About
Dr. Domenick Thomas Zero, DDS, is a general dentist based in Indianapolis, Indiana, who practices at Indiana University School of Dentistry - Dental Faculty Practice. He treats patients with dental caries, dental erosion, Sjögren's Syndrome, and temporomandibular disorder, drawing on specialized training in cariology and operative dentistry. His procedures include early caries diagnosis, salivary diagnostics, biofilm management, non-fluoride remineralization, and topical fluoride therapy. Dr. Zero is a tenured professor in the Department of Cariology, Operative Dentistry and Dental Public Health at Indiana University School of Dentistry and previously directed the Oral Health Research Institute there for 22 years. He also serves as graduate faculty at Purdue University and adjunct professor at the IU School of Medicine. His research focuses on topical fluorides, non-fluoride remineralization agents, early caries diagnostic systems, biofilm properties, and salivary diagnostics. He speaks English.