Long Island Dental Implants | Suffolk County Dental Implants

Dental Implants Long Island

2010-01-23T16:38:00.000-08:00

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Bone Loss and Facial changes Associated with Tooth Loss

2009-04-26T07:39:00.000-07:00

People considering dental implants on Long Island have many considerations. There are a number of options to replace missing teeth on Long Island. These can include fixed and removable bridges as well as dental implants Long Island. One major advantage of dental implants is that they preserve bone. When teeth are lost, the loss of the tooth root results in a lack of stimulation to the bone. The lack of stimulation results in a withering or atrophy of the bone. The video below shows the facial changes that occur when teeth are lost and are not replaced.

People considering Long Island dental implants, or Suffolk County dental implants, or what some people call Long Island tooth root implants are invited to call the premier periodotist on Long Island, Dr. David Scharf at (631)661-6633

Laser Periodontist Long Island

2009-04-15T17:07:00.001-07:00

Long Island Periodontist Dr. David Scharf uses a laser to treat gum disease rather tan a scalpel. For people who need a periodontist on Long Island this video has important information.

Long Island Periodontist Reveals the Secret to Treating Gum

2009-04-11T19:59:00.000-07:00

Watch this video to learn how to treat gum disease with a laser.

Long Island Periodontist Uses a Laser
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Long Island Dental Implants and Periodontist

2009-04-04T19:30:00.000-07:00

The link below is for a nice site discussing laser periodontal therapy. People on who need a periodontist on Long Island should learn about lasrr perio therapy to avoid cut and stitch gum surgery.

Long Island Periodontist

Cleaning Dental Implants on Long Island

2009-04-01T19:05:00.000-07:00

Dental implants need to be cleaned just like natural teeth.
although some research demonstrates that implants are less likely to get bone loss from plaque, thorough cleaning daily is advised.

Proper cleaning of dental implants involves both brushing and something in between the implants. Either floss, or brushes or toothpicks. If one only flosses and does not clean in between the implants plaque will accumulate where they are not cleaned.

Mouth rinses, while helpful do no replace mechanical oral hygiene.

Profession cleaning of dental implants is also important. the frequency should be anywhere from 3-12 months depending on the individual. Hard calculus can form on the implant surface and this can increase the rate of calculus accumulation. For more information on dental implants on Long Island visit Dr. Scharf on the web.

Replacing Missing Teeth with Dental Implants on Long Island

2009-03-25T06:28:00.001-07:00

For people on Long Island Considering dental implants this slide show is a must see. It discusses the most common questions people have about dental implants.

Replacing Missing Teeth with Dental Implants on Long Island

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Replacing Missing Teeth with Dental Implants on Long Island

2009-03-23T17:36:00.001-07:00

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Replacing Missing Teeth with Dental Implants on Long Island

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A Patients experience with Laser Periodontal therapy on Long Island

2009-03-22T07:31:00.001-07:00

Periodontist Long Island Discusses Alternative to Gum Surgery

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A patient discusses his experience with the gum laser

2009-03-21T15:09:00.000-07:00

Am I a Candidate for Dental Implants on Long Island

2009-03-18T13:59:00.000-07:00

Dental Implants To Hold A Lower Denture : Dental Implants on Long Island

2009-03-16T13:32:00.001-07:00

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Dental Implants To Hold A Lower Denture

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Dental Implants To Hold A Lower Denture

2009-03-15T18:34:00.001-07:00

Call Dr. Scharf today at (631)661-6633 to see if you are a good candidate for an implant denture.

Dental Implants To Hold A Lower Denture

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2009-03-02T12:38:00.000-08:00

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Long Island Dental Implants versus a Tooth Supported Bridge

2009-02-27T17:58:00.000-08:00

Long Island Dental Implant to Replace a Missing Tooth

2009-02-22T18:59:00.000-08:00

Replacing a Single Tooth

If you are missing a single tooth, one implant and a crown can replace it. A Long Island dental implant replaces both the lost natural tooth and its root.

What are the advantages of a single-tooth implant over a bridge?
A dental implant provides several advantages over other tooth replacement options. In addition to looking and functioning like a natural tooth, a dental implant replaces a single tooth without sacrificing the health of neighboring teeth. The other common treatment for the loss of a single tooth, a tooth-supported fixed bridge, requires that adjacent teeth be ground down to support the cemented bridge.

Because a dental implant will replace your tooth root, the bone is better preserved. With a bridge, some of the bone that previously surrounded the tooth begins to resorb (deteriorate). Dental implants integrate with your jawbone, helping to keep the bone healthy and intact.

In the long term, a single implant can be more esthetic and easier to keep clean than a bridge. Gums can recede around a bridge, leaving a visible defect when the metal base or collar of the bridge becomes exposed. Resorbed bone beneath the bridge can lead to an unattractive smile. And, the cement holding the bridge in place can wash out, allowing bacteria to decay the teeth that anchor the bridge.

How will the implant be placed?
First, the implant, which looks like a screw or cylinder, is placed into your jaw. Over the next two to six months, the implant and the bone are allowed to bond together to form an anchor for your artificial tooth. During this time, a temporary tooth replacement option can be worn over the implant site.

Often, a second step of the procedure is necessary to uncover the implant and attach an extension. This small metal post, called an abutment, completes the foundation on which your new tooth will be placed. Your gums will be allowed to heal for a couple of weeks following this procedure.

There are some implant systems (one-stage) that do not require this second step. These systems use an implant which already has the extension piece attached. Dr .Scharf will advise you on which system is best for you.

Finally, a replacement tooth called a crown will be created for you by your dentist and attached to the abutment. After a short time, you will experience restored confidence in your smile and your ability to chew and speak. Dental implants are so natural-looking and feeling, you may forget you ever lost a tooth.

What are the options for replacing a missing tooth on Long Island? | Denal Implants Long Island

2009-02-19T05:07:00.000-08:00

Options for Replacing a Missing Tooth

When tooth is lost the individual faces many choices. The first choice is should I replace the missing tooth? The second is what is the best way to replace it? In making these decisions there are many factors to consider and research data to be evaluated.

There are three basic ways to replace missing teeth.

These include:

1) Removable partial dentures
2) Tooth supported bridges and
3) Implant supported teeth.

