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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.

Experience in the area

Over a decade in private practice of Surgical Implantology and Prosthodontics. Founder and owner of Prosthodontics & Implant Surgery of Manhattan, PC. Clinical Assistant Professor at the Post-Graduate Department of Periodontics & Implant Dentistry at New York University College of Dentistry. Lecture weekly since 1999 on advanced Implant Prosthodontics at New York University College of Dentistry Post-Graduate Program in Periodontics & Implant Dentistry. Former clinical assistant professor of Dental Radiology at the NYU College of Dentistry. Former clinical and lecture faculty at Lincoln Hospital, Dental residency program. Former clinical and lecture faculty at St. Barnabas Hospital (Bronx, NY) dental residency program. Lecture nationally on Prosthodontics and Implant Dentistry.

Organizations

Memeber of the American College of Prosthodontics. Memeber of the Acacdemy of Osseointegration. Member or the Omikron Kappa Upsilon (OKU) Honors Dental Society. Member of the American Dental Education Association.

Education/Credentials

Graduated with Honors from New York University College of Dentistry. Post-Graduate training and certificate in the specialty of Prosthodontics. Post-Graduate training and ceritificate in Surgical and Prosthetic Implant Dentistry. Honors-program in Comprehensive and Applied Practice Management. Honors-program in Orthodontics.

Awards and Honors

NYU Cervice award to the community. OKU honor society. National Dean's List. National Who's Who.


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Recent Answers from Zev Kaufman, D.D.S.

2012-02-09 Gums:

Dear Tom:  In order for me, or any other dentist to evaluate you and tell you that you have, or do not have periodontal disease, a picture is not enough, especially when it is out of focus.  A proper physical

2012-02-03 advise...:

Dear Tom:  I am so sorry for your pain and I surely understand your concern.  There is no clear cut answer for the situation.  However, there is common sense and human decency.  The right thing to do is

2012-01-25 Valplast partial:

Dear Stephanie:  I am not a fan of the valplast denture as final treatment.  I is a great provisional (temporary) denture, but the traditional cast removable partial denture is still a superior final prosthesis

2011-12-28 Lingual Nerve Damage:

Dear Leigh:  I am sorry for the delay.  I was on vacation and forgot to note that.  Nevertheless, I am sorry to hear about your problem.  Unfortunately, it is common enough and this is one of the reasons

2011-11-28 Removal of silver filling:

Dear Debra:  Just answered the same question on WebMD and I copied it here:    It is, unfortunately, quite common to have terrible pain following the replacement of an amalgam restoration with a large

 

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