Ariel J. Raigrodski, DMD, MS

Education/Training

Dr. Raigrodski holds both a Bachelor’s of Medical Science and a D.M.D from the Hebrew University School of Dental Medicine in Israel. He also holds an M.S. and a certificate in Prosthodontics from Louisiana State University School of Dentistry.

Dr. Raigrodski is an Associate Professor and the Director of Graduate Prosthodontics, involved in teaching, research, and administration.

Dr. Raigrodski teaches

• Prosthodontics/Restorative Dentistry 660 – Clinical Prosthodontics/Oral Rehabilitiation
• Restorative Dentistry 588 – Masticatory Functional Occlusion
• Restorative Dentistry 590 - Fundamentals in Fixed Prosthodontics
• Prosthodontics 572 - Special Topics in Prosthodontics
• Restorative Dentistry 580 - Restorative Treatment Planning
• Perio 580 - Foundations of Implant Dentistry

Research Interests

Dr. Raigrodski’s research focuses on esthetic and implant restorative dentistry. His is involved in clinical research of zirconia-based all ceramic systems and CAD/CAM technology. His other research interests include computer assisted shade matching in crowns and translucency patterns in anterior maxillary teeth.  He also conducts research on impression materials and implant dentistry.

Awards and Professional Service:

Dr. Raigrodski served in the Israeli Defense Force Medical Corps as a dentist with the rank of Captain. He has served as faculty at the Louisiana State University School of Dentistry as both an Assistant Professor and as an Associate Member of the School of Graduate Studies. Currently, he holds the position of Adjunct Associate Professor at the Department of Prosthodontics at Louisiana State University School of Dentistry. He has received appointments to the Editorial Boards of several Professional Journals, including Quintessence of Dental Technology (Section Editor, 1999-2002 and Member of the Editorial Board, 2003), Practical Procedures and Aesthetic Dentistry (Member of Editorial Board, 9/2001 to present), The Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry (Reviewer, 9/2001 to 12/2002 and Member of the Editorial Board, 1/2003 to present), The Journal of Prosthodontics (Reviewer, 2001, 2003, and a Member of the Editorial Review Board 1/2004 to present) and The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry (Member of the Editorial Board, 2004 to present).

Dr. Raigrodski has been honored both as a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics (February 2001) and as a Fellow of the American College of Prosthodontics (November 2001). He is the 2004 recipient of the American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics Young Faculty Award.  He currently holds membership in the American Dental Association, the Academy of Osseointegration, the International Association of Dental Research, the Carl O. Boucher Prosthodontic Conference, the American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics, and has held the office of President in both the New Orleans Chapter of the American College of Prosthodontists and the New Orleans Chapter of the American Association of Dental Research.

He has served as a member of the educational services subcommittee of the American College of Prosthodontics (ACP) and currently serves as Chair of the Graduate Students Recruitment subcommittee of the ACP, as well as being a member of the Center for Prosthodontic Education Committee of the ACP.

Dr. Raigrodski is involved in giving CDE courses, lectures and hands-on courses to professional organizations and study clubs, both nationally and internationally.   The topics on which he lectures include esthetics and implant restorative dentistry and innovative ceramic materials and CAD/CAM technology.  Dr. Raigrodski lectured to the American College of Prosthodontics, American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics, the Boucher Prosthodontic Society, the Pacific Coast Society for Prosthodontics, the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, the Spanish Prosthodontic Society, the Australian Dental Association, and to other national and international organizations. 

Publications

Dr. Raigrodski has authored numerous research and scientific articles as well as editorial and commentary articles and book chapters. 

Book Chapters

1. Sadan A, Raigrodski AJ, Adar P, Block MS. Densely-Sintered Alumina-Based Restorations in Esthetically Challenging Situations. Quintessence Dent Technol 2000; 23:39-49. Translated to German. Keramikkronen mit einer Gerustkappe aus dicht gesintertem hochreinem Aluminiumoxid in asthetisch schwierigen Situationen. Quintessenz Zahntech 2000; 26(8):804-815. Translated to Japanese. Quintessence Dent Technol ( Japan ) 2000; 25(12):56-64.
2. Raigrodski AJ, Sadan A, Adar P, Nasr HF. The Fabrication of Fixed- Partial Dentures With Special Designs Using Capillary Casting Technology Restorations. Quintessence Dent Technol 2001; 24:69-77. Translated to Japanese.Quintessence Dent Technol ( Japan ) 2001 Year Book :74-81.
3. Gardiner DM, Raigrodski AJ . Psychosocial issues in women oral health. Dent Clin North Am 2001;45(3):479-490.
4. Simon H, Raigrodski AJ . Gingival-Colored Ceramics For Enhanced Esthetics. Quintessence Dent Technol 2002;25:155-172.
5. Finger IM, Markovits S, Raigrodski AJ . Salvaging a Full Arched Implant-Supported Fixed Prosthesis In the Completely Ednetulous Patient. In Implant Dentistry: From Failure to Success. Zinner ID, Panno FV, Small SA, Landa LS. 2004, pp 161-170 Quintenssence Publishing, Carol Stream Il .
6. Raigrodski AJ. Contemporary all-ceramic fixed partial dentures: A review. Dent Clin N Am 2004;48:531-544.

