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Howard Finnk, D.D.S., P.A., CEO

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.89
  • Clarity of Response 9.89
  • Politeness 9.94
  • Response Time(hr) 22.3
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 23.7
  • Total Questions 3128
 I am a Family, Implant and Cosmetic dentist. I will answer questions on any aspect of dentistry and matters relating to the smile, gums, jaws and lower face. Member American Dental Association, Florida Dental Association, Broward County Dental Association, and Atlantic Coast District Dental Association. I have served as District Council Member of Alpha Omega, as well as serving for one term as its President. I am also a member of The Vedder Honors Society, Broward Dental Research Clinic, and Mount Sinai Hospital Guild. I have served as a Volunteer for Project Dental Health and The Tri-County Dental Health Council.

Dr Craig W Peck ( B.Med.Sc., B.Ch.D., Clin. Botox, Cosmet. Derm.)

South Africa
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.88
  • Clarity of Response 9.85
  • Politeness 9.96
  • Response Time(hr) 40.1
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 8.6
  • Total Questions 612
 I am a General Dental Practitioner, with special interests in Cosmetic Dentistry & facial aesthetics and Periodontology, placing a strong emphasis on the establishment and maintenance of a healthy periodontium (the support structure of the tooth) before cosmetic options are considered. I uphold all principles of prevention above those of intervention treatment and try as far as possible, to remain conservative in my approach. I believe in detailed, open and honest patient discussion, establishing what the patients expectations are and what the reality is of achieving this and involving the patient on every level of the treatment. I have strong principles on ethical treatment and appropriate patient management. I have chosen to treat and rehabilitate many nervous and phobic patients, who, for whatever reason, find it impossibile to take part in the very important task of even a routine check-up. I will accept questions relating to general and cosmetic dentistry (in conjunction with the use of facial cosmetic procedures) and dental fears/phobias. I will be more than willing to answer any academic questions in dentistry, biology, physiology, psychology and health sciences in general. There is no restriction on what you may ask me - if you feel comfortable with my .....

dr mayank kaurani BDS, MDS

India
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.91
  • Clarity of Response 9.91
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 15.3
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 12.1
  • Total Questions 163
 rootcanals, cosmetic dentistry, dental pain, cavities, tooth colored fillings, endodontic diagnosis, post & cores, ceramic veneers, composite fillings, dental whitening, bleaching etc

Stephen J. Moss

Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.90
  • Clarity of Response 9.88
  • Politeness 9.97
  • Response Time(hr) 11.4
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 24.1
  • Total Questions 2648
 I am a professor emeritus at New York University, with a background that includes extensive research, scientific writing and biology. I also am an international consultant in health education, particularly in developing education on new science for health professionals and consumers. I am a past president of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, former head of the NYU Division of Oral Biology and I represent the World Dental Federation at the United Nations. I travel around the world to provide health education to professionals and consumers.

Jeff Dalin DDS

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.89
  • Clarity of Response 9.92
  • Politeness 9.97
  • Response Time(hr) 6.4
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 8.8
  • Total Questions 2410
 general dentistry questions with topics ranging from cosmetic dentistry to dentistry for children

Ketan Amin, DMD

Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.83
  • Clarity of Response 9.79
  • Politeness 9.94
  • Response Time(hr) 98.8
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 104.5
  • Total Questions 266
 Graduating from Harvard School of Dental Medicine, I received a broad understanding of both medicine and dentistry. I continued my training at New York University, as a dental specialist in endodontics, which concerns root canal therapy, related surgeries, as well as diagnosing and managing various forms of pain occurring in the head and neck

Marielaina Perrone DDS

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.86
  • Clarity of Response 9.86
  • Politeness 9.93
  • Response Time(hr) 52.1
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 67.1
  • Total Questions 76
 I am a Family, Cosmetic, & Implant Dentist. I am well versed in virtually all of dentistry including dental surgery, dental implants, endodontics, periodontal disease, cosmetic dentistry procedures, dental phobia treatment, etc. Essentially if it is dental related I can help. Cosmetic Dentist Henderson Nevada Las Vegas Cosmetic Dentist Las Vegas Dental Implants

Veselin Shumantov DDS

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 10.00
  • Clarity of Response 10.00
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 43.0
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 32.9
  • Total Questions 18
 Ask questions about: - minimally invasive implant and reconstructive dentistry - single tooth, partial and full implant reconstructions with its options and alternatives - sinus lifts and its alternatives - case-specific implants; allergies; reactions to implanted materials; alternative implantable materials - immediate implants; teeth in a day; staging of treatment with dental implants; combined perio-ortho-cosmetic cases

Crystal Baxter DMD< MDS

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.66
  • Clarity of Response 9.44
  • Politeness 9.48
  • Response Time(hr) 23.9
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 49.5
  • Total Questions 808
 Dental malpractice issues, Prosthodontics. Geraitric dentistry, complications from dental treatment including nerve damage, TMJ, brain abscess, infections, sinus perforations, fatalities.

