Alejandro Castaño, DDS
About the Doctor
Dr. Alejandro Castaño began his secondary education at the University of Miami under the Trustee’s Merit Scholarship and earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology in 2010. He then entered the prestigious College of Dental Medicine at Columbia University in New York City on the Dr. Marlene Klyvert Merit Scholarship, earning his degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) in 2014. After completing his doctorate, Dr. Castaño was accepted into residency at New York University College of Dentistry and earned his specialty certificate in Periodontics and Implant Dentistry in 2017. Dr. Castaño is Board Certified in Periodontology and Dental Implant Surgery.
Dr. Castaño has engaged in clinical research and published works in major scientific dental journals regarding novel treatment of oral melanoma, periodontal plastic surgery in areas of prominent roots, posterior immediate dental implants, and simultaneous hard and soft-tissue augmentation in the esthetic zone. Recently, he has lectured on and is awaiting publication of his works on the implementation of additive manufacturing (3D printing) in dental bone grafting procedures.
Dr. Castaño is originally from Colombia, South America and immigrated to the United States with his mother and father in 1995. He is fluent in 2 languages (English & Spanish) and has a passion for college football. His hobbies include photography, basketball, cycling, motorsports, and traveling.
Publications
The International Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry.
El Chaar E, Urtula AB, Georgantza A, Cruz S, Fallah-Abed P, Castano A, Abitbol T, Warner M. Treatment of Atrophic Ridges with Titanium Mesh: A Retrospective Study Using 100% Mineralized Allograft and Comparing Dental Stone Versus 3D-Printed Models. The International Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry. Published August 2019
Journal of Oral Implantology
El Chaar E, Castano A. A Retrospective Study of Trabecular Implants Immediately Placed in Posterior Extraction Sockets. Journal of Oral Implantology. Published April 2017
Clinical Advances in Periodontics
Castano A, Shah S, Cicero G, El Chaar E. Primary Oral Melanoma – A Non-surgical Approach to Treatment via Immunotherapy. Clinical Advances in Periodontics. Published February 2017
The International Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry
El Chaar E, Oshman S, Cicero G, Castano A, Dinoi C, Soltani L, Lee YN. Soft Tissue Closure of Grafted Extraction Sockets in the Anterior Maxilla: The Modified Pedicle Palatal Connective Tissue Flap Technique. The International Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry. Published January 2017
Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry
El Chaar E, Oshman S, Danesh SA, Fallah Abed P, Castano A. A Technique for Management of Connective Tissue Grafting Over Prominent Roots. Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry. Published September 2016
What Patients Say About Dr. Castaño
Real Patient Testimonials
James M.
I had two extractions and bone grafts done, Doctor Castaño and his staff are wonderful, everything was explained in detailed to me, and a follow up call from Doctor Castaño the next day was nice of him calling to see how I was doing. Very caring and thoughtful is how I would explain the Doctor and his staff.
Sylvia S.
Dr Castaño embodies an excellent, knowledgeable, caring and compassionate periodontist. Likewise his staff are like him. He employs state of the art equipment like 3D camera & digital imaging in explaining to the patient the best treatment that has to be done.
Barbara H.
The entire staff is wonderful. Dr. Castaño’s demeanor is calming which is very welcome in a stressful situation. My visit was for an extraction and a bone graft. Due to this experience, I’m already feeling much less stressed for the next stage of my treatment plan.