Harrison Mackler, DMD, MS
Periodontics
About Me
Bio
Dr. Harrison Mackler is a distinguished periodontist, highly esteemed for his expertise in advanced dental aesthetics and implantology, including the All-on-4 implant procedure. A cum laude graduate from the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Dr. Mackler was the sole dental recipient of the prestigious Howard Hughes Medical Institute Fellowship, allowing him to pursue groundbreaking research at the Forsyth Institute. He further honed his skills with a Master of Arts in Oral Sciences and a Specialty Certification in Periodontics from the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Dr. Mackler specializes in complex rehabilitative cases, including full arch replacements, gum, and bone grafting, to restore both functionality and aesthetics. His contributions to dental tissue engineering have garnered significant recognition, including the American Association of Periodontology Student Award.
Dr. Mackler has lectured extensively with the International Academy of Dental Implantology and also contributes as a presenter at the Confidence Lab and Park Dental Specialists’ study clubs, where he discusses the latest advancements in implant technology and smile aesthetics.
Beyond his professional pursuits, Dr. Mackler enjoys exploring the diverse Chicago culinary scene and maintains a lifestyle enriched with his passion for fitness, travel, and philanthropic efforts, including ongoing collaborations with Clark University and Howard Brown Health.
Treatments Offered by Dr. Mackler:
Location
Lincoln Park Dental Specialists
1960 Lincoln Park West
Chicago, IL 60614
Orland Park Dental Specialists
9535 W. 144th Place
2nd floor
Orland Park, IL 60462
Education
- 2012-2015 University of Illinois At Chicago School of Dentistry, Chicago IL, Master of Arts in Oral Sciences, May 2015; Specialty Certification in Periodontics, May 2015
- 2007-2012 Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston MA, Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD), cum laude with honors in research, May 2012; Howard Hughes Medical Institute Research Training Fellowship, 2009-2010; Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honors Society; Clinical Externship: Boston Healthcare for the Homeless Program
- 2003-2007 Clark University, Worcester MA, Bachelor of Arts, Summa cum laude with highest honors in Biology, May 2007; Phi Beta Kappa, junior year election; Minor in Chemistry and Spanish; Thesis: Initial Biological Evaluation of a Novel Hydroxyapatite Scaffold for Bone Tissue Engineering
- 2006 King’s College London Dental Institute, London UK; Department of Biomaterials and Biomimetics, London Internship Programme, January – May 2006; Thesis: Physical Properties and Biocompatibility of Pre-heated Dental Composites
Professional Associations
- 2015 – Diplomate, International Academy of Oral Implantology
Awards And Honors
- 2015 – Diplomate, International Academy of Oral Implantology
- 2014 – Resident Research Competition Finalist; Midwest Society of Periodontists
- 2013 – Clark University ClarkNews Magazine “30 Under 30”
- 2012 – American Association of Periodontology Dental Student Award for Achievement in Periodontology
- 2012 – Quintessence Award for Research Achievement
- 2011 – Student Clinician Research Program Travel Grant; ADA/DENTSPLY
- 2011 – Student Research Conference Travel Grant; ADA Foundation/Johnson & Johnson
- 2011 – Student Research Grant; Academy of Prosthodontics
- 2011 – First Prize Photo Contest Entry; Stemcell Technologies
- 2011 – First Prize Poster Presentation; Yankee Dental Congress and American Academy of Dental Sciences
- 2010 – Student Research Fellowship; American Association of Dental Research
- 2010 – Hatton Award Finalist; American Association of Dental Research
- 2009 – First Prize Poster Presentation; International Association of Biological and Medical Research
- 2009 – 2010 – Howard Hughes Medical Institute Research Training Fellowship
- 2009 -Boylan Memorial Award for Distinguished Service to Organized Dentistry; Massachusetts Dental Society
- 2008 – Summer Research Fellowship; Harvard Medical School
- 2006 -Steinbrecher Fellowship for Undergraduate Research; Clark University
- 2006 – Comer Memorial Fellowship for Biological Research; Clark University Biology Department
- 2006 – Dolan Award for Outstanding Service to Clark University; Clark University Alumni Association
- 2003 – 2007 - Presidential Scholarship and Summer Research Fellowship; Clark University