Removable partial dentures have metal clasps that clip onto teeth to hold the device in the mouth. Patients need to take these in and out for cleaning after eating.

Tooth supported bridges rely on the adjacent teeth for support. The teeth next to the missing tooth space are ground down and the bridge is cemented onto them. This bridge does not come in and out and relies on the integrity of the adjacent teeth for support.

Dental implants. The final method of tooth replacement is the dental implant, which is a replacement for the root of a tooth. The implant is placed where the root of the missing tooth used to be. The replacement root is then used to attach a replacement tooth.

Tooth replacement options is continued.

Long Island Dental Implant FAQ

2009-02-14T07:58:00.000-08:00

Dr. David Scharf (631) 661-6633 a Periodontist in Suffolk County has a dental implant FAQ

What are dental implants?

Beginning in the 1950s researchers observed that the metal titanium, and some other materials, formed a very strong bond to surrounding bone, a process termed "osseointegration."

After years of careful research and study, dental implants (titanium cylinders placed into the jawbone to support replacement teeth) were refined with high success rates. There are now patients who have had implant supported teeth for more than twenty-five years.

Thus osseointegration began a revolution in dentistry, and at last, an answer to the many problems associated with missing teeth.

Why should you consider dental implants?

If you, like millions of Americans, have lost one or more teeth, you may be all too familiar with the unpleasant consequences. For many, missing teeth lead to an unattractive smile, embarrassment from loose dentures, and pain or difficulty with eating.

Traditional dentistry can provide replacements for missing teeth using bridges, removable partials and dentures; however, each of these has its problems.

Bridgework usually involves altering natural teeth to provide a stable foundation for support of replacement teeth. Partials and dentures can, at times, be very unstable leading to denture sores or speech difficulties.

Another little known problem associated with tooth loss is a process known as "atrophy," a shrinking of the jawbone that can progress relentlessly over the years. Bone atrophy not only affects jaw function, but can cause adverse facial cosmetic changes.

Because of the remarkable advances in dentistry in recent years, dental implants offer an effective solution to many of these problems.

How are Dental Implant Placed?

Dental implants are usually completed in two phases.

Phase #1 is the actual implant placement, a process generally performed in the office with local anesthesia or light sedation to help make the patient more comfortable. Using precise, gentle surgical techniques, the implants are placed into the jawbone for 3 to 6 months while osseointegration (bonding to bone) takes place. This helps ensure a strong, solid foundation for replacement teeth. During this time, temporary bridges or dentures may be used to minimize any cosmetic or chewing inconvenience.

Phase #2 involves creating and attaching the new tooth or teeth to the anchored implant(s) in your jaw. Dental implants can replace a single tooth, several teeth or complete dentures. Your dentist can recommend the best choice for you.

What are some of the benefits of dental implants?

Dental implants are an effective, safe and predictable solution to the problems resulting from missing teeth. Many patients report exciting benefits from dental implants, such as:
• Replacement teeth look, feel and function like natural teeth
• Improved taste and appetite
• Improved cosmetic appearance
• The ability to chew without pain or gum irritation
• Improved quality of life

One additional and very important benefit can be the reduction or elimination of bone atrophy or shrinkage, commonly associated with loss of teeth.

Dental implants are truly a revolution, solving an age old problem safely and predictably. Implant dentistry can change the smiles and lives of millions for years to come.

Dental Implant Long Island | Tooth Replacement Options

2009-02-04T09:03:00.000-08:00

When tooth is lost the individual faces many choices. The first choice is should I replace the missing tooth? The second is what is the best way to replace it? In making these decisions there are many factors to consider and research data to be evaluated.

There are three basic ways to replace missing teeth.

These include:

1) Removable partial dentures
2) Tooth supported bridges and
3) Implant supported teeth.

Removable partial dentures have metal clasps that clip onto teeth to hold the device in the mouth. Patients need to take these in and out for cleaning after eating.

Tooth supported bridges rely on the adjacent teeth for support. The teeth next to the missing tooth space are ground down and the bridge is cemented onto them. This bridge does not come in and out and relies on the integrity of the adjacent teeth for support.

Dental implants. The final method of tooth replacement is the dental implant, which is a replacement for the root of a tooth. The implant is placed where the root of the missing tooth used to be. The replacement root is then used to attach a replacement tooth.

Should I Replace a Missing Tooth?

There are a number of studies reporting on survival of teeth next to missing tooth spaces. These studies look at the survival of the teeth next to the missing tooth space in cases where the missing tooth is replaced and the missing tooth is not replaced. Studies show that there is a significant loss of adjacent teeth if the missing tooth is not replaced. Tooth replacements with fixed bridges attached to teeth improves the survival of the teeth compared to no replacement.

When removable partial dentures are used to replace missing teeth, the failure of the adjacent teeth is much higher than if there was no replacement, or if the replacement was with a tooth supported bridge. Patients who do not replace missing teeth may experience shifting of teeth, spaces opening between teeth (resulting in food impaction), collapse of the bite, alterations in their chewing ability, TMJ pain, and trauma to the remaining teeth. People sometimes don’t replace teeth that are “in the back” of the mouth because no one sees them. The back teeth are needed to support the bite and grind up food. We can all swallow food that is not chewed thoroughly, but this compromises the nutrition we extract from our diet. When enough back teeth are lost the front teeth can start to flare or become “buck teeth” as they carry forces in excess of what they were designed for.

Let’s look at some of the data from scientific studies that look at replacing missing teeth.

VA Medical Center Longitudinal Study Shugars JADA 1998

19% of adjacent teeth failed if the space was untreated
10% failed if the space was treated with a tooth supported bridge
30% failed if the space was treated with a removable partial denture

Permanente Dental Associates looked at 317 patients who wore tooth supported fixed bridges for an average of 6.7 years and removable partial dentures for an average of 4.2 years. Their findings:

13% of adjacent teeth failed if the space was untreated
7% failed if treated with a tooth supported bridge
17% failed if treated with a removable partial denture

Truman Medical Center, 8.6 years tooth supported bridge and 7 years observation for removable partial dentures

12% of adjacent teeth failed if untreated
7% failed if treated with a tooth supported bridge
22% failed if treated with a removable partial denture

In conclusion, we can see the following:

There is significant loss of adjacent teeth (ranging from 12%-19%) if the missing tooth is not replaced.
Tooth supported bridges improve the survival rate, with abutment tooth loss from 7%-10% at 6.7 and 8.6 years.
Removable partial dentures increase abutment tooth failure rate ranging from 17% to 30% at 4.2 to 7 years.
There is no significant difference in the statistics of the various studies.

