Dr. Lapidus is a general dentist for adults and children. He has particular interest in Prosthodontics -- the restoration and replacement of natural teeth to maximize function, comfort, appearance and overall oral health.
Education
•1981, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
•1978, Tufts University
Professional Appointments
•Assistant Clinical Instructor,Prosthetic Department Harvard School of Dental Medicine
•Associate Clinical Instructor,Boston University School of Graduate Dentistry
•Chief Dental Consultant, The McLean Hospital, Belmont
Massachusetts
•Guest lecturer at Harvard School of Dental Medicine
Professional Memberships
•Member of DOCS,Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation
•Academy of General Dentistry
•American Dental Association
•Massachusetts Dental Society
•Middlesex Dental Society
Community Service:
Dr Lapidus is a member of the Board of Directors of the Melanoma Foundation of New England. He has been a member of the Tufts University Alumni Admissions Program for the past 20 years and currently serves on the Tufts Parents Committee. Dr Lapidus is the immediate past president of Tufts University Hillel. In addition,Dr. Lapidus participates in DASH, a program sponsored by the Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity which provides free dental care to eligible immigrants.
On a Personal Note
Dr. Lapidus follows his father, Dr. Charles Lapidus, and grandfather, Dr. Frank Lapidus, as the third generation to enter the dental profession.
Dr.Lapidus lives in Newton with his wife Randi. His daughter Nicki recently received a Masters in Public Health at Yale University and works as a health care consultant at Price Waterhouse Coopers. His daughter Stephanie is a senior at Tufts University. An avid golfer, Dr Lapidus also enjoys sailing with his daughters and playing tennis. Dr. Lapidus values health and the enjoyment of life. He discusses his patients needs with them while asking himself, "What would I want for myself?"