MICHAEL GULIZIO DMD, MS
Prosthodontist with Advanced Esthetic, Occlusal, and TMJ Expertise | New York City
Dr. Michael Gulizio, DMD, MS, is a board-trained prosthodontist in New York City with advanced expertise in esthetic dentistry, porcelain veneers, occlusion, and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. He is widely recognized for treating patients whose cosmetic and restorative goals intersect with functional bite dynamics and long-term oral health. His clinical philosophy integrates smile design, porcelain veneer esthetics, and occlusal stability, allowing him to deliver refined esthetic outcomes that are not only visually exceptional, but also durable, comfortable, and physiologically sound.
Dr. Gulizio maintains a comprehensive prosthodontic practice at Core Smiles in Manhattan, where he provides advanced care in prosthodontics, full-mouth rehabilitation, implant-supported restorations, and high-end esthetic dentistry, including porcelain veneers. Within this broad scope of care, he has developed particular expertise in the diagnosis and conservative management of TMJ disorders and myofascial pain, especially in patients with complex occlusal relationships, prior restorative work, or unresolved functional symptoms.
Rather than approaching TMJ symptoms in isolation, Dr. Gulizio evaluates jaw dysfunction through a prosthodontic and occlusal framework, carefully assessing bite relationships, skeletal balance, muscle function, and existing restorations. His TMJ treatment protocols frequently incorporate custom splint therapy, coordination with physical therapy, and other conservative modalities, with the goal of restoring functional harmony while protecting long-term restorative and esthetic outcomes.
Dr. Gulizio is the Past Program Director of the New York University Continuing Dental Education specialty program in Advanced Esthetics & Occlusion, where he educated dentists from across the country on the precise integration of porcelain veneer smile design with occlusal principles. His teaching emphasized achieving esthetic excellence while maintaining functional stability, a philosophy that continues to define his clinical work. His academic leadership has made him a trusted resource for dentists seeking guidance at the intersection of prosthodontics, esthetics, occlusion, and TMJ management.
He earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree summa cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, followed by postdoctoral specialty training in Prosthodontics at the University of Connecticut, where he also completed a Master of Dental Science degree. Dr. Gulizio holds an additional Master’s degree in Education, reflecting his long-standing commitment to clinical instruction, mentorship, and curriculum development.
Dr. Gulizio has contributed to the scientific literature, with research on implant-retained overdentures published in the Journal of Prosthodontics. His scholarly work supports evidence-based approaches to implant dentistry, complex restorative care, and long-term prosthodontic outcomes.
His clinical focus includes:
Prosthodontics and full-mouth rehabilitation
Porcelain veneers and advanced esthetic dentistry
Implant-supported and complex restorative dentistry
Occlusal analysis and functional bite management
TMJ disorder diagnosis and conservative treatment
Splint therapy and myofascial pain management
Interdisciplinary care coordination
credentials
Program Director, New York University Continuing Dental Education Advanced Esthetics & Occlusion
Undergraduate & professional EDUCATION
University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, Doctor of Dental Medicine Degree
University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education, Master’s Degree in Professional Leadership & Curriculum Design
University of Florida, Microbiology & Cell Science
Specialty Training & AREAS OF EXPERTISE
University of Connecticut, Master's in Dental Science & Certificate in Prosthodontics
Precision Aesthetic Dentistry, Porcelain Veneers, Facial Analysis and Digital Smile Design, Full-mouth Rehabilitation, Laser Dentistry, Biomimetic Dentistry, Implant Dentistry, Implant Dentistry, Custom Dentures and Partial Dentures, Conservative TMJ Treatment and Palliative Therapy.