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Long Island Dental Implants Versus Dentures

2009-01-30T20:32:00.000-08:00

It is estimated that 22% of Americans will have lost all of their teeth by the age of 65

Maybe you are among those who have resigned themselves to dentures. For years, dentures were the only option. Whether you have lost teeth to gum disease, decay or accident, there is now an alternative to dentures that you should consider. You may replace your teeth with dental implants. As well, implants give you the option of affixing your dentures in a permanent manner.

Why should you consider implants over the customary mouth full of dentures?

* Long Island Dental implants look and feel like your natural teeth.
* Implants don’t slip and slide out of place.
* There is no need to remove your teeth for cleaning. You care for implants Suffolk County in the same manner you would care for your natural teeth.
* You can avoid the discomfort of typical dentures. There is no fear of getting something lodged beneath a denture plate, no painful mouth sores where the dentures rub, and no soreness from the muscles of your cheeks and tongue having to adjust to keep your dentures in place.
* Implants Long Island won’t change your speech patterns as they will not move in your mouth as you speak.
* With implants, you will feel free to smile with confidence.

What type of specialist do I have to see for implants?

Many different types of dentists place dental implants. A Periodontist is an excellent choice for dental implant placement. They have a wide range of training in the areas of surgery and prosthetics, and their ability to manage the gum tissue is second to none. BE CAREFUL who places your implants. Lots of general dentists are taking weekend courses and start “practicing” on their patients Monday morning.

With the increase in patient demand for dental implants, there are plenty of options in materials, as well. A dentist will be able to evaluate your needs and determine the best type of implant for your situation.

Is the procedure more involved for implants than for dentures?
The process of getting implants might be slightly more involved for implants than for dentures. It does involve surgery. For most patients, however, that surgery can be done under local anesthetic right from the chair in the dentist’s office. Many denture wearers also find themselves having to undergo surgery prior to being able to wear dentures. Tooth extractions and bone grafting might be necessary in either case, depending on the current state of your oral health.

The number one advantage to implants is that they are a near-permanent solution to tooth loss. Most patients can expect to have their implants for life. Continued gum and bone deterioration often make it necessary to replace dentures in subsequent years and the comfort level for denture wearers is never as high as for those who have implants. Patients comment that it’s “just like having teeth again.”
If you do have remaining healthy teeth, implants give you the option of leaving those teeth and only replacing those that are missing. The gum and bone will not wear away with implants the way it continues to do with dentures. This is why dentures are a continual source of frustration for many wearers. The perfect fit, if you get close at all, is not likely to last more than a couple of years as the underlying structure of bone continues to degenerate when teeth are removed.

Sounds good, but it is affordable?

Those who have received dental inplants Long Island agree that the initial cost for implants, which is higher than for dentures, is well worth it. Aside from the comfort and confidence you will receive from having teeth that look and feel naturally yours, you will not have the continued expense of messy adhesives and cleaning products that come with dentures. As well, most dentures have to be replaced one or more times because of changes in gums and bone density. Many wearers have to go through several pair just to get a good initial fit. Of course, we’ve all heard the stories of dentures being lost or inadvertently thrown out, a worry you won’t have with dental implants. Find an experienced dentist who specializes in dental implants and you can avoid the excessive fees you might otherwise pay.

In short, dentures will continue to cost you, in more ways than one, for years to come. Suffolk County Implants are expected to last a lifetime. Visit Dental Implants Suffolk County for more great information

Dental Implants | Long Island | Suffolk County | Dental Inplants

2009-01-23T10:50:00.000-08:00

Watch this video to see how dental implants Long Island can hold a lower denture. Dr. Scharf is a Long Island Peridontist who has helped thousands of patients feel and function better with implants. Call (631)661-6633 for an evaluation.

Dental Implants Suffolk County are incredible for helping to restore comfort and function.

2009-01-20T18:13:00.000-08:00

Replacing a Single Tooth
If you are missing a single tooth, one implant and a crown can replace it. A dental implant replaces both the lost natural tooth and its root.

What are the advantages of a single-tooth implant over a bridge?
A dental implant Suffolk County provides several advantages over other tooth replacement options. In addition to looking and functioning like a natural tooth, a dental implant replaces a single tooth without sacrificing the health of neighboring teeth. The other common treatment for the loss of a single tooth, a tooth-supported fixed bridge, requires that adjacent teeth be ground down to support the cemented bridge.

Because a dental implant will replace your tooth root, the bone is better preserved. With a bridge, some of the bone that previously surrounded the tooth begins to resorb (deteriorate). Dental implants integrate with your jawbone, helping to keep the bone healthy and intact.

In the long term, a single implant can be more esthetic and easier to keep clean than a bridge. Gums can recede around a bridge, leaving a visible defect when the metal base or collar of the bridge becomes exposed. Resorbed bone beneath the bridge can lead to an unattractive smile. And, the cement holding the bridge in place can wash out, allowing bacteria to decay the teeth that anchor the bridge.

How will the implant be placed?
First, the implant, which looks like a screw or cylinder, is placed into your jaw. Over the next two to six months, the implant and the bone are allowed to bond together to form an anchor for your artificial tooth. During this time, a temporary tooth replacement option can be worn over the implant site.

Often, a second step of the procedure is necessary to uncover the implant and attach an extension. This small metal post, called an abutment, completes the foundation on which your new tooth will be placed. Your gums will be allowed to heal for a couple of weeks following this procedure.

There are some implant systems (one-stage) that do not require this second step. These systems use an implant which already has the extension piece attached. Your periodontist will advise you on which system is best for you.

Finally, a replacement tooth called a crown will be created for you by your dentist and attached to the abutment. After a short time, you will experience restored confidence in your smile and your ability to chew and speak. Dental implants are so natural-looking and feeling, you may forget you ever lost a tooth.

