You may think you’re being a responsible patient if you have a regular dentist. But do you have an airport dentist? Unlike most regular dentists, Robert M. Trager, DDS, operates out of two of the busiest airports in the United States: New York’s John F. Kennedy International and LaGuardia airports. That’s right. He’s New York’s airport dentist, who invites you to “join the smile high club.”

Dr. Trager also very graciously lends his expertise to HealthTap members by writing informational answers to HealthTap member’s health questions. Visit his HealthTap profile page to see the variety of topics on which he has provided helpful answers, including general dentistry, jaw pain, STIs, abscesses, skin cancers, tooth aches and more. To date, his answers have helped an estimated 300,000 people and counting. 

Dr. Trager enjoys answering questions on HealthTap not only to share his expertise, but also to advance his own learning. He says, “Because I am a health provider (dentist), I always want to give back to the community. I try to educate people about oral wellness. At the same time, I am educating myself about good medical knowledge as I answer questions once I have vetted answers properly.” 

As a practicing dentist for more than 50 years, Dr. Trager appreciates the opportunity to answer questions from people around the world on HealthTap. “It's allowed me to learn more about medicine than dentistry. I have been able to help people with not only dental inquiries, but also general medical and sexual health inquiries.”

In addition to receiving abundant “thanks” from HealthTap members everywhere, Dr. Trager is no stranger to the limelight. In fact, he has appeared on Late Night with David Letterman, ABC Nightline, Good Morning America, The Travel Channel, NPR Radio, Eyewitness News, and Doctor Radio on SiriusXM. He has been featured in articles in The Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, Newsday, the Daily News, Housekeeping Magazine and the ADA News. He noted, “I appreciate the thanks and recognition that I get from people all over the world.”

A native of Cambridge, Mass., Dr. Trager has focused on providing a gentle approach to dentistry that his patients appreciate when they are seeking oral health advice or treatment. He graduated from Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry, in Nashville, Tenn. His residency was at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City. Visit his profile page on HealthTap to learn more.

Dr. Trager’s expertise, compassion and high-quality care have earned him a stellar reputation on HealthTap. See what HealthTap members and colleagues have to say about Dr. Trager’s expertise:

“Great doctor. Consistently gives thoughtful, insightful and expert advice.” — Dr. Louis Gallia

“Dr. Trager is an amazing doctor!” — HealthTap member

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