Gerard J. Chiche, DDS

Clinical and Emeritus Professor, Louisiana State University School of Dentistry

Dr. Gerard J. Chiche is Clinical and Emeritus Professor at Louisiana State University School of Dentistry, where he served as Helmer Professor and Chairman of the Department of Prosthodontics and maintained an intramural restorative practice devoted to esthetics and implants.

He received his Prosthodontics certificate from LSU in 1979 and his Prosthodontics Fellowship certificate in 1980, joined the full-time faculty in 1982, and became Chairman of the Department in 1997.

In 2009 he became the first recipient of the Thomas P. Hinman Endowed Chair in Restorative Dentistry, sponsored by the Hinman Dental Society, and founded and directed the Center for Esthetic and Implant Dentistry at the Dental College of Georgia.

He is faculty for the 2026–2027 season of the New York City Study Group.

Awards

Golden Medallion Award, American Prosthodontics Society, 2025
C. Pincus / R. Goldstein Award, American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, 2025
Icon Award for Lifetime Achievement in Dentistry, Seattle Study Club, 2020
Distinguished Lecturer Award, Greater New York Academy of Prosthodontics, 2007
Best Dental Educator of the Year, Seattle Study Club, 2003
Alumnus of the Year, Louisiana State University, 2003

Professional Service and Membership

Past President, American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry
Member, American College of Dentists
Member, American Academy of Restorative Dentistry
Member, American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics
Member, European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry
Member, International College of Prosthodontists
Diplomate, German Society for Prosthodontics and Biomaterials
Adjunct Faculty, The Pankey Institute

Books

Esthetics of Anterior Fixed Prosthodontics, with Alain Pinault. Quintessence Publishing.
Smile Design: A Guide for Clinician, Ceramist and Patient, with Hitoshi Aoshima. Quintessence Publishing.

Published in English and translated for international editions. He also publishes case work in the Quintessence journals.

Teaching

Dr. Chiche has presented over 1,000 programs in 35 countries. He has been an invited speaker at the International Symposium on Ceramics and lectures throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.

At the New York City Study Group

Dr. Chiche presents three evening programs and a full-day hands-on workshop during the 2026–2027 season:

October 8, 2026 — The Four Factors for Successful and Predictable Esthetic Treatment
February 11, 2027 — Ceramic Selection and Bonding of All-Ceramic Crowns and Onlays
March 11, 2027 — Porcelain Veneer Preparations: Which Design to Use
May 21, 2027 — Smile Design, Bonding and Esthetic Materials Update (full-day hands-on)

Dr. Chiche is a paid consultant to Kuraray Noritake Dental.