Dental Implant Long Island | Dental Implants Suffolk County

2009-01-15T19:17:00.000-08:00

What is the difference between a tooth supported bridge and a tooth replaced by Long Island Dental Implants. Here is the recipe for success.

Periodontal

2009-01-14T09:05:00.000-08:00

In yesterday's New York Times Jane Brody wrote an article entitled "New Thinking on How to Protect the Heart." In it she mentions how elevated levels of a marker called C reactive protein is a significant risk factor for heart attack. She also discusses the effect of periodontal or gum inflammation has on health. Studies in the periodontal literature have shown over and over again that if you take a patient with periodontal disease and high levels of C reactive protein and treat their periodontal disease the levels of C reactive protein reduce. Wow. The mouth really is attached to the rest of the body. The old thinking was that neglecting the teeth only resulted in a loss of teeth. The new reality is that neglecting the mouth may result in loss of days of your life!! I have copied the whole article below for you. Stay warm and Happy New Year. To learn about laser periodontal therapy visit LILASERPERIO.COM

Personal Health
New Thinking on How to Protect the Heart
The New York Times
By JANE E. BRODY
Published: January 12, 2009

If last week’s column convinced you that surgery may not be the best way to avoid a heart attack or sudden cardiac death, the next step is finding out what can work as well or better to protect your heart.

Many measures are probably familiar: not smoking, controlling cholesterol and blood pressure, exercising regularly and staying at a healthy weight. But some newer suggestions may surprise you.

It is not that the old advice, like eating a low-fat diet or exercising vigorously, was bad advice; it was based on the best available evidence of the time and can still be very helpful. But as researchers unravel the biochemical reasons for most heart attacks, the advice for avoiding them is changing.

And, you’ll be happy to know, the new suggestions for both diet and exercise are less rigid. The food is tasty, easy to prepare and relatively inexpensive, and you don’t have to sweat for an hour a day to reap the benefits of exercise.

The well-established risk factors for heart disease remain intact: high cholesterol, high blood pressure, smoking, diabetes, abdominal obesity and sedentary living. But behind them a relatively new factor has emerged that may be even more important as a cause of heart attacks than, say, high blood levels of artery-damaging cholesterol.

That factor is C-reactive protein, or CRP, a blood-borne marker of inflammation that, along with coagulation factors, is now increasingly recognized as the driving force behind clots that block blood flow to the heart. Yet patients are rarely tested for CRP, even if they already have heart problems.

Even in people with normal cholesterol, if CRP is elevated, the risk of heart attack is too, said Dr. Michael Ozner, medical director of the Cardiovascular Prevention Institute of South Florida. He thinks that when people have their cholesterol checked, they should also be tested for high-sensitivity CRP.

Diet Revisited

The new dietary advice is actually based on a rather old finding that predates the mantra to eat a low-fat diet. In the Seven Countries Study started in 1958 and first published in 1970, Dr. Ancel Keys of the University of Minnesota and co-authors found that heart disease was rare in the Mediterranean and Asian regions where vegetables, grains, fruits, beans and fish were the dietary mainstays. But in countries like Finland and the United States where plates were typically filled with red meat, cheese and other foods rich in saturated fats, heart disease and cardiac deaths were epidemic.

The finding resulted in the well-known advice to reduce dietary fat and especially saturated fats (those that are firm at room temperature), and to replace these harmful fats with unsaturated ones like vegetable oils. What was missed at the time and has now become increasingly apparent is that the heart-healthy Mediterranean diet is not really low in fat, but its main sources of fat — olive oil and oily fish as well as nuts, seeds and certain vegetables — help to prevent heart disease by improving cholesterol ratios and reducing inflammation.

Virtues Confirmed

It was not until 1999 that the value of a traditional Mediterranean diet was confirmed, when the Lyon Diet Heart Study compared the effects of a Mediterranean-style diet with one that the American Heart Association recommended for patients who had survived a first heart attack.

The study found that within four years, the Mediterranean approach reduced the rates of heart disease recurrence and cardiac death by 50 to 70 percent when compared with the heart association diet.

Several subsequent studies have confirmed the virtues of the Mediterranean approach. For example, a study among more than 3,000 men and women in Greece, published in 2004 by Dr. Christina Chrysohoou of the University of Athens, found that adhering to a Mediterranean diet improved six markers of inflammation and coagulation, including CRP, white blood cell count and fibrinogen.

The same year Kim T. B. Knoops, a nutritionist at Wageningen University in the Netherlands, and co-authors published a study showing that among men and women ages 70 to 90, those who followed a Mediterranean diet and other healthful practices, like not smoking, had a 50 percent lower rate of deaths from heart disease and all causes.

“The Mediterranean diet is one people can stick to,” said Dr. Ozner, author of “The Miami Mediterranean Diet” and “The Great American Heart Hoax” (BenBella, 2008). “The food is delicious, and the ingredients can be found in any grocery store.

“You should make most of the food yourself,” Dr. Ozner added. “When the diet is stripped of lots of processed foods, you ratchet down inflammation. Among my patients, the compliance rate — those who adopt the diet and stick with it — is greater than 90 percent.”

Among foods that help to reduce the inflammatory marker CRP are cold-water fish like salmon, tuna and mackerel; flax seed; walnuts; and canola oil and margarine based on canola oil. Fish oil capsules are also effective. Dr. Ozner recommends cooking with canola oil and using more expensive and aromatic olive oil for salads.

Other aspects of the Mediterranean diet — vegetables, fruits and red wine (or purple grape juice) — are helpful as well. Their antioxidant properties help prevent the formation of artery-damaging LDL cholesterol.

Other Steps

Several recent studies have linked periodontal disease to an increased risk of heart disease, most likely because gum disease causes low-grade chronic inflammation. So good dental hygiene, with regular periodontal cleanings, can help protect your heart as well as your teeth.

Reducing chronic stress is another important factor. The Interheart study, which examined the effects of stress in more than 27,000 people, found that stress more than doubled the risk of heart attacks.

Dr. Joel Okner, a cardiologist in Chicago, and Jeremy Clorfene, a cardiac psychologist, the authors of “The No Bull Book on Heart Disease” (Sterling, 2009), note that getting enough sleep improves the ability to manage stress.

