I worked and studied at The Center for Special Dentistry for three years full time and learned more than I ever could have imagined when I applied to the program.

You get out of the program, what you put in it. Dr. Dorfman has been teaching a long time and carefully observes the learning curve of each of the students and pays attention to their willingness and effort in the office. When he can, he will share with you what he is working on and will introduce diagnosis and treatment planning and educate you on different cases. He practices intelligently and teaches you about the business side of dentistry as well. Before this program I did not realize all that it took to run a practice and am extremely grateful for everything that I have learned. I will use all the skills that Dr. Dorfman has taught me for the rest of my life and implement many of them in my career!

Students who made the greatest effort were able to learn the most in the program. Dr. Dorfman is EXTREMELY giving and wants his students to succeed. I HIGHLY recommend this program and encourage everyone to apply!

I had lunch last week with my friend, Dr. H Jinder Khurana, a retired New York City periodontist (gum specialist). It would be nice if our teaching program at The Center for Special Dentistry could offer emeritus professors of dentistry a place to spend part of a day and teach our students.

Today a 31 year old female presented for an external bleaching. The case was interesting in that a maxillary central incisor presented with much darker staining due to a previous root canal therapy treatment completed at a different office. The goal of the external bleaching performed today was to not only to lighten all of the teeth, but to attempt to gain a few shades of whitening for this darkened tooth in particular. The teeth were properly isolated with liquid dam material. At the beginning of each cycle of bleaching, the darker central incisor was bleached for 4 minutes. Then bleach was added to the remaining teeth and the teeth were bleached for 12 minutes. Two cycles were completed. Upon completion the central incisor had lightened several shades. The patient had little post-op sensitivity. She was happy with the esthetic results.

N.D., New York University College of Dentistry

Today’s patient came in to have new zirconium crowns placed on #8 and #9.  Here is a summary of the patient’s previous relevant visits:

First visit – #6,7,8,9,10,11 prepped based upon lab models

Second visit – zirconium crowns placed for #6-11 with Nexus base clear. Patient requested darker shade – changed to A2.5 and canines to A3.0 with lab on same day

Third visit - patient feels #8,9 are too thick palatally. Pt informed that space at mesio-gingival margin can be closed

Fourth visit – crowns on #8,9 removed, slightly reprepped and new temp placed

The patient had signed a consent form before cementation, stating that the patient is happy with the try in and understands the consequences of changing their mind once the crowns have been cemented. However Dr. Dorfman was went out of his way to accommodate her and agreed to place new crowns on #8,9.

Today the new zirconium crowns for #8,9 were placed so the patient could see the new look. However she was still unhappy after the try in. She felt that it was still a bit thick palatally and also didn’t like the convergence of the teeth mesio gingivally. At another office, the crowns would have to be sent back to the lab and the patient recalled. However Dr. Dorfman called up his lab tech who showed up in minutes. He noted the changes the patient wanted and advised it would take a few hours.

The impression was taken with Impregum polyether impression material, using both light and heavy body. An anterior tray was filled with the polyether regular body and the light body was placed around crown preps. The lab technician said it was a good idea to blow air over the light body to prevent bubbles from forming. Once air had been blown all over the light body, another layer of light body was injected. Then the anterior tray was placed. The lab tech took his impression back to the lab to make the necessary adjustments.

The adjusted crowns had outstanding contours in the mesio-gingival area. The patient did still feel a slight thickness palatally so this was adjusted down. The crowns were then cemented on with Nexus Base Clear.

This experience really showed me the importance of always giving the highest standard of care, regardless of the circumstances. The patient clearly signed the waiver and knew once the crowns were cemented in, it would be difficult to make any changes. However, it’s clear from all my visits so far that Dr. Dorfman takes tremendous pride in the work he delivers to his patients. It is this reputation that he has build, which draws patients from all over the world to his office.

R.A., Columbia University School of Dental Medicine

Thank you to all the wonderful professionals in your dental office that are making the smile of my dreams a reality!

Happy New Year!

C.R.

Wishing you and your family a blessed holiday season. You have been one of the best doctors I have ever met. It is always such a pleasure coming for my appointments and sharing a laugh with you.
Love, L.L.

Thank you so much. Your dentistry has made me the happiest person alive! My smile was worth the trip from Europe!
Lots of Hugs and Kisses, J.B.

My dentist is awesome! I’m a Broadway actor and my smile is my living. Dr. D bleached my teeth, then used “bonding material” to close several gaps and change the shape of my smile. Now I look like a Hollywood star. Thanks Dr. D!
-Anonymous

Thank you for the great kindness you have shown me this past year. It is always a pleasure to get my dentistry done in your office. Plus thank you to your staff, they are always courteous and professional.
K.H.

The space between my upper teeth really bothered me.  Another dentist suggested I get ten porcelain veneers but it seemed like too much dentistry.  Dr. Dorfman offered a second opinion that made a lot more sense.  I am quite happy!|
JF