years of oral and maxillofacial surgery experience, specializing in all areas of oral surgery, including dental implants, wisdom teeth, corrective jaw surgery, facial injury treatment, and more. Dr. Stern is the chairman of the Department of Dentistry at St. Peter’s University Hospital and is on staff at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. These hospital affiliations help patients in need of hospital or emergency room care.
Education
After his undergraduate studies at Binghamton University, Dr. Stern received a full scholarship to NYU College of Dentistry. During his time at NYU, he started to learn more about the oral surgery specialty. He was drawn to the more advanced treatments surgeons can perform, and he liked the immediacy of the results for his patients.
Residency
Eventually, Dr. Stern decided to pursue a full oral and maxillofacial surgery residency program. He completed a four-year residency program at Bellevue Hospital in the NYU Medical Center. Through this program, he gained experience treating patients for a variety of oral and facial conditions.
Certifications
After completing his residency training, Dr. Stern knew he wanted to provide the highest qualified treatment to his patients. He chose to complete the requirements necessary to become board certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. To do so, he had to take a comprehensive exam testing his knowledge regarding the complex biological practices of the oral and maxillofacial specialty. Dr. Stern is certified with the National Dental Board of Anesthesiology. As a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Stern is the highest qualified dental professional to treat your oral and facial needs.
Interests
Outside of the office, Dr. Stern cherishes his time with his wife and three children. He is an avid gardener and is known for his homegrown watermelon and hot peppers. He truly enjoys spending time outdoors whether it’s fishing, skiing, hiking, or camping trips with his family and friends.