Practicing the relaxation response once or twice a day by breathing deeply and rhythmically in a quiet place with eyes closed and muscles relaxed can help cool the hottest blood. Other techniques Dr. Ozner recommends include meditation, prayer, yoga, self-hypnosis, laughter, taking a midday nap, getting a dog or cat, taking up a hobby and exercising regularly.

He noted that in a 1996 study, just 15 minutes of exercise five days a week decreased the risk of cardiac death by 46 percent.

Even very brief bouts of exercise can be helpful. A British study published in the current American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that accumulating short bouts — just three minutes each — of brisk walking for a total of 30 minutes a day improved several measures of cardiac risk as effectively as one continuous 30-minute session.

Dental Implants Long Island to Hold a Lower Denture | Dental Implants Suffolk County

2009-01-09T08:59:00.000-08:00

Dental Implants are incredible for holding a lower denture. Dental implants fuse with the bone and hold a lower denture so that you do not need adhesive or glue. These allow people to chew, and laugh with comfort and confidence. To see pictures of dental implants visit Dr. Scharf's web site or call (631)661-6633 for an appointment to see if implants are for you.

Dental Implants Long Island | Dr. Scharf (631)661-6633 | Dental Implants Commack

2009-01-04T16:10:00.000-08:00

Some videos on Dental Implants for you.

Dental Implants Long Island | Dr. Scharf (631)661-6633 | Dental Implants Commack

2009-01-04T16:04:00.000-08:00

When teeth are lost the bone that holds the teeth in is lost as well. This leads to the facial changes found with tooth loss. Dental Implants on Long Island or Dental Implants Commack can stimulate the bone and stop the bone loss. To see if you are a candidate for dental implants on Long Island call Dr. Scharf at (631)661-6633 or visit him on the web at

What are Dental Implants Long Island | Dental Implants Suffolk County

2008-12-31T09:59:00.000-08:00

Dental implants are designed to provide a foundation for replacement teeth which look, feel, and function like natural teeth. The person who has lost teeth regains the ability to eat virtually anything and can smile with confidence, knowing that teeth appear natural and that facial contours will be preserved. The implants themselves are tiny titanium posts, which are placed into the jawbone where teeth are missing. The bone bonds with the titanium, creating a strong foundation for artificial teeth. In addition, implants can help preserve facial structure, preventing the bone deterioration which occurs when teeth are missing.

Dental implants are changing the way people live! With them, people are rediscovering the comfort and confidence to eat, speak, laugh and enjoy life. Dental implant use has been exploding in recent years and for good reason. They are among the most predictable and long lasting methods to replace missing teeth. Dental implants allow for a missing tooth to be replaced without having to grind down the adjacent teeth. They act to stimulate the bone where a tooth has been lost and prevent bone resorption in these areas.

Dr. Scharf has received extensive training in implantology. He has been successfully placing implants since 1988 and through continuing education, is abreast of the most current information on implant dentistry. As recognition of his expertise in the area of dental implants, Dr. Scharf is a faculty member in the Department of Implant Dentistry at New York University College of Dentistry. As Clinical Assistant Professor, he trains dental specialists in placing and restoring dental implants.

There are 4 phases to implant treatment. They are:

1. Diagnosis and treatment planning.

Many patients are concerned because they want dental implants, but do not know if they are a good candidate for implants. This will be determined by Dr. Scharf and your dentist. If, like many others, you feel implant dentistry is the choice for you, we ask that you undergo a dental/radiographic examination and health history In addition to standard dental radiographs, Dr. Scharf uses a highly sophisticated imaging program called Simplant. Simplant allows Dr. Scharf to analyze CAT scan data directly on the computer and simulate implant placement before any treatment takes place. This sophisticated technology allows Dr. Scharf to determine your body’s ability to support a dental implant before any treatment takes place. He can analyze bone density and volume very accurately. This helps to assure many years of comfort and function from your dental implants.

These are actual screen shots from the sophisticated Simplant imaging software.

Following the diagnostic phase Dr. Scharf will work closely with your dentist to formulate your treatment plan. He will then present his findings to you during a treatment conference. Your specific needs and considerations will be addressed by your doctor. Your questions and concerns are important to us and our team will work with you very closely to help make your procedure a success. We will also discuss fees and insurance at this time. There are many types of insurance plans, and coverage for implants is varied. We will be happy to assist you in obtaining any benefits to which you may be entitled.

2. Implant Placement

The implants are titanium posts that are inserted into the bone. Implants act as tooth root substitutes. The implant only replaces the root of the missing tooth. The gum and bone is made numb with a local anesthetic. The implant is gently inserted into the bone where it will undergo a process called osseointegration. This means that the bone grows onto the surface of the implant. This takes between 6-12 weeks in most instances depending on the condition of the bone. Sometimes the implants are submerged under the gum during this healing phase. Sometimes they are left exposed flush with the gum. If they are submerged, then a second procedure will be needed to expose the implant after it has integrated with the. If the implant was not submerged, the prosthetic phase can begin once osseointegration is complete. Many times a single tooth can be replaced with 3 visits and only 8 weeks of time.


1. Bone is exposed through small incision.	2. Numbed area is prepared for insertion of post.	3. Implant post is gently inserted.	4. Post in its final position.	5. Sutures are applied to aid healing.	6. Osseo-integration process begins.

3. Implant Uncovering

If the implants were submerged at the time of placement, a second procedure will be needed to expose the implants. This is minor procedure in which a small incision is made in the gum in the area of the dental implants. A titanium healing abutment is placed on top of the implant and the gum is sutured around it. The prosthetic phase can usually begin in 2-3 weeks time.


1. Submerged abutments are exposed through small incision.	2. Healing caps are inserted into existing posts.	3. Gums are sutured around healing caps.	4. After 2-3 weeks, area is ready for prosthetic phase.

4. Prosthetic Phase

Your dentist will make the replacement teeth that are held in place be the dental implants. This will take varying lengths of time depending on the type of restoration planned. Your dentist will discuss this with you before treatment begins. Your implant restoration may be cemented onto the implants, or it may be screwed into place. Implants can be used to replace a single tooth, a segment of missing teeth, or a whole arch of missing teeth. Implants can also be used to secure a loose denture.


