Thomas Bishara, DMD

Thomas Bishara, DMD is a board-certified dentist with more than 40 years of experience delivering comprehensive dental and sleep-medicine solutions to patients across the country. A 1985 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, he also pursued entrepreneurial marketing studies at Wharton Business School, combining clinical excellence with strategic business insight. Dr. Bishara completed his advanced residency training at JFK Medical Center, Edison, NJ in 1986 and has served as an attending member of the Department of Dentistry. His passion for dental sleep medicine developed while working closely with the sleep medicine team at JFK, where he discovered the transformative impact of oral appliance therapy.

After serving as managing partner with Bayonne Dental Group for over two decades, Dr. Bishara now focuses his clinical expertise on dental sleep medicine, fabricating custom oral appliances that help patients overcome obstructive sleep apnea and snoring. He also offers a comprehensive suite of cosmetic services—from Invisalign® clear aligners to porcelain veneers—blending artistry with evidence-based techniques to create healthy, confident smiles. A lifelong learner, Dr. Bishara maintains accreditation with the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine and holds certifications as an Invisalign Preferred Provider.

He trained and was certified in Anti-Inflammatory Nutrition with Dr. Barry Sears at the Inflammation Research Foundation, integrating holistic wellness approaches into his practice philosophy. Dr. Bishara lectures on airway-centered dentistry and mentors young clinicians on integrating digital workflows, including CBCT airway imaging, into everyday practice. Recognized as an early social media influencer in dentistry, he was awarded the prestigious KLEER Dental Influencer Award in 2018. Beyond the operatory, Dr. Bishara is an accomplished photographer who served as a sideline photographer for Rutgers and Penn Football programs for many years. When he isn’t crafting smiles, you’ll find him tending to his garden or exploring his favorite Lebanese recipes.