Mohamed Elsafi, DDS, MS, FACP

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 10.00
  • Clarity of Response 9.95
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 36.9
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 55.2
  • Total Questions 92
 I am a board-certified Maxillofacial Prosthodontist. I do head and neck prosthetic reconstruction for patients with congenital and acquired defects. This also includes trauma and cancer patients. I can answer questions about prosthetic rehabilitation of the head and neck area. I am also a board-certified prosthodontist and can answer questions about dental reconstruction including crowns, bridges, veneers, partial and complete dentures and implant restorations. I can also answer questions about TMJ problems. I can not answer about surgical reconstruction.

Thomas Karmen

U.S.
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  • Knowledgeability N/A
  • Clarity of Response N/A
  • Politeness N/A
  • Response Time(hr) N/A
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) N/A
  • Total Questions 0
 All general dentistry questions, especially those related to fixed prosthetics. Endodontics, Periodontics, and implants, minor oral surgery I can't answer much about othodontics nor advanced treatment of carcinoma nor deep tissue surgery nor osseous surgery such as jaw reduction or advancement.

Lawrence Gold

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.60
  • Clarity of Response 9.60
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 12.1
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 9.3
  • Total Questions 37
 can answer: TMJ Syndrome/TMJ Dysfunction / TMD jaw pain popping and clicking of jaws earaches TMJ/TMD headaches can't answer: drug-related questions

Rafael Mosery,D.D.S.

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.84
  • Clarity of Response 9.71
  • Politeness 9.92
  • Response Time(hr) 9.4
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 4.2
  • Total Questions 2303
 I`m a practicing general dentist for 26 years. Member of ADA,NYSDA,SDDS. In addition I am a fellow of the ICOI.My emphasis is on Implant Dentistry .I would be happy to answer questions regarding implant dentistry as well as general dental questions. Ofcourse within the limitations of no clinical exam and the absence of radiographs .

Susan Tannenbam

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.76
  • Clarity of Response 9.83
  • Politeness 9.94
  • Response Time(hr) 19.6
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 2.5
  • Total Questions 754
 I AM NOT A DENTIST!!!!!!!! PLEASE DON'T ASK ME ANY QUESTIONS THAT SHOULD BE ANSWERED BY A DENTAL PROFESSIONAL..but I have had TMJ so I can answer questions on how I finally got my TMJ under control. I have several things I have done to treat myself, plus suggestions on what professionals to seek out, exercises, the best nightguard devices, etc..

Gary Backlund, DMD, MSD

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.94
  • Clarity of Response 9.95
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Response Time(hr) 6.5
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 6.6
  • Total Questions 4854
 I am an Endodontist ( root canal specialist ) and can answer questions about root canals and their treatment. I cannot diagnose or treat online, but can answer general questions. I have been a specialist for 25 years and am Past President of the Washington State Association of Endodontists.

Zev Kaufman, D.D.S.

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.94
  • Clarity of Response 9.93
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 38.3
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 62.4
  • Total Questions 1440
 I can answer any question from simple routine dentistry to very complex dentistry with emphasis on reconstructive, cosmetic, and implant dentistry. My expertise is in co-ordination of very complex treatment plans with other dental specialists or as a one-man-team, since I have extensive training in Prosthodontics, Surgical Implantology, and orthodontics.

Dr. Randolph Myerson

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.86
  • Clarity of Response 9.84
  • Politeness 9.92
  • Response Time(hr) 5.5
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 9.9
  • Total Questions 5017
 Please limit your inquiry to questions about orthodontics (braces) and children's dentistry. I am both an Orthodontist and a Pediatric Dentist, having been trained in both of these dental specialty fields. Orthodontics is the dental specialty that treats problems of tooth, bite and jaw alignment using braces and removable appliances. Pediatric Dentistry is the dental specialty also known as dentistry for children, which deals specifically with the dental problems of this special age group from infants to adolescents. I am also experienced in Forensic Dentistry, the application of dentistry to law enforcement and identification using dental records.