Single tooth implant.	Multiple single-tooth implants in same jaw.


Implant-Supported Lower Denture	Implant-Supported Upper Denture	Multiple-Tooth Dental Implant

5. Maintenance Phase

Just like natural teeth or like the finest automobile, dental implants need ongoing maintenance if you are to realize their full benefit over many decades. This will include proper care at home as well as professional maintenance. Dr. Scharf will work closely with your dentist to custom tailor your maintenance program to your specific needs.

Most patients experience minimal disruption to their daily lives when undergoing dental implant treatment. Most people never have to walk around without teeth during the entire process. This will be discussed with you before any treatment takes place. We believe in no surprises!!

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Gum Disease and Diabetes

2008-12-23T11:23:00.000-08:00

Many people who lose their teeth to gum disease also have gum disease and or diabetes. This article is from Dec 2008 Journal of the American Medical Association.
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JAMA Dec 2008 issue
©2008 American Medical Association. All rights reserved. (Reprinted) JAMA, December 3, 2008—Vol 300, No. 21 2471

Studies Probe Oral Health–Diabetes Link

Tracy Hampton, PhD

PHYSICIANS AND DENTISTS HAVE

long known that the health of an individual’s mouth can have significant effects on the health of the rest

of the body. The link between periodontal disease and heart disease is one of the most commonly known associations, but researchers are finding many more medical reasons to maintain good oral hygiene.

Diabetes, the focus of much attention lately due to its rising incidence, appears to have a particularly close

relationship with conditions within the oral cavity. This relationship seems to go both ways—diabetes can

lead to unwanted changes in the gums and periodontal tissues, and periodontal diseases—including

gingivitis and severe periodontitis— can make it more difficult to control diabetes.

TWO-WAY CONNECTION

A number of recent studies have highlighted the give-and-take relationship between diabetes and oral health (Taylor GW and Borgnakke WS. Oral Dis. 2008;14[3]:191-203). Periodontal disease worsens diabetes when bacteria released into the bloodstream contribute to inflammation.

“There are significant data now to support that if a person has diabetes and they also have periodontal disease that is left untreated, it is very difficult to gain glycemic control of that patient,” said Maria Ryan, DDS, PhD, professor of oral biology and pathology, and director of clinical research at the School of Dental Medicine at Stony Brook University in New York.

For example, an analysis of data from the first National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES I) revealed that individuals with periodontal disease were twice as likely to develop diabetes as persons without periodontal disease (Demmer RT et al. Diabetes Care. 2008;31[7]:1373- 1379). Another prospective study, of Pima Indians, a population with a very high rate of type 2 diabetes, found that periodontal disease was a strong predictor of mortality from diabetic nephropathy (Saremi R et al. Diabetes Care. 2005;28[1]:27-32).

When tartar collects above the gumline, it becomes more difficult to thoroughly brush and clean between teeth. This can create conditions that lead to chronic inflammation and infection in the mouth. Researchers suspect that periodontitis may adversely affect glycemic control because the proinflammatory cytokines produced by the infection could enter the bloodstream from the gingival tissues and lead to the development of insulin resistance.

“Periodontal infection affects the health of the teeth and gums, but the body’s response to that infection, we believe, is systemic,” said George Taylor, DrPH, DMD, associate professor of dentistry at the Schools of Dentistry and Public Health at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.

These effects may be evident even before clinical diabetes is recognized. As Ryan noted, periodontal disease is associated with higher levels of insulin resistance, often a precursor of type 2 diabetes, as well as with higher levels of glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), which indicates suboptimal glycemic control of diabetes.

Diabetes can contribute to periodontal disease as well. “We also think that the body’s response to infection is exaggerated in people with diabetes—it makes them more susceptible to periodontal disease and makes it more severe,” said Taylor.

Studies looking at the effects of diabetes on periodontal disease have found that diabetes can weaken the connective tissue surrounding the gums and cause various adverse effects in the mouth. An analysis of NHANES III data indicates that women who develop gestational diabetes mellitus during pregnancy are at greater risk for developing periodontal disease than pregnant women who do not develop the condition (Novak KF et al. J Public Health Dent. 2006;66[3]:163-168).

Other oral problems associated with diabetes include salivary gland dysfunction, ulcers, infections, and dental caries. For example, lichen planus, a skin disorder that produces lesions in the mouth, is a condition associated with diabetes. Severe types of lichen planus involve painful ulcers that erode surface tissue. Diminished salivary flow and an increase in salivary glucose levels create an attractive environment for fungal infections such as thrush and oral candidiasis, which occurs more frequently among people with diabetes.

“There are a lot of oral complications of poorly controlled diabetes,” said Ryan. “If your blood glucose levels are high, it also gets into your saliva, which can increase cavities and increase risk of oral candidiasis or yeast infections,” she explained.

Therefore, proper care of the mouth may help patients with diabetes achieve better glycemic control, and appropriate management of diabetes may help prevent periodontal disease and other oral problems. However, while periodontal disease causes significant infection and inflammation of the tissues surrounding and supporting the teeth, individuals often do not know they have the condition because it is usually painless. Therefore, Taylor and others are advocating for a greater awareness of periodontal disease, particularly among physicians whose patients may not regularly visit the dentist.

LINKING HEALTH CARE

Because diabetes can adversely affect oral health and poor oral health can worsen diabetic complications, dentists and physicians are beginning to realize the need to work together to ensure the health of their patients.

“For the first time ever, the American Diabetes Association has recommended to the physician that they ask when their patients last saw a dentist, and if they have not been seen by a dentist in the past year that they should recommend an oral evaluation,” said Ryan. “It’s also important that the dentist inform the physician of any oral infection or inflammation that’s being managed,” she added.

While it is unclear how many physicians and dentists communicate with each other, “as you start to see more information coming out on these connections, more of the medical community is becoming involved in oral care,” said Ryan. For example, Ryan and other dental researchers were invited to speak in June at the American Diabetes Association’s Annual Scientific Sessions in San Francisco, Calif. In addition, Taylor noted that the dentists’ and physicians’ perspectives are also both being represented in continuing education courses.

Health insurers are also realizing the value of linking dental and oral health. For example, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan has created two referral forms, one from dentist to physician and the other from physician to dentist. The insurer also is incorporating preventive dental services into some medical plans.

