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
• Clinical Instructor, Boston University School of Graduate Dentistry
• Chief Dental Consultant, The McLean Hospital, Belmont Massachusetts
   

Professional Memberships

• Academy of General Dentistry
• American Dental Association
• Massachusetts Dental Society
• Middlesex Dental Society
  

Community Service

Dr. Lapidus is a member of the Combined Jewish Philanthropies, Social Planning and Allocation Committee, and serves on the board of trustees of Temple Beth Avodah. He is a member of the Beth Israel Hospital Campaign. Dr. Lapidus participates in DASH, a program sponsored by the Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity which provides free dental care to eligible immigrants.

• Member of the Board of Directors of the Massachusetts Melanoma Foundation
• Chairman of the Board of Tufts Hillel
• Interviewer, Tufts Alumnae Admissions Program
• Member of the Tufts Parents Council
  

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 is a Master's candidate in Public Health at Yale University. His daughter Stephanie is a junior at Tufts University. An avid golfer, Dr Lapidus also enjoys playing tennis with his daughters and sailing. 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?"