Jonathan - Patient Point of View

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.67
  • Clarity of Response 9.78
  • Politeness 9.78
  • Response Time(hr) 28.1
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 44.9
  • Total Questions 39
 My area of expertise from the patients point of view would be TMJ plus the speech challenges that these jaw and bite problems sometimes represent. Over the years I have seen a multitude of dentists, orthodontists, oral surgeons, speech therapists, neurologists and other health professionals who all had an opinion about my bite problem. I am not a doctor, but would purely be a patients point of view type person. I "get it" when people say they tried to explain to their dentist what their bite problem is and that they are misunderstood. I can listen to people's trials and tribulations and there is a good chance I have been down that road before. I can make suggestions as to what people can do at home, or what questions to ask their doctor or dentist when they visit. ////// I come from a family of dentists. My first house growing up was one of those residential/dentist combination homes and I was around the dental practice all the time. My teeth had always been perfect, and in many respects they still are. I have never had a cavity and my teeth are straight. About 25 years ago, I had my wisdom .....

Frederick R. Liewehr DDS, MS, FICD

U.S.
Available
  • Rating N/A
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  • Response Time(hr) 7.7
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 6.5
  • Total Questions 1773
 I can answer your questions about root canal therapy in general. PLEASE DO NOT ask me to diagnose your particular problems or recommend treatment as I cannot do this without examining you and seeing your x-rays.

Larry Burnett DDS

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.96
  • Clarity of Response 9.89
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Response Time(hr) 12.5
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 12.1
  • Total Questions 470
 Preventative Dentistry. Conservative Periodontal Therapy

Lawrence Spindel DDS, www.lspindeldds.com

U.S.
Available
  • Rating N/A
  • (This expert does not accept ratings)   
  • Response Time(hr) 20.4
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 46.2
  • Total Questions 839
 Cosmetic Dentistry, Endodontics, General Dentistry, Preventive Dentistry, Comprehensive Dental Care

DR. NIMIT GARG

India
Available
  • Knowledgeability N/A
  • Clarity of Response N/A
  • Politeness N/A
  • Response Time(hr) N/A
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) N/A
  • Total Questions 0
 My field of expertise include restorative dentistry, periodontics and implant dentistry.

Joseph Zelig, DDS, http:// www.smileinthecity.com

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.93
  • Clarity of Response 9.91
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Response Time(hr) 18.5
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 77.2
  • Total Questions 769
 Dr. Zelig is a board-certified Periodontist in Midtown Manhattan and is an expert on dental implants & treating patients with Dental Phobia. Dr. Zelig can answer any and all questions you have about complex dental problems, dental implants, gum disease, treatment of gum recession, and IV sedation dentistry.

John Kong, DDS, Diplomate ABP

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 10.00
  • Clarity of Response 9.83
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 42.2
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 63.3
  • Total Questions 21
 I am a board-certified periodontist and an expert on dental implants. I am currently in private practice at Better Living through Dentistry. I can answer questions related to the treatment of periodontitis (gum disease), dental implants, sinus lifts, bone grafts and gum grafts.

Joel S. Teig, DMD, Diplomate ABOMS, retired

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.94
  • Clarity of Response 9.92
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Response Time(hr) 14.3
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 13.6
  • Total Questions 6764
 I am a board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon and I am available to answer questions related to tooth extractions, implant insertion, facial recontruction, facial and oral tumor removal, TMJ dysfunction and various successful treatments, including surgery if all else fails, and occlusal discrepancy requiring orthognathic or jaw surgery.

Benjamin Schwartz, DDS FAGD

U.S.
On Vacation
returns 06/15/2013
  • Knowledgeability 9.93
  • Clarity of Response 9.93
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 16.5
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 29.7
  • Total Questions 593
 I can answer a range of questions in dentistry, ranging from cosmetic dentistry, fillings, root canals, and comprehensive treatment. Specifically, my fields of interest are in CEREC technology, Invisalign (Invisable braces), and Endodontics (root canals).

Recent Answers

2013-05-22 wisdom tootg:

Dear Lauren,    This little piece of tooth could also be a piece of dead bone.  It acts like a splinter in your gum.  If left there, it is likely to become infected.  If the infection is left untreated

2013-05-22 Tooth Problem- What Is It? How do I stop it?:

Hi Mark and thanks for your question.    Firstly, stay calm and don't panic - you will achieve far more with a cool and clear head than if you allow yourself to get panicked over this. Sadly, what's done

2013-05-22 Gum Disease:

Dear Chloe, many thanks for your question and let me firstly express my respect for you for taking such an interest in mom and her oral health.    Your mom has been diagnosed with periodontal disease,

2013-05-21 Tooth Decay:

Dear Chloe,    This is a question I cannot answer without seeing you, your tooth, and the X-ray of your tooth.  Like your old dentist, I sometimes recommend we wait and watch what may be decay.  Sometimes

2013-05-20 Filing Down Upper Bicuspid & cap?:

Hi,    I am sorry to hear about this predicament.  You can have the tooth crowned. However, I am not sure if this will totally rectify the problem. You still may bite into the bottom lip. If the entire

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