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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.

2012-05-14 Collapsed Bite:

Dear Carrie:  Believe it or not, your question DOES make sense to me.  It is actually a very common event.  When premolar teeth are extracted and the front teeth are moved back, on some individuals, a

2012-05-10 Bad/Weird Taste in Mouth after surgery:

Dear Jerr:  It is not uncommon to have a bad taste in the mouth as the tissues are healing.  You are tasting the blood and tissue fluid that are present at the site.  Make sure that you are brushing properly

2012-05-08 Crown to be placed on extracted teeth dame day they are extracted:

Dear A:  I am sorry to hear about your troubles.  They are far too common.  It is difficult for me to give you any kind of advise, since I cannot examine you and your X-rays.  However, placing a provisional

2012-05-07 Upper denture reline:

Dear Mary:  Sorry for the delay.  It has been a very busy week.  It is actually difficult to reline only a part of a denture, however, if the dentist is skilled, it can be done.  The problem is that the

2012-04-30 Speech issues following front crowns:

Dear Jen:  My first instinct was to give you a very short answer:  You are correct!  I will elaborate, though...  The length of the front teeth DOES determine your ability to say the "S" and "Sh" sounds

 

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