Peer Reviewed (Research)

1. Raigrodski AJ, Christensen LV , Mohamed SE, Gardiner DM. The Effect of Four -Week Administration of Amitriptyline on Sleep Bruxism. A Double-Blind Crossover Clinical Study. J Carniomand Pract 2001;19(1):21-25.
2. Raigrodski AJ, Mohamed SE, Gardiner, DM. The Effect of Amitriptyline on Pain Intensity and Perception of Stress in Bruxers. J Prosthodont 2001;10(2):73-77.
3. Raigrodski AJ, Harrison JD. Esthetic Techniques and Restorative Systems Used in the Second Year Undergraduate Dental Curriculum. J Esthet Restor Dent 2003;15:233-243.
4. Wadhwani CPK, Johnson GH, Lepe X, Raigrodski AJ . Accuracy of newly formulated fast setting elastomeric impression materials. J Prosthet Dent 2005;93(6):530-539.
5. Palacios RP, Johnson GH, Philips KM, Raigrodski AJ. Retenion of zirconium oxide ceramic crowns for three type of cement . J Prosthet Dent. 2006;96(2):104-14.
6. Raigrodski AJ, Chiche GJ, Aoshima A, Spiekerman CF. The Efficacy of computerized shade selection system in matching the shade of anterior metal-ceramic crowns- A pilot study. Quintessence Int 2006;37:793-802.
7. Raigrodski AJ, Chiche GJ, Potiket N, Mohamed SE, Hochstedelr JL, Mercante DE, Billiot S. The efficacy of posterior three-unit zirconia-based bridges-A prospective pilot clinical study.J Prosthet Dent 2006;96:237-244.
8. Waliszewski M, Shor A, Brudvik J, Raigrodski AJ . A survey of edentulous patient preference among different denture esthetic concepts. J Esthet Rest Dent 2006;18:352-369.
9. Nam J, Raigrodski AJ, Lepe X, Townsend J, Mancl L.  Assessment of Mixing Techniques for Polyvinylsiloxane Materials of Two Viscosities.  In Press Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, 2007.
10. Lee S, Pagoria D, Raigrodski AJ, Geurtsen W. The effect of combinations of ROS scavengers on DNA damage associated with CQ/DMT. In Press Journal of Biomedical Mater Research.

Peer Reviewed (Reviews and Techniques)

1. Sadan, Raigrodski AJ, Salinas TJ. Prosthetic Considerations in the Fabrication of Surgical Stents for Implant Placement. Pract Periodont Aesthet Dent 1997;9(9):1003-1011. Translated to Hebrew. Reprinted in “Contact Point", The Journal of the Israel Society of Oral Rehabilitation 1998 ; 7:21 -32.
2. Raigrodski AJ, Sadan A, Salinas TJ.Managing Malrelated Arches and Limited Vertical Space for Implant Supported Overdentures: A Case Report. Pract Periodont Aesthet Dent 1998;10(2):163-170. Translated to Hebrew. Reprinted in “Contact Point", The Journal of the Israel Society of Oral Rehabilitation. March, 2000.
3. Sadan A, Elliot R, Raigrodski AJ. Treatment Planning Extensively Broken-Down Mandibular Molars for Post-and-Core Fabrication. Quintessence Int 1998;29:351-355. Translated to Spanish. Planificacion de tratammiento para fabrication de perno-munon en molares mandibulares con grandes destrucciones. Quintessence (Edition Espanola) 1999;XII(9):587-591.
4. Raigrodski AJ, Malcamp C, Rogers WA. Electroforming Technique. J Dent Technol 1998;15(6):13-16.
5. Raigrodski AJ, Sadan A, Carruth PL. A Technique to Stabilize Record Bases for Gothic Arch Tracing in Patients with Implant Retained Complete Dentures. J Prostodont 1998;7(4):273-276.
6. Raigrodski AJ, Sadan A, Mendez AJ. The Use of Customized Rigid Clear Matrix for Fabricating Provisional Veneers. J Esthet Dent 1999;11(1):16-22. Translated to Franch. Utilisation d'une matrice rigide transparente individuelle pour la realisation de facettes temporaires. Alpha Omega news, France. 1999;49(Octobre-Novembre):37-39.
7. Raigrodski AJ, Finger IM. Utilizing Two Surgical Protocols to Restore the Edentulous Patient with Implant Supported Overdentures. J Prostodont 1999;8(3):154-159. Translated to Franch.Utilisation de deux protocoles chirurgicaux pour traiter un patient edente par overdentures sur implant. Alpha Omega News, France 2000;53 (May):20-22.
8. Raigrodski AJ, Chiche GJ. The efficacy of anterior ceramic fixed partial dentures: A review of the literature. J Prosthetic Dent 2001;86:520-525.
9. Raigrodski AJ, Block MS. Clinical Considerations For Enhancing The Success Of Implant-Supported Crowns In The Esthetic Zone When Using A Delayed-Implant Placement. Pract Proced Aesthet Dent 2002;14(1):21-28.
10. Raigrodski AJ, Saltzer AM. Clinical Considerations in Case-Selection for All-Ceramic Fixed Partial Dentures. Pract Proced Aesthet Dent 2002;14(5):411-420.
11. Raigrodski AJ. Clinical and Laboratory Considerations for the Use of CAD/CAM Y-TZP-Based Restorations. Pract Proced Aesthet Dent 2003;15(6):469-476.
12. Raigrodski AJ. All-ceramic fixed partial dentures-Contemporary materials and technologies. J Prosthet Dent 2004;92(6):557-562.
13. Raigrodski AJ. Concepts of Material selection for all-ceramic full-coverage restorations. Pract Proced Aesthet Dent 2005;17(4):249-256.
14. Schwedhelm ER, Raigrodski AJ. A Technique for Locating Implant Abutment Screws of Posterior Cement Retained Metal-Ceramic Crowns with Ceramic Occlusal Surfaces. J Prosthet Dent 2006;95(2):165-7.