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Gentle dentist

Meet Dr. Masly Harsono
DDS, MS, DMD

About Dr. Masly

Dr. Masly is dedicated to providing exceptional dental care and believes that dentistry is a truly rewarding way to help people. His career spans clinical practice, dental research, and university teaching, and he has authored numerous publications in national and international journals. 

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Before moving to California, Dr. Masly served as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Prosthodontics and Operative Dentistry at Tufts University. He later established his practices in Los Gatos and Mountain View, where he focuses on delivering gentle, high-quality, patient-centered care. 

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Outside the office, Dr. Masly enjoys spending time with his wife, daughter, and son—and he especially loves playing with children. His warm, friendly personality helps patients of all ages feel comfortable and cared for.

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Education and Credentials

  • Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) – Tufts University School of Dental Medicine

  • Master’s Degree in Biomaterials and Biomimetics – New York University

  • Certificate in Orthodontics – New York University College of Dentistry

  • Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) – University of Indonesia, Faculty of Dentistry

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Professional Memberships

  • American Dental Association (ADA)

  • California Dental Association (CDA)

  • International/American Association for Dental Research (IADR/AADR)

  • American Dental Education Association (ADEA)

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Dr. Masly's Academic, Clinical, and Research Contributions

Editorial Boards & Advisory Roles

  • 2012 – 2016 – Manuscript Reviewer, Journal of Dentistry Indonesia

  • 2012 – 2016 – External Reviewer for Collaborative Health Research Projects (NSERC partnership)

  • 2011 – 2016 – Manuscript Reviewer, Journal of Dental Research (JDR)

  • 2011 – 2016 – Manuscript Reviewer, The Journal of Adhesion

  • 2011 – 2015 – Advisory Judge, Bates-Andrews Research Day, Tufts University

  • 2010 – 2015 – Materials Committee Advisory Member, Tufts University

  • 2010 – 2015 – Graduate Student Advisor and Committee Member, Tufts University M.S. Program

 

Clinical & Academic Positions

  • 2013 – 2015 – Assistant Professor, Department of Prosthodontics and Operative Dentistry
    Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA

  • 2011 – 2013 – Instructor, Department of Prosthodontics and Operative Dentistry
    Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA

  • 2010 – 2011 – Research Associate
    Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA

  • 2008 – 2010 – Part-Time Research Scientist
    J. Murray Gavel Center for Restorative Dental Research, Tufts University, Boston, MA

  • 2002 – 2005 – Research Scientist
    NYU College of Dentistry, Department of Biomaterials and Biomimetics, New York, NY

  • 1999 – 2000 – Clinical Staff
    Vardy Orthodontics PC, New York, NY

  • 1999 – Instructor, Pre-doctoral Orthodontic Technique Course
    NYU College of Dentistry, Department of Orthodontics, New York, NY

  • 1999 – Teaching Fellow
    NYU College of Dentistry, Department of Orthodontics, New York, NY

 

Research Experience

  • 1996 – 1997 – Clinical Investigator: Complete denture treatment planning for elderly patients

  • 2000 – 2002 – Master’s Thesis Project: Orthodontic bond strength evaluation using composite resin adhesives, resin-modified glass ionomer systems, and cyanoacrylate adhesives

  • 2002 – Researcher: Development of hydroxyapatite coating methods on titanium alloys

  • 2003 – 2005 – Researcher & Supervisor (Undergraduate, Graduate, Postgraduate): Failure modes in all-ceramic crown material layers using accelerated testing and computer simulation (NIDCR PO1 DE10976-01 & -06)

  • 2008 – 2010 – Researcher & Supervisor: Shear bond strength evaluation of all-in-one bonding agents in enamel and dentin

  • 2010 – 2015 – Co-investigator / Co-principal Investigator / Principal Investigator (multiple projects)
    Topics included:

    • Flexural loading of restorative materials

    • LED curing times for composites

    • Tooth bleaching studies (including Waterpik® and whitening strips)

    • Clinical studies on self-etch/self-adhesive materials

    • Bond strength of experimental adhesives and self-adhesive resin cements

    • CAD/CAM ceramic crown accuracy

    • Glass ionomer fluoride release and uptake

    • Bulk-fill composite properties

    • Silk-based biomaterial coatings for dental implants

    • Luting materials and provisional materials’ flexural strength and fracture toughness

  • 2012 – 2015 – Principal Investigator: Characterization of silk-based biomaterial dental implant coatings and osseointegration (Research grant from Nobel Biocare)

 

Publications

Dr. Masly has authored and co-authored numerous peer-reviewed publications in dental materials and biomaterials, including:

  • Chemical modification of titanium surfaces and apatite deposition

  • Stress distribution in all-ceramic crowns

  • Dentin–composite bonding and adhesive layer thickness

  • Laser-textured dentin and bond strength

  • CAD/CAM restorations, microleakage, and luting cements

  • Interdental cleaning devices and implant maintenance

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