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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.

2010-03-07 1 yr. follow-up after implants:

Dear Simon: Any human endeavor in medicine and dentistry requires careful follow up and maintenance. Since I do not know what type of implants were placed, why you lost the teeth in the first place, how

2010-03-05 Orthodontics:

Dear Rachel: It is not uncommon to have a situation such as yours. If you are very young, the body will keep remodeling and changing over time and slowly will accept the new position of the teeth. This

2010-03-04 permanent teeth not erupting:

Dear Kim: It is very difficult for me, or anyone who has not examined your daughter and her X-rays and other information to advise you. However, I can recommend a course of action you might want to follow:

2010-03-02 hydrogen peroxide:

Dear Lee: You would be very hard pressed to find dentists who recommend using hydrogen peroxide as a mouth wash. Most dental pathologists would go as far as urging you to NEVER use it intraorally! We

2010-03-01 teeth reshaping:

Dear Amarie: It is a real shame that after all the treatment, the teeth moved and you are unhappy with the final result. There are only two options here: 1. Go to your current dentist and have him/her

 

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