Athletic Mouthguards & Dental Implants

All too often, a patient comes to see me with a significant dental problem involving a front tooth. In contrast to the premolars molars which are further back in the mouth, front teeth can suffer from trauma – be it a childhood accident or sports injury, or a...

Less is more, with Pinhole Gum Surgery

Having over a decade of experience with traditional gum grafts, I can say without a doubt that Pinhole Gum Surgery – a new, minimally invasive treatment for receding gums (“gingival recession”) – is the real deal. In my practice, the entire...

Yes, I bike to work!

Helmet, check. Biking gloves, check. Spring is in the air – it’s time to ride! Two years ago, I made a strategic decision: I would stop driving to work. As a faculty member at Long Island College Hospital (turned to Lutheran, now NYU SUNY Downstate) , I...