Meet Dr. Gray
A full scope Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon with a particular focus on complex office-based procedures including dental implant surgery, advanced bone grafting, wisdom teeth extraction, and exposures of impacted teeth for orthodontic patients. Dr. Gray also performs intricate hospital-based procedures to including corrective jaw surgery, maxillofacial trauma, pathology and reconstruction.
Dr. Richard G. Gray is a Board-Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (1997). This certification assures Diplomates are committed to lifelong learning, keep current in knowledge and skills, and practice in a safe and contemporary manner. Dr. Gray provides patients with the full range of oral and maxillofacial surgery services, including those requiring intravenous sedation or general anesthesia at MOSA’s specially equipped and staffed office.
Dr. Gray is a graduate of Brandeis University and earned a DMD from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. He completed a one-year internship at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center. Dr. Gray then gained a year of training in anesthesia and sedation at The Medical College of Pennsylvania and then returned to New York for his residency in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center where he trained under Dr. Stanley J. Behrman – a pioneer in orthognathic surgery. Dr. Gray has been practicing at MOSA for over 20 years.
Dr. Richard G. Gray is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical Center and is involved with post-doctoral resident training. Dr. Gray maintains operating and admitting privileges at New York Presbyterian Hospital.
Dr. Gray’s
recent surgical cases
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Biology
Brandeis University, 1981 – 1985
Doctor of Dental Medicine
University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, 1985 – 1989
Internship, General Dentistry
New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weil Cornell Medical Center, 1989 – 1990
Internship, General Anesthesia
The Medical College of Pennsylvania, 1990 – 1991
Fellowship, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weil Cornell Medical Center, 1991 – 1995
Board Certification
Diplomate, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
1997
Publications
Fornatora ML, Reich RF, Gray RG et al. Intraoral Molluscum Contagiosum: A Report of a Case and a Review of the Literature. Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology. 2001; 92: 318-20.
Academic and Hospital Appointments
Attending Surgeon
New York-Presbyterian Hospital / Weill Cornell Medical Center, 1995 – present
Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery
Division of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College, 1995 – present
Professional Organizations and Societies
Academy of Osseointegration
American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
American College of Dentists
American Dental Association
Dental Study Club of New York
Manhattan Interdisciplinary Dental Study Club
New York Academy of Dentistry, Membership and Ethics Committee
New York County Dental Society
New York Institute of Clinical Oral Pathology
New York State Dental Association
New York State Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Lectures and Teaching Experience
Continuing Education Lecture, “Bone Grafting Techniques”
Manhattan Interdisciplinary Dental Study Club, New York, NY, 2007
Continuing Education Lecture, “Implant Site Development”
Dental Study Club of New York, NY, 2005
Lecture, “Ambulatory Anesthesia for the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Patient”
New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical College, 1999-2000
Continuing Education Lecture, “Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office”
Greater NY Dental Meeting, New York, NY, 1999
Continuing Education Lecture, “Orthognathic Surgery”
Queensboro Dental Study Club, 1998
Continuing Education Lecture, “Current Advances in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery”
Westchester Dental Study Club, 1997
Continuing Education Lecture, “Current Advances in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery”
Queensboro Dental Study Club, 1996