However, many patients must deal with separate insurers when it comes to their dental and medical care. “Dentists are not reimbursed to screen for diabetes, so from the business side, they’d be spending time for services that cost them but that they’re not reimbursed for,” said Taylor. “The same happens with physicians,” he added.

Taylor noted that this situation highlights the need for more research on the benefits—including cost benefits—of linking medical and dental health. To that end, Taylor and others at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry are collaborating with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan on a research project quantifying the medical savings of good oral care in patients with diabetes.

“We’re looking at costs from submitted medical claims for diabetes patients— physician costs, facility costs, prescription costs—and analyzing what kind of dental services the patient received,” said Carl Stoel, DDS, a senior dental consultant at Blue Cross BlueShield of Michigan. The goal is to compare the medical costs of patients who receive little or no dental services with costs of those who receive routine dental care.

“So far, we’ve found that when diabetic patients are good dental patients, there’s a substantial savings onthe medical side,” Stoel noted.

Specifically, the study has found a cost savings in the range of 3% to 8% for individuals who were receiving regular dental care each year compared with those who were not recipients of any preventive or periodontal services. The cost savings that were seen related to the following diabetes related complications: peripheral vascular disease, coronary heart disease, congestive heart failure, cardiovascular disease, and chronic kidney disease. “I hope that our research will provide the evidence to show that it can make a difference if physicians identify patients at risk for periodontal disease,” said Taylor.

Because many adults have gingivitis or periodontitis, and the incidence of diabetes is increasing, researchers predict that the links between dental disease and diabetes will become even more evident in the years to come. Ongoing studies are anticipated to contribute additional information highlighting the importance of simultaneously treating periodontal disease and optimizing glycemic control to prevent diabetic complications and maintain oral health.

Oral Health Problems Linked to Diabetes

Patients with inadequate blood glucose control appear to develop periodontal disease

more often and more severely, and they lose more teeth than individuals who

have good control of their diabetes. According to the American Dental Association,

the most common oral health problems associated with diabetes are the

following:

• tooth decay

• periodontal disease

• salivary gland dysfunction

• fungal infections

• lichen planus and lichenoid reactions (inflammatory skin disease)

• infection and delayed healing

• taste impairment

Physicians can play a role in encouraging patients’ oral health by recommending

good maintenance of blood glucose levels, a well-balanced diet, good oral care

at home, and regular dental checkups. When glycemia has been difficult to control,

a physician might consider asking patients when they last saw their dentist

and whether periodontitis has been diagnosed.

MEDICAL NEWS & PERSPECTIVES

2472 JAMA, December 3, 2008—Vol 300, No. 21 (Reprinted) ©2008 American Medical Association. All rights reserved

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2008-12-18T19:37:00.000-08:00

This bride is losing her teeth. This video is funny as long as it is happening to someone else. At Dr. Scharf’s office we understand that people who have lost their teeth can feel insecure, embarrassed, and ashamed. Every day we help people like this woman replace their missing teeth on Long Island with comfortable, good looking, secure, affordable dental implants. To see if implants are right for you call us at (631)661-6633

Whoppi Goldberg and Gum Disease on The View | Dental Implants Long Island Suffolk County

2008-12-16T08:43:00.000-08:00

Whoppi Goldberg recently discussed her gum disease. She discussed on The View that the years of dental neglect have finally caught up with her. This does not have to happen to you. If you want to learn more about Long Island periodontal disease and gum disease treatment dental implants on Long Island and Suffolk County or treating gum disease with a periodontal laser on Long Island Suffolk Nassau and Queens follow these links. If you have questions about laser periodontal treatment visit the FAQ

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What are the Effects of a missing Tooth | Dental Implants Long Island Suffolk County

2008-12-12T14:01:00.000-08:00

What are the Effects of a missing tooth? Dental Implants Long Island | Suffolk County

Medical and Dental Effects Associated with Missing Teeth

* The link between the loss of teeth from gum disease and the increased risk of stroke and heart attack has been well researched. When the teeth are lost, the damage the gum disease created doesn’t go away. The body has been permanently weakened.
* Research at the University of Maryland Department of Nutrition shows that the “dietary quality and intake of certain nutrients was poorer among the group with self-perceived ill fitting dentures than those with natural teeth or will fitting dentures”.
* A recent study out of London found that food “rich in nutrients like nuts, apples and raw carrots could not be eaten easily for over 50%” of people with dentures.
* Research at the University Dental School in Ireland showed patients “reported a significant improvement in satisfaction and health related quality of as did patients who received” traditional dentures.

The importance of teeth has been well documented and Dr. Charles Mayo, renowned researcher who the world known Mayo Clinic is named for, was a huge advocate for oral health and its impact on total body health.
He stated way back in 1933, “The presence of dental health is important. Dentistry is distinctive health services and can extend human life ten years.”

10 years!! 10 years we are cheated out of when dental disease is present in our mouths. 10 years we are cheated out of when we are missing teeth.

Research Shows Us That There are Also
Emotion Effects of Missing Teeth

* Sadness or Depression associated with the loss
* Lowered self-confidence
* Poor self-image, dislike of appearance
* Holding hands over mouth out of fear your dentures will fly out
* Hiding the secret of having tooth loss
* Decrease or total avoidance of social situations
* WRINKLES and LOOKING YEARS OLDER than you really are

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2008-12-10T14:15:00.000-08:00

Dental Implants on Long Island can make a big difference in the stability of a denture. Watch this video t see how imp0lants can hold in a lower denture.
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Researchers report periodontal disease independently predicts new onset diabetes

2008-12-08T13:28:00.000-08:00

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Periodontal disease may be an independent predictor of incident Type 2 diabetes, according to a study by researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. While diabetes has long been believed to be a risk factor for periodontal infections, this is the first study exploring whether the reverse might also be true, that is, if periodontal infections can contribute to the development of diabetes. The full study findings are published in the July 2008 issue of Diabetes Care. The Mailman School of Public Health researchers studied over 9,000 participants without diabetes from a nationally representative sample of the U.S. population, 817 of whom went on to develop diabetes. They then compared the risk of developing diabetes over the next 20 years between people with varying degrees of periodontal disease and found that individuals with elevated levels of periodontal disease were nearly twice as likely to become diabetic in that 20 year timeframe. These findings remained after extensive multivariable adjustment for potential confounders including, but not limited to, age, smoking, obesity, hypertension, and dietary patterns.

