Meet Daniel Krost, DMD
Dr. Daniel Krost is a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon originally from Oakhurst, New Jersey. Precise, thoughtful, and deeply committed to his patients, he brings a level of care to every visit that reflects both his extensive training and his belief that people deserve to feel heard and understood before any treatment options are explored.
Education and Training
Dr. Daniel Krost completed his undergraduate education at New York University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Communications. Following graduation, he pursued a year-long fine art photography program at the International Center of Photography, where he focused on portraiture — an experience that helped shape his appreciation for precision, aesthetics, and patient-centered care.
He earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts, graduating magna cum laude and at the top of his class. He then completed a non-categorical internship in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey, followed by a comprehensive four-year residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at The Ohio State University.
His surgical training encompassed the full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery, with a strong emphasis on dentoalveolar surgery, dental implants, bone grafting, corrective jaw surgery, management of facial trauma, and the treatment of benign cysts and tumors of the jaws. Dr. Krost also received extensive training in the delivery of safe, office-based general anesthesia. During his final year of residency, he served as Chief Resident of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Dental Anesthesiology.
Certifications and Credentials
Dr. Daniel Krost is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery — one of the highest distinctions in his field. He holds active certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
Beyond the Office
Outside of his practice, Dr. Daniel Krost enjoys traveling, theater, relaxing at the beach, and spending time with his family, his partner Maikol, and their dog, Asher. He is proud to practice alongside his father, Dr. Brian Krost, and his uncle, Dr. Jeffery Elbaum — continuing a family tradition of excellence in oral and maxillofacial surgery.