Nathan Estrin

Dr. Nathan Estrin received his Bachelor’s degree in kinesiology from Indiana University followed by completing his D.M.D. degree at LECOM School of Dental Medicine in Florida. Dr. Estrin further specialized in periodontology at Stony Brook University, New York, where he not only enjoyed his 3-year residency program specialized in implants and periodontal regenerative therapy but also developed a passion for research and contributing to the field. During his residency training, he published numerous articles related to implant dentistryas well as peri-implantitis and has contributed key research articles and book chapters related to the use of lasers in periodontology/implant dentistry. Today, Dr. Estrin is a board-certified periodontist working in private practice in Sarasota, Florida, yet maintains a strong interest in continuing his research and teaching endeavors despite being a full-time clinician. In 2023, his groundbreaking research utilizing the extended-PRF membranes were recognized as some of the most novel publications in the field of autologous platelet concentrates and he was awarded the distinguished scientist of the year award recognized by Advanced PRF Education. In 2024, Dr. Estrin was asked to contribute to several articles in Periodontology 2000, the number 1 ranking dental journal, for contributions related to his use of extended-PRF membranes as well as findings related to the use of PRF for intrabony/furcation defects. Furthermore, he contributed a series of articles in Periodontology 2000 as first author on the groundbreaking use of exosomes in regenerative dentistry and medicine. Today, Dr. Estrin remains an adjunct faculty at LECOM School of Dental Medicine and a lead educator for PRFedu where he enjoys helping offices learn key features to more recent technologies including PRF, lasers, exosomes and their incorporation in modern implant dentistry and periodontal therapy.