"These data add a new twist to the association and suggest that periodontal disease may be there before diabetes," said Ryan T. Demmer, PhD, MPH, associate research scientist in the Department of Epidemiology at the Mailman School of Public Health and lead author. "We found that over two decades of follow-up, individuals who had periodontal disease were more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes later in life when compared to individuals without periodontal disease."

Also of interest, the researchers found that those study participants who had lost all of their teeth were at intermediate risk for incident diabetes. "This could be suggestive that the people who lost all of their teeth had a history of infection at some point, but subsequently lost their teeth and removed the source of infection," noted Dr. Demmer. "This is particularly interesting as it supports previous research originating from The Oral Infections and Vascular Disease Epidemiology Study (INVEST) which has shown that individuals lacking teeth are at intermediate risk for cardiovascular disease" said Moïse Desvarieux, MD, PhD, director of INVEST, associate professor and Inserm Chair of Excellence in the Department of Epidemiology at the Mailman School and senior author of the paper.

The contributory role of periodontal disease in the development of Type 2 diabetes is potentially of public health importance because of the prevalence of treatable periodontal diseases in the population and the pervasiveness of diabetes-associated morbidity and mortality. However, observes Dr. Demmer, more studies are needed both to determine whether gum disease directly contributes to type 2 diabetes and, from there, that treating the dental problem can prevent diabetes. In addition to Dr. Desvarieux, David R. Jacobs Jr., PhD, professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Community Health at the University of Minnesota, also contributed to the research.
Source: Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health

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2008-12-03T10:32:00.000-08:00

Indian Forces Battle Pockets of Militants

2008-11-28T07:43:00.000-08:00

I saw this headline in the New York Times today and thought about my friends in India. In 1995 I was invited to speak in Mumbai India. My topics ranged from cosmetic periodontal surgery to dental implants. What struck me was that the Indian people I met were so warm and gracious. Now their city is under siege like ours was on 9/11. My thought and prayers go out to my coleagues in Mumbai. It sort of gives new meaning to the word black friday.

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Dr. Scharf on "The Wellness Hour"

2008-10-31T20:34:00.000-07:00

Dr. Scharf recently appeared on "The Wellness Hour." He was interviewed on the topic "Who is a Candidate for Dental Implants." Here is part 1 of the interview. He discusses tooth replacement with dental implants. Dr. Scharf places dental implants on Long Island in Suffolk County. You can visit Dr. Scharf on the web at DrScharf.com You can call for an appointment at 631-661-6633

Meet Dr. Scharf

2008-10-31T20:26:00.001-07:00

Meet Periodontist David Scharf serving Long Island, Suffolk County and Babylon, New York (NY)

Dr. Scharf was raised in North Massapequa and graduated from Plainedge High School with honors. He attended both college and dental school at Boston University where he graduated cum laude. Dr. Scharf was enrolled in an accelerated honors program where he earned undergraduate and dental degrees in six years instead of the usual eight. He was one of only three students selected nationwide for this prestigious program. He was elected to Omicron Kappa Upsilon (the "Phi Beta Kappa" for dentists), and received the Boston University award for Excellence in Periodontology, the Boston University Predoctoral Prosthetic Award for Excellence in Prosthetics, and the Academy of General Dentistry Outstanding Senior Student Award, the Boston University Operative Dentistry Special Achievement Award, and the Quintessence Publishing Company Outstanding Senior Award for Excellence in Clinical Practice.

Following dental school, Dr. Scharf completed a year long General Practice Residency at The Long Island College Hospital in Brooklyn, New York. As a resident at this top New York program, he gained extensive clinical experience in such fields as prothodontics, periodontics, endodontics, orthodontics, oral surgery, management of the medically compromised patient, and general dentistry. This experience was completed by clinical rotations in the departments of general medicine, anesthesia, and emergency medicine.

While completing his residency, Dr. Scharf was asked to join a group practice in general dentistry in Plainview, New York. He feels the years he spent practicing family dentistry have given him a unique perspective as a specialist working together with general dentists to provide the best care for his patients.

Dr. Scharf returned to school full-time for specialty training in the field of Periodontics while continuing his general practice on a part-time basis. He was one of four dentists chosen out of over 200 applicants for the highly competitive position as a postdoctoral resident in Periodontics at New York University. He received exhaustive training and did extensive clinical research in the fields of both Periodontics and Implants. Dr. Scharf developed a new surgical technique for soft tissue ridge augmentation and his research has greatly simplified implant surgery. In May 1995 Dr. Scharf became a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. This was the culmination of years of preparation and involved both written and oral examinations. Nationwide, less than 25% of periodontists ever reach this level of achievement.

Dr. Scharf held the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor in Periodontics at New York University where he trained dental students in Periodontics. He held the position of Clinical Assistant Professor at the State University of New York at Stony Brook where he educated dentists training to be specialists in Periodontics. Dr. Scharf is currently a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Implant Dentistry at New York University. He is responsible for providing advanced implant training to other dental specialists.

Having published numerous articles in major dental journals in the fields of both Periodontics and Implants, Dr. Scharf is frequently called upon to lecture to his colleagues. He has lectured on the local, national and international level. In addition, he is the founder and President of the Integrated Dental Group, an organization he created to further the continuing dental education of local dentists. Dr. Scharf is committed to continuing his own education. He is one of a handful of dentists on all of Long Island with over 2000 hours of continuing education credits.

Dr. Scharf is known by his patients for his kind and gentle manner. He is especially good with apprehensive patients. His sense of humor and light touch puts patients at ease. Please visit the patient letters section of this site to read what Dr. Scharf’s patient have to say about their experience in his office. Dr. Scharf divides his time between his practice in Babylon, New York and his teaching and research responsibilities at New York University.

Dr. Scharf lives locally with his wife, Karen, and their three young children. He enjoys tennis, boating and travel in his free time.

We encourage you to go to the patient letters section of his web site to see what patients have to say about Dr. Scharf

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